NOVELTY - The heat storage has a box-shaped basin with a non-isolated plane horizontal bottom, filled with water. The basin has a top and vertical sides which are isolated with polystyrene until a heat loss below 0.05 W/m2K is obtained on the isolated portion. The ratio of the water volume to the area of the isolated portion on the surface of the water, is 4 mm.    USE - For indoor heating and tap water heating.    ADVANTAGE - The heat storage is sufficient to warm room and warm water applications in the household for about 25 separate one family houses in the temperate zones for half a year provided the warm water storage is filled with water at a temperature around 60degreesC.
NOVELTY - A filling opening section (20) has a projection (30) for insertion into a groove formed in cartridge nozzle (6). When the nozzle is axially pushed into the opening section, the groove guides the protrusion for fitting the nozzle and opening section.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) for mobile telephone, portable audio, notebook personal computer (PC) and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of high concentration methanol during refueling, is prevented so that the fuel can be replenished safely and reliably without spilling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the liquid injection apparatus.    fuel cartridge (1)    container (2)    cartridge nozzle (6)    filling opening section (20)    projection (30)
NOVELTY - An original mold of a tubular proton exchange membrane transforms into a tubular proton membrane (3) having proton exchange function through an ion exchange. An electrode catalyst slurry (2,4) is coated on tubular conductive layer (1,5) with leading wire (1a,5a) and is inserted into tubular proton membrane. Tubular heat compression molds are deposed outside and inside of tubular conductive layer. The tubular mold is knocked out after heating and pressing so as to obtain tubular membrane electrode assembly with leading wire.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leading wire is led along the surface of membranes with characteristic of avoiding the characteristic change of electrode catalyst, jamming the spindle space and side floss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of membrane electrode assembly.    Tubular conductive layer (1,5)    Leading wire (1a,5a)    Electrode catalyst slurry (2,4)    Tubular proton membrane (3)
NOVELTY - Overcharge in lithium secondary battery is prevented by combining an electrolytic solution, an anode and a cathode, into a battery. The electrolytic solution comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a solute, and a salt additive selected from chelated orthoborate salts and chelated orthophosphate salts.    USE - For preventing overcharge in lithium secondary.    ADVANTAGE - The use of borate salt as additive in lithium secondary battery improves battery characteristics such as long life, high capacity retention and protection against overcharging.
NOVELTY - Polymer, comprising at least one repeat units of a hydroxy functionalized monomer (I), is new.    USE - The polymer is useful to provide transparent, ductile films and is useful in fuel cell applications, especially as an electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has improved thermal, chemical, and physical properties that make it useful in fuel cell applications, especially as an electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer, comprising at least one repeat units of a hydroxy functionalized monomer of formula (I), is new.    P1, Q = functional groups such as ethers, sulfides, sulfones, ketones, esters, amides, imides or carbon-carbon bonds;    m = 0-15 of methylene units; and    o = 1-15 of fluorinated methylene units.
NOVELTY - A ceramic film is formed in the surface of an outer ring (12) of a rolling bearing (4) by thermal spraying. The rolling bearing has the rolling elements accommodated so that it could roll freely among the inside ring and the outside ring.    USE - Used for supporting rotary shaft of compressor of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of rust even if exposed to water vapor atmosphere thus ensuring durability for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the rolling bearing apparatus.    Rolling bearing (4)    Fixed nut (6)    Impeller (7)    Back space of impeller (7a)    Outer ring (12)
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 - The cathode and anode comprise catalyst layers (21,31) made of Teflon (RTM: polytetrafluoroethylene) and gas diffusion layers (23,33) respectively. The anode and cathode are joined to the solid polymer film (10). The hydrogen from opposite side of cathode exist side is supplied to cathode so the water-repellent property of the cathode exist side is higher than cathode supply side. The hydrogen from opposite side of anode supply side is supplied to anode so that water-repellent property of anode supply side is higher than anode exist side.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of air supply side of cathode and anode is prevented. The fuel cell can drive in wide humidity range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    solid polymer film (10)    catalyst layer of cathode (21)    gas diffusion layer of cathode (23)    catalyst layer of anode (31)    gas diffusion layer of anode (33)
NOVELTY - The paste has mixture of water and ethanol with catalyst metal supporting carbon black of specific surface area of 500-1,000 m2/g, resin solution with ion exchange equivalent (EW) of 500-1,000 and solvent that are mixed using high speed homomixer. The ion exchange resin amount is 30-80% with respect to carbon black. Another resin solution of EW value of 1,000-1,200 is added to mixture. The mixing rate of solvent with mixture of water/ethanol, is in range of 50/10 - 80/20. The weight ratio of total ion exchange resin amount with respect to carbon black is 80-220%.    USE - For electrolyte film electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The yield of the electrodes is raised sharply by using catalyst paste obtained by mixing the liquid mixture and solvent using high speed homomixer. A favorable discharge capability of electrodes is obtained, by applying the catalyst paste to the electrode base material. The catalyst paste for fuel cell electrode is easily manufactured with sufficient yield in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst paste manufacturing method; and    (2) electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the spark test result of each electrolyte film electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The thin film solar cell element (10) has a protective layer (14) at its light receiving side and reinforcement steel plate (20) at its light non-receiving side. The reinforcement steel plate has a hole (26) through which an output lead wire (24) is extracted and connected to a terminal box (23) which is attached to the reverse side of the steel plate, using adhesive polymer agents (34-A,34-B).    USE - For attachment of terminal box for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of the terminal box is performed reliably within a short time, without using solvent and without performing selection of adhesive agent. The workability is improved and the operating cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view illustrating the terminal box attachment method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thin film solar cell element (10)    adhesive layer (11)    protective layer (14)    reinforcement steel plate (20)    terminal box (23)    lead wire (24)    hole (26)    adhesive polymer agents (34-A,34-B)
NOVELTY - A protecting layer (10) is attached to the heat fusion layer (7a) of the laminate film (7), for protecting the electric-power generation element (2). The protecting layer is solidified on the surface of the laminate film. The element (2) is sealed by heat fusing the heat fusion layer formed in the circumference of the laminate film.    USE - For manufacturing film-clad battery used in motor drive, electric-vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of assembly operation of film-clad battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the film-clad battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electric-power generation element (2)    laminate film (7)    heat fusion layer (7a)    concave layer (7b)    protecting layer (10)
NOVELTY - A battery has a melt region formed in a non-sealing portion to interpose battery contacts (2, 3), such that the width of the melt region is shorter than the width of the sealing portion. Clipping holes (21) are provided at the sealing portion of packing films.    USE - Used for a thin battery.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is ejected from the battery at the time of increase of pressure without increasing the production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the non-sealing portion of a thin battery.    anode (2)    cathode (3)    resin (6)    clipping holes (21)
NOVELTY - A resin-made cover conceals the peripheral side of the main body of a main sealing piece (11). The main body includes an elastic C-shaped portion that contacts a hydrogen tank (3) at two mutually opposite points in order to apply a biasing force to the hydrogen tank.    USE - For hydrogen tank used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses excessive deformation, thus protecting the tank from damage. Can maintain sealing function irrespective of hydrogen pressure fluctuation. Ensures a high degree of airtightness, and prevents reduction of tank lifetime. Prevents positional offset of main body of sealing piece, thus improving sealing capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of gas-seal structure.    Hydrogen tank (3)    Tank inlet port (4)    Mounting section (6)    Holding groove (9)    Main sealing piece (11)
NOVELTY - An odorization agent contains reaction product(s) (I-IV) obtained by carrying out Diels-Alder reaction of isoprene and/or piperylene and cyclopentadiene and/or hydrocarbon group-substituted cyclo pentadiene.    USE - For fuel, such as natural gas, industrial gas, town gas, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, naphtha and kerosene, and used for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The odorization agent has favorable odor strength, chemical stability and low concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An odorization agent contains reaction product(s) of formulae (I-IV) obtained by carrying out Diels-Alder reaction of isoprene and/or piperylene and cyclopentadiene and/or hydrocarbon group-substituted cyclo pentadiene.    R=H or 1-6C hydrocarbon group.
NOVELTY - The visor has plate-shaped flexible photoelectric-conversion apparatus (12). The photoelectric-conversion apparatus is installed in the outer-side main surface of the visor base material in a state with which the indoor air of the vehicle (21) contacts the interior main surface of the vehicle.    USE - For motor vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus is suppressed and the reduction of the photoelectric conversion efficiency is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the visor.    motor vehicle (21)    roof panel (22)    opening (23)    sunroof (24)
NOVELTY - The lithium polymer battery comprises positive and negative electrodes with collector disclosure films (15a,15b) which are wound with more than one turn on outermost periphery of the battery element. The positive and negative electrode collector disclosure films are coated with a material containing fluorine-type polymer.    USE - For cordless electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, book-type personal computer (PC), etc.    ADVANTAGE - A rapid heat generation of the battery in abnormality conditions such as voltage reduction inside battery and internal short circuit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the battery element.    Electrode terminal (2)    Positive electrode collector (11a)    Negative electrode collector (12a)    Positive electrode collector disclosure film (15a)    Negative electrode collector disclosure film (15b)
NOVELTY - The assembly has frame-like catalyst microparticle dispersion layer (8) of 0.1-10 mm wide which is formed in outer periphery of the catalyst layer (2) on one surface of the polymeric electrolyte film (1). The outer periphery of the catalyst layer is settled in frame of catalyst microparticle dispersion layer.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst layer periphery portion can be prevented so durability of the membrane-electrode assembly is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the membrane-electrode assembly.    polymeric electrolyte film (1)    catalyst layer (2)    separator (5)    gasket (6)    frame-like catalyst microparticle dispersion layer (8)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material of the battery has a layer structure with a zirconium and magnesium included lithium cobalt complex oxide and lithium manganese nickel complex oxide. The electrode potential of the positive electrode active material is 4.4-4.6 V. The non-aqueous electrolyte mass contains 0.05-1.5 mass% of lithium borofluoride salts as an additive.    USE - For portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics, is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a chart explaining the relationship between battery capacity maintenance factor and battery deformation factor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A compound material which is applied on the aluminum thin film surface of positive electrode collector board of the battery (10), contains an active material such as lithium cobalt oxygen salt, acetylene black and chitosan or chitosan derivatives.    USE - For digital camera and small portable electronic devices such as personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery with improved electric current characteristic can be obtained, as the contact resistance between electrode collector surface and electrode compound material is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium non-aqueous electrolyte battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the lithium non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    lithium non-aqueous electrolyte battery (10)    cladding material (11)    electric power generation element (12)    tab terminals (13,14)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode structure comprising separator between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode has positive electrode active material with electric potential of 4.4-4.6 V. A thin plate shaped structure comprising base material layer and rubber type pipe resin paste agent layer is attached to the electrode structure.    USE - For mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with improved cycle characteristic is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram showing the attachment process of thin plate shaped layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A pair of resin coated metal plates (3) obtained by coating thermoplastic resin layers (2) on metal substrates (1) is cold worked to form grooves (4) on both sides of the resin coated metal plates. The resin coated metal plates containing the grooves are hot pressed and joined for forming cylindrical portions (5).    USE - For forming coolant flow paths in electronic device, personal computer (PC) and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant flow path is formed easily by forming the cylindrical portions functioning as the refrigerant flow path by joining the metal plates having grooves together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resin coated metal plate; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing method of the resin coated metal plate.    Metal substrate (1)    Thermoplastic resin layer (2)    Resin coated metal plate (3)    Groove (4)    Cylindrical portion (5)
NOVELTY - 4-phenyl cyclohexane derivative (I) is new.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte of secondary batteries (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - 4-phenyl cyclohexane derivative when added to electrolyte increases safety of secondary battery in overcharged state. The degradation in lifespan of the battery at high temperature and gas generation under high temperature storage conditions, are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 4-phenyl cyclohexane derivative of formula (I) is new.    R1-R13=H, -F, -Cl, -Br, -I, -OH, -SH, -COOH, -PO3H2, -NH2, -NO2, -O(CH2CH2O)nH, 1-12C (alkyl, amino alkyl, hydroxy alkyl, alkoxy, alkyl amino, dialkyl amino or halo alkyl) group, 2-12C alkenyl group, 6-18C (aryl, amino aryl, hydroxy aryl or halo aryl) group, 7-18C (benzyl, amino benzyl, hydroxy benzyl or halo benzyl) group, or nitryl group, at least one of R4-R13 is nitryl group;and    n=1-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte which contains a lithium salt, a solvent and above compound (I);    (2) secondary battery having a cathode, anode and above non-aqueous electrolyte; and    (3) preparation of compound (I).
NOVELTY - The system has two electrodes (1, 2) in which electrode layers (101, 201) are formed on current collectors (102, 202), respectively. One of the electrodes stores energy through redox reaction by a graphite, and another electrode stores energy through both electric double layer reaction by an activated carbon and redox reaction by lithium metal oxide. The lithium metal oxide contained in an electrode layer supplies a lithium ion source to form a SEI film irreversibly at an early stage of charging by releasing lithium ions.    USE - Hybrid electrical energy storage system e.g. battery and capacitor for storing electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium metal oxide contained in the electrode layer supplies the lithium ion source to form the SEI film irreversibly at the early stage of charging by releasing lithium ions, thus preventing reduction of discharging efficiency of graphite/activated carbon electrode system. The electrode stores energy through redox reaction, thus improving energy density. The lithium metal oxide is utilized to prevent abrupt voltage rise and drop of the graphite during charging and discharging, thus enabling the device to have improved discharging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a hybrid electrical energy storage system.    Electrodes (1,2)    Electrolyte (3)    Electrode layers (101,201)    Current collectors (102,202)
NOVELTY - Formation of patterned noble metal coating on a gas diffusion medium free of ionomeric components includes subjecting an electrically conductive web with a patterned mask to a first ion beam having an energy of not greater than 500 eV and to a second beam having an energy of greater than or equal to 500 eV and containing ions of noble metal(s).    USE - The method is used for forming patterned noble metal coating on gas diffusion medium. It is useful for making gas diffusion electrodes for use in fuel cells and other electrochemical applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a gas diffusion electrode having very high performance at high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a gas diffusion electrode comprising an electrically conductive web, a non-catalyzed gas diffusion layer containing electroconductive filler(s) and optionally fluorinated binder(s), and a patterned noble metal coating obtained by the above method; and    (2) a member-electrode assembly comprising gas diffusion electrode(s) and an ion-exchange membrane.
NOVELTY - The interlockable sub-objects having a portion of internal passages (114,116,118,120) and joining surfaces for attachment to adjacent sub-objects are formed using vinyl esters and phenolic resins. The sub-objects are assembled along the joining surfaces to form three-dimensional object such as a manifold (122).    USE - For plastic manifolds (claimed) such as supply and return manifold for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The three-dimensional object with complex passage arrangements is manufactured simply at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of supply and return manifold.    Internal passages (114,116,118,120)    Ports (114b,114c,116b,116c,118b,118c,120b,120c)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode and an anode compartment with an electronically-conducting molten anode and a carbon-containing fuel. A solid oxide electrolyte (206) selectively transports oxide ions. An electrical current is generated by oxidation of the carbon-containing fuel in the anode compartment. The conductive molten anode (212) with dispersed particles of a carbon material is used as the anode in the fuel cell with a solid oxide electrolyte.    USE - Anode fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the conductive molten anode with the dispersed particles of carbon material as the anode in the fuel cell with the solid oxide electrolyte enables conversion of carbon-containing materials directly into electrical energy in a single step process, and hence facilitates near-zero emissions and dramatically reduces the release of environmentally harmful emissions, thereby eliminating carnot cycle constraints and offering high thermodynamic efficiency. The fuel cell offers reduced emissions per unit of electricity generated and consumption of carbon fuel per unit of electricity generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for electrochemically oxidizing a carbon-containing fuel in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a molten anode fuel cell.    Solid oxide electrolyte (206)    Cathode (208)    Load (210)    Molten anode (212)    Electrodes (216)
NOVELTY - The core (1) has an attachment portion (2) at one end and a fitting hole (4) at the other end. A support (3) is fixed to the core through the fitting hole. The core main body (5A, 5B) for rolling up a polymer defines a gap (D) in the center section. The cross-section of the gap is a rhombus or a semicircle shape. An insertion element (7) for clamping the polymer is inserted through the fitting hole. The space of gap is reduced when the support is fixed to the other-end of insertion element so that press clamping of both surfaces of the polymer in the gap is performed by the gap inner surfaces.    USE - For rolling up of polymer used for square or round battery of mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains stable fixation of the tab stop thus mounting operation of polymer and the battery production efficiency are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the core for winders.    Core (1)    Attachment portion (2)    Support (3)    Fitting hole (4)    Core main body (5A, 5B)    Insertion element (7)    Gap (D)
NOVELTY - A case (3) accommodates fuel cell (2). The system (1) has exhaust pipe (4) that ejects gas containing water generated inside the fuel cell to exterior of case. A bracket (7) transmits vibration from vehicle to exhaust pipe.    USE - For vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction in exhaust pipe due to freezing of water is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vehicle-mounted fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    case (3)    exhaust pipe (4)    bracket (7)
NOVELTY - A cartridge (1) has a seal ring (11) provided between valve (8) of cartridge nozzle and valve seat (4a) which is biased by a compression spring (10) supported by a stopper (7) so that valve stem (8b) is connected to liquid discharge opening of the nozzle. A injection structure (20) has a seal ring (28) provided between valve (26) and valve seat (22a), which is biased by a compression spring (27) supported on a base (23), so that valve stem (26b) is connected to liquid acceptance opening.    USE - For injecting liquid fuel such as high concentration methanol into small sized fuel cell used as built-in power supply of mobile device such as mobile phone, portable audio, notebook personal computer (PC) and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel can be injected into fuel cell safely without producing liquid spill and deterioration of battery characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the liquid fuel injecting apparatus.    Cartridge (1)    Valve seats (4a,22a)    Stopper (7)    Valves (8,26)    Valve stems (8b,26b)    Compression springs (10,27)    Seal rings (11,28)    Injection structure (20)    Base (23)
NOVELTY - The module has an electrical connection unit disposed on an electrode substrate (34) such that the connection unit overlaps at least a portion of the faces of the electrode substrate. Carbon foam current collectors (36) are attached to the faces of the substrate. A frame is attached to the electrode substrate along a portion of the perimeter of the electrode substrate. The foam current collectors electrically contact the electrical connection unit.    USE - Used for a modular bipolar battery (claimed) that is utilized as a power source in an automobile e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, heavy equipment, and standby power facility.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the carbon foam current collectors resists corrosion even when the battery is exposed to highly corrosive environments, thereby providing a longer service life and large specific energy values to the bipolar battery. The configuration of the bipolar electrode module ensures that minimal or no tooling changes are necessary for constructing the battery with varying numbers of electrodes/cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of making a bipolar electrode module    (2) a method of making a modular bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a modular bipolar battery.    Positive terminal electrode module (30)    Negative terminal electrode module (32)    Electrode substrate (34)    Terminal connector (35)    Current collectors (36)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of bipolar electrode plates (20) aligned with respect to one another within a housing to form a cell between the adjacent plates. An electrolyte is disposed within the cell between the adjacent plates, where the plates comprise carbon foam current collectors (24, 25) which are disposed on the faces of a substrate. A chemically active paste is disposed on the collectors. The bipolar electrode plates together with a positive terminal electrode plate and a negative terminal electrode plate are interleaved with electrical separators (26) to form an electrode stack.    USE - Used as a power source in an automobile e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, heavy equipment, standby power facility and personal electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The plates comprise carbon foam current collectors which are disposed on the faces of the substrate, thus resisting corrosion even when the battery is exposed to highly corrosive environments, and hence offering a significantly longer service life and providing large specific energy values in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a bipolar battery.    Bipolar electrode plates (20)    Substrate (22)    Carbon foam current collectors (24, 25)    Electrical separators (26)    Terminal connector (35)
NOVELTY - The plate has a bonding layer (22) connected to current collectors (11, 13), where a current carrier is disposed partially between one of the current collectors and the bonding layer. The collectors and the carriers include carbon/graphite foam and carbon/graphite fibers that resist corrosion even when exposed to sulfuric acid and to an anodic potential of a positive plate in a battery. The carrier includes a bundle of carbon fibers with two sections, where the fibers are graphite fibers and the carbon foam of the collector is porous in nature.    USE - Used for an energy storage device e.g. lead acid battery (claimed), that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collectors and the current carriers include carbon such as carbon/graphite foam and carbon/graphite fibers that resist corrosion even when exposed to sulfuric acid and to an anodic potential of the positive plate in a lead acid battery, thus significantly offering a longer service life to the battery. The batteries with current collectors of carbon foam and current carriers of carbon/graphite fibers improve specific energy and power values. The batteries efficiently store the charging energy such as braking energy. The porous nature of the carbon foam current collectors creates an improved substrate for retaining a chemically active paste of energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a current collector plate.    Current collectors (11, 13)    Pores (14)    Bonding layer (22)    Current carrier (31)
NOVELTY - Targets are sputtered by applying an alternately intermittent voltage to each target, under atmosphere which contains oxygen gas, to obtain indium-gallium-zinc oxide film. Each target is metal, alloy or oxide which consists of at least one type of indium, gallium and zinc. Each of indium, gallium and zinc is contained in at least one of the target. At least one of the target has composition different from another target.    USE - For formation of indium-gallium-zinc oxide film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The indium-gallium-zinc oxide film is formed stably at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pn-junction type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows dual cathode system magnetron sputtering method.    Support components (20a, 20b)    Targets (21a, 21b)    Magnets (22a, 22b)    Alternating power supply (25)    Cover (26)
NOVELTY - A laminate has and bonded together a first outer layer of weatherable film; a mid-layer consisting of poly(chlorotrifluoro ethylene), polymeric film coated on surfaces with liquid crystal polymer, liquid crystal polymers, metal foil, or polyester; and second outer layer having reflectivity of greater than or equal to 75%.    USE - Used in solar panel (claimed) for protecting photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The invention results in an increase of power output of the module, maximizes pathways for gases formed during lamination process, remains aesthetically satisfactory over extended use, provides good protection for current generated in photovoltaic module, and exhibits high dielectric strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel comprising photovoltaic cells and the inventive laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the inventive laminate.
NOVELTY - The dilution apparatus (20) has a dilution chamber (40) with its case comprised by a material containing a resin, a hydrogen off-gas inlet port (20b) to introduce the combustible gas to the inside, and a dilution gas inlet (20c) to introduce the dilution gas. A non-electrically charging layer (42) which covers the region which touches the off gas of the inner wall face of the dilution chamber, suppresses the electrostatic electrical charging of the dilution chamber interior and suppresses the static electricity produced in the apparatus.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the dilution device is reduced and the static electricity in the device interior is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    hydrogen tank (2)    fuel cell (8)    dilution apparatus (20)    hydrogen off-gas inlet port (20b)    air off-gas inlet port (20c)    dilution chamber (40)    non-electrically charging layer (42)
NOVELTY - A conductive polymer film (15) and a high polymer film (17) cover the circumference of a capacitor element (13). The conductive polymer film and high polymer film are joined by welding the junction (19), so that the capacitor element (13) is sealed. The terminal electrode of conductive polymer film contacts the polarizing electrode of capacitor element.    USE - For electrical storage apparatus e.g. in solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The welding joint avoids the existence of gap in the covering so that out flowing of electrolyte liquid from capacitor element is prevented and the sealing property is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and section of electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrical double layer capacitor (10)    Polarizing electrode (11)    Capacitor element (13)    Conductive polymer film (15)    High polymer film (17)    Welding junction (19)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (2') is formed on a polymeric electrolyte film (1) using a coating liquid containing a catalyst, ion exchange resin and solvent. A catalyst layer is thermally transferred on both surfaces of the film after removing the solvent and the film is heated. The catalyst layer is joined to the gaseous diffusion layers (4,4'). The manufacturing process is performed at 40-120degreesC.    USE - For manufacturing of film electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte fuel cell with excellent durability and electric power generation capability can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layer (2')    Gaseous diffusion layers (4,4')    Separators (5)    Film electrode assembly (7)
NOVELTY - A storage unit stores generated water contained in reactive gas. A pair of electrode touches generated water stored in storage unit. The impurity gas produced when impurity such as fluorine in generated water vaporizes by application of voltage between the electrodes, flows through impurity gas emission channel. A portion of the electrode is arranged in the state inserted into the impurity gas emission channel.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity gas is emitted appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vapor-liquid separation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vapor-liquid separation device (6)    Compressor (14)    Vapor liquid separation chamber (21)    Outlet (24)    Discharge pipe (25)
NOVELTY - The peripheral surfaces of top laminate film (211a) and lower laminate film (212a) are formed as slopes (213a,214a). The top and lower laminate films are arranged opposing each other and welded by pressurizing and heating from the upper and lower sides by a heat sealer (301). A fused resin (216a) is placed in the space between the slopes and pressed down with mold (302) so as to fill the space. The peripheral surface of top and lower laminate films are sealed without exposing the metallic film.    USE - For manufacturing battery (claimed) such as thin secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuit and corrosion of metallic foil by preventing the exposure of metallic foil to outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing method of battery.    Top laminate film (211a)    Lower laminate film (212a)    Slopes (213a,214a)    Fused resin (216a)    Heat sealer (301)    Mold (302)
NOVELTY - Harmful substances generated from a fuel cell are arrested by contacting with a solid material (7) in which adsorption and/or inclusion are possible, and the release of harmful substances to the fuel-cell peripheral environment is suppressed.    USE - For removing harmful substances generated from fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell, used for portable devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively arrests the harmful substances and suppresses their release into the peripheral environment of fuel cell, by a simple method. The method improves the safety of a fuel cell. The clathrate compound used has excellent handleability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Electrolyte film (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Air electrode (4)    Solid material (7)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent and a supporting electrolyte. The electrolyte contains fluoro phosphoric acid ester compound (I).    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte has outstanding flame retardance and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent and a supporting electrolyte. The electrolyte contains fluoro phosphoric acid ester compound of formula (I): (R1)(F)(R1)P=0.    R1=fluorine, alkoxy group, aryloxy group, or fluorine-substituted alkoxy or aryloxy group.    At least one of R1 is fluorine-substituted alkoxy or aryloxy group. The two R1 substituents are combined with each other to form a ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising above electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The laminated film has a polyester film provided on surface of a transparent conductive layer. The polyester film has light transmittance of 5% or less in 380 nm wavelength, 50% or less in 400 nm wavelength and 70% or more in 420 nm wavelength. The transparent conductive layer has surface tension of 40 mN/m or more.    USE - For electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film provides dye-sensitized solar cell with high photovoltaic efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which consists of porous semiconductor layer consisting of zinc oxide and/or tin oxide, provided on the laminated film.
NOVELTY - A heat radiation duct (41) is provided in a fan duct (31) to introduce the cooling air (CA) in a high voltage battery (10). The power converter (40) attached to the heat radiation duct is cooled by the cooling air.    USE - For cooling power converter of electrically driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces overcrowding of the engine compartment since the power converter is installed in the exterior of the engine compartment while increasing installation degrees of freedom of the battery vicinity. Ensures efficient cooling of the power converter with simple siring operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the cooling device for power converter of motor vehicle.    High voltage battery (10)    Fan duct (31)    Power converted (40)    Heat radiation duct (41)    Cooling air (CA)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (11) has a case (13) provided with a convex portion (12) inserted in an opening (25), which includes a coil (19) wound so as to surround the opening such that the outer side of battery pack coil is enclosed by another coil (27). The electromagnetic induction of both the coils is enabled and charging of battery cell is performed by feeding electric power to mobile phone.    USE - For portable electronic device such as mobile phone, personal handyphone system (PHS), personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable radio, minidisc player, compact disc (CD) player and a cassette tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power is fed by the electromagnetic induction between battery pack coil and mobile phone coil without exposing a terminal outside so the corrosion of terminal by seawater, etc. and unnecessary cleaning are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connection state of battery back with mobile phone.    Battery pack (11)    Convex portion (12)    Case (13)    Coil of battery pack (19)    Mobile phone (22)    Opening (25)    Mobile phone coil (27)
NOVELTY - An optoelectric transducer has solid layer (3) containing heterocyclic polymer (1) and fullerene modified substance, provided between electrodes (4,5).    USE - For solar cell (claimed), optical switching device and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer has high conversion efficiency and extended absorption spectrum region of sunlight. The charge transport ability of the solid layer is raised by controlling the functional group in the heterocyclic polymer and modified substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optoelectric transducer has solid layer (3) containing heterocyclic polymer of formula (1) and fullerene modified substance, provided between electrodes (4,5).    R1,R2=alkyl or cycloalkyl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination of the optoelectric transducer.    Transparent film (1)    Transparent conductive layer (2)    Solid layer (3)    Electrodes (4,5)
NOVELTY - The organic thin-film solar cell element has a photoelectric converting layer (1) containing a photoelectric conversion material, and an electric-charge extraction layer (2) provided on the photoelectric converting layer.    USE - For bulk heterojunction-type organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin-film solar cell element has high electric-charge extraction efficiency by stably removing electric-charge produced inside the photoelectric converting layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of organic thin-film solar cell element.    Photoelectric converting layer (1)    Electric-charge extraction layer (2)
NOVELTY - The organic thin film solar cell element is a laminate of 2 or more photoelectric conversion layers (1a,1b) having mutually different maximum absorption wavelength.    USE - As organic thin film solar cell element for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin film solar cell element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, sunlight absorbing efficiency and electric power generation ability over wide wavelength region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline sectional drawing of organic thin film solar cell element.    Photoelectric conversion layers (1a,1b)
NOVELTY - The condensing type solar power generation apparatus has a photovoltaic cell (34) and a condensing lens (28) for condensing the sunlight. A homogenizer (50) made of borosilicate glass, is provided between the condensing lens and the photovoltaic cell. The thin films (54) of fluororesin having water repellent property, are attached to the surface of the homogenizer.    USE - For condensing type solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the homogenizer is eroded by water and hence the generation of cloudiness is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for homogenizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the condensing type solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    condensing lens (28)    support plate (32)    photovoltaic cell (34)    homogenizer (50)    thin film (54)
NOVELTY - Laminated component (10) has a porous layer (15), a transparent electrode layer (I) (14) and a transparent electrode layer (II) (13) sequentially formed on a heat-resistant substrate (16). The porous layer contains metal oxide semiconductor microparticles. Layers (I,II) consist of metal oxide (I,II), respectively. The chemical durability of metal oxide (I) is higher than that of metal oxide (II).    USE - For base material used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component provides base material having excellent chemical durability, electrical conductivity and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) base material; and    (b) dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of laminated component.    Laminated component (10)    Transparent electrode layers (II,I) (13,14)    Porous layer (15)    Heat-resistant substrate (16)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte liquid contains an electrolyte, an aprotic solvent, a disulfonate compound (I), and a compound (C) which performs polymerization, decomposition or oxidation-reduction above the maximum operating voltage of the battery and generates gas.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Electrolyte liquid has excellent battery characteristics e.g. cycle life storage stability, energy density and safety during over charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte liquid contains an electrolyte, an aprotic solvent, a disulfonate compound (I), and a compound (C) which performs polymerization, decomposition or oxidation-reduction above the maximum operating voltage of the battery and generates gas.    R1,R4=hydrogen, halogen atom, (un)substituted 1-5C alkyl, (un)substituted 1-5C alkoxy, (un)substituted 1-5C fluoro alkyl, 1-5C perfluoro alkyl group, -SO2X1- group, -SY1 group or -COZ group;    X1,Y1=(un)substituted 1-5C alkyl group;    Z=hydrogen or (un)substituted 1-5C alkyl group;    R2,R3=(un)substituted 1-5C alkyl, (un)substituted 1-5C alkoxy, (un)substituted phenoxy, (un)substituted 1-5C fluoroalkyl group, 1-5C polyfluoro alkyl group, (un)substituted 1-5C fluroalkoxy group, 1-5C polyfluoroalkoxy group, hydroxyl group, halogen, -NX2X3 group or -NY2CONY3Y4 group;    X2,X3=same as X1;and    Y2,Y4=same as Z.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery which uses above electrolyte liquid.
NOVELTY - This invention provides one improvement method suitable for micro liquid methanol fuel battery proton exchange film, which comprises two main steps: Firstly processing gamma beam on Nafion film and then adopting chemical coating method to get good thin metal porpezite film. The improved Nafion proton exchange film has good proton conductivity to improve anti-carbinol transparency. The exchange film can be used in micro direct methanol fuel battery with high stability good for reducing battery sizes to improve utility of micro liquid fuel materials.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to proton exchange complex film used in vanadium oxidation-reduction battery and its process method, wherein the film uses the inorganic nanometer materials polyvinylidene fluoride as base part and then introduces organic acid with sulfonic acid root through autopolymer to get aim product. The process method to make film with good proton conductivity property and good isolation vanadium ion transparency and chemical stability with simple process and low film cost. The film conducting rate can achieve 10 to 2 S/cm and the vanadium ion transparency rate is as 10 to 7 cm2/min.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a method for preparation of LiFePO4 nano stick with combination of rheological phase reaction and self-assembly phase, which contains the following steps: matching lithium hydroxide or lithium salt, ferrous salt and ammonium phosphonate with molar ratio of Li, Fe to P being 1-1.5: 1: 1, mixing in the medium of distilled water to prepare rheological phase material; shiftingthe rheoological phase product into a polytetrafluoroethene-lined stainless steel autoclave, keeping constant temperature for 4-24h in 140-190Deg. C, cooling naturally to prepare hydrothermal product;washing the hydrothermal product with water and filtering, and then heating to prepare LiFePO4 nano stick product. The process is characterized in that it is simple and highly controllable, it can satisfy the environmental requirement, the synthesis time is short and the temperature is low. And the merit of prepared LiFePO4 nano stick is characterized in that the grain diameter is short and the activity is high, it can effectively solve the problem that the diffusion rate of lithium ion in positive material of lithium battery, and it is suitable to prepare lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a quantity of a solution comprising a polymer matrix material. A quantity of a guest material is mixed with the quantity of the solution comprising the polymer matrix material to form a blend of active material. A growth rate of the polymer composite film is controlled to control an amount of self-organization of polymer chains in the polymer matrix material. The quantity of the solution comprises a solvent selected according to the boiling point of a solvent to control the growth rate of the polymer composite film.    USE - Used for manufacturing a polymer composite film for an active layer of a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the polymer composite film to have increased mobility, thus providing high- efficiency photovoltaic cells due to better charge transport and providing reduced loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a photovoltaic cell having an active layer with a polymer composite film    (2) a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating an ultraviolet-vis optical density vs. wavelength for six films formed by spin-coating.
NOVELTY - A pyrrolidinium type sulfonated zwitterion is new.    USE - For a lithium secondary battery electrolyte (Claimed) that is useful in mobile phone, notebook computer battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pyrrolidinium type sulfonated zwitterions prepared are thermally and electrochemically stable, the lithium salt prepared by using the zwitterions exhibits a lower hygroscopicity than the conventional lithium salts and strong thermal and electrochemical stabilities. When the lithium salt is dissolved in an organic solvent independently or together with the ionic liquid, excellent conductivity and electrochemical stability are exhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pyrrolidinium type sulfonated zwitterion of formula (I) is new.    n=3 or 4;    R=methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, methylester, ethylester, methyl methylcarbonate, methyl ethylcarbonate, methyl propylcarbonate, ethyl ethylcarbonate or vinyl group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing the pyrrolidinium type sulfonated zwitterion (I);    (2) a lithium salt of formula (II) for a lithium secondary battery electrolyte;    (3) preparing the lithium salt (II) involving reflux-reacting 1-alkylpyrrolidine and propane sulton or butane sulton under nitrogen atmosphere to prepare pyrrolidinium type sulfonated zwitterions (I) and reacting the pyrrolidinium type sulfonated zwitterions obtained with the lithium salt of formula LiX;    (4) an electrolytic composition for the lithium secondary battery including the lithium salt of formula (II) and an organic solvent.    X=nitrate, perchloric acid, acetate, trifluoroacetate, triflate, bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, tetrafluoroborate or hexafluorophosphate.
NOVELTY - The conductive carbonaceous fiber woven fabric comprises carbonaceous fiber yarns having metric count of 16-120. The conductive carbonaceous fiber woven fabric has carbonaceous fiber content of at least 60 wt.%, weight per unit area of 50-150 g/m2, woven cloth thickness of 0.05-0.33 mm and in-plane volume resistivity of 0.1 Omegacm or less.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicle and cogeneration power system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive carbonaceous fiber woven fabric has excellent gas permeability, water releasing property, water holding property, and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (2) motor vehicle;    (3) cogeneration power system; and    (4) production of conductive carbonaceous fiber woven fabric.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate includes composite layers (132) formed on the opposite surfaces of a metal plate (131). The composite layer consists of a polymer resin with carbon nanomaterials such as carbon nanoparticles. Several grooves (133) are micro-carved onto the composite layer. The thickness of the metal plate is 0.1-0.5 millimeter.    USE - For use in proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic plate provides sufficient strength while the carbon nanomaterials ensure adequate electric conductivity and chemical resistance. The thickness of the bipolar plate is reduced, reducing overall dimensions and weight of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the bipolar plate.    metal plate (131)    composite layers (132)    grooves (133)
NOVELTY - A base polymer is selected for a base membrane. An electrode composition is selected based on selection of base polymer. A property tuning coating layer composition is selected based on base polymer and electrode. A solvent is selected based on the interaction of solvent with base polymer and property tuning coating layer composition. The base membrane is prepared and property tuning coating layer composition is applied to base membrane to form a composite membrane. A catalyst is prepared and applied on composite membrane.    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - An advanced membrane electrode assembly exhibiting improved performance and durability is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte membrane assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of preparation of polymer electrolyte membrane assembly.
NOVELTY - Several photovoltaic cells are arranged between the surface and reverse side materials. The surface and reverse side materials are held by a frame made of transparent material e.g. transparent hard synthetic resin.    USE - For use in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - Light incident efficiency is improved, by using the transparent frame. Output efficiency of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module attachment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar cell module attachment apparatus.    solar cell module (10)    attachment apparatus (20)    mounting stand frame (22)    reinforcement frame (24)    installation structure (26)
NOVELTY - The compound has a isobutylene-type polymer with alkenyl group molecule, organosilicon compound with hydrosilyl group, hydrosilylation catalyst, silane coupling agent and fluorine anionic fused-salt compound with alkenyl group. The hydrosilylation reaction of the compound is performed by exposing light (12).    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of iodine contained in the electrolyte resulting form osmosis is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optoelectric transducers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    glass substrate (1)    transparent electrically conductive film (2)    semiconductor electrode (4)    counter electrode (5)    light (12)
NOVELTY - The casting mold (1) carries out solidification of silicon melt solution, and has a bottom portion (2) and a side portion (3). The calorie per unit time and unit area of side portion is less than the calorie per unit time and unit area of bottom portion, when fixed temperature difference is provided between surface inside the casting mold and surface outside the casting mold.    USE - For manufacturing polycrystal silicon ingot (claimed) used for silicon substrate of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The casting mold economically enables the production of polycrystal silicon ingot having high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polycrystal silicon ingot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the perspective view and sectional view of casting mold.    Casting mold (1)    Bottom face component (2)    Side face component (3)    Release material (4)
NOVELTY - A laminate (1) has a base material layer (2), an aluminum foil (3), a chemical conversion treated layer (4), a fluorine-type adhesive layer (5) and a heat-bondable resin layer (6) laminated in order. The adhesive layer is formed using an adhesive agent containing a fluorine-containing copolymer having a hydroxyl group reactive with hardener, hardener and a modifier having carbodiimide group in a molecule.    USE - As exterior component of secondary battery, such as lithium cell used as power supply for electronic device, such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent corrosion resistance and chemical properties, and is manufactured with excellent productivity. The secondary battery obtained using the laminate has high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminate.    Laminate (1)    Base material layer (2)    Aluminum foil (3)    Chemical conversion treated layer (4)    Fluorine-adhesive layer (5)    Heat-bondable resin layer (6)
NOVELTY - The laminated material (1) has sequential lamination of a base material layer (2), an aluminum foil (3), a chemical conversion treatment layer (4), a fluorine-type adhesive layer (5) and a heat bondable resin layer (6). The fluorine-type adhesive layer is formed from a composition obtained by mixing hardener with fluorine-containing copolymer containing hydroxyl group. The hardener consists of two types of hardeners (I and II). The hardener (I) consists of organic polyisocyanate compound. The hardener (II) consists of diisocyanate compound.    USE - For lithium cell secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent corrosion resistance, electrical property and steam barrier property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination of the laminated material.    Laminated material (1)    Base material layer (2)    Aluminum foil (3)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (4)    Fluorine-type adhesive layer (5)    Heat bondable resin layer (6)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an anode having lithium-containing metal complex oxide as active material, a cathode which contains material which occludes and releases lithium, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode active material mixture layer contains specific nickel-containing lithium complex oxide having Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of 0.1-10 m2/g and a rubber type binder as binder.    USE - For domestic electronic appliances such as electronic device and apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has favorable charging and discharging cycle characteristics, excellent stability and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an anode having lithium-containing metal complex oxide as active material, a cathode which contains material which occludes and releases lithium, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode active material mixture layer contains a nickel-containing lithium complex oxide having Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of 0.1-10 m2/g, and a rubber type binder as binder. The nickel-containing lithium complex oxide is given by formula: LixNi1-yCoy-zMzO2-aXb, where M is manganese, iron, titanium, boron, aluminum, tin, silicon, gallium, magnesium, copper, zinc, zirconium, samarium, phosphorus, germanium, neodymium, lanthanum, barium, strontium, tungsten, calcium, vanadium, yttrium, cesium and/or sodium, X is halogen element, x is greater than 0.2 and less than or equal to1.2, y is greater than 0 and less than or equal to0.5, z is less than y, z is greater than 0 and less than 0.5, a is 0-1 and b is 0-2a.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of a cylindrical battery.    Anode sheet (8)    Cathode sheet (9)    Separator (10)    Cylindrical cell (11)    Gasket (13)    Safety valve (14)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell (20) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) equipped with fuel electrode and air electrode. The controllers controls the carbon dioxide concentration of air electrode side and fuel electrode side to 10000 ppm or less respectively.    USE - For cogeneration system, fixed position type small electric power generation device and vehicle mounted power source.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of carbon material and reduction of fuel cell capability can be suppressed. A highly durable fuel cell system can be achieved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    polymer electrolyte fuel cell (20)    hydrogen gas supply apparatus (30)    hydrogen cylinder (32)    inlet pipe (34a)    pressure control valve (34b)
NOVELTY - The control unit makes the fuel cell enter starting prohibition state, when the fuel cell emits a starting improper command in stop state, when the detector outputs an abnormality detection signal. The control unit resets the starting prohibition state of fuel cell, when abnormality detection signal is not received.    USE - For traffic signal switching system.    ADVANTAGE - The dangerous situation in which enough electric power is not supplied to an external load is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for emergency use polymer electrolyte fuel cell power generating device operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the operation of control unit of emergency use polymer electrolyte fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode (109) is generated by forming a catalyst layer over an electroconductive substrate by applying a coating material containing noble metal particles and conductive polymer. An oxide semiconductor electrode (103) containing sensitizing dye is formed on the lower surface of a photoelectrode (101) which is arranged opposite to counter electrode. An electromotive force is generated by photoelectrode when excited by optical absorption.    USE - For manufacturing dye sensitizing type optoelectric transducer for photoelectrochemical cells such as photogalvanic cell and photovoltiac cell.    ADVANTAGE - A highly efficient dye sensitizing type optoelectric transducer can be manufactured simply and inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst layer coating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a dye sensitizing type optoelectric transducer.    optoelectric transducer (100)    photoelectrode (101)    transparent electroconductivity substrate (102)    semiconductor electrode (103)    electrolyte (108)    counter electrode (109)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (3) provided between cathode (2) containing silicon and anode (11). The concentration of electrolyte salt containing lithium hexafluorophosphate, in the nonaqueous electrolyte is 1.5-2.0 mol/l.    USE - For power supply for motor vehicle, and for various portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics are obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline model and sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    anode (1)    cathode (2)    separator (3)    anode tab (4)    cathode tab (5)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus comprises and anode off-gas piping (28) that guides the anode off gas (8) and reformed gas (4) of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1) as fuel gas for combustion to the burner (10) of a fuel treating equipment (5). The anode off-gas piping structure carries out temperature reduction of fuel gas until a temperature that isolates the anode off gas and reformed gas circulating the pipe interior by draining into liquid phase by the time the gas reaches latest position of burner.    USE - For small scale industry and domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of spark plug of burner is decreased. The heat radiation from anode off-gas piping is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline perspective view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generating apparatus.    polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    reformed gas (4)    fuel treating equipment (5)    anode off gas (8)    burner (10)    anode off-gas piping (28)    case (29)
NOVELTY - The vinylidene fluoride type resin film has ratio of II-type crystal component of 90-100%, when the total of I-type crystal structure and II-type crystal structure is set to 100, measured by infrared absorption spectrum of the film.    USE - For components such as container surface material and solar cell, surface-protection material for house interior-exterior of building, chemical, organic solvent, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The vinylidene fluoride type resin film has outstanding weather resistance, heat resistance, contamination resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance and secondary fabrication property, and improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the vinylidene fluoride type resin film.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains spherical aluminum-nitride powder (A) and non-silicone type synthetic-resin (B). The aluminum-nitride powder (A) has average particle diameter of 0.001-500 microns and porosity of 0.3% or less.    USE - For forming film or sheet used for flexible printed substrate, heat-radiation base material for central processing unit, high-density multilayer board, solar cell, and display element (all claimed) for plasma display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The film or sheet formed using resin composition has excellent thermal conductivity and insulating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) film or sheet containing resin composition; and    (2) flexible printed substrate, heat-radiation base material for central processing unit, high-density multilayer board, solar cell and display element, all containing resin film or sheet.
NOVELTY - The reaction flow path (3) is formed by connecting several micro cavities (1) in series on micro-flow path (2). The inlet and discharge ports are formed at the micro cavities to which the gas raw material containing source gas such as methane and water vapor are supplied, and catalyst is provided inside the cavities. The supplied gas raw material is heated by the electromagnetic waves of specific wavelength resonating within the cavity.    USE - For use in manufacture of hydrogen for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas raw material is efficiently heated, and the outlet temperature of reaction region is sharply reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water-vapor modification-reaction apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of reaction flow path.    micro cavity (1)    micro-flow path (2)    reaction flow path (3)
NOVELTY - The two-layered carbon nanotube-containing composition comprises 50 or more two-layered carbon nanotubes having purity of 90% or more when observed with transmission electron microscope. The average distance between bending region set from one end to another end of the arbitrary two-layered carbon nanotubes is 50 nm or more.    USE - For transparent conductive film, electron emission material (both claimed) used as cathode material of lithium secondary battery, metal electrolytic powder, electromagnetic shielding material and material for scanning tunneling microscope, field electron emission source, solar cell element and nano pincette.    ADVANTAGE - The two-layered carbon nanotube-containing composition has high linearity, excellent characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electron emission material; and    (2) transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - A carbon-material precursor is prepared by degreasing compound synthesized from phenol and aldehyde, compound synthesized from aldehyde and organic compound having reactivity with aldehydes, and/or tar pitch. An organic compound having a melting point of 200degreesC or less is impregnated in the carbon-material precursor, to obtain a carbon-material composition.    USE - For manufacturing carbon material (claimed) used for cathode material of lithium ion secondary cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides carbon material having excellent charging-and-discharging efficiency. The carbon material obtained using the composition improves the energy density of secondary batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition for carbon materials;    (2) manufacture of carbon material, which involves carbonizing the composition at 900-1400degreesC; and    (3) carbon material.
NOVELTY - The image pick-up device (100) has an image sensor (2) mounted on a front surface of a circuit board (1) and an image processing element (3) mounted on the backside of the circuit board in the state of overlapping with the image sensor. A resin package (5) seals a wire connection portion (41a) of a lead frame (4), a wire (W1), image processing element and the circuit board.    USE - For electronic device e.g. mobile phone and mobile computer.    ADVANTAGE - The wire connection portion, wire and the image processing element are protected from impact, dust and humidity by using the resin package. The handleability of the image pick-up device is improved and size of the image pick-up device is reduced by preventing the increase of the length of the circuit board by mounting the image sensor and image processing element in the overlapping state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an end elevation of the image pick-up device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    circuit board (1)    image sensor (2)    image processing element (3)    lead frame (4)    resin package (5)    wire connection portion (41a)    image pick-up device (100)
NOVELTY - Solid polymer film (1) is joined to catalyst layers (2,3) overlapped on the film, by supplying high dew point gas and low dew point gas alternately on both the surfaces of film, in order to change the moisture content of the atmosphere of joining jig (10).    USE - For joining solid polymer film and catalyst layers used in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Residual stress generated between surrounding films can be suppressed and the formation of wrinkles on films can be prevented. The performance decrement of fuel cell due to deterioration of gas seal property, can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for joining apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the joining jig. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    polymer film (1)    catalyst layers (2,3)    joining jig (10)    gas introduction port (13b)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery (1) consists of an anode (3), a cathode (2), a separator (4) to separate the anode and cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The separator has a porous film containing a mixture of a ceramic material and a binder. The binder comprises an acrylic rubber having a cross-linked structure.    USE - As power supply of compact portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved safety with respect to characteristics such as heat resistance and resistance to short circuit. The separator improves high-rate discharge characteristics and life characteristics of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of lithium battery.    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Cathode (2)    Anode (3)    Separator (4)    Cylindrical battery case (5)
NOVELTY - Electro-chemical catalyst (A), for a fuel cell, comprises carbon nanotube (with a diameter of 40-100 nm and a length of 1-10 microns) as a catalyst carrier; where 70-90% of the external surface of the carbon nanotube is coated with a homogeneous catalyst-particle.    USE - (A) is useful in fuel cells (claimed). (A) is useful in pertinent manufacturing process.    ADVANTAGE - (A) is consolidated and exhibits very good conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (A).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a cathode (12) and an anode (13) on two sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (11), and a cathode collector (14) and an anode collector (15) respectively provided on the cathode and anode. A fuel supply regulating membrane (17) is formed on anode collector to control liquid fuel supply to the anode. A perforated plate (16) formed on the regulating membrane has several holes to supply the liquid fuel to the regulating membrane. A ventilation hole is formed between regulating membrane and perforated plate.    USE - For power supply of portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel penetration amount to the anode is suppressed and the carbon dioxide generated during electric power generation is emitted outside through ventilation hole so preventing disturbing the fuel supply to the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid electrolyte fuel cell operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of cell structure of solid electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Cathode (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode collector (14)    Anode collector (15)    Perforated plate (16)    Fuel supply regulating membrane (17)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrolyte compartment, and fuel and oxidant passages. The compartment contains an anode and cathode in contact with an ionic liquid electrolyte (102). Anode and cathode current collectors are in contact with respective anode and cathode backing layers. An electrical circuit-forming unit is coupled with the anode collector to form an electrical circuit enabling output of electrical energy from the cell.    USE - Used for an electrochemical energy supply such as fuel cell and battery, and a gas sensor for detection of target gas species in environment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell utilizes the ionic liquid as the electrolyte medium, thus achieving a broader range of operational temperatures and conditions, without affecting lifetime of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic representation of an electrochemical fuel cell.    Ionic liquid electrolyte (102)    Cathode (104)    Anode (106)    Electrolyte compartment (108)    Cathode-backing layer (110)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrolyte comprises a basic polymer and a hydrolysable phosphate compound.    USE - For fuel electrode assembly (claimed) of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The interface resistance between electrodes and electrolyte is decreased and the gas diffusability of the fuel cell is improved. The dimensional change of basic polymer in the electrolyte before and after acid doping is suppressed. The fuel cell can be operated under non-humidified state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell electrolyte comprises a basic polymer and a hydrolysable phosphate compound of formula (HO)3-n-P(O)-(OR)n.    R = alkyl or alkoxyalkyl group; and    n = 1 or 2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) manufacture of fuel cell electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The panel has solar cells arranged on a surface of the solar panel. Attachment points (101) are positioned at a surrounding edge of the solar panel. A rope (102) and a tightening unit (103) are connected to the attachment points by straps (104). The straps are provided for attachment and detachment of the solar panel to an object e.g. back pack. The straps comprise adjustment devices for adjusting the length or tightness of the strap.    USE - Used in a field portable solar battery charger for transportably charging battery using polar power (claimed), and as a portable power source in a backpack e.g. bookbag, knapsack, haversack, rucksack and courier bag by a student, traveler and soldier, vehicle e.g. car and boat, tent, building and portable power ice chest for the hunting, camping, fishing, marine, medical, and home emergency/survival markets and also in civilian, government and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The straps are provided for the attachment and detachment of the solar panel to the object, thus allowing the solar panel to be easily transported and stored and to be relatively easily manhandled and folded up for stowage, and hence maintaining good portability of the panel. The utilization of the straps provides a larger adjustable connecting arrangement, a quick attachment and release and increases useful life of the panel. The configuration of the panel improves the efficiency of the panel and minimizes the power unbalance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of a strapping system for a solar panel.    Attachment points (101)    Rope (102)    Tightening unit (103)    Straps (104)
NOVELTY - A composite solar collection module (100) comprises a transparent substrate (10), a thin film solar collection cell adjacent the substrate for the collection of solar rays, an electrically insulating film (70) on the thin film solar collection cell, and a metallic layer (80) on the insulating film, where metallic perimeter edge being recessed inward from both a substrate perimeter edge and insulating perimeter edge, and being at least coextensive with the cell perimeter edge.    USE - For use as a solar collection module.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating and metallic layers are dimensioned so that a larger collection cell can be used to collect solar energy over a larger proportion of the available substrate surface area, without causing arcing between the cell edge and the metallic layer edge. The solar collection module has a very stable encapsulation. Due to reduced permeation, distance from module edge to the thin film cell can be reduced increasing the cell aperture and the power per module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side cross-sectional view of the solar cell encapsulation structure.    Substrate (10)    Mechanical protection layer (40)    Insulating film (70)    Metallic layer (80)    Composite solar collection module (100)
NOVELTY - Sensitized semiconductor solar cell comprises a first substrate (1); a first anti-reflection layer (6) disposed on a second surface of first substrate; and a transparent conductive layer (2), an absorption layer (3) made of semiconductor, an electrolyte layer (4), a metal electrode (5), a second substrate (1a), and a second anti-reflection layer (6a) sequentially disposed on a first surface of first substrate.    USE - For absorbing light source.    ADVANTAGE - Sensitized semiconductor solar cell absorbs a light source within a spectrum range from ultraviolet to far infrared with two surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explosive view showing a cross-sectional surface of a semiconductor solar cell.    First substrate (1)    Second substrate (1a)    Transparent conductive layer (2)    Absorption layer (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Metal electrode (5)    First anti-reflection layer (6)    Second anti-reflection layer (6a)
NOVELTY - The battery has separator (7) between positive electrode (3) and negative electrode (6). The positive electrode has positive collector exposed portion (8) at portion of positive collector (1) on which active material containing layer is not formed. An insulating resin film (9) is formed of base substance of heat resistant resin having heat resistant temperature of 150 degrees or more. The insulating resin film is provided at portion where positive collector exposed portion and negative active material containing layer (5) are opposed to each other.    USE - For portable electronic device, electric vehicle and load leveling system.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of short circuit between positive collector exposed portion and negative electrode is prevented and the safety of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of the winding element used in non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    positive collector (1)    positive electrode (3)    negative active material containing layer (5)    negative electrode (6)    separator (7)    positive collector exposed portion (8)    insulating resin film (9)
NOVELTY - A biodegradable pore making material such as a polylactic acid thermally decomposed by baking is mixed uniformly in addition to electroconductive filler, fluorine resin, slurry, and fibrous filler which is a non-ionic surfactant such as a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether. The mixture is set to dry and applied to a base layer which impregnates to a carbon paper.    USE - For gas diffusion layer of fuel cell, such as a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery capability by maintaining electroconductivity and water-repellent property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the fuel cell gaseous-diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery capability of a fuel cell using gaseous diffusion layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Coating ink formed by dispersing and mixing several electrode materials, is classified to specific particle size distribution. The coating ink is dispersed as an electrode layer on both sides of a polymeric electrolyte film.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Forms electrode having improved porosity, durability, electroconductivity and electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of manufacture of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A metal oxide film-forming solution (1) containing metal salt or metal complex as metal source, is contacted with a base material (2) surface, in presence of oxidizing gas (8), to form metal oxide film.    USE - For forming metal oxide film used as transparent electrically conductive film and optical thin film, and electrolyte for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform metal oxide film is formed conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of formation of metal oxide film.    Metal oxide film-forming solution (1)    Base material (2)    Gas injection apparatus (7)    Oxidizing gas (8)
NOVELTY - The solar cell element (3) interposed between the translucent light receiving front substrate (1) and the rear substrate (6), has a rear side sealing agent (5) having several through holes filled with heat conductive paste containing insulating particles with higher heat conductivity than the rear side sealing agent.    USE - For solar power system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductive paste filled sealing agent improves the heat radiation efficiency of the photovoltaic cell, resulting in improved efficiency of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    translucent light receiving front substrate (1)    solar cell element (3)    connection tab (4)    rear side sealing agent (5)    rear substrate (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a container (1) storing the cooling agent, attached to the non-light receiving surface (2) of the solar cell module (20). The solar cell module is cooled in day time using the cooling agent which solidifies during night time and liquefies in day time.    USE - For domestic and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency by cooling the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the solar cell module of the solar power generation apparatus.    container (1)    non-light receiving surface (2)    solar cell module (20)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has substrate (1), lower electrode layer (2), hole extraction layer (3), photoelectric converting layer (4), and upper electrode layer (5) which are laminated in order. The hole extraction layer contains conductive polymer and low molecular weight with unpaired electron.    USE - For organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic thin-film solar cell.    substrate (1)    lower electrode layer (2)    hole extraction layer (3)    photoelectric converting layer (4)    upper electrode layer (5)    organic thin-film solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The organic thin film solar cell has electrode layer (2), hole extraction layer (3), photoelectric conversion layer (4) and electrode layer (5) on a substrate (1). The hole extraction layer contains conductive polymer and amphiphilic material.    USE - For organic thin film solar cell. Also used for photosensor and optical communication devices.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin film solar cell has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and short circuit current value due to the dispersion of conductive polymer in hole extraction layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline sectional drawing of organic thin film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Electrode layers (2, 5)    Hole extraction layer (3)    Photoelectric conversion layer (4)    Organic thin film solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The polar liquid supply unit has a grafting open cell block equipped with a polar liquid affinity pore surface grafted with a hydrophobic polymer such as polyolefin of hydrophilic group. The mean diameter of the pores in the pore surface is set in the range of 1-200 microns. The graft ratio is set in the range of 5-100 wt.%.    USE - For fuel cell of notebook personal computer (PC), electronic notebook and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of the polar liquid supply unit with the polar liquid and the contamination of the polar liquid are prevented by using the polar liquid affinity pore surface grafted with hydrophobic polymer. The size and weight of the fuel cell is reduced by eliminating the need for using a pump for supplying the polar liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polar liquid supply unit manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (100) has an anode material containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide as an anode active material, a cathode material containing a lithium insertion material as a cathode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte obtained by dissolving a lithium-compound electrolyte in an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a halogenated organic compound and a polymerizable monomer.    USE - As motor drive power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, and as power supply for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, video tape recorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery exhibits high thermal runaway inhibitory effect, and avoids ignition bursting by thermal runaway.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Winding-type electrode (1)    Anode plate (2)    Cathode-type plate (3)    Separator (4)    Electrode leads (5,6)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer has pore of diameter 0.1 microns or less. The proton conductive material is placed in the core. The total volume of the pore of 0.1-10 microns with respect to the pore of 10 nm-100 microns in the catalyst layer is 10%.    USE - For fuel cell used in personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction fuel and oxidizing agent is prevented, and high power density is obtained. The size and weight are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) electricity generating component manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the fuel cell.    Cover board (1)    Positive electrode (3)    Lead wire (3a)    Fuel tank (5)    Fuel supply hole (7)
NOVELTY - The installation includes an electric power feeder and a heat-source apparatus that connect with each of exothermic units embedded on surfaces e.g. stairway, parking lot. The electric power feeder and heat-source apparatus are positioned by a fuel cell co-generation system.    USE - For melting and removing snow ice of surfaces e.g. stairway, parking lot, or entrance door.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a road-heating installation that can effectively utilize generated electric power and thermal effluent by fuel cell or snow melting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the flow block diagram which shows an example of the fuel cell co-generation system. (The drawing shows non-English language.)
NOVELTY - An epoxy resin powder coating contains an epoxy resin (A), dicyandiamide or its derivative(s) (B) as hardener, and a hydrazide compound (C).    USE - For coating of battery fixed band (claimed) of batteries used for hybrid vehicles, domestic electrical appliances and electronic office equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The epoxy resin powder coating provides insulation film having excellent deterioration resistance with respect to electrolyte liquid, and has improved alkali resistance.
NOVELTY - A silicon melt solution containing dopant is accommodated in a casting mold (1). A temperature gradient is provided to melt solution, and unidirectional solidification is carried out towards hot section from low-temperature portion to form silicon ingot (10). The solidification speed of melt solution from the solidification starting position of ingot to position of 50% of solidification rate is set to 0.8-1.8 mm/minute, during solidification.    USE - For manufacturing polycrystal silicon ingot used as substrate for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystal silicon ingot having high quality and uniformity is economically manufactured. The variation in specific resistance distribution is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of casting mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Casting mold (1)    Side portion (1a)    Bottom face portion (1b)    Release material layer (2)    Silicon ingot (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell utilizes solid polymer film as electrolyte and a supply pipe supplies a predetermined reactive gas to fuel cell. An ejection pipe ejects the off-gas from the fuel cell. The circulation pipe connected with ejection pipe circulates the off-gas in the supply pipe. The valve control unit controls the opening and closing of valve based on the inflow and outflow of the off-gas to and from the storage tank (30).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The inflow and outflow of off-gas to and from the storage tank is controlled by valve efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Piping (21,25,31,38)    Pressure valve (26)    Storage tank (30)    Air compressor (40)
NOVELTY - A fuel supply unit (40) has a vaporization film (43) that vaporizes liquid fuel such as methanol solution stored in fuel storage unit (42), for generating methanol gas. The fuel supply unit has fuel-electrode gaseous diffusion layers (46,49) that diffuse methanol gas for supplying to a fuel electrode (23). The hydrophilization treatment is carried out on inner surfaces (41a,43a) of the fuel storage unit, using UV rays, plasma, corona discharge, ozone or sulfonated process.    USE - For fuel cell used for supplying electric power to personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile phone having video camera function and game function.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated in the fuel cell efficiently, by performing hydrophilization treatment on the inner surfaces of liquid fuel storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    air electrode (21)    fuel supply unit (40)    inner surfaces of fuel storage unit (41a,43a)    fuel storage unit (42)    liquid fuel vaporization film (43)    fuel-electrode gaseous diffusion layers (46,49)
NOVELTY - The stack has a set of fuel cells placed in a side-by-side arrangement to form a planar array, where each cell has an ion-conducting membrane with anode and cathode disposed on opposing sides of the membrane. A gas permeable, liquid water impermeable water retention barrier (40) has a face secured in intimate contact across an active area of the cathode, and another face exposed to ambient air condition. A fluid permeable electronically conducting current collector provides electronic communication between the active areas of the anode and cathode of two adjacent cells adjacent in the array.    USE - Used for producing electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The gas permeable, liquid water impermeable water retention barrier allows excess air flow to cool the fuel cell stack without drying the membrane in each fuel cell. The barrier includes holes for passing water vapor through the barrier for withdrawal from the stack, thus preventing flooding of the cathode. The barrier facilitates recovery of liquid water from the fuel cell at the anode, and prevents vaporization of water from the cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a monopolar fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Water retention barrier (40)    Rigid frame (42)    Fuel cell stack (60)    Conduits (62)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell comprises a substrate (110, 170) between a photoactive material (150) and a thermoelectric material (180).    USE - The photovoltaic cells, e.g. silicon solar cell, a copper indium gallium diselenide solar cell, a copper indium selenide solar cell, a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) (100), a polymer solar cell, or a hybrid solar cell (claimed), is used to convert light such as sunlight, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material in the photovoltaic cell can generate electric energy from solar energy not absorbed by the photovoltaic cell but irradiated as heat, thus increasing the efficiency of the photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system, comprising: a photovoltaic cell; and a load electrically connected to a thermoelectric material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows is a cross-sectional view of the DSSC.    DSSC (100)    Substrate (110, 170)    Photoactive material (150)    Thermoelectric material (180)
NOVELTY - A framed photovoltaic module (10) comprises a photovoltaic panel (12) having an outer peripheral edge section (16), and a plastic frame section (14) molded about the outer peripheral edge section and having an edge detail complementary to the outer peripheral edge section.    USE - The framed photovoltaic module is used for a building component, e.g. window unit, door, or a skylight (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The framed photovoltaic module is inexpensive to fabricate and aesthetically pleasing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a window unit, a door, and a skylight comprising the framed photovoltaic module; and    (2) a method of forming a framed photovoltaic module comprising reacting in a mold having an interior cavity complementary to the plastic frame section an isocyanate component with an isocyanate-reactive component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic panel.    Framed photovoltaic module (10)    Photovoltaic panel (12)    Plastic frame section (14)    Outer peripheral edge section (16)    Substrate (18)    Solar cells (20)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell comprises a first electrode (101), a second electrode (111), a photoactive material (145) between the first and second electrodes, and spacers (300) partially disposed in the photoactive material.    USE - For use as component in e.g. roofing, package labeling, battery charger, sensor, window shade and blind, awning, opaque or semitransparent window, and exterior wall panel.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of spacers reduces the possibility of undesirable short circuiting of photovoltaic cell. The spacers maintain constant or uniform distance between electrodes of different charge e.g. during operation and/or bending of photovoltaic cell, reducing the likelihood that the counter electrode and photoactive material will contact each other.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic system comprising photovoltaic cells electrically connected in parallel and/or in series.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the inventive photovoltaic cell.    First and second electrodes (101, 111)    Substrates (110, 160)    Catalyst layer (130)    Charge carrier layer (140)    Photoactive material (145)    Conductive layer (150)    Spacers (300)
NOVELTY - A film electrode assembly (50) has gaseous-diffusion layers (34,35) including electrode base materials (32,33). The reinforcement layers (40,41) has rigidity which is higher than the electrode base materials.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell characteristic can be improved. Ensures favorable gaseous-diffusion property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    electrode base materials (32,33)    gaseous-diffusion layers (34,35)    reinforcement layers (40,41)    film electrode assembly (50)    separators (60,61)    gas flow grooves (62,63)
NOVELTY - The module has fillers arranged at the backside and light receiving surface side of a solar cell element. A high filler (21) is arranged between the low fillers (20, 22) of a softening point. A low filler (20) of softening point, touches the solar element. Another low filler (22) of the softening point, touches a translucent substrate and reverse side material.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric insulation performance and ensures weather-resistance ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the filler in the solar cell module.    low fillers (20, 22)    high filler (21)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has a back side protective layer (5), a back side filler (4), a solar cell element (3), a light receiving surface side filler (2) and a translucent substrate (1) accommodated sequentially inside a case. The back side protective layer is a metal plate. A communicating hole is formed in the side wall of the back side protective layer.    USE - Used for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of water and sand through the front surface, side face and back surface of the solar cell module is prevented without reducing the effective electric power generation area by storing the substrate, fillers, solar cell element and protective layer in a case. Damage of the translucent substrate is prevented by preventing exposure of the substrate end face. The production cost of the solar cell module is reduced by eliminating the need for using the frame or new protective layer. The generation of electric leakage from the solar cell element is prevented by using the back side protective layer. The generation of air bubbles inside the solar cell module is prevented and the production yield of the solar cell is improved by providing a communicating hole in the side wall of the back side effective layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the structure of the solar cell panel of the solar cell module.    translucent substrate (1)    light receiving surface side filler (2)    solar cell element (3)    back side filler (4)    back side protective layer (5)    connection wire (6)
NOVELTY - A liquid layer (Z) with non-adhesive material is arranged with respect to a light receiving surface-side sealing agent (2) and back-side sealing agent (4). The light receiving surface-side sealing agent is arranged on reverse side of a solar cell element (3). The back-side sealing agent is formed on light receiving surface of the solar cell element between translucent substrate (1) and a reverse side sheet (5).    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - The recycle of the solar cell element is easily performed with low cost. The electric output of the solar cell element is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    translucent substrate (1)    light receiving surface-side sealing agent (2)    solar cell element (3)    back-side sealing agent (4)    reverse side sheet (5)    connection wiring (6)    liquid layer (Z)
NOVELTY - Metal layer (102), transparent conductive layers (103,104) and n-type semiconductor layer (105) are formed subsequently on substrate (101). The p-type conductivity element is removed from transparent conductive layer and n-type semiconductor layer by performing noble gas plasma processing with surface temperature of 100-400 degrees C. The i-type semiconductor layer (107) and p-type semiconductor layer (108) are formed on n-type semiconductor layer after performing noble gas plasma processing.    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar cell using plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Characteristic reduction of photovoltaic element by mixing of doping gas to inside of i-type semiconductor layer is avoided and texture degree of transparent conductive layer is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the single-type photovoltaic element.    substrate (101)    metal layer (102)    transparent conductive layers (103,104)    n-type semiconductor layer (105)    i-type semiconductor layer (107)    p-type semiconductor layer (108)
NOVELTY - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide having specific imide structural unit (1), is new.    USE - For cation exchanger used for electrolyte film used for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel sulfonated aromatic polyimide has excellent mechanical strength, and provides electrolyte film having excellent proton conductivity and barrier property with respect to liquids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide having imide structural unit of formula (1), is new.    Ar=tetravalent aromatic group;    A=-CO or -SO2;    Ar1=bivalent groups of formulae (a-d);    Q=-O-, -S-, -CO-, -SO2-, -CH2-, -CF2-, -C(CH3)2- or -C(CF3)2-;    D1=-O-, -S- or -SO2-;and    X=sulfonic acid group or aromatic hydrocarbon group having substituent.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cation exchanger, which contains the sulfonated aromatic polyimide; and    (2) electrolyte film, which consists of cation exchanger.
NOVELTY - A diamino aromatic carbonyl compound (1) is new.    USE - For manufacturing polyamide or polyimide used in electrolyte film of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diamino aromatic carbonyl compound has excellent ionic conductivity and deterioration resistance at wide temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diamino aromatic carbonyl compound of formula (1) is new.    A=-CO-, or -SO2-;    Ar1,Ar2=groups of formulae (a-d);    X=sulfonic acid group or aromatic hydrocarbon group having a substituent;    Q=-O-, -S-, -CO-, -SO2-, -CH2-, -CF2-, -CO(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-;and    D1=-O-, -S- or -SO2-.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (108) is electrically coupled with a negative electrode current collector (106) that is electrically linked with an external circuit. A separator (110) is positioned between a positive electrode (104) and the negative electrode. An electrolyte is in ionic contact with the positive and negative electrodes. A total cell polarization during a failure event reduces the rate of discharge such that a catastrophic failure does not occur.    USE - For portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high energy and high capacity, and prevents catastrophic failure when overheated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery-operated portable electronic device; and    (2) a lithium secondary battery operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of stacked cell construction.    Stacked cell construction (100)    Positive electrode (104)    Negative electrode current collector (106)    Negative electrode (108)    Separator (110)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by reacting a hydrogenated compound and water, where the hydrogenated compound is in contact with or is mixed with an oily substance.    USE - The method is used for the production of hydrogen used for, e.g. fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method increases yield and safety, and controls hydrogen production reaction without the inconvenience of by-products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a solid reactive compound (17) comprising a hydrogenated compound in contact with or mixed with an oily substance;    (2) a hydrogen production device (10) comprising a reservoir containing a hydrogenated compound and an oily substance, a reservoir containing an aqueous solution, and a conducting part of the aqueous solution; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising hydrogen and oxygen reaction mechanism to produce water and electricity, and a hydrogen production device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen production device.    Hydrogen production device (10)    Cartridges (12, 14)    Solid reactive compound (17)    Filter (19)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (100) comprises a pair of photovoltaic cells (110, 120) with respective photoactive materials having maximum absorption wavelengths, where the photovoltaic cells are electrically connected and form an angle of 5-175degrees.    USE - For use as a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - Incident light not absorbed by a photovoltaic cell can be reflected to the other photovoltaic cell and subsequently absorbed by that cell, thus maximizing the absorption of the incident light by the photovoltaic module, resulting a photovoltaic module having an improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of an unfolded photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (100)    Photovoltaic cells (110, 120)
NOVELTY - Provided are a powder type molding material for a separator of a fuel cell which shows a uniform mixing dispersion, and a separator of a fuel cell prepared by using the molding material which is improved in conductivity, mechanical strength and molding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The powder type molding material comprises 65-97 parts by weight of a conductive carbon material; 5-35 parts by weight of an epoxy resin; a curing agent powder; and an antistatic agent. Preferably the conductive carbon material, the epoxy resin, the curing agent powder and the antistatic agent have an average diameter of 0.2-20 micrometers. Preferably the powder type molding material has an angle of repose of 15-30 degrees and a bulk density of 0.05-0.55 g/cm^3. 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (2), layer (3) consisting of polymer composite containing a carbon nanotube and a conjugated system polymer, and negative electrode (4) are laminated sequentially on a substrate (1). The electron carrying layer (5) is provided between the negative electrode and the polymer composite layer.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit between positive and/or negative electrode is suppressed without reducing the photoelectric conversion efficiency, by stacking an electron carrying layer between the negative electrode and a polymer composite layer. The efficiency of the photovoltaic element manufacture is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of the photovoltaic element.    substrate (1)    positive electrode (2)    polymer composite layer (3)    negative electrode (4)    electron carrying layer (5)
NOVELTY - Thermoplastic resin sheet has a thermoplastic resin layer containing thermoplastic resin having number average molecular weight of 18500-40000 and titanium dioxide (5-40 wt.%). The resin sheet has light transmittance of 0.005-10% for light of wavelength 300-350 nm, relative reflectance of 80-105%, apparent density of 1.37-1.65 g/cm3 and optical density of 0.55-3.50.    USE - For solar cell reverse side protection sheet used in solar cell module (both claimed), for roof of house, electric and electronic components.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoplastic resin sheet is excellent in weather resistance, hydrolysis proof property, interfacial removal prevention property, and is inexpensive. The resin sheet improves the battery exchange efficiency of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) thermoplastic resin sheet laminate;    (b) solar cell reverse side protection sheet (4) using the resin sheet or laminate for reverse side sealing agent of solar cell; and    (c) solar cell module (10) using the solar cell reverse side protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell using the thermoplastic resin sheet.    Light ray transmissive material (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Filling resin (3)    Solar cell reverse side protection sheet (4)    Lead wire (5)    Solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - A substrate film consists of an inorganic polymer having siloxane bond in a stainless steel foil surface. An uneven film contains 15-90 mass% of spherical filler (11) of 50-5000 nm particle size.    USE - For coated stainless steel foil.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of solar cell is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of uneven surface by spherical filler.    spherical filler (11)    uneven surface (12)
NOVELTY - The flexible solar cell apparatus has a sodium chloride (NaCl) substrate utilized as a solar cell substrate. The NaCl substrate is obtained by forming a NaCl layer on an insulator substrate. A solar cell layer is formed on the NaCl layer.    USE - For flexible solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The NaCl substrate is utilized for obtaining highly efficient flexible solar cell at a low cost by preventing limitation in the film forming method and not exhibiting weakness at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for flexible solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of the solar cell apparatus manufacturing process.    transparent electrically conductive film (6)    aluminum/nickel (Al/Ni) electrode (7)    molybdenum (Mo) electrode (8)    optical absorption layer (9)    buffer layer (10)    semi-insulation layer (11)
NOVELTY - A module edge-portion protection coating-agent composition comprises a thermoplastic resin (A) (in wt.pts) (100), wax (B) (5-70) and an adhesive providing resin (C) (10-300). The composition has softening-point temperature of 100-160degreesC based on JIS K-2207.    USE - For manufacture of solar cell module used in solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module edge-portion protection coating-agent composition has excellent stability with respect to light, humidity and heat, and adhesivity, and provides high yield of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solar cell module; and    (2) solar cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has photoelectric element (101) adhered to water permeable sheet (102) through a sealing agent (105). The water permeable sheet has larger area than the sealing agent.    USE - For solar cell module such as of crystalline silicon solar cell, thin film crystal solar cell, fine crystal silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell, copper indium selenide solar cell, compound semiconductor solar cell, installed at ground level, for solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is installed directly on the ground using the water permeable sheet as weed barrier sheet, thereby decreasing the leveling and mounting stand cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for installation method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module.    photoelectric element (101)    water permeable sheet (102)    terminal box (103)    waterproof connector (104)    sealing agent (105)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery consists of cathode (2) capable of occlude-discharging lithium, anode (1) capable of occlude-discharging lithium and molten salt electrolyte containing lithium salt and perfluoropolyether (0.2-5%) (I). The anode is spaced apart from the cathode.    USE - For portable equipment such as mobile telephone, personal computer and portable audiovisual apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has improved output characteristics. The molten electrolyte has improved impregnating ability with respect to the electrode and separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery consists of cathode capable of occlude-discharging lithium, anode capable of occlude-discharging lithium, and molten salt electrolyte containing lithium salt and perfluoropolyether (0.2-5%). The anode is spaced apart from the cathode. The perfluoropolyether is of formula:    R1-((O-C-R2-R3-CF2)n-(O-CF2)m)-OR4 (I)    n/m = 0.5-1,000;    R1,R4 = 1-3C perfluoroalkyl; and    R2,R3 = fluorine or R1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)    Aluminum lamination (4)    Anode tab (5)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitizing solar cell has a wavelength conversion film (1) arranged on a dye sensitizing semiconductor layer (4,5) as outer layer. The wavelength conversion film contains a polymer matrix of non-crystalline fluorine-containing polymer (A) and a fluorescent material (B) dispersed in the polymer matrix. The fluorescent material carries out wavelength transformation at light of long wavelength region of 500-650 nm, and photoelectric conversion at light of short wavelength region in sunlight (9).    USE - As dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitizing solar cell has favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency by effective usage of sunlight, and suppresses reduction of photoelectric conversion rate by optical absorption of redox electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the basic structure of the dye-sensitizing solar cell.    Wavelength conversion film (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Dye sensitizing semiconductor layers (4,5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Sunlight (9)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte material contains a polyelectrolyte having a polymer formed by polymerizing a vinyl monomer, as basic structure, and a hindered amine light stabilizer (1-50 mass%) with respect to total mass of the components. The polyelectrolyte has ion exchange capacity of 0.5-6 meq/g.    USE - For electrolytic solution and catalyst paste for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material has high durability and oxidation resistance over long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolytic solution;    (2) catalyst paste; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An ionic conductive electrolyte contains lithium salt and a polymer which contains the salt monomer comprised from organic anion which has polymerizable functional group and onium cation which has polymerizable functional group. The minimum connection chain length, which is given by number of atoms, between the polymerizable functional group and cation atom of the onium cation, and minimum connection chain length between the polymerizable functional group and anion atom of the organic anion is each 2 or less.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed) and electrochemical components such as capacitor and electrochromic component.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte exhibits excellent ionic conductivity. The secondary battery using the ionic conductive electrolyte exhibits favorable charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A high polymer film contains a thermoplastic elastomer which has aromatic unit and a polymer compound without aromatic unit.    USE - For polymeric electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct liquid type fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high polymer film provides polymeric electrolyte film having excellent proton conductivity and methanol barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymeric electrolyte film (1);    (2) manufacture of high polymer film;    (3) manufacture of polymeric electrolyte film;    (4) polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (5) direct liquid type fuel cell; and    (6) direct methanol type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymeric electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Diffused layer (3)    Separator (4)    Flow path (5)
NOVELTY - A high polymer film comprises a polymer compound (A) having an aromatic unit in principal chain, a polymer compound (B) having an aromatic unit in side chain, and a polymer compound (C) without aromatic unit.    USE - For manufacture of polymeric electrolyte film used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct liquid bodily-shaped fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high polymer film provides polymeric electrolyte film having excellent proton conductivity and high methanol blocking property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymeric electrolyte film;    (2) manufacture of the high polymer film;    (3) manufacture of the polymeric electrolyte film;    (4) polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (5) direct liquid bodily-shaped fuel cell; and    (6) direct methanol type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion sectional drawing of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymeric electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Diffused layer (3)    Separator (4)    Flow path (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has packing channel (8) for mounting packing for sealing gas, which surrounds gas inlet manifold (1), gas outlet manifold (2) and gas flow groove (7). The boundary of electrode side of the channel (8) is provided with convex groove (8a). The packing mounted in channel is arranged extending to side face of electrode at the time of assembling battery.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the reactive gas is avoided effectively. The assembly of single cell can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the separator.    gas inlet manifold (1)    gas outlet manifold (2)    gas flow groove (7)    packing channel (8)    convex groove (8a)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) which ejects the water along the gas flow path. An electric wire heater (28) heats the ejected water to a temperature exceeding the boiling point of water, so as to vaporize the fluorine impurities in the water.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of the impurity contained in the recycled water is reduced, which in turn raises the durability of ion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic section of the vapor-liquid separator in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    orifice (22)    vapor-liquid separation chamber (23)    evaporation chamber (24)    electric power supply (27)    wire heater (28)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (100) comprises anode and cathode side catalyst layers (120a, 120b) clamping an electrolyte film (110) which contains solid polymer electrolyte. The electrolyte contains inorganic oxide such as silicon dioxide (SiO2) and transition metal oxide, e.g. manganese dioxide (MnO2) which has the capability to decompose hydrogen peroxide dispersed in electrolyte film.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical durability of the MEA is improved without reducing proton conductivity of electrolyte film, as deterioration of electrolyte film due to hydrogen peroxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    MEA (100)    electrolyte film (110)    anode side catalyst layer (120a)    cathode side catalyst layer (120b)    gaseous diffusion layers (130a, 130b)    separators (140a, 140b)
NOVELTY - The electrolyzer (1) has a through-hole (13) connected to gas chamber such that the through-hole (13) is connected to the base through-hole (14) at the base (7). The base through-hole is connected to the container through-hole (15) at which a gas exhaust port (16) is connected. An insulation sealant layer is formed between the bottom wall of the container (2) and the base.    USE - For solid polymer type water electrolyzer used in hydrogen generator used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer type water electrolyzer can be attached or removed from the hydrogen generator easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generator with solid polymer type water electrolyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electrolyzer (1)    base (7)    through-holes (13,14,15)    gas exhaust port (16)
NOVELTY - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide having specific structural unit (1) is novel.    USE - For cation exchanger used in electrolyte film of fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film formed using the sulfonated aromatic polyimide has excellent mechanical strength, high barrier property with respect to hydrogen gas and methanol, minimum time-dependent deterioration and minimum proton-conductive reductions under low humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide having structural unit of formula (1) is novel.    Ar=tetravalent aromatic group;    X=-O-, -S- or =SO2;    Y==CO, -O-, -S- or =SO2;and    Z=sulfonated aromatic group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cationic exchanger; and    (2) electrolyte film of fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A polymerization-start point is introduced to a base material, and a vinyl monomer (1) is grafted with the polymerization-start point. An electrolyte material is then obtained by reacting the functional group of an antioxidant, and then reacting with a sulfonated agent. The functional group is hydroxyl group, amino group, and/or imino group.    USE - For manufacturing electrolyte material (claimed) used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrolyte material having excellent oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymerization-start point is introduced to a base material, and a vinyl monomer of formula (1) is grafted with the polymerization-start point. An electrolyte material is then obtained by reacting the functional group of an antioxidant, and then reacting with a sulfonated agent. The functional group is hydroxyl group, amino group, and/or imino group.    R=1C or more alkylene;    n=1 or more;    R'=H or 1-4C alkyl;and    X=halogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte material consisting of a copolymer of styrene and a halogenated methylstyrene having a side chain, grafted to a base material consisting of a polyolefin-type material with hydrogen optionally substituted with fluorine. The side chain is substituted by reacting with the functional group of the antioxidant. Portion(s) of hydrogen of the phenyl group derived from styrene and halogenated methylstyrene is substituted by sulfo group.
