NOVELTY - The vehicle has an intelligent battery sensing arrangement and several electronic controllers connected to a communications network via a data bus. A program module implemented in the microcontroller of the battery sensing arrangement or one of the controllers stores the current consumption of the shut-down phase in he form of an after-run histogram in a memory of the battery sensing arrangement or of one of the controllers.    USE - For recording the battery after-run histogram of the on-board electrical system current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recording of the shut-down process of a motor vehicle electrical system and diagnosis with a very simple device and a very simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of recording the current consumption of motor vehicles    (B) and the use of an inventive device for diagnosing or testing motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle electrical system with a connected information system    internal combustion engine (1)    generator (2)    vehicle battery (3)    supply lines (4)    interface (6)
NOVELTY - The diagnostic method involves at least one discharge process and measuring aging-dependent parameters of the capacitors through different discharge processes, whereby each parameter is associated with a value of a component of an equivalent diagram of the capacitor. The capacitor is provided for an on-board power supply, especially for buffering.    USE - For determining the aging state of at least one capacitor for storing electrical energy, especially in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables an accurate and reliable diagnosis, especially for a super capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a diagnostic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an equivalent diagram of a super capacitor    capacitance (C)    internal series resistance (ESR)    internal parallel resistance (Rdisch)
NOVELTY - A magnetically-driven compressor (32) is mounted on wheel (22) and radially disposed from the axis of rotation (26) of the wheel relative to a magnet (30) to transit magnetic field during each revolution of the wheel. A regulating unit regulates the output pressure of the compressor to desired inflation pressure without off-wheel aid.    USE - For maintaining inflation pressure of tire mounted on wheel of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Automatically regulates and maintains desired inflation pressure of the tire interior or amount of air in the tire. Mitigates rapid leaks, and increases time to reach safety before the tire goes flat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The magnet for generating magnetic field is mounted on the stationary member (16) of a wheel assembly (10) at radial distance from the axis of rotation of the wheel. The compressor in fluid communication with the atmosphere and the interior of a tire (14) operates to intake air from the atmosphere and to output compressed air to the interior of the tire in response to transiting the magnetic field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the partial cross-sectional view of the automobile wheel assembly provided with tire pressure maintaining device.    Wheel assembly (10)    Tire (14)    Stationary member (16)    Wheel (22)    Axis of rotation (26)    Magnet (30)    Magnetically-driven compressor (32)
NOVELTY - Rotating disks having blades are supported within a housing (18) having an inlet and an outlet. Stationary disks having blades are attached to the housing. A drive shaft turns the rotating disks to compress fluid within the housing. A transmission (14) converts a rotational input to a desired rotational speed and drives the drive shaft at the desired speed.    USE - For e.g. providing air at increased pressure to engines of light- or heavy-duty cars and trucks, delivering air, hydrogen or water under pressure to fuel cell system, delivering cool and compressed stream of air to braking system of race car or truck. Also for use as blower to evacuate room or building or as pressure or vacuum source for pneumatic conveying.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low weight construction and high efficiency output. Avoids water cooling of compressed air. Works with minimum rotational speed. Manufactures at low cost. Installs easily. Provides high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the fluid compression machine.
NOVELTY - The fixing nut (40) is screwed with the socket joint (42) inserted in the reception groove (36) and an inner peripheral surface (42a) of the socket joint in sliding contact with peripheral wall (36a) of the reception groove. A lip seal (37) is fixed to the piston (25) by holding between the socket joint and reception groove.    USE - For pressure regulation of gases such as hydrogen gas for fuel-cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A smooth movement of piston is ensured, and the highly accurate pressure governing procedure is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the piston vicinity in pressure reduction valve.    piston (25)    reception groove (36)    peripheral wall of reception groove (36a)    fixing nut (40)    socket joint (42)    peripheral surface of socket joint (42a)
NOVELTY - A system controller detects restoration of power supply from a battery or a domestic alternating current (AC) power supply when power supply from battery or domestic AC power supply is lost. The system controller acquires time information from a global positioning system (GPS) receiver when restoration of power supply is detected.    USE - Electronic device mounted on vehicle-mounted audio reproduction apparatus, vehicle mounted navigation apparatus and domestic audio visual (AV) reproduction apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The time information is acquired easily. The user can set the time information easily. Since mounting of high capacity backup power supply to the electronic device is prevented, the cost of the electronic device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) time information acquisition method; and    (2) recording medium for storing time information acquisition program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart illustrating usage approval setting processing of the system controller of the electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Several purge valves (16,17) are held the fuel exhaust passage (13) in series. A pressure sensor (15) measures the pressure of space between the valves. A fault detector (18) detects failure of purge valve by detecting gas leakage from purge valve based on time variation of detected pressure value.    USE - Fuel cell system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault diagnosis of purge valve is performed in arbitrary operational status reliably, since the pressure sensor attached space between the valves is not influenced by operational status of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fault-diagnosis of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing include non-English language text).    exhaust passage (13)    pressure sensor (15)    purge valves (16,17)    fault detector (18)
NOVELTY - A quiescent current manager (6) transmits an instruction to a control device (4) dependent on the charging state of the battery (2), and a consumer (12,13) connected to the control device is driven accordingly. In response to its instruction, the quiescent current manager expects an acknowledgment from the control device indicative of the state of the control device.    USE - For enabling multi-stage switch-off of current consuming devices in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Particular functions of a control device can be switched off, in spite of a hardware or software error in the control device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system.    Battery (2)    Control device (4)    Quiescent current manager (6)    Consumer. (12,13)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack includes cooling fluid flow channels, cathode flow channels (24) and anode flow channels (22). A pump (36) pumps out cooling fluid through cooling fluid flow channels. A controller (34) manages the pump to pump out cooling fluid through the cooling fluid flow channels after system shutdown when drying gas flows through the cathode and anode flow channels.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains thermal equilibrium within the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for drying fuel cell stack after system shutdown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic plan view of the fuel cell system.    Anode flow channels (22)    Cathode flow channels (24)    Compressor (28)    Controller (34)    Pump (36)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion medium (10) has a diffusion medium substrate (12), a sublayer (14) and a microporous layer coating (16) provided on the sublayer.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles and electrically driven devices.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion medium has enhanced cushioning and water management properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of gas diffusion medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell stack having gas diffusion medium with microporous bilayer on cathode side and anode side of membrane electrode assembly.    gas diffusion medium (10)    substrate (12)    sublayer (14)    microporous layer coating (16)    fuel cell stack (22)    anode (28)
NOVELTY - An air inlet opening (26,30) is defined by the front of a vehicle body (10). A selectively illuminatable member (22) is partially surrounding the air inlet opening. The selectively illuminatable member includes a metallic dielectric coating on its surface.    USE - For vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves external appearance of the vehicle. Enables reliably cooling the components of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic front view of the vehicle body.    Vehicle body (10)    Headlight assembly (14)    Selectively illuminatable member (22)    Air inlet opening (26,30)
NOVELTY - The manager has a cell equalizer (8) associated with unit cells equalizing cell voltages developed by the unit cells. An overcharge and overdischarge detector detects an overcharge and overdischarge of the unit cells, and a discharge inhibiter (30) inhibits the cell equalizer when connecting lines are monitored. The equalizer is activated to perform cell voltage equalization when a main switch of the unit cells is turned off.    USE - Used for an unit cell of a battery pack mounted on a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge inhibiter inhibits the cell equalizer when connecting lines are monitored, thus preventing the cell equalizer from discharging the unit cells when the detector is activated to reduce a cell voltage variability, thus avoiding false line-cut detection. The manager thus performs overcharge and overdischarge detection and line-cut detection without causing mutual interference and complexity at less power dissipation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of detecting a line-cut on a set of connecting lines connecting a set of series-connected rechargeable unit cells to control circuitry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a module controller.    Battery pack controller (4)    Cell equalizer (8)    Overcharge and overdischarge detector (9)    Voltage divider (20)    Discharge inhibiter (30)
NOVELTY - A fuel delivery system (105) has a fuel chamber (119) arranged proximate to an anode layer (107) of a fuel cell membrane (103) at a side opposite to an electrolyte layer (111) between the anode layer and a cathode layer (109). The amount of a fuel-water mixture available to the anode layer is controlled according to an amount of the fuel that will be electro-oxidized, to limit fuel cross-over and fuel that is not electro-oxidized.    USE - For portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Limits amount of fuel crossing over membrane in fuel cell, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system for limiting fuel cross-over.    fuel cell membrane (103)    fuel delivery system (105)    anode layer (107)    cathode layer (109)    electrolyte layer (111)    fuel chamber (119)
NOVELTY - Assembly has a distribution manifold (20) with traps and a fuel gas passage connected to a set of fuel cell stacks. The passage partially receives expended fuel gas streams exhausted from the stacks and combines the streams into a combined fuel gas stream. The passage directs the combined fuel gas stream to a subsequent stage. A thermal insulation component insulates the manifold from ambient temperatures.    USE - Fuel cell power plant power section assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal insulation component insulates the distribution manifold from ambient temperatures, thus limiting moisture condensation in the fuel gas passage. The traps accommodate condensed moisture from the fuel stream, thus minimizing condensed moisture transfer to the subsequent stack stage in the power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a portion of a two stage multi-fuel cell stack power plant.    Fuel cell stacks (2)    Distribution manifold (20)    Stages (22,24)    Air management assembly component (26)
NOVELTY - Active and passive voltage regulator components (116) are mounted on a substrate (106) and interconnected by a printed circuit pattern to form a voltage regulating circuit. Terminal connections (118) are secured to the substrate and operatively connected to selected active and passive components. The terminal connections are extended from the substrate board and interconnecting the connectors (122) carried by the voltage regulator body.    USE - For controlling the voltage and current supplied from a generator or an alternator. For automobiles, motorcycles, marine applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides enhanced voltage regulator operation and advanced design that can withstand heat and provide greater thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an ignition module; and    (B) a method of forming a voltage regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded isometric view of the voltage regulator used in marine applications.    Housing (102)    Substrate (106)    Active and passive voltage regulator components (116)    Terminal connections (118)    Connectors (122)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery mounted within an interior of a vehicle. A direct current-alternating current (DC-AC) inverter (13) comprises a set of switching units that converts direct current power to alternating current power. An outlet is connected to an output terminal of the DC-AC inverter. A microcomputer (17) allows a predetermined voltage to be controllably outputted based on detected voltage.    USE - Used in a vehicle for supplying alternating current (AC) source to an electronic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The switching units in the converter converts the direct current power to the alternating current power, thus enabling to supply electric power source to alternating current (AC) electronic appliances in the vehicle without the need of a cigar jack, and hence avoiding the need of buying the electronic appliance equipped with a gadget connectable to the cigar jack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of an alternating current power supply apparatus.    Outlet (5)    Battery (11)    DC-AC converter (13)    Voltage detecting unit (14)    Micro-computer (17)
NOVELTY - The system has generating apparatus which generates electric power by rotation of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus comprising a tandem generator (10A) for low voltage generation, for supplying power to a vehicle-mounted battery, and another generator (10B) for supplying power to a DC motor. The rotors of the tandem generator have rotors which are disposed on same rotating shaft in contact with each other.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle driving system.    ADVANTAGE - The driving force of the motor is adjustable by the output of the latter generator, hence sufficient driving power is supplied to the motor irrespective of the state of rotation of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vehicle system diagram of a vehicle driving system.    Front wheels (2)    Engine (3)    Rear wheels (4)    DC motor (5)    Drive shaft (8)    Generators (10A,10B)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack external serial connections is disclosed. Two polar plates with one ""banded"" MEA disposed therebetween form a very simple multi-cell stack. The ""banded"" MEA includes a proton exchange membrane with a plurality of electrode bands oppositely and spacedly disposed on both surfaces of the proton exchange membrane. The electrically conductive fibers of the polar plate contact the electrode bands on the proton exchange membrane. Conductors are disposed on the outer fibers of the polar plates to collect or distribute the electrons. Since these connections are done outside the cell, low cost metal such as copper, which has great electrical conductibility but is harmful to MEA, may be used for the conductors. Conducting wires are used for serial connection of adjacent cells.
NOVELTY - The control unit judges the interlock operation at normal when the interlock signal output and trunk opening signal were transmitted. The operation detector circuit senses the interlocking operation by the user and outputs the interlocking signal. The switching state detector circuit senses the switching state of the trunk that stores the operation detection circuit.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the fault of the operation detector circuit, thus judges the normal interlocking operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart at the time of judging the presence or absence of interlock operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery comprises positive electrode layer, negative electrode layer having crystalline or amorphous carbon, and polymer-metal composite film (19) that is adhered at slots (31) of tabs (11,13).    USE - Bipolar battery e.g. bipolar lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle. Also applicable for electronic device such as portable telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Insulation between bipolar terminals is ensured during high voltage condition, while improving reliability of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the tabs of battery.    tabs (11,13)    polymeric metal composite film (19)    resin layer (19c)    polymeric adhesive layer (21)    slots (31)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a vehicle speed sensor (16), and a controller (14) which controls the supply-air amount supplied to a fuel cell according to the value of a target electric current and the air utilization factor of the fuel cell. The controller determines the air utilization factor and controls the supply-air amount so that the detected vehicle speed is low and air utilization factor of the fuel cell is high.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains comfort in time of driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Controller (14)    Vehicle speed sensor (16)    Acceleration sensor (17)    Navigation apparatus (18)    Vehicle weight sensor (20)
NOVELTY - The resin-made insertion member (25,33) were inserted between the fuel cell stack (5) and the inner wall of the case (1), so that electrical insulation function was performed. The fuel cell stack was arranged at the case, while the case was composed of the box material (2) and cover member (3). The air manifold (32) was integrally formed by the cover.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides easy construction of the insulation of the fuel cell stack, thus improving the airtight function of the fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section side view of the case of the fuel cell stack.    Case (1)    Box material (2)    Cover member (3)    Fuel cell stack (5)    Insertion member (25,33)    Air manifold (32)
NOVELTY - The duct (6) acts as the guide that shields the electrical component from water content dispersed by the dispersion apparatus (1), while the dispersion apparatus of heat exchanger (2,3) was arranged at the duct. The water was poured to the vehicle under floor (13) through the duct opening (7) of the downstream side end. The floor (9) has an opening fore-hearth section (9a) that positions before duct opening and after the opening of floor.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the back flow of the water injected towards the heat exchanger from the back electric equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the front section of the fuel cell vehicle with the cooling system.    Dispersion apparatus (1)    Heat exchanger (2,3)    Duct (6)    Duct opening (7)    Floor (9)    Opening fore-hearth section (9a)    Vehicle under floor (13)
NOVELTY - The heat demand and the power requirement are estimated covering a predetermined time. The time zone which does not permit starting of the electric power generating apparatus is input by an input unit. The start and stop of an electric power generating apparatus are controlled based on the estimated power requirement, the heat demand, and the time zone.    USE - For operating co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases lifetime of the electric power generation apparatus while improving fuel efficiency which accompanies starting with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the driving control of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Water moving member (21) is installed between the bottom portion (19) of a case (3) and the exhaust gas path (15) to perform absorption spreading and moving of a water (W) retained in the case to the exhaust gas path according to a capillary phenomena. One end of the water moving member is arranged at a concave portion formed at the bottom of the case.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures insulation of the fuel cell and the case since the ejected water is processed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Case (3)    Exhaust gas path (15)    Bottom portion (19)    Water moving member (21)    Water (W)
NOVELTY - Non-woven fabric (105) which perform ion exchange between bipolar electrodes (101), has a connecting terminal (106) pulled out from the position which is mutually different between the bipolar electrodes stacked. The edge of the bipolar electrode is laminated through an insulating layer (107,108). The insulating layer has an electric path (108a, 108b), which forms the electrical connection of the lamination direction of the connection terminal.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable insulation. Simplifies manufacturing process of bipolar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a battery pack; and    (b) a vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram inside a bipolar battery.    Bipolar electrodes (101)    Non-woven fabric (105)    Connecting terminal (106)    Insulating layer (107,108)    Electric path (108a, 108b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has two separate flow paths for gaseous fuel/oxidant supplies. A controller controls the supply of low pressure scavenging gas to fuel gas supply path, based on the requirement of scavenging air, and controls the high voltage scavenging air.    USE - In fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Startability of the fuel cell unit is raised reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the scavenging air control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The gas transfer unit has a variable gas accumulator (62) and a high-pressure gas accumulator (64) from which gas is supplied to a fuel tank (12). A controller (16) changes the switching time for switching from variable gas accumulator to high-pressure-gas accumulator, based on the switching conditions stored in memory.    USE - In fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By changing the switching timing, the reduction in gas pressure of high-pressure gas accumulator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the gas transfer unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel tank (12)    controller (16)    memory (48)    variable gas accumulator (62)    high-pressure gas accumulator (64)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a contact surface (60A) of high temperature side of thermoelectric element (60) that is heated. A lead wire (64) pulled out from thermoelectric element is wired in the outer side of water-cooling container (54) and maintained along the low-temperature side path in which the contact surface with the exhaust pipe (36) or heat collection element (50) is bypassed.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An electrical connection state of lead wire can be ensured stably and the productivity of apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of thermoelectric-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    exhaust pipe (36)    heat collection element (50)    lead wire (54)    thermoelectric element (60)    contact surface (60A)
NOVELTY - The zirconia porous material comprises coarse crystal grain of electromelting zirconia powder (100 wt.pts), particle zirconia powder (20 wt.pts) more fine than electromelting zirconia powder, and at least one type of zirconium in a zirconium-containing solution, and titanium in a titanium-containing solution. The fine particle zirconia powder is provided between coarse crystal grains, and mutually binds the coarse crystal grains.    USE - For filter, fuel cell, oxygen sensor, enzyme support of bioreactor, biosensor and gas separation membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The zirconia porous material has excellent mechanical strength, porosity and permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The zirconia porous material contains several connection pores penetrated along the thickness direction. The zirconia porous material comprises coarse crystal grain of electromelting zirconia powder (100 wt.pts), particle zirconia powder (20 wt.pts) more fine than electromelting zirconia powder, and at least one type of zirconium in a zirconium-containing solution, and titanium in a titanium-containing solution. The fine particle zirconia powder is provided between coarse crystal grains, and mutually binds the coarse crystal grains.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of zirconia porous material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart showing the manufacturing method of zirconia porous material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electric power converter (4) converts the electric power output of the fuel cell (2) and supplies the converted output to a load (5). A control circuit (3) controls the sets the output electric power of the converter based on electric power generating capacity of the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell for mobile telephone, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the degradation in the characteristics of the fuel cell. Also enables efficient control of the operation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the operation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel supply source (1)    fuel cell (2)    control circuit (3)    electric power converter (4)    load (5)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid is obtained by dissolving an ionic metal complex (1) as an electrolyte in a non-aqueous solvent at a concentration of 0.6-3 mol/l.    USE - For electrochemical capacitor (claimed) used as electric storage system for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte liquid has low viscosity, high solubility and excellent ionic conductivity, and provides capacitor having high capacitance and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte liquid is obtained by dissolving an electrolyte in a non-aqueous solvent at a concentration of 0.6-3 mol/l. The electrolyte is an ionic metal complex of formula (1).    M=transition metal, 13,14 or 15 group element;    Aa+=onium ion;    a,b=1-3;    p=b/a;    m=1-4;    n=1-8;    q=0 or 1;    R1=1-10C alkylene, 1-10C halogenated alkylene, 6-20C arylene or 6-20C halogenated arylene, in which alkylene and arylene optionally have a substituent and a hetero atom in the structure, and R1 are coupled optionally;    R2=halogen, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkyl halide, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C halogenated aryl or X3R3, in which alkyl and aryl optionally have a substituent and a hetero atom in the structure, and R2 optionally couple to form a ring;    X1-X3=O, S or NR4; and    R3,R4=same as R2 expect having H instead of halogen, and R3 and R4 optionally couple to form a ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor, which has an anode, a cathode and the electrolyte liquid.
NOVELTY - The device has a copper bar (2) connected to a cable (10) terminated by a thimble (11) intended to be placed on a terminal of a battery. A copper bar (3) is cut to present a flange (12) intended to be fixed on a metal conductor unit of a body of a motor vehicle. The bars (2, 3) are respectively connected by conductors (5, 6) to an electronic board (7), and respectively comprise measurement points (8, 9) connected to the board.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed) for measuring the current of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the bars assures that both the bars are maintained at the same temperature, thus reducing the thermoelectric effect and permitting to precisely measure the current of the battery even when the current is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of a battery sensor device.    Copper bars (2, 3)    Conductors (5, 6)    Electronic board (7)    Measurement points (8, 9)    Cable (10)    Thimble (11)    Flange (12)
NOVELTY - The energetic fuel-cell system (1) comprising pile (15) of fuel cells with Nafion polymeric membrane, has an electrolyzer that produces hydrogen (3), and a controlling and managing unit (19) that controls and manages the pressurized hydrogen in a tank.    USE - Energetic fuel-cell system for electricity and water generation.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is produced by an integrated system of fuel-cell system, and various parameters in fuel-cell system can be checked and corrected under any condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for process of controlling and managing energetic fuel-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of main components of energetic fuel-cell system.    energetic fuel-cell system (1)    hydrogen (3)    air supply (11)    pile of fuel cells (15)    controlling and managing unit (19)
NOVELTY - By control of the air supply and/or an ignition unit (11) associated with it, after-burner (7) operation is optionally started or stopped. Downstream of the after-burner (7), a branch unit (20) permits reformate or exhaust gases to be sent entirely or in part to the engine (22) and/or to the exhaust gas treatment unit (26). A heat exchanger (15) downstream of the after-burner, heats air supplied to the fuel cell. The branch unit is located between the after burner and the heat exchanger or downstream of the heat exchanger.    USE - A fuel cell system used in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine and an exhaust gas treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The design permits unburned or burned reformate to be branched off and supplied to the engine and/or to the exhaust gas treatment system associated with it. The latter comprises a catalyst and/or particle filter. Combustion temperature in the engine can be reduced when appropriate by feeding combusted synthesis gas to it. It is also possible to supply hot, combusted synthesis gas to the catalyst to maintain its temperature during e.g. a short stop at the traffic lights. Unburned synthesis gas can be supplied to the engine to form the mixture and improve combustion. Engine emissions are reduced. Unburned synthesis gas can be supplied to the catalyst, as appropriate with air, for rapid warm-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A flow diagram of the system is shown.    After-burner (7)    Ignition unit (11)    Heat exchanger (15)    Branch unit (20)    Engine (22)    Exhaust gas treatment unit (26)
NOVELTY - Unit has battery cells (12) lying on a fixed deflecting ramp (40) and including main boundary walls (24, 26). The cells are connected with one another and the walls of adjacent cells are evenly supported on top of one another. The adjacent cells lie on a support and are oriented in such a way that the cells with the walls overlap partially in an inclined position on the support in a squamous manner.    USE - Used for a motor-driven vehicle (Claimed) e.g. electrically-driven or hybrid-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adjacent battery cells are oriented in such a way that the cells with the main boundary walls overlap partially in the inclined position on the support in the squamous manner, thus providing a flexible battery unit, which is collapsible during the vehicle collision and inwardly shiftable within the vehicle in its longitudinal direction without taking the impact load. The orientation of the adjacent battery cells reduces the structural height of the battery unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor-driven vehicle with a battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of a front region of a battery unit.    Battery cells (12)    Battery unit (14)    Main boundary walls (24,26)    Edge surfaces (28)    Deflecting ramp (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power supply unit with a fuel cell, and a cooling device, which has a cooling air channel (2) passing in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The channel has inlet and outlet openings provided in front and rear end faces of the vehicle, respectively. The fuel cell is in heat conducting connection with a wall of the channel, such that the heat from the fuel cell is dissipated by the cool air stream in the channel.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is in heat conducting connection with the wall of the cooling air channel, such that the heat from the fuel cell is dissipated by the cool air stream, thus preventing overheating of the fuel cell. The inlet and outlet openings of the channel ensures a natural air flow into the channel, thus requiring the need for a cool air stream conveying system having reduced power requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a motor vehicle.    Cooling air channel (2)    Front end face (5)    Rear end face (7)    Inlet opening (8)    Outlet opening (28)
NOVELTY - The diagnostic method measures age dependent changes in a capacitor in at least one discharge process. Several age-dependent parameters of the capacitor are measured using different discharge processes. Each parameter is associated with a value of a component in a substitute circuit diagram of the capacitor.    USE - Especially for energy storing capacitors in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a precise and reliable diagnosis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS also cover a system for carrying out the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a substitute circuit diagram.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery (2) that supplies a controller (4A,4B), a battery monitor (8) coupled to the battery for determining the state of charge of the battery and a quiescent current monitor (6) that sends an instruction to the controller depending on the battery's state of charge to control a load (12,13) connected to the controller. The quiescent current monitor expects a response to its instruction from the controller that is characteristic of a controller state.    USE - For energy management for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables defined functions of a controller to be turned off despite a hardware or software fault.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management method for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram representation of an inventive energy management system    battery (2)    controllers (4A,4B)    battery monitor (8)    quiescent current monitor (6)    loads (12,13)
NOVELTY - A conductive connecting strap is attached to the projecting tabs of the anode plates. A cap material having viscosity of about 19 poises at 25degreesC is applied to the projecting tabs and the adjacent upper portions of the anode plates. The cap material is hardened to form a cap layer.    USE - For manufacturing lead-acid battery (claimed) for use as power source in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The joints between the anode plate tabs and the connecting strap are rigidified and/or protected from oxidation. Thus improving the structural integrity and vibration resistance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery with cap layers.    cap (44)    housing (52)
NOVELTY - The production of a stabilized catalyst involves producing a metallic component including a metal or metal oxide, on a substrate comprising cerium oxide, such that the metal or metal oxide exhibits a catalytic activity in combination with the substrate, and exposing the substrate and the metal or metal oxide to a gaseous phase (e.g. fuel gas) containing oxygen (0.1-2.0 vol.%), preferably at 20-350degreesC.    USE - Used for the production of a stabilized catalyst used in performing a chemical reaction, e.g. a water-gas shift reaction, preferential carbon monoxide oxidation (PROX) reaction or steam reforming reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By the addition of small amounts of oxygen, the stabilization of catalytic activity is improved, thus improving the performance of the catalyst. The catalyst exhibits stable catalytic activity upon shutdown and later reactivation, in water-gas shift reactions and preferential carbon monoxide oxidation (PROX) reactions, thus providing efficient and cost-effective reactions. The catalytic activity is preserved in presence of condensed water, and at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (i) a catalyst material produced as above;    (ii) a chemical apparatus such as a chemical reactor, comprising the catalyst material, at least one entry port for admitting fuel gas to the reactor, and at least one entry port for adding oxygen-bearing gas to the fuel gas stream;    (iii) the performing of a chemical reaction using the above catalyst material; and    (iv) an improved catalytic material.
NOVELTY - The separator has total thickness of not more than 25microns, and contains fine fiber assembly layer formed by electrostatic spinning. The fine fibers have average fiber diameter not more than 1microns. The maximum pore size of fine fiber assembly layer is not more than three times of average flow rate pore size.    USE - For electric double layer capacitor (claimed) used in memory back-up power supply of portable information device such as personal computer and auxiliary power supply, and also used as secondary battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By setting maximum pore size of fine fiber assembly layer to satisfy preset relation, the separator with excellent short circuit prevention property, ionic permeability and electric current leakage prevention property is obtained.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has end plates (30) for holding stack of single cells. The supply pipes (24,26,28) and discharge pipes (25,27,29) for fuel gas, oxidant gas and cooling fluid are arranged such that the pipes are made to extend in parallel direction relative to normal line of single cells. Notches (30A-30D) are provided in the end plates for supporting supply and discharge pipes.    USE - For use as portable power source in electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Reliability of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is improved by preventing generation of pin holes in the polymeric electrolyte film effectively. The fuel cell is operated stably by preventing dew formation in supply and discharge pipes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    supply pipes (24,26,28)    discharge pipes (25,27,29)    end plates (30)    notches (30A-30D)    nut (35)
NOVELTY - A laminate (10) is interposed between a pair of end plates (30). A fuel-gas supply pipe (24) and an oxidizing-gas discharge pipe (27) are connected to the entry and exit side manifolds in the edge of the laminate, respectively. The end plates are formed with notches (2A) in positions corresponding to the supply and discharge pipes which are arranged parallel to the main surface of a cell.    USE - For use in electric vehicles and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the end plates, prevents transfer of heat from supply and discharge pipes and thereby the heat recovery efficiency of the fuel cell is improved. The flooding of the dew formation of the moisture content in the gas is suppressed and thereby stable operation of the fuel cell is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly comprises a polymeric electrolyte film arranged between an anode and a cathode. A separator board is clamped to the laminate. An oxidizing-gas supply pipe is connected to the entry side manifold. The discharge pipes of fuel gas and oxidizing gas are connected to the exit side manifolds in the edge of the laminate, respectively. The cooling fluid is supplied to the cell through a cooling-fluid supply pipe and is ejected from outside the cell through a cooling-fluid discharge pipe (29).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    notches (2A)    laminate (10)    fuel-gas supply pipe (24)    oxidizing-gas discharge pipe (27)    cooling-fluid discharge pipe (29)    end plates (30)
NOVELTY - Parts of a measuring current assembly are located on a circuit carrier (10), which is electrically and mechanically connected in a fixed position to a measuring sensor (1) by means of connecting elements (7), each of which have a respective press-fit contact, which connects them to the circuit carrier and/or the measuring sensor.    USE - As a battery current sensor for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sections of the connecting elements linked to the circuit carrier are designed as press-fit contacts inserted with electrically conductive edge areas into recesses on the circuit carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the present invention in detail.    Measuring sensor (1)    Precision resistor (1a)    Connecting element (7)    Circuit carrier (10)    Connecting section (13)
NOVELTY - The generator has a path (7) for communicating heating fluid (8) to heat one side of thermoelectric module (12) with p-type and n-type thermoelectric elements (1,2) connected in series, and path (10) for communicating cooling fluid (11) to cool other side of module. A path (15) is provided between module and path (7) for communicating cooling fluid (25) quickly, when the heating fluid temperature exceeds specific temperature.    USE - For generating electric power from high temperature gas such as vehicle exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric elements are prevented by abnormal high temperature, hence the favorable capability of the generator is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric generator.    p-type thermoelectric element (1)    n-type thermoelectric element (2)    heating fluid communicating path (7)    heating fluid (8)    cooling liquid communicating paths (10,15)    cooling fluids (11,25)    thermoelectric module (12)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive element comprises a surface constructed and arranged to distribute reactant gas. At least one region of the surface has an electroconductive coating (130). The electroconductive coating is electrically conductive and comprises an electroconductive polymer.    USE - The electrically conductive element, e.g. bipolar plate, is used for electrochemical fuel cell (claimed), e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell. This fuel cell is used as power source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive polymer coating reduces liquid accumulation on the coated region as fluid flows through the flow field. This provides stable fuel cell operation over a wide range of loads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) fuel cell having a membrane electrode assembly (MEA), comprising an impermeable electrically conductive element having a surface facing the MEA and defining a flow field, the surface susceptible to accumulation of liquid generated by the MEA; and electroconductive polymeric coating overlying at least one region of the surface, where the electroconductive coating reduces liquid accumulation at the region as compared to an adjacent uncoated surface; and    (B) manufacturing an electrically conductive element of an electrochemical fuel cell, comprising depositing an electroconductive polymeric coating on one or more regions of an electrically conductive surface of the electrically conductive element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a magnified portion of bipolar plate.    Metal sheets (58, 60)    Grooves (66)    Bonding layer (85)    Coating (130)
NOVELTY - A gas liquid separator (30) is arranged adjacent to a recirculating module, which mixes the anode exhaust gas and a reaction gas. A fluid passage for warming is disposed between the gas liquid separator and the recirculating module. The fluid passage for warming is attached to a collecting portion.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents condensation in a supply package through which an anode exhaust gas is sent from a gas liquid separator to a recirculating module such as an ejector. Prevents freezing of product water in a drain line, which is separated by a gas liquid separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the main portion of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Coolant passage (20)    Gas liquid separator (30)    Supply passage (35)    Ejector (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining that a line, which provides a battery voltage from the rear end of a main relay to an engine control unit (ECU), is disconnected if a battery voltage provided to the ECU via an ignition key is greater than a standard value. One or more vehicle control factors are corrected according to the battery voltage if the line is determined to be disconnected.    USE - For battery power control system of motor vehicle e.g. automobile, bus, truck.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates correction of vehicle control factors when battery power line is disconnected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of limp home control method.
NOVELTY - The fuse device has fuse units (10a,10b) with attachments (20a,20b) that are attached to the battery post (12) of a battery (11). Each fuse unit has fuses (40a,40b) with fusible portions that are arranged such that the fusible portions are visually checked from the front side, when the fuse units are superposed in a direction away from battery.    USE - Fuse device connected to battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse state of the fuse unit is grasped easily, when fuse units are superposed in a direction away from battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a dissembled perspective view illustrating the attachment state of fuse unit and battery.    fuse units (10a,10b)    battery (11)    battery post (12)    attachments (20a,20b)    fuses (40a,40b)
NOVELTY - A direct oxidation electrochemical fuel cell (100) comprises a stack (102) of electrode (103, 104, 105) and membrane elements (106, 107). The direct oxidation electrochemical fuel cell produces electrical current through the oxidation of a fuel, i.e. butanone (CH3CH2COCH3), and pentanone (CH3COCH2CH2CH3).    USE - For producing electrical current through fuel oxidation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides higher performance than direct methanol fuel cell especially at current densities less than 200mA/cm2. The fuel loss due to crossover in a direct 2-propanol fuel cell (D2PFC) is less than one-sixth of that in a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). The 2-propanol over methanol has lower toxicity. The handling of 2-propanol is safer than handling methanol. It gives off a strong smell, so any leakage of 2-propanol can be detected. It increases fuel and fuel cell efficiencies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Direct oxidation electrochemical fuel cell (100)    Stack (102)    Membrane elements (106,107)
NOVELTY - Heat and gas exchange system (10) has base (40) to support the battery (92a), and elongate cylindrical riser tubes (46) coupled to the base such that the riser tubes are extended partially within the space between the cells of the battery. Air is drawn into the space along an exterior surface of tube and then drawn-out from space through the interior of tube.    USE - For battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Durability and performance of the battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the heat and gas exchange system.    heat and gas exchange system (10)    base (40)    plenum (44)    tube (46)    fans (72a,72b)    battery system (90)    battery (92a)    flange (108)
NOVELTY - The anode active material has tap density of 1.5-2.5 g/cm3, and comprises lithium transition-metal complex oxide. The lithium transition-metal complex oxide has layered crystalline structure and has specific formula containing lithium, manganese, nickel and cobalt.    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle such as golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has high discharge in cryogenic environment. Capacitance reduction of battery is suppressed using the anode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode active material has tap density of 1.5-2.5 g/cm3, and comprises lithium transition-metal complex oxide. The lithium transition-metal complex oxide has layered crystalline structure and has formula LiaMnxNiyCozO2, 0 less than aless than or equal to1.2, 0.1less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.8, 0.1less than or equal toyless than or equal to0.44, 0.1less than or equal tozless than or equal to0.6 and x+y+z=1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph showing the relationship between tap density of anode active material and discharge capacitance of battery at low temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel supply control unit regulates the fuel extraction unit and the fuel supply unit according to the attachment or detachment of a fuel feed system. The fuel extraction unit performs fuel extraction from the fuel preservation unit of a fuel cell (20). The fuel supply unit sends fuel to a fuel stockpile unit.    USE - For supplying power to portable apparatus e.g. digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and weight of the portable apparatus by separating the fuel cell portion to the fuel cell while increasing the efficiency of the power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the video camera system mounted with fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel cell charge portion (50)
NOVELTY - A selection unit chooses the direction of the operation mode which the prediction energy reduction amount of a continuous operation mode and an interruption operation mode are favorable. An operation control unit calculates the prediction energy reduction amount of the prediction electric power load assuming that the cogeneration apparatus is driven in a continuous operation mode and interruption operation mode.    USE - Used for producing electric power using heat.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of the energy loss and the cell accompanying starting and stopping thus preventing deterioration of the energy saving property by the heat insufficient state or the heat remainder state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the operation mode selection processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (30) used for exchanging the heat generated in a modifier (20) is provided at the upstream side of one heat exchanger (71) on a heat carrier circuit (82). The modifier is used for generating the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell (10).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves operational efficiency of the system without accompanying expansion of the whole system while ensuring reliable heat exchange between the heat carrier and the fuel cell with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Modifier (20)    Heat exchanger (30,71)    Heat carrier circuit (82)
NOVELTY - The fins (52) are provided at the outer wall of the piping (51) parallel to the waste gas flow direction, and divided into multiple sections along the waste gas flow direction. The piping is provided at the interior space of the case (53) where the waste gas is circulated.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient collection of the heat amount of the waste gas while ensuring stable supply of the waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of the internal structure of the heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (5)    Piping (51)    Fin (52)    Case (53)
NOVELTY - The temperature sensors (81-83) arranged at inner surface of storage tank (1) receiving warm water through opening (12), detects temperature of the warm water. A synthetic unit synthesizes the output of the temperature sensors. A determination unit determines heat storage amount of water in the tank based on synthesized result.    USE - For cogeneration system (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Heat storage amount of water is determined accurately at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the heat storage amount detector of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage tank (1)    circulation pump (2)    heat exchanger (3)    temperature sensors (4,81-83)    control unit (9)
NOVELTY - A self power supply type quantity compression motor pump is provided under water so that pressing-in of high pressure can be performed, and reducing gas is obtained. The reducing gas is obtained at the upper part of a sealing ionization water tank. Electrode is provided in the sealing ionization water tank in order for the tank to ionize sufficiently. The electrode produces electrical potential difference between the apparatuses.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables advance improvement of the alkali electrolyte liquid fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A wire insertion space (28) is provided within a wire guide wall and divided up-down by a middle wall portion (12c) and connected by a notch portion. The wire guide wall is provided in a resin cover (4) mounted to the edge portion of the electrode side of the batteries. The wire guide wall is comprised with opening (28b) wherein the small covers (15,24) are arranged.    USE - For arranging cable wiring structure of resin cover of battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents jumping out of wire from the resin cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the front view of the cable wiring structure of the resin cover.    Resin cover (4)    Middle wall portion (12c)    Small covers (15,24)    Wire insertion space (28)    Opening (28b)
NOVELTY - A LED emits light towards a flow hole. A photo receiving unit located at the reverse side of LED with respect to the flow hole, receives the light emitted from LED. A determination unit determines obstruction of flow hole based on amount of light received by the photo receiving unit.    USE - For determining obstruction of flow hole used for supplying cooling air to battery of hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Accurately determines obstruction of flow hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the process of determining obstruction of flow hole. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A cell distribution mechanism (262) distributes a battery cell (16) in a cell voltage discrimination mechanism as normal among the assembly lines corresponding to the content of the distribution control signal from a control signal output unit of a cell voltage inspection apparatus (40). The control signal output unit outputs control signal according to the control signal of the discrimination result in the cell voltage discrimination mechanism.    USE - For inspecting battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to correspond to the mass production assembly of the battery of the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an inspection method of battery of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the inspection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery cell (16)    Cell voltage inspection apparatus (40)    Conveyor control apparatus (120)    Cooling system inspection apparatus (150)    Cell distribution mechanism (262)
NOVELTY - A high strength thermoplastic vulcanizate composition comprises (wt.%): a dispersed rubber component; a polyolefinic thermoplastic resin component (1 - 30); a propylene copolymer that has greater than or equal to 60 wt.% units derived from propylene, has a heat of fusion less than 45 J/g and includes isotactically arranged propylene derived sequences; and mineral filler (20 - 70).    USE - In an article comprising roofing material or sound deadening material (claimed); and in composites for automotive, construction, consumer, manufacturing and other industrial marketing; and electrical applications. The articles are e.g. electric cables, electric wires, flooring, tubing and roofing materials.    ADVANTAGE - The composition retains all the elasticity of the rubber phase and all the processing properties of the plastic phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an article comprising a roofing material or a sound deadening material prepared from the composition.
NOVELTY - The system has a generator (ISG), batteries (Bat1, Bat2) and supply lines (VL1, VL2), to which electrical loads (V12, V24) are connected. The supply lines are arranged in crossover-free manner and the potential gradient is applied between terminals of the generator at the supply lines. The mass potential is symmetric and voltage-centric to the voltage of the terminals. The lines form an H-shaped arrangement with a bridge circuit (BB).    USE - Used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The potential gradient is applied between terminals of the generator at the supply lines, thus realizing a higher voltage level without the need of a voltage transformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vehicle electrical system structure, with which supply lines are arranged along the longitudinal side of a vehicle body.    Batteries (Bat1, Bat2)    Bridge circuit (BB)    Generator (ISG)    Electrical loads (V12, V24)    Supply lines (VL1, VL2)
NOVELTY - Battery current sensor has measuring sensor (1) comprises electric connection means (5,6) on the end sections and one connection means is connected to measuring sensor by using positional connecting agent. The measuring sensor is connected to the connection means by a swivel joint (7).    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy adaptability to vehicle-specific conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the battery current sensor.    Measuring sensor (1)    Housings (2)    Plug connectors (4)    Electric connection means (5,6)    Swivel joint (7)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle's power supply consists of a battery (10), a generator (11) linked to a drive train, a flywheel mass energy store (12) and, if required, one or more brake generators (13) to convert braking energy into electric power. Components are triggered via a microprocessor-controlled control device (14) linked to the components via control lines (S1-S3).    USE - For supplying power in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Results of short-term electric peak loads can be compensated for in a motor vehicle's power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying power in a motor vehicle's power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic connection diagram of a motor vehicle's power supply to illustrate the operation of the present invention.    Control lines (S1-S3)    Battery (10)    Generator linked to drive train (11)    Flywheel mass energy store (12)    Brake generator (13)    Control device (14)
NOVELTY - A terminal connector includes an elongated portion that can be fitted into the hole of a junction housing (10). The junction housing comprises one or more channels that accommodate corrosion-resistant materials.    USE - For battery cable system.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively control corrosion and other damaging factors that affect the electrical and mechanical performance of cables, terminals, nuts, clamp load joints and other components, thus reducing cost of and improving maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of junction housing.    Junction housing (10)    Cable (12)    Flange (16)    Opening (18)    Protective cover (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a support structure securing a portion of a plate shaped unimorph (22) from relative motion along an axis. A proof mass (48) is coupled to another portion of the unimorph, where environmentally intrinsic vibrational energy produces movement of the proof mass and unimorph to produce electrical energy by the unimorph. Capacitive electrodes (80, 82) are coupled to the unimorph.    USE - Used for harvesting and converting vibrational energy into electrical energy in sensor, military and security applications. May be used for self powered sensors for tire travel monitoring in commercial truck fleets, aviation craft, earth movers. Self powered medical pacemakers and seismic ground vibration monitoring are other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The proof mass is coupled to the portion of the unimorph and the capacitive electrodes are coupled to the unimorph to enhance energy harvesting capabilities of the energy harvesting apparatus, thus improving mechanical stability of the proof mass and design flexibility of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a relaxed and strained structural relationship of a double clamped plate shaped piezoelectric unimorph arrangement.    Plate shaped unimorph (22)    Proof mass (48)    Support structure (54`)    Spring units (57)    Capacitive electrodes (80, 82)
NOVELTY - A frame support (7), front and end plates (5,6) are engaged so that middle plates (8a,8b) are moved to lamination direction of storage cell (2), while accommodating laminate structure of cell. A preset load is provided on middle plates and preset pressure is applied wire (9) and collet (12) that are maintained to lamination surface of cell. A heat-transfer sheet material is arranged for each layer of lamination surface of cell.    USE - Package structure of electrical storage cell such as lithium ion secondary cell, electric double layer capacitor used as electric power source for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat transfer of generated heat in each cell can be effectively carried out and characteristics of each cell can be stabilized to both vibration and heat, so that heat of whole package can be equilibrated more reliably and performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power supply device having electrical storage cell package.    electrical storage cell (2)    front plate (5)    end plate (6)    frame support (7)    middle plates (8a,8b)    pipe (9)    collet (12)
NOVELTY - Membrane electrode assembly (2) comprises: an ionically conductive membrane having a surface; an electrically conductive member facing the membrane major surface and having an active layer with an active layer catalyst content; and an electrode between the ionically and electrically conductive members (10, 12). The electrode has surface at the membrane surface, and an electrode catalyst content.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) useful as a power source for electric vehicles and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive assembly eliminates undue stress on the ionically conductive member, eliminates the development of tears and pinholes that may develop and shorten the life of the assembly, and suppresses heat generation. Reduction of the catalyst content over a gradient between the central region and the peripheral region down to zero, will reduce and suppress the amount of heat generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Conductive members (10, 12)    Active layer (13)    Intermediate layer (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a discharge port unit for discharging a gas from an outlet side of an anode electrode (1b) to an outside. An anode purging unit introduces a dilution gas to the electrode side. The purging unit purges residual gases, which remains in the electrode and a fuel gas circulating path (6), through the port unit. A flow volume of the gas flowing through the port unit is controlled during purging by the purging unit.    USE - Used in a fuel cell-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode purging unit purges residual gases, where the flow volume of the gas flowing through the discharge port unit is controlled during purging by the purging unit, thus reducing the time required for the completion of purging without any extensive increase in a fuel gas emission concentration at the time of purging in the anode electrode side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for discharging a reaction gas from a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of a fuel cell system.    Anode electrode (1b)    Fuel gas circulating path (6)    Compressor (8)    Purge valve (11)    Air feed valve (21)
NOVELTY - The combination has a trailer including a front, rear and two sides surrounding a bed, and four tightening devices (26), each including a ratchet body (32), an adjustable tension component and a generator component. The body is attached to the trailer, and the adjustable tension component is attached between the body and the generator component to provide tension to secure/unsecure a generator to/from the trailer.    USE - Used for transporting a large generator that is utilized as a temporary power at a site.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustable tension component of the tightening device is attached between the ratchet body and the generator component to provide tension to secure/unsecure the generator to/from the trailer, thereby making it easy to secure/unsecure the generator to/from the trailer without utilizing any tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a trailer with an anchor system.    Generator (20)    Tightening devices (26)    Ratchet body (32)    Ratchet mechanism (34)    Clevis (38)    Ends (40)    Attachment points (44)    Nut (50)
NOVELTY - A first pair of brackets (10) to be fixed to the side face of the chassis frame (54) of an electric vehicle, are separated to each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A second pair of brackets (20) is fixed to the upper surfaces of the laterally extending arms of the first pair of brackets. A battery unit (1) and a motor control unit (2) are respectively placed on the upper surfaces and between the second pair of brackets.    USE - For battery unit and motor control unit used in electric vehicle e.g. hybrid powered refrigeration car.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates compact mounting of battery unit and motor control unit in same section with minimum mounting space. Enables improving driving efficiency of electric motor of vehicle due to reduced length of a cable for transferring high electric power from battery unit to motor control unit since battery unit and motor control unit are mounted on top of each other to chassis frame of vehicle. Enables protecting motor control unit against fly stones when vehicle is running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of mounting structure with supported battery unit and motor control unit of electric vehicle.    Battery unit (1)    Motor control unit (2)    First pair of brackets (10)    Second pair of brackets (20)    Chassis frame (54)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixing cap (10) whose interior is formed as same shape of a battery post. An extended screw (14) is configured on a top portion of the fixing cap, where contact surfaces are enclosed interior of the fixing cap. A cap nut (20) is slipped over the top portion of the fixing cap, and screws down onto the battery post, where internal diameter of the fixing cap is slightly smaller than the battery post.    USE - Used by a car battery for connecting with electrical system terminals of a car to supply electric current required by the car.    ADVANTAGE - The extended screw is configured on the top portion of the fixing cap to screw down onto the post fixing structure of the battery, thus realizing rigid tightening of the fixing cap onto the battery post when installing, and hence achieving convenience in installing, and providing greater safety. The contact surfaces are enclosed interior of the fixing cap, thus reducing production of sparks, and preventing explosions caused by the sparks coming in contact with gases produced from the battery, and hence enhancing safety aspect of the structure, and avoiding oxidation of the battery posts to achieve effectiveness of prolonging service life of the battery posts. The cap nut is slipped over the top portion of the fixing cap, and screws down onto the battery post, thus preventing height of a structural design from being too high to avoid the structure coming in direct contact with hood of the car, and hence preventing damage to the car electrical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded elevational view of a car battery post fixing structure.    Battery post (2)    Fixing cap (10)    Extended screw (14)    Fixing nut (15)    Cap nut (20)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material comprising a lithium-transition metal oxide with a layered structure, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. A surface treatment layer contains a specified compound formed on a surface of the positive electrode active material.    USE - Battery is used in, e.g. mobile phones, laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or other mobile information terminals. It is used in vehicles, e.g. electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is capable of improving both cycle characteristics and initial efficiency. It exhibits superior cycle characteristics and inhibits a drop in initial efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode (2) containing a positive electrode active material comprising a lithium-transition metal oxide with a layered structure, a negative electrode (1) and a non-aqueous electrolyte. A surface treatment layer contains a compound of formula MlPmOn formed on a part of a surface of the positive electrode active material.    M = element(s) which can have a valence of 2, preferably magnesium;    l, m, n = integers satisfying 2l+5m = 2n.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing the above non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional diagram of a cell.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Insulating packing (5)
NOVELTY - The module has voltage and current measuring modules for measuring battery voltage and current, respectively. A state of charge (SOC) module (68) communicates with the measuring modules. The SOC module estimates an open circuit voltage based on battery current and voltage, and a SOC based on circuit voltage. A master control module receives power limits from the battery control module and generates a collective power limit.    USE - Used with a battery e.g. nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery and lead-acid battery that is utilized for providing in transportation applications e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), heavy duty vehicle (HDV) and vehicles with forty two-volt electrical system, and stationary applications e.g. back-up power for telecommunications system, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and distributed power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The SOC module accurately estimates the state of charge based on the open circuit voltage. The master control module receives the power limits from the battery control module and generates collective power limit saving battery from damage and increasing operational life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of estimating a state-of-charge (SOC) of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a battery control module.    Battery control modules (30)    Voltage and current measuring module (60)    State of charge module (68)    Power limit module (72)    Contactor control module (74)
NOVELTY - Refrigerant introduction section (510) and a refrigerant discharge section (520) are located at the same side of a battery pack (300). The sections are internally divided into refrigerant passages so that refrigerant such as air or water, having passed through refrigerant introduction section, is guided to battery modules (200,210,220,230), and is subsequently discharged via the refrigerant discharge section.    USE - For cooling battery pack used as power source of e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively removes heat generated from battery cells, e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries, lithium ion polymer secondary batteries, or nickel metal hybrid batteries, by supplying refrigerant to the battery cells at constant flow rate. Minimizes temperature difference between the battery cells during cooling process, thereby restricting degradation in the performance of the battery cells and enabling optimal temperature control of the battery cells. Performs desired cooling operation, while achieving reduction in the size of overall battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the battery pack cooling system.    Battery modules (200,210,220,230)    Battery pack (300)    Refrigerant introduction section (510)    Refrigerant discharge section (520)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte for a fuel cell, contains a proton conductive resin.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed). For hybrid and electrical vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive solid polymer electrolyte has high proton conductivity, large heat resistance, and large mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid polymer electrolyte for a fuel cell, comprises a proton conductive resin of formula (1) having side chains R1, R2, R3 and R4 bonded to an aromatic polyurea resin backbone.    X1, X2=S, O, sulfonyl group, 1-3C methylene group, difluoromethylene group, hexafluoropropylene group, or heteroaromatic ring;    at least of the side chains R1-R4=alkylsulfonic acid group or carboxylic acid group, or H, 1-4C alkyl group, or functional group including 6-9C aromatic ring;    n=20-1000.
NOVELTY - A control unit (20) limits the rotation speed of an engine (1) to or less than a speed limit in a power generation mode when a throttle valve is determined to be placed closer to an acceleration side than a normal position. The control unit stops the fuel supply to an engine or an engine ignition to limit the rotation speed of the engine to the speed limit or less when the engine speed exceeds the speed limit.    USE - For vehicle with a generator to supply e.g. commercial AC output for tools whilst the vehicle is stopped.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents engine of vehicle from being operated at high speed than allowable rotation speed in power generation mode when throttle valve is inadvertently operated during power generation mode. Prevents excessive output voltage of a generator in power generation mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control device includes the control unit which regulates an intake air amount adjustment valve (17) that adjusts the mount of air flowing through an air passage that bypasses the throttle valve (15) of the engine to rotate the engine at the rotation speed. A throttle position sensor (16) determines whether the throttle valve is placed closer to the acceleration side than the normal position in the power generation mode when the power generation mode is selected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of construction of vehicle with control device.    Engine (1)    Throttle valve (15)    Throttle position sensor (16)    Intake air amount adjustment valve (17)    Control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The stack has fuel cells (18-21,33-36) interposed between successive cooler plates (13-15). The fuel cells (33,36) which are remote from the cooler plates have hydrophilic, porous oxidant reactant gas flow field plates with channels deeper than the channels of field plates of the fuel cells (18,21) adjacent the cooler plates, to provide flow of oxidant gas in the fuel cells (35,36) greater than the flow in the fuel cells (18,21).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overall stack size is reduced by having more fuel cells per coolant plate, while maintaining suitable temperature profile across the fuel stack. The power and voltage density of the stack, is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary side elevation view of the fuel cell stack.    cooler plates (13-15)    fuel cells adjacent to cooler plates (18-21)    fuel cells remote from cooler plates (33-36)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition comprises a perfluorocyclobutane-containing polymer.    USE - The electrolyte composition is for solid electrolyte membrane used as indispensable material for electrochemical elements such as solid polymer fuel cells, temperature sensors, gas sensors, and electrochromic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition shows low methanol crossover and exhibits high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte composition comprises a perfluorocyclobutane-containing polymer having a structural unit of formula (1).    Ar1=structural unit of formulae (2)-(4);    Z's=F or CF3;    m's=not less than 0 on each benzene ring;    n's=not less than 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a solid electrolyte membrane made from electrolyte composition; and    (B) a solid polymer fuel cell using the solid electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The controller manages the operation of the supply unit, so that the amount of cooling medium supplied to the electrical storage apparatus was increased, when the rotary electric machine was operated at the predetermined mode. The electrical storage apparatus provides the electric power to the rotary electric machine. The cooling medium used was air and was provided by the fan that acts as the supply apparatus.    USE - For vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the degradation of the electrical storage apparatus, thus improving the running performance of the vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the control structure of the program performed by battery electronic control unit (ECU) of the drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Battery is a solid electrolyte cell having sequential lamination of a collector (2), an anode active material layer (3), a solid electrolyte layer (7), a cathode active material layer (5) and another collector (2). Thermoplastic polymer electrolyte layers (4a,4b) are provided between layers (3,7) and/or layers (5,7).    USE - As power supply for electric vehicle (claimed), e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Battery has improved volume energy density and volume power density, and provides electric vehicle having high reliability and durability. The capacitance and voltage are stably controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) manufacture of solid electrolyte cell;    (b) laminated battery;    (c) battery pack; and    (d) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of unit cell portion of solid electrolyte cell.    collector (2)    anode active material layer (3)    thermoplastic polymer electrolyte layers (4a,4b)    cathode active material layer (5)    solid electrolyte layer (7)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has an anode lattice filled with an anode active material to which a metallic compound is added. The metal of metallic compound is reduced with electric potential nobler than cathode charging potential. The electric charge required to reduce total metal of metallic compound is 50-300% of theoretical electric charge during reverse charging operation.    USE - Power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of active material is simply prevented, and even charging and discharging of lead storage battery is repeated. The lead storage battery has high durability, productivity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead storage battery has an anode lattice filled with an anode active material to which a metallic compound is added. The lattice contains lead-calcium type alloy. The metal of metallic compound is reduced with electric potential nobler than cathode charging potential. The electric charge required to reduce total metal of metallic compound is 50-300% of theoretical electric charge during reverse charging operation. The reverse charging operation of battery is carried out before performing chemical conversion treatment.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell consists of a separator (41) having a convex portion (41C) which protrudes along the outer edge of laminate structure of the fuel cell. Another separator (42) is arranged at the inner surface of the convex portion of the separator (41).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the side slip of the separator in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the structure of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separator (41,42)    convex portion (41C)    peripheral surface (42p)    fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - Steam separator (29) is provided in the middle of anode exhaust gas pipe paths (19,20), from a fuel cell to combustor (5), for separating the condensed water in anode waste gas. The anode exhaust gas pipe path is formed at downstream direction from fuel cell to steam separator.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The degrees of freedom of height position of steam separator is improved, while preventing condensed water blockage in anode exhaust gas pipe path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic outline of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (1)    combustor (5)    pipe paths (19,20)    steam separator (29)    drain pipes (31)
NOVELTY - The oblong corrugations are formed vertically in flat metal plate (10) by press stamping. The concave bottom face (14) and convex top face (16) are formed in alignment with corrugations. The curve surface of top face is pressed from the inner surface of convex top face. A concave bottom face and convex top face is formed in the flat surface.    USE - For molding flow-path of metal separator used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom face and top face of gas passageway can be reliably molded on flat surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the flow-path molding process.    metal plate (10)    metal mold (13)    die surfaces (13)    bottom face (14)    top face (16)
NOVELTY - An electrode (37) is provided at the horizontal board portion (7a) of a bus bar and positioned at the outer side of a resin cover (4). The electrode is accommodated in an insulating case from the notch portion (18) of the side wall of the insulating case. The insulating case is provided at the vehicle body side with respect to the electrode.    USE - For assembling resin cover of battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and reliable assembly of resin cover with respect to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the assembly structure and resin cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery cover (3)    Resin cover (4)    Horizontal board portion (7a)    Notch portion (18)    Electrode (37)
NOVELTY - A concave portion (42) and a convex plate portion (37) are provided in a longitudinal direction intermediate portion and to the division covers (4a,4b). The concave portion and convex plate portion are secured to the engagement holes (38,43) of a wire guide wall (12) or a substrate portion (11).    USE - For battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the batteries to be combined without producing positional offset to the division covers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a formation method of a resin cover of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the resin cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Division covers (4a,4b)    Substrate portion (11)    Wire guide wall (12)    Convex plate portion (37)    Engagement holes (38,43)    Concave portion (42)
NOVELTY - A sensing terminal (8) is mounted on a resin cover and connected to a negative electrode (10) through a connection board (6). Positive electrode (9) and negative electrode are connected in series with the connection board arranged adjacent to the batteries (2).    USE - For detecting voltage of battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of short circuit between the batteries when the vehicle collides with an obstruction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Batteries (2)    Connection board (6)    Sensing terminal (8)    Positive electrode (9)    Negative electrode (10)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film (5) is arranged between an anode (6) and a cathode (7) in an unit cell (2). A separator (4) is formed with a fuel supply groove (16). A tubular fuel path (18) extends from the fuel supply groove. Several micropores are formed in tubular fuel path to allow outward flow of fuel.    USE - Fuel cell for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is distributed over the anode smoothly from the fuel supply groove, by formation of micropores. The utilization efficiency of the fuel and electric-power generation efficiency of the fuel cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alternately, a permeable film is arranged in the outer surface of the tubular fuel path for adjusting flow of fuel such as dimethyl ether. The cross-sectional shape of permeable film is circular.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of an unit cell in the fuel cell.    separator (4)    electrolyte film (5)    anode (6)    cathode (7)    tubular fuel path (18)    fuel supply groove (16)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell and air electrode side separators have respective fuel flow path (7) and current collection structure (22), that supply fuel to fuel electrode and air electrode. The current collection structure is formed in the side portion of the separator, touching the electrode.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used as power source for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesion between separator and current collection structure are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the current collection structure of the separator.    separator (4)    flow path (7)    board (20)    current collection structure (22)
NOVELTY - A battery (301) electrically charge a fuel cell stack to store electricity to the fuel cell at a predetermined electric charge amount when a fuel electrode is set to positive. A fuel gas is supplied after the fuel cell stack is electrically charge by the during starting. A hydrogen supply structure (21) feeds the fuel gas to the fuel cell stack.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple and efficient inhibition of the deterioration reaction of the oxidizing agent electrode during starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen supply structure (21)    Hydrogen cylinder (211)    Recycle compressor (216)    Combustion catalyst (231)    Battery (301)
NOVELTY - The distance from the axial center of a turning shaft (19a) to the surrounding surface is set longer. A lip seal (30) is formed between a drive shaft (19) and a concave retainer (12c) to restrict oil leak.    USE - For use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents turning over of the contact seal member by the centrifugal force accompanying rotation of the drive shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the scroll type compressor.    Concave retainer (12c)    Drive shaft (19)    Turning shaft (19a)    Ellipse portion (19b)    Lip seal (30)
NOVELTY - A carbon nano fiber-containing resin molded product is formed by molding a carbon nano fiber-phenol resin composite material having particles in which carbon nano fiber (1) is dispersed in phenol resin (2) having thermosetting property. Addition-condensation reaction of phenol and aldehyde is carried out in presence of a reaction catalyst, and further carbon nano fiber and dispersant are mixed, to obtain the composite material.    USE - As separator for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nano fiber-containing resin molded product has excellent electroconductivity, thermal conductivity and slidability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of grain structure of carbon nano fiber-phenol resin composite material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon nano fiber (1)    phenol resin (2)    spherical-shaped particles (A)
NOVELTY - The box (1) is formed with a main body (2), a lid (3), and a slide attachment member (4). An opening (7) is provided at the box main body. When the lid is attached top the box main body and closes the opening, the slide attachment member slides the lid to the direction in alignment with the surface of the lid. The lid is attached to the box main body.    USE - For accommodating battery mounted to e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliability of attaching lid to box main body. Prevents drop-off of lid from box main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of partial box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Box (1)    Main body (2)    Lid (3)    Slide attachment member (4)    Opening (7)
NOVELTY - The emergency valve (501) connects the inside and outside of the intake duct (22), when the pressure in air intake duct was set at predetermined range. The air intake duct was connected to the battery pack (5) as the exothermic apparatus. The ventilation fan (21) cools the battery pack by ventilating the cooling air, through the air intake duct. The inlet port (23) was arranged at the upper section of the luggage side rib shelf (27).    USE - For exothermic apparatus of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the cooling air to the battery pack of the exothermic apparatus of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the exothermic apparatus for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    Battery pack (5)    Ventilation fan (21)    Intake duct (22)    Inlet port (23)    Luggage side rib shelf (27)    Emergency valve (501)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has a polyfluoroethylene layer formed on the surface of an anode plate. The anode plate contains an anode active material filled with anode grating material.    USE - For power supply of regenerative-break system mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has outstanding discharge characteristics, cyclic characteristics and durability. Drop-off of anode grating material of anode active material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode grating material contains lead-calcium alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart of manufacture of anode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Device has a battery pack with an electric connecting unit for connection to a mating connecting unit on a machine side. The mating connecting unit is disposed on a housing to which the battery pack is attached by an engageable connector receiving device (12). The housing has an electronic control unit (17) for matching voltage values of the battery pack to a load, where a socket is located within an elbow.    USE - Used for operating a lighting device on a bicycle, and a car.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the electronic control unit, and the housing enables the electric power supply device to supply a specific operating voltage for multiplicity of battery or battery-operated appliances available on the market. The device thus increases usefulness to a customer of a relatively expensive battery packs and of an associated charging technology beyond electric power tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of an electric power supply device.    Battery pack (11)    Engageable connector receiving device (12)    Box housing (13)    Base (14)    Electronic control unit (17)
NOVELTY - The device has an air compression unit to supply air to a fuel cell, and a burner (3) associated to a reformer (2) and supplied with fuel having hydrogen in excess coming from the cell. An electronic control unit (9) has an estimator (44) to estimate rate of hydrogen in the reformer output based on operating parameters of the burner. A control module (45) controls fuel quantity injected in the reformer based on the estimation.    USE - Used to be embarked on a motor vehicle for controlling a quantity of fuel injected in a reformer of a fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized for providing power for stationary applications, and in aeronautical or automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The control module controls the fuel quantity injected in the reformer based on the rate of hydrogen in the reformer output estimated according to the operating parameters of the burner, thus providing sufficient hydrogen to the fuel cell and the burner. The control module permits to improve the time of response and precision for controlling the quantity and reject the different disturbances. The device permits to improve the performances of the fuel cell system at low cost. The estimation of the rate of hydrogen is made at low cost since the several operating parameters of the burner are already available.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process of control of a quantity of fuel injected in a reformer of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an injected fuel quantity controlling device.    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (2)    Burner (3)    Air compression unit (4)    Electronic control unit (9)    Estimator (44)    Control module (45)
NOVELTY - The system has an identification unit (20) to identify parameters of a preset transmittance model of an electrical energy storage unit (10) based on identification current and voltage response of the unit (10) to the current. An estimation unit (22) estimates the state of charge of the unit (10) by evaluating, for identified parameters, a predetermined state of charge estimation function whose variables are parameters of the model.    USE - Used for estimating state of charge of an electrical energy storage unit e.g. lead/acid type battery, of a vehicle (claimed) of automobile or motorcycle type, where the energy storage unit is utilized for providing electrical supply to a component such as starter, onboard electronics, braking system, steering system, motorization unit and headlight, and is utilized as an energy source for the front wheel drive of an electrical or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmittance model modelizes the transmittance of the electrical energy storage unit in an efficient manner for a wide frequency band, and permits to satisfy a better compromise between simplicity and precision. The predetermined state of charge estimation function permits to limit the dispersion of the estimation implemented by the state of charge estimating system, thus presenting increased reliability in the estimation result.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for calibrating a state of charge estimation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a state of charge estimating system.    Electrical energy storage unit (10)    Voltage response measurement unit (16)    Identification unit (20)    Estimation unit (22)    Selection unit (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a unit (20) establishing voltage response for a group of predetermined models of an electrical energy storage unit (10). A unit (28) compares voltage response acquired from the storage unit with the established voltage response and identifies the model whose established response is closer to the acquired response. A unit (30) determines charge state of the model, constituting the charge state of the storage unit.    USE - Used for determining a charge state of an electrical energy storage unit (claimed) that is utilized for starting a heat engine of a motor vehicle and motorcycle, for supplying electrical energy to operating units e.g. onboard electronics and lighting system, and as an energy source for traction of an electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system determines the charge state of the electrical energy storage units in a rapid and robust manner without requiring the need for bringing the storage units at rest position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for determining a charge state of electrical energy storage units.    Electrical energy storage unit (10)    Storage unit current detecting and acquiring unit (14)    Voltage response establishing unit (20)    Comparing unit (28)    Charge state determining unit (30)
NOVELTY - A supporting member (3) is mounted on a mounting member (2) such that relative rotation between mounting and supporting members is permitted about a pivot axis (21). The relative rotation between the mounting member and supporting member about the pivot axis results in bringing of field-sensing and field-emanating planes (41, 51) toward and away from each other, inducing electrical current in sensing coil unit (4).    USE - For use with e.g. bicycle wheels, shoes, yo-yos for warning or aesthetic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Can be easily installed ion moving objects in view of electrical connection considerations. Generates bright warning light regardless of ambient light conditions, and radiates warning light in different directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensing coil unit mounted on mounting member or supporting members, and has field-sensing plane. A magnet unit (5) mounted on the other member has field-emanating plane. The assembly of the supporting member and the sensing coil unit or magnet unit has a weight center that is offset from the pivot axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the assembled perspective view of the induction generator for use with e.g. bicycle wheels.    Mounting member (2)    Supporting member (3)    Sensing coil unit (4)    Magnet unit (5)    Pivot axis (21)    Field-sensing and field-emanating planes (41,51)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a coolant circuit to direct cooling fluid through a fuel cell stack (12) and to control temperature of the stack. A heat exchanger accommodates a portion of cooling fluid for cooling cathode inlet flow. A temperature sensor measures temperature of cooling fluid. A by-pass valve (50) selectively directs the cooling fluid around a heat exchanger or thorough the heat exchanger based on the temperature of the fluid.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The by-pass valve selectively directs the cooling fluid around the heat exchanger, such that heated cathode inlet air is utilized to heat the fuel cell stack, thus maintaining cathode inlet temperature, as soon as the stack reaches its operating temperature. The operator can thus operate the vehicle directly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heating fuel cell stack in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic top view of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (24)    Motor (32)    Bypass valve (50)    Control unit (60)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a solid or liquid electrolyte and a cathode. A high frequency field of 0.3-300 GHz is spread in the cell.    USE - Used as a battery, fuel cell or superconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has a simple structure.
NOVELTY - Sensor has measuring sensor that is inserted into a battery circuit. A housing (2) is connected to the measuring sensor and a measuring circuit arrangement is arranged inside the housing. The measuring sensor is designed over a metal strip (1a) which is electrically and mechanically connectable directly with a car body. The metal strip comprises a crimp connector for an electrical conductor.    USE - Used for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The measuring sensor is designed over the metal strip which is electrically and mechanically connectable directly with the car body, thus allowing assembly of the sensor irrespective of mounting place of the sensor, and different cable outlet trends.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a battery current sensor.    Metal strip (1a)    Housing (2)    Plastic overmold (3)    Connector assembly (4)    Housing cover (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current (DC)/DC power converter (16a) boosting the potential on a voltage rail (26a) of a high side DC power bus above a high potential of a low side DC power bus. Another converter (18a) boosts a potential on another rail (26b) of the high side bus below the low potential of another low side bus. An output of each converter is coupled in series with one another across the high side bus during a time.    USE - Used for rectifying, inverting, and converting electrical power between a power source and a load. Can also be used for traction motor application in a fuel cell vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of each power converter circuit is electrically coupled in series with one another across the high side DC power bus during the time, thus allowing the use of the set of DC/DC power converters with relatively small boost ratios, and lowering the RMS voltage and current ratings of the semiconductor devices, and hence enhancing attendant packing, thermal management, reliability, and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical schematic of a power conversion system.    Power conversion system (12a)    DC/DC power converters (16a, 18a)    Upper and lower voltage rails (20a, 20b)    Voltage rails (26a, 26b)    Controller (28)
NOVELTY - The module has housing (131) for accommodating a set of unit cells that are spaced apart from each other. The housing comprises an inflow guide that is inclined with respect to interfacial surfaces of the unit cell. A coolant supplier supplies temperature controlling air to an interior space of the housing, and an air ventilator (133) ventilates a uniform amount of air through the respective unit cells.    USE - Used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air ventilator ventilates uniform amount of air through the respective unit cells, thus providing a uniform cooling effect to the battery module, thereby effectively dissipating heat generated by the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side elevation view of a battery module.    Unit cell (11)    Cell barrier (15)    Housing (131)    Ventilator (133)    Coolant supplier (138)
NOVELTY - Corrosion resistance of bipolar plate (10) is enhanced by providing a bipolar plate substrate (12), and coating corrosion-resistant coating (14) on the bipolar plate substrate using a kinetic/cold spray process.    USE - For enhancing corrosion resistance of bipolar plate useful for fuel cell (claimed). The fuel cell is used for generating electricity to power vehicles or other machinery.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of providing corrosion-resistant bipolar plate by coating the bipolar plate with a high-grade stainless steel using a kinetic or cold spray technique to impart fluoride ion resistance to the bipolar plate when used in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. The resulting bipolar plate has enhanced stability and resistance to fluoride ion corrosion in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an enhanced stability bipolar plate for a fuel cell comprising a bipolar plate substrate, and a corrosion-resistant coating formed on the bipolar plate substrate by providing a gas/powder mixture comprising metal powder particles, providing a heated gas stream, mixing the gas/powder mixture with the heated gas stream to form a gas/particle stream, and ejecting the gas/particle stream against the cathode side of the bipolar plate substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a kinetic cold spray apparatus used in a kinetic/cold spray process to fabricate an enhanced stability bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (10)    Substrate (12)    Corrosion-resistant coating (14)    Kinetic spray apparatus (20)    Mixing chamber (38)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a gas passageway for supplying gas to a fuel cell, where the passageway includes temperature regulators to regulate the temperature of the gas. A thermostatic chamber regulates the atmospheric temperature in the chamber into a preset condition. Another temperature regulator (50) is located in the chamber to exchange heat of gas approaching just before the cell under the atmospheric temperature.    USE - Used as a power source for a device such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature regulator is located in the chamber to exchange heat of gas approaching just before the fuel cell under the atmospheric temperature, thus supplying gas at suitable temperature to the fuel cell, and also simplifying equipment components of the fuel-cell evaluation equipment, and hence performing an evaluation with a high degree of accuracy. The evaluation equipment prevents formation of any dew condensation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel-cell evaluation equipment.    Fuel-cell evaluation equipment (1)    Gas passageway (2)    Thermostat (5)    Temperature regulator (6, 50)    Fuel cell (10)    Thermostatic chamber (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas supply unit supplying a fuel gas, and a fuel cell receiving the fuel gas and oxidant gas to generate electricity. An idle stop unit stops generation of electricity by the fuel cell to perform an idle stop. An idle stop prohibition condition determining unit (184) detects whether the generation of electricity by the cell is unstable, and prohibits the idle stop based on the determination.    USE - Used for an automobile and railroad vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The idle stop prohibition condition determining unit detects whether generation of electricity by fuel cell is unstable, and prohibits the idle stop by the idle stop unit based on the determination, thus properly and effectively prohibiting the idle stop. The system thus improves fuel economy and avoids acceleration of warming-up operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling idle stop of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustration of a fuel cell system.    Unstable state detection unit (180)    Cell voltage detecting unit (182)    Voltage difference calculating unit (183)    Idle stop prohibition condition determining unit (184)    Control unit (185)
NOVELTY - The module has a set of unit batteries (20) that are arranged in a housing (10), and including positive and negative terminals (22, 24). A connecting unit couples a terminal of one of the unit batteries to a terminal of the other unit battery. A portion of the connecting unit into which the positive and negative terminals are inserted is formed as an elongated hole or an elongated groove.    USE - Used in an apparatus (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electrical vehicle (EV), cordless appliance and electric scooter, as a power source for driving a motor, and for a small portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, laptop computer, camera and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The elongated hole or the elongated groove effectively manages variations in intervals between the batteries that is caused by assembling errors or manufacturing variations without requiring a bent portion. The battery module can thus be smoothly assembled without deforming the connecting unit even if a defect exists in the battery or its partition walls, thus improving performance of the battery module, and decreasing product failure caused by breakage of the connecting unit. The batteries are effectively maintained in place using the connecting unit, thus improving reliability and durability of the battery module, even if the module is used in the apparatuses that are moved frequently or rocked severely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus comprising a battery module to drive a motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Housing (10)    Unit batteries (20)    Positive terminal (22)    Negative terminal (24)    Partition walls (30)    Connecting unit (40)
NOVELTY - A thin film electrolyte assembly (10) comprises a frame (12); and a thin film (14) at least partially contacting the frame and comprising a metal layer (22) having two opposed sides (24, 26), a large surface area metal layer (28) established on each of the two opposed sides of the metal layer, and an electrolyte membrane (30) established on each of the large surface area metal layers.    USE - For fuel cells used as a portable power supply for an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive assembly prevents fuel crossover from the anode to the cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of making a thin film electrolyte assembly, comprising forming a thin film including a metal layer having two opposed sides, a large surface area metal layer established on each of the two opposed sides of the metal layer and an electrolyte membrane established on each of the large surface area metal layers, and attaching the thin film to at least a portion of a frame;    (2) a fuel cell comprising electrodes operatively disposed in the fuel cell, and an electrolyte assembly in electrochemical contact with the electrodes; and    (3) an electronic device comprising a load, and the fuel cell connected to the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section of the thin film electrolyte assembly.    Thin film electrolyte assembly (10)    Frame (12)    Thin film (14)    Metal layer (22)    Opposed sides (24, 26)    Large surface area metal layer (28)    Electrolyte membrane (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) includes a two sets of electrically coupled fuel cells (12a,12b) which provide respective voltages. The anodes of two diodes (D1,D2) are electrically coupled to two sets of fuel cells to respectively pass the produced currents of two sets of fuel cells during operation. The cathodes of the diodes are electrically coupled to each other.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing flows and pressure drops during idle conditions, hence maintaining reliability and efficiency of fuel cell system under maximum and idle power conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of fuel cell system showing electrical configuration.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cells (12a,12b)    Control system (14)    Current sensors (16a-16c)    Diodes (D1,D2)
NOVELTY - The unit has an exciter circuit for supplying an exciting current to a generator, and a control circuit (10) for controlling the exciting current. The control circuit includes three functions, and the functions are enabled when control signals received from outside designates a particular mode to control the exciting current. A switching unit is connected between a generation voltage and an exciting winding of the generator.    USE - Used for controlling a vehicle generator.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit controls the exciting current, thus avoiding generation voltage of the vehicle generator from rising or falling beyond the normal voltage range even when the control signal sent from an external device to the vehicle power-generation control unit becomes abnormal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle power-generation control system, comprising an exciter circuit for supplying an exciting current to a vehicle generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vehicle power-generation control system.    Vehicle power-generation control unit (1)    Vehicle generator (2)    Control circuit (10)    Exciting winding (21)    Voltage decision circuit (32)
NOVELTY - Catalyst electrode (10) has an electrode base material (11) and catalyst layer (14) formed on the electrode base material. The catalyst layer contains electrolyte (13) and particle (12) which has catalyst function. The electrolytes relatively exist in the reverse side of the electrode base material along thickness direction of the catalyst layer.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode has optimized three-phase surface and diffusibility of fuel. Stable operation of fuel cell using the catalyst electrode is enabled. The fuel cell is high in safety and environmental preservation property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) manufacture of catalyst electrode; and    (b) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the catalyst electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    conductive electrolyte film (2)    catalyst electrode (10)    electrode base material (11)    catalyst particle (12)    electrolyte (13)    catalyst layer (14)    hole (15)
NOVELTY - The control circuit (300) monitors the electric charge relevant to the load current, with the voltage of detected capacitor. The active clamping circuit (101) connects the subswitch (Q1) and the capacitor (C1) and resets the transformer in the off period of the main switch (Q1). The control circuit manages the operation of the inverter circuit (100).    USE - Used for the power supply device of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple operation of the DC-to-DC converter, thus improving the reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverter circuit (100)    Active clamping circuit (101)    Control circuit (300)    Capacitor (C1)    Main switch (Q1)    Subswitch (Q1)
NOVELTY - The analysis server (33) reads the battery consumption for every link that belongs at the path, so that the distance traveled of the electric vehicle was estimated. The data center (3) has a database (35) with link number, battery consumption that was matched. The navigation server (32) specifies the path of the electric vehicle (2). The battery management apparatus (22) measures the remaining capacity of the battery.    USE - Used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides estimation of the distance traveled, based on the remaining capacity of the vehicle mounted battery of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the runable distance estimation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric vehicle (2)    Data center (3)    Battery management apparatus (22)    Navigation server (32)    Analysis server (33)    Database (35)
NOVELTY - A battery jar (2) comprises cell chamber (4) with chamber units (4a-4f) partitioned by the dividing walls (3), arranged such that a predetermined gap (5) is formed between side face of jar and chamber in direction orthogonal to cell column direction of jar. The pressure inside the gap is reduced with respect to atmospheric pressure.    USE - For motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the lifetime reduction due to SOC variation between the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of controlling-valve type lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery jar (2)    dividing walls (3)    cell chamber (4)    chamber units (4a-4f)    gap (5)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery has separator between anode plate (1) having anode lattice (2) filled with anode active material (3), and cathode plate having cathode lattice filled with cathode active material. Anode lattice has surface layer (4) having lead-tin-barium alloy, and base material having lead-calcium-tin alloy. The amount of tin in layer (4) is higher than that of base material partial surface touching anode active material.    USE - As power supply for motor vehicle and electric and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Lead storage battery has high reliability, excellent over discharge proof capability for long period of time, favorable charging and discharging characteristics, and improved initial stage capacitance characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of anode plate of lead storage battery.    anode plate (1)    anode lattice (2)    anode active material (3)    surface layer (4)
NOVELTY - The device has image carrier (6), charger (7), exposure unit, image developer (8) and fuel cell. A cathode side gas supply port of fuel cell is provided inside the case, to eject the exhaust gas.    USE - E.g. digital copier.    ADVANTAGE - By providing cathode side gas supply port of fuel cell inside the case, oxygen concentration in the apparatus is decreased efficiently. Hence high quality image is obtained. Prevents deterioration of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for image forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of digital copier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    transparent sheet (2a)    image carrier (6)    electrical charger (7)    image developer (8)    fixing apparatus (18)
NOVELTY - A foam gasket is obtained by injection foaming of hydrophobic thermoplastic elastomer. The foam gasket has foaming ratio of 1.0-1.5. The foaming ratio of core layer is higher than foaming ratio of skin layer.    USE - For sealing electronic circuit mounting box in communication apparatus e.g. mobile phone, and electronic office equipment. Also for sealing separators of fuel cell used in motor vehicle, and for sealing precision equipment such as hard disk drive (HDD) of car navigation apparatus and domestic electrical appliance including HDD and DVD drive.    ADVANTAGE - The foam gasket is excellent in moisture permeability proof property, and has uniform foam structure and softness. The foam gasket has high sealing characteristics, since the core layer of high foam density and precise skin layer are arranged integrally. The foam gasket suppresses the gas-liquid permeability and has high adhesion to the attachment region. Since the foam gasket has high softness even when plasticizer is not used, the gasket has high degree of cleaning property suitable for use in high temperature atmosphere such as vehicle-mounted use.
NOVELTY - The engine has a permanent-magnet (43) installed in the piston (38), and a rod-shaped electromagnet coil (54), which performs an inscribed slide. A bearing (2,9,29) and a heat insulating material (30) are provided at the surroundings of the shaft with a flywheel (6) and the surroundings of a shaft with a rolling pin (13).    USE - Used for power source of e.g. motor vehicle, light airplane, generator, ship, hydraulic machines, compressor, pump, farming-and-industry construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains perfect centrifugal-force balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the right view of the hybrid engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bearing (2,9,29)    Flywheel (6)    Rolling pin (13)    Heat insulating material (30)    Piston (38)    Permanent-magnet (43)    Electromagnet coil (54)
NOVELTY - An air volume change unit alters the air volume of an air blower for battery cooling when an internal circulation mode and an external introduction mode of the air conditioner are change. The air blower for battery cooling blows the air sucked out of vehicle interior against the battery to cool the battery.    USE - For cooling battery mounted to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses displeasure with respect to the passenger even if the internal circulation mode and the external introduction mode of the air conditioner are change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the blower level switching processing based on inside and outside air mode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A white LED, which uses a battery or an electric power generating apparatus, is used as the light source of the headlamp (1). An aspherical lens is arranged forward of the LED. The irradiation figure 5 meters (m) ahead of the headlamp has a horizontal dimension of 0.6 m or more and a horizontal dimension of 1.6 times or more of the vertical dimension.    USE - For bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures visibility on both sides. Improves visibility ahead of nighttime or dark place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external-appearance block diagram of the LED headlamp.    Headlamp (1)    Main body case (2)    Battery case (3)
NOVELTY - The system generates an electrolytic hydrogen-ion from water (13) using generated electric power. The generated electrolytic hydrogen-ion is transmitted through ion exchange membrane. The generated electrolytic hydrogen-ion is made to react with hydrogen-ion reserve substance (12) to regenerate hydrogen-ion feed stock.    USE - For electric drive movement apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to store surplus kinetic energy in movement apparatus area without receiving big restrictions in apparatus volume or weight. Enables to convert storage energy into kinetic energy reversibly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electric drive movement apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the charging and recharging system.    fuel cell (10)    hydrogen-ion feed stock (11)    hydrogen-ion reserve substance (12)    water (13)    motor (20)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) has manifolds (32) connected to both ends of flow paths (24,26,28) of fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas and cooling water. The manifolds are arranged at linear symmetry positional relationship with respect to central line (C) which halves predetermined regions arranging flow paths.    USE - For fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies gas and cooling water to the fuel cell, by arranging gas passageway inside the cell. Thereby improving electric power generation and reaction efficiencies, and reducing manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a planar structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    flow paths (24,26,28)    manifolds (32)    central line (C)
NOVELTY - An air compressing device (2) compresses the air and coolant supplied to the system through an air flow path (4) and a coolant current path (6) respectively. An air-quenching apparatus (3) cools the compressed air and supplies the cooled air to a fuel cell (1). A flow control unit controls the flow rate of coolant which cools the air compressing device and the air-quenching apparatus.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents excess cooling of air supplied to fuel cell and achieves early temperature raise of fuel cell in low temperature environments without complicating structure of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    air compressing device (2)    air-quenching apparatus (3)    air flow path (4)    coolant current path (6)
NOVELTY - A calculating unit (15) outputs commands to a controller (18) for driving a fuel cell (2). A selection unit (19) selects a driving pattern for electric power generation on receiving a command. The controller (18) drives a fuel cell according to the selected driving pattern, when the calculating unit is unable to output driving command.    USE - For driving domestic electrical appliance such as shower type hot water supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to drive fuel cell with sufficient energy, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell generation device (1)    fuel cell (2)    calculating unit (15)    controller (17)    selection unit (19)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (5) generates electric power by reformed gas and oxygen, while a heat exchanger (7) cools reformed gas. A flow control valve (9) supplies the cooled reformed gas to an internal combustion engine (10).    USE - E.g. for spark-ignition engine.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents heat damage of thermal deterioration of the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the whole structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (5)    Heat exchanger (7)    Flow control valve (9)    Internal combustion engine (10)    Controller (12)
NOVELTY - A reformer (2) has an ion-exchange resin pipe (9) of control mechanism (7) provided at left side, and condensed water tank (16) provided at right side. A piping arrangement (25) connecting the right side and left side, drain water circuit (24) from condensed water tank to ion-exchange resin pipe, and piping for returning reformed gas of fuel cell to lower space of reformer, are arranged.    USE - Fuel cell cogeneration system for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Enables uniform cooling within reformer case, and protects lead wire by assembly maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer (2) also has an inverter (8), and pure-water supply pipe provided at left side, and heat exchanger (15), fuel supply valve (13), booster pump (14), hot-water storage tank, and flow control valve (17) provided at right side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    case (1)    reformer (2)    cooling water tank (5)    control mechanism (7)    inverter (8)    ion-exchange resin pipe (9)    fuel supply valve (13)    booster pump (14)    heat exchanger (15)    condensed water tank (16)    flow control valve (17)    drain water circuit (24)    piping arrangement (25)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (21) automatically fills water from outside to a cooling-water tank (8) through hot water storage tank (14) and collection water tank (3), in water spreading mode, when the power supply switch (51) is turned ON.    USE - For use in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Fills water without imposing time and effort on storage device of water, relevant to electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    collection water tank (3)    cooling-water tank (8)    hot water storage tank (14)    control apparatus (21)    power supply switch (51)
NOVELTY - An absorption refrigerator (6) removes heat generated in fuel cell (1) as hot water. A heat exchanger (14) removes heat from hot water supplied from absorption refrigerator, using cooling water in pipeline (19). The cooling tower (12) of absorption refrigerator and cooling tower of fuel cell are combined.    USE - Electric power cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids necessity for providing heat radiator, thereby reducing manufacturing cost of cogeneration system and reducing installation area of cogeneration system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power cogeneration system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    absorption refrigerator (6)    cooling tower (12)    heat exchanger (14)    pipeline (19)
NOVELTY - The gas cogeneration unit has a fuel cell, gas engine and generator. A vaporizer passes vaporization gas from lower port of a container filled with liquefied natural gas. The liquefied natural gas is supplied from upper port of container.    USE - Is installed on trolley of truck and trailer, for supplying electricity to disaster areas such as campsite, skiing area, beach, flood affected area and earthquake hit area.    ADVANTAGE - Since liquefied natural gas is used as energy source, generation of sulfur oxide and carbon dioxide is prevented. Effectively reduces the installation cost and time for gas cogeneration installation of small in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the gas cogeneration unit pipe line.    liquefying natural gas cylinder (1)    gas supply system piping (5)    vaporization gas emission piping (6)    pressure control valve (7)    safety valve (8)
NOVELTY - A battery (2) is arranged at the upper position of a floor panel (1) and downward direction position of a passenger seat (4). The battery is protected with a battery cover (3) supported by the passenger seat. The battery cover protects the upper surface and side face of the battery. The floor panel is comprised with bead formed at the vehicle width direction between the side sills and floor tunnels.    USE - For mounting battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to mount the battery at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the side view of the vehicle.    Floor panel (1)    Battery (2)    Battery cover (3)    Passenger seat (4)    Seat rail (5)
NOVELTY - A voltage equalization circuit for a set of secondary cells in series comprises a discharge circuit (6), a reference voltage circuit (2) giving a voltage at a common node between cells if voltages are the same, a comparison circuit (4) between cell and reference and a discharge control circuit (5) acting on a signal from the comparison circuit.    USE - As a cell voltage equalization circuit and device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Self-equalization of cell voltages is achieved if inequalities arise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a signal circuit as above;and    (b) an equalizing device as above    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.    battery set (1)    reference voltage circuit (2)    equalization circuit (3)    comparison circuit (4)    discharge control circuit (5)    discharge circuit (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fuel cell system (2) for generating electrical power. The fuel cell system has a cooling system that consists of a cooling heat exchanger, where ambient air that circulates around the cooling heat exchanger flows from an inlet opening in an area of a vehicle upper surface to the cooling heat exchanger via flow channels. Flow paths are compressed based on displacement effects of the moving vehicle.    USE - Vehicle e.g. van and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle with the fuel cell system for the production of electrical power enables to provide efficient cooling. The vehicle is designed such that minimum parasitic power is utilized, thus reducing the noise emission of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematical representation of a side view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Cooling heat exchanger (3)    Inlet opening (8)    Flow channels (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell anode, a methanol containing fluid, a cathode and an oxidator. The received volume of methanol containing fluid is measured. The average volume is determined based on the measured volume.    USE - For direct methanol fuel cell system and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable control of methanol concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Condenser (13)    Water trap (15)    Waste water transmitting chamber (39)    Dosing pump (45)    Uncoupling device (60)
NOVELTY - Each generator (1,2) has a positive supply voltage output (1a,2a) and a utilization signal output (1c,2c). A controller (4) evaluates signals (L1,L2) received from the generators through the utilization signal outputs, and generates signals (S1,S2) that are transmitted to superimposition circuits (5,6). The superimposition circuits transmit signals to the measuring signal inputs (1b,2b) of the generators to adjust the positive supply voltage.    USE - For motor vehicle electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents unequal distribution of load in parallel switched generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing two generators connected in parallel.    Generator (1,2)    Positive supply voltage output (1a,2a)    Measuring signal inputs (1b,2b)    Utilization signal output (1c,2c)    Controller (4)    Superimposition circuits (5,6)    Signals (L1,L2,S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a movable shut-off body (130) and a movable capillary head (140), such that the shut-off body and capillary head are moved between open and closed positions to open and close a capillary line (200). The device is used to control the flow of fluid through the capillary line. The device is connected to a fluid holding system included in e.g. inkjet printing system, direct fuel cell system.    USE - For capillary transport of fluid used in portable energy generation system e.g. direct fuel cell system. Also applicable in e.g. ink cartridge systems.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduced contact errors and fluid loss. Ensures enhanced protection against contamination. Ensures improved transport of fluid through a capillary line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (A) Fluid holding system;    (B) Direct fuel cell system; and    (C) Inkjet printing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the shut-off device.    Shut-off device (1)    Shut-off body (130)    Capillary head (140)    Spring (145)    Capillary line (200)
NOVELTY - The stack has fluid passages with different opening areas extending through a side of metal separators. A recess (46) is formed near a fuel gas discharge passage (30b) with a small opening area among the passages. A cell voltage terminal (48) is provided in the recess that is provided on a side of one separator. An oxygen-containing gas discharge passage is provided at a longitudinal end of the separator.    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recess is formed near the fuel gas discharge passage with the small opening area to make sufficient space for the recess without reducing opening area of the oxygen-containing gas supply passage, and hence reducing pressure loss in the oxygen-containing gas supply passage to efficiently carry out power generation. The cell voltage terminal is provided in the recess that is provided on the side of the separator, thus preventing the terminal from protruding outwardly from the side of the separator, and hence reducing a space required for installing a cell voltage detector, thereby reducing overall size of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Oxygen-containing gas discharge passage (28b)    Gas discharge passage (30b)    Recess (46)    Cell voltage terminal (48)    Cell voltage detector (50)
NOVELTY - The mock-up has hydrogen and air flow regulators (13, 15) provided in a mock-up case (7). The regulator (13) exhausts hydrogen waste to a hydrogen exhaust passage among hydrogen that passes via a hydrogen channel (3). The regulator (15) exhausts air waste to an air exhaust passage among air that passes via an air channel (5). The case is a full-sized scale and is identical in appearance to an actual fuel cell stack.    USE - Used in a pressure measuring instrument (claimed) of a fuel cell Balance of Plant (BOP) for measuring efficiency of a pipe line structure of the fuel cell BOP.    ADVANTAGE - The construction of the fuel cell stack mock-up is identical to an actual fuel cell stack, so that a pressure variation before and after providing hydrogen and oxygen to a fuel cell stack is measured substantially identical to the actual situation without using an actual fuel cell stack. The mock-up thus enables to feasibly design a fuel cell BOP at low cost. The mock-up enables the pressure measuring instrument to increase the efficiency of the pipe line structure of the fuel cell BOP at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen waste is calculated using a hydrogen usage simulation equation and the air waste is calculated using an air usage simulation equation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pressure measuring instrument using a fuel cell stack mock-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a fuel cell stack mock-up.    Hydrogen channel (3)    Air channel (5)    Mock-up case (7)    Air exhaust passage (11)    Hydrogen flow regulator (13)    Air flow regulator (15)
NOVELTY - The charger has output terminals that are coupled to battery terminals of a battery (30), respectively. The output terminals provide a constant battery charging current for charging the battery to a preset battery voltage. The output terminals provide another constant battery charging current that is lesser than the former constant battery charging current when the battery reaches the preset battery voltage.    USE - Used for charging a DC battery cell e.g. Li-ion/Li-polymer battery that is utilized in a power portable electronic device e.g. laptop/notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The output terminals provide the constant battery charging current that is lesser than another constant battery charging current when the battery reaches the preset battery voltage, thus providing the constant battery charging current for a period of time such that thermal dissipation does not exceed a preset limit, and hence reducing the battery charging current to reduce power dissipation to a value less than the thermal limit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging a battery to a preset battery voltage from power supplied from any DC power sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general architecture of a battery charger.    External power adaptor (10)    Bipolar transistor (21)    Control circuit (25)    Voltage sense link (27)    Battery (30)
NOVELTY - The kit has a wiring unit (16) with two input electrical connections for receiving electrical leads that are connected to each of the two generators, respectively. An output electrical receptacle receives an electrical lead connected to a load, and a circuit breaker is electrically connected to the two input connections and the output receptacle. The wiring unit is affixed to an attachment frame that is fixed to the generator.    USE - Used for connecting electrical outputs of two electrical generators in parallel connection. For power generators used in camping, recreational vehicles or light construction or other job-site uses.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit breaker is electrically connected to the two input connections and the output electrical receptacle, thus providing an overload protection to the electrical generators when connected by the kit. The attachment frame with the wiring unit is rigidly affixed to the generator, thus preventing the attachment frame from the movement relative to the electrical generator. The kit is easier to physically manipulate and manage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a parallel connection kit.    Wiring unit (16)    Wiring harnesses (18)    Face plate (20)    Power connections (22, 24)    Circuit breaker (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchanger (16) in communication with a heat source, where the exchanger contacts a transfer fluid that comprises a working fluid and an associating composition. An energy conversion device (12) comprises a moving surface, where the exchanger is in communication with the surface. A dissociation of the transfer fluid in the exchanger generates a vapor of the working fluid that contacts the moving surface.    USE - Used for generating electrical energy from heat sources that are normally lost e.g. exhaust streams of engine e.g. internal combustion engine, turbine engine, vehicle braking system, diesel engine locomotive, chemical and nuclear reactors.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system converts lost energy from exhaust streams into useful energy, thus improving efficiency, and reducing emission levels, and hence recapturing some of the energy lost in the exhaust of the engine as well as the energy that is lost when braking occurs, and also reducing fuel consumption of a diesel locomotive, thereby saving more fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the generation of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system to generate energy.    Energy conversion device (12)    Heat exchanger (16)    Superheater (60)    Regenerator (62)    Separator (66)
NOVELTY - The drive requirement electric power headquarters' make into the right response area the range of the accelerator opening degree to the increase in the drive requirement electric power with respect to the increase in the accelerator opening degree. The estimation section derives the estimation suppliable driving electric power was estimated in the value, while estimating the suppliable driving electric power.    USE - For controlling fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the reduction of the driving result from the maximum output reduction of the power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell system controller;    (B) a fuel cell system control method; and    (C) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between an accelerator opening degree, requirement electric power command value and the suppliable driving electric power. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The peak power tracking apparatus was controlled based on the preceding sensing of the illuminating radiation strength change by the illuminating radiation strength preceding sensing unit. The solar power generation apparatus (12) changes accompanying the traveling of the vehicle. The peak tracking apparatus adjusts the relationship of the voltage pair electric current, so that the generated electric power was set maximum.    USE - Solar power generation apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Tracks the change of illuminating radiation strength with respect to the solar power generation apparatus during motor vehicle traveling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the solar power generation vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar-power-generation vehicle (10)    Solar power generation apparatus (12)    Front end (12a)    Electronic control apparatus (14)    Optical sensor (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has anode separator (15A) and cathode separator (15B) arranged at anode and cathode side of membrane-electrode assembly respectively. The separators have grooves (16) and protrusions (17). The grooves formed on anode separator, are joined with grooves formed on cathode separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The grooves are joined without any gap, thereby reducing contact resistance between separators and improving electric power generation capacity of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of joining separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view showing anode and cathode separators.    anode separator (15A)    cathode separator (15B)    grove (16)    protrusion (17)    seal groove (27)
NOVELTY - The direct current flow resistance meter (47) was arranged between the anode side separator (29) used as the anode electrode and the cathode side separator (31) used as the cathode electrode of the unit battery (17). The direct current resistance meter was operated at the time of idle driving of the fuel cell (1), by applying direct current voltage of less than 1 volt at each of the unit battery.    USE - Used for moving body e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Identifies the cross leak of the fuel cell, thus preventing the degradation of the performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial fuel cell stack that stacked multiple unit batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Unit battery (17)    Separator (29)    Cathode side separator (31)    Direct current flow resistance meter (47)
NOVELTY - A terminal is used for supplying power from a cell (3) outside. A partition member (2) is used for fixing the cell and a circuit board. An external body case (5) covers the partition member so that the gap is formed between the partition member while the edge of the partition member is fixed through a vibration proofing member (8).    USE - Used for power supply drive of electric power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses transmission of vibration to the partition member thus preventing generation of malfunction and failure of the battery pack. Improves reliability while ensuring waterproof capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the battery pack.    Partition member (2)    Cell (3)    External body case (5)    Tab (7)    Vibration proofing member (8)
NOVELTY - The central processing unit operates the switching valve (42), so that the flow path of the exhaust gas containing water vapor ejected from the cathode (12c), and the water from the radiator side pipe (44) and external pipe side (46) were controlled. The management operation was performed, when the water quantity of the water tank (54) was over the upper limit during driving operation. The external pipe side was connected to switching valve.    USE - Used in two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains the water quantity ejected outside irrespective of the ambient temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transporting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cathode (12c)    Switching valve (42)    Radiator side pipe (44)    External pipe side (46)    Water tank (54)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery has anode plate (1) containing anode active material (3) filled in anode lattice (2) containing barium, cathode plate containing cathode active material filled in cathode lattice, and separator provided between anode and cathode plates. The anode lattice is formed by carrying out rolling integration of surface layer (4) containing lead-tin alloy or lead-antimony alloy, on lead-calcium-tin alloy base material.    USE - As power supply for electric and electronic devices, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lead storage battery has improved over discharge-proof characteristics and durability. The adhesion of anode lattice base material and surface layer is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of anode plate of lead storage battery.    anode plate (1)    anode lattice (2)    anode active material (3)    surface layer (4)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery has anode plate (1) comprising lattice component (2) filled with active material (3), cathode plate comprising lattice component filled with active material, and separator between electrode plates. The anode lattice component comprises lead-calcium-tin alloy base material. A layer (4) comprising lead-antimony-barium alloy is provided on anode lattice-component surface touching active material.    USE - In vehicles for engine start-up and backup power supply, and for supplying electric power to electric and electronic devices mounted on vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent reliability and durability. The transfer of antimony to the cathode is suppressed even when the battery is stored as a prolonged stock from manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the anode plate.    anode plate (1)    lattice component (2)    active material (3)    layer (4)
NOVELTY - The pressure sensors detect residual hydrogen amount in one of the hydrogen tanks, based on the pressure of hydrogen discharged from the tank. A controller determines the need for filling hydrogen in the tanks, accordingly and discharges hydrogen from all the tanks.    USE - Fuel feed system e.g. for feeding hydrogen in fuel cell vehicle, non-portable fuel cell systems, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The residual hydrogen amount in the tanks are detected by discharging hydrogen from all the tanks, when fuel filling requirement is judged. Hence exact display of the residual hydrogen amount is enabled after filling hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the residual hydrogen amount display process in the fuel feed system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Exhaust heat supply unit supplies exhaust heat ejected from high temperature fuel cell (10) to smelting furnace (14) and molten metal holding furnace (20). A molten metal holding furnace holds molten metal that is melted by smelting furnace using exhaust heat.    USE - For casting metal e.g. aluminum, zinc, copper and magnesium.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy required for melting metal, is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of metal casting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    metal casting system (1A)    fuel cell (10)    smelting furnace (14)    molten metal holding furnace (20)    die cast apparatus (24)
NOVELTY - The cooling system sprays the water generated by a fuel cell (5) into heat exchangers (3,2) for fuel cell heat radiation and air-conditioning. The heat exchanger has heat radiation fins which incline with respect to a horizontal direction in the vehicle front-back direction.    USE - Cooling system of fuel cell (FC) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cooling property of heat exchanger, by using generated water effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cooling system of fuel cell vehicle.    water injection system (1)    heat exchangers (2,3)    cooling fans and fan drive motor (4)    fuel cell (5)    inverter (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (8) generates electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing-agent gas. When the stack is started, the stack is warmed up by the waste heat from the internal combustion engine (4).    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a small, lightweight fuel cell system, which negates need for high capacity electrical storage apparatus. Can be easily installed without any dimensional restrictions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat radiator (2)    Cooling pump (3)    Internal combustion engine (4)    Heat exchanger (7)    Fuel cell stack (8)    System control unit (13)
NOVELTY - The local current sensors provided at region corresponding to hydrogen exit portion vicinity measures current of fuel cell. A local temperature sensor provided at region at which temperature rises at an early stage measures temperature within fuel cell. The diagnostic unit (50) diagnosis electric power generation during start time of fuel cell, based on measured current and temperature value.    USE - For vehicle, ship, portable generator and domestic generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables correct diagnosis of electric power generation state and supply state during starting time of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (10)    motor generator (11)    battery (12)    DC-DC converter (13)    inverter (14)    cell monitor (15)    diagnostic unit (50)
NOVELTY - A receiver is operated to receive any radio frequency (RF) signal present from a remote transmitting device. RSSI, associated with the operation of receiver, is determined and distinguished if greater than a predetermined threshold. Power to receiver is terminated after predetermined period of time if RSSI is not greater than the predetermined threshold.    USE - For selectively providing power to component of vehicle-based receiver module for determining presence and validity of RF signal transmitted by remote device.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes power consumption of receiver since on time of receiver is reduced by determining the presence of RF signal and determining if RSSI is above the predetermined threshold.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control system for energizing at least one component within a vehicle-based control module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of a method for minimizing power consumption of a receiving circuit.
NOVELTY - Device for producing electricity for agricultural and industrial applications from commercial motor vehicles which has generator (18) and internal combustion engine (12) that is mechanically linked to the stator (22) and rotor (20). Generator has flywheel (16) to absorb mechanical fluctuations. Torque of internal combustion engine is transferred by hollow spindle and shaft (14,26,38) .    USE - For producing electricity for agricultural and industrial application from commercial vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures electricity production from commercial vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of device for producing electricity    Internal combustion engine (12)    Hollow spindle and shaft (14,26,38)    Flywheel (16)    Generator (18)    Rotor (20)    Stator (22)
NOVELTY - Membrane as multi-layered composite proton exchange membrane enhanced by multi layer porous polymer is composed of microporous membrane of bulgy Teflon, filler of solid polyelectrolyte and thin layer of superficial solid polyelectrolyte.    USE - For proton exchange membranes in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing proton exchange membrane includes following steps: rinsing and pre-swelling microporous membrane of bulgy Teflon, fastening membrane, filling solid polyelectrolyte to, rolling process so as to made composite proton exchange membrane enhanced by single layer porous polymer. Then, superposing and hot-pressing membrane in single layer produces proton exchange membrane in multi layers. The said membrane possesses better anti penetrability from reacting gas, and higher mechanical property so as to raise performance of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Preparation of an electric catalyst used in a fuel cell includes: first of all, preparing nm Pt or Pt alloy colloids taking high polymer monomer as the protective agent then to be polymerized and added by one dimension nm carbon to produce the electric catalyst with one dimension nm carbon as the carrier decorated by conducting high polymer. The mean grain diameter of the catalyst Pt or Pt alloy is less than 5nm and well scattered. The prepared electric catalysts are composite to catalyst coated membranes to be tested under the condition of H2/Air, Pt loading capacity of 0.20mg/sqcm and 600Ma/sqcm, the power density reaches to 0.4-0.45W/sqcm.    USE - For catalyst electrodes of fuel cells.
NOVELTY - Module has flat cells with a package unit sealing a power generating unit. An electrode tab is extended from the unit, where the tab is smaller in size. The flat cells are stacked and the tab is positioned adjacent to each other in a stacking direction to be connected electrically. Spacers (110) formed in a shape of a plate nip the tab from opposite surface sides of the tab along the stacking direction of the cells.    USE - Used for mounting on a vehicle e.g. a car and an electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The spacers nip the electrode tab to prevent concentration of stress on the electrode tab when the battery module is exposed to the vibration, thus improving durability of the battery module with reduced susceptibility to influence of input of vibration. The tab is smaller in size, thus decreasing overall volume of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Insulating cover (91,92)    Stacking cells (100)    Spacers (110)    Bolt holes (111)    Open window parts (112)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell with a cathode and an anode, and an oxidant gas supply device for supplying an oxidant gas to the cathode. A cathode pressure control device controls a pressure of the oxidant gas that is supplied to the cathode based on an operation state of the fuel cell. A scavenging device scavenges a signal pressure line (22) by using a scavenging gas when an electric generation of the fuel cell is stopped.    USE - Used in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Scavenging device scavenges the signal pressure line by using the scavenging gas when the electric generation of the fuel cell is stopped, thus preventing freezing of residual water in a signal pressure line, and hence performing fine adjustment of the signal pressure when the fuel cell system is started in a low-temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Air compressor (3)    Circulating passage (8)    Air supply passage (10)    Signal pressure line (22)
NOVELTY - The system has an acoustic-to-electric transducer (100) that is electronically connected to a converter. The converter is connected to a diode for providing energy which turns a shaft of a flywheel. The flywheel has magnets that turn when the shaft turns, to create an electric current in a stator to store dischargeable power. The stator is connected to a rectifier that is connectable to an appliance requiring power.    USE - Used for e.g. vehicle, remote appliance and road sign warning light (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flywheel turns when the shaft turns to create the electric current in the stator to store the dischargeable power, thus providing power at relatively low cost with low maintenance requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power providing system.    Acoustic- to-electric transducer (100)    Converter (110)    Diode (115)    Flywheel (120)    Shaft (125)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery cooling blower (15) blowing suction air to a battery. An air suction mode is switched to an inside air mode in which the air to cool the battery is the air inside a passenger compartment. The suction mode is switched to an outside air mode in which the air is the air outside the compartment. The suction mode is switched to a cooling air mode in which the air is the air cooled by an evaporator.    USE - Used for cooling a battery of an air conditioner of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device takes the inside air, the outside air and the cooling air without using a cooling unit, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air conditioner for vehicle having a battery cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an arrangement view showing a model of the battery cooling device and the rear seat side air conditioner for vehicle use.    Battery cooling device (1)    Air conditioner (2)    Battery (3)    Battery cooling blower (15)    Evaporator (23)
NOVELTY - A transmission and reception module (37) is connected to a sensor for detecting damage on a drive shaft, and transmits the detection data from a sensor. A mobile unit (1) is attached to the drive shaft. A battery power supply (33) is formed between a transmission and reception module and a solar panel (40).    USE - For transmitting data related to drive shaft e.g. rolling installation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables extending the life of the battery power supply since exhaustion of the battery power supply is reduced even when used for drive shaft of rolling installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a lid for bearing cup grease injection hole;    (B) and a drive shaft monitoring system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the mobile unit and the lid for bearing cup grease injection hole.    Mobile unit (1)    Sealing member (15)    Battery power supply (33)    Transmission and reception module (37)    Solar panel (40)
NOVELTY - Toner cartridge can be inserted in a printer, and includes a fuel cell device (107) that produces electric power for printing. A connector outputs the produced electric power.    USE - For printer e.g. laser printer, inkjet printer.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for power cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of toner cartridge.    Photoconductive drum (101)    Electrical charging roller (102)    Exposure slit (103)    Image development unit (104)    Fuel cell device (107)
NOVELTY - The system performs temperature correction of lithium battery cell based on the detected temperature of the cell and internal resistance of the cell that is calculated from the cell voltage and current flowing into cell. The deterioration state of the cell is detected, based on the correspondence of the internal resistance after predetermined temperature correction.    USE - Back-up power supply system having lithium secondary battery for electronic control brake (ECB) system in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting the deterioration state of the lithium battery effectively, without using large resistors and power supply that supplied high electric current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the back-up power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mains power supply (1)    back-up power supply (3)    load (5)    voltage detector (12)    microcomputer (13)
NOVELTY - Ion conducting membrane (I), comprises a micro porous structure (II) (having sufficient conductivity to ensure the ionic conduction of (I)) made from a protonic conducting polymer (III).    USE - (I) is useful as polymeric solid electrolyte or proton exchanging membrane in an electrochemical device (fuel cell, useful to ensure the traction of a motor vehicle) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protonic conducting polymer of the porous structure is a thermostable polymer functionalized by protogene groupings (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - Card type fuel cell of the present invention has one part made with printed circuit board as material, and includes several membrane electrolyte assemblies sandwiched between the printed circuit boards. The card type fuel cell features that it includes also one first connector set on the printed circuit board and connected electrically to the membrane electrolyte assemblies, and fixed seat for inserting into assembling structure or inserting unit for inserting in main circuit board. The card type fuel cell forms one power supply.    USE - For adapter type fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A power circulating arrangement has the characteristics of setting blade wheel on the windward side of vehicle and ship, blade wheel fixing on impeller shaft, impeller shaft connecting with generator and generator connecting with accumulator. The invention makes use of air current generated by nature when vehicles run to produce electric as energy resource and is especially adapt to electric communication media using accumulator as kinetic energy, such as battery-driven truck and steam boat. The invention has the advantages of professional design, safety and environment-friendly property, and simple arrangement and high adaptability, so that it is a power circulating arrangement that efficiently supplies energy source to vehicles.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to the process to synthesis the sulfonated polyether ether ketone keto-copolymer. First to sulfonate the 4-F-benzoyl-benzene to the 3-sulfonic-Na-4-F- benzoyl- benzene, then to copoly with the bisphenol, the K2CO3 as the salified agent, the solid content is 20-40%, methylbenzene as the dehydrator for 2-4h at 140deg.C , the to react at 150-190deg.C for 4-8h after evaporating the methylbenzene, last to liberate the product in the acetone. The product has the good film forming, and will be the well used for the fuel battery film.
NOVELTY - Compounds 3,3'-di(4-fluorobenzoyl) benzene and fuming sulfuric acid in the molar ratio of 1 to 2-4 are added into flask with stirrer, temperature and reflux condensation pipe, and heated to 100-120 degreesC for reaction of 4-8 hours; and the product is cooled to lower temperature, poured into ice water bath, neutralized, salted, suction filtered, and re-crystallized to obtain 1, 3-di(3-sodium sulfonate-4-fluorobeenzoyl) benzene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The present invention relates to one kind of sulfo radical containing sulfonated monomer, its copolymers and their synthesis process. Compounds 3, 3'-di(4-fluorobenzoyl) benzene and fuming sulfuric acid in the molar ratio of 1 to 2-4 are added into flask with stirrer, temperature and reflux condensation pipe, and heated to 100-120degreesC for reaction of 4-8 hours; and the product is cooled to lower temperature, poured into ice water bath, neutralized with sodium hydroxide, salted out with sodium chloride, suction filtered, and re-crystallized in mixed solution of methanol and water to obtain 1, 3-di(3-sodium sulfonate-4-fluorobenzoyl) benzene. Through further nucleophilic polycondensation, regulation of the ratio between sulfonated monomer and non-sulfonated monomer, and copolymerization with bisphenols, serial poly(ether-ether-ketone-ketone) products of different sulfonating degree are prepared. The polymers have excellent filming performance, and has excellent application foreground in the field of fuel cell film.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (2) has cathode and anode to which the fuel gas or mixture of fuel gas and inactive gas are supplied, before stopping operation. The open circuit voltage is maintained in the range of 0-0.85V, during operation stop period.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables increasing the durability of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    fuel source (3)    air supply device (4)    load switching circuit (5)    battery (14)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a fluid heat carrier flow loop for thermally controlling a fuel cell (PAC). An air compression assembly and a reformer supply oxygen and hydrogen to a cathode and an anode of the fuel cell, respectively. An electronic control unit is provided with an estimator (EST) that is utilized for estimating the temperature of fuel cell solid units. A control module (MC) controls the operation of the loop.    USE - Used for thermal control of a fuel cell system mounted on a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures better control of the temperature of the fuel system by improving the precision of estimation of the temperature for the fuel cell solid units while preventing comparison of the temperatures of the fuel cell solid and fluid units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method for thermal control of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system`s thermal control system.    Estimator (EST)    Control module (MC)    Fuel cell (PAC)    Temperature (Ts)
NOVELTY - Pump (27) supplying water to a reformer, is configured to discharge water at a rate proportional to the rate of rotation of the motor that drives the pump. A controller controls the rate of rotation of the motor according to the measured flow rate of the fuel gas e.g. natural gas supplied to the reformer.    USE - For supplying electricity in home.    ADVANTAGE - Water is accurately supplied to the reformer corresponding to the flow rate of fuel gas, thereby facilitating efficient reformation of hydrogen gas by simple and compact configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel gas flow path (15)    fuel gas flow rate sensor (17)    flow rate adjustment valve (21)    water flow path (25)    pump (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main electric power source providing a power to an electric motor which drives wheels of a vehicle. A secondary electric power source (19) provides an additional electric power to the motor via couplers. A selector selects the power from either the main or the secondary electric power sources. A controller regulates a power output based on control signals which are initiated by a driver of the vehicle.    USE - Used for powering an electric motor of an electric/hybrid vehicle e.g. car, that is utilized in a military operation.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the secondary electric power source efficiently and continuously provides the electric power for the electric/hybrid vehicle when there is a failure of the main electric power source, motor or a generator, thus allowing continued normal operation of the vehicle in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary electric power source is a motor-generator set including an electric generator and a motor for turning the electric generator.    The secondary electric power source may also be a fuel cell. The secondary power source can be carried by a tag-along vehicle coupled to the vehicle.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a system comprising a powering apparatus    (B) a method for providing secondary electric power for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic/block representation of a series hybrid vehicle having a main electric power source and a secondary electric power source coupled to the vehicle.    Electric motor (12)    Main electric power source (14)    Power selector (17)    Secondary electric power source (SEPS) (19)    Couplers (20a-20c)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric motor (30) to produce electric energy, and a battery source to supply power to the motor and an alternator (20). An inverter connected to the motor has an input to receive the power from the alternator, and an output to supply the power to the motor. A load connected to the inverter alters current transmitted from the inverter such that the current fed into the motor is not inductive.    USE - Used for converting mechanical energy of a moving part into electrical energy, in an automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the alternator and electric motor combination as an energy source to generate more energy than the energy source requires to operate the system, and hence eliminating the need to rely on an external power source to supply power to the energy source of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of an internal power generating system.    Battery source (10)    Alternator (20)    Electric motor (30)    Inverters (40, 50)    Lamp (60)
NOVELTY - The engine has a housing receiving heat energy from a power source. The housing has hot and cold portions that are insulated from each other, where the cold portion dissipates heat away from the housing, such that a temperature difference is created between the portions. A turbine with blades (103a, 103b) is put into rotational motion by fluid expansion and compression due to the difference.    USE - Used in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine with blades is put into the rotational motion by fluid expansion and compression due to the difference, thus enhancing efficiency of the engine. The design of the heat engine eliminates the requirement of a displacer, a piston or a regenerator, thereby reducing number of moving parts, weight, component cost, and hence engine maintenance is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for power generation for enclosing a fluid in a housing    (B) a method of providing working fluid circulation path    (C) a method of enhancing the output power of an electrical generator    (D) a method of operating a heat engine exposed to a heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a heat engine.    Center axle (101)    Air shaft (102)    Blade sets (103a, 103b)    Housing (104)    Bearing (105)
NOVELTY - A vehicle-speed detector (1) determines the speed of a vehicle. A secondary-battery input-output limiting-value detector (2) determines the limiting value of the output or input electric power of a secondary battery that provides an electric power to the drive motor of the vehicle. A calculation device (3) computes the upper or lower limit of the variation of torque of the drive motor based on the detection results.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains required torque from drive motor without overcharge and overdischarge of secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of basic composition of control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle-speed detector (1)    Secondary-battery input-output limiting-value detector (2)    Calculation device (3)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery comprises anode and/or cathode active material (15) surface-coated with coating layer without gap. The coating layer contains a lithium ionic conductive inorganic solid electrolyte (17) and an electroconductive fiber (19).    USE - For battery packs used in vehicles (both claimed) such as electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicles as power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar battery prevents generation of gas during preliminary charging and discharging which provides improved durability. Adjustment of electric current, voltage and capacitance is eased. The battery has excellent reliability and high energy and power densities, and contributes to weight reduction of vehicles. The battery can be mounted in the seatback reverse side, rear trunk room or engine rooms of vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of bipolar battery;    (2) battery pack; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the active material having a coating layer.    Active material (15)    Lithium ionic conductive inorganic solid electrolyte (17)    Electroconductive fiber (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a modification unit (3a) and carbon dioxide introductory portion (13). The modification unit produces a hydrogen-containing reformed gas by modifying a hydrocarbon-type fuel with water-vapor modification reaction. The carbon dioxide introductory portion introduces carbon dioxide-containing gas to the modification unit.    USE - As fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system prevents precipitation of carbon in modification portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel tank (1)    modification unit (3a)    combustion portion (3b)    carbon dioxide introductory portion (13)    fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A lock motor (30) perform opening/closing of a lid (28) when the power supply of an electronic control unit (24) is at off/on state. The lid is opened/closed at predetermined location of the fuel cell electric vehicle with which the fuel cell is mounted.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Restricts opening of the lid when the driving of the system is not stopped, thus raising safety of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system when locking the opening/closing of the lid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic control unit (24)    Lid (28)    Lock motor (30)    Accessory power supply line (31)    Ground contact line (34)
NOVELTY - Battery module (1) is arranged at a division room (4) so that the space of a cooling gap (3) near the exhaust gas side is set narrower than the space of the cooling gap between the inflow sides. The air supplied to the cooling gap is passed from an inflow port (13) to an exhaust port (14).    USE - For supplying heavy current to motor of e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces temperature difference of the battery module without increasing the air volume of fan, thus ensuring uniform cooling of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery module (1)    Cooling gap (3)    Division room (4)    Inflow port (13)    Exhaust port (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has polymer electrolyte fuel cell which is supplied with water and/or water vapor, humidification path for collecting water and/or water vapor which are emitted from polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and lead mixing suppression unit to suppress mixing of lead element to water and/or water vapor provided at the humidification path.    USE - As vehicle-mounted power source, fixed position type electric power generation device and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system exhibits suppressed deterioration of electrolyte resulting from iron ion and lead ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between metal-ion concentration contained in hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution and eluted fluorine concentration. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The power supply device includes an air-blower style (3) which performs the forcible ventilation of air at the axial direction of a battery module (2) to cool the battery module. The flow rate of the ventilation air to the surface of the battery module gradually increases towards the ventilation direction in a storage chamber (9).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform cooling of battery module, hence eliminating temperature difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the horizontal sectional view showing the mounting state of power supply device on electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Holder case (1)    Battery module (2)    Air-blower style (3)    Storage chamber (9)    Cooling gap (10)
NOVELTY - Estimation unit charge capacity of secondary battery based on predetermined relationship and open circuit voltage assessed value. A selection unit chooses charge capacity estimated by estimation unit or charge capacity computed by electric current cumulative calculation unit according to predetermined relationship.    USE - For estimating charge capacity, such as remaining capacity and state of charge of secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Correctly estimates state of charge of secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Detection unit determines electric current of the secondary battery. An adaptive digital filter sequentially estimates parameter by using battery model to which detected electric current is input. A calculation unit computes the open circuit voltage assessed value based on the estimated parameter. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an estimation method for charge capacity of secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart of control structure of the program performed in charge capacity estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An igniter has a ground electrode (7) arranged in contact with the burner mat (6) arranged at reverse side of the combustion gas passageway (10), and high voltage electrode (8) arranged at vertically relative to ground electrode. The igniter burns the air-fuel mixture by the intermittent generation of spark when high voltage is applied between the high voltage electrode and burner casing (1).    USE - Vaporization type burner for vaporizing liquid fuel such as kerosene, methanol, ethanol, gasoline and light oil for heating modifier in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability and durability of the fuel cell system since efficient ignition of the air-fuel mixture is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vaporization type burner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    burner casing (1)    burner mat (6)    ground electrode (7)    high voltage electrode (8)    combustion gas passageway (10)
NOVELTY - Vaporizable liquid fuel is mixed with oxygen containing gas to form air-fuel mixture (A). Mixture (A) is burnt on burner mat (6). The remainder of mixture (A) is mixed with oxygen containing gas to form air-fuel mixture (B). The mixture (B) is burnt on downstream side of burner mat.    USE - For combustion of fuel in fuel cell system (claimed) used for generating power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Combustion of fuel is performed efficiently without ignition delay and misfire. The fuel cell system equipped with the burner is ignited smoothly and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) burner; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of burner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    burner case (1)    combustion air supply port (3)    burner mat (6)    igniter (8)    heater (9)
NOVELTY - The power of an engine (12) is accepted through a clutch (14) and an input shaft (16). A motor (62) is driven with the electric power generated with a generator driven under the power of the engine. An epicyclic gear (64) aids the output of the engine, which bypasses the clutch and is input from the input shaft.    USE - For motor vehicle, especially truck or bus.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses upheaval of acceleration in time of speed change, and increases in weight or manufacturing cost of transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the skeletal view of the transmission for motor vehicle.    Engine (12)    Clutch (14)    Input shaft (16)    Motor (62)    Epicyclical gear (64)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming openings at predetermined distance on a resist film formed on a substrate. Concave portions with different depths are formed on the substrate using isotropic etching technique, by applying etching liquid with respect to the openings. The resist film is then removed from the substrate.    USE - For etching substrate during manufacture of fuel cell, fluid analysis instrument, metal mold for micro reactor, and flow path formation of micro reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables forming concave portions with different depths easily, by simple and cheap structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the formation of concave portions on substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The molding material (1) containing thermoplastic resin (2) and filler (3) (60 volume% or more) by volume ratio with respect to whole, is prepared. Melting pressurization of the molding material is carried out with a metallic mold (10) having temperature beyond melting point of thermoplastic resin. The molding material is then cooled to obtain the molded product.    USE - For manufacturing molded product (claimed) used for separator for fuel cell, cooling plate, and electromagnetic shielding case.    ADVANTAGE - The molded product is effectively obtained without impairing quality, even if large amount of filler is used for molding material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molded product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional explanatory drawing illustrating the state in which the molding material is supplied to the metallic mold.    molding material (1)    thermoplastic resin (2)    filler (3)    metallic mold (10)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst comprises phosphate and/or fluoride of metal (M) fixed on the surface of alloy containing platinum and metal (M). The metal (M) is transition metal element, group III element and/or rare earth element.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine electrolysis apparatus, humidity sensor, gas sensor, and oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator. Fuel cell used for vehicle mounted power source, fixed position type small electric power generation device and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent adhesion and catalyst activity, and is inexpensive. The catalyst has small elution of metal ion, and suppresses radical decomposition of peroxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves producing alloy containing platinum and metal, contacting solution having phosphate ion and/or fluoride ion with alloy containing platinum, and metal or its compound, and performing phosphate and fluorination process; and    (2) fuel cell using the electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elution rate of fluorine ion during atmospheric exposure test of membrane-electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A power supply switch circuit (39) sets the batteries (22,23) to a serial connection, and performing an electric power supply to the drive controller (10) according to the operation of a power supply switch (24). Other battery supplements the power failure of one battery with respect to the drive control portion.    USE - For supplying power to load plate raising and lowering apparatus used for loading and unloading of load loading platform of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables appropriating the voltage compatibility of the load plate raising and lowering apparatus with inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the power supply device of load plate raising and lowering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Drive controller (10)    Batteries (22,23)    Power supply switch (24)    Power supply switch circuit (39)
NOVELTY - An insert (102) includes an unexposed projection (108a) that extends towards the first surface (24) of a polymeric matrix (100) at one location (110) on the first surface. The insert includes another unexposed projection (108b) that extends towards the second surface (26) of the matrix at one location on the second surface. A predetermined quantity of conductive material is embedded in either surface at any location of the projection.    USE - For fuel cell in fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high manufacturing quality without increasing overall cost of manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of system of separator plates of fuel cell.    First surface (24)    Second surface (26)    Matrix (100)    Insert (102)    Projection (108a,108b)    Location (110)
NOVELTY - Separator has fuel and oxygen side separators (11,21) each comprising collectors in which n unit conductive substrates (12) having through holes, are flatly arranged through spaces. A pair of insulating frames (15,16) having openings corresponding to the arrangement position of the substrates, are integrated to substrates to hold the collector inbetween. The conductive substrates are mutually linked to each other.    USE - For flat-type polyelectrolytic fuel cell e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Unit cells are connected serially, without increasing the contact resistance of the battery. Hence lightweight and compact fuel cell is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator.    fuel cell-side separator (11)    substrate (12)    insulating frames (15,16)    oxygen-side separator (21)
NOVELTY - Preparation of an electrode material (I) comprises immersing a conductive material, performing electro polymerization by applying pulse voltage using the conductive material as an electrode to stack the complex monomer (A1), and forming an energy storage redox polymer layer comprising of the stacked (A1) and including polymer complex compound of the transition metal on the conductive material surface so as to store energy through redox reaction.    USE - (I) is useful as a power source for driving a motor (electric automobile and hybrid car). (I) is useful for both positive and negative electrodes. (I) is useful in secondary battery, a lead battery, nickel/cadmium battery, nickel hydride battery and proton battery.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high energy density and excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of an electrode material (I) comprises immersing a conductive material having a specific surface area of 200-3000 m2g1 in a complex monomer (A1) solution of a transition metal having at least two different oxidation numbers, performing electro polymerization by applying pulse voltage using the conductive material as an electrode to stack (A1) under the condition that electrolyzation time is 0.1-60 second and a downtime is 10-600 second, and forming an energy storage redox polymer layer comprising of the stacked (A1) and including polymer complex compound of the transition metal on the conductive material surface so as to store energy through redox reaction.
NOVELTY - Cell has a pair of separators sandwiching a membrane electrode assembly. The assembly includes two electrodes, and an electrolyte membrane interposed between the electrodes. The separators have two seal units provided outside one of the electrodes and the assembly such that the units contact the assembly and one of the separators. A pair of ribs (52,54) is formed integrally with the seal units in a zigzag manner.    USE - Used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ribs are arranged in a zigzag pattern, thus preventing shortcut of a reactant gas through a space between the seal units, thus effectively reducing amount of the reactant gas, which is not utilized in a power generation. The cell has a simple structure, thus reliably performing the power generation economically and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view showing main components of a power generation cell of a fuel cell.    Power generation cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Separators (14,16)    Electrodes (26,28)    Ribs (52,54)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a temperature of a fuel cell assembly is lower than a preset temperature, when a stop condition is satisfied while the assembly performs a power generating operation. The operation is continued until the temperature of the assembly reaches the preset temperature or higher if the temperature of the assembly is lower than the preset temperature. The operation of the assembly is stopped.    USE - For operating a fuel cell assembly that is utilized in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes a simple construction to restrain deterioration of the power generating performance of the fuel cell assembly when starting up the fuel cell assembly in a subfreezing environment. The method reduces the volume of the generated water remaining in the fuel cell to be extremely small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Air compressor (4)    Hydrogen tank (6)    Pump (8)    Alarm device (13)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - An anode (3) for a direct liquid fuel cell in which hydrogen gas is generated as a result of a fuel oxidation or decomposition reaction, has a surface, which is intended to face an electrolyte chamber (5) of the fuel cell, completely covered with a polymeric material, which prevents greater than or equal to 80% of the generated hydrogen gas to pass through the polymeric material into the electrolyte chamber.    USE - The anode is used for a direct liquid fuel cell in which hydrogen gas is generated as a result of a fuel oxidation or decomposition reaction. The direct liquid fuel cell is for use with a liquid fuel that is prone to undergo decomposition, with generation of hydrogen gas (claimed), where liquid fuel is methanol.    ADVANTAGE - The anode prevents or at least reduces, an increase of the electric resistance of the electrolyte in the fuel cell, which increase is caused by hydrogen bubbles in the electrolyte, and which bubbles result from, inter alia, a decomposition of the hydride fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross section view of a fuel cell, which includes an anode.    Container body (1)    Fuel chamber (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Electrolyte chamber (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a housing with two sides (24, 26), and an electrical motor mounted to one of the sides, where the motor is connected with a solar panel. A fan with a central hub (16) is connected to the motor, where the hub has a set of fan blades. A solar circulator converts a solar radiation into forms of energy other than heat. A pair suction cup is mounted such that each cup is on an opposing end of the housing.    USE - Used in a vehicle e.g. car, automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The solar circulator converts the solar radiation into forms of energy other than heat, thus effectively circulating air within the compartment of a vehicle, and hence reducing temperature and providing an even distribution of heat energy within the compartment. The assembly provides a durable and reliable construction which is easy to install within the vehicle`s compartment and more efficiently manufactured and marketed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle compartment air circulator fan and vehicle window assembly comprising air circulator housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a circulator fan assembly.    Central hub (16)    Sides (24, 26)
NOVELTY - The system has a generator for providing a three-phase output voltage, and a sensor for monitoring the generator and providing an output signal proportional to bicycle speed. A sensing circuit provides a control signal when the output signal exceeds a preset value. A relay (416) changes the output voltage from the three-phase output voltage to a single-phase voltage when the control signal is at preset value.    USE - Used for bicycle (claimed) that is utilized by a bicycle rider and sport enthusiasts.    ADVANTAGE - The relay changes the output voltage from the three-phase output voltage to a single-phase voltage when the control signal is at preset value, thus avoiding damage to a converter or any other part of voltage control system and reducing load on the generator, hence reducing drag on a bicycle. The arrangement of the lighting system is compact, low weight, easily removed and reattached in a short period of time, requires virtually no maintenance, especially in the form of battery charging, and will fit universally onto many modem bicycles, allows a bicycle rider to enjoy high output light, and also improves performance in many levels of common riding from low speeds and occasional stopping to very high speeds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a voltage control system.    Voltage control system (400)    Sensor (410)    Generator (412)    Sensing circuit (414)    Relay (416)
NOVELTY - The system has a power cord removeably connectable between an automobile DC power and lamp housing. The cord is connected such that when the cord is connected to the DC power then the power is electrically available for connection to a bulb through a switch such that the bulb is operable without a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is connected to automobile DC voltage for charging.    USE - Used for nighttime household activities or for outdoor recreational purposes e.g. setting up a tent or working around a campsite at night (or in low light conditions), fishing, hunting activities and hiking at night or spelunking.    ADVANTAGE - The bulb is operable without the rechargeable battery, thus allowing the lamp housing to have reduced weight for hand held usage. The rechargeable battery is connected to automobile DC voltage for charging, thus allowing the system to work with various power sources e.g. battery power and automobile DC power, and hence making the system more reliable and allowing the system to provide continuous lighting when needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a spotlight system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cutaway view of part of a spotlight system.    Lamp housing (14)    Battery casing (15)    Bulb (16)    Switch (18)    Enclosure (20)    Electrical connector (38)
NOVELTY - A solid-state metal-air electrochemical cell comprises: metal-containing electro-active anode (14); oxygen electro-active cathode; and ion-conducting glass electrolyte (12) disposed between the metal-containing anode and the oxygen electroactive cathode.    USE - For battery used as an emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - The invented electrochemical cell is safe and reliable. It exhibits little or no anode corrosion problem, and it has a high energy density or a long operating life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a solid electrolyte metal-air cell featuring an ion-conducting glass electrolyte.    Electrolyte (12)    Anode (14)    Electrode (16)    Membrane (18)
NOVELTY - A power generation system is generated by: supplying fuel and air to a diesel or gasoline-powered internal combustion engine to produce an engine exhaust; and using the engine exhaust to provide fuel for a fuel cell having an electrolyte that conducts protons. The fuel cell is adapted to produce a power from the engine exhaust.    USE - For operating a power generation system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented method operates a power generation system that is environmentally friendly, efficient, and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a power generation system.
NOVELTY - A charge state discrimination portion (95c) determines the full charge state of a secondary battery (80) so that the electric power generation of a fuel cell (10) is stopped. A power supply state discrimination unit (95b) determines whether the information processing apparatus (1) is at power OFF state. A control portion (95a) regulates the start and stop of the fuel cell of the electric power generation.    USE - Information processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables charging the secondary battery without wasting the fuel in the fuel cell during stop of the information processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell unit;    (B) and a charge control method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the charge control function of secondary battery of the information processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Information processing apparatus (1)    Electric power generation of a fuel cell (10)    Secondary battery (80)    Control portion (95a)    Power supply state discrimination unit (95b)    Charge state discrimination portion (95c)
NOVELTY - Heat from a by-product, produced by the electrochemical reaction of air and hydrogen in a fuel cell, is conducted to a recording medium before heat from a heater is transferred to the recording medium. Electrical energy produced by the fuel cell is supplied to the heater.    USE - Fuel cell type image forming device e.g. electrophotographic image forming device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents worsening of toner melting during extensive printing, and enables efficient warming of recording medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the resist roller region of image forming device.    Circulation path (325)
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure sensor (11), which detects the pressure of coolant, which circulates to a fuel cell (1), and detectors (16-18), which respectively detect the vehicle length, vehicle width and vehicle upper and lower sides. A correction apparatus (19) corrects a diagnostic pressure threshold-value according to the vehicle length, vehicle width, and vehicle upper and lower sides.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents incorrect diagnosis of abnormality in circulation of liquid. Ensures durable lifetime of pump.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - By comparing the pressure of the coolant and the diagnostic threshold-value corrected, the circulation of the coolant is diagnosed whether it circulates normally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Pressure sensor (11)    Detectors (16-18)    Correction apparatus (19)
NOVELTY - A controller supplies one portion of exhaust fuel gas and supplied fuel gas to a fuel gas pressure regulator (15), and another portion of exhaust fuel gas and exhaust air to a combustor (18). The regulator supplies pressure reduced fuel gas to fuel cell module (3). The controller controls differential pressure of pressure reduced fuel gas and air in the module and differential pressure in the combustor, to preset range.    USE - Combined cycle power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The control process is simplified, and cost of the system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of combined cycle power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the combined cycle power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell module (3)    fuel supply unit (8)    air supply unit (9)    regulator (15)    combustor (18)
NOVELTY - A storage tank (54) stores water produced by fuel cell (22). A heater (56) controlled by a controller (70), vaporizes water stored in storage tank. A controller controls heater, based on detection result of detector which monitors state of the fuel cell.    USE - In vehicle such as train and other systems operated by electric power.    ADVANTAGE - As evaporation of water produced by fuel cell is controlled on the basis of fuel cell, water is disposed appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) control method of fuel cell system; and    (2) vehicle using fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (22)    air supply system (40)    storage tank (54)    heater (56)    controller (70)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery is obtained by inserting electrode group into battery jar under 10-25 kPa pressure degree. The electrode group is formed by alternate lamination of anode and cathode plates through separator. The separator has surface density of 20-100 g/m2 and thickness of 0.1-0.8 microns at the time of 20 kPa pressurization. At least one of anode plate or cathode plate is accommodated in a synthetic resin made bag.    USE - For motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the separator is felt-like, drop off of an active material is prevented. Since the surface density and thickness of the separator are appropriate, the electrolyte liquid is favorably diffused inside the separator. The lead storage battery has excellent cycle life even if charging and discharging is repeated, and initial stage capacitance. At least one of anode plate or cathode plate is accommodated in a synthetic resin made bag, hence short circuit accident by electrodeposition of floating active material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead storage battery is obtained by inserting electrode group into battery jar under 10-25 kPa pressure degree. The electrode group is formed by alternate lamination of anode plate and cathode plate using lead-calcium type alloy board through a separator. The separator is felt-like and has surface density of 20-100 g/m2 and thickness of 0.1-0.8 microns at the time of 20 kPa pressurization. At least one of anode plate or cathode plate is accommodated in a synthetic resin made bag.
NOVELTY - The gas venting units (1201-120d) are arranged at the upper right section or reverse side of side stand (39) and removes the gas to the outside, while cooling system lowers the temperature of the fuel cell (12). The electric power is obtained by supplying the reactive gas and hydrogen gas to the fuel cell. The gas venting section is arranged at the highest position of apparatus at time of parking of the motorcycle (10) using the side stand.    USE - Fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable and rapid removal of the gas bubble in the cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motorcycle at the time of parking using the side stand.    Motorcycle (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Side stand (39)    Gas venting units (1201-120d)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell container comprise a base (6) which includes electrolyte (3) provided between pair of electrodes (4,5), such that fluid flow paths (8,9) and wiring conductors (10,11) are attached to surfaces of the base, and a cover is provided on upper surface of the base. A heater (14) is provided at periphery of wiring conductor (12) provided within base, and periphery of wiring conductor (13) provided within cover.    USE - Container for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device (claimed) such as domestic electrical appliances, portable electronic toys, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, video camera, game machine, portable printer, facsimile, notebook type personal computer, television, communication apparatus, audio video apparatus, fan, and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of fluid such as gas is avoided and airtight property of fuel cell container is achieved by simplified structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) joining method of container for fuel cell;    (2) electronic device; and    (3) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the container for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    electrolyte (3)    electrodes (4,5)    base (6)    cover (7)    fluid flow path (8,9)    wiring conductors (10-13)    heater (14)
NOVELTY - The compressor (13A) and hydrogen circulation pump (21A) were integrated into the housing (43) and forms the space (49) that harvests and compresses air into the housing. The motors (45,59,61) were arranged between the spaces (49,53). The other space performs hydrogen pressure reduction and performs low temperature flow. The compressor squeezes the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen container and fuel cell, so that electric power was generated.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cooling efficiency with respect to the compressed air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional drawing fuel cell system integrated the compressor and the hydrogen circulation pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressor (13A)    Hydrogen circulation pump (21A)    Housing (43)    Motors (45,59,61)    Spaces (49,53)
NOVELTY - The tank water-level controller (11) judges the level of pure water inside the pure-water tank (2) when changing in any one of the vehicle back and front, the vehicle width, and the gradient were performed. The gradient detector (10) senses the gradient value of the road the water level rate-of-change at the time of vehicle travel, while the gravitational-acceleration detector senses the gravitational acceleration with respect to vehicle.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents incorrect diagnostic when pure water was ejected or pure water level was reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pure-water tank (2)    Water level rate-of-change detector (7)    Vehicle back-and-front G detector (8)    Gradient detector (10)    Tank water-level controller (11)
NOVELTY - The cell unit (2) includes a membrane electrode assembly (11) and two separators (12a,12b) which are laminated and joined to each other using double-stick tapes (15a,15b) of a joining unit (14). The membrane electrode assembly is arranged between the separators.    USE - For fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures appropriate and rapid joining of components of cell unit, hence increasing production yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a cell manufacturing method;    (B) a fuel cell; and    (C) a fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view showing decomposition of cell unit.    Cell unit (2)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Separators (12a,12b)    Joining unit (14)    Double-stick tapes (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - Exhaust gas in an exhaust gas branched path (44) contacts a heat collecting fin (50B) whose one surface becomes high temperature side while contacting a contact plate (50A) and other surface becomes a low temperature side. Thermo-electric power generating components (52) generate electromotive force by temperature difference of the high temperature side and low temperature side of the heat collecting fin.    USE - For generating electric power in motor vehicle using heat of exhaust gas of motor vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional drawing of the exhaust gas heat electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust gas branched path (44)    Contact plate (50A)    Heat collecting fin (50B)    Thermo-electric power generating components (52)    Electric power generating unit (56)
NOVELTY - An engine cylinder head (1) has exhaust gas port (2) and concave portions (10) formed at the exit end face (3). An exhaust manifold (4) with concave portions (11) formed at an inlet port flange (5), is attached to the cylinder head through a gasket (6), by press-engagement of the concave portions (10,11) with respect to the thermo-elements (13) inserted in the through-holes (12) of gasket.    USE - For attaching thermo-element used for generating electric power for battery, to exhaust pipe of four-cylinder engine in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of electric power, steadily due to the temperature difference of the exit end face of cylinder head and inlet port flange of exhaust manifold by engaging the thermo-element with respective concave portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded isometric view of thermo-element attachment structure.    engine cylinder head (1)    exhaust gas port (2)    exit end face (3)    exhaust manifold (4)    inlet port flange (5)    gasket (6)    concave portions (10,11)    through-hole (12)    thermo-element (13)
NOVELTY - The system recovers inertia energy of an idle vehicle by means of a reversible battery-dynamotor transmission system. The system ensures the direct and simple connection of a drive motor and an electrical motor, and permits change to electrical propulsion at any time according to necessity. The drive motor and electrical motor are provided with sufficient power for reaching 50 kilometers per hour in urban traffic.    USE - For automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved control of electrical vehicles, and reduces weight of electrical vehicles. Ensures that any lost in energy can be recovered to the battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a battery voltage of a main battery, and reducing electrical output withdrawn at the vehicle electrical system when the battery voltage falls below threshold voltage. Charge state of the main battery is measured, and the threshold voltage is adjusted under consideration of the charge state. The threshold voltage is determined under consideration of a temperature.    USE - Used for controlling load of a vehicle electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - The charge state of the main battery is measured, and the threshold voltage is adjusted under consideration of the charge state, thus avoiding load disconnection with good battery condition, and hence improving functional availability of the individual loads. The method facilitates start ability of the vehicle under critical battery conditions, and hence increasing the vehicle availability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management system with a main battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows different characteristic curves for selecting a threshold voltage depending on charge state of a main battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an engine battery (5) arranged in between a current generating unit for generation of electrical current and a driving motor for driving a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor is provided for determining the condition parameters of the battery. The sensor has a control unit for comparing the parameter of the generating device with the parameter of the battery and the driving motor.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid tractor or Hybrid-flat car, hybrid vehicle e.g. luggage tractor, that is utilized in an airport.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is provided for determining the condition parameters of the battery, thus seizing the counter active measures based on the condition of the battery and preventing negative effects of vehicle driving and unintentional stopping of the vehicle. The sensor has the control unit for comparing the parameter of the current generating device with the parameter of the memory device and driving motor, thus improving the reliability of the driving operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematically a block diagram of a vehicle.    Diesel Engine (1)    Engine battery (5)    Sensor (6)    Inverter (7)    Driving motor (8)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to assemble structure in fuel battery, which comprises base materials and thin film, wherein the base materials has multiple bonding markets located on the bonding surface and comprises one pair of aligning market located on the surface. The pair of aligning market is separately located on the catercorner position. The film comprises membrane electrolyte assemble with its size for its relative bonding market size.
NOVELTY - Proton exchange film free of humidity process method, which comprises the following steps: first solving the hetero-aromatic ring polymer with sulfonic group into the evenlypolymer solution; then adding oxidation front drive and abio-acid gel; getting the dispersed mixture liquid through ultrasonic wave oscillator; then making the film of the mixture liquid; finally processing the second mixture on the film. The method adopts the polymer of high temperature and fixes the nanometer gel into the macromolecule network with strong water absorption film for second mixture.    USE - For fuel cell proton exchange membranes.
NOVELTY - A device (1) for attaching a tensioner of a combustion engine component (4) to a belt drive (5) comprises a holder (2) positively or shape fitted to the component with a belt-tensioning element (3) that can be attached to the holder. Preferably the tensioning element is mechanical or hydraulic.    USE - As a device to attach a tensioner of a combustion engine component to a belt drive (claimed) as for a starter or generator.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be used for a variety of different components and modular arrangements can be used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    fixing unit (1)    holder (2)    tensioning element (3)    starter/generator (4)    belt (5)
NOVELTY - The inhomogeneous capacitor comprises two dielectric materials having high and low mass densities, respectively arranged between electrodes made of different conducting materials. The dielectric materials of both the electrodes, is 50,000 or greater.    USE - For cylindrical field converter (FC) cell used in cylindrical self propulsion engine for power generation applications including large and small scale power generators, home power generator, for electric vehicle such as electrically driven car and for braking applications and remote applications such as space missions and third world energy production.    ADVANTAGE - Enables power generation at low cost without dependence on oil and other environmental consequences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) array of cells for generating inhomogeneous electric field; and    (2) combination of flywheel and cells mounted on flywheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cylindrical field converter.
NOVELTY - A load (90) is disconnected from fuel cell (12). The oxidant flow into cathode flow path (38) is terminated. The load (94) is connected to cell. The hydrogen fuel is transferred from anode flow path (24) into path (38). The fuel flow into path (24) is terminated whenever paths are filled with greater than 70% hydrogen concentration. The hydrogen in reservoir communicating with path (24), is released into flow paths.    USE - For shutting down fuel cell power plant in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to minimize quantity of hydrogen that is required to maintain fuel cell in passive state. Enables to maximize the time of fuel cell that can be maintained in passive state without addition of hydrogen to flow paths during shut down of plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen passivation shut down system.    fuel cell (12)    anode flow path (24)    cathode flow path (38)    primary load (90)    auxiliary load (94)
NOVELTY - The carrier has side rails (12, 18), where each rail with opposed ends which are attached to a vehicle frame rail (36) includes a preset bending location at a preset location between the ends. A component is attached to the rails to intermediate the bending location and one end. The rails are bent about the location when an impact load is applied to the end. A cross unit is extended between the ends.    USE - Used for supporting a component e.g. fuel cell and high voltage hybrid vehicle battery, in an automotive vehicle structure e.g. vehicle frame rail.    ADVANTAGE - The side rails are bent about the preset bending location when the impact load is applied to the end of the rails, thus moving the component away from a collision part, and hence preventing the component from absorbing energy collision. The cross unit minimizes contact between the component and vehicle frame rail during crush events.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a carrier.    Carrier (10)    Side rails (12, 18)    Ends (14, 16, 20, 22)    Predetermined bending location (24)    Cross unit (28)    Vehicle frame rail (36)
NOVELTY - The support has a U-shaped profile (1) including a pair of branches (2). Each branch has a pin located on an end of the branch. The branches are connected to a body that is placed on an automotive battery. The support is fixed to the battery by the pins of the branches locking into related recesses, which are elastically located on the battery. An electronic module is fixed to the support by intermediate branches.    USE - Used for fixing an electronic module to an automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - The support is fixed to the automobile battery by the pins of the branches locking into the related recesses, which are elastically located on the battery, thus fixing the electronic module to the battery with a water-tightness of internal circuits of the module, without the need of screws or additional components    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electronic module to a corresponding battery of an automotive vehicle.    U-shaped profile (1)    Branches (2)    Pins (3)    Clamp (7)    Inverted shield (8)
NOVELTY - The module (10') comprises a number of unit batteries (110,110') and connectors (160) for connecting the unit batteries to one another. The terminals (140,150) of the unit batteries is fixed to the connector by nuts (18). The nut have thread on its inner circumferential surface and tapered inner surface.    USE - Used as high density and high power energy source for hybrid electric vehicle, but may also be used for a vacuum cleaner, and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform load distribution is obtained. Improves integrity, resistance against internal vibration and external impact, reliability of secondary battery module by using the nut.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for nut for secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the secondary battery module to which nuts are applied.    secondary battery module (10')    nuts (18)    unit batteries (110,110')    terminals of unit batteries (140,150)    connectors (160)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit has end plate (6a) and pressure plate (8) for pressurizing stack row (5a,5b). A bracket (3) connects the end plate and the pressure plate with the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell unit mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation of the fuel stack row and improves the strength with respect to the vibration from vehicle, by connecting the pressurization plate and the vehicle directly by a bracket. Reduces the weight of the fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell unit.    fuel cell unit (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    bracket (3)    stack row (5a,5b)    end plate (6a)    pressure plate (8)
NOVELTY - A heat exchange portion is used for raising the water temperature with the heat generated from a fuel cell main body (6) and/or a hydrogen supply portion. The hydrogen supply portion feeds hydrogen to the fuel cell main body while generating hydrogen. An oxygen supply portion (11) feeds oxygen to the fuel cell main body.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous and stable supply of warm water while reducing capacity of hot water storage tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an exhaust heat collection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the polymeric electrolyte fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (6)    Booster pump (10)    Oxygen supply portion (11)    Burner (12)    Pipe (13)
NOVELTY - A temperature raising unit is used for increasing the water temperature with different heat source from the heat generated from a fuel cell main body (6) and/or a hydrogen supply apparatus (121). A heat recovery portion supplies high temperature water to exterior while storing water with which the heat exchanger raised in temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous supply of hot water to the hot water supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hot water supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (6)    System interconnected inverter (111)    Hot water storage tank (112)    Hydrogen supply apparatus (121)    Control apparatus (123)
NOVELTY - The device has a detector which determines the fuel gas residual amount for each fuel cylinder, and a display function which displays the fuel gas residual amount for each fuel cylinder. A display mode which displays the fuel gas residual amount of all fuel cylinders, and a display mode which displays the fuel cylinder and its fuel gas residual amount during use are selected through a mode selector.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recognition of fuel gas residual amount for each cylinder. Simplifies exchange operation of used fuel cylinder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The display function displays the fuel gas residual amount of the fuel cylinder with the selected mode, and distinguishes a used fuel cylinder, the fuel cylinder during use, and unused fuel cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the display screen in the display mode which displays simultaneously each of the fuel gas residual amount of each cassette-type hydrogen cylinder.
NOVELTY - A stopping circuit is adapted to stop the operation of a co-generation system when it is determined that a user is absent. An erasing unit is used for erasing the stored operation performance data after the passage of a predetermined time from the determination that the user is absent.    USE - Microprocessor-controlled system for supplying hot water to e.g. hot water taps, bathtubs, showers, floor heating systems and for generation of electricity using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Performs rational operation of the co-generation system since reliability and usefulness of the operation performance data are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the absent operation processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The high proton electroconductive glass contains oxide of alkaline earth metal, phosphorus pentoxide, and 0.02-8 mol% of aluminum by alumina conversion or silicon by silica conversion added externally. The glass has durability improved with respect to moisture-content atmosphere.    USE - For solid electrolyte of hydrogen sensor, hydrogen concentration cell, hydrogen separation membrane, hydrogen fuel battery and electro chromic display element.    ADVANTAGE - The glass has high proton electroconductivity and improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxide of alkaline earth metal is strontium oxide, barium oxide or calcium oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of high proton electroconductive glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the result of immersion test of the glass which added the stabilizer to base glass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The receiver has a radio unit, which awaits an operation requirement signal through a mobile-communication network, a control apparatus, which controls an operation object electronic control unit according to the operation requirement signal received during standby operation, and a theft monitoring ECU which monitors an illegal act with respect to the vehicle.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents battery going up of vehicle. Prevents theft of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control apparatus controls the radio unit in a power saving state when the driver has alighted. When the theft monitoring apparatus detects the irregularity with respect to the vehicle, a user is notified of the notification of a theft through a center. The control apparatus sets the radio unit to ON state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the communication procedure between each apparatuses. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The receiver has a radio unit, which awaits an operation requirement signal through a mobile-communication network, and a control apparatus, which controls an operation object ECU according to the operation requirement signal received during standby operation. The control apparatus controls the radio unit in a power saving state when the driver has alighted from the vehicle.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents battery going up of vehicle. Prevents theft of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A theft monitoring electronic control unit (ECU) monitors an illegal act with respect to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of communication procedure between each apparatuses. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a storage (37) in which the information independent of an engine and a starter (3) is stored. A processing unit (35) determines the voltage threshold-value with which the engine is started into operation based on the information independent of the engine and/or the information intrinsic to the starter in the storage.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determining deterioration of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery state management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery state management method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Starter (3)    Electric-current sensor (31)    Voltage sensor (33)    Processing unit (35)    Storage (37)
NOVELTY - Drive gears (21,20) are engaged respectively to an internal gear (6a) and middle gear (19) which is supported on carriers (16,24). A pinion (29) has one end engaged to sun gear (6b) and another end engaged to gear (6a) and gear unit (19b) of gear (19). Idling gears (28a,28b) of carrier (24) meshes with respective gear (6a) and gear unit (19b). Number of gear teeth is set so that rotation angle of gear and sun gear are equal.    USE - Epicyclic gear type drive power reduction mechanism attached to wheel hub of motor vehicle using small capacity fuel cell and solar cell and to motor vehicles using fossil fuel such as petroleum.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reduce the drive power at the wheel while using power source such as small capacity fuel cell and solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the epicyclic gear type drive power reduction mechanism.    internal gear (6a)    sun gear (6b)    carriers (16,24)    middle gear (19)    gear unit (19b)    drive gears (20,21)    idling gears (28a,28b)    pinion (29)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has fluid supply and/or evacuation conduits connected to inlet and outlet pipes of an assembly of two similar modules of a fuel cell by a single main conduit and successive secondary connections (C2,1-C2,6, C3,1-C3,6) of symmetric structure for each module. The lengths, sections or inner diameters and radii of curvatures of successive secondary connections are equal for each module.    USE - Used for an assembly of modules of a fuel cell (claimed) that is mounted in a motor vehicle for the traction of the vehicle, for supplying and/or evacuation of fluid e.g. hydrogen, gas rich in hydrogen and oxygen, oxygen or cooling fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The symmetric structure of secondary connections permits to assure a similar flow output for all the modules. The lengths, sections or inner diameters and radius of curvatures of successive secondary connections are equal for each respective module, therefore the speed and loss of charge in the fluid flow are equal and an identical supply and/or identical evacuation are obtained for all modules irrespective of flow that circulates. The distribution of fluids in all the identical modules of the module assembly is thereby perfectly homogeneous while guaranteeing an optimal operation of the assembly. The risks of under supply of a specific module are avoided, thus improving the safety of operation of the assembly. The electric power delivered by each module can be similar, thus simplifying the operation control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of arrangement of different supply and/or evacuation conduits of a particular module of an assembly of four modules of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell`s module (A, B, C, D)    Main conduits (C1,1-C1, 6)    Secondary connections (C2,1-C2,6, C3,1-C3,6)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device (1) comprises electrolyte having a laminar structure comprising at least two lamina of electrolyte in the solid state between which a layer of electrolyte in the liquid state is interposed within a gap. The electrolyte in the liquid state is contained within a forced circulation circuit which also comprises the gap.    USE - For fuel cell (10) or electrolysis unit.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device can be operated without requiring external humidification regardless of the operating conditions and in which the reaction region can be cooled uniformly by the liquid phase of the aqueous solution of electrolyte leading to the expectation of a more reliable and durable system. It also allows immediate integration within systems which have a lower constant current, is more reliable and can be operated in a particularly simple manner. It is safe in use, effective in operation and has a relatively low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical device comprises a pair of mutually facing electrodes between which an electrolyte is interposed. The electrodes are porous and contacted respectively by a fuel (4) and by an oxidant (5) which arrive from respective supply circuits. The electrolyte having a laminar structure comprises at least two lamina of electrolyte in the solid state (6) between which a layer of electrolyte in the liquid state is interposed within a gap. The electrolyte in the liquid state is contained within a forced circulation circuit which also comprises the gap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a section of an electrochemical device.    Electrochemical device (1)    Electrodes (2, 3)    Fuel (4)    Oxidant (5)    Solid state (6)    Cell (10)    Interface (11)    Bipolar plates (18)
NOVELTY - A separator for fuel cell is a molded article comprising a resin and a conductive filler. A contact angle of water on a surface of the separator for fuel cell is 20-85degrees.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention imparts a good hydrophilic property to a separator for fuel cell without influencing on electroconductivity and machine characteristic of the separator for fuel cell. When the contact angle of the separator for fuel cell is within the specified range, a fuel cell excellent in power generation property is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for producing a separator for fuel cell comprising mixing a resin with a conductive filler to obtain a mixture; molding the mixture to obtain a molded article; and subjecting a surface of the molded article to a blast treatment.
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a hybrid drive with an electrical storage device (11) with individual capacitor cells (12) for an electric drive. The storage device is mounted on the vehicle body. The capacitor cells are connected in series and arranged in at least two strands or strand modules (13,14) of even number with the non interconnected ends (19) of the first and last strands adjacent on the same side at the mounting point (15) on the body.    USE - Storage device for hybrid drive for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid drive has a capacitor battery with individual capacitor cells arranged so as to save space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive motor vehicle    electrical storage device (11)    capacitor cells (12)    strand modules (13,14)    strand end (19)    mounting point (15)
NOVELTY - An element for a conduction system in a fuel cell has an inner, conducted medium-contacting layer of a polyamide molding material together with greater than or equal to1 further layer comprising a further polyamide, an optionally functionalized polyolefin or an EVOH copolymer.    USE - In conducting liquids or gases in fuel cells such as those used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The element is lightweight with improved barrier effects against hydrocarbons, alcohols and water while showing better interlayer adhesion than the device described in JP2002213659
NOVELTY - Element (A) of conducting system of a fuel cell comprises an internal layer (I) in contact with the promoted medium consisting of polyolefin molded body, which is connected with a layer (II) of an ethylene vinyl alcohol molded material, where the connection is formed between the layers; and the contact area of (I) contains polyolefin containing functional group: acid anhydride, carbonic acid, n-acyl lactam, epoxy or trialkoxy silane.    USE - (A) is used in a fuel cell system for driving motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of (A) is economical. (A) has a good barrier effect in relation to the promoted medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system for the driving motor vehicles, comprising (I).
NOVELTY - The board (1) has a plate body (11) with a printed circuit board, and current collecting circuits (13), which are made up of a metal foil and arranged on a surface of the plate body. An electrical component and an electrical interface are arranged on the plate body. The plate body is a copper foil printed circuit board. The surfaces of the circuits are coated with metal material with a good conductivity.    USE - Used for a fuel cell (Claimed) e.g. fuel cell with methanol fuel, liquid fuel, gaseous fuel or solid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting printed circuit board can be easily manufactured and is cost-effective. The electrical components and the electrical interfaces are arranged on the plate body, so that the board is a multifunctional current collecting printed circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a current collecting printed circuit board for a fuel cell.    Current collecting printed circuit board (1)    Plate body (11)    Current collecting circuits (13)
NOVELTY - The APU Auxiliary Power Unit has an air line (6) and a line (5) carrying synthesis gas. They enter a water-cooled (7) fuel cell (1) with a process air feed system (2). Exhaust gas (8a) leaves the fuel cell with a temperature of 300-600degreesC. The hot exhaust gas passes through a valve (4) leading to a exhaust gas catalyser and silencer block (3). Cooling water (9a) is fed to the block and warm water (9b) leaves it. Cold processed exhaust gas (8b) leaves the block. The valve may admit exhaust gas into a bypass line (8c).    USE - Fuel cell acting as road vehicle APU has an exhaust gas processing system.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas catalyser acts as a gas purifier, particle filter and silencer, with a saving in weight and purified exhaust gas is discharged at a low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system and exhaust system with combined gas purifier and silencer.    Fuel cell (1)    Process air feed system (2)    Exhaust gas catalyser and silencer block (3)    Bypass valve (4)    Synthesis gas line (5)    Air line (6)    Water-cooling for fuel cell (7)    Hot exhaust gas (8a)    Cold processed exhaust gas (8b)    Bypass line (8c)    Cooling water for block (9a)    Warm water leaving block (9b)
NOVELTY - For the storage of hydrogen, the medium is at least one ion compound which can be hydrated is a liquid or a solid state as an organic salt and/or salt mixture which gives a physical bond with hydrogen.    USE - The hydrogen storage can be used to hold hydrogen as a fuel for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is stored effectively and safely, and the storage medium can be charged easily by unskilled users e.g. motorists when refueling.
NOVELTY - The seal system has a spring energizer (14) surrounding the valve (10), which is placed within the boss (15). A non-bonded liner (12) is arranged between the spring energizer and the boss.    USE - For sealing pressurized tanks e.g. hydrogen storage tank used in hydrogen-powered vehicles and ground-based storage tanks.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the liner is in constant contact with the seal, compensating for creep and thermal expansion that is caused by extreme tank operating temperature and pressure. Preserves the sealing integrity, when the non-bonded liner allows for use of liner material with poor and/or no bonding characteristics so as to avoid chemical or mechanical bonding to the boss surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for removable seal system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a spring energized tank seal system.    valve (10)    valve radial seal (11)    non-bonded liner (12)    boss-to-liner external radial seal (13)    spring energizer (14)    boss ` (15)
NOVELTY - A battery pack for electrical appliances or electric vehicles (especially power tools), with several battery cells and at least one heat-compensation element in a space between adjacent cells, in which the heat-compensation element (18) consists of a plastic material.    USE - As a power supply for electrical appliances or vehicles, especially power tools.    ADVANTAGE - Unlike prior-art metallic heat-compensators, plastic elements are non-conducting and therefore unable to cause short circuits if they come into contact with the bridging connectors between battery cells (e.g. due to vibration or shock). They are also lighter, less expensive and more adaptable to the shape of the cells (especially when they expand as the cells heat up in operation).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Partly exploded view of part of a battery pack (2) without the casing.    battery cells with cylindrical surfaces (4, 22)    connecting contacts (6)    cell connector and legs (8, 10)    contact surfaces for cell connectors (12, 14)    space between cells (16)    heat-compensating element with concave, partly cylindrical sides and rounded narrow facings to avoid sharp edges. (18, 20, 24)
NOVELTY - The device has two compartments (1) in communication with each other, where the compartments house batteries and a blower, respectively. The compartments have air intake and discharge apertures for discharging an admitted air to outside. One of the compartments is equipped with a component for modifying dynamics of air passing via the compartment starting from an axial circulation of air along columns of the batteries.    USE - Used for cooling a battery of a hybrid powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the batteries in the battery cooling device effectively cools the batteries using the air collected by the blower to avoid causing prohibitive acoustic or physical nuisance to occupants of the vehicle, and successfully optimizing uniform cooling of the batteries. The compartment is equipped with the component for modifying the dynamics of the air passing through the compartment, starting from the axial circulation of the air along the columns of the batteries so reducing air stream needed for cooling the batteries and reducing energy consumption of the device and acoustic nuisance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cooling batteries housed in a compartment.    Compartments (1)    Air intake aperture (5, 53)    Air conditioning installation (12)    Blower (14)    Condensate collector (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure sensor sensing fuel gas circulating system`s inlet sensed pressure. A fuel gas circulating system inlet pressure controller (16) controls pressure of fuel gas supplied to a fuel cell. A pressure regulator valve is regulated such that inlet pressure becomes a fuel gas circulating system inlet target pressure that is operated by a fuel gas circulating system inlet target pressure operator.    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure regulator valve is regulated such that the inlet pressure becomes the fuel gas circulating system inlet target pressure that is operated by a fuel gas circulating system inlet target pressure operator, thus improving controllability of pressure of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling pressure of fuel gas supplied to a fuel cell of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a fuel cell system.    Pressure regulator valve (4)    Pressure sensor (9)    Purge value controller (14)    Fuel gas circulating system inlet pressure controller (16)    Fuel gas circulating system inlet target pressure operator (17)
NOVELTY - The machine has a stator (100) including a set of stator segments, each defining one track (112), an end shield, and set of pins integrally attached to the end shield. The stator segments are positioned on the end shield such that each pin is slidably received within a track. The pins and tracks are configured such that engagement between the pins and tracks inhibits movement between the segments and the shield.    USE - Used for electric machine, electric motor, switched reluctance motor, brush-less permanent magnet motor, induction motor, electric generator, and electric supercharger that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The segments of stator are positioned on the end shield such that each pin is slidably received within one track, thus allowing a segment to be assembled directly on an end shield without the need for supplemental restraints, secondary fixtures, or retaining bands. The design of the stator thus reducing the number of discrete operations required for assembling the electric machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a vehicle comprising an electric supercharger    (B) a method of engaging a stator with an end shield of an electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective view of an end shield and an unwound segmented stator.    Stator (100)    End shield (104)    Stator segments (108)    Track (112)    Pin (116)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing statistical processing relative to valid data sets during charging. A value of internal resistance is calculated during charging of a secondary battery from a slope of linear approximation obtained by the statistical processing. A value of internal resistance of the battery is calculated based on a value of resistance during charging and discharging and the value of resistance during charging.    USE - Used for detecting a state of a battery e.g. nickel-metal hydride battery, that is installed in a pure electric vehicle (PEV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The value of internal resistance of the secondary battery is calculated based on the value of internal resistance during charging and discharging and the value of internal resistance during charging, thus improving accuracy in estimating the value of the internal resistance of the secondary battery as the vehicle is running, and hence effectively diagnosing deterioration level and an anomaly of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for detecting a state of a secondary battery, comprising a current measurement portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a battery pack system.    Voltage measurement portion (102)    Current measurement portion (103)    Temperature measurement portion (104)    Dataset selection portion (105)    Stored charge amount calculation portion (106)
NOVELTY - The generator has a vehicular fuel delivery system with a bulk fuel tank for storing liquid fuel and a fuel pump for providing pressurized liquid fuel to an internal combustion engine. A thermoelectric generator (19) is close-coupled to a fuel combustor (21), and converts the heat from fuel combustion into electrical power. A combustor fuel delivery system supplies the liquid fuel to the combustor for combustion.    USE - Used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator close-coupled to the fuel combustor converts the heat from the fuel combustion into the electrical power that is supplied to the battery, thus allowing to increase the life-time of the battery without the need to change frequently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a vehicular auxiliary power generator.    Fuel reservoir (11)    Valve (15)    Thermoelectric generator (19)    Fuel combustor (21)    Voltage regulator (25)
NOVELTY - The system has a power generator (14), such as a fuel cell, and energy storage device (16), such as a supercapacitor, that is electrically connectable to a load. A protection circuit is provided in series with the energy storage device, where the circuit comprises a switch that is adjustable between open and closed positions and a diode in parallel with the switch. A controller controls relative supply of power to the load from the power generator and the storage device.    USE - Used for delivering power to a load (claimed), and for non-road electric vehicle e.g. lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The protection circuit with the switch and the controller in the system facilitates to protect battery from over-discharge, and to enable controlled charging and controlled discharging of the energy storage device. The system enables the energy storage device to be electrically isolated from the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controllably delivering power to an active dynamic load having a peak power value and an average power value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hybrid power supply system.    Load (12)    Power generator (14)    Energy storage device (16)    Controller (18)    Diode (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a detection unit detecting a voltage of electrical power sources (1, 2). Another detection unit detects variations in a series of parameters to indicate an emergency situation to which a vehicle is subjected. An electronic system (5) generates an action to be performed during the emergency situation, where the action is carried out by one of power sources which provides a voltage above a determined threshold.    USE - Used in an automotive vehicle, as an emergency situation power management system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power sources are arranged such that they are spaced out in different parts of the vehicle, thus preventing the source from damage in the accident, and protecting against blows and humidity. The electronic system generates the action to be performed during the emergency situation, where the action is carried out by one of the electrical power sources, thus enabling to carry out a series of basic actions in response to the accident, and hence facilitating the evacuation of the occupants from the vehicle and notifying an emergency center to aid the occupants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an automotive vehicle incorporating an emergency situation power management system.    Engine (M)    Electrical power sources (1, 2)    Electronic system (5)    Control unit (6)    Duck-boost DC-DC converter (18)
NOVELTY - The control unit manages the operation of internal combustion engine, electric power generator and motor, so that the mechanical output was performed at the average and the electrical storage unit was charged. The electric power generator produces the power using at least one of the powers from the internal combustion engine. The high temperature state detector senses the motor or predetermined high temperature state in the drive circuit.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the energy efficiency of the hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the drive control routine performed by the electronic-control unit for hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Battery has an electrode group formed by stacking positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate with a separator between them. The electrode group is inserted into a battery-jar at a pressure between 10 kPa and 25kPa.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents peeling of active material from substrate. The battery is used for a longer time even when repeated deep charging and discharging is performed at high temperature.
NOVELTY - A ventilator (13) ejects gas within a stack case (12), which accommodates a fuel cell (11), from the ventilation exit (14) of the stuck case before starting the fuel cell. A humidity sensor (15) is installed in the ventilation exit periphery of the stuck case. A controller (20) estimates the dried condition of a polymer film of the fuel cell based on the detection result of humidity sensor at the time of operation of ventilator.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves convenience of estimation of dried condition of polymer film, and determines exact dried condition of polymer film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymer film dried condition estimation method for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Stack case (12)    Ventilator (13)    Ventilation exit (14)    Humidity sensor (15)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - A reflux unit including the air paths (11,13) and the shut-off valves (12,14), makes upstream side of pneumatic-force feeding unit (7) that pumps air to fuel cell (1), in air supply path (4) to reflux a portion of air ejected from the fuel cell.    USE - For use as power source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing efficient humidification, while preventing freezing during low-temperature start-up below freezing point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of a fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    air supply path (4)    pneumatic-force feeding unit (7)    air paths (11,13)    shut-off valves (12,14)
NOVELTY - The cell consists of cathode-side and anode-side metal plates (4,5) that are coupled mechanically, in the state in which the circumference of the plates are insulated electrically. The outside of either of metal plates are provided with planar heating element (10).    USE - E.g. polymer-type fuel cell for electric power generating apparatus (claimed) for domestic co-generation system or motor vehicle. Also for mobile devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC), digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of the fuel cell is easy, since thickness reduction of the cell is achieved and electric power can be generated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    cathode lateral-electrode board (2)    anode lateral-electrode board (3)    cathode-side metal plate (4)    anode-side metal plate (5)    planar heating element (10)
NOVELTY - A retaining ring (6) is connected to a nozzle and a valve assembly (5) so that the relative motion of the nozzle and valve assembly is limited. The retaining ring has an internal tooth (62) engaged with a concave portion (53) is formed at the surrounding wall of the valve assembly.    USE - Used for e.g. pressure vessel, fuel cell electric vehicle equipped with fuel gas holder, and natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents loosening of nozzle by vibration. Raises pressure resistance in connection region of nozzle and valve assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the periphery of the supply portion.    Valve assembly (5)    Retaining ring (6)    Concave portion (53)    Internal tooth (62)
NOVELTY - The conveyance stand has a hook portion (31) that protrudes from the stand (30), for attachment to upper portion of blade of the industrial vehicle. Several movement rings (33) are attached to the lower portion of the stand, for moving the stand.    USE - Conveyance stand for use with electric drive industrial vehicle, construction machine such as hydraulic excavator, back hoe, crane, bulldozer, carrier vehicle, high-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The use of several movement rings enable easy movement of battery of the heavy article. Enables easy removal of the conveyance stand, by raising/lowering the blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view and a side view of the conveyance stand.    backup battery (22)    conveyance stand (30)    hook portion (31)    tray portion (32)    movement ring (33)
NOVELTY - The primary inductive coil of a primary circuit is energized with a supply voltage whose frequency is varied. The frequency of the supply voltage is adjusted, preferably using a PLL, to a respective frequency associated with the peak voltage of the primary inductive coil after the peak voltage of the primary inductive coil is detected. Inductive charging of the battery in a cellular telephone is performed via the primary circuit that includes the primary coil, a secondary circuit including a secondary coil, and a rectifier connected to the rechargeable battery.    USE - For contactless charging of the battery in a cellular telephone placed on a supporting stand in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes voltage of primary coil provided to the rechargeable battery of the cellular telephone. Maintains peak voltage of primary inductive coil for inducing a voltage in secondary coil despite the presence of foreign object within the field generated by the primary coil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging system for inductive charging of a rechargeable battery of a cellular telephone in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the flowchart of the method for adjusting supply voltage of charging apparatus for rechargeable battery of cellular phone.