NOVELTY - The carbon material precursor is formed by preliminary carbonization of the resin composition or its cured material. The alkali-metal-containing compound is supported on the surface of the carbon material precursor, to obtain alkali-metal-supported precursor. The alkali-metal-supported precursor is carbonized, and washed with water to remove alkali-metal component. Thus, carbon material is manufactured.    USE - For forming carbon material used as cathode material for secondary batteries such as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary cell. Also used as electrode for capacitor and electrolysis, and activated carbon.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery formed using cathode containing carbon material, has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon material;    (2) cathode material for secondary batteries; and    (3) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - The alkali-metal-containing carbon material precursor is formed by mixing resin composition and alkali-metal containing compound. The obtained precursor is carbonized, and washed with water for removing alkali-metal component existing on the surface of carbonized material. Thus, carbon material is obtained.    USE - For forming carbon material used as cathode material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery. Also used as electrode for capacitor and electrolysis, and activated carbon.    ADVANTAGE - The porous carbon material is manufactured favorably. The secondary battery formed using cathode containing carbon material, has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon material;    (2) cathode material for secondary batteries; and    (3) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The suspension mixer has a suspension mixing portion (11) which carries out suspension mixing of two or more liquids which do not have mechanical compatibility, an inlet port (13) for each liquid attached to the entrance side of the suspension mixing portion, and a suspension liquid-mixture outflow portion (14) attached to the exit side of the suspension mixing portion.    USE - For mixing water and oil, e.g. kerosene, in solid-polymer-electrolyte fuel-cell electric-power-generation systems (claimed) and in hydrogen refueling stations.    ADVANTAGE - Suspension mixer enables mixing of liquids having no mechanical compatibility, without using chemical substances, e.g. surfactant. The mixer provides electric-power-generation systems having excellent power-generation efficiency and economical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid-polymer-electrolyte fuel-cell electric-power-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the suspension mixer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Suspension mixing portion (11)    Oil-filled mouth portion (12)    Inlet port (13)    Suspension liquid-mixture outflow portion (14)
NOVELTY - Heat sealing involves heat drying of a location used as a heat seal portion of an opening. The heat bonding of the location used as a heat seal of an opening is carried out.    USE - Used for mobile phones, notebook computers and video cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the lithium cell is improved and short circuiting can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium cell package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view showing lithium cell package heat sealing.    flexible cladding (1)    base material (10)    chemical conversion treatment layer (20)    aluminum foil (30)    heat bondable resin (40)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a preparation method for the electrolyte diaphragm of a solid oxide fuel battery including the following steps: 1, taking ZrO with a stabilizer as an electrolyte material, adding a molding agent in it to be scattered in a ball mill then adding PVB solution in it to be mixed and ground to get a slurry, 2, carrying out vacuum deaeration and ageing process, 3, processing indoctor-blade to manufacture a crude film strip to be cut by a die to generate crude film sheets, 4, laminating the crude film sheets according to the needs then to be put in a static water press to bepressed to a blank sheet to be processed roughly on the surface to be cut to a format, 5, putting the blank sheet in a stove to be sintered.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to sealing method with large area and solar energy in energy field, which comprises the following steps: a, connecting the sealed solar battery chips by series or by parallel; b, overlapping from top to down in order of EVA, solar battery, EVA, PVF film, PR-4 epoxy glass fiber baseboard; c, laminating for five to ten minutes with temperature of 100 degrees; d, under temperature of 140 to 160 degrees for five to ten minutes for solidifying. This invention improves solar energy battery board with large area and power and removes glass slices and adds solar transparency toimprove battery element efficiency.
NOVELTY - A sulfonated polybenzene membrane as proton transfer material is prepared through Ni(0) catalyzed coupling reaction between 4-sodium sulfonate-2.5-dichlorodiphenyl methanone and dichloro-monomer for copolymerization. I    ADVANTAGE - Advantages are high resistance to water and high mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - The process for preparation of electrolyte membrane for Li-ion battery includes: plasticizer is added into lithium salt to produce a solution with specified concentration; an appropriate amount of thesolution above is mixed with PVDF in a drying container; the polymer membrane is immersed into the container and is heated up to 70.- 100 Deg C., and then it is taken out and cooled to room temperature.
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery consists of anode mix containing silicon- or tin-based anode active material and photopolymerizable material containing epoxy derivative, polyester acrylate or epoxy acrylate, its oligomer or polymer as binder. The anode mix applied on current collector is polymerized with light radiation to secure binding force between the anode active material, and between the anode active material and current collector.    USE - As lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics. The anode is prepared easily and within a short period of time.
NOVELTY - The connection box (10) with a lid (12), for a photovoltaic solar panel, has a housing (11) with connectors (25) for electrical connection with the solar panel and connectors (26) for an electrical connection with other solar panels and diodes (22). The connectors are at a printed circuit board (21) as part of the outer housing base, held in place by a snap lock.(23, 24).    USE - The connection box is for a photovoltaic solar panel, where solar rays are converted directly into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Heat is dissipated by the direct contact between the circuit board and the housing base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the solar panel connection box.    connection box (10)    box housing (11)    lid (12)    printed circuit board (21)    diodes (22)    snap locks (23,24)    electrical connections (25,26)
NOVELTY - A heterogeneous catalyst (C1) comprises platinum (Pt) particles where Pt particles contain phosphorus (P), as additive.    USE - In a fuel cell and membrane electrode assembly (claimed); as oxygen electrode catalyst of a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC); and as an oxygen electrode catalyst layer in a membrane electrode assembly for the fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has platinum (Pt) particles of 1 - 3 nm in diameter by the addition of phosphorus, which increases the specific surface area of the catalyst particles, thereby improving catalytic activity. The Pt-P catalyst has hydrogen oxidation activity and is used as hydrogen electrode catalyst of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell that uses pure hydrogen with no CO poisoning as fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) a fuel cell comprising a cathode, an anode and a polymer electrolyte membrane placed between the cathode and anode, where the cathode and/or anode contain the catalyst (C1);    (b) preparation of the catalyst (C1) involving reducing Pt ions in the presence of reducing agent comprising phosphorus;    (c) a membrane-electrode assembly comprising: an anode catalyst layer, a cathode catalyst layer and a polymer electrolyte membrane placed between the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer where the anode catalyst layer and/or cathode catalyst layer contain the catalyst (C1); and    (d) producing a voltage with the fuel cell involving feeding methanol and water, or hydrogen to the anode and feeding oxygen to the cathode.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises a non-aqueous solvent, an electrolyte salt, and a siloxane-modified polyoxyalkylene compound.    USE - In a secondary battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using the electrolytic solution has improved temperature characteristics and high-output characteristics i.e. the battery is improved in discharge characteristics both at low temperatures and at high outputs and in safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises a non-aqueous solvent, an electrolyte salt, and a siloxane-modified polyoxyalkylene compound of formula A-R1O-(CaH2aO)b-R1-A.    R1=2-6C alkylene group;    a=2 - 4;    b=1 - 6;    R2=(1-10C) (cyclo)alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group (all optionally substituted by halogen);    c=0 - 6;    d=1 or 2;    A=((R2)3SiO-(Si(R2)(R2)O)c)d-Si ((R2)3-d)-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and the non-aqueous electrolytic solution.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (100) comprises a first electrode (101); a second electrode (103); and between the first electrode and the second electrode, a hole injection layer (115), a discotic nematic liquid crystal (LC) material (200) comprising LC units, and particles (119) in electrical contact with the liquid crystal material.    USE - The photovoltaic cell, i.e. solar cell, is used for converting light, such as sunlight, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The orientational order of the LC units can enhance the performance of cell by increasing the amount of light absorbed by the LC material. Because the symmetry axes as of the LC units tend to orient along the z-axis of cell, the optical transition moments of the LC units lie in the x-y plane of inner surface of hole injection layer (the transition moments are perpendicular to the symmetry axes). This orientational order can increase the amount of light absorption by the LC units by greater than or equal to 2 (preferably greater than or equal to 3) times as compared to unordered LC units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) manufacture of photovoltaic cell, comprising disposing a hole injection material, particles, at least some of which comprising a particle surface group, and LC units between first and second electrodes; and    (2) a discotic nematic LC material comprising LC units (201), each comprising a central moiety comprising at least one aromatic ring; and electroactive arms extending outward from the central moiety, each arm comprising cyclic groups at least some of which comprise at least one sulfur atom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    First electrode (101)    Second electrode (103)    Hole injection layer (115)    Particles (119)    Particle surface groups (121)    LC material (200)    LC units (201)
NOVELTY - Battery has a separation gap (100) between the non-contact surface (42) of anode (60a) formed on a substrate (24) and the cap (26). The gap distance is less than 10 microns. The cathode (60b), anode, current collectors (72a,72b) and other battery components expand and move into the gap during battery operation.    USE - For use in portable electronics, medical devices, space systems, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The separation gap prevents cross-talk between electrically independent conductors from opposing battery cells and reduces undesirable mechanical stresses, improving battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thin film battery.    battery (20)    substrate (24)    cap (26)    conductors (40a,40b)    non-contact surface (42)    anode (60a)    cathode (60b)    current collectors (72a,72b)    separation gap (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves bonding a set of substrates onto a wiring plane (400) to form a solar module assembly, where each substrate manufactures a set of photovoltaic cells. The substrates are arranged on the wiring plane to align the substrates with conductor patterns for the photovoltaic cells to form the solar module assembly. Each of the individual photovoltaic cells is separated on the solar module assembly, where the photovoltaic cells are isolated after bonding to the wiring plane.    USE - Used for fabricating a solar panel assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cells are isolated after bonding to the wiring plane, thus allowing any desirable scale-up for a manufacturing process of the photovoltaic cells to greatly cut down the cost of manufacturing and solar panel assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar module assembly comprising a wiring plane and a set of photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side of a wiring plane having current conducting wiring patterns.    Substrates (300)    Wiring plane (400)    Metal tabs (510)    Negative output leads (520)    Bus bars (540)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprise n+ layer (2) and p+ layer (4) on surfaces of a p-type silicon substrate (1), between the light-receiving-surface electrode (5) and counter electrode (3). The electrode at p+ layer, contains granular sintered compact of an aluminum-silicon (Al-Si) alloy.    USE - For single crystal solar cell and polycrystal solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - An energy conversion efficiency of solar cell is raised effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) paste material; and    (2) solar cell manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section diagram of solar cell.    p-type silicon substrate (1)    n+ layer (2)    counter electrode (3)    p+ layer (4)    light-receiving-surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises terminal portion (701) solar cell panels (702), output lead wires (202). The terminal portion is filled with resin, which directly attaches the solar cell panel to the terminal portion.    USE - For domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and cost of the solar cell module are reduced. The reliability of the solar cell module is improved sharply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    outer lead wires (202)    terminal portion (701)    solar cell panel (702)    solar cell module (703)    aluminum frame (704)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor electrode substrate has semiconductor layer (5) modified with a dye on electroconductive substrate (1) and a catalyst electrode substrate has a catalyst layer (3) on an electroconductive substrate (2), which are made to face at predetermined intervals. A bus-bar layer (6) is arranged at one portion of the electroconductive substrate (1) having light transmittance. The protective layers (7) is formed at bus-bar layer upper portion.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion rate of the electron in electrolyte is maintained uniformly, by maintaining the space between electrode substrates. The durable dye-sensitized solar cell element is obtained efficiently, while suppressing the fluctuation of the solar-cell capability between cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell element.    transparent electroconductivity substrate (1)    electroconductivity substrate (2)    catalyst layer (3)    sealant (4)    semiconductor layer (5)    bus-bar layer (6)    protective layers (7)
NOVELTY - The proton conductive electrolyte film has several alternately stacked acidic polymer layers (4a) and basic polymer layers (4b). The overlap number of the thickness direction of polymer chain per layer of each acidic polymer layer and basic polymer layer is set less than ten.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive electrolyte film with excellent proton conductivity and high thermal, chemical stability is provided. The proton-conductive electrolyte film is insoluble in water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of proton-conductive electrolyte film comprising coating a solution of acidic polymer or basic polymer onto a base layer, washing off excess solution and repeating to produce alternate layers of acidic and basic polymer layers; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of proton-conductive electrolyte film comprising storage tanks for the solutions, electric-potential control parts and a movable stage and retainer with which the base material is made to contact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section diagram of proton-conductive electrolyte film.    electrolyte film (4)    acidic polymer layer (4a)    basic polymer layer (4b)
NOVELTY - Rod-shaped core unit (500) is arranged in the cavity of an electrode assembly in the cylindrical case of the cylindrical lithium rechargeable battery. The core unit made of polyphenylene sulfide that is softer than the stainless steel and has a specific gravity lower than the stainless steel has a hole (510) and the grooves (520) arranged lengthwise along the center and outer walls of the core unit.    USE - For notebook personal computer (PC), digital camera, camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Core unit does not moves within the electrode assembly during any external impact to the battery, thus the cap assembly provided on the upper portion of the electrode assembly will not get deformed or damaged. The safety of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a core unit of cylindrical lithium rechargeable battery.    core unit (500)    hole (510)    grooves (520)    wing sections (530)
NOVELTY - Each flat thin electrochemical cell (101) has top and bottom laminated film substrates (112,111), and cathode (130) and zinc foil anode (115) provided on bottom substrate, and electrolyte (299) in contact with anode and cathode. A picture frame (113) of thickness greater than thickness of anode, cathode and electrolyte, is provided around perimeter of the cell and connects top substrate to bottom substrate.    USE - For use in label (claimed), smart credit card, sensor, data loggers, greeting device, badges, security tags, novelties, books, game devices, temperature and humidity indicators, medical device (claimed) e.g. iontophoretic device, healthcare products, advertising medium, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Thin, flat and flexible battery with simple construction is obtained. The battery can be easily assembled into application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cell.    cell (101)    substrates (111,112)    frame (113)    anode (115)    cathode (130)    electrolyte (299)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has bipolar plate (60) comprising lands (64) between reactant gas flow channels (62). A hydrophilic metal oxide layer is deposited as random islands (68) on the bipolar plate to maintain conductive properties of the plate.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell efficiency is improved by reducing electrical contact resistance and ohmic losses using hydrophilic metal oxide layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of bipolar plate of the fuel cell.    bipolar plate (60)    reactant gas flow channel (62)    land (64)    metal oxide island (68)    exposed area (70)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode assembly has a catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer, laminated on surfaces of a polymeric electrolyte film. The catalyst layer consists of two types of catalyst supporting carbons (30, 30A, 30B) differing in average particle diameter.    USE - For solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly has excellent crack resistance, and provides fuel cell with excellent electric power generation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal portion expanded sectional view of the partial catalyst layer surface.    Catalyst (29)    Catalyst supporting carbons (30,30A,30B)
NOVELTY - Micro/nano capsule (20) contains hydrophilized catalyst particles carrying carbon (21), coated with polyelectrolyte (22).    USE - For catalyst layers of solid polymeric fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The micro/nano capsule provides excellent proton conductivity to catalyst layer. The drying of catalyst layer due to moisture content reduction of anode side, and flooding of cathode side are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of micro/nano capsule;    (2) catalyst layer containing micro/nano capsule; and    (3) fuel cell containing the catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of micro/nano capsule.    Micro/nano capsule (20)    Catalyst particles carrying carbon (21)    Polyelectrolyte film (22)
NOVELTY - The dry-type non-woven fabric consists of sea-island-type polymer alloy fiber, and has tearing strength of 1 N or more and tensile strength of 10 N/cm or more. The polymer alloy fiber has high solubility polymer as sea component, and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) as island component. The blend rate of polyphenylene sulfide is 10-60 wt.%. The average diameter of island structure is 1-1500 nm. The ratio of island structure with diameter of 1500-5000 nm is 0-5%.    USE - For bag filter, liquid filter, electrical insulation material and battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The dry-type non-woven fabric enables to provide bag filter having improved trapping efficiency, heat resistance, liquid maintaining property and chemical resistance without clogging.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator has a hydrogen-generating component which does not generate hydrogen at normal temperature, accommodated in a container (1). A heater (4) is provided for heating the container from the exterior, such that the heated hydrogen-generating component reacts with water supplied to the container to generate hydrogen.    USE - For fuel cells (claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, used for small portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator generates hydrogen by a convenient method with improved hydrogen-generation speed, and reduces the size of a fuel cell. Hydrogen is generated by heating, without requiring a mechanical apparatus for removing the surface film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the hydrogen generator.    Container (1)    Lid (1b)    Water supply port (2)    Hydrogen discharge port (3)    Heater (4)
NOVELTY - A surface protection film has a polyester base film on which an ultraviolet ray shielding layer, a water vapor shielding layer and a heat ray shielding layer are laminated. The outermost layer of at least one side of the laminated film has an easily bonding layer containing an oxazoline-group containing polymer.    USE - For solar cell laminate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection film has excellent shielding property against UV rays, heat rays and water vapor. The surface protection film enables formation of solar cell laminate of high durability, electric power generation efficiency and excellent adhesive property with respect to ethylene-vinyl acetate resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of surface protective film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The surface protection film is a laminated film which has two layers having ultraviolet ray absorptivity, and a water vapor shielding layer, on a polyester film as a base film. The outermost layer of at least one side of the laminated film is an easily bonding layer containing crosslinking agent selected from urea type resin, melamine type resin, epoxy resin and oxazoline group-containing polymer. The surface protection film has total light transmittance of 60% or more.    USE - As protective film for solar cell laminate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection film has excellent shielding property with respect to ultraviolet ray and water vapor, mechanical characteristics, heat resistance, moisture resistance and excellent adhesivity with respect to ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin, and provides solar cell having high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar cell laminate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The light receiving surface side of the solar cell element (1) are sealed by the sealing agent (3) and the translucent element (2). The frame (5) is placed at the periphery of the solar cell element. The back sheet (4) containing thermoplastic resin attaches the frame to the solar cell element.    USE - For e.g. solar cell module with frame.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion time and manufacturing cost of solar cell module with frame are reduced sharply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module with frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of solar cell module with frame.    solar cell element (1)    transculent element (2)    sealing agent (3)    back sheet (4)    frame (5)
NOVELTY - A surface protective film has lamination of water-vapor shielding layer on the surface(s) of a polyester film which has an ultraviolet-ray absorptivity. The outermost layer of the lamination has an easily bonding layer of oxazoline group-containing polymer as cross-linking agent. The water-vapor shielding capability of the surface protective film is less than 0.3 g/m2.24 hours.    USE - For solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface protective film has lightweight and excellent handleability, ultraviolet shielding property, water-vapor shielding property, environment-resistance characteristics and adhesivity with ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. The surface protective film improves the durability of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell laminate material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell laminate material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polymer-film electrode assembly (10) consists of a polymeric electrolyte film (12) and a pair of catalyst electrodes adhered on both surfaces of the electrolyte film. The polymeric electrolyte film comprises a stable radical compound.    USE - For polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte film has improved chemical stability, long-term continuous operability and deterioration proof property. The film provides an electrode assembly which improves the initial stage characteristics, output characteristics, stability and reliability of the polyelectrolyte type fuel cell. The electrode assembly steadily maintains a high cell voltage over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (100) which consists of polymer-film electrode assembly and a separator board pinched to support the assembly on both surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows polymer film electrode assembly and the polyelectrolyte type fuel cell using the assembly.    Polymer electrode film assembly (10)    Polymeric electrolyte film (12)    Fuel electrode (14)    Air electrode (16)    Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film is formed by doping an organic compound having strong acid group and inorganic strong acid, in a polymer film. The polymer film contains a polymer compound having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, in its main chain.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity, heat resistance, durability at high temperature and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrolyte film, which involves immersing a polymer film containing a polymer compound having a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, in its main chain, in a solution having an organic compound having strong acid group and inorganic strong acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pseudo crosslinked structure in the electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (20) has solid-polymer-electrolyte film (100) between anode and cathode catalyst layers (110) containing proton-conductive polyelectrolyte. The palladium alloy supported by electro conductive material, acts as anode catalyst layer. The content of the palladium alloy is 10 to 100 mass % with respect to the total mass of the catalyst in anode catalyst layer.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The PEFC is manufactured with excellent electric-power-generation characteristic at a reduced cost by using the palladium alloy as anode catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section model of the PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    membrane-electrode assembly (20)    solid-polymer-electrolyte (100)    catalyst layers (110)    gaseous-diffusion layer (120)    separators (130)    flow path (135)    collector (140)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has silicon amorphous thin film deposited on a collector, a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte comprises carbon dioxide absorbers and vinylene carbonate.    USE - For lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery with improved charging-and-discharging cycle characteristic is realized, and the internal pressure raise resulting from gas evolution reaction between negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sputtering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Chamber (1)    Drum (2)    Silicon sputter source (3)    Direct current pulse power supply (4)    Plasma (5)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises several battery elements (10) including several positive and negative electrodes (13,14) laminated through an liquid electrolyte layer (15) and a separator (16). The electrolyte liquid is made of a cyclic carboxylate ester and a polymer. The air permeability of the separator is maintained between 40-200s/100 ml. The total area densities of the battery elements is maintained between 2-8 mg/cm2.    USE - For e.g. lithium ion secondary cell and primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The raise in the battery temperature is suppressed and safety of the battery is improved by the low air permeability of the separator and use of the cyclic carboxylate ester contained in the electrolyte liquid. The ionic conductivity between the electrodes, load characteristics, low temperature characteristic, and cycle characteristics of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    battery elements (10)    positive electrode (13)    negative electrode (14)    electrolyte (15)    separator (16)
NOVELTY - A composition contains a solid acid and/or binder.    USE - For solid electrolyte film, membrane electrode assembly, fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition is inexpensive and has excellent proton conductivity and heat resistance. Environmental impact of the composition is reduced by using the sulfonic acid group introduced amorphous carbon as the solid acid. The sulfonic acid group introduced amorphous carbon is synthesized conveniently, and has high ion exchange capacity and proton conductivity. Purification of raw material is not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid electrolyte film;    (2) membrane electrode assembly;    (3) fuel cell; and    (4) manufacture of composition which involves heat processing an organic compound in a concentrated sulfuric acid or fuming sulfuric acid, manufacturing amorphous carbon in which sulfonic acid group is introduced, and mixing the resulting mixture with the binder.
NOVELTY - A surface-protection sheet (A) has thermosetting property transparent resin layer (3) formed on base film (1). The layer (3) contains resin formed by copolymerizing vinyl ester resin, monomer (a) having glass transition temperature (Tg) of -20degreesC or less and monomer (b) having Tg of 120degreesC or more. The monomers (a,b) are copolymerizable with the resin and are used as homopolymers.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface-protection sheet has excellent weather resistance, heat-resisting property, water resistance, light resistance, wind proof property, hail resistance, chemical resistance, stab resistance and controlled film thickness, and provides solar cell module with favorable electric power generation efficiency. The surface protection sheet is manufactured economically and safely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module; and    (2) manufacture of the surface-protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the surface protection sheet.    Base film (1)    Inorganic oxide vapor deposited film (2)    Thermosetting property transparent resin layer (3)    Surface-protection sheet (A)
NOVELTY - The surface protection film is a laminated film having an ultraviolet ray shielding layer, a water vapor shielding layer and an easily bonding layer as at least one side outermost layer, on a polyester film as base film. The easily bonding layer contains an oxazoline group-containing polymer as crosslinking agent. The surface protection film has thermal contraction rate at 150degreesC along longitudinal direction and width direction of -0.5 to 0.5%, and absolute value of thermal contraction rate difference along longitudinal direction and width direction of 0.3% or less.    USE - For solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection film has excellent ultraviolet shielding property, heat stability, water vapor shielding property, durability and handleability, and provides solar cell of high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.
NOVELTY - Polymer electrolyte (I) (comprises a lithium salt component and a polymer component that comprises at least a polymer compound that exhibits at least partial group of repeating unit, which interacts with the anion of the lithium salt component, where the dissociation of the lithium salt is promoted and these groups are components of the polymer main chain and/or components of the polymer side chain joined at the polymer main chain) is new.    USE - (I) is useful in the manufacture of an electro-chemical device such as battery or storage battery, a lithium-ion battery, a lithium-polymer battery or a lithium-metal-polymerbatterry (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides increased ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electro-chemical device comprising (I); and    (2) a procedure, to the increase of the ions conductivity of (I), comprising stabilizing the ionic interaction of the polymer component with the anion containing lithium salts component.
NOVELTY - The pack has a rectangular battery body (200) with an electrode assembly having cathodes, anodes, and separators, that are mounted together with an electrolyte in a sealed state. A lower case (300) has an inner space to receive the pack. An upper case is coupled to the lower case to seal the body. Coupling between the cases is accomplished by ultrasonic welding at the contact regions between the upper and lower ends. A film-shaped label is attached to the cases` outer surfaces that are coupled to each other. The upper surface of the upper case and the lower surface of the lower case are open.    USE - Used for a mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The upper surface of the upper case and the lower surface of the lower case are open, thus enabling a direct attachment of the battery body to the label without a step. The battery pack can be manufactured with a smaller thickness when compared to any conventional battery pack. Heat dissipation from the battery pack can be efficiently accomplished in the course of charging and discharging. The battery pack has increased structural stability and an increased case coupling force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Rectangular battery body (200)    Lower case (300)    Upper case (400)    Side wall (420)    Opening (450)
NOVELTY - Ink for producing catalyst layers (2,4 ) for electrochemical devices, comprises catalyst material, ionomer material, water, and an organic solvent bearing functional group(s), which is stable to oxidative degradation.    USE - The ink is used for producing catalyst layers for electrochemical devices, for coating gas diffusion layers (1, 5) for electrochemical devices, or for producing catalyst-coated ionomer membranes (3)/substrate materials or gas diffusion electrodes for fuel cells (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cell. It is useful for electrolyzers or sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The ink has a high stability in respect of decomposition reactions and good storage stability. It provides catalyst layers having a high performance. It simplifies the production process for electrodes. Post-treatment and cleaning steps for the electrode layers are not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic structure of a five-layer membrane-electrode assembly.    Gas diffusion layers (1, 5)    Catalyst layers (2,4)    Ionomer membranes (3)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material comprises an adhesive heat-resistant layer (A) and buffer layer (B). The difference in flexural rigidity between the adhesive heat-resistant layer (A) and buffer layer (B) is 30 MPa or more.    USE - As sheet-type solar cell sealing material for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has excellent transparency, flexibility, heat resistance and adhesiveness without using organic peroxide, and improves production efficiency of solar cell module. The sealing material exhibits properties adequate for thinner solar cell devices even when using organic peroxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, which consists of layer (A) contacted with a protective layer, and layer (B) contacted with a solar cell element. The solar cell element is sealed using the solar cell sealing material.
NOVELTY - A light curable material comprises a splayed layered material, aqueous dispersible polymerizer(s), which can be polymerized by exposure to light, and aqueous soluble N-oxyazinium compound(s).    USE - For polymer layered nano composite used in automotive industry, packaging, battery, cosmetics and aerospace.    ADVANTAGE - The light curable material forms polymer layered nano composite having improved physical properties such as modulus, tensile strength, toughness, impact resistance, electrical conductivity, heat distortion temperature, linear thermal expansion coefficient, fire retardance, oxygen and water vapor barrier properties and scratch and abrasion resistance. The splayed material has favorable processing versatility. The N-oxyazinium photoinitiator has good solubility or dispersibility in aqueous medium. The layered material, the N-oxyazinium photoinitiator and any optional matrix polymer are combined in a single step into a coating composition, which can be subsequently coated and cured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for curing a material which involves providing splaying the layered material, and subjecting mixture of the splayed layered material with a polymerizer and aqueous soluble N-oxyazinium compound, to light for a period of time sufficient to effect the polymerization of the polymerizer.
NOVELTY - A hydride containing fuel composition comprises an alkaline liquid phase; and first and second hydride compounds. A solubility of the first hydride compound in the liquid phase is higher than a solubility of the second hydride compound in the liquid phase. A solubility of an anodic oxidation product of the first hydride compound in the liquid phase is lower than a solubility of an anodic oxidation product of the second hydride compound in the liquid phase.    USE - The fuel composition is used for liquid fuel cell used with portable electric and electronic devices, e.g. laptops or cell phones. It is also used for fuel cartridge for filling a liquid fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented hydride containing fuel composition allows a desirable high hydride concentration in the liquid phase of the fuel and provides a high energy density without causing problems, e.g. premature precipitation of the anodic oxidation product of the employed hydride from the liquid phase of the fuel and/or damage to the components of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of increasing the fuel efficiency of a hydride compound containing liquid fuel composition comprising employing at least two different hydride compounds in the fuel composition.
NOVELTY - The cell has an organic polymer-based photoactive layer with two sides. One of the sides is bounded by a transparent electrode through which light is admitted to the photoactive layer, and the other side is adjacent to a light-reflective electrode (14). An optical spacer (19) layer separates the photoactive layer from the reflective electrode, where the spacer layer is substantially transparent in the visible wavelengths.    USE - Photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer layer increases efficiency of the device by modifying the spatial distribution of the light intensity within the photoactive layer, thereby creating more photogenerated charge carriers in the active layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing an organic polymer-based photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic cell device.    Active layer (11)    Electrode (12)    Reflective electrode (14)    Substrate (15)    Optical spacer (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has a fuel electrode, an oxygen electrode, and a solid polymer electrolyte film provided between the electrodes. The fuel electrode comprises a catalyst (1) containing a complex of platinum, ruthenium, and phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nitrogen, boron and/or germanium, supported on a carbon support (3).    USE - Used as a direct methanol fuel cell or polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell uses a fuel electrode catalyst with good catalytic activity. The utilization efficiency of the catalyst is improved, which improves the battery characteristics. The IR loss is restrained and reduction of cell voltage is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell has a fuel electrode, an oxygen electrode, and a solid polymer electrolyte film between the electrodes. The fuel electrode comprises a catalyst (1) of formula: PtRuX, supported on a carbon support (3).    X = phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, nitrogen, boron and/or germanium.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the catalyst.    Catalyst (1)    Carbon support (3)    Catalyst particle (5)    Metal X (7)
NOVELTY - A surface protection film is a laminated film comprising a base film, a layer having ultraviolet ray absorptivity and a layer having water vapor shielding property. The base film is polyester film. The outer layer of at least one side of the laminated film has an easily bonding layer containing crosslinking agent(s) of epoxy resin or oxazoline group-containing polymer.    USE - For solar cell laminated component (claimed) used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection film has excellent ultraviolet ray absorptivity, water vapor shielding property and adhesion with ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, and provides lightweight solar cell laminated component having high durability, flexibility and favorable handleability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell laminated component which has solar cell battery inserted through ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin with the surface protection film.
NOVELTY - The protection sheet (1,2) has a layer consisting of polycarbonate resin with hydroxyl value of 30-100 equivalent/t and number average molecular weight of 9000-18000, and/or layer consisting of cyclic olefin (co)polymer.    USE - As surface protection sheet of solar cell module (claimed) used for house interior, and auxiliary power supply of motor vehicle battery and portable power supply for outdoor use, such as camp.    ADVANTAGE - The protection sheet has excellent damp-proofing, weather resistance, productivity and impact strength. The solar cell module produced using the protection sheet, has excellent weather resistance, impact strength and extended life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of structure of solar cell module.    Protection sheet (1,2)    Sealing resin layers (3,4)    Photovoltaic cell (5)
NOVELTY - A solid-polymer electrolyte film consists of an ionic polymer containing a polymer having an acidic functional group modified by a base.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle, electric power generation system and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film has high proton conductivity and electric conductivity, and is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte film, which involves adding base to polymeric solution having acidic functional group, modifying acidic group with the base, producing solution of ionic polymer, and forming thin film using solution of ionic polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the temperature dependency of electric conductivity of solid polymer electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The filler contains a nucleating agent dispersed in resin. The resin comprises silane-modified resin formed using ethylenic unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cloudiness of resin in the filler by hot-spot phenomenon is suppressed effectively. The solar cell module formed using the filler, has improved workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module (T); and    (2) manufacture of filler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module.    Solar cell element (1)    Wiring electrode (2)    Electrode (3)    Front-side filler layer (4a)    Back-side filler layer (4b)    Solar cell module (T)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprising silver layer and aluminum nitride layer is formed on an insulating flexible substrate. The content of silver in the electrode is varied in steps or varied continuously from the aluminum nitride layer towards a film thickness direction.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic deterioration resulting from peeling of the electrode is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section of the solar cell.    Delivery roll (12)    Rolling up roll (13)    Film forming unit (20)    Target (21)    Cathode (27)
NOVELTY - The adhesive sheet has adhesive layer(s) (1) containing 85% or more of insoluble content obtained by methanol extraction.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for mobile telephone, portable personal computer, portable information terminal and digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet has excellent adhesivity over a long period of time, and excellent methanol-proof property. The swelling of the adhesive and reduction of adhesive force even when the adhesive sheet is contacted with chemical solution and vapor containing methanol as main component, are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which consists of the adhesive sheet and uses methanol as fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of double-sided adhesive sheet.    Adhesive layer (1)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic component has lamination of electron accepting organic layer (3) which produces internal electric field by joining between two translucent electrodes, and electron donating organic layer (4). The electron donating organic layer contains a polymeric material which has repeating unit (I).    USE - In optical sensor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic component is excellent in stability and resistance with respect to formation of pinhole, and is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic component has lamination of electron accepting organic layer which produces internal electric field by joining between two translucent electrodes, and electron donating organic layer. The electron donating organic layer contains a polymeric material which has repeating unit of formula (I).    Ar1,Ar2=bivalent groups of (un)substituted aromatic hydrocarbon or (un)substituted complex aromatic ring compound;    Ar3=monovalent group of (un)substituted aromatic hydrocarbon or (un)substituted complex aromatic ring compound;    R1-R8=H, halogen atom, (un)substituted alkyl, (un)substituted alkoxy or (un)substituted alkylthio group;and    x,y=integer of 1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical sensor, which uses the photovoltaic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the photovoltaic component.    Transparent insulation support (1)    Transparent electrode (2)    Electron-accepting organic layer (3)    Electron donating organic layer (4)    Back electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The reverse side protection sheet (1) has a laminate of a gas barrier vapor deposition film (10), and electrically insulated polyester film (20, 30), on a base film. The gas barrier vapor deposition film has a vapor deposition layer having inorganic oxide.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse side protection sheet has excellent electrical insulating property, heat resistance, dimensional stability, mechanical strength, weather resistance, water resistance, light resistance, durability and damp-proof property, and prevents hydrolysis deterioration. The solar cell module using the reverse side protection sheet is safe and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the reverse side protection sheet for solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reverse side protection sheet (1)    Gas barrier vapor deposition film (10)    Polyester films (20,30)    Adhesive layer (40)
NOVELTY - The cathode active material occludes and discharges lithium electrochemically, and contains an alloy material containing titanium and/or zirconium, and silicon, and graphite material. The surface of the graphite material is covered with the alloy material.    USE - For cathode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (both claimed) used as power supply for mobile communication apparatus and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the cathode produced using the cathode active material, has excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics, and has extended life and high-capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode (12) for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of cylindrical cell.    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Separator (13)    Top insulation ring (16)    Lower insulation ring (17)    Battery case (18)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte (23) contains electrolyte liquid and polymer compound having a structure formed by polymerizing polyvinyl acetal and/or its derivative(s). The electrolyte liquid contains solvent and lithium hexafluorophosphate.    USE - For battery (claimed), e.g. lithium secondary battery used for portable electronic devices, such as built-in-camera videotape recorder, mobile telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - Polyelectrolyte has improved ionic conductivity. The battery formed using the polyelectrolyte has improved discharge characteristics, with reduced leaking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the battery element. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    Battery element (20)    Anode (21)    Polyelectrolyte (23)    Separator (24)    Masking tape (25)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte (23) contains an electrolyte liquid containing solvent and lithium hexafluoro phosphate, and a polymer compound (2-5 mass%). The polymer compound is formed by polymerizing at least one type of polyvinyl acetal and/or its derivative(s).    USE - For battery (claimed) for portable electronic devices such as video tape-recorder, mobile-telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte provides battery having excellent discharge characteristics and improved ionic conductivity. Reduction of discharge capacitance by decomposition in the electrodes is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the battery element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode terminal (11)    Cathode terminal (12)    Battery element (20)    Polyelectrolyte (23)    Separator (24)    Masking tape (25)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte (23) contains electrolyte salt, solvent, polymer compound containing polyvinyl acetate or its derivative(s), and compound having silica-oxygen-boron, phosphorus or sulfur bonding. The polymer compound is obtained by polymerizing polyvinyl acetate or its derivative(s).    USE - For manufacture of battery (claimed) used for portable electronic devices such as built-in-camera video tape recorder, mobile telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte provides battery with improved electric current load characteristics and battery characteristics, and without leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery (20); and    (2) manufacture of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode terminal (12)    Battery (20)    Anode (21)    Cathode (22)    Polyelectrolyte (23)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte (23) contains an electrolyte liquid containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, and a polymer compound (0.5-5 mass%) obtained by polymerizing polyvinyl acetal. The solvent contains carbonate ester comprising cyclic compound and chain compound in mass ratio of 2:8-5:5. The total content of cyclic and chain compounds in the solvent is 80 mass% or more.    USE - For battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic devices such as built-in-camera, video tape recorder, mobile telephone, and portable camera.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte has excellent chemical stability and high ionic conductivity. The battery having the polyelectrolyte has improved discharge capacitance and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery which has an anode (21), a cathode (22) and the polyelectrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of battery element. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    Battery element (20)    Anode (21)    Anode collector (21A)    Cathode (22)    Polyelectrolyte (23)
NOVELTY - The electrode has transparent conductive layer and porous semiconductor layer, provided on polyester film. Semiconductor layer contains metal oxide particles, which consists of crystalline particles (A) (in wt.%) (5-95) and crystalline particles (B) (5-95). Components (A,B) have minimum average particle diameter of each 50-250 nm. The ratio of maximum average particle diameter (nm) and minimum average particle diameter of component (A) is 5-20. The ratio of maximum average particle diameter and minimum average particle diameter of component (B) is 1-2.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high charge transport efficiency and provides dye sensitized solar cell having high photovoltaic capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode has a polyester film, a transparent conductive layer provided on the surface of polyester film and a porous semiconductor layer provided on the semiconductor layer. The porous semiconductor layer contains metal oxide particles, which consists of crystalline particles (A) (in wt.%) (5-95) and crystalline particles (B) (5-95). Components (A,B) have minimum average particle diameter of each 50-250 nm. The ratio of maximum average particle diameter (nm) and minimum average particle diameter of component (A) is 5-20. The ratio of maximum average particle diameter and minimum average particle diameter of component (B) is 1-2.
NOVELTY - The thermosiphoning solar heater (50) includes a planar collector (52) having several heat exchanger channels, for moving the fluid between a top header (54B) and a bottom header (54A) which are provided at the top and bottom ends of the collector respectively. Two storage tanks (56) fluidly coupled to each of the headers, is parallel to the collector and perpendicular to the headers.    USE - For thermosiphoning solar heater.    ADVANTAGE - The thermosiphoning solar heater enables to perform both forward and reverse thermosiphoning so the collector mitigates freezing problems at night. The solar water heater is simple in structure and inexpensive. The reverse thermosiphoning system eliminates the need for drainage and heat exchanger mechanisms. The need for a container box, is eliminated as the storage tanks serve as a container box. The storage tanks serve as structural components that help support the various components of the heater in their assembled position as well as to support the heater on a surface such as a roof. The profile of the storage tanks, is reduced so the aesthetic appearance of the solar water heater, is improved. The solar water heater is easier to ship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the solar heater.    Thermosiphoning solar heater (50)    Planar collector (52)    Bottom header (54A)    Top header (54B)    Storage tanks (56)    Outlet of top header (60)
NOVELTY - An encapsulation material for a solar cell element, comprises ethylene-polar monomer copolymer having polar monomer unit content of 10-40 wt.%. The ethylene-polar monomer copolymer has a melting point of not less than 75degreesC, and a storage modulus at 150degreesC of not less than 103 Pa. A laminated sample formed by sandwiching a sheet of the copolymer 0.6mm in thickness with two glass sheets shows a haze of not greater than 10% provided that haze of the laminated two glass sheets only is 0.5.    USE - The encapsulation material is used for a solar cell element in solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The encapsulation material does not require the use of any organic peroxide, thus improving production efficiency of solar cell modules. It has excellent transparency, heat resistance, and flexibility that allow a reduction in the thickness of solar cell elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An encapsulation material for a solar cell element, comprises ethylene-polar monomer copolymer having polar monomer unit content of 10-40 wt.%. The ethylene-polar monomer copolymer has a melting point (in accordance with JIS K 7121): T = ((-3.0X+125) - (-3.0X+109)), where X (mol%) is a polar monomer unit content of the copolymer. A laminated sample formed by sandwiching a sheet of the copolymer 0.6mm in thickness with two glass sheets shows a haze of not greater than 10% provided that haze of the laminated two glass sheets only is 0.5. The copolymer has a melting point of not less than 75degreesC, and a storage modulus at 150degreesC of not less than 103 Pa. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module prepared by using the inventive encapsulation material.
NOVELTY - Generating hydrogen involves preparing a first mixture of a stabilizer and a gelling agent in water to define a resulting gel; mixing the resulting gel with metallic particles and metal borohydride to define a resulting mixture; and igniting the resulting mixture to obtain hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen; useful for fuel cell based portable electronics and emergency power sources.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates hydrogen with sufficient hydrogen yield applicable for any suitable system including portable systems in a cost-effective manner. The method generates hydrogen in a relatively efficient manner without including any catalysts, toxic components, or poisonous substances. Thus, allowing for the hydrogen storage without requiring catalysts, toxicity, or poisonous substances or harmful components. The triple borohydride-metal-water mixtures are absent in producing any harmful compounds of nitrogen, chlorine or sulfur, and ignite relatively easily at about room temperature and burn in inert atmosphere, producing hydrogen, sodium metaborate and alumina or magnesia, which are environmentally benign materials.
NOVELTY - The cell has a housing (12) defining cathode and anode half-cells and including a circular lid (32). Two metal electrodes are placed in the half-cells. An electrolyte solution in the half-cells evaporates and condenses on a bottom surface of the lid upon exposure to the sun. The solution rolls down the lid until the solution is above the anode half-cell and drops into the anode half-cell to maintain a concentration gradient across the cell.    USE - Used for producing an electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic solution evaporates and then condenses on the cathode side of the lid upon exposure to the sun, rolls down the lid until it is above the anode half-cell and drops into the anode half-cell so maintaining concentration gradient across the cell and automatically maintaining voltage potential across the electrodes for a longer period of time even after the sunset so extending life of the concentration cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar driven concentration cell.    Housing (12)    Anode and cathode electrodes (26, 28)    Circular lid (32)    Concentric cylinders (34, 36)    Inverted cone (44)
NOVELTY - A gel electrolyte contains a polymer matrix, a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt. The polymer matrix is formed by polymerizing ester of boric acid (I) having a terminal polymerizable functional group.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gel electrolyte has excellent ionic conductivity and high temperature stability, and provides excellent charging and discharging characteristics to secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gel electrolyte contains a polymer matrix, a non aqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt. The polymer matrix is formed by polymerizing ester of boric acid of formula (I) having a terminal polymerizable functional group.    Z1-Z3=polymerizable functional group or 1-10C hydrocarbon group;    AO=2-4C oxyalkylene group;    l,m,n=0-100 so that l+m+n is 1-300; and    B=boron atom.    In Z1-Z3, the average repeating number of 1-10C hydrocarbon groups is 1-2.5    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery which has an electrolyte layer containing above gel electrolyte, interposed between anode and cathode.
NOVELTY - A highly stable fluorinated sulfonic acid polymer has ion exchange capacity of 600-1300 g/equivalent. The amount of fluoride ions produced from the polymer after performing thermal oxidation processing and Fenton test, is 0.004 mass% or less with respect to the original mass of the polymer. The thermal processing is performed by contacting the polymer to 80degreesC water-saturated air for 16 hours at 200degreesC. The Fenton test is performed by immersing the polymer (0.1 g) in 1 mass% of hydrogen peroxide and water (20 ml) containing bivalent iron ion (2 ppm), at 80degreesC.    USE - For film (claimed), used as solid polymer electrolyte and/or catalyst binder for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorinated sulfonic acid polymer is used stably as fuel cell material over a long period of time. The decomposition of the polymer when exposed to strong oxidizing environment and hot environment is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film, which comprises the highly stable fluorinated sulfonic acid polymer.
NOVELTY - An optoelectric transducer has a photoelectric converting layer (2) interposed into the electrode layers (1,3). The optoelectric transducer is formed at opposite lamination order with respect to the electrode layers.    USE - Used for converting sunlight into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses electric current resistance loss in the electrode layer during modularizing thus increasing the photoelectric current amount. Suppresses increase of the internal serial electrical resistance of the solar cell while improving the current-voltage characteristics during photoelectric conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of organic solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the organic solar cell module.    Electrode layers (1,3)    Photoelectric converting layer (2)    Insulating layer (5)    Sealing layer (6)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte (11) has fluorocarbon principle chain, ionic conductivity of 0.01 S/cm or more and methanol diffusion coefficient of less than 4x10-7 cm2/second.    USE - For electrode-membrane assembly, used for fuel cell (both claimed) such as methanol type fuel cell. Also used as battery electrolyte for display element, electrode chemical sensor, signal-transmission medium, capacitor, eletrodialysis, electrolyte film for electrolysis, gel actuator, salt electrolysis film and proton exchange resin, for portable apparatus such as portable generator, flash light and electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte is in the form of membrane and has excellent ionic conductivity and low methanol diffusibility, favorable strength and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (i) manufacture of the solid electrolyte, which involves polymerizing alkene of formula: C(-R21)(-R22)=C(-R23)(-R24), C(-R13)(-L11-A3)=C(-R11)(-R12) or C(-R33)(-R34)=CF-L31-CF=C(-R31)(-R32).    (ii) electrode-membrane assembly (10), which has the solid electrolyte interposed between support and electrodes; and    (iii) fuel cell, which has the electrode-membrane assembly.    R21-R23,R11-R13,R31-R34=H ,alkyl or fluorine;    R24=substituent;    L11,L31 = divalent coupling group;and    A3=group derived from acid residue;    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the catalyst electrode joining film using the electrolyte.    Electrode-membrane assembly (10)    Solid electrolyte (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Cathode pole porous electroconductive sheet (13a)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has a first electrode comprising a layer of conducting material coated onto optionally plastics coated cloth, multiple layers of photovoltaic material, and a second electrode.    USE - Photovoltaic device for use in clothing.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reduction in consumption of non-renewable energy sources. Enables the use of electrical devices without the need for a main power source or for batteries that are periodically replaced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) an electrical circuit;    (b) an item of cloth;    (c) a method of forming a photovoltaic device; and    (d) an electrode    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the method of making the electrode of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A solar heat collector cell has a plastic cavity wall (11) with a transparent upper wall (12) so linked by cross-pieces (16) to a lower heat absorbent section (14), that they form parallel flow passages (30). The outer side of the lower section (14) is joined to a heat insulation element (20). The heat insulation element is e.g. mineral, thermoplastic, duroplastic or rubber material, or a combination of these.    USE - Solar heat collector panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collection panel has lower heat loss than prior art. further claimed is that the panel has higher stiffness and is easily fabricated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a suitable solar collector.    Solar panel (100)    polycarbonate cavity wall profile (10)    upper section (12)    black inner surface (13)    lower section (14)    outer face (15)    cross-piece (16)    heat insulation (20)    foil (22)    flow passages (30)    flow passages (40)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte absorber (22) has an oxidation-resistant cross-linked vinyl alcohol polymer film having 80% hydrolyzed 60 mol percent vinyl alcohol coating the porous surfaces of an alkali-resistant material web mat so that the web mat retains its absorption capacity for a liquid electrolyte and resistance towards strong oxidizing agents.    USE - For divalent silver-zinc rechargeable alkaline secondary battery (claimed) used in camera and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The excess dilute polyvinyl alcohol homo-or copolymer solution is drained using the web mat. Entry of dendrites into the opposite electrode compartment is prevented. The adjacent cellulose-containing separator is protected from oxidation by retarding the migration of silver ions using the electrolyte absorber. Minimal ionic resistance towards alkaline electrolyte attacks and excellent oxidation-resistant towards the adjacent silver-containing electrode are provided. The life of divalent silver-zinc rechargeable alkaline battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an oxidation-resistant electrolyte absorber manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the divalent silver-zinc rechargeable alkaline secondary battery.    rechargeable alkaline secondary battery (10)    battery case (12)    electrode assembly (14)    cathode current collector (18)    silver containing cathode (20)    electrolyte absorbers (22,34)    recombinant separator (24)    anode compartment (26)    zinc containing anode (28)    anode current collector (30)    anode layer (32)    electrodes (36,38)
NOVELTY - Production of a fuel or fuel concentrate involves process (a): providing a solution of at least one hydroxide ion providing compounds in a liquid medium, and combining and mixing at least one hydride compounds with the solution to provide a colloidal dispersion of the hydride compounds in an alkaline medium; or process (b): mixing at least one hydroxide ion providing compounds, hydride compounds and polar solvents in relative ratios which result in a colloidal dispersion of the at least one hydride compounds in an alkaline medium.    USE - For the production of a fuel/fuel concentrate for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provide fuel or fuel concentrate having a Brookfield viscosity of at least 2000 (preferably not greater than 1000) cP, and density of at least 1.20 (preferably not greater than 1.50) g/cm3. The dispersion is free of destabilizing additives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production (p2) of a fuel for a fuel cell from a fuel concentrate, involving diluting the fuel concentrate with a polar solvent.
NOVELTY - The present invention is a crosslinked colloid compound electrolysis protoplasmic membrane used for an isolated membrane between anode and cathode, which is composed of PAN polymer electrolyte membrane, PVdF polymer and liquid electrolyte. Wherein, crosslinked PAN polymer electrolyte is polymerized from AN monomer and crosslinked monomer with two PANs on the end; PVdF homopolymer is PVdF-co-HFP copolymer with 80% PVdF; and liquid electrolyte is nonaqueous solvent composed of solving metals of alkaline or alkaline earth metal. The present invention has characteristics of excellent conductivity and mechanical intensity and well paste property with anode and cathode board and industrial potential.
NOVELTY - A coupling agent containing zirconium or titanium as central metal is added to metal microparticles (11) containing platinum as main component, and heat processed. Zirconium oxide or titanium oxide (30) is produced as membrane form or fine dispersed particle on the surface of the metal microparticles to obtain electrode catalyst powder.    USE - For manufacturing electrode catalyst powder for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst powder has improved electrode capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode catalyst powder, which is obtained by the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of zirconium oxide or titanium oxide produced as membrane on surface of metal microparticles such as platinum.    Metal microparticles (11)    Zirconium oxide or titanium oxide (30)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery cell (200) with an electrode assembly that exposes a cathode tap, an anode tap and a separator. A battery case body (300) includes an inner space for housing the battery cell. The cathode tap and the anode tap are connected via a cathode lead (510) and an anode lead (520) to a protective circuit module. Double-sided adhesive tapes (700, 710) are interposed between a pack case body and the battery cell.    USE - Used for storing a battery e.g. lithium secondary battery of a mobile equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided adhesive tapes are interposed between the pack case body and the battery so providing a small battery pack with improved flame retardancy without adverse effects on functional units of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a small battery pack.    Battery cell (200)    Battery case body (300)    Cathode lead (510)    Anode lead (520)    Double-sided adhesive tapes (700, 710)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) comprises a battery element (2) between exterior films (4,5) having heat-seal resin layers, and a cross-linked structure (13) formed at the portion of heat-sealing area (6) by crosslinking the exterior film (5). A gas chamber (12) with its tip end positioned at the crosslinked structure is formed at the portion where the films (4,5) are not sealed. An open tube (14) is held within the films, such that its tip end is positioned in the chamber.    USE - For, e.g., nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, lithium metal battery or lithium-polymer battery for motor vehicle and various machines. This invention is further applicable to the electrical device such as an electrolytic capacitor, e.g. an electrical-double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The gas produced inside the battery is discharged reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of film-clad battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the film-clad battery.    battery (1)    battery element (2)    exterior films (4,5)    heat-sealing area (6)    gas chamber (12)    cross-linked structure (13)    open tube (14)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises an electrode assembly with separator between electrode plates connected to respective electrode taps. The pouch exterior (800) consists of a wing portion extending from an end of the electrode assembly storing portion, which is entirely wound around the storing portion.    USE - For pouch type lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pouch type lithium secondary battery can be packaged without using a separate package case, hence the packaging process is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pouch type lithium secondary battery fabricating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of the layer structure of pouch type lithium secondary battery.    pouch exterior (800)    rear plate (810)    aluminum core layer (810a)    thermoplastic resin layer (810b)    insulation layer (810c)    front plate (820)
NOVELTY - The material has a catalyst for an electro-oxidation of fuel at anode utilizing a number of materials including platinum/ruthenium alloy. A cathode catalyst for the electro-reduction of oxygen utilizes materials such as platinum. Mechanical and electrical contact is achieved between the catalyst material and the respective membrane. The catalyst includes tungsten carbide, perfluorovinylether sulfonic acid, and polytetrafluoroethylene.    USE - Used for direct-feed oxidation fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized for generating energy by electrochemical reaction and also as an alternative energy source to non-renewable fossil fuel for gasoline-powered internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical and electrical contact is achieved between the catalyst material and the respective membrane to achieve a high operating efficiency. The material increases the polytetrafluoroethylene such as TEFLON content to decrease the amount of transfer and increase the pressure favored decal transfer. The drying time has no significant impact except that the coating has to be dry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram to illustrate a process for transferring decals from a backing block to a membrane surface.
NOVELTY - The pack has a core pack with a protective circuit module attached to a bare cell, where the core pack is coupled to a case (120). The protective circuit module includes a portion exposed to an exterior of the case, and a resin (130) encloses a portion of the protective circuit module that is exposed to the exterior of the case. The bare cell includes an electrode assembly with a separator interposed between two electrode plates.    USE - Polymer battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The core pack is coupled to the case, and the resin encloses the portion of the protective circuit module, thus improving external strength and reliability of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a polymer battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a polymer battery pack.    Terminal (117c)    Case (120)    Resin (130)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell (300) includes carbon nanotubes (302) bridging the titanium contacts (304) and gold contacts (306). The carbon nanotubes are provided either to form a Schottky barrier for electrodes or for holes, to form small Schottky barriers for the same carrier, to not form a Schottky barrier at all, or to form a Schottky barrier for the opposite carrier.    USE - For use in systems with electric power consuming device e.g. power grid.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a photovoltaic cell that is efficient and inexpensive to manufacture due to use of carbon nanotubes which are more flexible than other crystalline photovoltaics. Contains a mixture of nanotubes having a variety of diameters or chiralities that can be absorb efficiently across a broad pattern because the band gaps of different carbon nanotubes span a large energy range depending on the tube diameter and chirality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) photovoltaic system;    (b) photodetector;    (c) photovoltaic cell fabrication; and    (d) photoconductive material forming apparatus for photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the carbon nanotube Schottky barrier photovoltaic cell made from aligned carbon nanotubes bridging titanium contacts and gold contacts.    Carbon nanotube Schottky barrier photovoltaic cell (300)    Carbon nanotubes (302)    Titanium contacts (304)    Gold contacts (306)
NOVELTY - The polar liquid supply body has pore whose mean diameter is 100-200 micrometer. The polar liquid affinity surface of pore surface at which a hydrophilic group, namely a carboxyl group, and which consists of a hydrocarbon type open-cell body. The polar liquid is methanol or an aqueous solution of methanol. The polar liquid supply body serves as a carbon dioxide exhaust passage.    USE - For fuel cell used in notebook personal computer, electronic notebook and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the fuel cell are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polar liquid supply element manufacturing method. Manufacture of the hydrocarbon-type open-cell body involves passing fluorine gas of partial pressure 27-79 Torr and oxygen gas through the pores of the body.
NOVELTY - An anode (5) consisting of an alloy containing metal with lower work function than the material or the metal of a cathode (1). A hole transport layer (4) consisting of a conductive polymer and a metal nanoparticle is arranged between the anode and the organic photoelectric converting layer (3).    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost since inexpensive material e.g. aluminum is used as anode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the organic solar cell.    Cathode (1)    Electron carrying layer (2)    Organic photoelectric converting layer (3)    Hole transport layer (4)    Anode (5)
NOVELTY - A translucent second electrode (7) is formed on a photoelectric converting layer (6) on a first electrode (4) to separate an electroconductive oxide film for every a photoelectric-conversion cell (10) in a region in which a first thin film layer is formed. The first electrode is formed on the electroconductive oxide film to cover the first thin film layer. The first thin film layer has a hardness and melting point higher than the electroconductive oxide film.    USE - For power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Increases reliability and photoelectric conversion efficiency. Ensures easy manufacture of photovoltaic apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic apparatus manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of photovoltaic apparatus.    Substrate (1)    First electrode (4)    Photoelectric converting layer (6)    Translucent second electrode (7)    Photoelectric-conversion cell (10)
NOVELTY - A thermal storage material (6) comprises polymeric material whose water-keeping amount changes with temperature, hydrate whose melting point changes with concentration with respect to water, and water.    USE - Used for solar cell panel (claimed). Also used for cooling temperature of apparatus according environment temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The melting point of thermal storage material changes with change in external temperature. The cooling effect of photovoltaic cell is large even when external temperature is low. Solar cell panel having high electric power generation efficiency is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell panel containing photovoltaic cell (2) and thermal storage material which suppresses the temperature rise of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-section block diagram of solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Ethylene vinyl alcohol (3)    Back sheet (4)    Thermal storage container (5)    Thermal storage material (6)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (SP) is installed at the outer surface of the furniture e.g. cabinet (1). The light-receiving surface of the solar panel is arranged facing outwardly. The solar panel can be installed on the whole of the cabinet door (2) or on part of the cabinet door.    USE - For home or office use to provide power supply used in e.g. charging a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient utilization of space inside a house or an office and provides power supply for e.g. charging a mobile telephone, thus reducing consumption of main electric power inside the house or office.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of a cabinet with solar panel.    Cabinet (1)    Doors or cabinet (2,3)    Electric lock (4)    Solar panel (SP)
NOVELTY - The anode has a flexible current collector and a paste comprising a zinc oxide and a block copolymer binder, where the flexible current collector and the paste form a unit. The zinc oxide that is a reaction product of zinc with hydroxide solutions is included in the anode paste and electrolyte solution. The block copolymer binders include a block copolymer, where the block copolymer and a solvent are combined to form a solution.    USE - Used in a primary cell (claimed) that is utilized for powering an electronic device e.g. camera, flashlight, toy, radio, timepiece and calculator.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide is included in the anode paste and the electrolyte solution maintaining equilibrium of the zinc oxide and potassium hydroxide in the cell, and preventing zinc depletion through the formation of zinc oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing zinc anode; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a primary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system for making an anode.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a housing with a metal housing main body having an inlet hole and an outlet hole for receiving and discharging a fluid, respectively. A pump inserted into the housing has an inlet pipe via which the fluid is received and an outlet pipe via which the received fluid is discharged with a predetermined pressure, where the outlet pipe is passed via the outlet hole. The metal housing body has a metal foam for converting sound energy into heat energy.    USE - Used in a fuel cell e.g. phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell and alkaline fuel cell, system (claimed) that is utilized as power source supply device of an electronic apparatus e.g. notebook computer, portable multimedia player (PMP), portable digital video disc (DVD) player, personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile telephone and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the housing with the metal housing main body absorbs and intercepts noise and vibration caused by the pump, thus improving the noise suppression and vibration proof characteristic of the electronic apparatus in which the fuel cell system is mounted, and hence providing comfort to users during the continuous operation of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pump apparatus.    Housing (210)    Metal housing main body (212)    Outlet hole (219)    Inlet pipes (222, 223)    Propeller (226)    Power source line (234)
NOVELTY - Making of a hydrophobic carbon fiber construction coated with a monolayer of particles of a highly fluorinated polymer, comprises immersing a carbon fiber construction in an aqueous dispersion of a highly fluorinated polymer; contacting the dispersion with a counterelectrode; and electrophoretically depositing the highly fluorinated polymer on the carbon fiber construction by applying electric current between the carbon fiber construction and the counterelectrode. The monolayer is a layer of particles on a surface that has a depth of not more than one particle over the surface.    USE - For making of a hydrophobic carbon fiber construction (claimed), e.g. fuel cell gas diffusion layer, coated with a monolayer of particles of a highly fluorinated polymer.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides a quick and convenient method of manufacturing a hydrophobic gas diffusion layer having a uniform coating of a fluoropolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an electron micrographs of a fluoropolymer-coated substrate of the invention at 11600x magnification.
NOVELTY - Provided are a metal catalyst powder to allow a fuel gas to flow smoothly by optimizing the distribution and dispersion of an ion conductive binder material, a composition for forming a catalyst layer of a fuel cell containing the powder, a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell using the composition, its preparation method, and a fuel cell containing the assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal catalyst powder contains 5-50 wt.% of a coated film layer comprising an ion conductive binder material based on 100 wt.% of a metal catalyst powder. Preferably the metal catalyst is platinum or an platinum-ruthenium alloy; and the ion conductive binder material is Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluorethylene copolymer ionomer). The composition comprises 100 wt.% of the metal catalyst powder, or 1-30 wt.% of the metal catalyst powder and 70-99 wt.% of a solvent. Preferably the solvent is water, isopropyl alcohol, methanol or their mixture.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided are a composite material for a bipolar plate to absorb the moisture generated as a by-product for improve the efficiency of a cell, a bipolar plate prepared from the composite material, its preparation method, and a fuel cell using the bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composite material comprises a carbon material; a thermosetting resin; and 3-5 parts by weight of a humectant based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the carbon material and the thermosetting resin. Preferably the humectant is selected from the group consisting of silica, calcium salt, zeolite and their mixture. Preferably the ratio of the carbon material and the thermosetting resin is 85-97 : 3-15 by weight; and the thermosetting resin is selected from the group consisting of phenol resin, polycarbodiimide, epoxy resin, melamine resin, unsaturated polyester resin, fluorocarbon resin, poly(2,5-benzimidazole) polymer, polybenzoxazine and their mixture.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An electrode jelly roll for a lithium secondary battery prevents transformation of an electrode jelly roll and swelling of a can when force is applied to the electrode jelly roll.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the electrode jelly roll (22) for a lithium secondary battery wound with an anode plate (23), a cathode plate (25), and a separator (24) between the anode plate and the cathode plate, a transformation prevention supporter (200a) is longitudinally placed in the middle part of the electrode jelly roll. The transformation prevention supporter comprises insulating materials, which are polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethyleneterephthalate, or polyimide.
NOVELTY - A high capacity solid electrolytic condenser and a method for manufacturing the same are provided to prevent a pin hole phenomenon after molding by using a minus signal line of a PCB substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high capacity solid electrolytic condenser includes a condenser element (10), a PCB substrate (20), and an epoxy resin (40). The condenser element (10) has a teflon washer (12) and a metal wire (11). The PCB substrate (20) has a plus signal line (21) and a minus signal line (22) so that the plus signal line (21) is connected to the minus signal line (22). The plus signal line (21) is connected to the metal wire (11). The minus signal line (22) is adhered to an external side of the condenser element (10) through a silver adhesive (30). And, the epoxy resin (40) molds the condenser element (10) mounted on the PCB substrate (20).
NOVELTY - Provided are a bipolar plate for a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell which is lightweight, is reduced in a manufacturing cost and prevents the penetration of gas completely, and a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell containing the bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bipolar plate comprises a polymer composite comprising a thermoplastic resin and a conductive material, and has a matrix provided with a gas channel and a conductive metal coating coated on one or both sides of the matrix. Preferably, the thermoplastic resin is polyamide, polypropylene, polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymer, ABS/PC or their mixture; and the conductive material is carbon black, a metal powder, a carbon fiber, a conductive polymer or their mixture.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises carbon material with specific surface area ranging from 1 to 12 square meter per gram, average particle diameter of 5 to 25 micrometer, and nitrogen gas adsorption. The negative electrode is obtained by applying the carbon material of 0.005-0.05 square meter per square centimeter per unit area.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves output capability of the battery while improving lifetime of the of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the half sectional view of the lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode lead piece (15)    Lid (16)    Positive electrode lead piece (17)    Packing (18)    Insulation board (19)
NOVELTY - A proton conductor (11) has polyether cross-linked structure containing acid residue covalently bonded to polyether principal chain directly through coupling group.    USE - For electrode-membrane assembly used for fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, as energy source of portable device such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electronic still camera, personal digital assistant, video camera, handheld game machine, mobile server, mobile display, portable generator, field light-emitting device, flashlight and electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor has high ionic conductivity, low methanol permeability, and provides fuel cell with excellent strength, durability and compatibility. The electrode-membrane assembly is produced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (i) manufacture of the proton conductor, which involves polymerizing compound (A) containing group which can be converted to acid residue, and compound (B) containing group which can be converted to alcohol. The compound (A) is of formula: R31-R32-R33 and the compound (B) is of formula: R41-R42-R43.    (ii) electrode-membrane assembly (10); and    (iii) fuel cell.    R31,R41=polymerizable group which can form carbon-oxygen bond;    R32=single bond or bivalent group;    R33=group containing group which can be converted to acid residue;    R42=bivalent group; and    R43=group containing group which can be converted to alcohol more than bivalent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the electrode-membrane assembly using the proton conductor.    Electrode-membrane assembly (10)    Proton conductor (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    cathode pole catalyst layer (13b)
NOVELTY - A polyarylene group block copolymer comprises a block (B1) having ion exchange group, and a block (B2) not containing ion exchange group. The principal chain of the block (B1) has a polyarylene structure formed by connecting several aromatic rings directly. The ion exchange group is directly coupled to aromatic ring of the principal chain.    USE - For polyelectrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film, polyelectrolyte composite film and catalyst composition used in polyelectrolyte type fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyarylene group block copolymer forms polyelectrolyte type fuel cells having excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyarylene group block copolymer which involves copolymerizing a compound of formula (5) or its salt and/or a compound of formula: Q-Ar1-Q, with a compound of formula (6);    (2) polyelectrolyte comprising above polyarylene group block copolymer as an active ingredient;    (3) polymeric electrolyte film comprising above polyelectrolyte;    (4) polyelectrolyte composite film which has a porous base material and above polyelectrolyte;    (5) catalyst composition comprising above polyelectrolyte; and    (6) polyelectrolyte type fuel cell which uses above polymeric electrolyte film or polyelectrolyte composite film or catalyst layer containing above catalyst composition as proton conduction film.    Ar1-Ar5=bivalent aromatic group optionally substituted with fluorine atom, 1-20C alkyl group, 2-20C acyl group, 6-20C aryl group or 1-20C alkoxy group, where at least one ion exchange group directly coupled to Ar1;    Q=leaving group;    R2=fluorine atom, (un)substituted 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C aryloxy or 2-20C acyl group;    p1,p2=0-3;    a,b,c=0 or 1;    X,X'=direct bond or bivalent group;    Y,Y'=oxygen or sulfur atom;and    n=5 or more.
NOVELTY - A polymeric base material is irradiated with high energy heavy ions at a density of 104-1014 particles/cm2 to generate active species in the base material. At least one monomer chosen from monomers (A) each having functional group, and monomers (B) (1-80 mol%), which are crosslinking agent of monomer (A) is added to base material, and graft polymerization of base material and monomers is performed. A functional film is formed.    USE - For e.g. electrolyte film (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The functional film is manufactured with high gas barrier property, and large and uniform thickness. The electrolyte film is simply and economically manufactured with high gas barrier property and proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) functional film;    (2) manufacture of electrolyte film; and    (3) electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - A battery case accommodates positive electrode plate (110), negative electrode plate (120), separator (130) between plates and electrolyte. The electrode plates are wound with interposed separator to form electrode plate assembly. The electrode plate assembly is configured so that lengthwise edges (112a,112b) of positive electrode active material portion (112) are positioned on outer sides of lengthwise edges (122a,122b) of negative electrode active material portion (122).    USE - For portable electronic equipment such as audio-visual equipment and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between burrs of positive electrode current collector and negative electrode active material portion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the electrode plate assembly.    Positive electrode plate (110)    Positive electrode active material portion (112)    Lengthwise edges of positive electrode active material portion (112a,112b)    Negative electrode plate (120)    Negative electrode active material portion (122)    Lengthwise edges of negative electrode active material portion (122a,122b)    Separator (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing printed circuit board (PCB) process to yield anode (201) and cathode current collection layers, and a membrane electrode assembly layer. The anode, cathode current collection and the membrane electrode assembly layers are laminated into a fuel cell reactive layer from top to down. A flexible substrate is used to yield a flow layer, which is bonded with the fuel cell reactive layer.    USE - Used for manufacturing a flexible substrate laminate integrated fuel cell (claimed) for versatile portable electronics e.g. mobile phone, PDA, smart phone, e-book, tablet PC and notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces fuel cell of light, thin, short, small features and high flexibility to adjust the shape and size. The cell is erosion proof, anti leakage, gas-leak prevention, and is foldable without influencing the signal conduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flexible substrate laminate integrated fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural diagram of the anode current collection layer.    Anode current collection layer (201)    Anode current collection (201a)    Control circuit (201b)
NOVELTY - The electrode layers (21B, 22B) of positive and negative electrodes (21, 22) consist of an active material and a binder. The binder consists of a polymer binder made of vinylidene fluoride and polyvinyl acetal, and a polymer derivative binder made of polyvinyl formal and its derivatives, such that the mass ratio of the polymer binder with respect to the polymer derivative binder is 5-95.    USE - For portable electronic device such as built-in camera, video tape recorder, mobile telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cycle characteristics of the secondary battery are improved by the improvement in the binding property of the electrode layer and collector, and suppressing the peeling-off of the electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the laminated secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    secondary battery (20)    positive electrode (21)    positive electrode layer (21B)    negative electrode layer (22B)    negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The anode and cathode poles, each with a catalyst layer (2, 3), respectively, are provided at different sides of an electrolyte film (1) such that oxidation reaction in the catalyst layer of the anode pole advances by a liquid phase.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolyte film is prevented and the fuel cell with excellent aging stability is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell.    electrolyte film (1)    catalyst layers (2)    diffused layer (4, 5)    separators (6, 7)    fuel flow path (8)    oxidation-agent flow path (9)
NOVELTY - Hydroxide ion water used as an electrolyte is about one hundred degrees Celsius in boiling point, since corrosivity is also low. A cloth of one hundred percent cotton is used as the electrolytic solution holding layer (3) into which electrolytic hydroxide ion water is impregnated. A polypropylene is used as structural material (6) on the portion which contacts the hydroxide ion water while providing electrolytic solution inlet (7) at one side and electrolytic solution discharge port (8) on the other side.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the durability of a cloth as diaphragm since electrolytic solution pH is high, eliminating the possibility that the cloth will dissolve. Promotes good environment since hydroxide ion water does not contain harmful substance, and the cloth of one hundred percent cotton had not used harmful substance on its manufacturing process, moreover there will be no problem of neutralization salt and waste water can also be cleaned since ideal water can neutralize hydroxide ion water and can make the water of pH7. Inexpensive structural material can be use on the boiling point of the hydroxide ion water such as polypropylene which is safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the hydroxide ion water type fuel cell.    Fuel electrode gaseous diffusion layer (1)    Electrolytic solution holding layer (3)    Structural material (6)    Electrolytic solution inlet (7)    Electrolytic solution discharge port (8)
NOVELTY - Polybenzimidazole based polymer (A) being a copolymer (I) having a repeating unit of benzoimidazole, is new.    USE - (A) is useful for preparing a fuel cell, preferably a fuel membrane.    ADVANTAGE - (A) can be used at high temperature under non-humidification conditions for preparing the fuel cell of the existing nafion type perfluorosulfonated polymers, and is inexpensive and is utilized easily to increase a doping level; and also exhibits an excellent mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polybenzimidazole based polymer (A) being a copolymer of formula (I) having a repeating unit of benzoimidazole, is new.    n = a repeating unit number; and    x, y = percentages constituting the repeating unit.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (A).
NOVELTY - Humidity adjusting film (30,31) is adapted to be sandwiched between a catalyst electrode layer (20,21) and a gas-permeable carbon fiber collector layer (40,41), and comprises a conductive carbonaceous powder and polytetrafluoroethylene. The moisture permeability of the film is 1200 to 4000 grams per square meter per hour, and the mean thickness of the film is 5 to 100 microns.    USE - For solid polymer type fuel cell used as source of motive force for mobile bodies e.g. automobiles and buses, as stationary power supply for general household use, or as power supply for compact mobile terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents both dry-up and flooding of fuel cell under a broad range of operating conditions ranging from high-humidification conditions to low-humidification conditions, and raging from a high gas flow rate to a low gas flow rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a gas diffusion electrode;    (b) a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly; and    (c) a gas diffusion layer integrated type membrane electrode assembly    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view showing one example of a fuel cell.    Catalyst electrode layers (20,21)    Humidity adjusting films (30,31)    Gas-permeable carbon fiber collector layers (40,41)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating an electrode assembly (250) into a case, where the electrode assembly includes two electrode taps. An electrode terminal (130) is forcibly inserted into an insulating gasket (120) having an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the electrode terminal. The terminal and the gasket are forcibly inserted into a terminal hole in a cap plate of a cap assembly of a rechargeable battery, and the case is sealed with the cap assembly.    USE - Used for assembling a rechargeable battery e.g. nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery, a nickel hydride (Ni-MH) battery and a lithium rechargeable battery such as a lithium (Li) polymer battery and a Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery, of a battery pack that is utilized in an electric or electronic apparatus e.g. cellular phone, notebook and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal and the insulating gasket are forcibly inserted into the cap plate in the cap assembly of the rechargeable battery, thus increasing a sealing force between the case and the cap assembly, and effectively insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate. The method avoids leakage of electrolyte solution contained in the case through the gaps of the assembled portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery obtained by a method of assembling a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a rechargeable battery.    Cap plate (110)    Terminal hole (111)    Insulating gasket (120)    Electrode terminal (130)    Electrode assembly (250)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a zinc negative electrode material to a conductive carrier to form an electrode sheet. A nickel positive electrode material in a dry state is applied to another conductive carrier to form another electrode sheet. A separator sheet is disposed between the electrode sheets such that the sheets and the separator sheet are layered to form a cell assembly. The assembly is winded or folded to form a three-dimensional structure with a form factor.    USE - Used for manufacturing a nickel-zinc rechargeable power cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively increases the efficiency of the rechargeable power cell, and produces environmentally safer rechargeable power sources to leverage the existing manufacturing infrastructure of the power cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of a process flow of manufacturing a rechargeable power cell.
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode housing and cathode housing which are made of organic polymeric material and adhesively bonded together. The anode and cathode current collector sheets are arranged in electrical contact with the anode and cathode, respectively. The metallic mesh with openings is bonded to the cathode current collector sheet such that cathode material is partially embedded within the mesh.    USE - For mini disk player and MP3 player.    ADVANTAGE - An effective electrolyte-proof package is achieved while avoiding any extra time to bond the collector sheets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of wafer cell.    Laminar surface (80')    Opposing ends of cell (110a-110d)
NOVELTY - The board has two regions (11, 13), in which one region includes a substrate made of a heat-conductive material, and is disposed corresponding to a membrane electrode assembly. The former region includes a projection protruded into another region. The latter region includes a substrate made of an adhesive material, and is connected with the former region such that the compound flow field board becomes a one-piece structure.    USE - Used for a fuel cell for cooling and fuel flow.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conductive material uniformly distributes the temperature of anode fuel or cathode fuel, and radiates heat via the protruded portions and radiation components, thus the efficiency of power generation in a fuel cell system is increased and the shelf life of fuel cell is extended. The adhesive material connects the flow field board with the current collection layer in a sealed way, thus the compound flow field board has utility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a compound flow field board for a fuel cell.    Compound flow field board (10)    Regions (11, 13)    Concave portion (111)    Projection (113)    Exhaust flow channel (137)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises cell unit having several laminations of single cells (2), each having membrane-type electrode unit (11), and fuel absorbing component. The electrode unit has fuel electrode, to which aqueous methanol solution is supplied as fuel, air electrode, to which oxidizing gas is supplied, and electrolyte membrane interposed between fuel and air electrodes. The fuel absorbing component contains specific polymer.    USE - For e.g. direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high safety, and unexpected leakage of aqueous methanol solution is prevented. The fuel absorbing component has low expansion property, low releasing property of fuel and high fuel absorbing speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises a cell unit having several laminations of single cells, each having a membrane-type electrode unit (11), and a fuel absorbing component disposed around the cell unit. The electrode unit has a fuel electrode, to which aqueous methanol solution is supplied as a fuel, an air electrode, to which an oxidizing gas is supplied, and an electrolyte membrane interposed between fuel and air electrodes. The fuel absorbing component contains polymer of formula (I).    R1=cationic aromatic functional group;    R2=anion;and    n=2 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of single cell.    single cell (2)    membrane-type electrode unit (11)    frame-shaped seal components (21a,21b)    fuel passage plate (31a)    oxidizing gas package plate (31b)    current collection plates (41a,41b)
NOVELTY - Provided are a composition for forming a polymer electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery, a polymer electrolyte prepared from the composition which is low in oxygen content even without an oxygen scavenging process, and a lithium secondary battery containing the polymer electrolyte which is excellent in swelling characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition comprises 0.5-30 wt% of a monomer containing a double bond; 0.02-2.0 wt% of a polymerization initiator; a nonaqueous organic solvent; a lithium salt; and 0.02-2.0 wt% of a peroxide-based oxygen scavenger. Preferably the monomer is selected from the group consisting of a C1-C4 alkyl acrylate, a C1-C12 diacrylate and their mixture; and the peroxide-based oxygen scavenger has a solubility of 0.0.1 wt% or more to the polymer electrolyte.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The ionic conductive electrolyte composition has a polymer formed by polymerizing a salt monomer containing organic anion having polymerizable functional group and onium cation having polymerizable functional group. The polymer has a structure that maintains the ionic bond of salt monomer.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed) and electrochemical element such as capacitor and electrochromic element.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic conductive electrolyte composition has excellent ionic conductivity. The secondary battery formed using the composition has favorable charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ionic conductive electrolyte; and    (2) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The over-current protection element has composition (3) containing electroconductive particles (2) in a polymer matrix (1) interposed between several conductive materials (4). Polymer matrix contains fluororesin such as polytetrafluoroethylene, perfluoro carbon sulfonic acid, tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro alklyvinyl-ether copolymer, tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin, polyvinylidene fluoride and/or tetrafluoroethylene ethylene copolymer.    USE - For protecting circuit of electric equipment and battery such as primary battery, secondary battery and charging battery used for mobile telephone, computer circuit, speaker, and motor used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The over-current protection element has excellent adhesivity even if portion for joining with polymer matrix is roughened, electroconductivity and weather resistance, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the over-current protection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section explanatory drawing of the manufacturing method of the over-current protection element.    Polymer matrix (1)    Electroconductive particles (2)    Composition (3)    Conductive material (4)
NOVELTY - An etching process of metal is performed on the plan zones of the printed circuit board. A thin layer structure of a corrosion prevention electroconductive material is covered on the plan zones. An anode current collection board, a membrane electrode unit, and a cathode current collection board are superimposed on single piece structure from top to bottom.    USE - For manufacturing two poles fuel cell board.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable anti corrosion capability of the two poles fuel cell board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the manufacturing process of two poles fuel cell board. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A polymer (1) having oxo carbon group is new.    USE - For polyelectrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film, catalyst composition and polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly used for polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (all claimed), especially as diaphragm of electrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent chemical stability, water resistance and high proton conductivity over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer of formula (1) having oxo carbon group is new.    X1,X2=-O-, -S- or -NR-;    Z=-CO-, -C(S)-, -C(NR')-, optionally substituted arylene or alkylene group;    R,R'=optionally substituted 6-10C aryl, optionally substituted 1-6C alkyl or H;    n=0-10;and    B=H or univalent metal atom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyelectrolyte using the polymer as active ingredient;    (2) polymeric electrolyte film and catalyst composition, which have the polyelectrolyte;    (3) polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly, which has the polyelectrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film, catalyst composition or polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly; and    (4) polyelectrolyte type fuel cell, which has the polyelectrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film, catalyst composition or polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The module has a primary encapsulant layer (202) with an encapsulant material disposed over a photovoltaic cell and bus bars. A fire resistive additive (203) is added to the material. A secondary encapsulant layer is disposed between the photovoltaic cell and a substrate. The primary encapsulant material has a set of layers connected to the photovoltaic cell. A laminate is in physical contact with a photovoltaic device.    USE - Used for a building structure e.g. residential housing.    ADVANTAGE - The fire resistive additive is added to the encapsulant material of the primary encapsulant layer, thus efficiently providing fire resistant, cut resistant, and lightweight photovoltaic device. The fire resistive additive allows the photovoltaic module to be transparent to ultraviolet rays and to be flexibly installed over irregular surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fire resistant photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic cell (201)    Primary Encapsulant layer (202)    Fire resistive additive (203)    Substrate (205)    Bus bars (207a, 207b)
NOVELTY - The film adhesive tape is formed by coating an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, on a fluorine type tape base material. The adhesive tape has visible light transmittance of 65% or more after 500 hours weather test.    USE - In wiring fixation on surface, repair, and scattering prevention in water type solar system panels, air type solar system panels, solar battery panels, skylights and plastic materials transparent to solar light.    ADVANTAGE - The film adhesive tape has excellent weather resistance, visible light transmittance and water resistance.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a flexible counter electrode (5) which is disposed around a cylindrical flexible, where the cell is made of flexible materials. A flexible light absorbing layer (2) is disposed around a counter electrode. A conductive transparent electrode layer is disposed around a flexible light absorbing layer. A flexible electrolyte layer is interposed between the light absorbing layer and a counter electrode.    USE - Cylindrical flexible solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is made of only flexible materials so that the cell can be freely bent. The cylindrical shape of the solar cell allows the cell to absorb solar light at any angle of illumination and has a large surface and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a cylindrical flexible solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a cylindrical flexible solar cell.    Light absorbing layer (2)    Sensitizer (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Counter electrode (5)    Cylindrical waveguide (6)
NOVELTY - Silicon oxide film (7) contains micro particle material with large etching rate at the light incidence surface. The micro particle material is a zinc oxide with average particle diameter of less than 0.1 microns. The silicon oxide film has thickness of 0.01 to 6 micrometers. The silicon oxide film covers the finger electrode portion (6a) and bus bar electrode portion (6b) of a collector electrode (6).    USE - Photovoltaic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies manufacture of the photovoltaic module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a photovoltaic module;    (b) and a manufacturing method of photovoltaic module    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the structure of the photovoltaic apparatus.    Collector electrode (6,11)    Finger electrode portion (6a)    Bus bar electrode portion (6b)    Silicon oxide film (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (100) is made from a translucent resin material, e.g. ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), and has a curing sheet (8) arranged under a protection sheet (7). The curing sheet comprises polymethyl pentene resin with a thickness of 10 microns that does not attach an adhesion material. The curing sheet covers a portion of a light receiving surface and the whole surface of an electric power generation area of the solar cell module.    USE - Used for the production of electrical energy from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of contamination on the surface of a solar cell module is prevented by eliminating adhesion material. Confirmation of the electrical property of the module is simplified due to the transparent or semitransparent curing sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) the production of a solar cell module; and    (B) the installation of a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded isometric view of the solar cell module during production.    Silicon rubber sheet (5)    Protection sheet (7)    Curing sheet (8)    Pressurization frame (10)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - A air permeable sheet (20) is mounted on the mounting region of a lamination module enclosed by a rectangular frame (12W) fixed on the base material (11). A solar cell module constituent material (18) is mounted on the air permeable sheet. The periphery of the frame and the solar cell module are covered by a cover (17). A vacuum-suction space for lamination is surrounded by the solar cell module constituent material, base material, frame and the cover.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The vacuum lamination is carried out, even if the area of cover is small and so increase in dead weight of cover is suppressed. The risk of damage to cover, is restrained and replacement frequency of cover is lowered. The vacuum lamination is inexpensively carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vacuum lamination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar cell module constituent material in vacuum lamination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vacuum lamination apparatus (10)    base material (11)    board material (12)    frame (12W)    cover (17)    solar cell module constituent material (18)    air permeable sheet (20)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a solar cell (S) that converts light energy into electrical energy, where light hitting an optical wave guide from arbitrary direction is guided to the solar cell for converting the light energy into electrical energy. A photo luminescent material is provided in the arrangement with a frame unit that is connected with a support frame consisting of four profile units that are connected to each other.    USE - Used as a transmission medium for line-bound telecommunications in form of fiber optic cables for transmission of energy, as light conducting cable for laser and ultra violet light irradiation, and for lightning and advertising purposes in interior and exterior areas.    ADVANTAGE - The light hitting the wave guide from the arbitrary direction is guided to the solar cell for converting light energy into electrical energy, thus allowing natural or artificial light to be received and converted into electrical energy in a simple and safe manner with good efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a light object with an optical fiber arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an optical wave guide arrangement.    Coloring particles (F)    Light collector (L)    Lamp (l)    Solar cell (S)    Switch (s)
NOVELTY - Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack (1) comprises three single cells (2) separated from each other by metallic bipolar plates, two electrically insulated end plates (6, 6), two metallic current deviating plates (7, 7) and electrical heating elements arranged between the end plates and the current deviating plates. The heating elements are supplied with a current from a single cell arranged in the region of the middle of the stack. The heating elements are in thermal contact with a neighboring metallic current deviating plate.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The single cells can be uniformly heated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The end plates are made from a thermally and electrically insulating plastic made from amorphous or partially crystalline high temperature thermoplastic material, preferably polyimide, polyetheretherketone, thermoplastically processed PTFE or polyphenylene sulfide. The plastic is reinforced with fibers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the fuel cell stack.    fuel cell stack (1)    single cells (2)    end plates (6, 6')    current deviating plates (7, 7')    electrical consumer (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves dropping powdered raw material containing electrically conductive material and resin into a filling container (12) so that top of the raw material is flat. The raw material is heated within the container into a temporary casting. The temporary casting is dropped into a mold in which a predetermined pattern (12a) is formed, and is heated and compressed to form a fuel cell bipolar plate.    USE - Used for manufacturing a fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The powdered raw material is dropped into the filling container, and then the temporarily casting is dropped into the mold, thus simplifying dropping procedure, and reducing the time needed to heat and press the temporary casting into a finished cast product, while improving dimensional accuracy of the plate, and hence shortening the time required to manufacture the bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell bipolar plate manufacturing method.    Hopper (11)    Supply port (11b)    Filling container (12)    Pattern (12a)    Mobile stand (13)
NOVELTY - Three-dimensional object has a rigid backing layer (18) and a diamond layer (14) of uniform depth is formed over a portion of the backing layer. The diamond layer has an exposed surface (12) forming several intersecting facets and a sub-set of intersecting facets.    USE - For use in applications e.g. backward wave oscillators, bi-polar plates for fuel cells, traveling wave tubes and microchannel plates.    ADVANTAGE - Rigidity of the backing layer is improved, by forming the diamond layer. The free standing nature of the internally-supported three-dimensional object is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view explaining formation of three-dimensional object.    silicon substrate (10)    exposed surface (12)    diamond layer (14)    carbon atoms (16)    rigid backing layer (18)
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing an adhesive polymer-coated lithium secondary battery, which minimizes degradation of a lithium secondary battery and improves stability thereof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for preparing an adhesive polymer-coated lithium secondary battery comprises the steps of: preparing an electrode group by interposing a separator between an anode and a cathode; preparing a cell assembly by packaging the electrode group with an aluminum stacked packaging pack; preparing solution consisting of polyethylene oxide and acetonitrile; impregnating the cell assembly with the solution to be dried; forming the cell assembly into a certain shape; and impregnating the cell assembly with nonaqueous electrolyte to be sealed.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A vent hole (17a) formed in a connection leg portion (17) connecting one end of the battery case and the exterior. A connection leg portion is provided at both sides of the terminal unit (13) and is attached to the outer surface of the battery case.    USE - Used as power supply of portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety of the battery during abnormal heating by ejecting electrolyte liquid vapor generated from inside of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a terminal unit of a battery pack.    Terminal unit (13)    External connection terminal (15, 16)    Connection leg portion (17)    Vent hole (17a)
NOVELTY - A controller (32) is used for pressing a tubular shape flexible tube (31) to adjust supply amount of organic fuel liquid. A supply path sends an organic fuel liquid to the fuel electrode. The electric power generation portion (21) interposes a solid electrolyte film between a fuel electrode and an air electrode.    USE - Used as power supply of portable apparatus, e.g. laptop computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Improves consumption efficiency of the fuel of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation portion (21)    Fuel supply portion (23)    Fuel cartridge (25)    Tubular shape flexible tube (31)    Controller (32)
NOVELTY - A methanol aqueous solution has a predetermined electroconductivity, i.e. 10 milli-Siemens per centimeter or less, during extraction at 90 degrees C in 100 hours. The aqueous solution is formed with 30 percent by mass of methanol from resin material.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces contact electricity resistance in the cell stack while reducing elution of ion type impurity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    End plate (1)    Solid polymer film (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Air electrode (4)    Gas supply ejection groove (5)
NOVELTY - The interlayer insulation films (3,4,5,8) formed on a photosensor (2) have wirings (D1-D3) connecting the sensor for signal transmission. An optical waveguide (10) formed through the interlayer insulation films, has core layer (101) made of titanium oxide (TiO) dispersed polyimide resin. The optical waveguide guides the light from on-chip lens (13) to the sensor.    USE - For CMOS image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Embedding of TiO dispersed type polyimide rein in the optical waveguide, increases the light incidence rate to sensor, and so sensitivity of CMOS image sensor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for CMOS image sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of CMOS image sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    photosensors (2)    interlayer insulation films (3,4,5,8)    optical waveguide (10)    wirings (D1-D3)    on-chip lens (13)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte material contains aromatic polyether polymer having aromatic structural units (P1,A1), and aromatic polyether polymer having ionic group.    USE - For polymeric electrolyte film and membrane-electrode composite material used for polyelectrolyte type fuel cell such as direct fuel cell (all claimed), used in electrochemical apparatus such as water electrolysis apparatus and chloro alkali electrolyzer, portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant and digital camera, as electric power supply source of vehicles and ships, household appliance such as vacuum cleaner, electric power driven bicycle, motor cycle, motor vehicle, bus and truck, non-portable generator and as hybrid power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte material provides film having excellent hot-water resistance, heat-resistant methanol property, proton conductivity, durability and high efficiency. The fuel cell having low fuel cross over is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyelectrolyte material contains aromatic polyether polymer (I), and aromatic polyether polymer (II) having ionic group. The polymer (I) has aromatic structural unit of formula (P1) and structural unit of formula (A1): -O-Ar1-O-.    X1=direct bond or divalent organic group;    Q1,Q2=perfluoro alkyl group or -CN;    Ar1=divalent organic group containing aromatic ring;and    q,r=1-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymeric electrolyte film, which consists of the polyelectrolyte material;    (2) membrane-electrode composite material, using the polyelectrolyte material or polyelectrolyte film; and    (3) polyelectrolyte type fuel cell, using the polyelectrolyte material, polyelectrolyte film and/or membrane-electrode composite material.