NOVELTY - Electromechanical brake actuators (34) convert electrical signal to mechanical energy to effect braking on the wheels (36) of aircraft (32), based in part on DC supply voltage provided by DC power busses. An electrical emergency back-up system capacitively stores electrical energy and provides the stored electrical energy to ensure operating power is available to the braking system even in the event DC power busses fail.    USE - For use in aircraft or vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Remains operational even in the event of complete or partial loss of power within the aircraft since back-up system stores sufficient power to provide braking even in the event of rejected take-off.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing braking in electromechanical braking system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective view of aircraft provided with electromechanical braking system.    Aircraft (32)    Electromechanical brake actuators (34)    Wheels (36)    Brake system control units (40)    Electromechanical actuator controllers (44)
NOVELTY - An automobile battery is fitted with a carrying frame (3) that has a carrying handle (7). When installed on the vehicle the battery frame locks into a mounting frame (1). This has a cross member having two docking elements (5). The hinge mounted claws (41) of the carrying frame latch onto the docking elements for secure retention.    USE - Installation of automobile electrical batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Fast action engagement and release are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the system.    Battery frame (3)    Carrying handle (7)    Mounting frame (1)    Docking elements (5)    Claws (41)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric motor for driving the internal combustion engine during starting, a first energy storage unit in the form of a capacitor unit for supplying the motor during starting and a second energy storage unit in the form of an accumulator battery. It has a control unit for monitoring the battery's state of charge and causing charging of the capacitor unit by the accumulator battery in the event that the capacitor unit falls below a defined minimum charge.    USE - For starting a motor vehicle's internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees increased reliability of starting an internal combustion engine, especially in a battery charge state that does not guarantee starting by battery.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (3) has a sound muffler (20) installed in gas piping (5), whose muffling ability is set less during low speed driving and set high during high speed driving.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle such as two-wheeled/four-wheeled motor vehicle, electric train, bicycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of unnatural sound according to driving condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell vehicle (1)    fuel cell system (3)    gas piping (5)    sound muffler (20)    directional control valve (24)
NOVELTY - Number of manifolds are formed in an electrolyte membrane (16) to allow the flow of at least one of the fuel gas, oxidizer gas and temperature conditioning medium. An ion diffusion prevention region is provided on at least one open end peripheral edge of the manifolds to prevent the diffusion of the ions flowing through at least one of the manifolds.    USE - For vehicle drive power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of electric power generation efficiency since diffusion of ion flowing through at least one of manifolds can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell (15) includes an fuel electrode catalyst layer (18a) provided on one surface of the electrolyte membrane. A fuel electrode separator (21) with a fuel gas flow channel (19) is provided on the fuel electrode catalyst layer at the side opposing the electrolyte membrane. An oxidizer electrode catalyst layer (18b) is provided on the other surface of the electrolyte membrane. An oxidizer electrode separator (21) with an oxidizer gas flow channel is provided on the oxidizer electrode catalyst layer at the side opposing the electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view showing stack of fuel cells in fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (15)    Electrolyte membrane (16)    Electrode catalyst layers (18a,18b)    Fuel gas flow channel (19)    Electrode separators (21)
NOVELTY - An amplified radio frequency (RF) pulse is applied through a small-sized RF coil to a specimen placed on a platform. The detected echo signal is sent to an operation unit. The operation unit calculates the relaxation time constant from the intensity of the echo signal, so as to calculate the moisture content at a specific portion in the specimen.    USE - Used for locally measuring the amount of proton solvent, e.g. water in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of proton solvent in the specimen can be measured correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for locally measuring the amount of proton solvent in a specimen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an apparatus for locally measuring the amount of proton solvent in a specimen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A corrosion-inhibiting heat-transfer fluid contains corrosion inhibitor comprising azole compound, and siloxane-based surfactant and/or colloidal silica. The heat-transfer fluid has conductivity of less than or equal to 200 muS/cm.    USE - For use in heat transfer system that is connected with alternative power source.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive heat-transfer fluid has low conductivity, high heat capacity, low viscosity, high thermal conductivity, good surface wetting characteristics, and good corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a heat-transfer system comprising a circulation loop defining a flow path for the above corrosion-inhibiting liquid heat-transfer fluid;    (2) an assembly powered by an alternative power source, comprising an alternative power source, and a heat-transfer system connected with the alternative power source;    (3) preparation of corrosion-inhibiting heat-transfer fluid by adding a corrosion inhibitor comprising azole compound and siloxane-based surfactant and/or colloidal silica to a heat-transfer fluid having a conductivity of less than 200 muS/cm; and    (4) a corrosion inhibitor for use in heat-transfer fluids, comprising azole compound, and siloxane-based surfactant and/or silica.
NOVELTY - The motor has coils (2a-2c) with number of windings smaller than number of windings of coils (1a-1c) of an annular magnetic path armature (24), that are wound in same direction and connected in series or parallel. The permanent magnets (22) having same number of magnetic domains and unlike magnetic poles, are arranged at equal interval alternately in peripheral direction of vicinity of inner periphery of armature.    USE - Direct current (DC) motor for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, and electric vehicle, and power transmission relay.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of counter torque and improves the efficiency of the motor, while reducing power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the assembly of motor.    coils (1a-1c, 2a-2c)    terminals (11,12)    permanent magnet (22)    armature (24)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte for rechargeable battery, comprises an organic alkali metal salt including delocalized bulky anions over Lewis acid fragments, and organic moieties.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte is used for electrochemical energy storage devices including lithium (Li)-ion batteries, Li-ion polymer batteries, dry Li-ion polymer batteries and solid lithium polymer batteries, used for military devices, electric vehicles and aerovehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The conductivity and stability of electrolytes have been optimized with regard to battery safety and performance. Organic lithium salts are less expensive and more conductive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte for a primary or secondary rechargeable battery, comprises an organic alkali metal salt of formula Liq(Org(MXn)m).    Org=organic anion;    MXn=Lewis acid;    M=inorganic or organic group containing B, Al and/or P;    X=halo from F, Cl, Br or I;    q,n,m=greater than or equal to1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a primary or secondary rechargeable battery comprising an anode, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (B) a method of making a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising an organic lithium salt, comprising reacting an organic compound having at least one de-protonation group amine, hydroxy, thiol or carboxy with an inorganic or organic lithium compound to generate an organic lithium processor salt; bringing the organic lithium processor salt into contact with an inorganic or organic Lewis acid to obtain an organic lithium product salt; and forming the non-aqueous electrolyte by mixing the organic lithium product salt with an alkyl carbonate solvent.
NOVELTY - Electrode assembly (25) and electrolyte are sealed in a case (11) by cap assembly (30). Lead elements (35,37) contacted and combined with positive and negative electrodes of the electrode assembly (25) cover the entire uncoated surface of the respective electrode. Tabs (39,41) extended from the lead elements are disposed within the range of the elements.    USE - For use in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, wireless vacuum cleaner, motorbikes or motor scooters, cellular phones, laptop, camcorders, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Contact resistance between the collector plate and the electrode assembly connected to the collector plate is reduced, enhancing collecting efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    case (11)    electrode assembly (25)    cap assembly (30)    lead elements (35,37)    tabs (39,41)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises an electrode assembly consisting of positive and negative electrodes and a separator arranged in a case containing electrolyte. A cap assembly seals the top opening of the case. A collector plate (40) conducting electric current to the external terminal, comprises a disc-shaped plate (41) with protruding portion (43) on its outer surface and a central hole (44).    USE - For use as power source for high power motor-driven devices such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, wireless vacuum cleaner, motorbike and motor scooter. Also for use as power source for various portable electronic devices such as cellular phones, notebook computers and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The outward protrusion allows the collector plate to be gripped by a jig, for connecting to the electrode assembly. The protrusion also prevents deformation of collector plate during assembly. Improves performance of rechargeable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) motor driven device using the battery;    (2) electrode assembly; and    (3) collector plate for rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of collector plate of rechargeable battery.    collector plate (40)    disc-shaped plate (41)    contact portion (42)    protruding portion (43)    central hole (44)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises positive and negative electrodes that are separates by a separator, and electrolyte in a container. The container is sealed by a cap assembly through a gasket (31). The cap assembly includes a vent plate (33) having a safety vent (37) in center, and bent portion (38) formed by folding front edge of the vent plate inward.    USE - E.g. low power rechargeable battery packs for electronic devices such as cellular phones, laptop computers, camcorders, and high power rechargeable battery packs used in motor driven devices e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, wireless vacuum cleaner, motor bikes or motor scooters.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation of vent plate during manufacturing process. Improves the seal property of the vent plate, and enhances the performance of the rechargeable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) cap assembly of battery; and    (b) vent plate for cap assembly of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of vent plate.    gasket (31)    vent plate (33)    safety vent (37)    bent portion of vent plate (38)    notch (39)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell/electrolyzer system (12) is connected with a compressor through a hydrogen connector. A fuel feed connector connects the fuel cell/electrolyzer system with external fuel source. The water and oxygen are supplied to fuel cell/electrolyzer system through a water intake and an oxygen bearing gas intake tube, respectively. The high pressure hydrogen is guided away from the compressor to a storage facility.    USE - For use in residences, filling stations, fleet garages, businesses for converting chemical energy into electrical energy and/or hydrogen and for converting electrical energy into chemical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables producing varied quantities of hydrogen, electric power and usable heat. Ensures cost-effective, safe and secure conversion of the fuel to the hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell/electrolyzer system.    fuel cell/electrolyzer system (12)    fuel cell stacks (50)    reversible stack (52)    thermal insulation chamber (70)
NOVELTY - Energy station (10) comprises: a generating unit comprising a housing having a reformer for generating reformate from a fuel stream; a storage unit for storing the reformate; and a dispensing unit comprising a housing for dispensing reformate from the generating unit. The generating unit is located at a first location and the dispensing unit is located at a second location away from the first location.    USE - For generating heat energy for a building and hydrogen for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Providing a separate generating unit and dispensing unit and remotely locating dispensing unit away from generating unit overcomes many of the problems associated with a combined generating and dispensing unit that are located together. The dispensing unit of the invention may be smaller than the generation unit. Thus, when the dispensing unit is placed near the garage of a home or a building, the dispensing unit presents a much smaller visual impact. The generation unit, which is typically larger than the dispensing unit, can be placed in a location which does not draw attention, e.g. behind or beside a home or building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating reformate and/or hydrogen for a vehicle and energy for a building, comprising: providing the energy station; locating the generating unit outside the building in a first location; and locating the dispensing unit having access to the vehicle in a second location away from the first location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an energy station.    Energy station (10)    Valve (22)    Sensor (52)
NOVELTY - The permanent magnet type generator has a rotor (1) having permanent magnet poles disposed in the circumferential direction of the rotor to have circumferential gap (S) between adjoining poles and a stator (2) having a stator core (21) with core end plates having a circumferential width (C) opposing the magnet poles. The circumferential gap and width are related by the inequality S+4greater than or equal toCgreater than or equal toS-1.    USE - For motor cycle, beach buggy and snow mobile.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces temperature rise of stator core by setting circumferential width and gap according to predetermined inequality and provides compact and powerful permanent magnet type generator reducing eddy current loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional front view of the permanent magnet type generator.    rotor (1)    stator (2)    stator core (21)    teeth (23b)    flange portion (23c)    coil (24)
NOVELTY - Vehicle has a head pipe for supporting a front fork of a front wheel, and a hydrogen sensor (108) located longitudinally between the head pipe and a seat. The hydrogen sensor senses hydrogen gas leaking from the fuel cell, and a cooling liquid supply port receives a cooling liquid from the cooling system. A cooling liquid pouring pipe extends from a pipe line of the cooling system to the liquid supply port.    USE - Fuel-cell two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor sensing the hydrogen gas leakage from the fuel cell is located longitudinally between the head pipe and the seat in close to the head pipe, thus preventing the cooling liquid from adhering to the hydrogen sensor, thereby allowing to accurately sense the hydrogen gas mixed in the pipe of the cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a fuel-cell two-wheeled vehicle.    Radiator (80)    Cooling liquid supply port (100)    Cap (104)    Funnel (106)    Hydrogen sensor (108)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an operator compartment supported at a forward portion of a vehicle chassis. A drive system comprises a combination of an engine (202) coupled inline with a generator (204), where the drive system under the operator compartment is placed at an orientation that positions the generator in front of the engine. The generator is coupled to an electric drive motor that powers a wheel of the vehicle.    USE - Used for hybrid vehicle such as refuse vehicle, firefighting vehicle, and military vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive system under the operator compartment is placed at orientation that positions the generator in front of the engine, thus minimizing the engine noise within the operator compartment, and reducing the transmission of heat related with the drive system into the operator compartment, thereby improving ergonomics within the operator compartment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of a chassis for a vehicle.    Frame (114)    Engine (202)    Generator (204)    Control box (214)    Radiator (400)
NOVELTY - The stack comprises a metal solder for covering the aligned edges of sheets (12) and the interfacial gaps (14) between the sheets.    USE - Fuel cell stack for electric power generation in mobile and stationary applications and for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the leakage of the fluid from the stack assembly and the intrusion of foreign material between the interfacial gaps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of sealing fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell stack.    fuel cell stack (10)    sheets (12)    interfacial gaps (14)    conveyor belts (22,24)    flux reservoir (30)
NOVELTY - Formation of an electrically conductive adhesive bond between a first bonding surface area on a first metallic member and a second bonding surface area on a second metallic member, by using an adhesive filled with conductive metal particles that are momentarily melted during the bonding process to wet the facing surfaces and, upon re-solidification, form conductive paths between them.    USE - The inventive method is used for the formation of an electrically conductive adhesive bond between two bonding surfaces area on metallic members in the form of sheets (34, 36, 38, 40), strips or plates (claimed), for bipolar current collector plates (12, 14, 16) used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method can form a product, e.g. bipolar plate for fuel cell, with good electrical conductivity between adhesively bonded layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Formation of an electrically conductive adhesive bond between a first bonding surface area on a first metallic member and a second bonding surface area on a second metallic member, comprises applying a coating of an adhesive to at least one of the first and second bonding surface areas. The adhesive comprises electrically conductive particles. The two bonding surface areas are pressed together to press the adhesive coating against both surface areas. An electrical potential is applied between the two bonding areas and the adhesive coating for a time sufficient to fuse the electrically conductive particles. The electrical potential is removed to re-solidify the fused electrically conductive material into electrical flow paths through the adhesive from the first bonding surface area to the second bonding surface area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an isometric exploded illustration of a fuel cell stack.    Bipolar current collector plates (12, 14, 16)    Sheets (34, 36, 38, 40)    Supply plumbing (42)    Storage tank (46)    Hydrogen tank (48)
(SE200500772-A)   NOVELTY - The case is mounted on the handlebars and can include a battery level indicator, speedometer and headlight. The case is slid onto a flanged mounting base and includes a cavity for snap-fit engagement with a male profile on the base.    USE - For electric bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a mounting structure for battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery case.
NOVELTY - A heat storage amount correction unit sets the value of the heat storage amount calculated by a heat storage amount calculation unit to a heat accumulation tolerance value calculated by a heat accumulation tolerance calculation unit. The co-generation system is used for supplying the stored heat energy when needed. The electric power generation heat generated accompanying electric power generation is stored.    USE - Co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures correct measurement if the heat storage amount while ensuring favorable energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the acquisition processing of the heat storage amount. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A raw material fluid is desulfurized using a material (M) containing an organic polymer (9,11,13) containing multiple functional groups (8,10a,10b,12) and an inorganic porous material (15) containing monovalent and divalent anion (14a,14b,17a,17b). The functional group of organic polymer and anion of inorganic porous material, are bonded ionically.    USE - For desulfurizing raw material fluid used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur compound is economically removed from the raw material fluid containing sulfur compound by desulfurization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the desulfurizing material.    functional groups (8,10a,10b,12)    organic polymers (9,11,13)    divalent anions (14a,14b,17a,17b)    inorganic porous material (15)    A-type zeolite (18)
NOVELTY - An elastic body is provided at the surrounding of a shaft to clamp a laminate body. The cross section of the elastic body is formed at 20 to 80 percent of the electrode plane product. A through hole (52) is penetrated at the laminate body at the center position of the electrode to facilitate insertion of the shaft.    USE - For use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves characteristics of the fuel cell since the resistance when clamping the laminate body is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the separator board of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    Separator board (51)    Through hole (52)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte liquid contains perfluoroether compound.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, electric vehicle, portable personal computer and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electrolyte liquid has excellent compatibility with another electrolyte liquid and high solubility, and is safe to use. The electrolyte liquid improves cycle characteristics, oxidation resistance and storage characteristics of secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte liquid contains perfluoroether compound of formula: H-(CF2-CF2)n-CH2O-CF2-CFH-CF3, where n is 1 or 2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for non-aqueous electrolytic battery.
NOVELTY - A water level sensor detects the quantity of water in a water tank storing the water ejected from a radiator which cools the exhaust gas from a fuel cell. The sensors detect the temperature of the fuel cell, cathode-side gas exit and radiator exit. A control unit drives the fan provided for cooling the radiator, based on the detected water quantity and temperatures or does not drive the cooling fan in respective modes.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system, hydrogen type fuel cell system, modifier mounting-type fuel cell system and small-sized installation type fuel cell system in transportation apparatus (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle, ship and non-portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The suitable amount of water is ensured in the water tank with favorable energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) transportation apparatus; and    (b) fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Several positive and negative electrodes are alternately staked with separators inside a battery jar maintain at 20-25 kPa internal pressure, in which antimony (Sb) and bismuth (Bi) are added to the positive electrode active material. The positive electrode is stacked with felt-like separation and the negative electrode is stacked with resin-made bag-shaped separator.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively suppresses softening of the positive electrode active material. Significantly suppresses reduction of the battery capacity and prevents short circuit between positive electrode and negative electrode, thus ensuring reliability and extended life of the battery even in severe environmental conditions.
NOVELTY - A separator is obtained by molding a composition containing one or more types of carbon fiber, graphite and a thermosetting resin.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin separator has excellent moldability, mechanical strength, electroconductivity and thermal conductivity, without distortion and crack generation.
NOVELTY - The cations other than the protons that are coupled to proton exchange group are forcedly eliminated by making supply feed rate of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas increase during driving of vehicle. The proton concentration in electrolyte film is increased by carrying out an output voltage detected from fuel cell to beyond a standard value, to recover electric power generation capability.    USE - For operating fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Is small in size, inexpensive, durable. Improves the degrees of freedom of style.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The standard value of output voltage is 50% or more of rated output. A separator provides surface treatment to combine surface electroconductivity and corrosion resistance. A nitridation compound layer having N-type crystal structure is penetrated into octahedron space of the center position of each unit cell.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) fuel cell system; and    (b) fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    hydrogen gas supply unit (3)    inverter (6)    hydrogen gas supply piping (10)    pressure indicator (11)    control valve (12)    exhaust pipe (18)
NOVELTY - A sensor monitors for abnormality in fuel cell system that drives the motor. On detection of abnormality, a controller drives the motor from the secondary battery and shunts the fuel cell system. The controller reduces the motor output to a greater extent in low load and intermediate load regions of vehicle, than at high load regions, to indicate the abnormality to the driver.    USE - For fuel cell based electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the driver to recognize the abnormality generation in fuel cell system reliably. Maintains motor output at high load region, e.g. when climbing a slope or during sudden acceleration, to maintain normal drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph explaining the relationship characteristics between accelerator opening degree and change in output coefficient of motor, during normal operation and during abnormality generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The cell is formed by clamping an electrolyte layer between an anode (3), which has a gaseous diffusion layer and a catalyst layer, and a cathode (4). The fuel cell main body (1) has separator boards (7,8) having flow paths (5,6) that supply anode gas and cathode gas to the anode and cathode. The fuel cell main body is accommodated within an airtight container (21) and is maintained in an inert atmosphere.    USE - For use in e.g. electric vehicles, ships, hospitals, convenience stores, homes.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents contact between fuel cell main body and oxygen, thereby preventing deterioration of anode and cathode and stabilizing fuel cell capability in starting, stopping, and repeated storage operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (1)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Flow paths (5,6)    Separator boards (7,8)    Container (21)
NOVELTY - An air intake grille (4b) is exposed in a vehicle compartment (3). The air intake grille enables the introduction of air in the vehicle compartment. The air intake grille includes upper surface inlet ports (4c) and side face inlet ports.    USE - Use for cooling the battery and inverter of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliably cooling the battery and the inverter of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-section view of the principal part of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling device (1)    Vehicle compartment (3)    Air intake grille (4b)    Inlet ports (4c)    Battery (5)
NOVELTY - A detour control portion (106) presupposes that detour is not conducted after predetermined passage of time while bypassing a DC/DC converter (102), and while directly supplying output voltage of power supply to a series regulator (104). The detour control portion is provided in a power supply circuit (100) and connected to a device (300) connected to the series regulator.    USE - Used for e.g. navigation apparatus, audio apparatus mounted to motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform normal operation with respect to series regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply circuit (100)    DC/DC converter (102)    Series regulator (104)    Detour control portion (106)    Device (300)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) consists of anode active material which occlude-discharges lithium, cathode active material which contains carbonaceous material which occlude-discharges lithium, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte is a cyclic carbonate ester chosen from ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate, and chain-shaped carboxylate ester and diester compound (1).    USE - For moving components, such as hybrid vehicles, non-commercial mobile telephone, portable apparatus and portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has favorable low temperature discharge capability and improved lifetime. The battery has suppressed reduction of discharge capacitance during charging and discharging cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of anode active material which occlude-discharges lithium, cathode active material which contains carbonaceous material which occlude-discharges lithium, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte is a cyclic carbonate ester chosen from ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate, and chain-shaped carboxylate ester and diester compound of formula (1).    R1-R4=H, alkyl, halogen, alkyl group optionally containing 1-6C halogen element, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or aryl;and    n=2 or 3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of square battery.    non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    winding-type electrode groups (2)    anode (3)    cathode (4)    separator (5)
NOVELTY - A cooling air cell (6) arranged adjacent to each wall surface of air electrode cell (5) that is placed adjacent to wall surface of fuel electrode cell (3), adjoins corner portion of wall surface of fuel electrode cell and positions at both sides of corner portion. The incline arrangement of fuel electrode cell, air electrode cell and cooling air cell, is carried out in both horizontal and vertical directions.    USE - Used for generating electric power for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dilution of fuel gas, thereby improving electric power generation. Enables uniform cooling of electrode cells, while preventing thermal stress generation. Improves starting performance and load fluctuation characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    honey comb structure (1)    fuel electrode (2)    fuel electrode cell (3)    air electrode (4)    air electrode cell (5)    cooling electrode cell (6)
NOVELTY - A control device (20) is used in controlling the start operation of a standby side inverter (4-2). The standby side inverter discharges the electric charge of a filter capacitor (FC-1) of an operation side inverter (4-1). The standby side inverter and operation side inverter converts direct current (DC) into sine wave pulse width modulation (PWM) alternating current (AC).    USE - Used for standby double system vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens power failure time, and improves operability of the power supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the circuit diagram of the power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DC power supply (1)    Operation side inverter (4-1)    Standby side inverter (4-2)    Control device (20)    Filter capacitor (FC-1)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode structure has a polymeric electrolyte film (2) clamped between pair of electrodes containing catalyst. The polymeric electrolyte film consists of an ionic liquid, and a sulfonic acid group-containing polyarylene-type copolymer.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as electric power source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode structure has high proton conductivity at low temperature and humidity conditions, and provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell with excellent electric power generation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, has the membrane-electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory sectional drawing of structure of membrane-electrode structure.    electrode catalyst layer (1)    polymeric electrolyte film (2)    gas diffusion layer (3)
NOVELTY - The module has a fuel cell device (3) with condensers (9, 8) in outlet of an anode (5) and a cathode (4), respectively, and supplied with gas rich in hydrogen by a hydrocarbon fuel reforming device (6). A water storage reservoir (10) supplies the device (6) with water using a pump controlled by a control device (11) receiving control signals from an external temperature sensor and a measurement unit (13) of power required by a vehicle.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir supplies water to the reforming device by the pump controlled based on the signals received from the external temperature sensor and measurement unit of power required by the vehicle, thus permitting to maintain a balanced pure water consumption i.e. the production of water is greater than or equal to the consumption of water. The autonomy of the vehicle in its requirement of pure water is therefore ensured and hence the efficiency of the fuel cell device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of managing water circulating in a power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power module.    Fuel cell device (3)    Cathode (4)    Anode (5)    Hydrocarbon fuel reforming device (6)    Condensers (8, 9)    Water storage reservoir (10)    Control device (11)    External temperature sensor (12)    Power measurement unit (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system for an aircraft power supply has at least one fuel cell module (1) connected to an electrical energy distributor (2) for supplying consumers (9). The aircraft is a fully electric systems aircraft with a starter-generator (3) for the engine without further main power plant generation. A regulator (5) is connected to the distributor to control it.    USE - For an aircraft power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Allows lightweight construction with reliable control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the aircraft power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Energy distributor (2)    Starter-generator (3)    Regulator (5)    Consumer (9)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle electrical system power supply device has an accumulator with several accumulator cells (Z1-Z6) connected in series. At least one dual layer capacitor (C1-C6) is connected in parallel with each accumulator cell or in parallel with two accumulator cells that are connected in series.    USE - For supplying power to a motor vehicle electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require and additional balancing circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a power supply device for a motor vehicle electrical system    electrical system voltage (U)    electrical system (BN)    module (MO)    accumulator cells (Z1-Z6)    dual layer capacitors (C1-C6)
NOVELTY - The circuit arrangement (1') has a controllable discharge circuit (6) with which the energy storage device (2) can be discharged, a precision comparison circuit (7') for comparing an electrical voltage provided by the energy storage device with two different electrical voltage values and for generating a logic output signal depending on the comparison and an arithmetic unit (12') for determining the capacity of the energy storage device by evaluating the output signal of the comparison circuit and controlling the discharge circuit..    USE - For monitoring an energy storage device, especially a capacitor for safety-critical vehicle systems.    ADVANTAGE - Requires less "over-dimensioning" an auxiliary voltage source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of monitoring an energy storage device, especially a capacitor for safety-critical vehicle systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive circuit arrangement    circuit arrangement (1')    controllable discharge circuit (6)    energy storage device (2)    precision comparison circuit (7)    arithmetic unit (12')
NOVELTY - Medical device comprise an energy storage unit having capacitors (3, 5) or at least one compact fuel cell.    USE - For medical diagnostics and medical treatment e.g. electrocardiograph (ECG) or heart stimulation device.    ADVANTAGE - The exact amount of energy required is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: At least one of the capacitors is formed as the energy storage unit. A converter (7) is connected to convert the output voltage from the capacitor. A control unit (9) is arranged to control the converter so that as much energy as required is introduced for the operation of the device. The converter is a direct voltage converter and the control unit acts on the converter so that the starting voltage of one converter converts into voltage necessary for the consumer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the medical device.    measuring and display unit (1)    capacitors (3, 5)    converter (7)    control unit (9)    connections (11, 13)
NOVELTY - The battery cover (10) has integrated contact devices (12A,12B) and attachment devices (13A,13B) for the poles of a battery. The integrated contact devices and attachment devices can be operated from above the battery cover. The integrated contact devices and attachment devices can be operated without using tools.    USE - For a battery in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables extremely rapid and reliable connection of a battery to an on-board electrical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a battery cover with partly removed lid    battery cover (10)    integrated contact devices (12A,12B)    attachment devices (13A,13B)    lid (11)    panel (20)
NOVELTY - Performing an electrochemical reaction in an electrochemical cell comprising electrodes separated by a membrane capable of taking up electrolyte includes introducing fuel or other oxidizable component and electrolyte into the cell, and oxidizing the fuel in the presence of an acid or alkali.    USE - For performing electrochemical reaction in an electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides sufficient indication that a top-up will soon be necessary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical cell comprising electrodes separated by an ion-exchange membrane, a liquid containing a reactant that is capable of undergoing or imparting a change in visual appearance upon oxidation or reduction, and a window through which the visual appearance of liquid can be observed.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell stack (5) containing fuel cells (2); and a hydrocarbon fuel storage device (3)operatively connected to the fuel cell stack, and comprising nanotubes (4) adapted to store a hydrocarbon fuel.    USE - Used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides fuel storage material with higher capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system comprising providing a stored hydrocarbon fuel from nanotubes to a fuel cell stack containing fuel cells; and operating the fuel cells to generate electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the inventive fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cells (2)    Hydrocarbon fuel storage device (3)    Nanotubes (4)    Fuel cell stack (5)    Conduit pipe (7)
NOVELTY - The peripheral edges (4a,5a) of metal plates (4,5) are sealed by crimping with insulation layer (1a) provided between plates. When peripheral edge (4a) is tilted inward to seal by crimping with electrode assembly (10) set between the plates, a mold (31) positioned at center of plates, control deformation of center areas of plates, while molds (22,32) positioned at peripheral edges perform crimping of peripheral edges of plates.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deformation of metal plates, and hence the fuel cell is manufactured reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing equipment of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of setting metal plate and thin film electrode composition to metal mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    insulation layer (1a)    metal plates (4,5)    peripheral edges of metal plates (4a,5a)    thin film electrode assembly (10)    molds (22,31,32)
NOVELTY - A paste contains filler, novolak type phenol resin to which curing agent is not added and resol type phenol resin. The content of resol type phenol resin is same as or higher than that of novolak type phenol resin.    USE - For use in variable resistor (claimed). Also used as separator for fuel cell, adhesive agent, friction material, sealing agent, antistatic material, ink component and voltage ratio linear element.    ADVANTAGE - The gelatinization of the paste during manufacture is prevented and the paste has excellent storage stability, and adhesion with substrate. The scattering of residual formaldehyde is prevented since the amount of resol type phenol resin used is reduced and production of ammonia is not observed during manufacture of the paste, as curing agent is not used. The resistive paste reduces the variation in resistance value and sliding friction noise of the resistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resistive paste;    (2) manufacture of paste;    (3) manufacture of resistive paste; and    (4) variable resistor using the paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of resistor substrate of variable resistor.    resistor substrate (10)    center hole (11)    terminals (12,13)    resistor (15)    ends of resistor (15a)
NOVELTY - The structure includes a casing having at least 6 faces for storing an electrical equipment (100A,100B), and a holding unit for holding the bottom of the casing on a floor panel of the vehicle. The casing has a top side extending further towards the rear of a vehicle (10) than its bottom side, at a rearward position in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.    USE - For electrical equipment on vehicle, such as an electric car, hybrid vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, etc..    ADVANTAGE - Provides mounting structure for electrical equipment which is mounted easily while suppressing the dimension in height direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrical equipment has a configuration of an approximate rectangular parallellepiped and can be a battery, capacitor, fuel cell, PCU (Power Control Unit), etc., that requires cooling    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of a vehicle on which a battery assembly is mounted.    Vehicle (10)    Rear seat (12)    Electrical equipment (100A,100B)
NOVELTY - The pressure data and temperature data relating to the flow of reformate gas in the auto-thermal reformer (ATR), are used to check whether the flow is interrupted. The activation or rupture of burst disk is identified, based on flow interruption determination.    USE - For identification of activation of burst disk in auto-thermal reformer (ATR) in fuel cell system (claimed), used as power source in cars, buses, houses, commercial building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The identification of burst disk activation like rupturing of burst disk due to built-up pressure, enables to alert other components of the fuel cell system. Does not require hardware exclusively designed for monitoring the burst disk activation. Reduction of need of the additional hardware reduces the cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel cell system; and    (b) a computer-readable program storage device encoded with instructions for performing the method of burst disk activation identification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (100)    auto-thermal reformer (102)    fuel cell stack (103)    oxidizer (104)    thermal sub-system (112)
NOVELTY - The device has a rectangular pillow-shaped body with multiple pre-arranged inflatable balloon bags (6), a compressed helium gas storage container and batteries. A system of arrays of solar panel (1) covers an entire roof of body to produce an electrical power to run the device. A computer (7) regulates the amount of helium that is pumped into the prearranged balloons to inflate/deflate balloons via preset programming.    USE - Used for a vehicle e.g. automobile, air ship and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The computer regulates the amount of helium gas that is pumped into the prearranged balloons to inflate or deflate balloons through preset programming, thus allowing the entire body of vehicle to become weightless. The weightless vehicle body enables the vehicle to fly in air, skim on top of water and ride along open road at a very much reduced weight than actual weight, thereby making the vehicle less expensive to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of floatation devices in a vehicle.    Solar panel (1)    Vehicle body (2)    Balloon bag (6)    Computer (7)    Cockpit (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel oxidizing agent separation apparatus (2) is used for isolating the hydrogen in the exhaust gas at a unit cell. The exhaust gas is supplied to fuel oxidizing agent separation apparatus by a three way valve (V1) based on the hydrogen density of the exhaust gas. The three way valve is used for supplying exhaust gas flowing through a circular flow path to an anode of the fuel oxidizing agent separation apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces hydrogen amount ejected to the exterior of the fuel cell system, thus improving energy efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel oxidizing agent separation apparatus (2)    Hydrogen cylinder (5)    Ejection flow path (38)    Three way valve (V1)
NOVELTY - A protective cover (32) is comprised with an insulating material that can be connected at horizontal or vertical direction. A fixing portion (29c) engages the protective cover at the upper portion of a fixing lever (29). The protective cover covers a battery (27) at the upper portion of the fixing lever. The fixing lever engages the battery at the vehicle body side.    USE - For protecting battery of construction machine e.g. hydraulic excavator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reliably protect the battery of the construction machine at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the exploded perspective view of the protective cover.    Battery (27)    Mounting base (28)    Fixing lever (29)    Fixing portion (29c)    Protective cover (32)
NOVELTY - Battery modules (1) are arranged in parallel in a battery case. A printed circuit board (6) is arranged parallel to the plane along which the modules are arranged, and has a detection line (7) provided with an electric current limiting resistor (8). The output terminal (5) of the module is connected to a voltage detector circuit (4) through the detection line.    USE - For vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively prevents short-circuiting of the detection line of the printed circuit board, since voltage of each battery module is detected correctly. Minimizes wirings between output terminal of battery module and printed circuit board. Improves safety by keeping short circuit current of detection line as small as possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery modules (1)    Voltage detector circuit (4)    Output terminal (5)    Printed circuit board (6)    Detection line (7)    Resistor (8)
NOVELTY - The reactor comprises a thermoelectric conversion module which converts waste heat from a heat source, into electrical energy. The generated electrical energy is supplied to electrochemical cell of the reactor. A heater is arranged so as to heat the thermoelectric conversion module, to predetermined temperature.    USE - For converting waste heat from heat source such as motor vehicle, robot, medical treatment equipment, into electrical energy, which can be used to decompose nitrogen oxides in exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electrochemical reactor which does not require power supply from outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram explaining the method of operating the reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (2) is connected to an on/off switch (4) and an electrical conductor (6). The conductor is connected to a user circuit (8). There is a return line (10) to the negative pole of the battery.    USE - Monitoring circuit evaluating leakage current flowing through carbon-fiber bodywork of road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Monitoring circuit protects onboard electrical circuit network and may act to minimize current leakage into the carbon-fiber bodywork.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A leakage path (30) with a high resistance (R Le) goes from the negative pole of the user to the carbon-fiber bodywork (12). The bodywork has a high resistance expressed as many local resistances (Rc). There are many sensor connections (20) with connections to a monitoring circuit (14) connected to a data bus (23).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a road vehicle electric circuit with a user circuit, leakage to the bodywork and a monitoring circuit with measuring points.    Resistance of leakage path (R Le)    Local resistances of bodywork (Rc)    Battery (2)    On/off switch (4)    Electrical conductor (6)    User circuit (8)    Return line to negative pole of battery (10)    Carbon-fiber bodywork (12)    Monitoring circuit (14)    Sensor connections to bodywork (20)    Data bus (23)    Leakage path to bodywork (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel preparation system (13) for fuel and a cleaning unit (15) for a synthesis gas produced in the fuel preparation system that can be fed to a fuel cell (10). The cleaning unit has at least two separate cleaning stages (16,17) that are connected in parallel.    USE - For generating electricity in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Has a fuel preparation system that enables very dynamic operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system    fuel preparation system (13)    cleaning unit (15)    fuel cell (10)    cleaning stages (16,17)    fuel pump (14)
NOVELTY - A controller stops the supply of hydrogen to the fuel electrode of a fuel cell and simultaneously starts the supplying of dry air to an oxidant electrode during a system shutdown. The controller subsequently supplies the dry air to the fuel electrode through a communication section to finally shut down the fuel cell system.    USE - For generating electricity for powering the driving motor of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress deterioration of proton exchange membrane or catalyst layer of fuel cell during system shutdown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of control routine of fuel cell system during system shutdown.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system includes a variable pressure regulator (6) that is provided in a fuel gas supply passage (21) and that adjusts a pressure of the fuel gas supplied from a fuel gas source so the fuel gas is discharged toward a downstream side; and a change device that changes an operation characteristic of the variable pressure regulator in accordance with a state of the fuel cell system.    USE - For supplying fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Controls the fuel gas pressure supplied to the fuel cell in accordance with the state of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell system includes a fuel gas supply passage (21) through which a fuel gas is supplied from a fuel gas source to a fuel cell; a variable pressure regulator (6) that is provided in the fuel gas supply passage and that adjusts a pressure of the fuel gas supplied from the fuel gas source so that the fuel gas is discharged toward a downstream side; and a change device that changes an operation characteristic of the variable pressure regulator in accordance with a state of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a basic structure of a fuel cell system.    Air filter (2)    Air compressor (3)    Fuel pump (5)    Variable pressure regulator (6)    Buffer tank (8)    State detector (10)    Air supply passage (11)    Exhaust passage (12,32)    Fuel gas supply passage (21)    Fuel gas circulation passage (22)    Pressurized fluid supply passage (31)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen storage composition comprises a metal alanate material doped with oxygen.    USE - For use in reversible storage of hydrogen as in fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - Allows increased hydrogen absorption kinetics and storage capacity compared to previously known doped metal alanate materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel cell device (12) comprising a hydrogen storage portion comprising a metal alanate material doped with oxygen; and    (b) a method of making a hydrogen storage material, comprising doping a metal alanate material with oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an automobile utilizing a fuel cell device for power.    Automobile (10)    Fuel cell device (12)    Hydrogen storage portion (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a state of charge of secondary power source, such as a non-electrical/hydraulic power source, a battery, battery pack with electrically interconnected cells, a capacitor, or a fuel cell, and determining charge torque modifier value based on maximum output torque level and the state of charge. A target torque level for an electrical machine is determined based on the charge torque modifier value. The machine is driven at the target torque level with a primary power source to charge the secondary power source.    USE - Used for controlling charging of a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates for effectively controlling the charging of a power source of the vehicle, thus facilitating to provide a smooth transition out of a power source charging mode that is not perceived by a vehicle operator without degrading vehicle performance. The method facilitates to provide a consistent feel or level of responsiveness of an accelerator pedal that is not affected by power source charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of a method for controlling charging of a power source of the hybrid electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - A diesel or gasoline fueled internal combustion engine (11) producing an exhaust gas contains hydrocarbons, or carbon monoxide not more than 0.4 g/bhp-hr NOx and not more than 0.04 g/bhp-hr particulate material. The exhaust is treated with fuel cell (12) to further reduce hydrocarbon or carbon monoxide, while generating useful power.    USE - For vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Environment friendly, efficient and reliable power generation system for vehicle is obtained. Controls adiabatic flame temperature. The fuel cell can be heated by exhaust of engine during high loads by providing a bypass of the fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power generation system; and    (2) vehicle comprising power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of the power generation system.    internal combustion engine (11)    fuel cell (12)    motor/generator (13)    reduction catalyst (14)    exhaust (15)
NOVELTY - Microreactor apparatus (300) comprises a microreactor body, microchannels (303) in the microreactor body, and a catalyst coating the microchannels.    USE - For fuel processors for portable fuel cell power sources, for catalytic combustion, for emission control devices, or other equipment or systems.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can provide an improved microreactor apparatus having microchannels coated with a catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a microreactor, comprising providing a silicon wafer, and coating a photoresist on the silicon wafer. A mask is used with UV exposure to develop a desired pattern in the photoresist. The silicon wafer is anisotropic etched to produce microchannels in the silicon wafer. A substrate is aligned over the microchannels in the silicon wafer. The silicon wafer and the substrate are bonded. The microchannels is coated with a catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a microreactor.    Microreactor apparatus (300)    Microchannels (303)    Spacings (304)    Inlet (305)    Outlet (306)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a sensor device converting contact degree by an anode fuel of fuel storage into a corresponding electrical impedance. An A/D converter connects to the device and inputs an analog measurement voltage and convert into a digital measurement voltage. A controller (240) connects to the converter to input the digital measurement voltage and converts into a liquid level of the anode fuel of the fuel storage.    USE - Used in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Controller connects to the converter to input the digital measurement voltage and converts into the liquid level of anode fuel of the fuel storage, thus preventing a fuel exhaust of fuel cell system from permanent damage. The converter, the controller and a memory device are integrated into an integrated circuit, thus saving volume and cost of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a measurement apparatus of measuring fuel capacity used in fuel cell system.    Fuel storage (40)    Sensor device (210)    Resistor (220)    Analog to digital converter (230)    Controller (240)
NOVELTY - A cleaner-passivator composition for treatment of a fuel cell coolant system, comprises a complexing agent, a surfactant, a corrosion inhibitor, and a solvent, where cleaner-passivator composition comprises no added non-biodegradable aminocarboxylates.    USE - The composition is used for treatment of fuel cell coolant system (claimed) for fuel cell systems, e.g. proton exchange membrane or polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells), and alkaline fuel cells. It is used to clean and passivate the metallic and non-metallic surfaces in a fuel cell coolant system. It is used to clean the interior of the fuel cell coolant system and remove oil, sludge, corrosion products, and other undesirable contaminants and/or deposits on the surface of the fuel cell coolant system. It is used to promote the formation of a durable protective film on the metal surfaces of the fuel cell coolant system.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaner-passivator composition reduces the contaminants circulating in the fuel cell coolant system that contribute to increasing conductivity in the fuel cell coolant. The passivator reduces the surface corrosion in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a current (I) versus potential polarization curve showing the effect of different cleaner-passivator treatments, on the corrosion protection of Al 3003, a type of aluminum.
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing agent contains dual-system oxide (10-100 wt.%) containing zinc and iron.    USE - For removing sulfur contained in gas obtained by gasification of heavy oil or its distillation residue, and coal, used for generating electric power in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing agent has high desulfurizing capability maintained for long period of time, and efficiently enables removal of sulfur at improved desulfurizing velocity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of the relationship between desulfurizing time and sulfidation rate of desulfurizing agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery has cathode plate containing cathode grating free of antimony, anode plate, a separator between electrode plates, and electrolyte liquid. The anode plate has a layer containing antimony (0.01-0.2 weight %) in portion of surface contacting anode active material of anode grating free of antimony. The cathode active material contains bismuth (0.02-0.1 weight %) with respect to cathode active material.    USE - For motor vehicles, e.g. idle stop vehicle and regenerative brake system mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability, maintenance-free property and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead storage battery has a cathode plate containing cathode grating free of antimony, an anode plate, a separator between electrode plates, and electrolyte liquid in which whole surface of electrode plates are immersed. The anode plate has a layer containing antimony (0.01-0.2 wt.%) with respect to anode active material content in portion of surface contacting anode active material of anode grating free of antimony. The cathode active material contains bismuth (0.02-0.1 wt.%) with respect to cathode active material.
NOVELTY - A charging and discharging control unit accepts the state of charge of a battery pack to facilitate charging of the battery pack. A capacitance adjustment judgment unit distinguishes the need for adjusting the capacity of the battery pack. The charging and discharging control unit regulates the charging and discharging of the battery pack based on the state of charge of the battery pack.    USE - For adjusting capacity variation between cells of battery pack mounted to hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables charging the battery pack without performing useless discharge of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hybrid vehicle having capacity adjusting device of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery controller (3)    Vehicle controller (4)    Central processing unit (4a)    Inverter (5)    Three phase alternating current motor (6)
NOVELTY - The cathode plate (103) is formed by applying a cathode mix on a collector (105a). The cathode mix is obtained by mixing a binder and an anode active material. Two types of non-graphite group carbon material having mutually different capacitance are used as anode active material.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery used as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode plate provides secondary battery having excellent charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics and durability, without deterioration of cathode capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of cathode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of thin battery.    anode plate (101)    cathode plate (103)    anode terminal (104)    cathode terminal (105)    collector (105a)
NOVELTY - A gas concentration sensor (47) is provided to detect the concentration of fuel gas. A detector detects leakage of fuel gas from fuel cell system, based on concentration of fuel gas, so as to reduce air flow into the fuel cell system.    USE - For fuel cell system used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Flow of air into the fuel cell system is reduced while detecting the leakage of fuel gas, thereby suppressing dilution of fuel gas and leading to early detection of gas leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air supply system (2)    fuel cell stacks (10)    cooling pump (33)    air conditioner controller (41)    gas concentration sensor (47)
NOVELTY - A cooling fan (62) is arranged at a coolant heat radiator (50) to forcedly supply the external air to the coolant heat radiator. The coolant heat radiator is arranged at the downward direction of an ancillary equipment radiator (56), and formed parallel with respect to the vehicle floor surface (18). The ancillary equipment radiator thermally radiates the coolant which cools the fuel cells.    USE - For fuel cells mounted to electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises heat radiation efficiency of the coolant heat radiator without interference of the wind passing through the heat radiator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the heat radiator cooling system of fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle floor surface (18)    Fuel cell radiator (40)    Coolant heat radiator (50)    Ancillary equipment radiator (56)    Cooling fan (62)
NOVELTY - Air conditioner (4) supplies air-conditioning air to vehicle compartment and to the interior space of a stack case (51) that accommodates a fuel cell stack (10). A switching valve (84) shifts flow of air-conditioning air in interior flow path (82) that leads to vehicle compartment and stack side flow path (83) that leads to the interior space of the stack case.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Interior space of stack case that accommodates fuel cell stack is appropriately cooled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the air conditioner of fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air conditioner (4)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Stack case (51)    Interior flow path (82)    Stack side flow path (83)    Switching valve (84)
NOVELTY - The molten fuel cell separator material (a) containing graphite powder coated with thermosetting resin and fine carbon fiber having cavity at 40-80degreesC, fiber diameter of 0.5-500 nm and fiber length 1000 microns or less, is press-molded using a metal mold (1) heated along center axis. The molded product obtained hardened, and fuel cell separator (A) is obtained.    USE - For manufacture of fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures high yield of lightweight fuel cell separator having excellent electroconductivity and mechanical strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of the manufacturing method of the fuel cell separator.    metal mold (1)    heating apparatus (2)    press apparatus (3)    fuel cell separator material (a)    fuel cell separator (A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell separator is obtained by molding a composition containing (in weight parts) fine carbon fiber (10-300) and thermoplastic resin (100). The fine carbon fiber has cavity structure, fiber diameter of 0.5-500 nm and fiber length of 1000 microns or less.    USE - For fuel cell used in moving components, such as motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator is lightweight, and has excellent gas imperviousness, electroconductivity, impact strength, bending strength, assembly property and minimum flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition further contains graphite powder. The fine carbon fiber is gaseous fine carbon fiber and/or carbon nanotube.
NOVELTY - The gas detection system (100) has a gas detecting portion for detecting specific gas out of supplied gas, several gas passageways (120a-120d) for inducing gas collected from several gas detection-target locations (110a-110d), and a switching portion (130) for switching the gas passageways. The switching portion supplies gas induced by each gas passageway to gas detecting portion.    USE - For detecting specific gas, e.g. hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell used as power source for vehicle (claimed), ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The gas detection system is economical and compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a gas detection system; and    (2) a vehicle (500) equipped with the gas detection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the vehicle, which mounted the gas detection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas detection system (100)    detection locations (110a-110d)    collected gas passageways (120a-120d)    rotary valve (130)    vehicle (500)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has a common cooling fan (30) connected to a secondary battery and direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) converter (20) and the temperature sensors (12,22) for detecting the temperature (Tb,Td) of battery and DC-DC converter. A control circuit (50) detects the failure in cooling fan, when the detected temperature exceeds a standard value.    USE - Power supply device in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performs fault detection of cooling fan, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    secondary battery (10)    temperature sensor (12,22)    DC-DC converter (20)    cooling fan (30)    control circuit (50)    power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle generator produces electric power in tropospheric alternating current electricity. A hydraulic power unit performs multitasking electric power generation within a turbine. A converter main body sends three-phase alternating current based on the operation of hydraulic power unit.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus which used generator for motor vehicles and other sources for generating power in an emergency such as power blackout in a city.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents accident during power failure and ensures automatic start of operation of generator due to the converter main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A vibrator is provided to vibrate a metallic mold (3) at time of supply of powder material (1) to the metallic mold cavity (4) through slit (6).    USE - For manufacture of separator used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses non-uniform filling of powder material to the mold.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the separator manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    powder material (1)    metallic mold (3)    mold cavity (4)    separator (5)    slit (6)
NOVELTY - A pump (21) supplies coolant through one coolant circuit. Thermostatic expansion valves (4,6) and three-way valve (9,13) selectively connect first cooling circuit (30) with second cooling circuit or third cooling circuit, and further selectively connect second and third cooling circuits. The first cooling circuit includes two heat exchangers (1,2) and a heat reservoir.    USE - For exchanging heat to increase or reduce temperature of e.g. battery, engine, air conditioner, ventilator, accumulator, of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes heat transfer to and from different components and systems in vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The second cooling circuit exchanges thermal energy with a vehicle battery (3). The third cooling circuit selectively connected to the second cooling circuit exchanges thermal energy with a transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic block diagram of the heat exchanging apparatus for motor vehicle.    Heat exchangers (1,2)    Battery (3)    Thermostatic expansion valves (4,6)    Three-way valve (9,13)    Pump (21)    First cooling circuit (30)
NOVELTY - Outer air introduction mechanism (5) introduces the air from outside of the vehicle into a cabin space provided inside of the vehicle. An air injection port (50) of air introduction mechanism is formed apart from a fuel cell system (1) so that gas leakage from the fuel cell system does not reach the air injection port.    USE - Fuel cell mounted vehicle e.g. car, electric train, ship, aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses entry of the fuel gas into a cabin even if the leakage of the fuel gas occurs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell mounted vehicle.    fuel cell system (1)    roof (2)    outer air introduction mechanism (5)    pillar (7)    air injection port (50)
NOVELTY - A battery supplies power to the electromotor, with a solar panel supplying power to the battery. A computer system controls the power supplied by the solar panel so that the battery can provide the electromotor with sufficient power to facilitate driving of the vehicle. The computer system controls the power supplied by the battery in order for the energy condition value not to drop below a threshold value.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes energy use by choosing for a mutual connection of the energy sources and power suppliers and a computer system, thus utilizing advantage of each vehicle component better.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of controlling electric power;    (B) a power system; and    (C) a device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electricity diagram of the vehicle.    Electric drive (401)    Capacitors (402)    Fuel cell (404)    Wheel struts (412)    Computer system (422)    Radiators (425)
NOVELTY - The method involves using the capacitance of a fuel cell stack as a main component of energy storage of an inverter. The fuel cell stack is coupled directly to input terminals of the inverter. A converter is coupled between the fuel cell stack and the inverter. An additional capacitor is coupled to the input terminal of the inverter to filter a voltage associated with a switching frequency of the inverter.    USE - Used for utilizing a fuel cell stack as energy storage for an inverter and converter system.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the large capacitance of the fuel cell stack as the main component of the energy storage of the inverter so reducing the energy storage costs of a fuel cell system, eliminating potentially non-reliable components from the fuel cell system design, reducing the size of the inverter and enabling high efficiency operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram depicting a technique utilizing capacitance of the fuel cell stack as energy storage of the inverter.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell testing apparatus comprises an assembly having a portion transparent to visible light and capable of receiving fuel cell component(s), fluid flow, catalyst, and indicator. When the assembly has received the fuel cell component, catalyst and indicator, and fluid is flowed into the assembly, the catalyst is ionically coupled with the indicator and the indicator changes its response to light, indicating the characteristic of the fuel cell component.    USE - Used for evaluating the individual components of a fuel cell and assemblies of at least two components of the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has the ability to visualize gas diffusion activity in polymer electrolyte membrane half-cell reactions by integration of an indicator. It can be used to focus on parameters related to spatial visualization of gas diffusion, catalyst uniformity verification, and fuel delivery through gas diffusion layer(s) to the catalyst. The apparatus can test various components of a fuel cell, individually or in combination with each other, at conditions that truly resemble the operating conditions of the cell. It may be used to evaluate differences in gas diffusion properties between materials whose function is to diffuse a fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is side schematic representation of a fluid diffusion testing apparatus.    Fluid diffusion testing apparatus (10)    Tube (12)    Flange (14)    Half-cell electrode assembly (16)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a separator plate with a major face, and a boundary unit disposed over the major face. A flow field (84) communicates a reactant in a flow direction across the separator plate. The flow field defined by a set of knobs (80) is formed on the separator plate extending from the major face towards the boundary unit. The knobs define an upstream and a downstream surface respectively, to define a convex contour.    USE - Used in a fuel cell (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell that is utilized for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow field defined by the set of knobs formed on the separator plate extends from the major face towards the boundary unit for communicating reactant in the flow direction across the separator plate, thus providing uniform water management, and thereby improving the efficiency of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a fluid distribution assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a flow field.    Bipolar plate (70)    Channels (74)    Major face (78)    Plurality of knobs (80)    Flow field (84)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical conversion assembly comprises electrically conductive bipolar plates comprising an alloy of iron and chromium. A surface portion of the bipolar plates comprises a single phase nitrided structure that is in contact with portions of electrochemical conversion cells.    USE - For use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive assembly enables the use of stainless steel in forming bipolar plates, which has inherent corrosion resistance and inexpensive material cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical conversion assembly comprises electrochemical conversion cells and electrically conductive bipolar plates (30), where the electrochemical conversion cells are configured to communicate with first and second reactant supplies. Adjacent ones of the electrochemical conversion cells are separated by ones of the bipolar plates. The bipolar plates comprise an alloy comprising iron (Fe) and chromium (Cr). A surface portion of the bipolar plates comprises a single phase nitrided structure. The single phase nitrided structure of the bipolar plates is in contact with portions of the electrochemical conversion cells.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of fabricating an electrochemical conversion assembly, comprising providing bipolar plates formed from an alloy comprising Fe and Cr; utilizing a plasma nitriding process to create a single phase nitrided structure along a surface portion of bipolar plates; and positioning adjacent ones of the electrochemical conversion cells so that they are separated by bipolar plates and so that the single phase nitrided structure of the bipolar plates is in contact with portions of the electrochemical conversion cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an illustration of a bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (30)    Flowfield portion (32)    Fluid header portions (34)
NOVELTY - Processor has a feed stream control valve (172) regulating flow of a feed stream to a reformer, and a control module (164) connected to the stream control valve and a load command sensor. The module initiates a transient control mode for adjusting throughput of the stream control valve based on a predefined throughput ramp, when a current demand derivative deviates from zero by more than the threshold value.    USE - Used for a fuel cell power system that is utilized in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, passenger car, truck and van.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced levels of carbon monoxide to a fuel cell stack and accompanies higher cell voltage and stack efficiency. The processor provides reduced temperature excursions in an auto-thermal reactor, providing efficacy respective to the catalyst and reactor vessel durability, and improving the fuel cell power system up-transient response.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a vehicle powered by electricity generated from a reformate receiving a fuel supply stream from a fuel processor which catalytically reacts a hydrocarbon feed stream and a water feed stream to generate reformate stream    (b) a method for operating a hydrocarbon reformer to generate a hydrogen-containing reformate stream catalytically reacting a feed stream in a reformer to generate a reformate stream for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block flow diagram for a fuel cell power system having a fuel processor for catalytically reacting a reformable hydrocarbon fuel in a feed stream for a fuel cell stack.    Combustor (130)    Control module (164)    Temperature indicator (170)    Feed stream control valve (172)    Energy input regulator (180)
NOVELTY - A colored heat transfer fluid (F1) comprises a non-conductive colorant (a1) (0.0001 - 0.2 wt.%) and has a conductivity of less than 200 (preferably 0.02 - 5) muS/cm.    USE - In assemblies comprising alternative power sources (claimed) especially fuel cell assemblies.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer fluids are colored but still possess very low conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a heat transfer system comprising a circulation loop defining a flow path for (F1);    (2) a method of coloring (F1) involving adding a (a1) to a heat transfer fluid to provide a colored heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of less than 10 muS/cm; and    (3) an assembly powered by an alternative power source (s1) comprising (s1) and a heat transfer system (s2) in thermal communication with (s1), (s2) comprises a circulation loop defining a liquid flow path, and a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid, (F1) in thermal communication with (s1).
NOVELTY - Improving contact between bipolar plates and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of a flat panel fuel cell comprises providing a bipolar plate and a membrane electrode assembly (440), in which the bipolar plate includes electrode region(s) and the MEA is placed on the electrode region of the bipolar plate; providing conductive bumps on the electrode region; and contacting the membrane electrode assembly with the conductive bumps.    USE - For improving the contact between bipolar plates and membrane electrode assembly of a flat panel fuel cell, preferably direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By utilizing upper and lower metal layers having different thickness and the conductive bumps on the surface of the electrode region of the MEA, the invention effectively reduces the contact inability problem between the bipolar plates and the MEA, which is caused by the uneven thickness and decrease in thickness of the MEA after lamination. An increase in electric power can also be achieved by applying an appropriate amount of pressure to the MEA.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the bipolar/MEA assembly of a flat panel fuel cell.    First bipolar plate (420)    First substrate (422)    First metal layer (424)    Second metal layer (426)    Bonding sheet (430)    MEA (440)    Second bipolar plate (450)    Second substrate (452)    Third metal layer (454)    Fourth metal layer (456)
NOVELTY - The generator has a concave portion (52) of thickness similar to thermoelement (21) for electric power generation, provided at vicinity of heat source (40) accommodated in a housing (50). The thermoelement is arranged in the concave portion provided in the housing.    USE - For generating electric power in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved, since the heat receiving efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the arrangement of the thermoelement for electric power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelement for electric power generation (21)    light emitting diode (30)    heat source (40)    housing (50)    concave portion (52)
NOVELTY - Sensors (30A-30D) respectively detect the temperature of battery modules (10) stored in a battery case (2). A cooling fan (9) performs forcible ventilation at the case to cool the modules. The sensors detect module temperature during driving or stoppage of cooling fan.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that maximum battery temperature is detected correctly irrespective of whether the cooling fan runs or not, thus preventing deterioration of battery life during high-temperature operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the arrangement of battery modules in the case, and the temperature sensors. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (2)    Cooling fan (9)    Battery modules (10)    Sensors (30A-30D)
NOVELTY - The system (S1) includes a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) unit (200) and a exhaust energy utilization unit (400). An heat exchanger (41) in the exhaust energy utilization unit includes heating element (441) for heating water in the tank (42) to temperature of 90degreesC, using the fuel electrode waste gas and air emitted from battery stack (210) of the fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), used in apartment, commercial area and private power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization effectiveness of exhaust heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchanger (41)    tank (42)    fuel cell unit (200)    battery stack (210)    exhaust energy utilization unit (400)    heating element (441)    fuel cell system (S1)
NOVELTY - An exhaust energy utilization mechanism uses the exhaust energy ejected from the battery stack (110) as a heat source for heating the regenerator (54) of the absorption refrigerator (500) externally.    USE - For fuel cell system which supplies both electric power and heat to an apartment, house, residential area and commercial area and business area.    ADVANTAGE - Enables driving the absorption refrigerator by the exhaust heat from the fuel cell, thereby utilizing the exhaust heat effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    regenerator (50)    fuel cell unit (100)    battery stack (110)    absorption refrigerator (500)
NOVELTY - A concentration-type fuel gas supply installation (10) that is common to a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) unit (200) and a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) unit (300), individually possessed by each of the consumers (A-H), supplies fuel gas from commercial fuel gas system (101), to each cell unit. The PEFC and SOFC units generate electric power for supplying to electric power load of respective consumers.    USE - For supplying power to load e.g. warm water supply system of ordinary home such as detached house and apartment.    ADVANTAGE - The installation cost of the fuel cell system is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram, of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    concentration-type fuel gas supply installation (10)    commercial fuel gas system (101)    polymer electrolyte fuel cell unit (200)    solid oxide fuel cell unit (300)    consumers (A-H)
NOVELTY - Positive and negative electrode terminals (25,27) are respectively connected to the element inside sheet type batteries (20a-20c). One sheet type battery is connected to an adjacent sheet type battery by connecting the positive electrode terminal of one battery with the negative electrode terminal of the other battery.    USE - For transporting apparatus e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces internal resistance in the collector of the cell comprising the battery pack and the electrode terminals, respectively, effectively reducing internal resistance of the battery pack itself. Improves volume energy density of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a battery pack module; and    (b) a transporting apparatus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Sheet type batteries (20a-20c)    Positive electrode terminal (25)    Negative electrode terminal (27)
NOVELTY - A solid oxide fuel cell (1) has a cell (4), and a microparticle layer (5) which consists of two sorts of microparticles (5A,5B) of different compositions, provided between air electrode layer (2) and electrolyte layer (3).    USE - For mounting on motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The microparticles are dispersed uniformly in the microparticle layer. The internal resistance of cell is reduced, hence output characteristics are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partial cross-sectional view of solid oxide fuel cell.    solid oxide fuel cell (1)    air electrode layer (2)    electrolyte layer (3)    cell (4)    microparticle layer (5)    microparticles (5A,5B)
NOVELTY - Sensor (25) detects the concentration of carbon monoxide contained in combustion exhaust gas from a combustor (12). A controller (26) regulates air fuel ratio in the combustor to reduce the concentration of carbon monoxide when the detected concentration is greater than a low threshold value. The controller stops the combustor when the detected concentration is greater than a high threshold value.    USE - For generating electric power in e.g. home, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable and safe combustion, and attains cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modification section (11)    combustor (12)    Fuel supply section (14)    sensor (25)    controller (26)
NOVELTY - The resin integrated piping (1) has resin-made plates (2,2a,2b), which are laminated and joined, a flow path (5) formed between the laminated plates, and an external communicating hole (6) connected from plate to flow path. The plate has groove portion (4) which forms flow path.    USE - For fuel cell, and fluid-circulating apparatus used in chemical processing plant, foodstuff production line and semiconductor production line.    ADVANTAGE - The resin integrated piping has excellent corrosion resistance, and is lightweight and compact. The piping is easily and simply obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of resin-integrated piping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of resin-integrated piping.    resin integrated piping (1)    plates (2,2a,2b)    groove portion (4)    flow path (5)    external communicating hole (6)
NOVELTY - The metal material films such as alumite film non-electrolytic nickel plating film and fluororesin film formed on rotor (107) arranged in a cylinder (103) are subjected to surface treatment process. The surface treated film is then partially peeled off.    USE - For air supply apparatus of information terminal device using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of rust is prevented for a long period of time and reduction of pump driving frequency is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-section of vane rotary type air pump.    Cylinder (103)    Through hole (105)    Rotor (107)    Shaft (110)    End plates (112)
NOVELTY - The dump-power recovery equipment (6) has several heaters (61-66) connected between different phases of electric power generating apparatus. The switches (621-661) turn on/off the heaters separately. A control apparatus (611) controls the phase of electric current to the smallest heater (61) of rated calorific value.    USE - For electric power system to water heater, air conditioner in home.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient calorific value corresponding to magnitude of dump power, can be set, while reducing the noise generation and achieving high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a wiring diagram of dump-power recovery equipment.    dump-power recovery equipment (6)    heaters (61-66)    position phase control apparatus (611)    switches (621-661)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (12) includes a fan provided with two fan blades. One fan blade generates forced wind that flows along the rotary shaft of a rotary body. The other fan blade generates forced wind which flows along the periphery of the rotary body.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the degree of freedom of the layout of the apparatus cooling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a cooling fan; and    (B) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the front part of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell electric vehicle (10)    Vehicle front chamber (11)    Cooling system (12)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Controller (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit (4) provided to regulate the supply of electric power generating modules (6-9) by controlling the opening of control valves (63, 64, 73, 74, 83, 84, 93, 94). The control valves are located in cathodic inputs (61, 71, 81, 91) and anodic inputs (62, 72, 82, 92). The opening of the control valves is controlled according to the operating speeds of a fuel cell system (14).    USE - Used for controlling the supply of a fuel cell system aboard a motor vehicle (claimed), where the fuel cell system supply electric power necessary for the propulsion of the vehicle or to supply auxiliary units embarked aboard the vehicle such as air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the supply of the fuel cell system in order to increase the performances of the system. The device permits to minimize the operation time of the electric power generating modules and hence minimizing the operation time of a stack of elementary fuel cells. The electric power generating modules have natural degradation which is optimized by distributing the operating phases of the fuel cell system on the entire modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of controlling the supply of a fuel cell system aboard a motor vehicle    (B) a vehicle including a device for controlling the supply of a fuel cell system aboard a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system`s supply controlling device.    Control unit (4)    Electric power generating modules (6-9)    Fuel cell system (14)    Cathodic inputs (61, 71, 81, 91)    Anodic inputs (62, 72, 82, 92)    Control valves (63, 64, 73, 74, 83, 84, 93, 94)
NOVELTY - Slot-in plate for fuel cell apparatus (1) has a substrate (11) having at least one membrane electrode arrangement (3) a projection insertion piece (12) at the lower edge of the substrate and fixing elements (13) affixed to the top corners of the substrate (11). The insertion piece and fixing elements reversibly mate with a mounting element (2) with the aid of a recess (21) and matching fixing elements (23) on the mounting element (2).    USE - Fuel cell plate.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell plate is easily removable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a slot-in fuel plate arrangement    Fuel cell (1)    Mounting element (2)    Insertable projection (12)    Plate fixing elements (13)    Recess (21)    Fixing elements on mounting element (23)    Membrane electrode (25)
NOVELTY - The device produces an output voltage that can be adjusted between first and second voltage values, whereby the first voltage level is for supplying on-board system loads of a motor vehicle and the second voltage level is higher than the first. It has a stator with a three-phase winding about its teeth whose lines are positioned in grooves between the teeth and each line has a number of conductors per groove. The number of conductors per groove is selected according to the type of wiring of the three-phase winding.    USE - For an on-board electrical system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a balanced power relationship between the two voltage levels, low starting revolution rate and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an on-board electrical system of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the variation of generator power with number of conductor per grooves    generator power (Pel)    conductors per groove (Z)    power curves (a,b)
NOVELTY - A mix of Fluoro polymers is left after the production of hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells, frequently containing valuable metals like platinum to be used as a catalyst. In order to separate the polymers the mix is heated in a alkali-hydroxide melting bath. The halogenized polymers are broken up and converted into water soluble salts to be removed from the mix in a subsequent cleaning process. The carbon is removed in a roasting process resulting in a material with a high content of platinum which can be easily extracted.    USE - Heating, cleaning and roasting is used in a method for recycling a material containing Fluoro polymers.    ADVANTAGE - The method is highly efficient. The polymers are completely dissolved without any residues left.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal section of a container.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (100) generating an electric energy from an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. An adsorptive air filter filters air sucked into an air supply pump. An oxygen supply device (400) connected to an air supply line separates oxygen from the air and supplies the oxygen. A control unit (500) controls operation of the device when voltage of the stack falls below a reference value.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. AFC, PAFC, MCFC, SOFC and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), system for use as an auxiliary power source in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen supply device increases the oxygen load in the air supplied to the cathode of the fuel cell, thus improving the fundamental performance of the fuel cell, and hence enhancing the efficiency of the system. The control unit controls the oxygen supply device operation when the stack voltage falls below the reference value, thus preventing rapid decrease in the oxygen concentration at the cathode, and hence protecting the stack from electrochemical shocks caused by overload, and hence improving durability of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Air supply pump (200)    Air supply tube (210)    Adsorptive air filter (300)    Oxygen supply device (400)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The stack has a set of cell sets (101), each having cell units electrically connected with each other. Each of common anode and cathode bus plates (31, 32) is positioned between two anode and cathode ends, respectively of the adjacent cell sets. The common anode and cathode bus plates accumulatively collect an electrical energy of the cell sets, when the bus plates are electrically connected in a parallel manner.    USE - Used in propelling vehicle e.g. four-wheeled motor vehicle and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Common anode and cathode bus plates accumulatively collect the electrical energy of the cell set, thus enabling the fuel cell stack to produce a higher output current with a relatively lower output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack.    Cell units (10)    End plates (20)    Common anode and cathode bus plates (31,32)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Cell sets (101)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a detecting arrangement monitoring a state of charge of a vehicle accessory battery (20). A hybrid vehicle control unit (32) activates a prime mover to drive a generator and recharge the battery when the state of charge of the battery falls below a preset level, or transfer power from a powertrain battery to the accessory battery when the state of charge of the accessory battery falls below another preset level.    USE - Used for a hybrid motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hybrid vehicle control unit activates the prime mover to drive the generator and recharge the battery or transfer power from the powertrain battery to the accessory battery when the state of charge of the accessory battery falls below the preset level, monitoring and controlling a charged state of the lower voltage vehicle accessory battery to prevent the battery from becoming depleted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method of controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrain system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram schematically illustrating an overall structure of a battery control system.    Vehicle accessory battery (20)    Voltage sensor (28)    Battery control unit (27)    Current sensor (30)    Hybrid vehicle control unit (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying power to dc and ac homopolar engine, motor and generator, and giving torque by using a rotor comprising conductors, where a current passing through the conductors is directed through all conductors serially and in the same radial direction. The rotor conductors are connected with a stationary electrical circuit by continuously-sliding contacts (26a, 26b).    USE - Used for decreasing a working current of a homopolar multi cylinder machine in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method decreases the working current and thereby prevents overheating of the contacts and energy losses that burns off the generator, the engine, and the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a homopolar multi cylinder machine.    Cylindrical magnet (22)    Ferromagnetic discs (23a, 23b)    Hole (24)    Continuously-sliding contacts (26a, 26b)    Housing (28a, 28b)
NOVELTY - The system has an AC electrical generator positioned in a vehicle which includes a mechanical power input connection for driving the generator to produce electricity. An RPM ratio assembly (48) receives mechanical power from a prime mover and transfers the mechanical power to the mechanical power input connection. A device engages and disengages the mechanical power transfer ratio assembly from the prime mover.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system which used in the vehicle is highly commercial and relatively inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic drawing of a vehicle and an AC electrical generator system.    Engine (14)    Engine control module (22)    Transmission control module (26)    Ignition switch (32)    RPM ratio assembly (48)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an integrated cathode electrode sheet (200) and a set of proton exchange membranes. An intermediate bonding layer and an integrated anode electrode sheet (500) are provided and stacked in order. A metal plug is utilized to conduct and fix a set of conductive via through holes in a place to form a bipolar/membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which is combined with a fuel container.    USE - For assembling a flat panel direct methanol fuel cell in an application field e.g. electronic apparatus, vehicle, military equipment and aerospace industry.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated thin cathode electrode sheet and integrated thin anode electrode sheet are fabricated by using PCB compatible processes, thus achieving scale of mass production, and hence saving cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flat panel direct methanol fuel cell comprising an integrated thin cathode and anode electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective, exploded view illustrating a flat panel direct methanol fuel cell with five serially connected basic cell units.    Direct methanol fuel cell (10)    Integrated thin cathode electrode sheet (200)    Conductive via through holes (211-215)    Membrane electrode assembly unit (300)    Integrated thin anode electrode sheet (500)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (64) operates to exchange heat between cooling water, which cools the power source, and adiabatically expanded hydrogen gas supplied to the power source.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces load associated with the cooling of the fuel cell using the cooling capacity of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen cylinder (22)    Adiabatic expansion valve (23)    Fuel cell radiator (40)    Cooling fan (46)    Heat exchanger (64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cells (3) and a fuel modifier (2) are divided into multiple units at a predetermined division number i.e 2 to 4. The driving operation point shifts the production of electricity of the unit in the operational status of the partial load of the unit.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient shifting of the driving operating point to the operating area thus reducing operating range as the partial load, and reducing fuel consumption resulting to improvement of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power system of the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel tank (1)    Fuel modifier (2)    Fuel cells (3)    Blower (4)    Inverter (6)
NOVELTY - A density corrector corrects the density of the predetermined gas detected by a predetermined gas concentration detector based on the operational status and/or the operating environment of a fuel cell. The predetermined gas concentration detector detects the density of the predetermined gas of in-air in the exterior space of a fuel cell system.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables correct detection of the density of the predetermined gas of in-air in the exterior space of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the flowchart of the abnormality monitoring processing routine of the electronic control unit.
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (8) sets electric power generation output of fuel cell (1) according to heat storage amount in a storage tank (3) based on temperature values measured by thermometers. The fuel cell outputs warm water heated by exhaust heat produced during generation of electric power. The storage tank discharges warm water to the outside while collecting warm water from fuel cell.    USE - For adjusting output of electric power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Determines and stops electric power generation output, which fuel cell power generating device, according to real-time heat demand of consumer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the outline block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Storage tank (3)    Piping (4)    Discharge piping (5)    Control apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - Passage air is allowed to an air suction system gap (8) maintained by a connection metal fitting with both end fixed to battery case (2). The connection metal fitting is arranged at both sides of the air suction system gap between the battery case. Upon the passage of air to the air suction system gap, a battery module is cooled in the battery case.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently and unformly cool all the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective diagram of the internal structure of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case (2)    Air suction system gap (8)    Electrical component (21)    High voltage component (21A)    Low voltage component (21B)
NOVELTY - External air is supplied to a battery case (2) wherein a battery is accommodated through a filter material (25) provided in an upright portion (5A) of a suction duct (5). The suction duct is connected to the battery case to suck external air used in cooling the battery.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective supply of extenal air in cooling the batery. Enables to separate moisture content to the external air to prevent generation of corrosion. Suppresses reduction in the insulation resistance of the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the side view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case (2)    Suction duct (5)    Upright portion (5A)    Electrical component case (20)    Filter material (25)
NOVELTY - An exhaust port (4) is provided in a battery case (2) to emit external air sucked from an inlet (3), without enabling forcible ventilation at the ventilation case (20). An electrical component is incorporated in the ventilation case and connected to a battery accommodated in the battery case. Inlet is opened at the center portion of the battery case.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures operability and workability of the power supply device. Prevents failure of electrical component by dust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case (2)    Inlet (3)    Exhaust port (4)    Baseplate (19)    Ventilation case (20)
NOVELTY - The valve includes elastic pieces (80) set between ring pieces (68,70,72,74) set between a sealing ring (64) and a mounting ring (66), in which the elastic pieces deform when the ring pieces displace relative to each other.    USE - For regulating gas flow. May be applied in fuel cell systems of electric vehicles, where hydrogen gas is stored at high pressure.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses damage to sealing unit during deformation of elastic pieces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a sealing unit.    Sealing ring (64)    Mounting ring (66)    Ring pieces (68,70,72,74)    Elastic pieces (80)
NOVELTY - A hardenable fluoro polyether-rubber composition contains polyfluoro dialkenyl compound (A) having alkenyl group in both terminal of molecular chain, fluorine modified organosilicon compound (B) having 2 or more hydrogen atom coupled to silicon atom in a molecule, platinum-group compound catalyst (C) and hydrophobic silica powder (D) which is subjected to hydrophobization-treatment performed using dihydroxy polysiloxane.    USE - For rubber product such as diaphragm, valve, O-ring, oil seal, gasket, packing, joint, and face seal used for motor vehicles, chemical processing plants, inkjet printers, semiconductor production lines, analysis-physics and chemistry machines, medical machines, aircrafts and fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cured material of the hardenable fluoro polyether-rubber composition has excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance and low-temperature characteristics. The rubber product with the cured material has excellent strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hardenable fluoro polyether-rubber composition contains polyfluoro dialkenyl compound (A) having alkenyl group in both terminals of molecular chain; fluorine modified organosilicon compound (B) having 2 or more hydrogen atom coupled to silicon atom in a molecule; platinum-group compound catalyst (C); and hydrophobic silica powder (D) which is subjected to hydrophobization-treatment performed using dihydroxy polysiloxane. Component (D) has Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) specific surface area of more than 50 m2/g and hydrophobization degree of 65 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rubber product, which consists of cured material of the hardenable fluoro polyether-rubber composition.
NOVELTY - A support axial section (64) is used for supporting the coil section (7a) of a twisted coiled spring (7) between an outlet cover (4) and a rotor cover (6). The spring biases the rotor cover to the non-use position. The terminals (7b) of the spring are secured to the outlet main body (2) and the rotor cover by utilizing the relative rotation of the outlet main body and the rotor cover.    USE - For enabling operation of a domestic electric equipment in a car.    ADVANTAGE - Eases assembly of the twisted coiled spring with respect to the main body of the power supply outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the mounting structure of the rotor cover with respect to the outlet main body.    Outlet main body (2)    Outlet cover (4)    Rotor cover (6)    Twisted coiled spring (7)    Coil section (7a)    Terminals (7b)    Support axial section (64)
NOVELTY - The sol-form proton conductive electrolyte (20) contains water and a water-soluble polyelectrolyte. The electrolyte has viscosity coefficient of 0.1-100 Pa.second.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), and for various electrochemical devices such as water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyser, brine electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor. The fuel cell is used for vehicle mounted power source, fixed-position type small electric power generation device and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell using the sol-form proton conductive electrolyte, has high output over long period of time and low contact resistance. Electronic short circuit between electrodes and outflow of reactive gas by porous component, are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (10)    stopper (12)    porous material (14)    diffused layer (16)    catalyst layer (18)    sol-form proton conductive electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - An electric automobile, running on road or rail, using wind flow energy against running vehicle for charging its batteries, mainly comprising multiple rotor/ fan blades provided on front/ top sides of the vehicle and mounted on one or more rotor shafts, the rotor shaft(s) being connected to multiple alternators/ dynamo/ wind mill of 12-24 V and 30-80 Amp through a power transmission such as belt and pulleys, one or more batteries suitably located on the vehicle and electrically connected to the alternators/ dynamo/ wind mill designed for 1500-5000 RPM at wind speed of 40-120 km/hour, an electric motor for driving the vehicle connected to the batteries, and an usual vehicle without engine and engine related components. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a catalytic reforming device (7) and a cold plasma reforming device (8) mounted in parallel upstream a fuel cell. A control unit (9) controls the operation of the devices. A heat exchanger (15) is mounted between the device (8) and the device (7) to recover the calories obtained from the device (8) for raising the temperature of fluid supplying the device (7).    USE - Used for supplying hydrogen rich gas to a fuel cell (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell, of a power module of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple and presents improved yield and permits to reduce the starting time of the motor vehicle by accelerating the production of hydrogen. The calories obtained from the cold plasma reforming device are recovered for raising the temperature of fluid supplying the catalytic reforming device such that a gas rich in hydrogen is immediately obtained and the cold plasma reforming device is used to replace the existing burner intended to raise the temperature of the fluid. The operation speed of starting of the motor vehicle is therefore improved in a simple manner since the burner is replaced in a simple manner. The cold plasma reforming is implemented in a rapid manner and the catalytic reforming present high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process of supplying a hydrogen rich gas to a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of main units of a power module for a motor vehicle, comprising a fuel cell.    Catalytic reforming device (7)    Cold plasma reforming device (8)    Control unit (9)    Control valve device (12)    Heat exchanger (15)
NOVELTY - Separator consists of base material (1) whose surface is provided with a metal film (3), through an interface layer (2). The base material is formed from steel containing 10.5 mass% or more of chromium. The interface layer contains oxygen, and iron and chromium present in the steel. The metal film comprises gold or platinum.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Separator has excellent corrosion resistance and conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Steel also contains 5-16 mass % of nickel. The interface layer contains iron, chromium and nickel present in the steel. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) fuel cell; and    (b) manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the structure of separator for fuel cells.    base material (1)    interface layer (2)    metal film (3)
NOVELTY - A proton conductor (3) comprises an ionic liquid having zwitterion in which anion and cation coexist in the same molecule, and a proton donor.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor does not disperse during operation of fuel cell, and eliminates the use of recovery and re-supply system. The conductor is stable during operation of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell (1) obtained using the proton conductor; and    (2) ionic liquid containing zwitterion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional drawing of the single cell structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    proton conductor (3)    catalyst layer (9)    gas diffusion layer (11)    separator (15)
NOVELTY - A first anchoring portion is removably secured to a rotor. A second anchoring portion, spaced from the first anchoring portion, is removably secured to the stator. A central aperture (28) extends through the interconnecting device (18) to fasten the rotor to a shaft.    USE - For temporarily interconnecting the rotor and stator of a bearingless rotary electric machine e.g. electric generator to secure rotor to an external assembly e.g. internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates temporary interconnection of rotor and stator of an electric generator mounted directly to an internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a bearingless electric machine mounting process; and    (B) a bearingless electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of interconnecting device.    Interconnecting device (18)    Central portion (24)    Peripheral flange (26)    Central aperture (28)    Central axis (29)
NOVELTY - A heat carrier composition contains water, alcohol, glycols and glycol ethers or their mixture, as base. The base contains germanium compound (0.01-10 mass%).    USE - In cooling system of internal combustion engine, fuel cell, solar system, floor heating system and air conditioning facility.    ADVANTAGE - Blackening of aluminum or aluminum alloy of cooling system is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The germanium compound is germanium oxide and/or germanate. The heat carrier composition further contains triazoles and/or thiazoles, and mixture of aromatic monobasic acid, aromatic dibasic acid, aliphatic monobasic acid, aliphatic dibasic acid or their salt. A strontium compound, calcium compound and/or magnesium compound, is further included in the composition. The composition is free of phosphate, silicate, borate and chromium.
NOVELTY - Music is recorded into a magnetic card to generate energy for starting an engine. The energy is generated based on sonic waves through pressurized air emerging from a sound system coil. The pressurized air moves a non-return valve and the pistons of an air pressure system to store air in specific tanks.    USE - For operating e.g. car, train, generator.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require fuel, electricity, gas or solar energy to move car or generator. Does not contribute to environmental pollution. Prevents car theft and vehicle fire.
NOVELTY - The compartment has a glove compartment provided below a seat of an all terrain vehicle. An extension deck (4) extends from a base of the glove compartment towards the rear of the vehicle to define a chamber for accommodating a battery. A lid (5) is secured to the deck by a fastening unit. A pair of positioning ribs is provided at the bottom of the deck to secure the battery.    USE - Used in an all terrain vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The extension deck extending from the base of the glove compartment defines the chamber for accommodating the battery, thus enlarging the usable space of the glove compartment. The lid provided to the extension deck allows easy access to the battery and protects the deck from contamination by water, dust or other foreign matters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an all terrain vehicle.    Glove compartment (3)    Extension deck (4)    Lid (5)    Base (31)    Positioning ribs (41, 42)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has a turbine (36) disposed to receive the exhaust of an internal combustion engine. An electric power generator powered by the turbines, provides electric power to the battery bank and electric drive system.    USE - E.g. automotive vehicle and boat.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery weight and cost represent significant engineering restraints on a hybrid vehicle design, use of the exhaust gas turbine substantially improves performance and lowers the costs of hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for enhancement method in hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle.    front wheel (10)    rear wheel (12)    flywheel (16)    torque converter (18)    turbine (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a cell control unit (20) for controlling cell capacities of a subset cell in a set of cells (Cj). A set of estimation units estimates the degree of heat dissipation in the set of cells in terms of rise in the temperature of a substrate. A set of interruption units interrupts the controlling cell capacities of another subset of the lateral subset of cells determined depending upon the estimated temperature rise.    USE - Used for controlling capacity of a cell set, that is utilized in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A set of interruption units interrupts the controlling cell capacities of the subset cells, which are determined depending upon the estimated temperature rise, thus reducing the amount of heat dissipation from the cells without requiring any cooling system, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cell set capacity controlling system.    Subset cell (Cf)    Set of cell (Cj)    Interruption units (SWj, S17)    Cell control unit (20)    Capacity controller (22)
NOVELTY - Method of compression molding a curable composition (I) comprises: introducing a curable poly(arylene ether) composition (A) into a compression mold; closing the mold first time and applying to (A) at 120-200degreesC, a pressure of 1000-40000 kilopascals for 1-100 seconds; opening the mold for 0.005-10 seconds; and closing the mold second time and applying to (A) at 120-200degreesC, a pressure of 1000-40000 kilopascals for 20-100 seconds.    USE - (I) is useful for preparing a wide variety of useful articles such as fuel cell components, automotive parts and circuit boards.    ADVANTAGE - The method exhibits improved dielectric properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of compression molding (I) a curable composition comprises: introducing a curable poly(arylene ether) composition (A) into a compression mold; closing the mold first time and applying to (A) at 120-200degreesC, a pressure of 1000-40000 kilopascals for 1-100 seconds; opening the mold for 0.005-10 seconds; and closing the mold second time and applying to (A) at 120-200degreesC, a pressure of 1000-40000 kilopascals for 20-100 seconds, where (A) comprising a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin, an olefinically unsaturated monomer, and a filler. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a molded article (I); and the preparation of (I) by the method.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller controlling an amount of electric power generated by an electric generator, where the controller corrects the power based on rotary engine speed. The generator operates in a manner such that the amount of electric power generated by the generator is zero when an opening of a throttle valve (17) exceeds a preset value. A throttle position sensor detects the amount of opening of the throttle valve.    USE - Used for generating electric power from engine power in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. saddle-type vehicle such as hybrid scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls amount of electric power generated by the generator, where electric power is zero when opening of throttle valve exceeds preset value, thus reducing an engine load imposed on engine due to electricity generation, and hence increasing vehicle acceleration capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a vehicle comprising an electric generator control apparatus    (B) a method of controlling operation of an electric generator in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power unit arrangement of a vehicle incorporating an electric generator control apparatus.    Intake pipe (16)    Throttle valve (17)    Engine (20)    One-way clutch (44)    Axle (68)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell electric power generation system has a fuel cell main portion (1), a hot water storage tank (2), and heating units (10,11). The fuel cell main portion generates electric power using fuel containing hydrogen. The tank (2) stores warm water heated with heat generation accompanied with electric power generation of main portion. The heating unit heats warm water.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel electric power generation system has reduced size and weight, and economically and quickly enables generation of electric power. The fuel electric power generation system has high electric power generation efficiency and heat recovery efficiency, and excellent safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: generation of warm water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell main portion (1)    hot water storage tank (2)    anode portion (3)    cathode portion (4)    heating units (10,11)
NOVELTY - High strength stainless-steel band has a composition containing chromium (in mass %) (12-30), nickel (10 or more) and nitrogen (0.04-0.3). The stainless-steel band contains 99 volume% or more of austenite phase having an average grain size of 10 microns or less. The stainless-steel band has a surface hardness (HV0.3) of 300 or more.    USE - For metallic gasket, spring for motor vehicles, steel band belt, cutter material, fuel cell separator, and spring material for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - High strength stainless-steel band has excellent strength, corrosion resistance and delayed-fracture-proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of high strength stainless-steel band.
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has low radiation component (12) arranged between reaction portion (I) and reaction portion (II), and through hole provided along thickness direction. The reaction temperature of reaction portion (II) is lesser than the reaction temperature of reaction portion (I).    USE - For fuel cell system used as power supply for desk top personal computer, notebook type personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine device, game machine, domestic electric equipment and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor is compact and enables effective chemical reaction of fuel at favorable reaction condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the reactor.    reactor (1)    fuel supply (5)    substrate (7a)    supporting material (8a)    low radiation component (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a controller (4) which allows the load to consume the residual energy of the battery (1), based on the energy consumption command received at an diagnosis connector (3).    USE - For mounting to motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe processing of battery. Automates consumption of residual energy from battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery control apparatus.    Battery (1)    Diagnosis connector (3)    Controller (4)    ECU (41,42)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) includes a cylindrical rotor (2) set around a stator (3) and installed with permanent magnets (22) at its interior. Coils (4) extend radially outward from the stator, and are each formed with coil wires wound around bobbins (33). The coils have salient-pole parts (32) at its outer ends.    USE - For connection to crankshaft of engine of two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient balance of generator. Simplifies forming of coils. Suppresses generation of noise and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the permanent-magnet type generator.    Permanent-magnet type generator (1)    Cylindrical rotor (2)    Stator (3)    Coils (4)    Permanent magnets (22)    Salient-pole parts (32)    Bobbins (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a bypass channel (43) and main stream channel (42) that supply oxidizing-agent from oxidizing-agent supply channel (21) to fuel cell (2), through respective humidifier (45) and oxygen-enriched membrane (41). A switching valve (44) controls the flow rate of oxidizing agent to bypass channel and main stream channel based on the production of electricity of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the durability of oxygen-enriched membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    oxidizing-agent supply channel (21)    oxygen-enriched membrane (41)    main stream channel (42)    bypass channel (43)    switching valve (44)
NOVELTY - The furnace (1) has inner doors (12) with entry-points (13) for inserting/removing an electrode without opening the inner door covered with outside door (11). The plates (14) are arranged to the inner doors so that the plate evacuates for each entry-point and covers the entry point.    USE - Heat retention furnace for fuel cell manufacture. Also for accommodating foodstuffs or drink.    ADVANTAGE - Enables storing and removing of target electrode without switching the inner door suppressing internal temperature change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the heat retention apparatus.    retention apparatus (1)    outside doors (11)    inner doors (12)    entry-point (13)    plate (14)
NOVELTY - Tungsten or molybdenum microparticles are coated with carbon.    USE - For electrode of redox type capacitor (both claimed) used as auxiliary power supply for fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Tungsten or molybdenum microparticles have excellent electroconductivity, moldability and hydration reaction ability. The redox type capacitor formed using microparticles has outstanding capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) electrode, which consists of carbon coated tungsten or molybdenum microparticles; and    (b) redox type capacitor, which is equipped with the electrode.
NOVELTY - The rubber composition contains ethylene-propylene type copolymer (A), white carbon (B), peroxide type crosslinking agent (C) and carbon black (D). The white carbon (B) has pH of 6 or more and DBA value of 180 mg-mol/kg or more.    USE - For hose (claimed) such as radiator hose for motor vehicles, air type hose for motor vehicles and hose for fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber composition has excellent heat resistance. Generation of odor and bloom in the hose, is prevented. Manufacture of hose is performed efficiently and economically using the rubber composition. Durability, pressure resistance and external appearance of the hose are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the hose obtained by molding the above rubber composition.
NOVELTY - Fuel battery with gas liquid isolation structure, comprises one fuel battery core and one isolation element. The fuel battery core generates electric power. One isolation layer is located on one gas-trough and liquid proof multi-hole film inside the fuel battery. The liquid and electrified liquid are isolated by the layer to make the fuel battery core elements make electrifying function on the fuel battery core elements and the gas generated by the function through isolation layer.
NOVELTY - A nanotube of noble metal (Ag, Pd, Pt, Ru, or Pt-Pd) has open ends, 60 microns in length, 180-220 nm in external diameter, and 120-200 sq.m/g in specific surface area. It is prepared by aluminium oxide template method.    USE - For bearing oxygen, catalysis and fuel battery.
NOVELTY - A terminal (4) made of copper sheet has external electrode joining portion (6) with comb-shaped element (9). The ratio of the area of the cross-section of each comb-shaped element and area of the joined portion of solder (5) used for joining each comb-shaped element to the external electrode is 0.03-0.15.    USE - Laminated ceramic capacitor mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides laminated ceramic capacitor with excellent mechanical shock resistance, heat cycle performance and current resistance performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the laminated ceramic capacitor.    terminal (4)    solder (5)    external electrode-joining portion (6)    end portion (8)    comb-shaped element (9)
NOVELTY - A controller (3) sets the set current level (SC) for a current feedback loop, based on output voltage of the power converter (1). The adaptation of the set current level is larger, when the output voltage falls beyond a larger window (WL) set by the window circuit in the voltage feedback loop, than when the output voltage falls between the smaller window (WS) and larger window. The smaller window is set around the nominal value.    USE - Current mode controlled power converter for portable consumer electronic apparatus (claimed) e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistants (PDA), portable MP3 player, compact disk (CD) player, digital versatile disk (DVD) player, global positioning system (GPS). Also for vehicle DC-DC converter applications.    ADVANTAGE - Increases static resolution of the circuit without deteriorating the speed of the system. Fractional behavior of the integrating portion during single switching period, improves the resolution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) portable consumer electronics apparatus; and    (2) integrated circuit (IC) with window circuit and controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the current mode controlled power converter.    power converter (1)    controller (3)    summing circuits (5,7)    driver (9)
NOVELTY - A diffusion medium is prepared by applying a polymer composition to surface of an electrically conductive porous substrate to form a coated substrate, removing solvent from the coated substrate, applying a microporous layer comprising carbon particles and a second fluorocarbon polymer to the coated substrate, and heating the substrate to remove the surfactant and sinter fluorocarbon polymers.    USE - For preparing a diffusion medium for use in a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell (claimed) used as power source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cells is improved by providing them with water management through the use of specially prepared gas diffusion media. A simplified process lowers production costs and shows promising performance for high current density and water management in a PEM fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a diffusion medium comprises applying a polymer composition comprising a first fluorocarbon polymer, a surfactant, and a solvent to surface of an electrically conductive porous substrate (5b) to form a coated substrate in the form of a coated sheet having two sides; removing the solvent from the coated substrate without removing the surfactant; applying a microporous layer (2b) comprising carbon particles and a second fluorocarbon polymer to the coated substrate; and heating the substrate to remove the surfactant and sinter the first and second fluorocarbon polymers, where no sintering is carried out between removing the solvent and applying the microporous layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a diffusion medium made by the inventive process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional illustration of a microporous layer coating on porous substrates.    Microporous layer (2b)    Porous substrate (5b)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a starting time of a fuel cell stack (54) associated with a vehicle. Electrical energy is generated during braking of the vehicle via an electric drive motor, and a time window following the starting time is determined. The electrical energy is routed to a resistive load associated with a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the stack if the electrical energy is generated during the time window.    USE - Used for controlling an electrically-driven fuel cell vehicle e.g. greens mower.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is routed to the resistive load if the electrical energy is generated during the time window, thus decreasing the warm-up time of the fuel cell stack from start-up to full electrical power generation capacity. The method thus enhances energy management of the electrically-driven fuel cell vehicles that are equipped with regenerative braking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for controlling a vehicle having a regenerative braking unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for controlling a vehicle having regenerative braking.    Drive motors (26, 28)    Switching circuit (34)    Controller (36)    Ambient temperature thermometer (37)    Fuel cell thermometer (39)    Fuel cell stack (54)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising a nonaqueous solvent including diethyl carbonate and ethylene carbonate and/or propylene carbonate, wherein the nonaqueous electrolyte having a content of 80-95 vol.% diethyl carbonate.    USE - For a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is excellent in high temperature cycle capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an outer housing (7); a nonaqueous electrolyte filled in the outer housing and comprising a nonaqueous solvent including diethyl carbonate and ethylene carbonate and/or propylene carbonate, wherein the nonaqueous electrolyte having a content of 80-95 vol.% diethyl carbonate; a positive electrode (3) housed in the outer housing and comprising a positive electrode active substance having a positive electrode potential in a full charged state of greater than or equal to4.4 V with respect to a potential of metallic lithium; a negative electrode (4) housed in the outer housing and comprising a negative electrode active substance having a negative electrode potential in a full charged state of greater than or equal to1.0 V with respect to the potential of metallic lithium; and a separator (5) disposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode and impregnated with the nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial schematic cross sectional view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Positive electrode collector (3a)    Positive electrode layer (3b)    Negative electrode (4)    Negative electrode collector (4a)    Negative electrode layer (4b)    Separator (5)    Outer housing (7)
NOVELTY - A complex oxide material has layered structure containing lithium and nickel. It further comprises quadrivalent element other than manganese and a trivalent element other than cobalt.    USE - For use as cathode active material for lithium secondary battery (claimed) useful for automotive applications or electric vehicles, useful as structural material after pressurizing and heating processes or useful in lubricant or electromagnetic shield material by taking advantage of its electrical conductivity.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a battery that is highly safe and has long life.
NOVELTY - The stack has a bipolar plate (24) with an internal cavity between anode and cathode sides and to provide varying levels of compliance. A diffusion media unit is compressed between anode and cathode surfaces of the plate that has more compliance. The plate has a coolant flow field where some opposing pairs of lands are spaced apart and other opposing pairs of lands are in contact with one another.    USE - Used as a power source for an electric vehicle, and a stationary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate provides varying levels of compliance, thus compensating for the dimensional changes that occur within the fuel cell stack, and hence maintaining the compressive force on the fuel cells and the fuel cell stack within a preset range. The stack enables efficient operation of the fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of maintaining a compression of a fuel cell stack in a predetermined range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Bipolar plate (24)    Diffusion media units (62, 64)    Flow fields (104,106)    Coolant flow field (128)    Gap (134)
NOVELTY - The configuration has a set of sub-gaskets (22, 24) adhered to recess regions of a set of bipolar plates (12, 14), respectively. The sub-gaskets are disposed on opposite sides of a membrane electrode assembly. A seal unit is disposed in the recess regions of the bipolar plates and between the sub-gaskets. A set of diffusion media is disposed between the respective sub-gaskets and the bipolar plates.    USE - Used for a fuel cell of an electrical vehicular power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The seal configuration minimizes the size of bypass regions around the seal perimeter, and provides better control of positions of the components during assembling of the fuel cell. The configuration thus reduces sensitivity to ambient relative humidity variations, and eliminates the need for humidity control in production areas to suppress manufacturing costs of the configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a seal configuration for a fuel cell.    Bipolar plates (12, 14)    Diffusion media (18, 20)    Sub-gasket layers (22, 24)    Seal unit (26)    Bypass regions (36)
NOVELTY - The cell has fuel cell units (100) with an anode and a cathode for oxidizing fuel and reducing oxygen, respectively. A membrane/electrode assembly is sandwiched between the anode and the cathode. The fuel cell units are arranged in a plane to constitute power generation units. The power generation units are stacked by a separator (15). The cell units are connected in series in the plane.    USE - Used in a portable information terminal (claimed) e.g. personal digital assistant, notebook type personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The separator provides realization of more lightweight and thinner fuel cell. The fuel cell units are connected in series in the plane providing high power output fuel cell. The cell is of small size and is a compact fuel cell power source, and provides strongly demanded downsizing and thinning of power sources. The fuel cell has high energy density, provides continuous generation of power without charging operation and enables fuel to be easily supplied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an information terminal comprising an information terminal device on which a fuel cell is mounted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a developed view of a fuel cell.    Separator (15)    Anode end plate (16a)    Gasket (50)    Cathode diffusion layer (60)    Fuel cell units (100)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a separator plate (119) with upper and lower boundaries. The upper boundary has a land with an angled surface defining a plane and the lower boundary defines another plane. The former plane intersects the latter plane at a specific angle. A compliant layer contacts and conforms to the surfaces of the boundaries for deforming the layer, when an external compressive force is applied to the assembly.    USE - Used for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell which is utilized as a power source for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conformation of the layer to the surfaces of the boundaries causes deformation of the compliant layer so increasing contact pressure within the components of the compliant layer and increasing the operational efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also a method of assembling a separator assembly for an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a magnified section of an electrically conductive separator plate assembly.    Separator plate (119)    Compliant layer (120)    Fluid distribution layers (124,126)    Upper boundary (134)    Lower boundary (136)
NOVELTY - The system has low speed and high speed air suppliers (21, 22) connected in series, and an air passage connecting an air filter and a fuel cell stack. The low speed air supplier is mounted at an inlet side of the passage. An output detecting unit (40) measures an output value of the stack. A controller (50) controls a switch between the air suppliers according to an output value measured by the unit.    USE - Used for supplying air to a fuel cell-powered vehicle mounted on a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The low speed and the high speed air suppliers are connected in series, thus compressing air in a multi- staged manner, and hence enabling to improve a work efficiency of the fuel cell system and variably transferring the air suppliers according to output ranges of a fuel cell stack. The system thus enables to operate the fuel cell system in an efficient manner at all driving modes of the fuel cell-powered vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a series type air supply system for fuel cell-powered vehicles.    Air filter (10)    Air passage (11)    Low speed and high speed air suppliers (21, 22)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Output detecting unit (40)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - The machine has a pair of outlets for discharging fluids in a compressing region and an expanding region, respectively. Two inlets (11,13) introduce the fluids formed at part radially outer and inner than the outlets. A discharge bore is formed through an orbiting end plate so that one of the fluids, expanded and cooled in the expanding region, flows partially through the bore to a rear surface of the plate to cool the plate.    USE - Used for fuel cell or an air-expanding cooler and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge bore is formed through the orbiting end plate so that one of the fluids expanded and cooled in the expanding region flows partially through the bore to the rear surface of the plate to cool the plate, thus effectively cooling the machine and an electric motor for driving the machine. The inlets and outlets allow an external diameter of the scroll fluid machine to become smaller and allow conduits to be ordered clearly, thus providing good appearance to the machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical sectional side view of a scroll fluid machine.    Inlets (11,13)    Outlets (12,14)    Pipes (11a-14a)    Electric motor (20)    Inner and outer partition walls (101,102)
NOVELTY - The cell has a pair of ionization chambers respectively coupled to the plasma hydrogen and oxygen fuels supplied from fuel sources. The combustion of the ionized fuels is performed in the combustion and neutralization space provided between the ionization chambers, to generate thermal energy for heating the chambers and initializing the next plasma-generation cycle.    USE - E.g. dual-plasma fusion fuel cell (claimed) and dual-plasma fission fuel cell (claimed), used in power generation station for generating utility power and power for propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes fusion/fission reaction to provide more nuclear heating power to generate more electricity, higher current density, without fast-moving components, and requiring less physical space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) dual-plasma fusion fuel cell;    (2) dual-plasma fission fuel cell; and    (3) dual-plasma jet thruster    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the dual-plasma fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Composite hose (10) comprises a corrugated metal tube (20) as a barrier layer against permeation of conveyed fluid, an elastic filler (22) penetrating in each valley gap on an outer peripheral side of the corrugated metal tube, between corrugation hills of the corrugated metal tube, and reinforcing layer formed by braiding or spirally winding a reinforcing wire member on an outer peripheral side of the elastic filler.    USE - For use in conveying fuel in cars, conveying refrigerant, or conveying fuel of cell e.g. hydrogen gas used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has corrugated metal tube that has excellent fatigue endurance or fatigue durability. It can solve the problem, e.g. problem that a stress is concentrated on a side portion or intermediate side portion between a corrugation hill and a corrugation valley of the corrugated metal tube resulting in fatigue crack initiation on the side portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a composite hose with corrugated metal tube.    Composite hose (10)    Hose body (12)    Joint fitting (14)    Insert fitting (16)    Socket fitting (18)    Corrugated metal tube (20)    Elastic filler (22)    Reinforcing layers (24,28)    Middle rubber layer (26)    Outer surface rubber layer (30)    Straight-walled portion (34)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a cable that is electrically connected to a power source (20) and a plug (14). One end of the cable is electrically connected to the power source and another end of the cable is electrically connected to the plug. The plug is engaged with an on-board data link connector. The power source supplies electrical power to an on-board electronic component through the plug and the data link connector.    USE - Used in a back-up power supply system (claimed) for providing back-up power to radio, power seat and power mirror on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power source supplies electrical power to the on-board electronic component through the plug and the data link connector when the primary source on the vehicle is interrupted, thus avoiding interruption of power to electronic component, and hence avoiding resetting of electronic diagnostic devices when the vehicle battery is placed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a back-up power supply system    (B) a method for supplying back-up power to an electronic component on a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a back-up power supply system.    Plug (14)    Data link connector (16)    Power source (20)    Data bus (24)    Cable (26)
NOVELTY - A permanent magnet generator located within vehicle wheel (64), has rotor comprising base for attaching vehicle wheel center (32) and armature laminations wound with coils and engaging the base. A stator has magnet ring positioned over the armature lamination and is magnetized with opposed polarity poles placed at equal space intervals, such that alternating current power is generated during relative motion of rotor and stator.    USE - For installation in wheels of motor vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since generator utilizes rotation of wheel to achieve power generation capability, avoids need of maintenance, switching and replacement of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the car.    vehicle wheel center (32)    vehicle wheel (64)    wheel axle (66)
NOVELTY - An anode material contains lithium compound adhered to a surface of particles (2) containing lithium iron phosphoric acid compound.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion secondary cell such as lithium ion secondary battery used for battery pack used for vehicles (all claimed) such as electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), fuel cell electric vehicles and hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material improves battery characteristics, without generation of internal resistance in battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) non-aqueous-electrolyte lithium ion secondary cell;    (b) battery pack;    (c) vehicle; and    (d) manufacture of the anode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model sectional drawing of the anode material.    Particles containing lithium iron phosphoric acid compound (2)    Coating layer containing lithium compound (3)
NOVELTY - An insulating coating (55,56) is used for covering the portion of a metal fitting (36) that is contacted to a battery. The insulating coating has offset prevention sections which prevent offset of the metal fitting.    USE - For vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient insulation of the metal fitting. Provides a low cost fixing device since structure is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the structure of the battery fixing device.    Floor member (32)    Support (33)    Metal fitting (36)    Insulating coating (55,56)
NOVELTY - Transistor (7) controls the voltage drop by electric current flowing from a generator-side power-supply system to a load-side power-supply system. The transistor is controlled by a controller (8) so the electric current of the transistor flows according to difference of the voltage of a battery for load drive (4) and a target voltage value until the voltage of the battery becomes a predetermined value.    USE - For two-battery type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces electromagnetic-wave noise and decreases loss of transistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block circuit diagram showing the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Generator (1)    Battery for load drive (4)    Electric load (5)    Transistor (7)    Controller (8)
NOVELTY - The electrode (101) has an electrode active material thin film layer (103) formed on a porous metal collector (102), and a carbon film (104) provided between the collector and the thin film layer.    USE - For secondary battery, such as bipolar type secondary battery used in motor vehicles (both claimed), hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has improved electronic conductivity and provides high charging and discharging characteristics to secondary battery. The reduction of battery characteristics is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery;    (2) battery module;    (3) motor vehicle; and    (4) manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of electrode.    electrode (101)    porous metal collector (102)    electrode active material thin film layer (103)    carbon film (104)
NOVELTY - Separator is obtained by molding a molding material such that a corrugated portion (2) is sequentially provided on both surfaces. The molding material is obtained by mixing phenol resin having viscosity of 0.1-10 Pa.second at 80-100degreesC, and radical curable electroconductive filler.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent electroconductivity and mechanical characteristics. Generation of condensed water and fine voids, are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory view of separator for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plate (1)    corrugated portion (2)
NOVELTY - The gas supply system (10) has a hydrogen gas cylinder (12) and a fuel cell (30) which are connected by a gas passageway (50) which guides hydrogen gas. A pilot-type cutoff valve (104) is arranged at the gas outlet of the hydrogen gas cylinder. Excess flow valve (160) is arranged at the downstream of the cutoff valve.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents malfunction of excess flow valve, and main valve of cylinder can only be opened when using gas with gas use apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system assembly of a fuel cell electric vehicle using the gas supply system.    Gas supply system (10)    Hydrogen gas cylinder (12)    Fuel cell (30)    Gas passageway (50)    Pilot-type cutoff valve (104)    Excess flow valve (160)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply apparatus (1) has a pressure vessel (3) in which solid polymer-type water electrolyzer (2) is accommodated, a compressor (34) and a dispenser (38). The pressure vessel is maintained at predetermined pressure and has design pressure of 5-20 MPa. The compressor increases pressure of hydrogen gas ejected from pressure vessel. The dispenser supplies pressure raised hydrogen gas.    USE - For supplying hydrogen used for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply apparatus is economical, and enables to produce high-pressure hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen supply apparatus (1) has a pressure vessel (3) in which solid polymer-type water electrolyzer (2) is accommodated, a compressor (34) and a dispenser (38). The electrolyzer carries out electrolysis of water using solid polymer film, and generates oxygen in anode and hydrogen in cathode. The pressure vessel is maintained at predetermined pressure and has design pressure of 5-20 MPa. The compressor increases pressure of hydrogen gas ejected from pressure vessel. The dispenser supplies pressure raised hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen supply apparatus (1)    solid polymer type water electrolyzer (2)    pressure vessel (3)    compressor (34)    dispenser (38)
NOVELTY - An external power supply for battery charging is connected to the electric power feeding main wires (15,16) of positive electrode and negative electrode between smoothing capacitors (14) and an inverter (10). A battery (11) supplies electric power through the electric power feeding wires (15). The capacitor is connected in parallel between the electric power feeding lines.    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables external power supply to be directly connected to the high voltage battery of the vehicle without diverting existing components and requiring high voltage cable only for charging, thus cost increase is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of power supply device at the time of connection of external power supply to vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverter (10)    Battery (11)    Smoothing capacitors (14)    Electric power feeding main wires (15,16)
NOVELTY - The overvoltage protection circuit has a semiconductor element which outputs an overvoltage detection signal when overvoltage is input into electric power input terminal (1). The semiconductor element for power supply interruption, is switched from electric power supply state to electric power interruption state, based on output overvoltage detection signal.    USE - For use with hands-free apparatus for mobile telephone, receiving its supply from a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive and compact overvoltage protective circuit which reliably protects an electric equipment from inverse voltage, is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the power supply protective circuit.    power supply on input terminal (1)    power supply output terminal (2)    overvoltage protective circuit (3)    filter circuit (4)    Zener diode (D1)
NOVELTY - An electric power supply line (21) is arranged between a power module (13) and a control circuit substrate (15), and electrically connected to shield boards (33,35). A case (11) covers the power module, the control circuit substrate and the shield boards insulated from the case by an insulation member (27) which consists of electroconductive members (23,25).    USE - Used by power electronics system for motor vehicle, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents noise component from power module and noise generated in case from influencing control circuit substrate. Noise generated in case by noise from power module or noise from the outside from getting across the shield boards.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control circuit board manages the on-off operation of the switching component of the power module in order to convert direct current to alternating current. A capacitor is positioned between the power module and the electric power supply line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an explanatory drawing showing the internal structure of the inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (11)    Power module (13)    Control circuit substrate (15)    Electric power supply line (21)    Electroconductive members (23,25)    Insulation member (27)    Shield boards (33,35)
NOVELTY - A controller (14) controls the relay circuits (10,11) to switch the connection state of external humidification type fuel cell (1) and internal humidification type fuel cell (2) with respect to a load (13) based on operational status, such that electric power is supplied to the load from either internal humidification type fuel cell or external humidification type fuel cell or from both fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates to generate electric power efficiently by controlling each of several fuel cell independently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cells (1,2)    relay circuits (10,11)    load (13)    controller (14)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) incorporates several cells inside a case (101). The electroconductive terminals arranged on both sides of the case, contact with the electrodes of the cell. The cell is connected to the external connector (106) through a lead wire which is connected to electroconductive terminals.    USE - For use in electric-power-assisted bicycle, electrically driven motor bike, electrically driven reel used for fishing. Also used for supplying power in camps.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates soldering and welding of metal support. Thereby simplifying the assembly process without causing any damage to the battery pack and providing a high quality battery pack with long life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the battery pack.    battery pack (100)    case (101)    screw (103)    external connector (106)    handle (107)
NOVELTY - A controller calculates voltage corrected amount and electric current corrected amount, based on difference between voltage command and supply voltage and electric current command and supply current. The controller corrects electric power balance by setting the calculated values, after stopping operation of direct current (DC-DC) converter which adjusts output voltage of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell device for motor vehicle (claimed), electric vehicle, aircraft and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The power balance can be corrected accurately, as a result current-voltage characteristics can be estimated correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) motor vehicle;    (2) correction method of electric power income and expenditure of fuel cell device; and    (3) current-voltage characteristics estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining correction method of electric power income and expenditure of fuel cell device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The power output apparatus (20) has a clutch motor (30) with rotors (32,34) connected to the output shaft of an engine (50) and a drive shaft (22). An engine power is transmitted between the shafts from the electromagnetic coupling of the rotors. A drive unit changes the supplied current to one rotor to vary the electromagnetic coupling. A controller (80) regulates the drive unit to apply a large torque of reverse direction to the output shaft.    USE - For transmitting or utilizing power of engine e.g. gasoline engine, to drive shaft.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures transfer or utilization of engine power with high efficiency. Prevents energy loss when engine is driven at stationary revolving speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power output apparatus controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of power output apparatus.    Power output apparatus (20)    Drive shaft (22)    Clutch motor (30)    Rotors (32,34)    Engine (50)    Controller (80)
NOVELTY - A battery (12) driven land transporting machine (10) comprises two electric motors operated by electrical control that can function as generators to feed back to the battery. An over voltage switch unit in the generator drive of one motor temporarily switches the other motor as a load if an over voltage condition is detected.    USE - As a battery-driven land transporting machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Problems of over voltage are simply and efficiently dealt with.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    machine (10)    battery (12)    drives (14,16)    wheel (18)
NOVELTY - The electrical capacitor is formed by two modules (5) that are mounted on a plate (7) that is formed to receive a central spacer unit (4) with guide fingers. The spacer can be bolted to the mounting plate. The capacitors fit into the spacer and engage a coupling (10). End caps (6) have electrical contacts (8).    USE - Automobile electrical systems.    ADVANTAGE - Protected against the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a capacitor module.    Spacer (4)    Capacitor (5)    End caps (6)    Plate (7)    Contacts (8)    Coupling (10)
NOVELTY - Removing nitrogen oxides (NOx) from lean exhaust gases from a combustion process using a porous NOx storage structure comprises continuously loading the structure with NOx from the exhaust gas inlet side (S1) and periodically regenerating the structure from the other side (S2), which is not in direct contact with the exhaust gas from which NOx are to be removed.    USE - Removing nitrogen oxides from lean exhaust gases, especially from diesel engines and fuel-injected gasoline engines.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows nitrogen oxides (NOx) to be removed from the exhaust gases of engines running continuously with a lean mixture without the need to add reducing agents (e.g. the NOx can be decomposed electrochemically).
NOVELTY - The battery has a terminal post (7) onto which a cable (20) connector clamp (12) is fitted. Integrated into the clamp is a battery sensor (14) on a housing (16) and this connects with the vehicle electronic system. The cable is secured by tightening a screw (32) and this does not mechanically load the sensor.    USE - Automobile batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids damage to sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a 3D view of the connection.    Terminal (7)    Cable (20)    Clamp (12)    Sensor (14)    Housing (16)    Clamping screw (32)
NOVELTY - A graphite material has protrusion with height of 1 microns or more.    USE - For cathode of lithium ion secondary cell (both claimed), and as electroconductive material for resin, fuel cell separator and black lead for refractory.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite material improves discharge capacitance, initial charging and discharging efficiency, and cycle characteristics of lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of graphite material, which involves contacting metal material and carbon with precursor of graphite material in non-solution state, bonding precursor with metal material and heating at 1500degreesC or more. The metal material is reactive with carbon and has carbon dissolving property;    (2) cathode material, which contains the graphite material;    (3) cathode which contains cathode material; and    (4) lithium ion secondary cell, which has cathode comprising graphite material.
NOVELTY - A pair of detectors (102, 104) detect the variation in the detected voltage and current of the battery (4) for each detection period. A computing unit (106) divides the detected voltage variation by current variation with respect to each detection period, for computing the battery internal impedance for each detection period. An output unit outputs computed internal impedance that is within predetermined range.    USE - For detecting impedance of secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting internal impedance of the secondary battery with high accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) secondary battery impedance detection method;    (2) secondary battery degradation degree detector; and    (3) secondary battery degradation degree detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery degradation degree detector.    battery (4)    voltage and current detectors (102, 104)    computing unit (106)
NOVELTY - Control unit (60) halts the flow of cathode-off gas in a circulation passage (28) by controlling a three-way valve (50) when the fuel cell system is stopped. The control unit operates the three-way valve after start-up of the fuel cell system (100) until a fuel cell (10) is brought into a predetermined operation state to hold the flow of cathode-off gas in the circulation passage in a stopped state.    USE - Used as power source of e.g. drive motor in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains various types of troubles caused when fuel cell system is stopped under low-temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Circulation passage (28)    Three-way valve (50)    Control unit (60)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - Stack has a set of fuel cells (21) arranged in a stacked configuration, where the fuel cell has an internal coolant flow path through which a coolant flow (98) travels. The path has a coolant supply header (86) which receives the coolant flow, and a coolant outlet header exhausts a portion of the coolant flow from the fuel cell stack. A coolant vent passageway (92) communicates with the coolant supply header.    USE - Used as a power source in an electrical vehicular power plant and stationary application to produce electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Internal coolant flow path has the coolant supply header which receives the coolant flow, and the coolant vent passageway communicates the coolant supply header, thereby removing gas within the coolant supply header, allowing the coolant to flow through the entire coolant flow path, and hence avoiding overheating of the components and avoiding operating of the components at an undesirable elevated temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack    (b) a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cells (21)    Coolant supply header (86)    Coolant vent passageway (92)    Coolant system (96)    Coolant flow (98)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has an electricity generating unit for generating electrical energy, and a reaction source supplier (50) provides a hydrogen-containing fuel and oxygen-containing air to the unit. The supplier has divided regions to store the compressed air and fuel. A storage region with an elastic partition divides the divided regions, where the supplier has a compressor (55) to connect to the divided regions.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction source supplier is used to supply the fuel to a stack to generate electricity through the compressor, thereby reducing the parasitic power consumed for driving the system and hence improving energy efficiency of the system. The utilization of the compressor eliminates the need for a set of pumps, hence realizing a down-sized and compact fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an entire structure of a fuel cell system.    Electricity generating unit (11)    Reaction source supplier (50)    Storage region (51)    Divided regions (52,53)    Compressor (55)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electrochemical fuel cell component, and applying oxidant and fuel to a fuel cell component. A current sweep is applied to the fuel cell component, and the voltage output is recorded from the electrochemical fuel cell. The recorded voltage is plotted to obtain a polarization curve as a function of current. The current sweep comprises multiple ramp rates over the duration of the sweep.    USE - Used for obtaining polarization curve for an electrochemical fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Precisely obtains the polarization curves without consuming a lot of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of the polarization curve of voltage as a function of current for an electrochemical fuel cell performed under non-steady state conditions.
NOVELTY - Stack (10) has an electricity generating unit generating electrical energy through to a reaction of fuel and oxygen. A set of metal separators (13) is positioned at both sides of a membrane electrode assembly. A conducting unit (20) is positioned between each of the separators and the membrane electrode assembly. The conducting unit enables electrons generated in the membrane electrode assembly to transfer through the stack.    USE - Used for a portable electronic device e.g. laptop personal computer (PC) and PDA.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell stack utilizes metal separators, allowing molding of the separators to be easier and decreasing thickness of the separator, and hence reducing preparation cost of the stack and also reducing the stack volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Separators (13)    Conducting units (20)    Insulating units (21)    Terminal regions (22)    Current collecting plates (26)
NOVELTY - Lithium dodecaborate cluster salts are new.    USE - For preparing electrolyte solution of batteries (claimed) such as lithium secondary batteries useful in portable electronic devices e.g. cell phones, laptops, computers etc. Also for use in hybrid vehicles when developed as larger size lithium batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic solution prepared by the salts contains very less amount (preferably less than 500 parts per million (ppm)) of alkali or alkaline earth metals and the total hydroxyl containing impurity level of the salt is less than 500 ppm. The electrolyte is free of water, hydrogen fluoride and non-lithium metal cations. The lithium containing salts are of high purity. The electrolyte solutions prepared by the salt have high flash point, low vapor pressure, high boiling point, low viscosity, good miscibility with solvents, good electrical conductivity, good chemical stability to both heat, hydrolysis and to electrochemical cycling and tolerance to moisture content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium dodecaborate cluster salts of formula Li2B12FxH12-x-yZy (I) are new.    x+y=3 - 12;    x and y=0 - 12;and    Z=Cl or Br.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrolyte (E) comprising at least one lithium salt (I) and at least one solvent (s1);    (2) a battery comprising an anode, a cathode and the electrolyte (E); and    (3) treating lithium salts involving either dissolving the salt in an aprotic organic solvent to form a solution and passing the solution through an alumina column; or dissolving the salt in a solvent to form a solution, and passing the solution through a cation exchange column in Li+ form; or drying the salt at greater than 180degreesC under dynamic vacuum or dynamic nitrogen purge; or dissolving the salt in an aprotic organic solvent to form a solution and passing the solution through a Li-substituted molecular sieve, and recovering lithium salts.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell separator (A) comprises: base material (I) comprising transition metal or its alloy and has a path for fuel or an oxidant; and a nitride layer (II) (comprising a cubic crystal structure), which is provided from a surface of (I) towards an inside, contacts a single cell of a fuel cell.    USE - The invention deals with the fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - (A): provides low contact resistance (which is produced between the separator and an electrode) with the carbon layer; has excellent corrosion resistance in a strong acid atmosphere; and is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (1) a fuel cell stack comprising (A);    (2) a fuel cell vehicle, comprising a fuel cell stack; and    (3) preparation of (A).
NOVELTY - Structure has a hydrogen cylinder (52) for filling hydrogen gas from a hydrogen fill inlet (72). A fuel cell generates electrical power utilizing hydrogen gas supplied from the cylinder. A motor generates propulsive power for supply to a drive wheel based on power generated from the fuel cell, where the fill inlet is separated from a source port of the cylinder and installed in a vicinity of the port.    USE - Used for a fuel cell vehicle e.g. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen fill inlet is separated from the source port of the hydrogen cylinder, thus effectively utilizing an empty space at tip of the hydrogen cylinder, and making the layout of pipe around the hydrogen fill inlet easier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a left side view depicting a fuel cell electric vehicle.    Motor cycle (1)    Motor (31)    Fuel cell (51)    Hydrogen cylinder (52)    Hydrogen fill inlet (72)
NOVELTY - Stack has electrolyte electrode assemblies and separators stacked alternately in a stacking direction. The assemblies have a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte interposed between the electrodes. A current collector contacts the fluid flowing through the passage for collecting electricity. An insulating plate (18a) is provided at a position where adjacent electrically conductive cover units contact each other.    USE - Used on a vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Insulating plate is provided at the position where the adjacent electrically conductive cover units contact each other, thus preventing short circuit between metal plate units, and hence maintaining desired power generation performance. The stack is designed in a simple and economical structure to reliably inhibit electrical corrosion in the metal plate units, preventing degradation of the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Power generation cells (12)    Stack body (14)    Insulating plate (18a)    Metal separators (24, 26)    Coolant supply passage (30a)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a hydration process, and subjecting a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) to the hydration process. The MEA is dehydrated, and the hydration process is maintained at a temperature range of from about twenty degrees to about ninety degrees Celsius. The MEA is subjected to the hydration process from about five seconds to about sixty minutes, and to multiple wet/dry cycles.    USE - For pre-heating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) utilized in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates or reduces irreversible dimensional changes of a polymer electrolyte membrane, minimizing the tensile stress and reducing the formation and propagation of pinholes in the membrane, and increasing the lifetime of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) comprising a cathode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram which illustrates sequential process steps carried out for pre-heating membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - Vehicle has a liquid cooling system for cooling a fuel cell (12). A radiator dissipates heat and cools a coolant warmed by the fuel cell. A cooling fan (84) ventilates cooling fins of the radiator. An electric pump is provided along a pipe line of cooling system for circulating the coolant. The pump is disposed at a position where electric pump catches the flow of air created by the cooling fans.    USE - Used for driving a wheel of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric pump is placed at the place where the pump catches the flow of air created by a cooling fan, thus inhibiting the electric pump from generating heat and improving the cooling efficiency of the cooling system with a simple structure without increasing thermal load of the cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block view of a cooling system of a two-wheeled fuel-cell vehicle.    Fuel cell (12)    Cooling fan (84)    Electric pump (90)    Thermostat (92)    Ion exchanger (94)
NOVELTY - Motorcycle has a fuel cell (51) for generating power from a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. An intake system component supplies air taken in through an intake port (74) to the fuel cell. An exhaust system component having an exhaust port exhausts emission gas from the fuel cell through the exhaust port. The intake system component and the exhaust system component are disposed on the same side of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell powered motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Intake system component and the exhaust system component are disposed on the same side of the fuel cell, reducing weight and size of a supercharging mechanism of the fuel cell powered motorcycle and decreasing an air-flow resistance in the mechanism, and improving power generating efficiency of the motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top plan view of a fuel cell powered vehicle depicting an air cleaner and an exhaust pipe.    Fuel cell (51)    Air cleaner (57)    Intake port (74)    Exhaust port (76)    Exhaust pipe (77)
NOVELTY - A particle filter (10) for a fuel cell coolant (62), comprises a filter housing (12) having an upstream end for receiving the coolant and a downstream end for discharging the coolant; a filter component (20) provided in the filter housing; and a pressure gauge operably connected to the upstream end of the filter housing for measuring and indicating a pressure of the coolant corresponding to a degree of blockage of the filter component.    USE - The particle filter is used for removing particles from a fuel cell coolant (claimed). It is for producing electricity for powering of a vehicle or other electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - The particle filter prevents or minimizes the plugging of coolant flow channels in a fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of removing particles from a fuel cell coolant, comprising providing a fuel cell coolant filter; distributing a fuel cell coolant through the filter housing; and determining a degree of blockage of the filter component, by measuring a pressure of the coolant upstream of the filter housing corresponding to the degree of blockage of the filter component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view, partially schematic, of a particle filter for a fuel cell coolant.    Particle filter (10)    Filter housing (12)    Filter component (20)    Apex (20b)    Fuel cell coolant (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a desired regenerative energy acceptance for a battery pack based on the regeneration data collected during operation. The respective target state-of-charge (SOC) for each individual cell is determined based on the desired discharge delivery rate and regenerative energy acceptance. The individual cells of battery are charged based on the respective SOC.    USE - Used for controlling a rechargeable battery pack that is utilized in a vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The respective target state-of-charge for each individual cell is determined based on the desired discharge delivery rate and regenerative energy acceptance, thus allowing the cells of a battery pack to be charged to specific and individual state-of-charge levels, unique and optimal to each individual cell. The method facilitates extending the battery life and reducing warranty costs of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery pack to be used with a suitable application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic and block diagram view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Applications (12)    Input/output terminal (16)    Power bus (18)    Charge controller (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electric junction box (1) arranged in a battery pack (35) receiving the battery (45) and mounted on a vehicle, and connected to the battery. the electric junction box is arranged on the side of an outer wall (35a) of battery pack that is situated on the side opposite to the collision side of vehicle, when collision takes place on the battery-mounting side of vehicle.    USE - Arrangement structure of electric junction box arranged used in electric vehicle including hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the electric junction box in the event of collision of the vehicle is reduced. The deterioration in the collision strength of battery pack is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view illustrating the arrangement structure of the electronic junction box.    electric junction box (1)    battery pack (35)    outer wall of battery pack (35a)    battery pack unit (36)    battery (45)
NOVELTY - A substrate has several pad sets (44), each set comprising conductive pads (46) and fusible links (50) to enable electrical communication between the conductive pads on two sides (38, 40) of the PCB (30). Each pad set is aligned with the corresponding separator plate of a fuel cell to enable electrical communication between the separator plate and measuring electronics.    USE - For use in fuel cell stack (claimed) having solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power source in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that a conductive path is always present between each of the separator plates and the measuring electronics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system including the fuel cell stack connected to the measuring electronics.    PCB (30)    PCB sides (38, 40)    pad sets (44)    conductive pads (46)    fusible links (50)
NOVELTY - The crimper comprise a frame (22) having anvil (48) with wire terminal seat to receive barrel (62) of wire terminal (60), and a threaded bolt opening (28) to receive the crimping bolt (42). A crimping bolt with crimping head for crimping the barrel onto a wire, is screwed into the bolt opening of the frame.    USE - For use in motor vehicle driving system. Also used in engine powered equipment such as farm equipment, off-road vehicles, light-duty cars and trucks, construction equipment, generators, heavy-duty trucks and buses, marine equipment, transfer and sludge pumps, etc,.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates the replacement of the wire terminal without removing from the pre-existing environment and connection, while crimping wire terminals with varying barrel size. Reduces size of the wire crimper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevational view of the wire terminal crimper.    frame (22)    threaded bolt opening (28)    crimping bolt (42)    anvil (48)    barrel (62)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode composite (1) has inner catalyst electrode layer (2), solid electrolyte film (3) and outer catalyst electrode layer (4), arranged sequentially. Layer (2 and/or 4) consists of carbon nanotube (5) supported with catalyst arranged along axial direction of tube-shaped composite. The gap between carbon nanotubes is filled with electrolyte material. The carbon nanotube is precisely arranged such that gas is permeated.    USE - For tube-type fuel cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode composite has simple structure and high current collection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane-electrode composite (1) has outer catalyst electrode layer (4) formed at peripheral surface of a tube-shaped solid electrolyte film (3), and inner catalyst electrode layer (2) formed at internal peripheral surface of solid electrolyte film. The layer (2 and/or 4) consists of carbon nanotube (5) supported with catalyst arranged along axial direction of tube-shaped composite. The gap between carbon nanotubes is filled with electrolyte material. The carbon nanotube is precisely arranged such that gas is permeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of membrane electrode composite material.    membrane electrode composite material (1)    inner catalyst electrode layer (2)    solid electrolyte film (3)    outer catalyst electrode layer (4)    carbon nanotube (5)
NOVELTY - The water-vapor modification catalyst consists of an active ingredient supported on a support by impregnation method. Alkali treatment is performed using amount of alkali lesser than stoichiometric amount. A portion of the supported active ingredient is removed by subsequent reduction process, and the remaining active ingredient is retained on surface layer of support.    USE - For steam reforming of alcohol such as methanol, town gas, liquid petroleum gas, methane, ethane, propane and butane.    ADVANTAGE - The absolute quantity of active ingredient on surface layer of support, is increased. The catalyst activity of the support is improved. The catalyst has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of the water-vapor modification catalyst for hydrocarbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the result of the catalyst performance test of the catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Membrane-electrode composite material (1) is equipped with a fuel electrode catalyst electrode layer (3), a solid electrolyte film (2) and an air electrode catalyst electrode layer (4). The fuel electrode catalyst electrode layer contains a moisture content controlling agent.    USE - For forming fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode composite material has excellent low-temperature startability, and provides fuel cell having high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of the membrane-electrode composite material.    membrane-electrode composite material (1)    solid electrolyte film (2)    fuel electrode catalyst electrode layer (3)    air electrode catalyst electrode layer (4)
NOVELTY - A heat exchange medium (3) is heated by a heater (5) and circulated in a fuel cell stack (2) to control the temperature of the fuel cell stack. The flow rate of the heat exchange medium circulated in the fuel cell stack is controlled based on the temperature of the fuel cell stack.    USE - For fuel cell system used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient transmission of heat energy of the heat exchange medium to a fuel cell stack. Enables rapidly raising the temperature of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Heat exchange medium (3)    Pump (4)    Heater (5)
NOVELTY - A heat generating body (41) is made to generate heat using electric power from a fuel cell (1), when coolant temperature requires warming up of the fuel cell. The heat generating body continues to generate heat when coolant temperature exceeds predetermined temperature and indoor heating is performed.    USE - For air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases air conditioning efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow of cooling in the fuel cell and air conditioning system during a heating period. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Circulation pump (3)    Heat exchanger (5)    Temperature detection sensor (12)    Heat generating body (41)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary electrode (13), electrically insulated from an oxidizing-agent electrode (5) and a fuel electrode (6), is formed on an electrolyte film (2a). An external power supply (22) is electrically connected between the auxiliary electrode and oxidizing-agent electrode or fuel electrode.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively maintain a stable electric power generating capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film (2a)    Oxidizing-agent electrode (5)    Fuel electrode (6)    Auxiliary electrode (13)    External power supply (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel supply stop unit stops fuel supply to combustion chamber of a subengine (2) when subengine is stopped. A load increasing unit increases load with respect to the piston of subengine in compression stroke after supply of fuel to subengine is stopped.    USE - Multiple internal combustion engine with main engine and sub-engine for driving ancillaries independent of the main engine, for e.g. vehicle, ship.    ADVANTAGE - Implements backflow prevention by simple structure since special valve mechanism is not required. Improves probability that subengine will stop in compression stroke performing control which increases real compression ratio and intake airflow quantity at the time of stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of drive system of vehicle provided with exhaust gas purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Subengine (2)    Inlet manifold (15)    Starter motor (70)    Electromagnetic clutch (80)    Belt drive (81)
NOVELTY - The molding apparatus of separator has a metal mold and a leveling unit. The metal mold has a cavity with varying depth from die-matching surface. The leveling unit levels a resin material (6) supplied to the cavity, to surface of opening edge portion of cavity. The resin material contains en electroconductive filler.    USE - For molding separator (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The molding apparatus simply enables molding of separator to predetermined shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of frame component mounted to lower mold and leveling of resin material.    lower mold (1)    concave portion (2)    cavity board (3)    rod (4)    drive device (5)    resin material (6)
NOVELTY - A controller (7) controls the flow rate of the pump (3) for working fluid. Flow rate of the pump is reduced and increased, when detected temperature of engine (E) is low and high respectively.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Working fluid of appropriate amount is always heat exchanged with the engine, according to the temperature of the engine and the electric power for driving motor is efficiently generated using exhaust heat of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    condenser (2)    pump (3)    temperature sensor (4)    controller (7)    engine (E)    motor (M)
NOVELTY - The hub (8) has a hub shaft (50) non-rotatably mounted to a front fork (3), and a hub shell (51) rotatably mounted around the hub shaft. Two bearings (52,53) are arranged between hub shell and hub shaft. Two magnetic flux recirculation members (55,56) are arranged on one of the hub shaft and hub shell to return a leaked magnetic flux to the coil (70) of a generator mechanism (54).    USE - For bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost by maximizing power generation efficiency in the bicycle generator hub.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coil of the generator mechanism is mounted to the hub shaft. Multiple magnets (75) are arranged opposite the coil on an inner circumference surface of the hub shell to generate electric power from rotation of the hub shell relative to the hub shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial cross-sectional view of the bicycle generator hub coupled to the front fork of bicycle.    Front fork (3)    Hub (8)    Hub shaft (50)    Hub shell (51)    Bearings (52,53)    Generator mechanism (54)    Magnetic flux recirculation members (55,56)    Coil (70)    Magnets (75)
NOVELTY - The method for the operating of a system consisting of at least one electric consumer and a fuel cell entails controlling the amount of medium supplied to the fuel cell or fuel cell stack in proportion to the power requirement of the electric consumer. The voltage of the fuel cell (BZ) or fuel cell stack is regulated at a predetermined value. The voltage is regulated via a frequency converter (UR). The value of the voltage is predetermined in dependence upon system parameters (BZsys) of the fuel cell or fuel cell stack.    USE - The method is for the operating of a system consisting of at least one electric consumer, especially a highly dynamically operating electric motor powered unit for a vehicle, and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A simple, robust, and reliable system can be offered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device by which the aforesaid method is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic arrangement of an optimized control and regulating method.    fuel cell (BZ)    system parameters (BZsys)    accelerator pedal (FP)    motor (M)    frequency converter (UR)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a frame which supports a front wheel (112), a rear wheel (114) and a seat (136). An opening is formed in the frame between wheels for placement and attachment to the frame of a power module (126). The power module has fuel cells, batteries, and a controller for controlling power from an electric motor to the wheels of the vehicle. The power module can be detachably attached by bolts to the frame.    USE - Electric bicycle with pedals.    ADVANTAGE - Permits easy removal and installation of power module to vehicle frame. Allows easy replacement of fuel cells and battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Front and rear axles support the front and rear wheels, respectively of the vehicle. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the photograph of a motorbike being displayed by a gentleman.    Hybrid motorbike (100)    Front wheels (112)    Rear wheel (114)    Power module (126)    Seat (136)
NOVELTY - The system (1) includes a water supply source (4) for supplying water, a fuel supply source (3) for supplying fuel, and a fuel reformer (10) coupled to water and fuel supply sources. The fuel reformer has an air inlet (52,70) which converts water, air, and fuel into hydrogen and by-products, and supplies the hydrogen to combustion chambers (2) of an internal combustion engine.    USE - For internal combustion engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel supply system which improves working efficiency of internal combustion engine while reducing generation of harmful exhaust. Allows immediate start-up of cold engine and does not rely upon heat of engine to convert hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An injector subsystem (5) is coupled to the water supply injects water into combustion chambers following ignition of hydrogen in the combustion chambers. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a water recovery system for recovering water from internal combustion engine; and    (B) a filter for removing carbon dioxide from exhaust condensation    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram illustrating an overview of fuel supply system as used with internal combustion engine.    Fuel supply system (1)    Combustion chambers (2)    Fuel supply source (3)    Water supply source (4)    Injector subsystem (5)    Water recovery subsystem (6)    Exhaust output (9)    Fuel reformer (10)    Filter (13)    Air inlet (52,70)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a rotatable shaft (46) with a drive end opposite to a propulsion end, and a seal on the shaft between the drive and propulsion ends. Another seal is on the shaft between the former seal and the drive end. A ring is fixed to the shaft and on the shaft between and adjacent to the respective seals. An interconnection compartment (80) formed between the seals contains a barrier gas.    USE - Used for a fluid handling device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The introduction of the barrier gas into the interconnection compartment improves the effectiveness of the sealing assembly. The assembly provides a highly effective isolation of high pressure process fluids so incorporating the assembly into a fuel cell system with relative ease and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fluid handling device for a process fluid; and    (B) a method of operating a fluid handling device in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fuel cell system.    Fluid handling device (41)    Impeller (44)    Rotatable shaft (46)    Drive compartment (48)    Interconnection compartment (80)
NOVELTY - Modifying the surface of a fuel cell element involves providing a fuel cell element having a surface; and depositing a thin film on the surface of the fuel cell element by physical vapor deposition.    USE - Used for modifying the surface of a fuel cell element for use in fuel cell system (claimed). The fuel cell is used for generating electricity to power vehicles or other machinery.    ADVANTAGE - The process enhances the water management capabilities of a fuel cell by using physical vapor deposition of a thin film to form super hydrophilic surfaces on fuel cell components, thus reducing the retention of water on the surfaces and promoting transport of water at reduced pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system, comprising a fuel cell element whose surface has a thin film deposited by physical vapor deposition.
NOVELTY - A storage battery comprises a positive electrode (1) of lead, a negative electrode (2) of zinc, and an alkaline electrolyte (4).    USE - For vehicles including automobiles powered by new hybrid motors and also for portable electronic devices, e.g. cell phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - During charging, some lead is converted to lead dioxide. Upon discharge, lead dioxide is reduced to lead oxide and zinc is oxidized to zinc oxide. These reactions are reversible such that the battery fulfills both functions of a secondary battery: supplying electricity on demand and storing or accumulating surplus electricity. The aqueous solutions as electrolyte have superior electrical conductivities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cut-away perspective of a lead-zinc battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Alkaline electrolyte (4)    Casing (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel cell that is constituted from cells (2a) having terminals provided to cathodes and anodes. Another set of cells (2b) is stacked in alternation. Third cell (2c) is provided no terminals at anode and cathode. The third cells are stacked alternatively between the other two cells for obtaining electric potential difference between two cells which adjoin each other.    USE - Used in a vehicle for connecting a connecting apparatus and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The third cells are stacked alternatively between the other two cells for obtaining electric potential difference between two cells which adjoin each other., thus maintaining high detecting accuracy and reducing the total number of terminals to be approximately half. Sufficient gaps between the terminals are thus possible, thus preventing weight increase caused by the terminals, and increase in cost of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell connecting structure.    Fuel cell (1)    Cells (2a-2b)    Separators (4, 5)    Cell connecting apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The generator (100) has several thermoelectric elements (130) arranged in parallel between high-temperature and low-temperature heat sources (110,120), such that the thermoelectric elements are surrounded by a frame and are connected electrically to each other through conducting portions arranged on the frame.    USE - For vehicle using water-cooled engine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures satisfactory thermal contact without deteriorating surface roughness and parallelism of surfaces of heat sources in contact with thermoelectric elements, thereby eliminating need to couple the elements to heat sources for an improved assembly performance. Eliminates unnecessary projection of lead wires and makes the assembly work easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of thermoelectric generator.    engine (10)    radiator (21)    thermoelectric generator (100)    high-temperature heat source (110)    low-temperature heat source (120)    thermoelectric elements (130)
NOVELTY - Several fuel cells include cantilevered unitized micro electrode array (MEA) assembly, compound flow field (1304) and cathode flow field. Compound flow field has primary flow field (1306) with valleys (1318) and mating flow fields (1302) with recessed areas (1316). The valleys and recessed area together form micro channels. Threaded fasteners and bolts secure the end plates, fuel cells, and internal foil (1308) between fuel cells.    USE - For proton exchange membrane fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient water handling and reactant dispersion, and reduces stack clamping pressures, which enables use of lighter weight, lower strength and lower cost materials. Protects MEA from damage due to excess or unequal stack clamping forces. Minimizes the risk of displacement of MEA within the stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell in the stack.    mating flow field (1302)    compound flow field (1304)    primary flow field (1306)    internal foil (1308)    recessed area (1316)    valley (1318)
NOVELTY - A PWM circuit (15) controls the switching elements (S1,S2) of a DC/DC converter (9) based on the voltage reference of a smoothing capacitor(5). The PWM circuit is provided in a converter control apparatus (11B) and connected to the DC/DC converter with an electrical double layer capacitor (10).    USE - For controlling electric power of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective usage of regeneration energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Smoothing capacitor (5)    DC/DC converter (9)    Electrical double layer capacitor (10)    Converter control apparatus (11B)    PWM circuit (15)    Switching element (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - A warm water flow control unit (41) performing a warm water flow rate change control to change the flow rate of a warm heater flowing to an electric heater (18) according to change state of dump energy of an electric power generating apparatus (1). The electric heater heats the warm water heated by the waste heat recovery unit (11) by the dump power of the electric power generating apparatus.    USE - Used for supplying generated electric power of electric power generating apparatus to home.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses excess temperature fluctuation of the warm water heated by the electric heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Waste heat recovery unit (11)    Electric heater (18)    Hot water storage tank (20)    Warm water flow control unit (41)
NOVELTY - A fuel tank (9) is arranged in under floor at downward direction of the driver seat (7) and front passenger seat (8) of a cabin (6) between the front axle (4) and rear axle (5) of a vehicle (1). The under floor reinforcement members are attached at the lower surface of a floor panel (11), and extended below the lower surface of the fuel tank.    USE - For arranging fuel tank and electric power supply e.g. battery or fuel cell of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and reliable arrangement of the fuel tank of the motor vehicle. Widen the space of the vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the side view of the outline structure of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Front axle (4)    Rear axle (5)    Cabin (6)    Driver seat (7)    Front passenger seat (8)    Fuel tank (9)    Floor panel (11)
NOVELTY - A cabin is provided between the front axle (4) and rear axle (5) of a vehicle (1). The cabin has driver seat (7), front passenger seat (8), and a back seat (15). A fuel tank (9) is provided under the front seats of the vehicle, with a battery or fuel cell (62) provided under the back seats of the vehicle.    USE - For arranging fuel tank of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and reliable arrangement of the fuel tank of the motor vehicle. Widen the space of the vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective of the modification of the arrangement structure of the fuel tank.    Vehicle (1)    Front axle (4)    Rear axle (5)    Driver seat (7)    Front passenger seat (8)    Back seat (15)    Electric motor (61)    Electric power supply source (62)
NOVELTY - The aircraft (1) has a cowling made of metal and resin materials, and arranged such that air flow is in alignment with its outer surface. A portion of the cowling functions as case of fuel cell (30).    USE - E.g. Remote or wired control model helicopter, airplane and Cessna plane.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need of providing a case for fuel cell, as a result the fuel cell can be installed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aircraft (1)    rotor (3)    shaft (22)    fuel cell (30)    convex surface of cowling (72)
NOVELTY - The momentary power failure of vehicle-mounted battery (3) counts the reset frequency of a divider circuit (21). A counter value correction device advances the counter value of real time clock circuit for one second.    USE - Clock for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure and corrects the offset of count value due to the formation of the counter value correction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the vehicle-mounted timing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle-mounted battery (3)    Divider circuit (21)
NOVELTY - The electric power-generation torque of the motor which the flywheel drives is lowered to a basic value when the torque from an engine cannot accelerate the flywheel rotation speed. The electric power of a secondary battery is supplied to the motor linked to the output shaft of the engine.    USE - For flywheel used to power transmission system which loads power e.g. motive power in e.g. motor vehicle, railway vehicle, and ship, for motor-generator unit energy handling.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies starting vehicle after setting drive range. Ensures continuous basic control after restarting engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the control method.
NOVELTY - A pn micro joining layer (4) containing combination of N-type micro particles (5) and P-type micro particles (6), is formed on p-type silicon layer (3a). A N-type silicon layer (2b) containing N-type micro particles, is formed over the joining layer, so as to form three dimensional shape.    USE - Light diffusion type solar cell for motor vehicle, domestic and business use electricity product.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in power generation efficiency, by improving electromotive force per unit area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the light diffusion type solar cell.    N-type silicon layer (2b)    p-type silicon layer (3a)    pn micro joining layer (4)    N-type micro particles (5)    p-type micro particles (6)
NOVELTY - The energy created by vehicle movement is converted into electricity and this electricity is then stored and used as a source of fuel either for the vehicle or for any object that uses battery as a source of power. The vehicle has an air intake which directs air to the blades of a turbine which is linked to a generator.    USE - For directing and utilizing the air that moves around a vehicle as the vehicle travels either forwards and backwards.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective use of energy.
NOVELTY - The system has storage modules (GrA, GrB, GrC) with outlet ducts connectable, by rapid connection devices via solenoid valves (vpA, vpB, vpC), to a supply line (L) of a user station. Pressure sensors (ppA, ppB, ppC) are provided upstream the solenoid valves and provide pressure signals to an electronic control unit (E). The modules having different capacities connected with identical tanks (R1-R7).    USE - Used in a motor vehicle for supply of gas e.g. natural gas and hydrogen, to a supply line of a user station (claimed) such as a heat engine and a power source e.g. fuel cell, of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple and permits to optimize the exchange and the management of gas consumption. The system permits to empty the different modules sequentially by successively opening the solenoid valves such that during the re-supplying of gas, the empty module is replaced uniquely by a full module without replacing the module that is in course of usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a vehicle utilizing the gas as power source, incorporating a gas storage system    (B) a process for implementing the gas storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gas storage system.    Electronic control unit (E)    Storage modules (GrA, GrB, GrC)    Supply line (L)    Pressure sensors (ppA, ppB, ppC)    Tanks (R1-R7)    Solenoid valves (vpA, vpB, vpC)
NOVELTY - Heat exchanger comprises a fluid channel for a fluid to be tempered and a tempering channel having a wall with a catalyst for a chemical reaction.    USE - For a heating and/or air conditioning system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat exchanger operates in an economical manner.
NOVELTY - A rear cushion (33) provided between the motor unit (20) and the body frame (4) so as to be arranged under the fuel cell. The fuel cell is mounted on a floor portion (3) of the vehicle body.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient laying out of a rear cushion and various accessories in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of the main portion of the suspension system.    Floor portion (3)    Body frame (4)    Motor unit (20)    Rear cushion (33)    Dilutor (56)
NOVELTY - The industrial truck, especially a counterbalanced fork lift stacker (1), has an electric drive system, whereby the truck has a power supply unit (2) constructed as an autonomous module which comprises a hybrid drive unit with a battery and a current generator. The module (10) for exchange can be installed and removed through a side opening (4) in a housing space (3) in the truck. The current generator comprises an electric generator driven by an internal combustion engine or may be constructed as a fuel cell.    USE - The industrial truck is especially a counterbalanced fork lift stacker.    ADVANTAGE - The industrial truck can be equipped with a hybrid drive in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fork lift stacker in plan view.    fork lift stacker (1)    power supply unit (2)    housing space (3)    side opening (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric motorcycle (1) uses a hydrogen cylinder (52) which supplies gaseous hydrogen to a fuel cell (51) and a motor to produce a power to be supplied to a driving wheel (32) based on the electric power produced by the fuel cell. A center line (C) along the longitudinal direction of the hydrogen cylinder is located offset with a center line (RC) in the width direction of the driving wheel.    USE - Fuel cell electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Secures sufficient strike of rocket driving wheel with lowered center of gravity of motorcycle. Ensures clearance between hydrogen cylinder and driving whell without vertical shifting of hydrogen cylinder. Improves comfort in placement of feet of a rider on hydrogen cylinder due to spherical shape of end of hydrogen cylinder. Ensures protection of hydrogen cylinder from water and flying gravel since hydrogen cylinder surface is covered with a body cover without reducing appearance of motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view showing rear of fuel cell electric motorcycle.    Fuel cell electric motorcycle (1)    Driving wheel (32)    Body cover (42)    Fuel cell (51)    Hydrogen cylinder (52)
NOVELTY - A control valve (82) that opens or closes at a predetermined timing is arranged at the drainage pipe (81). The drainage pipe leads water in the storage box (56) that stores gas exhausted from the fuel cell (51). A scupper (79) provided to the drainage pipe opens towards the side of the drainage body.    USE - For exhausting generated water from a fuel cell in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water from the fuel cell can be moderately exhausted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of the main portion of the drainage structure.    Fuel cell (51)    Storage box (56)    Scupper (79)    Drainage pipe (81)    Control valve (82)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a photovoltaic system for supplying electricity of different subsystems such as refrigeration boxes, fans, heaters, e.g. radiant heaters and heating lamps, heated windscreens and air conditioning equipment. The photovoltaic cells (2) of the photovoltaic system are mounted on the roof of the vehicle.    USE - For electrical energy generation in vehicles, such as automobile, goods vehicle, motor home, excavator, ship or aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical power is generated if the vehicle is stationary and independently of the operation of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an automobile    automobile (1)    photovoltaic cell (2)    battery (3)
NOVELTY - Device has a fuel cell unit (13) and an energy management unit. A detection module (111) detects a change in level and concentration of a fuel e.g. methanol. An input/output interface (113) provides charging path for signals and a contact voltage module connected with the fuel cell unit receives electrical charge generated by the fuel cell unit. A microprocessor (115) is provided to regulate efficiency of the cell.    USE - For power supply to notebook computer, mobile telephone, and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The microprocessor regulates efficiency of the cell, thus providing a stable voltage from the cell. The cell is arranged on a single printed circuit board, thus obtaining a thin, small, and intelligent fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell device with a feedback module.    Fuel cell unit (13)    Detection module (111)    Input/output interface (113)    Microprocessor (115)    Contact voltage module (119)
NOVELTY - The device has an on-board voltage converter (3) that transforms the on-board voltage at its input (4) to an output voltage. An electrical component (6) is connected to the output (5) of the voltage converter to supply it with electricity. The external electrical device (2) can also be coupled to the output of the voltage converter to supply it with electricity.    USE - For electrical supply of an external electrical appliance in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive and simultaneously has high flexibility and user-friendliness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling an inventive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device for electrical supply of an external electrical appliance in a motor vehicle    on-board voltage converter (3)    input of voltage converter (4)    electrical component (6)    output of voltage converter (5)    external electrical device (2)
NOVELTY - A metal fuel generating machine (station) is characterized in that the generating machine (station) comprises: power heap, oxygen generator or facility system, chilling, filtering, cycling and emptying line systems for electrolytic solution.    USE - The generating machine (station) can be broadly used in the fields of automobile or other electric vehicles and electric plans, computer stations, telecommunication work station, radar station, enterprises, public institutions etc.
NOVELTY - The device has an integral radiator (112) provided with thin-walled and hollow fins. The radiator has manifolds (113, 114, 115) connected to manifolds of an original component that is formed by a mini heater (116). The heater has a copper heating plate with an inner grooved face, and a mini pump (118) provided with a brushless electric motor that does not have a centrifugal turbine.    USE - Used for cooling a thermal flux dissipating component that is utilized in a microprocessor, a high-power electronic device, a thermal engine, a diesel engine and a fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the thin-walled and hollow fins is such that nominal water flow occurs in the fins as laminar flow and the effectiveness of the radiator is enhanced. The device can be manufactured in an efficient and inexpensive manner, and has reduced encumbrance and a low thermal resistance. The utilization of the radiator with the hollow fins permits to obtain better performance in various fields than that of a cooling device with a standard radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water cooler.    Water cooling device (110)    Integral radiator (112)    Manifolds (113, 114, 115)    Mini-heater (116)    Mini pump (118)
NOVELTY - Cell has a dilution fuel tank (30) retaining diluted fuel, and a circulation path circulating diluted fuel to the fuel cell with a circulation pump. A water supply path leads vapor generated at an air pole of the fuel cell to the dilution fuel tank. A fuel supply tank (40) is adapted in an upper position of the dilution fuel tank such that the liquid fuel is supplied to the dilution fuel tank by means of gravity.    USE - Used as a power source for a portable electronic apparatus e.g. portable telephone, motion robot, toy and mobile personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Fuel supply tank is adapted in upper position of dilution fuel tank such that liquid fuel is supplied to dilution fuel tank by means of gravity, thus eliminating pump for supplying the liquid fuel, and reducing power consumption for controlling the fuel cell, and thereby enabling improved efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a configuration of a liquid circulation fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Dilution fuel tank (30)    Fuel circulation pump (36)    Fuel supply tank (40)    Distributor (62)
NOVELTY - The kit has an auxiliary power unit interface flange that is attached to a forward cap, where the flange engages an auxiliary power unit and provides support for the unit. A forward cap (12) includes multiple mounting pads, where one of the mounting pads is attachable to multiple mounting brackets. The interface flange circumscribes an inlet hole of the cap and depends axially away from mounting face (18).    USE - Used for mounting an auxiliary power unit in a vehicle e.g. commercial and business aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the kit minimizes the quantity of vehicle-specific parts required for mounting the auxiliary power unit, thus reducing cost and complexity to an operator of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of mounting an auxiliary power unit in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of modular installation kit.    Forward cap (12)    Front face (14)    Mounting face (18)    Auxiliary power unit (90)    Vehicle (92)
NOVELTY - A regeneration determination unit (36) determines whether regeneration by rechargeable energy storage unit (30) is performed or not. A controller (32) connects the direct current (DC)-DC converter (28) in a direct connection mode for directly charging the regeneration electrical energy from the rotating load (20) to the energy storage unit, when regeneration is performed by the energy storage unit.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the switching loss occurred in the DC-DC converter, and thereby improving the fuel economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    rotating load (20)    DC-DC converter (28)    rechargeable energy storage unit (30)    controller (32)    regeneration determination unit (36)
NOVELTY - Calculator estimates the accumulated total current generating duration and cell voltage from the outputs of hour and voltmeters (12,13) connected to a battery (4). The memory stores the acceptable upper and lower limits of cell voltage with respect to the total duration. The cell voltage variation with respect to constant current load and high pure hydrogen is estimated based on the voltage and total duration relation.    USE - To monitor cell voltage of hydrogen fuel battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables computing the cell voltage change rate precisely irrespective of fuel purity fluctuations, thereby the operational safety and reliability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) discrimination method of hydrogen fuel characteristics; and    (b) performance inspection method of hydrogen fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of cell voltage monitoring system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    air blower (1)    filter (2)    humidifier (3)    drain tank (7)    water pump (10)
NOVELTY - A substrate (6) has electrolyte layer (3) with electrodes (4,5) and fluid flow paths (8,9). A cover (7) is formed over upper surface of the substrate. The substrate and cover are made of porous substance. The wiring layers (10,11) is formed over the cover, substrate and flow paths, to contact the electrodes.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, used as power supply for electronic device (claimed) such as mobile telephone, TV, communication apparatus, audio video apparatus, fan, power tool, game machine, toys, printer, facsimile, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer (PC), digital camera, video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Provides highly reliable container for the fuel cell, that enables equal supply of gas and efficient electrical connection. Thus providing efficient electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell container.    electrolyte layer (3)    electrodes (4,5)    substrate (6)    cover (7)    fluid flow paths (8,9)    wiring layers (10,11)
NOVELTY - An electric power load apparatus starting timing controlling element (37) shift the starting timing of the communicable electric power load apparatus (17a-17c). The total value of the required power amount of the electric power load apparatus is set under predetermined power requirement threshold value. The electric power generating apparatus (1) are connected to the electric power load apparatus.    USE - Hot water supply heat source system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents increasing of the total value of the power required amount of the electric power load apparatus thus suppressing application of large load to the electric power generating apparatus resulting to increase of lifetime of the electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control structure of the communication apparatus of hot water supply heat source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Communicable electric power load apparatus (17a-17c)    Electric power load apparatus starting timing controlling element (37)
NOVELTY - Electric charge is stored in the electrical storage mechanism of high voltage apparatus such as a capacitor or battery. A control device performs control of high voltage apparatus. A receiver performs reception of signal from transmitter. An output device sends information based on the signal contained in the receiver.    USE - For indicating output of electrical storage mechanism of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows safe and rapid repair of apparatus due to the output device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the notification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Engine (E) and battery (4) are used by motor generators (MG1,MG2) as power source. Electric power sensor (63) detects and estimates the charging-discharging electric power of battery (4). Correction device (22) corrects the torque of the motor generators to compensate the overcharge and overdischarge of battery.    USE - For controlling torque of hybrid vehicle during charge and overdischarge of battery electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures convenient apparatus operation due to the formation of the correction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (4)    Motor torque correction device (22)    Electric power sensor (63)    Engine (E)    Motor generators (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - Motor generators (MG1,MG2) use engine (E) and battery (4) as power source. An electric power sensor (63) detects and estimates the charging-discharging electric power of battery (4). A motor torque correction device (22) corrects the torque of the motor generators to compensate the overcharge and overdischarge of battery.    USE - For controlling torque of hybrid vehicle during overcharge or overdischarge of battery electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents saturation of motor generator due to the formation of the torque correction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (4)    Motor torque correction device (22)    Electric power sensor (63)    Engine (E)    Motor generators (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - Two motor generators (MG1,MG2) use engine (E) and battery (4) as power source. An electric power sensor (63) detects and estimates the charging-discharging electric power of battery (4). A torque correction device (64) corrects engine torque and motor generator torque during overcharge and overdischarge of battery electric power.    USE - For correcting torque of hybrid vehicle during overcharge and overdischarge of battery electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective application of the control apparatus due to the formation of the torque correction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (4)    Electric power sensor (63)    Torque correction device (64)    Engine (E)    Motor generators (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - A heat conductive compact is obtained by integrating a component (3) containing a resin composition reinforced in a continuous reinforced fiber group (8), and another component (4). The heat conductivities of components (3,4) are 3 W/m.K or more and 1 W/m.K or more, respectively.    USE - As case of battery separator and electric electronic device, internal component of motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle and aircraft, heat radiation components of building materials and panel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductive compact is lightweight, manufactured inexpensively, and has excellent thermal conductivity, heat dissipation and dynamics characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded section of the junction portion in heat conductive compact.    Components (3,4)    Reinforced fiber (5a,5b)    Thermosetting resin (6)    Thermoplastic resin layer (7)    Reinforced fiber group (8)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical capacitor contains polyfluorene or its derivative as electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte liquid.    USE - For electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - An electric chemical capacitor with high voltage characteristics, and output characteristics, is provided.
NOVELTY - Electrical double layer capacitor has an electrode formed using polyfluorene or its derivative(s), and an electrode having electrical double layer capacitance.    USE - For e.g. electrochemical capacitor used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, gasoline vehicle and diesel car.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical double layer capacitor has high-voltage characteristics such as operating voltage, excellent output characteristics and charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell separator (10) has an anodic oxidation film (14) and an electroconductive film (15) which are laminated on an aluminum base material (13) surface. The electroconductive film is formed, by applying suspension of carbon and a resin, on anodic oxidation film. The anodic oxidation film is formed by press-sticking.    USE - As separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cells for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell separator has excellent corrosion resistance and electroconductivity. The separator can be manufactured inexpensively with excellent productivity, by conventional method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial schematic diagram of fuel cell having separator.    separator (10)    groove for anode gas (11)    groove for cathode gas (12)    aluminum base material (13)    anodic oxidation film (14)    electroconductive film (15)
NOVELTY - A driving limiting unit (23) limits service condition of fuel cell stack (2) and enables continuous driving according to failed state determined by exhaust hydrogen processor failed state detection unit (22). An exhaust hydrogen processor (13) reduces hydrogen concentration of anode off gas ejected from purge valve (11) to the outside.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous driving of fuel cell vehicle even if failure arises in exhaust hydrogen processing system. Suppresses shutdown to minimum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the system block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (2)    Purge valve (11)    Exhaust hydrogen processor (13)    Exhaust hydrogen processor failed state detection unit (22)    Driving limiting unit (23)
NOVELTY - The insulation seal structure has an insulation gasket (4) pinched between a pair of opposing components (3,10), which are sealed and insulated, a core portion (17) and metal-coated portion (18). The core portion consists of a material containing insulating material as main component. The metal-coated portion is formed at the surface of core portion, and is contacted with opposing component.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation seal structure has favorable sealing performance, and opposing components are reliably insulated and sealed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fuel cell stack.    fuel cell (1)    opposing component (3,10)    insulation gasket (4)    fuel battery cell assembly (5)    core portion (17)    metal coated portion (18)
NOVELTY - Ion-concentration detection units (7,8) detect ion concentration in exhaust gas ejected from anode or cathode of fuel cell (2). A fuel cell deterioration judgment unit detects the deterioration state of the fuel cell based on the detected ion concentration. Fuel gas which contains hydrogen is supplied to the anode and oxidizing gas is supplied to the cathode.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The novel system enables deterioration diagnosis of electrode assembly of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electric vehicle using fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen supply path (3)    Air supply path (5)    Ion-concentration detection units (7,8)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has supply units for supplying fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to external/internal humidification type fuel cells (2,3) respectively. An electric heater (32) heats the cooling water supplied from a cooling device, with waste heat by generation of electric power in external fuel cell while supplying the electric power to battery (31) for charging the battery.    USE - For supplying power in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the volume and weight of the system. Improves vehicle mounting property and fuel consumption capability of the system.    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)    external/internal humidification type fuel cells (2,3)    hydrogen tank (4)    pressure-governing valves (5,6)    air filter (7)    compressors (8,9)    humidifiers (10,11)    battery (31)    electric heater (32)
NOVELTY - Off-gas return channel (4) leads a portion of a damp oxidizing-agent off gas from the discharge channel (3) of a fuel cell (1) to an oxidizing-agent gas in a supply channel (2). A heat exchanger (83) heats the oxidizing-agent gas before the damp oxidizing-agent off gas is made to join the oxidizing-agent gas.    USE - For generating electricity in e.g. vehicle, electric machine, portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses condensation of water content of oxidizing-agent off gas, avoiding the possibility of supplying droplets of condensed water into the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Supply channel (2)    Discharge channel (3)    Off-gas return channel (4)    Heat exchanger (83)
NOVELTY - A solution which dissolved doped polyfluorene or its derivative(s) in a basic solvent is adhered to a collector and the solvent is evaporated to form film (electrode material) of polyfluorene or its derivative.    USE - For manufacturing electrode material e.g. anode material of secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor used for generating power in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of electrode material having high voltage characteristics, is enabled.
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains a polyfluorene or its derivative(s) supported on a high crystalline carbon material surface.    USE - For electrochemical elements such as secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor and electrochemical capacitor (all claimed), and used in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material provides electrochemical element with high-voltage characteristics (such as operating voltage), and excellent output characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element obtained using the electrode material.
NOVELTY - A drive starting unit forcefully drives a hot water filling unit to supply thermally-stored heat energy when a heat storage amount becomes maximum before a calculated hot water filling start time. The co-generation system produces electric power according to power requirements.    USE - For producing electric power used to provide hot water.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal efficiency and hot water filling operation at appropriate timing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of a co-generation system.    Hot water supply system (10)    Storage tank (20)    Controller (21)    Water heater (22)    Remote control (23)
NOVELTY - A metal net (E) is mounted to an air cleaner and provides passage of air from combustion chamber. The inflammable and combustible gas of air is ionized when reacts to fuel molecule.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective application of the generator due to the formation of the inflammable and combustible gas of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the generator.    Metal net (E)
NOVELTY - The chromium dioxide film is formed on electrode (12) having metal substrate comprising chromium in its surface, by performing hydrothermal electrochemical processing of electrode (14) in a solution (16) of pH 1.5-4, under an electrode potential of -4 V to 2 V.    USE - For forming chromium dioxide film used as separator of fuel cell (claimed) and also used for magnetic recording medium.    ADVANTAGE - Formation of thin chromium dioxide film having reduced toxicity is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode (14) is platinum electrode. The solution is sulfuric acid. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) chromium dioxide thin film formation apparatus (100); and    (b) separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of chromium dioxide thin film formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrodes (12,14)    solution (16)    gas introduction path (18)    electric potential source (26)    chromium dioxide thin film formation apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The voltage of a replacement module battery (1) for replacing a module battery to be replaced is adjusted to near the voltage of the module battery which is not replaced. Capacitance adjustment of the secondary batteries of the replacement module battery is performed.    USE - For replacing module battery in battery pack used for e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Voltage of secondary batteries of whole battery pack can be quickly set, and original battery capability of battery pack can be acquired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a voltage-adjustment apparatus of replacement module battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block circuit diagram of a voltage-adjustment apparatus of replacement module battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Replacement module battery (1)    Charge power supply (2)    Discharge-current control resistance (6)    Microcomputer (10)    Charge/discharge controller (11)
NOVELTY - Apparatus calculates remaining capacity by providing weighting coefficient to capacity calculated based on sum of charging and discharging current and based on open circuit voltage. A weighting synthesis is carried out based on use situation of storage device . The value of weight provided to remaining capacity is adjusted based on environment of storage device and transition of calculated remaining capacity.    USE - For calculating remaining capacity of electrical storage device like electrochemical capacitor, secondary batteries like nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables calculating the remaining capacity with uniform precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the process of estimating remaining capacity of battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus calculates remaining capacity by providing weighting coefficient to capacity calculated based on sum of charging and discharging current and based on open circuit voltage. A weighting synthesis is carried out based on use situation of storage device . The value of weight provided to remaining capacity is adjusted when storage device exists in charge state below reference temperature.    USE - For calculating remaining capacity of electrical storage device like electrochemical capacitor, secondary batteries like nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the reduction of precision under the influence of voltage hysteresis during low temperature charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the process of estimating remaining capacity of battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pair of circular arc pistons (3,4) is revolved about a output shaft (5) within a dynamically balanced, circular closed chamber and defines a pair of different sized combustion chambers (6,7). The gas expanded and combusted in the combustion chambers drives the output shaft.    USE - For powering vehicle, or electric motor or generator found in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves sealing action of engine chamber due to circular arc shape of pistons. Adapts to different fuels e.g. hydrogen, diesel, natural gas. Minimizes heat emissions usually resulting from incomplete combustion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic cut away view of a rotary IC engine.    Circular arc pistons (3,4)    Output shaft (5)    Combustion chambers (6,7)
NOVELTY - Battery charger for a bicycle has a mobile phone mounting that is coupled to the power output of the bicycle dynamo so that the phone battery can be charged from the dynamo output. The charger has at least a current rectifier or electronic control loop, which coverts the dynamo output into direct current so that is suitable for charging a mobile phone battery.    USE - Bicycle-mounted mobile phone battery charger.    ADVANTAGE - Permits highly convenient charging of a mobile phone while cycling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a mobile phone and mounting for bicycle handlebars.    charger (1)    rectifier (2)    dynamo (3)    bicycle (4)    voltage regulator (5)    mobile phone batter.. (6)
NOVELTY - Organic solid self-supported electrochromic material prepared by heating the mixture of at least one thermoplastic polymers; plastifying and/or solvent high-boiling substances; electrochromic substances; organic substances; and substances. The thermoplastic polymers have fluidificate themselves on heat below the temperatures inferior to those of organic substances decomposition.    USE - As laminated film components for generating composite cell useful in the housing and automobile industry; in electrochromic device.    ADVANTAGE - The material has a characteristic to self support and hence can be fabricated both in sheets adapted to be laminated between glaze or plastic surfaces and in laminas with conducting surfaces utilizable without additional supports and in forms different from that planar. The material allows extending the modern industrial processes of obtaining of special glasses to the obtaining of electrochromic special glasses of large surface. The film provides high transparence and electro-chromism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic solid self-supported electrochromic material prepared by heating the mixture of at least one thermoplastic polymers; plastifying and/or solvent high-boiling substances; electrochromic substances; organic substances; and substances. The thermoplastic polymers have fluidificate(sic) themselves on heat below the temperatures inferior to those of organic substances decomposition. The electrochromic substances are soluble in the polymers and plastifiers. The organic substances are capable to transport electronic charges through the material or onto the electrodes. The substances are stabilizing comparing to UV degradation and to the olding slowing.
NOVELTY - Forming a hydrophilic surface (38, 40) on a fuel cell element involves providing a fuel cell element, and chemically treating the surface of the fuel cell element to create a hydrophilic surface of the fuel cell element.    USE - Used for forming a hydrophilic surface on a fuel cell element, e.g. a bipolar plate (16, 26), for use in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process increases the surface hydrophilicity of a composite fuel cell plate using a chemical oxidation treatment for enhanced water management. The hydrophilic surface enhances the low power stability of the fuel cell stacks. Also, the roughening of the surface further improves fuel cell performance and improves the durability of the fuel cell stacks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system (10) comprising a fuel cell element having a surface that has been chemically treated to create a hydrophilic surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Bipolar plates (16, 26)    Hydrophilic surfaces (38, 40)
NOVELTY - The cell has a microchannel (26) contiguous with portions of a primary electrode and a secondary electrode. A pair of liquids is in contact with the two electrodes, respectively, where the liquids flow through the channel. A parallel laminar flow is established between the liquids for producing a specific current density, where the liquids flow side-by-side in a physical contact without mixing with each other.    USE - Used in a micro-fluidic battery, photoelectric cell, and mobile fuel cell system such as cellular phone, laptop computer, DVD player, television, palm pilot, calculator, pager, hand-held video game, remote control, tape cassette, CD player, AM and FM radios, audio recorder, video recorder, camera, digital camera, navigation system, wristwatch, automotive system and aviation system e.g. aerospace vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The parallel laminar flow is established between the liquids for producing the specific current density, thus enabling proton conduction in the cell, and hence increasing efficiency of the cell. The proton conduction is used in the absence of physical barrier or membrane, thus decreasing manufacturing cost of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for generating an electric current    (B) a fuel cell comprising a pair of electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a direct methanol fuel cell containing a laminar flow induced dynamic interface.    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel input (22)    Oxidant input (24)    Microchannel (26)    Dynamic proton conducting interface (28)    Anode (30)    Cathode (32)
NOVELTY - A diffusion medium comprises a porous conductive substrate, a hydrophobic polymer deposited on the substrate defining hydrophobic areas, and an electroconductive polymer deposited on the substrate defining hydrophilic areas.    USE - For use in polymer electrolyte member fuel cell useful as e.g. power source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive diffusion medium provides efficient water management in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell comprising an anode, a cathode, a proton exchange membrane disposed between the anode and cathode, a fluid distribution chamber associated with the cathode and having a gas entrance side and a gas exit side, a fluid distribution chamber associated with the anode and having a gas entrance side and a gas exit side, and the above diffusion medium disposed within at least one or both fluid distribution chambers and spanning the fluid distribution chamber from the entrance side to the exit side; and    (2) manufacture of diffusion medium by depositing a hydrophobic polymer onto a porous substrate in such pattern that a portion of substrate is left uncovered with polymer, and depositing an electroconductive polymer onto the uncovered portion of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pattern member used to deposit hydrophobic polymer on a substrate in a desired pattern.    Pattern member (2)    Solid portion (6)    Openings (8)
NOVELTY - A diffusion medium comprises a conductive porous substrate, and an electroconductive polymer deposited on the substrate.    USE - For use in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell useful e.g. as power source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive diffusion medium exhibits a surface free energy greater than that of an untreated carbon fiber paper. It provides better water management and cooling in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell comprising an anode; a cathode; a proton exchange membrane disposed between the anode and cathode; an impermeable, electrically conductive member adjacent the cathode and defining a cathode fluid distribution chamber; an impermeable, electrically conductive member adjacent the anode and defining an anode fluid distribution chamber; and a diffusion medium disposed in the cathode fluid distribution chamber and/or anode fluid distribution chamber, where the diffusion medium is a hydrophilic material comprising an electroconductive porous substrate and an electroconductive polymer deposited on the substrate; and    (2) a method of making an electrophilic material for use as a diffusion medium in a fuel cell, by electropolymerizing a monomer that forms an electroconductive polymer onto a carbon fiber paper substrate.