NOVELTY - Porous membrane is impregnated with a liquid containing monomer which has a phosphoric acid group and a non-ionic copolymer. The monomer having phosphoric acid group is polymerized, and an electrolyte film is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of electrolyte film for fuel cell for electronic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrolyte film having favorable proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte film;    (2) fuel cell; and    (3) electronic device.
NOVELTY - The electrolye integration object (1) are arranged between the board (3a,3b), and electrically contacts with the current collection portion (5a,5b). The insulating elastic body are provided between the boards, and joined through a rivet (8).    USE - For use in personal computer, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces assembly number of the liquid fuel battery while simplifying assembly operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the liquid fuel battery.    Electrolye integration object (1)    Board (3a,3b)    Current collection portion (5a,5b)    Rivet (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel container has a container main structure (11) obtained by molding a resin material containing a cycloolefin polymer resin into a shape capable of storing a fuel (16). The fuel container has an outlet opening (12) provided in a container main structure for supplying fuel for fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel container is not eroded or swelled by a liquid organic compound such as alcohol and prevents the liquid organic compound from leaking outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the fuel container.    Container main structure (11)    Outlet opening (12)    Fluid inlet (13)    Spacer (14)    High viscosity liquid (15)    Fuel (16)    Absorber (17)
NOVELTY - The laminated structure has a positive electrode layer and an electrolyte layer adhered with each other. The positive electrode layer contains an active material and a conductivity-imparting agent. The electrolyte layer contains a polyether polymer, an electrolyte salt compound and a liquid compound having alkyleneoxide repeating units arranged in layers. The layer of liquid compound is arranged between the positive electrode layer and electrolyte layer.    USE - For lithium cells used in small size electric equipment such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell has a structure of positive electrode-electrolyte laminate with high lithium ion conductivity, high lithium ion transference number and a high adhesion between layers.
NOVELTY - Cell unit (12) includes anode and cathode integrally fixed to the sides of a polymer electrolyte membrane, respectively. An air permeable collector (24) is integrally arranged on the outer surface of the anode and cathode. Several cell units (12) are stacked, so that the anode and cathode in adjacent cell unit are opposite to each other. A common reaction fluid flow space is formed between the opposing anode and cathode.    USE - For use as power supply for domestic or portable electronic devices, electric vehicle, domestic cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Current collection is performed efficiently as the air permeable collector is integrally arranged on the outer surface of the anode and cathode. The structure of the reaction fluid flow space is simplified, so supply of reaction fluid is performed easily. The need for a separator between the cell units is eliminated, realizing small-sized fuel cell with improved efficiency at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    end plates (10)    cell units (12)    air permeable collector (24)    insulating sheet (26)    flow path (62)
NOVELTY - A proton conductive hydrogel is formed by reacting phosphate glass with water, and contains a dispersed phase comprising phosphoric acid molecular chain, and a dispersion medium containing water. The hydrogel contains at least one metal ion chosen from trivalent aluminum, trivalent titanium, tetravalent titanium and tetravalent zirconium.    USE - For electrolyte film of fuel cells, and electrochemical capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive hydrogel maintains gel structure for prolonged period. The metal ions in the hydrogel coordinate with phosphate molecular chain, thus suppressing any cleavage of phosphate molecular chains and inducing binding of orthophosphate groups to reconstruct phosphate molecular chains. Crystal precipitation and viscosity drop are inhibited, thus enabling retention of a viscous gel structure for prolonged period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conductive hydrogel.
NOVELTY - The proton conducting membrane (PCM) comprises host polymer and proton-source agent comprising a carbon cluster derivative. The carbon cluster is derivatized with both hydrogen and cyano moiety.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conducting membrane has improved proton conduction under low humidity and at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for mixing agent.
NOVELTY - A photosensitive organic semiconductor composition comprises organic p-type (electron donor) semiconductor pigment(s) with p-type conducting polymer(s), where the ionization potential of the organic p-type semiconductor pigment(s) and the ionization potential of the p-type conducting polymer(s) are nominally equivalent.    USE - For p/n heterojunction (claimed), or used to produce optoelectronic devices, e.g. photodiodes, photodetectors, or photovoltaic devices (solar cells).    ADVANTAGE - The specific combination of organic semiconductor pigment crystals with conducting polymers, where the ionization potential (electron affinity) of the pigment and the ionization potential of the polymer are nominally equivalent, provides for semiconductor compositions with unique electrical, optical, electrochemical, and processing properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows UV-vis absorption spectra for spin coated films of UD-1 pigment material dispersed in naphthimide conducting polymer NB-2.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte composition comprises (a) an acrylate-based polymer, (b) a lactone-based compound having alkyl substituent, (c) a non-aqueous organic solvent, and (d) a lithium salt.    USE - For a rechargeable lithium battery (claimed), preferably the cylindrical prismatic or pouch type .    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte composition exhibits excellent high temperature storage characteristics, good life cycle characteristics and improved safety, without deteriorating cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable lithium battery comprising the above polymer electrolyte composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium rechargeable battery.    lithium rechargeable battery (1)    negative electrode (2)    polymer electrolyte (3)    positive electrode (4)    battery case (5)
NOVELTY - Novel fluoro sulfonyl group containing compound has preset structure.    USE - For manufacturing perfluoro allyl ether (claimed) and as polymer of polyelectrolyte of solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fluoro sulfonyl group containing compound effectively manufactures perfluoro allyl ether without using fuming nitric acid. The compound contributes to high output and cooling efficiency of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Novel fluoro sulfonyl group containing compound has structure of formula: CH2ClCHClCH2OCF2CF2SO2F. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of perfluoro allyl ether compound (CF2=CFCF2OCF2CF2SO2F), which involves fluorinating fluoro sulfonyl group containing compound and removing chlorine.
NOVELTY - A gelatinizer is mixed with an electrolyte liquid to form a gel-form electrolyte liquid. A zinc-alloy powder is mixed with the gel-form electrolyte liquid to manufacture a gel-form zinc negative electrode. The gel-form electrolyte liquid solution is transported using a gearwheel rotary pump.    USE - For manufacturing gel-form negative electrode of alkaline cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces preparation time when mixing the gelatinizer with the alkali electrolyte liquid while ensuring stable discharge characteristics of the alkaline battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing flowchart of the gel-from zinc negative electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A gelatinizer is mixed with an electrolyte liquid to set as a gel-form electrolyte liquid. A zinc-alloy powder is mixed with the gel-form electrolyte liquid to manufacture a gel-form zinc negative electrode. The gel-form electrolyte liquid is poured through a pore. The gelatinizer swollen in gel-form electrolyte liquid is dispersed.    USE - For manufacturing gel-form negative electrode of alkaline cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces preparation time while ensuring efficient isolation of the undissolved powder lump and ensuring stable discharge characteristics of the alkaline battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing flowchart of the gel-form zinc negative electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery packing material (1) has a biaxial stretching nylon film (21) of thickness 12-40 microns. The adhesive strength between the biaxial stretching nylon film and aluminum foil (24) is more than 5-N/15 mm width in a tension test. The breaking point strength of machine direction (MD) or transverse direction (TD) is more than 140 N/mm2. The breaking point elasticity of MD or TD is 60-80%.    USE - For packing of press-forming type lithium cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packing material is excellent in moldability without producing pinhole or crack at the time of molding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of battery packing material.    Battery packing material (1)    Biaxial stretching nylon film (21)    Adhesive layer (22)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (23)    Aluminum foil (24)
NOVELTY - The battery includes a bag-shaped semi permeable membrane (20-25) that is not selectively permeated by water included in an electrolyte liquid (30). The semi permeable membrane isolates positive and negative electrodes from the electrolyte liquid.    USE - Alkaline electrolyte liquid type battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high energy density, and suppresses increase in internal resistance. Ensures long charging and discharging cycle life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of battery.    Semi permeable membrane (20-25)    Electrolyte liquid (30)
NOVELTY - A heat insulating material (27) is attached to the medial wall surface of the top plate (15e) of a case (15). The ancillary equipment used for driving a fuel cell (1) is installed in the case. The fuel cell generates an electric power using a fuel gas and an oxidizing agent gas.    USE - Used for generating electric power using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of short circuit accompanying dew formation thus preventing failure of operation of the ancillary equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Purge valve (7)    Case (15)    Top plate (15e)    Heat insulating material (27)
NOVELTY - A battery is equipped with an anode (21), a cathode (22) and an electrolyte. The battery contains polymer which has at least one type of compound having characteristics of tertiary amine and tertiary amine.    USE - For portable electronic devices such as camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and notebook type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses reduction of discharge capacitance. Free acid generated in electrolyte liquid is effectively removed by unpaired electron of nitrogen contained in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery can (11)    Insulation board (12,13)    Anode (21)    Cathode (22)
NOVELTY - The separator (15) consisting of corrugated shaped are formed to the area which presses the metal plate. The separator consisting of a groove portion (16) and a protruding line portion (17). A pressurization process is performed to plasctically deform the separator from the overlaying direction.    USE - For molding separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates generation of gap to the superposition portion of the separator while increasing the electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged sectional view of the separator.    Separator (15)    Groove portion (16)    Protruding line portion (17)    Lower mold die (36)    Upper mold die (39)
NOVELTY - The carbon composite powder is formed by activating a mixture containing gaseous-phase method carbon fiber having average fiber diameter of 200 nm or less and aspect ratio of 5-500, and easily graphitized property carbonized material (0.1-20 mass%). The interlayer distance of crystal structure of carbon fiber is 0.34 nm or less, and the heat conductivity of fiber at 25degreesC is 400 W/m.K or more.    USE - For polarizing electrode material used for electrode of electrical-double-layer capacitor used as power supply for motor vehicle office machine, solar cell electric power generating element, and wind-powered electricity generating system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon composition powder provides electrode with high electric capacitance, quality stability and high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon composite powder;    (2) polarizing electrode material;    (3) manufacture of polarizing electrode material;    (4) laminate;    (5) electrode;    (6) electrical double layer capacitor;    (7) power supply;    (8) motor vehicle;    (9) office machine;    (10) solar cell electric power generation system; and    (11) wind powered electricity generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of cell of capacitor.    Upper cover (1)    O ring (2)    Collector (3)    Insulator (4)    Container (5)
NOVELTY - A polymeric complex has a three-dimensional lattice which consists of a metal ion as central metal and aromatic compound as a ligand. 2 or more pore groups which consists of same types of pore having affinity with respect to a guest component are provided in the three dimensional lattice.    USE - As selective adsorption agent for macromolecule such as protein, catalyst support, for electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell, removing methanol which is additive of the electrolyte of fuel cell and for promoting diffusion of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas.    ADVANTAGE - The guest components included in the pore group of polymeric complex are easily separated by the rigid main rib of the 3-dimensional lattice, and released easily. Even components which do not coexist normally are stored within one polymeric complex stably or conveyed inside the complex separately. The complex has hydrophilic and hydrophobic pores, and the moisture content is held in the hydrophilic pores even under low humidity conditions, and diffusibility of gas is maintained by hydrophobic pores. The complex therefore improves electric power generation capability when used in fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Nanometer monox colloid electrolytic solution of lead-acid storage battery and its preparation, relates to the manufacturing technique of lead-acid storage battery colloid electrolytic solution special for the electric bicycle. The invention prepares the nanometer monox colloid electrolytic solution by using the lead-acid analytical pure vitriol, vapor phase silica dioxide nanometer powder, salt cake, and the deionized water as main material, which are mixed to be added polyacrylamide and poly-sodium acrylate as gel modifying agent; then, adding litter lanthanum sulfate, cerous sulfate, tungsten oxide, and molybdenum oxide. The invention avoids the disadvantage effect of using sodium silicate colloid; uses vapor phase silica dioxide nanometer powder as gel agent; adds little chemical components, to form the new colloid electrolytic solution which can improve the agglutination property, increase the capacity of accumulator, and prolong the service life of deep discharging cycle. In addition, the invention can be used as electrolytic solution to replace present vitriol water electrolytic solution, to improve the rheological property of colloid electrolytic solution,and control the electrolytic process of water.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a proton exchange film of proton exchange film fuel battery and its manufacturing method. The manufacturing method of hydrogenous silicon oil graft allyl sulphonic acid protonexchange film comprises the following steps: (1) selecting material according to the percentage by weight as hydrogenous silicon oil in 35-95, allyl sulphonic acid or allyl sulfonate in 7-36, the emulsifier in 5-20 and the initiator in 1-9; (2) processing the allyl sulphonic acid or the allyl sulfonate into water solution whose percentage by weight is 10-30 %; (3) the preparation of micro-emulsion: mixing the hydrogenous silicon with said water solution, and adding emulsifier at the same time to get the micro-emulsion; (40 adding the initiator of chloroplatinic acid into micro-emulsion to bepolymerized at 68-72 Deg. C for 4-5 hours; (5) put the solution into polytetrafluoroethylene mold to form film at 48052 Deg. C and the condition of N2 gas, then be heated at 105=115 Deg. C for 1-2 hours; (6) washing the film which has been immerged in the solution of 1mol/LHC1 for 1.8-2.2 hours to attain the product. The inventive product has lower price, excellent electric conductivity and physics strength.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a composite negative material of lithium battery and its manufacturing method, relating to a coated silicon/carbon composite material which uses silicon/carbon composite powderto coat the formaldehyde-phenol resin cracking carbon, and its component and weight proportion is: 8.5-25.0 % of Si, 25-50 % of carbon, and the left is deformed cracking carbon. The preparing steps comprises: first, preparing the silicon/carbon composite material with secondary ball abrasion method; then, using the cracking carbon to coat the silicon/carbon composite material, to cover the ball abraded silicon/carbon composite powder on the formaldehyde-phenol resin uniformly; at last the coated silicon/carbon composite negative material. The composite negative material of lithium battery hasthe advantages of high capacity, high stability in the process of charging and discharging, non-pollution and safety, and simple preparing process. It can be used to drive mobile communication device, small electric device, vehicle, and mixed electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The molding of an ethylene copolymer is impregnated with an organic peroxide, which is liquid at normal temperature. The organic peroxide has decomposition temperature (temperature at which the half-life period is 1 hour) of 150degreesC or less. Thus, a solar cell sealing material is obtained.    USE - For manufacture of sealing material used for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently produces homogeneous solar cell sealing agent of complicated shape, having excellent moldability. High-speed cross-linking of the sealing material is enabled without producing blistering phenomenon. The sealing material enables to form sealing layer having high gel fraction.
NOVELTY - A dye sensitized solar cell comprises an organic compound to absorb solar radiation and donate electrons, a semiconductor to transport electrons, and a hole transporting material comprising a water-based electrolyte gel.    USE - As dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric gel has good electrolytic solution retention, ionic conductivity, excellent thermal stability and good mechanical properties, and improves stability of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the dye sensitized solar cell and titania nano crystals coated with dye molecules and immersed in electrolyte solution.    Dye sensitized solar cell (10)    Electrodes (12,14)    Electrolyte solution (6)
NOVELTY - The composition for absorbing and utilizing radiant energy in solar cell, comprises a blend (14) of a push-pull copolymer and a fullerene composition. The copolymer has electron donor entity(s) and electron acceptor entity(s).    USE - As active radiant energy absorbing material in solar cell (claimed) such as high performance polymer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composition efficiently absorbs radiant energy of solar visible spectrum, and provides solar cell having high bandwidth absorption spectrum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell; and    (2) layered composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of solar cell.    Electrodes (12,16)    Blend of push-pull copolymer and fullerene composition (14)    Glass cover (18)    Solar energy (20)    Electrical circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitized solar cell (10) comprises organic compound(s) to absorb solar radiation and donate electrons, semiconductor(s) to transport electrons, and hole transport material(s) which comprises a water based electrolyte gel.    USE - As dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte gel has good electrolyte solution retention, ionic conductivity, and excellent thermal stability. The solar cell of solid, quasi-solid state is obtained using the water based electrolyte gel, and minimizes release of electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production of dye sensitized solar cell; and    (2) use of electrolyte gel for application in dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the dye sensitized solar cell and titania nano crystals coated with dye molecules and immersed in electrolyte solution.    Dye sensitized solar cell (10)    Electrodes (12,14)    Electrolyte solution (6)
NOVELTY - Provided are a novel sulfonated polyamide copolymer which is reduced in manufacturing cost, its preparation method which is simplified, and an ion exchange membrane for a fuel cell containing the copolymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sulfonated polyamide copolymer comprises a repeating unit represented by the formula 1 and a repeating unit represented by the formula 3, or a repeating unit represented by the formula 2 and a repeating unit represented by the formula 3. A sulfonated polyamide random copolymer is prepared by adding a diamine monomer represented by H2N-Ar'-NH2 in an organic solvent and dissolving it with heating; adding a diamine represented by H2N-X-NH2 and an acid dichloride represented by ClCO-Y-COCl to the obtained solution and reacting them with stirring; and filtering the precipitate, washing it and drying it.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A binder formed with water solubility polyacrylamide is comprised with a positive electrode binder and a negative electrode binder. The bulk specific gravity of the water solubility polyacrylamide ranges from 0.5 to 0.7 while having the molecular weight from 10 to 18 million.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of the battery by heat while improving the battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (101)    Positive electrode case (102)    Negative electrode (103)    Negative electrode case (104)    Lithium foil (105)
NOVELTY - A slurry containing carbon particle and the fluororesin on the base material sheet having melting point more than the glass transition temperature of the fluororesin. A carbon layer is produced on the base material sheet by baking the carbon layer precursor at more than the glass transition temperature of the fluororesin and the temperature under decomposition temperature. The base material sheet is removed after joining the carbon layer and the electroconductive porous layer.    USE - For manufacturing gaseous diffusion layer of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generating capability of the fuel cell since the gaseous diffusion layer of the fuel cell are formed with uniform thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a gaseous diffusion layer; and    (2) a fuel cell
NOVELTY - The negative electrode plate are washed with the liquid containing water. A washed negative electrode plate is separated into the negative electrode compound material containing negative electrode compound material. A negative electrode collector is applied after mixing a negative electrode compound material with a solvent. The solvent is generated by melting or dispersing the binder and producing a negative electrode paste.    USE - For recycling negative electrode active material of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recycling of the used negative electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the battery.    Winding type electrodes group (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - A manifold nozzle (22), bent corresponding to the sealing compound application portion of an article (6) to be coated, is filled with liquid sealing compound (11). The gap between the slits (27) formed at the position facing the sealing compound application portion is set to a preset width such that the sealing compound can be held with a surface tension.    USE - For fuel cell molding.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable sealing of fuel cell at short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sections of the sealing device.    Article (6)    Liquid sealing compound (11)    Manifold nozzle (22)    Slits (27)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a spacer (20) with sealing compound (22) formed over it with concave region (30). A separator (6) has protrusion units (29) at the surface which mutually opposes the spacer. The volume of concave region is lesser than the volume of protrusion unit. The separator is pressed from the other surface over the spacer so that the protrusion unit extrudes the sealing compound and the terminals of sealing compound are bound.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The capability of a fuel cell is kept favorable by restricting the amount of sealing compound so as to prevent the leakage of sealing compound to flow path of fuel gas, oxidizing-agent gas, cooling water gas etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of fuel cell before and after molding of separator with spacer.    separator (6)    spacer (20)    sealing compound (22)    protrusion unit (29)    concave region (30)
NOVELTY - The organic-inorganic composite material consists of composite nano fiber that is coated with titanium oxide. The composite nano fiber consists of polymer having linear polyethylene imine structure and silica.    USE - For photocatalyst, solar cell, as anti-microbial agent in purification of water, and as deodorization material.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-inorganic composite material having complicated internal structure, such as multi-branch network structure and web structure, is formed favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic-inorganic composite material. A polymer having linear polyethylene imine is dissolved in a solvent, and precipitated in presence of water, to obtain crystalline filament of polymer having linear polyethylene imine structure. The crystalline polymer filament is coated with silica, by contacting filament with alkoxy silane, in presence of water to obtain composite nano fiber. The composite nano fiber is then contacted with aqueous solution of titanium compound, and subjected to hydrolysis condensation reaction. Thus, composite nano fiber is coated with titanium oxide, to form organic-inorganic composite material.
NOVELTY - The aromatic polyamide porous film has at least one major surface. The section area (S(10) microns2) at depth of 10 microns from top surface, and section area (S(20) microns2) at depth of 20 microns from top surface, measured by atomic force microscope, satisfies preset relations.    USE - Used as separator for secondary battery (both claimed), as filter, separation membrane and for printed circuit board. The secondary battery is used for hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic polyamide porous film has high rigidity, reduced thickness, excellent heat-resistant property and provides battery which can be used at high temperature over a long period of time. The battery has high anode oxidizability proof property and high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aromatic polyamide porous film has at least one major surface. The section area (S(10) microns2) at depth of 10 microns from top surface, and section area (S(20) microns2) at depth of 20 microns from top surface, when the range of section area (S microns2) is measured by atomic force microscope, satisfies the relations: 0.01less than or equal toS(10)/Sless than or equal to0.3 and 5less than or equal toS(20)/S(10)less than or equal to20. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of the aromatic polyamide porous film.
NOVELTY - A flow field board arrangement comprises an injection flow channel having an identical length from an influx end of a concave portion to an inlet and/or an equivalent flow rate, and an exhaust flow channel having an identical length from an efflux end of the concave portion to an outlet and/or an equivalent flow rate. Each injection flow channel has a length identical to each exhaust flow channel, and the flow rate of each injection flow channel is the same as each exhaust flow channel.    USE - For membrane electrode assemblies in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow field board arrangement provides fuel for each membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and drains products of the MEA almost at the same time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flow field board arrangement (1) comprises a substrate (11) including an injection flow channel (12), an exhaust flow channel (13), and a concave portion (14) connected to the injection flow channel and the exhaust flow channel; an inlet (15) disposed on a side of the substrate and connected to an end of the injection flow channel; and an outlet (17) disposed on a side of the substrate and connected to an end of the exhaust flow channel. Each injection flow channel has an identical length from an influx end of the concave portion to the inlet and/or has an equivalent flow rate, and each exhaust flow channel has an identical length from an efflux end of the concave portion to the outlet and/or has an equivalent flow rate, and each injection flow channel has a length identical to each exhaust flow channel, and the flow rate of each injection flow channel is the same as each exhaust flow channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic block diagram showing a flow field board arrangement for a fuel cell.    Flow field board arrangement (1)    Substrate (11)    Injection flow channel (12)    Exhaust flow channel (13)    Concave portion (14)    Inlet (15)    Outlet (17)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has a lithium salt provided in a concentration of 0.5 moles of lithium per mole of imide ring provided by a polyimide. The salt, the polyimide and a solvent are all intermixed with each other to form the electrolyte with high level of optical clarity. The polyimide is soluble in the solvent selected from a group consisting of N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP), dimethylacetamide (DMA) and dimethylformamide (DMF).    USE - Used for a battery application and a supercapacitor application.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium salt, the polyimide and the solvent are all intermixed with each other to form the electrolyte with high level of optical clarity, thus improving stability, ionic conductivity and safety of the electrolyte in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a polymer matrix electrolyte (PME).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a repeat unit structure for several suitable polyimides.
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic device is made by forming a porous film (206) on a substrate by a surfactant temptation technique; and filling the pores in (206) with a pore-filling material (208), where (206) and (208) have complementary charge transfer properties with respect to each other. (206 ) Includes interconnected pores that are uniformly distributed. The pores have diameters of 1-100 nm. Neighboring pores are separated by 1-100 nm.    USE - For making an optoelectronic device, particularly photovoltaic, e.g. solar cell devices for power generation system for electric power production.    ADVANTAGE - The invention forms the device inexpensively and on a large scale. The uniform distribution of the pore enhances the overall conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a charge-splitting network comprising: forming a porous nano-architected, film on a substrate by filling the pores in the porous nano-architected film with a pore-filling material, where the porous nano-architected film includes interconnected pores that are substantially uniformly distributed, the pores have diameters of about 1-100 nm, neighboring pores are separated by about 1-100 nm, the interconnected pores in the surfactant-templated film are accessible from an underlying layer and/or overlying layer, and the porous film and the pore-filling material have complementary charge transfer properties with respect to each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic of a device structure for a photovoltaic cell.    Electrode (202, 210)    Interface layer (203)    Porous film (206)    Pore-filling material (208)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of energy producing entities (13) arranged within a housing (12). A thermal dielectric material (14) is provided between each of the energy producing entities to create an isolation zone for each entity within the housing. A monitor is associated with each isolation zone for sensing a condition of a respective isolation zone and a corresponding energy producing entity.    USE - Used for thermally isolating energy producing entity e.g. battery and fuel cell in battery power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal dielectric material is provided between each of the energy producing entities to effectively create the isolation zone for each entity within the housing. The thermal dielectric thus increases the thermal resistivity between each of the energy producing entities, and minimizes overheating or failures of neighboring entities in the event one of the energy producing entities produces an excessive thermal output. The monitor is associated with each isolation zone for accurately sensing the condition of the respective isolation zone and the corresponding energy producing entity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for thermally isolating independent energy producing entities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a system for thermally isolating energy producing entities.    Battery power supply system (10)    Housing (12)    Energy producing entities (13)    Thermal dielectric material (14)
NOVELTY - The reverse-side protection sheet consists of base material film, white ink layer and inorganic vapor deposition film.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The outstanding weather resistance, heat-resistant property, water resistance, light resistance, wind-pressure resistance, chemical resistance, damp proofing, stain resistance, design, light reflection property, voltage withstand property are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reverse-side protection sheet.    protection sheet (1)    base material film (6)    adhesive layer (7)    vapor deposition film layer (8)    vapor deposition base material film (9)
NOVELTY - An internal lead wire (12) guides electric power generated in solar cell module (13) and cable (15) picks out generated electric power to exterior of the module. The internal lead wire and cable are connected by soldering to connection portion (A) on reverse side of board (11). A waterproof and insulating resin having a defined shape is formed by exposing reverse side of board such that the resin centers on connection portion (A).    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened resin is used as a terminal and the need for terminal block is eliminated. The number of components, cost and weight are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    solar cell (1)    board (11)    lead wire (12)    solar cell module (13)    cable (15)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module consists of surface filler layer (2), solar cell element (5) and reverse side filler layer (6) laminated in order on transparent front substrate (1). The layer (6) contains silane-modified resin formed by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene for polymerization, and has melting point higher than melting point of layer (2). A wiring electrode (3,3') and a removable electrode (4,4') are arranged on the element (5).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having favorable electric insulation is provided. The reverse side filler layer has favorable water vapor barrier property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline section of the solar cell module.    Transparent front substrate (1)    Surface filler layer (2)    Wiring electrode (3,3')    Removable electrode (4,4')    Solar cell element (5)    Reverse side filler layer (6)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte contains a solvent and a polymer compound. The solvent contains propylene carbonate derivative (II) and/or ethylene carbonate derivative (I), and cyclic carboxylate ester.    USE - For battery (claimed) e.g. secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Electrolyte improves battery characteristics such as cycle characteristics. Decomposition of solvent in cathode is inhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte contains a solvent and a polymer compound. The solvent contains propylene carbonate derivative of formula (II) and/or ethylene carbonate derivative of formula (I), and cyclic carboxylate ester.    X1-X4=hydrogen or halogen;    X5=halogen;and    n=1,2 or 3.    At least one of X1-X4 is halogen. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery comprising above electrolyte, an anode (21) and a cathode (22).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of wound electrode material of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode lead (11)    Cathode lead (12)    Wound electrode material (20)    Anode (21)    Cathode (22)    Separator (23)    Electrolyte layer (24)
NOVELTY - A cation electrodeposition coating material is obtained from preset amount of electroconductive filler dispersed paste (P), base resin and hardener. Paste (P) is obtained by dispersing electroconductive filler (A) consists of ketchen black (a1) and at least one type of electroconductive power (a2), using pigment dispersion resin (R). Power (a2) is furnace black, graphite and/or electroconductive whisker. Weight ratio of electroconductive power (a2) and ketchen black (a1), is 0.4-8. Resin (R) is onium salt-type pigment dispersion resin.    USE - For coating of to-be-coated-article such as metal separator of solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cation electrodeposition coating material has favorable coating material stability, and forms film with excellent electroconductive and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cation electrodeposition coating material is obtained from electroconductive filler dispersed paste, base resin and hardener. The electroconductive filler dispersed paste is obtained by dispersing an electroconductive filler (A) consists of ketchen black (a1) and at least one type of electroconductive power (a2), using a pigment dispersion resin. The electroconductive power (a2) is furnace black, graphite and/or electroconductive whisker. The cation electrodeposition coating material comprises electroconductive filler (A) (in wt.pts) (30-100), and a base resin and a hardener (100). The electroconductive filler (A) contains ketchen black (a1) (5). The weight ratio of electroconductive power (a2) and ketchen black (a1), is 0.4-8. The pigment dispersion resin is an onium salt-type pigment dispersion resin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of electrocondutive coating film, which involves electrodepositing the cation electrodeposition coating material on a to-be-coated-article.
NOVELTY - A sulfonic acid group containing polymer has preset repeating unit.    USE - For polymer composition used for forming ion exchange membrane of film-electrode assembly used in fuel cell (all claimed) used as electric power supply for personal computer and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Sulfonic acid group containing polymer forms ion exchange membrane having desired proton conductivity and methanol permeability. The fuel cell comprising ion exchange membrane has high-energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic acid group containing polymer has repeating unit of formula (1).    X=-S(=O)2- or -C(=O)-;    Y=H or univalent positive ion;and    Ar1=adamantyl group of formula (2).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer composition, which contains sulfonic acid group containing polymer;    (2) ion exchange resin, which contains sulfonic acid group containing polymer;    (3) ion exchange membrane, which contains sulfonic acid group containing polymer;    (4) film-electrode assembly, which is formed using sulfonic acid group containing polymer; and    (5) fuel cell containing sulfonic acid group containing polymer.
NOVELTY - Liquid fuel, for fuel cells, comprises specified methoxy ether compound.    USE - (I) is used in a direct combustion fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high boiling point, weak vapor tension, low toxicity, flash point higher than methanol, low crossover, solubility in water and an energy density higher than that of methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Liquid fuel (I), for fuel cells, comprises a compound of formula R-(OCH2)n-OR1 (Ia).    R, R1 = 1-5C alkyl; and    n = 1-8.    When n is greater than or equal to 2, R and R1 are methyl.
NOVELTY - Oligo thiophene compound (I) is new.    USE - (I) is useful in the field of organo plastic electronics, as organic semiconductors of P and/or N type. (I) is useful in the manufacture of: pure organic solar cells or combination of inorganic and organic solar cells; electroluminescent diodes and transistors; chip cards and/or electronic labels by the applying compounds on the material; and electronic active components having a life span greater than two months (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oligo thiophene compound of formula (I) is new.    R1-R8, R1a-R8a = A or B1;    A = H, F, (per fluoro)alkyl, nitrile or alkoxy;    B1 = (CH2)n-R10, CH2-NH-C(=O)-NH-R9, CH(Rc)(Rb)-C(=O)-O-CH(CH3)(CH2-Ra) or a cyclopentyl-benzene compound of formula (II);    R9 = a dibenzyl compound of formula (III);    Ra = H or aromatic;    Rb, Rc = alkyl;    R10 = aromatic or supramolecular assembly;    n = 2-6; and    n1 = 1-10.
NOVELTY - Cross linkable polymer (I), prepared by starting with anion polymerization followed by a cation crosslinking.    USE - (I) is useful in a material with ionic conduction, electrochemical cells, a primary or secondary generating or high capacity electric power storage system and in a modulation system of light (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cross linkable polymer (I), prepared by starting with anion polymerization followed by a cation crosslinking, of formula (A)nQ(Y1)p.    Q = a bond, CO, SO2 or an organic radical with a valence (n+p) non-reactive with the agents initiating anion or cation polymerization e.g. 1-30C, alkyl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl (optionally substituted by oxa or aza);    A = a radical reactive in anion polymerization;    Y1 = a radical reactive in cation polymerization and non-reactive with an agent initiating anion polymerization;    n = 1-3; and    p = 1-6.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a polymer (II) prepared by anionic priming of a comonomer (I) in which only (A) are built-in in polymer;    (2) material (IV) with ionic conduction comprises (II) and at least a salt of formula (Mn+Xn-);    (3) an electrochemical cell (V), where the electrolyte is made up at least partly by (IV);    (4) a primary or secondary generating or high capacity electric power storage system for (V) comprising a negative electrode and a positive electrode, which comprises at least partly (IV); and    (5) a modulation system (VI) of light comprising two supports, with of which at least a transparency, covered with a base conductor containing oxide of doped indium, tin or oxide and a layer of an electro chromed material and a counter electrode, where the electrolyte is (IV).    Mn+ = (in)organic or organometallic cation with n charges; and    X = a monovalent anion, where two or more X are able to be whole by covalent chain or able to belong to the polymer chain.
NOVELTY - A number of greenhouses(1,2,3,4) act as solar energy collectors which heat an air flow circulating through the greenhouses.    USE - For desalination of seawater to produce water for use in greenhouses.    ADVANTAGE - Use of the greenhouses as solar collectors eliminates the cost for separate solar collectors and pressure loss in the latter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air flows through two or more greenhouses(1,2,3,4) arranged one after another in a circuit. The air flow passes through a humidifier in each greenhouse. Contact with sea water in each humidifier progressively increases the moisture content in the air. Following the final heating and humidifying stage the air is dehumidified. Additional solar energy collectors may be incorporated in the air circulation system which is powered by a photovoltaic cell or wind energy. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a solar energy collector for heating air which comprises a channel with base and sidewalls of wood or cellular concrete and a cover plate of glass or plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the moisture content change in air flowing through the greenhouses and seawater desalination plant.
NOVELTY - A diffusion layer contains nonionic polymer and ionic polymer in a porous material.    USE - For electrode film-electrode assembly of fuel cell used for generating electric power in electronic device (all claimed). The electronic device includes personal computer, information processing apparatus such as optical disk, compact disk, digital versatile disk, magneto optical disk and flexible disk.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion layer has excellent adhesivity and provides outstanding electric power generation characteristics to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of diffusion layer, which involves impregnating a liquid containing nonionic polymer and ionic monomer into a porous material and polymerizing ionic monomer;    (2) electrode film-electrode assembly, which has electrode film joined to electrode having diffusion layer;    (3) fuel cell, which has electrode film-electrode assembly; and    (4) electronic device having fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A complex which adsorbs hydrogen gas is synthesized in an organic solvent. A hydrogen permeability property binder is added to the organic solvent such that the complex is coated with the binder to form a film-coated complex. The film-coated complex are combined through the binder to form an aggregate. The organic solvent is then separated.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Degassing processing time is reduced remarkably and compact having high hydrogen gas absorption capacity is manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical cross sectional block diagram of container for coating hydrogen permeable binder to metal-organic structure material.    Container (10)    Hollow portion (12)    Valve (14)    Blow off pipe (16)    Filter (18)    Deposit layer (20)
NOVELTY - A filler layer (4) is arranged at the reverse side of the solar cell element (3). The filler layer comprises silane modified resin formed by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene. The content of silane modified resin in the surface layer is more than that contained in reverse side.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler layer has excellent adhesivity with solar cell element and reduced water vapor permeability. The need of back protection sheet in solar cell module is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (T), which has a filler layer (2), solar cell element (3) and filler layer (4) arranged sequentially on a transparent substrate (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline sectional drawing of solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (1)    Filler layers (2,4)    Solar cell element (3)    Solar cell module (T)
NOVELTY - The resin film (2) is applied over the light receiving surface of the solar cell component (1) and heated. An adhesive film (3) is temporarily applied on the resin film and the solar cell component is cut. A protective film is formed on the light receiving surface and non-light receiving surface and the non-light receiving cut surface.    USE - For use in building.    ADVANTAGE - Temporary lamination of the adhesive layer on the solar cell component is improved, by heating the solar cell component after forming an adhesive layer on it, and so surface defect of the solar cell module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    solar cell component (1)    resin film (2)    adhesive film (3)    solar cell component with resin film (4)    solar cell component with adhesive layer (5)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (7) contains an electrode substrate, a conductive polymer and a transition metal coordinated to the conductive polymer. The catalyst electrode is arranged opposite to a transparent semiconductor electrode through an electrolyte layer (6), in a dye-sensitized solar cell. The semiconductor electrode contains pigment having photosensitization effect. The electrolyte layer contains chemical component used as oxidation-reduction material.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode is simply and economically manufactured, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell, which has the catalyst electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electrode substrate (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Catalyst electrode (7)
NOVELTY - Electric hand tool has a battery which is embodied as a lithium polymer battery (16) formed from metallized plastic films and gel polymer electrolyte. The lithium polymer battery in planar form matches a housing chamber in a machine housing (11) or handle (12) or in a separate housing with regard to dimensions or form.    USE - Electric hand tool.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures compact construction for the hand machine tool with small dimensions. Ensures reduction in transportation and packaging costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of rotary sander with partly sectional machine housing.    Machine housing (11)    Handle (12)    Motor housing (15)    Lithium polymer battery (16)    Battery elements (17)
NOVELTY - The super water-absorbent resin-based solid polymer electrolyte is obtained by carrying out self-cross-linking reaction between a super water-absorbent resin matrix, an organic solvent with high dielectric constant, and an inorganic ion donor.    USE - As P-type semiconductor in dye-sensitized nanocrystal solar cell (claimed), and for window material, solid secondary cell, sensor, electroluminescent material and electrochromic material.    ADVANTAGE - The super water-absorbent resin-based solid polymer electrolyte has high conductivity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of super water-absorbent resin-based solid polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The process involves providing a material mixture for an anode mass and a material mixture for a cathode mass. The material mixtures are separately extruded to form an anode mass and a cathode mass, and the anode mass and the cathode mass are respectively laminated onto two conductors to form an anode and a cathode. Cyclohexanone and methyl ethyl ketone are removed from the anode and the cathode.    USE - Used for producing a lithium polymer cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclohexanone and the methyl ethyl ketone are removed from the anode and the cathode, thus increasing the material flowability and to extrude the electrode masses in a most economical and simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a lithium polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plot of a specific capacity as a function of cycle number for a lithium polymer battery.
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate is molded from a cross-linkable resin precursor mixture. The bipolar plate has hydrophilic surface(s). The cross-linkable resin precursor comprises aromatic groups, and interconnecting electrically conductive powder particles. The surface(s) of the molded plate is made stably hydrophilic by ionic groups chemically attached to aromatic groups after molding of the resin. The cross-linked character of the molded resin is retained.    USE - The invention is useful in manufacturing of electrochemical cell, particularly for management of water flow in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides light weight electrically conductive polymeric material with durable hydrophilic surface. It eliminates low performance cell because the generated water spreads as a thin film in the channels and does not block the cross sectional area of the channel, i.e. water slug is not generated. It improves contact resistance by removing resin-rich surface layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged cross sectional view of the molded polymer composite bipolar plate or separator plate for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A temperature indication device, for measuring the temperature and temperature distribution over a surface of an object, comprises a thin film (10) composed of fibers embedded in an inert binder (14). The fibers exhibit color change as a function of temperature, when the thin film is engaged with the surface of the object.    USE - For measuring or determining temperature and temperature distribution over the surface of an object, e.g. a fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel device provides a simple, easy, and quick way to measure the temperature and temperature distribution of a surface of an object within a wide temperature range. It enables quick and easy measurement of surface temperature and temperature distribution on the surface of object; temperature measurement not limited by the surface topography of the object, i.e. the surface may be flat, curved, irregular; quantification of temperature and temperature distribution via color change in the indication film; increased simplicity and reliability of the measurements; and reduction in cost of the measurements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of measuring or determining temperature and temperature distribution over the surface of an object, by applying a temperature sensitive film composed of material displaying change in color as a function of temperature on the surface, and comparing the color changes on the film with color and temperature data developed for the film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a combination of fibers and bonding material to form a temperature indication film.    Thin film (10)    Polymer fibers (12)    Inert binder (14)
NOVELTY - A pressure open valve (5) in the battery header (3) of the metal packing container (2) has a concave surface on the outer surface side of metal plate (4). The pressure open valve at the bottom face of the concave surface (10) has a thin metal plate (12) thicker than groove-shaped metal plate (13) that allows center of metal plate (12) to pass through forming a point symmetrical with respect to center. The outer surface of metal plates (13,12) is coated with fluororesin film (11).    USE - For lithium ion battery used in mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The fluororesin film at the outer surface of thin metal plate prevents the leakage of electrolyte liquid by damage caused to thin metal plates during submergence of battery. A closed-type battery with high reliability, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the closed-type battery.    closed-type battery (1)    battery packing container (2)    battery header (3)    metal plate (4)    pressure open valve (5)    concave surface (10)    fluororesin film (11)    thin metal plates (12,13)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion electrode (100) comprises an electrode catalyst layer (110) and a gaseous diffusion layer (120), and an electroconductive fiber (111, 111') which connects the electrode catalyst layer and gaseous diffusion layer. The electrode catalyst layer contains electroconductive nanofibers (112) formed on electroconductive fibers, catalyst particles (113) supported by the electroconductive nanofibers and a solid polymer electrolyte (114).    USE - Used for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity and electric power generation characteristics are improved by decreasing the internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the gas diffusion electrode.    gas diffusion electrode (100)    electrode catalyst layer (110)    electroconductive fiber (111,111')    electroconductive nano fiber (112)    catalyst particle (113)    solid polymer electrolyte (114)    gaseous diffusion layer (120)
NOVELTY - The granular photovoltaic elements (11) are arranged in the shape of an array and are integrally molded in panel shape using transparent layer (12). The condensing lens (13) is integrally molded with the transparent resin, so that each of the photovoltaic elements is covered on the light-receiving surface side of the photovoltaic panel (10).    USE - For photovoltaic panel.    ADVANTAGE - The tolerance with respect to the outside diameter size or shape of the photovoltaic element is achieved and the quality level of the photovoltaic panel is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic panel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the structure of the photovoltaic panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photovoltaic panel (10)    Photovoltaic element (11)    Transparent resin (12)    Condensing lens (13)
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolytic solution is coated on the surface of a porous plate-shaped reinforcing material. The polymeric electrolytic solution is coated to the other surface of the porous material after solution permeates through the hole.    USE - For manufacturing polymeric electrolyte film used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell, and as film-electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Since the polymeric electrolytic solution is applied on the other surface of the porous material after the solution permeates through the holes, the generation of holes in the polymeric electrolyte film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte film manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the electrolyte film manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The protection sheet (1,2) has layer(s) of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and layer(s) of cyclic olefin (co)polymer.    USE - As surface protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed) used as auxiliary power supply for motor vehicles, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection sheet has excellent damp proofing, weather resistance and impact strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section of structure of solar cell module.    Protection sheet (1,2)    Sealing resin layer (3,4)    Photovoltaic cell (5)
NOVELTY - A current collector comprises an aluminum or copper foil and a film formed containing an ion-permeable compound and carbon fine particles. The compound does not swell in organic solvent, and is resistant to exfoliation in a peeling test with organic solvent.    USE - Used for a secondary battery used e.g. in cell phones, notebook computers or camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector permits quick discharge and recharge and offers a higher retention rate of initial battery capacity at a higher rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a secondary battery cathode;    (B) a secondary battery anode;    (C) the production of a secondary battery current collector;    (D) the production of a secondary battery cathode;    (E) the production of a secondary battery anode;    (F) the production of a secondary battery;    (G) a secondary battery; and    (H) a mobile unit and an electric power tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the cross-sectional structure of the lower layer of the current collector.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte (10) comprises an electrolyte core (12) supported on a substrate (14) and electrolyte projection(s) (16) connected to the core and separated from substrate.    USE - For use in thin film fuel cell (claimed) used for microelectronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The shape of thin film electrolyte allows for good mechanical attachment of the layers of thin film fuel cell and therefore for improved resistance to delamination. The increase interlayer surface area provides for relatively high reaction rate and tortuous structures which increase the turbulence in flow field. A relatively high surface area is achieved between the electrolyte, the anode and cathode, maintaining a relatively small foot print which provides for relatively high current output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thin film fuel cell comprising the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view of the electrolyte.    Electrolyte (10)    Vertical core (12)    Substrate (14)    Projection (16)    Gaps (18)
NOVELTY - An amorphous semiconductor film (103) is arranged on conductive film (102) over substrate (101). An organic layer (104) is formed on semiconductor film and a contact hole reaching conductive film is formed in semiconductor film. The hole is filled with conductive paste to obtain an electrode layer (109) such that contact angle between conductive paste and semiconductor film becomes greater by providing organic layer.    USE - For solar cell used in electronic device e.g. wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - The contact angle between amorphous semiconductor film and conductive paste in electrode layer is increased by providing an organic layer so miniaturization of electrode and insulating isolation layer is realized. Also solar cell with increased light reception region and thinner thickness is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solar cell.    Substrate (101)    Transparent conductive film (102)    Amorphous semiconductor film (103)    Organic layer (104)    Insulating layer (108)    Electrode layer (109)    Conductive layer (110)
NOVELTY - The module has a starting substrate including a bottom electrode (104) made of a flexible bulk conductor. An active layer and a transparent conducting layer are disposed such that the active layer is placed between the bottom electrode and the transparent conducting layer. Electrical contacts (120) are formed through the transparent conducting layer, the active layer, the flexible bulk conductor and the insulating layer.    USE - Optoelectronic device module e.g. solar cell, and light-emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contacts are formed through the transparent conducting layer, the active layer, the flexible bulk conductor and the insulating layer, thus simplifying the manufacturing process steps for the device module, and hence easily depositing the insulating layer without worrying about covering up the back plane. The electrical shorts are isolated without jeopardizing a 100 percent yield. The back plane is in a form of a thin aluminum tape, thus greatly reducing material cost of the device module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating an optoelectronic device module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a portion of an array of optoelectronic device module.    Bottom electrode (104)    Insulating layer (106)    Back plane (108)    Transparent conducting layer (109)    Electrical contacts (120)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode agent (8) is provided at one surface of a negative-electrode side collector (7). A positive-electrode agent (4) is provided at one surface of a positive-electrode side collector (5). A thin-film dielectric material (6) is interposed between the other surfaces of the negative-electrode side collector and positive-electrode side collector.    USE - Used as power supply of e.g. mobile phone, notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent energy density and output characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of battery/capacitor assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive-electrode agent (4)    Positive-electrode side collector (5)    Thin-film dielectric material (6)    Negative-electrode side collector (7)    Negative-electrode agent (8)
NOVELTY - A sealant layer is between a pair of light transmittance plate. The width and thickness of sealant layer are greater than 2mm and 1-40microns, respectively.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte liquid is efficiently prevented using sealant layer of specific dimension.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the pseudo dye-sensitized solar cell.    sealing compound (10)    glass plate (12)    injection holes (14)    electrolyte liquid injection hole (16)
NOVELTY - The polyester film has an application layer having adhesivity with polyolefin type resin, provided on surface(s) during film-formation of the polyester film.    USE - For protective layer of solar cells for portable electric power generating apparatus and calculator.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film has improved adhesivity, and is manufactured economically.
NOVELTY - Control device controls the inlet temperature of cooling water at the time of power generation mode, so that preset condition relating dew point conversion temperature at the inlets (403,404) of fuel gas and oxidizing gas, and inlet temperature of cooling water. is satisfied.    USE - For portable power supply, electric vehicle and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Lifetime of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell electric power-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    total-heat replacement cell stacks (301A-301D)    inlet of cooling water (401)    inlet of fuel gas (403)    inlet of oxidizing gas (404)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte composition includes a nonaqueous aprotic solvent and an alkali metal salt. The concentration of the alkali metal salt is made equal or close to the saturation concentration of the alkali metal salt in the solvent.    USE - For lithium-sulphur rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - Attains high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a chemical source of electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph showing charge and discharge capacity fade during cycling of standard lithium-sulphur cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a solid polymer fuel cell by using a uniform drying power, where the electrolyte used is perfluorosulfonic acid polymer. The variation in drying power over the fuel cell length is less than 0.05 (moles per second) (amperes per square centimeter). The relative humidity in the oxidant exhaust is measured and the drying is stopped when the humidity reaches 80 percent. The drying power over the fuel cell length is more than about 10-4 Mol/sec.    USE - Used as a power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The method dries the fuel cell uniformly throughout thereby reducing damage and extending the lifetime of the cell. The method can be employed to recover performance in a fuel cell by following a freeze/thaw event.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a design for flow field plate, made of series of linear parallel channels, which is used in fuel cell stacks given in examples.    Oxide flow plate (9)    Inlet manifold opening (16)    Oxidant channels (17)    Outlet manifold opening (18)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (10) has a casing (14) containing anode (16), cathode (18) containing intercalation active material, and electrolyte in ion transfer communication with anode and cathode, and phase change assisted passive heat sink. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with battery casing. The anode comprises complex compound containing redox active element.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte cylindrical electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has enhanced cycling capability, enhanced reversibility, ionic conductive, electrical conductivity and reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery assembly has a casing containing anode, cathode containing intercalation active material, and electrolyte in ion transfer communication with anode and cathode, and phase change assisted passive heat sink. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with battery casing. The anode comprises complex compound of formula: AaMm(XY4)cZc, where A is element(s) of group (I), a is 0-9 (excluding 0), M is redox active element(s), m is 1-3, XY4 is X'(O4-x,Y'x), X'(O4-y,Y'2y), X"S4 and/or (X"',X'1-z)O4, X', X"' are phosphorus, arsenic, antimony silicon, germanium, vanadium and/or sulfur, X" is phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, silicon, germanium and/or vanadium, Y' is sulfur and/or nitrogen, c, x are 0-3, y is 0-2, z is 0-1, e is 0-4 and Z is hydroxyl and/or halogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic cross-sectional diagram of non-aqueous electrolyte cylindrical electrochemical cell.    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode assembly (12)    Casing (14)    Anode (16)    Cathode (18)    Separator (20)
NOVELTY - The porous support containing polymer and reinforcing agent is formed. An ion-exchange polymer is applied on the formed porous support, to obtain a membrane.    USE - For manufacture of membrane used for fuel cell (claimed) such as proton-exchange membrane fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient production of membrane with excellent ionic conductivity. The membrane provides fuel cell with high ionic conductivity, excellent moisture retention, low methanol permeability and improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of manufacture of reinforced composite ionic conductive polymer membrane.
NOVELTY - An enclosure assembly comprises an enclosure defining a volume and composed of inorganic tubules, where greater than or equal to100 of the inorganic tubules, particularly halloysite rods (500), are present for each cubic micron of the volume of the enclosure. The enclosure has a storage capacity of greater than or equal to20 g of hydrogen per liter of the volume of the enclosure.    USE - The enclosure assembly is used for storing gases, such as molecular hydrogen used as fuel source.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has a storage capacity of greater than or equal to20 g of hydrogen per liter of volume of the enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of three tubular substrates with halloysite rods.    Flexible substrate (306)    Halloysite rods (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating carbon fluoride (CFx) with a conductive material for forming coated carbon fluoride, where the coating is performed based on vapor deposition of the material on the fluoride. The fluoride is combined with binders for forming a mixture that is formed after coating the fluoride. The mixture is employed to generate a cathode that includes the coated carbon fluoride and the binders.    USE - Used for generating an electrochemical storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The method coats the conductive material on carbon fluoride through vapor deposition, thus reducing the amount of conductive additives, improving the volume energy density of the cathode and the discharge capability rate of the carbon fluoride, thereby exhibiting stable electrical characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a discharge voltage profile.    Lower trace (100, 104)    Upper trace (108, 112)
NOVELTY - The cathode additive contains craft lignin as raw material. The craft lignin is carboxymethylated lignin having carboxymethyl group substitution degree of 0.35-0.75.    USE - For lead storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - As craft lignin is used as a raw material instead of sulfite lignin, abundant supply of raw material is ensured cheaply.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has anode having anode active material (A), cathode having cathode active material (B), and non-aqueous electrolyte. Material (A) contains lithium-cobalt complex oxide to which zirconium and magnesium are added, and layer structure of lithium-manganese-nickel complex oxide containing manganese and nickel. Material (A) has electric potential of 4.4-4.6 V. Cathode contains hydrogen-carboxy methylcellulose obtained by eliminating ammonia from ammonium-carboxy methylcellulose, as binder.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics, and is charged at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of anode having anode active material, cathode having cathode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing an electrolyte salt and non-aqueous solvent. The anode active material contains lithium-cobalt complex oxide to which zirconium and magnesium are added, and layer structure of lithium-manganese-nickel complex oxide containing manganese and nickel. The anode active material has electric potential of 4.4-4.6 V in lithium reference (standard). The cathode contains hydrogen-carboxy methylcellulose (H-CMC) obtained by eliminating ammonia from ammonium-carboxy methylcellulose (NH4-CMC), as binder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid (15) contains an aprotic solvent and a vinyloxy compound (I).    USE - For secondary batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid has outstanding characteristics such as energy density and electromotive force, and forms safe lithium secondary battery having excellent cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte liquid (15) contains an aprotic solvent and a vinyloxy compound of formula (I): H2C=CH-O-R1.    R1=group having sulfur atom.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of secondary battery.    Anode collector (11)    Layer containing anode active material (12)    Layer containing cathode active material (13)    Cathode collector (14)    Electrolyte liquid (15)    Porous separator (16)
NOVELTY - The gas-generating apparatus (12) comprises a reaction chamber (18) containing a solid fuel component (24), a reservoir (44) containing a liquid fuel component (22), a fluid path for introducing the liquid fuel component into the reaction chamber to produce a gas, unit for controlling the flow of the liquid fuel component into the reaction chamber, and unit for controlling the flow of gas from the reaction chamber.    USE - For generating gas such as hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell such as alkali fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and enzyme fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices such as mobile phone, calculator, personal digital assistants, laptop computer and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-generating apparatus enables uniform generation of hydrogen. The fluctuation in pressure of hydrogen received by fuel cell is prevented, by providing pressure regulators and flow orifice.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) valve for connecting fuel supply to device; and    (2) pressure-regulating valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional schematic view of gas-generating apparatus.    Gas-generating apparatus (12)    Fuel conduit (16)    Reaction chamber (18)    Liquid fuel component (22)    Solid fuel component (24)    Reservoir (44)
NOVELTY - The method involves sintering a screen printing paste forming a set of metallic contacts, at a temperature less than that damaging a semiconductor device, by pressing the contacts. Collection buses are coated on the contacts, so as to connect the contacts with each other, with the screen printing paste. A metallic layer (7) on a side of the device is sintered at a temperature less than that of damaging the device.    USE - Used for metallizing a solar cell that is utilized for forming a solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The screen printing paste forming the metallic collection contacts is sintered at the temperature less than that damaging the semiconductor device, thus permitting to reduce the resistivity of the screen printing paste and improving the adherence of the screen printing paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a solar module comprising a set of solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a semiconductor device.    Semi-conductor substrate (1)    Semi-conductor substrate sides (2,3)    Amorphous silicon layers (4,5)    Transparent oxide layer (6)    Metallic layer (7)
NOVELTY - A valve structure defines an internal fluid flow path that extends from an inlet port (20) to an outlet port. A porous flame arrestor (14,16), positioned within the flow path, prevents the internal propagation of flame between the cells of a battery.    USE - For single-point battery watering system for supplying battery cells with water.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively prevents internal propagation of flame between battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of refill valve.
NOVELTY - A conductive powder (104) is uniformly dispersed across the skeleton structure (102) of an electrode substrate. Preferably, the conductive powder is coated on the skeleton structure and selected from a group consisting of carbon powder, carbon black, activated carbon, acetylene black, ketjen black, nanocarbon, and their corresponding mixtures.    USE - For electrode of fuel cell in fuel cell system used in e.g. automobile, electricity generation system, portable power source for mobile equipment or military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces mass transfer resistance, thus increasing cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a membrane-electrode assembly; and    (B) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of diffusion layer.    Diffusion layer (100)    Skeleton structure (102)    Conductive powder (104)    Catalyst layer (200)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor anode (1) comprises a metal oxide semiconductor formed on a conductive substrate, a dye formed on the surface of the metal oxide semiconductor, and a polymer self-assembled on a surface of the metal oxide semiconductor.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor anode comprises an organic material-incorporated metal oxide semiconductor. Hence, the transfer of electrons in the semiconductor to an electrolyte is prevented, increasing photocurrent and photo voltage and resulting in enhancement in energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the semiconductor anode, an electrolyte solution layer (5) formed on the lower portion of the semiconductor anode, and an opposite electrode (6) formed on the lower portion of the electrolyte solution layer;    (2) manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cell, which involves contacting a metal oxide semiconductor formed on a conductive substrate with a dye solution or dispersion, and contacting the dye-adsorbed semiconductor with a polymer solution or dispersion; and    (3) polymer composition containing a polymer which is self-assembled on the surface of the metal oxide semiconductor of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Semiconductor anode (1-4)    Electrolyte solution layer (5)    Opposite electrodes (6,7)
NOVELTY - The material has two carbon foam layers (11, 13) with a network of pores. An intermediate bonding material (12) is disposed between the carbon foam layers. The bonding material permeates a part of the pores of the foam layers. The bonding material permeates the pores by a depth equal to or greater than an average pore size of the foam layers. The bonding material has a polymer, polypropylene and a metal.    USE - Used as a current collector in an energy storage device e.g. battery such as lead acid battery that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the carbon foam layers resist corrosion even when exposed to sulfuric acid and to the anodic potentials of a positive plate in a lead acid battery and increases service life of the battery so sustaining the voltage above a preset threshold value for a longer time and allowing quick discharge of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a composite material.    Carbon foam layers (11, 13)    Intermediate Bonding material (12)    Pores (14)    Permeation zones (15, 16)
NOVELTY - The polymer article has a layer (I) (120) comprising an electrically conducting material, and a layer (II) on the layer (I). The layer (II) contains a crosslinked polymer comprising several pairs of directly bonded crosslinked monomeric units, and capable of catalyzing reduction of trivalent to univalent iodide ion.    USE - For photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer article has high catalytic activity, and good interlayer adhesion at high temperature and relatively harsh chemical conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer article has a layer (I) (120) comprising an electrically conducting material, and a layer (II) on the layer (I). The layer (II) contains a crosslinked polymer comprising several pairs of directly bonded crosslinked monomeric units, and capable of catalyzing reduction of trivalent (I3-) to univalent (I-) iodide ion. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming polymer article;    (2) polymer composition; and    (3) photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of photovoltaic cell.    dye sensitized solar cell (100)    working electrode (101)    counter electrode (111)    electrically conductive layer (120)    platinum layer (130)    charged carrier layer (140)    photosensitive materials sensitized layer (145)
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing a crosslinked sulfonated copolymerized polyimide electrolyte membrane for fuel cells, whose membrane has excellent thermal, chemical and mechanical properties, is applicable to a wide range of temperatures, and reduces methanol crossover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for preparing a crosslinked sulfonated copolymerized polyimide electrolyte membrane comprises the steps of: providing a copolymerized sulfonated polyimide represented by the following formula 1 and having a crosslinkable group Ar"'; dissolving the copolymerized sulfonated polyimide into an organic solvent at 25 deg.C under nitrogen atmosphere; and mixing the resultant solution with a crosslinking agent having isocyanate groups(NCO) at both ends thereof (wherein the crosslinking agent may contain at least one sulfonate (SO3H) group), and stirring the mixture at 80 deg.C for 4 hours to provide a crosslinked copolymerized sulfonated polyimide represented by the following formula 2.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The polymer battery has an electrode formed by electrically connecting an anode active material layer (43) to a collector, an electrode formed by electrically connecting cathode active material layer (48) to another collector, and a polymer electrolyte layer (50) interposed between layers (43,48). Fine grooves (51) are connected to exterior of contact surface formed by mutually contacting layers (50,48).    USE - For electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer battery has favorable battery characteristics. The gas generated in battery element is effectively ejected from fine grooves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of battery element.    Anode collector (42)    Anode active material layer (43)    Cathode collector (47)    Cathode active material layer (48)    Polymer electrolyte layer (50)    Fine grooves (51)
NOVELTY - Solar cell sealing agent contains a resin composition (C) containing a transmitted wavelength selection agent (B) (in weight parts) (0.01-10) with respect to an ethylene unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymer or its ionomer (A-1) (100). The selection agent (B) shields infrared rays in the wavelength region of 1200-3000 nm. The component (A1) has melting point of 85 degreesC or more and unsaturated carboxylic acid content of 4 weight % or more.    USE - For solar cell module used in the light reception side of a solar cell element (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing agent has excellent effectively shields infrared rays without disturbing permeation of light ray. The temperature rise of solar cell element formed using the sealing agent is suppressed. The reduction of electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module is prevented. The sealing agent has excellent transparency, heat resistance, flexibility and storage elastic modulus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module using above sealing agent.
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing agent consists of a crosslinkable resin composition (C) which contains an ethylene based copolymer (A-1) having ethylene unit content of 55-90 wt.% and transmitted wavelength selection agent (B) which shields infrared rays in wavelength region of 1000-3000 nm. The mixing ratio of component (B) is 0.01-10 wt.pts with respect to copolymer (A-1) (100 wt.pts).    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) especially condensing type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent suppresses reduction of electric power generation efficiency of solar cell. Temperature rise of solar cell element based on infrared rays is suppressed by mixing a specific additive, without exerting bad influence on transparency and flexibility of solar cell sealing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module produced using the solar cell sealing agent.
NOVELTY - Solid polymer electrolyte film has a non-woven fabric consisting of an aromatic liquid-crystal polyester.    USE - For membrane/electrode assembly used in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film has improved effect of high temperature durability, and excellent mechanical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) membrane/electrode assembly formed by providing an anode and a cathode via the solid polymer electrolyte film; and    (b) solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell having the membrane/electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - Solid polymer electrolyte film consists of copolymer of phosphoric acid group containing unsaturated monomer (a) and vinyl aromatic-conjugated diene group liquid oligomer or its derivative(s) (b) having ethylenically unsaturated bond(s), vinyl aromatic unit and conjugated diene unit. Monomer (a) has phosphoric acid group and ethylenically unsaturated bond(s).    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), primary battery, secondary battery, display element, sensor, signal transmission medium, solid capacitor, and ion exchange membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film is excellent in solvent resistance, water resistance, and proton conductivity over wide temperature range and high humidity range. The electrolyte film suppresses methanol crossover when used in direct type methanol polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell using the solid polymer electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between temperature T (degreesC) and electric conductivity (log((sigma)/S.cm-1)) by cole-cole plot about the solid polymer electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A solar-cell sealing agent contains resin composition containing cerium oxide (in weight parts) (0.05-1) with respect to ethylene-based copolymer (100) having ethylene unit content of 60-85 wt.% as a main component.    USE - For solar-cell module (claimed) used for generating electric power, for sealing solar-cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent has excellent ultraviolet-ray resistance. The solar-cell module using the sealing agent, has excellent electric-power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module, which is formed by sealing a solar-cell element with the solar-cell sealing agent.
NOVELTY - A lithium-ionic conductive electrolyte composition (A) contains polyfunctional property monomer, monomer salt containing ammonium cation having polymerizable functional group and organic anion having polymerizable functional group, plasticizer and lithium salt, and has viscosity of 0.5-10 mPa.second at 25degreesC based on constant shear rate measurement.    USE - For manufacture of lithium ionic conductive electrolyte (claimed) used for secondary battery used for portable apparatus such as portable information apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, MD player, MP3 player, digital camera, portable medical device and personal handyphone system (PHS)-type assistive equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ionic conductive electrolyte using the composition, has excellent ionic conductivity and workability. The secondary battery using the electrolyte, has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ionic conductive electrolyte, which involves performing actinic-ray irradiation and/or heating of polyfunctional property monomer in the composition (A), and polymerizing monomer salt in the composition (A).
NOVELTY - The method involves exhibiting a temperature by a printing block, at which the paste is fluid so that the paste flows into a recess and releases from the recess during transfer of a transfer medium (3). The medium exhibits another temperature, at which the paste takes up a dimensionally stable state. The substrate exhibits third temperature, at which the paste is transferred from the medium to the substrate and the paste remains stable.    USE - Used for structured application of a metal contained thermoplastic paste on a substrate (claimed). Can also be used for superimposing metallic contacts, electrical conducting, dielectric or electrical isolating structures on an uneven substrate surfaces in the thick film technologies, and for super imposing electrical conducting contacts and structures on solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to provide improved transmission of the metal contained thermoplastic paste on the substrate, in the context of the pad printing or indirect applied on the thickfilm technology and gravure printing. The method enables to superimpose fine contact structure on the substrate. The method enables to achieve the contact structure breadth of below 50 micrometer and thickness of more than two micrometer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application for the method for structured application of a metal contained thermoplastic paste on a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a method by using pad printing.    Printing block (1)    Recess (2)    Transfer medium (3)    Metal contained thermoplastic paste (4)    Substrate (5)
NOVELTY - Bipolar plate and its preparation for a fuel cell which is low in the danger of breakage or corrosion, is lightweight and is molded into various shapes.    USE - For fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Bipolar plate comprises 50-98 weight % of a conductive filler; 2-50 weight % of a binder resin comprising an epoxy resin and a curing agent for binding the conductive filler. Preferably the conductive filler is selected from the group consisting of natural plate graphite, synthetic graphite, hybrid graphite, graphite fiber, foamed graphite, spherical graphite, graphite pieces, graphite fiber pieces, and their mixture; and the epoxy resin is selected from the group consisting of diglycidyl ether epoxy resin of bisphenol A, diglycidyl ether epoxy resin of bisphenol F, bisphenol A epoxy resin, novolac epoxy resin, brominated epoxy resin, aliphatic cyclic epoxy resin, rubber modified epoxy resin, aliphatic epoxy resin, amine epoxy resin, and their mixture.
NOVELTY - A collector (2) made of a metal foil has coating layers (3a,3b) which consists of a nonionic conductive polymer and electroconductive particles.    USE - For lithium ion battery used in battery pack (claimed) for vehicles (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance of the collector and the electrode active material is reduced. Corrosion of the positive electrode side current collection foil is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the bipolar electrode used in the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collector (2)    Coating layers (3a,3b)    Active material layer for positive electrode (4)    Active material layer for negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The density distribution of the hydrophobic segment in the thickness direction of electrolyte film (100), is higher towards edge surfaces compared to center portion.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte film for fuel cell used for power supply of electric vehicle and for fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The shrinkage of the solid polymer electrolyte film by change of gas wet condition can be made uniform. Thus the crack of the film surface due to swelling of the film and the repeated shrinkage and generation of pin hole are suppressed. The solid polymer electrolyte film having excellent durability is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid polymer electrolyte film manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the state of the hydrophobic segment in the solid polymer electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid polymer electrolyte film (100)    precursor (101)
NOVELTY - A lithium ionic conductive electrolyte has a lithium salt and a polymer as an essential component. The polymer contains a spiro ring system monomer having a polymerizable functional group in a molecule.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, mini disk player and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ionic conductive electrolyte provides secondary battery with improved cycle characteristics and aging stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte cell has a cell layer (19) containing sequential lamination of anode active-material layer (13), solid-electrolyte layer (17) and cathode active-material layer (15). An adhesive layer (100) containing inorganic microparticles (110) is interposed between solid electrolyte layer and anode active-material layer, and solid electrolyte layer and cathode active-material layer.    USE - For e.g. bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell for battery pack used in vehicles (all claimed) such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte cell has reduced contact resistance in surface of electrolyte layer and active-material layer, and is excellent in output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic microparticles are chosen from silica, alumina, lithium aluminate and zeolite. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack using solid electrolyte;    (2) vehicle mounted with solid electrolyte cell and/or battery pack; and    (3) manufacture of solid electrolyte cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged-section model of the laminate that consists of cell layer clamped between two sheets of collector.    collector (11)    anode active-material layer (13)    cathode active-material layer (15)    solid electrolyte layer (17)    cell layer (19)    adhesive layer (100)    inorganic microparticles (110)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte contains complex compound containing organic polymer having hydroxyl group, organic compound and organic compound, and water. A portion or whole of hydroxyl group of organic polymer is bonded with compound having several aldehyde groups.    USE - For electrochemical system such as fuel cell, steam pump, dehumidifier, air-conditioning equipment, electrochromic device, the electrolyzer, electrolysis type hydrogen production apparatus, electrolyzed hydrogen peroxide manufacturing apparatus, electrolyzed water manufacturing apparatus, humidity sensor, hydrogen sensor, primary battery, secondary battery, light switching system, and new battery system using polyvalent metal (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has improved conductivity, and reduced swelling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic compound is silicic acid compound, tungstic acid compound, molybdic acid compound, stannic acid compound and/or zirconic acid compound. Organic polymer, which has hydroxyl group, is polyvinyl alcohol. Compound having several aldehyde groups is glutaraldehyde. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows relationship between ionic conductivity and swelling rate of solid electrolyte film containing inorganic/organic complex compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An ultrasonic bonding apparatus comprises an anvil (110) and a horn (140) both including several protrusions (111, 112, 151, 152) of varying heights for gripping a portion of at least two layers of material (210A, 210B) and for ultrasonically bonding the gripped portion. The anvil and the horn are arranged to apply a gripping force to an outer region of the gripped portion that is less than a gripping force to an inner region of the gripped portion of the layers.    USE - For ultrasonically bonding layers of material to construct a battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outer protrusions form smaller or differently shaped indentations in the material to reduce the material stresses of the material at the outer region of the material. It is possible to increase the thickness around the outer edges of the gripping area of electrode tab to more than the thickness of the inside edges of the outer region. As a result, the material strength increases towards the outer region of the bonded area. Therefore, the generation of cracks at the edge of the outer region can be prevented or reduced because of the increased strength of the outer region of the bonded material. The increase in the thickness of the outer region of the bonded materials improves the rupture strength and fatigue strength of the bonded materials, thereby preventing or reducing cracks due to an external force, such as a tensile load and vibrations, being applied to the bonded materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system comprising several flat batteries, and connector(s) having inner region and an outer region coupled to each of the flat batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of an anvil, a horn and the bonded material.    anvil (110)    protrusions of anvil (111, 112)    horn (140)    horn tip (150)    protrusions of horn (151, 152)    layers of material. (210A, 210B)
NOVELTY - A carbon-metal composite material (M1) comprises carbon and metal.    USE - As an active material for cells, catalyst, support for catalyst (e.g. useful in a fuel cell), hydrogen reservoir, conducting agent, magnetic substance, luminous substance or nonlinear optical material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) has a sheet resistance of less than or equal to8 (preferably 0.01 - 5) mOmega/sq under a pressure of 100 kgf/cm2; has a specific surface area of greater than or equal to30 (preferably 50 - 500) m2/g; has an X-ray diffraction pattern having d-spacing of greater than or equal to6 (preferably 10 - 100) nm; and has an average particle diameter of less than or equal to1 (preferably 0.01 - 1) microns. (M1) has improved electrical conductivity, specific surface area and regularity and a shape, which is easily controlled,    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of (M1) involving performing a heat treatment on powder including a coordination polymer.
NOVELTY - A block copolymer comprises a polymer block having an ion-conductive group and a flexible polymer block as the constituents. The polymer block contains aromatic vinyl-type-compound unit whose alpha-carbon is a quaternary carbon main repeating unit.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) and membrane-electrode assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film with excellent moldability and oxidation stability, is obtained in a environment-friendly manner at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a current density output voltage of the single cell for the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An image sensor (100) comprises an image sensing portion for sensing an optical signal per pixel, the optical signal traveling along an input path; and an image aligner disposed in the input path of the image sensing portion for converting a tilted light signal into a perpendicular light signal.    USE - Useful as charge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary MOS (CMOS) image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Less pixel straying is generated, so that clearer images can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram of an image sensor.    Image sensor (100)    Lid (120)    Packaged frame (140)    Microlens layer (160)    Optical fibers (180)
NOVELTY - The composite sheet (1) includes a fiber structure (2) formed by textile fibers bonded and entangled with each other. A hydrogen-occlusion alloy fine powder (3) is dispersed and held in the fiber structure.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell, secondary battery, hydrogen gas sensor, hydrogen compressing device.    ADVANTAGE - Can easily deform, and can be easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite sheet manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged sectional drawing of a portion of composite sheet.    Composite sheet (1)    Fiber structure (2)    Hydrogen-occlusion alloy fine powder (3)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic resin is molded in predetermined shape by injection molding method. A cross-linking agent is impregnated into the molded product, and a solar cell sealing agent is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing sealing agent used for sealing solar cell elements such as single crystal silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon and II-VI group compound semiconductor type solar cell elements, to surface material such as glass and plastic, used for manufacture of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to produce sealing agent efficiently without spreading of resin into the metal mold, by using thermoplastic resin having excellent weather resistance, transparency, flexibility and adhesivity. The sealing agent provides high-quality solar cell module of complicated shapes easily and with improved productivity. The solar cell module has high design property.
NOVELTY - Support structure includes a support stand (52) which holds the supported component (51), and low heat insulation elements (53A,53B) between the support stand and the supported component. A fastening screw (54) is provided to fasten the supported component and the heat insulation element, to the support stand.    USE - For use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Transfer of heat to the support stand, is suppressed, and fuel cell power plant components is maintained to high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: the fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell power-plant component support structure.    supported component (51)    support stand (52)    low heat insulation elements (53A,53B)    fastening screw (54)
NOVELTY - The gaseous diffusion layer is formed by sequentially laminating gaseous-diffusion base material layer (110), water vapor condensation layer (121) and water content evaporation layer (122). The water vapor condensation layer has a hydrophilic hole of average diameter 10nm or less. The hydrophobic hole is made of electroconductive porous polymer containing a hydrophobic agent.    USE - For polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell (PEFC) (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gaseous diffusion layer has both drainage and water retention property. The fuel cell has a stable and high excellent electric power generation capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of gaseous-diffusion layer.    gaseous diffusion base material layer (110)    water vapor condensation layer (121)    water content evaporation layer (122)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. The active material layers or electrolyte layer contain gel electrolyte which consists of thermoplastic physical gel, of weight average molecular weight of 5000-4 million, and non-cross-linkable polyalkylene oxide.    USE - For bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Battery characteristics are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. The active material layers or electrolyte layer contain gel electrolyte which consists of thermoplastic physical gel, of weight average molecular weight of 5000-4 million, and non-cross-linkable polyalkylene oxide of formula: -(-R-O-)n-, where R is 1-5C alkylene, and n is 100-100000. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack using the battery; and    (2) vehicle mounted with the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of bipolar battery.    bipolar battery (10)    collector (11)    positive electrode active material layer (13)    negative electrode active material layer (15)    electrolyte layer (17)    cell layer (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. The active material layers or electrolyte layer contain gel electrolyte comprising copolymer of vinylidine fluoride and hexafluoro propylene as matrix polymer and a polymer having carbonate ester structure.    USE - For bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Battery characteristics are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. At least one of the active material layers or electrolyte layer contains gel electrolyte which is a copolymer of vinylidine fluoride and hexafluoro propylene as matrix polymer and a polymer having carbonate ester structure of formula: -O-COOR-. The gel electrolyte has number average molecular weight of 10000-1 million.    R=1-10C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack using the battery; and    (2) vehicle mounted with the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of bipolar battery.    bipolar battery (10)    collector (11)    positive electrode active material layer (13)    negative electrode active material layer (15)    electrolyte layer (17)    cell layer (19)
NOVELTY - A sulfonic acid group-containing segmentation block copolymerization polymer has segments (1,2) comprising bivalent aromatic group, in a molecule.    USE - For composition used for forming molded product such as proton exchange film used for fuel cell (all claimed) e.g. direct methanol fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, domestic distribution electric-power-generation system and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfonic acid group-containing segmentation block copolymerization polymer has excellent shape stability during moisture absorption, heat-resisting property, and proton conductivity. The proton exchange film has excellent ion exchange capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic acid group-containing segmentation block copolymerization polymer has a segment (A) of formula (1) and another segment (B) of formula (2), in a molecule.    X=H or univalent cation;    Y=sulfonyl group or carbonyl group;    Ar1=bivalent aromatic group;    m,n=3-50;    Ar2=bivalent aromatic group having electron attractive group;and    Z=O or S atom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition, which contains the sulfonic acid group-containing segmentation block copolymerization polymer;    (2) molding, which contains the sulfonic acid group-containing segmentation block copolymerization polymer;    (3) proton exchange film for fuel cell, which contains the sulfonic acid group-containing segmentation block copolymerization polymer; and    (4) fuel cell using the proton-exchange film.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has an additive comprising an inorganic compound and a salt that does not provide any electrochemically passivation to an electrode. The additive includes components selected from a group consisting of boron, carbon and boron. Cyclic voltammetry measurements were performed on the electrolyte having one cycle reduction current in the cyclic voltammetry measurements that is less than that of another cycle.    USE - Used in an electrochemical cell (Claimed), in a lithium battery that is utilized in an electronic equipment e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, and in hybrid vehicle market.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides the cyclic voltammetry (CV) behavior in which one cycle reduction current observed is lower than the other cycle, thus improving the charge/discharge cycle life and performance of the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a cell comprising an anode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte    (b) a method of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer in a cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cell capacity vs cycle number for an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing agent consists of a non-crystalline or low crystalline alpha-olefin type copolymer, or a composition containing the copolymer.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent has excellent transparency, heat resistance, flexibility, modulus, moderate hardness and low haze. The solar cell module formed using the sealing agent has outstanding characteristics. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell module is reduced since expensive organic peroxide is not used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module formed using above sealing agent.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a supported catalyst involves dissolving a cation exchange polymer in a solvent; mixing the solution with a catalytic metal precursor; heating the mixture after adjusting pH; adding a reducing agent to the resultant and stirring to reduce the catalytic metal precursor to obtain another resultant; mixing the another resultant with a catalyst support; adding a precipitating agent and filtering and drying the precipitates.    USE - For preparing supported catalyst useful in fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides highly dispersed supported catalyst containing catalytic metal particles with reduced average size. The catalyst has better catalytic activity than the other catalysts at the same loading amount of catalytic metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a supported catalyst involves dissolving a cation exchange polymer in a solvent to prepare a solution containing the cation exchange polymer; mixing the solution with a catalytic metal precursor or a solution containing the catalytic metal precursor to produce a mixture; heating the mixture after adjusting a pH of the mixture to a predetermined range to obtain a resultant; adding a reducing agent to the resultant and stirring to reduce the catalytic metal precursor to obtain another resultant; mixing the another resultant with a catalyst support; adding a precipitating agent to the mixed another resultant to form precipitates; and filtering and drying the precipitates. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising an anode to which fuel is supplied and which includes an anode catalyst layer; a cathode to which an oxidant is supplied and which includes a cathode catalyst layer; and an electrolyte membrane between the cathode and anode, where the anode and/or a cathode catalyst layer includes the supported catalyst.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte contains a polymerization product of polymer electrolyte forming composition. The composition contains trialkoxysilane having epoxy group, polyethyleneimine, and heteropolyacid and/or trifluoromethanesulfoneimide.    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell (claimed) such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell used in small stationary electric generating equipment and transportation system.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte provides membrane that has excellent ionic conductivity at high temperature and low humidity, and reduces methanol cross-over.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polymer electrolyte; and    (2) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a light emitting part emitting a beam of light, and a light receiving part (220) receiving the light. A housing (230) contains the light emitting part and the light receiving part, and includes an opening that is covered by an insulation component. The insulation component is made of a transparent material and disposed on a surface of the housing. The opening is a fabrication gap.    USE - Photo-sensing device.    ADVANTAGE - The opening of the housing is covered by the insulation component, thus preventing electrostatic charges from causing signal distortion and component damage in the photo-sensing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an upward view of a photo-sensing device.    Light emitting part (210)    Sensor windows (212, 222)    Light receiving part (220)    Housing (230)    Block device (240)
NOVELTY - A current collector and a film of active electrode material are adhered so that the front surface of the collector contacts the film. The collector and the film are laminated, by pressing to densify and adhere the front surface to form a laminated electrode product. The lamination is carried out so that the film is densified without spreading to an extent requiring trimming of film after lamination.    USE - For capacitors and energy storage devices (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents spreading of active electrode film in the plane parallel to the metallic foil plane during lamination, because of the adhesion between the film and foil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) manufacture of capacitor product; and    (b) energy storage device product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacture of electrode of double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - A main plate (20) has conducting surface (201) in contact with fuel cell unit. An electroconducting plate (10) is engaged in the receiving groove (202) of main plate, to form an integrated portion which is communication with a reaction region of fuel cell unit positioned adjacent to main plate, while contacting surface of main plate remains in contact with adjacent fuel cell unit.    USE - For fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid leakage between end plate of fuel cell struck and bus plate of conducting plate can be prevented and formation of metallic ions due to electrochemical corrosion of bus plate can be reduced, by engaging electroconducting plate in inner surface of main plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for integrated end bus plate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the integrated end bus plate.    electroconducting plate (10)    electric terminal arm (11)    main plate (20)    manifolds (21-23,25-27)    integrated bus plate (100)    conducting surface (201)    receiving groove (202)
NOVELTY - A solar collector comprises a curved glass mirror; a curved front sheet affixed to a back of glass mirror and to a surface of core; a core comprising honeycomb structure, foam (e.g. polystyrene, polyurethane, or polyvinyl chloride), or cellulose-based material; and a back sheet affixed to an opposite surface of core and having a thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of the front sheet.    USE - For use as solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive solar collector is constructed from low cost materials and with low-cost manufacturing procedures. It is durable to environmental stresses, maintaining the desired optical properties over years.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar collector comprises a curved glass mirror (12) having a single, continuous curved surface; a curved front sheet (14) having a single, continuous curved surface; a core (16) comprising honeycomb structure, foam (e.g. polystyrene, polyurethane, or polyvinyl chloride), or cellulose-based material; and a back sheet (18) having a thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of the front sheet. The front sheet is affixed to a back of glass mirror and a surface of core. It has the same curvature as the curved glass mirror. The back sheet is affixed to an opposite surface of core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a composite panel formed to the desired contour over a pre-formed mandrel.    Composite panel (10)    Glass mirror (12)    Front sheet (14)    Core (16)    Back sheet (18)    Mandrel (20)
NOVELTY - A transfer layer is used for transferring a peeling layer with a decoration layer (13) to form a surface protective layer. The surface protective layer is formed at the outermost layer covering the decoration layer. The transfer formation of the decoration layer is performed on the peripheral surface of the drum (4) of a dry cell main body (2).    USE - Dry cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves transfer speed and improving abrasion resistance of the decoration layer resulting to improvement of external appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially notched front view of the dry cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dry cell (1)    Dry cell main body (2)    Metal container (3)    Drum (4)    Decoration layer (13)
NOVELTY - The collector of positive electrode plate (11a) without electrode mixture layer is covered by an insulating tape (31) through a separator (15) facing the electrode mixture layer (13b) and collector terminal of negative electrode plate (13a). The insulating tape consists of a base material and a paste agent. The thickness of base material is 10 microns and below thickness of electrode mixture layer of positive electrode plate. The dimension of base material is longer than width of positive electrode plate and shorter than width of separator.    USE - For power supply of mobile communication apparatus and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides excellent safety and high reliability even when pressure is exerted from exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outermost periphery portion detailed drawing of the electrode group.    collector of positive electrode plate (11a)    electrode mixture terminal of positive electrode plate (11b)    collector terminal of negative electrode plate (13a)    electrode mixture terminal of negative electrode plate (13b)    separator (15)    insulating tape (31)
NOVELTY - An electronic insulated protective layer (17) covers the side face and the upper-surface peripheral of a lower electrode layer (13). The protective layer contains insulator. The elasticity modulus of the protective layer is smaller than the elasticity modulus of the electrolyte layer.    USE - For solid battery.    ADVANTAGE - Stress accompanying charging and discharging cycle is relieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solid battery.    electric power generation elements (11)    substrate (12)    lower current collection layer (13)    lower electrode layer (14)    electrolyte layer (15)    upper electrode layer (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning the separator (15) at the upper and lower sides of a membrane-electrode assembly (14), such that the outer peripheral edges of the separators contact with the membrane-electrode assembly. The edges of the separator are joined to the edges of the membrane-electrode assembly by crimping.    USE - For fuel cell stack used for electric-power-generation.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is crimped with the membrane-electrode assembly without generating gap so as to ensure uniform electrical contact between the membrane-electrode assembly and separator. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell stack is reduced by preventing the need for leaf spring and indentation formation process. The electrical-power-generation capability of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator and membrane-electrode assembly.    membrane-electrode assembly (14)    separator (15)    grooves (16)    protruding-line (17)    seals (23)
NOVELTY - The battery uses sulfuric acid as an electrolyte liquid into which an organic polymer is added to raise the hydrogen overvoltage of the negative electrode by 100 millivolt per one cell. The specific gravity of the sulfuric acid at the time of full charge is 1.20-1.27. The amount of sulfuric acid in the battery is 6 cc/Ah-7 cc/Ah.    USE - For passenger car, bus, truck and uninterruptible power supply for computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lead sulfate produced in the negative electrode is completely decomposed and the life time of the battery is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lead storage battery charging method.