NOVELTY - A controller compares operating parameters of pump (2) which recirculates liquid coolant and operating parameters of fan (4) which circulates air for cooling heat exchanger. The operating parameters of the pump or the fan, are changed based on the comparison result.    USE - For use as auxiliary power unit (APU) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient regulation of the temperature of the fuel cell and also enables rapid tracking of the coolant temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    pump (2)    heat exchanger (3)    fan (4)    temperature sensors (7,8)
NOVELTY - A cathode humidifier bypass conduit (32) connects the cathode inlet conduit to the fuel cell (26), for selectively shunting the cathode inlet stream (40) around the humidifier (24) to the fuel cell.    USE - Humidifier bypass system for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excessive accumulation of saturation water in the gas diffusion medium in the fuel cell can be prevented, by periodically shunting the cathode inlet stream or both the cathode and anode inlet streams around the humidifier and into the fuel cell. This facilitates diffusion of oxygen through the gas diffusion medium to the cathode. Consequently, electrical performance of the fuel cell is enhanced, thus eliminating the need for more costly diffusion paper to attain optimum fuel cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of enhancing electrical performance of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the humidifier bypass system.    humidifier (24)    fuel cell (26)    humidifier bypass valve (30)    cathode humidifier bypass conduit (32)    cathode inlet stream (40)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen delivery system (20) comprises fluid storage vessel for housing a hydrogen storage material that stores hydrogen; fluid ballast vessel for storing and delivering hydrogen to a fuel cell (24); and pressurization device adapted to pressurize the hydrogen released from the storage material for delivery to the ballast vessel. The fluid storage vessel has a pressure less than or equal to the ballast vessel.    USE - For electrochemical fuel cell for vast array applications as a power source as an alternate power source to internal combustion for vehicular applications.    ADVANTAGE - The invented hydrogen delivery system optimizes fuel cell performance as cost-effectively as possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing hydrogen reactant to a fuel cell comprising releasing hydrogen gas from a hydrogen storage material; pressurizing the hydrogen gas; storing the pressurized hydrogen gas in a ballast vessel; and delivering the pressurized hydrogen gas from the ballast vessel to the fuel cell. The pressurized hydrogen gas is at a pressure greater than or equal to an operating pressure of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a fuel delivery system.    Hydrogen delivery system (20)    Fuel cell (24)    Tank (70)    Fluid handling system (72)    Transfer device (90)
NOVELTY - Workpiece`s defect testing apparatus has a sensor (3) determining a temperature distribution on a surface of a workpiece. An evaluation apparatus is connected to the sensor. The sensor extends along a line which is transverse with respect to a direction, such that the sensor measures the temperature distribution along the line. A heat source and the sensor are spaced from one another at a settable spacing in the direction.    USE - For finding and locating defects, e.g. crack or a bubble, in a workpiece (claimed). The method is used for testing of components of fuel cells e.g. membrane electrode assembly or bipolar plate. It can also be used for testing coating of automotive body parts, adhesive bonds, fiber composite components, painting or multilayer components e.g. wood-glue joins.    ADVANTAGE - The heat source and the sensor are spaced from one another at the settable spacing in the direction, thus effectively finding and locating defects in a workpiece, and hence increasing quality and reliability of the workpiece.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a test method for finding and locating defects in a workpiece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a heat source and sensor apparatus in the above test apparatus.    Heat source (2)    Sensor (3)    Workpiece (5)    Roller (7)    Infrared camera (10)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has magnetic field detecting magnetic sensor (16) and earth magnetism detecting magnetic sensor (18) arranged along the direction of magnetic flux induced by the current flowing in the current flow path, such that earth magnetism component detected by sensor (16) is canceled by earth magnetism detected by sensor (18).    USE - For detecting current flow in battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The value of current flowing in the bus bar can be measured accurately without using magnetic shield and without the influence of earth magnetism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a current measuring device.    current measuring device (10)    bus bar (12)    sensor chip (14)    magnetic field detecting magnetic sensor (16)    earth magnetism detecting magnetic sensor (18)    circuit chip (20)    bonding wire (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a thermoelectric device (12) in thermally-conductive contact with a battery (38). A temperature difference of the battery is calculated by subtracting a reference temperature from an actual temperature. The battery is heated by operation of the thermoelectric device when the temperature difference is a negative value. The battery is cooled when the temperature difference is a positive value.    USE - Used for controlling temperature of a battery in automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - Battery is heated by operation of the thermoelectric device when the temperature difference of the battery is negative, providing longer battery lifespan and improving battery performance. The battery is cooled by operation of the thermoelectric device when the temperature difference is positive, hence increasing operation of battery in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric battery control system for thermal control of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of a battery temperature control scheme.    Thermoelectric device (12)    Reference temperature (16)    Comparator (18)    Temperature sensor (20)    Battery (38)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an abnormal voltage detector detecting whether a set of battery blocks (BN) is in a voltage abnormality state, by comparing the voltage of each block with a battery measuring voltage. A set of abnormality detecting signals is generated for calculating a time ratio of the time interval to detect voltage abnormality of an assembled battery, where the signals include information about a detected result.    USE - Used in an assembled battery (claimed) which is utilized in an electric vehicle e.g. pure electric vehicle (PEV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and hybrid vehicle having fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The set of abnormality detecting signals are generated for calculating the time ratio of the time interval, thus detecting voltage abnormality of the assembled battery in an accurate and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram depicting a schematic configuration of an abnormal voltage detector apparatus for use in an assembled battery.    Battery blocks (BN)    Comparator (CN)    Abnormal voltage detector (10N)    Assembled battery (10)    Relay (11)    Inverter (12)    Motor generator (13)
NOVELTY - The indicator (10) has a response assembly (14) indicating changes in response to change in fluid condition in a container. An indicator head (16) visualizes the exhibited changes in fluid condition. A light transmissive element (12) connecting the head and the assembly, has cruciate frustum provided adjacent to the head.    USE - Fluid level sensor for storage battery such as lead/acid storage battery in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently indicates status of battery, while preventing failure after installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for light transmissive element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fluid level indicator.    fluid level indicator (10)    light transmissive element (12)    response assembly (14)    indicator head (16)    window (20)
NOVELTY - The electrodes (5a,5b) comprise low and high resistance semiconductor layers (3,4) and ion precipitation promotion layers (6a,6b) sequentially formed on the substrates (1a,1b) insoluble in electrolyte (13), respectively. The lead-out electrodes (9,10) are connected to reverse side of the electrodes (5a,5b) through metal films (8a,8b), respectively. Electrolyte is filled between the electrodes.    USE - E.g. lithium ion battery and lead storage battery used for start-up of electric vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of the light-weight battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    substrates (1a,1b)    low resistant layer (3)    high resistant layer (4)    electrodes (5a,5b)    ion precipitation promotion layers (6a,6b)    electrodes (9,10)    electrolyte (13)
NOVELTY - The system has gas passageways (23a,23c) for passing a reactive gas to anode (22a) and cathode (22c) in a fuel cell stack respectively. The pH detectors (31,32) detect pH value of condensed water from fuel cell stack. A control unit (36) controls water quantity in fuel cell stack, based on the detected PH value.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The acidity of liquid in fuel cell can be relieved rapidly, thereby improving corrosion resistance with respect to acid of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell stack (2)    electrolyte film (21)    anode (22a)    cathode (22c)    gas passageways (23a,23c)    pH detectors (31,32)    control unit (36)
NOVELTY - An anode active material contains specific lithium, nickel and manganese-containing compound of layered structure.    USE - For anode of aqueous lithium secondary battery (claimed) for power supply of information communication apparatus, portable information terminals, such as personal computer and mobile telephone, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous lithium secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material contains compound (C) of layered structure, of formula: LitNixMnyMzO2, where 0.9less than or equal totless than or equal to1.2, 0.4less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.55, 0.4less than or equal toyless than or equal to0.55, 0less than or equal tozless than or equal to0.2, and M is magnesium, aluminum, iron, titanium, gallium, copper, vanadium and/or niobium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aqueous lithium secondary battery (1) which contains an anode (2) having above anode active material, a cathode (3) having cathode active material and an aqueous solution electrolyte liquid formed by dissolving lithium salt in water. The cathode active material contains a substance which occludes and releases lithium, and having electric potential having lower than the compound (C) contained in the anode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the aqueous lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    aqueous lithium secondary battery (1)    anode (2)    cathode (3)    separator (4)    gasket (5)    battery case (11)    sealing board (12)
NOVELTY - The submergible vehicle instead of conventional storage battery utilizes fuel cell (100) for its drive which uses oxygen from hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution for generating power.    USE - For driving mini submergible vehicles such as artificial fish or fish robot.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces frequent recharging operation. Ensures optimum utilization of the drive source with reduced environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the mini submergible vehicle drive energy support system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage battery (64)    fuel cell (100,400)    catalyst layer (105)    hydrogen peroxide manufacturing apparatus (200)    water electrolysis apparatus (300)
NOVELTY - A magnetic shield board (4) for preventing leakage of reactor magnetic flux into the vehicle, is provided between the reactor (1) and the vehicle chassis (6). The shield board consists of material with high saturation magnetic flux density and a higher magnetic permeability than iron.    USE - Reactor used as direct current reactor, current limiting reactor in vehicles such as trains, direct current/alternating current electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of reactor magnetic flux into the vehicle is decreased using the magnetic shield board, thereby achieving size reduction of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal front sectional view of the reactor for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reactor (1)    coil (2)    coil support fixture (3)    magnetic shield board (4)    vehicle chassis (6)
NOVELTY - A level detector (132) provided in a flush tank (70), detects the water level of useful water (42a) which humidifies the oxidizing agent gas (61a) introduced into the fuel cell (30). The heat exchange with the off gas (63a) and exhaust-heat warm water (43a) is prevented, when the water level is more than the predetermined value is detected.    USE - Fuel cell co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables collecting exhaust heat and thereby raising the working rate of the system efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (30)    useful water (42a)    exhaust-heat warm water (43a)    oxidizing agent gas (61a)    off gas (63a)    flush tank (70)    level detector (132)
NOVELTY - The melting processed material formed by heat-melting a material which contains starch, is baked and carbonized, to form cathode carbon material.    USE - For manufacturing carbon material for cathode for lithium cell (all claimed) used for hybrid-type electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the cathode carbon material, has excellent charging and discharging efficiency, cycle characteristics, input characteristics and storing characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode carbon material;    (2) cathode for lithium secondary batteries; and    (3) lithium cell.
NOVELTY - Overcharge detection circuits (U11-U16) with mutually different input impedances are connected to mutually adjoined battery cells (C11-C16). An OR circuit (OR1) detects disconnection between the battery cells and the overcharge detection circuits based on the outputs of the overcharge detection circuits.    USE - For detecting charge state of battery pack of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability by detecting disconnection between battery cells and overcharge detection circuits as abnormality of a cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the circuit diagram of the charge state detector for battery pack.    Battery cells (C11-C16)    OR circuit (OR1)    Overcharge detection circuits (U11-U16)
NOVELTY - The system has a tank (1) receiving a fluid (V1) e.g. methylcyclohexane, consumed by a vehicle, and another tank (2) receiving another fluid (V2) e.g. toluene, produced by consumption and/or degradation of the fluid (V1). The tank (2) is filled gradually as the tank (1) is emptied. The tank (2) is placed in the tank (1). The tank (2) has a flexible envelope (20) such that the tank (2) deforms in order to increase its volume for filling.    USE - Used onboard a motor vehicle (claimed) for producing hydrogen to supply an internal combustion engine such as heat engine, or a fuel cell for providing heat and electricity and for driving purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of one tank inside the other tank permits to reduce encumbrance and volume of the system, and to render the system compatible with architecture of large number of vehicles. The system can be easily implemented in the vehicle, without interfering usual operation of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tank system with two pumps.    Fluids (V1, V2)    Tanks (1, 2)    Pumps (3, 4)    Envelope (20)    Valve (23)    Filter (30)    Conduits (50, 51)
NOVELTY - The fuel electrode (10) has reaction layer(s), which is in contact with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (12), and promotes fuel cell reaction using catalyst components, and water decomposition layer(s), which is in contact with diffusion layer (13) and electrolyzes water in electrode using catalyst component. The water decomposition layer has high porosity with respect to reaction layer.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode performance of fuel electrode is prevented even during fuel shortage. The solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell has improved reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel electrode (10) promotes fuel cell reaction to oxidize fuel introduced through diffusion layer. The fuel electrode has reaction layer(s), which is in contact with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (12), and promotes fuel cell reaction using catalyst components, and water decomposition layer(s), which is in contact with diffusion layer (13) and electrolyzes water in electrode using catalyst component. The water decomposition layer has high porosity with respect to reaction layer.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel electrode; and    (2) operation method of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    fuel electrode (10)    air electrode (11)    solid polymer electrolyte membrane (12)    dispersion layer (13)    separator (14)
NOVELTY - The front wheels of the heavy goods vehicle have a fixed wing or fender on front of and above them. There is a mudguard (3) behind each front wheel. The mudguard has a flat rear surface (30) to which an intermediate bracket (12,14) is fastened. The intermediate bracket has flanges (15) with screws or rivets and has angled portions (16) attached to the side (21) of the battery box (2).    USE - Battery box on heavy goods vehicle used as support bracket for mudguard fitted behind front wheel.    ADVANTAGE - Use of battery box as support bracket reduces manufacturing cost and reduces weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box used as a support bracket for a mudguard.    Battery box (2)    Mudguard (3)    Intermediate bracket (12,14)    Flanges (15)    Angled portions of intermediate bracket (16)    Side of battery box (21)    Flat rear surface of mudguard (30)
NOVELTY - A primer composition comprises 100 pbw linear perfluoro polyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule; organosiloxane compound having fluorine atom; catalytic amount of hydrosilylation catalyst; and 5-100 pbw organosiloxane compound; and 100-10000 pbw organic solvent.    USE - The primer composition is used for articles, e.g. part of automobile, chemical plant, ink jet printer, semiconductor production line, analytical instrument, physical and chemical instrument, medical appliance, aircraft or fuel cell for which a fluorinated elastomer or gel is bonded to an inorganic or organic material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented primer composition has improved mechanical strength, heat resistance, weather resistance, chemical resistance, or flame retardancy. It also reduces thermal expansion or gas permeability of a cured product. It also reduces thermal shrinkage during a cure process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A primer composition for a fluorinated elastomer or a fluorinated gel, comprises 100 pbw linear perfluoro polyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups per molecule, perfluoro polyether backbone having repeating units of structure -CaF2aO-, and a weight average molecular weight of 5000-100000; organosiloxane compound having fluorine atom and at least two SiH bonds per molecule, in such an amount that a molar ratio of the SiH bond in the organosiloxane compound to the alkenyl group in the polyether compound is 0.8-5; catalytic amount of hydrosilylation catalyst; 5-100 pbw organosiloxane compound having, per molecule, a SiH bond and an epoxy group and/or trialkoxysilyl group bonded to a silicon atom of the organosiloxane via an organic group which may have an oxygen atom; and 100-10000 pbw organic solvent having a fluorine atom and a boiling point of not higher than 150degreesC at atmospheric pressure.    a=1-6.
NOVELTY - Panel direct methyl alcohol fuel battery containing: an integrated cathode pole plate including a first backing, multiple cathode pole zones plated on both sides of the first backing distributed with multiple through holes, multiple first conduction through holes set out of the cathode zones and connected to them with leads and a proton exchange membrane unit including multiple proton exchange membrane pieces allocated against the cathode zones, an intermediate joint layer composed of at least one joint sheet containing multiple holes for containing the multiple proton exchange membranes and multiple second conduction through holes, integrated anode pole plate including a second backing, multiple anode pole plate zones allocated corresponding to the cathode zones and multiple third conduction connection points set opposite to the first conduction through holes and runner base plate.    USE - For direct methanol fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing urethane compound (I) is new.    USE - For processing agent of textiles, paper and nonwoven fabric (all claimed), carpet, stone, electrostatic filter and fuel cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing urethane compound provides excellent water repellency, oil repellency and stained resistance, to processing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing urethane compound of formula (I): (Rf-A1-Z-X1-OC(=O)NH-)mL(-NHC(=O)O-Y1)n(-NHC(=O)O-((ClCH2-)X2O)a-R1)k, is new.    L=group derived from polyisocyanate by removal of isocyanate groups;    Rf=1-21C perfluoroalkyl;    A1=direct bond or 1-21C divalent organic group;    Z=-S-or-SO2-;    X1=divalent, linear or branched 1-5C aliphatic group having at least one hydroxyl group;    X2=trivalent linear or branched 2-5C aliphatic group;    Y1=univalent organic group having hydroxyl group;    R1=hydrogen or 1-10C alkyl group;    a=1-20;    m=1-15;    n,k=0-14;and    m+n+k=2-50.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition containing fluorine-containing urethane compound, and emulsifier and water;    (2) processing agent containing above composition;    (3) processing of textiles using above processing agent;    (4) processed textiles;    (5) processing of paper using above processing agent;    (6) processed paper;    (7) processing of nonwoven fabric; and    (8) processed nonwoven fabric.
NOVELTY - Fan-assisted chemical diffuser comprising a main housing with a fuel cell (4) driving a fan (2b) and a chemical holder (31) that is discharged into the atmosphere by driving the fan, where the fuel and chemical are supplied simultaneously, is new.    USE - For discharging medicine, aromatic agent, deodorizer, disinfectant, acaricide, insect, pest or harmful animal repellent, insecticide, e.g. pyrethroid, carbamate and organic phosphorus type insecticides, insect or pest growth control agent and blood-sucking prevention agent.    ADVANTAGE - The diffuser can be used for long time without causing waste disposal problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fan-assisted chemical diffuser.    Fan (2b)    Fuel cell (4)    Partition plate (19)    Chemical holder (31)    Fuel tank (41)
NOVELTY - A fuse holder (104b) which is integrated with a grip portion (104a) of handle (112), connects a fuse (110) to a handle (112) so that manual shifting of handle shifts the fuse between the locked and unlocked positions to connect and disconnect the fuse from the mating terminals.    USE - Electrical storage device such as high-voltage traction battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The handle is easily manipulated within the housing of the storage device to open high-voltage circuit and allow quick replacement of the fuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) circuit disconnect assembly;    (2) method of assembling an electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a disconnect assembly.    disconnect assembly (100)    High voltage electrical storage device (102)    Upper grip portion of a handle (104a)    lower fuse holder (104b)    housing (106)    fuse (110)    handle (112)    retention frame (114)    fuse connector (116)
NOVELTY - A memory (31) stores the data related to power consumption of a load (21). A determination unit (32) determines whether tracking control is executable based on stored data. A control apparatus (30) performs tracking control according to the output response capability of an electric power generation apparatus (10), if tracking control is not executable according to power consumption.    USE - For supplying electric power from electric power generation apparatus such as solar power generator, wind-powered generator, micro gas turbine generator, gas-engine electric power generator or fuel cell generator, to electric appliance or load such as electric light, iron, television (TV), washing machine, electric carpet, electric kotatsu, air conditioner, refrigerator used in home, factory.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the efficiency of power generation by appropriate tracking control according to the fluctuation of power consumption of load. Hence power consumption charge is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the operation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power generation apparatus (10)    load (21)    control apparatus (30)    memory (31)    determination unit (32)
NOVELTY - A solid plate type fuel cell (2) generates electric power using hydrogen gas and oxidizing-agent gas fed from a high-pressure tank (4) and a compressor (15) respectively. A porous plate type fuel cell (3) generates electric power using exhausted fuel gas and waste-acid agent ejected from the solid plate type fuel cell.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operation of fuel cell at optimal operating pressure without complicating a system assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Solid plate type fuel cell (2)    Porous plate type fuel cell (3)    High-pressure tank (4)    Compressor (15)
NOVELTY - A purge valve (3) controls discharge of fuel gas emitted from an upstream-side fuel cell (1). A downstream-side fuel cell (2) uses the discharged fuel to generate power for driving dilution fan (7) which dilutes filled the fuel gas emitted from cell, in exhaust storing tank (6).    USE - Fuel cell system having polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes the fuel gas efficiently. Reduces the concentration of fuel gas in the outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    upstream-side fuel cell (1)    downstream-side fuel cell (2)    purge valve (3)    exhaust storing tank (6)    dilution fan (7)
NOVELTY - A reformation unit (25), which includes a fuel cell stack, and a hot-water storage tank (26) are arranged in one frame (30). The reformation unit and an electrical component (31) e.g. control board are individually arranged at the opposite sides of the hot-water storage tank.    USE - For generating electricity in homes.    ADVANTAGE - Can be easily installed, and minimizes heat radiation losses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reformation unit (25)    Hot-water storage tank (26)    Frame (30)    Electrical component (31)
NOVELTY - The lower shaping board (15) and the upper moving head (4) are provided with cooling plates (7,12) and resistance heating boards (8,13) at their inner surface. A press mechanism (6) presses the fine particle molding material through the lower shaping board (15) and the cooling plate (7).    USE - For molding products such as separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to quickly and efficiently heat and cool the resin molding product, molded from a fine particle molding period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for resin molding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view depicting the supply of fine particle molding material in the resin molding apparatus.    press apparatus (1)    lower fixed plate (2)    lower mold (3)    upper moving head (4)    upper mold (5)    cooling plate (7,12)    resistance heating board (8,13)
NOVELTY - A battery holder and an impact absorbing portion, are arranged in a case so as to push the impact absorbing portion under the battery holder, when an impact acts on the case. An air blower (8) stored in the impact absorbing portion, cools the battery. The motor (19) of the air blower, is connected with a fan mount (18) made of plastic and fixed to the impact absorbing portion through a metal connection plate (21).    USE - For providing power supply to drive motor of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery holder and impact absorbing portion are crushed safely in case of an accident such as a collision and the danger of short circuit causing a heavy current flow, is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the bottom face perspective diagram of the air blower in the power supply device of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air blower (8)    fan mount (18)    motor (19)    connection plate (21)    bracket (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a flow path (8) that branches from downstream side of air supply flow path (3), for supplying air to a heat exchanger (15), and a flow path (9) that supplies air from the heat exchanger to the air supply flow path. The shut-off valves (10,11,13) are provided at the flow paths for adjusting the air flow rate in the heat exchanger.    USE - E.g. solid polymer film type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - A stabilized output is obtained even at low temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for 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 system (1)    air supply flow path (3)    super charger (4)    flow paths (8,9)    shut-off valves (10,11,13)    heat exchanger (15)
NOVELTY - Device has cover plate covering upper opening of plastic case (3) fixed on base plate (2). A air blower accommodating portion (7) accommodates air blower to cool battery module. A support hub (10) arranged in air blower accommodating portion, supports lower surface of cover plate between plastic case and cover plate.    USE - Power supply device mounted on floor of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, for supplying power for motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Upper surface of case of power supply device, acts as load resistance floor with sufficient strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    base plate (2)    plastic case (3)    battery holder case (5)    air blower accommodating portion (7)    support hub (10)
NOVELTY - A cover plate (16) controls the motion of one of two ridges extended to the upper surfaces (13b,14b) of the batteries (13,14). The legs (17a,18a) of the brackets (17,18) are attached to a body side with the engaging portions (17b,18b) engaged with the upper surface of each battery. Installation members (19,20) are fixed to the brackets by the nuts and positioned to the reverse side of the plate.    USE - For operating machine e.g. hydraulic excavator.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates holding of number of batteries with small number of components, hence reducing manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of hydraulic excavator as one example of operating machine.    Batteries (13,14)    Cover plate (16)    Brackets (17,18)    Legs (17a,18a)    Engaging portions (17b,18b)    Installation members (19,20)
NOVELTY - The control method involves determining, independent of temperature, whether the battery environment requires ventilation. The air around the battery is replaced with air from an ambient environment outside the vehicle when it is determined that the battery environment requires ventilation.    USE - For controlling an environment for a battery in a vehicle that can use fresh or recirculated air.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cooling and ventilation while inhibiting the influx of foreign matter from outside the vehicle. Provides selective control of one fan to help cool and ventilate the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an environmental control system for a battery in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of the ventilation control logic.
NOVELTY - A voltage regulator determines temperature of batteries contained within insulated enclosure based on a signal supplied by temperature sensor, and selectively supplies electrical power from alternator of the vehicle to battery heaters when temperature of batteries is below predetermined temperature and interrupts supply of electrical power when battery temperature reaches predetermined temperature.    USE - For supplying electrical power to loads, such as electrical and electronic equipment, including heating and air conditioning, lighting, appliance such as refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave oven as well as television and entertainment systems in vehicle such as long haul truck, boat, and recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains battery power in controlled thermal environment to ensure battery operation at or near maximum power capacity regardless of ambient temperature. Supplies electrical power to equipment that is contained in vehicle and that requires power during periods in which vehicle engine is in operation and vehicle engine is shut down. Maintains battery temperature sufficient to provide high battery power capacity for an extended period of time after the vehicle is shut down.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heaters are contained in the insulated enclosure, maintaining the temperatures of the batteries at or near a predetermined temperature while the vehicle engine operates. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an improvement in long haul truck that includes sleeper unit and an engine having starter motor and alternator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic block diagram of the electrical power system in combination with loads and heating and cooling units of a long haul truck or other vehicle.
NOVELTY - The invention consists of more than one fuel feed unit and power supply unit. Each power supply unit is composed of an anode layer, a first flexible base board, a mass transfer electrolysis layer, a second flexible base board and a cathode layer. All layers are stacked in turn.
NOVELTY - A reminding device for reminding the motor-driven vehicle's driver of the dangerous road segment in Chinese or English language. The motor-driven vehicle has a high-stability remote-controlled latch-transceiver package (T94AW/T2608CK). Each of 4 transmitters has the solar cell board and internal accumulator for all-weather operation. The receiver uses the accumulator of motor-driven vehicle and rechargeable batteries as its electric power supply. The different reminding sentences are stored in 4 speech IC arranged in receiver and controlled by transmitters.
NOVELTY - The vehicle is equipped with an air condition system working with a refrigerating circuit (12) and a battery (36) for the supply of the electrically operated components of a hybrid drive. The battery (36) has to be protected from overheating and is fitted with a temperature sensor (40). A coolant circuit (14) serving as a heat regulating system for the battery is connected to the refrigerating circuit (12) by a heat transmitter (16). A bypass (47) and two control valves (42, 44) are activated when a particular temperature at the battery (36) is exceeded.    USE - The control valve and the bypass for a regulation of the coolant supply are integrated in a cooling system in particular for the battery of a hybrid drive for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An effective cooling of the battery is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the system.    Cooling system (10)    Refrigerating circuit (12)    Coolant circuit (14)    Heat transmitter (16)    Compressor (18)    Capacitor (20)    Expansion valves (22, 24)    Vaporizer (26, 28)    Branches (30, 32)    Heat transmitter (34)    Battery (36)    Second object to be cooled (38)    Sensors (40, 50)    Control valves (42, 44)    Coolant pump (46)    Bypass (47)
NOVELTY - An electrolyzer subsystem (28) electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen at greater than a predetermined efficiency between first and second operating voltages. A photovoltaic subsystem (22) provides electric power at a voltage between the first and second operating voltages.    USE - For producing hydrogen used as fuel for e.g. fuel cell vehicle, stationary power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides practical, non-polluting technology for producing hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a water disassociating method; and    (B) an electrolysis system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of photovoltaic electrolyzer system.    Photovoltaic electrolyzer system (20)    Photovoltaic subsystem (22)    Photovoltaic cell (24)    Electrolyzer subsystem (28)    Voltmeter (56)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel (10) has a solar cell (12) covered by a transparent plate (11). The transparent plate absorbs infrared light (B) and emits visible light (D).    USE - For use on buildings, vehicle and train.    ADVANTAGE - Since transparent plate develops color by using infrared light, a solar cell panel which is superior in the viewpoint of decoration without lowering the power generation efficiency of the solar cells is obtained .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell panel and the graph explaining the optical energy characteristics of the solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell panel (10)    transparent plate (11)    solar cell (12)    energy (A)    infrared light (B)    visible light (D)    sunlight (L1)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises a proton conducting resin including a backbone comprising a polyurea resin and side chains that comprise an active hydrogen group at a terminal.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed) for e.g. automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has good proton conductivity, heat resistance, and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a cathode, an anode, and electrolyte interposed between the cathode and the anode.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell stack including unit fuel cells, where each unit fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly. A pair of separators (67) sandwiches the electrode assembly. A casing is arranged to accommodate the fuel cell stack. A elastic unit (87) arranges the fuel cell stack in contact with an inner wall of the casing, where the elastic unit is formed along a periphery of the separator.    USE - Used in a mobile body e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic unit is formed along the periphery of the separator, thus efficiently absorbing vibration and shock applied to the casing and fuel cells, and hence minimizing twisting, bending and deformation of the casing and fuel cells. The elastic unit arranges the fuel cell stack in contact with the inner wall of the casing, thus reducing the total number of parts and weight of the apparatus. The apparatus is designed to prevent breakage of parts of the casing and the stacks, thereby securing the performance and reliability of the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a separator.    separators (67)    Seal (69)    Reactive gas passage (71)    Manifold holes (73, 77)    Elastic unit (87)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a coupling unit (20) with an area defining a passageway (36), where a gas injection and ejection system are in fluid communication with the passageway. The injection system (18) selectively injects a hydrogen gas into the passageway to form a pulsed gas stream, where a pressure controller is used to control the pressure of the gas applied to the gas injection system.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Pressure controller is used to control the pressure of the gas applied to the gas injection system, thus eliminating the need of separate pump for the ejector and the energy required for its operation, and hence increasing the overall energy efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a combined injector/ejector system for a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (12)    Injection system (18)    Coupling unit (20)    Ejector system (32)    Passageway (36)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a fuel cell disposed under a floor panel of a vehicle, and cooling system component parts (4) disposed in a vehicle front portion. Coolant pipes (5A, 5B) are arranged in an approximate transverse center portion of the vehicle. A coolant pipe unit (5) connecting the fuel cell to a radiator is arranged to cover a short distance and to extend in a horizontal or upward sloping manner.    USE - Fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant pipes are arranged in the approximate transverse center portion of the vehicle, thus avoiding excessive horizontal and vertical zigzagging of the coolant pipes, and hence reducing mass of the coolant pipe unit and the space occupied by the coolant pipe unit. The arrangement of the coolant pipe unit and the cooling system component parts provides a sufficient space in the vehicle interior, improves effectiveness with which air is removed from the coolant, and reduces a space occupied by piping and parts related to the fuel cell in the fuel cell automobile. The coolant pipe unit connecting the fuel cell to the radiator is arranged to cover the short distance and to extend in the horizontal or upward sloping manner, thus preventing air from accumulating when coolant is added to the cooling system and when air flows into the cooling system during operation. The automobile thus prevents cooling performance from declining due to air in the system and improves the temperature controllability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell automobile illustrating height relationships between a fuel cell and a cooling system component part.    Fuel cell (1)    Vehicle (2)    Floor panel (3)    Cooling system component part (4)    Coolant pipes (5A, 5B)    Coolant pipe unit (5)
NOVELTY - The harvester has an acoustic chamber (12) configured to collect an acoustic energy. A back plate (30) in connection with the acoustic chamber converts the collected acoustic energy into a mechanical energy. A piezoelectric device is mounted to back plate and is configured to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The acoustic chamber amplifies the collected acoustic energy.    USE - Used in an energy harvesting system for collecting and transforming acoustic energy for a sensing assembly that is utilized for wireless sensing of vibration, temperature, pressure, and health associated with an engine in a motorized vehicle (claimed) e.g. automobile, commercially-operated and municipality-operated bus, truck, aircraft, marine vehicle, motor cycle and all terrain vehicle, for monitoring parameters e.g. current in a wire running near the engine and for sensor utilized in turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The harvester is of a small enough profile to fit within wheel rims and is renewable and has a long lifetime to lessen the need for replacement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a motorized vehicle comprising an energy harvester of an energy harvesting system    (B) a method for powering a sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy harvester.    Acoustic chamber (12)    Chamber portions (14, 16)    Wall (17)    Back plate (30)    Low modulus material (31)
NOVELTY - The hub has elongated slots (804) that are placed in an outer periphery of the rotor hub, where each slots with respective major axis to a radial axis. The radial axis extends from an axisymmetric centerline of the rotor hub. Multiple passages (812) are formed in the rotor hub, and cooperate with an orientation of one of the elongated slots. The passages are adjacently located and connected to a shaft attachment region.    USE - Used for an electric machine (claimed) e.g. electric motor and generator, that is utilized in an application e.g. electric vehicle and domestic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The passages are formed in the rotor hub, and cooperate with the orientation of one of the elongated slots, thus efficiently minimizing rotor hub weight while maintaining operational integrity of the rotor hub. The rotor hub easily facilitates the manufacture of the electric machine, thereby reducing production complexity and cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric machine comprising a rotor assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a rotor hub having a number of angled, elongated slots arranged with a number of passages.    Outer periphery (802)    Elongated slots (804)    Major axes (806)    Axisymmetric centerline (810)    Passages (812)
NOVELTY - An axial bearing comprises a flow restriction that is located near a portion of the disk shaped rotor and portion of working fluid in high pressure state is directed between the flow restriction and rotor. A journal bearing comprises another flow restriction and portion is directed between the flow restriction and rotor.    USE - E.g. integrated micro steam turbine power plant on-a-chip for providing electrical power for on-board vehicle electronics, sensors, actuators, communication and/or electronic propulsion sub-systems and also for space vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces need for low power density batteries and auxiliary power units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The axial bearing maintains the axial position of the disk shaped rotor. The rotor comprises several rotor blades which is integrated with stator blades to form turbine. The journal bearing maintains lateral position of the disk shaped rotor. A pump integrated into the rotor pumps the working fluid through the engine. A generator system driven by turbine coverts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of making steam turbine engine; and    (2) steam turbine power plant micromachine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the simplified illustration of the integrated turbine blades.
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes a secondary battery (14), which is cooled by a cooling device (20). An atmospheric temperature sensor (26) detects atmospheric temperature with respect to the battery. A controller (24) limits the charging and discharging of the battery, when the detected atmospheric temperature exceeds a predetermined value.    USE - E.g. solid polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the power required to cool the battery and suppresses temperature rise of the secondary battery while improving durability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (10)    battery (14)    load (16)    cooling device (20)    controller (24)    atmospheric temperature sensor (26)
NOVELTY - A pump (36) supplies fuel gas ejected from fuel cell gas flow path to fuel feeding pipe path (21), while ejecting de-spreading water to fuel ejection pipeline (30,31) from fuel electrode. A collection receptacle is provided at fuel ejection pipeline to store de-spreading water by a quantity which is estimated based on fuel gas amount supplied to fuel cell stack (20).    USE - Fuel cell system with fuel cell such as aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide type fuel cell (SOFC), direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC), polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (PEMFC) for power source in satellite, spacecraft, vehicles such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, cart for luggage.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers and recycles dry fuel efficiently using simple structure and without expanding fuel cell stack. Prevents unwanted emission of hydrogen during normal drive of vehicle. Reduces fuel consumption. Ejects diffused water selectively.    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. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (20)    fuel feeding pipe path (21)    fuel ejection pipeline (30,31)    circulation pump (36)    water collection drying tank (60)
NOVELTY - Support (31) contains iron-group metal oxide and/or iron-group metal, rare-earth oxide containing rare earth element(s), and magnesium-containing compound. The support has gas permeability and electroconductivity.    USE - For fuel battery cell for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Generation of crack and peeling of fuel electrode or solid electrolyte layer resulting from differential thermal expansion coefficient during baking of support, is suppressed by adding magnesium component. The iron group metal or its oxide is hardly diffused to the solid electrolyte from support. Therefore, the ionic conductivity of solid electrolyte layer is not influenced during simultaneous baking of support and solid electrolyte. The electric power generation capability of the fuel cell is improved by using the support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) fuel battery cell; and    (b) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of hollow flat fuel battery cell.    support (31)    fuel electrode (32)    solid electrolyte (33)    oxygen electrode (34)    interconnector (35)
NOVELTY - The system has an air-cooled heat exchanger (7) for performing indoor air conditioning by exchanging heat between air and refrigerant circulating through a refrigerant circuit, and an exhaust-heat utilization heat exchanger (8) for exchanging heat between refrigerant and water in hot water storage tank (5). A flow path selector valves (9a,9b) switches between both the exchangers (7,8) for connecting to the refrigerant circuit.    USE - Co-generation system employing fuel cell system and gas engine system, and air-conditioner (AC) for providing power supply, hot water supply and air-conditioning in house.    ADVANTAGE - Provides hot water supply, electric power and air conditioning system with high functionality and efficiency, while achieving energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (2)    hot water storage tank (5)    air-cooled heat exchanger (7)    exhaust-heat utilization heat exchanger (8)    flow path selector valves (9a,9b)
NOVELTY - Apparatus (1) has a thermoelectric module (4) with thermo-element connected electrically to p-type and n-type semiconductor element blocks. The blocks are formed by sintered thermoelectric materials and addition materials e.g. fullerene, which satisfy specific relation.    USE - For recovering waste heat in internal combustion (IC) engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermoelectric conversion efficiency, by using the thermo-element. Increases waste heat recovery efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the attachment state of the waste heat recovery equipment to internal combustion engine, and side view of the waste heat recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste heat recovery equipment (1)    internal combustion engine (3)    thermoelectric module (4)    heat exchange unit (10)    lead wire (414)
NOVELTY - A sensor (4) detects a fuel gas leak within a case (2). A shutoff valve (9) opens and closes a bypass piping (5). A controller (8) opens the shutoff valve to ventilate the interior of the case, when the sensor has detected a fuel gas leak within the case.    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates ventilation of the interior of the case using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (2)    Sensor (4)    Bypass piping (5)    Controller (8)    Shutoff valve (9)
NOVELTY - The cathode gas supply path (8) through which cathode gas is supplied to the cathode (4), and the dilution chamber (51) into which anode off gas is introduced, are connected by a bypass path (6) in which a bypass valve (5) is provided. The valve is opened/closed according to predetermined start condition to control flow rate of cathode gas to the dilution chamber.    USE - For performing dilution processing of gas ejected from fuel cell mounted on fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Processing time is reduced and simple control of flow rate of cathode gas, is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    anode (3)    cathode (4)    bypass value (5)    bypass path (6)    cathode gas supply path (8)    dilution chamber (51)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system (10) has a fluid circulation system (46) having a combustor (68) which burns a reactive gas and heats a fluid for heat regulation. A fuel supply line (70) warms up a fuel stack line (12) with the heated fluid. Two waste-heat gas supply paths (68,94) warm up respectively a supplemental equipment and an electrical storage apparatus (96) with a waste-heat gas ejected from the combustor.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures rapid low-temperature start-up characteristic using simple and inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure explanatory drawing of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel stack line (12)    Fluid circulation system (46)    Combustor (68)    Waste-heat gas supply paths (68,94)    Fuel supply line (70)    Electrical storage apparatus (96)
NOVELTY - Controller (104) allows hot water to pass through heat exchanger (12) for heating cooling water for warming-up of fuel cell (1), after passing through heat exchanger (103E) of indirect heating unit (103). Exhaust heat of cell recovered by heat exchanger (12) by cooling water circulation, and heat recovered from electric heater (103A) by heat exchanger (103E), are recovered by hot water circulation, during power generation.    USE - Fuel cell co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - By preventing the pulsation within the hot water circulation path formed due to local bubbling of hot water, and an extreme cavitation, a damage on the hot water circulation path can be prevented. Also, the arrangement number of electric heaters can be reduced, while downsizing and rationalizing the fuel cell co-generation system.    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 (1)    cooling water tank (8)    cooling water flow controller (8A)    heat exchangers (12,103E)    hot water storage tank (13)    hot water circulation path (14)    indirect heating unit (103)    heat-carrier circulation controller (103B)    controller (104)
NOVELTY - The electrode (101) has a porous metal collector (102) having electrode active material thin film layer (103) formed on internal hole surface, and porous metal oxide (104) in a counter electrode and opposing surface.    USE - For secondary battery and battery module used for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides battery having high speed charging and discharging, and excellent battery characteristics. The electrode enables film thinning or omission of separator in battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery;    (2) battery module;    (3) vehicle; and    (4) manufacture of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of an electrode.    electrode (101)    porous metal collector (102)    electrode active material thin film layer (103)    porous metal oxide (104)
NOVELTY - The air blower (10) has a detector (15) which determines the behavior of the moving body and a wind generator (16) which produces wind in the room interior of the moving body. A control unit (17) sets the operation of the wind generator based on the behavior of the moving body.    USE - Used for moving bodies, e.g. vehicle, aircraft, and ship.    ADVANTAGE - Improves passenger's riding comfort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the air blower. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air blower (10)    Acceleration detector (11)    Operation state detector (12)    Detector (15)    Wind generator (16)    Control unit (17)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material consists of graphite intercalation compound having graphene interlayer in which insertion atom (2) is arranged, and which occludes hydrogen to graphene interlayer. The ratio (DO/RO) of minimum (DO) of potential (D) (kJ/mol) of hydrogen molecule and graphene (1), and distance (RO) (nm) of molecule and graphene when potential (D) is 0, is 3-10 derived from Renard-Johnes relation.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material has favorable hydrogen storage ability. Hydrogen supply is reliably enabled from the hydrogen storage system, and fluctuation of fuel supply amount by change of load of fuel cell is controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen storage tank;    (2) hydrogen storage system; and    (3) fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the hydrogen storage material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    graphene (1)    insertion atom (2)
NOVELTY - The controller (14) outputs control signal to regulate engine speed to a constant value based on the detected speed and set engine speed in a diesel engine (9). An electronic governor (12) adjusts fuel injection quantity of fuel injection pump in diesel engine based on control signal and set engine speed.    USE - Electric power generation circuit for lifting magnet device for construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes electric power supply from generator to lifting magnet to stabilize operation of lifting magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block circuit diagram of the electric power generation circuit for lifting magnet device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    lifting magnet (8)    diesel engine (9)    electronic governor (12)    rotation sensor (13)    controller (14)
NOVELTY - A shield section (8) of shielding wire (35) performs electrical connection of loads. A power supply (24), which is grounded in one end, supplies electricity to shield section.    USE - For inverter apparatus after installation of an air conditioner in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows rapid inspection and repair of inverter apparatus and provides simple structure due to the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the electrical connection diagnostic method.    Shield section (8)    Power supply (24)    Shielding wire (35)
NOVELTY - A first modular body section (120) partially defines a cavity (118) for storing a portion of a battery (102). The cavity has a first open end which includes an attachment structure to be coupled to a second modular body section shaped identical to first body section such that the cavity can be selectively expanded in volume by coupling the second modular body section to the first modular body section.    USE - For accommodating battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can accommodate most, if not all, available battery configurations while reducing volume of empty space. Optimizes thermal efficiency. Eliminates large unheated spaces, resulting in reduction in the amount of energy required to heat the modular battery container, and saves space in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming modular battery container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the cross-sectional view of the modular body container.    Battery (102)    Cavity (118)    Modular body section (120)    Section plates (122)    End plates (124)
NOVELTY - The system includes a fuel cell (1), and an afterburner (6) for its exhaust gas, to which air is supplied as an oxidizing agent. A heat exchanger (9) warms up the air flow supplied to the fuel cell using the exhaust gas from the afterburner. A unit (23) containing the heat exchanger, a unit (22b) containing the afterburner, and a unit (21) containing the fuel cell are arranged one above the other to form a stack. The afterburner is formed as a surface burner.    USE - E.g. for providing supplementary or back-up electrical power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As compact as possible while providing ideal gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system.    Fuel cell (1)    Afterburner (6)    Heat exchanger. (9)
NOVELTY - The wheel (1), for especially a pushchair, has at least one means of lighting (7) which is a LED. A battery (11) or other form of current accumulator is provided on the wheel as a power supply for the lighting. The means of lighting are provided with a switch (12). The wheel may have a movement sensor (8) or a lux sensor connected to the means of lighting. The means of lighting may be installed on the tire (3) and/or on the wheel rim (2).    USE - The wheel is especially for a pushchair.    ADVANTAGE - Safety is increased especially during the hours of darkness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the wheel of a pushchair with a movement sensor and lux sensor.    wheel (1)    wheel rim (2)    tire (3)    means of lighting (7)    movement sensor (8)    battery (11)    switch (12)
NOVELTY - Vehicle has a socket for an electricity supply fixed in or on a support plate on the outer side of the vehicle. The support plate is built into the vehicle chassis in place of a window pane.    USE - Used by the fire department.    ADVANTAGE - No additional chassis section is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The support plate has the same shape, contour and thickness as the window pane it is replacing. The support plate is made from metal, glass or plastic. The outer visible surface of the support plate is coated with a colored lacquer and/or is provided with a foil.
NOVELTY - The dynamometer has an electronically controlled loading unit which has a generator (5) with power electronics at the downstream side. An electric resistance (7) connected with a cooling system, follows the power electronics. A target/actual value input is provided at the power electronics. Integrated dynamometer and an automatic coupling are provided in the front of wheels that are connected with a chassis.    USE - Used for simulating driving resistance by defined braking of a towing vehicle e.g. passenger car including van, railing vehicle, automobile caravan and locomotive set.    ADVANTAGE - The loading unit effectively simulates the driving resistance and the trailer loads. The dynamometer eliminates the temperature susceptibility within the outside temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a trailer dynamometer.    Coupler (3)    Generator (5)    Electric resistance (7)    Space frame (13)    Electric generator (23)
NOVELTY - A four-wheel flat vehicle using solar energy as power features that a passenger can stand up on its solar cell board. It is composed of a large horizontal plate used also as solar cell board, 4 wheels, motor, rechargeable accumulator, and a handle bar.
NOVELTY - A laminate material has a metallic contact layer and a surface layer laminated in order on at least one surface of a metal. The metallic contact layer consists of resin composition which contains thermoplastic polyimide resin (A), and polyaryl ketone resin (B). The surface layer consists of resin composition which contains polyaryl ketone resin (B).    USE - For motor vehicle engine room, dividing wall, moving component of door, brake components, air compressor components, fuel cell components, heat-shield board, case of apparatus, electromagnetic wave shielding board, guard plate of aerospace plane device.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate material has excellent adhesion of interlayer, sliding property, surface damage resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, solder heat resistance and dimensional stability, with no peeling at cut edges in shearing processing.
NOVELTY - Each on-board distribution system has a battery with an integrated battery state detector. All distribution systems are fed from a common generator. The battery state detector is constructed in a cover placed on the battery. This cover has an internal cavity accommodating electronic components. The battery cover terminals fit the battery terminals, and are also externally-accessible. The unit has an electronic switch (S1) with a control line. The switch is inserted in the generator supply line. The control line carries signals from the battery state detection circuit. Sensors measure the battery and distribution system currents (I1, I2, I3). The electronic switch is controlled by a power line signal.    USE - A battery management unit for a vehicle with multiple power supply systems.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is optimally-charged for its duty. Batteries of differing characteristics can be controlled individually, under various conditions of static and dynamic loading, during their operation. The unit is economical and reliable in terms of both its electrical and mechanical characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic block diagram presents the concept, as applied to two batteries with differing loads and a common generator supply.    thermal insulation case (1)    battery casing (2)    cover (3)    battery terminals (4, 5)    battery module(S1) electronic switch (6)    battery and distribution system currents (I1, I2, I3)
NOVELTY - An inductor (26) is operatively connected to series-connected maximum power trackers. A transmission system provides electrical power from the inductor to a load (26). Each maximum power tracker is controlled so that an operatively associated solar generator (20) operates at its maximum power point to extract maximum available power.    USE - For providing power from solar cells in a solar-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes extraction of maximum available power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of solar power supply system.    Solar generator (20)    Capacitor (21)    Diode (22)    Inductor (26)    Load (26)
NOVELTY - A tab (71) is extended from a base plate in a current collector plate (7) so that the tab is passed through an insulating ring (8) and bent back so that portion of insulating ring is arranged between tip of tab and base plate of current collector. The current collector plate is resistance welded to an electrode assembly (4), while the bent back tab is resistance welded to the terminal (13) of seal cover (12).    USE - Sealed battery such as nickel cadmium storage battery for drive power source in power tool, electric bicycle, electric motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of the battery by welding terminal of seal cover and current collector plate. Prevents formation unstable current path to manufacture battery with desired resistance welding. Prevents increase in internal resistance due to current path to stabilize operation of battery. Assembles batteries efficiently to acquire sealed batteries reliably. Reduces manufacturing cost of insulating ring. Stabilizes battery output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sealed battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial perspective view of the cylindrical alkaline storage battery.    positive electrode plate (1)    negative electrode plate (2)    separator (3)    electrode assembly (4)    outer can (6)    insulating ring (8)    seal cover (12)    electrode terminal (13)    tab (71)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (10) has: an aqueous solution tank (18) which holds fuel aqueous solution; a fuel cell (12) including an anode (12b) supplied with the fuel aqueous solution from the aqueous solution tank, and a cathode (12c) provided with a catalyst; an air supplying unit including an air pump and arranged to supply air to the cathode in the fuel cell; and a gas guide arranged to add a gas containing gasified fuel from the aqueous solution tank to the air to be sent to the cathode.    USE - Used in transport equipment, preferably two-wheeled vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of handling gasified fuel in aqueous solution tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of primary portion of the inventive fuel cell.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Electrolyte (12a)    Anode (12b)    Cathode (12c)    Fuel tank (14)    Fuel supply pipe (16)    Aqueous solution tank (18)    Fuel pump (20)
NOVELTY - A piping system (52) connects a sub-storage tank (46) installed above the main warm water tank (44), and the main tank. A control device (50) opens valve (48) in piping system, to transfer warm water from main tank to sub-storage tank, when temperature of water in sub-storage tank reduces.    USE - For building (claimed) e.g. residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The sub-storage tank supplies warm water to thermal load without circulation, hence the length of all sub-piping in the building is shortened and heat loss and energy required to supply warm water are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for building equipped with hot water storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hot-water-storage system.    heat source (42)    main storage tank (44)    sub-storage tank (46)    valve (48)    control device (50)    piping system (52)    lower piping (56)
NOVELTY - When absorber (3) exists in an absorption process, water flows on waterworks. When absorber (6) exists in renewal process, water flows from waterworks to a condenser (2) currently connected to the absorber.    USE - For co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases moisture absorption/release rate of absorption material in absorber, and improves absorption efficiency. Improves absorption capability. Attains cost reduction. Improves thermal efficiency of co-generation system even when polymer electrolyte fuel cell driven at low temperature is used as heat source. Utilizes hot water energy effectively even when hot water amount reduces during summer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the entire structure of absorption heat pump and co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Evaporator (1)    Condenser (2)    Absorbers (3,6)    Gas engine (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a battery temperature, a battery charge limit, and a total regenerative energy available. Electrical energy is applied from a motor to a battery to simultaneously charge and heat the battery when the total regenerative energy available is greater than the battery charge limit, and the battery temperature is greater than a lower charge efficiency temperature.    USE - For motor vehicle with regenerative braking system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel economy, and increases overall vehicle efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of regenerative braking energy proportioning process.
NOVELTY - The tractor vehicle (1) is driven by an electric motor and has a battery (9) for supplying the electric motor with electricity, a unit (6) containing an internal combustion engine and a generator and charging electronics, whereby the battery can be charged by the unit and charging electronics. The battery is mounted above the unit containing the internal combustion engine and the generator.    USE - Especially a tractor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Space can be made for the battery as required and enables improved utilization of the warehouse vehicle to be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an inventive warehouse vehicle    tractor vehicle (1)    battery (9)    unit containing internal combustion engine and generator (6)    windscreen (2)    steerable front axle (4)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a manufacturing method for a packed and integrated fuel battery. The battery includes an electrolyte layer containing at least more than one fuel battery units, a first printing circuit base plate having an anode collector circuit formed on the single side where the first printing circuit base plate contacts with the anodes of the fuel battery unit, a second printing circuit base plate having a cathode collector circuit formed on the single side where the second base plate contacts with the cathodes of the fuel battery unit, an electrolyte layer set between the two base plates to be packed to a closely bound sandwiching structure.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a self-radiation and a self-humidification fuel battery stack with high power density including a diversion bipolar plate, a proton exchange membrane electrode, a collectingplate and end plates, among which, multiple metal thin strips of high heat conductivity are set in the diversion bipolar plate and led out from both sides of the bipolar plate, metal fins for coolingare formed at both sides of the cell stack, one or multiple air or hydrogen diversion slots are opened between a pair of inlet and outlet holes of air or hydrogen diversion face of said bipolar plate,outlet of the hydrogen slot and the inlet of the air slot are at the same side of the bipolar plate, the inlet of the hydrogen slot and the outlet of the air slot are at the other side.
NOVELTY - The coolant composition consists of an ion exchange resin uniformly dispersed in a coolant containing water as base.    USE - For fuel-cell-stack cooling system (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Insulation of coolant is retained stably. Propagation of fuel-cell vehicle is performed efficiently using the coolant composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ion exchange resin is a mixture of an anion exchange resin and a cation exchange resin.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) fuel-cell-stack cooling system;    (b) manufacturing method of coolant composition;    (c) preservation method of coolant composition; and    (d) recovery of coolant composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship of electroconductivity and test time of the coolant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sensor has a current meter, an analytical unit (3) and a microprocessor (4). The microprocessor (4) is switched off. At given intervals the measured signal from the current meter is recorded for a given first duration by the analytical unit and allocated current values which are monitored in the analytical unit for exceeding a current threshold or dropping below a second current threshold. On exceeding or dropping below the current thresholds, the microprocessor is switched on and, for a given second duration, the measured signal from the current meter is recorded by the analytical unit and allocated second current values which are then analyzed in the microprocessor.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides more efficient use of power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery sensor.
NOVELTY - A current limiter such as diode connected between fuel cell module and electrical node, adjustably limits the output current of the cell module to an upper limit. A processor connected to the cell module and limiter, comprise a logic for generating a control signal as function of measurement of output current of cell module and current demand, for changing the operating level of cell module.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell module, alkaline fuel cell (AFC) module, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) module, molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) module, phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) module, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) module and regenerative fuel cell (REC) module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enabling a relatively fast dynamic response to abrupt increase in current demand, and provides controlled-adjustment of operating level of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) method of operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system having adaptive current control.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) has a selective carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst having electronically conductive particulate support dispersed on a gas diffusion membrane, and a membrane electrode assembly (11).    USE - For supplying electric current to electrically powered device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has highly reliable power output and excellent operational efficiency. The poisoning of platinum anode with carbon monoxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) method of supplying purified reformate gas to membrane electrode assembly; and    (b) method of supplying electric current to electrically powered device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (10)    membrane electrode assembly (11)    anode side gas diffusion medium (12)    anode side flow field (13)    anode (16)    cathode (17)
NOVELTY - A boiler in connection with a collector for collecting solar energy and transmitting heat from solar energy, receives the heat from collector and generates steam from water using the heat. A generator generates electricity from the steam generated by the boiler. A controller directs unused electrical energy from generator, to a storage, or a main power grid.    USE - System for providing power generated by solar energy , hydrogen gas or natural gas, to load such as house, apartment, commercial building, or hydrogen powered device such as automobile, laptop computer, cell phone, and Segueway vehicle, through individual cogeneration plant.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves system for providing power to individual structure, using renewable energy source, and storing unneeded power in the form of hydrogen gas, or transferring unneeded power to external main power grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power providing system.    collector (11)    dish (15)    focuser (16)    optical cable (17)    steam discharge unit (18)
NOVELTY - The engine monitoring device has a single point current sensor that detects each key function to identify normal and abnormal operating conditions relating to that function in an automotive. A feedback unit is provided in terms of the display of lights and musical alarm.    USE - For detecting engine performance and battery condition of an automotive.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost.
NOVELTY - An operation controller discriminates whether regularity exists in the energy consumption for each unit time in a set period, based on the stored previous thermal load data and power load data. The controller performs load supply drive processing of the fuel cell (1) only if regularity exists in energy consumption, else performs dummy drive processing of the fuel cell.    USE - Co-generation system installed in home.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses excess and deficiency of output power of the fuel cell with respect to actual power load, thus promoting energy saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    hot water storage tank (2)    hot water storage unit (4)    inverter (6)    power load apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - When vehicle speed exceeds predetermined value, a demand of driving electric power to start or stop the fuel cell is accepted. The fuel cell system is not stopped even if there is no demand of driving electric power when vehicle speed is less than predetermined value.    USE - For controlling operation of fuel cell vehicle using fuel cell such as hydrogen gas as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses jarring noise of compressor when starting electric power generation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of a control system of fuel cell vehicle with control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (11)    Brake computer (20)    Hydraulic pressure controller (22)    Brake sensor (30)    Vehicle speed sensor (31)
NOVELTY - An electric power supply indication unit supplies electric power to a motor generator from electric power transmission unit when rotation speed of flywheel is less than minimum driving rotation speed of flywheel during stop of vehicle.    USE - For flywheel mounted on hybrid vehicle and rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses loss generated during operation to minimum. Obtains high energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the flowchart of control which reduces regular loss of flywheel electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Filter (36) is arranged at the filter storing space (34) of a filter storing member (32) to filter liquid from a drain port (28) formed at the bottom end of a separation chamber (14). The filter storing space is connected to the drain port such that the filter does not receive the influence of the flow of gas in the filter storing space.    USE - For fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively removes impurities, e.g. metal ions, from fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vapor-liquid-separation device.    Separation chamber (14)    Drain port (28)    Filter storing member (32)    Filter storing space (34)    Filter (36)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell main body (1) produces electric power from the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen in a fuel gas and oxygen in an oxidizing-agent gas. A high-pressure hydrogen tank (2) holds the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell main body. A thermoelement (3) produces a thermoelectromotive force from the waste heat of the fuel cell main body and from the pressure reduction expansion of the fuel gas.    USE - For electric power generation in electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient thermoelectric conversion of waste heat of fuel cell main body during electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell main body (1)    High-pressure hydrogen tank (2)    Thermoelement (3)    Three-way valves (7,8)    Radiator (11)    Controller (12)
NOVELTY - The wheel is equipped with a Peltier device (15) which produces electrical energy using difference of temperature of interior of tire air chamber (21) and atmospheric temperature.    USE - For pneumatic tires mounted to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring temperature of tire air chamber interior easily. Eliminates the need for power supply for wheel sensor. Reduces size of the wheel sensor portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tire air chamber interior temperature detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of assembly of wheel and tire.    wheel (10)    rim (11)    Peltier device (15)    pneumatic tire (20)    tire air chamber (21)
NOVELTY - The rotary shaft of internal combustion engine (10) starts the electric power generation of first and second motor generators. A planetary gear (20) adjusts engine power output. A control system (30) performs control of the motor generators according to the movement of flywheel (12).    USE - For driving operation of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves hybrid vehicle power capability due to the formation of the control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Flywheel (12)    Planetary gear (20)    Control system (30)
NOVELTY - First and second connectors (6,12) are attached to motor (2) and generator (3). The axial center of an input shaft (1) passes through a through-hole within the rotor of input port (8) of engine.    USE - For driving of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows compact and efficient power circulation on hybrid vehicle due to the input shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the drive device.    Input shaft (1)    Motor (2)    Generator (3)    First and second connectors (6,12)    Input port (8)
NOVELTY - First and second liner structural members (4,5) have reinforcing walls (7,11) mechanically linked by a coupling pin (14). A reinforcing member (23) straddles in the opening edge portion of the spaces (8,12) formed in both structural members. This prevents disconnection of the structural members.    USE - For pressure vessel e.g. used in automobile industry, housing industry, armaments industry, aerospace and aircraft work, medical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents concentration of stress at the junction portion of the liner structural members.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a pressure vessel;    (B) a fuel cell system;    (C) a fuel cell electric vehicle;    (D) a co-generation system;    (E) a natural gas supply system;    (F) a natural gas vehicle;    (G) an oxygen gas supply system; and    (H) a liner manufacturing method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pressure vessel.    Liner structural members (4,5)    Reinforcing walls (7,11)    Spaces (8,12)    Coupling pin (14)    Reinforcing member (23)
NOVELTY - A recirculation channel (13) performs recirculation of waste gas between exhaust gas path (11) and intake passage (12). The regulator (15) of thermoelectric module (4) generates electric power. A temperature sensor (16) measures the parameter temperature of waste gas based on predetermined threshold value.    USE - For internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Increases energy efficiency of the equipment due to the temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the waste heat recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermoelectric module (4)    Exhaust gas path (11)    Intake passage (12)    Recirculation channel (13)    Regulator (15)    Temperature sensor (16)
NOVELTY - A case, which accommodates a fuel cell, includes a release opening (8,9) provided with a lid (15,16). A lid opening mechanism (17) applies the predetermined inertia force or reaction force of a weight (18) to the lid of the opening of the case through a link (22,23) to open the lid during a vehicle collision.    USE - For fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lid opening mechanism of safety device.    Release opening (8,9)    Lid (15,16)    Lid opening mechanism (17)    Weight (18)    Link (22,23)
NOVELTY - The power terminal (BT) of a mode changeover switch (21) is electrically connected to a battery line (B). The auxiliary terminal (CT) of the mode changeover switch is electrically connected to an auxiliary line (C). A ground piece (19) electrically conducts into the body of a motor vehicle through a body connector (19b).    USE - For lighting motor vehicle interior.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies wiring operation, and attains cost and weight reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram pf indoor illumination lamp.    Ground piece (19)    Body connector (19b)    Mode changeover switch (21)    Battery line (B)    Power terminal (BT)    Auxiliary line (C)    Auxiliary terminal (CT)
NOVELTY - An electrical-component panel for a motorcycle, comprising electrical components of the vehicle connected to a generator of the vehicle for deriving electric power, the electrical components are formed into a set, the generator and set being in juxtaposition, electrically connected to each other; and in that the set is supported on and fixed to, at least one rigid member, provided as a part of the vehicle itself, the member being selected from at least one of the following parts of the vehicle, namely, the crank case cover of the vehicle, the chain case cover of the vehicle. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The process involves closing an oxygen supply valve upon receiving a stop signal and collecting a holding current from a polymer electrolyte fuel cell when oxygen circuit pressure is higher than a pressure below the atmospheric pressure. The oxygen circuit is vented as the circuit pressure is lower than the atmospheric pressure and hydrogen supply is then interrupted.    USE - Used in automobile applications for switching off a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, that permits direct generation of electric power, upon receiving a stop signal from a driver during surveillance of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process permits the fuel cell to be switched off so that the internal chemical processes are switched off to effectively drop the total voltage at the terminal of the fuel cell to zero and to avoid gas consumption. The process permits to avoid the appearance of high differential pressure between hydrogen and oxygen circuits and prevent the appearance of hot spots.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a process for switching off a fuel cell supplied with pure oxygen. `(Drawing contains non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The vehicle short-circuit-prevention batteries disconnector tripped by collision has a guided pivot with an earth and flexible cables and spring-loaded in a split casing. The casing also accommodates a mobile weight which severs a copper wire as a result of the collision to disconnect the batteries.    USE - In vehicle engineering.
NOVELTY - The method involves dividing the sampling voltage by external load resistance to obtain current of a battery to be measured, such that internal resistance of battery is calculated and compared with a predetermined threshold value. A warning is displayed if the internal resistance value is larger than the predetermined value.    USE - For monitoring electric power of battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a driver to correctly know the electric power of the battery in real-time by consuming minimum amount of current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the monitoring process.
NOVELTY - Method for detecting the electrical connection of an energy store, especially a battery, to a power supply network in which the operating parameters battery current I_B, generator current I_G are measured in an essentially synchronous manner. If the generator current changes during a transition period (9), then the battery current of the at least one battery is monitored to detect a compensation effect in the form of current output or current consumption.    USE - Method for detecting an effective galvanic connection of a battery to a motor vehicle electrical system to ensure it is available for safety-critical applications.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a simple and reliable method for detecting the effective connection of a vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows typical generator, battery and consumer currents during a compensation process.    battery current (I_B)    generator current (I_G)    consumer current (I_V)    rising flank (7)    maximum battery current (8)    compensation process during transition period. (9)
NOVELTY - Two casings (10,40) are joined together to form a space for receiving a dial set and a circuit board. The circuit boat performs the radio transmission of signals when the buttons (21,22) in the dial set are operated. A battery seat (50) is inserted into the receiving space for providing power to the circuit board. A clamp is mounted to the bottom of one housing for clamping to a steering wheel (70).    USE - For steering wheel of automobile cooperating with mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple operation with mobile phone with increased safety during driving since dialing of telephone number can be performed by a driver even without having to hold mobile phone and turning his or her head.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective schematic view of dial system.    Casings (10,40)    Buttons (21,22)    Battery seat (50)    Steering wheel (70)    Cable (75)
NOVELTY - The invention includes a diversion plate body. The diversion trench and fluid hole are set at one side or two sides of the diversion plate body. The voltage detecting slot that can hold connector are opened at right and left or top and bottom of one side or two sides of diversion plate body. Or the voltage detecting slot that can hold connector are opened at right and left or top and bottom of diversion plate body.
NOVELTY - The fuel resupply facility has controller (230) for controlling fuel resupply from fuel resupply source (210) and power supply from power supply source (220) to vehicle. The front ends of fuel resupply passage (211) and power supply passage (221) are integrated through supply connector (240).    USE - Fuel resupply facility for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting supply connector with the fuel receptacle of vehicle, resupply of fuel and power can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel resupply system; and    (2) fuel resupply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel resupply facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel resupply source (210)    Fuel resupply passage (211)    Power supply passage (221)    Power supply source (220)    Controller (230)    Supply connector (240)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell (1) having solid polymer electrolyte film (4) and an antioxidant. The antioxidant is provided in the solid polymer electrolyte film or is contacted with the solid polymer electrolyte film, and inactivates active oxygen.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle (claimed), and also used in internal combustion engine of thermal power generators and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has high electric power generation and durability and is inexpensive since reduced amount of platinum is used for electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid polymer electrolyte consisting of a compound which has oxidation-reduction property. The compound which has oxidation-reduction property is used as an oxidizing agent when an electric potential is higher than the oxidation reduction potential of hydrogen peroxide, and is used as a reducing agent when an electric potential is lower than the oxidation reduction potential of a hydroxy radical;    (2) fuel cell containing the solid polymer electrolyte; and    (3) fuel cell vehicle equipped with fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    single cell (2)    membrane electrode assembly (3)    solid polymer electrolyte film (4)    air electrode (5)    fuel electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell (1) having electrodes (5,6) and an antioxidant. The antioxidant is provided in the electrodes (5,6) or is contacted with the electrodes, and inactivates active oxygen.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle (claimed), and also used in internal combustion engine of thermal power generators and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has high electric power generation, and is inexpensive since reduced amount of platinum is used for electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode composition containing a compound having oxidation-reduction property as oxidation-reduction catalyst. The compound having oxidation-reduction property is used as reducing agent when the electric potential is lower than the oxidation-reduction potential of oxygen, and is used as oxidizing agent when the electric potential is higher than oxidation-reduction potential of hydrogen and hydrogen ion;    (2) electrode containing the composition;    (3) air electrode composition;    (4) air electrode;    (5) fuel cell equipped with the electrodes; and    (6) fuel cell vehicle equipped with the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    single cell (2)    membrane electrode assembly (3)    solid polymer electrolyte film (4)    electrodes (5,6)
NOVELTY - Battery arrangement has a heat insulation box (1) with a cover (9). Sensors, an electronic sensor system and other electronic components for data processing and storage are split between two thermally coupled electronic modules. The first module is connected to the battery in a mechanically fixed manner as a battery module (6), while the second module is connected is connected to the cover of the insulating box in a fixed manner as a cover module. The two modules are interconnected for data transmission.    USE - Vehicle battery arrangement is used for monitoring its charging and operating state.    ADVANTAGE - Integration of sensors and electronics in the battery arrangement is a cost effective solution that enables accurate measurement and evaluation of sensor data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side, sectional view of the inventive battery arrangement.    heat insulation box (1)    cover (9)    battery mode (6)    terminal poles. (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding an anode medium to an anode electrode, and feeding a cathode medium to a cathode electrode. The anode electrode (3A) of a fuel cell is fed with pure water, and the cathode electrode (3B) of the fuel cell is fed with an oxygen-containing gas. A current is forced to flow between the electrodes in a same direction as a direction of current flow during power generation of the fuel cell.    USE - Used for recovering characteristic of a fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that is utilized in mobile and portable power supply, electric car power supply and home cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows rapid and convenient recovering of a degraded fuel cell power generation characteristic, and realizes recovery of the degraded direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) power generation characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell characteristic recovery apparatus comprising a fuel cell with anode and cathode electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a characteristic recovery apparatus.    Anode electrode (3A)    Cathode electrode (3B)    Electrolyte membrane (4)    Voltage applying unit (11)    Control unit (12)
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) has a thermistor (1) embedded in adhesive material and fixed to a metallic cover (5), and conductive wires (2a, 2b) extending rearwards of the component and transmitting a signal. An insulating holder (3) is located between a rear end of the component and a front end of a MI cable (4) in the cover. The conductive wires and the insulating holder are fixed to each other by the material.    USE - For applications subject to external vibration e.g. automotive application. The temperature sensor can be adapted for use at various points of a vehicle, such as in an exhaust pipe for measuring exhaust gas temperature, in a radiator or a coolant pipe of an engine for measuring a coolant temperature, or in a hydrogen distribution pipe of a fuel cell vehicle for measuring hydrogen gas temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The thermistor is embedded in the adhesive material and fixed to the metallic cover, thus effectively conducting heat from the metallic cover through the adhesive material, thus improving the response of the thermistor, and hence improving the response of the temperature sensor. The conductive wires and the insulating holder are fixed to each other by the adhesive material, thus avoiding bending of the wires, and hence preventing breakage of the conductive wires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical section of a structure of a temperature sensor.    Thermistor (1)    Conductive wires (2a, 2b)    Insulating holder (3)    MI cable (4)    Metallic cover (5)    Temperature sensor (10)
NOVELTY - Accelerator is connected to a electromagnet to cut down the electricity flow from battery when the car is at high speed. Then the electromagnet is linked to the battery. Several batteries are added to car for preparatory use so as to activate a battery when the usage battery becomes empty. The electromagnet is used to recharge the empty battery.    USE - Electromagnetic car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to run the electromagnetic car faster than other electric cars.
NOVELTY - The car comprises accelerator to restrain flow of electric power from batteries, when car is driven at high speed. An electromagnet is connected to the battery so as to recharge the empty battery. A cooling system is arranged to contact the wires wound around the electromagnet for preventing overheating of the car.    USE - Electromagnetic car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables running of the electromagnetic car faster than the electric cars. Prevents overheating of the car, by using the cooling system.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (14) having several power-producing electrode-electrolyte assemblies and heat-conducting elements (18), and a turbine system (12) having an air compressor (24) and a turbine (28). The compressor supplies air to the fuel cell. The air is heated inside the fuel cell by fuel cell by-product heat, through the heat-conducting elements.    USE - System having gas turbine and high-temperature fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables pre-heating the air supplied to the fuel cell without using high-temperature heat exchangers. Since air heated to temperature just below the fuel-cell operating temperature is used for reaction purpose and heat removal purpose, and not for controlling thermal gradient in the fuel cell, the efficiency of the system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of generating power utilizing hybrid fuel cell-gas turbine system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hybrid fuel cell-gas turbine system.    system (10)    turbine system (12)    fuel cell (14)    heat-conducting elements (18)    air compressor (24)    turbine (28)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a propulsion device driven by an electric motor (25), which is powered by a battery. The electric motor is controlled by an ECU, and includes an armature coil (47), a field coil (48) and a current sensor (52) that senses current amount in the armature coil. A determination of deterioration of the battery is made by determining internal resistance of the battery based upon the amount detected by the sensor.    USE - Electric powered vehicle e.g. golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The determination of the deterioration of the battery is made by determining the internal resistance of the battery based upon the current amount detected by the current sensor, thus accurately determining the deterioration of the battery, and hence enabling to replace the battery when actually necessary. The accurate determination of the battery deterioration thus improves performance of the electric powered vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining deterioration of a powering battery of an electric powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block representation of an electric powered vehicle.    Electric motor (25)    Armature coil (47)    Field coil (48)    Current sensors (52, 53)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a driving battery having a set of battery modules connected in series. Contactors are connected to an output side of the battery, and a control circuit (7) controls the contactors on and off. A voltage detection circuit detects voltage of the battery modules of the battery, and the control circuit and detection circuit are provided with output voltage detection circuits to detect contactor output voltage.    USE - Electric vehicle power source apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit and the voltage detection circuit are provided with the output voltage detection circuits to detect the contactor output voltage, thus reliably detecting the contactor fusing closed, even if some circuit has failed, and hence reliably cutting off current flow when an abnormality occurs to insure sufficiently safe conditions when a car crash occurs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit representation of a car power source apparatus.    Battery modules (2)    Voltage detection circuit (3)    Multiplexer (4)    Contactors (6)    Control circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a leakage detection unit for detecting occurrence of electric leakage in a power supply unit. A leakage occurrence position identification unit (8E) identifies a leakage occurrence position when the electric leakage is detected. An electric shock preventing control unit (11) prevents electric shock on the internal combustion engine and the power converter based on the identification results.    USE - Used for an internal combustion engine-driven vehicle such as all terrain vehicle e.g. buggies, tractor and recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric shock preventing control unit prevents the electric shock on the internal combustion engine and the power converter based on the identification results of the leakage occurrence position identification unit, thus avoiding risk of electric shock to a person touching the vehicle body when electricity is leaking between the power supply unit and the vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a leakage detection device.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Power converter (4)    Detection device (8)    Leakage occurrence position identification unit (8E)    Electric shock preventing control unit (11)
NOVELTY - A fuel cartridge comprises a fuel reservoir within a fuel container to dispense fuel through a coupling device into the fuel cell. The reservoir comprises a housing with an anterior wall and a posterior wall, an external surface and an internal surface, fuel outlet provided in the anterior wall and connectable to the fuel cell through the coupling device.    USE - For use in a fuel delivery system in a fuel cell for portable power applications.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel reservoir volumes are increased while minimizing the size and cost of the fuel cartridges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus comprising a housing forming a fuel reservoir, and a spring activated valve that releases fuel within the fuel reservoir in a first position and maintains fuel within the fuel reservoir in a second position, where the spring activated valve includes a biasing element for maintaining the valve in the second position and a receiving portion for engaging an external member to oppose the biasing element and cause the valve to shift to the first position when the fuel container is coupled to a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a coupling device used in conjunction with a cylindrical fuel container.
NOVELTY - Power plant of an underwater apparatus has chemical reactor, connected to hydrogen accumulator through gas purification block, electro-chemical generator, pneumatically connected to block for storing cryogenic oxygen, and to hydrogen accumulator, while being hydraulically connected to reservoir for distillated water, tank for milled aluminum, connected through dosage device for powder-like substances to chemical reactor; reservoir for accumulation of fluid reaction products, connected to chemical reactor; reservoir with alkali solution, while hydrogen accumulator is made in form of pressurized gas tank, and power plant additionally includes liquid mixer with heating device and liquid level indicator, connected to chemical reactor, while liquid mixer is connected to reservoir with alkali solution and to reservoir for distillated water, and also a heat-exchange heating device is mounted in aforementioned reservoir for accumulating liquid reaction products. Hydrogen accumulator can be mounted together with electro-chemical generator in pressurized space, equipped with fire and explosion prevention system.    USE - Power engineering, in particular, engineering of power plants, having electro-chemical generator with oxygen-hydrogen fuel elements, possible use in composition of power plants for underwater apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - Higher speed of operation concerning supplying hydrogen to electro-chemical generator, controllable launch time of chemical reactor; thus, increased controllability of hydrogen generation process onboard the underwater apparatus; increased level of fire and explosion safety during operation of power plant.2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The holder comprises an inner container (1) and an outer container which surrounds the inner container and is made from a material with a greater tensile strength than the acid resistant material used to protect the inner container. The outer container is made from metal, preferably steel.    USE - For holding at least one vehicle battery and acid from the battery.    ADVANTAGE - Damage caused by acid corrosion and shock is kept to a minimum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the inner container.    Tray (1)
NOVELTY - A electronic control unit (ECU) (20) opens a cutoff valve (18) to supply the pressurized air from a compressor (2) to an air tank (6) through air paths (L0,L1). The ECU opens a pressure-reduction valve (8) at the time of start-up of a fuel cell (1), to supply the pressurized air stored in the air tank (6) to the air electrode side of the fuel cell.    USE - For conmtrolling fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the start-up of a fuel cell even under low temperature, thereby achieving stability of smooth start-up of a 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 (1)    compressor (2)    air tank (6)    pressure-reduction valve (8)    cutoff valve (18)
NOVELTY - A control unit (15) controls series of operation from starting the fuel cell for electric power generation. A conversion unit (14) converts supplied alternating current from main power supply, to direct current before electric power generation.    USE - For controlling fault diagnosis of fuel cell system for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fault diagnosis of the fuel cell system is detected and controlled easily. Performs economic and safe electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fault diagnosis control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (11)    direct-alternating current converter (12)    load (13)    alternating-direct current converter (14)    control unit (15)
NOVELTY - A mixer (24) mixes warm water stored in a tank (20) and tap water, and performs temperature control of mixed water according to a command temperature. A heater (22) heats the mixed water to fixed temperature. A controller calculates the temperature rise from minimum temperature of heater, and sets temperature corresponding to the temperature rise value, into command temperature, according to fixed temperature of heater.    USE - Hot-water supply system for use in cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - suppresses fluctuation of hot water temperature, when switching from storage drive to heater drive, even if tap water temperature is higher.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of the hot-water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (20)    controller (21)    water heater (22)    remote control (23)    mixer (24)
NOVELTY - A hot water start timing delay controller (48) postpone the start of a hot water supply when the detected heat accumulation value reaches within a predetermined set up time more than the threshold value. The electric power usage amount relationship data and the hot water usage amount relationship data are referred when detected heat accumulation value is below heat accumulation utilization value.    USE - For supplying hot water in storage tank using exhaust heat of electric power generating apparatus e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient supply of hot water from the storage tank while raising the ratio which can utilized the electric power generation by the electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control structure of hot water supply heat source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power usage amount data detector (39)    Automatic hot water filling controller (40)    Indicator (41)    Control apparatus (44)    Hot water start timing delay controller (48)
NOVELTY - The end mill has four to six teeth, and has an angle of torsion set to 40 to 60degrees. The end-cutting-edge clearance angle is set to 10 to 30degrees.    USE - For processing carbon material used in carbon separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases processing done on each blade, and improves tool life by using carbon cutting powder generated at the time of processing as abrasives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a carbon material processing method; and    (B) a carbon separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures include a side view showing the tip vicinity of the end mill, and a bottom face shape figure of the end mill.    Cutting blade (13)    Cutting face (15)    Planar part of cutting face (15a)    Blade-bottom part center (O)
NOVELTY - The electrode-electrolyte film assembly has a catalyst layer (3) formed on surfaces of electrolyte film having ion conductivity, and several through-holes (31) formed all over the formation region of catalyst layer(s). The through-hole penetrates the catalyst layer in thickness direction, and is not connected.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode-electrolyte film assembly has excellent gas diffusion property, prevents characteristic reduction by overhydration and provides high efficient fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell;    (2) transfer sheet;    (3) manufacture of catalyst layer-electrolyte film assembly;    (4) electrode base material;    (5) manufacture of electrode base material;    (6) manufacture of electrode-electrolyte film assembly; and    (7) manufacture of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional drawing of the transfer sheet.    transfer sheet (1)    transfer base material (2)    catalyst layer (3)    through hole (31)
NOVELTY - The molding machine (1) of fuel cell separator has a heating unit (10) which heats a metal mold, and a pressure unit (20) which pressurizes the heated metal mold and molds into a fuel cell separator.    USE - For forming fuel cell separator used in battery.    ADVANTAGE - The molding machine of fuel cell eliminates high compression on insulation board of the molding machine, and provides fuel cell separator having favorable parallel accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the state at the time of heat retention of the molding machine.    molding machine (1)    top metal mold (2)    heating unit (10)    insulating board (13,14)    pressure unit (20)
NOVELTY - A hybrid electronic control unit (ECU) has a head discrimination unit to discriminate a row data among two continuous row data which consist of mirror structure, as the head data of block data based on row data of the multiple rows that are received by a data receiver section from a data transmission section of the battery pack monitoring unit.    USE - E.g. serial data communication system to communicate data between battery pack monitoring unit and hybrid electronic control unit (ECU), for hybrid control of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables discrimination of the row data of head of block data, without using most significant bit as data identifier. Improves reliability of communication data by superimposing important data on the row data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the transmission data. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The storage batteries were integrated into the main storage battery (1), to provide the total discharge amount and/or charge amount. The negative electrode terminal (42) and positive electrode terminal (41) were arranged at the same side of the battery, while stoppers (5) were arranged at the opening surface of the lid (3).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the life of the battery, while increasing the charging current and charging pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    Main storage battery (1)    Lid (3)    Stoppers (5)    Positive electrode terminal (41)    Negative electrode terminal (42)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit (3b) calculates difference between computed remaining capacity of battery with standard remaining capacity, to calculate the correction value for measured charging/discharging current of battery. A remaining capacity calculation unit (3e) calculates final remaining capacity based on cumulative total of the corrected value of measured charging/discharging current.    USE - For calculating remaining capacity of storage device such as secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, and electrochemical capacitor e.g. electrical double layer capacitor used as power source in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables calculating remaining capacity accurately irrespective of load fluctuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the remaining capacity calculation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    arithmetic unit (3)    standard remaining capacity calculation unit (3a)    difference calculation unit (3b)    correction value calculation unit (3c)    remaining capacity calculation unit (3e)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer formed on positive electrode current collector surface and comprising layers having different positive electrode active materials. A layer other than the outermost positive electrode layer contains positive electrode active material having highest resistance increase rate during overcharging as main active material.    USE - For use e.g. as in-vehicle power source for electric automobiles or hybrid automobiles, and as driving power source for mobile information terminals such as mobile telephones, notebook computers and personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive non-aqueous electrolyte battery achieves improved safety, particularly in tolerance of battery to overcharging, without compromising conventional battery constructions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator (3) interposed between the electrodes. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode current collector (1), and a positive electrode active material layer formed on a positive electrode current collector surface and comprising layers (2a, 2b) respectively having different positive electrode active materials. A layer other than the outermost positive electrode layer contains, as its main active material, a positive electrode active material having the highest resistance increase rate during overcharging. The negative electrode includes a negative electrode active material layer (4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a power-generating element.    Positive electrode current collector (1)    Positive electrode active material layers (2a, 2b)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode active material layer (4)
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus (10) has a ring (26) positioned between the upper electrode (22) and lower electrode (24). The processed region formed between the electrodes, is evacuated through a vacuum port, to the pressure suitable for exciting the plasma from the process gas in the processing region when the electrodes are powered.    USE - For processing substrate used for industrial application, surface treatment of integrated circuit (IC), electronic package, printed circuit board (PCB) in semiconductor application, solar panel, hydrogen fuel cell component, automotive component, and rectangular glass substrate used in flat panel display (FPD). Also applicable for medical application to modify surface properties of device such as stent and implant inserted into human body.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in plasma density is achieved within short period at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the plasma processing apparatus.    processing apparatus (10)    upper electrode (22)    lower electrode (24)    ring (26)    cooling supply unit (54)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a fuel battery automobile mixing power system, which comprises the fuel-battery sub-system, the accumulator branch system, the power diode, the bidirectional DC/DC converter, the 24VDC/DC converter and the electric machine controller. The fuel battery connects to the electric machine controller through the power diode linking to the bidirectional DC/DC converter, the accumulator group paralleled connects in front of the electric machine controller, and the input terminals of the bidirectional DC/DC converter paralleling connect the assistant equipment of the fuel battery and the 24VDC/DC converter. At the beginning of the startup of the whole system, the fuel battery system will not start immediately, and the accumulator system provides the power for the system, andwhen the fuel battery system is started and works normally it provides the power for the whole power system. The invention reduces the power volume of DC/DC converter and the design size, improves the reliability of the operation of the whole power system and the efficiency of the system running.
NOVELTY - An upper plate (22) made from anti-corrosive material, has groove (28) in its lower surface, which is brought into communication with an instrument (24) mounted on its upper surface through a communication hole (29). A thermoplastic, anti-corrosive adhesive protective sheet (25) bonds the upper plate to a metallic lower plate. The sheet has a melting point lower than the melting points of upper and lower plates.    USE - For mounting instruments such as stationary fuel cell power generation system for domestic use, movable fuel cell power generation system for installation in vehicle and fluid control system e.g. air brake system for train. Also, applicable for preventing occurrence of cracks and corrosion of weld lines.    ADVANTAGE - By bonding the upper/lower plates using adhesive protective sheet, the mechanical strength, sufficient bonding force and anti-corrosive performance are ensured easily, while improving corrosion resistance of plates at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for channel incorporating pedestal production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the channel-incorporating pedestal.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises a wound electrode assembly with a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator disposed between the positive and negative electrodes (11, 12); and a case in which the electrode assembly is mounted. At least one electrode of the positive electrode and the negative electrode has a leading edge with a rigidity reinforcing member.    USE - The invention is used as the power source for driving motors in hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, wireless cleaners, electric bicycles, and electric scooters. It can also be used as the power source for small electronic devices, e.g. cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality electrode assembly is formed and the product reliability of the secondary battery is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a reinforcing member for a secondary battery.    Positive and negative electrodes (11, 12)    Current collector (11a, 12b)    Adhesive (16)    Film (18)
NOVELTY - The fluid flow plate has an active area with an inlet, an outlet, and a set of flow channels between the inlet and the outlet for carrying out electrochemical reactions. A humidification area has another inlet, outlet, and another set of flow channels (240) between the later inlet and the later outlet for humidifying fluid streams. The two sets of flow channels includes a series of passages having parallel grooves.    USE - Used for a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The plate enables to achieve an adequate humidity and temperature for fuel cell systems having different capacities. The plate increases fuel cell system efficiency and reduces parasitic power consumption due to reduced pressure drop and reduced heat losses from conventional humidifiers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustrating a cathode plate with one transporting manifold and one humidification section.    transporting manifold (220)    Flow path (230)    Humidification flow channels (240)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical catalytic reaction cell (10) comprises a bipolar plate(s) (16) comprising a stainless steel alloy, the stainless steel alloy comprising 20-30 wt.% chromium, 10-25 wt.% nickel, 1-9 wt.% molybdenum and less than or equal to 4 wt.% copper, the weight percentage of chromium plus nickel plus molybdenum greater than 51 wt.%.    USE - Used to generate an electric current from reactants e.g. hydrogen gas and oxygen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention exhibits corrosion resistance to solutions comprising dilute sulfuric acid and dilute hydrofluoric acid. The stainless steel alloy exhibits formability and exhibits weldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrochemical catalytic reaction cell.    Electrochemical catalytic reaction cell (10)    Proton exchange membrane (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode (14)    Bipolar plate (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a custom-fit band installed under a constant force. A base is mounted on a frame (8) for supporting a stack in assembling. A press plate is movable towards and away from the base to compress the stack under a constant force, and a welding unit welds overlapped ends of a band. A band folding unit folds the band ends around the stack, and a stack locating unit positions and guides the stack during operation.    USE - Used in automotive application and industrial application, for assembling a banded fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The custom-fit band is installed under a constant force without over compressing, thus giving seals and electrical contacts in the stack a desired load without damaging the components of the device, and hence the device is suitable for mass-producing fuel cell stacks provided with custom-fit bands.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of assembling a banded fuel cell stack with a custom-fit welded band.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of fuel cell stack assembling device.    Frame (8)    Strapping assembly (9)    Laser head (10)    Air compressor (11)    Operator control panel (13)
NOVELTY - A controller (325) detects the output voltage of the fuel cell stack (305) so as to control an air source (320) and a fuel source (330) in the working mode and startup mode. The air source and fuel source are controlled with respect to output voltage in working mode, and controlled irrespective of output voltage in the startup mode.    USE - For primary power generation, back-up power generation and co-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell assembly of simple design, with high reliability, reduced size is manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for self-starting type fuel cell assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the self-starting type fuel cell assembly.    fuel cell assembly (300)    fuel cell stack (305)    air source (320)    controller (325)    fuel source (330)
NOVELTY - The vibration suppressed bicycle structure has ceramic piezoelectric elements (6) made from lead zirconate titanate (PZT) that are fixed to high strain area of upper tube (11), lower tube (17), head tube (12), seat tube (13), pair of rear upper forks (14), pair of rear lower forks (15) and handle set, so as to form active and passive mechanisms of damping effect to absorb portion of vibration energy of the bicycle.    USE - Vibration suppressed bicycle structure for bicycle frame.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances structural performance and reduces vibration so that bicycle riders are more comfortable and have improved maneuverability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the frame and mounting locations of piezoelectric elements.    frame (1)    piezoelectric elements (6)    upper tube (11)    head tube (12)    seat tube (13)    rear upper forks (14)    rear lower forks (15)    hub (16)    lower tube (17)
NOVELTY - Separator which clamps the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (501) has a fuel gas plate (101) opposite to the anode lateral electrode and an oxidizing agent gas plate (201) opposite to cathode lateral electrode. The rear sides of the two gas plates are overlaid through a O-ring gasket (401). The MEA is clamped by the separator through a sealing sheet (402).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves adhesivity of the gasket with the MEA and ensures excellent airtightness of the gas flow path and cooling water flow path over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layered structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel gas plate (101)    oxidizing agent gas plate (201)    O-ring gasket (401)    sealing sheet (402)    MEA (501)
NOVELTY - A circulating flow amount detector (9) provided on a circulation piping (7) connecting a hot water storage tank (6) and a heat exchanger (5), detects real flow rate. A rotation speed detector detects rotation speed of a circulation pump (8) in the piping, to determine theoretical flow rate. A controller (10) controls pump output to more than preset value when real flow rate is less than theoretical value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes waste gas from solid electrolyte type fuel cell, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    heat exchanger (5)    hot water storage tank (6)    circulation piping (7)    circulation pump (8)    circulating flow amount detector (9)    controller (10)
NOVELTY - The system has circulation pump (8) arranged at piping (7) provided between a hot-water-storage tank (6) and a heat exchanger (5). The temperature detectors (11,12) are provided at inlet and outlet of the exchanger, to detect the temperature of the water from the inlet or outlet. A control apparatus (13) controls the output of a circulation pump so that the difference in detected temperature is within predetermined range.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Heat exchange of water and a waste gas can be performed effectively, and hot warm water can be supplied stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    heat exchanger (5)    hot-water-storage tank (6)    piping (7)    circulation pump (8)    temperature detectors (11,12)    control apparatus (13)
NOVELTY - A process gas containing carbon monoxide is passed through a filled layer having a carbon monoxide adsorption material to remove carbon monoxide and form high purity process gas. The carbon monoxide adsorption material contains a carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst containing a manganese type catalyst and a copper salt, carried on a base material containing alumina, silica, zeolite and/or activated carbon.    USE - For production of high purity process gas such as high purity hydrogen gas for fuel cells or high purity nitrogen gas for semiconductor manufacture (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method generates process gas of high purity by effectively removing carbon monoxide contained in various gases as harmful impurity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A process gas containing carbon monoxide is passed through a filled layer equipped with a carbon monoxide adsorption material. The carbon monoxide in the process gas is removed and high purity process gas is formed. The carbon monoxide adsorption material contains a carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst containing a manganese type catalyst and a copper salt, carried on a base material containing alumina, silica, zeolite and/or activated carbon. The process gas excludes to-be-processed gas generated in fire field.