NOVELTY - A metal separator (28) includes fuel gas flow path (18) and oxidizing agent gas passageway (26) which are shaped by plastic work at respective sides of the separator. The electrode contact regions contact reaction regions of the fuel and oxidizing agent electrode layers (38,40). The fuel and oxidizing agent electrode layers include water management layers and gaseous diffusion layers (46,48).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact between the fuel and oxidizing agent electrode layers through the separator, is improved. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell is inexpensive, while obtaining high battery capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (16)    fuel gas flow path (18)    oxidizing agent gas passageway (26)    metal separator (28)    fuel electrode layer (38)    oxidizing agent electrode layer (40)    gaseous diffusion layers (46,48)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying the coating composition which is applied on the collector (17) supplied from an electrode plate supply roll (19) for forming an electrode-active material layers. The last edge of the collector supplied from previous supply roll is connected with the collector front end of the following supply roll using a silicone type adhesive at the time of replacing a supply roll so that the collector is supplied continuously from the supply roll.    USE - For lithium ion secondary cell used in electronic device and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can be manufactured continuously without generating wrinkles by heat shrink and tensile strength and adhesiveness are maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of electrode plate manufacturing process.    Collector (17)    Drying apparatus (18)    Electrode plate supply roll (19)    Electrode plate winding roll (21)    Guide roll (23)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative electrode current collectors (6,7) serving as cladding materials, have metal films (61,71) with one surface fixed to the end frames (2,4), and other surface bonded to resin films (63,73).    USE - For integrated circuit (IC) card conforming to ISO/IEC 7810 standards, radio frequency ID (RFID) tag and personal computer memory card international association (PCMCIA) card.    ADVANTAGE - The wrinkles generation in the battery surface is suppressed, even if battery is repeatedly bent, by bonding resin films.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lithium primary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery.    Frames (2,4)    Collectors (6,7)    Metal films (61,71)    Resin films (63,73)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing porous oxide semiconductor film (3) over the transparent substrate (1) into polyaniline solution for more than 12 hours. The polyaniline adsorbed by the film is dried. A solid polymer electrolyte layer contacting with photosensitizing dye is formed.    USE - For dye sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in battery capability of the solar cell due to leakage and drying of polymer electrolyte liquid is eliminated by increasing contact area of solid polymer-electrolyte layer and photosensitization dye using polyaniline solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the dye sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Electrically conductive film (2)    Oxide semiconductor porous film (3)    Photoelectrode (4)    Solid polymer electrolyte layer (5)    Counter electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte material is obtained from hydrocarbon type polymer which has ionic group(s) and crosslinkable compound with group(s) of formula (M1). The haze of the polyelectrolyte material in wet state is 30% or less.    USE - For polymeric electrolyte film, membrane electrode composite material, polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (all claimed) as electric power generating apparatus of moving component such as motor vehicles, household appliance, portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, passenger car, railway, medical fields such as extracorporeal circulation column and artificial skin, filtration, ion exchange resin, structure material, electro chemical.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte material has high proton conductivity, high output and energy capacitance, and excellent solvent resistance. The polymeric electrolyte film is efficiently manufactured using the polyelectrolyte film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyelectrolyte material is obtained from hydrocarbon type polymer which has ionic group(s) and crosslinkable compound having group(s) of formula (M1). The haze of the polyelectrolyte material in wet state is 30% or less.    -(-CH2OR1) (M1)    R1 = hydrogen or arbitrary organic groups.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymeric electrolyte film which is formed using the polyelectrolyte material;    (2) manufacture of the polymeric electrolyte film. The film is manufactured by passing through crosslinking process after spreading the coating liquid comprising hydrocarbon type polymer which has ionic group and crosslinkable compound;    (3) membrane electrode composite material which is formed using the polyelectrolyte material or polymeric electrolyte film; and    (4) polyelectrolyte type fuel cell which is formed using the polyelectrolyte material or polymeric electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - Low-temperature-fired type conductive starch applied in chip-type resistor, capacitor, inductor and the electrode of wire-bonding terminal, which mainly comprises: a first conductive powder which is spherical silver powder; a second conductive powder which is scale-like silver powder; a third conductive powder which is nickel; a first resin which is epoxy resin; a second resin which is phenol resin; a first additive which is ultra-fine clay; and adjusting solvent containing: a first solvent with boiling point above 180 degrees C, and a second solvent which is aromatic hydrocarbon-based compound with boiling point 80 to 180 degrees C. The present invention has the following advantages: to manufacture at relatively low temperature with low cost; non-toxic effects and good physical properties.    USE - For capacitors.
NOVELTY - Provided are an electrocatalyst for a fuel cell which has a higher catalytic activity compared with a Pt-Ru or Pt catalyst and can be prepared simply in an aqueous solution, and its preparation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrocatalyst comprises a porous carbon structure which comprises regularly three-dimensionally arranged spherical fine pores having a uniform diameter of 5 nm to 1 micrometer; and an active metal having a size of 2-3 nm which is supported in the porous carbon structure. Preferably the carbon structure is prepared by using a carbon precursor forming a graphite carbon by the carbonization of a material selected from divinyl benzene, acrylonitrile, phenol resin, vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, styrene, methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, furfuryl alcohol, resorcinol-formaldehyde, sugar, a compound represented by CH2=CRR' (wherein R and R' are an alkyl group or an aryl group) and mesophase pitch; and the active metal is Pt. Ru, Rh, Mo, Os, Ir, Re, Pd, V, Co, W, Pt-Ru alloy, Pt-Ru-Rh alloy, Pt-Ru-Co-W alloy or Pt-Ru-Mo-W alloy.
NOVELTY - A method of molding a protection circuit module (PCM) patterned for protecting lithium ion polymer batteries from overcharge, produces PCMs in a great amount at low cost, improves contact of electric terminals to increase the reliability, and prevents degradation of battery quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method of molding a PCM for a lithium ion polymer battery (100) that include an electrode assembly having a cathode plate, anode plate and a separator, an insulation case for housing the electrode assembly and a cathode terminal and anode terminal connected to each tab of the cathode plate and anode plate and exposed to the exterior, comprises the steps of: patterning a PCM (101) connected to the battery for protecting it from overcharge; lodging the patterned PCM in a receiving groove of a mold; carrying out package molding by spraying molten resin supplied from a resin supply unit onto the PCM (101) through a nozzle; and fixing the positive and negative terminals (105) exposed from the package molded PCM to the positive and negative terminals (107) of the battery (100), respectively, by spot welding.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composite membrane prepared by using a sulfonated polyaryl ether benzimidazole polymer is provided to improve the properties of a polymer electrolyte membrane for direct methanol fuel cell due to excellent ion conductivity and low methanol permeability.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Good ion conductivity and low methanol permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer electrolyte comprises a sulfonated polyaryl ether benzimidazole of the formula as a repeat unit. In the formula, Y is selected from -S-, -SO2-, -C=O-, -P(O)(C6H5)- and their combinations; Z is a direct bond and is selected from -O-, -SO2-, -C=O- and -C(CF3)2-; n+m=k; and n/n+m is 0.001-1.
NOVELTY - A pouch type lithium secondary battery is provided to bond a protecting tape and a sealing tape to an electrode tap at once, therefore the taping time and cost can be reduced and the inferiority, generated at a part not protected from the tapes, can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pouch type lithium secondary battery contains an electrode assembly, comprising a cathode plate, a separator, an anode plate, and electrode taps formed on the cathode plate and the anode plate, and a pouch covering the electrode assembly and penetrated by the electrode taps, wherein a part, overlapping at least one face of the electrode tap with a sealing part of the pouch, and a part, overlapping the electrode tap (317) with the cathode plate(310) or the anode plate (310), are covered with one continuous tape (420). The tape (420) comprises a polypropylene resin or a mixture resin of polypropylene and polyethylene and a thickness of the tape (420) is 10-50 micrometer.
NOVELTY - The vapor-liquid separation film has carbon dioxide permeation amount of greater than 10000 cm3/m2.24 hours.atmosphere, measured by differential pressure method gas pervious test, and methanol permeability of less than 25000 g/m2.24 hours, measured with cylinder plate method at 50degreesC.    USE - For fuel cell, portable electronic device (both claimed) such as note book personal computer, digital camera, mobile telephone, vehicle mounted electronic devices, domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The film has favorable barrier property of liquids and gas. Fuel cell and portable electronic device formed using the film have electric power generation efficiency, and is safe and stable for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of structure of fuel cell having vapor liquid separation film.    fuel cell single cell (1)    polymeric electrolyte film (3)    anode (6)    cathode (7)    vapor liquid separation film (12)
NOVELTY - A gel polymer electrolyte has introduction block, front main block, rear main block and L-shaped slide block, each of which surround a level difference portion. The fixed width slot opposes the level difference portion of front and rear main blocks. A variable width slot is formed by sliding the L-shaped slide block. The discharge of gel polymer electrolyte is carried through slot.    USE - For applying gel polymer electrolyte to electrode of lithium ion polymer battery used in computers, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The replacement and adjustment time of die head is reduced by the application of width difference, which in turn improves the production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) coating device; and    (2) battery electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of application part of the coating device.    Variable width die head (40)    Reference roll (41)    Band electrode (42)    Electrode terminal (43)    L-shaped slide-adjustment bolt (46)    Coating liquid (50)
NOVELTY - The solar cell element (30) is embedded in the filler (20) provided on the resin (14) which is coated on the reverse-side reinforcing material (10). The formic-acid component contained in the resin is removed by performing surface washing process with respect to the reverse-side reinforcing material.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of the solar cell module is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reverse-side reinforcing material (10)    steel plate (12)    resin (14)    filler (20)    solar cell elements (30)
NOVELTY - Adhesive resin-sealing material is temporarily bonded to the light-receiving surface of a photovoltaic cell. A transparent plastic material (32) is provided between the adhesive resin-sealing material and an adhesive resin-sealing material between the light-receiving side and non-light-receiving side protective layers (24a,24b) which seal the cell.    USE - For electric power generation, installed in roofs/windows of houses, industries.    ADVANTAGE - Curling, warpage, etc., of the solar cell module are prevented. The protective layers protect the module from stone-throwing, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module manufacturing process.    solar cell module (20)    internal wiring (22)    protective layers (24a,24b)    transparent plastic material (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several single cells formed with a polymeric electrolyte film (4) clamped in a pair of gaseous diffusion layers (5A, 5B) and a pair of separators (6A, 6B) from both surfaces. Sealants (20) having several holes (23) are fixed on both sides of the protruding portions (19) of the electrolyte film overflowing from the diffusion layers to fill the jointing (25) to connect the separators with the electrolyte film adhesively.    USE - For being used as battery to supply electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The capability as a fuel cell is kept favorable and the manufacture is made easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the fuel cell.    polymeric electrolyte film (4)    gaseous diffusion layers (5A,5B)    separators (6A,6B)    protruding portion (19)    sealant (20)    hole (23)    jointing (25)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell has cation exchange membrane (16) dividing cell portion (24) and battery portion (26). Portion (24) has counter electrode (14) and photoelectrode (12) in electrolytic solution (20). Portion (26) has charge-storage electrode (18) in electrolytic solution (22). Solutions (20,22) have same cation species and different anion species. Electrode (18) has through-holes and contains conductive polymer.    USE - As power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage-type dye-sensitizing solar cell has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics and simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storage-type dye sensitizing solar cell has a cation exchange membrane (16) dividing a cell portion (24) and a battery portion (26). The cell portion has a photoelectrode (12) having pigment-supported semiconductor in a predetermined electrolytic solution (20), and a counter electrode (14) facing the photoelectrode. The battery portion has a charge-storage electrode (18) in another electrolytic solution (22). The electrode (18) has several through-holes provided in the division divided with the electrolytic solution and cation exchange membrane, and contains conductive polymer. Solutions (20,22) have same cation species and different anion species.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of outline structure of the energy storage-type dye-sensitizing solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    energy storage-type dye-sensitizing solar cell (10)    photoelectrode (12)    cell portion (14)    cation exchange membrane (16)    charge-storage electrode (18)    electrolytic solutions (20,22)    battery portion (26)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell bipolar plate assembly comprises a sheet of reinforcing material (16) positioned between anode (12) and cathode (14) plates. An adhesive is associated with the sheet of reinforcing material to secure the sheet to the anode and cathode plates. The reinforcing material is a carbon fiber cloth, paper or a fiberglass. The reinforcing material is pre-impregnated with adhesive or is coated with adhesive.    USE - For converting chemical energy of fuels to electrical energy and heat.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcing material positioned between anode and cathode plates provides strength to the assembly. Grooves provided on anode and cathode plates evenly distribute gases and liquids entering and leaving the fuel cell. The cathode plate include at least one aperture that co-operates with aperture on anode plate and defines a manifold for distributing fuel, oxidizer, water, coolant and other fluid through out a series of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one of the anode plate and the cathode plate has an active area defined by several grooves (20). The sheet of reinforcing material surrounds manifold areas of anode and cathode plates and leaves uncovered an active area of anode and cathode plates. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making a fuel cell bipolar plate assembly involving: securing a sheet of reinforcement material between anode and cathode plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the bipolar fuel cell.    plate assembly (10)    anode plate (12)    cathode plate (14)    reinforcement (16)    grooves (20)    apertures. (22, 24)
NOVELTY - A proton conducting membrane (PCM) comprises host polymer, filler oxide, and proton-source with pKa less than 5. The molar ratio of proton-source anion to polymer repeating unit in host polymer is greater than or equal to1.    USE - Used in polymer electrolytic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive membrane functions in any relative humidity range and operating temperature of up to 200degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The filler oxide is silica, alumina or titanium dioxide, preferably silica. The proton source is selected from phosphoric acid, phosphorus acid, sulfuric acid, trifluoromethyl sulfonyl hydride, HPA, and imides, preferable phosphoric acid. The host polymer contains proton accepting sites such as nitrogen atom and carboxyl groups.
NOVELTY - A polymerizable boric compound has preset formula.    USE - For polymerizable composition for polymer electrolyte for electrochemical devices such as secondary battery (all claimed) used as color supply of personal computer, portable cards, video camera, watch, portable copier, liquid crystal television and desk electric calculators.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using the polymerizable boric compound has high charge and discharge characteristics    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymerizable boric compound has formula (1).    B=boron atom;    Z=polymerizable functional group;    X=1-12C divalent hydrocarbon group, and Z and B form direct bond in absence of X;    AO=2-4C oxyalkylene group;    m,n=number of moles of oxyalkylene group, and is 2-6;and    R1,R2=1-12C hydrocarbon group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymerizable composition for electrochemical devices which comprises polymerizable boric compound and an electrolytic salt;    (2) polymer electrolyte for electrochemical devices formed by polymerizing the polymerizable composition;    (3) secondary battery comprising the polymer electrolyte; and    (4) method for producing polymerizable boric compound, which involves reacting a compound of formula (2) with compounds of formulae (3): HO-(AO)m-R1 and (4) HO-(AO)n-R2.    B,Z,X,AO,m,n,R1,R2=as defined above;and    Ra,Rb=1-24C hydrocarbon group or H.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded perspective view of a lithium secondary battery.    anode (1)    cathode (2)    stainless steel terminals (5,6)    aluminum laminate film (7)
NOVELTY - The separator has two electrically conductive channel plates (2A, 2B) superposed on each other with an electrically conductive flat plate. Manifolds (301) and through channels are formed in the flat and channel plates, respectively. One channel plate is placed overlapping a portion of each channel with each manifold in the flat plate. The through channels in another channel plate are larger than flat plate outside diameter.    USE - Used for a fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator includes two electrically conductive channel plates superposed on each other with the electrically conductive flat plate so reducing the number of parts and permitting easy processing and assembling of the separator. The through channel in one of the channel plates is larger than the flat plate outside diameter allowing higher cooling effects for the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a separator using channel plates.    Separator (1)    Channel plates (2A,2B)    Metallic plate (3)    Gasket (4B)    Manifold (301)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell has a pair of electrodes (10,50) separated by an optimal distance and are placed opposite to each other. An oxide semiconductor layer (20) interposed between the electrodes (10,50), is deposited on first electrode (10). The base (21) of the semiconductor layer includes several vertically arranged rods (22) formed of same material.    USE - For photovoltaic cell e.g. photoelectrochemical solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The problem created by interfacial surface between the oxide semiconductor layer and first electrode is reduced. The surface area of the oxide semiconductor is greatly increased and makes sufficient area for absorbing dye with which the electrolytic solution comes into contact by which photoelectric conversion can be dramatically enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode (10) includes a transparent conductive layer (12) which is deposited on one surface of the substrate (11). The substrate (53) includes transparent conductive layer (52) which is deposited on one surface of substrate (53). A noble metal thin layer (51) is deposited on an inner surface of transparent conductive layer (52). The semiconductor layer (20) interposed between the electrodes, has rods having porous structure. The surfaces of the rods have several cavities. Protrusions are formed on the surface of each rod. An electrolytic solution is interposed between the oxide semiconductor layer and second electrode (50). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    electrode (10,50)    substrate (11,53)    transparent conductive layer (12,52)    oxide semiconductor layer (20)    base (21)    rods (22)    oxidation reduction electrolytic solution (40)    noble metal thin layer (51)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has one polymer having average molecular weight of 550000 or more and another polymer having average molecular weight of 1000-400000.    USE - For batteries such as lithium ion secondary cell or lithium alloy secondary cells of coin shape, sheet type, button type or square shape employed in electronic devices such as mobile telephone, portable information terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesivity of the negative electrode collector and the negative electrode active material layer is improved. The reduction of the electrical conductivity is suppressed and the electrolytic decomposition reaction is prohibited. The cycle characteristic is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the structure of the negative electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    negative electrode (10)    negative electrode collector (11)    negative electrode active material layer (12)
NOVELTY - A composition contains electrolyte salt and copolymer. The copolymer contains repeating unit having cyclic functional group with ring-opening ability, and repeating unit having ion electroconductivity region.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte (claimed) used for electrochemical elements such as battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides solid polymer electrolyte excellent in thermal characteristics, mechanical strength and ion electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) solid polymer electrolyte containing copolymer and electrolyte salt. The copolymer has repeating unit having cyclic functional group which is subjected to ring-breakage reaction; (ii) copolymer having repeating units of formulae (I and IV); and (iii) cross-linked polymer formed by coupling cross-linking of the copolymer.    R1-R3,R8-R10=hydrogen or 1-10C hydrocarbon group, or together form a ring;    Z,Z1=single bond or more than divalent coupling group;    A=optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic group or aromatic hydrocarbon group;    X=single bond or double bond;    Y=carbon, oxygen, sulfur, selenium or nitrogen having substituent;    R4=hydrogen, halogen, 1-10C hydrocarbon, 1-10C alkoxy, cyano, carbonyl, thiocarbonyl or optionally substituted imino;    b=0,1 or 2;    d=1 or more;    a=valence-1 of z, which is 2 or more;    R11,R12=hydrogen or methyl;    f=2-100;and    R13=hydrogen, hydrocarbon, acyl or silyl.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell consists of carbon surface chemically modified with functional group which inhibits oxidation of electrolyte.    USE - Used as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has improved durability. The chemical deterioration of the electrolyte is suppressed.
NOVELTY - Polymer precursor (13) containing a monomer which has group which can be converted into ion exchange group or ion exchange group, is impregnated into a porous base material (1). Resin film (21,22) is roll-laminated on both sides of precursor impregnation sheet (11), and polymer precursor is polymerized to produce a polymer. Thus, continuous manufacture of electrolyte film is carried out.    USE - For continuous manufacture of electrolyte film for batteries such as fuel cell and redox flow battery, and separation membrane for electrolysis and for electrochemical device elements such as sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and continuously provides electrolyte film, without adhesion of polymer precursor on roller for lamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacture of the electrolyte film.    porous base material (1)    precursor impregnation sheet (11)    polymer precursor (13)    resin films (21,22)
NOVELTY - A porous base material (1) is impregnated with polymer precursor containing monomer which has ion exchange group or group convertible into ion exchange group. The impregnated sheet (11) is inserted between resin films (21,22) and the precursor is polymerized to produce a polymer. The obtained polymer containing sheet is heat processed above 100degreesC to manufacture electrolyte film (5).    USE - Used for manufacture of electrolyte film used in fuel cell such as direct alcohol type fuel cell, battery such as redox flow battery, and as separation membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrolyte film having high proton conductivity and methanol permeation prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous base material is polyolefin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of electrolyte film.    porous base material (1)    electrolyte film (5)    precursor impregnation sheet (11)    polymer filling sheet (12)    resin films (21,22)
NOVELTY - The proton conductor includes a hydroxy group at a terminal end and an ether-based functional group at an a-carbon position. Preferably, the boiling point of the proton conductor is greater than or equal to 300 degrees Celsius.    USE - For polymer electrolyte of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits excellent ionic conductivity under high temperatures and non-humidifying conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a polymer electrolyte;    (B) a polymer electrolyte preparing method; and    (C) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of compound.
NOVELTY - A multi-grooved seal structure for a fuel cell stack is provided to prevent the concentration of stress on a separator and to efficiently prevent the leakage of fluids from the inside of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the fuel cell stack comprising a membrane-electrode assembly(21) sandwiched between a pair of separators(24), the multi-grooved seal structure comprises: a seal member(23) which is interpositioned between an electrolyte membrane of the membrane-electrode assembly(21) and the separator(24), and a plurality of grooves(43) which is formed on the region of the separator(24) in contact with the seal member(23). The seal member(23) is formed of a silicone rubber having low shore hardness of 30 to 50.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an anode (1), a cathode (2), a separator (3) arranged between anode and cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. A porous layer (4) is arranged at the surface of separator side of at least one of anode and cathode. The porous layer contains an electroconductive material having Curie temperature of 40-200degreesC.    USE - As power supply of portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant, and as domestic distributed-type electrical storage system and electrical storage system for electric vehicle (electric bicycle).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high safety without increase of short circuit current even if temperature of battery rises by heat generation due to internal short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model sectional drawing of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    anode (1)    cathode (2)    separator (3)    porous layer (4)    collectors (5,6)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layers (131,141) of anode and cathode side gas diffusion electrodes (130,140), consist of an electrode base made up of electroconductive fiber. The base carries catalyst particles. Intermediate buffer layers (120) having proton conductivity are provided between the catalyst layers and a solid polymer electrolyte film (110) which covers the base and the catalyst particles.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicles, power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Internal resistance between layers on the fuel cell is reduced, increasing the electric power generation capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    solid polymer electrolyte film (110)    buffer layer (120)    anode and cathode side gas diffusion electrodes (130,140)    catalyst layers (131,141)
NOVELTY - A polymeric adhesive layer (7) provided partially on a solid polymer electrolyte film (1), consists of non-sulfonated material of an aromatic hydrocarbon group electrolyte that does not absorb water content. The anode (2) on the electrolyte film overlaps partially with the adhesive layer.    USE - For solid polymer fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell for portable power supply, domestic/business use distributed power supply, motor vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Swelling of the electrolyte film due to water absorption is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solid polymer electrolyte film assembly.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode (2)    Polymeric adhesive film (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode can (5) made of ferrite/austenitic stainless steel that touches the positive electrode (2). The active material of the positive electrode (2) consists of cubic crystal lithium manganate (Li4Mn5O12). The negative electrode can (4) touches the negative electrode (1).    USE - For use as power supply for memory back-up in various apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - A passive film can be formed on the surface of the positive electrode can favorably. Melting of the can during film formation is prevented. The storage characteristics of the battery is improved by reducing the internal resistance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode can (4)    Positive electrode can (5)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains compound having aliphatic carbon-carbon unsaturated bond and epoxy group.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides battery having excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics and high density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compound having aliphatic carbon-carbon unsaturated bond and epoxy group is glycidyl methacrylate. The electrolyte further contains vinylene carbonate or vinyl ethylene carbonate.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode plate (11)    Cathode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Anode lead (14)    Cathode lead (15)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid contains an aprotic solvent and a vinyl oxy sulfone compound.    USE - For secondary battery (claimed) useful as power supply for electronic devices, such as mobile telephones and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid improves the safety, energy density, electromotive force, and cycle life of secondary batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte liquid contains an aprotic solvent and a vinyl oxy sulfone compound of formula: H2C=CH-O-SO2-R, where R is 1-6C optionally substituted cyclic alkyl, 1-6C optionally substituted alkoxy, or optionally substituted phenyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for secondary battery comprising the electrolyte liquid (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Anode collector (3)    Separator (7)    Electrolyte liquid (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel container (1) has a container main body (2) for accommodating liquid fuel. A fuel discharge port (31) is formed at the container main body. The container main body is packaged with a packing material (9) with a gas shielding effect.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices, such as mobile phone, notebook-type personal computer, digital camera, personal digital assistant, and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leak of liquid fuel by sealing unused fuel container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a fuel container.    Fuel container (1)    Container main body (2)    Packing material (9)    Fuel discharge port (31)    Air discharge port (32)
NOVELTY - A reverse saturable absorber layer (7) at light incidence side of photodiode (6) has correlation characteristics of light irradiation power and light transmission power. When the light irradiation power is low/high, the absorber layer has linear/non-linear characteristics between light irradiation power and light transmission power.    USE - For photoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) for charge coupled device (CCD) type solid-state image pick-up device.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse saturable absorber layer suppresses generation of smear or blooming, by generation appropriate amount of light carrier and by maintaining favorable photoelectric transfer characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photodiode comprising charge generation and charge generation layer and storage layers (10, 8) is at PN junction of semiconductor substrate (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the optical transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    color filter (2)    photodiode (6)    reverse saturable absorber layer (7)    charge storage layer (8)    charge generation layer (10)
NOVELTY - Solvent mixture (A) comprises 2-8C saturated acid ester (50-95%) (I), 3-6C saturated cyclic carbonate (5-50%) (II), 3-6C saturated linear carbonate (III). Only one of the two carbonates can be substituted by at least one halogen atom.    USE - The solvent mixture is useful for use in accumulators (at -60degreesC) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solvent avoids perforation of the separator; improves the conservation of the load; and shows good performance in discharge at -10degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a liquid electrolyte (V) comprising a lithium salt, which is dissolved in (A); and    (2) lithium accumulator (B) comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode (having a binder and an electrochemically active material which is a carbon to insert lithium ions), and (V).
NOVELTY - The filler consists of inorganic particle surface treated by surface active agent (A) and compound (B) which has chelate ability with respect to alkaline earth metal.    USE - For porous film used for light reflection, light reflection board of liquid crystal display or illumination device, diaphragms between electrodes of battery such as lithium secondary battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler is easily mixed with the resin has favorable dispersibility in a resin. The porous film used as light reflection plate for liquid crystal displays or separator for alkaline secondary batteries, have low adhesion at inner wall face of mixer and prevents generation of resin aggregate. Generation of blinding of the strainer at the time of mixing in extruder is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic particle is calcium carbonate or barium sulfate. The surface active agent is fatty acid salt, and has a composition containing linear fatty acid salt of 16C or more or linear fatty acid salt 10-14C. The compound (B) is cyclic condensed phosphoric acid or meta phosphoric acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for porous film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the backlight unit used for evaluation of brightness irregularity.    housing (1)    cold cathode lamp (2)    liquid crystal display cell (3)    light reflection board (4)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a sheet-like separator which is a monolayer film made of polypropylene resin or a multilayer film with a layer made of polypropylene resin contacting the anode. A porous electron insulating film attached to the cathode comprises an inorganic oxide filler and a binder. The separator thickness is 1.5 times the thickness of the porous electron-insulating film and the total thickness of separator and the insulating film is of 15-30 microns.    USE - Used for portable and cordless electronic devices, and also suitable for thin batteries or coin type batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has good high voltage charge/discharge life characteristics even when the battery is charged to a voltage of not less than 4.3V.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) charging a lithium-ion secondary battery, where the battery is charged to a voltage of not less than 4.3 V; and    (2) a charge/discharge control system for controlling the lithium ion secondary battery to be within a predetermined voltage range, in which the upper limit of the predetermined voltage range is set to not less than 4.3 V.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical cross-sectional view of a cylindrical lithium-ion secondary battery.    positive electrode (11)    negative electrode (12)    upper insulating plate (16)    battery case (18)    sealing plate (19)
NOVELTY - The proton conductor contains phosphorus pentoxide, and boron trioxide, zirconium dioxide, silica, tungsten trioxide and/or molybdenum trioxide.    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane and fuel cell electrode used for fuel cell (all claimed), such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor has excellent proton conductivity at high temperature under non-humidified condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte membrane;    (2) fuel cell electrode;    (3) fuel cell;    (4) manufacture of proton conductor;    (5) manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane; and    (6) manufacture of fuel cell electrode.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has unit cell having membrane-like electrode unit (11) including electrolyte membrane, fuel electrode and air electrode. The air and fuel electrodes have a catalyst layer and a diffusion layer. The diffusion layer of fuel electrode having carbon paper and specific water repellent polymer. Polymer is arranged to cover surface of fiber or is located in clearance among the fibers of paper.    USE - For e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high output characteristics and excellent reliability for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises a unit cell having a membrane-like electrode unit including an electrolyte membrane, a fuel electrode having a methanol aqueous solution supplied as a fuel, and an air electrode having a oxidizing gas. The fuel electrode has a catalyst layer and a diffusion layer formed in the order on one surface of the electrolyte membrane. The air electrode has a catalyst layer and a diffusion layer formed in the order on the other surface of the electrolyte membrane. The diffusion layer of fuel electrode has a carbon paper obtained by laminating carbon fibers, and water repellent polymer of formula (I). The polymer is arranged to cover the surface of the carbon fiber of the carbon paper or is located in the clearance among the carbon fibers of the carbon paper.    R1=divalent to tetravalent element;    R2=hydrocarbon functional group or aromatic functional group;and    n=2 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the unit cell of fuel cell.    membrane-like electrode unit (11)    frame-like sealing materials (21a,21b)    fuel passageway plate (31a)    oxidizing gas passageway plate (31b)    current collecting plate (41a)
NOVELTY - The coating material containing ion-containing polymer or ion-containing polymer precursor is subjected to microwave annealing, to form a film.    USE - For manufacturing film of ion-containing membrane such as proton exchange membrane used for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly and sub-assembly of fuel cell (all claimed) used as energy conversion device and electrochemical device for laptop computer, and internal combustion engine, and energy storage device such as rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides film having excellent physical properties. The membrane with the film, has excellent mechanical property such as puncture resistance, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of ion-containing membrane (54);    (2) membrane electrode assembly;    (3) fuel cell; and    (4) sub-assembly for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus used for manufacture of ion-containing membrane.    apparatus for manufacture of ion-containing membrane (50)    liner (52)    membrane (54)    microwave radiation source (55)    drive apparatus (58)
NOVELTY - The surface-protection sheet (12) uses a cyclic-olefin copolymer film (5) for providing functions, such as heat resistance, weather resistance, and damp-proof property. A solar-cell module seals filler (14) and a solar-cell element (15) with a surface-protective layer and a reverse-side protective layer (17), and spacer (13) on both sides.    USE - For solar-cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface-protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance, damp-proof property, and economical efficiency. The sheet provides lightweight solar-cell modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Resin films (7), such as polyethylene-terephthalate film, acryl film, and polycarbonate film, are laminated to the inner surface of the copolymer film through an adhesive agent (6).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional explanatory drawing of the solar-cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cyclic-olefin copolymer film (5)    adhesive agent (6)    resin film (7)    surface-protection sheet (12)    spacer (13)    filler (14)    solar-cell element (15)    reverse-side protective layer (17)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has surface film (32a) on light receiving surface side of photovoltaic component (30), reverse side film (32b) on non-light receiving surface side of component (30), and sealing agent (32c) on which the film and component (30) are adhered. Film (32a) electrically connects several components (30) or wiring materials. Cutting (33) is provided at the region of the film under and/or at overhead of the wiring material.    USE - As solar cell module for generation of electric power, and installed in roof of common house and wall surface of high-rise building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has favorable flexibility. Generation of non-recovering distortion in region under or positioned at overhead of wiring material, and peeling of surface with sealing agent are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solar cell module; and    (2) construction of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photovoltaic component (30)    anode (31a)    cathode (31b)    surface film (32a)    reverse side film (32b)    sealing agent (32c)    cutting (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a seal (44) which is a gap formed in die-matching surface of a pair of metal molds (40A,40B), and extended from the cavity of metal molds to mating face direction of metal molds. A material outflow channel (43) is a space formed in outer side of seal.    USE - For manufacturing separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of metal molds is low, and preparation of metal molds is easy. A reduction of metal molds internal pressure at the time of molding separator, is prevented, to obtain separator with sufficient dimensional accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining manufacturing method of separator.    metal molds (40A,40B)    material outflow channel (43)    seal (44)    separator material (50)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery has bipolar electrodes (16) comprising collector (11) with positive and negative electrode active material layer (12,13) at respective surfaces. An electrolyte (14) is stacked between electrodes to form cell layer (15) comprising electrolyte and active material layers. A seal (18) comprising resin layers with different softening point, is welded between collectors.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of collector by stress is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) bipolar battery pack;    (2) composite battery pack; and    (3) vehicle mounted with composite battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery.    collector (11)    active material layers (12,13)    electrolyte (14)    cell layer (15)    bipolar electrode (16)    seal (18)
NOVELTY - The cell has separators (1,2) having expansion formation portions (2a) with a gap into which a resin such as olefin-type resin, olefin-type thermoplastic elastomer or styrenic thermoplastic elastomers, is filled to join the separators and assembly (4) comprising anode collector and anode catalyst layer (4a), electrolyte film (4b), cathode catalyst layer and cathode collector (4c) that laminated in order.    USE - Fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly property of cell, is improved with sufficient productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel battery cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separators (1,2)    expansion formation portions (2a)    assembly (4)    anode collector and anode catalyst layer (4a)    electrolyte film (4b)    cathode catalyst layer and cathode collector (4c)
NOVELTY - A hemizygote (5) is obtained by forming a solid proton conduction film (3b) on a surface of a catalyst layer of a gas diffusion electrode (4). A spreadability proton conduction material (3a) is interposed between proton conduction films of laminated hemizygotes, so as to form electric power generation unit.    USE - For electric power generation unit of fuel cell used in fuel remote area evaluation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation unit of fuel cell can be manufactured efficiently, without hot pressing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views explaining the electric power generation unit of fuel cell.    spreadability proton conduction material (3a)    solid proton conduction film (3b)    gas diffusion electrode (4)    hemizygote (5)    separator (10)    gas flow channel (11)    mounting concave section (15)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode includes a collector on which an active material layer is formed. A negative electrode includes a collector on which an active material layer is formed. The active material layer of the positive electrode contains a maximum of 0.15 percent by weight of carbonate compound.    USE - For portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses shape change and characteristic deterioration of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode lead (11)    Negative electrode lead (12)    Packaging body (30)    Film (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying three layers using a spray deposition and an electrostatic spray deposition (ESD), where ESD is used to provide a high voltage between a substrate and a nozzle for feeding a precursor to the substrate. One of the layers of an intrinsic or buffer material is applied between the other two layers which are of an n-type doped material and a p-type doped material, respectively.    USE - Used for manufacturing a photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The layers are applied using the spray deposition and the electrostatic spray deposition such that the layers are deposited at atmospheric pressure in an ambient atmosphere, thus providing the photovoltaic device that is cheap, simple and fast.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an apparatus for carrying out a photovoltaic device manufacturing method    (B) a photovoltaic device comprising a molybdenum layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of a solar cell.    Metal plate (2)    Metal buffer layer (4)    n-type layer (12)    Transparent conductive layer (14)    Metal back contact (22)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell apparatus comprises a plenum enclosed by flexible walls, flexible wall(s), inlet, and external support structure. The flexible wall comprises a first flexible sheet supporting fuel cell(s). The fuel cells have anodes accessible from a first side of the first flexible sheet and cathodes accessible from a second side of the first flexible sheet. The inlet is connects the plenum to a source of a reactant.    USE - The invention is useful as fuel cells, e.g. electrochemical devices used in converting hydrogen or hydrocarbon fuels directly into electrical power. It can also be used as power sources for devices as diverse as automobiles, personal computers, and flashlights.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides reliable and cost effective fuel cell. It also provides design flexibility. It reduces or avoids the need to provide external current collecting conductors. It enables maximization of useful life of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell apparatus (10) comprises a plenum enclosed by flexible walls, flexible wall(s), inlet, and external support structure. The flexible wall comprises a first flexible sheet supporting fuel cell(s). The fuel cell (12) has anodes accessible from a first side of the first flexible sheet and cathodes accessible from a second side of the first flexible sheet. The inlet is connects the plenum to a source of a reactant. The external support structure is disposed to limit outward expansion of the plenum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Port (20)    Porous medium (21)
NOVELTY - Perfluorocarbon monomer (A) and perfluorocarbon monomer (B) are copolymerized at 0-35degreesC using radical polymerization initiator obtained from fluorine containing compound of 450 or more molecular weight to obtain electrolyte material. The monomer (A) has ethylenic double bond and fluorosulphonyl or chlorosulfonyl group. The monomer (B) has double bond and does not contain atoms other than carbon, fluorine and oxygen atoms.    USE - For manufacture of electrolyte material for manufacture of film electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material which consists of polymer of high molecular weight and less unstable terminal groups has excellent stability such as mechanical stability. The film electrode assembly formed using the electrolyte material has excellent durability and maintains output for fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Perfluorocarbon monomer (A) and perfluorocarbon monomer (B) are copolymerized at 0-35degreesC using radical polymerization initiator obtained from fluorine containing compound of 450 or more molecular weight to obtain electrolyte material. The electrolyte material consists of polymer which has a sulfonic acid group. The monomer (A) (optional containing oxygen atom of ether bond property) has ethylenic double bond and fluorosulphonyl or chlorosulfonyl group (-SO2X group, where X is fluorine atom or chlorine atom). The monomer (B) has double bond and does not contain atoms other than carbon atom, fluorine atom and oxygen atom. The perfluorocarbon monomer (A) is CF2=CF(OCF2CFY)mOk(CF2)nSO2F, where Y is fluorine atom or trifluoro methyl group, m is 0-3, k is 0 or 1, n is 1-12 and m+k greater than 0. The perfluorocarbon monomer (B) is tetrafluoroethylene.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of film electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The material containing carbon and resin as main component and having spiral flow of 3-100 cm is molded in the form of tablet. Then, several tablets are inserted into metal mold (10) and subjected to compression molding to form fuel cell separator.    USE - For fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of fuel cell separator with excellent physical property is enabled. Several tablets are uniformly filled in metal mold during molding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resin is thermosetting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline side view of metal mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    metal mold (10)    top metal mold (12)    inner metal mold (14)    lower metal mold (16)    cavity (18)
NOVELTY - A channel-shaped metallic foil (6) with a thickness of 20-400 micrometers is provided in a channel incorporated in a resin-made fluid piping (5). A hard foam, integrated to the resin-made fluid piping, has a predetermined compression yield stress measured based on a room temperature and a bending elastic modulus measured at 23 degrees Centigrade within the range of 5-30 mega Pascals.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures quick warming at initial stage and high thermal efficiency. Reduces running cost. Exhibits soundproofing function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model drawing of a heating floor.    Heating floor (1)    Plate-shaped object layer (2)    Mat layer (3)    Resin-made fluid piping (5)    Channel-shaped metallic foil (6)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has several photovoltaic elements (30), wiring material (31) and coating material. The wiring material is provided in extension portion of gap region interposed into adjacent photovoltaic element of two sheets. A cutting (33) is provided at the coating material positioned between gap region and wiring material.    USE - For generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack or fracture of wiring material is prevented. The wiring material has favorable flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for construction of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar cell module.    photovoltaic element (30)    wiring material (31)    surface film (32a)    cutting (33)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an electrode layer formed on insulated flexible board. The electrode layer comprises several layers containing Ag. The layer adjacent to substrate contains copper oxide, aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, and/or tin oxide. The content of Ag in the electrode layer changes continuously or intermittently from the adjacent layer towards the film-thickness direction.    USE - As solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Characteristics deterioration resulting from peeling of electrode layer, is prevented reliably. Adhesion of electrode layer to substrate, improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph showing the change of content of silver along film thickness direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Incompatible fluorine-containing polymer and sulfonyl halide group-containing polymer are mixed and molded by melting. The mixing is performed at temperature at which fluorine-containing polymer melts. The mixture is film-formed and sulfonyl halide group is converted into sulfonic acid or sulfonimide group, to obtain polymeric electrolyte film.    USE - For manufacturing polymeric electrolyte film for direct methanol fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for vehicles and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte film effectively reduces the cross over of methanol and provides fuel cell with high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Incompatible fluorine-containing polymer and sulfonyl halide group-containing polymer are mixed and molded by melting. The mixing is performed at temperature at which fluorine-containing polymer melts. The mixture is film-formed and sulfonyl halide group is converted into sulfonic acid or sulfonimide group, to obtain polymeric electrolyte film. The sulfonyl halide is of formula: -SO2X, where X is fluorine or chlorine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymeric electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cell for methanol transmissive measurement.    film (1)    water container (2)    methanol container (3)    gasket (4)    stirring element (5)
NOVELTY - A porous base material is impregnated with a polymer precursor containing a monomer having an ion exchange group, or a group which can be converted into ion exchange group. The impregnated base material is inserted between a pair of resin films. The polymer precursor is polymerized by irradiating electromagnetic wave having wavelength of 300-400 nm, to form an electrolyte film.    USE - For electrochemical devices such as fuel cells and various sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables continuous and efficient manufacture of electrolyte film, and prevents deterioration of base material.
NOVELTY - The electroconductive substrate (10) has an inorganic transparent conductive layer (I) (3), an organic-inorganic composite transparent conductive layer (5), an inorganic transparent conductive layer (II) (7) and a porous oxide semiconductor layer (9), formed sequentially on a transparent resin film (1).    USE - For dye sensitized solar cell and transparent material for semiconductor layer formation (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive substrate has high flexibility, and forms solar cell of high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dye sensitized solar cell; and    (2) transparent material for semiconductor layer formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the electroconductive substrate.    Transparent resin film (1)    Inorganic transparent conductive layers (3,7)    Organic-inorganic composite transparent conductive layer (5)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (9)    Electroconductive substrate (10)
NOVELTY - The optoelectric transducer consists of a semiconductor electrode (8), a counter electrode (9) and an electrolyte layer (4) provided between two poles. The electrolyte layer consists of gel-form or solid-state electrolyte gelatinized or solidified with a compound having polyoxyalkylene chain. The electrolyte contains an optical stabilizer.    USE - As dye sensitizing solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - Liquefaction of gel-form or solid-state electrolyte is prevented, and optical absorption loss by yellowing is reduced. The optoelectric transducer has high durability. The electrolyte layer has long-term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte further contains an antioxidant which is a phenolic antioxidant. The optical stabilizer is a hindered amine optical stabilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of basic structure of dye sensitizing solar cell.    transparent base material (1)    transparent electrically conductive film (2)    electrolyte layer (4)    platinum catalyst layer (5)    semiconductor electrode (8)    counter electrode (9)
NOVELTY - A solenoid (28) is positioned in a guide (22) to displace a movable rod (20) along axial direction so as to set a pilot valve (132) away from a valve seat (128). A diaphragm separates a connection chamber (36) into the partition chambers (36a,36b). The fluid is controllably circulated between the partition chambers through a small diameter orifice that connects the communicating paths (54,60).    USE - For use in fuel cell system used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure difference between the partition chambers is produced easily, by allowing flow of liquid through the orifice. The valve is moved rapidly and reliably, based on the pressure difference in the partition chambers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal sectional view of the electromagnetic cut-off valve.    movable rod (20)    guide (22)    solenoid (28)    connection chamber (36)    partition chambers (36a,36b)    communicating paths (54,60)    valve seat (128)    pilot valve (132)
NOVELTY - The invention expounds a high-temperature special synthesis method for polyfluorocarbon. Wherein, adding fluorine or the mixture of fluorine, nitrogen and inert gas, and kinds of carbon powder (carbite, coke, active carbon, charcoal and carbon fiber) into designed special reactor at given temperature. The product has well lubrication and fit to prepare new high-energy lithium cell.
NOVELTY - An advertising lamp system includes a solar cell panel, control circuit and electroluminescence chip. Sunlight energy is converted to electric energy and stored in rechargeable cell. Through winding T1, electricity is converted to AC to make electroluminescence chip shine. Basis material of electroluminescence chip is glass or polyester film. Tin dioxide conduction film is prepared on the piece of glass. Conduction film of tin indium oxide or zinc oxide is coated on the polyester film through magnetism sputter coating machine. Then, color printing ink, insulating layer, fluorescent layer, dielectric layer, back electrode and protection layer are printed in sequence so as to produce electroluminescence chips.    USE - As advertising lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Good technical effect, low power expenditure, no need of support from networked electricity and ease of implementation are achieved.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film comprises a polymeric base material comprising an olefin polymer or fluoro polymer and chains containing cation exchange groups grafted to the base. The film has penetration temperature measured by thermomechanical analysis of 200degreesC or less.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for domestic cogeneration power supply, simple auxiliary power supply, and power supply for portable devices and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film retain its properties when used in solid polymer type fuel cell for a long period of time. The electrolyte film has excellent adhesion to electrode in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymeric base material consists of polyvinylidene fluoride.
NOVELTY - A solar thermal collector (7) comprises first, second (12) and third horizontal chords that are connected to one another by webs vertical to the horizontal chords in which first horizontal chord is transparent and second horizontal chord, which is positioned between the first and third horizontal chords, absorbs radiation and is perforated with holes. The horizontal chords and the webs comprise thermoplastic materials.    USE - The solar thermal collector is used for absorbing non-concentrated solar radiation energy and transmitting in part to the heat carrier medium comprising air or another gas. This type of radiation or solar collector is used in low temperature range.    ADVANTAGE - The solar thermal collector may be manufactured easily, i.e. with a low technical expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the production of the solar thermal collector comprising:    (1) forming web panel by coextrusion of a transparent and a radiation absorbing thermoplastic material with horizontally oriented chords, which are connected by vertical webs and where the second horizontal chord comprises the radiation absorbing thermoplastic material; and    (2) directing a laser beam through the first horizontal chord onto the second horizontal web in a manner calculated to perforate the second horizontal chord and providing the chord with a multiplicity of holes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic representation of the solar thermal collector with a pumping circuit.    Inlet (3)    Outlet (4)    Pumping circuit (6)    Solar thermal collector (7)    Adjacent chambers (8, 8a)    Second chord (12)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte for lithium-sulfur batteries, has excellent stability to polysulfide and lithium metal and can increase discharge capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries.    USE - Electrolyte for lithium-sulphur battery    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte for lithium-sulfur batteries comprises a mixed organic solvent comprising an ether solvent, cyclic ether solvent and an acetate solvent, and a lithium salt. The ether solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of dimethoxyethane, diethylether, diglyme and tetraglyme. The cyclic ether solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of 1.3-dioxolan, 3,5-dimethyl isoxazole, 2,5-dimethylfuran, furan, 2-methylfuran, 1,4-dioxane and 4-methyldioxolane. The acetate solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of ethyl acetate, propyl acetate, butyl acetate and ethyleneglycol diacetate.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte for lithium-sulfur batteries, has excellent polysulfide ion solubility and ion stability to increase discharge capacity of lithium-sulfur batteries.    USE - Electrolyte for lithium-sulphur batteries    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte for lithium-sulfur batteries comprises a mixed organic solvent comprising an ether solvent, cyclic ether solvent and an amide solvent, and a lithium salt. The ether solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of dimethoxyethane, diethylether, diglyme and tetraglyme. The cyclic ether solvent is at least one selected from 1.3-dioxolan, 3,5-dimethyl isoxazole, 2,5-dimethylfuran, furan, 2-methylfuran, 1,4-dioxane and 4-methyldioxolane. The amide solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide and hexamethylphosphoric triamide.
NOVELTY - A laminate has plastic layer (A) and layer (B) containing cross-linkable ethylene-based copolymer and organic peroxide having decomposition temperature (1-hour half-life temperature) of 125degreesC or less.    USE - For surface structure component of solar cell module (both claimed) for domestic use, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer. Also used for plastic laminated glass.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate is excellent in interlayer adhesivity and moldability. Deterioration of laminate is prevented, even when layer containing polycarbonate is used. The sealing agent layer of solar cell module is excellent in heat resistance, adhesivity with solar cell element, flexibility and moldability. The solar cell module containing the laminate is lightweight and is excellent in durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) surface structure component of solar cell module, that consists of laminate; and    (2) solar cell module comprising the surface structure component.
NOVELTY - The composite electrolyte film contains an ionic conductive resin comprising hydrocarbon. The composite electrolyte film has an antioxidation-reduction zone between an electrolyte film and a catalyst layer.    USE - For fuel cell used in portable apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte film has excellent mechanical strength, ionic conductivity and electrical properties. Oxidation-reduction of the catalyst layer and surface reduction of electrolyte film, are prevented without impairing electroconductivity. The fuel cell formed using the electrolyte film has high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) manufacture of composite electrolyte film;    (b) fuel cell; and    (c) portable apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of composite electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A proton conductive electrolyte film contains a sulfonic acid group-containing polyether sulfone and an inorganic oxide having a metal-oxygen bond.    USE - Solid electrolyte fuel cell cells.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive electrolyte film has excellent heat resistance, battery capability and proton conductivity over a wide temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conductive electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - A solenoid (28) is positioned in a guide (22) to displace a movable rod (20) along the axial direction. A pilot valve (132) is positioned away from a valve seat (128), by moving the rod. A pilot path (138) circulates fluid from a connection chamber (36) to an outlet port (14). A diaphragm separates the partitioned chambers. A main valve (134) is spaced from the valve seat based on pressure in the chambers, in opening state.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is moved rapidly and reliably, based on the pressure in the partitioned chambers. The responsiveness of the valve is improved, during opening and closing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal sectional view of the electromagnetic shut-off valve.    outlet port (14)    movable rod (20)    guide (22)    solenoid (28)    connection chamber (36)    valve seat (128)    pilot valve (132)    main valve (134)    pilot paths (138)
NOVELTY - The valve (600) comprises an impervious layer (606) formed on both sides of a compressed layer (608), to prevent passage of pressurized fluid in a space (602). A controller (533) regulates movement of a valve rod (600a) in a preset range during supply of the pressurized fluid. The compressed layer press contacts a dividing wall (542) in non-supply state of the fluid.    USE - For use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The back flow and leakage of the fluid are prevented reliably and the inflow of the dust in the fluid is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of non-return valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the non-return valve.    controller (533)    dividing wall (542)    valve (600)    valve rod (600a)    space (602)    impervious layer (606)    compressed layer (608)
NOVELTY - A core layer between the outer ionomer layers, has a non-ionomeric polymer. The individual optical transmittance for outer ionomer layers, core layer and laminate are measured. The measured transmittance for the laminate is greater than the expectation value of transmittance calculated from transmittance of individual layers in their non laminated state weighted by their thickness in the laminate.    USE - For optically transparent laminate film used in packing and photovoltaic cell. Also applicable for solar cell module, laminated window, safety glass, plastic bottle and squeezable bottle. The article is a package or container (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The production cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) optically transparent laminate film comprising: at least three layers of film, where    (a) at least two of the at least three layers comprise ionomeric films,    (b) at least one layer of the laminate independently in a non laminated state (i) transmits less than about 85% incident visible light and/or (ii) has a haze value of greater than or equal to about 6% as measured according to ASTM D1003-00 on the at least one layer having a thickness of about 40 mil or less and    (c) the transparent laminate (i) transmits at least about 85% of incident visible light and/or (ii) has a haze value of less than or equal to about 6% as measured according to ASTM D1003-00; and    (2) solar cell module.
NOVELTY - Solid composite electrolytes are of formula (I).    USE - Such electrolytes are applicable in solar battery, lithium-ion battery and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - These electrolytes have high conductivity, excellent chemical stability, low crystallization degree, non-volatility and broad melting-point range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solid composite electrolytes are of formula (I). M1xM2yM3zN.(Aw+A'w')+aI2+bB+cC(I)    M1, M2, M3 = Li, Na or K    x, y, z = atomic fraction 0-1    x+y+z=1    N = F, Cl, Br or I    A = nitrile-(ethyl)alcohol or/and its derivative of HO-Rn-CN    n =R-inclusive atomic number with 1not greater thanwless than or equal to6 being sum of the molar numbers of all nitrile-alcohols    A' = alcohol or its derivative with 1less than or equal tow'less than or equal to6 being sum of all alcohols in A'    w+w'=2 to 12;    w/w' =0.05-20    B = 1 or more substances capable of suppressing crystallization speed of M1xM2yM3zvN.(Aw+A'w') (sic)    C = cuprous salt compound of CuX    X = F, Cl, Br, SCN or/and CN    a = 0-0.2 mol    b = 0-0.5 mol    c = 0-0.2 mol.
NOVELTY - The anode has an anode current collector and an anode active material layer provided on the collector. The anode active material layer contains an anode active material, and a polymer contains vinylidene fluoride as a component, where a calorific value by differential scanning calorimetry in charging the anode active material layer is about 500 Joules/gram or less at a temperature ranging from about a preset degree.    USE - Used in a secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The calorific value by differential scanning calorimetry in charging the anode active material layer is in a preset range, thus sufficiently decreasing the amount of fluorine exothermically reacting with lithium, and thereby inhibiting an exothermic reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section depicting a structure of a secondary battery using an anode.    Strip-shaped anode (10)    Battery can (21)    Insulating plates (22, 23)    Electrode body (30)    Strip-shaped cathode (31)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises cathode made of zinc or zinc compound, anode made of nickel oxide, hydroxide, and oxyhydroxide, and an electrolyte, the electrolyte contains phosphate concentration of about 0.05-0.15M and free alkali concentration of about 6-9M.    USE - For portable communication devices, computation devices. Also suits for uninterruptible power supply (UPS), electric vehicle, consumer electronics, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition limits dendrite formation and other forms of material redistribution in zinc electrode. The electrolyte posses improved performance at low temperature, long cycle life, low impedance, high power density and high discharge rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing nickel-zinc battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of a battery.    cylindrical assembles (801)    cathode collector disk (803)    anode collector disk (805)    electrically insulated cap and can (809,813)    gasket (811)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) comprises a membrane electrode assembly, and an infrared (IR) transmissive window for thermographic analysis of a surface of the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - As test fuel cell for testing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell that can be manufactured with low cost. It also eliminates performance problems of existing fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for testing a fuel cell comprises providing fuel and oxidant to the fuel cell, and capturing a thermographic profile of the membrane electrode assembly with an IR detector array (102) through the IR transmissive window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Experimental scheme (100)    IR detector array (102)    Computer (104)    Electrical load (106)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte comprises a product of a curing reaction between sulfonated polyether ketone ketone and a cross-linking agent.    USE - In fuel cells (claimed) such polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte has high ionic conductivity at high temperature and at a relative humidity of approximately 0%; and hence improves operational efficiency of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte comprises a product of a curing reaction between sulfonated polyether ketone ketone of formula (I) and a cross-linking agent.    n=100 - 1000.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of the polymer electrolyte involving: dissolving (I) in a solvent to obtain a sulfonated polyether ketone ketone solution; adding the cross-linking agent to the solution; adding a polymerization initiator to the solution; stirring the resulting mixture; and curing the resulting mixture; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising a cathode; an anode; and the polymer electrolyte interposed between the cathode and the anode.
NOVELTY - The air cooling device (10) has at least one thermally insulated container and a housing (12) adapted to accommodate the thermally insulated container (14). The container is packed with encapsulated refrigerant and adapted to pass incoming air for cooling. The housing is adapted to force the incoming air to flow inside the container against gravity to ensure a prolonged air cooling period.    USE - For rooms of building and interior of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air cooling device is simply maintained, and efficiently enables air cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of air cooling device.    air cooling device (10)    tubular housing (12)    thermally insulated container (14)    open top (16)    blower (19)
NOVELTY - A multilayer film (7) is clamped between counter electrodes (6) arranged with respect to hydrogen pole (5). Hydrogen sensor (1) is installed in the contact area of counter electrode or hydrogen pole. A proton conductor (2) obtained by introducing proton dissociative group to carbon atom of cluster, is clamped between poles.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration inside battery is measured correctly and quickly without drive environmental conditions by proton conductor, to increase operational efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous element is provided at the adjacent area of the outer side of pole and generates diffusion rate limiting of supplied hydrogen. An electromotive force measurement unit measures the electromotive force produced between the poles.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen sensor (1)    proton conductor (2)    hydrogen pole (5)    counter electrodes (6)    multilayer film (7)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor electrode is obtained by adsorbing an organic dye on a semiconductor layer arranged on a transparent electrode (6) by gas flow sputtering method.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor electrode has favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The semiconductor device layer is obtained by sputtering metal or metallic compound. The metal or metallic compound is sodium, magnesium, aluminum, calcium, potassium, silicon, scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, zirconium, gallium, germanium, rubidium, strontium, yttrium, niobium, molybdenum, ruthenium, rhodium, silver, cadmium, indium, tin, antimony, cesium, barium, lanthanum, hafnium, tantalum, tungsten, rhenium, osmium, iridium, thallium, lead, bismuth, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium and/or europium, their oxides or nitrides.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gas flow sputter apparatus used in manufacture of semiconductor electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sputtering gas inlet (1)    DC power supply (2)    anode (3)    cathode (4)    transparent electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A safety device (6) connected between negative electrode terminal (5) and negative electrode lead (4b) has electric current extraction and supply side terminals (10,13), movable arm, bimetal and temperature thermistor within resin made case. The bimetal is reversed and movable arm is displaced, so that the supply and extraction side terminals are separated, during abnormality in the internal battery.    USE - For lithium ion battery, nickel-cadmium storage battery, nickel-hydrogen storage battery, etc., used as power supply for small video camera, digital camera, mobile phone, notebook personal computer and other electric products.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality sensing precision is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the internal battery.    Negative electrode lead (4b)    Negative electrode terminal (5)    Safety device (6)    Extraction side terminal (10)    Supply side terminal (13)
NOVELTY - A detector (2) detects to-be-detected gas. An electric lead (3) for electrically connecting the detector with circuit (20). A portion of electric lead exposed to to-be-detected gas is sealed by insulation (5a,5b).    USE - For electric-power-generation system such as solid polymer-film type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion or earth-leakage of electric portion can be prevented reliably by insulation. The durability of gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas sensor (1)    Detector (2)    Electric lead (3)    Retainer board (4)    Insulation (5a,5b)    Circuit (20)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material layer, which contains a positive electrode active material, is formed on the positive electrode collector of a positive electrode. The positive electrode active material has an average particle diameter that lies in a range from 10 to 22 micrometers. A film-state case (30) is used as a packaging material.    USE - For portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses shape change and deterioration of battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode active material is a lithium-transition metal complex oxide LiMO2, where M is at least one material selected from Co, Ni and Mn.    The complex oxide of the lithium and the transition metal is at least one material selected from LiCoO2, LixCo1-yAlyO2 (where 0.05less than or equal toxless than or equal to 1 and 0.01less than or equal toyless than or equal to 0.10), LiNiO2, LiNyCo1-yO2 (0less thanyless than 1), LixNiyM1-yO2 (where M is at least one of transition metals, B, Al, Ga and In, 0.05less than or equal toxless than or equal to 1.10 and 0.7less than or equal toyless than or equal to 1.0), and LiMn2O4.    The positive electrode active material is LiCoO2.    The electrolyte is made of a lithium salt and a polymer compound, in which the salt is dissolved or mixed, and one or more polymer compounds selected from ether-based polymers such as poly(ethylene oxide) and a crosslinked polymer of the poly(ethylene oxide), poly(methacrylate) ester polymer, acrylate polymer, and fluorine polymer such as poly(vinylidene fluoride) and poly(vinylidene fluoride- co-hexafluoropropylene) is/are used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of secondary battery.    Electrode lead (11, 12)    Film-state case (30)    Films (30a, 30b)
NOVELTY - The casing has heat insulating units (6,11), where the unit (6) has two end surfaces parallel to a longitudinal axis of the casing and forms a long gap (9) with a width (10) for guiding through connecting pieces (3) arranged on a surface line. The unit (11) is arranged in the long gap. A closing unit of a closing device is in the lamellar form. The closing unit covers a long gap between borders of a covering unit.    USE - Used for a body e.g. hot water tank (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulating units that are attached on the casing facilitate to manufacture the casing in a cost effective manner. The heat insulating units also improve the heat insulating behavior of the casing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for attachment of a casing at a body e.g. a cylindrical hot water tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of a casing for a body e.g. hot water tank.    Connecting pieces (3)    Insulating units (6,11)    Long gap (9)    Width (10)    Closing unit (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has hydrogen and oxygen storage compartments (12,14) which are connected to a membrane electrode assembly (70). An activating device (50) initiates the electrochemical reaction by connecting the membrane electrode assembly, oxygen and hydrogen storage compartments. The membrane electrode assembly is electrically connected to collect electric power generated by the fuel cell.    USE - For use in personal safety alarms, emergency or investigatory tracking devices, deep space and undersea exploration applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is maintained stably for long period in dormant state. The oxidation, gas leakage and hydrogen embrittlement are prevented by coating the components in the storage tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the fuel cell.    Hydrogen storage compartment (12)    Oxygen storage compartment (14)    Baffles (16)    Activating device (50)    Membrane electrode assembly (70)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has a bearing cell comprising a case in which an electrode assembly is accommodated, a protection element bonded with exterior of bearing cell, and a cover. Cover has an external electric terminal (180) surrounding protection element and bearing cell. The terminal is electrically connected with electrode of electrode assembly in outer surface. Cover contains a resin portion (220) formed using a mold.    USE - For e.g. nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lithium battery and lithium ion battery used as power supply for portable electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has favorable size and is simply manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of pouch-form secondary battery.    external terminal (180)    resin portion (molding material) (220)
NOVELTY - An air exhaust valve (300) emits pilot air supplied from the regulator (12) to exterior, by moving movable element based on excitation action of solenoid. The regulator and exhaust valve are integrally provided at the casing. An introduction channel of conduction element is formed at one side of solenoid valve and lead-out channel of valve housing (302) is provided at other side of valve, so that the channels are formed coaxially.    USE - For fuel cell such as solid polymer-film type fuel cell mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimension of solenoid valve is shortened, by the simple arrangement of regulator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the regulator for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    regulator unit (10)    regulator (12)    primary side port (16)    air exhaust valve (300)    valve housing (302)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electrolyte layer (11) between an oxidizing agent gaseous-diffusion layer and a fuel gas diffusion layer (15) in which a combustion catalyst (24) is dispersed.    USE - As power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has stable and efficient electric-power generating capability for a long period of time. Corrosion of platinum supported carbon support is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel electrode side of single cell of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte layer (11)    fuel-electrode catalyst layer (13)    fuel gas diffused layer (15)    fuel gas flow path (17)    carbon fiber (23)    combustion catalyst (24)
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel battery has current collectors (5a,5b) integrally formed with substrates (3a,3b), respectively. The substrates (3a,3b) have convex and concave regions (8,9), respectively. The substrates are mutually fitted with electrode-electrolyte laminate (1) in between by engaging the convex and concave regions.    USE - For use as power supply for personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - By integrally forming current collectors with substrate, the need for aligning current collectors and substrates at the time of battery assembly is avoided, and by mutually fitting substrate by engaging convex and concave regions of respective substrate, the battery assembly process is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective of liquid-electrolyte battery.    Electrode-electrolyte laminate (1)    Insulating elastic material (2a,2b)    Substrates (3a,3b)    Current collectors (5a,5b)    Convex portion (8)    Concave portion (9)
NOVELTY - The controlling-valve-type lead storage battery manufactured by battery case chemical formation, has electrode plates insulated via a separator containing glass fiber as a main component, and an electrolyte liquid having additional amount of magnesium sulfate. The cathode plate contains an active material with additional amount of magnesium salt, calcium salt and barium salt of ligninsulfonic acid.    USE - As electric power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight controlling-valve-type lead storage battery has high output, and is easily manufactured, even when a thin separator is used. The cathode and anode plates of the battery do not short circuit easily.
NOVELTY - The release film contains polyester as main component. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurement of a film surface does not show a peak of organosilicon compound. At least one of the surfaces comprises polyolefin. The heating peeling force of surface is 80 mN/cm or less.    USE - For manufacture of electrolyte film used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The release film has excellent moldability, and provides high industrial usage.
NOVELTY - A fluorescence collector (16) has particles (30) e.g. dye, quantum dots dispersed in substrate (10) to absorb light (12) such that two segments of collector have different absorption spectrums. The combination of substrate and particles are sufficiently transparent to permit light to reach particles for absorption and to permit particles to radiate. A solar energy converter (32) receives radiated light from collector.    USE - For e.g. roof tile, window panes and building facades with solar energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The building element has integrated fluorescence-based light collector in order to conduct radiation energy to the solar energy converter for electricity or heat production such that mounting of photovoltaic (PV) or thermal collectors on top of the building elements is no longer needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of a building element.    substrate (10)    light (12)    fluorescence collector (16)    particle (30)    solar energy converter (32)
NOVELTY - Device for producing regenerative energy comprises a hoisting structure with one or more cable disks equipped with wind working surfaces and connected to a machine for producing a current via an axle and a gearing.    USE - For producing regenerative energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The wind working surfaces are fixed to the spokes, hub or wheel rim of the cable disks. The wind working surfaces are made from sail cloth, aluminum, acrylic glass or high grade steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device.    conveying tower (1)    cable disks (2)    current generator (10)    platform (12)    crane (13)
NOVELTY - Production of a high water-containing proton exchange film involves mixing a nanometric inorganic oxide in solution state, or its precursor, with total fluorosulfonic acid resin solution to form uniform liquid to be cast into a film. Under the same conditions, a film prepared by this method has water ratio higher than 15-25%, compared with a Nafion film, and the complete water-loss temperature increases 10-20 deg.C compared with Nafion.    USE - High water-containing proton exchange film for use in fuel cells.
NOVELTY - Ion-conducting polymer is made by providing a first polymer having a first functional group; providing a second polymer having a second functional group; and cross-linking the first and second polymers using a cycloaddition reaction between the first and second functional groups to form the ion-conducting polymer having cross-links including a nitrogen-containing heterocycle formed by the cycloaddition reaction.    USE - For making an ion-conducting polymer, e.g. an acid polymer used in an ion-electrolyte membrane, e.g. ion exchange membrane, e.g. proton-exchange membrane (16) including proton-conducting membrane useful for fuel cells for membrane electrode assembly (claimed). The fuel cells, e.g. hydrogen fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, and other fuel cells are used in electrochromic apparatus, capacitors, hydrogen separation and purification apparatus, apparatus for reforming or partial oxidation of hydrocarbon fuels, contaminant removal apparatus, gas sensors, electrolysis apparatus, dialysis apparatus, electrodialysis apparatus, other electrochemical devices, and other apparatus related to energy storage and conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively reduces free volume and increases stability (thermal and mechanical) of the cross-linked polymers, resulting in a reduction of gas permeation, membrane degradation, and cost of membrane production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) an ion-exchange membrane comprising ion-conducting polymer having cross-links including a 1,2,3-triazole group; and    (b) a membrane electrode assembly comprising first electrode (10); second electrode (12); and ion-exchange membrane disposed between the first and second electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrodes (10,12)    Electrical load (16)    Proton-exchange membrane (18)
NOVELTY - The power source has a circulation path (13) that circulates coolant to the vicinity of internal combustion engine (11) that supplies driving force to vehicle, and to the vicinity of secondary battery (12) supplying electric power to internal combustion engine. The secondary battery has a positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte comprising polar polymer and lithium salt.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warm-air time is shortened until secondary battery attains suitable temperature, so that maximum output of battery is obtained, and efficient of vehicle is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of power source for motor vehicles.    internal combustion engine (11)    secondary battery (12)    heat radiator(15) thermostat (14)    electric-drive pump (16)
NOVELTY - A thermal storage laminate has thermal storage layer containing thermal storage property microcapsule and a conductive layer having heat conductivity of 0.1 W/m.K or more. The microcapsule contains latent heat storage material in a capsule made of polymer obtained by polymerizing crystalline vinyl monomer.    USE - For use in floor, wall and ceiling of house, office and green house.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent heat retaining property, and prevents dew formation and lowers energy consumption of air conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermal storage laminate has thermal storage layer containing thermal storage property microcapsule and a conductive layer having heat conductivity of 0.1 W/m.K or more. The microcapsule contains latent heat storage material in a capsule made of polymer obtained by polymerizing crystalline vinyl monomer of formula: CH2=C(R1)-X-R2.    R1=H or methyl group;    X=ester bond, ether or amide bond;and    R2=12C or more linear alkyl group.
NOVELTY - A proton conductive composition contains complex of zirconium phosphate (A) and polymer compound having ionic conductivity.    USE - For forming proton conductive film used for fuel cell (both claimed) used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The film formed using the proton conductive composition has excellent ionic conductivity and proton conductivity. The fuel cell with the film has excellent electric power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton conductive composition contains complex of zirconium phosphate (A) of formula: Zr(O3POH)2.nH2O, and polymer compound having ionic conductivity. n = 0-2 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) proton conductive film (1), which consists of the proton conductive composition; and    (2) fuel cell, which uses the proton conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (proton-conductive film) (1)    Anode side catalyst electrode (2)    Cathode side catalyst electrode (3)    Anode side separator (4)    Cathode side separator (5)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition, contains a polymer (A) having ethylene oxide structure and low molecular weight compound(s), lithium salt compound (B) and a pyro carbonate compound (C).    USE - For battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery, capacitor and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition is excellent in lithium precipitate dissolution efficiency and ionic conductivity, and improves battery characteristics such as cycle property and storage stability of lithium cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery, which consists of the electrolyte composition, positive electrode and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolyte film, contains a polymer compound having substituent whose carbon-carbon double bond is bonded with heterocyclic nitrogen atom of polybenzimidazole, and one or more kind of acid.    USE - Used for fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicles and for home electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film has favorable electric power generation capability at yield temperature of 100-300degreesC under less humidity or at relative humidity of 50% or less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polymeric electrolyte film, which involves reacting polymer compound having substituent whose carbon-carbon double bond is bonded with heterocyclic nitrogen atom of polybenzimidazole, polybenzimidazole and molecule having isocyanate group or glycidyl group and carbon-carbon double bond; and    (2) fuel cell equipped with oxygen electrode and fuel electrode, solid-polymer-electrolyte film clamped between the electrodes, oxidizing agent supplying flow board having oxidizing agent flow path formed at oxygen electrode side and fuel supplying flow board having fuel supply path formed at fuel electrode side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows relation between current density at initial stage and cell voltage. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Silicon rubber adhesive agent contains isocyanurate compound (1), organo polysiloxane containing, organo hydrogen polysiloxane, platinum group metal catalyst, organo polysiloxane resin and organo silicon compound having alkoxy group and/or oxirane group and hydrogen bond with silicon atom.    USE - For adhering solid electrolyte film and separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed), ion exchange film such as phenol sulfonic acid film, polystyrene sulfonic film, polytrifluoro styrene sulfonic acid film and perfluorocarbon sulfonic acid film.    ADVANTAGE - The addition reaction curable type silicone rubber adhesive agent composition maintains adhesive force even when exposed to hot water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silicon rubber adhesive agent contains isocyanurate compound of formula (1), organo polysiloxane containing at least two alkenyl groups bonded with silicon atom, organo hydrogen polysiloxane containing at least two hydrogen atoms bonded with silicone atom, platinum group metal catalyst, organo polysiloxane resin and organo silicon compound having alkoxy group and/or oxirane group and hydrogen bond with silicon atom. Organo polysiloxane resin has siloxane unit of formula: R43SiO1/2 and SiO4/2.    Vi=vinyl group;    R1,R2=single bond or 1-10C linear or branched alkylene group optionally containing ether property oxygen atom;    x=0-2;    y=1-3;    x+y=3;and    R4=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon or (un)substituted alkenyl which does not contain aliphatic unsaturated bond.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which has solid electrolyte film and separator adhered using the above-mentioned silicone rubber adhesive agent composition.
NOVELTY - A porous base material is impregnated with a solution containing a sulfonic acid group-containing vinyl monomer. The monomer is polymerized to obtain an electrolyte film. The sulfonic acid group-containing vinyl monomer contains vinyl sulfonic acid (80 mol% or more) and/or its salt with purity of 90% or more. The concentration of vinyl sulfonic acid and/or its salt in the solution is 35 wt.% or more.    USE - For manufacture of electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) such as direct methanol solid polymeric fuel cell or modified methanol solid polymeric fuel cell for motor vehicles and as electric power supply source for portable machines.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film with high proton conductivity and hydrogen impermeability is produced efficiently. The film enables fuel cell to have high maximum output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solution contains a crosslinking agent. The porous base material is formed by crosslinking a resin composition containing polymer containing polyolefin and another polymer having a reactive functional group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte film; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Fuel comprises granules or solid bodies made from 0.1-100 %, preferably 85-100 % polyoxymethylene, polyoxymethylene hydrate, polyoxymethylene acetate and/or polyoxymethylene ether, optionally containing water.    USE - For anodic oxidation in electrochemical cells, especially in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel is easy to handle and store.
NOVELTY - The easily-adhesive polyester film consists of a polyester film whose one side is provided with a resin film. The resin film consists of a crosslinking agent and a resin. The resin is chosen from polyester resin, acrylic resin, combination of both polyester resin and acrylic resin, and combination of polyester resin or acrylic resin and polyvinyl alcohol having saponification degree of 70-90 mol%.    USE - For use as reverse-side protective film of solar cell (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The easily-adhesive polyester film is excellent in adhesion with respect to ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and has excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance and moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The easily-adhesive polyester film consists of a polyester film whose one side is provided with a resin film. The resin film consists of a crosslinking agent and a resin. The resin is chosen from polyester resin having glass transition point of 20-100degreesC, acrylic resin having glass transition point of 20-100degreesC, combination of both polyester resin and acrylic resin, and combination of polyester resin or acrylic resin and polyvinyl alcohol having saponification degree of 70-90 mol%. The crosslinking agent is chosen from oxazoline group-containing polymer, urea resin, melamine resin and epoxy resin. The polyester film is biaxially stretched 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate film and contains cyclic imino ester as ultraviolet absorber. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar-cell reverse side protective film;    (2) use of easily-adhesive polyester film for solar-cell reverse side protection; and    (3) solar-cell module.
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte laminated film consists of laminate of two or more films having proton exchange resin. At least one layer of the film is a reinforcement layer comprising fluorine type polymer electrolyte (50-99.99 mass%) and basic polymer (0.01-50 mass%).    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte film has excellent chemical stability, mechanical strength, durability and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The basic polymer is poly (2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzo imidazole). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) film/electrode assembly; and    (b) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A composite electrolyte film contains basic polymer(s) (A), silicate particle(s) (B), and inorganic acid(s) (C). The basic polymer (A) is chosen from polybenzimidazole, polybenzoxazole and polybenzthiazole. The inorganic acid (C) is chosen from sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and condensed phosphoric acid.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte film has favorable electric power generation capability over long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell which has unit cell equipped with above solid polymer electrolyte film, clamped between oxygen electrode and fuel electrode. An oxidizing agent supplying flow board having oxidizing agent flow path is formed at oxygen electrode side. A fuel supplying flow board having fuel flow path is formed at fuel electrode side.
NOVELTY - A polymer battery gel electrolyte is formed by impregnating a non-aqueous electrolyte into nonflammable polymer mixture. The polymer mixture is formed by dispersing a phosphorus-containing nonflammable providing substance in a polymer.    USE - For polymer battery (claimed) used as power supply for information technology equipments such as personal computer and video tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer battery comprising the gel electrolyte, is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer battery having above gel electrolyte, an anode and a cathode.
NOVELTY - Absorber comprises a flexible light-absorbing material with channels for guiding carrier liquid under a working pressure of at least 2.5 bar. The material has a Shore hardness of at least 80 and the channels have a thickness of at least 2 mm. The walls of the channels are provided with wall reinforcing elements.    USE - For solar collectors for recovering energy from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The absorber is energy efficient.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane is produced by grafting styrenic monomer and bis(vinylphenyl)ethane as monomers to a polymer substrate, and introducing sulfonic acid groups into the resultant graft side chains.    USE - For producing polymer electrolyte membrane for use in polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The resultant polymer electrolyte membrane has improved oxidation resistance, good adhesion to electrodes, and improved electrical conductivity. If it is used as a polymer electrolyte membrane in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, the fuel cell can exhibit consistent characteristics.