NOVELTY - Brake computer (20) is combined with a fuel cell computer (103) and performs regenerative braking of a motor. A fuel cell controller regulates the transfer of electric power of fuel cell to the motor.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers fuel consumption reduction due to the formation of the fuel cell controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Brake computer (20)    Fuel cell computer (103)
NOVELTY - Output voltage of alternator manages the state of battery in a motor vehicle. An electronic control unit controls the operation of alternator based on the condition of the battery.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures long life of battery due to the formation of the electronic control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of the battery state management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A booster (3) increases the level of direct current (DC) voltage generated from the fuel cell (1). A DC voltage controller (4) calculates the comprehensive target value of electric power required for the drive of motor (8) based on the motor rotation speed. A fuel cell controller (2) controls the fuel cell and booster based on the calculated comprehensive target value.    USE - For generating fuel cell power to electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High output is obtained and the efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of fuel cell power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell controller (2)    Booster (3)    DC voltage controller (4)    Inverter (7)    Motor (8)
NOVELTY - Electric power distribution section (5) switches the supply place of the electrical energy to the pure water heater (12) or electrical storage section (7) of the vehicle drive section (30). The vehicle drive section converts the kinetic energy at the time of vehicle deceleration into the electrical energy.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effective utilization of the regeneration electric power, when the vehicle decelerates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power distribution section (5)    Electrical storage section (7)    Freezing judgment section (10)    Pure water heater (12)    Vehicle drive section (30)
NOVELTY - A control panel (4) calculates the coefficient of variation of sum of fuel consumption rate of the fuel cell (1) and fuel consumption rate of fuel consumption apparatus (3). When the calculated value is more threshold value for predetermined period, the control panel reduces output of fuel consumption apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell co-generation system used for domestic purpose.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents interruption of fuel supply while reducing cost of co-generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation control method of co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of co-generation system.    fuel cell (1)    warm water supply system (2)    fuel consumption apparatus (3)    control panel (4)    gas meter (7)
NOVELTY - Several battery modules (1) are arranged at predetermined intervals in two stages such that a ventilation gap narrower than the interval between battery modules of same stage is formed between the battery modules (1A,1B) of different stages. The forced ventilation of cooling air is carried out between the battery modules of different stages through the ventilation gap.    USE - For vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides compact structure that ensures uniform cooling of all the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery modules (1,1A,1B)    case (2)    stopper screw (7)    ventilation holes (8)    battery assembly (9)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical housing (12) supplied with an oxidizing agent and anode gas, accommodates a pair of catalysts (16,17) installed in the upstream side and downstream side respectively of the housing. The moisture-content absorption amount of the catalyst at upstream side is greater than that of catalyst at downstream side of the housing.    USE - For use in fuel cell system in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents excessive burning of anode gas and oxidizing agent due to condensed water contained in the mixed gas, thereby improving the combustion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the combustion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    combustion device (6)    anode gas discharge pipe (7)    exhaust valve (8)    hydrogen circulation system (9)    hydrogen circulation pipe (10)    cylindrical housing (12)    pump (11)    anode gas ejection pipe (15)    catalysts (16,17)
NOVELTY - A gas holder (20) is formed in a gas storage device (11). A dispenser (12) supplies the content of the gas storage device to a vehicle-mounted tank (3). A cooling device performs cooling of the gas storage device.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains high temperature of vehicle-mounted tank due to the formation of the cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gas transfer unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle-mounted tank (3)    Gas storage device (11)    Dispenser (12)    Gas holder (20)
NOVELTY - A memory (7) stores relationship between standard open circuit voltage of battery (11) just before engine start-up and minimum battery voltage during start-up. A processor (5) retrieves reference open circuit voltage value from memory based on the measured minimum battery voltage. The processor determines deterioration degree of battery based on difference between retrieved reference value and measured open circuit voltage value.    USE - For managing state of battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exact battery deterioration determination is performed irrespective of the deterioration situation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery state management apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    current sensor (1)    processor (5)    memory (7)    battery (11)    starter (15)
NOVELTY - Discharge voltages and currents of battery are measured during engine start-up and when sum of currents into the battery from engine start time reaches preset electric charge respectively, by which internal resistance (R) is calculated. The open circuit voltage (OCV) of battery measured before engine start-up and R are applied to map defining preset relation between them based on preset deterioration degree of battery.    USE - For estimating deterioration degree of lead battery mounted on vehicle e.g. motor coach, truck.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration degree of lead battery can be estimated accurately in real time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deterioration degree estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining step involved in performing deterioration warning by central processing unit (CPU) of warning device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An external air introduction path (3) introduces external air to vehicle interior. The ducts (5,22) eject introduced air to outside of the vehicle. The battery (1) is provided between air circulation path between the introduction path and duct.    USE - For cooling vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Cost can be decreased by preventing need of duct for battery cooling. The battery can be cooled by flow of natural air without operating fan for battery cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (1)    external air introduction path (3)    cooling duct (5)    cooling fan (7)    exhaust duct (22)
NOVELTY - The degradation degree determination apparatus (100) includes a battery controller (70) having a microcomputer (71) which computes the degradation degree of a lead battery (20) by calculating the ratio of the electric current accumulated total amount of the discharge side with the estimated discharge accumulated total amount of the service life of the lead battery.    USE - For lead battery used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determining degradation degree of lead battery with sufficient precision at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block circuit diagram of degradation degree determination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lead battery (20)    Battery controller (70)    Microcomputer (71)    EPROM (72)    Degradation degree determination apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a deionization reservoir (5) disposed in a heat transfer fluid circulation path (1) and including anode and cathode electrodes (6, 7) that are immersed in a circulating heat transfer fluid (8) to traverse the reservoir to de-ionize the fluid. Hydrogen and oxygen recovering ends are formed at respective ends of electrodes, and conduits and non return valves are coupled to fuel cell supply circuits.    USE - Used for a fuel cell that is utilized in a motor vehicle for converting heat energy into electrical energy from fuel, in military and spatial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows anions and cations contained in the fluid to be accumulated around the respective electrodes by electrical attraction, so that the electrical conductivity of the fluid is lowered to avoid current leakages and/or short-circuit. The cooling system is simple and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a cooling system.    Heat transfer fluid circulation path (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Deionization reservoir (5)    Electrodes (6, 7)    Heat transfer fluid (8)
NOVELTY - The central rotor of an electric motor or an electric generator is stopped and the surrounding stator rotates at very high speed.    USE - For automobiles, lorries etc.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require a reversing gear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An arrangement of the rotor slider and commutator is depicted. (Contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an off-road automative type kitchen truck, its chassis is off-road truck chassis, and on the platform a multifunctional cooking system and a multifunctional power distribution system are set. Said multifunctional cooking system is fixed on the inner wall of the vehicle body, and includes main food range, stir-frying range, stewing range, kneader, wasing tank, refrigerator and burner; and the multifunctional power distribution system includes shaft power generator, power-supply inverter, external power supply change-oven switching board, electric control main control box and electric control step control box, etc.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes pile, hydrogen cylinder, pressure relief valve, air filter, air compression supplying device, steam separator, hydrogen circulation pump, highly active humidifying device in hydrogen route and air route and temp sensor etc. The said humidifying device can control humidification degree dynamically. Comparing with prior art, the disclosed fuel cell can run in high efficiency at any required condition for output power and operated at optimum conditions so as to raise working stability and prolongs service life.
NOVELTY - A charge compensation device for cells in series in and energy store comprises a DC/DC converter (1) connected to the store, an DC/AC inverter (2) having an internal capacitance (Cz) and bridge circuit (T1,2) and an AC bus (4). There is a coupled capacitor (Ck) and a rectifier (3) between each cell and the bus.    USE - As a charge compensation device and process for cells in series in an energy store (claimed) especially capacitors in motor vehicle in-board circuits.    ADVANTAGE - A simple and inexpensive circuit provides self-controlled operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating process for the above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram is shown.    DC/DC converter (1)    DC/AC inverter (2)    capacitors (Ck,Cz)    bridge circuit (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - A DC/DC converter (1) is connected via a switch to the positive terminal of the energy storage unit (DLC), which is a double-layer capacitor or series of accumulators. This converter (1) is followed by a DC/AC converter (2) including an intermediate circuit capacitor (Cz) and a bridge circuit (T1-T4). Two AC bus lines (4.1, 4.2) are connected after the converter (2). Between each one or two adjacent cells (Zx-Zn), where x = 1 to n, and the AC bus lines, a coupling transformer (Trx) intervenes, each transformer having one or two secondary windings and a section of the rectifier unit (3).    USE - For charge equalization across a series of double-layer capacitors or accumulators used in a vehicle with a hybrid drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment features simplified construction and self-control of charge equalization between cells of the energy storage units. Technical expenditure is minimized. Functional monitoring of the cells is enabled by this method of charge equalization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - One of several possible implementations is shown in a schematic circuit diagram    DC/DC converter (1)    DC/AC converter (2)    rectifier unit (3)    AC bus lines (4.1, 4.2)    condenser (Cz)    bridge circuit (T1-T4)    coupling transformer (Trx)    adjacent cells (Zx-Zn)
NOVELTY - A poly(arylene ether ether ketone ketone) copolymer containing sulfonic acid groups (SPAEEKK) is new.    USE - As proton exchange membrane (PEM) materials for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The SPAEEKKs have sulfonic acid groups that are apart from the polymer main chain and ether linkage and thus have superior thermohydrolytic stability. They have high intrinsic viscosities and show good solubilities in aprotic solvents, enabling them to be cast into strong flexible films. Glass transition temperature of both sodium and acid forms SPAEEKKs increase with sulfonic acid content (SC). SPAEEKKs are thermally stable up to 400degreesC in sodium form and 300degreesC in acid form. Both sodium and acid form sulfonated membrane films show continuous increases in water uptake and swelling ratio with SC and temperature, and the acid form membrane films show higher and more rapid increases than sodium form ones. They show proton conductivities higher than 10-2 S/cm, which is close to that of Nafion but the cost of SPAEEKKs is much lower than that of Nafion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A poly(arylene ether ether ketone ketone) copolymer containing sulfonic acid groups (SPAEEKK) of formula (I) is new.    X=H or cation;    Y=sulfur or oxygen;    B and D=compounds of formulae (1)-(5);    R=substituents consisting of chlorine, bromine, alkyl or aromatic or functional groups that could be employed for cross-linking the polymer;    C=derived from either bisphenol or bisthiol and used to control the sulfonate content in the copolymer and consists of formulae (6)-(15);    a-d=mol fractions of the monomer in the copolymer and each are 0.1-1;    a+c=b+d.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for making a co-polymer of formula (I).
NOVELTY - The battery terminal connector (10) has connector body (12) and ferrule (14) secured by an elongated strap (18) having a length of multiple times the combined lengths of the connector and the ferrule.    USE - For automobiles and trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Permits automobile designers to connect battery connectors in low-space underhood environments, enabling the connector body and the ferrule to the separated as much as is necessary to accommodate the design needs of the auto manufacturer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fused battery terminal connector.    battery terminal connector (10)    connector body (12)    ferrule (14)    strap (18)    crimp (24)
NOVELTY - A voltage-sensing device acquires the voltages between load-current lines (14,16) and ground point (18). An evaluation unit connected to voltage-sensing device, determines the insulation resistance on the basis of values of voltage between load-current lines and ground point while the reference voltages are applied.    USE - For measuring insulation resistance of fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method allows precise and reliable measurement of insulation resistance even in the event of occurrence of undefined system changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an insulation resistance measurement method; and    (2) a computer program product for measuring insulation resistance of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell.    fuel cell system (10)    fuel cell (12)    load-current lines (14,16)    ground point (18)    partial resistor (20)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric unit provided in thermal contact with the fuel cell stack receives the thermal energy generated by the fuel cell stack using waste or byproduct thermal energy and generates additional electric power.    USE - For power vehicles and other machineries.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances fuel efficiency of the fuel cell stack during normal operating conditions as well as increases performances of the fuel cell stack during periods of high electric power demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of augmenting electrical power in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermoelectric augmented fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The storage battery system (200) comprises a battery (204) for storing and releasing electrical power. The battery generates an internal battery operating temperature that exceeds the highest environmental temperature of the vehicle.    USE - Electric storage battery system for use in hybrid energy off-road vehicle such as train, large excavator, dump truck.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a wide ambient air temperature range that enables operation of battery at optimal performance. Ensures an effective storage and release of electric power and ensures ready and an effective operation, when the vehicle is returned to operation. Avoids wastage of generated energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid energy propulsion system.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric device having hot side provided in thermal contact with combustion engine and electrically connected to electric motor receives the waste heat from combustion engine and generates electric power for augmenting the electric motor.    USE - Thermoelectric augmented hybrid electric propulsion system for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates effective conversion of by-product thermal energy generated by internal combustion engine into electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for augmenting electric power in hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thermoelectric augmented hybrid electric propulsion system.    thermoelectric augmented hybrid electric propulsion system (10)    axle (28)    wheel (30)    shafts (20,21)    drive shaft (24)    discharge conduit (42)
NOVELTY - The electrical conducting cable (10) has terminal lugs (16) at each end of a conductive core (12). A gas impermeable sheath (14) which is hermetically sealed to each of the terminal lugs, encases the conductive core,    USE - For use in high temperature environment such as with high temperature fuel cell stack and solid oxide fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The cable is robust enough to perform satisfactorily at high temperature without using insulating layer between the outer sheath and conducting core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrical conducting cable.    electrical conducting cable (10)    conductive core (12)    gas impermeable sheath (14)    terminal lugs (16)
NOVELTY - A DC/DC converter (15) is integrated in a microcomputer (152) to control electric power transfer between a high tension battery (11) and a low voltage battery (2). The microcomputer manages the temperature of the high tension battery based on the temperature gathered through a temperature detecting circuit (152).    USE - For battery mounting vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers reduction in power consumption supply of the cooling fan upon cooling the temperature of the high tension battery and DC/DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the circuit block diagram of the cooling control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Low voltage battery (2)    High tension battery (11)    DC/DC converter (15)    Microcomputer (152)    Temperature detecting circuit (152)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cathode side separator (105) having oxygen diffuser passages (1051,1052) for circulating oxygen on a cathode. The oxygen diffuser passage (1051) is formed in an area (105a) of the cathode side separator and the oxygen diffuser passage (1052) is formed in an area (105b) of the cathode side separator.    USE - For fuel cell power generation device (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to maintain electricity generation capacity of fuel cell by suppressing dew formation on cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cathode side separator joint surface joined with the cathode.    cathode side separator (105)    areas (105a,105b)    oxygen diffuser passages (1051,1052)    manifold (1055)    oxygen circulation direction (F1)
NOVELTY - A flow path switching unit supplies the hydrogen gas to the fuel flow path from the fuel supply unit, when the production of the electricity is under the standard value. A determination unit distinguishes whether the productivity of electricity is beyond the standard value. Reformed gas is supplied to the fuel flow path from the fuel supply unit.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the output reduction of the fuel cell system of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of a fuel cell system for electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body section (10)    Fuel feeding pipe (12)    Hydrogen generation apparatus (20)    Voltage measurement apparatus (22)    Hydrogen gas holder (30)
NOVELTY - An output unit transmits the propriety and/or advance situation of the water removal processing by the control unit. The control unit performs water removal processing, when external temperature is below the predetermined temperature at the time of shutdown. The water removal unit separates the water remaining at the fuel cell stack of the gas supply unit and water supply unit.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the advance situation of the water removal processing of the fuel cell apparatus for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the operation which guides the water removal processing of the fuel cell apparatus to a user. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An antifreezing agent composed of hydrogen gas was arranged at the gas passageway (48), so that the water at the fuel gas flow path (47) does not freeze. The gas at the passageway of the fuel cell was used for electrochemical reaction of the electric power generation. The hydrogen gas was accommodated at the hydrogen cylinder (22).    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure, while preventing freezing of the water at the gas passageway of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell system;    (B) a fuel gas replenishment facility; and    (C) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell mounting vehicle (10)    Driving shaft (14)    Hydrogen cylinder (22)    Fuel gas flow path (47)    Gas passageway (48)
NOVELTY - The valve has primary and secondary paths (61,71) connected to chamber (21) of case (20), and fuel electrode (101) of fuel cell (100) and chamber, respectively. A restriction channel (41) is formed between paths, to reduce pressure of gas flowing into path (71) from path (61). A regulation graph is plotted by setting vertical and horizontal axes as secondary pressure and flow rate of gas discharged from path (71), respectively.    USE - Gas reducing valve for gas pressure reduction system (claimed) and fuel-cell electric power generation system (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gas reducing valve that enables raising the secondary pressure even if flow rate of gas increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gas pressure reduction system; and    (2) fuel-cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of gas reducing valve.    aperture mechanism (4)    main case (20)    chambers (21,22)    restriction channel (41)    primary path (61)    secondary path (71)
NOVELTY - A judgment unit (54a) judges whether the heat amount required for dehumidification runs short within preset period, based on the log of power consumption and present humidity. The judgment unit determines whether heat amount required for dehumidification of air-conditioning space by a desiccant air conditioner (56a) that uses heat generated by fuel cell (40a), is insufficient.    USE - For use in building (claimed), for dehumidifying desiccant agent of desiccant air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioning space is dehumidified immediately, even when heat is generated by fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) co-generation method; and    (2) building equipped with co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (40a)    water heater (48a)    control unit (50)    dehumidification demand judgment unit (54a)    desiccant air conditioner (56a)
NOVELTY - A main sealing member (11) having C shaped portion opened with respect to the circulation side of a gas. The C shaped portion having an elastic force is contacted between the inlet port (4) of a hydrogen tank (3) and a mounting portion (6). The main sealing member is provided at the circumference of the circulation region of the hydrogen containing gas.    USE - For use in container and coupling portion of piping which deals with high pressure natural gas, hydrogen, helium for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains seal function of the main sealing member while ensuring high degree of airtightness even if the pressure of the gas fluctuates. Prevents generation of damage to the mounting portion thus preventing reduction of the lifetime of the mounting portion. Improves sealing capability since positional offset of the main sealing member is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gas seal structure of the hydrogen tank and the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen tank (3)    Inlet port (4)    Mounting portion (6)    Main sealing member (11)    Assistant sealing member (12)
NOVELTY - The high-pressure vessel has a container main structure (1) made of steel, hydrogen penetration prevention metal film (3) coated in container inner surface, and a cover material (2) airtightly provided at end(s) of container main structure.    USE - For high-pressure hydrogen used for fuel cell electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-pressure vessel has excellent water resistant material embrittlement property. The hydrogen penetration prevention metal film is obtained by simple and economical process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The steel is chromium-molybdenum steel or chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the high-pressure vessel.    container main structure (1)    cover material (2)    hydrogen penetration prevention metal film (3)
NOVELTY - Heat exchanger tubes (271,272) changes the condition of low temperature heat exchanger (27) by controlling the passage flow of engine cooling water. A refrigerant supply control valve (17) regulates the amount of engine cooling water that enters in the heat exchanger tubes.    USE - For refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to self excite the working fluid circulating in engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the thermo acoustic engine.    Shut off valve (16)    Refrigerant supply control valve (17)    Column pipe (21)    Low temperature heat exchanger (27)    Heat exchanger tubes (271,272)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (27) supplies electric power to a brushless motor (5,19) which rotates a ventilation fan. A control circuit (29) allows a secondary battery (30) to temporarily store electric power from the solar cell such that the stored electric power can be supplied to the brushless motor.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability and extends service life of air conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Brushless motor (5,19)    Solar cell (27)    Control circuit (29)    Secondary battery (30)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric transformation device (11) converts the heat energy of exhaust gas into an electrical energy. Heat pipes (44) are independently arranged on the periphery of thermoelectric transformation device.    USE - For engine of e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances external appearance of the thermoelectric generation apparatus due to the formation of the heat pipes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thermoelectric generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric transformation device (11)    Heat pipes (44)
NOVELTY - A receptacle hole extends along the straight line passing through the circular receptacle hole where the socket receives other terminal of the battery. The output terminal (7,8) supplies the storage electric power of the capacity to the battery (1) and relief. The capacitor (5) stores the output electric power of the DC/DC converter (3).    USE - For starting an engine of a motor vehicle with an exhausted battery..    ADVANTAGE - Increases the voltage equivalent to the battery of the motor vehicle by the DC/DC converter, thus eliminating the trouble of the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of the emergency power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    DC/DC converter (3)    Capacitor (5)    Output terminal (7,8)
NOVELTY - A gel comprising a semi-mutual penetration network structure into which a non-bridge polymer is penetrated into network structure comprised by a crosslinked polymer, and twisted around it physically. The gel contains good solvent (80 wt.% or more), and has breaking energy of 700-2000 J/m2.    USE - The gel is used as a lubricant and base material for cell cultures (claimed). Also used for fuel cell material, battery separator, artificial joint, cushion, drug delivery system, civil engineering material, building material and communication material such as bearing and cable.    ADVANTAGE - The gel has favorable dynamic strength, high breaking energy, transparency, flexibility and impact strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lubricant which consists of the gel;    (2) a base material for cell cultures which consists of the gel; and    (3) manufacture of the gel, in which polymerization of a raw material monomer (I) with crosslinking agent in solvent, is carried out (a gel as an intermediate product which consists of crosslinked polymer which has network structure and solvent, is formed and the gel as end product is formed by polymerizing raw material monomer (II) and intermediate gel, thus the gel is manufactured).
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly comprises a catalyst layer which contains carbon powder supporting a catalyst and a polymer electrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film and a gas diffusion layer. The amount of carbon having high water repellency in the catalyst layer varies from the side which is in contact with the polymer electrolyte membrane to the gas diffusion layer side.    USE - For fuel cell used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent durability and catalytic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst component is chosen from platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and/or iridium. A base metal component chosen from cobalt, chromium, manganese, nickel and/or iron is further supported.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph showing the variation of amount of water repellent high carbon in the catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A weighted drive element which is mechanically coupled to a one-way clutch mechanism mounted to a shaft driven by a motor powered by power storage device, drives an energy recovery device such as generator for supplying power to accessories.    USE - Energy recovery system employing energy recovery device such as alternator, generator, permanent magnet device, for supplying secondary power to accessories such as global positioning system, stereo system, air conditioning system, lighting system of motor-driven vehicle (claimed) e.g. golf cart, electric car, wheel chair and mobility scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Realizes the energy recovery system which is simple, reliable, cost effective and permits extrusion of operational range of electrically powered vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) motor-driver vehicle with energy recovery system; and    (2) method for converting angular momentum into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the energy recovery system.
NOVELTY - A sheet anode for zinc-air batteries, is made of modified zinc-aluminum alloys of specific formula, or further modified by an element from manganese, silicon, or copper.    USE - The sheet anode is for zinc-air batteries (claimed) useful in compact-sized computer, communication, and consumer electronics products, and for powering the electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet anode is prepared more easily; and passivation problems are overcome. It has good electrochemical property, such as higher cell voltage, larger cell capacity, and easy manufacture procedures. It is made from scrapped alloys, thus facilitate the request of cost-down and recycle of resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sheet anode for zinc-air batteries, is made of modified zinc-aluminum alloys of formula ZnxAlyMz, or further modified by an element from manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), or copper (Cu).    M=alkaline or alkaline-earth element;    x, y, z=weight percentage;    x+y+z=100;    y=greater than 2, less than 50;and    z=greater than 0.2, less than 6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows discharge curves of a zinc-air battery with sheet anode of Zn-6 wt.% Al alloy.
NOVELTY - The dilution device (9) mounted inside vehicle in front and outside of the fuel cell mounting frame (1), dilutes the hydrogen discharged from the fuel cell (2), before discharging the hydrogen to the outside of the system.    USE - For vehicle e.g. cars.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently dilutes the discharged gas, sufficiently lowers the hydrogen concentration and mitigates damaged to the dilution device from outside impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the fuel cell system layout.    fuel cell mounting frame (1)    fuel cell (2)    humidifying device (3)    fuel gas circulating device (4)    hydrogen gas channels (5A-5C)    fuel tank (6)    dilution device (9)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (10) comprises a porous membrane (13) having fine pores (11), a hygroscopic polymer layer (15) coated inside each fine pore of porous membrane, and a proton conductive polymer (17) in each fine pore coated with the hygroscopic polymer layer.    USE - For fuel cell, e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell for transportable power source for automobile, distributed power source for residence and public building, and small power source for electronic device; or direct oxidation fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive polymer electrolyte membrane has good proton conductivity or permeability and superior mechanical strength and hygroscopicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane by preparing a porous membrane formed with fine pores, coating hygroscopic polymer layers inside the fine pores of porous membrane, and filling proton conductive polymers into the fine pores of porous membrane coated with the hygroscopic polymer layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic magnified cross-sectional view of the inventive polymer electrolyte membrane.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (10)    Fine pores (11)    Porous membrane (13)    Hygroscopic polymer layer (15)    Proton conductive polymer (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel is flown to anode side (2) of fuel cell (5) and air is flown to cathode side (1) of fuel cell. A portion of air flow is recirculated from output to input of cathode side after reaction at anode side. The fuel flow and air flow are pressurized selectively with a length of pulse period and duty cycle of increased pressure within pulse period adjusted to instantaneous power requirement of fuel cell.    USE - For operating polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell used in mobile and stationary power supply systems, automotive applications such as motor vehicle and bus. Also applicable for operating fuel cell such as alkaline fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, proton exchange membrane fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The air feed rate is increased along working surface and uniform water distribution and efficient water removal can be preformed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the recirculating reagent fuel cell system.    Cathode side (1)    Anode side (2)    Fuel cell (5)    Compressor (10)    Expander (11)
NOVELTY - An infrared light detector arranged in a position capable of receiving the light from light source (10) through mixture solution, detects light of infrared region. A controller (16) outputs signal pertaining to mixing ratio based on signal from infrared light detector, and controls the light source and infrared light detector.    USE - For detecting mixing ratio of methanol and water to be used in direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) of fuel cell system (claimed) for generating electric power for supplying to space technology, vehicle and portable device such as mobile phone. Also for detecting concentration of alcohol in methanol aqueous solution, and in testing processes of alcohol containing beverage.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing ratio detector is of high precision, small size, light weight, low cost and low power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for controlling mixing ratio detector; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of mixing ratio detector.    light source (10)    mirror (12)    thermistor (14)    controller (16)    photo receptors (18,20)
NOVELTY - A hybrid conversion kit (10) includes a direct current (DC) motor/generator (40) which intercepts kinetic energy during deceleration or brake operation of a rear-wheel drive vehicle (12), and converts the intercepted kinetic energy into electrical energy.    USE - Used in rear-wheel drive vehicle such as rear-wheel drive truck, van, recreational vehicle, delivery truck, postal truck and surface vehicle, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicle such as car, (SUV).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the fuel efficiency internal combustion engine of the vehicle by converting the intercepted kinetic energy into electrical energy during deceleration or brake operation of vehicle, thereby improving the efficiency of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the rear-wheel drive vehicle.    hybrid conversion kit (10)    rear-wheel drive vehicle (12)    internal combustion engine (14)    DC motor/generator (40)    controller (42)
NOVELTY - A regulator receives the energy from an acoustic power source or any natural power source. The received power is converted into a regulated voltage, and a capacitive storage or rechargeable battery is charged when the voltage limits satisfies set limit. The power is provided to the load, when the regulated voltage limit is below set limits.    USE - Power regulation system for self powered vehicle such as car, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, gasoline vehicle, battery powered vehicle and other vehicles with energy harvesting facility.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently harvests and stores energy in relatively low power systems, while reducing power-up time required to provide power to load. Ensures quick delivering of power to the load, as the charging is not started until the load power reaches the set conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle with energy harvesting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power regulation system.
NOVELTY - The device includes a microprocessor (7) programmed to compute the state of charge of the battery based on a motor control signal when current detected by a primary current sensor (3) exceeds an upper limit or does not exceed the upper limit. The primary current sensor detects the discharge current of the battery.    USE - For battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves precision in detecting state-of-charge of battery, across wide range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a state-of-charge detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the state-of-charge detection device.    Junction box (2)    Primary current sensor (3)    Secondary current sensor (5)    Microprocessor (7)    Inverter (8)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen concentration measuring device comprises a measuring cell (1) with an acoustic resonator, an electroacoustic component (2, 3) for activating and detecting acoustic signals associated with the resonator and an electronic control unit (4) for generating an output signal corresponding to the hydrogen concentration in real time.    USE - Used for fuel cells used in motor vehicles running on hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Measurements are less pressure dependent compared with densitometry techniques.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device for measuring the concentration of hydrogen in a gas mixture includes at least one measuring cell with one or more acoustic resonators having a resonance frequency monotonally dependent upon the hydrogen concentration in the gas mixture at one or more frequency intervals between a level corresponding to the presence of hydrogen to a level corresponding to pure hydrogen. At least one electroacoustic component is used to activate and detect acoustic signals associated with the resonator at these frequency levels. At least one electronic control unit generates one or more output signals which correspond to the hydrogen concentration in real time and are a monotone function of the resonance frequency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen concentration measuring device.    Measuring cell in form of simple Helmholtz resonator (1)    Electroacoustic components (2, 3)    Electronic control unit (4)
NOVELTY - A stack has closure edge which generates thermo acoustic phenomenon as exhaust gas (E) flows in heat exchangers. The stack is inserted in the widening section (2a) of thermo acoustic sound generator (10) connected to gasoline engine (1) via exhaust pipe (2).    USE - For internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves maintenance function of engine. Improves power saving capability of engine as exhaust gas is used to drive a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the thermo acoustic apparatus.    Gasoline engine (1)    Exhaust pipe (2)    Widening section (2a)    Thermo acoustic sound generator (10)    Exhaust gas (E)
NOVELTY - Electrodes are arranged in the acid and basic mediums containing reacting matter such as hydrogen peroxide which produces reaction when electron exchange takes place between the electrodes to generate electrical energy for driving an external circuit. The flowpath structure where the aqueous acid and basic aqueous solution flow is a laminar structure. The acid and basic mediums contain respective ionic conductive gels.    USE - Vehicle-mounted secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Stable and sufficient electromotive force can be exhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric power generation mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery comprises an electric power generation portion (100), live portion (200) and hydrogen peroxide supply portion (300), that are partially covered with cladding material e.g. polymer resin, ceramic, silver and glassy carbon. A switching unit is provided between the electric power generation portion and the hydrogen peroxide supply portion to control the movement of the hydrogen peroxide.    USE - For teaching about electric power generation by primary battery, secondary battery and fuel cell in school.    ADVANTAGE - Enables learning the working principle of the various kind of battery safely and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power generation portion has capillary flow path for laminar flow of acid and alkali solution. The live portion includes a regenerating unit (210) for regenerating hydrogen peroxide, and a regenerating unit (220) for regenerating acid and alkali. The regenerating unit (220) includes cation exchange membrane, bipolar film and anion exchange membrane arranged in order.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation portion (100)    Live portion (200)    Regenerating unit (210,220)    Hydrogen peroxide supply portion (300)
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes that are formed of a metal such as lead, and a control cell plate (30) that is formed of another metal such as aluminum which is more reducer than the former metal. The cell plate is disposed in the proximity of vent holes (20) that exhaust sulphuric vapors, from a battery (10). The cell plate presents resistance to oxidation of the latter metal.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle for indicating the wear of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides inexpensive, simple and efficient means to evaluate the wear of the battery. The device permits to limit corrosion of its terminals, thus resulting in greater chemical affinity of sulphuric vapors with the metal of the control cell plate. The vapors are fixed on the control cell plate so that they cannot pollute the environment nor obstruct the passengers when the battery is placed out of the driving compartment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery equipped with a wear indicating device.    Battery (10)    Vent holes (20)    Electrode terminals (21, 22)    Control cell (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing an output of a fuel cell from an initial output to a final output. The final output is determined in a manner that an initial electrical power provided by the fuel cell with the initial output is approximately equal to a final electrical power provided by the fuel cell with the final output. The fuel cell output is reduced only when there is an excess production of reformate of the fuel cell.    USE - Used by an electricity generator of a motor vehicle (claimed) for increasing the temperature of a fuel cell that is utilized for supplying an electric consumer e.g. electric traction motor, electric air-conditioning compressor, lights and window regulator, of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reducing of the output of the fuel cell enables accelerating the increase in temperature of the fuel cell in an easy manner and hence attaining the favorable operating conditions for its power and the output. The reduction of the output of the fuel cell is made without modifying the architecture of the electrical generator and without adding any additional unit to the generator, so that the cost of implementation of the method is reduced. The method allows to upgrade the excess reformate during the bias of charge of the generator and can be implemented in a simple and easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle having an electricity generator implementing a fuel cell temperature increasing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a fuel cell temperature increasing method. `(Drawing contains non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - An electromechanical transducer (26) attached to a bridge member (22) converts mechanical energy from a tire (14) into electrical energy. The bridge member is configured with first and second pads (16,18) so as to control the mechanical energy imparted to the electromechanical transducer as a result of deformation of an inner liner (34) of tire during operation of tire.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Amount and direction of forces applied to electromechanical transducer are controlled in a manner that protects the electromechanical transducer from excessive force while applying the amount necessary to power associated electronics. Reduces stress concentration on bridge member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first and second pads are attached to the inner liner of the tire and separated from each other by predetermined distance. The bridge member separated from contact with tire has one end attached to the first pad and other end attached to the second pad. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a bridge patch assembly for use with tire; and    (B) a method for obtaining desired stress-strain relationship on electromechanical transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the cross-sectional view of a bridge patch for use with a tire.    Tire (14)    Pads (16,18)    Bridge member (22)    Electromechanical transducer (26)    Inner liner (34)
NOVELTY - The system has a contact device e.g. spring contact pin (7) for measuring the cell voltage. The pin is supported by a printed circuit board (9) and soldered to circuit pattern.    USE - Fuel cell voltage measurement.    ADVANTAGE - Low resistance, sure contact is ensured with low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the contact arrangement.    contact point (6)    contact pin (7)    printed circuit board (9)    conductive strips (10)    hole (18)
NOVELTY - The energy store e.g. capacitor (12) has an inner area (12a). An air supply channel ((14) has an inlet (19) at the vehicle front end so that an air mass produced by the driving of the vehicle can be provided to the internal area of the capacitor for heat dissipation.    USE - Capacitor cooling in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient heat dissipation in simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of vehicle.    Capacitor (12)    Inner area (12a)    Air supply (14)    Inlet (19)
NOVELTY - Structural design of high polymer lithium accumulator and the making method. This lithium battery is mainly made up of four compound components: the anode sheet, the cathode sheet, the polymer-electrolyte-septum compound and the plastic-metal foil as the soft cover. Highly safe and low cost of anode materials, the electrolyte and the foil as the high polymer lithium accumulator, it has high energy density, good performance, and lower cost. Especially it is suitable for the application to the power supply of high requirement, large content and high power, and its application fields are as follows: the lap-top, the wine lamp, the automatic bike and motor car, the electric car and aviation equipment.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a making method of packed fuel battery, including the following processes: (A) provide a dielectric layer containing one and above fuel battery units; (B) use printing circuit board (PCB) program to make positive electrode circuit layer, form the first nodes respectively corresponding to every fuel battery unit by PCB program on the positive electrode circuit layer; (C) use the negative circuit layer by PCB program and form the second nodes respectively corresponding to every negative pole of fuel battery unit by PCB program on the negative electrode circuit layer; (D) put the dielectric layer between the positive and the negative circuits and overlap it, decide whether the first and the second nodes form the electric guide and make each fuel battery unit connectthe corresponding series and parallel circuits according to the design need.
NOVELTY - The battery cells have cathode and anode whose terminals (11a,31a) which are connected to flat connection plates (10) formed with cut-out holes (13a,13b) by resistance welding. The connection plates are shorter than the total length of pair of adjacent battery cells and longer than the distance between the cells.    USE - For driving motor in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, motor bike, motor scooter and wireless appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The shape, cross-sectional area and the width of the connection plates, minimizes resistance and increases operating performance of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial perspective view of the battery module.    connection plates (10)    terminals (11a,31a)    cut-out holes (13a,13b)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel cell system (10) that has a fuel cell stack divided into an anode-side sub-stack, central sub-stack, and cathode-side sub- stack by current collectors. The temperature of the fuel cell stack is measured using a temperature measuring unit. The collector switch (18) is controlled when the fuel cell stack temperature is greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature.    USE - Used for generating an electricity from a fuel cell system of a motor vehicle e.g. automobile, electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector switch is controlled when the fuel cell stack temperature is greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature, thus effectively eliminating condensed and frozen water from the end portions of the fuel cell stack, and hence a rapid and efficient startup of electrical generation at low temperatures is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle comprising a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode-side current collector (11)    Intermediate current collector (12)    Cathode-side current collector (14)    Collector switch (18)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit has an electronic component box arranged in contact with one of the longitudinally extending side surface of the battery pack casing (21). The component box has a thin flat plate extending in the longitudinal direction of the casing.    USE - For vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in the volume of the luggage space due to the increase in the volume of the batteries, is suppressed. Hence compact power supply unit is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    battery pack (2a)    casing (21)    battery module (22)    coolant supply space (23a)    coolant lead-out space (24a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an estimating section which estimates, at the time of an engine start-up in warm-up state, the battery liquid temperature to be the lower one of a sensed intake air temperature and a battery liquid temperature previously stored by a battery liquid temperature storing section by comparing the sensed intake air temperature with the previously stored battery liquid temperature.    USE - For automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a generator control apparatus which is capable of effectively controlling the generator of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An intake air temperature sensing section senses a temperature of intake air of an engine (2). An engine start-up temperature-state determining section determines whether engine is in warm-up state, at the time of start-up of the engine. The battery liquid temperature estimating section estimates the liquid temperature of a battery. A battery liquid temperature storing section stores the battery liquid temperature estimated by battery liquid temperature estimating section.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a generator control method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the embodiment of a generator control apparatus for vehicle.    Engine (2)    Battery (3)    Control unit (4)
NOVELTY - The flashlight (10) includes a flashlight body formed with two side grooves that receive the side rails (21) of a long battery charger (20). A water-resistant rear charging socket (14) is formed to the flashlight body, to selectively abut two contacts (24) of the battery charger.    USE - Water-resistant lamp for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient water-resistance of flashlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the water-resistant flashlight.    Water-resistant flashlight (10)    Water-resistant rear charging socket (14)    Long battery charger (20)    Side rails (21)    Contacts (24)
NOVELTY - A parameter estimating unit substitutes current value and voltage value of secondary battery into an adaptive digital filter using a battery model represented by a specific equation to produce parameter vector estimate value. An estimating unit estimates the input and output power of the battery by solving predetermined formulas using open circuit voltage and parameter vector estimate value of battery.    USE - Available input-output power estimating device for secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables estimating the available input-output power of secondary battery accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for estimating method of available input-output power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the available input-output power estimating device.
NOVELTY - An electric power generator (46) generates electric power using temperature difference between cold water stored in cold water tank (42) and warm water stored in hot water tank (44).    USE - Fuel cell exhaust-heat utilization system for use in building (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently utilizes the heat generated in the fuel cell to generate more power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for building equipped with temperature difference electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the building equipped with the fuel cell exhaust-heat utilization system.    fuel cell (40)    cold water tank (42)    hot water tank (44)    electric power generator (46)    fuel cell exhaust-heat utilization system (100)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has polymer electrolyte fuel-cell (42a) arranged between thermal load (40a) and electric power load (48a). An electric power network (44) transmits electric power generated by the cell to electric power load arranged at vicinity of another fuel-cell. A controller (46) controls fuel-cell and electric power load, based on heat required by the thermal load and power consumption of the electric power load.    USE - Used for generating electric power for heating storage tank in apartment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency of the fuel-cell system, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel-cell system control method; and    (2) apartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel-cell system (30)    thermal load (40a)    fuel-cell (42a)    electric power network (44)    controller (46)    electric power load (48a)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (30) arranged between cooling water flow path (21) connected to fuel cell (20), and warm water flow paths (31,41) connected to storage tank (40), exchanges heat between cooling water (c) and warm water (h). A heat generator (50) connected at warm water flow path (31) at upper side of storage tank, converts dump power that is not consumed by load (99), into heat.    USE - E.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system, and phosphoric acid fuel cell system used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to utilize fuel cell generated power effectively, without performing reverse power flow of dump power that is not consumed by load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (20)    cooling water flow path (21)    warm water flow path (31,41)    storage tank (40)    heat generator (50)    load (99)    cooling water (c)    warm water (h)
NOVELTY - The system includes a fuel cell (10) using proton as electric-charge carrier, which is warmed-up by the heat generated from another fuel cell (20) which uses anion as electric-charge carrier.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables excellent starting of fuel cell even at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10,20)    cell (14,24)    methanol solution-sending pump (34)    methanol fuel solution-sending pump (35)    cooling water circuit (40)    radiator (42)    temperature measuring device (50)
NOVELTY - A controller (2) regulates the rotation speed of a compressor (4) not to exceed predetermined upper limit. The controller is connected in a rotation sensor (11) provided in the compressor. The rotation sensor detects the rotation speed of the compressor based on the charge amount of a secondary battery (5) connected to a fuel cell stack (1) through an electric power control portion (6).    USE - For controlling compressor of air conditioner in supplying compressed air to fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fuel cell to generate electric power reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Controller (2)    Compressor (4)    Secondary battery (5)    Electric power control portion (6)    Rotation sensor (11)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) generates electric power by the chemical reaction of a reactive gas. A scavenging air judgment device judges the need to scavenge the air in a reactive gas flow path (6-8). A scavenging gas supply control device processes the small and large flow rate of air within reactive gas flow path.    USE - The fuel cell system is used for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows reliable startup of fuel cell vehicle due to the scavenging gas supply control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Reactive gas flow path (6-8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell control system has auxiliary load (L2) and main load (L1) connected in parallel with a fuel cell (B). The auxiliary load is operated when electric power consumed by main load is less than a predetermined lower limit. A battery output monitoring apparatus (10) is interposed in between the fuel cell and the auxiliary load for controlling operation of auxiliary load based on monitored fuel cell operation condition.    USE - For controlling polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents elution of fluorine ion in unloaded condition and reduces environmental impact resulting from fluorine ion elution by operating auxiliary load when electric power consumed by main load is less than predetermined lower limit. Suppresses power consumption by operating auxiliary load only when original load consumes less power and enables to maintain function of ion exchange membrane for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell control system.    Battery output monitoring apparatus (10)    Calculator (11)    Comparator (12)    Reference setter (13)    Fuel cell (B)    Main load (L1)    Auxiliary load (L2)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has an electrolyte layer (11), a cathode pole and an anode pole (12) consisting of catalyst layers (12a,12c) and magnetic layer (12b).    USE - For direct-type fuel cell system (claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system used in electric vehicle and small electric power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization capability of the fuel effectively by preventing movement of the fuel towards the electrolyte layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) direct-type fuel cell system; and    (2) operation of direct-type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of the principal portion of the membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolyte layer (11)    Anode pole (12)    Magnetic layer (12b)    Catalyst layers (12a,12c)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery comprises combination of an anode plate filled with anode active material containing calcium in a porous substrate and electrolyte liquid which contains aluminum ion. The substrate consists of lead-calcium type alloy.    USE - For power supply of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved cycle life and capacitance recoverability, and maintenance-free property.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a medium-pressure hydrogen generation unit (13) and high-pressure hydrogen generation unit (15). A prediction unit (14) estimates supply pressure required for next tank-filling process of vehicle (11) based on information from vehicle. The medium-pressure hydrogen generation unit is driven based on information from prediction unit and high-pressure hydrogen generation unit is driven when required.    USE - Hydrogen supply apparatus for supplying hydrogen to vehicle-mounted fuel tank, in hydrogen refueling station.    ADVANTAGE - The wastage of energy related to hydrogen supply is prevented, as the high-pressure hydrogen generation unit is driven only when required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vehicle (11)    fuel tank (12)    medium-pressure hydrogen generation unit (13)    prediction unit (14)    high-pressure hydrogen generation unit (15)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (30) measures and then compares the real voltages of capacitors (11,12). The ECU then operates a step-up transformer (40) based on the resulting comparison such that the first capacitor (11) is charged.    USE - For vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy since step-up transformer facilitates regeneration of electric power by alternator as vehicle decelerates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (10)    Capacitors (11,12)    Starter motor (16)    ECU (30)    Step-up transformer (40)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (12) is connected in parallel with another capacitor (11), each capacitor having different voltages when fully-charged. A voltage reducer (13) reduces the real voltage of the second capacitor (12) to a voltage equivalent to the difference in the voltage of the capacitors, and serially applies the voltage to the second capacitor.    USE - For vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient supply of electric power to a vehicle-mounted electrically equipped apparatus. Ensures efficient charging of capacitor without complicated microcomputer control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the power supply device.    Power supply device (10)    Capacitors (11,12)    Voltage reducer (13)    Alternator (14)    Comparator (15)
NOVELTY - Heat exchanger (62) connected between a cooling-water flow path (41) and a bypass flow path (61), exchanges the heat between the cooling water and air conditioning. The heat exchange operation is performed when a controller (60) determines whether remaining power exists in the cooling capacity of the cooler (50), and is stopped when remaining power does not exist in cooling capacity.    USE - Cooling device installed on fuel cell mounting device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of cooling load is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: fuel cell mounting vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell mounting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cooling-water flow path (41)    cooler (50)    controller (60)    bypass flow path (61)    heat exchanger (62)
NOVELTY - The controller (1A) reads the prestored load data indicating the amount of hydrogen supplied from gas storing device (103) to fuel cell, and generates a driving pattern based on the read load data and detected residual pressure of gas storing device. The controller controls the operation of the hydrogen production apparatus (101) according to the determined driving pattern.    USE - For controlling operation of hydrogen production apparatus for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables producing hydrogen economically and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a operation controller of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    operation controller (1A)    load data storage program (8)    load prediction program (9)    driving pattern determination program (10A)    hydrogen production apparatus (101)    gas storing device (103)
NOVELTY - A battery (16) is arranged on a cooling air channel (11). An air channel (31) with electric cooling fan (15) has one end (32) connected to inlet pipe (51) of internal combustion engine (50), and other end (33) connected to the cooling air channel. Air with negative pressure produced in inlet pipe of engine flows in air channel from cooling air channel to inlet pipe of engine.    USE - For cooling battery of hybrid power output device of hybrid vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Attains excellent reliability, and cools battery by small power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a model diagram of a hybrid vehicle provided with battery cooling mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling air channel (11)    Cooling fan (15)    Battery (16)    Air channel (31)    Ends of air channel (32,33)    Internal combustion engine (50)    Inlet pipe (51)
NOVELTY - The converter has a control apparatus (30) which adjusts a control gain so that it may become low accompanying a reduction of temperature of the capacitor (C2). The control apparatus produces the signal power for feedback controlling a voltage-rise converter (12) so that the output voltage corresponds to the voltage command using the adjusted control gain.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes feedback control in voltage converter even if temperature fluctuates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The produced signal is output to the NPN transistors (Q1,Q2) of the voltage-rise converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the motor drive device with the voltage converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Voltage-rise converter (12)    Voltage sensor (13A)    Temperature sensor (13B)    Control apparatus (30)    Capacitor (C2)
NOVELTY - A small generator comprises a magnet (14) many magnetic poles (20) in a circle spaced around the magnet, a ring iron core (30) formed as one piece with the poles to communicate the magnetic flux and transmit the field lines and plate-like magnetic coils (40), each brought to a magnetic pole.    USE - As a small electrical generator (claimed) especially for cycle wheel hubs.    ADVANTAGE - The plate coils can be made rapidly by machine, wiring is reduced and power increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    magnet (14)    magnetic poles (20)    iron core (30)    plate coils (40)
NOVELTY - A small electrical generator comprises a magnet (14) having a ring of equidistant magnetic poles (20) across an internal space and combined with a ring iron core (30) so formed that magnetic field lines can pass through. Leaf-shaped coils (40) are each combined with a magnetic pole.    USE - As a small electrical generator (claimed) especially for cycle wheel hubs.    ADVANTAGE - The coils can be mechanically produced rapidly and simply and there is less wiring, giving lower costs: power is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    magnet (14)    magnet poles (20)    iron core (30)    coils (40)
NOVELTY - A process for the timed withdrawal of electric current from an electrical energy source comprises operating in a frequency region in which the sum of the electric power loss from the internal resistance of the source and that from the timing of the withdrawal is a minimum.    USE - As a process and system for the timed withdrawal of electric current from an electrical energy source (claimed) such as a battery, as for electric traction or on-board current supplied for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Both efficiency and lifetime are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system producing electric current as above.
NOVELTY - Plasma fuel cell comprises two pieces of plasma gun for generating flame jet of plasma in high temperature and high speed. There are electrolyte or water or air between two plasma guns. Two pieces of plasma guns jet hydrogen plasma flow and oxygen plasma flow to electrolyte.    USE - For fuel cells application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cavity walls of the said plasma guns are as anode and cathode, which are connected to form a main circuit. When two plasma flows are combined to water or CO2, current is generated in the main circuit. Comparing with prior art, the disclosed fuel cell possesses advantages: (1) higher than 60 % system effectiveness; (2) simple structure, small size, low manufacturing cost, without need of large numbers of noble metal platinum, good reliability; (3) large power of single body; (4) quick starting; (5) environment protection, and various fuels including non- hydrogen fuel; (6) high overload capacity; (7) not need of large investment in wide application.
NOVELTY - The device has a semiconductor element (1) connected onto a lead frame (2) by die-mounting connection. The semiconductor element and lead frame are connected through an intermetallic compound layer (200) having melting point of 260degreesC or leadless solder layer having a melting point in the range of 260-400degreesC, and a buffered metal layer (100) having a melting point of 260degreesC.    USE - E.g. power semiconductor device, diode used in alternating current (AC) dynamo, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), radio frequency (RF) module, power module for motor vehicle, and for multi-chip module (MCM) structure.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the generation of crack and avoids melting during solder reflow, reliably, by die-mounting connection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device.    semiconductor element (1)    lead frame (2)    composite foil (7a)    metal layer (100)    intermetallic compound layer (200)
NOVELTY - The gas detector includes a catalytic combustion type gas sensor (31) and a semiconductor type gas sensor (39). The catalytic combustion type gas sensor is used for detecting hydrogen when shifting from high to low concentration in operating state, while the semiconductor type gas sensor is used for detecting hydrogen during low concentration in idling state.    USE - Hydrogen gas detector in fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen can be detected with accuracy from high to low concentration in operating state, using the catalytic combustion type gas sensor. Similarly, hydrogen can be detected with accuracy during low concentration in idling state, using the semiconductor type gas sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell vehicle;    (2) process for detecting gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas detector.    gas detector (1)    case (21)    catalytic combustion type gas sensor (31)    temperature compensating element (32)    semiconductor type gas sensor (39)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying gas-containing oxygen to a cathode (3B) of a fuel cell (1), after supplying pure water or solution to an anode (3A) of the fuel cell. The voltage is applied to the fuel cell, such that the current is made to flow between the anode and cathode in a direction same as the direction of flow of current during generation of power in the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cells such as direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC), polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC) used in mobile, portable power supplies, vehicle power supply, cogeneration systems at home.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing aging time and relaxing aging conditions at low cost, easily and conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel-cell aging apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the aging apparatus.    fuel cell (1)    anode (3A)    cathodes (3B)    voltage applying unit (11)    control unit (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator has outer layer part prepared from first resin having a content of electrically conductive particles adjusted at 60-90 wt.%; and core layer part prepared from second resin having a content of electrically conductive particles that is adjusted at 50-90 wt.%.    USE - Used as fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is inexpensive to manufacture and has low electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell separator comprises outer layer part prepared from first resin having content of electrically conductive particles adjusted at 60-90 wt.%, the first resin having a melt shear viscosity at a shear rate of 1000/s at the melting temperature adjusted at lxl03-lxl07 Pa-s; and core layer part prepared from second resin having content of electrically conductive particles that is adjusted at 50-90 wt.% and that is less than the content of the electrically conductive particles of the first resin, the second resin having melt shear viscosity at shear rate of 1000/s at the melting temperature adjusted at lxl02-lxl05 Pa-s. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing the fuel cell separator comprising adjusting the first resin that contains a first proportion of electrically conductive particles and the second resin that contains a second proportion of electrically conductive particles less than the first proportion; placing a resin block prepared from the first resin in a cavity of a mold; and injection molding the second resin into the cavity while heating the mold to a temperature equal to or higher than the melting temperature of the first resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view showing step ion manufacturing the inventive fuel cell separator.    First resin (17)    Second resin (19)
NOVELTY - The capacitor is formed with cells accommodated in a metal casing, and positive and negative electrodes alternately arranged at the axial direction. A sealing member (27) which insulates between cells, is arranged between the positive and negative electrodes. The electrolyte liquid is injected into each cell.    USE - Used for e.g. electric vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high voltage and high output. Reduces components cost and components assembly man-hour.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the unrolled state of a capacitor (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode (22)    Separator (26)    Sealing member (27)    Extrusion lead (30)    Core (35)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (50) has multiple unit cells equipped with current collection board (3). The outer side of the current collection board is equipped with heating stack (51) which consists of a heating cell for heating both lamination-direction ends of unit cells.    USE - Fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the temperature reduction of lamination-direction ends of unit cells, thereby improving the electrical power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    current collection board (3)    end plate (6)    fuel cell stack (50)    heating stack (51)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has an anode-cathode plate consisting of an anode lattice which does not contain antimony, and cathode lattice, and a mat separator interposed between the anode and cathode plates in pressurization state, and an electrolyte liquid. The whole surface of electrode surface of the anode-cathode plate is immersed into the electrolyte liquid. The cathode plate contains a cathode active material containing 1-30 ppm of antimony and carbon.    USE - For idle stop vehicle and regeneration brake system mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, reliability, charge acceptance property and durability.
NOVELTY - The system has inverter (59a,59b) which drives a fuel cell (31), a humidification apparatus, compressor, and hydrogen circulation pump (57). The inverter has a switching element (64a,64b) thermally connected with respect to a hydrogen pressure sensor (71) and hydrogen pressure-governing valve (53).    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents freezing of fuel cell. Enables thawing and warming up of fuel cell without providing electric heater separately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen pressure sensor and hydrogen pressure-governing valve are heated with heat generation of the switching element.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thawing and warming-up method in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (31)    Hydrogen pressure-governing valve (53)    Hydrogen circulation pump (57)    Inverter (59a,59b)    Switching element (64a,64b)    Hydrogen pressure sensor (71)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has anode and cathode, on surfaces of a proton conductive polymeric electrolyte film (F). The cathode has catalyst layer (I) of a catalyst having platinum or platinum type alloy, and catalyst layer (II) of a catalyst having platinum or platinum type alloy and a metal oxide, arranged in piles. The layer (II) is formed on layer (I) formed on the film (F). The layer (II) is formed on reverse side of the film (F).    USE - For power supply for drive source of motor vehicle, domestic fuel cell system, mobile machine and emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell has improved electric power generation efficiency and performs cell reaction efficiently. Peroxide generated as intermediate product of cell reaction is decomposed rapidly. Deterioration of electrode catalyst layer by peroxide is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the membrane electrolyte assemble. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anode pole carbon paper (11)    anode pole catalyst layer (12)    cathode pole catalyst layers (13,14)    cathode pole carbon paper (15)    solid polymer electrolyte film (16)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has gaseous diffusion layer (60) with hole for diffusing gas formed between collector (42,47) and active material layer (43,48) of positive electrode (41) and negative electrode (46), respectively.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of battery capability by the interface boundary of electrode and electrolyte layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of polymer battery;    (2) battery pack; and    (3) vehicle mounted with polymer battery/battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of polymer battery.    Polymer battery (10)    Positive electrode (41)    Collector (42,47)    Active material layer (43,48)    Negative electrode (46)    Gaseous diffusion layer (60)
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen gas supply piping connected to hydrogen gas inlet and hydrogen ejection piping connected to hydrogen gas exit of the hydrogen pole (13). An air supply piping connected to air inlet and air ejection piping connected to air outlet of the air electrode (12). A pressure control unit changes pressure of the gas flowing through hydrogen gas ejection piping or air ejection piping.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas pressure in the fuel cell can be made to reduced rapidly at short time, thereby suppressing the deterioration of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air electrode (12)    hydrogen pole (13)    porous separator (14)    solid plate separator (16)    heat exchanger (27)
NOVELTY - The air flow passes through the through hole (16) arranged at the ejection side of the channel concave section (14). The air path for cooling air was formed between the battery module (1) and the opposing board. The opposing board provides the channel concave section of multiple rows and was arranged at the exhaust duct, so that the surface of the battery group follows.    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure of the power supply device, thus decreasing the manufacturing cost. Provides uniform cooling of the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective diagram of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery module (1)    Case (2)    Channel concave section (14)    Through hole (16)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery has an anode-cathode plate containing anode lattice and cathode lattice, which do not contain antimony. A mat separator in a pressurized state is provided between the anode-cathode plates. The whole electrode surface of the anode-cathode plate is immersed in an electrolyte liquid. Barium sulfate (1-6 weight %) and antimony (1-15 ppm) are contained in the cathode active material.    USE - For idle stop vehicle and regenerative-break system mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lead storage battery has improved cycle characteristics, light span and deterioration resistance. The battery has high industrial utility.
NOVELTY - The electronic key system has a door operator (2) which opens/closes a door using an electronic key (1). A vehicle-mounted secondary battery (3) supplies drive electric power to the door operator. Receiving device (4) which has a receiving coil (41) receives the electric power which drives the door operator from the exterior in case of emergency.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Door can be opened easily when secondary battery which drives a door operator becomes unusable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing the electronic key system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic key (1)    Door operator (2)    Secondary battery (3)    Receiving device (4)    Receiving coil (41)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation unit (3) has a cavity portion (6) of hollow shape formed inside a structure (7) comprising transparent material, and a photocatalyst portion arranged in the cavity portion of structure. Carbon monoxide and water flow inside the cavity portion.    USE - For hydrogen generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation unit provides simple, compact and inexpensive hydrogen generator. The unit has improved conversion efficiency and generation efficiency of hydrogen and oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent material is silica glass, titania, zinc oxide and/or alumina. The photocatalyst portion contains nitrogen or sulfur doped to titania, titania, strontium titanate, zirconia, tantalum pentoxide, potassium niobate (K4Nb6O17), sodium titanate (Na2Ti6O13), potassium titanate (K2Ti6O13) and/or barium titanate (BaTi4O9). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the hydrogen generation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation unit (3)    light irradiation unit (4)    cavity portion (6)    structure (7)    optical fiber (9)
NOVELTY - A lance cut material (11) having multiple through holes are molded to a waveform shape of larger preform dimension than the last molding dimension. The preform lance cut material is compressed to the last molding dimension to form a stripe like concave portion (12) and a stripe like convex portion (13).    USE - For molding strip like corrugation to metal separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable formation of stripe like concave portion and stripe like convex portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a metal separator of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the formation process of the stripe like concave portion and stripe like convex portion.    Lance cut material (11)    Weld junction (11a)    Stripe like concave portion (12)    Stripe like convex portion (13)    Press forming machine (O)
NOVELTY - A packing case (11) accommodates a bag-shaped separator (13) that contains polarizable anode active material slurry (14) and collector (15), and the polarizable cathode active material slurry (12) at the exterior of separator. The anode/cathode active material slurry contain activated charcoal, electroconductive material and electrolyte liquid. A sealing element (16) seals the case through a sealant arranged at the opening of case.    USE - For electric vehicle and various electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Uses slurry-like electrode so manufacturing process is simplified giving highly efficient electrical double layer capacitor with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the electrical double layer capacitor.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Packing case (11)    Cathode active material slurry (12)    Bag-shaped separator (13)    Anode active material slurry (14)    Collector (15)    Sealing element (16)
NOVELTY - The separators were interposed between the collector electrodes and polarizing electrodes consisting of the metallic foil. The collector electrodes contains electrolyte liquid, while the polarizing electrode was formed by fixing the activated carbon and carbon with binder containing humic acid.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the productive efficiency and capability of the electrical double layer capacitor, by raising the drying temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical double layer capacitor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Capacitor element (11)    Metal casing (12)    Negative electrode lead surface (13)    Negative electrode current collection board (14)    Explosion protection valve (15)
NOVELTY - The module has a sensor (24) measuring voltage of cells of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (1), and a comparison module comparing measured voltage with a threshold voltage. A sensor (25) measures pressure within the fuel cell and another comparison module compares the measured pressure with a threshold pressure. The respective comparison modules receive voltage and pressure information through corresponding connections.    USE - Used for supplying power to an electric motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sensors permit to accurately detect whether the purge has been produced, and to rapidly and precisely determine whether a water cap is removed or whether stopping of the fuel cell is necessary. The sensors are easy to be implemented and present instantaneous information on the operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling a power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the architecture of a power module.    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Compressor (6)    Sensors (24, 25)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating relative humidity of gas stream in an output of a cathode of a fuel cell. Ratio between molar flow rate of an input reagent in the cell and molar flow rate of consumed reagent is estimated. The ratio and humidity are estimated from data, using an estimation module (11) of an electronic control unit (10), where the reagent is dihydrogen or dioxygen.    USE - Used for controlling a fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized for supplying energy for a motor vehicle and hovering flight application in an aeronautical field.    ADVANTAGE - Estimates the relative humidity as well as the ratio without utilizing humidity sensor or flowmeter, thus reducing the cost. The method also increases the reliability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The data comprises of intensity of electric current imposed at the fuel cell, molar flow rate of dioxygen, dinitrogen and water vapor in the input of the cathode, pressure at the cathode, mole fraction in dioxygen and temperature of the stream. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for controlling a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell controlling system.    Electronic control unit (10)    Estimation module (11)    Sub-modules (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat reservoir device (48) accumulating excess energy produced by a reformer device (9), in the form of heat during reduction phase of a requested electrical energy. A control unit (55) activates, during transitional increase of the energy, production of additional water vapor by using the heat accumulated in the reservoir device. The control unit receives various information originating from components of the system.    USE - Used as a power module for supplying electrical energy for an electric traction motor of a motor vehicle (claimed) and for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit activates the production of the additional water vapor using the heat accumulated in the heat reservoir device, during transitional increase of the requested electrical energy, thus assuring a rapid increase in power of the reformer device and hence increasing the operation dynamics of the reformer device. The dynamics of the reformer device is increased during change of the operating points without generating additional energy cost, thus increasing efficiency of the system. The system can be integrated easily in the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows main components of a power module.    Reformer device (9)    Heat exchanger (13)    Heat reservoir device (48)    Control unit (55)    Temperature sensor (56)
NOVELTY - The device has a support (2) with lower and upper portions in contact with lower and upper sides (3a, 3c) of a battery (3), respectively. A stop portion (7) is integrated with the support to connect the portions with each other at a side opposite to a vertical wall (5) and limits a transversal movement of the battery relative to the wall. The upper portion has a lug (9) with a contact surface (9a) contacting with the wall.    USE - Used for positioning and fixing a case e.g. battery, of a motor vehicle against a vertical wall in the trunk of the vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stop portion connects the portions with each other at a side opposite to the wall and the lug of the upper portion contacts with the wall, thus permitting to position and fix the support against the wall of the vehicle in a rapid and simple manner, without having to assemble different parts. The positioning and fixing of the battery is therefore facilitated in a reliable, stable and rapid manner. The device is simple and economical in construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of assembling and fixing a case such as battery of a motor vehicle against a wall of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for positioning and fixing a battery of a motor vehicle.    Support (2)    Battery (3)    Lower side (3a)    Upper side (3c)    Vertical wall (5)    Stop portion (7)    Lug (9)    Contact surface (9a)
NOVELTY - The device has an electromagnet placed inside or outside or in periphery of a fuel system. An alternating current is supplied to the electromagnet using a power supply, which allows starting of an engine, to actuate vibrations of magnetic fields independent of environmental conditions. A potentiometer is regulated by an electronic flow meter for controlling intensity of the current supplied to the electromagnet.    USE - Used for activating an operation of a magnetic system that is utilized in a fuel system of an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnet is supplied with alternating current by the power supply to actuate vibrations of the magnetic fields independent of the environmental conditions, thus permitting to reduce emissions of smoke and improve carburetion of the engine that is supplied by hydrocarbon. The pollution is hence lowered and the fuel consumption of the engine is reduced.
NOVELTY - The device has a module (42) calculating voltages or currents between terminals of each resistor of a predefined electric model of a battery according to intensity and voltage measured by sensors (30, 32). The model has a resistor connected in series with two parallel resistor-capacitor (RC) circuits. A module (84) evaluates heat loss according to the resistance values of the model and calculated voltages or currents.    USE - Used for estimating heat loss of a battery (claimed) of an electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the predefined electric model with two parallel RC circuits permits to estimate the heat loss precisely since the principal electrochemical phenomenon which occur in the battery is modeled. The simplicity of the model enables to carry out various calculations quickly for estimating the heat loss of the battery in a simple manner. The simplicity of the predefined electric model of the battery allows to manufacture the device in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a system for estimating the actual load state of a battery according to electrical power received and dissipated by the battery    (B) a process of estimating heat loss of a battery    (C) a process of estimating the load state of a battery according to electrical power received and dissipated by the battery    (D) an information recording medium including instructions for the execution of a process of estimating the load state of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of a vehicle including a system for estimating the load state of a battery.    Sensors (30,32)    Temperature sensor (34)    Modules (42,84)
NOVELTY - Barrier ribs (20) are placed between adjacent unit batteries (11,111-11n) spaced from each other. Each barrier rib has a plate-shaped base on one surface of which multiple protrusions are formed. Each protrusion has a conical or pyramid shape. An auxiliary barrier rib disposed between a barrier rib and a unit battery has a plate-shaped base having a flat surface.    USE - For motor driving machines e.g. hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, motor scooters, motorbikes, electric vacuum cleaners.    ADVANTAGE - Provides barrier rib having sufficient structural strength to maintain shape of unit battery and which efficiently controls temperature of unit battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of the secondary battery module.    Unit batteries (11,111-11n)    Barrier ribs (20)
NOVELTY - A power supply (6) has a main DC supply buffer (7) for buffering a large amount of electric energy. A diode (9) allows electric energy to be transmitted from the main DC supply buffer to an E/M converter (1) but not back to the main DC supply buffer. A super capacitor (8) supplies electric energy to the E/M converter and absorbs electric energy transmitted back from the E/M converter.    USE - For E/M converter for driving vehicles e.g. forklift trucks, tractors, trucks, cars, scooters as well as linear transport systems.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency by temporarily absorbing brake energy and resorbing brake energy during vehicle start or restart.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuitry of a power supply.    E/M converter (1)    Power supply (6)    Main DC supply buffer (7)    Traction battery (7)    Super capacitor (8)    Diode (9)
NOVELTY - The device includes a switch (SCd) which is provided in a connection portion (20) and operated in response to a control signal received from a control device (30) to electrically connect a power supply line (LC) to a power supply line (Ld) to connect a fuel cell (FC) and a battery (BAT) in series.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and increases the quietness of the vehicle. Improves the safety of operation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device also includes a power conversion portion (10) and the connection portion converting power between a fuel cell (FC) and the battery corresponding to DC power supply and a motor generator corresponding to an AC machine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the electrical circuit diagram showing the configuration of main portion of power system in fuel cell vehicle having the power conversion device.    Power conversion portion (10)    Connection portion (20)    Control device (30)    Battery (BAT)    Fuel cell (FC)    Power supply line (LC)    Power supply line (Ld)    Switch (SCd)
NOVELTY - An active insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) rectifier (1150) receives the direct current (DC) signal from a DC bus (1175) to provide an alternating current (AC) signal to an auxiliary device (1900,1950). The active IGBT rectifier receives an AC signal from an alternator (1100) to provide DC signal to the DC bus.    USE - For providing auxiliary power to vehicles, e.g. automobile, pick-up truck, tandem wheel truck, bus, mining excavator, locomotive, mine haul truck.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient powering of auxiliary systems. Offers simple energy management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of an energy management system.    Alternator (1100)    IGBT rectifier (1150)    DC bus (1175)    Auxiliary device (1900,1950)
NOVELTY - The battery has a case with multiple partitions that divides an interior of the case into a set of compartments (1605). A set of electrochemical cells is disposed within the compartments of the case. The case has one gas channel transporting cell gas from two of the compartments to a gas vent, where the channel has a tortuous pathway. The case has two terminals, each having a corresponding longitudinal axis.    USE - Used in industrial and commercial applications e.g. fork lift, golf cart, uninterruptable power supply, pure electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of multiple electrochemical cells within the compartments of the case reduces the overall weight and incorporates the necessary thermal management needed for successful operation in electric and hybrid vehicles, without reducing its energy store capacity or power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of a battery.    Container (1602)    Cell compartments (1605)    Cell partitions (1607, 1609)    Side walls (1613A, 1613B)
NOVELTY - A heater unit (12) includes a heater coupled to an output of a fuel cell stack for heating a fuel cell stack during start-up mode. A control board (16) in the heater unit regulates the heater based on the output of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables quick heating of the fuel cell stack, by regulating the heater. Ensures generation of required amount of the power from the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heating method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (10)    heater unit (12)    pipes (14)    control board (16)    heat sink blocks (22,24,26)
NOVELTY - The system has an air inlet arm (36) that is provided in fluid communication with an elongated air flow conduit. A set of louvers are provided in the arm and defines a set of air flow spaces. A splash shield (44) extends into the arm to deflect water from the conduit. A gap distance separates the louvers and the conduit. Backflow surfaces (42) spans the distance for facilitating flow of water from the arm.    USE - Used in a compressor of a fuel cell electric vehicle and an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air inlet arm hinders the entry of water into the air flow conduit, the splash shield provided in the air inlet arm diverts water from the air flow conduit and the backflow surfaces provided in the air inlet arm facilitates the drainage of water from the air inlet arm. The system hence prevents or minimizes entry of water into an air compressor of a fuel cell electric vehicle or into an internal combustion engine of a vehicle as air is drawn from outside the vehicle into the air compressor or engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an air intake system.    Air inlet arm (36)    Opening (37)    Air flow spaces (40)    Backflow surfaces (42)    Splash shield (44)
NOVELTY - A roller (17) is provided between inner and outer rings (15,16). The roller is linked by a spring (19) with a holder (18) whose lower surface (18a) is positioned against the arc-shaped surface portion (21) of the inner ring.    USE - For pulley apparatus used in driving motor vehicle ancillary equipment e.g. alternator.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes relative position between the lower surface of the holder and the arc-shaped surface portion of the inner ring. Prevents generation of sliding friction and excessive bearing between the roller and the inner ring or between the roller and the outer ring, thus ensuring optimum energy savings and safe motor vehicle operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pulley apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the one-way clutch.    Inner ring (15)    Outer ring (16)    Roller (17)    Holder (18)    Lower surface (18a)    Spring (19)    Arc-shaped surface portion (21)
NOVELTY - A cooling fan ejects air in vehicle interior to external based on in-vehicle and outside temperatures detected by an in-vehicle temperature detector (31) and an outside temperature detector (32), respectively. A boarding intention detector (33) determines boarding intention of a passenger. A control section (30) operates cooling fan when boarding intention is detected by boarding intention detector.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves comfort during boarding since vehicle interior is ventilated before boarding of passenger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a vehicle ventilator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control section (30)    In-vehicle temperature detector (31)    Outside temperature detector (32)    Boarding intention detector (33)    Cooling drive motor (36)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a compensator (59) which performs phase lead-lag network compensation calculation with respect to the output voltage of a fuel cell system, and generates shaft-current correction command. Based on the shaft-current command, a controller (53) calculates the voltage command. A pulse width modulation (PWM) circuit (54) controls the inverter (20) according to the voltage command.    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle, machine tool, manufacturing equipment, lift, fan, and pump.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses vibration produced in electrically driven mechanism system by temperature reduction of fuel cell. Reduces power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the elctrically-driven mechanism system with the control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverter (20)    Induction motor (30)    Electric-current controller (53)    PWM circuit (54)    Position phase progress compensator (59)
NOVELTY - A nut (30) screws into the locking bolt (60) when the cap-like body (50) covers the cone tube (20), so that the cone tube diameter expands and the external fitting tube (11) diameter was reduced. The trapezoid notch for pinching connection section (40) attaches the nut stored in the cone tube. The cone tube diameter reduces upwardly.    USE - For battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides easy and rapid installation of the wiring metal fitting, thus improving the installation operation into the engine room of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal side view of the wiring metal fitting.    External fitting tube (11)    Cone tube (20)    Nut (30)    Pinching connection section (40)    Cap-like body (50)    Locking bolt (60)
NOVELTY - A non-contact integrated circuit (IC) tag (4) with non-volatile memory is fixed to the replaceable fuel tank (5). An antenna (18) in fuel cell system (6), transmits the information such as residual amount of fuel and identification number stored in the non-volatile memory, to the tank.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) of personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Easily confirms the residual amount of fuel, thereby preventing the improper filling and utilization of other goods than the normal goods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    non-contact integrated circuit tag (4)    fuel tank for replacement (5)    fuel cell system (6)    reader/writer (17)    antenna (18)
NOVELTY - A coating-film pigment (4) comprises aggregate (6) of crystal microparticles having tungsten oxide (1) as main component and catalyst metal (2) of an oxidation state contained on the surface of the crystal microparticles. The coating-film pigment applied to surfaces such as gas piping or container containing hydrogen gas, detects proton produced by dissociating hydrogen gas, and detects hydrogen gas leakage by hue change.    USE - For hydrogen gas detection tape (claimed) and hydrogen gas detector pigment used in motor vehicle, piping, container, fuel cell and hydrogen fuel modifier, for chemical sensor such as proton sensor, electrochromic display material, ink material for electronic books and light control glass.    ADVANTAGE - The coating-film pigment has high hydrogen gas detection sensitivity. The leakage location of hydrogen gas is detected easily using the hydrogen gas detection tape. The complicated coating operation of the coating-film pigment to the piping portion having complicated structure and shape is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) coating film (5) for hydrogen gas detection, which contains coating film comprising crystallized tungsten oxide microparticles as pigment component, catalyst metal in the surface of the microparticles and vehicle as coating material component of the film; and    (2) hydrogen gas detection tape which is produced by laminating adhesive layer, base sheet layer and hydrogen gas detection layer containing the pigment, in order.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the coating film for hydrogen gas detection.    tungsten oxide (1)    catalyst metal (2)    coating-film pigment (4)    coating film (5)    aggregate (6)
NOVELTY - The process involves measuring a complex impedance of a battery for different pulses by exciting the battery with alternative electric signals, where the number of pulses is greater than or equal to number of electric components of a predefined electric model of the battery. Values of the electric components are calculated, such that the complex impedance of the model corresponds to the measured impedance.    USE - Used for determining a value of an electric component e.g. resistor and capacitor, of a predefined electric model of a battery that is utilized for supply direct current to an electric motor in a hybrid motor vehicle, electric motor vehicle or gasoline fuelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process allows to easily measuring the complex impedance of the battery without having to dismount it and without complex measurement operations of certain electrical characteristics of the battery. The process permits to simply determine the complex impedance for the predefined electric model modeling an electrochemical phenomenon occurring in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a computer program for implementing a process of determining values of electrical components    (B) a bank for determining values of electrical components of a predefined electrical model of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process for determining a value of components of an electrical model.
NOVELTY - The board (10) has multi layers printed circuit board (20) comprising two regions (21, 23). An electronic circuit (30) has multiple electronic components (30A) placed at the region (21) and multiple wires (30B) formed in the region (21) and connected to the electronic components. A fuel cell (40) is placed at the region (23) that acts as a part of the fuel cell.    USE - Electronic circuit board e.g. mother board, for computer, and electronic circuit board of a portable electronic machine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell and electronic circuit of the electronic machine are integrated with a common printed circuit board, thus improving the compactness of the electronic circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of an electronic circuit board.    Electronic circuit board (10)    Multilayered printed circuit board (20)    Regions (21,23)    Electronic circuit (30)    Electronic components (30A)    Wires (30B)    Fuel cell (40)
NOVELTY - An electrical energy system (1) for a hybrid motor vehicle comprises an electrical machine (3) connected to a capacitor (4) that can be connected in parallel with a battery (5) through a switch. The capacitor has a nominal voltage of above 60 V while that of the battery is less than 60 V.    USE - As an electrical energy system for a hybrid motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The advantages of higher voltage are obtained while the need for touch protection is reduced as are restrictions on positioning within the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system as above in which the ratio of usable capacitor energy to electrical machine power lies between 5 and 25 kJ/kW.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram is shown.    energy system (1)    electrical machine (3)    capacitor (4)    battery (5)
NOVELTY - A carbon composite separator (16) for a fuel cell comprises: a separator body (14); and partition plate (15) embedded in the separator body. The partition plate is made of a highly conductive and gas-impermeable material such that gas permeation through the separator is reduced or completely prevented.    USE - The carbon composite separator is used for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon composite separator can completely prevent an increase in gas permeability caused by improper raw materials or unsuitably selected production processes of a carbon composite material, or various defects contained within the separator body. It is lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a carbon composite separator for a fuel cell.    Separator body (14)    Partition plate (15)    Carbon composite separator (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a coolant heater for heating a coolant. A coolant pump (20) pumps the coolant from the coolant heater. A maximum heat button (26) is operably connected to the coolant heater for selectively activating the coolant heater to a selected coolant heating level. A timer is operably connected to the coolant heater for limiting operation of the coolant heater at the selected coolant heating level.    USE - Used in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum heat button is operably connected to the coolant heater for selectively activating the coolant heater to the selected coolant heating level, thus selectively activating the coolant heater when heating of the vehicle cabin is necessary and de-activating the coolant heater when heating of the vehicle cabin is not necessary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing a heating option on a fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of a coolant distribution system for an electric fuel cell vehicle.    Electric vehicle motor (12)    Coolant heater (18)    Coolant pump (20)    Vehicle cooling system (24)    Maximum heat button (26)    Timer (30)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a switch disposed between two plates and in electrical communication with two conductive paths. The switch is operable in an open mode to prohibit current flow between the conductive paths. The switch is operable in a closed mode to enable current flow between the two conductive paths. The plates have non-conductive substrates with the two conductive paths, respectively.    USE - Used as an integrated short isolation circuit for fuel cell stack (claimed) that is utilized as a power source for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switch is operable in the open mode to prohibit current flow between the conductive paths and is operable in the closed mode to enable current flow between conductive paths, thus selectively enabling current flow through a segment of the fuel cell stack, and improving the performance of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel stack with substacks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a portion of a fuel cell stack detailing components of an integrated switching assembly.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel cell blocks(16) Fuel cells (14)    Fuel cell segments (18)
NOVELTY - A biocompatible membrane comprises a block copolymer matrix simulating a natural biological membrane and natural protein environment; and membrane proteins incorporated into the matrix to form a membrane/protein composite.    USE - In hybrid organic/inorganic power sources (claimed), in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane proteins transport a specific species across the membrane and permit passage of the species across the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hybrid organic/inorganic power source comprising a copolymer matrix; and first and second different membrane proteins embedded in the matrix; and    (2) fabricating a biological membrane involving fabricating a block copolymer matrix; and inserting in the matrix natural or genetically engineered membrane proteins.
NOVELTY - A shunt regulator has a transistor for electrically coupling/uncoupling a dump load to/from a set of fuel cells, when stack voltage across the set of fuel cells is greater/lesser than a threshold voltage.    USE - For vehicle, computer and peripheral devices, using solid polymer electrochemical fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides transient protection to the fuel cell stack in cold startup conditions, and provides high stack open circuit voltage surge protection to the work load, while maintaining effective power economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) shunt regulator; and    (2) method for operating fuel cell stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The temperature of mixing water is made to reduce before the temperature of hot water, sent from a storage tank (20) to a mixing unit (24), becomes below a command temperature. The rate of change of the temperature of the mixing water is made small to start the reduction of the temperature of the mixing water.    USE - Used with e.g. cogeneration system, solar power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes temperature of hot water, and allows a user to comfortably utilize the hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of cogeneration system with hot-water supply system.    Hot-water supply system (10)    Storage tank (20)    Exit (20a)    Controller (21)    Mixing unit (24)
NOVELTY - The value of the output voltage of the fuel cell (11) is set as a value within the range between the maximum value and minimum value of the open circuit voltage of the electrical-storage apparatus. A voltage control device (12,13) increases/reduces the voltage of the electrical-storage apparatus and outputs the terminal voltage of the electrical-storage apparatus.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase of electric power loss which accompanies power transformation operation in fuel cell vehicle. Enables efficient drive of fuel cell vehicle. Decreases execution frequency of voltage-conversion operation which limits electric current value of charging current of electrical-storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (11)    Voltage control device (12,13)    Power lived unit (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has controller which sets the drive of air compressor to use regeneration electric power at the time of deceleration of the vehicle drive motor. The air compressed with the air compressor is stored in a pressure accumulation tank.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises recovery amount of regeneration energy in time of deceleration. Improves energy efficiency of braking force and vehicle whole in time of deceleration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart at the time of the deceleration generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A controller (11) has a detection portion (11c) connected to an indicator (20). The controller changes the abnormality determination voltage based on the electric conductivity of pure water detected via sensor (5). The detection portion determines the ground fault of a fuel cell (1) based on the value gathered via comparators (12,13).    USE - For detecting ground fault of direct current (DC) power supply of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate detection of ground fault of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the motor unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Sensor (5)    Controller (11)    Detection portion (11c)    Comparator (12,13)    Indicator (20)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen transfer unit (X) transports the hydrogen to the facility side hydrogen storage section (12) from the vehicle side hydrogen supply unit (A). The fixed position type fuel cell installation (10) was formed, by installing in the facility. The facility side hydrogen storage section holds the hydrogen supplied to the facility side fuel cell (11).    USE - The hydrogen utilization system is used for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the supply of hydrogen at the fuel cell, without requiring the assembly of new supply infrastructure for facility thus lowering the operations cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fixed type fuel cell installation; and    (B) a fuel cell mounting vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the hydrogen utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fixed position type fuel cell installation (10)    Facility side fuel cell (11)    Facility side hydrogen storage section (12)    Vehicle side hydrogen supply unit (A)    Hydrogen transfer unit (X)
NOVELTY - The internal resistance of the secondary battery was computed, based on the voltage and measured value of the electric current. The voltage and measured value of the electric current are measured several times in succession, while continuing the charging and discharging of the secondary battery.    USE - For calculating internal resistance of secondary battery of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the calculation precision of the internal resistance of the secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has a negative electrode active material containing 1-15 ppm of lignin and 1-10 ppm of antimony (Sb). The lignin contained in the negative electrode active material is set to 0.25-2 wt%.    USE - For start-up of engine and for supply of backup power to electric device and electronic device mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves discharge characteristic in high temperature environment by providing negative electrode active material containing 1-15 ppm of lignin and improves life time of battery by improving charge acceptance property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a table containing life time cycle number, lignin amount and Sb amount and liquid reduction amount used during the production of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery contains a lead-calcium-type alloy substrate and/or anode active material, and an electrolyte liquid containing aluminum ion. At least one portion of surface of the substrate and/or the anode active material contains bismuth.    USE - As power supply of motor vehicles such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has improved capacitance recoverability, corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, creep-rupture strength in high temperature, charging and discharging characteristics and maintenance-free property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one portion of surface of lead-calcium-type alloy substrate and/or the anode active material further contains tin.
NOVELTY - The alkaline storage battery (1) has an anode (2) containing beta-type nickel hydroxide and/or oxyhydroxide as active material, a cathode (3) and an electrolyte liquid (4). At least one portion of crystal structure of anode active material changes with charging and discharging. The formation of new diffraction peak at 8.4-10.4degrees position of diffraction angle (2theta) by X-ray diffraction in anode active material is suppressed.    USE - Used as electric power supply sources such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and prevents generation of memory effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alkaline storage battery (1) has an anode (2) containing beta-type nickel hydroxide and/or oxyhydroxide as anode active material, a cathode (3) containing a cathode active material and an aqueous alkaline solution as electrolyte liquid (4). At least one portion of crystal structure of anode active material changes with charging and discharging. The formation of new diffraction peak at 8.4-10.4degrees position of diffraction angle (2theta) by X-ray diffraction by copper-K-alpha ray in the anode active material is suppressed. Solid solution substitution of at least one portion of nickel in the anode active material is carried out by transition metal element, magnesium, zinc, cadmium, aluminum, yttrium, ytterbium, and/or erbium. The cathode contains hydrogen occlusion alloy, cadmium hydroxide and/or hydrogen as active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of alkaline storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    alkaline storage battery (1)    anode (2)    cathode (3)    electrolyte (4)    separator (5)    battery case (6)
NOVELTY - The electric limiter regulates the electric power supply with the load or fuel cell and electrical storage unit, based on the detected temperature. The electrical storage unit was connected to the fuel cell and parallel with respect to the load, so that the output voltage was produced according to electrical storage amount. The temperature detector operates with respect to the electrical storage unit.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the deterioration of the electrical storage apparatus e.g. capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a power output device; and    (B) a fuel cell vehicle.