NOVELTY - An insulation board is positioned at outer side of a protrusion. An insulation ring (460) which is isolated from outer edge of insulation board is formed between safe vent (410) and outer ring. An electric current interruption unit (420) which is mounted to outer surface of safe vent prevents flow of electric current between safe vent and outer ring.    USE - For cylindrical lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of electric current is interrupted efficiently during abnormality generation, thus the stability of the lithium secondary battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a cylindrical lithium secondary battery.    electrode assembly (200)    cap assembly (400)    safe vent (410)    electric current interruption unit (420)    insulation ring (460)
NOVELTY - A laminate material (3) has metal layer (5) and synthetic-resin layer laminated through adhesive layer (6,8) of resin component of preset melt flow rate. Inner synthetic resin layer (7) contains composition obtained by melt-kneading preset amount of mixing material, polypropylene which forms continuous phase and polyphenylene ether resin composition which forms dispersed phase.    USE - For battery pack (claimed) such as case of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary cell, nickel hydrogen battery, lead storage battery and alkaline storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate material has excellent external appearance, metallic-contact-deterioration proof property and extrusion lamination property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminate material has metal layer and synthetic-resin layer laminated through adhesive layer. The synthetic resin layer used as inner surface contains resin composition obtained by melt-kneading mixing material (1-20 wt.pts) with respect to mixture (100 wt.pts) of polypropylene (50-99 wt.%) which forms continuous phase, polyphenylene ether resin composition (50-1 wt.%) containing 50 ppm or more of amino type nitrogen containing free amine compounds chemically bonded to amine compound, and polyphenylene ether and which forms dispersed phase. The average distance between particle of dispersed phase in the resin composition is 10 microns or less. The ratio of melt flow rate of adhesive-layer component with respect to melt flow rate of resin component in the synthetic resin layer is 0.2-5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model the laminate material.    laminate material (3)    metal layer (5)    adhesive layer (6,8)    synthetic resin layers (7,9)
NOVELTY - A thermal insulation plate (38) made of resin of glass is installed between cooling unit (37c) which cools exothermic region of a cell and entrance side manifold hole (34a) for passing cooling water. A preset formula between heat conductivity of thermal insulation plate and thermal conductivity of any one of the cathode side separator board and anode side separator board of the fuel cell, is satisfied.    USE - For domestic cogeneration system, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the thermal insulation plate, temperature variation of each single cell in fuel cell stack is decreased, fluctuation of output voltage is not generated and fuel cell durability is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rear view of the cathode side separator board of the fuel cell.    cathode side separator board (30)    manifold holes for passage of fuel gas and cooling water (33a,33b,34a,44a)    cooling unit (37c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell (38), circulation path of cooling water and humidifier (41,42). The humidifier is a film-type humidifier to which heat and moisture content are transferred through a film, and which uses the structure of flow path of fuel gas and/or oxidizing-agent gas emitted from fuel cell, as guide for maintaining the shape of the film.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has improved durability. Maintenance of humidification even during initial stage is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system has fuel cell, circulation path of cooling water and humidifier. The fuel cell generates electric power and heat using fuel gas containing hydrogen and oxidizing agent gas containing oxygen. The heat generated in fuel cell is removed with the cooling water in the circulation path. The humidifier humidifies the fuel gas and/or oxidizing-agent gas which are secondary side steam material supplied to the fuel cell. The humidifier uses the exhausted fuel gas and/or oxidizing-agent gas emitted from fuel cell, as primary side stream material. The humidifier performs humidification using heat and moisture content contained in the primary side stream material. The humidifier is a film-type humidifier to which heat and moisture content are transferred through a film, and which uses the structure of primary side stream material flow path as the guide by which shape of the film is maintained.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation of 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 (38)    humidifiers (41,42)    cooling water circulation pump (45)    flow-path selector valve (55)    heat exchanger (58)    cooling water tank (60)
NOVELTY - The proton-conductive electrolyte film consists of an inorganic porous membrane whose pores are filled with a proton-conductive polymer. The proton-conductive polymer is obtained by copolymerizing a compound having one or more sulfonic acid group and one or more ethylenically unsaturated bond in a molecule, and a reactive emulsifier.    USE - For direct methanol type solid polymeric fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity and methanol permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell obtained by interposing an electrolyte film (1) between a cathode pole (3) and an anode pole (2). The electrolyte is the above proton-conductive electrolyte film; and    (2) manufacturing method of proton-conductive electrolyte film. After laminating a dispersion liquid containing inorganic particle and organic particle, on an inorganic porous membrane, a compound having one or more sulfonic acid group and one or more ethylenically unsaturated bond in a molecule and a reactive emulsifier are filled in the pores of the porous membrane. Baking is performed followed by polymerization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of direct methanol type solid polymeric fuel cell.    electrolyte film (1)    anode pole (2)    cathode pole (3)
NOVELTY - Secondary battery comprises an anode that includes an anode active material capable of inserting and extracting an electrode reactant and including at least one kind from metal elements or metalloid elements as an element.    USE - For portable electronic devices, e.g. camcorders, cellular phones, and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is capable of improving charge-discharge cycle characteristics while maintaining a high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Secondary battery comprises a spirally wound body formed through laminating a cathode that includes a cathode active material layer on a strip-shaped cathode current collector and an anode having an anode active material layer on a strip-shaped anode current collector with a separator (23) in between, and spirally winding the cathode and the anode. The anode includes an anode active material capable of inserting and extracting an electrode reactant and having at least one kind from metal elements or metalloid elements. The cathode includes an exposed cathode region (21D) in an outer end portion of the cathode, the exposed cathode region in which the cathode current collector is not covered with the cathode active material layer and is exposed. The exposed cathode region includes an insulating protective member (30) on at least one of an outer side and an inner side of the exposed cathode region in a position opposed to an outer end portion of the anode active material layer in a single turn inside the outer end portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged sectional view of a part of the spirally wound body.    Exposed cathode region (21D)    Anode active material layer (22B)    Exposed anode region (22D)    Outer end portion (22B1)    Separator (23)    Cathode lead (25)    Anode lead (26)    Insulating protective member (30)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical or spherical movable wall (130) in the flow space (120) separates water and liquid fuel in the flow space. A liquid fuel supplying hole (112) and recovery hole (114) at respective ends of the flow space are coupled with anode and cathode of direct liquid feed fuel cell, respectively.    USE - For direct liquid feed fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Liquid fuel having high energy density can be stored in liquid fuel cartridge without need for using a separate water tank, so that power generation time can be lengthened. The position of moving wall can be detected accurately so that fuel consumption can be monitored.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flow space (120) has bend regions (122) coupled to the straight line regions (124). The bent region alters the direction of flow space by 60-180degrees. The maximum dimension of a flow channel through a stopper (113) at the liquid fuel supplying hole is smaller than that of the movable wall for separating liquid fuel and water in the flow space. The maximum dimension of the flow channel through a stopper (115) at the recovery hole is smaller than minimum dimension of the movable wall. The specific gravity of the movable wall is 0.8-1.0. The movable wall is made of metallic material. A metal detector (142) detects position of the movable wall. A transparent window (140) is positioned around the liquid fuel supplying hole. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for pumping liquid fuel to fuel cell stack; and    (2) direct liquid feed fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the liquid fuel cartridge.    liquid fuel cartridge (110)    liquid fuel supplying hole (112)    stoppers (113,115)    recovery hole (114)    flow space (120)    bend regions of flow space (122)    straight line regions (124)    movable wall (130)    transparent window (140)    metal detector (142)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte contains main-chain repeating unit (200) for providing primary coordinating site for ion, interdispersed between main-chain repeating unit (201) to form ion coordinating channel. Unit (II) is less strongly ion coordinating than unit (I). Polymer electrolyte provides ion transport within coordinating channel involving coordination and release of ion by primary coordinating site.    USE - For galvanic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte has improved conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (i) polymer, which has repeating units of formulae (1,2).    (ii) galvanic cell, which contains the polymer electrolyte or the polymer;    (iii) preparation of polymer of formula (1), which involves reacting a compound of formula (7): Y-CH2-R1(-R2-R3)-CH2-Y and a compound of formula (8): HO-((CH2)2-O)p-(CH2)2-OH.    (iv) preparation of copolymer having repeating units of formulae (1,2), which involves reacting compounds of formulae (7,8); and    (v) preparation of polymer electrolyte, which involves forming ion conducting polymeric material having repeating unit of formula (2), and heating polymer electrolyte above transition temperature.    R1=alkylene or benzene nucleus;    R2=oxygen, NH, alkylene, phenylene or CH2;    R3=alkyl, phenyl or alkyl-phenyl;    n=3-8, preferably 5;    r=2-3, preferably 2;    R1-R3=same as defined above;    Y=halogen, preferably bromine or chlorine; and    p=1-7;    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of electrolyte complex arranged as lamellar texture.    ionic bridge polymer (101)    main chain repeating units (200,201)    side chain (202)    ion conducting polymer (300)    ion bridge polymer layer (301)
NOVELTY - The joining surfaces of the moldings made of polyvinylidene resin are provided with a rib at one surface seating in a cavity at other surface. The inner section of the cavity is shaped with a tapered step, such that its base is set narrower than the tip of the seating rib. Bonding is carried out by ultrasonic welding at the side surfaces of the mating sections.    USE - For fluorine resin moldings used for manufacture of fluororesin pipe (claimed) for fuel cell of electric vehicle and also used in semiconductor field.    ADVANTAGE - An assembly with improved quality, pressure resistance, airtightness and good external appearance is obtained by the ultrasonic welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fluororesin pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell pipe.    fluororesin pipe (1)    main pipe (2)    connector (3)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte composition consists of a component (A) and lithium methide salt compound (B). The component (A) comprises a polymer (A1) having an ether bond and low-molecular ether compound (A2) having ethylene oxide unit.    USE - For battery (claimed), capacitor and sensor used for electronic devices and electrochromic display.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition has excellent ionic conductivity and electrochemical characteristic. The electrolyte composition provides lithium cell having excellent cyclic characteristic and high capacitance. The electrolyte composition has excellent lithium precipitate dissolution efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery consisting of the above electrolyte composition, anode and cathode.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell, especially a carbonate melt fuel cell, with a tube-shaped active component of internal diameter less tha 10 mm.    USE - The fuel cell is useful for production of electrical energy at decreased temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell represents a breakthru in fuel cell technology, is completely ceramic, can be used at less than 650degreesC, can be produced at decreased cost and has a longer life than previous fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:a membrane electrode unit comprising a thin, internal porous Ni anode and an outer thick highly porous Ni cathode; a cathode as described above functioning as cathode streaming line for metallizing a ceramic end plate.
NOVELTY - The method includes steps: (1) sticking a layer of protective film on body case of lithium cell before the body case is input to assembling line; (2) tearing out the protective film after working procedures including winding poles, soldering cap, covering cap, assembling, shaping and sealing, etc. The protective film can be low density polyethylene, PVC or polycarbonate film.    USE - Lithium cell production.    ADVANTAGE - Shining case, simple method and easy implementation.
NOVELTY - Oxygen permeable film comprises water repellent particles aggregations wherein the particles have an average diameter of 0.01-50 microns and a water contact angle of 120degrees or higher.    USE - The film is used in air batteries and fuel batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has good water repellency and prevents water blocking on cathodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a similar film containing the above film sandwiched between porous substrates.
NOVELTY - Metal reflective film with a corrugated light reflective surface is formed on a polycarbonate layer having refractive index higher than the refractive index of glass plate/ethylene vinyl acetate layer having several solar cells arranged at prescribed intervals on its surface.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the solar cell module is suppressed by suppressing the quantity of light incident on the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cells in solar cell module.    solar cell (10)    n-type silicon substrate (11)    non-doped amorphous silicon layer (12)    transparent conductive film (14)    bar electrode (15a)
NOVELTY - The sealing board (4) has through-hole (5) and pressure valve (2) closing the through-hole. The valve contains carbon nano-fiber and rubber material such as ethylene propylene terpolymer (EPT) or isobutylene isoprene rubber (IIR).    USE - For electronic component (claimed) e.g. capacitor such as electrolytic capacitor and electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) and battery for electrical and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in internal pressure of the component is suppressed resulting in increase in lifetime of the component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of the EDLC.    pressure valve (2)    capacitor case (3)    sealing board (4)    through-hole (5)    anode lead tab (6a)    cathode lead tab (6b)
NOVELTY - A reference hole (34q) is formed in a laminate film (34), and the laminate film is aligned with a seal bar (40). The seal bar is then made to contact the laminate film by inserting a fixing pin (421) through the reference hole of laminate film.    USE - Used for lithium ion battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Processing precision of laminate film is improved, and packaging of electrical storage is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view depicting the electrical storage manufacturing process.    laminate film (34)    reference hole (34q)    seal bar (40)    die (42)    fixing pin (421)
NOVELTY - A thiadiazole derivative (2) is polymerized in presence of metal complex, to obtain polymer having thiadiazole structure (1) as repeating unit.    USE - For charge-transport material used for organic electronic device such as light-emitting element, switching element of display, optoelectric transducer, photosensor having photoconductivity, solar cell (all claimed) and field effect transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The thiadiazole structure-containing polymer having excellent bipolar type semiconductor characteristics, electric-charge attraction property and electric-charge donation property is manufactured efficiently. The polymer is effectively used as charge-transport material of organic electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiadiazole derivative of formula (2) is polymerized in presence of metal complex, to obtain polymer having thiadiazole structure of formula (1) as repeating unit.X=halogen.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) thiadiazole structure-containing polymer having structure of formula (3); (ii) charge-transport material containing thiadiazole structure-containing polymer; and (iii) organic electronic device formed using charge-transport material.    n=2 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of field effect transistor (organic electronic device).    substrate (1)    gate electrode (2)    insulation layer (3)    charge transportable layer (4)    source electrode (5)    drain electrode (6)
NOVELTY - Storage arrangement comprises cartridge seals (7,8) for sealing an interior zone (9) of a bearing assembly in an ambient area (10). A connection is provided between the interior zone and the ambient area, which is closed by a permeable barrier. A supporting device is additionally provided for preventing or hindering substances, which affect the gas permeability of the barrier to penetrate.    USE - Storage arrangement for mobile storage of a machine part.    ADVANTAGE - The storage arrangement is reliable to store and protect the movable machine part from harmful substances, and prevents a withdrawal of lubricant in the interior zone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the storage arrangement.    Shaft (1)    Internal rings (2,3)    Cartridge seals (7,8)    Interior zone (9)    Ambient area (10)
NOVELTY - A sheet is formed by providing emboss pattern to surface of a cross-linkable ethylene copolymer resin sheet having ethylene content of 62-85 wt.%. The cross section of the top (11b) of emboss pattern has curved surface structure. The depth of valley of emboss pattern is 100 microns or more.    USE - For sealing solar cell, and forgery prevention.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has favorable transparency, softness, adhesivity, weather resistance, lamination workability and cushioning property, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial expanded sectional view of the curved surface structure.    top (11b)
NOVELTY - Sheet (1) has an emboss pattern (10) formed on surface of a cross-linkable ethylene copolymer resin sheet having ethylene content of 62-85 weight %. The groove of emboss pattern is formed in S-shape undulation path (11) capable of desorbing air bubbles generated during lamination.    USE - For sealing solar cell, and for forgery prevention.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell sealing sheet has favorable workability, weather resistance, flexibility, transparency and adhesivity, and is economical. The solar cell sealed with the sheet has favorable durability and reduced thickness. The generation of air bubble during sealing of solar cell with the sheet is eliminated. The cut of peripheral portion of solar cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell sealing sheet.    sheet (1)    emboss pattern (10)    S-shape undulation path (11)
NOVELTY - A proton conduction gel, proton gel conductor or ion exchange gel film has a dispersion medium which consists of dispersed phase consisting of a phosphate molecular chain and water, and a porous material.    USE - For hydrogen sensor, fuel cells used as power supply of electric vehicles, hybrid car and co-generation system and electrochemical devices such as electrochemical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton gel conductor has high proton conductivity in room temperature to medium temperature, reduced thickness and is easy to expand. The conductor has high water retention, flexibility and mechanical strength. The proton conductor is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conduction gel, proton gel conductor or ion exchange gel film, which involves performing vitrification process of a phosphate glass, and performing gelatinization process of reacting mixed substance of phosphate glass powder and porous material, with water to obtain proton conduction gel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the influence of proton conductivity with respect to phosphoric acid addition to calcium phosphate conduction gel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A polymer battery gel electrolyte is obtained by impregnating a non-aqueous electrolyte into a non-flammable polymer mixture. The polymer mixture is obtained by dispersing a polymer into a boron-containing non-flammable providing substance.    USE - For polymer battery (claimed) used as drive power supply for personal computer, video tape recorder, audio video, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer battery gel electrolyte provides polymer battery with improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer battery equipped with the polymer battery gel electrolyte, an anode and a cathode.
NOVELTY - Cathode contains a cathode active material (12) containing tin, cobalt and carbon as constituent element. The active material has carbonaceous content of 9.9-29.7 mass%. The ratio of cobalt with respect to sum total of tin and cobalt is 30-70 mass%. The carbon material has apparent specific gravity of 2.23 g/cm3 or more, and tap density of 0.8 g/cm3 or less.    USE - For battery (claimed) e.g. secondary battery used as portable power supply of electronic device such as camcorder, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has high capacitance and improved charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics, without reduction of electroconductivity by expansion and contraction of active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode active material further contains a binder containing vinylidene fluoride and/or its copolymer as main component.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of cathode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cathode (10)    cathode collector (11)    cathode active material (12)
NOVELTY - Cathode contains cathode active material (12) containing tin, cobalt and carbon as constituent element. The active material has carbonaceous content of 9.9-29.7 mass %. The ratio of cobalt with respect to sum total of tin and cobalt is 30-70 mass %. The active material contains a binder containing vinylidene fluoride and/or its copolymer as main component. The binder is heat-melted at a temperature above the melting point.    USE - For battery (claimed) e.g. secondary battery used as portable power supply of electronic device such as camcorder, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has high capacitance and improved charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics, without reduction of electroconductivity by expansion and contraction of active material. The coating amount of binder is reduced. Occlusion and discharge of electrode substance in cathode is favorable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cathode active material further contains thickener containing carboxymethylcellulose and/or its mineral salt. The precursor layer of cathode is formed using a dispersion medium containing water. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) battery;    (b) manufacture of cathode; and    (c) manufacture of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of cathode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cathode (10)    cathode collector (11)    cathode active material (12)
NOVELTY - A catalyst paste contains catalyst particle, monomer having precursor group capable of providing ionic conductive group in a molecule using ethylenically unsaturated group(s), ionic conductive group(s) or chemical reaction, and solvent.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst paste enables to improve the bondability of electrolyte film and electrode base material. A fuel cell manufactured using membrane electrode assembly formed using the catalyst paste exhibited suppressed methanol permeability and has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of an electrode membrane assembly.    Air electrode (1)    Porous electrode base material (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Fuel electrode (4)    Proton conductive polymeric electrolyte film (7)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film consists of film layer (I) containing perfluoro type polymer electrolyte laminated on anode side and film layer (II) containing polyimide type polymer electrolyte laminated on cathode side.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent durability, strength, high proton conductivity and chemical stability, and provides highly efficient fuel cell. The perfluoro type polymer electrolyte has excellent oxidation resistance and the polyimide type polymer electrolyte has excellent heat-resisting property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the electrolyte film by laminating; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the manufacture of electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An air battery has an anode case (1) having a vent (2) which uses substance which is more basic than anode as anode and oxygen as a cathode, and is supplied with oxygen. External air and the vent are interrupted by pressing down the vent or periphery portion of the vent with material (A) having JIS hardness of 20-90.    USE - Used for e.g. air zinc cell for hearing aid and pager.    ADVANTAGE - The air battery as reduced leaving deterioration rate. Deterioration of air battery under the influence of external air is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the air zinc cell.    Anode case (1)    Vent (2)    Water repellent layers (4,8)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The soft-magnetic metal powder has atomized alloy powder (1) coated with oxide layer (2), insulating layer (3) containing oxide, carbonate or sulfate of metallic element and silicone resin layer (4). The surface of atomized alloy powder and insulating layer are adhered by joint reinforcement processing.    USE - For dust core (claimed) used for solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The soft magnetic metal powder has excellent compressibility and high insulation property. The soft magnetic metal powder provides dust core having high magnetic flux density and low core loss. The dust core has improved insulation property and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dust core produced using soft magnetic metal powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of alloy powder, in which oxide is formed on whole surface of alloy powder and oxide is formed and partial surface of alloy powder.    Atomized alloy powder (1)    Oxide (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Silicone resin layer (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has radioactive cooling structure (600) covered by filled layer (400) in cell. The filled layer transits radiation of 4-15 microns.    USE - Used for solar cell module installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Neither crack nor peeling phenomenon occurs at high temperature by the radioactive cooling structure, hence heat resisting property and anti-shock property are improved. Cost is reduced and high conversion efficiency is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    surface cover (100)    cell (200)    interconnect (300)    filled layer (400)    radioactive cooling structure (600)
NOVELTY - The internal flow paths in a portion of fuel cell, where fuel gas, fuel waste gas, oxidizing agent gas and oxidizing agent waste gas are directed into a stack (10), have the inner surface which is contacting with gas and water and coated with raw material having resistance to hydrofluoric acid.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of metal ion in an internal flow path, the mixing of metal ion in fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas and the contamination of polymeric electrolyte film in the stack by metal ion, are prevented. Thereby, the lifetime of the fuel cell power generation system is improved by simple and inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric-power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    stack (10)    hydrogen generation apparatus (20)    cooling system (40)    heat exchanger (41)    internal cooling water ejection piping (45)    water collection system (60)
NOVELTY - Fabricating wafer-size photovoltaic cell module in epitaxially grown monocrystalline silicon layer detached from monocrystalline silicon wafer surface involves defining integrated cellular structure of light converting mono- or bi-lateral junction diode in detachable layer; laminating film of hydrofluoric acid resistant optical grade plastic material; and immersing wafer in hydrofluoric acid solution to detach laminated and processed silicon layer.    USE - For fabricating a wafer-size photovoltaic cell module in an epitaxially grown monocrystalline silicon layer that is detached from the surface of a monocrystalline silicon wafer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - New fabrication process is capable of drastically reducing the overall costs of photovoltaic cells of enhanced efficiency realized on a monocrystalline silicon substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method further involves polishing the surface of separation of the detached processed epitaxially grown layer and forming a second metal current collecting terminal of the diode by masked deposition of a metal at a low temperature tolerable by the film of optical grade plastic material. The epitaxially grown detachable layer includes a first deposited metal current collecting terminal of diode. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic conversion panel comprising a support on a flat surface of which at least the wafer-size photovoltaic cell module is bonded.
NOVELTY - Electrode (1) comprises a substrate (2), a conductive layer (3) containing carbon particles or platinum particles, and a conductive binder for binding the carbon/platinum particles on the substrate, such that spaces communicating with a surface (3a) of the conductive layer are defined between the carbon/platinum particles. The conductive binder contains a conductive polymer. The carbon/platinum particles are preferably in the form of nanoparticles.    USE - In a photoelectric conversion element and a dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Conductive binder binding the carbon/platinum particles on substrate, forms the electrode with porous structure having spaces on its surface, increasing the surface area of the electrode. In addition, the electrode can be manufactured to exhibit stable properties with simplified steps at low cost. The conductive layer can be formed without requiring heat treatment at high temperature. Thus, even when base material (e.g. plastic) having low heat resistance is used for making the substrate, problems such as degradation of the base material can be prevented. The photoelectric conversion element and the dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell, can be manufactured at low cost and with increased surface area to obtain excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode comprises a second conductive layer containing a conductive metal oxide. The substrate is formed of carbon, glass, plastic, metal or ceramic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view illustrating an electrode.    electrode (1)    substrate (2)    conductive layer (3)    surface of the conductive layer. (3a)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module (1) comprises photovoltaic cells (3) arranged on a support plate below which is located a support element in a detachedly connected manner.    USE - For an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The module operates with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic module.    photovoltaic module (1)    photovoltaic cells (3)    recesses (11)    sub-modules (13a, 13b, 13c)
NOVELTY - A proton exchange film contains aromatic hydrocarbon type polymer and is used in a direct methanol fuel cell, which comprises methanol aqueous solution with concentration of 25 mass% or more as fuel. The swelling rate of proton exchange film with respect to methanol aqueous solution with concentration of 30 mass% is 2-30% at 40degreesC.    USE - As polymeric electrolyte film for direct methanol fuel cell (claimed) used as electric power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic hydrocarbon type proton exchange film provides excellent power generation characteristic to direct methanol fuel cell and has desired proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for direct methanol fuel cell, which comprises aromatic hydrocarbon type proton exchange film.
NOVELTY - Fluorine-containing chloro sulfonyl alkyl vinyl ether (A) is reacted with fluorinating agent at 70degreesC or less in a polar organic solvent, to obtain fluorine-containing fluoro sulfonyl alkyl vinyl ether (B).    USE - For manufacturing fluorine-containing fluoro sulfonyl alkyl vinyl ether used as monomer component for fuel cell electrolyte polymer.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing fluoro sulfonyl alkyl vinyl ether is manufacture with high yield by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorine-containing chloro sulfonyl alkyl vinyl ether (A) is reacted with fluorinating agent at 70degreesC or less in a polar organic solvent, to obtain fluorine-containing fluoro sulfonyl alkyl vinyl ether (B). The vinyl ether (A) is of formula: CF2=CFOCF2CF2SO2Cl and the vinyl ether (B) is of formula: CF2=CFOCF2CF2SO2F. The fluorinating agent is of formula: KF.(HF)n, where n is 0-5.
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 - The double-sided light reception type solar cell module has a water-repellent layer (14) formed as a protective layer on a reverse side of a resin base material (13) with a highly wet-resistant transparent resin sheet by carrying out vapor-deposition coating.    USE - For photovoltaic cell such as solar cell (claimed) used in curtain wall of building for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided light reception type solar cell module has excellent moisture resistance, workability and output characteristics, and single glass module structure with reduced performance degradation, without generation of crack at the time of heat deformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the double-sided light reception type solar cell of single glass module structure with transparent back sheet.    photovoltaic cell (10)    tempered glass (11)    sealing agent (12)    resin base material (13)    water-repellent layer (14)
NOVELTY - The electric current interruption section (420) has a center fracture region (428) which fractures in case of abnormality of battery.    USE - Lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in electric current interruption of components is reduced, hence stability of the lithium secondary battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cylindrical-shaped lithium secondary battery.    cylindrical-shaped lithium secondary battery (100)    cap assembly (400)    vent (410)    electric current interruption section (420)    center fracture region (428)
NOVELTY - A fuel cartridge (A) has a fuel occluding component (10) to store a liquid fuel (F) with capillary force and a fuel-supply core inserted to a fuel cell main component to supply liquid fuel. The liquid fuel in fuel occluding component is occluded and filled with a substituted liquid (G) having surface tension less than the liquid fuel.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cartridge prevents refilling of liquid fuel by simple structure and use of contaminated fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-section of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel occluding component (10)    Fuel-tank portion (11)    Fuel cartridge (A)    Liquid fuel (F)    Substituted liquid (G)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) comprises a flange formed in the circumference of a concave portion of a synthetic-resin cup (2). A valve film (3) covers the bottom face hole (5) formed in the flange. A fabric (4) pushes the surface of the valve film so as to seal the bottom face hole.    USE - For container of secondary battery and electrical-double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of the external air is prevented reliably for long time period, by using the gas venting valve excellent in chemical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The valve (1) comprises a flange formed in the circumference of a concave portion of a synthetic-resin cup (2). A valve film (3) covers the bottom face hole (5) formed in the flange. A synthetic fiber fabric (4) with elasticity and air permeability pushes the surface of the valve film so as to seal the bottom face hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas-venting valve.    valve (1)    cup (2)    valve film (3)    fabric (4)    bottom face hole (5)
NOVELTY - A polymer composition prepared by coating carbon precursor polymer (nucleus) (1) with thermal decomposition evanescent polymer (2) is melt-spun and spun material is subjected to infusible processing. The infusible processed material is baked to manufacture carbon fiber.    USE - For manufacture of carbon fiber used as reinforcing material of resin molded product, adsorption agent of gas and liquid and conductive support agent of electrodes in battery (all claimed), sliding material, separator material, electrode material for fuel cells and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon fiber free of residual metal content and having controlled fiber diameter and high specific surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon precursor polymer is copolymer containing acrylonitrile (70-90 wt.%). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of activated carbon fiber;    (2) manufacture of high crystalline carbon fiber;    (3) resin molded product using carbon fiber as reinforcing material;    (4) adsorption agent using carbon fiber; and    (5) battery using the carbon fiber as conductive support agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of the composite particle used as the raw material of carbon fiber.    carbon precursor polymer (1)    thermal decomposition evanescent resin polymer (2)
NOVELTY - A sealing material consists of polyisobutylene (in mass parts) (100), inorganic filler (45-70) and tackifier (3-20), and does not carry out heat deformation at 80degreesC or less. The polyisobutylene has viscosity average molecular weight of 50000-90000. The tackifier has softening point of 100-160degreesC.    USE - For solar panel and multilayer glass (claimed), and used for building material.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has improved heat resistance and workability, favorable weather resistance and adhesivity, and low moisture permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPEDENT CLAIM is included for multilayer glass and solar panel containing the sealing material.
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 - 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 - A secondary battery has electrode assembly (22) including 2 electrodes (13, 15) and separator (14); case having opening at its end for receiving the electrode assembly; and cap assembly including cap plate (200) made from insulative material, the cap assembly sealing the opening to prevent the electrode assembly from being separated from the case.    USE - Used as secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved electric capacity per unit volume. It does not need an insulation case typically used for preventing a short circuit between electrode tabs of the electrode assembly and the can or between electrode tabs and the cap plate. Thus, the length of the electrode assembly may be increased and battery capacity may be improved. It is not necessary to weld the electrode tab to the cap plate, thus reducing the time and cost for manufacturing the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded sectional view of the inventive secondary battery.    Electrodes (13, 15)    Separator (14)    Positive electrode tab (16)    Negative electrode tab (17)    Electrode assembly (22)    Insulative cap plate (200)    Insulative can (311)
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 proton conductive solid polymer electrolyte comprises a polypyridobisimidazole-based compound.    USE - For a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used to generate power in vehicles or homes.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is capable of good power generation over a long period of time even under a relative humidity of 0-50% and at operating temperatures of 100-300degreesC. It has good system efficiency, and high durability over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton conductive solid polymer electrolyte comprises a polypyridobisimidazole-based compound comprising a repeat unit of structure (1) and an acid.    R1-R4=H, 1-20C alkyl, 6-20C aryl, sulfonic acid, hydroxyl, nitro, or amino;    n1=10-10000.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell, comprising an oxygen electrode; a fuel electrode; and the inventive proton conductive solid polymer electrolyte interposed between the oxygen electrode and the fuel electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a unit cell.    Oxygen electrode (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Electrolyte membrane (4)    Bipolar plate (5)    Oxidizing agent flow paths (5a)    Fuel bipolar plate (6)    Fuel flow paths (6a)
NOVELTY - The memory elements with several selectable resistance values are formed on the conductive contacts by depositing a material which adheres only to the conductive contacts. A common electrode is formed on memory elements to connect each of the memory elements.    USE - For assembling memory devices.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a memory device with composite material to reduce current leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of forming memory cell; and    (2) method of constructing memory cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified structure of memory cell.
NOVELTY - A coating liquid contains an acetylacetone indium, an organometallic compound for dopants, a cellulose derivative, an organic dye, an alkyl phenol and/or alkenyl phenol, dibasic ester, and/or benzyl acetate. The total amount of acetylacetone indium and organometallic compound for dopants is 1-30 wt.%. The amount of cellulose derivative is 0.1-5 wt.%, and that of organic dye is 0.05-2 wt.%.    USE - For manufacture of transparent electrically conductive film (claimed) used in touch panels and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid forms conductive film having favorable electroconductivity and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of transparent electrically conductive film which involves applying above coating liquid on a substrate, drying and baking at 400degreesC or more; and    (2) transparent electrically conductive film formed by above method.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery contains polyvinyl alcohol and carbon nanotube monolayer, carbon nanotube multilayer, carbon nano horn or carbon nano fiber in electrolyte liquid and/or electrode active material molding.    USE - Used as lead storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has favorable battery characteristics over a long period of time, excellent electroconductivity and chemical stability. Since the carbon nano material has small size, the transfer of electrons in the electrode active material is improved. The large scale crystallization of inactive lead sulfate is degraded.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for additive for lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a circulation path (13) through which the coolant is circulated with respect to fuel cell vicinity and secondary battery vicinity. A heat radiator (15) is provided at the circulation path.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows to maintain the temperature of secondary battery to appropriate temperature so efficient driving of vehicle is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of power supply device.    Fuel cell (11)    Secondary battery (12)    Circulation path (13)    Electric-drive pump (14)    Heat radiator (15)
NOVELTY - Lithium-polymer-system based high duty batteries (I) comprises lithium-intercalable titanate (A) as negative electrode and lithium-intercalable iron phosphate (A1) as positive electrode.    USE - The method is useful for preparing high-speed lithium polymer battery (by layering and/or winding of the obtained lithium polymer energy storage with subsequent housing and polarizing), electrophoretic systems, diodes, sensors or energy stores.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of the high-speed lithium energy storage takes place continuously or discontinuously (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) high speed lithium-polymer-energy storage (having an active cathode mass, an active anode mass and an arrester, where the active electrode masses are mixed and/or mixed intensively with lead salt and/or solvent, and then extruded and separately laminated on the arrester material to electrodes) comprising forming the active electrode masses following the intensive mixing and before extruding with polymer binder to active substance-concentrated;    (2) a method for preparing lithium-polymer batteries by means of a arrester, electrode mass for cathode and anode and separator comprising compound system comprising subjecting the arrester foil to extrusion with electrode mass and subsequently joining with separator material, which is in contact with the electrode mass at the electrode substrate side; and    (3) lithium polymer high speed energy storage obtained by the method.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte material consists of a polymer containing segment (A) which is composed of polymer containing a repeating unit derived from perfluoro monomer having an ion exchange group, and segment (B). At least one carbon atom in polymerizable double bond is a carbon atom contained in an aliphatic ring structure. The segment (B) is composed of a fluorine-containing polymer which does not contain ion exchange group.    USE - For electrolyte film used for membrane electrode assembly (both claimed) for solid polymer fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell. For ion exchange membrane, ion exchange filter, actuator, electrochromic display element, electric-charge type porous film, dehumidification film, and anti-reflective film used in manufacture of semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material has high softening temperature and excellent durability. Manufacture of the electrolyte film is performed efficiently, simply and economically. The electrolyte film provides fuel cell which operates effectively even at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte film consisting of the above electrolyte material;    (2) membrane-electrode assembly consisting of a catalyst layer and gas-diffusion layer provided on both surfaces of the above electrolyte film. The catalyst layer contains a catalyst and ion exchange resin; and    (3) manufacture of electrolyte film consisting of graft copolymer. A base material film consisting of fluoropolymer which does not contain ion exchange group, is irradiated. A perfluoro monomer having an ion exchange group or its precursor group, and a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, is contacted, and a graft side chain is formed in the perfluoro monomer.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly comprises polymer electrolyte film (1) having hydrogen ion conductivity, pair of catalyst layers (2A,2B) on both sides of polymer electrolyte film, and pair of gas diffusion layers (11A,11B) which contain fibrous base material (4A,4B). Thickness of center portion corresponding to catalyst layer and thickness of fibrous base in portion surrounding central portion satisfies preset relation.    USE - For fuel cells such as liquid fuel battery other than polyelectrolyte form fuel cell, gas sensors such as oxygen sensors, gas generators such as oxygen, ozone, hydrogen, gas purification machine, and alcohol sensor, for motor vehicles, and polyelectrolyte form fuel cell for mobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of battery output resulting from damage on polymeric electrolyte film is suppressed easily and reliably, and highly reliable polyelectrolyte form fuel cell stabilized for a long period of time is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane electrode assembly comprises a polymer electrolyte film having hydrogen ion conductivity, a pair of catalyst layers arranged on both sides of polymer electrolyte film, and a pair of gas diffusion layers which contain a fibrous base material arranged at outer side of the catalyst layer. The thickness (T_A) of the center portion corresponding to catalyst layer and thickness (T_B) of the fibrous base material in a portion surrounding the central portion satisfies a relation: 0.7less than or equal toT_B/T_Aless than or equal to0.9.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the polyelectrolyte form fuel cell.    polymer electrolyte film (1)    catalyst layers (2A,2B)    water repellent carbon layers (3A,3B)    fibrous base materials (4A,4b)    gas diffusion layers (11A,11B)    polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (100)
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 battery comprises cathode and anode, which are oppositely arranged with electrolyte layer in between, where anode contains anode active material capable of inserting and extracting electrode reactant, and containing metal elements and/or metalloid elements as component, and a distance between cathode and anode is 15-50 microns in the region, where the cathode and anode are oppositely arranged with the electrolyte layer in between.    USE - The battery is used as secondary battery, i.e. lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic devices, such as a combination camera, a mobile phone, and a notebook personal computer. It is also used as primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is capable of inhibiting swollenness. Expansion of the anode is absorbed, stress on the anode is reduced, and occurrence of wrinkles in the anode is inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a partial cross section perspective view showing a structure of a secondary battery.    Battery component (10)    Cathode lead (11)    Anode lead (12)    Package component (21)    Adhesive film (22)
NOVELTY - The surface-protection sheet (10) is obtained by laminating a transparent vapor deposition film layer (3) containing an inorganic oxide and having a transparent film layer (4) and a vapor deposition thin-film layer (5), on a polycarbonate film layer (1).    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The surface-protection sheet is lightweight, inexpensive and has excellent transparency, weather resistance, damp-proof property, flexibility and bending property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the surface-protection sheet.    Polycarbonate film layer (1)    Transparent vapor deposition film layer (3)    Transparent film layer (4)    Vapor deposition thin-film layer (5)    Surface protection sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery (10) has an electrode component (11) comprising an anode and a cathode laminated on the both sides of a separator, and an organic electrolyte poured in the inner region, a packing component (12) accommodating the electrode component, and the organic electrolyte comprising polymer (15) with difficult compatibility, filled in the space between electrode component and packing component.    USE - For portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery has long life, excellent heavy current discharge characteristics, leaking resistance, impact-proof property and low temperature rustication electrical characteristics property. The compact and lightweight battery is manufactured by simple method efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the non-aqueous secondary battery, which involves rolling up and winding anode and cathode on both sides of separator and forming electrode component, accommodating in electrode component in film-form packing component, filling prepolymer which forms polymer of organic electrolyte in the film-form packing component, and polymerizing the prepolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline horizontal cross-sectional view and longitudinal cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    non-aqueous secondary battery (10)    electrode component (11)    film-form packing component (12)    anode current collection tab (13)    cathode current collection tab (14)    polymer (15)
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 - Gel-form lithium ionic conductor contains polyurethane, a lithium salt and a carbonate ester solvent. The polyurethane is obtained by reacting polycarbonate diol having specific repeating unit and aliphatic polyisocyanate having average functional group number of more than 2.    USE - For lithium ion battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, computer, motor vehicle, communication apparatus, audio equipment and precision equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Gel-form lithium ionic conductor has high ionic conductivity. The lithium ion battery obtained using the conductor has low vapor pressure and liquid spill property, and high electric current discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Gel-form lithium ionic conductor contains polyurethane, a lithium salt and a carbonate ester solvent. The polyurethane is obtained by reacting polycarbonate diol having repeating unit of formula (I) and aliphatic polyisocyanate having average functional group number of more than 2.    m=3-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gel-form lithium ionic conductor, which involves reacting aliphatic polyisocyanate and polycarbonate diol in presence of carbonate ester and lithium salt.
NOVELTY - A porous base material is obtained using resin composition of polymer (A) and polymer (B). Polymer (A) is polyolefin having weight average molecular weight of 500000 or more, thermoplastic elastomer and/or graft copolymer. Polymer (B) has double bond in principal chain or side chain, in which 1% or more is substituted by epoxy group. Pores of porous material are filled with polymer (C) having proton conductivity to form electrolyte film.    USE - For direct type methanol polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) as power supply for electric vehicle and portable machines.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity, low methanol transmission property and low swelling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous base material is obtained using resin composition containing polymer (A) (99-50 wt.%) and polymer (B) (1-50 wt.%). Polymer (A) is polyolefin having weight average molecular weight of 500000 or more, thermoplastic elastomer and/or graft copolymer. Polymer (B) has double bond in principal chain or side chain, in which 1% or more is substituted by epoxy group. The pores of porous base material are filled with polymer (C) having proton conductivity to form electrolyte film. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which has the above-mentioned electrolyte film; and    (2) direct type methanol polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which has the above-mentioned electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has light emitting diodes (LEDs) (20) that are mounted in the reverse side of the impervious type integrated solar cell (10) having several adjacent photovoltaic cells (11). Each photovoltaic cell contains reverse-side electrode (12), and each LED contains positive and negative electrodes that are mounted in reverse-side electrode of pair of adjacent photovoltaic cells.    USE - Illumination device used as white illumination device.    ADVANTAGE - Degrees of freedom while arranging light emitting diode (LED) is increased sharply and cost reduction is achieved by using simple structure. High electric power generation efficiency can be achieved since whole area of solar cell is contributed to photoelectric conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of illumination device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the illumination device.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Impervious type integrated solar cell (10)    Photovoltaic cells (11)    Reverse side electrodes (12)    Light emitting diodes (LEDs) (20)    Illumination device (100)
NOVELTY - Two actuators containing super-magnetostrictive elements with electromagnetic coils (3,8), drive pistons (4,7) in two cylinders of a housing (1) made of a ferromagnetic material being separated by a partition plate made of a ferromagnetic material, respectively. The pump satisfies the relation Fgreater than or equal to68710/D2, where `F' is response frequency required for actuators and `D' is diameter or thickness of the actuators    USE - For use as super-magneto-restrictive pump which discharges fluid in trace amount at a high pressure for lubrication in a high speed rotation machine tool, as fuel injection pump of a diesel engine or gasoline engine or fuel cells and as small hydraulic pump for hydraulic actuator, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A trace amount of fluid is discharged with a high pressure at a high accuracy while effectively suppressing the response time lag by considering the eddy current loss and intrinsic frequency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the pump.    housing (1)    magnet coils (3,8)    pistons (4,7)
NOVELTY - The metal layer with film thickness of 15-500nm and insulating layer are stacked on the transparent display substrate surface opposing to the base substrate placed at preset spacing from the transparent substrate.    USE - For electrical charge measuring device (claimed) in semiconductor manufacturing apparatus for measuring and recording electrical charges of electronic component e.g. semiconductor element in electric and electronic devices and human body for providing electrostatic countermeasure.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical charges are measured and recorded simply. By confirming the electrical charging situation, the user can prevent failure of electric or electronic devices due to static electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte liquid is sealed between the transparent and base substrates. The projections for discharge are formed at the surface of base substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electrical charge measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrical charge measuring device (1)    cell for voltage recording (2)    frame (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel flow board (20) includes substrates (21,23). The substrate (21) is made of a material with good thermal conductivity. The substrate (23) is made of a material with good adhesion. The substrate (23) is connected to substrate (21) to form a single piece fuel flow board.    USE - For fuel cell system e.g. methanol fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The board having the substrate made of a material having good thermal conductivity, maintains uniform temperature distribution of the fuel. Improves power generation efficiency and lifespan of fuel cell units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel flow board.    fuel flow board (20)    substrates (21,22)    concave portion (211)    inlet (231)    flow channel (233)
NOVELTY - Material of electrochemical cell is Teflon. It mainly consists of tank, side cover, blind plate and top cover. The tank is used to hold electrolyte. The side cover is used to fix work electrode. The top cover is used to lead in platinum auxiliary electrode, reference electrode and nitrogen gas. Three electrodes structure is adopted and they are auxiliary electrode, reference electrode and workelectrode.    USE - For chemical protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemical corrosion includes following steps: a) after cleavage of indium phosphide hander has done, the ultrasound or boiling process is used to wash it; b) removes the oxide layer on surface of indium phosphide hander; c) makes installation of electrochemical cell; d) blows nitrogen gas for 15 minutes; e) applies voltage on it to make corrosion.
NOVELTY - Disclosed bipolar plate is composed of carbosphere in intermediate phase and polyphenylene sulfide. The bipolar plate is prepared though mold pressing mixed the said materials. Even flow fields are distributed on up and low surfaces of the bipolar plate. The bipolar plate also contains filling material. The preparation includes: (1) preprocessing, (2) mixing and drying, (3) mulling and drying, (4) pressure forming, (5) post processing. Comparing existed bipolar plate and method, the invention possesses advantages: high intension, good conductivity, and saving preparation cost since no need for treating carbonization and graphitization.    USE - For fuel cell electrodes.
NOVELTY - A flashlight or a battery with a temperature-activated pressure relief mechanism comprises a fusible plug of a suitable alloy material placed into an eyelet opening. When the alloy material reaches the alloy melting point, the material will melt and flow at least partially out of the eyelet opening allowing gas pressure from within a sealed flashlight housing to vent to outside the sealed housing through the eyelet opening.    USE - As flashlight or battery.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature-activated pressure relief mechanism prevents explosion of a battery or sealed flashlight containing a battery which is exposed to a high-temperature environment, e.g. fire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flashlight or a battery with a temperature-activated pressure relief mechanism comprises a watertight sealed housing (30) having an outer surface and an inner surface and a housing opening which extends from the outer surface to the inner surface; a metallic eyelet (10) having a cylindrical body sized to fit and placed tightly into the housing opening, wherein the cylindrical body has an eyelet opening; and a fusible plug of a suitable alloy material (16) placed into the eyelet opening. When the alloy material reaches the alloy melting point, the material will melt and flow at least partially out of the eyelet opening allowing gas pressure from within the sealed flashlight housing to vent to outside the sealed housing through the eyelet opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an eyelet.    Eyelet (10)    Flange portion (12)    Non-corrosive sealant material (13)    Stem portion (14)    Alloy material (16)    End cap (20)    Silicone sealant (21)    Housing (30)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1) comprises a positive electrode plate (3); a negative electrode plate (4); and a separator (5) bonded with an adhesive layer between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, where adhesive layer contains a fluorine-based polymer having a mass average molecular weight of 500000-1500000 , and a melting point of 165-175degreesC, and an inorganic solid filler.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery i.e. polymer electrolyte battery is used as the power source for small-size or high-performance electronic equipment, such as cellular phones or personal digital assistant (PDA ).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery is capable of improving safety, while ensuring discharge performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view showing a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1)    Generating component (2)    Positive electrode plate (3)    Negative electrode plate (4)    Separator (5)    Battery case (8)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte composition comprises a type(s) of a polymer repeat unit including more than one property imparting unit having a component(s) consisting of conductivity imparting unit and/or stability imparting unit.    USE - The composition is used for a fuel cell (claimed) or electrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The monomer, oligomer, and polymer compositions provide high performance characteristics when used to manufacture polymer electrolytes, without suffering from the drawback encountered by their conventional counterpart compositions. It provides for an improved polymer electrolyte structure, which allows for better conductivity and stability characteristics over prior art counterparts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell (10), comprising a cathode; an anode; and an electrolyte separating the cathode and anode, where cathode, anode, and/or polymer electrolyte at least partially includes a type(s) of a polymer repeat unit, which has more than one property imparting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell diagram.    Fuel cell (10)    Endplate (14, 16)    Bipolar plate (18, 20)    Anode current collector (30)    Proton exchange membrane (46)
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 laminate consisting of a solid electrolyte film and an electrode provided on a support, is pressurized from both the sides with a gas or liquid through a pressing material (21) which deforms by external force, and electrolyte film and electrode are pinched on the support.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method pinches electrolyte film, electrode and support conveniently and economically. The laminate is pressurized uniformly and stably, without providing wrinkles and distortion to electrolyte film also in high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) pinched electrolyte film, electrode and support; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the pinching method of electrolyte film, electrode and support.    pinched electrolyte film, electrode and support (10)    pressurization medium (11)    sample stand (12)    pressing material (21)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode case has a folding portion having outer periphery edges turned towards negative electrode case. The work hardening process performed on an edge of folding portion is different from work hardening process performed on another edge of folding portion.    USE - Coiled-shaped electrochemical element such as coiled-shaped battery and coiled-shaped capacitor for electronic device and memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - Improves sealing effect. Suppresses leakages. Improves strength of case at the time of sealing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for coil shaped electrochemical element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views explaining hardening process on edges of folding portion.    work hardening portion (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves inducing positive and negative electrons from the anode and cathode of button battery to the wearer directly or through a lead wire (3).    USE - For utilizing button battery attached to apron for increasing blood flow and for refreshing mood of wearer. Also used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The button battery is utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the battery.    motor-vehicle socket (1)    metal case (2)    lead wire (3)    lead-wire attachment location (4)
NOVELTY - A kit contains a metal oxide dispersion liquid, a transparent electrode substrate (2) and an iodine group electrolyte liquid.    USE - For manufacture of dye sensitized solar cell kit for building materials, machine, vehicle, glassware, domestic electrical appliance, agricultural materials, electronic device, mobile telephone, tool, tableware, bath goods, and toilet goods, furniture furnishing, stationery, clothing emblem, cap/hat, bag shoes, umbrella, blind, design property window glass. Also for fabric products, fiber, leather goods, paper product, resin product, sporting goods, bedding, container spectacles, signboards, notice board, piping, advertising balloon, piping, wiring metal fitting, illumination, LED, signal apparatus, street light sanitation materials, car accessories, toy, traffic signal, road sign, ornament, tent, cooler box, artificial flower, used as power supply for cardiac pacemakers, heater equipped with the peltier device and coolers.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitized solar cell is assembled safely and easily using the kit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of dye sensitized solar cell. A metal oxide dispersion liquid is applied on a transparent electrode substrate, by squeegee method, doctor blade method, screen-stenciling method, spraying and/or spin coat method, and dried to a thin film of metal oxide is formed. Thus, a dye sensitized solar cell is manufactured; and    (2) dye sensitized solar cell manufactured by the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows dye sensitized solar cell.    pigment electrode (1)    transparent electrode substrate (2)    glass substrate (3)    transparent conductive layer (4)    sensitizing dye and titanium oxide particles (5)    counter electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The laminate comprises a transparent conductive layer arranged on a plastic film. The plastic film has thermal shrinkage of -1.5 to +0.5% along longitudinal direction when heat processed for 10 minutes at 200degreesC. The transparent conductive layer contains indium oxide mixed with zinc oxide, and has surface resistivity of 40 omega/square or less.    USE - For dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate provides a flexible dye sensitized solar cell having high photovoltaic power generation efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for dye sensitized solar cell; and    (2) manufacture of electrode for dye sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - A material mixture comprises: (A) at least one polymer; (B) at least one structural unit; and (C) at least one triplet emitter. The structural unit (B) contains at least one element (not carbon) from the fourth main group.    USE - The material is used in phosphorescent organic light emitting diodes. Claimed devices are organic light emitting diodes, solar cells, non-linear optical devices, devices for frequency doubling, optical detectors, field quench devices and laser diodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENTLY CLAIMED are: (i) use of the material mixture in organic electronic devices; and (ii) organic electronic devices comprising one or more layers containing the material mixtures.
NOVELTY - Copolymers comprise: (A) 1-99.99 mol% of structural units (I); and (B) 0.01-95 mol% of one or more covalently bonded iridium complexes as triplet emitters. The iridium complex is in the main chain of the polymer. The copolymer comprises a conjugated, partially conjugated or non-conjugated polymer, oligomer, dendrimer or low molecular compound.    USE - Claimed electronic devices are organic light emitting diodes, solar cells, non-linear optical devices, frequency doubling (up-conversion) devices, optical detectors, field quenching devices or laser diodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENTLY CLAIMED are: (i) mixtures of one or more copolymers with one or more conjugated, partially conjugated or non-conjugated polymers, oligomers, dendrimers or low molecular compounds; (ii) use of the copolymers in organic electronic devices; and (iii) organic electronic devices comprising layers of the copolymers or mixtures.
NOVELTY - A roots compressor comprises a housing defining a pump chamber, a suction port and a discharge port, a rotary shaft, a rotor, and a layer formed on an inner peripheral surface of the housing.    USE - For use in compressing oxygen supplied to a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive roots compressor can reduce a difference in clearance between the side adjacent to the discharge port and the side adjacent to the suction port during operation of the compressor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A roots compressor (14) comprises a housing defining a pump chamber (24), a suction port and a discharge port, where the suction port and the discharge port adjoin to the pump chamber; a rotary shaft (31, 35) rotatably supported by the housing; a rotor (39, 40) connected to the rotary shaft and contained in the pump chamber, where fluid introduced into the pump chamber through the suction port is discharged to the outside of the pump chamber through the discharge port by rotation of the rotor which is driven through the rotary shaft; and a layer formed on an inner peripheral surface of the housing, which defines the pump chamber, where the layer is thinner from a side adjacent to the suction port toward a side adjacent to the discharge port in circumferential direction of the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a roots compressor.    Roots compressor (14)    Pump chamber (24)    Shafts (31, 35)    Rotors (39, 40)
NOVELTY - An image stabilization device has housing; moving unit in housing to mount image sensor (13) and causes the sensor to move horizontally/vertically; guide mechanism disposed in housing to guide the vertical/horizontal movement of the sensor; and connection mechanism (500) attached to the sensor, and being freely and multidirectionally deformable according to movement of sensor, while maintaining electric connection with printed circuit board.    USE - Used for image stabilization of camera module (claimed) mounted in video camera, electronic still camera, and personal computer camera terminals, for recognizing images.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has simpler structure as compared to conventional devices. It prevents connection mechanism from being damaged and improves electric connection with the camera module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a portion after the image stabilization device moves vertically.    Image sensor (13)    Receiving balls (303)    Guide bar (401)    Guide members (402)    Connection mechanism (500)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion element has lamination of n-type electric charge carrying layer (11) and p-type electric charge carrying layer (12). The layer (11) contains needle crystal of oxide semiconductor (16). The layer (12) contains conjugated polymer (17).    USE - For photovoltaic element, photosensor, and photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has improved short circuit current value and conversion efficiency, favorable flexibility and reduced size, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of photoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    n-type electric charge carrying layer (11)    p-type electric charge carrying layer (12)    electrode (13)    oxide semiconductor (16)    conjugated polymer (17)
NOVELTY - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus (1) contains a polymer (13) having porphyrin structure monomer bonded together and an adsorption substituent, as a photoelectric conversion material.    USE - For e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell and light-receiving element for photovoltaic apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus is economical and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic apparatus, which uses the photoelectric-conversion apparatus as an electric-power-generating unit whose generated electric power is supplied to a load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    photoelectric-conversion apparatus (1)    electroconductive substrate (11)    metal-oxide semiconductor (12)    polymer (13)    electrolyte (14)
NOVELTY - Lithium cell with foamed nickel material as current collector and its making process. This kind of lithium cell is obtained through the process including ultrasonic wave treatment, coating, and rolling or negative pressure adsorption to fill active matter, copper powder, PTFE emulsion, distilled water and alcohol into foamed nickel electrode.    USE - For lithium cell current collectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium cell making process includes main steps of compounding material, filling, drying, pressurizing, etc. The present invention has obviously lowered electrochemical polarization of lithium cell, improved electron conducting path of electrode, improved heavy load work capacity, low temperature performance, lagging characteristic, etc of cell, and raised safety performance.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion battery and its process method filed and specially to one polymer lithium ion process method, which provides lithium ion and processes the lithium imbedded microcosmic salt as activated substance, furthermore, it uses battery as carrier to coat on one polymer layer on its surface under certain temperature and pressure, wherein, the polymer is plastic by the solvent by electrolyte to form stable gel electrolyte layer, wherein, the polymer is fluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene polymer or epoxyethane, epoxypropane or copolymer.    USE - For lithium ion battery applications.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion battery uses battery as carrier to coat on one polymer layer on its surface under certain temperature and pressure, where, the polymer is plastic by the solvent by electrolyte to form stable gel electrolyte layer, where, the polymer is fluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene polymer or epoxyethane, epoxypropane or copolymer.    USE - For polymer-lithium battery applications.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a thermal-ring-opening polymerization molding composition and its use for preparing fuel cell bipolar plate, where the molding composition comprises 30-50 wt% of aromatic bis-sulfide cyclic oligomer, 45-69 wt% of expanded graphite and 1-5 wt% carbon fiber. The fuel cell double pole plates are made through the following steps, mixing the raw material in solvent, removing the solvent, forming the obtained molding composition and carrying out thermal open loop polymerization reaction for 20-30min at 100-250 deg. C, 1-25 MPa.
NOVELTY - A developing mechanism for the solar cell said board of spaceship is composed of the developable torsional spring, the nylon band for binding the foldable solar cell said board, the fusing unit for cutting off the nylonb and to develop said solar cell said board, and the developed solar cell said board locating mechanism consisting of the automatic extensible locating pin and its locating tube, which are respectively arranged on adjacent solar cell board.
NOVELTY - Soft-packaged dynamic lithium battery group, comprising: multi-section soft-packaged lithium batteries (5) provide high voltage to the automobile by connecting in series, each soft-packaged lithium battery is placed between two heat emission metal channels (3) which has a through hole in the center and flats on the two ends, placing the assembly in a battery group outer case (2) and filling silicon rubber (6), the air get into the heat emission metal channel (3) central through hole from the air inlet located in the bottom corner of the group outer case (2) and out from the air outlet.    USE - For packaging lithium battery.
NOVELTY - The invention is the thermotube flat high-efficient solar heat-gathering device, which comprises the PC double-layer transparent vacuum seal faceplate, the heat insulation space, the framework, the pitch PU foaming heat insulation layer and metal heat absorbing plate core. The PC double-layer transparent vacuum seal faceplate is on the surface; the heat insulation space is between the faceplate and the metal heat absorbing plate core; the pitch PU foaming heat insulation layer is under the metal plate core; the framework surrounds the whole heat gathering device. The heat efficiency of the invention is more than 70% and the heat convey is fast and the heat wastage is small. The invention can be widely used to the manufacture of various water heaters.
NOVELTY - Gel electrolyte of non-aqueous/aqueous biphase and the battery. The electrolyte is made up of hydrophobic gel electrolyte film which includes hydrophobic ionic liquid and hydrophobic polymer, and hydrophilic gel electrolyte film which include water and hydrophilic polymer. So the product has the both merits of the nonaqueous electrolyte and the aqueous electrolyte; it can provide the base condition to the biphase electrode reaction.    USE - Two phase gel electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The product has the merits of the non-aqueous electrolyte and the aqueous electrolyte. It can provide the base condition to the biphase electrode reaction.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a fuel battery. It is characterized by that between hydrogen electrode catalytic layer of monomer cell and oxygen electrode catalytic layer of adjacent cell a capillary line is set, and between oxygen electrode catalytic layer of positive output end of battery and hydrogen electrode catalytic layer of negative output end an independent capillary line used for communication is set, so that it can utilize the capillary line for connecting the oxygen electrode catalytic layer with hydrogen electrode catalytic layer to make the excess water of oxygen electrode by promptly transferred into hydrogen electrode so as to implement self-humidification of positive electrode.
NOVELTY - A slurry paper comprises base paper and slurry which consists of polymer gel prepared with coordination ion liquid and organic mercury-replacing buffer liquid. The coordination ion liquid is prepared with urea, thiourea, zinc chloride and ammonium chloride, and the polymer gel is prepared with coordination ion liquid, PVA, PAM, PEG and crosslinking starch. The no-mercury Zn-Mn cell with polymer electrolyte can decrease internal resistance of cell, improve dynamic discharge performance of cell, prolong maintenance time and avoid environmental pollution caused by mercury.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises an iron macrocycle and platinum.    USE - In direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is a selective oxygen reduction catalyst that is inactive for methanol oxidation; has long time stability and attains the oxygen reduction reaction activity of platinum in methanol free electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (A) a direct methanol fuel cell comprising an anode containing a catalyst formed from platinum and carbon; a cathode containing a catalyst formed from platinum, carbon and an iron macrocycle; and a membrane disposed between the anode and cathode; and    (B) preparing the catalyst involving: i) dissolving an iron macrocycle to form a solution; ii) adding carbon black to the solution to form a mixture; iii) filtering the mixture through a membrane containing carbon; iv) heating the membrane and mixture to form an iron/carbon substrate; v) depositing platinum on the substrate; and vi) sintering the platinum and iron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of a direct methanol fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell bipolar plates are manufactured by forming a composite material comprising a core formed from graphite particles, thermoplastic fibers, and reinforcing fibers. The composite material having outer layer(s) is positioned on the core comprising polymer(s) and graphite particles. The composite material and the outer layer are molded to form bipolar plate(s).    USE - For the manufacture of fuel cell bipolar plates (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method can produce economical fuel cell bipolar plates with high bulk electrical conductivity, high through-plane conductivity, and adequate mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a composite material comprising 60-80 wt.% graphite particles, 10-30 wt.% thermoplastic, and 1-20 wt.% reinforcing fibers; and    (2) a fuel cell bipolar plate comprising a core of wet-lay composite material, and spaced apart ribs protruding from at least one side of the core.    The composite has bulk conductivity of greater than or equal to 150 S/cm, through-plane conductivity of greater than or equal to 10 S/cm, and half cell resistance of 0.03-0.003 ohm-cm2. The spaced apart teeth are formed from a polymer and graphite particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic drawing of a wet-lay process used for generating the composite sheets used in the manufacture of bipolar plates.
NOVELTY - Producing a fuel cell involves: providing a substrate (101); depositing a metal layer (103) on the substrate; depositing a porous metal layer on the metal layer; releasing the metal layer and porous metal layer from the substrate; and depositing a second porous metal layer on the metal layer.    USE - For producing a fuel cell, e.g. PEM-based direct methanol fuel cell for fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces precious metal costs, inhibits fuel crossover, and provides satisfactory proton transport.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) fuel cell formed using a substrate having a low adhesion surface, comprising: a metal layer; a first porous metal layer on the first side of the metal layer; and a second porous metal layer on the second side of the metal layer; and    (B) fuel cell apparatus formed using a substrate, comprising: a layer of metal applied to the substrate; a porous metal layer applied to the metal layer; a polymer electrolyte coating on the porous metal layer, forming a polymer electrolyte coated porous metal layer; and a polymer electrolyte membrane on the polymer electrolyte coated porous metal layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows application of electrode and gas diffusion or current collecting layer.    Substrate (101)    Palladium layer (102)    Metal layer (103)    Polymer electrolyte (104)    Frame (401)    Electrode layer (601)    Current collecting layer (602)
NOVELTY - Proposed method includes heating of starting nickel-plated polymer for removal of polymer substrate and decarbonization of nickel for obtaining nickel structure followed by annealing of nickel structure. Thermochemical treatment of nickel-plated polymer structures is performed in two zones at different atmospheres. Heating of starting nickel-plated polymer in first zone is performed for removal of polymer substrate and decarbonization of nickel at obtaining nickel structure in oxidizing/reducing atmosphere at temperature of 900-1300degreesC for at least 3 s. In second zone, nickel structure is subjected to annealing in reducing atmosphere at temperature of 800-1100degreesC.    USE - Metallurgy; production of reticular nickel structures from metallized foamed plastics used as bases in manufacture of storage batteries, filtering materials or catalyst carriers.    ADVANTAGE - Possibility of production of foamed nickel of preset chemical composition and mechanical properties.3 cl, 3 dwg, 3 tbl, 10 ex
NOVELTY - A self-electric power generation type panel (31) has foam material layer (33) provided between skin layers (32,32') and thermocouple circuit (34) arranged inside foam material layer. The circuit is formed by alternately joining dissimilar metals (35,36) of thermocouple and arranging metal junction (37) at skin layer vicinity. The arrangement is such that electromotive force is picked out from circuit terminals.    USE - As supporting component of solar cells (claimed) mounted on structural components of satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The self-electric power generation type panel is lightweight and strong, and supplies electric power which can be utilized. The panel endures the severe condition during launch of satellite. The heat transfer conversion of the external heat input received from the space environment is carried out efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A self-electric power generation type panel (31) has a high temperature side skin layer (32), a low temperature side skin layer (32'), a foam material layer (33) between the skin layers and a thermocouple circuit (34) arranged inside the foam material layer. The thermocouple circuit is formed by alternately joining the dissimilar metal (35,36) of thermocouple continuously and alternately arranging the junction (37) of dissimilar metal at the vicinity of skin layers. The arrangement is such that an electromotive force is picked-out from the terminals of the thermocouple circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the self-electric power generation type panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Self-electric power generation type panel (31)    High temperature side skin layer (32)    Low temperature side skin layer (32')    Foam material layer (33)    Thermocouple circuit (34)    Dissimilar metals (35,36)    Junction (37)
NOVELTY - A monomer containing a polymerizable compound having an ion dissociation group is polymerized in a liquid of non-ionic conductive copolymer resin, and an ionic conductive liquid containing ionic conductive resin is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing ionic conductive liquid used for manufacturing ion conductor of battery used for power supply of electronic devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ionic conductive liquid of high uniformity is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ionic conductive liquid, which is manufactured by the above method;    (2) manufacture of ion conductor, which involves using the ionic conductive liquid. The ion conductor contains non-ionic conductive copolymer resin and ionic conductive resin;    (3) ion conductor;    (4) battery, which has the ion conductor;    (5) power supply, which uses the battery; and    (6) electronic device, which has the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of structure of power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    antioxidation reduction zone (20)    valve (73)    feed pump (74)    sensor (75)    terminal (88)
NOVELTY - A floor heating structure has lamination of a thermal storage layer (1), a sheet like exothermic layer (2) and a flooring layer (3). The thermal storage layer contains thermal storage property microcapsules in which latent heat storage material is included. The wall of the capsule contains a polymer obtained by polymerizing monomer having crystalline vinyl monomer of formula (1) as a main component.    USE - For heating floor of house.    ADVANTAGE - The floor heating structure has outstanding thermal storage property, and restrains electric power consumption and maintains comfortable living environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A floor heating structure has lamination of a thermal storage layer (1), a sheet like exothermic layer (2) and a flooring layer (3). The thermal storage layer contains thermal storage property microcapsule in which latent heat storage material is included in the capsule. The wall of the capsule contains a polymer obtained by polymerizing monomer having crystalline vinyl monomer of formula (1) as a main component.    X=H or methyl group;    R1=ester bond, ether bond or amide bond;and    R2=12-36C straight alkyl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the test component box.    thermal storage layer (1)    sheet-like exothermic layer (2)    flooring layer (3)    plywood (4)    polystyrene foam (5)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has inorganic thin-film protective layer e.g. SiOx layer (20) formed at light incidence side, with height between the crest and trough of its corrugations, set to be 0.8xh or less, where 'h' is the height between the crest and trough of the corrugations of single-crystal silicon substrate (1).    USE - E.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction in adhesion intensity between optoelectric transducer and sealing resin. Provides a photovoltaic apparatus with improved reliability and high environmental resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a scanning electron microscopic image of the cross-section of the light-incidence side surface. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    single-crystal silicon substrate (1)    silicon oxide layer (20)
NOVELTY - The surface protection sheet (7) comprises a transparent resin film layer (11) containing a polychloro-trifluoro-ethylene resin.    USE - For module of solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inexpensive surface protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance and damping resistance, and provides solar cell with excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surface protection sheet further has inner surface base film layer (12).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of stacked structure of the surface protection sheet.    surface protection sheet (7)    resin film layer (11)    inner surface base film layer (12)
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 - Structure (20) intended to inter-connect thin silicon semiconductor cells (10) with coplanar contacts (16,18) on the rear side. The zones (42,44): are electrically insulating on its surface; undergoes a heat treatment to reduce ZnO/TiO2 particles; and irradiated by a laser beam (46). The layer is irradiated to form collecting buses, which is protected from the environment by a sheet. Depositing a thermal welding material (34) on the pads. The thickness of the layer is 0-30 microns.    USE - Used for making photovoltaic cell panels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reliable, and adaptable to all structure of cells to coplanar contacts, that minimizes the induced constraints in the silicon sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Metal is deposited on the irradiated zones by spontaneous autocatalytic and by electrolytic deposit, which are supply by a tinning with vagueness. The holes (32) are: made by laser ablation; and carried out by electrolytic deposit of the metal. Deposition of the welding material is carried out by tinning with the vagueness. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a monolithic multi-layer structure; and    (b) a method of interconnection of semiconductor cells by using the above structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a multi-layer monolithic structure:    Semiconductor cells; (10)    Coplanar contacts; (16,18)    Holes; (32)    Thermal welding material; (34)    Zones; (42,44)    Laser beam. (46)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a super-branch electrical phosphorescent light conjugated polymer which takes metal complex as core and the application in the light-emitting diode, luminescent layer of the panel display, and reactive layerof the solar battery. The process is simple and easy to carry out and have a high application value.
NOVELTY - The blended film includes polyvinylidene fluoride of molecular weight 1E3-1E6, polyethylene oxide of molecular weight 1E3-1E7, nanometer inorganic oxide of particle size 5-100 nm, and lithium iodide and iodine of molar ratio 10-20 to constitute oxidation reduction pair. The preparation process of the blended film includes the steps of: mixing polyvinylidene fluoride and polyethylene oxide and adding the mixture into mixed solution of propenyl carbonate and dimethyl ether via stirring at 50-100 deg.c; adding the ethyl cyanide solution of nanometer inorganic oxide and oxidation reduction pair lithium iodide/iodine; and flow coating at 50-115 deg.c to prepare blended film. The present invention has simple production process, low cost, high efficiency and wide application range. The blended film may be used as solid electrolyte in dye sensitized nanometer crystal solar cell.
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 present invention relates to electrolyte polymer composition without volatility and its preparation process. The electrolyte polymer composition contains at least one kind of ethylene oxide polymer; at least one kind of ionic liquid in the structure B+A-; at least one kind of organic or inorganic salt; at least one kind of optional stuffing; and proper amount of iodine. The preparation processincludes mixing the said components at 50-150 deg.c. The electrolyte polymer composition without volatility may be used in, say, dye sensitized nanometer crystal film solar cell, and may result in unimaginable effect.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (11) comprises a polymer electrolyte (13), and a catalyst layer (16) comprising a wire-shaped catalyst (12). The wire-shaped catalyst preferably has a diameter of less than or equal to50 nm, and an aspect ratio of 5 or more.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed) useful in small mobile devices such as a mobile phone, a notebook personal computer, a digital camcorder and a digital camera, and in large fuel cells for automobiles and home use; and useful as an electrode for electrolysis of water.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly can increase the triple phase boundary; can improve the gas permeability; and has improved power generation efficiency. The fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly, can be easily handled as the cell is operated at a low temperature; and has a simple cell structure, so that the maintenance of the cell is easily attained. The membrane of the cell can withstand a differential pressure, so that pressurization control of the cell can be attained easily. The fuel cell can be reduced in size and weight, as the cell provides a high output density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing the membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly.    membrane electrode assembly (11)    wire-shaped catalyst (12)    polymer electrolyte (13)    catalyst layer. (16)
NOVELTY - Proton-conducting material (I) is new.    USE - (I) is useful for: fuel cell; polymer electrolyte membrane (claimed); and as electrode-catalyst binder.    ADVANTAGE - (I): shows an alternative to the conventional perfluorosulfonic acid electrolyte, where the equivalent weight value of is small to achieve high proton conductivity under non-humidified or low-moisture conditions, superior strength, thermal stability and chemical stability are high, and easily produced at a low cost; provides improved electrical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Proton-conducting material of formula (I) is new, where p is 1-10 (preferably 1-5) and m: n is 100:0-1:99.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparation of (I);    (2) a polymer electrolyte membrane; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising (I).
NOVELTY - A molecularly imprinted conjugated polymer comprises a conjugated polymer backbone; and molecularly imprinted polymer(s) grafted on the conjugated polymer backbone.    USE - The molecularly imprinted conjugated polymer, i.e. poly(p-phenylene vinylene) derivative, or poly(2-methoxy-5-(3',7'-dimethyloctyloxy)-p-phenylene vinylene (OC1C10-PPV) derivative used in a sensor comprising a chemosensor or a biosensor; an electronic device; or in a device for use in chromatography, molecular recognition, selective sample enrichment, or catalysis (claimed). The sensor is useful in molecular diagnostics, and biological or chemical sample analysis. Electronic device is e.g. organic field effect transistors, bilayer heterojunctions organic solar cells, hybrid organic solar cells, bulk heterojunctions organic solar cells, and all kind of plastic electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer provides more efficient, stable, and reliable devices. It has both transducer properties and selectivity properties combined, in one single material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing a molecularly imprinted conjugated polymer, comprising forming a partially converted conjugated polymer, which is a conjugated macro-iniferter polymer; and grafting a first molecularly imprinted polymer onto the conjugated macro-iniferter polymer, where a molecularly imprinted conjugated polymer is obtained.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery is obtained by impregnating an electrolyte liquid into a laminate. The ratio of surface area with respect to volume of battery is 0.8 or more.    USE - Used as power supply for portable television, notebook personal computer, electric-drive motor vehicle, hybrid electric-drive motor vehicle, and domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent heat dissipation property and safety irrespective of capacity and shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship between surface area and volume ratio, and battery capacity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus comprises sequential lamination of transparent electrode (2), electron-transport material (3) which has dye (4) performing photoelectric conversion, electrolyte layer (7), and counter electrode (5). The periphery of the electrolyte layer has protective layer (9) containing silicon compound which interrupts external air between electrodes and is covered with sealing agent (8) formed at the surface.    USE - In photovoltaic apparatus (claimed), solar cell and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus is excellent in reliability, stability of photoelectric conversion efficiency and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    substrate (1)    transparent electrode (2)    electron transport layer (3)    dye (4)    counter electrode (5)    electrolyte layer (7)    sealing agent (8)    protective layer (9)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (I) comprises a non-fluorinated or partially fluorinated membrane comprising a non-fluorinated or partially fluorinated polymer and an antioxidant allowing protection of the polymer from free radicals.    USE - The invention deals with the fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane of (I) provides better ionic conductivity, separation of gases and thermal stability; has weak permeability to the gases that are used in (I); and does not cause the rupture of (I). (I) is economically viable and is eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of quasi-solid polymer aqua system electrolyte film unlike that in lithium ion cell and its preparation process. The quasi-solid polymer aqua system electrolytefilm is specially for water solution electrolyte energy conversion system. Two or more kinds of polymer material and additive are prepared into solid polymer electrolyte film through emulsification,film coating, drying and other steps, and there are at least a kind of polymer material without swelling in alkali aqua and at least a kind of strong hydroscopic resin. The solid polymer electrolyte film has the advantages of powerful electrolyte liquid maintaining capacity, high conductivity, high stability, etc. and can raise the circulating service life of cell and capacity, lower self discharge, avoid liquid leakage and simplify technological process.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses colloid zinc air cell, which contains positive pole made of metal shell or screen with air holes, waterproof conductive powder and catalyst powder by moulding, negative polecurrent collector penetrated in negative pole and sealed by epoxide-resin glue, zinc glue put in negative shell and with glue isolation layer covered by positive pole, the water proof conductive powder composed of 40-60 % of telfon, 40-60 % of acetylene black, catalyst powder containing 8-40 % of telfon, the alkaline colloid isolation layer composed of agar, carrageen gum and 6-10M of potassium hydroxide solution, the negative pole current collector is a silver planted or tin planted copper filament with 0.6-1.5mm diameter.    ADVANTAGE - Cell leakage problem is improved.
NOVELTY - The invention belongs to photoelectric material technical field, and specifically relates to a spiral fluorine oligomer containing a non-benzene aromatic ring and polymer material and preparation method thereof. The compounds are formed by introducing a non-benzene aromatic ring into highly effective luminous fluorene system through a spirane structure.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device structure comprises a protective architecture (204) on a first surface of an active metal anode (202), and comprising a glassy, ceramic, or glass-ceramic solid electrolyte material based on lithium hafnium phosphate (208).    USE - The electrochemical device structure is used as a battery cell (200) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protective architecture prevents the active metal from deleterious reaction with the environment on the other (cathode) side of the architecture, which may include aqueous, air, or organic liquid electrolytes and/or electrochemically active materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical device structure comprises an active metal anode having a first and a second surface; and a protective architecture on the first surface of the anode, the architecture having a first component ionically conductive and chemically compatible with the active metal on a side in contact with the active metal anode, and impervious second component ionically conductive and chemically compatible with active metal corrosive environments on the other side, where architecture comprises a glassy, ceramic, or glass-ceramic solid electrolyte material based on lithium hafnium phosphate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a battery cell incorporating an ionically conductive protective architecture.    Battery cell (200)    Active metal anode (202)    Protective architecture (204)    Lithium hafnium phosphate (208)    Cathode system (250)
NOVELTY - A solar photovoltaic device comprises an inter-digitated nanostructure of charge transport material (14) and optical absorbing material (16), a first transparent electrode disposed on top surface of inter-digitated nanostructure, and a second electrode disposed on bottom surface of inter-digitated nanostructure. The charge transport material comprises an array of discrete, parallel and cylindrical pores filled with the optical absorbing material.    USE - For use as solar photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar photovoltaic device has improved solar cell efficiency. It efficiently extracts charge from semiconductor, while providing a sufficient path length for optical absorption. The device is fabricated from low-cost, non-toxic, abundant source materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) formation of semiconductor layer for a solar photovoltaic cell, by providing charge transport material having an array of discrete parallel pores, and filling the pores with an optical absorbing material to create an inter-digitated nanostructure of charge transport material and optical absorbing material; and    (2) manufacture of solar photovoltaic cell by anodizing a transition metal to form an oxide of transition metal having discrete, parallel and cylindrical pores, filling the pores with an optical absorbing material to form an inter-digitated nanostructure of transition metal oxide and optical absorbing material, and forming an electrode on top and bottom surfaces of the inter-digitated nanostructure, one of the electrodes being transparent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a solar photovoltaic cell.    Substrate (11)    Conductive film (12)    Charge transport material (14)    Optical absorbing material (16)    Electrode (18)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode (20) is coated with an electron transfer layer which also acts as a reduction catalyst and contains conductive polymer, platinum (60) nanoparticles, carbon compound, or inorganic oxide particles coated with platinum.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The counter electrode can be commercialized and produces highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cell. The dye-sensitized solar cell has improved conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of counter electrode by positioning two counter electrodes in an electrophoretic cell so that the two counter electrodes are spaced from each other at a predetermined interval; dispersing a conductive material, e.g. conductive polymer, platinum nanoparticles, carbon compound, or inorganic oxide particles, and a conductive polymer blend in an organic solvent; and dipping the counter electrodes in the resulting solution or dropping the solution, in which laminating particles are uniformly dispersed in a predetermined amount onto the counter electrodes, depositing the conductive material on the counter electrodes using electrophoresis and spin coating/thermal decomposition processes, and drying the resulting counter electrodes, completing a coating process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Photoelectrode (10)    Counter electrode (20)    Electrolyte (30)    Semiconductor nanoparticles (40)    Organic dye (50)    Platinum (60)
NOVELTY - The catalyst is obtained by spraying fine powder from tip of a micropore nozzle (4) with carrier gas on a metal substrate (2) to form a under-coat layer on the substrate, forming catalyst film which contains a catalytically active component by wash coat method on the under-coat layer and providing baking processing after an appropriate time.    USE - In combustion device of gas turbine, and steam modifier of solid polymeric fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has stable catalytic activity, and excellent adhesivity of substrate and catalyst film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalytically active component contains alumina and/or zirconia as main component and is component of palladium, ruthenium and/or platinum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the apparatus used for forming under-coat layer of the catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    chamber (1)    substrate (2)    substrate holder (3)    nozzle (4)    powder feeder (5)    carrier gas cylinder (6)    pressure regulator (7)    mass flow controller (8)    filter (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (1), oxidizing agent gas supply system (2,8), washing substance adding apparatus (4) and control apparatus (5). System (2,3) supplies oxidizing agent gas (G) to fuel cell. Apparatus (4) adds washing substance to gas (G). Substance contains organic compound having unsaturated bond in molecule, and/or organic compound which forms unsaturated bond in molecule by oxidizing with gas (G).    USE - As fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is simply operated and prevented. The reduction of battery capability of fuel cell, and damage of fuel cell are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has a polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (1), an oxidizing agent gas supply system (2,8), a washing substance adding apparatus (4) and a control apparatus (5). The system (2,3) supplies oxidizing agent gas to fuel cell. The apparatus (4) adds specific amount of washing substance to oxidizing agent gas when output of fuel cell reduces, until the output of fuel cell starts increasing to reach 95% of output obtained before addition of substance. The washing substance consists of organic compound having unsaturated bond in a molecule, and/or organic compound which forms unsaturated bond in a molecule by oxidizing with oxidizing agent gas.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (1)    washing substance addition apparatus (4)    washing substance container (4A)    flow-control tool (4B)    control apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - A slurry is prepared by dispersing glassy carbon microparticles, hydrophobic resin and viscosity regulator in a solvent. The slurry is coated on porous electroconductive base material surface to form a film. The solvent and viscosity regulator are removed from the film and gaseous diffusion layer is obtained.    USE - For fuel cells, especially polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diameter of fine through hole of gaseous diffusion layer is controlled so drying of electrolyte film is suppressed and the film is maintained in appropriate wet condition. Exhaustion is suppressed even when contacted with reactive gas for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partial cross-section of structure of single cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst electrodes (2,3)    Anode (4)    Cathode (5)    Gaseous diffusion layers (6,7)    Separators (8)    Reactive gas flow path (9)    Sealant (10)
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolytic solution is solidified using an organo gel formation agent to obtain a solid electrolyte film.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - A thick solid electrolyte film is manufactured by a simple method without using a spread frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid electrolyte film obtained by the method.
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer precursor comprises an electrode catalyst and an electrolyte for infiltrating a solvent and drying the exposed portion.    USE - For joining electrolyte film and catalyst layer used in assembly (both claimed) used for manufacture of electric power generation element of solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst precursor layer has favorable transferability of catalyst layer to electrolyte film, and suppresses electrolytic change and decomposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cardboard comprising polytetra fluoroethylene, stainless steel, aluminum and polyethylene terephthalate;    (2) joining method of electrolyte film and catalyst layer; and    (3) assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solid oxide fuel cell.    electrolyte film (1)    decal (2)    catalyst layer (3)    polytetra fluoroethylene sheet (4)    metal plate (5)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film is a cation exchange membrane which consists of a polymer compound having a sulfonic acid group. The film contains cation, which performs oxidation-reduction reaction and has normal electrode potential of 1.14-1.763 V in aqueous solution at 25degreesC.    USE - For membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent resistance with respect to hydrogen peroxide or peroxide radical. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell provided with the membrane electrode assembly has excellent durability and stable electric power generation ability for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cation is cerium ion and manganese ion. The polymer compound having sulfonic acid group is perfluoro carbon polymer having sulfonic acid group. The perfluoro carbon polymer having sulfonic acid group, is a copolymer which contains polymer unit based on perfluoro vinyl compound and polymer unit based on tetrafluoro ethylene.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) manufacture of electrolyte film for polymer electrolyte fuel cells; and    (b) membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion structure has a film structure of photovoltaic material, anode and cathode. Electrode (6 or 9) contains transparent electrode material. The film structure has orientation control layer (7) formed by chemical solution method, or laminate of a dielectric layer (8) and orientation control layer. The orientation of fine crystal is controlled by controlling heat processing temperature of chemical solution.    USE - As optoelectronic device e.g. sensor, actuator, transducer, controller and memory, and micro electric power source in micro electro mechanical system, micro system technology, nanotechnology, mechatronics and information communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion structure has high electric power output, excellent output control property and response speed. The structure provides compact and high performing electronic device, simply and economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion structure.    silicon substrate (2)    silica film (3)    titanium film (4)    electrodes (6,9)    orientation control layer (7)    dielectric layer (8)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (1) surrounded by ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) (2) and light receiving surface glass (4) are laminated to form a solar cell module (10). The solar cell module is exposed in supercritical or sub-critical atmosphere and the base material in photovoltaic cell is removed by decomposing EVA.    USE - For removing solar cell base material from solar cell module used in solar energy power generation system for domestic and business buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Silicon base material of solar cell module is effectively removed from the solar cell module and is recycled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    EVA (2)    Back cover (3)    Light receiving surface glass (4)    Frame (6)    Solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (20) has photovoltaic cell (1), a front cover component (6), a reverse-side cover component (2), a glass plate (8) provided between components (2,6), and filling component (3). The components (6, 2) are formed using preset resin material. The filling component is provided between component (2) and glass plate. Main portion of photovoltaic cell is arranged in filling component, such that filling component is sealed.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has favorable electric power generation efficiency, and curvature is easily suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module (20) has a photovoltaic cell (1), a front cover component (6), a reverse-side cover component (2), a glass plate (8) provided between components (2,6), and filling component (3). The component (6) is formed using preset resin material, and is provided at sunray injection surface. The component (2) is formed using preset resin material, and is provided at reverse side of sunray injecting surface. The filling component is provided between component (2) and glass plate. The main portion of photovoltaic cell is arranged in filling component, such that filling component is sealed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photovoltaic cell (1)    reverse-side cover component (2)    filler (3)    photovoltaic cell main portion (4)    surface cover component (6)    shock absorbing material (7)    green glass board (8)    solar cell module (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a washer (500) provided between a cap plate (310), and an electrode lead wire (600). A safe vent hole (520) is formed in the washer, for exposing safe vent (317).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery and lithium ion battery used in mobile phone, notebook personal computer and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exposing the safe vent with simple structure through safe vent hole formed at the washer. Enables confirming the position of the safe vent effectively, even when the cap plate upper side is covered with the washer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the secondary battery.    secondary battery (100)    cap plate (310)    safe vent (317)    washer (500)    safe vent hole (520)
NOVELTY - An optical film consists of a polymer having specific repeating unit in principal chain.    USE - For image display apparatus (claimed), such as flat panel display, liquid crystal display, plasma display, fluorescent display tube, light emitting diode and organic electroluminescent display used in mobile telephone, electronic notebook, portable information terminal and laptop personal computer, and for solar cell and touch panel.arent conductive layer on the surface.    ADVANTAGE - The optical film has excellent heat resistance and optical characteristics. The image display apparatus obtained using the optical film has excellent display quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical film consists of a polymer having a repeating unit of formula (1) in a principal chain.    ring Q1=cyclic ketone having substituent;    R1,R2=substituent;and    j,k=0-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for image display apparatus, which has the optical film.
NOVELTY - Polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous dispersion contains preset amount of high and low temperature thermal decomposition-type nonionic surface-active agents mixed with aqueous emulsion-polymerization liquid (A). Liquid (A) contains polytetrafluoroethylene microparticles (30-70) dispersed with respect to polytetrafluoroethylene.    USE - For coated product (claimed) such as coated heat-resistant fiber cloth such as glass tissue, carbon-fiber cloth and aramid fiber cloth and metal plate such as aluminum plate, iron plate and stainless steel plate, and heat-resistant base material such as glass plate, alumina board and zirconia board, and for manufacture of battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous dispersion has excellent dispersion stability. The coating film formed using the polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous dispersion, has excellent adhesivity, mechanical strength and chemical-solution proof property, without generation of crack and thermal decomposition gas during baking process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous dispersion contains high temperature thermal decomposition-type nonionic surface-active agent (in mass%) (1-10) having mass reduction-by-half temperature of 200-300degreesC and low temperature thermal decomposition-type nonionic surface-active agent (1-10) having mass reduction-by-half temperature of 320-400degreesC with respect to polytetrafluoroethylene, mixed with aqueous emulsion-polymerization liquid (A). Liquid (A) contains polytetrafluoroethylene microparticles (30-70) dispersed with respect to polytetrafluoroethylene.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coated product, which has a coating layer formed by coating the polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous dispersion on the product.
NOVELTY - A proton conductive film (4) is obtained by carrying out coating-polymerization of resin composition on a support. Resin composition contains preset amount of polymer compound (I), monomer having polymerizable functional and proton donating functional groups (II), low molecular weight compound having proton donating functional group (III) and/or organic amine (IV).    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cells, planar-type fuel cell for portable devices, domestic floor-type fuel cell and fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive film has excellent mechanical property at low and high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton conductive film is obtained by carrying out coating-polymerization of resin composition, on a support. The resin composition contains a polymer compound (I), a monomer having polymerizable functional group and proton donating functional group in a molecule (II), a low molecular weight compound having proton donating functional group in a molecule (III) and/or an organic amine (IV). The amount of polymer compound (I) is 1-60 wt.%. The total amount of components (II-IV) is 40-99 wt.%. The weight ratio of total of components (III and IV), and component (II), is 0.1-20.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell obtained using the proton conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of a planar-type fuel cell.    electrically insulating film (1)    conductive resin layer (2)    electrode catalyst layer (3)    proton conductive film (4)    conductive ink (6)
NOVELTY - The anode composition contains an active material, an electroconductive material and a resin component. The electroconductive material contains a particle-form carbon material having degree of graphitization (G value) of 0.3-0.8, when analyzed by Raman spectroscopy.    USE - For alkali secondary battery (claimed) such as nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The anode composition provides alkali secondary battery having excellent charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electroconductive material for alkali secondary battery; and    (2) alkali secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A graft copolymer is obtained by graft copolymerizing poly(quaternary ammonium salt) side chains to trunk polymer by atom migration radical polymerization. The trunk polymer contains copolymer of halogenated ethylenic unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer.    USE - For forming electrolyte film (claimed) of lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The graft copolymer forms electrolyte film having high ionic conductivity and mechanical strength. Lithium ion battery comprising electrolyte film has outstanding reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte film, which consists of graft copolymer doped with lithium salt.
NOVELTY - The solar collector with increase in efficiency and ease of assembling has an interior. The interior of the collector (4) is filled with krypton. The collector casing (1) comprises of a deeply drawn pan of ABS plastic. An assembly pin (7) is mounted at the collector casing. The glass cover (6) is coated anti-reflection.    USE - Solar collector    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust and fasten the collector easily in a roof rail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the solar collector with increase in efficiency.    Collector casing (1)    Interior of the collector (4)    Absorber (5)    Glass cover (6)    Assembly pin (7)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an aging-resistant EVA film adhesive for solar cell package and method for preparation, wherein the preparation constituents include ethane-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), cross-linking and curing agent, ultraviolet light absorbent, anti-oxidant, and hindered amine light-stability agent. The preparation comprises the steps of mixing homogeneously, blending extrusion, flow casting the extrudate, cooling down, drawing, and winding.
NOVELTY - The liquid rubber is impregnated into the gas diffusion layers (GDL) (1), after forming microporous layer (MPL) on the GDL. A sealing portion is not coated with MPL, by masking method, when forming the MPL coating portion on the GDL so as to form a non-coated portion (4). The liquid rubber is impregnated into the non-sealing portion.    USE - For manufacturing gasket used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables manufacturing gasket which ensures stable sealing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the gasket.    gas diffusion layers (1)    non-coated portion (4)    coating portion (5)    gasket (6)    lips (7)    rubber impregnated portions (8)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and an active layer disposed between the electrodes. The active layer comprises p-type component(s) having polymer(s) comprising regio-regular poly(3-substitutedthiophene) in which the 3-substituent is an alkyl, aryl, or alkyl/aryl moiety with a heteroatom substitution in alpha- or beta-position of the 3-substituent; and n-type component(s).    USE - Used as a photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can be commercially processed well, can be synthetically tailored, can be reasonably priced, and can provide good better efficiency and stability. The polymeric materials can provide good processability and synthetic versatility and offers the ability to use spin casting, drop casting, and printing techniques to apply the p-type semiconductor in photovoltaic cells and the ability to prepare low cost photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates regio-regular poly(3-substituted thiophene) with alpha and beta positions of the 3-substituent.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte battery comprises a separator and an electrolyte containing an oligomer having urethane structure. The thermal contraction rate of the separator in the width direction (TD) or length direction (MD) at 140degreesC is 10% or more, and the thermal contraction rate of TD and MD is 70% or less. The ratio of urethane-bond formula weight and weight average molecular weight of urethane oligomer is 0.2-0.55.    USE - As primary and lithium-secondary battery for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte battery has excellent discharge load efficiency in which shutdown function during overcharge and heat-resistant contraction function are co-existed. The short incidence rate is reduced and the reliability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte battery comprises an anode and a cathode opposed through a separator. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains an oligomer having a urethane structure. The thermal contraction rate of the separator in the width direction (TD) or length direction (MD) at 140degreesC is 10% or more, and the thermal contraction rate of TD and MD is 70% or less. The ratio (A) of urethane-bond formula weight and weight average molecular weight of urethane oligomer is 0.2-0.55, where the formula weight of urethane bond (-NH-COO-) is 59.02.
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell component (1) is obtained by impregnating a liquid rubber having curing adhesivity with respect to a resin into a seal target (3) having a gap and adhered on both sides of a polymer film (2), and molding.    USE - As double-sided gasket for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The component has a reinforced adhesive force with respect to the seal target and the polymer film, which prevents formation of gaps by stress during release. The component effectively prevents gas leak.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid rubber is addition-reaction curing-type silicone rubber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel-cell component. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel-cell component (1)    polymer film (2)    seal target (3)    liquid-rubber cured material (4)    gasket (5)
NOVELTY - A pair of lead terminals (4) is provided in a mutually opposing manner on a substrate (2). A movable electrode whose one end is fixed to the lead terminal directly and other end is fixed to a contact electrode formed on the lead terminal is enclosed by a cover (10) that is covered by a mold material (17).    USE - Thermal fuse mounted on battery of electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, car navigation apparatus, video recorder and DVD player.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient intensity and durability. Prevents the necessity of exchanging the components and prevents the influence on the electronic device appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermal fuse.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (2)    Lead terminal (4)    Reinforcing material (9)    Cover (10)    Mold material (17)
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 - A non-aqueous protonic electric conducting material used for medium-temp fuel battery or other electrochemical devices is proportionally prepared from polyvinyl tetraazole and protonic acid through compounding.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to the preparation process of electrolyte for polymer lithium ion cell. The present invention uses micron level TiO2 powder as stuffing for polymer electrolyte film, andprepares PVDF-HFP base polymer electrolyte film via phase transfer process. In the weight ratio of PVDF-HFP to TiO2 in 9-49, weight ratio of PVDF-HFP to deionized water to acetone in 1 to 0.25-1.25 to5-15, the mixture of solvent and non-solvent is added into the mixture of polymer matrix PVDF-HFP and micron stuffing TiO2 to obtain while homogeneous porous polymer film, which is then soaked in electrolyte liquid for lithium ion cell to obtain electrolyte film with ionic conducting performance and finally heat treated. The present invention has improved and stabilized pore structure of polymerelectrolyte film and raised electrochemical performance and mechanical performance of electrolyte film.
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 - Functionalised fibres (I) comprising a conducting textile support material which is completely or partly coated or covered with a catalyst and/or a fluorocarbon-based polymer and/or an ionomer.    USE - For the production of knitted or woven textiles, especially textiles showing a gradient with regard to the catalyst and/or fluoropolymer and/or ionomer component, preferably textiles for use in fuel cells (claimed). Textiles made from these fibres are used in fuel cells, e.g. as gas diffusion layers and/or catalyst layers and/or electrode layers, or as combined gas diffusion/catalyst/electrode layers.    ADVANTAGE - The use of these fibres enables defined properties (e.g. proton-conduction, catalytic properties, hydrophilic properties and/or hydrophobic properties) to be generated within a textile layer, with property gradients as required. Other advantages include improved supply to the electrodes, better catalyst utilisation due to optimised 3-phase zones, and simple production of fuel cells which are relatively insensitive to various production parameters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a method for the production of (I) by coating conductive fibres with catalyst and then covering them with polymer thread# a method for the production of (I) by covering conductive fibres with polymer thread which is itself completely or partly coated with catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Two types (a and b) of functionalised fibre.    supporting fibre (TF)    polymer fibre (PF)    catalyst. (B)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a reinforcement element integrally molded by the outer surface of a circuit portion (40). A guide protrusion (23a) in the circuit portion is inserted into the guide groove (23) in a fixing portion, while fixing the circuit portion to a frame (10) for mounting secondary battery.    USE - Battery pack comprising nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery, nickel hydrogen (Ni-MH) battery, lithium (Li) battery and lithium ion battery for portable telephone, laptop computer and video recorder.    ADVANTAGE - Enables attaching/detaching the protective circuit board in pack case easily and enables maintaining the electrical connection of the components reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the battery pack.    frame (10)    through-hole (21)    guide groove (23)    guide protrusion (23a)    circuit portion (40)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has an electrode assembly (112) comprising electrodes (113,115) and wound separator (114) interposed between electrodes, a can accommodating the electrode assembly, and a heat-resistant material (35) on the inner bottom surface of can and/or electrode assembly.    USE - As power supply of portable electronic device, such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has favorable safety, prevents short circuit at the time of charging and discharging, and damage and bursting of electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat-resistant material is a heat-resistant film consisting of polyimide, polyether imide, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyether ether ketone, polyphenylene sulfide and/or polyether sulfone. The heat resistant film has an adhesive agent chosen from polyimide-type adhesive, silicone-type adhesive, silicone/polyimide-type adhesive and/or epoxy adhesive, and a heat-resistant coating formed from heat-resistant paint. The heat resistant paint is silicone resin, modified silicone resin, urethane resin, silicone alkyd resin and/or silicone acrylic resin. The heat-resistant coating is fluororesin coating containing fluororesin chosen from polytetrafluoroethylene, ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy and/or fluorinated ethylene propylene copolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrode assembly comprising the heat resistant material.    Heat resistant material (35)    Electrode assembly (112)    Electrodes (113,115)    Separator (114)    Electrode tabs (116,117)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has anode and cathode taps (38,37) that are attached to edge of anode plate (31) and cathode plate (35) of jelly roll type electrode assembly.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility of the short circuit inside the bearing cell by anode and cathode taps is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the secondary battery.    Anode plate (31)    Separator (33)    Cathode plate (35)    Cathode tap (37)    Anode tap (38)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode terminals (1,2) that are electrically connected to each of the extending portions of positive and negative electrode collectors (8,9) protruding from an electric power generation element. An adhesive tape (7) fills the gap between the extending portions of each negative electrode collector and the gap between the extending portions of each positive electrode collector.    USE - In hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high durability with respect to vibration or impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Separator (5)    Adhesive tape (7)    Positive electrode collector (8)    Negative electrode collector (9)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has an anode plate, a cathode plate and a polyethylene sheet separator. Anode plate contains expanded grid material having lead-calcium-tin alloy rolled material, and anode active material (a). Cathode plate has cathode grating material containing lead-calcium alloy. Material (a) has minium and polytetrafluoroethylene in non-chemically formed state, and polytetrafluoroethylene in chemical forming state.    USE - For cycle service, such as idle stop vehicle and regenerative brake system mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability and efficient discharge characteristics in low temperature, and suppresses dropping off of anode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead storage battery has an anode plate, a cathode plate and a polyethylene sheet separator between electrode plates. The anode plate contains expanded grid material having lead-calcium-tin alloy rolled material, and anode active material (a). The cathode plate has cathode grating material containing lead-calcium alloy. The material (a) has minium and polytetrafluoroethylene in non-chemically formed state, and polytetrafluoroethylene in chemical forming state.
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer contains a catalyst, an electroconductive substance, and an electrolyte material. The catalyst layer is formed by applying and drying a paste containing catalyst, electroconductive substance, and electrolyte material on the surface of a base material, and transferring to an electrolyte film. The electrolyte material is a hydrocarbon group electrolyte material having an ion-exchange capacity of 3-6 meq/g.    USE - For membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer has excellent crack resistance during film formation, and improves the capability of fuel cells. The catalyst layer is economically formed with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst layer has a catalyst layer for fuel and a catalyst layer for oxidizing agent, provided on either sides of an electrolyte film having ionic conductivity. The catalyst layers contain a catalyst, an electroconductive substance, and an electrolyte material. The catalyst layer is formed by applying and drying a paste containing catalyst, electroconductive substance, and electrolyte material on the surface of a smooth base material, and transferring to the electrolyte film. The electrolyte material is a hydrocarbon group electrolyte material having an ion-exchange capacity of 3-6 meq/g. The electrolyte material contains a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane-electrode assembly; and    (2) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Aqueous solution of water-soluble polymer containing carboxyl group as thickener, is added to graphite. The material is dilution kneaded using aqueous solution of thickener and water dispersible polymer having polar group as binder, is added followed by performing finishing kneading process to obtain paste for cathode film formation. Paste is used in manufacture of carbon material, and electrode plate for cathode is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of electrode plate for cathode of non-aqueous secondary battery such as lithium ion battery as power supply for portable components.    ADVANTAGE - The paste having high dispersibility is obtained stably and forms electrode plate with low coating weight variation. The non-aqueous secondary battery formed using the electrode plate has favorable durability and discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aqueous solution of water-soluble polymer containing carboxyl group as thickener, is added to graphite having iron content of 500 ppm or less. The kneaded material is dilution kneaded using aqueous solution of thickener and water dispersible polymer having a polar group as a binder, is added to the kneaded material. The kneaded material is subjected to finishing kneading process to obtain paste for cathode coating film formation. The paste is used in the manufacturing method of carbon material containing graphite as main ingredient, and electrode plate for cathode is manufactured. The shearing force at the time of kneading process is greater than the shearing force at the time of dilution kneading process and finishing kneading process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of preparation of cathode compound material paste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Vapor deposition polymerization of a raw material monomer containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride and a sulfonic acid group-containing diamine compound is carried out, and a sulfonated polyimide resin film is formed.    USE - For forming sulfonated polyimide resin film used as electrolyte film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, methanol fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles, domestic appliances and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfonated polyimide resin film having excellent heat resistance and oxidation resistance is reliably formed without using organic solvent. The film has stable composition and precise structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film-forming apparatus of sulfonated polyimide resin. The apparatus has a vacuum chamber having a substrate (9), vacuum pumping system, unit for introducing monomer gas from raw material monomer evaporation source, and differential pumping system provided in evaporation source filled with sulfonic acid group containing diamine compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of film-forming apparatus.    vacuum chamber container (1)    monomer gas inlet tubes (3,4)    evaporation gas (8)    substrate (9)    acid component monomer (A)    amine component monomer (B)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing compression processing of precursor fiber sheet containing carbon fiber and a thermosetting resin, and performing carbonization process. Carbonization is performed by baking the compressed precursor fiber sheet in a heating furnace. Heat-processing is performed between the compression process and carbonization process.    USE - For use as gas-diffusion material for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, electrode base material for various battery, and electrode for dehydrator and electrolytic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of the carbon fiber base material is prevented. Generation of crack in the carbon fiber base material, is suppressed. The carbon fiber base material has high electroconductivity, and is manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves performing compression processing of precursor fiber sheet containing carbon fiber and a thermosetting resin, and performing carbonization process. The carbonization process is performed by baking the compressed precursor fiber sheet in a heating furnace. The compressed precursor fiber sheet is continuously conveyed into the heating furnace. Heat-processing is performed between the compression process and carbonization process. The precursor fiber sheet contains a carbonaceous powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing showing the manufacturing process of carbon fiber base material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a number of lamination ovens (1) arranged in series. The oven has top chamber (12) with diaphragm (10), inlet and exhaust ports (30,31) and lower chamber (15) equipped with heating board (13) and open/closable intake/exhaust opening (14). A to-be-laminated unit (4) is pre-heated by heating unit (6) on conveyor (7), and predetermined processing is performed within oven, and a laminated unit is taken out.    USE - For laminating panel of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A compact lamination apparatus with less energy loss is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the lamination apparatus.    lamination oven (1)    to-be-laminated unit (4)    heating unit (6)    conveyor (7)    diaphragm (10)    supply and removal opening (11)    top chamber (12)    heating board (13)    lower chamber (15)    vacuum-degaussing unit (18)    curing oven (29)    inlet port (30)    exhaust port (31)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion layer has a multilayer structure comprising a hydrophilic material-containing layer and a layer containing essentially moisture transpiration electroconductive fiber.    USE - For solid polymer-type fuel cell, used as domestic power supply and power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer ensures a path for diffusing oxidizing agent gas to the catalyst layer, and regulates the concentration of water in electrolyte film in fixed range, without affected by variation in water production amount due to load variation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship between quantity of water supply and moisture content in the gas diffusion layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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)
NOVELTY - The package (4) holds several batteries fixed with heat shrink films using electrostatic sticker (8). An opening label (7) is adhesively affixed to the electrostatic sticker, so that the non-adhesive label edge portion is positioned at internal circumference film side of the sticker.    USE - For accommodating alkaline dry battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables opening the battery package easily, by providing opening label.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rear view of the battery package.    battery package (4)    internal circumference film (6a)    periphery film (6b)    opening label (7)    electrostatic sticker (8)
NOVELTY - Porous particles and thermal storage component are mixed at temperature above the melting point of component, to obtain thermal storage particles. The obtained particles and liquid setting resin incompatible with component are mixed, to form thermal storage setting resin composite. The composite is mixed with hardener to obtain thermal storage hardening precursor. A thermal storage molded product is produced.    USE - For manufacturing thermal storage molded product used for air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal storage molded product with excellent productivity and thermal storage efficiency, is produced inexpensively. The bleed out of thermal storage component from the particles is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Porous particles and thermal storage component, which carries out phase transition with temperature are mixed at temperature above the melting point of component. The component is impregnated in the hole of particles, to obtain thermal storage particles. The obtained particles and liquid setting resin incompatible with component are mixed, to form thermal storage setting resin composite. The composite is mixed with hardener to obtain thermal storage hardening precursor. A thermal storage molded product is produced. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermal storage setting resin composite containing the thermal storage particles and liquid setting resin;    (2) thermal storage hardener composite containing the thermal storage particles and hardener incompatible with component; and    (3) thermal storage molded product, which is obtained by coating the thermal storage particles with cured resin.
NOVELTY - A gel-form electrolyte contains a normal temperature fused salt containing a specific cyclic perchloro alkylene disulfonimide salt, in an acrylester group polymer matrix.    USE - For electrochemical devices, such as lithium secondary battery used for mobile telephones and personal computer, electrochromic display element, wet-type photocell and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The gel-form electrolyte has improved corrosivity with respect to metal material, ionic conductivity and excellent heat stability, and is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gel-form electrolyte contains a normal temperature fused salt containing a cyclic perchloro alkylene disulfonimide salt of formula (1), in an acrylester group polymer matrix.    n=2-8; and    X+=quaternary onium cation.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gel-form electrolyte, which involves performing heating and copolymerization of bifunctional acrylester compound(s) of formula (2) and (meth)acrylic acid ester compound(s) in the presence of normal temperature fused salt and polymerization initiator.    R1, R2=H or 1-6C alkyl;    AO=2-20C oxyalkylene group; and    n=1-200.
NOVELTY - An optoelectric transducer has a photoelectric converting layer containing a block copolymer, and electron-accepting compound forming hydrogen bond and molecular structure having hydrogen bond formation ability of block copolymer. The copolymer has a block containing molecular structure having electro donativity, and a block comprising molecular structure having hydrogen bond formation ability.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus and solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer has improved light utilization efficiency in photoelectric converting layer. The transducer is eco-friendly and manufactured easily.
NOVELTY - The connector box (10) for photovoltaic solar panels comprises a housing (11) with connector elements (18) in the form of elongate metal strips which clamp bypass diodes (19) and their connector wires.    USE - For utilization of solar energy for electricity production.    ADVANTAGE - Problems of heat removal from bypass diodes (associated with known comparable connector boxes) are solved simply and effectively. In addition, the proposed connector box has a simpler structure, and is more easily installable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel with the proposed connector box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the proposed connector box in open state.    Housing (11)    Lid (12)    Connector elements (18)    Bypass diodes (19)
NOVELTY - Spherical ultrafine particle having particle size of 0.01-10 microns and roundness of 0.9-1, and is produced without grinding process, is new.    USE - As raw material of electronic components such as ceramic capacitor, nickel-hydrogen battery and electrical double layer capacitor used as power source of motor vehicle. Also used for pharmaceutical, catalyst and carbon toner for printers.    ADVANTAGE - The spherical ultrafine particles having a sharp spherical size distribution are produced without any sieving process, by inexpensive method. The electrical double layer capacitor comprising spherical ultrafine particle has high electrostatic capacitance, high energy density, low capacitance reduction in charging and discharging cycle and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing spherical ultrafine particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flowchart of manufacturing process of spherical toner. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A core-shell glass micro-sphere comprises a glass shell (12) and a hollow (14) or porous core (16) for storing and releasing hydrogen fuel, the shell comprising a glass composition with a glass transition temperature (Tg) below 450degreesC, and a heat radiation-absorbing ingredient.    USE - The core-shell glass micro-sphere is for a chamber (claimed). It is used as a hydrogen storage and supply glass material, or particularly as infrared-absorbing glass material, for storing and releasing hydrogen to a power-generating device, such as a fuel cell or a hydrogen combustion engine. The fuel cells are for use in e.g. portable electronic devices, automobiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).    ADVANTAGE - The core-shell glass micro-sphere features a high hydrogen storage capacity and ability to safely and reliably store and feed hydrogen fuel, to a power-generating device. It is capable of storing hydrogen and releasing the hydrogen fuel in a convenient and controlled manner (primarily using infrared energy), without involving an excessively high microsphere heating temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a chamber containing core-shell micro-spheres, where microspheres are filled with pressurized hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic of shell-core spheres: (a) shell-hollow core sphere, and (b) shell-porous core spheres with the shell and pore wall being made of a plastic or glass material.    Glass shell (12)    Hollow core (14)    Porous core (16)    Pores (18)    Pore wall (19)
NOVELTY - A manifold for a fuel cell comprises floating manifold port(s) disposable in an oversized opening defined in a manifold frame, with the manifold port being shiftable in at least one plane relative to the oversized opening for reducing the positional tolerance requirement of the manifold port, and effecting enhanced mating of adjacent fuel cell components.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed), particularly electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive manifold has positionable manifold port that can move in at least one dimension relative to the manifold frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of forming a manifold for a fuel cell, comprising disposing floating manifold port(s) in an oversized opening (108A, 108C, 108D, 108E, 108F, 108G, 108H, 108I, 108K, 108L) defined in a manifold frame, effecting enhanced mating of adjacent fuel cell components by shifting the manifold port (110A, 112A, 114A, 114B, 116A, 116B) in at least one plane relative to the oversized opening and reducing the positional tolerance requirement of the manifold port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top perspective view if the manifold.    Opening (108A, 108C, 108D, 108E, 108F, 108G, 108H, 108I, 108K, 108L)    Manifold port (110A, 112A, 114A, 114B, 116A, 116B)
NOVELTY - A support plate (19) having same shape as the planar shape of interior space of lower case, is attached to upper surface of plate-shaped battery cell (15) in lower case (12) so that the ends of support plate contact the inner wall surface of battery case.    USE - Battery pack of rechargeable power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection of the battery cell and collision of battery cell with inner wall surface by vibration are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front and side sectional views of the battery pack.    battery pack (11)    lower case (12)    plate-shaped battery cell (15)    electrode terminals (16-18)    support plate (19)
NOVELTY - The pump (10) has diaphragm (13), non-return valves (17) and spacer (16), made of rubber structure containing silicon rubber whose methanol-proof extractability is 1% or less and methanol-proof swelling rate is 1% or less, provided in pressure chamber (12).    USE - For methanol-type fuel cell used in mobile devices e.g. mobile phone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The methanol-proof characteristic, the heat-resistant aging property and the pump reliability are improved without reducing the electric-power generation efficiency. The temperature dependency is reduced and the pump performance is stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rubber structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the small pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    small pump (10)    pressure chamber (12)    diaphragm (13)    spacer (16)    non-return valves (17)
NOVELTY - The thread forming property of 37 wt.% potassium hydroxide aqueous solution containing 3.0 wt.% of thickener, is 0-30 mm. 37 wt.% potassium hydroxide aqueous solution containing 2.0 wt.% of thickener and 200 wt.% of zinc powder, has a viscosity of 40-300 Pa.second, after maintaining at 40degreesC for one day and for 60 days.    USE - For alkaline cell (claimed) used for electric appliance such as portable CD player, portable MD player and toys, and for primary battery used for portable domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The thickener provides alkaline cell having excellent charging and discharging characteristic for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alkali-soluble thickener consists of a crosslinked polymer (A) containing (meth)acrylic acid and/or its alkali metal salt as main structural monomeric unit. The thickener is obtained by aqueous-solution polymerization method or reverse-phase-suspension-polymerization method, using crosslinking-agent (a) which decomposes under alkaline conditions. 37 wt.% potassium hydroxide aqueous solution containing 2.0 wt.% of thickener and 200 wt.% of zinc powder, has a viscosity of 40-300 Pa.second, after maintaining at 40degreesC for one day and for 60 days. The thread forming property of 37 wt.% potassium hydroxide aqueous solution containing 3.0 wt.% of thickener, is 0-30 mm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the alkaline cell. The alkaline cell contains alkali electrolyte liquid containing zinc powder as a gel cathode (9). 0.5-10 wt.% of thickener is added to the alkali electrolyte-liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the alkaline cell.    anode terminal board (1)    can (4)    separator (5)    current collection rod (6)    gasket (7)    cathode terminal board (8)    gel cathode (9)
NOVELTY - Phenyl azomethine dendrimer metal complex (I) is new.    USE - Used as precursor of light functional material used for light environment catalyst and electrode of organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide cluster of controlled nanoscale size is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phenyl azomethine dendrimer metal complex of formula (I) is new.    R1=organic molecule;    R2=optionally substituted phenyl group;    M=titanium complex containing titanium (IV) compound and bidentate ligand;    m=integer greater than 0 showing the generation number of dendrimer;and    n=bonding number of dendron region with respect to R1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) manufacturing method of metal oxide cluster which involves mixing and complexing phenyl azomethine dendrimer of formula (II) and titanium compound containing bidentate ligand, heating the complexed mixture after drying and thermally decomposing heated mixture.    R1,R2,m,n=same as defined above;    and (ii) metal oxide cluster which is obtained by the above method.
NOVELTY - A polymer having a nitrile group or a polyimide group polymer is heat-processed at 180-300degreesC. The heat-processed polymer is immersed into an aqueous solution of a noble metal complex, to form a noble metal-type catalyst precipitate on the surface of the polymer. The polymer containing a precipitate of a noble metal-type catalyst is washed, dried, heat processed and carbonized, to form a noble metal-type catalyst supported carbonized material.    USE - Used for the production of a noble metal-type catalyst supported carbonized material (claimed) used as a catalyst for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides a noble metal-type catalyst supported carbonized material having a uniform dispersion of noble metal-type catalyst. The fine structure of the carbon network of the catalyst supported carbonized material is controlled, without the formation of by-products such as metal carbide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer having a nitrile group, a polymer having an amino group, a polymer having an amide bond, a polymer containing a pyridine ring, or a polyimide group polymer is heat processed at 180-300degreesC. The heat processed polymer is immersed into an aqueous solution of a noble metal complex, such that noble metal ions are adsorbed on the surface of the polymer, and a noble metal-type catalyst precipitate is formed on the surface of the polymer. The polymer containing a precipitate of noble metal-type catalyst is washed, dried and heat processed at 400-800degreesC under an inert-gas atmosphere. The heat processed polymer is then carbonized, to form a noble metal-type catalyst supported carbonized material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a noble metal-type catalyst supported carbonized material formed as above.
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating a basic solid polymer film in the presence of oxygen. A proton conductive compound is doped to the polymer film after irradiation.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity and mechanical strength. Manufacture of the electrolyte film is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship between dose of radiation and phosphoric acid dope amount. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Ionic conductive solid electrolyte contains an electrolyte salt and a liquid crystalline molecule (1,2) or its polymer.    USE - For lithium ion battery, capacitor, dye-sensitized solar cell, photoelectrochemical cell, ion sensor and photochromic element.    ADVANTAGE - Non-volatile solid electrolyte has high ionic conductivity at room temperature in orthogonal direction with respect to the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ionic conductive solid electrolyte contains an electrolyte salt and a liquid crystalline molecule of formulae (1,2) or its polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of cell used for measuring ionic conductivity of ionic conductive solid electrolyte.    electrolyte filling portion (1)    spacer (2)    indium tin oxide film (3)    glass electrode (4)
NOVELTY - Ionic conductive alignment film (5) contains an electrolyte salt and an organic molecule. The film has orientation capability to orientate liquid crystal molecule, when the film touches electrolyte containing liquid crystal molecule.    USE - For ion conductor (claimed) used in battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ionic conductive alignment film improves ionic conductivity of electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: ion conductor having the ionic conductive alignment film and the electrolyte containing liquid crystal molecule.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the cell for ionic-conductivity measurement.    electrolyte filling portion (1)    spacer (2)    indium-tin oxide film (3)    glass electrodes (4a,4b)    alignment films (5,6)
NOVELTY - Sulfonated aromatic polyimide has specific structural repeating unit (1).    USE - For electrolyte film (claimed) used for fuel cell, and for fiber, film, sheet, molded product, hollow fiber, permeation membrane and medical device material.    ADVANTAGE - Sulfonated aromatic polyimide has favorable solubility with respect to solvent and workability. The polyimide provides electrolytic film having excellent mechanical strength, liquid barrier property, moldability and proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sulfonated aromatic polyimide has structural repeating unit of formula (1).    Ar1=tetravalent group having aromatic ring(s);    Ar2=trivalent benzene ring or trivalent naphthalene ring;    X=groups of formulae (2a,2b);    Y=H, halogen atom, sulfonic acid group or groups of formulae (3-6);    p=0-1;and    n=1-2.    When p is 1, Y is H or halogen atom.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte film, which consists of sulfonated aromatic polyimide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship between humidity and conductivity of polyimide film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module has interconnectors (31) in the gap between photovoltaic elements (30) to connect the photovoltaic elements, such that a neutral plane (34) of mounting region of interconnector in the gap is positioned at the light receiving side rather than the non-light receiving side of photovoltaic element. The photovoltaic elements and interconnectors are sealed by a cover (32) including surface film (32a) and reverse side film (32b).    USE - For solar power generation system installed in roof of house and wall surface of large building.    ADVANTAGE - The compressive stress on the interconnector is relieved when the light receiving side of the photovoltaic element is turned inwardly in wound-up state of the solar cell module. Hence fracture of the interconnector is prevented and thereby improving reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic elements (30)    Interconnectors (31)    Cover (32)    Surface film (32a)    Reverse side film (32b)    Neutral plane (34)
NOVELTY - Covering areas (S1,S2) in a collector (14) and a heat conduction board (12), cover the heat exchange surface (15) of a heat exchanger (11). The area ratio (S2/S1) of the covering areas of board and collector is in the range of 0.8-1.4.    USE - Condensing type solar cell module for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves conversion efficiency of the solar energy into electric energy effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the condensing type solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchanger (11)    heat conduction board (12)    solar cell (13)    collector (14)    heat exchange surface (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion electroconductive material containing non-aqueous a solvent and a lithium compound and which is substituted for water of bacteria cellulose hydrogel, is new.    USE - The material is used for lithium ion batteries, for forming bacteria cellulose composite materials, bacteria cellulose aerogels and bacteria cellulose organogels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion electroconductive material excels in mechanical strength and ion electroconductivity. The composite material obtained using lithium ion electroconductive material has outstanding moldability and biodegradability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous solvent is polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether, polyethylene glycol diethyl ether, polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate, polyethylene glycol diacrylate, polypropylene glycol dimethacrylate or polypropylene glycol diacrylate, preferably polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether. Lithium compound is lithium perchlorate, lithium tetrafluoro borate, lithium hexafluoro phosphate, trifluoride methane sulfonic acid lithium or lithium bis trifluoro methane sulfonyl imide, preferably trifluoro methane sulfonimide.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of lithium ion electroconductive material;    (2) lithium ion battery;    (3) bacteria cellulose composite material;    (4) manufacture of bacteria cellulose composite material;    (5) manufacture of bacteria cellulose aerogel;    (6) bacteria cellulose aerogel; and    (7) bacteria cellulose organogel.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a semiconductive film comprises heating a substrate in an oxygen-containing atmosphere at temperatures to remove a polymer from a composite film and form a metal oxide film; and reacting the metal oxide film with a sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing gas under conditions to form a semiconductive film.    USE - The process is for preparation of a semiconductive film used for photovoltaic and electro-optical devices, or solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process is organic-solvent free. It yields optical quality metal oxide thin films that can be converted to semiconductive thin films. It allows preparation of semiconductive films with a controllable layered structure such as pn junctions, doped materials such as for different conduction types, and desired electrical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a semiconductive film comprises applying a solution containing a soluble polymer and a soluble metal precursor onto a substrate, to form a polymer and metal containing layer; treating the substrate including the polymer and metal containing layer for a time to form a coherent composite film; heating the substrate in an oxygen-containing atmosphere at temperatures to remove the polymer from the composite film and form a metal oxide film; and reacting the metal oxide film with a sulfur-, selenium-, or tellurium-containing gas under conditions to form a semiconductive film.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composition of matter comprising a solution of a water-soluble metal compound and a water-soluble polymer, the solution having a pH of 4-7, and being organic-solvent free.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of a fabrication process of semiconductive films.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises electrode assembly having two electrodes wound together with a separator interposed in-between; and insulation case (179) on the electrode assembly, where the insulation case is made of a resin or resin composite material having a tensile strength of at least 500 kg/cm2.    USE - For, e.g. cellular phones, laptop computers, or camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has an insulation case, which does not easily deform, even when subject to a physical external force, and which can uniformly distribute stress applied to the electrode assembly during floating to prevent the battery from short-circuiting and to improve safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of an insulation case.    Insulation case (179)    Main body (181)    Lateral end supporters (183, 184)    Electrolyte inlet opening (188)
NOVELTY - A electricity generating device (D1) comprises an anode; cathode; first member for distributing a supply of fuel to the anode from an anode inlet; second member for distributing a supply of oxidant to the cathode; and a solid anhydrous proton conducting medium disposed between the anode and cathode. At least one of the anode and cathode comprises nonporous hydrogen permeable electrode.    USE - As fuel cell for generating electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Unlike prior art, the device does not allow the impurities such as nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide to enter proton conducting medium and/or cross the proton conducting medium. The nonporous hydrogen permeable electrodes are bonded to the electrode separator plate or member, thus providing sealing in the cathode, high-pressure volume making leakage small and providing rigid support for the proton conducting medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (A) generation of electricity involving providing a fuel and oxidant supply to (D1) and applying an electrical load across the electrodes;    (B) manufacture of fuel cell involving positioning the proton conducting medium between the anode and cathode; and disposing the electrodes between the first and second member; where positioning and disposing includes directly sealing the nonporous hydrogen permeable electrode to at least one of the proton conducting medium, the first member, the second member, and a gasket disposed around the proton conducting medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    anode separator plate (22)    cathode separator plate (24)    proton conducting electrochemical cell (30)    anode gas diffusion layer (32)    anode (34)    cathode gas diffusion layer (36)    cathode (38)
NOVELTY - Solar concentrator module comprises a heat spreader layer, upper and lower adhesive layers, photovoltaic cell array layer laminated between the upper and lower adhesive layers, a cover layer and a voltage stand off layer. The photovoltaic cell array comprises cells derived by dividing commercial planar silicon cells into equal sized small parts.    USE - As solar concentrator module.    ADVANTAGE - The 3-sun mirror module design uses one-third cell to triple module production at lower cost. The new concentrator module uses existing planar cells and the module design uses standard circuit laminant fabrication procedures and equipment. Since mirrors are over ten times cheaper than expensive single crystal cell material, the 3-sun modules can be made at half the cost of today's solar photovoltaic modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of assembling the solar concentrator module.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is generated from sodium borohydride by, preparing a predetermined volume percentage of a diol in alcohol solution with trace amounts of a catalyst to form a diol-catalyst mixture; and adding a borohydride to the diol-catalyst mixture at a predetermined mole ratio to provide a cyclic borate ester and alcoholysis of the borohydride.    USE - For generating hydrogen from sodium hydride, useful as fuel used in internal combustion engines or electrochemically oxidized proton exchange membrane, or other types of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method is an efficient procedure for the controlled generation of hydrogen from sodium borohydride or lithium borohydride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of generating lithium borohydride, comprising adding lithium aluminum hydride to boric acid and tetrahydrofuran solvent to generate lithium borohydride; and    (2) a method of controlling alcoholysis from sodium borohydride and regenerating sodium borohydride from sodium tetraalkoxyborate, comprising preparing a predetermined volume percentage of aqueous ethanediol solution with Lewis/Bronsted acid catalyst (0.1-0.001 vol.%) at about 40-60degreesC to form an ethanediol-Lewis acid mixture; adding sodium borohydride to the ethanediol-Lewis acid mixture of about 1:2 mole ratio to produce controlled alcoholysis of sodium borohydride and sodium tetraalkoxyborate; and adding sodium hydride to the sodium tetraalkoxyborate in about 0.35M diglyme solvent of about 1:6 mole ratio at about 150degreesC for about 24 hours to regenerate sodium borohydride.
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 direct methanol fuel cell has an oxidant reduction catalyst layer of platinum-chromium alloy catalyst that includes a perfluorinated ion exchange polymer at 35-55 vol.% of the layer, so that oxidation at a cathode of methanol that crosses from an anode through a solid polymer electrolyte membrane to the cathode is reduced with a concomitant increase of net electrical potential at a cathode.    USE - Used to direct combustion engines to power transportation vehicles and to possibly furnish electrical energy to a power distribution grid for home and business use.    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes the cathode catalyst of the platinum-chromium alloy that provides reduced catalytic activity for methanol reaction at the DMFC cathode while maintaining or increasing catalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction at the cathode. It provides improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) comprises a methanol fuel supply, an oxidant supply, an anode and a cathode with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane in between forming a membrane electrode assembly, a methanol oxidation catalyst adjacent the anode and the membrane, and an oxidant reduction catalyst adjacent the cathode and the membrane. It further comprises an oxidant reduction catalyst layer of platinum-chromium alloy catalyst that includes a perfluorinated ion exchange polymer at 35-55 vol.% of the layer, so that oxidation at the cathode of methanol that crosses from the anode through the membrane to the cathode is reduced with a concomitant increase of net electrical potential at the cathode.
NOVELTY - A flexible sheet protecting a photovoltaic cell (13) is fixed to a solar cell module (10) that is fixed on pipe-shaped support using a screw (31). A waterproof sheet (33) is arranged on the upper surface of a roof lining board (34). An elastic element (32) is fixed in the head of the screw. An elastic layer is formed between the solar cell module and the support.    USE - For fixing solar cell module (claimed) in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy fixing of the solar cell module to different places inexpensively. Ensures favorable waferproofness to the solar cell module, by using the waterproof sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the solar module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (10)    Photovoltaic cell (13)    Screw (31)    Elastic element (32)    Waterproof sheet (33)    Roof lining board (34)
NOVELTY - The back sheet (6) has white coloring layer (12) formed on resin film (11). A gas-barrier vapor deposition resin film (13) is formed on film (11) by thin film vapor deposition, and another resin film (14) is formed on film (13). Weather resistance and hydrolysability-proof are provided to any one or both of the films (11,14) by annealing.    USE - For solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to provide inexpensive back sheet for solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) back sheet manufacturing method; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the back sheet.    back sheet (6)    resin films (11,14)    white coloring layer (12)    gas-barrier vapor deposition resin film (13)
NOVELTY - The module comprises double-sided light incidence type solar cell elements (3) clamped between the light-receiving-surface side filler (2) and back-side filler, with respect to the transparent substrates (1,6). The back-side filler comprises laminated structure of optically-reflective sheet (4) and light-transmissible sheet (5).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the electric-power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective diagram of solar cell module.    transparent substrates (1,6)    light-receiving-surface side filler (2)    solar cell element (3)    optically-reflective sheet (4)    light-transmissible sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The resin composition contains thermosetting resin (15-50 mass%) and carbon material (85-50 mass%). Lubricating agent (1-10 wt.pts) and antistatic agent (0.01-1 wt.pts) are internally added with respect to total amount (100 wt.pts) of thermosetting resin and carbon material.    USE - For forming separator of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has high fluidity by adding lubricating agent. The separator formed using the resin composition, has high conductivity and excellent dimensional accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lubricating agent is fatty-acid group lubricating agent. The thermosetting resin is phenol resin and/or epoxy resin. 10-100 mass% of carbon material is expanded graphite. The antistatic agent is fluorochemical surfactant. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline perspective diagram of separator for fuel cell.    separator (10)    flat-plate portion (11)    dividing wall (12)    channel (13)
NOVELTY - The winding-type secondary battery (20) has anode-cathode board which makes electrolyte liquid (16) infiltrate electrode group (6), wound on hollow-shape axial (1) through separator. Component (21) having specific gravity lower than electrolyte liquid is incorporated in hollow portion of axial. Component is incorporated in the hollow portion of axial, after making the electrolyte liquid infiltrate the electrode group.    USE - E.g. Lithium ion secondary cell used as power source for electric vehicles, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Winding-type secondary battery has excellent battery capacity, and is manufactured efficiently, lightweight and widely used in industries, by using reducing amount of electrolyte liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Winding-type secondary battery (20) has anode-cathode board which makes electrolyte liquid (16) infiltrate electrode group (6), wound on circumference of a hollow-shape axial (1) through a separator. A component (21) having specific gravity lower than the electrolyte liquid is incorporated in hollow portion of axial. The component is incorporated in the hollow portion of axial, after making the electrolyte liquid infiltrate the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the cylindrical-shape lithium ion secondary cell (winding-type secondary battery).    axial core (1)    electrode group (6)    electrolyte liquid (16)    winding-type secondary battery (20)    rod-shaped component (21)
NOVELTY - The electrode active material contains specific nitrogen-containing aryl derivative.    USE - For battery such as lithium cell (claimed) used for portable electronic devices such as notebook computer, mobile telephone and communication system.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode active material has high capacitance and energy density. The electrode active material provides battery having high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode active material contains compound (a) having structure of formula (1).    R1=H or methyl group;and    R2,R3=H, 1-4C alkyl, 1-3C alkoxy, trifluoromethyl group or fluorine atom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) battery containing the above electrode active material in anode (6) and/or cathode (4); and    (b) polymer containing structural unit of formula (3).    R1'=H, or methyl;and    R2',R3'=H or methoxy group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the structure of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    insulation packing (2)    cathode collector (3)    cathode (4)    separator (5)    anode (6)    anode collector (7)
NOVELTY - The battery includes cadmium negative electrode (11) on which a composite layer containing yttrium oxide and polytetrafluoroethylene is formed so as to prevent the reduction of charge.    USE - Alkali secondary battery such as nickel cadmium battery used as power supply for driving power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for alkaline secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of alkali secondary battery.    Battery (10)    Cadmium negative electrode (11)    Nickel positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Sealing gasket (16)    Sealant (17)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte film is obtained by copolymerizing phosphoric acid group-containing unsaturated monomer (A) and hydrogenated conjugated diene type liquid oligomer (B). Monomer (A) has ethylenically unsaturated bond(s) in molecule. Oligomer (B) is chosen from hydrogenated butadiene oligomer having hydrocarbon group containing ethylenically unsaturated bond in molecule and/or hydrogenated isoprene oligomer or their derivatives.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) especially direct methanol type polymer electrolyte fuel cell, primary battery, secondary battery, display element, sensor, signal transmission medium, solid capacitor and ion exchange membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film has high proton conductivity in wide temperature and humidity range, excellent solvent resistance, water-resisting property and excellent methanol cross over prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell using the solid polymer electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relation between temperature and electric conductivity of solid polymer electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film is formed by introducing sulfonic acid group to a polymeric base material, after graft polymerizing monomer or its derivative(s) (1) to the base material.    USE - For fuel cell, especially direct-methanol type fuel cell used as power supply for portable devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has favorable water retention property, acid resistance, electric conductivity and durability, and controlled ion exchange capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte film is formed by introducing sulfonic acid group to a polymeric base material, after graft polymerizing monomer or its derivative(s) of formula (1) to the base material.    X=hydrogen or group of formula (I);and    R1=group (A) chosen from CH2Cl, CH2OH, C(CH3)3, CH2SO3Na, chlorine, bromine, fluorine and group of formula (II), or methyl    when X is hydrogen, then R1 is group (A). When X is group of formula (I), then R1 is methyl.
NOVELTY - A carbon material is dispersed in hydrocarbon-based solvent added with a basic polymer-type dispersant. Subsequently, voltage is applied by using a covering material as an anode in the solvent. A carbon material thin film is then formed on anode material surface.    USE - For film-forming of carbon material thin film used for forming electrode gaseous-diffusion component or separator, antistatic material, electromagnetic shielding material, lithium-cell electrode, field-emission display or heat-radiation material for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Dispersibility of carbon material in the solvent is improved. The carbon material has favorable adsorptivity. The carbon nanotube adsorption layer has anchor effect and electroconductivity. The thin film has excellent thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon material is carbon nanotube, carbon black or graphite. The basic polymer-type dispersant is a polyester acid amide-amine salt. The hydrocarbon-based solvent is an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. A carbon-sheet base material is used as covering material anode. The carbon sheet is carbon paper, carbon non-woven fabric or carbon cloth. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode gaseous-diffusion component or separator, antistatic material, electromagnetic shielding material, lithium-cell electrode, field-emission display or heat-radiation material for fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A solar module (1) comprises a transparent support (2) having a structure on solar cell intermediate chambers (2a) producing a regular opacity together with the regular solar cell holes (3).    USE - Used as a solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module is easy to assemble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of a solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar module.    solar module (1)    transparent support (2)    solar cell intermediate chambers (2a)    regular solar cell holes (3)    solar cells (4)
NOVELTY - The diaphragm has a cross-linking type ion exchange resin containing both covalently bonded cation exchange group and anion exchange group filled in the cavity of a porous membrane. The diaphragm has polar ion exchange group more than reverse polarity ion exchange group, and at least 40% of the reverse polarity ion exchange group forms ion complex with the polar ion exchange group.    USE - For fuel cell, e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, redox battery and zinc bromine battery used as power supply of portable devices and motor vehicles, and dialysis.    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm has high proton conductivity, excellent chemical stability and minimum fuel penetration property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anion exchange group is an anion exchange group having 1-3 nitrogen atoms, preferably imidazolyl base or pyridyl base. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the diaphragm.    porous membrane (32)    cavity (34)    ion exchange resin (36)    diaphragm (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an impurity removal device (20) which removes impurity mixed in fluid (F) ejected from a fuel cell (100) arranged at an ejection path, and a distribution unit which distributes fluid and flows fluid in upstream of the impurity removal device, arranged at entrance-side surface (21) of the impurity removal device.    USE - As polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent vapor-liquid separation property, without movement of gas to liquid discharge portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the vapor-liquid separation device and ion-exchange resin component vicinity of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vapor-liquid separation device (12)    impurity removal device (20)    entrance-side surface of impurity removal device (21)    fuel cell (100)    fluid (F)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises an electrode group comprising belt-like positive and negative electrodes, each including a current collector and a mixture layer, and a separator interposed between the electrodes; and a can for accommodating the electrode group. A porous heat-resistant layer is partially provided between the separator and at least one of the positive and negative electrode mixture layers.    USE - For use as a power source of electronic appliances for which high reliability is required.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive lithium ion secondary battery maintains battery characteristics while exhibiting improved short circuit-resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises an electrode group comprising belt-like positive and negative electrodes wound with a separator (13) interposed between them, and a can with a bottom for accommodating the electrode group. The positive electrode (11) includes a positive electrode current collector (11a) and a positive electrode mixture layer (11b) carried on the positive electrode current collector. The negative electrode (12) includes a negative electrode current collector (12a) and a negative electrode mixture layer (12b) carried on the negative electrode current collector. A porous heat-resistant layer (14) is partially provided between the separator and at least one of the positive and negative electrode mixture layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view showing schematically an electrode group used in the inventive lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Positive electrode current collector (11a)    Positive electrode mixture layer (11b)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode current collector (12a)    Negative electrode mixture layer (12b)    Separator (13)    Heat-resistant layer (14)    Exposed part of positive electrode current collector (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel composition comprises polymer and fuel. The composition has a hardness of greater than or equal to2 grams peak force as determined by a penetration test using a texture analyzer.    USE - For fuel cell system, e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive fuel composition is freestanding and is capable of delivering vapor phase fuel in low concentration and at a controlled rate without the need for mechanical assistance. This enhances the performance of fuel cell system and reduces and/or simplifies the manufacturing cost. The fuel composition can be prepared from a liquid precursor composition that can be conveniently handled, e.g. for filling a fuel cartridge. Upon rigidification, the rigid fuel composition is leakproof (enhancing safety) and can deliver fuel consistently, independent of the orientation of the fuel container and/or fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell (32) including an anode (34), a cathode (36), and an electrolyte (38) between the anode and cathode; and a fuel source connected with the anode and comprising the above fuel composition; and    (B) preparation of fuel composition by reacting polymerizable material, methanol, and catalyst; and polymerizing the polymerizable material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (22)    Fuel inlet (26)    Fuel outlet (28)    Cathode reactant inlet (30)    Cathode reactant outlet (31)    Fuel cell (32)    Anode (34)    Cathode (36)    Electrolyte (38)    Gas diffusion layers (40, 42)
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 optoelectric transducer has a photoelectric converting layer (14) forming schottky junction with electrodes (12,13) that are formed alternately on a substrate (11). A transparent protective film is arranged so as to oppose the substrate.    USE - Optoelectric transducer e.g. solar cell. Also used in various electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the light conversion efficiency, since the energy loss of light by absorption and reflection is reduced. Reduces the lithography process and reduces the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optoelectric transducer manufacturing method which involves depositing metal on side wall of opening formed in resist film on a substrate, for forming comb-tooth shaped electrodes. A photoelectric converting layer is formed on the substrate, and a transparent protective film is formed to cover the photoelectric converting layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout and sectional view of the optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (11)    electrodes (12,13)    opposing portions (12a,13a)    collection portions (12b, 13b)    photoelectric converting layer (14)    transparent protective film (15)
NOVELTY - A light reflection film (4) provided between a solar cell element (3) and a rear side filter (5), has several through holes. The light reflection film consists of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilizing the light injected between the solar cell elements effectively, thereby improving electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the solar cell module.    light receiving surface side filter (2)    solar cell element (3)    light reflection film (4)    rear side filter (5)    reverse side protective layer (6)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an anode (5), a cathode (3) and an electrolyte. At least one active material of the anode and the cathode contains nitroxyl radical compound having specific nitrogen-containing structural unit (a).    USE - As closed-type coin-shaped battery for compact or portable electronic devices such as notebook computers and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent stability of charging and discharging cycle characteristics, energy density, and capacitance, and is lightweight and safe, without using heavy metal as electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery an anode (5), a cathode (3) and an electrolyte. At least one active material of the anode and the cathode contains nitroxyl radical compound having nitrogen-containing structural unit (a) of formula (1).    R1-R4=H, halogen atom, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano or fluoro alkyl group; and    R5,R6=halogen atom, alkyl or fluoro alkyl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the structure of battery.    cathode collector (1)    cathode (3)    separator (4)    anode (5)    anode collector (6)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent, an electrolyte salt, and a polysiloxane (1), as a main component.    USE - For battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply of notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolyte provides battery with excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics and high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent, an electrolyte salt, and a polysiloxane of formula (1), as a main component.    R1=H or methyl;    R2=methyl, ethyl, propyl or acetyl;    m=3-6;and    n=1-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery having an anode, a cathode, a separator and an electrolyte liquid.
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte film is obtained by irradiating a film (F) formed using a copolymer (A) with a radiation, and grafting polymerizing radical reactivity monomer. The degree of crystallinity of the film (F) before radiation exposure is 33% or more. The copolymer (A) contains a fluorocarbon type vinyl monomer and hydrocarbon group vinyl monomer.    USE - For fuel cells such as direct methanol-type fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film has high ionic conductivity, and exhibits less swelling property with respect to methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte film, which involves heating the film (F), irradiating the heated film with radiation, and grafting polymerizing radical reactivity monomer.
NOVELTY - A high polymer film consists of at least 2 types of polymer compound with which the ease of carrying out sulfonation differs.    USE - For manufacturing polymeric electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct liquid bodily-shape fuel cell such as direct methanol-type fuel cell, (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle, domestic co-generation system and portable apparatus, gas sensor, humidity sensor, and electrochromic display element.    ADVANTAGE - The high polymer film has high proton conductivity and excellent methanol interruption property, and is conveniently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) proton-conductive polymeric electrolyte film (1), which has sulfonic acid group coupled to polymer compound in the high polymer film;    (2) manufacture of high polymer film, which involves mixing the polymer compound(s) having different sulfonation degree, and film-forming the obtained mixture with melt extrusion;    (3) manufacture of proton-conductive polymeric electrolyte film, which involves contacting the high polymer film with a sulfonated agent;    (4) polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which uses the proton-conductive polymer electrolyte film; and    (5) direct liquid bodily-shape fuel cell, which uses the proton-conductive polymer electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of principal portion of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    polymeric electrolyte film (1)    binders (2,3)    catalyst layer (4)
NOVELTY - A charger (13) charges electric power supplied from the solar cell module arranged at the upper side of the support (15). A controller (14) controls the supply of electric power to the light emitting element (12) attached to the circuit board (26) arranged at the lower surface (15c) of the support. A sheet (20) is adhered around the semitransparent region of cylindrical case (2) accommodating the support.    USE - For solar power generating utilized for lighting outdoors, balcony of building, stairway, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charger, controller and light emitting element are comprised as single light emitting unit within a cylindrical case, excellent functionality and sealing performance is achieved. Thereby providing solar light module that has high intensity with respect to external impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar light module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cylindrical case (2)    light emitting element (12)    charger (13)    controller (14)    support (15)    lower surface of support (15c)    sheet (20)    circuit board (26)
NOVELTY - Solid polymer electrolyte film comprises perfluoro carbon sulfonic acid polymer (a), a compound (b) having primary amine and secondary amine in the same molecule, and a compound (c) containing sulfur, phosphorus, amide, hydrazine, phenol hydroxyl group, primary amine, secondary amine, tertiary amine, hydrogen bonded to tertiary carbon and halogen bonded to carbon.    USE - As diaphragm for film/electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Solid polymer electrolyte film has excellent high temperature durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) film/electrode assembly comprising an anode and a cathode arranged opposing each other using the solid polymer electrolyte film; and    (b) polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the film/electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - A fluorine-type polymer solid electrolyte film has a porous aromatic polyamide film sequentially subjected to surface treatment and heat processing at 120degreesC or more. The surface treatment of film is carried out by performing corona discharge treatment, ultraviolet irradiation processing and/or plasma processing.    USE - For fluorine-type polymer solid electrolyte film laminate used for film/electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-type polymer solid electrolyte film has favorable proton conductivity and excellent durability at high temperature. The dryness-and-moisture dimensional change of electrolyte film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fluorine-type polymer solid electrolyte film laminate, which is formed by laminating two or more fluorine-type polymer solid electrolyte films;    (2) film/electrode assembly, which is formed by oppositely arranging anode and cathode via fluorine-type polymer solid electrolyte film or fluorine-type solid electrolyte film laminate; and    (3) polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which has the film/electrode assembly.
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 - The solar energy collector has radiation absorbing components held by a retainer made of plastics. The retainer is arranged and fastened to a base element with burls.    USE - For collecting solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy collector can be manufactured easily and economically in different dimensions and forms, and can be easily and economically installed and replaced without using special mechanical engineering. The solar energy collector is expandable and well-ventilated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (A) Retainer;    (B) Group of solar energy collectors;    (C) Solar energy collector manufacture; and    (D) Kit of parts for making solar energy collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the retainer used in the solar energy collector.
NOVELTY - A copolymer contains oxyethylene as a main chain and imidazolium substituents in side chains.    USE - For nonvolatile electrolyte composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive copolymer, when dissolved in imidazole-based ionic liquid in concentration of 30%, maintains its photoelectric conversion efficiency and improves its viscosity by 40 times of more, thus improving the processability in producing a device. It has excellent properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copolymer contains oxyethylene as a main chain and imidazolium substituents in side chains, and is of formula (3)    x, y=molar ratios;    x+y=1;    x=0.2-0.8;    n=1-12;    R1 and R2=1-12C alkyl;    X=Cl or I    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method of preparing a copolymer of formula (3-2) containing iodized imidazolium substituents in side chains, comprising introducing an imidazole group into a copolymer of formula -(-CH2-CH2O-)x-(-C((CH2)nCl)H-CH2O-)y (formula 1) to synthesize a copolymer of formula (2), and reacting the synthesized copolymer with alkylimidazolium to synthesize the copolymer (3-2);    (B) a nonvolatile electrolyte composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell, containing the inventive copolymer; and    (C) a dye-sensitized solar cell containing the electrolyte composition
NOVELTY - Photoelectrochemical photovoltaic panel (PPP) comprises individual substrates (2) and a shared substrate (1) partially coated by an electrically conducting material, a photosensitive electrode, a counter electrode, and an electrolyte dispensed between the photosensitive electrode are formed between the shared substrate and the individual substrate.    USE - For photoelectrochemical photovoltaic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Large size panel minimizes resistive losses, minimizes perimeter for a given area of the PPC electrodes, and minimizes long term degradation effects caused by the loss of solvent in the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrates (1,2) are electrical conductors or partially coated by an electrically conducting material, at least one substrate is transparent to a part of solar radiation; a photosensitive electrode; a counter electrode; and an electrolyte dispensed between the photosensitive electrode are formed between the shared substrate and the individual substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a three-diagrammatic representation of the PPP.    Shared substrate (1)    Individual substrates (2)    TEC (3)    Isolation lines (4)    Bus bar (6)
NOVELTY - Dye-sensitized solar cell has transparent electrically conductive film (2) and porous semiconductor layer (3) sequentially at surface of transparent substrate (1), counter electrode (13), and an oxidation-reduction property electrolyte clamped between film (2) and electrode. Oxidation-reduction property electrolyte is supported by polymer compound (8) having 2 or more types of functional group in inside of polymer chain or terminal.    USE - As dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Dye-sensitized solar cell has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dye-sensitized solar cell has a porous semiconductor layer formed on a transparent substrate, a transparent electrically conductive film formed at the surface of the transparent substrate, a counter electrode, and an oxidation-reduction property electrolyte clamped between transparent electrically conductive film and counter electrode. The porous semiconductor layer is adsorbed with a pigment. The oxidation-reduction property electrolyte is supported by a polymer compound having two or more types of functional group, which is absent in raw material monomer, in inside of a polymer chain or terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    transparent substrate (1)    transparent electrically conductive film (2)    porous semiconductor (3)    polymer compound (8)    counter electrode (13)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module comprises a current collection hole (H2) whose side face and peripheral portion are coated with an electrically insulating material.    USE - Thin-film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Increases lifetime of the solar cell and suppresses the reduction in the output of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of manufacturing thin-film solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    electrodes (E1,E2)    photoelectric conversion layer (P)    resin sealing material (J1,J2)    substrate (S)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic element (1) has a photoelectric converting layer on a flexible substrate, and a component protruding to light-receiving surface and/or non-light receiving surface. A component having same thickness as total thickness of component protruding at light-receiving surface or non-light receiving surface is provided in center section of the element.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic element is stored compactly and conveyed easily without producing curves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mode of the photovoltaic element.    photovoltaic element (1)    stainless steel substrate (2)    current collection electrode (3)    cathode bus bar electrode (4)    anode bus bar electrode (6)
(CN1697460-A)   NOVELTY - A battery cover and a battery pack of a mobile communication terminal and a method for manufacturing thereof are provided to reduce an overall thickness of the battery pack because of a small space occupied by a loop antenna, to eliminate a damage risk because of strict adherence of the loop antenna, and to enhance a sensing distance because of reduced thickness of a cover positioned outside the loop antenna by forming the loop antenna at the battery cover in one body while installing the loop antenna at a surface of the battery cover.    USE - For batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Battery pack (100) of a mobile communication terminal consists of a battery cell (200), a battery cover (300) and a loop antenna (400). The battery cell (200) fills with secondary battery which is capable of charging or discharging electricity by a chemical reaction. The battery cell (200) is electrically connected to an external device by a contact terminal installed at a side of the battery cover (300), and includes a protection circuit for protecting itself. The battery cover (300) includes an upper cover and a lower cover, formed by an injection molding process. The upper cover is bonded with the lower cover via an ultrasonic treatment for covering the battery cell (200). The loop antenna (400) is manufactured in a conventional FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) for having copper wire wound up round its surface, and forms a polymer coating layer for preventing the copper wire from being oxidized, damaged or disconnected.
NOVELTY - Cathode catalysts for low metal-loading fuel cells, comprise metal complexes formed of cobalt salts, alone or in combination with other metals; and polymers obtained from condensation of 4-(1-((phenyl-2,4-disubstituted)-hydrazine)-alkyl)-benzene-1,3-diol with 3,5-disubstituted phenol and formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde in the presence of an acid or basic catalyst in water/alcohol mixtures, at 20-150degreesC.    USE - For low metal-loading fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive catalysts have low cobalt loading or comparable metal loading. They are better than nickel-based catalysts, and are simple and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cathode catalysts for low metal-loading fuel cells, comprise metal complexes formed of cobalt salts, alone or in combination with other metals; and polymers obtained from the condensation of 4-(1-((phenyl-2,4-disubstituted)-hydrazine)-alkyl)-benzene-1,3-diol with 3,5-disubstituted phenol and formaldehyde or paraformaldehyde in the presence of an acid or basic catalyst in water/alcohol mixtures, at 20-150degreesC and with a molecular weight of 1000-50000. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a process of preparing the cathode catalyst, comprising first complexing a cobalt salt by the above polymer; supporting the resultant metallized polymer on conductive and porous carbon materials; and heating the resultant product in an inert gas atmosphere at up to 100degreesC;    (2) a fuel cell electrode formed of the above catalyst; and    (3) an electrochemical fuel cell for the production of electric power, made of catalyzed cathodes and a proton-exchange membrane.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, electrolyte salt, and siloxane comprising alkyl group.    USE - Used in lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used as power source for laptop computers, mobile phones, and digital cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides battery having improved characteristics at low temperatures and at high outputs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, electrolyte salt, and siloxane of formula (CH3)3-x-(Ax)SiO-(SiO)m(CH3)2-(SiO)n(A)(CH3)-Si(Ay)-(CH3)3-y (1).    A = compound of formula -CH2-(R1)CH-CH2O-CH2-(OR2)CH-CH2OR2 or formula -CH2-(R1)CH-CH2O-C2H4-OR2;    x, y = 0 or 1;    m, n = 0-3;    R1 = H or methyl;and    R2 = methyl, ethyl, propyl, or acetyl.    It is provided that n is not zero when x+y is zero.
NOVELTY - The lead wire (20) for taking electric output of the solar cell element (21a,21b) is provided at the rear side of the solar cell element in which an adhesive agent is applied in the contact area between the lead wire and the solar cell element.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents air bubble formation in the lamination and prevents gap between solar cell element and the lead wire so improving the reliability and external appearance of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module attached with lead wires.    Lead wire (20)    Solar cell elements (21a,21b)    Connection tabs (22a,22b)    Insulating material (25)    Electroconductive material attachment portion (26)    Binding wire (30)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery has electrode group having anode plate, cathode plate and polyethylene separator accommodated in a battery jar. A porous filter (10) is arranged in a path (A), while providing the path which connects battery-jar opening covered with a lid (7), interior of battery and exterior of battery, on battery jar or lid. The polyethylene separator contains oil (18.5 mass % or less).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent reliability. Abnormal rise of battery internal pressure and bursting of lead storage battery are prevented by using porous filter as explosion proof filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the lead storage battery.    lid (7)    injecting nozzle (8)    exhaust gas stopper (9)    porous filter (10)    path (A)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has an electric-power-generation portion (100) with an electrolyte layer (20), provided between cathode and anode (30). Fuel is stored in a fuel storage portion (210), and a pressure application portion (300) applies pressure with respect to stored fuel. A non-porous film (220) which allows only the permeation of the gas generated by the anode when pressure is applied, is provided in the fuel storage portion.    USE - For portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephones and PDA.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent operational efficiency. The gas generated by the anode is emitted to the exterior of the fuel storage portion, and the leakage of fuel is prevented. The anode is dipped with the fuel without being based on the direction of the portable electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell has a cathode which reduces oxygen and an anode (30) which oxidizes a fuel. An electric-power-generation portion (100) having an electrolyte layer (20) is provided between the cathode and anode. Fuel is stored in a fuel storage portion (210), and a pressure application portion (300) applies pressure with respect to the stored fuel. A non-porous film (220) which allows only the permeation of the gas generated by the anode when pressure is applied, is provided in the fuel storage portion. The non-porous film uses silicone or polyimide. The fuel is liquid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    electrolyte layer (20)    anode (30)    electric-power-generation portion (100)    fuel storage portion (210)    non-porous film (220)    pressure application portion (300)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical electrical-storage device comprises electrode active material obtained by impregnating organosilicon compound chosen from cross-linkable silane or siloxane in graphite having gap, forming cross-linked material of organosilicon compound in graphite, heating cross-linked material and graphite at 600-1400degreesC and forming carbon-silicon-oxygen composite material, and reacting cross-linked material with graphite.    USE - As electrochemical electrical-storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary cell and electrochemical capacitor (both claimed) used in portable electronic device and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical electrical-storage device has high capacitance and excellent cycle property, and is manufactured conveniently on industrial scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical electrical-storage device comprises an electrode active material. The electrode active material is obtained by impregnating an organosilicon compound chosen from cross-linkable silane or siloxane in graphite having gap, forming cross-linked material of organosilicon compound in graphite, heating cross-linked material and graphite in non-oxidizing gas at 600-1400degreesC and forming carbon-silicon-oxygen composite material, and reacting cross-linked material with graphite. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrochemical electrical-storage device, which involves forming an electrode using the electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolyte film consists of a sulfonated proton conductive polymer. The sulfonated proton conductive polymer has water absorption film sulfonic acid group volume density (D) of 1.45-6 mmol/cm2. The density (D) is calculated from bone dry film sulfonic acid group volume density (product of bond dry film sulfonic acid group weight density and bond dry film density), water absorption and bond dry film density.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte film has excellent water resistance, high proton conductivity and low methanol permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymeric electrolyte film consists of a sulfonated proton conductive polymer. The sulfonated proton conductive polymer has water absorption film sulfonic acid group volume density (D) of 1.45-6 mmol/cm2. The density (D) is calculated from a formula (1):D=(bone dry film sulfonic acid group volume density (D1))/(1+(water absorption (WA))/100x(bond dry film density (D2))). The density (D1) is calculated from a formula (3): D1=(bond dry film sulfonic acid group weight density (D3))x(D2). The density (D3) is calculated from a formula (2): D3=(sulfonic acid group number-of-moles)/(D2). The water absorption (WA) is calculated from a formula (4): WA=(water weight in film)/(D2)x100.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell cartridge (1) comprises a fuel reservoir (1a) configured to reserve a fuel to be supplied to a fuel-cell power generation part; and a water-absorber configured to absorb water formed in the fuel cell power generation part. The water-absorber is arranged at least on part of an outer surface of the fuel cell cartridge.    USE - For use in a fuel cell system for an electrical apparatus, e.g. mobile phones, cradles for mobile phones, personal computers, digital cameras, portable audio apparatus, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and toys (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell cartridge has a simple structure. It is easily handled. It can easily and reliably recover water formed in the fuel cell. It allows the recovered water to be easily disposed of upon recharge of the fuel and exhibits good recyclability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) fuel cell system comprising a fuel-cell power generation part (50) comprising at least a fuel electrode, a solid electrolyte and an air electrode (51); and the fuel cell cartridge;    (b) electrical apparatus comprising the fuel cell system; and    (c) a method for recovering water formed in a fuel cell system comprising the step of allowing water-absorber configured to absorb water formed in a fuel cell system, where the fuel cell cartridge serves to supply a fuel to a fuel cell power generation part in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell cartridge (1)    Fuel reservoir (1a)    Water-absorptive component (2)    Nozzle (3)    Funnel component (4)    Nozzle auxiliary mechanism (5)    Fuel interface (6)    Fuel-cell power generation part (50)    Air electrode (51)    Fuel electrode current collector (57)
NOVELTY - Anodes of the batteries are made from a given mixture. The mix incorporates 30 kg quartz sand, 600 kg ball-milled lead powder, 69 kg H2O,50. 4 kg H2SO4 with a density of 1.4 g/cm3, and 0.5 kg polyester fibers.    USE - Manufacture of pasty materials for making positive and negative plates for lead-acid batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Pasty materials may be spread on grids and oven dried, and the quartz sand increases the mechanical strength of the plates. The plates are porous for easy penetration of battery acid and may be conditioned by several charge-discharge cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cathodes are made of a mix incorporating 30 kg quartz sand, 600 kg ball-milled lead powder, 60 kg H2O, and 5.7 kg material expander in the form of 0.9 kg soot, 1.2 kg indulin and 3.6 kg BaSO4. The mix also includes 1.1 kg polyester fibers and 33.6 kg H2SO4 with a density of 1.4 g/cm3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a set of discharge curves for various batteries. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte comprises powder of an inorganic substance containing a lithium ion conductive crystal, and an organic polymer added with an inorganic/organic lithium salt; and is free of an electrolytic solution. The organic polymer is selected from a copolymer and/or a bridge structure of polyethylene oxide and other organic polymer(s).    USE - In lithium ion secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte imparts the positive and negative electrodes with excellent lithium ion conductivity without impregnating the electrodes with an electrolytic solution. By providing a positive and/or negative electrode with the same inorganic substance and/or organic polymer (particularly the same glass-ceramic and/or organic polymer), improved output and capacity as well as an improved charging-discharging characteristic as compared with the prior art solid electrolyte type battery can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery comprising the solid electrolyte.
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 - Benzimidazole compounds are new.    USE - As monomer for preparation of benzimidazole polymer useful in a functional polymer thin film doped with phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid, used as an electrolyte of fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compounds have a completely different structure from that of the conventional benzimidazole compounds, thus leading to the easy production of polymer thin film as the isolation of polymerized benzimidazole from a reaction solution is not difficult due to its high solubility in a solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Benzimidazole compounds of formula (I) are new.    X=halo;and    Y=nitro or trifluoromethyl.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion is added to a monomer composition containing quaternary-ammonium-salt consisting of quaternary-ammonium cation and fluorine-containing anion, and fused-salt monomer with polymerizable functional group. Polymerization is performed in presence of polyvinylidene fluoride as electrochemically inactive polymeric reinforcement material, followed by vacuum heat-pressing to obtain a composite polyelectrolyte.    USE - For lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte composition has high ionic conductivity and improved mechanical property.
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte composition contains a polyether polymer, a lithium salt soluble to the polyether polymer, and polycarboxylic acid ester which contains ether bond(s) in alcohol portion(s).    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte compact for battery (both claimed) and electrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte compact has excellent ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid polymer electrolyte compact formed using above solid polymer electrolyte composition; and    (2) battery using the solid polymer electrolyte compact.
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte contains a copolymer of (meth)acrylate and a monomer (M) chosen from alpha-methyl styrene phosphonic acid, styrene phosphonic acid, alpha-methyl styrene alkyl phosphonic acid and/or styrene alkyl phosphonic acid.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) and electrochemical devices such as brine electrolysis apparatus, humidity sensor, gas sensor and hydrohalic acid electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte has excellent oxidation resistance and high durability, and is manufactured inexpensively. The fuel cell formed using the electrolyte has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid polymer electrolyte contains a copolymer of (meth)acrylate of formula (I) and a monomer (M) chosen from alpha-methyl styrene phosphonic acid, styrene phosphonic acid, alpha-methyl styrene alkyl phosphonic acid and/or styrene alkyl phosphonic acid.    R1=H or methyl group;    R2=H, methyl or CH2Cl group;and    n=1-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte which involves copolymerizing monomer (M) and (meth)acrylate; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell which uses above polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - 2,2'-Diphenyl-(5,5')bibenzoimidazolyl derivatives are new.    USE - As a monomer for preparing functional polymer thin film useful in electrolyte of fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 2,2'-Diphenyl-(5,5')bibenzoimidazolyl derivatives (where phenyl is substituted at position 3 by Y1 and position 4 by X) (I) are new.    X=F, Cl, Br or I;and    Y1=nitro or trifluoromethyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a functional polymer thin film comprising (I).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a metal support catalyst as a reaction layer. The reaction layer comprises a support for catalyst carry and a catalyst supported on the support. The support consists of a compound comprising electron conductor of inorganic material and proton conductor of inorganic material.    USE - As fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and favorable proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electronic conductor is aliphatic-type hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbon or their derivatives, or carbon material. The aliphatic-type hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbon or their derivatives, or polyacetylene, resorcinol, phenol, 2-phenylphenol, polyaniline, polypyrrole. Polythiophene, phenyl phosphonic acid, phenyl silane alkoxide, pyrogallol and/or dihydroxy diphenyl. The proton conductor contains compound containing phosphorus element, compound containing sulfur element, carboxylic acid, boric acid and/or inorganic solid acid. The electron conductor has continuous coupling of carbon which has double bond. A noble metal catalyst is supported on the support.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell reaction layer.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises an electrolyte including a tetrasiloxane having a backbone with two central silicons and two terminal silicons, a first one of the silicons being linked to a side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety, a second one of the silicons being linked to a side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety or to a side chain that includes a cyclic carbonate moiety.    USE - The electrochemical device is used as primary batteries, secondary batteries such as lithium secondary batteries, or capacitors. It is used in biomedical devices, electrical vehicles and satellite applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has a lower viscosity than polysiloxane based electrolytes. It enhances the capacity and cycling properties of batteries, and has high ionic conductivities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical device comprises an electrolyte including a tetrasiloxane having a backbone with two central silicons and two terminal silicons, a first one of the silicons being linked to a side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety, a second one of the silicons being linked to a side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety or to a side chain that includes a cyclic carbonate moiety. Each of the central silicons is directly linked to the poly(alkylene oxide) moiety when each of the central silicons is linked to a side chain that includes a poly(alkylene oxide) moiety.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrochemical device; and    (2) forming an electrochemical device, comprising:    (A) generating an electrolyte including a tetrasiloxane having a backbone with two central silicons and two terminal silicons; and    (B) activating at least one anode and at least one cathode with the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an exciton blocking layer (135) arranged adjacent to and in direct contact with the organic acceptor layer (130) of each organic photoactive region provided between anode and cathode (140). The lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) of each exciton blocking layer other than the exciton blocking layer closest to the cathode is not more than about 0.3 eV greater than the LUMO of the acceptor layer.    USE - E.g. solar cell for calculator, radios, computers or remote monitoring or communications equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The power efficiency of the organic photosensitive optoelectronic device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional organic photosensitive optoelectronic device.    organic photosensitive optoelectronic device (100)    donor layer (125)    acceptor layer (130)    blocking layer (135)    cathode (140)
NOVELTY - A raising/lowering unit (14) raises/lowers a lifting table (13) with respect to contact and separation positions of the heating surface of a heater (6), so as to heat a thin plate (5) and a resin layer (7) in the processing chambers (3,4).    USE - For laminating resin film to thin plate in manufacture of solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Performs favorable lamination of resin layer to thin plate easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the lamination process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing chambers (3,4)    thin plate (5)    resin layer (7)    heater (6)    lifting table (13)    raising/lowering table (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel-cell power generation part comprising at least a fuel electrode (55), solid electrolyte (54), and air electrode (53); and heat-exchange chamber (110) configured to cool a gas emitted from the fuel-cell power generation part to form water.    USE - For electrical apparatus, e.g. mobile phones, mobile phone cradles, personal computers, digital cameras, portable audio apparatuses, MP3 players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or toys (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The formed water remains inside the heat-exchange chamber without leaking out. The fuel cell system is free from deteriorated performance and uncomfortable feeling in use and can easily and reliably recover the water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recovering water formed in a fuel cell system, comprising condensing a gas containing water vapor by heat exchange in a heat-exchange chamber to yield water, the water vapor being derived from water formed in a fuel-cell power generation part, the heat-exchange chamber at least partially comprising a porous membrane; and allowing a water-absorber to absorb water formed in the heat-exchange chamber as a result of condensation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system.    Water absorbing component (2)    Air electrode (53)    Solid electrolyte (54)    Fuel electrode (55)    Heat exchange chamber (110)
NOVELTY - A high polymer film with intelligent temp control function by reflecting solar heat or not is prepared from the phase-change material (VO2 and its doped powder), high polymer, antioxidizing agent or thermal O2 stabilizer, composite pigment, anti-UV stabilizer, plasticizer and nucleator. It features that full-band infrared light can be reflected when the temp is higher than its phase-change temp ornot when the temp is lower than its phase-change temp. It can be used for building, green house, car, ship, etc.
NOVELTY - An oxidizer assembly comprises a housing having several inlets and corresponding outlets, each for receiving/outputting a different gas; and a catalyst assembly including a porous catalyst body having a catalyst able to promote oxidation of carbon monoxide and to be regenerated. The catalyst assembly is adapted to be movable such that successive parts of the assembly are able to be brought repeatedly in communication with all inlets and its corresponding outlets.    USE - In proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system for oxidizing carbon monoxide and regenerating the catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizer assembly allows in-situ catalyst regeneration without interrupting the oxidation of carbon monoxide. The oxidizer assembly is simple and compact in configuration. The catalyst assembly having sealing assembly, which seals the parts of the catalyst body in communication with the all the inlets and the corresponding outlets and inhibits the different gases from mixing with each other. The application of wetting agent prior to applying the catalyst to the ceramic corderite structure allows for better flow of the catalyst suspension through the corderite and delays the absorption of liquid in the binder solution by the corderite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous catalyst body is formed ceramic corderite structure and coated with the catalyst. The catalyst comprises a metal cation doped octahedral molecular sieve-2 (M-OMS-2). The porous catalyst body is rotatable within the housing. The M-OMS-2 comprises Cu-OMS-2, Co-OMS-2 or Ag-OMS-2. The catalyst assembly includes a sealing assembly adapted to seal the parts of the catalyst body in communication with the all the inlets and the corresponding outlets. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following.    (1) the catalyst body for the oxidizer assembly; and    (2) making the catalyst body for the oxidizer assembly.
NOVELTY - An elastomeric spring (312) secures a micro electrode array (MEA) that is positioned in an interior cavity (308) of a thermoplastic frame (302) of circular, square or rectangular shape.    USE - Used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The construction and design of the unitized MEA assembly is simplified. The fabrication cost is reduced. Improves assembly productivity and reduces the stack level defects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a unitized MEA assembly.    thermoplastic frame (302)    manifold (306)    interior cavity (308)    sealing clamp (310)    elastomeric spring (312)
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 - The predetermined pattern formed on a mold (20) is transferred to a resin material (32). The resin material is solidified, to form anode substrate (15) and a cathode substrate (14). An electrolyte film (11) is clamped between substrates to obtain a fuel cell (1). Organic fuel is supplied to anode substrate, and oxidizing agent gas is supplied to cathode substrate.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell used for electronic devices (both claimed), such as mobile telephone, liquid crystal projector, personal computer, engineering workstation, pager, word processor, television, video tape recorder, electronic notebook, electronic table-top calculator, car navigation apparatus, touch panel and point of sales terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with fine flow path is manufactured easily and economically. The fuel cell produces high output electric power stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) fuel cell; and    (b) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process of a fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    electrolyte film (11)    anode substrate (14)    cathode substrate (15)    mold (20)    resin material (32)
NOVELTY - The solution concentration measuring device (668) has a polymer film (665) which carries out dimensional change according to concentration of predetermined component in a liquid, when the film is immersed in the liquid containing predetermined component and a pair of electrode terminals (666,667) arranged in the polymer film. The polymer film comprises electroconductive filler (1688).    USE - For measuring concentration of solution, preferably fuel in fuel container of fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solution concentration measuring device has simple structure and high measurement precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer film contains a sulfonic acid group. The predetermined component is alcohol.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel container; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of solution concentration measuring device.    Polymer film (665)    Electrode terminal (666,667)    Solution concentration measuring device (668)    Composite film (1686)    Electroconductive filler (1688)
NOVELTY - A core-shell composition for gas storage, comprises a hollow (24) or porous core (26) and a shell (22) comprising a nanocomposite. The nanocomposite comprises an exfoliated layered filler dispersed in a matrix material. The shell has a thickness smaller than 50% of a radius of the core-shell composition.    USE - The core-shell composition is used for gas storage (claimed). It can be used for storing and feeding hydrogen to fuel cells that supply electricity to apparatus such as portable electronic devices, automobiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite provides high mechanical strength to hold high pressure gas and high resistance to gas permeation. The composition has a higher hydrogen storage capacity, and is capable of feeding hydrogen fuel to fuel cells at an adequate and controlled rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) normally closed container that contains nanocomposite shell-core compositions to store gas molecules inside the compositions, where the container is equipped with mechanism for releasing the gas molecules; and    (B) hydrogen gas storage and supply method, comprising providing nanocomposite based shell-core compositions pre-filled with pressurized hydrogen gas and enclosed in a container, where the compositions comprise a polymer having a glass transition temperature or softening temperature, Tg, no greater than 300degreesC; and heating the shell-core compositions to a temperature within Tgplus minus20 degrees, or sufficient to cause diffusion of hydrogen outside the compositions to provide hydrogen fuel from the container to a hydrogen-consuming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are schematics of nanocomposite shell-hollow core, and nanocomposite shell-porous core.    Shell (22)    Hollow core (24)    Porous core (26)
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 - Printing formation of an adhesive layer (3) is carried out on a peelable base material (2) followed by drying. A mixing paste (4) containing an electrode or electrolyte forming material, an organic resin binder and a solvent is printed on the adhesive layer and dried to form an adhesive sheet (1).    USE - For solid oxide fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms adhesive sheet having excellent stability, flexibility, easy handling property and crack resistance. The method is inexpensively and quick.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adhesive sheet for solid oxide fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross sectional view of adhesive sheet.    adhesive sheet (1)    paste material (2)    adhesive layer (3)    mixing paste (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an outer covering (100U,100L) on upper/lower sides of internal electrode assembly (101) and forming a sealing space (S) by welding the edges (103a) of the outer covering. The welding of the covering region near the sealing space, is performed before the welding of the edges of the covering.    USE - For manufacturing laminated battery (claimed) such as sheet type lithium ion secondary cell for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the accumulation of resin inside the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) laminated battery; and    (2) heat sealer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram explaining the method of manufacturing laminated battery.    outer covering (100U,100L)    internal electrode assembly (101)    liquid electrolyte (102)    sealing space (S)
NOVELTY - A resin material is coated on light receiving surface side of a solar cell element (1) and dried. The temporary lamination of sheet like adhesive layer (3) is formed at the resin film (2) for cutting solar cell element. The light receiving surface side and non-light like receiving surface side of a solar cell element is sealed and modularized by a protective layer.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Avoids external appearance defects and characteristics reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module; and    (2) manufacturing method of solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views explaining the manufacturing process of the solar cell module.    solar cell element (1,4)    resin film (2)    adhesive layer (3)
NOVELTY - A filler layer (4) is arranged at rear side of a solar cell element (3), and contains silane-modified resin and coloring agent which consists of inorganic compound. The silane-modified resin is formed by polymerizing unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene for polymerization. The filler layer when used for solar cell module as gel fraction of 30% or less.    USE - For solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler layer has excellent design property, adhesion with respect to solar cell element and does not deteriorate work environment. The filler layer enables sealing in a short period of time at the time of manufacture of solar cell module and does not requires heat processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (T) which has a filler layer for solar cell modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the solar cell module.    front surface board (1)    filler layer for surface side solar cell modules (2)    solar cell element (3)    filler layer for rear side solar cell modules (4)    reverse side protection sheet (5)
NOVELTY - A spacer (1) consists of polymer (A) (in weight parts) (5-100) and olefin polymer (B) (0-95). Polymer (A) is chosen from acidic radical-containing polymer, silane modified polymer and epoxy group-containing olefin polymer, and has melting point of 85-150degreesC.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spacer has excellent substrate adhesivity, heat-resisting property, chemical resistance, moisture permeability-proof and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell having the spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section model of dye-sensitized solar cell.    spacer (1)    electroconductive transparent substrates (2, 4)    anode (3)    titanium oxide cathode (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell or battery comprises a fuel cell or battery unit including an anode (205) that contains aerogel or xerogel.    USE - For use as e.g. carbon/air battery, carbon-fueled fuel cell or high rate carbon fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell or battery includes anode that shows high discharge rate, high surface area, low crystallinity and high electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a carbon fuel cell system.    Fuel cell housing (201)    Anode (205)    Cathode (206)    Separator (207)    Anode lead (208)    Cathode lead (209)    Anode chamber (214)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assembly comprises first and second membranes, each having an inner portion and an outer peripheral portion; and a structural film layer disposed between part(s) of outer peripheral portion of first membrane and corresponding outer peripheral portion of second membrane. The inner portion of first membrane contacts the corresponding inner portion of second membrane to provide ionic communication between the membranes.    USE - For use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structural film layer protects the membrane and provides structural support, producing a more durable, long-lasting assembly for fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of discrete assemblies for use in fuel cell, providing a first membrane (11) having a cathode (14); providing a second membrane (15) having an anode (18), providing a structural film layer (20) defining windows; laminating the first membrane to the second membrane in a continuous process with the structural film layer between them, so that the first membrane contacts the second membrane within the windows to provide ionic communication between the second membranes and to form continuous assemblies; and cutting the continuous membrane electrode assemblies to form the discrete assemblies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded cross-sectional view of the inventive fuel cell assembly.    First membrane (11)    Cathode (14)    Second membrane (15)    Anode (18)    Structural film layer (20)
NOVELTY - A holder case houses battery modules having elastomer cylinders deformable to cover boundary regions between connected batteries. The elastomer cylinder is layered on top of both end region surfaces of adjacent batteries. The holder case has holding compartments to house battery modules in sandwiched state by two cylindrical holders that are narrower than outline of cylinder regions and wider than outline of battery regions.    USE - For use as power source for motor used for driving vehicle e.g. hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Firmly retains battery modules in holder case, and reduces battery module warp due to vibration. Reliably holds battery-connecting regions that cannot be made sufficiently strong. Is easily assembled, does not require ribs projecting from inner surfaces of holding compartment to support battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top perspective view of car power source battery apparatus.    Holder case (2)    Holders (2A, 2B)    Cooling orifice (7)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary cell has electrode assembly obtained by winding anode plate (40), cathode plate and a separator. Electrode active material layer is formed at surface(s) of electrode plates. An insulating layer (30) containing penetration hole (32) of defined shape, is covered on protrusion portion (46) formed at both ends of electrode active material layer of anode plate and/or cathode plate.    USE - As power supply for portable electronic devices, e.g. camcorder, portable computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ion secondary cell suppresses reduction of capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the anode plate of lithium ion secondary battery.    insulating layer (30)    penetration hole (32)    anode plate (40)    anode collector (42)    anode active material layer (44)    protrusion portion (46)
NOVELTY - The flat-form battery (10) is sealed with an electric power generation element in a packing material formed by providing an outer container (12) and an inner container (11) at each sidewall. The joining portion (A) of containers (11,12) is sealed with an adhesive layer (13) containing a heat-fusable synthetic resin or heat-fusable synthetic rubber. The sidewall of container (11) has thrust in periphery direction.    USE - As power supply for portable audio-video equipment and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The flat-form battery has excellent leaking resistance and reduced weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of flat-form battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-section view of flat-form battery.    flat-form battery (10)    inner container (11)    outer container (12)    adhesive layer (13)    cathode (14)    sealing portion (A)
NOVELTY - An ethylene copolymer composition is formed by blending white colored inorganic pigment, cross-linking adjuvant containing allyl group and/or (meth)acryloxy group, and cross-linking agent with ethylene-polar monomer copolymer.    USE - For solar cell sealing agent used for solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ethylene copolymer composition has excellent heat-resisting property, adhesivity, flexibility, moldability and durability. The solar cell module sealed using the composition has excellent insulating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell sealing agent using the ethylene copolymer composition; and    (2) solar cell module which has solar cell element sealed by the solar cell sealing agent.