NOVELTY - An insulation cover (10) was formed at the surface attachment of the output terminal (4) and connecting terminal (5). The output terminal and connecting terminal are laminated and fixed together. The stopper screw (8) was inserted through the insulation ring (7), while the nut connects with the stopper screw. A communicating pore (6) was arranged at the lamination section.    USE - The device is used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides stable and firm connection of the output terminal and connecting terminal, while easing the removal of the stopper screw.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the connection structure of the output terminal and connecting terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Output terminal (4)    Connecting terminal (5)    Communicating pore (6)    Insulation ring (7)    Stopper screw (8)    Insulation cover (10)
NOVELTY - A pregel impregnated into a cathode (4) and an anode (3) is gelatinized and pregel impregnated into base material is gelatinized to form a gel electrolyte layer (5). The gel electrolyte layer is inserted between the anode of one collector and cathode of another collector.    USE - For manufacturing bipolar battery for motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents liquid junctions of battery cells even when multiple cells are laminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the manufacturing apparatus of bipolar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bipolar electrode (1)    anode (3)    cathode (4)    gel electrolyte layer (5)    bipolar battery (10)
NOVELTY - An output circuit (120) is coupled between converter and battery, while forming the isolator, fuel cell (101) and battery at the output circuit. The converter is arranged between the battery and the vehicle power range system. The selection apparatus (140) chooses alternative connection to the output circuit connected with the battery. The other output circuit (110) is connected with power range system of the vehicle.    USE - For fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the increase of manufacturing cost, volume and weight of the apparatus. Improves the hydrogen fuel consumption by electrical storing the power generated at the time of regeneration control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the regeneration control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Regeneration control circuit (100)    Fuel cell (101)    Output circuit (110,120)    Selection apparatus (140)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separation apparatus (16) arranged at the downstream side of hydrogen circuit (14), and upstream side of the hydrogen circuit (17) connected to the junction (9) of the hydrogen supply path (10), separates hydrogen from the anode off-gas.    USE - For use as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently removes impurity from the anode off-gas, while eliminating the hydrogen desorption, thereby preventing deterioration of electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    anode (3)    cathode (4)    junction (9)    hydrogen supply path (10)    hydrogen circuits (11,13,14,17)    hydrogen circulation pump (12)    variable orifice (15)    hydrogen separation apparatus (16)    controller (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating a battery characteristic in a predetermined temperature, that determines the service life of a battery, from a present battery characteristic according to a predetermined application to determine the deterioration state of the battery.    USE - For vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determining state of charge and deterioration state of battery with high precision in consideration with temperature change. Simplifies judgement of deterioration state of battery at short period of time without influence of change of battery liquid quantity and battery temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram showing battery charge state detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Voltage detector (1)    Electric current detector (2)    Battery voltage calculation device (6)    State calculation device (7)    Temperature detector (10)
NOVELTY - Data acquisition device includes a main circuit (10) which detects one digital value stored at a timing specified by a data detection timing command from a sub-circuit (20) while detecting another digital value synchronizing with the data detection timing command. The main circuit detects the digital value of number of channels and the other digital value at the timing of the data detection timing command.    USE - For detecting remaining capacity in battery of hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting and synchronizing two detection data with asynchronous operation in number of A/D converters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of data acquisition device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main circuit (10)    Control circuit (13)    Electric current sensor (14)    Sub-circuit (20)    Voltage detector circuit (21)
NOVELTY - The generator bracket (53) includes a water duct (77) having a flange for connecting with a water pump (55) which clings to an engine cylinder block, integrally arranged with the generator bracket.    USE - For attaching generator to engine cylinder block.    ADVANTAGE - Improves assembly property, and avoids need of rubber hose and clamp band.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the generator.    generator (51)    water pump (55)    bracket (53)    water duct (77)    generator pulley (85)
NOVELTY - A power supply line (L) is connected to a fuel injection system (13) to supply electric power to the fuel injection system. A first capacitor (14) suppresses voltage variation of the power supply line. A second capacitor (16) is connected in parallel to a DC load (15) other than the fuel injection system to supply electric power to the DC load.    USE - For two-wheeled motor vehicle using generator.    ADVANTAGE - Engine start-up and stability of power supply voltage at the time of load operation can be simultaneously ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the power supply device for two-wheeled motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel injection system (13)    First capacitor (14)    DC load (15)    Second capacitor (16)    Power supply line (L)
NOVELTY - A generator (20) provided at a case (16) arranged at the tail portion (14) of muffler (12), generates electric power due to rotation of impeller (18) provided in the case. The electrical decoration unit (22) provided at the periphery of a case, has several LEDs that decorate the muffler with different illumination according to the engine speed using the generated electric power.    USE - Exhaust finisher for car.    ADVANTAGE - The illumination of muffler is performed reliably, with excellent fashionability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the exhaust finisher.    muffler (12)    tail portion (14)    case (16)    impeller (18)    generator (20)    electrical decoration unit (22)
NOVELTY - The generator is attached at position where intrinsic frequency of power plant corresponds to intrinsic frequency of generator portion and bracket of generator at bracket, when intrinsic frequency of generator portion and bracket is equal to intrinsic frequency of power plant.    USE - For engine used in vehicle and power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of power plant during acceleration can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating oscillation characteristic. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A multilevel converter (32a) integrates power modules (PM11-PM16) based on voltage conversion level. Each of the power modules has a pair of metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistors connected in series. Each of the power module and condenser (C1-C7) is arranged between the cooling channels (168.1-168.8).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple multilevel converter by integrating power modules with one pair of switching elements to perform voltage conversion, thus improves mounting property of multilevel converter to vehicle system. Reduces size of multilevel converter to obtain efficient cooling since occupied area by each power module and condenser is restrained. Reduces cost since each condenser has aluminum electrolytic capacitor. Obtains load drive device excellent in low noise and mounting property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a load drive device; and    (B) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of a multilevel converter.    Multilevel converter (32a)    Cooling channels (168.1-168.8)    Condenser (C1-C7)    Power modules (PM11-PM16)
NOVELTY - A metal casing (3) accommodates anode terminal element (5), capacitor element (2) having electrodes joined to rib (5b) of anode terminal element and inner bottom face of metal casing respectively and cathode terminal element (6). The cathode terminal element is joined to the internal peripheral surface of the metal casing.    USE - For electric power storage and regeneration in hybrid car, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection is easy and the connection space and resistance are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for capacitor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    capacitor element (2)    metal casing (3)    anode terminal element (5)    anode terminal (5a)    rib (5b)    cathode terminal element (6)    cathode terminal (6a)
NOVELTY - Water-proof sealing agent (12) such as silicone room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) rubber, is filled in a gap formed between a terminal cylindrical portion (4) and a battery cable (7) with insulated coating (8), after inserting conductor exposure portion (9) into the terminal cylindrical portion.    USE - For terminals of aluminum wire used as battery cables, earth cables in electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability and reliability of the aluminum wire by preventing electrical corrosion easily. Provides water-proof function to the aluminum wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the water-proof structure of terminal for aluminum wire.    terminal cylindrical portion (4)    battery cable (7)    insulated coating (8)    conductor exposure portion (9)    water-proof sealing agent (12)
NOVELTY - A controller controls charging and discharging amount of a battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery so as to converge towards setting range, when remaining capacity of battery is deviated from setting range during abnormality to voltage balance apparatus of the battery. A limiting value is set for controlling charging and discharging amount, based on power of battery when remaining capacity is within setting range.    USE - For protecting batteries such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses enlargement of voltage variation for each predetermined cell in battery, and ensures necessary minimum control with respect to apparatus that uses battery as power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating operation of the protective device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A battery case (2) has end walls (8) having wall portions (28) with different thicknesses. The walls portions define the edges of the terminal holes (10). The terminal holes are adapted to receive the electrode terminals.    USE - For sealed, prismatic, rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuits since the electrode terminals are not directly subjected to a large impact when the battery module is hit by a large object from the side while installed on a carrier tray. Eases work since electrode terminals can be accessed from above for connection of a bus bar or external connection lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the detail oblique view of the main components of the battery case.    Battery case (2)    Cell case (3)    End walls (8)    Terminal holes (10)    Wall portions (28)
NOVELTY - The engagement grooves (37) are formed around a terminal hole (10) in the end wall, and extending radially and centered around the axis of the terminal hole. The engagement grooves are adapted to receive the engagement tabs. The engagement grooves are connected and coplanar with a circular recess (39), and the engagement tabs are connected and coplanar with the annular protrusion.    USE - For sealed, prismatic, rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuits since the electrode terminals are not directly subjected to a large impact when the battery module is hit by a large object from the side while installed on a carrier tray. Eases work since electrode terminals can be accessed from above for connection of a bus bar or external connection lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the electrode terminal mounting portion of the battery case.    Battery case (2)    Lid (4)    Terminal hole (10)    Engagement grooves (37)    Circular recess (39)
NOVELTY - The device has a calculating module (42) to calculate voltages and/or currents between terminals of resistors of an electric model of a battery based on intensity and voltage measured by sensors. The electric model has a resistor, and two parallel resistor-capacitor circuits connected in series. A loss evaluating module (84) evaluates losses by joule effect based on values of the model`s resistors and calculated voltages or currents.    USE - Used in a battery charging state estimating system of a vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicle, or gasoline fuelled vehicle, for estimating losses by joule effect of a battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to estimate losses of the battery, without necessitating empirical formula, in a simple and rapid manner, due to simplicity of the electric model of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a battery charging state estimating system including a battery losses estimating device    (B) a battery charging state estimating method including a battery losses estimating method    (C) an information recording medium including instructions for executing a battery losses estimating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a vehicle including a battery charging state estimating system.    Vehicle (2)    Current intensity sensor (30)    Voltage sensor (32)    Voltages and/or currents calculating module (42)    Loss evaluating module (84)
NOVELTY - A four-wheel-drive controller (8) estimates the acceleration slip rate of a subsidiary drive wheel and suppresses the electric power output of a generator (7) when the estimated acceleration slip rate exceeds a predetermined slip rate. The four-wheel-drive controller and an engine controller (18) reduce an engine output torque based on a load torque value to suppress the electric power output of the generator.    USE - For automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing or releasing generator's load carried by an engine since electric power output of generator is suppressed, thus improving convergence performance of acceleration-slip suppression control for subsidiary drive wheel side. Suppresses acceleration slip of subsidiary drive wheel side without deteriorating convergence performance of acceleration-slip suppression for main drive wheel side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an automotive vehicle; and    (B) a driving force controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of four-wheel-drive controller of vehicle driving force control apparatus.    Motor(7) Generator (4)    Four-wheel-drive controller (8)    Clutch (12)    Engine controller (18)
NOVELTY - The contacting device (1) has a contact component (14) and a counter contact component (16) which is laminar in nature and has a conductive area (30). The conductive area has a rectangular recess (26) which facilitates the engagement of the contact pin (12) of the contact component. The recess can be produced from punching, laser cutting, water jet cutting or plasma arc cutting.    USE - For anode-cathode assembly of a gas cell pile.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures good conductivity and requires lesser assembly area. Ensures economical production and is simple and reliable. Ensures low resistance and is cost-effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the contacting device.    Contacting device (1)    Contact pin (12)    Contact component (14)    Counter contact component (16)    Rectangular recess (26)    Conductive area (30)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses an underwater hydrogen battery driving device composed of the hydrogen battery pile for underwater working, the hydrogen system, the oxygen system, water cooling system and the control system. Because hydrogen and oxygen will let out air under the normal temperature, the underwater hydrogen battery driving device can add the collecting transmitting tube for air volatilization and a small fuel battery pile. As the main driving device does not work, the small hydrogen fuel battery pile can work for 24 hours, and consume the outlet hydrogen and oxygen, produce the electric energy to assure the safe and reliable utilization ratio of hydrogen and oxygen.
NOVELTY - A cell plate (11) has fuel cell (12) supported on base. A separator plate (15) facing cell plate, forms a space serving as a passage of gas between two plates. The separator plate has flat portion (15a) and extension (15c) extending from entire edge (15b) of flat portion towards cell plate and joint (15f). The joint extending in diametrical direction from the tip of extension side wall, is jointed to the base.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle (FCV), industrial generator, household generator, and other fuel-cell-employing apparatuses that generate high temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal expansion between the separator plate and fuel cell, is reduced by the metal base. Improves rigidity as joint of separator plate is joined to the metal base, as the portions of separator plate deforms, thereby preventing thermal stress applied to fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell device.    disk-shaped cell plate (11)    solid electrolyte fuel cell (12)    thin disk-shaped separator plate (15)    flat portion (15a)    entire edge (15b)    extension (15c)    joint (15f)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has several stacked flat batteries with positive and negative electrode tabs. The connectors of the electrode tabs are protruded to different positions and joined mutually for connecting the batteries in series.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery pack with excellent durability, reliability and maintenance property is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    battery pack (100)    electrode tab group (110A-110D)
NOVELTY - A filter apparatus comprises a filter conduit arrangement; and an antenna operably connected to the filter conduit arrangement.    USE - Used in engines, machinery, cars, trucks, tractors, manufacturing equipment, air purifiers, furnaces, or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The filter is operably connected to antenna arrangement, which is attached to an RF tag having a tag reader. The tag reader detects the identifying information and communicates the identifying information to the programmable circuit, which in turn provides a warning to the equipment operator, transmits a signal to the remote location such as maintenance shop or manufacturer, or even disables the equipment on which the filter is mounted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for communicating with a filter apparatus, comprising positioning a filter cartridge proximal to a filter conduit arrangement (117), the filter cartridge including a filter media and an RF tag; and exciting an antenna operably connected to the filter conduit arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the filter assembly.    Filter assembly (90)    Bowl assembly (109)    Conduit arrangement (117)    Tag reader (124)    Connector (137)    Outer wall (133)    Snout (134)    Electrical lead (135)    Top end (137)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen source to generate a mixture with hydrogen gas. A fuel cell (344) generates power from a portion of the mixture. A hydrogen separator (346) generates purified hydrogen gas from other portion of the mixture using a photonic ceramic membrane. A hydrocarbon reforming unit converts hydrocarbon fuel and water mixture into the mixture with hydrogen gas, and a fuel oxidation system oxidizes the fuel.    USE - Used in home, business and vehicle, for generating hydrogen and electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separator generates the purified hydrogen gas from the portion of the mixture using the photonic ceramic membrane without incurring high cost of developing a hydrogen gas distribution system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating hydrogen and electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of system for generating electrical power and hydrogen gas.    Startup burner (341)    Heater (342)    Fuel cell (344)    Hydrogen separator (346)    Membrane (348)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an external load between an anode and a cathode such that a fuel cell generates electricity. The load is disconnected after the generation of power. A resistor is connected between the anode and the cathode. Supply of oxidant gas is stopped after potential at the cathode has dropped to equal to or less than potential at which hydrogen evolution starts, to pause the fuel cell.    USE - Used for controlling a fuel cell system that is utilized in an electric vehicle to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The pausing of the fuel cell avoids need for supplying fuel gas, thus preserving the fuel in a simple and cost effective manner. The method reduces losses of carbon particles in a catalyst layer, and prevents electrode degradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating an outline of a fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Cathode (4)    Channel (6)    Separator (8)    Flowing channel (16)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (600) calculates desired driving voltage values of motors (306,406,506) which drive the cooling fans (304,404,504) based on detected temperatures of battery blocks (300,400,500). The ECU determines DUTY command value for each motor based on difference between the desired value and detected output value of each motor.    USE - For cooling battery pack used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cools each battery block appropriately according to temperature of the block, thereby eliminating difference in temperatures of the blocks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a control block diagram of the vehicle with cooling device.    motor generator (100)    battery blocks (300,400,500)    cooling fans (304,404,504)    motors (306,406,506)    ECU (600)
NOVELTY - The container has an inner casing (25) coupled within an outer casing (15) and providing a non-reactive barrier to a fuel cell reactant material, where the inner casing is less durable than the outer casing. A preventative agent (20) is disposed between the inner and outer casings to disable a portion of the fuel cell reactant material upon failure of the inner casing. A fuel cell assembly is disposed within the inner casing.    USE - Used for storing a fuel cell e.g. phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), alkaline fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), regenerative fuel cell, zinc-air fuel cell (ZAFC) and protonic ceramic fuel cell (PCFC), utilized in a vehicle e.g. semi-tractor trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The preventative agent disables the fuel cell reactant material portion upon failure of the less durable inner casing, thus effectively reducing the danger of adverse exposure to contents of the container. The container thus provides protection from exposure to the contents, and hence allows the contents to be salvaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a container.    Container (10)    Outer casing (15)    Preventative agent (20)    Inner casing (25)    Material (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a thermoelectric module (30) connected to a hot engine exhaust, to provide a high temperature heat source. An engine coolant system is connected to the module, to provide a low temperature heat source. The difference in temperature of the heat sources, powers the module to convert waste heat of the engine into electricity, so as energize selected device of the vehicle.    USE - For recovering and converting waste energy of vehicle diesel engine, into electricity used for powering electrical equipment such as fan, blowers, ancillary equipment, and/or locomotive tractive power devices.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently converts waste heat of the diesel engine, into electricity, while improving design flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric module for waste energy recovery system.    hot exhaust gas (26)    thermoelectric module (30)    chambers (38,42)    electrical connection (46)
NOVELTY - The method involves distributing stream of exhaust gases in unrestricted flow through the catalytic converter (22) and obtaining measured temperature of catalytic converter. The thermal energy obtained from stream of exhaust gases is converted into electrical energy, when the measured temperature exceeds set reference temperature.    USE - For controlling temperature of thermoelectric catalytic converter in vehicle exhaust system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintaining the temperature of catalytic converter within optimal temperature range to prevent overheating and to improve the durability of catalytic converter. Thus achieving cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric catalytic converter temperature control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the vehicle incorporating thermoelectric catalytic converter temperature control apparatus.    thermoelectric energy recovery system (16)    catalytic converter (22)    internal combustion engine (32)    transmission (34)    drive shaft (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring ambient temperature in a fuel cell vehicle, when the vehicle has been shut down. A flow of moisture-removing medium is provided through the cell, when the temperature drops to a preset temperature. The medium is flowed through the cell for a sufficient time to remove sufficient amount of water in the cell. The temperature measurement is performed continuously until the vehicle is operated.    USE - Used for providing freeze protection for a fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The medium is flowed through the fuel cell for sufficient time to remove sufficient amount of the water in the fuel cell, thus avoiding degradation of the fuel cell by freezing the water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of removing moisture from a fuel cell    (B) a system for removing moisture from a fuel cell in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell water purging system.    Thermostat (6, 7)    Relay (8)    Vehicle system controller (10)    Fuel cell controller (28)    Vehicle electronic drive motor (30)
NOVELTY - A plasma fuel reformer (10) has first and second electrodes spaced apart from one another to define electrode gap (50); fuel injector; and one-piece body (72) defining air passageway (88, 90) and injector channel (70) in which a portion of the fuel injector is positioned.    USE - Used to reform hydrocarbon fuel into reformate gas such as hydrogen-rich gas.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is provided with one-piece body, which eliminates the need to use multiple components to mount fuel injector and provide air passageways.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the plasma fuel reformer.    Plasma fuel reformer (10)    Plasma generator (12)    Electrode assembly (24)    Electrical insulator (30)    Electrode gap (50)    Injector channel (70)    One-piece body (72)    Air passageway (88, 90)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to foot drive of electric transmission. Proposed small-size vehicle for individual use has base 1 with two driving wheels 3 connected through belts 29 of variable-speed drive with two electric motors 27 supplied by battery 8 and/or generators 11 with possibility of recuperation. Base 1 is hinge-connected with one- or two-axle bogie 4 with two generators 11. Generator armatures are rotated by pedals 14 provided with spiral rods 17 with pull-back springs 17 or equipped with levers and gears for rotating the armature.    USE - Transport engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased distance covered without charging.
NOVELTY - An impedance calculating section computes the impedance of a battery from the measured voltage and electric current. The impedance calculated by impedance calculation section is compared to the standard impedance acquired at the initial condition of battery. An impedance correction value calculation section obtains correction value of impedance based on the deterioration degree of battery.    USE - For calculating impedance of battery mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures correct determination of the impedance of battery to reflect in management of the remaining capacity, deterioration degree of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of system operation condition of a battery management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An impedance calculating section computes the impedance of a battery from the measured voltage and electric current. The impedance calculated by impedance calculation section is compared to the standard impedance acquired at the initial condition of battery. An impedance correction value calculation section obtains correction value of impedance based on the deterioration degree of battery.    USE - For calculating impedance of battery mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures correct determination of the impedance of battery to reflect in management of the remaining capacity, deterioration degree of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of system operation condition of a battery management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A drive indicator is driven so that a motor is maintained to the upper limit rotation speed during release of engagement mechanism when rotation speed of engagement mechanism is over the upper limit rotation speed of motor. An engagement indicator specifies engagement of engagement mechanism when the rotation speed of engagement mechanism synchronizes with the upper limit rotation speed of a motor.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases regeneration energy of motor by performing engagement at high rotation speed. Prevents or suppresses impact of engagement mechanism during deceleration of vehicle. Reduces energy consumption of the vehicle since period driven by the rotation speed of motor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of a vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A capacitor (3) supplies power with respect to an inverter (4). A storage battery (1) supplies electric power to the capacitor in electric current controlled by a regulator (2). The capacitor is connected to motor through the inverter while connecting storage battery to the capacitor through regulator.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures durability of the storage battery since excessive charging and discharging with respect to the storage battery is prevented. Enables manufacturing of small and efficient apparatus due to small voltage difference between storage battery and capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control apparatus of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage battery (1)    Regulator (2)    Capacitor (3)    Inverter (4)    Motor (5)
NOVELTY - The prepreg is formed by impregnating a resin composition into a base material. The resin composition contains thermosetting resin and graphite particles having average particle diameter of 1-150 microns. The amount of thermosetting resin inside the prepreg is 40-70 mass%.    USE - For manufacture of fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prepreg has excellent mechanical strength, moldability, dimensional stability, heat stability, dispersibility and handling property. Air-tight fuel cell separator having excellent electroconductivity and outstanding mechanical strength can be manufactured efficiently using the prepreg.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell separator (4); and    (2) manufacture of fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows basic structure of fuel cell.    electrolyte (1)    electrodes (2,3)    fuel cell separator (4)    convex portion (5)    groove (6)
NOVELTY - A safety valve discharges gas, when internal gas pressure exceeds predetermined value. A bag is mounted on lower surface of a duct (14) that ejects the gas discharged from the valve, such that the bag expands with the gas pressure in a cooling air flow path (28), when the gas is discharged into the duct.    USE - For mounting on hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A compact battery pack that ejects gas generated by a battery efficiently is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    battery pack (10)    duct (14)    cell (16)    positive electrode terminal (18)    air flow path (22a)    cooling-air flow path (28)
NOVELTY - A fuel electrode (2) contains particles (3) of metal such as scandium, yttrium, cerium and ytterbium and zirconia particles (4). The average particle diameter of zirconia particle is set to 200 nm or less so as to produce micro pore at surface vicinity of the fuel electrode when reacting with fuel gas. The average diameter of micro pore is set to 1000 nm or less.    USE - For solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) mounted to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electrical conductivity of fuel cell electrode. Suppresses aggregation and grain growth of metal. Stabilizes power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell electrode.    solid electrolyte (1)    fuel electrode (2)    iron group metal particle (3)    zirconia particle (4)    fuel gas flow (6)
NOVELTY - One portion of solution of an electrolytic bath (11) is removed and used as solution for another electrolytic bath (12). The temperature of solution of electrolytic bath (12) is controlled to the temperature of solution of electrolytic bath (11) by temperature control water (22).    USE - For evaluating corrosion resistance for separator (claimed) for fuel cell (claimed) mounted to vehicles (claimed) such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables evaluating corrosion resistance of separator for fuel cell, exactly and prevents deterioration of a salt bridge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) separator for fuel cell;    (2) fuel cell; and    (3) vehicle equipped with fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of corrosion evaluation equipment.    counter electrode (2)    electrolytic bath (11,12)    reference-electrode tank (13)    temperature control water (21,22)
NOVELTY - Engine load is reduced if the detected or estimated battery charge amount is larger than a preset threshold value while implementing torque assistance via a motor generator. The engine load is then increased and the engine revived by the motor generator if the battery charge amount is smaller than the threshold value while the torque assistant amount is reduced.    USE - For diesel hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of driveability since the fluctuation of engine load is absorbed by the change in the torque assist by motor generator. Reduces generation of smoke when engine operating point is shifted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the filter jamming inhibitory control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Modification reaction of fuel in motor vehicle is carried out using low temperature plasma to obtain reformed gas.    USE - For manufacturing reformed gas such as hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle fuel is reformed efficiently even at normal temperature using a simple apparatus. Since the heat used for reaction is unnecessary, the energy loss is prevented. Since the use of heater and its control apparatus is eliminated, the weight and size of the reformation apparatus are reduced. Since an expensive noble metal catalyst is not used, the fuel modification is carried out economically. Since the excitation energy is controllable by adjusting the voltage value or electric current value, the amount of reformed gas produced is not controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reformed gas manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) method to adjust electric power supplied to low temperature plasma reactor and control modification reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the continuous reformed gas manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (12) generates electric power using hydrogen gas generated by electrolysis. The power transmission line (14) supplies the electric power generated by fuel cell to an electrolytic cell (11) which electrolyzes the underground water of an underground center.    USE - Water supply system for pumping underground water from very deep underground center.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces running cost and installation cost. Eliminates the need for air supply installation to deep underground center. Supply water without using high pressure pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional view of the water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    underground water (1)    intake chamber (2)    electrolytic cell (11)    fuel cell (12)    air pipe (13)    power transmission line (14)
NOVELTY - Sealing members (13,14) which disturb a flow of electrolytic liquid between each capacitor element (102), are provided in a cylindrical container (11) which has a cell insertion port (17). The cell insertion port is blocked with a sealant (18,19).    USE - Used for electric vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates separate case for accommodating each capacitor element. Reduces components assembly man-hour. Prevents damaging capacitor element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the electrical double-layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the electrical double-layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylindrical container (11)    Sealing members (13,14)    Cell insertion port (17)    Sealant (18,19)    Capacitor element (102)
NOVELTY - A charging/discharging pattern setting units sets charging/discharging pattern based on determined temperature, remaining capacity and input/output power amount of battery. A limiter value setting unit sets peak magnitude of charging/discharging pattern based on battery temperature. The controller raises battery temperature by charging/discharging battery according to set charging/discharging pattern and peak magnitude value.    USE - For controlling warm-up of battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Controls charging/discharging during low temperature, efficiently. Promotes temperature rise by internal heat generation and enables recovering battery capacity at an early stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the warm-up control process of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a detector (3) which measures the voltage change for each cell and internal resistance for each cell when applying alternating current of predetermined frequency to a fuel cell stack (1). A detector determines the abnormality for each cell and each cell module from the internal resistance and reactance contained in the internal resistance.    USE - The apparatus is used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces apparatus size. Improves electric power generation state of fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel stack (1)    DC/DC converter (2)    Cell voltage detector (3)    Electronic controller (4)    Drive motor (5)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (4) has negative electroconductive agent consisting of negative electrode active material and titanium oxide so that the lithium occlusion discharge electric potential of negative electrode active material is varied with respect to electric potential of lithium metal by 1.0 V.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle, vehicle mounted use.    ADVANTAGE - Improves high temperature cycle characteristics of lithium ion. Improves heavy current characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    positive electrode terminal (1)    negative electrode terminal (2)    positive electrode (3)    negative electrode (4)    separator (5)
NOVELTY - A split ring piece (17c) of the split ring (17) is installed alongside from the end of a winding section (17a) to periphery vicinity on reverse side of main body (12), so that the crack (16) is formed at the tip and fixed to the main body. A hollow section (14) is arranged at the center section of the main body, while forming a notch line (15) at the hollow section.    USE - For battery terminal of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently prevents corrosion of the battery terminal, thus improving the life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of a corrosion proof tool for terminal.    Main body (12)    Hollow section (14)    Notch line (15)    Crack (16)    Split ring (17)    Winding section (17a)    Split ring piece (17c)
NOVELTY - The exterior packages (107,108) accommodates and seals electrode laminate structure (101), so as to connect to positive and negative electrode collectors (102a,104a) extended from electrode laminate structure. The protection elements (121-124) covers the corner portion of electrode laminate structure, and connection portions (111,112) of collectors and electrode terminal (105,106).    USE - E.g. lithium nickel secondary battery, lithium manganate secondary battery and lithium cobaltate battery used in battery pack (claimed) mounted on vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high electrical insulating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) composite battery pack; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of secondary battery.    laminate structure (101)    positive electrode collector (102a)    negative electrode collector (104a)    electrode terminal (105,106)    exterior packages (107,108)    connection portions (111,112)    protection elements (121-124)
NOVELTY - The aluminum alloy clad plate has core material containing an aluminum alloy, and skin material formed using aluminum having purity of 99 mass% or more. The core material has crystal grain diameter of 35-300 microns. The skin material has clad rate of 2-10%. The aluminum alloy consists of copper, magnesium, aluminum and unavoidable impurity containing silicon, iron, manganese, chromium, zinc, titanium and zirconium.    USE - For aluminum alloy terminal (claimed) e.g. fastening component, storage battery wire board end element and eyelet terminal for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Aluminum alloy clad plate has excellent caulking workability, caulking strength, stress relaxation property and corrosion resistance even if left at high temperature for long period of time, and provides lightweight terminal having excellent electroconductivity. The clad plate enables to perform bolting and caulking with stress with respect to initial-stage fastening.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aluminum alloy clad plate for caulking processing, has a core material containing an aluminum alloy, and a skin material formed using aluminum having purity of 99 mass% or more. The core material has crystal grain diameter of 35-300 microns. The skin material has clad rate of 2-10%. The aluminum alloy consists of copper (in mass%) (0.2-0.9), magnesium (0.6-1.4) and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurity containing silicon (0.8 or less), iron (0.6 or less), manganese (0.15 or less), chromium (0.3 or less), zinc (0.3 or less), titanium (0.1 or less) and zirconium (0.15 or less). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) manufacture of aluminum alloy clad plate; and    (b) aluminum alloy terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the perspective diagram and expanded view of aluminum alloy terminal.    eyelet terminal for motor vehicle (21a)
NOVELTY - The stainless steel contains (in mass%) carbon (0.05 or less), silicon (2.0 or less), manganese (2.0 or less), phosphorus (0.040 or less), sulfur (0.003 or less), nickel (2.0-8.0), chromium (20-30), molybdenum (1.0-8.0), copper (1.0-8.0), titanium (0.50-2.0), remainder iron and unavoidable impurities.    USE - For polyelectrolyte fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Stainless steel has excellent electroconductivity, workability and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stainless steel further contains aluminum and nitrogen. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyelectrolyte fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of structure of polyelectrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid polymer electrolyte film (1)    gas diffusion electrodes (2,3)    separators (4,5)    gaskets (6,7)
NOVELTY - Lead machine alloy contains calcium (in mass%) (0.02-0.05), tin (0.4-4), barium (0.002-0.014), aluminum (0.005-0.04), sum (0.01-0.1) of at least one element selected from copper, potassium, lithium, sodium, phosphorus, antimony, selenium and tellurium, and remaining lead and unavoidable impurity.    USE - For lead storage battery (claimed) for motor vehicles such lead storage battery of hybrid vehicle (HEV), backup power supply, uninterruptible power system, battery for energy storage.    ADVANTAGE - Anode board manufactured using the lead machine alloy has improved strength and corrosion resistance. Gloss of the anode board is suppressed and battery life is improved. Deformation at the time of handling is prevented, and fluidity property to the tin and the quality of the casting board are improved. The lead machine alloy of high quality is manufactured efficiently, and reduces weight of the vehicle component and improves output of lead storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - An air switching device (82) is provided in fuel cell mounting vehicle (10) and generates electric power between air pump (36) and fuel cell (23). A nozzle device (43) injects the compressed air from air tank (42) to vehicle body outer surface (12). A controller (37) performs control of air switching device according to the working condition of fuel cell (23) or the pneumatic pressure of air tank.    USE - For fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves space efficiency of vehicle and enables effective application of the air injection apparatus due to the controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the air injection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell mounting vehicle (10)    Vehicle body outer surface (12)    Fuel cell (23)    Air pump (36)    Controller (37)    Air tank (42)    Nozzle device (43)    Air switching device (82)
NOVELTY - Medium pressure hydrogen is produced by electrolyzing water using a solid polymer-type water electrolysis apparatus (2) and the hydrogen is stored in a storage tank (41) from where it is directly supplied to a vehicle tank (53). High pressure hydrogen can be supplied by pressurizing the hydrogen held in the storage tank when needed using the solid polymer-type water electrolysis apparatus.    USE - For fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the efficient supply of medium and high pressure hydrogen to a vehicle fuel tank with one apparatus without resource wastage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for medium and high pressure hydrogen supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the medium and high pressure hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid polymer type water electrolysis apparatus (20)    storage tank (41)    return flow path (42)    pipeline (43)    walls (44-49)    filter device (50)    vehicle tank (53)
NOVELTY - Two independent parts separable from each other consist an electric generator unit (2) for use as permanent or reusable part, and a fuel supply unit (3) being non reusable or rechargeable after each use.    USE - Used for stationary system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides better performance at competitive cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the side view of consumer battery in state electric generator unit and fuel supply unit are separated.    Electric generator unit (2)    Fuel supply unit (3)    Coupling unit (4)    Opening units (5)
NOVELTY - At least a blower (7) capacity or a compressor (1) capacity is reduced while the compressor is driven by motor (21) relative to a respective blower capacity or compressor capacity while the compressor is driven by the vehicle engine (20). The compressor capacity is first reduced prior to reducing the blower capacity while a cooling heat load of the evaporator (5) is greater than a predetermined value.    USE - For reducing electric power consumption of vehicle air-conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves good balance between power consumption reduction and feeling of coolness in vehicle air-conditioning system. Achieves good balance between power consumption reduction and anti-fogging performance in vehicle air-conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle air-conditioning system.    Compressor (1)    Evaporator (5)    Blower (7)    Vehicle engine (20)    Motor (21)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system has a cathode (3) through which there is a flow of fuel (13). The fuel incorporates at least a oxidizing agent, in particular atmospheric oxygen. A cathode control unit is provided for controlling the fuel supply to the cathode and this incorporates at least an oxygen sensor (16) for determining the oxygen content in the in the fuel supply flow.    USE - Fuel cell system for automotive or stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of an oxygen concentration sensor improves the accuracy with which the oxygen supply to the fuel cell can be controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Vehicle with fuel cell system and a stationary fuel cell system incorporating the cathode control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an inventive fuel cell system.    fuel cell stack (1)    cathode (3)    fuel supply (6)    hydrogen (8)    fuel flow (13)    oxygen sensor (16)
NOVELTY - A tyre has a running surface (2) with piezoelectric element (4) vulcanised into or in a hole bored in the tread (3) generating electricity through compression and decompression to supply a three component sensor and inductive transmitter.    USE - Tyre with internal piezoelectric generator to power sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric source provides problem free electrical power supply for components mounted in the tyre.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for construction of all components in the tyre rubber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross section through the tyre running surface.    Tyre running surface (2)    Tread (3)    Piezoelectric element (4)
NOVELTY - The power to be used for driving a vehicle is created by transforming the fuel in a steam gasifying unit using the waste heat of a solid oxide fuel cell. A transformation with fifty percent efficiency is obtained. Because approximately forty percent of the energy of the fuel has additionally be used in the shape of heat approximately seventy per cent of each power and waste heat are produced by the solid oxide fuel cell of which thirty percent can be used.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell and the gas separation unit can be used in a zero emission vehicle and power aggregate.    ADVANTAGE - The power required can be created by using conventional kinds of fuel.
NOVELTY - The rolling drum type screw wind power generator is an electromechanical product to utilize wind energy in generating electricity. It is used mainly for automobile, train, airplane, ship, etc. It mainly consists of an outer hood, a power generator, blades and a transmission shaft. Features that the wind power generator has is that in the outer hood, screw blades, deep groove ball bearings, the transmission shaft and a support is connected together. The present invention is mainly used in various traffic facility to lower the running cost and raise performance.
NOVELTY - The wind power electric car is one combination of new energy source and traditional car. The present invention solves the problem of driving wind power electric car with roller type screw wind power generator as main power source, and features that roller type screw wind power generator is mounted on top of car and connected via cable to DC/AC inverter and battery combination and the system controller controls the battery combination to power the motor and the automatic gear box. The present invention has the beneficial effects of lowering the running cost of motor vehicle and raising the performance of car greatly.
NOVELTY - The mixed power car with internal combustion engine is one combination of new energy source and traditional car, and the technology may be used in car and other motor vehicles. The present invention solves the problem of adding wind energy power generator and electric driver to common oil burning vehicle, and features that roller type screw wind power generator is mounted on top of car, DC/AC inverter, motor, automatic gear box and battery combination are mounted in the back of car, and internal combustion engine is mounted in front part of car. The present invention has the beneficial effects of greatly lowering the running cost of motor vehicle and raising the performance of car.
(CN1614805-A)   NOVELTY - The battery cell has positive and negative electrode groups that are connected to the positive and negative current collectors respectively. The electrode plates of bundled electrode group are welded to the corresponding current collector, along the bundled portion of the electrode group and on the surface of current collector away from electrode group.    USE - For use in Nickel-Metal-hydride (NiMH) battery used as power source in electrical vehicle (EV) and hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the battery cell is improved using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial exploded view of the rechargeable prismatic battery cell.    positive lead (12)    negative lead (22)    main conductor (61)    top surface of main conductor (62)    contact terminal (70)
NOVELTY - The collector includes a set of regions with conductive plates and radially extending tabs, to establish current path with an electrode and interior of an electrolyte container. The container current path region containing the tabs is arranged between electroconductive surface and container.    USE - Current collector for energy storage device (claimed) such as rechargeable cells like D-cell batteries for use in ground/air/underwater/water surface transportation vehicles. Also for telephone, radio, TV and other home appliances and entertainment devices.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the current carrying capacity between collector and plates by enlarging the number of current contact points of tabs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) usage method of current collector;    (2) energy storage device;    (3) electronic apparatus using energy storage device; and    (4) manufacturing method of current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of negative radial current collector.
NOVELTY - The current collector comprising a radially symmetric configuration, includes at least one current path established between the collector and the electrode of an energy storage device. The current path is established irrespective of orientation of the coil and the current collector relative to an axis common to the coil and the current collector.    USE - For electrolytic energy storage device (claimed) e.g. non-radial, non-cylindrical, prismatic and oval cells or rechargeable storage cells like D-cell batteries for storing and supplying energy in transportation vehicles like ground transportation vehicles, air transportation vehicles, water surface transportation vehicles and other transportation vehicles. Is also used for storing and supplying energy in communication and entertainment devices including for examples telephones, radios, and televisions and other communication and entertainment devices. Is also used as substitute for alternating current (AC) current sources.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lower internal resistance and higher conductivity than previous current collectors, thereby achieving increased current handling capacity, improved heat rejection, and lower discharge temperatures. Increases area of contact between the collector plate and the winding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) energy storage device; and    (2) method of making an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side plan views of tab and current collector.
NOVELTY - A compressor (12) increases the pressure of a surplus combustible fluid not used by a electrochemical conversion unit (2) so as to make the fluid once again available to the unit. An electric motor (15) drives the compressor and it is powered using the residual energy of a waste fluid from the unit.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) for earth vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Requires no external energy sources. Enhances the efficiency of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell system used in earth vehicles.    electrochemical conversion unit (2)    fuel tank (3)    recirculating assembly (4)    stacked fuel cells (5)    turbo charger (6)    turbine (11)    compressor (12)    electromechanical load (15)
NOVELTY - The helmet has a front light (2) selectively providing light for a wearer to see by, and visibility light (4) selectively causing the wearer to be visible. A power supply is entirely contained within the helmet, such that the power supply is rechargeable, and a switch selectively illuminates the front light, the rear light or both of the lights. An on and off control switch (3) turns the front light on and off.    USE - Used by a cyclist.    ADVANTAGE - The helmet combines the front light and the visibility light, thus increasing the bicyclist safety, and allowing a bicyclist to see the headlight at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side isometric view depicting a right side of a helmet.    Power cell (1)    Front light (2)    On/off control switch (3)    Visibility light (4)
NOVELTY - A detector detects voltage (Vl11(t),Vl12(t)) in a leakage resistor (Ra) connected to leakage detection switches (SW1,SW2), when SW1 and SW2 respectively connected to high/low voltage sides of battery terminal are closed at timing (t). A calculator calculates combined value (R1) of leakage resistors, based on preset equation relating Ra, Rb, Vl11(t), Vl12(t) and voltages (Vg11(t),Vg12(t)) at high/low sides of terminal.    USE - For detecting leakage of rechargeable battery in electric vehicle such as electric car, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables calculating leakage resistance easily and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery leakage detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the battery leakage detection circuit.    battery pack (10)    batteries (11)    current detector (30)    electric vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The device has rotary fluid machines mutually converting fluid energy of a refrigerant, and a condenser condensing the refrigerant. A Rankine cycle system has a vapor generator that heats the refrigerant. An electronic control unit (40) conducts a refrigerant condensing operation in which the refrigerant is compressed by the machines and condensed by the condenser at the time of operating the Rankine cycle system.    USE - Used in an electric power generating device e.g. internal combustion engine and fuel cell, and automotive power generating device e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control unit conducts the refrigerant condensing operation in which the refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle system is compressed by the machines and condensed by the condenser at the time of operating the Rankine cycle system, thus efficiently supplying liquid-phase refrigerant to the heat cycle device. The device suppresses the occurrence of an incomplete start of the heat cycle device, and preventing deterioration of the efficiency during the operation of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall arrangement view of a heat cycle device.    Rotary fluid machines (10, 10b)    Condenser (11)    Heat generating body (20)    Fluid pump (32)    Electronic control unit (40)
NOVELTY - Cooling pipes (2) include inner spaces dissected into cooling passages (22) in which coolant flows. Semiconductor modules (940,950) are disposed in state two semiconductor modules in same group having highest heat generation rate are prevented from being adjacent to each other so that any cooling pipe is not sandwiched between the two semiconductor modules of the same group in laminating direction.    USE - Used as driving apparatus for automotive electric rotary machine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces or eliminates local deterioration in cooling efficiency, and assures excellent cooling balance. Length of power stack in laminating direction can be shortened. Suppresses deformation such as deflection and warpage of respective cooling pipes, thereby improving contact between semiconductor modules and cooling pipes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Both surfaces of semiconductor modules in a laminating direction are brought into contact with the surfaces of cooling pipes. The semiconductor modules are classified into groups mutually differentiated in their heat generation rates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the cross-sectional view of the power stack.    Cooling pipes (2)    Heat radiator (10)    Cooling passages (22)    Semiconductor modules (940,950)
NOVELTY - The system has a control circuit (30) for receiving electrical inputs that are representative of status of towing vehicle lights. A radio transmitter generates a radio signal representative of the status of the vehicle lights. A responder circuit (32) has a radio receiver that receives the radio signal and generates output signals to activate lights in a trailer lighting system in responsive to the received signal.    USE - Used with a towing vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, and a trailer e.g. boat and cargo container, combination.    ADVANTAGE - The responder circuit generates output signals to selectively activate lights in the trailer lighting system based on the received signal, thus activating the trailer lights in synchronism with corresponding vehicle lights.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wireless light control system.    Vehicle (12)    Trailer (14)    Brake light (22)    Control circuit (30)    Responder circuit (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a steering shaft supported by a vehicle body frame in a steerable manner. A power steering apparatus supplies the shaft that is tilted rearward in a front-to-rear direction of the vehicle, with an assisting steering force. A container accommodating battery (30), and power steering control units (31, 32) are disposed between the shaft and the radiator as viewed from a vehicle side.    USE - Vehicle e.g. saddle type three-wheel or four-wheel vehicle for farming, all terrain vehicle for sportive traveling off-road, and golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The container having battery, and control units are disposed between the shaft and the radiator as viewed from the vehicle side, thus preventing the container, control units and the battery from directly receiving the cooling air that passes through the radiator, and hence eliminating the avoidance of the heat emission by the battery. The elimination of the avoidance of the heat emission by the battery, thus prevents the deterioration of the performance and operating life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side view of a small-sized vehicle for traveling off-road.    Vehicle body frame (2)    Front wheels (3)    Rear wheels (4)    Steering system (11)    Battery (30)    Power steering control units (31, 32)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (5) determines the value of a parameter showing power supply capability of an electrical-storage apparatus (3) during the start of a heater (4). The ECU determines the operating state of heater, at which the power supply duration of electrical-storage apparatus is longer than warming-up duration of fuel cell (2), based on parameter value, and controls operation of heater accordingly.    USE - For warming fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system performs desired warming up operation of the fuel cell, while preventing the temperature of the fuel cell from becoming high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the assembly structure of the heating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heating system (1)    fuel cell (2)    electrical-storage apparatus (3)    heater (4)    electrical control unit (5)
NOVELTY - A charge path (30) charges the secondary battery (2) by the output of a fuel cell (1), and an output path (10) supplies output of fuel cell to a load (3). An output path (20) supplies the output of secondary battery to load through a diode (23). The output voltage of the charge path is turned into a floating charge voltage, when the output current of fuel cell is below rated output current.    USE - For use as power source during disaster, power supply for remote sensing machine and power supply for robot.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is maintained in appropriate charge state by the output of fuel cell. The durability of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    secondary battery (2)    load (3)    fuel-cell output path (10)    secondary-battery output path (20)    diode (23)    charge path (30)
NOVELTY - The inlet and exit ports (2a,2b) are provided at the opposing sides of a fuel cell (2), along the direction of generation of external overload. The pressure regulation containers (5a,5b) connected to respective exit and inlet ports, maintain constant pressure in cooling-water channel which supplies cooling water to fuel cell.    USE - For supplying water to fuel cell e.g. internal humidification type fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure fluctuation due to external overload is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cooling water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    inlet port (2a)    exit port (2b)    pressure regulation containers (5a,5b)    reservoir tank (3)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle (9) parked near the building (11), includes a fuel tank (5) and a fuel cell (3) for producing electric power using hydrogen supplied from fuel tank. Electric power is supplied from the fuel cell to the building which does not have fuel tank and fuel cell, when power is required in building.    USE - Fuel system for attic and basement of building. Also used as electric power source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves space and energy utilization efficiency of building and motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic model of the fuel system for building. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (3)    fuel tank (5)    fuel cell system (7)    motor vehicle (9)    building (11)
NOVELTY - A steam separator (15a) supplies water vapor to a modifier (13a) which reforms hydrocarbon system field fuel and supplies hydrogen-rich fuel gas to a phosphoric acid fuel cell (11a) and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1a).    USE - Hybrid-type fuel cell power generating system. Also applicable for phosphoric acid fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, melting carbonate type fuel cell and solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to drive the fuel cells independently due to their parallel operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid-type fuel cell power generating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1a)    phosphoric acid fuel cell (11a)    modifier (13a)    steam separator (15a)    ejector (16a)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell unit (3) supplies the power generated by electrochemical reaction, to load. A power consumption meter (39) measures the power consumed by the load. A controller (9) maintains the fuel cell unit in halt condition for a preset time, based on the measured power consumption, after starting the driving of the fuel cell unit.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operation efficiency of the 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 system (1)    microcomputer meter (2)    fuel cell unit (3)    controller (9)    power consumption meter (39)
NOVELTY - A screen plate (25) having seal layer formation hole (26,26A,26B) is bonded to separator through a seal layer. A seal layer is formed at fluid gas through holes provided at the periphery of the separator by screen printing. The mesh portions are formed at the formation holes of screen plate, so that the pitch of the mesh portion formed at hole (26A) is greater than the pitch of the mesh portion formed at the hole (26B).    USE - For manufacturing separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the peeling of the screen plate from the separator without bending the screen plate due to the high sealing capability of the seal layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) separator; and    (2) screen plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the screen plate.    screen plate (25)    seal layer formation holes (26,26A,26B)
NOVELTY - A screen plate (25) having seal layer formation hole (26) is bonded to separator through a seal layer. A seal layer is formed at manifold holes provided at the periphery of the separator by screen printing. The separator and screen plate are separated/contacted when the coil spring (29) provided at concave portion of the plate is released/contracted respectively.    USE - For manufacturing separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the peeling of the screen plate from the separator without bending the screen plate due to the high sealing capability of the seal layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) separator; and    (2) screen plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of a screen plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    screen plate (25)    seal layer formation hole (26)    coil spring (29)
NOVELTY - A prepreg is obtained by impregnating a resin composition into an electroconductive base material. The resin composition contains a thermosetting resin and graphite particle having average particle diameter of 1-150 microns.    USE - For manufacture of fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prepreg has favorable electroconductivity provides fuel cell separator with excellent mechanical strength and moldability, and favorable airtightness. The elution of impurity from fuel cell separator is reduced. The fuel cell separator is simply and efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell separator (4), which is obtained by molding the prepreg; and    (2) manufacture of fuel cell separator, which involves laminating prepreg, carrying out heating compression of obtained pressed product, and molding the resulting product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of basic structure of fuel cell.    electrolyte (1)    fuel electrode (2)    air electrode (3)    fuel cell separator (4)    convex portion (5)
NOVELTY - The metal separator consists of a metal layer (1) coated with a coating layer (2) consisting of a mixture of an electroconductive material (3) and a resin (5). The coating layer contains at least a coupling agent and/or water and oxygen trapping agent (4). The water and oxygen trapping agent contains fine particles of aluminum, titanium, zirconium, tantalum and/or niobium.    USE - For solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal separator has excellent corrosion resistance and provides fuel cell having excellent battery capability for long period of time. Manufacture of the fuel cell is performed economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal separator consists of a metal layer (1) containing one or more types of metal. A portion or whole of the metal layer is coated with a coating layer (2) consisting of a mixture of an electroconductive material (3) and a resin (5). The coating layer contains at least a coupling agent and/or water and oxygen trapping agent (4). The oxygen trapping agent contains fine particles of aluminum, titanium, zirconium, tantalum and/or niobium.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model cross-sectional drawing of the metal separator.    metal layer (1)    coating layer (2)    electroconductive material (3)    water and oxygen trapping agent (4)    resin (5)
NOVELTY - A reservoir tank (1) has discharge ports (4, 5) for discharging cooling water, at the lower side face of the tank in mutually different heights. Filters (6, 7) provided at each discharge port remove the foreign material mixed in the cooling water.    USE - Used for the cooling system of a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tank removes foreign material mixed in cooling water effectively, suppressing pressure loss by increasing the water-flow resistance reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic and top views of the reservoir tank.    tank (1)    discharge ports (4,5)    filters (6,7)    storage portions (9A,9B)
NOVELTY - A cover (40) attached with catalyst (50) exhibiting deodorizing and antimicrobial effects covers a fuel cell stack (23).    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the commodity property of the vehicle is improved due to the deodorizing and antimicrobial effects and suppresses the degradation of the fuel cell performance due to change of the cross-sectional shape of the coolant current path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system.    fuel cell (19)    terminal (20)    insulator (21)    fuel cell stack (23)    cover (40)    catalyst (50)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (13) is accommodated in a case (14). Pipings (2-7), made of electrically insulating material, extend from the fuel cell stack to the exterior of the case to circulate fluids e.g. hydrogen gas, air and coolant.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent insulation and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of fuel cell system.    Pipings (2-7)    Fuel cell stack (13)    Case (14)
NOVELTY - The separator consists of a wet sheet containing less than 20 mass % of cellulose fiber and 80 mass % or more of glass fiber. The wet sheet has a porosity of 85% or more.    USE - For electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used by backup power supply of portable electronic device, auxiliary power supply of electric vehicle and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the capacitor uses aqueous solution group electrolyte liquid or organic electrolyte liquid, the electrolyte liquid absorbability and electrolyte liquid maintain property are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - A GPS mounting portion (22) is formed in the thick portion of a panel (2) to oppose the thin portion of the switches (12) in a case (1). The panel comprises of the GPS mounting portion accommodating a GPS (221) and a solar panel accommodating portion (21). The case comprises of a circuit board accommodating portion (11) and the switch. The panel and the case are connected through a hinge (101).    USE - For use in road traffic information to monitoring limiting speed of moving body e.g. car using GPS.    ADVANTAGE - Eases inputting operation of the control command on the switches while turning the light receiving surface to sunlight direction with small structure. Increases degrees of freedom when installing a receiver to the attachment unit at the front portion of a moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the receiver of road traffic information.    Case (1)    Panel (2)    Circuit board accommodating portion (11)    Switches (12)    Solar panel accommodating portion (21)    GPS mounting portion (22)    Hinge (101)    GPS (221)
NOVELTY - The separator consists of non-woven fabric comprising propylene type fiber containing thermo-meltable fiber, and wet-heat gelatinization resin. The propylene fiber contains propylene type copolymer resin and has size of 1.1 dtex or less. The gelatinization resin is formed by carrying out wet-heat gelatinization of gelled material in the shape of film and extending the material.    USE - For organic electrolyte battery, especially lithium ion secondary cell of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte battery separator has high tensile strength, piercing strength, reduced average pore size and maximum pore size, and provides battery of high quality with improved yield. The generation of breaking-through short circuit in the burr of the electrode at the time of rolling the separator is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator consists of non-woven fabric comprising propylene type fiber containing thermo-meltable fiber as heat-fusion component, and wet-heat gelatinization resin which can be gelatinized by heating in the presence of water. The propylene fiber contains propylene type copolymer resin and has size of 1.1 dtex or less. The gelatinization resin is formed by carrying out wet-heat gelatinization of gelled material in the shape of film and extending the material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the organic electrolyte battery separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of composite fiber.    composite fiber (10)    wet-heat gelatinization fiber (11)    ultra fine fiber (12)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric unit (110) provided between a high-temperature side heat source (120) and a low-temperature side heat source (130), generates power due to temperature difference between cooling water of an engine (10) and a radiator (21). The cooling water flows through respective high and low-temperature side heat sources.    USE - For converting waste heat into electric energy in internal combustion (IC) engines of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides steady temperature difference for thermoelectric unit, thereby improving power generation efficiency without increasing component number and deteriorating cooling of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the thermoelectric power generation system.    engine (10)    radiator (21)    thermoelectric power system (100)    thermoelectric unit (110)    high-temperature side heat source (120)    low-temperature side heat source (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a vehicle key-off condition exists. The energy flow from the battery to the heater to heat the battery is enabled after determining existence of vehicle key-off condition.    USE - For heating battery e.g. high voltage battery of vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle like series hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV), parallel hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and powersplit hybrid electric vehicle (PSHEV).    ADVANTAGE - Enables battery to be heated without requiring a user or operator to plug it into an outlet or perform other inconvenient acts. Allows vehicle controller to be placed in a sleep mode to conserve energy and subsequently be placed into an active mode to determine whether the battery needs heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: the battery heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for controlling operation of battery heating system.
NOVELTY - The device has a tank (6) for storing hydrogen supplied from the anode (4) of a fuel cell (5) and not consumed by the fuel cell. Valves (18, 19, 20) located in the downstream of the anode are controlled by a control unit (8) that controls the hydrogen flow rate not consumed in the anodic output supplying a burner (7).    USE - Used for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell embedded in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to optimize the hydrogen quantity to be provided to the burner. The control unit and the tank offer the possibility to improve the reusage of the hydrogen in the fuel cell by increasing its output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a hydrogen supply process of a fuel cell; and    (B) a vehicle comprising a hydrogen supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell device equipped with a reformer.    Anode (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Tank (6)    Burner (7)    Control unit (8)    Valves (18,19,20)
NOVELTY - Gas is passed through a thin porous layer on a non-permeable support, and the flow is measured. During measurement, the gas is forced to travel along the thin layer; it enters and leaves on the same side. This side is opposite to the carrier side. The locations of gas entry and exit are separated by a seal, which lies against the porous layer. The apparatus is in two halves, the first includes the support and porous layer, the second includes the seal. These parts are brought together, forming inlet- and outlet gas chambers. The parts are held together to make the measurement.    USE - Used for measuring porosity and microstructure parameters related e.g. to fuel cell performance.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and problem-free. It is especially suitable for layers up to 100 microns thick. Measurements of the ratio of porosity to tortuosity, and of mean pore radius are undertaken in samples with an open-pore structure. The gas path in the sample is curved, and is partially parallel to the surface of the layer. In further contrast with conventional methods, the gas is forced to enter and leave on the same side, and is prevented from passing normally through the layer, by the support or backing. Results provide information concerning diffusion and permeation, and give greater insight into the microstructure of the porous layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for use in the above process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show implementations of conventional (left hand side) and the novel (right hand side) apparatus compared in schematic cross sections.    metal sample support (3)    sample (4)    seals (e.g. silicon rubber) (5)    gas inlet and outlets (6)    layer support (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating anode and cathode spaces by a fuel cell membrane (12) in a fuel cell unit (10). Process gases, reducing agents and oxidizing agents, are contained in the spaces. A conditioning of the fuel cell unit with a warming up phase under intake of inert gas, with a pressure increase phase under intake of process gas and with an electrical power increase phase, is accomplished, before normal operation.    USE - Used for starting a fuel cell unit, which is formed from high-temperature fuel cells (claimed), in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Conditioning of the fuel cell unit is accomplished, with the warming up phase under intake of inert gas, with the pressure increase phase under intake of process gas and with the electrical power increase phase, before normal operation, hence the fuel cell operates at higher temperature of about 200 degrees C and with improved power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell device conditioned according to a method of starting the fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of fuel cells arranged in sequential direction.    Fuel cell unit (10)    Fuel cells (11)    Fuel cell membrane (12)    Anode spaces (15)    Cathode spaces (18)
NOVELTY - Rotor winding is installed on wheel directly, and stator relative to rotor winding is installed on wheel. When motor vehicle is running. Relative motion occurs between rotor winding and stator. Thus,alternating magnetic field produce by stator cuts rotor winding so that electricity is generated in rotor winding. Rotor winding can supply power to electronic apparatus installed on wheel directly, or rotor winding can be connected to energy storage device to charging the device. Generating set includes base plate, rotor winding installed on the base plate, axle in center of the base plate, wind wheel in the axle, and stator installed on the axle or the wind wheel. Advantages are: low cost, good effect of supplying power, energy saving and environmental protection.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a permanent magnet high efficient DC brushless motor-AC generator used in electric cars, which only adds an air-gap regulation jacket on the outside of the permanent magnet rotor, designs six-phase windings for the stator excitation winding and coils are winded with the method of AC generator: parallel A-A', parallel B-B', parallel C-C' and taps at the center of each phase winding and the central taps are connected in parallel.
NOVELTY - An electro-mobile battery cooling network control technique, which is to form a collective network control system, showed in picture 1 below by connecting a battery control module (node control) and central control through RS485 bus or CAN bus. Each node control is numbered to self-control fans according to datum collected or central control, which realizes the thermal manage of electro-kinetic battery of electric automobile and to increase the use life of the battery and continuous driving mileage of automobile.
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (10) estimates that the impurity concentration in the anode (1b) of fuel cell (1) is equal to or higher than a predetermined concentration, if the pressure detected in the anode by a pressure gauge (4) is equal to or higher than an upper limit pressure value required for stable power generation of fuel cell (1).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables estimating accurately the impurity concentration in anode, and reducing the unnecessary gas discharge without affecting the durability of the fuel cell, thereby improving the fuel economy of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    anode (1b)    flow meter (2)    pressure gauge (4)    temperature sensor (5)    ECU (10)
NOVELTY - An evaporative cooler (1) cools each component of the portable device powered by fuel cell (6). A capillary tube (7) interconnects the waste water outlet of the fuel cell and the evaporative cooler and draws the waste water to the evaporative surface of the cooling element of evaporative cooler.    USE - For portable electronic device (claimed) e.g. laptop computer, portable computer, advanced mobile phone and video camera powered by hydrogen fuelled proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and methanol fuelled direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since high purity waste water which is evaporated without residue is used, the cooler operates more efficiently without requiring additional energy. The high purity waste water which is evaporated to cool the heat sources of portable electronic devices, eliminates the need for a cooling fan, thereby reducing energy consumption, manufacturing cost and package space requirement. The cooler does not require active pumping and is inherently self controlling, since capillary effect is used to transport water to the cooling surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) portable electronic device powered by a fuel cell; and    (2) evaporative cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the laptop computer.    evaporative cooler (1)    lower portion of laptop (3)    upper lid (4)    fuel cell (6)    capillary tube (7)
NOVELTY - The drive device comprises a drive assembly, acting via a differential gear (10) on two output shafts (16, 18) and the transfer arrangement including a superposition gear (32). The transfer arrangement is formed by at least one electrical machine (34) that can be switched to function as an electric motor and as a generator.    USE - For a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Better control and functionality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the layout of the drive device.    Differential gear (10)    Output shafts (16, 18)    Superposition gear (32)    Electrical machine (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a temperature of a fuel cell, and heating the fuel cell if the temperature of the fuel cell is lower than a prescribed temperature. The fuel cell is heated by circulating the heated air through communication pipe, which is heated by a heat that is generated due to adiabatic compression through a compressor (24) to supply an electric current to the load from the fuel cell.    USE - Used for warming up a fuel cell system in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is heated by circulating the heated air that is generated due to adiabatic compression of a compressor, through the communication pipe, thus providing a rapid warming up the fuel cell at the starting period of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an apparatus for warming up fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell to generates an electric current due to an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen    (B) a fuel cell vehicle comprising an air supply pipe for supplying air to the fuel cell as an oxidant gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system.    Controller (4)    Hydrogen supplying apparatus (3)    Humidifier (23)    Compressor (24)    Pressure control valve (25)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) is used for pre heating the water supplied in a storage tank (301) by exhaust heat during electric power generation. A natural coolant heat pump (2) heats the water supplied in the storage tank with a heat exchanger (204). An evaporator (201) vaporizes the liquefied carbon dioxide and feeds to a compressor (202).    USE - For use in home, business establishment.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces operation time and installed capacity of the heat pump while improving convenience and economical efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of hybrid hot water supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hybrid hot water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Natural coolant heat pump (2)    Evaporator (201)    Compressor (202)    Heat exchanger (204)    Storage tank (301)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus (1) for carbon microparticles has reaction chambers (I) and (II) for carrying out combustion of mixture of waste oil and oxygen-containing gas.    USE - For manufacturing carbon microparticles    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently and effectively manufactures carbon microparticles and enables effective usage of waste oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manufacturing apparatus for carbon microparticles has reaction chambers (I) and (II). Two types of mixture of waste oil ejected from kitchen, factories, hotel, departmental store, school and restaurant, and oxygen containing gas differing in mixing rate are prepared. One type of mixture is blown into chamber (I) and complete combustion is carried out to generate 820degreesC or more high temperature mixed gas containing carbon dioxide and water vapor. Another mixture is blown into chamber (II) and incomplete combustion is carried out using the generated high temperature mixed gas, to generate carbon microparticle and hydrogen gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon microparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of manufacturing apparatus of carbon microparticle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    manufacturing apparatus (1)    acceptance tank (2)    reaction chamber (3)    heating apparatus (4)    cooling chamber (5)
NOVELTY - A water pump (9) supplies water to a fuel cell (1). A hydraulic pressure force adjustment unit produces the pressure difference between the water flow path and gas passages, and a humidification control unit humidifies a porous-type separator, when separator is judged to be in dry state.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Humidifies the separator effectively and reliably, when separator is dried after stopping the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    hydrogen ejection flow path (6)    air ejection flow path (7)    water pump (9)    circular flow path (10)
NOVELTY - Reformed gas and water are contacted such that ammonia is absorbed by water. Water which absorbed ammonia is electrolyzed and ammonia is decomposed into hydrogen and nitrogen.    USE - For removing ammonia from hydrogen-rich reformed gas supplied to polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ammonia is removed efficiently from hydrogen-rich reformed gas supplied to polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Ejection of waste material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal apparatus (10) of ammonia.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the removal apparatus of ammonia.    modifier (1)    ammonia removal apparatus (10)    tank (11)    supply portion (12)    discharge portion (13)    wash water dispersion unit (14)    storage portion (15)
NOVELTY - An exhaust valve is provided in oxidizing agent and fuel gas channel. A controller adjusts the fuel gas amount in the fuel gas channel when cumulative amount is above predetermined amount based on the output of first gas estimation device.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ejects impurity and enables reliable operation of the fuel cell system due to the formation of the controller.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte layer (131,132) is arranged in contact between two conductor units. A connection piece (171,172) is formed with a material which is non conductive at predetermined temperature higher than normal temperature.    USE - For generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure and allows fuel cell to raise temperature due to the connection piece.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte layer (131,132)    Connection piece (171,172)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas pipe (56) is connected to a water tank (44). Fuel cell, accommodated in the water tank, generates electrical energy according to electrochemical reaction.    USE - For drain tank. May be used in electric vehicle, or two wheeled electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable operation of the fuel cell system due to the formation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the transporting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water tank (44)    Exhaust gas pipe (56)
NOVELTY - A freeze proofing mode transfer unit moves towards the freeze proofing state after stopping the electric power generation. A low electric power gas transfer unit prevents freezing of fuel cell by supplying low pressure air and hydrogen gas to low electric power. The electronic control unit detects the electric power generation stop.    USE - For electric power generation of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides suitable anti-freezing property of the fuel cell system by applying low voltage.
NOVELTY - A non-coated unit is provided in the edge of an electrode group (3). The non-coated unit is bisected by the long axis of electrode group and welded to the long side surface of a battery case (2).    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures low resistance of current collection structure due to the non-coated unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a square battery.    Battery case (2)    Electrode group (3)
NOVELTY - The anode (3) has a battery mixture layer and a capacitor layer sequentially provided on a collector. The battery mixture contains an anode active material consisting of lithium containing complex oxide. The capacitor layer contains activated carbon.    USE - For electrical storage element used in motor vehicles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode provides electrical storage element which high output characteristics, energy density and capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section of cylindrical shape electrical storage element.    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Separator (5)    Case (6)    Sealing board (7)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (50) performs supply control of gas from the storage pressure tanks (TK1-TKn) based on the detected gas pressure using pressure sensors (P1-Pn). The electronic control unit detects abnormality of the pressure sensor and estimates the gas pressure in the storage pressure tank.    USE - Used for storing and supplying hydrogen gas on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing continuous supply of gas even when operation of pressure sensor fails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system having gas transfer unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic control unit (50)    Pressure sensors (P1-Pn)    Storage pressure tanks (TK1-TKn)
NOVELTY - An exhaust duct (27) which has a cooling fan (28) is connected outside the vehicle interior from a battery module (22). A chamber (53,55) and a resonator (57) are provided at the exhaust duct, at the upstream side of the cooling fan. A sound absorbing material is provided in the chamber.    USE - For vehicle, e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves calm property, and vehicle commodity property. Suppresses noise and electromagnetic noise based on operation of cooling fan. Ensures wide in-vehicle space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rear elevation view of around an electrically wired box in a vehicle.    Battery module (22)    Exhaust duct (27)    Cooling fan (28)    Chamber (53,55)    Resonator (57)
NOVELTY - The ejector has discharge unit (200) including discharge head (22) for discharging acidic discharged material onto discharge target object mounted on work table (209). A movable unit (210) moves the work table. The discharge unit, work table and surface portion of component of movable unit which contacts the acidic discharged material consist of acid-proof material. The acid-proof material is synthetic resin or ceramic.    USE - For ejecting acid discharged material containing chloride of platinum or palladium, platinum group compound such as strong corrosive chloroplatinic acid used for forming reaction layer of fuel cell (claimed) such as polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell used in motor vehicle (claimed). Also applicable for forming organic electroluminescent (EL) element. Also applicable for ejecting ink. Also for forming circuit board (claimed) of ball grid array (BGA) type semiconductor device and electronic device (claimed) mobile phone, personal handy phone system (PHS), notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile videophone machine, and other electronic device having functions such as game function, data communication facility, sound recording and reproducing function, dictionary function.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell is manufactured efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) fuel cell;    (b) circuit board;    (c) electronic device; and    (d) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the ejector.    discharge head (22)    discharge unit (200)    linear motor table (203)    work table (209)    movable unit (210)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell (6) which has positive and negative electrodes (3,4) provided at a surface of adjacent collectors (2). A gel electrolyte (5) is arranged between the electrodes. An absorption layer (9) is provided at circumference of cell for absorbing electrolyte liquid oozing out from gel electrolyte.    USE - For battery pack used as power supply of motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage of electrolyte liquid from cell by providing absorption layer at circumference of cell, thereby preventing liquid junction of cells and achieving battery with high durability and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) manufacturing method of bipolar battery;    (b) battery pack; and    (c) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of bipolar battery.    collectors (2)    positive electrode (3)    negative electrode (4)    gel electrolyte (5)    cell (6)    absorption layer (9)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery has a sealing layer (19) formed between one edge of collectors (12,17) surrounding a cell layer (16) including a gel electrode layer (15) formed between anode and cathode active material layers (13,14). A bag-shaped tab (20) is arranged between another edge of the collectors, so that the open end faces the battery.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas generated when bipolar battery is charged initially is collected in the tab and released to exterior. Prevents electrolytic leakage and short circuit. Prevents permeation of moisture content from exterior so rigidity of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) bipolar battery manufacturing method;    (2) battery pack; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the bipolar battery.    Collectors (12,17)    Anode and cathode active material layers (13,14)    Gel electrode layer (15)    Cell layer (16)    Sealing layer (19)    Tab (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a reactor (1) placed in downstream of a power generation plant to recombine hydrogen and oxygen from the plant, to produce water. A wet gas containing nitrogen and oxygen, at the output of the reactor, flows to an extraction and separation unit (2) placed in downstream of the reactor to separate the nitrogen from the oxygen. A recovery unit recovers thermal energy produced by the recombination of hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - Used for providing safety to a power generation plant of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor recombines hydrogen and oxygen for generating water, and the extraction and separation unit separates the nitrogen from oxygen, thus permitting to provide both passive and active safety for the power generation plant in a rapid manner, without requiring consumption of exterior inert gas. The device permits to eliminate the hydrogen contained in the anode gas from the power plant, thereby rendering useless the storage of inert gas, and hence reliably permitting the utilization of the plant in confined spaces such as tunnel, room and underground parking, in all circumstances, in a safe manner. The device also enables immobilization of the vehicle during stop and/or driving phases of the vehicle while avoiding the rejection of explosive gas. The device also improves the efficiency of the plant, and controls the exhaust gas and water evacuated by the fuel cell in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a power generation plant with a safety device.    Reactor (1)    Extraction and separation unit (2)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (10a)    Cathode `(Drawing contains non-English language text)` (10c)
NOVELTY - An agitating gas inlet (49) installed with an adjustment valve (49a) is connected to the upper part of a fuel diluter (36). The valve, operated with a controller (57), regulates the amount of agitating gas, e.g. cathode exhaust gas, into the diluter based on the hydrogen concentration of emission gas discharged to the atmosphere or the purging of hydrogen gas from a fuel cell stack (34).    USE - To dilute hydrogen purged out from fuel cell stack of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in fluctuation of purged hydrogen concentration for period of time is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a fuel cell system box.    Fuel cell stack (34)    Fuel diluter (36)    Agitating gas inlet (49)    Adjustment valve (49a)    Controller (57)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a mixing motor vehicle multiple energy sources motor assembly controller. It comprises single-chip used to supply with energy management strategy of the multiple energy sources motor assembly controller, electrical source detecting chip used to detect the powder supply stability of the single-chip, photo-electricity insulation component used to insulate the signal of the CAN bus from the single-chip, CAN signal level transform chip used to transform the CAN signal to the difference level on the bus, serial port signal transform chip used to transform the serial port level, regulated power supply used to supply the signal-chip with stable work voltage, insulation electrical source used to supply CAN bus with driving voltage and current, water joint used to supply program download and debugging, power supply, CAN communication, RS232 communication interface. When the invention gains the entire car state information, at the same time, the energy demanded for the system is distributed to each system power source based on the current working state of the entire car to realize the optimal control purpose between the fuel consuming and the entire car discharge.
NOVELTY - Accelerating agent of solid composite membrane for lithium cell, which is one millimicron metal chosen from Ag, Cu, Au, Zn, Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Pt, Ir, Os or Al, or frommillimicron alloy whose expression is MX11MX22...MXnn (M1,M2,...Mn stands for different elements which are chosen from main group element like Li, or transition metal like Ag) and at least containing one kind of Ag, Cu, Au, Zn, Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Pt, Ir, Os or Al. The average size of particles is 0.3~250 nm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The average size of particles is 0.3~250 nm. The accelerating agent deposits on the surface of electrode, which forms solid electrolyte membrane with certain flexibility on the surface of electrode, which forms solid electrolyte membrane with certain flexibility on the surface of electrode, greatly increasing service life of electrode material, making the battery own excellent electrochemical periodicity and property of large electric current, and reducing the manufacturing cost for electrode, satisfying the requirements of portable electronic apparatus and discharge and charge of large-powdered battery in electric automobile in the future.
NOVELTY - The car turbine connected to the axle and wheels of the car, uses its rotation energy to generate electricity for supplying the appliances used in car.    USE - Car turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilizing the electric power generated by driving the car to supply the appliances in the car, and also for supplying domestic appliances.
NOVELTY - Pyrolysis system (I) comprises: a pyrolysis reactor that produces a first bio-oil stream; an injection spray system for receiving the first bio-oil stream, where the injection spray system is configured to spray a solvent liquid onto the first bio-oil stream to produce a second bio-oil stream, and to control the removal of heat from the first bio-oil stream; and a post injection spray system that is configured to receive the second bio-oil stream.    USE - (I) is useful for recovering a bio-oil product (claimed). (I) is useful to pyrolysis of biomass such as forest and mill residues, agricultural crops and wastes, wood and wood wastes, animal wastes, livestock operation residues, aquatic plants, fast-growing trees and plants, and municipal and industrial wastes, particularly cellulose, hemicellulose and/or lignin.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is configured to control properties of a diameter of the solvent liquid droplets, a mass flow rate (0.01-2.5), a mass flow rate ratio and/or a temperature (reduces to 200degreesC in less than 2 seconds) and controls condensation of bio-oils in the first stream (claimed). (I) has ability to control the production of phenolic compounds, which can complicate the capture of more valuable bio-oil products and substantially increase the requirements for cleaning (I).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of recovering a bio-oil product, comprising: providing the first bio-oil stream; spraying the solvent liquid onto the first bio-oil stream; removing heat from the first bio-oil stream; and recovering the second bio-oil stream.
NOVELTY - Separation, concentration, and/or purification of a material from a solution or mixture using a foam, comprises modifying a composition to be separated, concentrated, and/or purified to enhance the material's affinity for a foam; forming a foam from a solution containing the modified composition; and separating, concentrating, and/or purifying the composition from the foam.    USE - The process is for separation, concentration, and/or purification of a material from a solution or mixture using foam, or for foam fractionating chemical compounds to provide purified product. The material is an enzyme, a substrate of an enzyme, a nucleic acid, a protein having an affinity for nucleic acid(s), an antibody, an antigen, a cell receptor protein, a ligand of a cell receptor protein, a carbohydrate, a lectin, a compound bonded to avidin, and/or a compound bonded to streptavidin (claimed). The material includes biological products and/or biomaterials.    ADVANTAGE - The process is environmentally friendly, economically effective, and ready for scale-up. It yields increased purification/concentration results, even when the product of interest does not have the highest partition activity among all of the materials present in the product-bearing broth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a product purified by foam fractionating chemical compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart showing a process of breaking down cellulose into glucose by hydrolysis.
NOVELTY - The water is extracted from a geologic formation, for removing several portions of an extractable material from the formation water. The amended formation water is introduced to the carbonaceous material selected from a group of coal, oil, kerosene, peat, lignite, oil shale, tar sands, bitumen and tar.    USE - For introducing microorganisms to carbonaceous material in anaerobic environment for transporting formation water in container through car, truck, rail car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The microbial activity in the water is preserved and enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) biogenic hydrocarbon production method; and    (2) Formation water transportation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the formation water transportation system.    pump system (302)    amendment system (304)    geologic formation (306)    hydrocarbon layer (310)    conduit (314)
NOVELTY - A modified thermophilic microorganism produced by inactivation of the lactate dehydrogenase (ldh) gene of a wild-type thermophilic microorganism, is new.    USE - For producing ethanol and in animal feed (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Modification of wild-type thermophilic microorganism disrupt the expression of lactate dehydrogenase gene. Inactivating the lactate dehydrogenase gene helps to prevent the breakdown of pyruvate into lactate, and thus promotes (under appropriate conditions) the breakdown of pyruvate into ethanol using pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase. Spore-forming microorganism settles out easily during fermentation, and thus isolation does not require centrifugation. The microorganism is used in animal feed-stock without the need for complicated or expensive separation procedures. The microorganism is stable in the culture medium comprising ethanol (up to 30 wt./vol.%); and is transformable at high frequency. The microorganism metabolizes cellobiose and/or starch, or their oligomer    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a microorganism deposited as NCIMB accession number 41275;    (2) production of ethanol involving culturing the microorganism under desired condition in presence of 3 - 6C sugar or their oligomers;    (3) plasmid defined as pUB 190-ldh; and    (4) a thermophilic microorganism comprising the plasmid pUB 190-ldh.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell (14) and a tail gas burner (12) in thermal communication with the fuel cell. The fuel cell and the tail gas burner share a common wall. A fuel stream passes out of a fuel reformer (10) along an anode side of the fuel cell. The fluid stream then passes into the tail gas burner. A housing (18) has two in-plane fuel cell stacks that are parallel to each other. A heat recuperator is in thermal communication with the tail gas burner. An air stream passes along a cathode side of the fuel cell and culminates into the tail gas burner.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer, fuel cell, and the tail gas burner are integrated into the single housing with minimum surface area, thus improving efficiency of the fuel cell apparatus. The tail gas burner is used to share supplemental heat, thus improving the overall efficiency of the apparatus. The thermal energy generated in the tail gas burner maintains a higher and more efficient operating temperature in the fuel cell apparatus, thus reducing the thermal stresses and costs associated with heating up or cooling down of the fuel cell apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of minimizing heat loss during operation of a solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of a fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel reformer (10)    Tail gas burner (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Housing (18)    Outer wall (30)
NOVELTY - Producing ethanol by fermenting a biomass using a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, involves using a strain of S.cerevisiae being capable of fermenting pentoses, including xylose, to ethanol, subjecting a slurry of biomass and the S.cerevisiae strain for simultaneous saccharification hydrolysis and co-fermentation of glucose and xylose and isolating ethanol from the fermented slurry obtained.    USE - For producing ethanol by fermenting a biomass using a strain of S.cerevisiae (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the yield of ethanol by simultaneous saccharification fermentation process, cost-effectively, reduces the formation of xylitol, (which prevents ethanol formation).
NOVELTY - The procedure, especially for treating waste water, uses an anaerobic reactor (1) with micro-organisms retained by vanes on a series of solid supports (3) that form a fixed bed in one part (4, 5) of the reactor. The reactor is loaded with a hydraulic stay time of under 48 hours and the effluent is purified while maintaining the supports in a fixed bed, back-washing them once they become partially blocked by holding the supports temporarily in suspension. The purification stage of the procedure lasts preferably 8 months, and the back-washing process, created by internal turbulence, lasts between 15 minutes and one hour. The solid supports occupy preferably between 50 and 70 per cent of the reactor's volume.    USE - Anaerobic purification of effluents such as waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The procedure offers excellent performance, eliminating a large proportion of pollutants, avoiding blockages and low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic vertical section of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Reactor chamber (2)    Solid supports (3)    Parts of reactor (4, 5)    Back-washing unit (6)    Pump (7)    Impeller (8)
NOVELTY - A method for processing corn kernels involves removing the pericarp from the corn kernels, removing the germ from the corn kernels, resulting in a starch and a protein, separating the protein from the starch, liquefying, saccharifying and fermenting the starch to produce a fermented starch broth.    USE - As an animal feed.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides for several cost effective ways that facilitate the expansion of ethanol dry mill corn refineries by maintaining adequate cattle feed supplies to the market which includes treating various biomass fiber sources to increase the digestibility for cattle, to provide a corn replacement pellet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a bioavailable modified animal feed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of the process in which pretreated lignocellulosic material is mixed with by-products obtained from saccharified and fermented process to produce an improved cattle feed.
NOVELTY - A series of agitated anaerobic reactors (1) are heated using a thermostatic bath (2) with an electronic control panel (3) fixed to a PVC sheet into which the outlines of all of the reactors have been machined.    USE - For discontinuous testing of anaerobic digestion processes used to produce methane-containing biogas.    ADVANTAGE - Simultaneous testing of anaerobic digestion processes over different temperature ranges is possible using a relatively compact piece of equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system for carrying out simultaneous biodegradability tests comprises a series of agitated anaerobic reactors which are heated using a thermostatic bath which is provided with an electronic control panel. This panel is fixed to a PVC sheet into which the outlines of all of the reactors have been machined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the testing system.    anaerobic reactors (1)    thermostatic bath (2)    electric control panel (3)
NOVELTY - Extraction of hydrogen from a hydrogen-containing gas mixture involves contacting a first side of a mixed oxide ion/electronic conducting membrane with hydrogen-containing gas mixture; and contacting an opposite side of mixed oxide ion/electronic conducting membrane with steam, forming water and/or steam on the first side of mixed oxide ion/electronic conducting membrane and hydrogen gas on opposite side of mixed oxide ion/electronic conducting membrane.    USE - For extraction of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas e.g. from synthesis gas that is derived from the gasification of solid hydrocarbon fuels, such as coal and biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The steam partial pressure difference favors the oxide conducting membrane. The oxygen transported to the oxygen-consuming gas side of the membrane can be helpful to the gasification process from which the synthesis gas on the oxygen-consuming gas side of the membrane is produced. In particular, the increased oxygen content may help to convert any hydrocarbon species which may be present and, thus, prevent carbon deposition. In addition, due to the anticipated oxygen, it is likely that the amount of external air introduced to the gasification reactor vessel can be reduced. The conductivity of the oxide conducting membrane can be one order of magnitude greater than that of proton conducting membranes, resulting in potentially higher fluxes with the oxide conducting membrane. Because the electron conductivity of the oxide conducting membrane is also high, the membranes may not require a metal phase. Unlike proton conducting membranes, oxide conducting membranes are generally stable against carbon dioxide. Because the choice for oxide ion-conducting membrane materials is wider, there is a greater chance that a membrane composition stable against hydrogen can be designed, for example membranes based upon yttria-stabilized zirconia.
NOVELTY - A salination hydrogen battery system (100) has a battery stack comprising cation-permeable and anion permeable membranes (150, 160). Cations and anions are supplied between the membranes in opposite directions to generate current. End fluid cells (198, 199) are connected to the membranes and a reagent fluid circuit. Hydrogen gas generated electrolytically from the end cells is collected by a gas collector. The half of energy for electrolytic generation derives from the thermodynamic energy obtained from the mixing of fluid from a fresh water source and saline solution.    USE - Used for the production of anti-microbial chemicals used in anti-biofouling cleaning cycles.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of deposits accumulated on the membrane is reduced by passing anions and cations in opposite directions. The operating efficiency of the hydrogen battery system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen gas generation from the energy of mixing fresh water and saline solution..    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen battery.    hydrogen battery system (100)    membranes (150, 160)    electrode (165, 170)    hydrogen ions (190)    end cells (198, 199)
NOVELTY - A vessel assembly comprises an outlet connected to an outer shell (1), through which absorbent-selective gas desorbed from the gas mixture is exhausted. Multiple axially positioned cylindrical shaped radial-flow bed cartridge-type subassemblies include an absorbent bed of specific depth, through which desorbed gas or gas mixture flows radially outward during the desorption sequence.    USE - For use in gas process industry.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes radial gas velocities to avoid fracturing or attrition degradation of individual adsorbent bed or pellet structure of the bed, thus loss of bed performance efficiencies during long term gas separation operations can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the radial flow bed cartridge (RFBC) vessel assembly.    shell (1)    flange connection (2)    void space (10)    adsorbent bed segment (13)    tubing (16)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a water treatment apparatus that involves the combined use of sedimentation, filtration, and bio-contact aerating mechanisms. The apparatus includes at least a wastewater filter with a funnel base for sedimenting sludge and a filtering tank, and at least a cylindrical sedimentation pool so as to perform sedimentation and filtration, as well as at least an aerating pool which has an above-water bio-membrane contact member and an underwater bio-membrane contact member so as to combine fast filtration, bio-contact, and aeration in the treatment of raw water and wastewater.
NOVELTY - This invention is related to a sewage processing method with microorganisms wherein after a solid and a liquid are separated by processing the sewage, fermentation is carried out in an anaerobic trough where the sewage are poured into, and then they are transferred into an aeration trough (aerobic trough) to carry on decomposing. Depending on the different ingredients of the sewage, a cultivated specific microorganism mixture preparation is plunged into the anaerobic or aerobic trough. The microorganism preparation is able to decompose the pollutants rapidly and reach a stable, nontoxic, odorless status. In the end, after a process of precipitation, the sewage can be released, thus making the process of the sewage be more rapid and perfect.
NOVELTY - An improved fuel comprises a fuel mixture of (A) fuel oil (1-99%) and crude palm oil or palm oil products (99-1%); or (B) diesel (1-99%) and palm oil or palm oil products (99-1%).    USE - The improved fuel is for a combustion process, where fuel is burned in an industrial burner consisting steam boilers i.e. a steam generator for power plant, diesel boilers, wood-burning furnaces, or other package boilers; internal combustion engine (i.e. static type) mounted in trucks, ships, trains, buses, or cars for generation of electricity. The engine is a diesel engine (claimed) for running vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel mixture of (A) has an ash content less than 0.012 wt.%; a flash point of less than 160degreesC; a viscosity less than 150 cSt at 50degreesC; and lower sulfur concentration than the sulfur concentration of 100% medium fuel oil. The fuel mixture comprising crude palm oil (50%) and medium fuel oil (50%) has a pour point less than -6degreesC. The fuel mixture of (B) has a flash point less than 150degreesC; a viscosity higher than 3.5 cSt; a pour point between 9-15degreesC; and sulfur content between 0.035-0.10 wt.%. The fuel mixture has a flash point of less than 150degreesC; a viscosity less than 6 cSt at 40degreesC; a pour point less than 15degreesC; and a lower sulfur concentration than the sulfur concentration of 100% diesel. The fuel mixture can be prepared from a process of blending using less expensive and cleaner raw materials as are compared to the diesel oil or fuel oil with the addition of palm oil, palm oil products, or palm oil derivatives. It makes substantial contribution to environment and energy saving. When used in the internal combustion engines, the fuel mixture has no problem in the operation activity, engine parameters were within the normal limit, and reduction in smoke emission is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combustion process in which the fuel is a fuel mixture.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to the productive ground comprising turf, sand, humus-containing component and wood saw-dust. As a humus-containing component the invention uses bioorganic fertilizer prepared by aerobic fermentation of cattle breeding waste and milled wood waste comprising nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in formulations available for plants and taken in the mass ratio = 2.3:1.7:1.3 with the ash content 7-7.5% and pH = 5-5.4. The ratio of component, wt.-%: turf, 25-30; sand, 50-60; bioorganic fertilizer, 2-5, and wood saw-dust, the balance. Proposed ground expands the assortment of vegetable nutrient mixtures, based on using available raw and shows simplified technology in preparing. Invention can be used in orchard and garden farms, culturing vegetable, berry and flower cultures in greenhouses, in creature of lawns, sport landings and strengthening road slopes.    USE - Agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Improved and valuable properties of ground.2 cl, 2 ex
NOVELTY - Method involves vermicomposting of organic waste by using hybrid of red California worm with earthworm of the Kuban natural population taken in the amount 104 worms per m2. Agricultural animal manure neutralized preliminary to pH 7-8 is used as organic waste. Vermicomposting process is carried out for 2-3 months at temperature 16-32degreesC under natural conditions, and after separation of worms from biohumus microorganisms of species Bacillus megaterium var. phosphaticum are added to biohumus in the concentration 1010-1012 cells per 1 kg of biohumus. Invention provides expanding assortment of microbiological fertilizers, enhancing their biological activity, decreasing material consumptions and decreasing time for preparing the preparation.    USE - Fertilizers, agricultural biotechnology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved preparing method.1 tbl, 1 ex
NOVELTY - Method involves vermicomposting of organic waste by using hybrid of red California worm with earthworm of the Kuban natural population taken in the amount 104 worms per m2. Agricultural animal manure neutralized preliminary to pH 7-8 is used as organic waste. Vermicomposting process is carried out for 2-3 months at temperature 16-32degreesC under natural conditions, and after separation of worms from biohumus the strain Bacillus megaterium var. phosphaticum and the strain Agrobacterium radiobacter are added. Invention provides expanding assortment of microbiological fertilizers, enhancing their biological activity, decreasing material consumptions and decreasing time for preparing the preparation.    USE - Fertilizers, agricultural biotechnology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved preparing method.2 tbl, 4 ex
NOVELTY - Invention relates to agricultural biotechnology and provides a method of preparing biohumus comprising vermicomposting of organic wastes using hybrid of red California worm with earth worms of Kuban natural population in amount 104 worms per 1 m2, said organic wastes being farm animal manure preliminarily neutralized to pH 7-8. Vermicomposting is carried out over a 2-3 month period at 16-32degreesC under normal conditions. After separation of worms from biohumus, microorganisms capable of providing associative nitrogen fixation are added in number of 1012 to 1014 cells per 1 kg biohumus.    USE - Organic fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - Increased assortment of microbiological fertilizers, enhanced their biological activity due to increased vitality of microorganisms, reduced expenses due to simplified technology, and reduced product preparation time.2 tbl, 3 ex
NOVELTY - Claimed method includes composting with worms of livestock manure preliminary neutralized to pH 7-8 by using hybrid of red Californian worm with Kuban natural population of rainworm in amount of 104 per 1 m2, wherein composting with worms is carried out for 2-3 months at 16-32degreesC in natural conditions, and after worm isolation from biohumus, microorganisms of genus Rhizobium are introduced therein in amount of 1010-1015 cells per 1 kg of biofertilizer.    USE - Biotechnology, in particular production of biopreparations for plant culturing.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced assortment of biopreparations with increased biological activity; simplified and accelerated technology with decreased cost.3 tbl, 6 ex
NOVELTY - Proposed method includes mixing guano or manure with organic filler and inoculating additives, supplying the organic mixture thus prepared to fermenter made in form of closed reservoir and provided with air supply system for aeration; air supply system is provided with fan, air duct and perforated pipe lines; then, aerobic fermentation is performed. In the course of aerobic fermentation, organic mixture to be fermented is enriched with mineral elements by supplying their finely-dispersed solution to air duct from hermetic reservoir having calibrated orifice. Used as organic filler is peat in the amount of 35-40% or total mass of mixture or peat and straw at guano:peat:straw ratio of 60:34:6.    USE - Farming; utilization of wastes of live-stock farming and poultry farming with use of organic fillers and other organic wastes by aerobic fermentation.