NOVELTY - A crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition is obtained by mixing an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer (in wt.pts) (100) and silane coupling agent (0.03-0.3).    USE - For solar cell sealing agent used for sealing solar cell element at the time of manufacture of solar cell module (both claimed). Solar cell element includes single crystal silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, gallium-arsenic, copper-indium-selenium, cadmium-tellurium-type solar cell elements.    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition has excellent crosslinkability and moldability, and provides sealing agent with excellent adhesivity and workability. The composition provides sheet with excellent transparency, heat resistance and flexibility. The sealing agent provides solar cell module with favorable insulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell sealing agent obtained using the crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition; and    (2) solar cell module, which is obtained by sealing a solar cell element using the solar cell sealing agent.
NOVELTY - An ethylene copolymer composition is formed by blending a white colored inorganic pigment, a cross-linking agent and triaryl cyanurate with an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer.    USE - For solar cell sealing agent used for producing solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing agent containing the ethylene copolymer composition, has excellent flexibility, workability, adhesivity, cross-linkability and insulation property. The solar cell module produced using the sealing agent, has excellent heat-resisting property, insulation property, adhesivity, flexibility and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) solar cell sealing agent using the ethylene copolymer composition; and    (2) solar cell module with which a solar cell element is sealed by the solar cell sealing agent.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell consists of a pair of cathode and anode metal plates immersed in a peroxide-based electrolyte and separated by a porous membrane or divider which allows the electrolyte to carry electrons and ions between the plates as chemical reaction takes place, to produce a current flow.    USE - Non-Faraday type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell incorporates a unique and new class of electrolyte which does not consume the cathode material during oxidation-reduction reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method for activating the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a linear cell design.
NOVELTY - Monitoring system (I) for a fuel cell system comprises: a fuel cell having a controller; a fuel supply coupled to the fuel cell; sensors operatively connected to the fuel supply; and a sensor communication link connecting the sensors and the controller.    USE - The invention deals with monitoring system for fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for e.g. mobile or cell phones, power tools, personal digital assistants, digital cameras, laptop computers, computer games systems, MP3 players, global positioning systems.    ADVANTAGE - The conventional monitoring systems have not been adapted for use with fuel cell systems, where (I) is for use with a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel supply for a fuel cell comprising: a container; fuel disposed within the container; at least one sensor for monitoring a condition of the fuel; and an RFID tag that is configured to communicate with the sensor and be interrogated by an RFID reader station; and    (2) a method for monitoring a condition of a fuel supply comprising: providing a fuel supply containing a fuel; and collecting data regarding at least one condition of the fuel supply using sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective break-away view of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (1) contains anode (4), cathode (3), separator (5), insulating tape and electrolyte. The insulating tape is contacted with the electrolyte. The insulating tape contains resin layer (A,B). The resin layer (B) has a melting point higher than resin layer (A). One or more portions of the surface of the resin-layer (A) side of the insulating tape is joined to the anode.    USE - As nonaqueous-electrolyte battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous-electrolyte battery has excellent insulation reliability and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nonaqueous-electrolyte battery contains an anode which occludes and discharges lithium ion, a cathode, a separator, an insulating tape and an electrolyte. The insulating tape is contacted with the electrolyte. The insulating tape contains resin layer (A,B). The resin layer (B) has a melting point higher than resin layer (A). One or more portions of the surface of the resin-layer (A) side of the insulating tape is joined to the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the nonaqueous-electrolyte battery.    battery (1)    electrode group (2)    cathode (3)    anode (4)    separator (5)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has an insulating tape (11) attached to the positive electrode (4), using an adhesive agent. The adhesive agent contains butyl acrylic acid (3 mass% or less) with respect to 2-ethyl hexyl-acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid. The positive electrode contains specific metal chalcogenide or metal oxide. The negative electrode has a tunnel or layered structure.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of defects in high temperature atmosphere, are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has an insulating tape (11) attached to the positive electrode (4), using an adhesive agent. The adhesive agent contains butyl acrylic acid (3 mass% or less) with respect to 2-ethyl hexyl-acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid. The positive electrode contains metal chalcogenide of compositional formula: LixMO2 or complex oxide of formula: LiyM2O4, where M is a transition metal, x is greater than or equal to0 and less than or equal to1 and y is greater than or equal to0 and less than or equal to2. The negative electrode has a tunnel or layered structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    battery (1)    electrode groups (2)    negative electrode (3)    positive electrode (4)    separator (5)    battery case (6)    battery cover (7)    negative electrode terminal (9)    negative electrode lead (10)    insulating tape (11)
NOVELTY - A lead wire is extracted from a photovoltaic cell and is connected to a connection end of a terminal box. The adhesive agent between a resin board and box is hardened and simultaneously a resin sheet is melted to weld the cell and the resin board. An external drawer cord is connected to the connection end of box.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module for generating electric power using sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces hardening waiting time for attaching terminal box and resin board, thus reduces manufacturing time of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of the solar cell module manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has multiple single cells arranged such that one single cell (2A) acts as oxygen generation device to supply generated oxygen to another single cell (2B) acting as electric power generation device. The fuel cell has a solid polymer electrolyte.    USE - Fuel cell for battery.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high durable compact fuel cell with high electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    single cells (2A, 2B)    anodes (4A, 4B)    cathodes (5A, 5B)    load (9)
NOVELTY - An adsorption unit (1) adsorbs an edge portion of sheet (4) that is separated and conveyed by supply unit, from an upper direction with an adsorption block (1a). A clamping unit (2) clamps an edge portion of sheet that is adsorbed by adsorption unit, so as to measure the thickness of the sheet.    USE - For manufacture of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves manufacturing yield of solar cell module, by preventing formation of wrinkles on the surface of the sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sheet conveyance method; and    (2) solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view of the sheet conveyor.    adsorption unit (1)    adsorption block (1a)    clamping unit (2)    sheet (4)    sheet conveyor (10)    loading table (11)
NOVELTY - A light sensitive electrode (10) has composite electrode (2) formed on surface(s) of transparent electroconductive film (3). The composite electrode contains composite polymer of conductive polymer and dye bonded by covalent bond. The composite electrode carries electron withdrawal or electron-donating molecule.    USE - For organic solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light sensitive electrode improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of organic solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic solar cell (20), which is equipped with the light sensitive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the organic solar cell.    substrate (1)    composite electrode (2)    transparent electroconductive film (3)    light sensitive electrode (10)    organic solar cell (20)
NOVELTY - Photoactive nanocomposite (A) comprises a couple of donor-acceptor semiconducting elements (I) (which is supported by a substrate of the device), where one of the elements is formed by nanowires (II) with sp3 structure and the other elements are organic compound (III).    USE - (A) is useful in solar cell, light emitter and photo detector.    ADVANTAGE - (A): has better mobility of charges; are more stable in air; and the energy level of donar and acceptor of (A) is compatible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the preparation of (A).
NOVELTY - Laminator for solar cells or multi-layer glass sheets has an electrical heating plate with a main central section (12) and smaller peripheral sections (13) whose heating effect is controlled by a unit connected to temperature sensors.    USE - Laminating solar cells or multi-layer glass sheets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the heating plate.    Heating elements (11, 11')    Main heating plate (12)    Peripheral, controllable heating plates (13)
NOVELTY - A binder contains a block copolymer containing blocks having repeating structural units of a protonic acid group-containing divalent aromatic group (A), and blocks having repeating structural units of a protonic acid group-free divalent aromatic group (B). The block copolymer has glass transition point of 180degreesC or less.    USE - For electrode material of fuel cells (both claimed), preferably direct methanol-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent adhesion property, low methanol solubility, high methanol permeability and high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition for fuel cell electrode formation which contains above binder and an electrode material;    (2) electrode formed using above composition; and    (3) fuel cell comprising above electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of fuel cell.    electrolyte film (1)    electrode (2,2')    gasket (3)    separator (4)    pressure plate (5)    gas passageway (6)    bolt (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus (10) has a cylindrical case (1), a fuel cell unit (7) installed in the case, and output terminal (8,9) provided at end of the case.    USE - For e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell, solid polymer-electrolyte fuel cell and portable fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for portable computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell apparatus has favorable safety and stable electric power generation ability for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of fuel cell apparatus and front view of fuel cell unit.    cylindrical case (1)    fuel electrode (2)    electrolyte membrane (3)    fuel cell unit (7)    output terminals (8,9)    fuel cell apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - Membrane/electrode unit consisting of two gas diffusion layers each in contact with a catalyst layer and the diffusion layers bur separated by a polymer electrolyte membrane, with one of its two surfaces carrying a polymer frame (sic), comprising an inner region on one surface of the polymer membrane and an outer region outside the gas diffusion layer. The thickness of all outer region components is 50-100% of those of the inner region.    USE - The unit is useful in fuel cell technology.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cells containing the unit have longer life at temperatures higher than 100degreesC, and the unit is simple and cost effective to produce.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell including the membrane/electrolyte unit;    (2) a process for preparation of the membrane/electrolyte unit inclduing deposition of a polymer layer on the outer region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1a shows a schematic diagram of a membrane/electrolyte unit with the catalyst layer applied to the gas diffusion layer.    layers, (1a,1b,1c)    gas diffusison, (3)    catalyst layer, (4)    polymer/electrolyte layer. (5)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode (1) mixture, a negative electrode (2), and a non-aqueous electrolyte (5), where positive electrode mixture includes a positive electrode active material that includes a lithium-containing compound having an olivine structure, a conducting agent, and a binder, which includes a copolymer of polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, and hexafluoropropylene.    USE - Used as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is of low-cost, and has increased capacity and increased energy density and good discharge characteristics during discharge at high rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a test cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Reference electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The hose has tubular-shaped rubber layer (1) that contacts a fluid. The rubber layer is formed using a material containing polybutene and rubber as essential components. The rubber is chosen from isobutylene-isoprene rubber, halogenated isobutylene-isoprene rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber and/or ethylene-propylene-diene rubber.    USE - For pure water piping, hydrogen piping and hydrogen-water mixture distribution piping for fuel cell system such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The hose is excellent in flexibility, electric insulation property, gas barrier property and waterproof property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hose for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rubber inner layer (1)    Reinforcement layer (2)    Outer layer (3)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is supported by making a catalyst layer including a catalyst precursor, arranging the catalyst layer with a polymer electrolytic membrane having proton conductivity in a thickness direction, and performing an electrochemical reductive reaction for reducing the catalyst precursor included in the catalyst layer.    USE - For supporting a catalyst for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell and a membrane electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The invention decreases a crossover of gases, and improves a performance and durability of a membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Supporting a catalyst for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell involves making a catalyst layer (12, 14) including a catalyst precursor, arranging the catalyst layer with a polymer electrolytic membrane (13) having proton conductivity in a thickness direction, and performing an electrochemical reductive reaction for reducing the catalyst precursor included in the catalyst layer to produce a catalyst and concomitantly developing a catalyst particle layer (13k) having catalyst microparticles in the polymer electrolytic membrane. The catalyst layer can be used as an anode catalyst layer or a cathode catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Anode gas diffusion layer (10)    Catalyst layer (12, 14)    Polymer electrolytic membrane (13)    Catalyst particle layer (13k)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (15)
NOVELTY - A peeling sheet (4) is provided under diaphragm (3) in upper chamber (1). Gas is supplied forcibly between peeling sheet and workpiece (W) placed between the upper chamber and lower chamber (6) at the time of lifting upper chamber, after heat processing.    USE - For peeling workpiece in lamination apparatus used in solar cell module manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need for double peeling sheet. Prevents adherence of workpiece to diaphragm or peeling sheet at the time of lifting upper chamber, resulting in prevention of damage of the workpiece.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for workpiece peeling mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the workpiece with peeling sheet.    upper chamber (1)    diaphragm (3)    peeling sheet (4)    lower chamber (6)    workpiece (W)
NOVELTY - A gel electrolyte comprises an electrolyte, a matrix polymer and a non-aqueous solvent. The non-aqueous solvent consists of mixed solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC), propylene carbonate (PC) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), and is selected of a weight composition in an area in a triangular phase diagram (EC,PC,GBL) surrounded by a point (70,30,0), a point (55,15,30), a point (15,55,30) and a point (30,70,0).    USE - For battery (claimed) as light source for portable electronic equipment such as portable telephone, video camera or notebook type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The gel electrolyte improves ion conductivity of the solvent and has excellent battery characteristics such as cyclic characteristic, low temperature characteristics or initial charging/discharging characteristics. The use of the electrolyte to the battery improves battery performance without impairing initial charging/discharging characteristics, battery capacity, large current discharge or discharge under low temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a gel electrolyte battery which comprises an anode containing an active material for the anode, a cathode containing an active material for the cathode, and is arranged facing the anode and a gel electrolyte arranged between anode and the cathode. The gel electrolyte includes an electrolyte, a matrix polymer and a non-aqueous solvent; and    (2) process for manufacturing of a non-aqueous solvent consisting of a mixed solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC), propylene carbonate (PC) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL). The weight composition of non-aqueous solvent is selected by an area in a triangular phase diagram (EC,PC,GBL) surrounded by a point (70,30,0), a point (55,15,30) and a point (30,70,0).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a triangular phase diagram of a solvent composition in the gel electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A gelatinizer consists of cross-linked polymer (A) having (meth)acrylic acid or its salt as main monomer unit. The gelatinizer has gel viscosity ratio (N1/N60) of 0.7-1.3 and contains 30 wt.% or less of components soluble in 37 wt.% aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide. The gel viscosity ratio is determined by JIS K7117-1:1999 method.    USE - For alkaline battery (claimed), silver oxide cell, nickel-cadmium storage battery and nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The gelatinizer exhibits high impact resistance and excellent long-term retention of discharge characteristics. High quality alkaline battery having high impact resistance and excellent long-term retention of discharge characteristics is produced in high yield using the gelatinizer. Since hydrogen gas is hardly generated even when alkali electrolyte liquid containing gelatinizer is contacted with zinc powder, the damage of battery is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gelatinizer consists of cross-linked polymer (A) having (meth)acrylic acid or its salt as main monomer unit. The gelatinizer has gel viscosity ratio (N1/N60) of 0.7-1.3 and contains 30 wt.% or less of components soluble in 37 wt.% aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide. The gel viscosity ratio is determined by homogenously mixing 37 wt.% potassium hydroxide aqueous solution (100 wt.pts), cross-linked polymer (2 wt.pts) and zinc powder (200 wt.pts) at 40degreesC under agitation to form gel. The viscosity (N1 at 40degreesC) of gel that is left for 1 day, and the viscosity (N60 at 40degreesC) of gel that is left for 60 days at same temperature are measured according to JIS K7117-1:1999 and gel viscosity ratio is calculated.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline battery containing gelatinizer and zinc powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of alkaline battery.    Anode terminal board (1)    Separator (5)    Current collection rod (6)    Gasket (7)    Gel cathode (9)
NOVELTY - Polyphenyl acetylene derivative has preset repeating unit.    USE - As liquid separation membrane such as water purification film and gas separation membrane such as oxygen enriched membrane used for air conditioner and battery.    ADVANTAGE - Polyphenyl acetylene derivative has high polarity, therefore the polymer film has excellent separation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polyphenyl acetylene derivative has repeating unit of formula (I), (II) or (III).    R1=H or alkyl group;    R2=alkyl group;    R3=hydroxyl or amino group;and    n=10 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) conductive resin composition, which contains polyphenyl acetylene derivative and electron donor or electron acceptor compound as dopant;    (2) phenyl acetylene compound of formula (V) or (VI); and    (3) manufacture of polyphenyl acetylene derivative, which involves de-protecting protected hydroxyl or amino group bonded to phenyl group of compound having repeating unit (III) by a substituent.
NOVELTY - A transparent cover (5) interconnected to base portion (3) at peripheral edges, allow transmittance of the solar energy. The surface of base portion faces internally the chamber (9) defined between the cover and base portion. A positive air pressure air supplier supplies positive air pressure into the chamber, to heat the air using solar energy passes to chamber via the cover.    USE - Solar collector provided in roof of building and swimming pools used for heating fluids such as water and/or air.    ADVANTAGE - The water and/or air is heated directly using the collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of obtaining drinking/potable water from water; and    (2) minerals or deposits recovering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar collector.    solar collector (1)    base portion (3)    cover (5)    chamber (9)    another chamber (11)
NOVELTY - An image sensor device is formed by forming image sensing array in substrate (100); forming first dielectric layer (130); forming conformal second dielectric layer (138'); and forming third dielectric layer (140) overlying photosensors.    USE - Used in the formation of image sensor device used for solid state image sensor e.g. charged coupled device or complementary metal oxide semiconductor imager.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with second and third dielectric layers so the light guide prevents incident light (164) from striking other photosensors. The light can avoid light scattering between adjacent pixels so reducing crosstalk.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The formation of image sensor device involves:    (a) forming image sensing array in substrate, the image sensing array comprising photosensors with spaces between them;    (b) forming first dielectric layer overlying the spaces but not the photosensors;    (c) forming conformal second dielectric layer on a sidewall of the first dielectric layer, where the second dielectric layer has a second refractive index; and    (d) forming third dielectric layer overlying the photosensors but not the spaces, where the third dielectric layer has a third refractive index greater than the second refractive index.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of improved performance of the image sensor device.    Semiconductor substrate (100)    Isolation region (104)    P-well regions (108)    N-type regions (120)    Dielectric films (127-129)    First dielectric layer (130)    Second dielectric layer (138')    Third dielectric layer (140)    Incident light (164)
NOVELTY - The pipe structure (10) includes connections portions (14a,14b) having internal and external surfaces (16a,16b,18a,18b) that are formed by cutting and grinding the surfaces with a lathe. The connection portions are joined with a casing (12) by performing resin injection molding processing.    USE - Used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the pipe structure is simplified. The dimensional accuracy of the internal and external surfaces of the connection portions is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pipe structure manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the pipe structure.    pipe structure (10)    casing (12)    connection portions (14a,14b)    internal surfaces of connection portions (16a,16b)    external surfaces of connection portions (18a,18b)
NOVELTY - A high polymer film base material is irradiated with high-energy heavy ion and a radiation damage is formed. The radiation damage is etched chemically or thermally, and a cylindrical through hole with average diameter of 10 nm or more is formed on 104-1014/cm2 base material, and polymeric ion exchange membrane is obtained. A monomer having sulfonyl halide is added, deaerated to obtain perforation on the base material.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric ion-exchange membrane having favorable ion exchange capacity, excellent oxidation resistance, electrical conductivity, dimensional stability and methanol-proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high polymer film base material is irradiated with high-energy heavy ion and a radiation damage is formed. The radiation damage is etched chemically or thermally, and a cylindrical through hole with average diameter of 10 nm or more is formed on 104-1014/cm2 base material, and polymeric ion exchange membrane is obtained. A monomer having sulfonyl halide is added, deaerated and graft polymerized by irradiating with ionizing radiation of gamma-ray, X-ray and electron beam in the surface of the base material, to obtain perforation on the base material. The monomer having sulfonyl halide is CF2=CF(SO2X1), CH2=CF(SO2X1), CF2=CF(O(CF2)1-4SO2X1) and CF2=CF(OCH2(CF2)1-4SO2X1), where X1 is fluorine or chlorine. The (-SO2X1) group in the grafted molecular chain is sulfonate group (SO3M), and is subsequently, converted to sulfonic acid group (-SO3H), where M is sodium or potassium.
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 - Vacuum tube solar collector comprises a jacketed tube (2) made from a special coated soda-lime glass with a glass-metal connection made from a metallic element. The vacuum closure of the tube side facing the glass-metal connection is closed in a vacuum-tight manner and an absorber surface (4) is fixed in the jacketed tube to a heat-removing tube (3) using fixing elements (5).    USE - For utilizing solar heat for heating installations.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar collector.    connecting part (1)    jacketed tube (2)    heat-removing tube (3)    absorber surface (4)    fixing elements (5)
NOVELTY - Use of systems (I) (comprising at least a polymer and at least a sensitizer that contains at least a heavy atom) for up-conversion, where the triplet-level of the sensitizers is higher than the triplet level of the polymers and the polymer contains at least 1 mol% of condensed aromatic ring system.    USE - (I) is useful: for up-conversion and in optical and/or electronic device for up conversion (claimed). (I) is also useful for photoenergy up-conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The triplet-level of the sensitizer is higher than the triplet level of the polymers (claimed). (I) are highly efficient during up-conversion and are more suitable for use in devices used for up-conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) (I) for up conversion; and    (2) optical and/or electronic device for up-conversion comprising (I).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has membrane electrode assembly having anode (109), cathode (110) and polymer electrolyte membrane. The electrodes have catalyst layer (102). The anode catalyst layer contains platinum particles having particle size of 6-10 nm. The anode catalyst layer has thickness of 1-5 microns and platinum volume density of 1-5 g/cm3. The cathode catalyst layer has thickness of 10 microns or more and platinum volume density of 0.1-0.5 g/cm3.    USE - For fixed type cogeneration system and electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Highly durable polyelectrolyte type fuel cell is provided by suppressing decomposition and deterioration of polymer electrolyte membrane by hydrogen peroxide produced within the electrode. The fuel cell maintains high voltage for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyelectrolyte type fuel cell has a membrane electrode assembly having anode, cathode arranged opposite to anode and polymer electrolyte membrane arranged between electrodes. The electrodes have catalyst layer. The membrane electrode assembly is interposed between a pair of separator plates that are arranged opposite to each other. The separator plates are provided with anode-side gas channel for supplying fuel gas to anode and cathode-side gas channel for supplying oxidant gas to the cathode. The anode catalyst layer contains electrode catalyst(s) chosen from platinum particles and platinum alloy particles having particle size of 6-10 nm. The anode catalyst layer has thickness of 1-5 microns, and platinum volume density of 1-5 g/cm3. The cathode catalyst layer has thickness of 10 microns or more and platinum volume density of 0.1-0.5 g/cm3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mechanism of polymer electrolyte membrane degradation.    Gaseous diffusion layer (101)    Catalyst layer (102)    Anode (109)    Cathode (110)    Pole vicinity (401)    Reaction field (402)
NOVELTY - Anode and cathode catalysts (C1) are obtained by treatment of metal complexes formed by salts of platinum alone or in combination with other metals, and polymers obtained by condensation of 4-(1-((phenyl-2,4-disubstituted)-hydrazine)-alkyl)benzene-1,3-diol with a 3,5-disubstituted phenol and formaldehyde or para-formaldehyde in the presence of acid or basic catalysts in water/alcohol mixtures at 20 - 150degreesC and having molecular weight 1000 - 50000.    USE - In electrodes for fuel cells; in an electrochemical fuel cell for the production of electrical power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst have a low content in platinum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrochemical fuel cell for the production of electrical power comprising catalyzed electrodes (C1), and a proton exchange membrane or an anion exchange membrane; catalyzed anode (C1) and cathode; or catalyzed cathode (C1) and anode;and    (2) an electrochemical fuel cell comprising proton exchange membrane/an anion exchange membrane/liquid alkaline electrolyte/liquid acid electrolyte, where fuel is hydrogen gas, reformed hydrogen gas, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol and ethylene glycol, hydrazine and hydroxylamine, alkali metal borohydrodes with various metal and non-metal cations, aldehydes, acids, hydrocarbons such as methane (natural gas), ethane, propane and butane, fossil fuel such as gasoline and kerosene.
NOVELTY - The direct alcohol fuel cell (10) contains an anode (20) having anode catalyst layer (2), a cathode (30) having a cathode catalyst layer (3) and a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1) arranged between anode (20) and cathode (30). The layer (3) contains a metal complex and/or its baked product, as catalyst.    USE - As portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The direct alcohol fuel cell has favorable output voltage over long period of time, and suppresses reduction of cell voltage. The direct alcohol fuel cell is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the direct alcohol fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model sectional drawing of the direct alcohol fuel cell.    solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    anode catalyst layer (2)    cathode catalyst layer (3)    direct alcohol fuel cell (10)    anode (20)    cathode (30)
NOVELTY - Polymer having oxocarbon group has preset structure.    USE - As polyelectrolyte and catalyst composition for polyelectrolyte film-electrode assembly and polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (all claimed), which uses liquid fuel such as gasoline, methanol and dimethyl ether.    ADVANTAGE - Polymer having oxocarbon group has proton conductivity equal to polymer having sulfonic acid group and excellent chemical stability and water resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer has oxocarbon group and is of formula (1).    X1,X2=-O-, -S- or -NR-;    Z=-CO-, -C(S)-, -C(NR')-, (un)substituted alkylene or (un)substituted arylene group;    R,R'=H, (un)substituted 1-6C alkyl or (un)substituted 6-10C aryl group;    n=0-10;and    B=H or univalent metal atom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyelectrolyte, which contains polymer as an active ingredient;    (2) polymeric electrolyte film which has polyelectrolyte;    (3) catalyst composition which has polyelectrolyte;    (4) polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly having polyelectrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film or catalyst composition; and    (5) polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell which has polyelectrolyte, polymeric electrolyte film or catalyst composition.
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 manganese dry battery has an adhesive layer (15) comprising chloroprene rubber provided between upper surface of collar portion (12) of sealant (6) and heat shrink resin tubes (7).    USE - In portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte liquid between a sealant and heat-shrink resin tubes is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the manganese dry battery.    Negative electrode zinc can (1)    Sealant (6)    Heat contraction tubes (7)    Collar portion (12)    Grooves (13)    Adhesive layer (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (1) has a pair of electrode (2, 3) arranged opposing each other and discharged in a liquid fuel, a voltage applying unit (4) to apply voltage between the pair of electrodes, an intersection portion (6a) which crosses and connects centers of pair of electrodes at an angle of 90degrees, and comprising a diaphragm (6) having a pore (5). The fuel reformer produces reformed gas containing hydrogen from the liquid fuel.    USE - For modification of fuel and regulating exhaust gas from motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer reduces starting time and response time of fuel, and generates reformed gas with high hydrogen concentration stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modification of fuel, which involves applying voltage between pair of electrodes of fuel reformer, carrying out plasma discharge of fuel, and generating reformed gas containing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel reformer (1)    electrodes (2, 3)    voltage applying unit (4)    pore (5)    diaphragm (6)    insertion opening (6a)
NOVELTY - A sealing plate (140) made of nickel and aluminum, seals the electrolyte-liquid injection hole (136) at upper surface of cap plate (131), at welding region (141), by laser welding.    USE - E.g. lithium secondary battery used in portable radio apparatus, portable video camera, portable telephone, portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - Formation of pinhole at welding region, due to outflow of electrolyte liquid, due to capillary phenomenon, is prevented, thereby improving sealing structure of electrolyte-liquid injection hole and improving safety of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of secondary battery.    cap assembly (130)    cap plate (131)    electrolyte-liquid injection (136)    sealing plate (140)    welding region (141)
NOVELTY - The porous structured electrodes (7) arranged on a semiconductor layer (5) opposing to the electrodes (3), has an electroconductive material having resistivity of 1x10(-6) ohm. The sheet resistance of the electrodes (7) is 0.001-1 ohm/square.    USE - E.g pn-junction type solar cell    ADVANTAGE - Improves the energy-conversion efficiency of the optoelectric transducer module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optoelectric transducer module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optoelectric transducer module.    substrates (2,8)    electrodes (3,7)    semiconductor layer (5)    charge- transport portions (9)    photoelectric conversion portions (12)
NOVELTY - A mixing aqueous solution (S) is obtained by dissolving an organic compound (C) (0.5-3 wt.pts) having polyether structure, in peroxotitanic acid aqueous solution (100 wt.pts) having concentration of 2-10 wt.%.    USE - For semiconductor electrode used for optoelectric transducer of solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mixing aqueous solution has favorable heat resistance, and is economically manufactured. The solution provides semiconductor electrode having favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency, uniformity and transparency. The semiconductor electrode provides solar cell having excellent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of mixing aqueous solution (S);    (2) semiconductor electrode, which has a semiconductor film (4) formed by applying and impregnating the mixing aqueous solution (S) on electroconductive surface of electroconductive substrate (3);    (3) manufacture of semiconductor electrode;    (4) optoelectric transducer, which has electrolyte having oxidation-reduction pair, and counter electrode having the semiconductor electrode;    (5) manufacture of optoelectric transducer;    (6) solar cell, which is produced using the optoelectric transducer; and    (7) manufacture of solar cell, which involves using optoelectric transducer, in which electrolyte having oxidation-reduction pair is sealed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of semiconductor electrode.    substrate (1)    electroconductive film (2)    electroconductive substrate (3)    semiconductor film (4)
NOVELTY - An intermediate steel plate (5) has recess (4) at periphery of opening (3) in a steel plate housing (1) accommodating solar cell raw material. An elastic plate-shaped support (7) is mounted on a support (6) made from flat bar and mounted in the recess. A steel plate cover (9) is mounted to the upper surface of the intermediate steel plate in airtight manner. A heater (10) is embedded in upper surface of the housing.    USE - For heating and pressurizing large-sized solar cell raw material in large-sized vacuum-type laminator machine (claimed), for manufacture of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The laminator machine is made smaller, lightweight and thin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vacuum-type laminator machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a notched longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vacuum-type laminator machine.    housing (1)    opening (3)    recess (4)    intermediate steel plate (5)    support (6)    elastic plate-shaped support (7)    cover (9)    heater (10)
NOVELTY - A totally new concept in the design and manufacturing of the lead acid storage battery, multi-lid and multi-container system, is disclosed. The design and manufacturing is very simple, so that practically there is zero rejection during in-house manufacturing and in field (during usage); the manufacturing does not require any sophisticated machinery, the molds are very simple; and due to system of design and manufacturing, the assembly is easy, and the range of batteries which can be made, is any number of combinations ranging from 2 volts and 1 ampere to any multiples; all the individual cells are transparent and the outer jacket is also transparent or provided with acid window, the level of acid to be observed, which is very essential in operation, usage and maintenance of the battery, the function is made very simple (without the necessity of removing the screwed plug as in the existing case;) due to the basic design and manufacturing, the batteries are repairable, rechargeable, heat-sealed, user friendly, low cost and hi-tech; the concept permits any size and shape of the individual cell and its combination; the materials for container are not limited only to hard rubber or polypropylene (PP), but the material can be any transparent, translucent or colored heat-sealable plastic like poly vinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC) and the like. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Production of a solar cell module comprises applying an adhesive and sealing composition on the edge of one of the plates, applying solar cells on one of the plates, bending a section of the plates away from an opposite-lying plate, arranging both plates opposite each other, placing the plates close to each other so that they adhere to each other with the exception of the edge regions, sealing a space including an intermediate space on the edge region of the solar cell module, pumping gas from the space or reducing pressure in the space and undoing the bending.    USE - For producing a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The process is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for carrying out the above process.
NOVELTY - A cooling device comprises fuel and air feed and discharge delimited by two bipolar plates and comprising a porous planar conductive element interposed between the bipolar plates, at least one coolant inlet (19, 19'), and at least one coolant outlet (20, 20'). The planar element includes linear sections of impervious material for guiding the coolant flow.    USE - For membrane fuel cell stacks.    ADVANTAGE - The invention solves the problems of the cooling homogeneity of the fuel cells of the prior art by a modification of the porous planar element included in the cooling device. It can operate the cell in conditions of high reliability associated to lack of moisture condensation taking advantage at the same time of a trouble-free preservation of membrane hydration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the production of the cooling device by applying a precursor ligand under pressure through an injector, infiltrating the same within the thickness of the planar element forming segments with a projecting part from at least one of the planar element main surfaces, and polymerizing the segments by chemical initiator or atmospheric oxygen or irradiation with a radiation source forming the impervious and resilient material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified front view of a porous planar element.    Planar element (11)    Inlets (19, 19')    Outlet (20, 20')
NOVELTY - A liquid-fuel storage tank (10) has a liquid-fuel storage structure (11) that is accommodated in an accommodation box (16), such that space (15) is formed between the box and structure and is filled with pressurized-gas (G). A follower (14) arranged at rear end of structure, is moved according to consumption of fuel.    USE - Polymeric type fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic device, e.g. mobile phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying stably the liquid-fuel, and eliminating the loss of liquid-fuel, while reducing the size of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    storage tank (10)    storage structure (11)    following portion (14)    space (15)    accommodation box (16)    pressurized gas (G)
NOVELTY - Laminator for laminating structural components (SC), especially solar module cells or laminated glass panes by a combination of pressure and heat, consisting of at least one laminating chamber for reception of one or several SC, a support for the SC, a heating unit, and a flexible compression membrane stretched in the chamber above the support forming a seal and moveable relative to the support and separating the lower part of the chamber from the top part.    USE - The laminator is useful for lamination of solar module cells or for lamination of laminated glass panes by a combination of pressure and heat.    ADVANTAGE - The laminator avoids some drawbacks of previous laminators, e.g. excessive wear due to the action of heat and chemicals and possible membrane rupture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a diagram of the laminator.    laminator, (1)    laminator chambers, (11,21)    support. (12)
NOVELTY - An organic/inorganic composite porous film, comprises a porous substrate having pores; and an active layer formed by coating a surface of substrate or part of pores in the substrate with mixture of inorganic particles and binder polymer. The inorganic particles in active layer are interconnected among themselves and are fixed by binder polymer. Interstitial volumes among the inorganic particles form a pore structure.    USE - The composite porous film is used for manufacturing an electrochemical device, which is a lithium secondary battery (claimed), useful as energy sources in portable phones, camcorders, notebook computers, PCs and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The organic/ inorganic composite porous film shows excellent thermal safety and lithium ion conductivity and a high degree of swelling with electrolyte. The electrochemical device comprising the organic/inorganic composite porous film shows improved safety and quality, simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a electrochemical device comprising a cathode; an anode; an organic/inorganic composite porous film, which is interposed between the cathode and anode; and an electrolyte; and    (B) a method for manufacturing an organic/inorganic composite porous film, comprising dissolving a binder polymer into a solvent to form a polymer solution; adding inorganic particles to the polymer solution and mixing them; and coating the mixture of inorganic particles with binder polymer on the surface of a substrate having pores or on a part of the pores in the substrate, followed by drying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view showing an organic/inorganic composite porous film.
NOVELTY - Organic device has a terminal portion (5) that is formed on substrate (1), in the non-formation region (11) of an electrode layer (4), and an organic layer (3) formed over an electrode layer (2), in the formation region (12) of electrode layer (4).    USE - E.g. organic solar cell, organic transistor, organic electroluminescent (EL) element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables removal of the organic layer or wettability change layer formed into a film, easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Wettability change layer (7) formed on electrode layer (2), in the formation region of electrode layer (4), comprises organo-polysiloxane containing fluoro alkyl group and photocatalyst. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) organic device manufacture;    (b) organic electroluminescent element; and    (c) organic electroluminescent element manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the organic device.    substrate (1)    electrode layers (2,4)    organic layer (3)    non-formation region of electrode layer (11)    formation region of electrode layer (12)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery has an anode (4) consisting of a fluorocarbon, a cathode (5) consisting of material capable of discharging a lithium ion, and an non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains propylene carbonate, 1,2-dimethoxyethane and phenyl ethyl carbonate (0.5-20 volume%) with respect to total liquid amount.    USE - As main power supply and backup power supply for electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery has improved high temperature storing characteristics, discharge characteristics in low temperature environment, and durability. Increase in impedance after partial discharge is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery.    anode can (1)    cathode can (2)    gasket (3)    anode (4)    cathode (5)    separator (6)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly comprises cathode and anode catalyst layers, on both surface of solid polymer electrolyte film. The catalyst layers contain electroconductive carbon which supports a catalyst. The ratio of thickness of anode catalyst layer with respect to cathode catalyst layer, is 0.7-1.3. The mass of catalyst per unit area of anode layer is 1/2 or less with respect to that of cathode catalyst layer.    USE - For fuel cell used for mounting in motor vehicles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Usage amount of expensive noble metal catalyst including platinum, is reduced. Electric power generation capability is improved. Cost reduction of vehicle is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode catalyst layer further contains electroconductive carbon which does not support a catalyst, such as carbon black chosen from Ketchen black EC, Ketchen EC600 JD, Balkan XC 72R or black pearl 2000, carbon nano tube, carbon nano horn or carbon nano fiber. The catalyst contains platinum or its alloy. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell containing the membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) vehicle using the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The filler layer (2) has water vapor permeability of 0.9-9 g/m2.day per thickness of 100 microns.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler layer has excellent water vapor barrier property. The permeation of moisture content is prevented even if surface of substrate and protection sheet of module is damaged. The reduction of electric power generation efficiency of solar cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of solar cell module.    transparent substrate (1)    filler layer (2)    solar cell element (3)    protection sheet (4)    solar cell module (T)
NOVELTY - A battery with embedded circuits (10) comprises a battery unit (101) manufactured by a printed circuit board process; a control circuit layer (103) stacked with the battery unit to form a laminate structure; and a packaging material (105) for accommodating and sealing the battery unit and control circuit layer. The control circuit layer includes at least a circuit layer using the battery unit as a power source, and an electric contact layer connected to the circuit layer.    USE - As battery with embedded circuits useful as power source.    ADVANTAGE - The battery with embedded circuits can be manufactured as high-density connected electric contact points to conform with the product requirement of being light, slim, and small. The battery with embedded circuits can integrate production manufacturing cost and material cost to conform with economic efficiency. There is an easy usage and management on electricity and easy management on heat generation. The battery with embedded circuits can be used and soldered repeatedly, and thus maintenance is easy; has a lower circuit resistance, and thus can enhance the rate of process filtering; and conforms to a variety of requirements for voltage supply and current supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric contact layer has electric contact points (1031) exposed outside the packaging material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the battery with embedded circuits.    battery with embedded circuits (10)    battery unit (101)    control circuit layer (103)    packaging material (105)    electric contact points. (1031)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitized solar cell has a transparent substrate (1) having transparent electrically conductive film (2) on the surface(s) laminated with electroconductive substrate (5) having dye sensitizing semiconductor electrode (4) on the surface(s). The periphery of laminate is fixed and sealed by binding material containing silicon resin having phenyl heptamethyl cyclotetrasiloxane and 2,6-cis-diphenyl hexamethyl cyclotetrasiloxane.    USE - As dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitized solar cell has excellent durability and airtightness. The cell is manufactured by simple and economical process. The cell seals electrolyte stably for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the dye sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive film (2)    Electrolyte liquid (3)    Dye sensitizing semiconductor electrode (4)    Electroconductive substrate (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell capable of degrading fuel and generating electric power using enzyme, comprises using fuel containing a polysaccharide, e.g., starch    USE - For electric power generation from polysaccharides such as starch, and as electronic devices and electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell enables generation of electric power from polysaccharides, efficiently, and contributes in resource recycling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electronic device using the fuel cell;    (2) a movable object using the fuel cell;    (3) electrical power generation system using the fuel cell; and    (4) cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel electrode (1)    electrode layer (3)    positive electrode (5)    electrode (11)
NOVELTY - A packing film (5) which packs a battery element (2) is heat-sealed using sealing resin, to form a seal portion (5a). A non-woven cloth (8) is sandwiched between the packing films.    USE - For battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Set the opening pressure during expansion of the film by generating gas during abnormality, without reducing the sealing reliability of the packaged device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the film type packaged device.    battery (1)    battery element (2)    packing film (5)    seal portion (5a)    non-woven cloth (8)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery comprises a positive electrode comprising a positive active material; a negative electrode comprising a negative active material where graphite particles (11) and silicon particulate are combined; and an electrolyte containing a solvent, a polyether modified silicone oil where a linear polyether chain is linked to a polysiloxane chain, and a solute comprising a lithium salt.    USE - For use in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive battery has high capacity and good cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view showing negative active material that constitutes the lithium secondary battery.    Particle (11)    Fine pores (15)
NOVELTY - Liquid colloidal electrolyte comprises a liquid electrolyte comprising liquid organic electrolytes or liquid inorganic electrolytes free of sulfuric acid; and ceramic particle phase dispersed in the liquid electrolyte.    USE - For an electrochemical device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Electrolyte maintains good conductivity under a wide range of temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) an electrochemical device containing the liquid colloidal electrolyte; and    (b) a lithium rechargeable battery containing the liquid colloidal electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic graph comparing the conductivity of a liquid electrolyte and a colloidal electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The inorganic thin film (2) is formed on a polymeric base material (1). The thin film is irradiated with microwave, and heated. The crystallinity of thin film is raised, and solar cell (10) is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell having improved characteristics is efficiently manufactured. The thin film is crystallized within a short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of structure of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    polymeric base material (1)    transparent electrically conductive film (2)    p-layer (3)    n-layer (4)    metal electrode (5)    solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell has a safe vent (148) inserted into a through-hole that is formed in a cap plate (141) at a predetermined temperature.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improving safety of the lithium ion secondary cell by inserting safe vent in the through-hole of the cup plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary cell.    electrode assembly (110)    positive electrode plate (111)    cap (210)    cap plate (141)    safe vent (148)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer uses a liquid fuel comprising a catalyst and a polymer, and does not substantially contain an anionic group.    USE - For anode electrode used in membrane-electrode composite material of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used by portable apparatus or moving components (all claimed), such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent durability and high-energy densification property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode electrode;    (2) membrane-electrode composite material;    (3) polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (4) portable apparatus or moving component.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary cell comprises positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte liquid containing electrolyte and non-proton solvent. The electrode is coated with coating material containing conductive polymers.    USE - For electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ion battery with excellent charging-discharging cycle characteristics and high capacity is provided.
NOVELTY - An electrode (12) with a catalyst metal supported on a carbon material and a proton conduction path of a cation exchange resin, and a polymer electrolyte film (13) are laminated in order on a flexible graphite sheet (11) having porosity of 30-60%. The laminate is then pressurized in the lamination direction, and membrane type electrode assembly is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of membrane type electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of membrane type electrode assembly joins polymeric electrolyte film and catalyst metal supporting electrode uniformly, and decreases deviation of current distribution of electrode. The membrane type electrode assembly provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having favorable output efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the manufacturing method of the membrane type electrode assembly.    flexible graphite sheet (11)    electrode (12)    polymeric electrolyte film (13)    polymer sheet (14)    pressurization surface of press (15)
NOVELTY - The spacer (10) is provided between an ion exchange membrane (3) and a separator (7) in an electrode assembly (2) so that the thickness (ts) of spacer is within 0.5 tc - tc, where tc is the thickness of electrode (4). The peripheral portion of separator and membrane are attached by a sealing compound (9).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle, for domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability of the seal in a battery without reducing battery capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    polymer electrode fuel cell (1)    ion exchange membrane and electrode assembly (2)    cation exchange membrane (3)    electrode (4)    separator (7)    sealing compound (9)    spacer (10)
NOVELTY - An anode/reactive polymer-supported porous film/cathode laminate has an anode and a cathode laminated on both sides of a reactive polymer-supported porous film. The film is obtained by supporting a reactive polymer on a porous film. The content of reactive polymer per surface of the porous film is 0.3-5 g/m2, and the ratio of the polymer on the porous film of anode side and cathode side is 0.1-1.    USE - For manufacturing battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Anode/porous film/cathode laminate has excellent adhesive power between porous film and electrodes, and easily provides battery with high safety. Generation of heat shrink in the porous film in hot environment is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anode/reactive polymer-supported porous film/cathode laminate has an anode and a cathode laminated on both sides of a reactive polymer-supported porous film. The film is obtained by supporting a reactive polymer on a porous film. The reactive polymer is obtained by reacting polyfunctional isocyanate with active hydrogen-containing reactive group of crosslinkable polymer, such that the cross-linkable polymer is crosslinked. The content of reactive polymer per surface of the porous film is 0.3-5 g/m2, and the ratio of the reactive polymer on the porous film of anode side and cathode side is 0.1-1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery, which involves accommodating the laminate in a battery container, pouring an electrolyte liquid containing polyfunctional isocyanate into the container, swelling or eluting at least one portion of the reactive polymer in the electrolyte liquid at the vicinity of porous film and electrode, crosslinking the polymer by reacting with isocyanate, gelatinizing portion(s) of electrolyte liquid, and adhering porous film and electrode.
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic-resin sheet is laminated up on a catalyst layer (3) formed at base material (1). Then, catalyst layer and thermoplastic-resin sheet are bonded by thermo-compression so that the preset area of catalyst layer is adhered to resin sheet. Subsequently, the preset area of a catalyst layer is detached from a base material, resulting in forming of catalyst layers on a base material, to obtain a transfer sheet.    USE - For manufacture of transfer sheet for electrode-electrolyte-film assembly manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer formed on the base material is patterned efficiently and accurately, and transfer sheet is manufactured by simple method in s short time. The electrode-electrolyte-film assembly having outstanding battery capability is manufactured safely. The high quality fuel cell of outstanding battery capability is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoplastic-resin sheet is laminated up on a catalyst layer formed at base material. Then, a catalyst layer and a thermoplastic-resin sheet are bonded by thermo-compression so that the preset area of a catalyst layer is adhered to a thermoplastic-resin sheet. Subsequently, the preset area of a catalyst layer is detached from a base material by peeling the thermoplastic-resin sheet in which the predetermined area of a catalyst layer adhered from a base material, resulting in forming of catalyst layers on a base material, to obtain a transfer sheet. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transfer sheet for electrode-electrolyte-film assembly manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of transfer sheet for electrode-electrolyte-film assembly manufacture.    base material (1)    release layer (2)    catalyst layer (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has multilayer hydrogen ion conductive polymeric electrolyte film (10) having layer(s) (12) containing metal oxide, between pair of electrode, and pair of electroconductive separator. The fuel gas is supplied and ejected from one electrode. The separator has gas passage for supplying and ejecting oxidizing agent gas in another electrode.    USE - For electric vehicles and co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has low contact resistance between electrolyte film and electrode. The generation of plastic deformation of electrolyte film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal oxide is oxide of silicon, titanium, aluminum, zirconium, magnesium and/or chromium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the polymeric electrolyte film.    multilayer polymeric electrolyte film (10)    polymeric electrolyte films (11,13)    polymeric electrolyte film containing metal oxide (12)
NOVELTY - A battery has an electric power generation portion containing an acid medium (2) contacting with an electrode (1) and a basic medium (4) contacting with an electrode (3). The acid and basic mediums are mutually adjoined. The acid medium and/or basic medium contain reaction substance. The reaction substance contains an organic material having carbon and hydrocarbon structure. The mediums (2,4) does not contain heavy metal.    USE - For motor vehicles, watch, mobile telephones and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery does not require severe packing and strict recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline section of the battery.    Electrodes (1,3)    Acid medium (2)    Basic medium (4)    Cladding material (5)
NOVELTY - A battery has an electric power generation portion containing an acid medium (2) contacting with an electrode (1) and a basic medium (4) contacting with an electrode (3). The acid and basic mediums are mutually adjoined. The acid medium and/or basic medium contain reaction substance. The electrodes (1,3) are arranged along intersection direction with respect to thickness direction of electric power generation unit.    USE - For e.g. lead storage battery used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has favorable electric power generation ability and thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of battery.    electrodes (1,3)    acid medium (2)    basic medium (4)    salt bridge material (5)    exterior material (6)
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 - An integrated circuit card has an electronic apparatus containing an integrated circuit chip, and a battery for supplying electrical energy required for operating the electronic apparatus. The battery has acid medium (2) arranged with electrode (1) as electric power generation portion, and a basic medium (4) arranged with electrode (2). The acid medium and/or basic medium contain a reacting substance, and are mutually adjoined.    USE - For recording information in fields, such as finance, commerce, transportation, communication, safety and health.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated circuit card is economical and eco-friendly. The battery of integrated circuit card has favorable electric power generation ability, and supplies stable electric power supply to electronic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of battery in the integrated circuit card.    electrodes (1,3)    acid medium (2)    basic medium (4)    laminate film (5)
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 - A dry cell has a electric-power generation portion comprising solid or semi-solid acid medium (2) provided on an electrode (1), and solid or semi-solid basic medium (4) provided on an electrode (3). The acid medium and the basic medium are mutually adjoined. The dry cell contains reacting substance containing the acid medium or the basic medium.    USE - E.g. gel-type battery, paste-mold battery, secondary battery and alkaline dry battery for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The dry cell has high electromotive force, durability and electric current-voltage characteristics, and is lightweight, and does not have liquid spill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the gel-type battery.    electrodes (1,3)    acid medium (2)    basic medium (4)    cladding material (5)
NOVELTY - A battery has flexible electric power generation portion (a) containing acid medium and basic medium contacting with electrodes (I,II), and live portion (b). The acid and basic mediums are mutually adjoined. The acid medium and/or basic medium contain reaction substance. Portion (b) has reaction substance regenerating unit to regenerate reaction substance from electric power generation product produced in portion (a).    USE - For personal computer, personal digital assistant and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has stable electromotive force, excellent durability and charging and discharging characteristics. The battery is lightweight, compact, eco-friendly and inexpensive. The electrolyte component of battery is recycled by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric power generation mechanism in the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An energy device comprises a holding material (12) containing catalyst metal electrically connected to a pair of electrodes. The surface of the holding material and a hollow shaped electroconductive material (11) are electrically connected.    USE - Used as an energy-storage device or electric-power generation device, e.g. a solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell or electrochemical capacitor for portable equipment with wireless radio, information-processing terminal and transport device (all claimed) such as medical devices, display devices such as liquid crystal displays, computers, mobile telephones, bicycles and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The energy device has good heavy-current discharge property, heat resistance and electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the production of the above energy device, comprising providing a carbon nanotube as an electrode on the surface of a holding material by chemical vapor deposition, where the holding material is an alloy containing iron, nickel and chromium;    (2) a portable apparatus, which is equipped with a wireless radio, which mounts the energy device;    (3) an information-processing terminal, which mounts the energy device; and    (4) a transport device, which mounts the energy device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode/holding material structure of the energy device.    hollow shape electroconductive material (11)    holding material (12)
NOVELTY - A secondary power supply has an anode (4) containing activated carbon, a cathode (5) containing lithium titanate, a separator (6) and an electrolyte liquid. The electrolyte liquid contains a lithium salt, an organic solvent and an ionic liquid.    USE - For e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion secondary cell used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary power supply has high capacitance and excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of coin-shaped secondary power supply.    anode can (1)    cathode can (2)    gasket (3)    anode (4)    cathode (5)    separator (6)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte comprises acid and polymer of iminoimidazolidine dione compound.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte provides electrolyte film with sufficient proton conductivity and excellent mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell, comprising electrolyte film arranged between pair of electrode. A portion or whole of electrolyte film is the solid polymer electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows graph showing relationship between cell voltage of fuel cell and current density. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell module tile comprises any combinations of elastomeric or polymeric materials including devulcanized elastomeric materials; a glass or Teflon (RTM; polymer) cover; a polymeric glue and sealer to bind the glass to rubber; an electrical grid system to connect photovoltic cells on slate to a centralized electrical connector; and integrated design concept.    USE - In roofing system e.g. fire retardant roofing system (claimed) to produce cost-effective electricity from solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell module tile is durable, consistent in color with common roofing materials, and allows for installation of a roof system to produce cost effective electricity from solar power. The roof tile makes installation of home-based solar voltaic electricity production economically viable and aesthetically acceptable. The tile significantly reduces the total cost of residential power generation by 75%. The glass cover keeps the photovoltaic cell dry and protected from abrasion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The integrated design concept is used so that the photovoltic cell module shapes look similar to non-photovoltaic tile molded shapes. The shapes are molded so they interlock or connect with each other.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte film consists of a hydrophilic segment containing sulfonic acid group, and a hydrophobic segment which does not contain sulfonic acid group. The hydrophilic segment has structure in which sulfonic acid group is introduced as substituent to the structural unit (1).    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct alcohol type fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte film is inexpensive, and has excellent durability, high proton conductivity and reduced alcohol permeability. The polyelectrolyte film provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell with high electric power generation efficiency, and low pollution and low noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyelectrolyte film consists of a hydrophilic segment containing sulfonic acid group, and a hydrophobic segment which does not contain sulfonic acid group. The hydrophilic segment has structure in which sulfonic acid group is introduced as substituent to the structural unit of formula (1). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell obtained using the polyelectrolyte film; and    (2) direct alcohol-type fuel cell obtained using the polyelectrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the temperature dependency of the methanol permeability coefficient of the polyelectrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A battery assembly comprises an outer jacket for accommodating cells (2a, 2b); and a terminal plate (3) having a positive electrode terminal (4) and a negative electrode terminal (5). The terminal plate closes an upper opening of the outer jacket, and has a deflection temperature under load of 100-170degreesC.    USE - For use as power source for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly has a high reliability even when the battery has a high temperature due to an external short-circuit. Even when the inner pressure of the cells increases due to the rising of battery temperature and the gaskets fitted to the sealing portions of the cells are detached, the terminal plate is not detached from the outer jacket and the contents of the cells do not leak out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the battery assembly.    Cells (2a, 2b)    Terminal plate (3)    Positive electrode terminal (4)    Negative electrode terminal (5)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell comprises an electrolyte layer disposed between a semiconductor electrode in a transparent first substrate and a counter electrode of a second substrate. The electrolyte layer is sealed using a sealing member lying between the substrates.    USE - Used as a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention maintains excellent cell performance over a long period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic cell comprises: a transparent first substrate having a semiconductor electrode supporting a photosensitizing dye; a second substrate having a counter electrode disposed to face the semiconductor electrode; and an electrolyte layer disposed between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode. The electrolyte layer is sealed using a sealing member lying between the substrates. The substrates and the sealing member are formed of similar materials. The portions of the first substrate and the second substrate that are in contact with the sealing member are ultrasonically welded to the sealing member.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing the inventive photovoltaic cell comprising an ultrasonic welding step for welding the portions of the first substrate and the second substrate in contact with the sealing member to the sealing member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of a photovoltaic cell.    Region (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Conductive connecting parts (41)    Substrate (62)
NOVELTY - A laminated safety glass solar module comprises a laminate of a glass pane, at least one solar cell unit that is located between two polyvinyl butyral (PVB)-based films, and a rear covering. The polyvinyl butyral -based films has a tensile strength of at least 16 N/mm2.    USE - In facade component, roof surface, winter garden covering, soundproofing wall, balcony and parapet element and as a component of windows (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar module provides laminated safety glazing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rear covering is made of glass, plastic, metal, laminated glazing and/or insulating glazing. At lest one of the polyvinyl butyral -based films has soundproofing properties. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing the solar module.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has fuel-electrode side gaseous-diffusion layer (6) and oxidizing-agent electrode side gaseous-diffusion layer (7) containing carbon fiber (10), that are arranged at fuel-electrode side and oxidizing-agent electrode side of membrane-electrode assembly (5), respectively. The fuel-electrode side and oxidizing-agent electrode side separators (8,9) are provided at outer side of layers (6,7), respectively.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for motor vehicle and for domestic on-site electric power generating apparatus and spacecraft mounting type electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables prevention of flooding caused by the water generated by the oxidizing agent electrode so electric power is stably and efficiently generated over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a section of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell and perspective view of diffusion layer and carbon fiber. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Membrane electrode assembly (5)    Fuel electrode side diffusion layer (6)    Oxidizing agent side diffusion layer (7)    Fuel electrode side separator (8)    Oxidizing agent side separator (9)    Carbon fiber (10)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery is obtained by laminating a paste-type anode plate (2), a retainer or separator (3), and a paste-type cathode plate (1). The anode plate and/or cathode plate contains hydrophilic short fiber.    USE - As power source for electric vehicles, such as golf cart, industrial machine and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has high capacitance, improved usage factor of active material and few cycle deterioration. The electrode plate has improved liquid absorbability and retainability with respect to electrolyte liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the square-shaped lead storage battery.    cathode plate (1)    anode plate (2)    separator (3)    strap (4)    electrode group (5)
NOVELTY - The glass case (1) comprises sealed glasswares (I,II) and a space formed inside by joining the glasswares (I,II). A glass cloth is wound around the glassware, and hydrophobic resin is impregnated on the outer surface of the junction region. The side surfaces of glasswares (I,II) are reinforced. The glass case has at least one transparent surface.    USE - As waterproof sealing for light emitting apparatus with solar cell (claimed), e.g. illumination device, camera, road-sign lamp, safety-sign lamp, safe rivet, signal light, outdoor decoration lamp, partition wall lamp, embedding lamp of building wall surface, emergency lamp, street light and garden lamp, and container of position discovery system and electromagnetic wave transmitter.    ADVANTAGE - The glass case has high strength, sealing property, waterproof property, durability, and prevents damage of light-emitting apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light-emitting apparatus with solar cell (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram and sectional view of the integrating state of light-emitting material apparatus with solar cell, into glass case.    glass case (1)    light emitting apparatus with solar cell (10)    glass top container (11)    light-emitting material (15)    electrical-storage apparatus and control circuit (16)
NOVELTY - The resin film contains ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The amount of acetic acid extracted is 200 ppm or less, when the resin film is allowed to stand at 85degreesC and relative humidity of 85% for 100 hours, and boiled in water under heating and refluxing.    USE - For glass laminate and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrolysis with time or environmental changes, is prevented, hence generation of acetic acid is less. The resin film has high transparency and low haze which is maintained for long period of time, without metal corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of basic composition while using the resin film to a solar cell.    glass substrate (11)    back side protection material (12)    sealing film (13A,13B)    electricity generating element (14)
NOVELTY - A modified inorganic material comprises inorganic material and cation exchanger bonded to the inorganic material.    USE - For use in making composite electrolyte membrane useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides excellent cation exchange capacity and methanol-repelling ability. It provides excellent proton conductivity and provides fuel cell with long lifetime and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparing modified inorganic material comprising hydrothermally synthesizing mixture of surfactant comprising silane, inorganic material precursor, and water to produce a precipitation, oxidizing the precipitation using oxidant, and sulfonating oxidized precipitation;    (2) fuel cell comprising cathode, anode, and composite electrolyte membrane;and    (3) composite electrolyte membrane comprising proton-conducting polymer matrix, and modified inorganic material dispersed in proton conducting polymer matrix    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a results of X-ray diffraction analysis of the modified inorganic material.
NOVELTY - A battery package (1) comprises a base (2) and a container (3) including a drawn sheet of biodegradable aliphatic polyester, where the drawn sheet comprises a composition containing a polylactic polymer and either of polybutylene succinate and polycaprolactone.    USE - The invention is used as a battery package.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has excellent strength, impact resistance, and transparency, and is environmentally friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a battery package comprising:    (1) forming a drawn sheet of biodegradable aliphatic polyester into a container having a holder portion by vacuum forming; and    (2) integrating the container with a base comprising a drawn sheet of biodegradable aliphatic polyester to obtain a battery package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery package.    Battery package (1)    Base (2)    Container (3)    Holder portion (3a)    Brim (3b)
NOVELTY - A slide bearing (2, 6) rotatably supporting a rotary shaft (3) of an impeller (4) in a cooling water circulation pump mounted to a fuel cell, is formed of a synthetic resin containing no metal ions.    USE - The slide bearing is for rotatably supporting a rotary shaft of an impeller in a cooling water circulation pump mounted to a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Even when the bearing is brought into contact with the cooling water, no metal ions will dissolve into the cooling water. Thus, the bearing will not pollute the cooling water of the fuel cell, and thus will not lower the efficiency of the fuel cell, prolonging its life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a cooling water circulation pump including slide bearings.    Housing (1)    Slide bearing (2, 6)    Rotary shaft (3)    Impeller (4)
NOVELTY - A fullerene derivative comprises a pendant cyclic ether.    USE - For a photovoltaic device used in systems including roofing, package labeling, battery chargers, sensors, window shades and blinds, awnings, opaque or semi-transparent windows, or exterior wall panels.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic devices including phenylbutyric acid glycidyl ester exhibits a slightly higher short circuit current but lower open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a composition comprising a reaction product of the fullerene derivatives; and    (B) a photovoltaic device comprising two electrodes (202, 206), a photoactive layer (204) between the electrodes and comprising the above composition, and an electron donor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a photovoltaic device.    Electrode (202, 206)    Photoactive layer (204)    Hole blocking layer (205)    Substrate (210)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (3) has a container with gap connected to electrolyte liquid, and filled with organic polymer which dissolves in the electrolyte liquid, and raises hydrogen over voltage of cathode (4) at the time of charging. The electrolyte liquid is electrolyte liquid containing dilute sulfuric acid as main component or electrolyte liquid containing organic polymer (0.01-0.2 wt.%) having sulfuric acid as main component.    USE - As lead storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has favorable cathode active material activity for long period of time, and maintains concentration of organic polymer in electrolyte liquid at required value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the lead storage battery.    cloth bag woven from glass fiber (1)    organic polymer (2)    lead storage battery (3)    cathode (4)    separator (5)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery contains a container, non-aqueous electrolyte filled in the container, anode and cathode accommodated in the container. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains normal temperature fused salt. A separator is provided between anode and cathode. The separator has low porosity compared with a region with near region from the container.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has excellent cycle characteristics and heavy current characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the surface model of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrode group (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a (1) plate shaped solid polymer electrolyte provided between cathode and anode metal plates. The cathode and anode plates consist of injection holes and discharge ports for injecting/ejecting oxidation and reduction gases respectively through the cathode and anode flow path grooves (1a,1b) formed on either sides of the electrolyte.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell (SPFC) stack for mobile device such as mobile phone, note personal computer (PC) and digital camera. Also applicable for motor vehicle or domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be used for mobile device due to its reduced size and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the SPFC stack.    Plate shaped solid polymer electrolyte (1)    Cathode flow path groove (1a)    Anode flow path groove (1b)    Catalyst layers (2,3)    Insulating material (6)
NOVELTY - The holder (3) consisting of non-corrodable thermoplastic resin, is formed. The opening (3b) smaller than the thickness of the elastic structure (2) is formed on the holder. The holder is made to contact the elastic structure, such that the portions other than the portions facing the opening, becomes 2-22% of the thickness, before compressing. The elastic structure is compressed and welded to the holder.    USE - For manufacturing flow rate compensation filter installed in the fuel container for fuel cells used as a power supply for mobile machines.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces blockage of the nozzle of the fuel container in fuel cell with the effluent or corrosion thing from filter, so as to increases the durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for flow rate compensation filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top and sectional views of the manufacturing process of the flow rate compensation filter.    flow rate compensation filter (1)    elastic structure (2)    holder (3)    disc portion (3a)    opening (3b)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte comprises a hybrid compound composed of an organic compound containing an organic polymer with hydroxyl group, an inorganic compound and water. The part of or all of the hydroxyl groups of the organic polymer are combined with at least one species of phosphoric acid and boric acid optionally through the process of immersing in liquid containing at least one species of phosphoric acid and boric acid, or coated with the liquid.    USE - In an electrochemical system e.g. fuel cell, steam pump, dehumidification machine, air-conditioning equipment, electrochromic device, electrolytic device, electrolytic type hydrogen generator, electrolytic hydrogen peroxide generator, electrolytic water generator, humidity sensor, hydrogen sensor, primary cell, secondary cell, optical switch system, or new cell system using polyvalent metal (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is inexpensive; undergoes a less material degradation under the high temperature (preferably greater than or equal to 100degreesC); and exhibits high performance and less performance degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the solid electrolyte involving neutralizing a salt of the inorganic compound salt using acid or alkali in a raw material solution containing the organic compound of the organic polymer with hydroxyl groups; removing solvent; and combining some or all of the hydroxyl groups of the organic polymer with at least one species of phosphoric acid and boric acid through the process of immersing the hybrid compound in liquid containing at least one species of phosphoric acid and boric acid, or coating the hybrid compound with the liquid.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen using electrochemical cell which comprises anodic chamber(s) and cathodic chamber(s) separated by ion-exchange membrane, involves adding sacrificial substance to the anodic chamber; irradiating the anodic solution with UV light and/or visible light; and feeding electric current between the anodic chamber and the cathodic chamber separated by the membrane which is impermeable to iron and to the sacrificial substance.    USE - For producing hydrogen used for locomotion, heat-generation and in electricity generators (fuel cells).    ADVANTAGE - The process produces hydrogen of high purity with low energy consumption. It is not based on the use of fossil fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of hydrogen using electrochemical cell which comprises anodic chamber(s) and cathodic chamber(s) separated by an ion-exchange membrane, involves:    (A) adjusting an aqueous anodic solution which comprises iron (II) ion to a pH of less than or equal to5;    (B) adding a sacrificial substance to the anodic chamber;    (C) irradiating the anodic solution with UV light and/or visible light, where the cathodic chamber contains an aqueous cathodic solution which has a proton concentration of greater than or equal to10-3 M; and    (D) feeding electric current between the anodic chamber and the cathodic chamber separated by the membrane, which membrane is a proton-selective ion-exchange membrane impermeable to the iron and to the sacrificial substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the evolution of current intensity (mA) in relation to time (s) in an example which has had oxalic acid added as sacrificial substance in the anodic chamber.
NOVELTY - Rechargeable polymer battery is fabricated by providing a positive electrode (121), a negative electrode (131), a polymer electrolyte, and a separator film (101, 102). The polymer electrolyte is coated on the positive electrode, negative electrode, and separator film. The positive electrode, negative electrode, and separator film are wound together to form a rechargeable polymer battery. The winding step is conducted after the coating.    USE - The process is used for fabricating rechargeable polymer battery, e.g. rechargeable lithium battery, polymer lithium battery, nickel/metal hydride battery, or capacitor (claimed). The battery is used for outer electrical device, (e.g. positive temperature coefficient or current shut-off device) or an inner electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive process provides precise control of weight, distribution, and coverage ratio of the polymer electrolyte in the battery by performing the coating and winding steps simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process of fabricating the rechargeable polymer battery.    Separator films (101, 102)    Positive electrode (121)    Negative electrode (131)    Polymer (115)
NOVELTY - The end face sealing unit (11) comprising inner layer (11y) formed with thermosetting resin and outer layer (11x). The sealing unit is made of square C-shaped structure, whose upper side sealing piece (11a) abutted with surface of the solar cell module (4), while lower side sealing piece (11c) abutted with back side of the module. The width side sealing piece (11b) contacts end face of the module.    USE - For end face sealing of solar cell installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Water cut-off property of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell with frame;    (2) frameless solar cell module; and    (3) manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solar cell whose end face is blocked by end face sealing unit.    Solar cell module (4)    End face sealing unit (11)    Upper side sealing piece (11a)    Lower side sealing piece (11b)    Width side sealing piece (11c)    Outer layer (11x)    Inner layer (11u)
NOVELTY - The protrusions (4d,4e) are formed at the outer surface of an end face sealing element (4). The protrusions are fitted into the concave portions (5g,5h) formed at the inner surface of a frame groove (5e) of a frame (5).    USE - Solar cell module installed in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents removal of end face sealing element from frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    end face sealing element (4)    protrusions (4d,4e)    frame (5)    frame groove (5e)    concave portions (5g,5h)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (12) has ion-exchange membrane (10) between gaseous diffusion layers (15). A polymer (25) for non-electroconductive sealing is used to seal the separators (5) to the circumference edge (14) of ion-exchange membrane.    USE - Fuel cell subassembly component.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell subassembly component is manufactured easily with high sealing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell subassembly component manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell subassembly component.    separator (5)    ion-exchange membrane (10)    membrane electrode assembly (12)    circumference edge of ion-exchange membrane (14)    gaseous diffusion layers (15)
NOVELTY - A battery has electric power generation portion equipped with acid medium with which electrode (I) is arranged and basic medium with which electrode (II) is arranged. Electrode (I) comprises reaction conduction portion (I). Electrode (II) comprises reaction conduction portion (II). The acid medium and basic medium are mutually adjoined. The acid medium and/or basic medium contain reacting material.    USE - For electric power generation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Battery had excellent lifetime and steady electric-power-generation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for generation of electric power, which involves carrying out oxidation reaction in the acid medium and/or reduction in basic medium in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of generation of electric power by using the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The valve structure comprises stacked arrangement of rubber made elastic component (4) and thermoplastic resin molding (8), in the valve chest. The ratio of thickness of the elastic component in compression state with respect to the valve structure is 0.-0.7, so that the ratio of volume of empty space with respect to the valve chest is 0.2-0.4.    USE - For closed type storage battery (claimed) such as closed type nickel hydrogen storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reliability of operation of the exhaust valve is improved irrespective of variation in temperature of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) closed type storage battery; and    (2) closed type nickel hydrogen storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the closed type storage battery.    sealing board (1)    cap (2)    exhaust hole (3)    elastic component (4)    thermoplastic resin molding (8)
NOVELTY - The coating material mixture containing an electrode active material, a binder, a water-soluble thickener and water, is applied on a collector, and dried to form a coating layer. Steam is introduced, and the coating layer is heated in high-temperature environment of more than the boiling point of water. Moisture content of the coating layer is removed with heat processing, and an electrode plate (5,6) is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing electrode plate used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable equipment such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and cordless apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method quickly provides electrode plate having excellent lifetime characteristics and high output discharge characteristics, by reducing the heat processing time. Thermal deterioration of binder, and characteristics reduction of thickener by decomposition during heating are suppressed. The electrode plate provides battery having improved productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional schematic drawing of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    battery case (1)    sealing board (2)    insulation packing (3)    electrode plates (5,6)
NOVELTY - The biaxially stretched polyester film contains ultraviolet absorber (0.01-10 wt.%), and has total light transmittance of 20% or less in wavelength of 380 nm.    USE - Used as structural component of dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially stretched polyester film with reduced deterioration of the photoelectric conversion efficiency by ultraviolet ray is provided.
NOVELTY - A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (50) has main portion (51) on which metal particles are distributed. A polyamide-type resin coating (20) covers the outer surface of the main portion of PTC element.    USE - Battery pack including secondary batteries such as lithium ion secondary cell, nickel hydrogen secondary battery and nickel cadmium secondary battery, for use as electric power source of mobile phone and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents corrosion of the metal particles distributed on the main portion of PTC element, using the resin coating, while providing inexpensive battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the battery pack.    lithium ion secondary cell (10)    resin coating (20)    PTC element (50)    PTC element main portion (51)    PTC element electrodes (52,53)
NOVELTY - An interruption circuit arranged between the external output/input wires (7a, 7b) connected to unit cell (2), interrupts the electric current path of unit cell based on the detection of the short-circuit of the metal wires of a thermosensitive device (5) arranged with respect to unit cell.    USE - Pack battery used as power supply for mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), power tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature management of several unit cells is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the pack battery.    unit cell (2)    thermosensitive device (5)    tape (6)    external output/input wires (7a, 7b)
NOVELTY - A polymer contains ionic group. The ratio (P) of the number of ionic groups (B) bonded to aromatic ring of electron-attractive group of the polymer, and total number of ionic groups (A) per 1 g of the polymer, is 0.2-0.995.    USE - For polyelectrolyte material used for polyelectrolyte components, membrane-electrode composite material for polyelectrolyte type fuel cell such as direct type fuel cell (all claimed) and secondary battery used as power supply of moving component, mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant, video camera, digital camera, music player, head set, television, radio, power tool, robot, passenger car, electric wheelchair and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent proton conductivity and fuel-shutoff property, and provides polyelectrolyte type fuel cell having high energy capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyelectrolyte material which consists of the polymer having ionic group;    (2) polyelectrolyte components using the polyelectrolyte material;    (3) membrane-electrode composite material using the polyelectrolyte component; and    (4) polyelectrolyte type fuel cell using the membrane-electrode composite material.
NOVELTY - The module has light emitting element group (4) on silver film (3) with circuit pattern on tin oxide layer (2) of glass board (1) and other glass board (6) formed over the light emitting element group using transparent adhesive layer (5).    USE - Used with solar cell and other battery for illumination and guide sign.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a portable light emission module that is used outdoors effectively for long period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for light emission module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and section of the light emission module.    Glass boards (1,6)    Tin oxide layer (2)    Silver film (3)    Light emitting element group (4)    Transparent adhesive layer (5)
NOVELTY - Fuel container has a double structure consisting of inner and outer containers (1,2) and a liquid fuel absorbing material (3) provided in between the inner and outer containers.    USE - For organic fuel cell for vehicle mounted power supply system, domestic co-generation system and electronic apparatus e.g. notebook computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera and electrically driven motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage of fuel from fuel container towards exterior side and prevents simultaneous failure of inner and outer containers by providing liquid fuel absorbing material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: the fuel cell pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional model diagram of the fuel cell container.    inner container (1)    outer container (2)    liquid fuel absorbing material (3)    color change material (4)    coagulant (5)    packing (6)    hollow needle (7)
NOVELTY - Preparation of photoactive semiconductor material (I) (which is organic-inorganic hybrid, comprising a semiconductor oxide (II) and a semiconductor polymer (III)) comprises in-situ formation of the polymer on the surface of (II) by photo polymerization without application of an external potential.    USE - (I) is useful in photovoltaic cells and super-condensers (claimed), which is used in various electronic devices such as watches, computers and cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The process: is simple and cost effective with appreciable output; and significantly reduces the solar electricity cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for photovoltaic cell or super condenser comprising two electrodes between the cell or condenser, which is made of (I).
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a semiconductor electrode (110) including a nanoparticle oxide layer (114) formed on a conducting thin film (113), which is formed on a first flexible conducting substrate (111); and a counter electrode (130) including a second flexible conducting substrate (132) composed of a flexible transparent polymer and a platinum layer (134) formed on the second conducting substrate.    USE - Used as dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has superior energy conversion efficiency and is flexible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises:    (a) a semiconductor electrode including a first flexible conducting substrate composed of a metal, a conducting thin film formed on the first conducting substrate, a nanoparticle oxide layer formed on the conducting thin film and dye molecules adsorbed on the nanoparticle oxide layer;    (b) a counter electrode including a second flexible conducting substrate composed of a flexible transparent polymer and a platinum layer formed on the second conducting substrate; and    (c) an electrolyte solution (150) between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section of a flexible dye-sensitized solar cell.    Semiconductor electrode (110)    First flexible conducting substrate (111)    Conducting thin film (113)    Nanoparticle oxide layer (114)    Counter electrode (130)    Second flexible conducting substrate (132)    Platinum layer (134)    Electrolyte solution (150)
NOVELTY - Making components for fuel cells comprises carrying out a surface treatment based on a plasma technology on a component of the fuel cell.    USE - The invention is used for making components, e.g. proton exchange membrane, electrically conductive and porous support or gas diffusion layer, catalytic support, or bipolar interconnector, for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides integrated component fuel cells of less weight and size, and high efficiency and operating life.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises non-aqueous organic solvent, lithium salt, and triphenyl phosphate.    USE - For lithium ion rechargeable battery, i.e. lithium ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides improved overcharge stability and shows excellent chemical properties, e.g. reducing swelling, high-temperature storage stability, and cycle life characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion rechargeable battery comprising cathode, anode, and electrolyte. The cathode includes cathode active material capable of reversible lithium ion intercalation/deintercalation. The anode includes anode active material capable of reversible lithium ion intercalation/deintercalation.
NOVELTY - A polysiloxane-based compound or cross-linker for solid polymer electrolyte, comprises polyalkyleneoxide group and acryl group introduced as side chains to the backbone of methylsiloxane polymer.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte or solid polymer electrolyte composition used in preparing solid polymer electrolyte thin film, small-sized lithium polymer secondary batteries (for portable information terminals in mobile phones, notebook computers and camcorders) or large capacity lithium-polymer secondary batteries (for power storage devices for load leveling in peak power consumption and electrical vehicles) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polysiloxane-based polymer promotes easy cross-linking and enables to control the level of cross-linking according to the concentration of acryl group. The methylsiloxane in the backbone of polysiloxane-based compounds has flexibility, thus imparting improved mechanical properties such as elongation and bending of electrolytes while the polyalkyleneoxide group introduced at a side chain has improved compatibility with a plasticizer, which is used for ionic conductivity of electrolytes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polysiloxane-based compound or cross-linker of formula (1) for solid polymer electrolyte, comprises polyalkyleneoxide group and acryl group introduced as side chains to the backbone of methylsiloxane polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid polymer electrolyte composition comprising 0.1-95 wt.% cross-linker of formula (1); 0.1-95 wt.% thermoplastic agent consisting of polyalkyleneglycol dialkyl ether of formula (2), polymethyl(polyalkyleneoxide)siloxane of formula (3), and a non-aqueous polar solvent; 3-40 wt.% lithium salt; and 0.1-5 wt.% curable initiator.    R1-R3, R6-R10=H or methyl;    n and m, x=1-1000;    o, p and q=0-20;    r=1-20;    R4 and R5=1-10C alkyl.    o, p and q are not 0 simultaneously.
NOVELTY - A solid oxide fuel cell comprises an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, where at least one of the anode and the cathode comprises a porous material and a wash-coat composition comprising a transitional metal, where the washcoat composition dispersed on a portion of a surface of the anode and the cathode and into a portion of pores, and where the wash-coat composition improves the performance of the solid oxide fuel cell.    USE - The invention is used for a solid oxide fuel cell system (claimed) used for, e.g. powering an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The invention generates more power at a given temperature, and can be manufactured in a reliable and consistent manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making at least one of an anode and a cathode for a solid oxide fuel cell comprising:    (1) coating the anode and the cathode with a wash-coating media comprising a transitional metal; and    (2) drying the coated at least one of the anode and the cathode to form a wash-coat composition comprising the transitional metal, where the wash-coat composition dispersed on a portion of the surface of the anode and the cathode and into a portion of pores.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid oxide fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell comprises a hydrogen electrode (20) including an anode active material (24) including a non-noble metal hydrogen oxidation catalyst, and/or an oxygen electrode including a cathode active material including a non-noble metal oxygen reduction catalyst.    USE - The cell, i.e. an energy-conversion device, is used for directly converting energy (i.e. chemical energy) of a supplied gas, e.g. hydrogen, into an electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cell provides for a low cost alternative to the PEM fuel cells being currently used. By using low cost catalytic materials that provide for high efficiency and high poisoning resistance, the cost of PEM fuel cells will be reduced while providing for better performance ultimately resulting in utilization of PEM fuel cells in a wide variety of applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a depiction of a hydrogen electrode as used in a PEM fuel cell.    Hydrogen electrode (20)    Hydrogen-contacting surface (21)    Electrolyte-contacting surface (22)    Gas diffusion layer (23)    Anode active material (24)    Conductive substrate (25)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic device comprises a photovoltaic layer, and two fluoropolymer layers. The first fluoropolymer layer overlies an active side of the photovoltaic layer and has a melting point of less than 135degreesC. The second fluoropolymer layer overlies the first fluoropolymer layer and has a melting point greater than 135degreesC.    USE - For absorbing sunlight to produce electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is an improved photovoltaic device having polymeric film of fluorinated polymers with optical clarity of greater than 95 (preferably greater than 96)% light transmission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing the above photovoltaic device (102) comprising heating a first polymer film containing greater than or equal to2 co-extruded fluoropolymer layers (114, 116) to a melting point of a first layer of the fluoropolymer layers; and applying the polymer film to overlie the photovoltaic layer (104).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (102)    Photovoltaic layer (104)    Active surface (110)    Co-extruded fluoropolymer layers (114, 116)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (150) comprises a first backside contact solar cell (100); a second backside contact solar cell; an interconnect electrically coupling a backside of the first backside contact solar cell to a backside of the second backside contact solar cell; and a shield placed between the interconnect and the first and second backside contact solar cells, the shield comprising a material which visually blocks the interconnect.    USE - The solar cell module is used as terrestrial solar cell module in stationary applications such as on residential or commercial building rooftops.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnect shield has a three-dimensional shape to allow it to press on the backsides and to fill the gap between solar cells. This makes the interconnect shield more effective as a cell-to-cell spacer for solar cell alignment and spacing control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar cell module.    Solar cell (100)    Interconnect assemblies (110)    Bus bar (120)    Solar cell module (150)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric device (114) grinding process involves attaching a dielectric substrate (140) over the photoelectric device on wafer surface through a glue (120), which has spacers (130) that maintain a constant gap (G1) between the dielectric substrate and the wafer; and grinding the surface of the dielectric substrate away from the wafer or the surface of the wafer away from the dielectric substrate.    USE - The process is used for grinding photoelectric device, e.g. image sensor, or micromechanical structure protruding from wafer surface (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of preventing the photoelectric devices on substrate from being damaged. Overall yield of the photoelectric devices is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric device grinding process involves:    (A) providing a wafer having chip units (110), where the surface of each chip unit has at least a photoelectric device;    (B) providing glue embedded with spacers;    (C) attaching a dielectric substrate over the photoelectric device on the surface of the wafer through the glue, where the glue and the spacers are between the dielectric substrate and the wafer such that the spacers maintain a constant gap between the dielectric substrate and the wafer; and    (D) grinding the surface of the dielectric substrate away from the wafer or the surface of the wafer away from the dielectric substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section showing a step in a photoelectric device grinding process.    Chip units (110)    Photoelectric device (114)    Glue (120)    Spacers (130)    Dielectric substrate (140)    Gap (G1)    Sealed chamber (R)
NOVELTY - A battery has electric power generation portion equipped with acid medium with which electrode (I) is arranged and basic medium with which electrode (II) is arranged, and electric-power-generation inhibitor removal component which removes the electric-power-generation inhibitor contacting or adjoined to electrodes. The acid medium and basic medium are mutually adjoined. The acid medium and/or basic medium contain reacting material.    USE - For electric power generation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery had excellent lifetime and steady electric-power-generation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for generation of electric power, which involves carrying out oxidation reaction in the acid medium and/or reduction in basic medium in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of generation of electric power by using the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pair of window frames (2,3) mounted on the main surface of a separator (9), surrounds the lithium foil (5) and anode active material layer (6), respectively. A frame-like wall (10) is provided between the window frame (3) and the anode active material layer so that the visible outline (6p) of anode active material layer corresponds to visible outline (5p) of lithium foil, along thickness direction.    USE - For integrated circuit card, active-type radio frequency ID card.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilized discharge is realized and hence battery deterioration in long-term storage is prevented. Thereby improving durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional; view of the lithium primary battery.    window frames (2,3)    lithium foil (5)    visible outline of lithium foil (5p)    anode active material layer (6)    visible outline of anode active material layer (6p)    separator (9)    frame-like wall (10)
NOVELTY - The anode material contains a conductive polymer having an amino group, a hydrogen bondable compound and a proton acid.    USE - For thin film-type lithium secondary batteries used as power supply of portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material provides lithium secondary battery with stable electroconductivity for a long period of time, and high capacitance, excellent discharge efficiency and low temperature characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode material further contains phenolic compound, and electroconductive particles. The conductive polymer is chosen from polyaniline compound, polythiopene compound and/or polypyrrole compound. The proton acid contains a camphor sulfonic acid. The hydrogen bondable compound contains bipyridyl compound. The anode material contains conductive polymer, lithium-nickel complex oxide (LiNiO2) and lithium ferrous phosphate (LiFePO4).