NOVELTY - Proposed methane tank for biological gas plants includes horizontal cylindrical reservoir divided by central fixed partition into first and second fermentation chambers, agitator which is common for both chambers, electric oil heater and reversible pump. Reservoir is provided with hermetic partition fitted with gate for overflow of part of material from first chamber to free second chamber with no consumption of energy. Reversible self-cleaning agitator has shaft on which worn strip is secured on blades.    USE - Anaerobic devices for anaerobic fermentation of liquid materials from organic agricultural wastes, manure inclusive.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous production of biological gas; complete fermentation of material; reduced power requirements; low cost; simplified construction.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to means for controlling pollution of environmental objects with petroleum and petroleum derivatives using fungal microorganism and can be used, for instance, when eliminating consequences of oil spills. Preparation according to invention comprises peat filler (94.9-95.3%), oil destroying microorganisms (0.07-0.08%), water, and, additionally, sucrose (0.044-0.047), said oil destroying microorganisms being fungus strain Aspergillus niger S-1 and said peat filler being upper sphagnous moss or upper slightly decomposed sphagnous moss.
NOVELTY - The fatty acid methyl esters production as e.g. diesel fuels has vegetable oils and animal fats treatment by methanol solution of alkali hydroxide at 15-50 degrees for 30-60 minutes. Afer separation of raw glycerine the products are purified by solvent extraction at 15-40 oC, with increase in performance.    USE - In industrial chemistry.
NOVELTY - Purification of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) raffinate stream by catalytic transformation of impurities.    USE - MTBE is used as feed for the sec-butyl alcohol process.    ADVANTAGE - The selective conversion of both the iso-olefin and diene type of impurities present in impure olefin streams are achieved in a single step.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with a ratio of more than 0.6 by coupling a partial catalytic oxidation with a membrane module.    USE - The invention deals with the preparation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The CO/H2 mixture is substantially free of nitrogen. The gaseous mixture where the partial oxidation takes place provides the heat source for the consequent reaction of methane and carbon dioxide, thus there is no need for an external heat source.
NOVELTY - The system has a delivery line between a user station and a source of pressurized fluid. The delivery line includes an upstream zone with a pressure relief valve and a downstream zone with a delivery control valve. A connection (6) is made downstream from the pressure relief valve to an overpressure valve (7) on one side and to a low-pressure detector on another side, where the detector controls an isolating solenoid valve via an electrical line.    USE - Used for feeding pressurized fluid e.g. hydrogen, to a user station.    ADVANTAGE - The connection is made downstream from the pressure relief valve to the overpressure valve on one side and to the low-pressure detector on the other side, thus cutting the pressurized fluid feed in the event of a leak in the delivery line, and protecting the delivery line from any overpressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system for feeding pressurized fluid to a user station.    User station (1)    Delivery line (2)    Pressure relief valve (4)    Delivery control valve (5)    Connection (6)    Overpressure valve (7)
NOVELTY - The disposal of wine-making waste has treatment with sedimentation chemicals, biological anaerobic sludge treatment generating biogas (CO2+CH4), and treatment in interconnected Eichomia crassipes, and Panicuma purpurascens and Vetivaria zizanioides cells. Final disinfection with organism NMP reduction agent precedes disposal in the soil or in water bodies.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - An apparatus and a method capable of producing hydrogen and methane while maximizing treatment of waste activated sludge by pretreating waste activated sludge and individually applying respective conditions suitable for growing hydrogen producing bacteria and methane producing bacteria when producing hydrogen and methane are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for hydrogen and methane production by using waste activated sludge comprises: a pretreatment reactor(10) for pretreating waste activated sludge such that organic matters in the waste activated sludge are destructed and discharged to the outside by controlling a pH of the waste activated sludge; a hydrogen production reactor(30) of which conditions are adjusted to growth conditions of hydrogen producing bacteria, and which produces hydrogen from the waste activated sludge pretreated by the pretreatment reactor; and a methane production reactor(50) of which conditions are adjusted to growth conditions of methane producing bacteria, and which produces methane from the waste activated sludge treated by the hydrogen production reactor.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method for articles comprising cement having eco-friendly pH is provided to make an article containing alkalescent cement that is used to make environment that is not harmful to animals, plants and humans.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manufacturing method for articles comprising cement having eco-friendly pH includes the steps of: mixing 15-25% of yeast fermentation broth in a cement slurry based on the weight of the cement; forming and curing the mixture of the first step; and applying yeast fermentation broth on the surface of the resultant material of the second step and drying the yeast fermentation broth. The cement slurry is a cement mortar slurry or cement concrete slurry. The yeast fermentation broth is made by injecting yeast into a mixture and fermenting it at 30-35deg.C for 7-10 days.
NOVELTY - A method for preparing and spraying liquid fertilizer over farm crops is provided to utilize food waste containing potassium, nitrogen in preparing a liquid fertilizer satisfactory to improve cultivation rate of crops, and to homogeneously and widely distribute specific inorganic elements over the soil after dissolving the elements in water, by preparing the fertilizer through fermentation and curing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of: storing food waste in a lower tank(4) or a selection tank(5); carrying alternative food waste in a crushing and recovery tank(6); liquefying the food waste by transporting the waste from the tanks(4,5) to an extrusion device(7) and compressing the waste water; forming liquid fertilizer by flowing the extruded liquid into a curing tank(3,3-1) to ferment and cure the extruded liquid; preparing spray type of liquid fertilizer by flowing high concentration liquid fertilizer into a feeding tank(1), adding fresh water to the feeding tank(1) and diluting the fertilizer while stirring; diffusing the spray type of liquid fertilizer over the soil; and recovering the residual fertilizer to a recovery tank(2).(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for producing compost containing sewage and steel slag is provided to environmentally convert living sewage sludge into physically and chemically standardized available compost and to prevent environmental contamination by the sewage sludge, by treating the sewage sludge and steel slag through a desirable solidification agent in dry and solidification mode by using a hot blow rotational furnace.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method is for preparing compost by using a hot blow rotational furnace in a dry and solidification mixing mode. The rotational furnace is maintained at 200deg.C of a background temperature. The steel slag used comprises organic sewage sludge and solidifier in a mixing ratio of 185:15 and is transferred into the compost by physicochemical reaction. The steel slag has particle size of below 2mm sufficient to be easily dispersed into lawn grass. Likewise, the compost has particle size of below 2mm sufficient to be easily diffused into the law grass.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method which restores decayed toxic elements in leftover food to original natural elements using a synchronous resonance function of particle wave motion and activates food leftover into feedstuff full of energy by applying an element restoration technology to all garbage disposal facilities is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for recycling food leftover comprises the steps of: introducing food leftover primarily treated in an existing garbage disposer into a pretreatment device to primarily dry the food leftover; adding natural additives to the primarily dried food leftover to adjust a nutrient composition for the food leftover; and passing the nutrient composition adjusted food leftover through a filter with an element restoration function using a synchronous resonance function of particle wave motion to restore decayed toxic elements to elements of a natural state such that fermentation of the food leftover is activated and maximizes energy of the food leftover such that the food leftover can be used as a feedstuff for animals or a fertilizer for plants.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A system for zero-emission and recycling of domestic waste, which prevents environmental pollution due to domestic wastewater or waste and minimizes introduction of essential domestic energy from the outside, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system for zero-emission and recycling of domestic waste comprises: a screen(1) for sifting out domestic wastewater received from a residential area through a wastewater pipe; a flow equalization tank(2) for temporarily storing treated water passing through the screen; a rotation circulating type filter(3) which has a filtration bed, forms a filter layer on the filtration bed, and filters treated water received from the flow equalization tank above the filter layer; first and second anoxic tanks(4,5) for controlling a discharge flow amount of the treated water while temporarily storing treated water passing through the rotation circulating type filter; a membrane filter(6) for finally filtering treated water passing by a membrane; a reusing water storage tank(7) for storing and sending reusing water passing through the membrane filter; a mixing tank(8) for mixing sewage filtered by the screen, a sewage adsorbed filter media from the rotation circulating type filter, and organic waste and garbage received from the residential area; a digestion tank(9) for producing a bio-gas and a compost by fermenting anaerobically the mixture; and a gas storage tank(10) for collecting, refining and storing a gas produced from the digestion tank.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system, a reformer and a burner which are capable of substantially improving heat transfer performance of a burner part with respect to a reforming reaction part are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer(30) comprises: a reformer body(31) formed in a double pipeline shape in which a first space and a second space independent from each other are dividingly formed; a burner part(35) formed by filling an oxidation catalyst(34) in the first space to generate heat energy through oxidation reaction of fuel and oxygen by the oxidation catalyst; and a reforming reaction part(39) formed by filling a reforming catalyst(37) in the second space to generate hydrogen gas from the fuel through reforming reaction of fuel by the reforming catalyst, wherein the burner part comprises a heat diffusion member(40) for diffusing the heat energy into the second space. The reforming body comprises a first body(38) and a second body(32) disposed in a central direction within the first body, wherein the first space is formed within the second body, and the second space is formed between the first body and the second body. The second body comprises a first injection part(32a) and a first exhaust part(32b). The heat diffusion member is integrally formed on an outer circumferential surface of the second body within the second space and has protrusions(41) projected in a thread shape along a length direction of the second body. The first body comprises a second injection part(38a) and a second exhaust part(38b).(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system, a reformer and a burner which are capable of seeking complete oxidation of the fuel and air by uniformly mixing air with fuel supplied to a burner part are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer(30) comprises: a reformer body(31) formed in a double pipeline shape in which a first space and a second space independent from each other are dividingly formed; a burner part(35) formed by filling an oxidation catalyst in the first space; and a reforming reaction part(39) formed by filling a reforming catalyst in the second space, wherein the burner part comprises a mixing unit(40) for substantially mixing air with fuel injected into the first space. The reforming body comprises a first body(38) having a predetermined internal space and a second body(32) disposed in a central direction within the first body, wherein the first space is formed within the second body, and the second space is formed between the first body and the second body. The second body comprises a first injection part(32a) and a first exhaust part(32b). The first body comprises a second injection part(38a) and a second exhaust part(38b). The mixing unit comprises: a bias member(41) installed at the first injection part to bias the fuel and air; and a supporting member(45) connected to the first injection part while supporting the bias member. The bias member is formed of blades(42) radially arranged around a central direction within the second body.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A water capable of automatically correcting and forming an environment capable of easily activating any microorganisms, and a method of usefully treating sludge using activities of the microorganisms by the water are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a reduction system which has a pH of 7 or more, and of which an oxidation reduction potential ORP(mV) is displayed as 840 to 47 pH or less, a water with property memorizing capability is characterized in that the water is capable of maintaining a memory of properties of O^17-NMR full-width at half maximum 100 Hz or less although water is diluted to 60,000 to 3,600,000 times. A water for degrading sludge is diluted water obtained by diluting raw water with property memory capability to 60,000 times or more and has activities of microorganisms including fermentation bacteria.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A system for improving recycling of solids and stably securing energy production by effectively separating organic solids from remnant water and anaerobic digesting the remnant water after simultaneously crushing and milling food waste and sorting foreign materials from the milled food garbage, and an operating method of the system are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system for recycling food waste comprises: food waste collecting vehicle(1); an injecting storage hopper(2); a double screw bag breaking machine; an automatic milling separator(5); a milled material storage tank(7); an adulteration discharge unit(8); a centrifugal solid-liquid separator(10) for discharging dewatered solids(11); a plurality of remnant water storage tanks(20) into which an alkalinity adjusting agent and a microbial enzyme preparation are injected by an air pressurizing pump, and from which floating scum(15) is discharged; a chemical coagulation reactor(22) into which a coagulant(18) is injected; a centrifugal solid-liquid separator(23) for discharging dewatered solids(24); a remnant water storage tank(25); an anaerobic digestion tank(31) for discharging biogas(32), dewatered sludge and treated water; and an apparatus(33) for manufacturing compost, feeder and dried coal from the dewatered solids, the floating scum and the dewatered sludge.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system and a reformer having a structure capable of supplying thermal energy of a combustion gas generated through oxidation reaction of a burner part and/or a hydrogen gas generated from a reforming reaction part into fuel and air supplied from the burner part are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer(30) comprises: a burner part(35) for generating thermal energy through oxidation catalytic reaction of fuel and air; a first pipe line(33a) connected to the burner part to supply the fuel and air to the burner part; a reforming reaction part(39) for generating hydrogen gas from the fuel through reforming catalytic reaction by the thermal energy; and a second pipe line(38a) connected to the reforming reaction part to exhaust the hydrogen gas from the reforming reaction part, wherein the first pipe line is contacted with the second pipe line. The burner part has a burner body(31) and an oxidation catalyst(32) formed on the burner body. The reforming reaction part has a reactor body(36) and a reforming catalyst(37) formed on the reactor body.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A system and a method for managing garbage collection are provided to increase reusability of resources by preliminarily fermenting garbage with a lignum fermentation agent in a collection container and offer a reasonable charge billing system imposing a charge according to the discharge quantity by measuring the discharge quantity with a measurer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collection container(20) is attached to an electronic display unit preliminarily fermenting the discharged garbage and marks a measurement scale at the inside. The measurer stores collection information by reading the discharge quantity and information of the electronic display unit. A service company server(60) receives the collection information stored in the measurer. A charge receiver(81) manages charge reception information of each house. An aggregation server(40) receives the collection information and the charge reception information. A web server(50) provides a web service to the house(10), a collection service company(30), and a government office(80) by receiving the information collected in the collection server.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A system and a method of producing hydrogen using a photocatalyst are provided to operate the system at low cost and produce hydrogen of high purity without generating byproducts such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide generated from a hydrogen production method using hydrocarbons by producing hydrogen using a light source as an energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system of producing hydrogen using a photocatalyst comprises: a light source for irradiating light onto the photo catalytic reactor; a photo catalytic reactor(2) in which water is filled, and of which an outer portion is contacted with an electric wire; a power supply member(14) for supplying an electric charge to the electric wire; a photocatalytic electrode(8) positioned at one side within the photo catalytic reactor to separate oxygen and hydrogen ions from water; an oxygen outlet(18) installed at one side of the photo catalytic reactor to discharge oxygen; a membrane(6) connected to one side of the photo catalytic reactor to pass hydrogen ions to the hydrogen generating reactor; a hydrogen generating reactor(4) into which hydrogen ions are flown from the membrane; a positive electrode(10) installed at one side within the hydrogen generating reactor to produce hydrogen; a hydrogen outlet(20) installed at one side of the hydrogen generating reactor to discharge hydrogen; and a circuit for providing a moving path through which electrons generated in the photocatalytic electrode are moved to the positive electrode of the hydrogen generating reactor.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method of operating pig night-soil with a perlite and a phosphate rock is provided to reduce a use of a water control material and to promote a fermentation by improving aerobic conditions, thereby reducing a producing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises a storing step for collecting and storing pig night-soil in a storage tank, a mixing step for mixing a perlite, a phosphate rock, and a water control material with the pig night-soil, a fermenting step for fermenting the mixture under the aerobic condition, an after-ripening step for stabilizing the produced manure by drying the manure, after-fermenting, and discharging harmful gas, a sorting step for separating the manure with a large particle, the perlite, and the phosphate rock to return to the mixing step, and a packaging step for packaging the sorted manure.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A reformer for fuel cell system capable of improving reaction efficiency and thermal efficiency through a simple structure, and a fuel cell system adopting the same are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer(20) for fuel cell system comprises: a heating part(27) for generating a heat source; and a reforming reaction part which forms a surround area(25a) for enveloping the heating part and generates hydrogen gas from hydrogen-containing fuel through a catalytic reaction by the heat source. The reformer for fuel cell system further comprises a heat transfer unit(21) for forming a sealed space in which the reforming reaction part is embedded and circulating the heat source to an outer side of the reforming reaction part through the surround area and the sealed space. The heating part generates the heat source by igniting and burning a prescribed fuel and providing the reforming reaction part with the heat source.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a process of an assembly and an operation of cylindrical multi-staged vertical composters for recycling of food wastes that can improve a quality of product by dividing and controlling a process of making compost by a stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process comprises the steps of stacking four or more composters(4,5,6,7) vertically, installing independent churning rotating bodies(14,15) on a bottom and a middle part of the respective composters, installing an air inlet(11,12,13,16) on a bottom of the composters, injecting by force gas discharged from a lower composter to a thermostat of an upper composter, installing a power device, an air discharging blower, and an entrance on upper part of the respective composters, installing an opening and shutting device(18) on a bottom of the composter so that the uniformalized content in the respective composters is transferred by a free falling, and finishing the compost process through the multi-staged composters.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An organic composite animal feed and a method for preparing the same using clean sludge are provided to find new use of sludge accumulated under water, thus to improve production cost and period for manufacturing a feed which can be applied to various species of animals including livestock or poultry at various stages of growth, to improve the nutritional value, and to help to protect the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic composite animal feed comprises 0.1-60wt% of an organic material on a dry basis, which is originated from sludge accumulated under water, and optionally further comprises vegetable side products, a fermentation promoting agent, condensed calcium phosphate as an inorganic material supplement. The method for preparing the organic composite feed comprises: on a dry basis, preparing a mixture of 30-60wt% of sludge, 30-60wt% of vegetable side products, a fermentation promoting agent and 3-15wt% of condensed calcium phosphate; fermenting the mixture at 55-85deg.C for 7-35 days; and milling, drying and re-milling the fermented mixture or drying and milling the fermented mixture.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A garbage disposer for further improving garbage disposal efficiency, promptly exhausting odor generated in a fermentation tank, blocking discharge of harmful bacteria contained in exhaust gas and removing odor components discharged during garbage fermentation is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A garbage disposer comprises: a body consisting of a case(10a) and a cover installed on an upper part of the case; a fermentation tank(20) consisting of a tank body(20a) in which a reaction space(20-1) is formed, which a clamping part(20-2) is integrally formed on an upper part thereof, and on which an openable and closeable discharge lid(22) is installed, and a fermentation tank cover(21) equipped with a garbage hopper(21a); an agitator(30) consisting of a driving center pipe shaft(31) rotatably installed in shaft holes formed on the tank body, an agitation vane integrally formed on the driving center pipe shaft; a power transmission unit(40) consisting of a chain gear(43) installed on a rotation shaft of a driving motor(40a), a chain gear(43a) installed on the driving center pipe shaft, and a chain belt(42) on the chain gears(43,43a); an air suction unit for supplying air into the fermentation tank; a sterilization unit consisting of an ozone generator, an air supplier, an ozone suction pipe and an ozone discharge pipe; a temperature supply unit consisting of a ceramic heater rod(71), a heat insulating material and a heating wire heater; an air exhaust unit consisting of an exhaust doorway(81), an exhaust fan(82) and an exhaust pipe(83); a deodorization unit consisting of a circular deodorization pipe, a deodorization exhaust port and a transition metal catalyst; and a control part for controlling impressing of a power supply and driving conditions of the above units.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method of making feed containing Phellinus linteus by mixing fermented material of Phellinus linteus and feed is provided. The feed product reduces the odor and fat of meat and increases the meat quality and immune function when fed to livestock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The feed is prepared by the steps of: drying and grinding Phellinus linteus; mixing Phellinus linteus powder with purified water in a weight ratio of 1:10 to 1:3,000; fermenting at 40 to 60deg.C for 6 to 34hr; heating fermented Phellinus linteus at 70 to 90deg.C, drying and grinding the extract; spraying 50 to 600cc extract on 1kg feed; and adding 1 to 20g Phellinus linteus powder to 1kg feed.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A food garbage disposing device is provided to discharge sewage generated by food garbage to a sewer pipe after purifying the sewage and to prevent stench by generating colorless and odorless carbonated water with steam gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A food garbage disposing device is composed of a disposing tank(20) having a stirring shaft(24) for mixing food garbage sent from a water tub(1) of a sink and a heater(26) accelerating fermentation of the food garbage by activating aerobic microorganisms and a drain accelerating unit(30) mounted at the lateral side of the disposing tank to change steam gas generated and inserted from the disposing tank into carbonated water by controlling internal temperature and discharge the carbonated water to a sewer pipe(60). A food garbage tray(10) is provided with plural through-holes for removing water and salt from the food garbage supplied from the water tub of the sink and installed between the water tub and the disposing tank to receive the food garbage for the predetermined time.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a nuruk activated liquid which removes bad smells from feces and urine of livestock, inhibits propagation of bacteria, and keeps a barn and treatment facilities clean, and a method for manufacturing the same.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nuruk activated liquid is obtained by the steps of: mixing and fermenting nuruk, a mixture of fruits and grains, saccharides, and water to obtain the first fermented solution; mixing and fermenting the first fermented solution, a mixture of grains, saccharides, and water to obtain the second fermented solution; mixing and fermenting the second fermented solution, a mixture of grains, saccharides, and water to obtain the third fermented solution; and passing the third fermented solution through a sieve with a size of 100-500micron.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An advanced sewage/wastewater treatment apparatus using a circulation type membrane is provided that is capable of substantially improving removal efficiency of contaminants irrespective of shape of microorganisms by completely removing microorganisms and suspended solids using the circulation type membrane instead of a sedimentation tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an advanced sewage/wastewater treatment apparatus comprising a bioreactor consisting of an anaerobic tank(3) equipped with an agitator(2), an anoxic tank(4) equipped with the agitator, an aerobic tank(5) in which granular media is filled, and to which air is supplied, and an inner circulation tank(6) for supplying some of treated water to the anoxic tank, an advanced sewage/wastewater treatment apparatus using a circulation type membrane comprises: a circulation type membrane system(A) which is installed in rear of the inner circulation tank of the bioreactor, and in which a circulation pump(10) and a membrane(7) are installed to discharge treated water through the circulation pump and the membrane; valves(12a,12b) installed on corresponding lines to return sludge contained in concentrated water generated from the circulation type membrane system to the anaerobic tank or disuse the sludge; and a pressurization pump(9) for supplying treated water in the inner circulation tank into the circulation type membrane system.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A garbage disposer for reducing garbage disposal time and power consumption is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A garbage disposer comprises: an outer tank(10); an inner tank(20) which is formed of a thermal conductive material, and in which garbage is contained; an agitator(30) installed in the inner tank to mix garbage; and a heating unit(40) for heating the inner tank by electromagnetic induction heating process such that the heated inner tank dries garbage. A garbage disposer comprises: an outer tank; an inner tank in which garbage is contained; an agitator installed in the inner tank to mix garbage; a microorganism supply part installed in the inner tank to supply fermentation microorganisms; and a heating unit for heating the inner tank by electromagnetic induction heating process such that the heated inner tank maintains a fermentation temperature of garbage.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for sterilization/growing/fermenting treatment of an object containing various fruits, vegetables, diary products, seeds, organic materials and sludge using an ultrasonic wave is provided. The method promotes the reaction during synthesis, sterilizes harmful bacteria and accelerates the growth and fermentation of the object.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sterilization/growing/fermenting treatment method consists of: locating an ultrasonic wave generator over a place for sterilization and growing treatment; setting the intensity of ultrasonic power output to be irradiated with an ultrasonic wave having a frequency between 10 to 100MHz by the ultrasonic wave generator; setting the outputting time when the ultrasonic wave having a frequency between 10 to 100MHz is periodically or non-periodically irradiated on the place; and performing the sterilization/growing treatment of a specified object which is present over the place. The object is any one of various fruits, vegetables, diary products, seeds, organic materials and sludge.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A dye adsorbent that is excellent in adsorption performance on chromaticity causing materials(dyes) in dyeing wastewater, is inexpensive and is capable of being regenerated such that the dye adsorbent can be repeatedly used by using fermented waste and a method for using the dye adsorbent are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a dye adsorbent applied to dyeing wastewater to remove dyes by adsorbing dyes that cause chromaticity, a biosorbent for removing chromaticity in dyeing wastewater using the fermented waste is characterized in that the adsorbent is prepared by acid-treating and hydrogenating biomass of Corynebacterium sp. that is a fermented waste, cleaning the hydrogenated biomass using water and drying the cleaned biomass. In a method for using the biosorbent applied to dyeing wastewater to remove the dyes by adsorbing dyes that are chromaticity causing materials, a method for using the biosorbent for removing chromaticity in dyeing wastewater using the fermented waste is characterized in that a process of adsorbing and removing anionic reactive dyes using the dye adsorbent is performed at an acid condition, and a process of adsorbing cationic basic dyes using the dye adsorbent is performed at a neutral to alkali condition.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A circulation system that easily treats sewage and wastewater, minimizes filtration load and utilizes water resources such as rainwater through inflow and dilution of rainwater and recycles the filtered water by supplying filtered water of a filtered water storage tank as cleaning water or washing water is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An integrated system for connecting rainwater collection and sewage and wastewater treatment comprises: a collection part(30) consisting of a rainwater collection part(10) for collecting rain water into one place of a building or structure, and a sewage and wastewater collection part(20) equipped with a detention tank(21) for storing sewage and wastewater by receiving sewage and wastewater from a sewage and wastewater generation part(20') such as a toilet or a plant and a water pumping pump(22) for supplying a fluid in the storage tank to other places; and a sewage and wastewater treatment part(80) comprising an agitation tank(40) in which a device for agitating a fluid is installed, a coagulation tank(50) in which a device for coagulating materials of sewage and wastewater is installed, a filter tank(60) in which a filter unit is installed, and a storage tank(70) for storing filtered water by receiving filtered water.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An apparatus and a method for treatment of sewage and wastewater are provided that are capable of treating influent flown in an amount exceeding a standard capacity of the treatment system by using an existing sewage and wastewater treatment system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - As an apparatus for treating influent exceeding a standard capacity of the sewage and wastewater treatment system using a sewage and wastewater treatment system including a screen/grit chamber, a first sedimentation basin, a bioreactor, a second sedimentation basin and a third treatment equipment, the apparatus further comprises a means for detouring the influent to the third treatment equipment after passing influent exceeding the standard capacity of the sewage and wastewater treatment system in influent flown in the screen/grit chamber through the screen/grit chamber or the first sedimentation basin such that excess influent detoured to the third treatment equipment is treated in the third treatment equipment.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A garbage food disposal system for preventing the exhaust gas and odorous materials from being exhausted to the outside of the fermentation tank by circulating exhaust gas generated in a fermentation process of food garbage in a fermentation tank is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system for disposing food garbage by internally circulating exhaust gas comprises an exhaust gas internal circulating and dehumidifying device(50) installed in a fermentation tank to circulate exhaust gas generated from the fermentation process and condense moisture contained in exhaust gas having high temperature and high humidity. The exhaust gas internal circulating and dehumidifying device comprises: an inner circulation duct(51) installed in the fermentation tank to guide exhaust gas generated from the fermentation process; a circulation blower(60) installed on an exhaust gas passage of the inner circulation duct to coercively circulate the exhaust gas; a condenser(80) installed on the exhaust gas passage of the inner circulation duct to condense moisture contained in exhaust gas; and a condensate collection part(90) installed under the condenser to discharge the condensate to the outside or circulate the condensate into the fermentation tank again by collecting condensate condensed from the moisture.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A high efficiency apparatus and a method for treating sewage and wastewater using a reactor type sedimentation equipment are provided to improve reaction efficiency by increasing concentration of MLSS (Mixed Liquor Suspended Solid) of a bioreactor and improve removal efficiency of suspended solids by reducing load factor of a second sedimentation basin at the same time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high efficiency apparatus for treating sewage and wastewater using a reactor type sedimentation equipment comprises: a bioreactor (200) for treating wastewater influent by biological reaction; a reactor type sedimentation means installed at a discharge part side of the bioreactor to perform reaeration on the raw water by settling high concentration sludge contained in the raw water such that the settled sludge passes through denitrification process and inducing formation of an ascending flow in low concentration sludge contained in the raw water after flowing in raw water being aerated; and a second sedimentation basin (400) equipped with a means for settling causing materials (BOD) and suspended solids contained in the raw water overflown from the reactor type sedimentation means such that the settled causing materials and suspended solids are removed and returning some of the raw water to the bioreactor.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A pre-treatment method of sewage sludge by employing dual frequency ultrasonic radiation during anaerobic digestion process is provided to accelerate dehydration and degradation of the sludge while reducing energy cost, improve acidic fermentation efficiency, and reduce amount of the sludge by controlling hydraulic retention time (HRT) of the acidic fermentation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pre-treatment method is applied to sewage sludge in a process for anaerobic digestion process of the sewage sludge and uses ultrasonic wave with dual frequency. The dual frequency ultrasonic wave has both of a frequency range of 20 plus 40 kHz and the other frequency range of 28 plus 40 kHz. Time irradiating the ultrasonic wave ranges from 10 to 30 minutes. The dual frequency ultrasonic wave has a sound density of 60 to 80 W/L. The pre-treated sewage sludge is subjected to an acidic fermentation process with the hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 12 to 24 hours.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A food garbage disposal machine that promotes fermentation of microorganisms by using crushing heat of food garbage, promotes evaporation of leachate by preserving degradation heat in a microorganism fermentation process, removes odor of food garbage by emitting fore infrared rays and far infrared rays and activates anions by a triple-layered odor removal filter is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A food garbage disposal machine comprises: crushing mills (80,81) installed in a first treatment tank (91); an agitation crushing blade installed under the crushing mills in a second treatment tank (92); spray systems (104,105,106) installed on an inner part of the first treatment tank; a drain hole (31) and a drain purification plate (30) installed on a lower part of the second treatment tank; an exhaust port (33) connected to a drain collection tank (32); an infrared lamp (37) controlled by a radiation plate; and a triple-layered odor removal filter consisting of a silica layer (36), a ceramic carbon layer (35) and a composite metal foam layer(34).(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A livestock waste disposal system that promotes decomposition of livestock waste, enables livestock waste to be used as fuel and obtains fertilizer in the liquid state from completely disposed livestock waste by recycling methane gas generated during disposal of livestock waste, thereby heating livestock waste of a livestock waste tank is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A disposal system of livestock waste comprises: a first sedimentation tank(200) for settling and discharging stone or sand from livestock waste; a flow equalization tank(300) for supplying the livestock waste to a subsequent treatment tank after sterilizing harmful microorganisms in the livestock waste using ozone supplied by an ozone supplier(310) as an anaerobic treatment tank into which oxygen is not supplied; an anoxic tank(400) for inhibiting multiplication of harmful anaerobic bacteria in livestock waste and degrading livestock waste using anaerobic effective microorganisms supplied from a microorganism cultivator(900) as an anaerobic treatment tank; a microorganism tank(500) which is an aerobic treatment tank capable of sucking external air, and at one side of which a microorganism cultivator is installed to degrade livestock waste by supplying aerobic effective microorganisms; a second sedimentation tank(600) for filtering residues from livestock waste degraded by the respective treatment tanks; and a discharge tank(700) for discharging livestock waste from which sludge is settled by the second sedimentation tank.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A night soil treatment system capable of promoting decomposition of night soil by storing night soil in a sealed storage tank and installing an agitator and an aerator in the storage tank and a method for treating night soil using the night soil treatment system are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A night soil treatment system(10) comprises: a storage tank(20) comprising a wall body(210) for forming a housing space, a cover(220) for covering an opened upper part of the wall body to seal the wall body, a night soil injection pipe(230) inserted into one side of the cover to flow night soil into the storage tank, and a sludge discharge pipe(240) for discharging night soil settled on the bottom of the storage tank to the outside; an agitation unit(30) comprising a driving motor(320) driven by a power supply when the sensed night soil level is a predetermined level or more by sensing a level of night soil stored in the storage tank, a propeller(330) rotated by the driving motor and dipped into night soil and a buoy(310) floated on the surface of night soil; and an effective microorganism cultivator(40) in which effective microorganisms are cultivated, and which periodically injects cultivated effective microorganisms by a control part(410) and a spray pipe(420) communicated with the inner side of the storage tank to promote decomposition of night soil stored in the storage tank and remove odorous gas.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for culturing indigenous microorganisms of plants by using plant by-products to be disposed is provided to cheaply culture the microorganisms which are able to improve the soil to be suitable for growth of plants when they are applied to the soil, thus promoting the root formation of plants and improving growth of plants and quality of fruits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for culturing indigenous microorganisms of plants comprises the steps of: mixing 80-99 wt.% of plant by-products such as fruits, dropped fruits, branches and remnants of paper, 0.2-10 wt.% of ceramic powder and 0.2-10 wt.% of Keumaektan (a prescription of oriental medicine), heating the mixture at 100-500 deg. C in a vaporizer, and collecting the vapor; concentrating the vapor at 0-40 deg. C to produce the liquid distillate of plants; and adding 0.5-5 wt.% of the distillate of plants to 80-99.5 wt.% of the rice bran or a nutritive medium, and aerobically culturing the indigenous microorganisms of plants in the mixture for 3-10 days, wherein the method further comprises adding 0.5-5 wt.% of a carbonized product of plants remaining in the vaporizer into the rice bran or nutritive medium.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A method for mass-producing a culture solution of effective microorganisms (EM) extracted from rice bran and a method for mass-producing an activated solution of effective microorganisms by using the same culture solution are provided to serve the cheap EM culture solution by using inexpensive rice bran and easily improve water quality without additional water-purifying instruments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for mass-producing the culture solution of effective microorganisms (EM) extracted from rice bran comprises the steps of: mixing the rice bran with water; stirring the mixture of rice bran; removing the rice bran and impurities from the mixture with a silver mesh to prepare the EM culture solution; adding a predetermined amount of EM into the EM culture solution; and fermenting the EM-added EM culture solution at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A system for accelerating aerobic fermentation for reclamation landfill is provided to converse sub-aerobic state of the landfill into aerobic condition, and smoothly lead discharge of leachate and landfill gas by fabricating radial stone-filled drainages, inclined leachate collection pipes and layers, and bottom leachate collection pipe installed in vertical dewatering wells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system comprises: a bottom leachate collection pipe(13) that is located on a bottom leachate collection layer(11) and connected to a leachate reservoir(12) at one side of a landfill; a vertical dewatering well(14) that is connected to the pipe(13) at bottom of the well, vertically connected stepwise to intermediate covering layers(1) and stands up to feed air into the layers; an inclined leachate collection layer(15) that is formed in a constant height around peripheral side at which the intermediate cover layers(1) contact with inclined side(2) of the landfill; an inclined leachate collection pipe(16) that is installed along inner side of the inclined leachate collection layer(15); and a radial stone-filled drainage(17) that is radially connected with the vertical dewatering well at top or bottom of the covering layers(1), extended in a constant gradient and connected to the inclined leachate collection layer(15) and collection pipe(16).(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method and an equipment for fermentation of garbage are provided to substantially improve disposal of garbage, greatly reduce garbage fermentation cost and garbage fermentation time, prevent generation of odor and improve fermentation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An equipment(A) for fermentation of garbage comprises: a garbage crusher(3) which is installed in an upper part of one side of a body frame(1), and on an upper part of which an injection hopper(2) is installed; a fermentator(5) which is installed in a lower part of the garbage crusher such that the fermentator is connected with the garbage crusher through a duct(4), and on a lower part of which a heating part(51) is installed; an agitation part(6) comprising an agitation shaft(62) which is installed in the center of the fermentator such that the agitation shaft traverses the fermentator, and on which a plurality of agitation vanes(61) are installed, and a driving motor(63) for driving the agitation shaft; and an exhaust part(7) which is installed such that the exhaust part is connected with an upper part of the fermentator, and on an upper part of which an evaporation heater(71) is installed.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for high performance dewatering of various wastewaters is provided to reduce facility construction cost and substantially lower treatment cost and operation cost by maintaining high efficient treatment capability of an ultra-high performance bioreactor and maximizing efficiency of an existing activated sludge tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for high performance dewatering of various wastewater is characterized in that 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-3-((1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino)-, chloride, polymer with 2-propenamide or its derivative is used as a flocculant to dewater various wastewaters including livestock waste, wherein the method comprises: a step of dewatering the various wastewater including livestock waste by directly injecting the flocculant into a raw water inflow port; a step of pressing dewatered sludge by a pneumatic press right after performing coagulation reaction of the wastewater through a line mixer; a step of settling and filtering fine solids from primarily treated wastewater by a gravity rapid sedimentation tank using a hose and a pump; and a step of treating the filtered wastewater in an ultra-high performance bioreactor.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator for generating hydrogen by electrolysis of water is provided to improve durability of respective parts by maintaining temperature of an electrolyzer to 50 deg.C or less, thereby reducing a mixing amount of steam during gas generation and produce high purity hydrogen by removing metal ions, anions and silica generated during generation of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generator for generating hydrogen by electrolysis of water comprises: a nitrogen supply part(100) for supplying pressure adjusted nitrogen gas by adjusting pressure of nitrogen gas; a hydrogen generation part(200) for generating hydrogen by electrolyzing ultra-pure water; a dehumidifier(300) connected to the hydrogen generation part to remove moisture contained in hydrogen gas; a hydrogen supply part(400) connected to the dehumidifier to supply hydrogen gas having a proper pressure to the dehumidifier; and a hydrogen dehumidification part(500) connected to the hydrogen supply part to remove moisture contained in hydrogen gas through nitrogen.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A manufacturing apparatus of solid fuel using organic sludge is provided that manufactures solid fuel having high heating value by lowering moisture content of sludge using waste edible oil and molding the sludge into the solid fuel and prevents environmental pollution due to disuse of the waste edible oil by effectively utilizing the waste edible oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A manufacturing apparatus of solid fuel using organic sludge comprises: a sludge supply hopper (10) for supplying organic sludge; a sludge heating tank (20) for heating organic sludge supplied from the sludge supply hopper; a waste edible oil tank (30) for injecting waste edible oil into the sludge heating tank such that the organic sludge is dried and coated with the waste edible oil; a burner (40) installed outside the sludge heating tank to heat the organic sludge and the waste edible oil injected into the sludge heating tank; a dryer (70) for drying organic sludge on which the waste edible oil is coated in the sludge heating tank; and a press molding machine (50) for manufacturing solid fuel by press molding the dried organic sludge.
NOVELTY - The presented food waste treatment equipment contains the food waste inlet, food waste feeding screw, food waste agitating impeller, and the food waste outlet. The equipment will crush the fed food waste by the crusher located under the equipment, promote fermentation and drying by the agitating impeller, and when the amount of the fermented food waste accumulated upward then it would be discharged through the outlet of the food waste. Applying presented provision will reduce the food waste treatment time apparently through its effective crushing and fermentation thus could also reduce the volume of the food waste with its discharging frequency. The discharged food waste can be applied as a fertilizer which could also contribute to protect the environmental contamination from the food waste.
NOVELTY - Apparatus and method for recycling leachat for early stabilization of landfills and leachat recycling method where leachat is recycled to a landfill. Here, the sulfate tank has a membrane aerator with fine pore of 0.1~0.5mm, smaller than existing membrane aerator pores, to prevent loss of sulfate ions, thus saving the amount of sodium sulfate used.
NOVELTY - Common food waste processing facility in apartment complexes comprises air vent pipe that is connected to ceiling of No. 1 and No. 2 dehydration tanks to vent out odor from the tanks.
NOVELTY - Apparatus and method for food waste recycling comprises fertilizer fermentation and deodorization unit, where the food waste discharged from the No. 3 transport screw is mixed with aerobic fertilizer in a mixing space and goes through fermentation stage to produce usable resource out of food waste. Thus, the system facilitates transformation of food waste through sealed mechanical device, high degree of sterilization process, biological detachment process, and specific fermentation process to produce feed material for soil worms. This material supplies nutrients to worms, which then produce fertilized discharge of organic material, which is then fabricated for certain moisture content and packaged for sale. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The percentage of water content in the polluted and wastewater can be dehydrated up to 90% using dehydration only without additional heat. Large amount of polluted and wastewater sludge can be treated within short time without concentration tank and regulation chamber to make comfort environment. The installation cost is inexpensive compared to the amount of treatment and no additional fermentation substance or microorganism. In addition, the cost saving of burial place is high and the effect of preventing the contamination of underwater caused by leakage water after burial is elevated, which can considerably improve the quality and reliability of product.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A detachable partition wall (2) comprising a beam (21) placed detachedly on top face of a rectangular aerator (1), several partition wall segments (22) that are foldably hooked to the lower end of beam, through a hanging cable (24), where the partition wall segments are suspended inside the rectangle aerator and a weight is connected to the lowest end position of wall segment through cable, is new.    USE - For non-partition wall type sewage disposal tank (claimed), e.g. aerator used in small scale sewage treatment works.    ADVANTAGE - The partition wall is detachedly installed simply without any construction for attachment. The aerobic and anaerobic treatment of sewage is performed completely and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the partition wall structure in the sewage disposal tank.    Aerator (1)    Detachable partition wall (2)    Beam (21)    Partition wall segment (22)    Hanging cable (24)
NOVELTY - Waste water treatment equipment comprises a liquid dispensing plate (17) with a base plate (21) on which a liquid distribution section is arranged and an expansion surface (22), a liquid riser (18) having a lower end and an upper end which are opened out near a center of the base plate and at bottom of a treatment tank (11), respectively, and a driver (20) that rotates a rotary blade provided at top center of the plate in the liquid, where the rotation of the blade distributes the sludge-containing liquid in the plate so that the liquid falls inside a partition section while contacting to air.    USE - For waste water treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power consumption, can be reduced by aeration of the liquid. The installation cost and the running cost are also reduced. The amount of processing of the sludge in the activated sludge method is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Treatment tank (11)    Liquid dispensing plate (17)    Liquid riser (18)    Driver (20)    Base plate (21)    Expansion surface (22)
NOVELTY - A stirrer (23) ejects processed material (21b) from discharge port (21a) by rotating within processing chamber (21). A bag attaches or detaches the processed material from discharge port directly, while ejecting the material to the bag. The bag is installed in trolley (50) so that the bag is attached or detached to the trolley. An opening exposes total height of the bag, is formed in trolley when door (41) of trolley is opened.    USE - For processing solid organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The processed material is obtained even when processing amount increases in capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solid organic waste processing apparatus.    processing chamber (21)    discharge port (21a)    processed material (21b)    stirrer (23)    door (41)    trolley (50)
NOVELTY - The treatment equipment has a pH control tank (1) for adjusting the pH of wastewater, and a nitrogen-processing apparatus (5) provided downstream from the pH control tank for removing nitrogen from wastewater. Some of the treated water processed by the nitrogen-processing apparatus is introduced to the pH control tank.    USE - For treating wastewater, such as fluorine-containing wastewater, high concentration ammonia-containing wastewater, and image-development waste liquid (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The equipment consumes less energy and alkali chemicals, and enables complete, efficient and economical treatment of wastewater without involving heat-processing. The equipment has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wastewater-treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of the wastewater-treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    pH control tank (1)    Fluorine-processing apparatus (2)    Denitrifying tank (3)    Nitrification tank (4)    Nitrogen-processing tank (5)
NOVELTY - A photoreduction substance (1) of water contains substrate (2) formed with several external communicating paths (3) formed by foam action, and containing optical pumping organic semiconductor (4) dispersed in a polymeric material, and a water reduction catalyst (5) dispersed in external communicating path.    USE - For hydrogen generator (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoreduction substance of water is manufactured simply, and has improved hydrogen generation efficiency. Movement of electron from optical pumping organic semiconductor to water reduction catalyst is easy. The external communicating paths are formed simply, and water reduction catalyst can be uniformly adhered to inner surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generator; and    (2) manufacture of photoreduction substance of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the photoreduction substance of water.    Photoreduction substance (1)    Substrate (2)    External communicating path (3)    Optical pumping organic semiconductor (4)    Water reduction catalyst (5)
NOVELTY - A to-be-processed material (12) is supplied to fermenter (4) of biogas production system after providing minimum injection interval of 8-12 hours to control the biogas production system, and fermentation of to-be-processed material is carried out to obtain biogas.    USE - For controlling system used for producing biogas (claimed) used as fuel for fuel cell and boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas production system is efficiently controlled and output fluctuation of biogas is suppressed. The biogas production system is economical and has simple structure, and biogas is stably produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biogas production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of biogas production plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Biogas production plant (1)    Fermenter (4)    Gas bag (5)    To-be-processed material (12)    Control apparatus (30)    Fuel cell plant (50)
NOVELTY - An organic waste is solubilized and dissolved in a liquid. The solubilized liquid is concentrated using a concentration unit (15). Phosphate produced by adding a fixative to the concentrated liquid is recovered, and processing of organic waste is enabled.    USE - For processing organic waste ejected during processing of biological sludge, agriculture and forestry waste, livestock waste, marine waste, foodstuffs waste and fermentation waste.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of organic waste is efficiently enabled using compact processing apparatus, and phosphorus is recovered at high recovery efficiency even concentration of phosphate ion in natural water is low, using reduced amount of fixative.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of processing of organic waste. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Natural water pipe (1)    Biological treatment unit (2)    Discharge pipe (9)    Solubilization unit (13)    Concentration unit (15)    Solidification unit (27)
NOVELTY - Organic resources (21) are subjected to anaerobic fermentation to obtain biogas (23) containing methane gas and a digestive liquid (22) containing fertilizer component. A floating weed is grown using a portion of fertilizer of the digestive liquid. Thus, recycle of organic resources is enabled.    USE - For recycling organic resources, and for cultivating floating weed used for dry grass and producing biogas used as fuel for electric power generation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The recycle method of organic resources is eco-friendly, and effectively and economically produces floating weed and dry grass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recycle apparatus (15) of organic resources, which has anaerobic fermenter (25) with resource inlet for introducing organic resources, gas outlet for ejecting produced biogas and digestive liquid outlet for ejecting produced digestive liquid, and floating weed cultivation tank (35) to which digestive liquid is introduced and floating weed is grown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of activated sludge recycle apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Activated sludge recycle apparatus (15)    Organic resources (21)    Digestive liquid (22)    Biogas (23)    Anaerobic fermenter (25)    Pre-processing tank (26)    Floating weed cultivation tank (35)    Generator (45)    Heating apparatus (55)    Drying apparatus (65)
NOVELTY - An optoelectric chemical cell has a diaphragm (3) having a photocatalyst electrode (5), a counter electrode (6) and a proton conductor (7) pinched to support between electrodes. The photocatalyst electrode has a film (9) and photocatalyst (10) formed on the surface of an electroconductive porous component (8).    USE - For energy conversion apparatus e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The opto-electric chemical cell has improved energy conversion efficiency. The infrared loss in surface of photocatalyst particle and electroconductive porous membrane is eliminated, and backward voltage movement reaction is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of opto-electric chemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of polymer electrolyte membrane type light water electrolysis cell and diaphragm. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolysis cell (1)    Diaphragm (3)    Photocatalyst electrode (5)    Counter electrode (6)    Proton conductor (7)    Electroconductive porous component (8)    Film (9)    Photocatalyst particle (10)
NOVELTY - Sewage gas is contacted with absorption liquid (1). Methane gas is isolated from sewage gas, when carbon dioxide is dissolved into liquid (1) and another absorption liquid (2) is obtained. Carbon dioxide is isolated from liquid (2), and deaeration is performed to obtain absorption liquid (3). Isolated carbon dioxide is liquefied, purified and isolated into liquefied carbon dioxide and off gas. Off gas is mixed with sewage gas. Isolation of methane gas, deaeration and liquefying process are repeated. Thus, concentration of methane gas and carbon dioxide is enabled.    USE - For concentrating methane gas and carbon dioxide contained in sewage gas ejected from sewage works, foodstuffs factory, beer manufacturing factory, and breeding farm of livestock.    ADVANTAGE - The methane gas and carbon dioxide are concentrated and recovered with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for concentration apparatus of carbon dioxide and methane gas, which has refiner (10), deaeration unit (20) and liquefier (30).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the concentration apparatus of methane gas and carbon dioxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Refiner (10)    Deaeration unit (20)    Pump (25)    Liquefier (30)    Cleaning apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The iron particles are reacted with organic acid, to obtain hydrogen. The organic acid is carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, sulfinic acid or their mixture.    USE - For producing hydrogen used as fuel of fuel cell for personal computer, mobile telephone and portable compact apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is generated safely and stably at room temperature for long period of time, without generation of poisonous gas such as hydrogen sulfide and chlorine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen generation rate when using different organic acids. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The offensive odor component contained in digestive liquid of methane fermentation tank is joined with gas produced from gas cleanup apparatus, and returned to methane fermentation tank. The digestive liquid and gas are mixed in fermenter. The odor component of digestive liquid is decreased, and the liquid is then transported. Thus, odor reduction during fermentation of methane is enabled.    USE - For reducing odor during fermentation of methane from organic waste, such as livestock excrements and foodstuffs waste. Digestive liquid is used as fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The odor is effectively reduced during fermentation of methane, without requiring large-sized installation. The methane gas is efficiently purified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methane fermentation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing illustrating the fermentation of methane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A methane-fermentation processing method, involves supplying an organic matter containing liquid into the fermenter (1) in which the methane-fermentation microorganisms (4) are maintained, circulating the degradation production gas between a gaseous phase part (2) and a collection apparatus (7) and stirring the liquid phase in the fermenter. The circulation gas passageway (11, 11a, 11b) with the ammonia collection apparatus besides a fermenter is connected with the gaseous phase part of the top portion of the fermenter.    USE - For processing organic waste with high nitrogen concentration.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of ammonia in a gaseous-phase part is reduced by stirring the organic matter and thereby ammonia is removed rapidly and efficiently. The ammonia inhibition can be prevented without diluting the organic matter and therefore the size of the fermenter is reduced and hence the cost is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fermenter, which maintains the methane-fermentation microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the processing apparatus.    fermenter (1)    gaseous-phase part (2)    methane-fermentation microorganisms (4)    liquid level ammonia collection apparatus (7)    circulation gas passageway (11, 11a, 11b)    stirring apparatus (6)    rotary motor (16)    heat exchanger (21)    storage tank (30)
NOVELTY - A bad smell occurrence prevention agent contains sulfur as main component.    USE - For preventing bad smell of organic waste (claimed), and for environmental pollution purification, air pollution purification, stock raising industry, sewage treatment, sludge disposal, foodstuffs waste treatment and soil pollution purification.    ADVANTAGE - The bad smell occurrence prevention agent has favorable deodorizing capability, and effectively and economically prevents generation of bad smell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bad smell occurrence prevention method.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen flow path (60) which supplies hydrogen to a fuel cell (22), is connected to a branch hydrogen flow path (66) through a relief valve (69). The valve is opened when the pressure in the branch flow path exceeds a standard valve. A decreasing device which decreases the density of hydrogen ejected from the flow path (60) through the relief valve, is connected to the downstream side of the branch hydrogen flow path (66), prior to ejection to outside.    USE - For electric power generation in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excess rise in the fuel gas pressure supplied to the fuel cell is prevented without imposing a design limit, and hence promotes diffusion of the hydrogen ejected outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell (22)    hydrogen tank (23)    hydrogen flow path (60)    branch hydrogen flow path (66)    relief valve (69)    control device (70)
NOVELTY - An exhaust emission control device comprises a metallic conductor (10) arranged between electrodes (5, 6). A dielectric barrier (8) is arranged on both sides of the metallic conductor. Several plasma generation spaces (9) are formed between the electrodes, by a metallic conductor, such that exhaust gas (2) introduced into each plasma generation space, passes through the metallic conductor.    USE - Used for controlling the exhaust emission of internal combustion engines such as diesel engines of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas collection area is increased, without increasing the electrostatic capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the exhaust emission control device.    exhaust gas (2)    electrodes (5,6)    dielectric barrier (8)    plasma generation space (9)    metallic conductor (10)
NOVELTY - An anode (1) and cathode (5) are arranged on both sides of an electrolyte film (3) having hydrogen ion conductivity. 2-propanol aqueous solution is supplied to anode, and voltage is applied between anode and cathode. Electrochemical reaction of 2-propanol and water is carried out in anode, and carbon dioxide, hydrogen ion and electron are produced. Electrochemical reaction of produced hydrogen ion moving from anode in electrolyte film, and electron moving from anode in external circuit (4) is carried out, and hydrogen is produced.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is simply and efficiently manufactured with high purity and reduced electric power using compact apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode (1)    Anode chamber (2)    Electrolyte film (3)    External circuit (4)    Cathode (5)
NOVELTY - A refuse paper and plastic fuel (11) is obtained by mixing a carbonized material and a crushed waste plastics and papers (1), and molding the mixture.    USE - For electric power generation, iron manufacture and paper manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The refuse paper and plastic fuel has improved combustibility, and is manufactured simply and economically. The generation of odor produced from softened plastics is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the refuse paper and plastic fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of manufacture of the refuse paper and plastics fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste plastics and paper (1)    Crusher (2)    Dust collector (3)    Crushed product extraction conveyor (4)    Refuse paper and plastics fuel (11)
NOVELTY - The temperature of reformed gas supplied to a hydrogen separation membrane fuel cell (40) is made closer to operating temperature of the fuel cell by using a heat exchanger (30). The heat exchanger exchanges heat between the reformed gas from any one of the modifiers (10,20) and anode-off gas from the fuel cell. The fuel cell has electrolyte layer comprising stacking of hydrogen permeability metal layers.    USE - For fuel cell system. Technique also suits for hydrogen gas addition apparatus for hydrogen fueled engine and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is operated stably. A separate cooling device and a separate heating device for heating and cooling reformed gas are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    modifiers (10,20)    heat exchanger (30)    fuel cell (40)    valves (V1-V8)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply-storage apparatus has reactor in which a hydrogen supply or storage material and dehydrogenation or hydrogenation catalyst are arranged. Combustion gas is used as heat source. The apparatus supplies or stores hydrogen by reaction between hydrogen supply material which discharges hydrogen and is converted into an aromatic compound, and hydrogen storage material which consists of the aromatic compound reacting with hydrogen.    USE - For supplying and storing hydrogen used as fuel for electric power generation and fuel for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently supplies and stores hydrogen, by improving the efficiency of dehydrogenation of hydrogen supply material and hydrogenation of hydrogen storage material. Use of the combustion gas for heating means that use of an electric heater for pre-heating is unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow of dehydrogenation and hydrogenation reactions. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen (2)    Organic hydride (decalin) (3)    Oxygen (4)    Fuel cell (5)
NOVELTY - A fermentation base material containing a ferment microbe in one wood chips and feed is mixed including the wood chips layer (17). A fence (11) surrounds the ground (13) for breeding the livestock (40).    USE - The system is useful for raising livestock, e.g., pig.    ADVANTAGE - Eases processing of excrement and post management of breeding farm. Ensures preferable environment since generation of bad smell is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the raising system for livestock.    Fence (11)    Ground (13)    Filtration layers (16)    Wood chips layers (17)    Livestock (40)
NOVELTY - The air chamber (18) is provided at the surroundings of air ejection portion (10). The mixing chamber (32) is formed between air chamber and air ejection portion through dividing wall (33). The purge gas tube (35) supplies purge gas to the mixing chamber.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst layer is prevented and hydrogen atmosphere is eliminated. The favorable combustion is performed with simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel gas (8)    distributor (9)    ejection portion (10)    air chamber (18)    mixing chamber (32)    dividing wall (33)    purge gas tube (35)
NOVELTY - A cylinder (8) accommodating carbon dioxide as inert gas is connected to the raw material and mineral fuel introduction side or reformed gas derivation side. The connection piping of cylinder is connected to intermediate portion of connection piping of a desulfurizer (1) and a modifier (2) through shut-off valves (9-11). The carbon dioxide gas is supplied to a fuel reformer from the cylinder during emergency shutdown of fuel reformer or during leak detection. A regulator (12) reduces the pressure of inert gas accommodated in cylinder to 100 Kpa or less.    USE - For fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of fuel reformer is ensured and the deterioration of catalyst is prevented. The leak check of modifier can be performed conveniently using the carbon dioxide cylinder of small size and so the cost of the fuel cell electric power generation system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system utilizing gas purge mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurizer (1)    Modifier (2)    Carbon monoxide transformer (3)    Carbon monoxide removal device (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Cylinder (8)    Shut-off valves (9-11)    Regulator (12)
NOVELTY - A vegetable raw material is supplied between two rolls and having preset roll diameter (D), turning around, and 50 mass% of raw material is subjected to compression molding and solid fuel is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of solid fuel from vegetable raw material such as rice straw and timber powder.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel is manufactured stably and easily using double roll molding machine even at high bulk compression ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vegetable raw material is supplied between two rolls turning around, and 50 mass% of raw material is subjected to compression molding and solid fuel is manufactured. The roll has roll diameter (D (inches)) calculated by the relation: D greater than 13xln(epsilon)-4, where epsilon is bulk compression ratio of bulk density before molding and apparent density after molding. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid fuel manufactured by the above method.
NOVELTY - A computer (40) stops the mounting stand drive motor (2), feeding drive motor (6) and a winch drive motor (11) when idling of wheel of mounting stand apparatus is detected by a rotation detector (3-2) installed in an idling detection following wheel of the mounting stand apparatus. A vertical-motion drive motor moves a compost stirring apparatus vertically, after stoppage of mounting stand drive motor.    USE - For fermentation processing of agricultural organic excretion such as livestock dung and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The worker's time and effort for operating the winch becomes unnecessary, since the computer performs all the work automatically from start-up to stoppage of drive motor, and hence the whole work time is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of computer for control of scoop type fermentation processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mounting stand drive motor (2)    rotation detector (3-2)    feeding drive motor (6)    winch drive motor (11)    computer for control (40)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production device (6) has modification portion (1) which generates production gas (4) containing hydrogen by modification reaction of a hydrocarbon group raw material, combustion apparatus (5) which heats the modification portion, carbon monoxide sensor (37) which performs component detection of exhaust gas (35) of the combustion apparatus, and air supply pipe (38) which introduces air (40) into combustion exhaust gas from the upstream side of the carbon monoxide sensor.    USE - In fuel cell system (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production device prevents oxygen shortage of exhaust gas of combustion apparatus, detection precision reduction of sensor and influence of dew formation by water vapor in combustion exhaust gas. Combustion defect detection of combustion apparatus is accurately performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen production device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification portion (1)    Production gas (4)    Combustion apparatus (5)    hydrogen production device (6)    Combustion exhaust gas (35)    Carbon monoxide sensor (37)    Air supply pipe (38)    Air (40)
NOVELTY - A furnace comprises a fire grate (23) formed in a step portion (11s) of a step-shaped wall (22), and a movable pusher for extruding the refuse, formed under the wall. A refuse tossing unit (18) and a combustion air supply unit (26) are provided at the upper stage and lower stage sides of the fire grate.    USE - Used for performing incineration processing of refuse such as industrial waste, municipal solid waste, wood chips and waste plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace generates fuel gas favorably by the thermal decomposition of refuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a stoker-type thermal decomposition furnace.    step portion (11s)    refuse tossing unit (18)    wall (22)    fire grate (23)    gas supply unit (26)
NOVELTY - The water (11) from the water storage tank (10) is sent to several up flow aerobic sludge bed (UASB) tanks (20-1-20-4) arranged in the anaerobic purification mechanism (20). The water from the initial anaerobic purification process is sent through a channel tube (20e), along a direction (D) to the wet-dry tank (30). A channel tube (30a) connects the wet-dry tank to the water storage tank, so that water flow through the direction (F), by siphon mechanism to the storage tank for its further processing.    USE - For water purification system used for removing sewage from daily life waste water, industrial waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of nitrogen can be effectively performed along with the purification of water. The purification can be easily performed with a reduction of water purification force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water purifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the purification system.    water storage tank (10)    channel tubes (10a,20a-20e,30a)    water (11)    up flow aerobic sludge bed tank (20-1-20-4)    anaerobic mechanism (20)    wet-dry tank (30)    directions (A-E)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains tin oxide as support which supports platinum as catalyst and iridium as co-catalyst.    USE - For oxidation removal of methane in combustion exhaust gas which contains sulfur oxide, in low temperature region, produced from lean burn gas engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) oxidation removal method of methane in combustion exhaust gas; and    (2) manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the example of apparatus which uses the catalyst for oxidation removal of methane.    Inlet tube of to-be-processed waste gas (A)    Oxidation catalyst layer (B)    Outlet tube of processing completed waste gas (C)
NOVELTY - Phosphate solubilizing liquid bio-fertilizer is prepared by isolating and purifying Aspergillus awamori from soil by standard isolation procedures on Pikovskaya's agar medium plates, performing solid state fermentation by inoculating spores on the plates, incubating at room temperature for 7 days, preparing spore suspension by adding Tween-80 (1 ml), glycerol (1 ml) and sterile saline (15 ml) to plate and mixing, inoculating spore suspension using cotton bungs wrapped in cotton gauze on the plates, incubating at room temperature for 7 days, blending and homogenizing 40 % mycelial growth along with spores, 10 % glycerol and 2 % Tween-80 at 1100 rpm using a high speed mixer, and adding 0.1 % streptocyclin and sterile water to make up the volume to 100 %.
NOVELTY - Composition B5 prepared from a bacterium (Bacillus subtilis strain B5) has the ability to provide plant growth promotion and control of soil/seed borne pathogens of potato, vegetables and ornamental crop plants. The composition releases an antibiotic metabolite which is fungicidal, supports immune system, biosynthesizes siderophores, tRNA binder, is stimulatory and decreases toxicity. Apart from fungicidal and bactericidal metabolite, the other metabolite produced is a flavonoid capable of removing dead cells, acts as a detoxifying agent, keeps cells healthy, increases metabolism and supports immunity. The composition has a killing effect against pathogenic species of Fusarium, Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, Solanacearum and Alternaria in the form of cell lysis or antibiosis. Inhibits Ralstonia solanacearum, the cause of bacterial wilt of potato against which no chemical or a resistant variety is effective to date, by antibiosis, competitive inhibition and siderophore production. The effects of mechanisms involved in reduction of diseases and enhancement of crop yield reveal the fact that all the effects of interactions namely, cell lysis, antibiosis, competition and disease escape, are most obvious in case of attacks by soil-borne pathogens because they are able to operate in the rhizosphere area of the plant. B5 is prepared in an inexpensive substrate which allows maximum production of viable cells in shortest time with a shelf life of one year at room temperature (15-37 degrees C) and gives best results when applied on seed or into soil, safe for persons handing it and non target pathogens with no side effects on biodiversity. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - De-inking technology has aided the use of secondary fiber in the pulp and paper industry. By the use of this technology, the recycled fibers have been elevated to the status of the virgin fiber. Several methods have been designed employing mechanical and chemical methods either singly or in combination. Enzymatic methods have also been tried with varying degree of success. This adversely affects the strength of paper. An inexpensive method of anaerobic treatment for 24h at room temperature has been found to remove than 95% of ink particles from the newspaper waste without loss in strength. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The waste disposal involves treating waste with composition containing microbes, such as Bacillus polymyxa (ATCC number: 10401), Paenibacillus amylolyticus (ATCC number: 9995), Mycobacterium smegmatis (ATCC number: 10143), Trichoderma polysporum (ATCC number: 20475) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ATCC number: 10274), carrier and intermediate of free acids and alcohols, followed by composting for 2-4 months.    USE - For composting disposed waste and for processing compost and biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The method of utilizing microbes effectively process disposed waste and reduces environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The leachate is fermented in order to reduce its COD value and the resulting liquid can be used as a fertilizer.    USE - The liquid produced by this method can be used as a fertilizer. Methane can also be produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for treating leachates from rubbish dumps or sewage works comprises subjecting the leachate to a fermentation step in order to reduce the COD value by 50%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the reactor for carrying out this method.
NOVELTY - In the bioreactor, seeping juice drainage equipment (22) is arranged between flap (14) and support device in base and/or walls of a septic tank (2). The support device: is arranged in the septic tank by guide rails; is partially permeable for withdrawing the seeping juice from the biomass; and extends over the entire width of the septic tank, that corresponds to a loading opening lockable by the flap.    USE - The bioreactor is useful for methanation of biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Simple construction and cost effective bioreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bioreactor:    Septic tank (2)    Base plate (4)    Side walls (6, 8)    Cover plate (10)    Rear wall (12)    Flap (14)    Seeping juice drainage equipment (22)
NOVELTY - An environment friendly release-controlled synergistic fertilizer is composed of a core made of ordinary chemical fertilizer and a jacket layer made of mineral powder and functional bacteria. Its preparing process includes such steps as preparing ordinary granular chemical fertilizer, coating adhesive on the surface of the particle, adding mineral powder to form a coated mineral layer, adding adhesive, and adding functional bacteria powder to form a coated functional bacteria layer.
NOVELTY - A quick-acting composite organic fertilizer is prepared proportionally from the powder of edible fungus, bran and stalk, fresh droppings or dung of fowls and animals, water, N source and living microbe preparation EM through mixing, stacking, fermenting, filtering to obtain liquid extract, and adding xanthonic acid and amino acid proportionally. It can increase the yield of agricultural crops by 10-20%.
NOVELTY - A technology for synchronously removing N and P from the city sewage features that the composite suspended living things system with active sludge and biomembrane is created in a batch of composite bioreactors, which in running by the sequence of anaerobic, aerobic and anoxic steps. Its advantages are short reaction flow, less consumption of carbon source, high effect and low cost.
NOVELTY - A process for treating the life and industrial sewage includes such steps as pre-treating, and flowing in an internally circulating biologic fluidized-bed reactor, where the biochemical reaction, oxidizing reaction, and separation take place.
NOVELTY - A flexible-tube wall for river, lake, reservoir, etc to isolate water regions, filtering water and treating water by using it in conjunction with biochemical reactor is composed of the horizontal collecting tubes, the vertical sub-tubes, adhesive fastening belts, lifting lugs, liquid filling connection tubes between said collecting tube and sub-tube, and jointers.
NOVELTY - A process for treating the sewage of the compound containing the benzene ring by liquid-liquid extraction includes such steps as extracting by biologic diesel oil 1-5 times, vacuum distilling for respectively recovering said compound and biologic diesel oil, conventional biochemical treating, and draining.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for treating high-concentration swill, in the concrete, it is a method capable of utilizing action of microbe and functional action of water plant to make lots of organic substances in swill be degraded and consumed so as to obtain pure water, belonging to the field of microbial water purification treatment technology. Said treatment method includes the following processes: (1), preparing active sludge; (2), using NaOH or CaCO2 to regulate pH value of treating liquor to 7.0-7.2, and using active sludge to make aeration treatment; and (3), using water plant water hyacinth to make further aeration treatment. Said invention also provides the concrete steps and requirements of every process.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of double sided stack turning machine for movable aerobic garbage compost, and belongs to the field of environment protecting machine technology. The double sided stack turning machine includes a loading machine, a driving mechanism and a turning mechanism, and the loading machine drives the turning mechanism through the driving mechanism. The double sided stack turning machine features the loading machine connected through the support rack to the truss with turning racks on two sides; the turning racks with screw turning shaft and screw turning blade; the truss with mounted driving mechanism and turning mechanism; the driving mechanism driving the turning mechanism; the turning mechanism connected to the screw turning shaft and the turning shaft rotating screw turning blade. The present invention features the simultaneous turning of two compost strips, high efficiency and other advantages.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of degraded soil recovering preparation and belongs to the field of degraded soil recovering technology. The degraded soil recovering preparation is prepared with organic waste, biological charcoal and probiotics as material, and through microwave sterilization, fast microbial fermentation and microwave stoving of organic waste, and the mixing of organic waste, biological charcoal and probiotics. The present invention prepares degraded soil recovering preparation with organic waste to increase the organic matter content in the soil and raise the fertility of soil, biological charcoal to adsorb and lock chemical pollutant and purify soil, and probiotics to improve soil structure stably, so as to recover the ecological environment of oil for organic food production.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of quick desertified soil recovering preparation and belongs to the field of quick desertified soil recovering technology. According to the cause of soil desertification, losing organic matter, the present invention proposes the technology and preparation of quick recovering the ecological environment of desertified soil with organic matter. Biological preparation is prepared with city sludge, biological charcoal, probiotics and water, and through microwave sterilization, fast microbial fermentation and microwave stoving of city sludge in the sludge producing site, and the cultivation with city sludge powder, biological charcoal, probiotics and water under anaerobic heat insulating environment to form the biological preparation in the use site. The present invention is used in quick raising the organic matter content in the desertified soil so as to recover the ecological environment for being used as grassland, farm land and forest land.
NOVELTY - A method for promoting sludge to producing organic acid with a surface active agent, which takes the elementary deposition mud, residual sludge or their mixtures of a pollutant water process plant as the raw material to turn the undissolved sludge organics in the mud to organic acid acted by microbials in the mud, the ratio of the volume of the surface active agent and the dry sludge is 0.01: 1-0.3 : 1 and sludge stays for 5 hours degreesC 30 days in the reactor, which reduces volume of sludge and pollution to the environment and uses it as the resource.
NOVELTY - A method for processing straws under normal temperature by NaOH and increasing yields of marsh gas by the straw anaerobic digestion including: 1, chemical pre-process: fully mixing the NaOH solution in a certain concentration to a humid state, then putting them in a container to be sealed and preserved and outputting them, 2, generating marsh gas by anaerobic digestion: putting the pre-processed straws into the device and inoculating sludge to be added with suitable water, regulating the carbon nitrogen ratio of the entire digestive system and temperature, regulating the pH value of the digestive solution and disacharging the residues, which can increase yields of marsh gas and reduce the production period.
NOVELTY - A method capable of utilizing biological fertilizer to culture fish. It is characterized by that said invention adopts the sewage produced by animal culture or domestic sewage, water hyacinth or vegetable leaf or green grass, brown sugar, rice husk, potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer and adds ferment bacterium, and makes them undergo the fermentation processso as to obtain the invented biological fertilizer. The invention also provides its concrete application method and steps.
NOVELTY - The present invention is decay promoting ferment and its application in composting agricultural waste to promote the degradation of hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin. The decay promoting ferment is one compound fermented liquid compounded with the fermented liquid of starch decomposing bacteria, pectin decomposing bacteria, hemicellulose decomposing bacteria, cellulose decomposing bacteria and lignin decomposing bacteria, and through filtering off thallus and mixing. It is added into and mixed with the compost material, with the added amount being 0.8-1.5 wt% of the compost material. It can promote the degradation of starch and other easy-to-degrade matters as well as pectin, lignin and cellulose. It has fast fermentation temperature raising and simple use, and can promote composting efficiency and improve compost quality.
NOVELTY - The present invention is refuse composting process adding two different decay promoting ferments separately and its decay promoting ferments. Each of the two decay promoting ferments is a composite enzyme liquid system of different spawn fermented liquids mixed in certain proportion. In the initial composting stage, decay promoting ferment A is added to speed the decomposition of pectin, fats, protein and other easy-to-degrade matter, destroy wood fiber structure and decompose partial wood fiber and other hard-to-degrade matter. In the later composting stage, decay promoting ferment B is added to decompose wood fiber and other hard-to-degrade matter and promote the deep thorough decomposition. Adding decay promoting ferments can promote the degradation of the compost material to convert into easy-to-utilize nutrients and is favorable to the growth and propagation of indigenous microbes and speed the composting process.
NOVELTY - The bacterium agent in this invention is used to biologically strenghen dephosphor- ization process in urban sewage treatment plant. It has mainly two uses: quickly start the biodephosphorization ability of new sewage treatment plant; resume the strong biodephosphorization ability of exasperate dephosphorization system. It is made from high efficient ployphospher bacterial strain GM6, and it is odor Pseudomonas putida from appraising result. Its main biocharacteristic is G-. Its thalli is rhabditiform with the size of 0. 7-2. 5 microns, and it is facultative anaero-bic; it is positive in indole reaction, oxidase and sulfate reduction reaction; while negative in methyl red test, V-P reaction, citrate test and hydrogen sulfide reaction; the number of the strain 16S rDNA is DQ133506. The strain can be used to sewage dephosphorization.
NOVELTY - A biological restoring method for p-chloronitrobenzene polluted environments, which comprises the following steps: immersing the alfalfa seed with root in the OD600 1.8-2.2 (Comamonas testosteroni) CNB-1 CGMCC No.1028 bacteria suspension liquid to precede uterus; cultivating the alfalfa seed in the p-chloronitrobenzene polluting environment to restore the environment. The invention displays significant action of p-chloronitrobenzene polluted environment, which possesses key real appliance meaning.
NOVELTY - The invention provides an antifouling agent, which is a natural active compound extracted from rotenone, and has the advantages of high performance, environmental friendliness and good lipophilicity.Its molecular formula is C23H22O6, the molecular weight is 394.42, the structural formula is as shown.
NOVELTY - An application of the chlorine-resistant bacterial strain in treating the sewage containing high-content Cl ions includes such steps as choosing the single clony of Staphylococcus sciuri B723-3 (CCTCCNo.M205121), culturing in culture medium MS, proportionally inoculating it in said sewage, and culturing at 20-40 deg.C for 24-72 hr.
NOVELTY - An application of the chlorine-resistant bacterial strain in treating the sewage containing high-content Cl ions includes such steps as choosing the single clony of Brevibacterium linens B723-1 (CCTCCNo.M205122), culturing in culture medium MS, proportionally inoculating it in said sewage, and culturing at 20-40 deg.C for 24-72 hr.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing aluminum hydroxide from sodium aluminate solution by electrolysis includes such steps as adding sodium aluminate slurry into the electrolyzer with anode made of Ti, cathode made of Ni or stainless steel and Na ion membrane, electrolyzing, adding crystal seeds to the solution in anode region to preare aluminum hydroxide, and using the solution in cathode region to extract from ore. The high-purity H2 and O2 can be also generated and used for H-O fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a preparation method for direct methanol fuel cell catalyst, which comprises: adding sodium dihydrogen hypophosphite into chloroplatinic acid and ruthenic trichloride solution,adjusting pH value and temperature of solution; adding phosphorus into the solution, and obtaining the micro-fine PtP/PtRuP catalyst with 2nm diameter not dependent carbon carrier surface. The testingresults show the product has super property. This invention is convenient with high efficiency and low cost.
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a functional bacterium for alkane degradation, its culturing process and use, wherein the strain is obtained from sludge of oil-extraction plant through separating and purifying, and belongs to Brachybacterium Collins, the bacterium liquid obtained through enlarged fermentation culture can be used to treat oily wastewater containing C10-C20 alkane. The advantages include simplified process and substantial effects.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a microbiological bacterium for processing waste water in oil refining, its preparing process and use. The bacterium comprises Rhodococcus, Microbacterium spp, bacillus, Candida and Brachybacterium by the ratio of 0-10:0-10:0-10:0-10:0-10:0-10. The bacterium can be activated for treating waste water.
NOVELTY - The mixed middle and high temperature heat pump working medium containing trifluoro iodomethane is suitable for use as refrigerant in middle and high temperature heat pump system of condensing temperature 60-120 deg C. The mixed working medium contains four kinds of matter, trifluoro iodomethane, R13I1, HC600 and HC600a in different mass proportions to constitute binary and ternary mixtures. The mixed working medium is prepared through mixing the components in designated proportion physically at normal temperature. The present invention has no damage on ozone layer, very low green house effectpotential, proper thermotechnical parameters and excellent circulation performance, and may be used in middle and high temperature heat pump system of new and available HCFC22 air conditioner compressor.
NOVELTY - The invention is about a method to dispose the coking raw wastewater by the Immobilized-Microbial-cell (IMC). First to culture and domesticate the nitrifier and the anaerobic acidifying bacteria, then to embed by the IMC technology, then to dispose the raw wastewater by the IMC particle and the A/O technology with removing the COD and the ammonia nitrogen. The process needs not the applied carbon source and the reflux device of the mixture and the sludge. So it cost low and has the high yield.
NOVELTY - Methane reforming for CO selectively in hydrogen-enriched recombinant gas is carried out by adhering platinum and ruthenium on metal oxide by wetting, immersion and deposition method, drying and calcining to obtain Pt-Ru/metal oxide catalyst. It can convert hydrogen in hydrogen-enriched recombinant gas or synthetic gas into methane and water by reaction with carbon monoxide and decrease CO concentration in hydrogen-enriched recombinant gas.
NOVELTY - A fixed microbial suspended ceramic carrier and its production are disclosed. The carrier is sphere or equiaxial cylinder with diameter 2-5cm, it consists of core, surface layer and active substance,part is closed which is centered in core, part is opened which is on surface layer and active substance with three-dimensional net structure, and pore size is discontinuous distribution. Its advantages include less dynamic consumption and pressure loss, higher transmission speed ratio and sewage treating efficiency, better activity and easy membrane unloading.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a biology compounding diesel oil that belongs to diesel oil emulsifying technology. The constituents in the compounding diesel oil are oiliness additive, watercraft additive, nitric acid iso-acrid fat, diesel oil and water. The process includes the following steps: adding oiliness additive, part of diesel oil and water according to a certain ratio, heating and whisking; adding watercraft additive and the rest of diesel oil; finally adding iso-acrid fat according to certain ratio and whisking to equal. The feature is that it has clear and bright appearance, no mechanic impurity, stable physical property, etc. It could save energy about 16-20% and improve the releasing effect of firing.
NOVELTY - The transforming abandoned vegetable oil into biodiesel oil adopts transesterification method, uses concentrated oil of vitriol and concentrated phosphoric acid as activator, high acid value hogwash oil as raw material to make the biodiesel that reaches the quality standard in existence in foreign countries. It has the following features: adopts transesterification method to make biodiesel oil and the transferring efficiency could reach to 98.5%; adopts a series of post processing method to make the biodiesel oil reach the standard in existence in foreign countries; the glycerol that is the byproduct after reaction would be processed to make its purity reach to 93%; adopts abandoned vegetable oil as raw material that could decrease cost and reduce environment pollution.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides the biosynthesis of Schwertmannite as high efficiency adsorbent and its usage in adsorbing to eliminate Cr(VI) and As from waste water and underground water. Schwertmannite is prepared with ferrous sulfate as reactant, deionized water as reaction medium and Thiobacillus ferrooxidans LX5 as catalytic oxidant, and through stirring for 1-3 days, filtering to collect precipitate, washing with sulfuric acid acidified deionized water, washing with deionized water and stoving. Schwertmannite is added into water to be treated in the amount of 0.5 wt% or 0.02 wt%, dilute nitric acid is added into Cr(VI) containing system to regulate the pH value to 5-7 or sodium hydroxide is added into As containing system to regulate the pH value to 6-10, and the system is stirred for 3 hours and filtered to eliminate Cr(VI) and As. Schwertmannite has maximum adsorption amount on Cr(VI) and As of 55 mg/g and 65 mg/g separately.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to technology of utilizing waste in producing high efficiency biopesticide, sewage sludge with solid content of 1.5-5 % is used as the material for fermentation producingBacillus thuringiensis (B.t). Sludge is filled into fermenting tank, pH regulated to 7.2, sterilized at 121 deg.c for 20 min and inoculated with B.t seed in 1-4 wt%. After aerobic fermentation at 28deg.c and 200 rpm stirring for 30 hr, the fermented matter with cell number up to 10E9 and spore accounting for over 90 % is discharged. Sludge with rich organic carbon, nitrogen and inorganic salt isexcellent medium for B.t to grow, and compared with culturing in soybean powder culture medium, the sewage sludge fermentation process has 10 hr shorter production period, higher biotoxicity of crystal cell mixture and 3 times lower cost.
NOVELTY - The fuel, and especially synthetic coal compounding process. The technological scheme of the present invention is that the synthetic coal is compounded with coal, oil shale or industrial slag, nitrate, iron rust, sodium bicarbonate, saw dust and clay in certain weight proportion. The present invention has the advantages of rich material, low cost, high furnace temperature, long burning time, etc.
NOVELTY - The alcohol ether fuel for compression igniting internal combustion engine and its preparation. Methanol or ethanol and dimethyl ether in different ratio are filled into the identical pressure container and formed at pressure of 0.6-3 MPa into the alcohol ether fuel, named MD fuel. The alcohol ether fuel is used in the same pressure container, and the pressure container is used as the oil tank for the compression igniting internal combustion engine and may be exchanged with LPG steel cylinder. The alcohol ether fuel has methanol or ethanol content of 1-99 wt% and dimethyl ether content of 1-99 wt%, and is superior to alcohol fuel.
NOVELTY - The invention provides an alcohol-containing diesel fuel comprising (by volume percent) diesel fuel 10-70, alcohol-containing addition agent 30-100, wherein the alcohol-containing additive comprises alcohols above 10%, oleic acid and other raw materials above 20%, the invention can realize diesel fuel substitution by over 30%.
NOVELTY - The invention provides an energy-saving environment-friendly type alcohol group synthetic fluid fuel and its preparing process, wherein the constituents include (by weight portion): methanol 65-80, polyoxyethylene octaphenol ether 1-3, butanol or isopropyl alcohol 5-10, dimethylbenzene 1-5, light hydrocarbon 10-20, propanone 3-5, and ferrous sulfate 0.1-0.5.
NOVELTY - The invention relates the cracking furnace used for producting ethane by petroleum cracking. The cracking furnace comprises furnace body, high pressure high pressure, convection section, furnace tube,burner, blast chamber and exhaust heat boiler. The furnace tube is two sides vertical furnace tube. The first side includes upside which has two equal diameter tubes and downside which has a single equal diameter tube. The second side is an equal diameter tube. The said furnace tube possesses the advantages of long running period, good mechanical property and small fire box in radiant section. The invention is used in ethane production apparatus.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a micro-organism nutrient solution for petroleum production, which comprises the components of (by weight proportion) urea 1-3%, NH4Cl 0.05-0.1%, amino acid 0.5-1%, NH3NO3 0.05-0.25%, Na2HPO4 0.1-0.5%, MgSO4asterisk7H2O 0.01-0.05%, FeSO4asterisk5H2O 0.05-0.1%, CaCl2 0.05-0.1%, ZnCl2 0.05-0.1%, molasses 1-4%, isodulcitol 0.1-0.5%, C8-C10 alkyl glycoside 1-5%, and balancing water.
NOVELTY - The production of grain fuel used in municipal refuse incinerator, comprises: separating, breaking, draining, evaporating, secondary breaking, granulating and drying. This invention reduces the require to material, heat value and moisture, enlarges scope of application, cuts energy consumption and cost, decreases pollution greatly, and can be used to restart stop-production incinerator.
NOVELTY - The present invention proposes one technological process of separating ethylene cracking gas. Hydrating separation and cryogenic separation are combined smartly, and the ethylene cracking gas is separated in twice continuous hydrating separation into hydrogen, methane and C2 component. The separated hydrogen and methane are expanded to produce cold and provide the methane eliminating tower with cold source. Compared with traditional technological process, the present invention has no stage-by-stage condensation steps and cold casing, lowered cold load of the methane eliminating tower and obviously lowered power consumption.
NOVELTY - The present invention proposes one method of separating ethylene cracking gas, is one combined separation process including hydrating separation, cryogenic separation and PSA separation, and aims at applying new hydrating separation process in the separation of ethylene cracking gas. First, reaction condition is controlled for the C2 component in the cracked gas to form hydrate prior and to be separated. Then, the cold produced by the expanding methane and hydrogen flow is used as the cold source for the methane eliminating tower, and PSA separation is combined to realize the separation of hydrogen, methane and C2 component ultimately. The present invention has no stage-by-stage condensation steps and cold casing and thus lowered cold load of the methane eliminating tower.
NOVELTY - A catalyst for preparing H2 from methanol by reforming and oxidizing is composed of a coated transition layer and the multi-element oxide of non-noble metals which are coated or dipped on said transition layer. Its advantages are high conversion rate (100%) and high selectivity to H2 (93.8%).
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method to synthesize methane gas from carbon. First, transforming water into gas then elementary substance; then, deep processing elementary carbon from crystalline and amorphous carbon; following, taking carbonization reaction to elementary carbon and gas; finally, liquefying and obtaining the product. This invention needs complex technique and high requirement, and haswide material resource and low investment.
NOVELTY - A catalyst system for preparing ethanol by carbonylating methanol features that the Ru matches, phosphate and iodomethane are proportionally and respectively used as the active component and cocatalyst. Its advantages are high catalytic activity and high stability.
NOVELTY - A stirring blade (5) is rotated in insoluble substance-containing wastewater (4). Insoluble substance on water surface is sucked and dispersed in insoluble substance-containing wastewater. Processing of insoluble substance-containing wastewater is enabled.    USE - For processing wastewater containing insoluble substance, such as oil and fat e.g. animal and plant oil and straight mineral oil, protein and starch.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of insoluble substance-containing wastewater is efficiently enabled without using chemical solution of emulsifier. The amount of insoluble substance in wastewater is reduced to low level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing apparatus of insoluble substance-containing wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing apparatus of insoluble substance-containing wastewater.    Water tank (1)    Inlet tube (2)    Transfer pipe (3)    Insoluble substance-containing wastewater (4)    Stirring blade (5)
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises an intake for receiving the aqueous medium containing microorganisms; a pressure differential inducer connected to the intake to receive the aqueous medium with gas saturation; and an outlet connected with the inducer for outletting the treated aqueous medium containing ruptured microorganism cells and contents. The inducer is actuatable to expose the aqueous medium to accelerations to cause cell wall rupture of the microorganisms. The treated aqueous medium containing ruptured cell wall of the microorganisms is at least one of disposed of and recycled.    USE - For treating aqueous medium containing microorganisms (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides efficient and cost-effective new method to treat the aqueous media and to reduce or eliminate disposal requirements for aqueous media containing microorganisms such as bio-solid sludge. While reducing or eliminating the need to dispose of bio-solid sludge, the apparatus can also improve the operation of bioreactors and reduce costs for micronutrients. An immediate economic result is foreseen by the lowered operation costs as a result of lower transport and disposal costs, lower sludge thickening polymer costs, lower odor control chemical costs, and others, which include greater value and more options for the disposition of primary clarifier/screening sludges. The apparatus is relatively simple in construction and operates on relatively low levels of energy. This adds to the cost-efficiency of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the apparatus for treating aqueous medium containing microorganisms.