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has an anode (4), a cathode (3) and an electrolyte containing an aromatic compound. The cathode (3) contains graphite with a portion or whole of the surface covered by a low crystalline carbon.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery suppresses cycle characteristics, raise of battery temperature and deterioration of abnormality, such as battery internal pressure at the time of overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    electrode group (2)    cathode (3)    anode (4)    separator (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode active material layers (12,13) with thickness less than thickness of a separator (14). The hardness of separator is JIS-A 20-110 specification.    USE - Bipolar battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. car, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat dissipation, heat resisting property and vibration proof property of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) battery back; and    (b) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bipolar battery.    collector (11)    negative electrode active material layer (12)    positive electrode active material layer (13)    separator (14)    bipolar electrode (16)
NOVELTY - An anode compound coating material is applied on a collector and an anode plate is manufactured. An active material containing composite lithium oxide (A) (in weight parts) (100) and electroconductive material (B) (1-2.5) are dispersed in an aqueous solution of thickener (D) of water-soluble polymer. Then, rubber particle binder (C) (0.2-1.4) having acrylate unit and water are added and mixed to obtain the coating material.    USE - For non-aqueous secondary battery used as power supply of portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The anode plate having high dispersibility of electrode-plate constituent material with minimum amount of binder, favorable lifetime characteristic, high temperature storing characteristic and minimum battery capacity variation, is manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - The battery housing (1) has a stainless steel plate that is provided at the periphery of an armored can (2) which is electrically connected between an electrode (5) and a sealing board (3).    USE - Coin-shaped battery is used for electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is manufactured efficiently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    battery housing (1)    armored can (2)    sealing board (3)    gasket (4)    electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A battery pack has protective circuit element of battery connected to lead wire and external connection terminal connected to protective circuit element, that are integrated with the mold resin (8). A buffer space (11) is formed by not filling with mold resin at one portion of surrounding of battery.    USE - Battery pack for portable electronic devices such as video camera, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, portable terminal device.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in safety and impact strength, while maintaining favorable voltage characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generation element (1)    cladding material (4)    mold resin (8)    buffer space (11)
NOVELTY - The polymeric electrolyte film (1) contains a sulfonic acid group and a hydrocarbon type-polymer compound. The polymeric electrolyte film has hydrogen-permeation coefficient of less than 5x10-10 cm3.cm/(cm2.s.cmHg) at 23degreesC.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity and gas-cut-off property. The electrolyte film provides fuel cell having excellent electric-power-generation characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell obtained using the above polymeric electrolyte film; and    (2) direct methanol type fuel cell obtained using the above polymeric electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion sectional drawing of the unit cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell or direct methanol type fuel cell.    polymeric electrolyte film (1)    fuel electrode (8)    oxidizing agent electrode (9)    membrane-electrode assembly (10)    unit cell (15)
NOVELTY - The coated metal board (1) has non-coated circular portions (2a) formed on bottom of the base-attaching cans. The insulation films (2) are coated on outer surfaces of the cans except on the non-coated circular portions of the cans.    USE - Used for base-attaching can of alkaline dry battery such as alkaline manganese battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain the base-attaching can that is not on its bottom portion easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) base-attaching can; and    (b) base-attaching can manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the coated metal board. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    coated metal board (1)    insulation films (2)    non-coated circular portions (2a)    blanks (6)
NOVELTY - The polymer film electrode assembly has catalyst layers (2A,2B), intermediate layers (10A,10B) and gaseous-diffusion layer base materials (4A,4B), sequentially on both sides of a polymeric electrolyte film (1), which conveys a hydrogen ion alternatively. Predetermined activated carbon having capability for suppressing generation of radical is blended with the intermediate layer(s).    USE - For polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the polymer-film electrode assembly by radical is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell; and    (b) manufacture of polymer-film electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a polymer-film electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    polymeric electrolyte film (1)    catalyst layers (2A, 2B)    intermediate layers (4A, 4B)    gaseous-diffusion layer base materials (10A, 10B)
NOVELTY - Two separators (8,9) are formed at either side of an electrode membrane assembly (3) so that size of first and second separators are more than or less than outer dimension of membrane assembly respectively. A flange (8a) is provided protrudingly from first separator to enclose edges of second separator and membrane assembly. A sealant (12) is filled in gap between flange and edges of electrode membrane assembly.    USE - Polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents penetration of sealing compound into electric power generation area to avoid reduction in battery characteristics. Improves sealing property. Prevents generation of shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of the polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    electrode membrane assembly (3)    insulating sheet (7a,7b)    first separator (8)    flange (8a)    second separator (9)    sealing compound (12)
NOVELTY - A primary water supply piping (a) supplies water from a water recovery equipment (5) to a flush tank (7) of a water treatment apparatus (6). A secondary water supply piping (b) supplies water from a purification plant to a hydrogen generation apparatus (1) and fuel cell (3). A connection tool (14a-14d) detachedly connects the water supply pipings to the water treatment apparatus and hydrogen generation apparatus, respectively    USE - Fuel cell power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents obstruction of the flow path, by suppressing putrefaction of the water due to regularly changing of the connection of the pipings. Enables maintaining electric power generation function for long time period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation apparatus (1)    fuel cell (3)    water recovery equipment (5)    water treatment apparatus (6)    flush tank (7)    connection tool (14a-14d)    primary water supply pipings (a)    secondary water supply pipings (b)
NOVELTY - Battery separator is obtained by performing graft polymerization of non-woven fabric containing semi-aromatic polyamide fiber and polyolefin fiber(s). The semi-aromatic polyamide fiber is formed from aromatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphatic diamine.    USE - For alkali secondary battery, e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc carbon cell battery and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - Battery separator is excellent in hydrophilicity, oxygen deterioration-proof property and ion supplement property. Battery excellent in charging-and-discharging cycle characteristics is provided using the separator. Durability of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: manufacture of battery separator.
NOVELTY - The laminate material (1) has a sequential lamination of an outer layer (2), an aluminum foil (3), a chemical conversion treatment layer (4), a fluorine resin layer (6) and a heat bondable resin layer (7). The fluorine resin layer is formed by reacting hardener with hydroxyl group of fluorine containing copolymer.    USE - For packaging lithium cell main component which has secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate material has excellent water vapor barrier property and prevents permeation of water content from the fluorine resin layer. The laminate material extends the lifetime of the lithium cell. The fluorine resin layer is obtained by dry lamination process and the laminate material is manufactured with high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination of the laminate material.    Laminate material (1)    Outer layer (2)    Aluminum foil (3)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (4)    Fluororesin layer (6)    Heat bondable resin layer (7)
NOVELTY - The gaseous-diffusion layer has an electroconductive water-repellent layer (15) containing an electroconductive material, and an electroconductive base material (10). The electroconductive material has burning temperature in air atmosphere of 650degreesC or more.    USE - For water-repellent hydrophobic material used in membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells (all claimed), used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The gaseous-diffusion layer has high stability for long period of time. The electroconductive material has excellent corrosion resistance also in strongly acidic atmosphere. The fuel cell utilizing the gaseous-diffusion layer, has high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) water-repellent hydrophobic material;    (b) membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells; and    (c) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a single cell of a solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell.    electroconductive base material (10)    electroconductive water-repellent layer (15)    electrode catalyst layer (20)    solid polymer electrolyte film (30)    sealant (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging the resin films (12) on upper and lower sides of a lead tab (10) along the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the lead tab. Electric current is passed between opposing positions of the lead tab and resin film, in order to heat the contact portions of lead tab and resin film, such that the resin film is closely adhered to the surface of lead tab.    USE - For joining resin film to lead tab of polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The need for adhesive agent for joining the resin film and lead tab, is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the lead tab attached with resin film.    lead tab (10)    resin film (12)
NOVELTY - The fine porous film contains polyethylene (PEA) and polypropylene, and has porosity of 20-95% and 100degreesC thermal contraction rate of 10% or less. 8-60 wt.% of polyethylene contains components having molecular weight of 10000 or less, molecular weight distribution of 11-100 and viscosity average molecular weight of 100000-1000000. 8-60 wt.% of polypropylene has molecular weight of 10000 or less.    USE - For isolator of electrochemical reaction apparatus, separator of lithium ion battery, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The fine porous film has improved heat resistance, heat shrink characteristic and high temperature strength, and provides battery with improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the fine porous film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relation of molecular weight distribution of polyethylene (PEA, PEB) in the porous film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The multilayer heat-shrink film has an overcoat layer (4), surface layer (2), intermediate layer (1), and reverse-side layer (3) provided in order. Layer (1) contains cyclic olefin resin (I) and random copolymer of ethylene and (alpha)-olefin or random copolymer of propylene and (alpha)-olefin. Layers (2,3) contain cyclic olefin resin (II) and linear low-density polyethylene resin.    USE - For packaging battery such as secondary battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer heat-shrink film has excellent weather resistance, abrasion resistance, alkali resistance, heat resistance, lubricacy, anti-blocking property, impact strength, low-high temperature cycle property, production efficiency and transparency, and is easy to handle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for packaging battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the multilayer heat-shrink film.    intermediate layer (1)    surface layer (2)    reverse-side layer (3)    overcoat layer (4)
NOVELTY - A control circuit layer (103) has electronic circuit layer equipped with electronic apparatus which used battery unit (101) laminated on the layer (103), as electric power source. An electric contact layer connected to the electronic circuit layer, has electric contacts (1031). A package (105) seals the layers (101,103) such that the electric contacts are exposed.    USE - Electronic circuit insertion type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost and material cost are reduced. The generation of heat is managed easily. The screening rate of the process is improved, since the battery is equipped with low circuit resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electronic circuit insertion type battery.    electronic circuit insertion type battery (10)    battery unit (101)    control circuit layer (103)    package (105)    electric contacts (1031)
NOVELTY - Chalcopyrite type solar cell is irradiated with light having maximum peak in 480 nm wavelength region. The output of the chalcopyrite type solar cell is measured, while irradiating solar cell with light.    USE - For evaluating characteristics of chalcopyrite type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell shows high output value immediately after start of output measurement, the output characteristics is evaluated accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the chalcopyrite type solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cell glass substrate (10)    electrodes (16,20)    optical absorption layer (18)    buffer layer (22)    high resist layer (24)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains anode, cathode and polymer electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed by polymerizing a precursor liquid that contains polymerizable compound, lithium salt and organic solvent. The polymerizable compound contains urethane oligomer and polyester monomer. The ratio of formula weight of urethane bond with respect to weight average molecular weight of urethane oligomer is 0.2-0.5.    USE - For e.g. lithium non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has large initial-stage capacitance. The battery is excellent in capacitance persistence after charge preservation in high-temperature environment, and capacitance return rate. The swelling and electrolyte-liquid leakage of battery, is prevented. The gas-evolution amount of battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains anode, cathode and polymer electrolyte. The electrolyte is formed by polymerizing a polymer electrolyte precursor liquid that contains polymerizable compound, lithium salt and organic solvent. The polymerizable compound contains urethane oligomer and polyester monomer. The ratio (A value) of formula weight of urethane bond (-NH-COO-) with respect to weight average molecular weight of urethane oligomer is 0.2-0.5, where the formula weight of urethane bond is 59.02.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is obtained by polymerizing a precursor containing lithium salt, organic solvent and polymerizable compound. The polymerizable compound contains polyether monomer and urethane oligomer. Urethane bond of the urethane oligomer has formula weight of 59.02. Ratio of formula weight of urethane bond and weight average molecular weight of urethane oligomer, is 0.2-0.55.    USE - For portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristic. Battery swelling and leakage of non-aqueous electrolyte after charging-and-discharging cycle are suppressed.
NOVELTY - Non aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has an anode, a cathode, a separator (106), electrolyte liquid (108), and a gasket (107). The battery is soldered to a circuit board by reflow solder method. The electrolyte liquid contains a non-aqueous solvent, supporting electrolyte. A reducible metal is contained in the anode.    USE - Used for e.g. mobile telephone or pager.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the battery characteristic is suppressed by reflow heat processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of coin shaped lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    anode pellet (101)    cathode pellet (103)    separator (106)    gasket (107)    electrolyte liquid (108)
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 - An electric power generation unit has acid medium selected from aqueous acid and acidic ionic conductive gel and basic medium selected from basic aqueous solution and basic ionic conductive gel. The electrodes are installed in the acid and basic medium respectively. Hydrogen peroxide is added in the acid and basic medium as reacting matter.    USE - Flexible battery such as bipolar type primary battery and secondary battery and gel type battery, used in mobile phone, clock and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The structural limit on application is eliminated, and electric power is generated stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of electric power generation mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic apparatus has carbon nanotube distributed on an electroconductive substance such as aluminum plate or foil. Silicone rubber or plastic material is further laminated on the electroconductive substance.    USE - Photovoltaic apparatus used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - By utilizing carbon nanotube, the photovoltaic apparatus exhibits improved performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the photovoltaic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - There is provided a process for producing natural rubber based intrinsically conducting polymer from pre-vulcanized rubber latex, by solution doping reaction. The doping utilizes the doping agent iodine and a medium of cyclohexane or toluene for solution doping and a sterric stabilizer prevents the latex from coagulation. The flexible thin films produced by the method of invention are useful for preparing polymer PV device. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The invention is a basic mercury-free button battery based on zinc and its preparing method: raw materials in mass share includes mercury-free zinc powder 99-99.05, sodium polyacrylate 0.55-0.65, polyacrylate 0.25-0.35 and Bi 0.05-0.10, placing them in the mixing tank of a zinc cream roller for stirring for 14-17 minutes to obtain a mixture, then adding electrolyte in 38-43% of mixture mass to the mixing tank to stir for 13-16 minutes, then vacuumizing to the pressure at -0.08-0.10 MPa to stir for 17-22 minutes and obtaining zinc paste. Because of addition of sodium polyacrylate and polyacrylate, it can mix anode active substance into paste and generate viscosity, then process in vacuum state to exhaust the generated gas in the zinc paste preparing course, thus unable to swell and deform the battery, and it adds Bi in the anode active substance to replace mercury so as to prevent gas generation, and has no pollution to the environment. The prepared zinc paste can be applied to the mercury-free button battery.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses an electrolyte of dye sensitized nanocrystal solar energy cell and its making method which consists of, using polyethylene glycol as supporting medium, charging right amount of purified amino-benzene, carrying out reaction under predetermined reaction condition, charging right amount of oxidation reduction pair composed of inorganic salt electrolyte, reacting and purifying 24 hours at 100 deg. C.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has a cathode catalyst layer, an anode catalyst layer and solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The cathode catalyst layer contains a cathode catalyst having platinum (alloy), carbon material and polymer electrolyte. The anode catalyst layer contains an anode catalyst, a carbon material, and polymer electrolyte. The average thickness of anode catalyst layer is less than that of cathode catalyst layer.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has improved durability and corrosion resistance, and provides fuel cell having excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane electrode assembly has a cathode catalyst layer, an anode catalyst layer and solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The cathode catalyst layer contains a cathode catalyst having platinum (alloy), conductive carbon material for supporting cathode catalyst and a proton conductive polymer electrolyte. The anode catalyst layer contains an anode catalyst, a conductive carbon material for supporting the anode catalyst, and proton conductive polymer electrolyte. The average thickness of anode catalyst layer is less than that of cathode catalyst layer.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (b) vehicle.
NOVELTY - A lead including external terminal arranged at surface side face of internal terminal (1b) connected to photo diode chip on substrate through wire, on which rib portion (2b) is provided. A peripheral channel (10) or protrusion with annular plane shape, is provided at the surface on internal terminal or external terminal.    USE - Semiconductor device used as solid state image pick-up device such as charge coupled device (CCD) sensor for digital still camera and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents flow of resin to surface of internal or external terminals, thus preventing resin burr.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of lead.    internal terminal (1a)    rib portion (2b)    resin burr (7)    peripheral channel (10)
NOVELTY - The gaseous diffusion layer (7) has a carbon felt or cloth (2) coated by water repellent substance and a carbon layer (3). The water repellent substance existing in the region contacting the catalyst layer (4) and the separator of the fuel cell (10) is removed.    USE - Gaseous diffusion layer of fuel cell mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the water repellent property over a long period of time and ensures high electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carbon felt or cloth (2)    Carbon layer (3)    Catalyst layer (4)    Gaseous diffusion layer (7)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The column has ion exchanger (101) which accommodates ion exchange resins (104,105) and allows solution (S1) to pass through it. A perforated plate (102) pushes the resin accommodated in ion exchanger.    USE - Used in fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents gap in column and leakage of resin by pushing resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric power generation system, in which raw material fuel and the solution from the ion-exchange column are reacted to produce fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of ion exchange resin column.    ion exchanger (101)    perforated plates (102,103)    ion exchange resins (104,105)    outlet nozzle (107)    elastic element (113)    solution (S1)
NOVELTY - A terminal (meth)acryloyl group containing oligomer has preset formula.    USE - For manufacture of polymer, electrolyte for secondary batteries (all claimed), for display elements, sensor, as power supply for mobile type electronic devices such as electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte containing terminal (meth)acryloyl group containing oligomer and its polymer, has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A terminal (meth)acryloyl group containing oligomer is of formula (1).R1=H or methyl group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) manufacture of oligomer which involves polymerizing 2-hydroxy ethyl acrylate and/or 2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate by alkoxylation reaction in the presence of a basic catalyst; (ii) polymer of formula (2 or 3).    R1=H or methyl group;    l,m,n=0 or more;and    X=-COOR2 (R2=H, alkyl or alkylene oxide group), -OCOCH3 or aromatic group of formula (4) (R3=H or alkyl group).    ; (iii) manufacture of polymer which involves radical polymerizing the oligomer in the presence of a radical polymerization initiator; (iv) electrolyte which contains the oligomer or polymer and an ionic compound; and (v) secondary battery which contains the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (200) has organic polymer-made matrices (202) formed with pore structure to enable gas permeation within matrices and water exudation from the matrices, and metal conductors made of nickel, copper, iron, and alloys. The matrices have particulate carbon (204) and catalytic material-coated particulate carbon to form catalytic portion.    USE - For use with gaseous reductant source and gaseous oxidant source.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates electron transfer between the reactant gas and current collector. Prevents the need for additional catalyst reduction stages by forming catalyst on active sites. Provides mechanical performance and stabilized current voltage under varying load conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) method of preparing fuel cell assembly;    (b) fuel cell; and    (c) gas diffusion electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the membrane electrode assembly in the fuel cell.    fuel cell assembly (200)    matrices (202)    particulate carbon (204)    current collector (206)    catalytic metallic platinum (208)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells (4) arranged at predetermined distances from each other are mutually connected through a wire (8). The resin sheets (20,30) are respectively arranged between light receiving surface (2) and the cells, and between the cells and board (3). Resin structures (40-43) of thicknesses greater than the thicknesses of the cells are arranged in the gap between the cells or at the outer side of the cells.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module including photovoltaic cells such as single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell compound semiconductor solar cell, installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables ejection of air between the light receiving surface and the board. Prevents the damage to the cells and the conducting wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the laminated structure.    Light receiving surface (2)    Board (3)    Photovoltaic cells (4)    Wire (8)    Resin sheets (20,30)    Resin structures (40-43)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells (4) arranged at predetermined distances from each other, are mutually connected through a wire (8). The resin sheets (20,30) are respectively arranged between light receiving surface (2) and the cells and between the cells and board (3). Resin structures (40-43) of thicknesses greater than the thicknesses of the cells, are arranged in the gap between the cells or at the outer side of the cells.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module including photovoltaic cells such as single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell compound semiconductor solar cell, installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables ejection of air between the light receiving surface and the board. Prevents the damage to the cells and the conducting wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the laminated structure.    light receiving surface (2)    board (3)    photovoltaic cells (4)    wire (8)    resin sheets (20,30)    resin structures (40-43)
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 - A super strong acid group-containing polyarylene-type polymer has main chain structure containing polyarylene and super strong acid-group in side chain.    USE - As active ingredient of polyelectrolyte for polymeric electrolyte film, catalyst composition for fuel cell, polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly and polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyarylene-type polymer has excellent proton conductivity and water-resisting property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyelectrolyte;    (2) polymeric electrolyte film;    (3) catalyst composition for fuel cell;    (4) polymer;    (5) polymeric electrolyte film-electrode assembly; and    (6) polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.
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 - A fluoropolymer comprises a repeating unit (A) derived from a sulfur-sulfate monomer having sulfur-sulfonate group and carbon-carbon double bond, and a repeating unit (B) derived from a fluorine-containing monomer having a fluorine atom and carbon-carbon double bond.    USE - For surface treating agent used for processing to-be-processed material such as textile, carpet, stone, filter, anti-dust mask, fuel cell, glass, paper, wood, leather, fur, asbestos, brick, cement, metal or its oxide, ceramic article, plastic and plaster (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluoropolymer has excellent water repellency and oil repellency, and favorable oxidation cross-linkable difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluoropolymer comprises a repeating unit (A) derived from a sulfur-sulfate monomer having sulfur-sulfonate (-S-SO3-) group and carbon-carbon double bond, and a repeating unit (B) derived from a fluorine-containing monomer having a fluorine atom and carbon-carbon double bond. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) surface treating agent;    (2) method of processing to-be-processed material by the surface treating agent;    (3) textiles; and    (4) carpet.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing two layers (C1, C2) in a continuous manner on top of one another during the same deposition step. One layer is formed during the deposition step by projecting particles on a substrate placed in a controlled atmosphere within a reactor. Other layer is obtained by modifying a chemical composition of the atmosphere without interrupting the projection during the deposition step.    USE - Used for producing a multilayer electronic device (claimed), e.g. a field effect transistor, for an integrated electronic circuit, a photovoltaic solar cell, and a thin layer transistor matrix intended to control a light display on a particular zone of a flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The layers are deposited in a continuous manner on top of one another during the same deposition step, thus preventing the formation of physical barrier between the layers and hence eliminating the parasitic interface resistance between the layers. The performance of the electronic device is therefore increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic device production system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart illustrating an electronic device producing method.    Layers (C1, C2)    Drain (D)    Electronic device (ED)    Gate (G)    Source (S)
NOVELTY - A filling opening section (20) has a projection (30) for insertion into a groove formed in cartridge nozzle (6). When the nozzle is axially pushed into the opening section, the groove guides the protrusion for fitting the nozzle and opening section.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) for mobile telephone, portable audio, notebook personal computer (PC) and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of high concentration methanol during refueling, is prevented so that the fuel can be replenished safely and reliably without spilling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the liquid injection apparatus.    fuel cartridge (1)    container (2)    cartridge nozzle (6)    filling opening section (20)    projection (30)
NOVELTY - A proton conducting member (6) is formed between a cathode catalyst layer (2) and an anode catalyst layer (3) to which the evaporated component of the liquid fuel is supplied, such that the ratio of thickness of cathode and anode catalyst layers to the thickness of proton conducting membrane is between 1-5.    USE - For personal computer, mobile telephone and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the fuel cell is improved by reducing the reaction resistance of the internal modification reaction of the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    cathode catalyst layer (2)    anode catalyst layer (3)    proton conducting member (6)    liquid fuel tank (9)    resin-made frame (11)
NOVELTY - The cell unit has a sealing unit covering edges of a proton-exchange membrane (11). A positioning unit (5) is located on a side of a sealing unit and facing a current collector. Another positioning unit (6) is located on the corresponding current collector positioned to match the former positioning unit. The former positioning unit is convex in shape on the surface of the sealing unit, and the latter positioning unit is a sealing groove on the surface of the current collector.    USE - Used in a miniature portable power source, residential miniature power generator, and power sources of electric car for converting a chemical energy in a fuel and oxidant to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Positioning unit is located on the current collector that is positioned to match another positioning unit, thus eliminating sliding of negative and positive current collectors against each other, and hence sealing the cell unit more tightly, thereby achieving better air-tightness. The positioning unit is convex in shape on the surface of the sealing unit, and another positioning unit is a sealing groove on the surface of the current collector, thus allowing the cell to be easily assembled and aligning the current collectors easily to each other when the cell is being assembled. The sealing unit has an elasticity, thus limiting the extension of the proton-exchange membrane beyond the sealing units, and hence reducing the use of the proton-exchange membrane and lowering the costs of the cells, thereby slowing the ageing of the sealing units and extending the life-span of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of a sealed proton-exchange membrane fuel cell unit.    Current collector (2)    Positioning units (5, 6)    Proton-exchange membrane (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (13)
NOVELTY - A gate stack is formed over a body region defined in a lightly doped semiconductor material. The gate stack comprises a semiconductor enriched insulator (28) and a covering material in ascending order from the body region. The covering material is partially transparent to light of certain wavelength. Heavily doped source drain regions are formed on opposing sides of the body region.    USE - For forming optoelectronic devices e.g. solar cell, phototransistor for photodetectors in cameras and other imaging equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Robustness of the optoelectronic device is increased due to inclusion of the silicon enriched insulator without need for increasing size and complexity of the optoelectronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the optoelectronic device.    optoelectronic device (10)    semiconductor layer (18)    electrically insulative material (20)    semiconductor enriched insulator (28)    window (32)    anti-reflective material (34)
NOVELTY - A gel electrolyte (10) containing specific compound and electrolyte containing iodine is arranged between the n-type semiconductor electrode (4) and counter electrode (5). The specific compound is produced by reaction of amine compound having chain alkyl group with an organic halide having two or more halogen atoms per molecule.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell exhibits high energy conversion efficiency and retains good insulation during scale reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (i) an electrolytic composition which is a mixture of an electrolyte containing iodine; an amine compound having a chain alkyl group; and an organic halide having two or more halogen atoms per molecule; and    (ii) a raw material kit for the electrolytic composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    transparent electroconductive film (2)    n-type semiconductor electrode (4)    counter electrode (5)    substrate (7)    gel electrolyte (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen supply system configured to supply a fuel gas containing hydrogen. A fuel cell is configured to generate an electric power from the hydrogen supplied by the supply system. A tank containing a deoxidizer is configured to remove oxygen from an oxygen-bearing gas stored in the tank. A booster is configured to supply the bearing gas above an atmospheric pressure to the tank. A GBD-nitrogen gas supply line (16) is configured to direct an inactive gas from the tank to one of the supply systems and the cells, where a cutoff valve (17) is located on the gas supply line.    USE - Used during the day in a store and company.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating system increases the contacting time between the deoxidizer and the oxygen-bearing gas, thus facilitating the utilization of the deoxidizer that has a poor deoxidization reaction rate, and reducing the amount of the deoxidizer necessary for the deoxidization reaction, thereby shortening the time for the deoxidization process in the tank. The fuel cell power generating system avoids the utilization of the additional heat source and improves the energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell power generating system.    Tank (8)    Compressor (13)    Deoxidizer (15)    GBD-nitrogen gas supply line (16)    Cutoff valve (17)
NOVELTY - Unit has a mixture tank (45) in which water obtained by condensing steam fed from a fuel cell and fuel fed from a fuel containing unit are mixed and a fuel solution to be supplied to the fuel cell is generated. High-concentration methanol in a fuel cartridge (43) flows into the mixture tank by a fuel feed pump. The high-concentration methanol in the mixture tank is diluted by a mixture with recovered water or low-concentration methanol flowing from a fuel pole.    USE - Used for an information processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - High-concentration methanol in the mixture tank is diluted by the mixture with the recovered water or low-concentration methanol flowing from the fuel pole, thus reducing an occurrence of crossover phenomenon in the fuel cell and hence improving the efficiency of power generation in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of calculating the remaining amount of a fuel in a fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of a power generation unit in the fuel cell unit.    Power generation unit (40)    Fuel cell control unit (41)    Fuel cartridge (43)    Mixture tank (45)    Fuel pole (47)
NOVELTY - The tank has a container including a joint (26), and another container provided in the former container to contain liquid and gas, where the joint discharges liquid outside the former container. An outlet pipe (27) connects the joint to the latter container, and a remaining indicator window (24) is provided to make an interior of the outlet pipe viewable. The former container is made of a rigid material and the latter container is made of a flexible, pliable and elastic material.    USE - Used in a fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized in a power generation system for space application, automobile, large and small scale power generation and mobile appliance e.g. cell phone, notebook personal computer, PDA, MP3 player, digital camera, electronic dictionary.    ADVANTAGE - The tank easily monitors remaining quantity of fuel in the container that is running out by observing an interface between liquid phase and gas phase in the connecting pipe. One container is made of the rigid material and another container is made of flexible, pliable and elastic material, thus allowing for requirements for ease of handling and rigidity of the liquid tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a fuel cell system.    Remaining indicator window (24)    Joint (26)    Outlet pipe (27)    Buffer tank (30)    Air pump (80)
NOVELTY - A phosphorus-doped silicon dioxide layer (501) is laminated to a boron-doped silicon dioxide layer (104) at the backside of a silicon wafer (102). A solar cell has p-type and n-type regions (702,703) formed by diffusing dopants from the boron-doped and phosphorus-doped silicon dioxide, while phosphorus is diffused as n-type dopants (701) into the wafer through a front side. Diffusion of dopants is performed in-situ.    USE - For manufacturing backside contact solar cell used to produce electrical energy from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves solar radiation collection efficiency by wet etching the front side of wafer to form a textured front side. Enhances protection of material at the backside of the wafer from texturing solution by forming an undoped oxide. Simplifies manufacturing process by using in-situ steps to drive dopants into the wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the backside contact solar cell during manufacture.    Silicon wafer (102)    Boron-doped silicon dioxide layer (104)    Phosphorus-doped silicon dioxide layer (501)    N-type dopants (701)    P-type and n-type regions (702,703)
NOVELTY - Provided is a plated gasket for a fuel cell which is improved in sealing property without the deterioration of merits of an already-known plated gasket by preventing the leakage of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plated gasket (50) for a fuel cell is provided with projections (52) at the front and back surfaces of the gasket, and surrounds an electrode (10). Preferably the projections have a polygonal shape. The polygon of the projections has a length of side of 0.5-3 mm, and is at least one selected from the group consisting of triangle, rectangle, hexagon and their mixture.
NOVELTY - An air cooling system of a fuel cell stack is provided to efficiently cool oxygen containing air and feed the cooled air into the fuel cell stack through a vortex tube by adopting the vortex tube to separately exhaust hot and cool air through ultra-high speed vortex rotation, of which the air generates electric current on the electrodes of the cell while generating water by reaction of the air with hydrogen in fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air cooling system comprises: a vortex tube (170) that separates air introduced from an air compressor (134) of an air feeding part (130) after cooling the compressed air into hot and cold airs through ultra-high speed vortex rotation and discharges the separated airs outside; and a heat exchanger (180) that heat exchanges the compressed air with the cold air fed from the vortex tube then delivers the heat exchanged air to a fuel cell stack (110). The cold air exhausted out of the heat exchanger (180) is distributed into the fuel cell stack (110) and the vortex tube (170). The cold air which was output from the vortex tube (170) and passed through the heat exchanger (180) becomes a cold air blow for cooling another heat exchanger (190).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack with coupling structure is provided to prevent bending load in a fuel cell stack, thus, inhibiting lowering in performance of fuel cell and reduction of durability caused by over concentration of stress due to the bending load by dispersing stress concentration generated when the stack is coupled into uniform load by using leaf type of spring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coupling structure comprises: an end plate (20) having a plurality of insertion grooves (20a) repeatedly formed on the top of a stack (10) on which plural fuel cells are laminated; an elastic device (30) fitted in the insertion grooves (20a) of the end plate (20); and a coupling plate (40) which is closely installed to the fuel cell stack in a longitudinal direction and has coupling grooves (42a) formed inside of bent parts (42) at both ends of the stack. The elastic device (30) is a leaf spring.
NOVELTY - A method for humidifying a fuel cell system is provided to improve the humidification quality by solving the problems of low humidification efficiency using a conventional heating source, and thus to improve the quality of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for humidifying a fuel cell system comprises the steps of: generating steam from a humidifier (4) installed in a cooling water circulation duct (3) of the fuel cell (1) by using the cooling water as a heating source; and supplying the steam to the fuel cell by a pipeline (7), wherein the pipeline further includes a depressurization unit (8). The humidifier is maintained under vacuum by way of the depressurization unit and generates steam, while the steam is supplied to the fuel cell through the pipeline.
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell system, which does not require a fuel pump, saves parasitic power, and thus improves performance and energy efficiency of the system, and a fuel supply apparatus for a burner, which embodies a compact-size system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel supply apparatus(50) for a burner of a fuel cell system is supplied with fuel and air and burns the fuel and air to generate heat energy. The fuel supply apparatus(50) comprises: a fuel reservoir(57) that stores the fuel; and a fuel discharge unit(59) that connects an air supply passage to the fuel reservoir(57) and discharges fuel stored in the fuel reservoir(57) in an air flow direction by inducing pressure lowering in the air supply passage.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
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 - A p-type impurity-diffusion (30a) and a n-type impurity, diffusion region (20a) respectively have comb tooth regions (21,31) and bus-bar (22,32) regions which are intersected perpendicularly to each respective edge regions. The comb tooth regions of both regions are protruded towards the inside of the reverse side of the solar cell and mutually arranged on the silicon substrate (10). A n-type electrode (80) and p-type electrode (90) are formed on respective comb-tooth regions, by sintering the electroconductive paste, for n-type and p-type current collection.    USE - For reverse side electrode solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Solder is uniformly installed in the electrode surface due to the small area of the surface of the p-type electrode. The curvature produced during the formation of the electrodes, using the electroconductive paste, is suppressed, and the characteristics of the electrodes in the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the typical top and sectional view of the reverse side of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    silicon substrate (10)    n-type impurity diffusion region (20a)    comb tooth regions (21,31)    bus bar regions (22,32)    p-type impurity diffusion region (30a)    n-type electrode (8D)    p-type electrode (90)
NOVELTY - Several fuel cells (3-1-3-n) are stacked using adhesive agent and arranged within induction coil (1). An electric current is applied to the induction coil for generating magnetic field so that separator plate produces eddy current to generate heat for hardening the adhesive agent.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell used in induction heater.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent is hardened uniformly so the productivity of stacked fuel cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing apparatus of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the induction heater.    induction coil (1)    alternating current (AC) power supply apparatus (2)    fuel cells (3-1-3-n)    induction-heater (100)
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 - A valve mechanism (5) inside a case (3) opens an internal flow path (6) when a nozzle opening (4) at the end face of a case is mounted to a socket of a fuel cell. A hollow needle (7) attached inside the end face of the case, is connected to the downstream side of the valve mechanism through the internal flow path. The hollow needle penetrates the mouth of the refill container (1) to unseal the refill container when case is mounted to the periphery of the refill container.    USE - For refill container which provides fuel from direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) of portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment/detachment of the refill container with respect to the fuel cell is made easy and the manufacturing cost of the refill container is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the nozzle opening of the refill container attachment.    refill container (1)    case (3)    nozzle opening (4)    valve mechanism (5)    internal flow path (6)    hollow needle (7)
NOVELTY - The modifier has modification-reaction furnace (2) with several hydrogen separating columns (4) integrated into catalyst filled layer. Ternary alloy film (4a) comprising palladium-gold-ruthenium alloy and having thickness of 3-30 microns, is adhered to surface of heat-resistant porous-ceramic support of column (4). Mechanical strength of alloy film is maintained at high-temperature high-pressure-high humid environment having hydrogen-containing mixed gas for long period of time. Transmissive isolation of highly purified hydrogen is efficiently carried out by modifier.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier has excellent durability, and efficiently carries out transmissive isolation of highly purified hydrogen to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The modifier has a burner for heating cylindrical container used as outer cylindrical component at 473-873 K, and modification-reaction furnace (2) in which several hydrogen separating columns (4) are integrated into catalyst filled layer, when source gas containing hydrocarbon-type gas is circulated. A ternary alloy film (4a) comprising palladium-gold-ruthenium alloy and having thickness of 3-30 microns, is adhered to the surface of heat-resistant porous-ceramic support of the hydrogen separating column. The mechanical strength, such as tensile strength of the alloy film is maintained at high-temperature high-pressure-high humid environment having temperature of 773 K or more and containing hydrogen-containing mixed gas, for a long period of time. Transmissive isolation of highly purified hydrogen is efficiently carried out by the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial expanded sectional view of modification reaction furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Furnace (2)    Modification catalyst (3)    Hydrogen separating column (4)    Ternary alloy film (4a)
NOVELTY - Silicon tetrachloride (18) and zinc are reacted in non-oxidizing atmosphere and high temperature gaseous phase, and silicon crystals are precipitated. The crystals are heated beyond the melting point of silicon, melted and high purity silicon is removed.    USE - For manufacture of high purity silicon such as single or polycrystal silicon used in thin solar cell and electronic device substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The high purity silicon is manufactured efficiently without increasing the manufacture time, effort and energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high purity silicon manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the silicon manufacture system.    Reaction tube (1)    Reaction portion (2)    Zinc supply portion (5)    Molten silicon processing portion (10)    Silicon tetrachloride (18)
NOVELTY - An organic solar cell has an electrode (I) (2), an orientation control layer (3), a monolayer or multilayer type organic photoelectric conversion layer (4) containing an organic molecule of planar structure and an electrode (II) (5) laminated sequentially on a substrate (1). The orientation control layer is covalently bonded with the electrode (I). The orientation control layer arranges superficial molecule surface of the organic molecule parallel to the substrate surface.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell has excellent durability and electrical properties. By forming orientation control layer and electrode by covalent bond, durability of solar cell is increased. The manufacture of solar cell is simple since it does not include removal of solvent. Leakage of electric current by deterioration of film and generation of pin holes, is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of organic solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Electrodes (2,5)    Orientation control layer (3)    Photoelectric conversion layer (4)
NOVELTY - The board (10) has softening layer (12) laminated between base material (11) and insulating layer (13). The temperature of softening layer is lower than the temperature of base material and insulating layer.    USE - For solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of insulating layer can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the board used in solar cell.    board (10)    base material (11)    softening layer (12)    insulating layer (13)
NOVELTY - The electric double layer capacitor comprises several chambers (2a) containing metallic foil wounded polarizing electrodes, so as to form a capacitor element (1). Each chamber is filled with electrolyte liquid for driving. A cover (3) made of aluminum, covers the case and joins the end face of each capacitor element. The characteristics of the double layer capacitor is varied by adjusting the capacitor elements located in the chambers.    USE - For use in fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid car, and electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance value is increased, by inexpensive and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric-double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    capacitor element (1)    cases (2)    storage chamber (2a)    partition (2b)    cover (3)
NOVELTY - The thin film solar cell element (10) has a protective layer (14) at its light receiving side and reinforcement steel plate (20) at its light non-receiving side. The reinforcement steel plate has a hole (26) through which an output lead wire (24) is extracted and connected to a terminal box (23) which is attached to the reverse side of the steel plate, using adhesive polymer agents (34-A,34-B).    USE - For attachment of terminal box for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of the terminal box is performed reliably within a short time, without using solvent and without performing selection of adhesive agent. The workability is improved and the operating cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view illustrating the terminal box attachment method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thin film solar cell element (10)    adhesive layer (11)    protective layer (14)    reinforcement steel plate (20)    terminal box (23)    lead wire (24)    hole (26)    adhesive polymer agents (34-A,34-B)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (FC) (12) e.g. phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC) receives oxygen gas from a cathode, and hydrogen gas from an anode. The electric power is generated when the fuel system receives the hydrogen gas. A heater (30) provided in the FC system heats the coolant supplied to the FC. An electronic control unit (ECU) (40) controls the calorific value of heater based on the operation of switch (42) used to stop the increased mode of heating in FC system.    USE - For FC electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy consumption of the FC system is reduced by suppressing the heater calorific value. The output of the FC is suppressed reliably by the temperature reduction of the FC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of the FC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    FC system (10)    FC (12)    coolant supply pipe (14)    coolant discharge pipe (16)    heater (30)    ECU (40)    switch (42)
NOVELTY - A current collection board (14) of a fuel cell (10) is electrically connected to a conductor wire (20), through an electrical conductivity area variable mechanism (16) which consists of several movable current carrying sections (18). The electrical conductivity area variable mechanism varies the contact area between current collection board and the conductor wire. The variable mechanism minimizes or maximizes the contact area into OFF or ON state during low temperature starting of fuel cell or after completion of warming up of fuel cell.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat release from a conductor wire is suppressed without increasing transmission loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    fuel cell (10)    current collection board (14)    electrical conductivity area variable mechanism (16)    movable current carrying section (18)    conductor wires (20)
NOVELTY - The moisture content is provided to the catalyst layers after evaporation of an organic solvent by the catalyst layers generated with catalyst ink containing organic solvent. The catalyst layers to which the moisture content is provided, are put under heating and pressure reduction.    USE - For fuel cell mounted on electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the deterioration of piping connected to the stack of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) stack component manufacturing apparatus of fuel cell; and    (b) stack component of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining stack component manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a cell stack (10) accommodated inside a case. Multiple pressing screws (117-119) are provided at the inner wall face of the case for pressing the cell stack towards an opposing surface for fixing the cell stack in the case.    USE - For power supply of electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer (PC), mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the fuel cell apparatus is reduced and the electric power generation efficiency per unit volume is improved by eliminating the need for providing space for arranging the fastening bolt at the periphery of the cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell apparatus.    surface separators (1,9)    membrane electrode assemblies (2,4,8)    double sided separators (3,5,7)    cell stack (10)    pressing screws (117-119)
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 - A liquid composition is obtained by dissolving polyether imide-type resin having aromatic ring-containing unit (1), in solvent containing cyclic diether.    USE - For manufacture of polyether imide-type resin sheet and laminated material (both claimed), and for molded product such as compressor, piston, bearing, engine component, cover of fuel cell, gas-water vapor separation membrane, diaphragm of speaker, heat-resistance label used for variable resistor, film-type capacitor, printer circuit board, membrane switch, motor, transformer, insulation tape, motor vehicle, air craft, computer, camera-video and liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid composition has high stability, and provides sheet with excellent environmental resistance, heat resistance, flame retardance, electrical insulation, chemical resistance and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquid composition is obtained by dissolving polyether imide-type resin having aromatic ring-containing unit of formula (1), in solvent containing cyclic diether.    rings Z1,Z2=aromatic ring;and    X,Ar=divalent group containing 1 or 2 aromatic rings.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyether imide-type resin sheet;    (2) polyether imide-type resin sheet; and    (3) manufacture of laminated material.
NOVELTY - An odorization agent contains reaction product(s) (I-IV) obtained by carrying out Diels-Alder reaction of isoprene and/or piperylene and cyclopentadiene and/or hydrocarbon group-substituted cyclo pentadiene.    USE - For fuel, such as natural gas, industrial gas, town gas, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, naphtha and kerosene, and used for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The odorization agent has favorable odor strength, chemical stability and low concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An odorization agent contains reaction product(s) of formulae (I-IV) obtained by carrying out Diels-Alder reaction of isoprene and/or piperylene and cyclopentadiene and/or hydrocarbon group-substituted cyclo pentadiene.    R=H or 1-6C hydrocarbon group.
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 - The electromagnetic waves of high frequency are radiated from the rod-shaped antenna element (3), preferably at least two in number, arranged in a vacuum vessel and a plasma of the source gas is generated by the radiated waves. A substrate (2) is moved in a back-and forth direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the antenna element by means of a linear guide. In an alternative arrangement the antenna elements are moved whilst the substrate is held stationary.    USE - For plasma-CVD in the manufacture of solar cell thin-film, liquid crystal thin-film and thin-film transistors (TFT).    ADVANTAGE - Uniform thin-films are formed by apparatus having a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus.    chamber (1)    substrate (2)    antenna electrode (3)    holder (5)    linear guide (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell thermoforming apparatus has fuel cell apparatus (1) between push plates (21,23) arranged between hydraulic system (4). Each push plate has heating region (211,231) and dug region (213,233) corresponding to film electrode group of the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell thermoforming apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables preventing the occurrence of damage to the film electrode group of fuel cell effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell thermoforming apparatus.    fuel cell apparatus (1)    thermoforming apparatus (2)    hydraulic system (4)    push plates (21,23)    heating regions (211,231)    dug regions (213,233)
NOVELTY - The circular flow path (7) circulates the reactive gas ejected from the fuel electrode of the fuel cell, to the supply side of the fuel gas. The water tank (8) stores the condensed water generated by the reaction of the fuel cell. The ejection flow path (6) ejects the stored condensed water to exterior. The purge valve (9) opens/closes the ejection flow path. The sensor (18) detects the pressure in the ejection flow path. The controller (16) controls the closing/opening state of the purge valve, based on the detected pressure.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the presence or absence of condensed water, is judged based on the pressure in ejection flow path, the hydrogen gas amount ejected is decreased superfluously, and shortening of the ejection time is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system.    ejection flow path (6)    circular flow path (7)    water tank (8)    pressure valve (9)    controller (16)    pressure sensor (18)
NOVELTY - A current collection circuit (21C) of 1-30 microns thickness is formed by vacuum deposition of aluminum on surface of a transparent electrically conductive film (21B) over a transparent sheet (21A). An oxide layer (21D) covers the surface of the current collection circuit.    USE - For photoelectrode (claimed) and counter electrode (claimed) of dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resistance value of the transparent electrically conductive film can be decreased effectively, without need for using expensive materials and without need for performing complicated manufacturing process. Corrosion resistance of the electrode substrate with respect to the electrolyte is improved, improving durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts a sectional view of the electrode substrate of photoelectrode.    electrode substrate (21)    transparent sheet (21A)    transparent electrically conductive film (21B)    current collection circuit (21C)    oxide layer (21D)
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 pair of resin coated metal plates (3) obtained by coating thermoplastic resin layers (2) on metal substrates (1) is cold worked to form grooves (4) on both sides of the resin coated metal plates. The resin coated metal plates containing the grooves are hot pressed and joined for forming cylindrical portions (5).    USE - For forming coolant flow paths in electronic device, personal computer (PC) and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant flow path is formed easily by forming the cylindrical portions functioning as the refrigerant flow path by joining the metal plates having grooves together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resin coated metal plate; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the processing method of the resin coated metal plate.    Metal substrate (1)    Thermoplastic resin layer (2)    Resin coated metal plate (3)    Groove (4)    Cylindrical portion (5)
NOVELTY - A drive motor generates driving force using electric power supplied from fuel cell and electrical-storage apparatus. An idle stop unit stops electric power generation of fuel cell in idle running condition. A state estimation unit (1) estimates state estimation value that shows state of fuel cell in ideal reset time. A drive motor output response control unit (4) controls output response of drive motor based on the state estimation value estimated by state estimation unit at the time of idle return.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output response time of the drive motor is controlled appropriately based on state of fuel cell in idle reset time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the motor system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    state estimation unit (1)    electric power calculating unit (2)    upper limit torque variation calculating unit (3)    drive motor output response control unit (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a calculator (42) to estimate the impedance command of plasma electrode using a neural network based on the input high frequency power and source gas conditions. The instruction unit (44) acquires an optimal impedance command corresponding to the target plasma process conditions based on the performance of impedance command with respect to past and current conditions.    USE - For plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus, etching apparatus, sputtering apparatus used in manufacture of solar cell, liquid crystal display (LCD).    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of the plasma electrode is adjusted easily and quickly irrespective of number of antenna elements and electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of controller used with the plasma processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Servomotor (26e)    Input unit (41)    Calculator (42)    Output unit (43)    Instruction unit (44)
NOVELTY - A non-woven fabric (15) which is arranged on the upper surface of an anode current connection board (13), supplies methanol aqueous solution circulating inside the fabric to the whole surface of an anode (11B) of a membrane electrode assembly (11). A carbon dioxide permeable film (16) which is formed on the upper surface of the non-woven fabric, selectively ejects carbon dioxide generated during electric power generation, to the exterior of the fuel cell unit (U1).    USE - For electronic devices (claimed) such as notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide gas generated with the anode can be ejected suitably to the exterior of the fuel cell unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell unit assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the direct methanol fuel cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    membrane electrode assembly (11)    anode (11b)    anode current collection board (13)    non-woven fabric (15)    carbon dioxide permeable film (16)    direct methanol fuel cell unit (U1)
NOVELTY - The high-selective oxidating carbon monoxide in hydrogen-rich gas technique with light-thermal synergistic reaction comprises: with a light-catalyzed reaction installation, forcing the light source onloading noble metal nano catalyst surface with TiO2 or mixed oxide contained TiO2 as carrier, removing the carbon monoxide with synergistic reaction of light catalysis of TiO2 carrier and thermanl catalysis of noble metal. Wherein, the said light catalysis can restrain the thermal oxidation of noble metal to hydrogen. This invention also prolongs service lifetime of catalysts, needs not common heating device, and can be used in portable hydrogen fuel cell.
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 - A platinum/ multi-wall carbon nanotubes (Pt/MWNTs) catalyst for the high-activity hydrogen-air proton exchanging membrane type fuel battery is prepared through pretreating the carbon nanotubes, and preparing said catalyst by form-aldehyde reducing method. Its advantages are high dispersity of Pt particles and high catalytic performance.
NOVELTY - In the preparation process of AS resin/N-alkyl pyridine iodine salt polymer gel electrolyte, AS resin is first used as support medium and proper amount of organic small molecular plasticizer and additive is added to form gel polymer substrate; and proper amount of oxidation-reduction coupule comprising N-alkyl pyridine iodine salt and iodine is then added and dissolved inside the gel polymer substrate to form the AS resin/N-alkyl pyridine iodine salt polymer gel electrolyte. The electrolyte has room temperature conductivity of 3-8 mS/cm, similar to that of liquid electrolyte in dye sensitizednanometer crystal TiO2 solar cell, and may be used in dye sensitized nanometer crystal TiO2 solar cell to obtain similar performance. the conductive polymer may find wide application in secondary cell, electroluminescence, sensor and other fields.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses process of preparing nanometer sulfide particle. In the process, metal ion and sulfur-containing compound are reacted inside mixed system comprising alkali metal hydroxide, fatty acid and organic polar solvent to produce nanometer sulfide particle. The prepared monodispresive nanometer sulfide particle may find wide applications in biological marking and analysis, solar cell and other fields. The present invention adopts reaction system comprising water and polar alcohol solvent, rather than great amount of organic solvent, and has less environmental pollution,simple process, high safety, low cost, wide adaptability and wide application foreground.
NOVELTY - Polyamine-containing monodispersible silica microparticles containing a polymer (A) having linear polyethylene imine chain, a compound (B) having acidic group, and silica, are new.    USE - The microparticles are used as a microlaser light emission material, imaging material, diagnostic therapeutic agent, solar cell material, cosmetics, catalyst, disinfectant, carrier of metal ion, anti-microbial material and photocrystal material.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon microparticles have high functional monodispersibility, and are efficiently and quickly manufactured without affecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyamine-containing monodispersible silica microparticles.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell module with a fuel cell that has one anode and cathode. Cathode gas supply unit (331) with a gas input port receives cathode gas and a gas exit exhausts the cathode gas. A gas delivery unit guides the cathode gas to the gas input port of the anode. An anode fuel supply unit (321) with a fuel input port receives a resupplied fuel and a cathode gas input port receives the cathode gas from the gas exit.    USE - Used for converting chemical power directly to electrical power in an electronic device, domestic generator, transportation, military equipment, and space industry.    ADVANTAGE - The number of fuel delivery devices within the fuel cell system is reduced, and the fuel delivery path is minimized. The structure of the system effectively provides a more compact design and reduces power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of recycling water for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell module (311)    Anode fuel supply unit (321)    Cathode gas supply unit (331)    Gas delivery unit (332)    Gas input port (333)
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell system which maximizes heat exchange efficiency between a cooling medium and heat energy generated from a stack, maintains a uniform temperature distribution throughout the whole stack, and improves the quality of the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises: an electricity generating section (11) having a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (12), separators (13, 14) disposed on both sides of the MEA, where one surface of any one of the separators has common flow paths for oxygen and a cooling medium; an air supply source (50); and a fuel supply source. In the fuel cell system, the electricity generating section has a fuel flow path formed on one surface of the other separator, each separator has a manifold-like type inlet portion formed at the inlet side of the common flow path, and the air supply source is disposed at the inlet side (13b) of the fuel inlet portion and the inlet side (14c) of the common flow path.
NOVELTY - Provided is a cooling device for a carbon monoxide remover in a fuel cell system, which supplies a cooling medium to the carbon monoxide remover as a function of temperature of hydrogen gas discharged from the remover to inhibit a methane forming reaction, and thus improves the quality of the overall system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling device (80) for a carbon monoxide remover reduces concentration of CO via selective oxidation between CO contained in hydrogen gas and oxygen by using an oxidation catalyst (45) packed inside a reactor main body (41). The cooling device comprises: a plurality of heat radiating members (81) disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the reactor main body (41); and a cooling medium supply source (85) for cooling the heat generated by the oxidation by supplying a cooling medium to the reactor main body.
NOVELTY - Provided are a fuel cell system and a stack thereof, which has a minimized stack volume by using a common flow path, caused no water leakage, and shows an improved heating efficiency and cooling efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stack (10) for a fuel cell comprises: an electricity generating section (11) for generating electric energy via the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen, which has a common flow path for oxygen as well as a cooling medium; and a cooling section (60) installed in the common flow path (14a) to absorb the water produced by the coupling reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and to discharge the vaporization heat of the water and the heat generated in the electricity generating section by the cooling medium.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system, a stack and a separator are provided to induce a uniform reaction on an active zone of an electrode-membrane assembly, and to facilitate discharge of moisture generated at the inlet of an oxygen flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises: an electricity generating section including separators (13,15) disposed in close contact with both surfaces of a membrane-electrode assembly to form a hydrogen flow path (14) and an oxygen flow path (17); a fuel supply source for supplying hydrogen to the hydrogen flow path; and an oxygen supply source for supplying oxygen to the oxygen flow path. In the fuel cell system, at least one of the flow paths has a sectional area for hydrogen and/or oxygen flow, which increases from an inlet side (13d,15d) of hydrogen and/or oxygen to an outlet side (13e,15e) thereof.
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell stack, which maintains a uniform temperature distribution throughout the whole fuel cell stack by controlling the amount of hydrogen and oxygen supplied to each fuel cell, and thus has improved quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell stack (10) comprises an electricity generating assembly having a plurality of unit cells, wherein the electricity generating assembly (10A) has a manifold that supplies fuel and oxygen to each unit cell (11) in an amount corresponding to the temperature difference between the unit cells depending on the positions of the unit cells. The electricity generating assembly shows a temperature distribution in which temperature increases from the outside to the center of the assembly. The manifold has a fuel inlet and an oxygen inlet formed in each unit cell.
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell system, which has an additional water trap to recover and recycle water and water steam contained in hydrogen and air gas evacuated from a fuel cell stack, and thus prevents water deficiency during operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises: a fuel cell stack (200); an air supply unit (100) for supplying fresh air to the fuel cell stack; a hydrogen storage tank (400) for storing hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell stack; a cooling water recycling unit (300), which has an air supply section, a radiator, a water pump and an ion control section, cools water discharged from the fuel cell stack and allows the cooled water to be recycled to the fuel cell stack; an evacuation unit (600), which has a hydrogen evacuation section and an air evacuation section, and allows the hydrogen and air discharged from the fuel cell stack to be evacuated to the air; and a hydrogen recycling unit (500), which is disposed between the fuel cell stack and the hydrogen evacuation section and allows the hydrogen evacuated from the fuel cell stack to be recycled to the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell system further comprises at least one water trap (700) between the fuel cell stack and the evacuation unit.
NOVELTY - Detection sensor detects the alcohol concentration in a main case of the camera. Warning units (20,22) judge the leakage of alcohol from a fuel cell and alert a user, when the detected concentration value is more than a regulation value.    USE - For digital camera. Also for analog camera, video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the leakage of alcohol from the fuel cell, thus ensures user's safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rear view of the digital camera. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    digital camera (10)    shutter (14)    warning units (20,22)
NOVELTY - A high pressure hydrogen tank (6) supplies hydrogen gas to fuel cell stack (S). A turbine generator (10) driven by the flow of hydrogen is located between the stack and the high pressure hydrogen tank. An electrically driven turbine compressor (20) supplies pressurized air to the stack. A rotary shaft of the turbine generator is supported with a hydrodynamic bearing which uses gas as a lubricating fluid.    USE - For use in vehicle and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of impurity to the hydrogen gas and pressurization air is prevented so that the lifetime of the stack is increased further increasing the lifetime of the fuel cell system. Also the electric power generation efficiency of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen supplying pipe (1)    Controller (3)    Electrical storage unit (4)    High pressure hydrogen tank (6)    Turbine generator (10)    Turbine compressor (20)    Stack (S)
NOVELTY - A cartridge (1) has a seal ring (11) provided between valve (8) of cartridge nozzle and valve seat (4a) which is biased by a compression spring (10) supported by a stopper (7) so that valve stem (8b) is connected to liquid discharge opening of the nozzle. A injection structure (20) has a seal ring (28) provided between valve (26) and valve seat (22a), which is biased by a compression spring (27) supported on a base (23), so that valve stem (26b) is connected to liquid acceptance opening.    USE - For injecting liquid fuel such as high concentration methanol into small sized fuel cell used as built-in power supply of mobile device such as mobile phone, portable audio, notebook personal computer (PC) and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel can be injected into fuel cell safely without producing liquid spill and deterioration of battery characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the liquid fuel injecting apparatus.    Cartridge (1)    Valve seats (4a,22a)    Stopper (7)    Valves (8,26)    Valve stems (8b,26b)    Compression springs (10,27)    Seal rings (11,28)    Injection structure (20)    Base (23)
NOVELTY - A hydroxyapatite coated silica porous material has length of 0.3-50 microns, width of 0.1-20 microns, pore volume of 0.1-1.5 ml/g, mean pore diameter of 1-30 nm and Brunauer Emmett Teller specific surface area of 50-800 m2/g. The porous material has aspect ratio of the length and thickness of 0.05-1.5 microns, of 5-300. The porous material shows 2(theta) peaks at 26degrees and 32degrees, in X-ray diffraction spectrum.    USE - Used as catalyst support, deodorant, filter medium, light diffusion sheet, inkjet recording sheet, toner, photosensitive material, pigment, substrate for solar cell, liquid crystal display element, dye thermal transfer sheet, heat-resistant resin, ultraviolet ray shielding agent, gas sensing element, filler, for cosmetics, adsorption agent for biological tissues and separating medium for biological tissues.    ADVANTAGE - The hydroxyapatite coated silica porous material has favorable affinity with respect to biological tissue, excellent adsorption capability and separation capability. The porous material does not produce clogging when used as a filter medium in solid-liquid separation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydroxyapatite coated silica porous material.
NOVELTY - The fuel feed system has a fuel cartridge (3) arranged in a holder (2) and raised and lowered freely by a lifting unit (6). The fuel cartridge has a fuel injection nozzle (5) provided at the cartridge bottom portion, exposed through a slit (7) of the holder in the raised fuel supply position and connected to a fuel supply hole of a portable apparatus (1) in the raised position.    USE - For fuel cell mounting portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is supplied from the fuel cartridge to the portable apparatus easily and reliably at low cost using a simple structure by eliminating the need for using a pump for supplying fuel to the portable apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view and a front view of the mounting of the portable apparatus on the holder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    portable apparatus (1)    holder (2)    fuel cartridge (3)    fuel injection nozzle (5)    lifting unit (6)    slit (7)
NOVELTY - The cartridge (9) has several fuel replenishment containers (4) mounted pivotally with respect to a hinge (1) of housing (2) so as to supply fuel to an inflow chamber in housing. A valve mechanism is opened by a pressing action received from fuel replenishment opening side of mobile phone when a nozzle of housing is connected to fuel replenishment opening, and fuel is supplied to replenishment opening from fuel supply hole (15).    USE - For portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be supplied easily and reliably while preventing leakage of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combination structure of portable electronic device and fuel replenishment cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a fuel replenishment cartridge.    hinge (1)    housing (2)    fuel replenishment containers (4)    cartridge (9)    fuel supply hole (15)
NOVELTY - A determination unit (31) determines the steam carbon (S/C) ratio control instruction value, based on the de- tected reformation fuel supply amount detected by a flowmeter, detected temperature of carbon monoxide decreasing unit and temperature of steam. The target supply amount of reformation water to reformation unit, is determined based on the determined instruction value.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure fluctuation is suppressed, and stabilized driving of reformer is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block dia- gram of control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    control apparatus (30)    control instruction value determination unit (31)    supply amount determination unit (32)    pump controller (34)    storage units (34a-34d)
NOVELTY - A functional ink is injected into a groove of a forming roll and the covering surface of a forming roll is scraped off and allowed to dry. The dried surface of the functional ink is transferred to a printing roll and the ink from printing roll is transferred to a flexible printing paper for printing an electronic circuit, wound around a rewinding roll (40).    USE - Used for developing a thin film transistor, solar battery, light emitting diode and integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity and quality are high as an electronic device, such as a printed integrated circuit (IC) chip, is produced at low cost through a printing method, since there are no power transmission components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an apparatus for the production of electronic devices; and    (2) an apparatus for printing electronic devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of an apparatus for the production of an electronic device using ink transfer.    winding roll (10)    printing unit (20)    coating unit (30)    rewinding roll (40)    guide rolls (50)
NOVELTY - The installation (100) has a lower section and an upper section (103) set on a roof (101) and on which solar modules (107) are mounted. A wall is provided surrounding the lower section. An opening is formed for receiving articles for storage or vehicles. A drive device is included for rotating the upper and lower sections relative to each other. The lower section is provided with a stand (105) that has rollers at the top end. The rollers move along a circular track rail (115) fixed on the upper section to ensure the relative motion between the upper and lower sections with respect to the roof.    USE - For use on building roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple installation, favorable arrangement and improved yield of solar modules. Includes upper and lower sections that move in relative swiveling motion with respect to the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the solar power installation.    Adjustable solar power installation (100)    Roof (101)    Upper section (103)    Stand (105)    Solar modules (107)    Circular track rail (115)
NOVELTY - A system for supplying a consumer load with electrical energy, comprises at least one fuel cell supply unit (9) preferably a gas generation cell, which releases a gaseous fuel with through-flow of an electric current, and has at least one fuel cell unit (8) in which the released gaseous fuel is converted by current generation with an oxidation agent.    USE - For supplying consumer loads with electrical energy, such as mobile phones, laptops etc..    ADVANTAGE - Provides a reliable energy system, based on fuel cell technology, which is especially suitable for the power requirements of portable electronic appliances at high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for running a fuel cell, in which gaseous fuel can be converted by current generation with an oxidizing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-section of the fuel cell system with several fuel cell units is shown.    Fuel cell units (8)    Gas development cells (9)    Electrically insulating part (10a)    Cover (10b)    Silicone membrane (11)    Contact (13)
NOVELTY - Targets are sputtered by applying an alternately intermittent voltage to each target, under atmosphere which contains oxygen gas, to obtain indium-gallium-zinc oxide film. Each target is metal, alloy or oxide which consists of at least one type of indium, gallium and zinc. Each of indium, gallium and zinc is contained in at least one of the target. At least one of the target has composition different from another target.    USE - For formation of indium-gallium-zinc oxide film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The indium-gallium-zinc oxide film is formed stably at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pn-junction type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows dual cathode system magnetron sputtering method.    Support components (20a, 20b)    Targets (21a, 21b)    Magnets (22a, 22b)    Alternating power supply (25)    Cover (26)
NOVELTY - A heated water component is directed through a water coolant inlet (70) into a mixing region (72) where a water immiscible fluid is also directed through a water immiscible fluid inlet (90). The fluid and heated water component are mixed for heat removal. The heated water immiscible fluid flows out of the separation region (74) through the fluid discharge (91) and the cooled water flows out through the water coolant outlet (85) secured to a water region (76) within the heat exchanger (56). The water coolant inlet is in fluid communication with a coolant outlet of a heat producing source.    USE - For removing heat from a water component of a freeze tolerant fuel cell power plant used in transportation vehicles, portable power plants or stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant facilitates efficient usage of a low freezing temperature water immiscible fluid in both directly cooling the plant and purging water coolant from fuel cells of the plant, while minimizing a volume of water coolant necessary to operate the plant. During plant shutdown, the direct contact heat exchanger provides for usage of a water immiscible fluid in cooling the plant and purging water from a fuel cell of the plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an alternative of a freeze tolerant fuel cell power plant with a direct contact heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (56)    Water coolant inlet (70)    Mixing region (72)    Separation region (74)    Water coolant outlet (85)
NOVELTY - A laminate has and bonded together a first outer layer of weatherable film; a mid-layer consisting of poly(chlorotrifluoro ethylene), polymeric film coated on surfaces with liquid crystal polymer, liquid crystal polymers, metal foil, or polyester; and second outer layer having reflectivity of greater than or equal to 75%.    USE - Used in solar panel (claimed) for protecting photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The invention results in an increase of power output of the module, maximizes pathways for gases formed during lamination process, remains aesthetically satisfactory over extended use, provides good protection for current generated in photovoltaic module, and exhibits high dielectric strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel comprising photovoltaic cells and the inventive laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the inventive laminate.
NOVELTY - Proposed solar module has two glass sheets tightly glued together at ends with interconnected photoelectric converters disposed in-between. Mentioned photoelectric converters are immersed in optically transparent silicone liquid which is essentially mixture of polysiloxane incorporating dimethyl- and/or diethyl-vinyl siloxane monomeric units, platinum catalyst, and cross-linking agent; in the course of module production it forms slightly cross-linked gel. Interconnected photoelectric converters and their current leads are disposed between two glass sheets glued together on three sides by means of any adhesive, whereupon assembled stack is filled with optically transparent liquid which is essentially mixture of polysiloxane incorporating dimethyl- and/or diethyl-vinyl siloxane monomeric units, platinum catalyst, and cross-linking agent and is transformed into low-module gel by heating to 50-150 degreesC. Proposed module is characterized in high stability at poor tightness of its interior and its filler material is noted for improved linkage with glass surface while maintaining specified level and long-time stability of optical characteristics.    USE - Off-line power supplies using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated manufacture and reduced cost.4 cl, 1 dwg, 2 ex
NOVELTY - Proposed section designed for assembling high power (up to 150W) composite solar module that incorporates provision for fast and reliable connection of adjacent panels with frame section (without additional finishing) is made of stiff material and has ribs symmetrically disposed relative to its vertical axis to form two opposite slots on respective sides to secure edges at adjacent panels with photoelectric converters and opposite slots to receive fastening members such as self-tapping screws.    USE - Optoelectronic devices including photoelectric solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated assembly of solar modules, reduced consumption of sealing compound.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell-supercap hybrid and a method of controlling a starting operation thereof are provided to increase the life of the fuel cell, by minimizing lack of air due to an excessive state of charge during initial charging of the supercap through a power of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - First and second contactors (31,32) are arranged between a fuel cell (10) and an inverter (20). A supercap initial charging device (33) is arranged to be connected to both the first and second contactors and a supercap (40). The supercap initial charging device includes first and second precharge resistors, first and second precharge relays to connect the first and second precharge resistors according to a starting state, and a main contactor. The first and second contactors and the supercap initial charging device are packaged to be a single module.
NOVELTY - The dilution apparatus (20) has a dilution chamber (40) with its case comprised by a material containing a resin, a hydrogen off-gas inlet port (20b) to introduce the combustible gas to the inside, and a dilution gas inlet (20c) to introduce the dilution gas. A non-electrically charging layer (42) which covers the region which touches the off gas of the inner wall face of the dilution chamber, suppresses the electrostatic electrical charging of the dilution chamber interior and suppresses the static electricity produced in the apparatus.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the dilution device is reduced and the static electricity in the device interior is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    hydrogen tank (2)    fuel cell (8)    dilution apparatus (20)    hydrogen off-gas inlet port (20b)    air off-gas inlet port (20c)    dilution chamber (40)    non-electrically charging layer (42)
NOVELTY - The rolling bearing has inner and outer rings with the surface hardness in the range of HRC50-57. The content rate of chromium consist of ferrous material of 5 weight% or more. The abundance ratio of chromium and iron atom (Cr/Fe) as an oxide layer which is 0.5 or more in the surface.    USE - For rolling bearing e.g. deep groove ball bearing, double-row angular contact ball bearing, cylindrical roller bearing and needle bearing, and used in rotary shaft support structure (claimed) of ancillary equipment e.g. air compressor of fuel cell power generating device,scroll compressor and rotary compressor for air conditioner and compressor used in chemical processing plant and industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling bearing is used in high temperature with corrosion resistance and hence long ancillary equipment is obtained at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the principal components of the air compressor as ancillary equipment.    deep groove ball bearings (10)    air compressors (11)    impeller housing (13)    rotary shaft (15)    suction port (21)
NOVELTY - The boron diffusion material contains a ceramic sintered compact containing alumina, silica and boron nitride components. The sum total content of alumina component and silica component is 20-80 mass%. The content of boron nitride component is 20-80 mass%. The sintered compact has porosity of 13-43%. The molar ratio of alumina to silica is 1-2.4.    USE - For p+n and p+p-joined device used for solar cell, inverter and photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The boron diffusion material has high boron diffusion time after oxidation treatment, without deformation of boron diffusion material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of boron diffusion material.
NOVELTY - The surface of a to-be-processed material (11) is irradiated with laser beam (3). A laser beam interrupting liquid (L) is then sprayed on the irradiation portion, then the to-be-processed material surface is irradiated with laser beam. Laser processing of to-be-processed material is enabled.    USE - For laser processing to-be-processed material during formation of thin film pattern on semiconductor film, thin film solar cell, liquid crystal panel and organic electroluminescent display.    ADVANTAGE - The laser processing of to-be-processed material is enabled without generation of damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laser processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of laser processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laser resonator (1)    Laser beam irradiation unit (2)    Laser beam (3)    To-be-processed material (11)    Processing table (12)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel (11) has a frame (13) with a solar cell module (12) and a square C-shaped gasket (6F). The solar cell module is clamped at the opening of the gasket with an elastic force. A female type joint (13-1) in the frame, supports the solar cell module through the gasket. A drain hole (13-3) is provided at the joint, for draining the water inside the female type joint.    USE - For solar cell panel used in outdoor electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The entrance of water content inside the solar cell module is prevented by draining the water content through a drain hole, and the solar cell panel is manufactured easily. The solar cell panel has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell panel.    gasket (6F)    solar cell panel (11)    solar cell module (12)    frame (13)    female-type joint (13-1)    drain hole (13-3)
NOVELTY - A transparent substrate (2) has solar cell element (3) formed on one side. A protective layer (4) covers the solar cell element. A sealant (7) covers the edge of the protective layers (4,5).    USE - For solar cell module using thin film silicon solar cells such as amorphous silicon type solar cell, fine crystal silicon type solar cell used in outdoor electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - As moisture is not allowed into solar cell by sealant, corrosion is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thin-film solar cell.    transparent substrate (2)    solar cell element (3)    protective layers (4,5)    sealant (7)
NOVELTY - Several double-sided light incidence type photovoltaic cells (1) are spaced apart mutually, in between transparent boards (4,5). A reflection layer (9A) positioned at the one of the transparent board in between the cells, reflects the light to edge portion of the photovoltaic cells.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Interruption of the light is suppressed. The utilization efficiency of the light is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the larger scale of the solar cell module.    photovoltaic cells (1)    ethylene vinyl acetate layer (3)    boards (4,5)    reflection layer (9A)
NOVELTY - Control apparatus (3) controls the valves (B1-B6) to eject cooling water circulating through a fuel cell (2), during startup, so as to control the temperature of the fuel cell. The cooling water is refilled based on the temperature of the fuel cell and the cooling water, and the flow rate of oxidizing-agent gas and fuel cell is corrected accordingly.    USE - For fuel cell control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature of the fuel cell is maintained. The generation of condensed water and the unstability of the fuel cell are prevented, by refilling cold water at the appropriate timing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    fuel cell control apparatus (3)    hydrogen tank (4)    cooling water pumps (13)    valves (B1-B6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electrically-driven turbine compressor (10) that compresses air and supplies to an air electrode (C). A rotary shaft of the turbine compressor is supported with an air hydrodynamic bearing.    USE - For vehicle and for electric power generation in home.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of lubricating oil with pressurized air is prevented, and hence the lifetime of the stack is increased which further increases the lifetime of the fuel cell system and the efficiency of the system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    hydrogen tank (1)    electrically-driven turbine compressor (10)    fuel electrode (A)    air electrode (C)    fuel cell stack (S)
NOVELTY - The system starts the electric power generation only by extracting a portion of cooling medium in the container from the fuel cells.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting property of fuel cell system in low temperature environment is improved without using high capacity cooling medium container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modular fuel cell stacks (1A,1B)    Water entrance/exit line (23A,23B)    Buffer tank (35)    Pump (41)    Pneumatic lines (49,51)    Pressure sensor (53)    Additional water line (55)    Controller regulated valves (V1-V7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (1) has a casing (10) that accommodates fuel cell (11) and the thermal storage tank (13) which stores the coolant in the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell unit used for electric power generation for vehicle, home use.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature in the casing is maintained at high temperature for a long time, the starting property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell unit.    fuel cell unit (1)    casing (10)    fuel cell (11)    coolant path (11a)    thermal storage tank (13)
NOVELTY - Refrigerant circuit (24) at transduction side, connects refrigerant tank (27) and cooling chamber entrance (23a). The refrigerant circuit (25) at lead-out side, connects refrigerant tank and cooling-chamber exit (23b). The refrigerant is extracted from cooling chamber (23) with refrigerant circuits.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting property of the fuel cell system is improved. The size of the refrigerant tank and fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    cooling chamber (23)    cooling chamber entrance (23a)    cooling-chamber exit (23b)    refrigerant circuits (24,25)    refrigerant tank (27)
NOVELTY - The heat radiator (16) is installed in the cooling water flow piping (13) which is connected to the fuel cell stack (2). The bubble generator (19) which foams and lowers thermal capacity of cooling water, is installed in cooling water flow piping between the heat radiator and fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric power generation in fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time and stop time of the fuel cell are shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    cooling water flow piping (13)    radiator (16)    bubble generator (19)
NOVELTY - Harmful substances generated from a fuel cell are arrested by contacting with a solid material (7) in which adsorption and/or inclusion are possible, and the release of harmful substances to the fuel-cell peripheral environment is suppressed.    USE - For removing harmful substances generated from fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell, used for portable devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively arrests the harmful substances and suppresses their release into the peripheral environment of fuel cell, by a simple method. The method improves the safety of a fuel cell. The clathrate compound used has excellent handleability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Electrolyte film (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Air electrode (4)    Solid material (7)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel vaporization film (43) vaporizes a liquid fuel for supplying to a fuel electrode (23). A hydrolyzing unit (50) with an ion-exchange-resin layer between the electrodes (51,53), decomposes the excess water which exists between the fuel electrode and the vaporization film to a fuel storage unit using electric power from a direct current (DC) power supply (54).    USE - For portable information terminal such as mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA) and also for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with extremely stable electric generating capacity, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell.    fuel electrode (23)    air supply pipe (30)    liquid fuel vaporization film (43)    hydrolyzing unit (50)    electrodes (51,53)    DC power supply (54)
NOVELTY - A pull out tank (34) is used for isolating the carbon dioxide in an aqueous solution in which the temperature rise by a heater (33) from the aqueous solution is performed. A humidifier (3) is used for ejecting he aqueous solution containing the carbon dioxide dissolved in water from the water tank (31).    USE - For use in humidifier used for treatment of hydrogen produced in reformer for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable removal of the carbon dioxide from the reformed gas with simple, small, and inexpensive structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Humidifier (3)    Water tank (31)    Circulation piping (32)    Heater (33)    Pull out tank (34)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell has an electrode having a transparent base material (11), a roughened aluminum thin film (13) provided on the base material, and a metal oxide semiconductor layer (14) provided on the surface of film (13). The semiconductor layer is formed by acting fluoride of IIa, IIb and/or IVa group metallic element on the surface of the aluminum thin film. The thin film has thickness of 20 microns or less.    USE - As dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has high electric conversion efficiency, and is economically and simply manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent base material (11)    Aluminum thin film (13)    Metal oxide semiconductor layer (14)    Electrolyte layer (15)    Conductive layer (16)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas sensor has a sensor component formed by joining a metal oxide semiconductor with a hydrogen storage property metal. A silicon film is coated on the surface of hydrogen storage property metal for suppressing diffusion of an oxygen gas. The hydrogen gas permeates through the silicon film coated surface of hydrogen storage property metal.    USE - For vehicle, fuel cell and generator.    ADVANTAGE - An exact hydrogen concentration can be measured with high sensitivity, without affecting surrounding gas atmosphere. The power consumption of sensor can be reduced. A low cost and stabilized quality hydrogen gas sensor can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the response waveform with respect to air containing hydrogen gas of different concentrations. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a board (5) for laying solar cell (4), mounted on the upper space along a steel frame (3) attached to a pillar (2) supporting railway overhead line (1). A windmill (6) connected to solar cells and support by pillar, generates electric power.    USE - For use at railways, trunk roads, river beds and government residences.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated effectively using natural power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the railway overhead line in the natural power sources electric power generation system.    Railway overhead line (1)    Pillar (2)    Beam-shaped steel frame (3)    Solar cell (4)    Solar cell board (5)    Windmill (6)
NOVELTY - The solution (1) containing metal source and non-aqueous medium is contacted with base material (2) to form a metal-containing organic thin film (3). The metal source contains metallic element and carbon element. The metal containing organic thin film is then baked and organic substance is removed. Thus, metal-oxide film (4) is formed.    USE - For forming metal-oxide film for laminate (both claimed) used as electric power generation layer of dye sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-oxide film with larger surface area, is formed effectively at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a laminate having the metal oxide film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of metal-oxide film.    Solution for metal-oxide film formation (1)    Base material (2)    Metal containing organic thin film (3)    Metal-oxide film (4)
NOVELTY - The laminated film has a polyester film provided on surface of a transparent conductive layer. The polyester film has light transmittance of 5% or less in 380 nm wavelength, 50% or less in 400 nm wavelength and 70% or more in 420 nm wavelength. The transparent conductive layer has surface tension of 40 mN/m or more.    USE - For electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film provides dye-sensitized solar cell with high photovoltaic efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which consists of porous semiconductor layer consisting of zinc oxide and/or tin oxide, provided on the laminated film.
NOVELTY - The solid content (3b) of main component is recovered by carrying out the primary centrifugation of the used slurry (1) which the silicon grain is mixed in slurry containing abrasive grain (4) and dispersion medium (6). The liquid (3a) of main component is recovered by carrying out the secondary centrifugation of the portion for the obtained liquid. The organic matter contained into the sample is removed by heat-processing the sample which consists of sludge (5b) in which organic matter remains using a rotary kiln, and the sample is recovered.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids contamination by adhesion of the organic matter within the refinement furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the silicon-containing material recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Slurry (1)    Liquids (3a,5a)    Solid content (3b)    Abrasive grain (4)    Sludge (5b)    Dispersion medium (6)
NOVELTY - Photocatalyst film is obtained by heat processing a coating film containing photocatalyst particles and latex particles, at 300-500degreesC.    USE - For detoxification of industrial wastewater and waste gas, sick-house elimination, and for textiles, building materials, motor vehicles, furniture, domestic electrical appliances and housing equipment. Also used for dye-sensitized solar cell electrode and as blood-purification agent.    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalyst film is formed effectively, without reducing effective surface area of photocatalyst particles. Therefore, the photocatalyst film has excellent harmful-substance decomposition property, deodorizing property, anti-microbial property, anti-fouling property and fog prevention property.
NOVELTY - The thin-film plasma manufacturing apparatus (1) has electric-power-feeding transmission line (12) of which one end is connected to an adjustment device (13) and an another end is connected to a discharge electrode (3). The electric power is supplied from the adjustment device to the discharge electrode. A counter electrode (2) faces the discharge electrode. The characteristic impedance of the electric-power-feeding transmission line is 20-30 ohm.    USE - For amorphous solar cell, fine-crystal solar cell and thin-film transistor (TFT).    ADVANTAGE - Improves productivity of thin-film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin-film manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thin-film manufacturing apparatus.    thin-film manufacturing apparatus (1)    counter electrode (2)    discharge electrode (3)    electric-power-feeding transmission line (12)    adjustment device (13)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a gap provided between a translucent substrate and a solar cell element and connected with the external side. An exhaust duct (11) for indoor ventilation is connected to the gap. A controller regulates the operation of an interrupter interrupting the electrical connection between the solar cell module and a power converter.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency is improved by preventing the increase of the temperature of the solar cell effectively by providing gap between the solar cell element and substrate and connecting the gap to the external side. The spreading of fire in the house is prevented by interrupting the electrical connection of the solar cell module and the power convertor during the fire break out in the house.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar power generation system installed on the roof.    solar cells (1b,1c)    ventilating fan (8)    fresh air inlets (10a-10c)    exhaust duct (11)    solar power generation system (S)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has an intermittent convex structure provided in the electrodes (2, 3) and a connection tab (7) mounted on the convex structure of the electrodes. The connection tab has protrusions formed on the whole surface. The height of each protrusion is 50-500 microns.    USE - Used for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of cracks in the solar cell element due to stress is prevented by preventing differential thermal expansion of the solar cell element and connection tab at high temperature by eliminating the need for performing soldering operation for joining the solar cell element and the connection tab.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the connection structure of the solar cell element and the connection tab.    solar cell element (1)    electrodes (2,3)    connection tab (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module apparatus has a frame (5) having a convex portion (5c) for positioning a solar cell panel (3) with respect to an attachment block (8). The convex portion is inserted in an opening (8b) formed in an upper surface of the attachment block. The frame is inserted in a groove (9a) of a protrusion (9) provided at the upper surface end portion of the attachment block.    USE - Used for solar electric power generation on the roof of a house.    ADVANTAGE - Arcuation and damage of the solar cell panel due to snow load are prevented by attaching the convex portion in the opening formed in the attachment block. The arrangement position of the solar cell module is prescribed simply, the the external appearance of the solar cell module is improved and the removal of the solar cell module and the maintenance of the roof are performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the attachment state of the solar cell module.    solar cell panel (3)    frames (5,6)    convex portion (5c)    attachment block (8)    opening (8b)    protrusion (9)    groove (9a)
NOVELTY - Several solar cell module strings are connected in series and a solar cell array is formed. The solar cell module provides a liquid crystal shutter element at the light receiving surface of the solar cell panel. The light transmittance of the liquid crystal shutter element is changed in correspondence to the output electric power of the solar energy power generation system and the output voltage of each solar cell module string.    USE - Used for a solar energy power generation system used in houses.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of shadows and hot spots on a solar cell is avoided. The deterioration of the solar cell module is prevented and a reduction in electric power generation efficiency is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline circuit block diagram of a control unit for a solar energy power generation system.    solar cell module with liquid crystal shutter element (401)    connection box (402)    power converter (403)    control unit (404)    electric current and voltage detecting unit (405)
NOVELTY - Several solar elements are electrically connected to a bus-bar electrode through a strip-shaped connection tab (3). The strip-shaped connection tab is soldered to the bus-bar electrode of the light-receiving-surface side of a solar cell element (2) and the rear side. Hot air is sprayed on the connection tab and the connection tab is soldered to the bus-bar electrode.    USE - Used for the production of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency and the external appearance is not reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tab attachment device of a solar cell module.    solar cell element (2)    connection tab (3)    probe front tip (40)    finger electrode (43)    pneumatic cylinder (44)    connection portion (46)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has several solar cell elements which are soldered to a connection tab. An edge portion thickness of solder (31) of the connection tab is thin compared to the center portion thickness solder (32) of the connection tab.    USE - Used for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion of solder of the connection tab from both ends of a bus-bar electrode is suppressed, thus the electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell element is not reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the connection tab.    electroconductive material of connection tab (30)    edge portion thickness of solder (31)    center thickness of solder (32)    solder coat of connection tab (33)    region where connection tab is attached to light receiving surface lateral electrode of solar cell element (A)
NOVELTY - An optoelectric transducer has solid layer (3) containing heterocyclic polymer (1) and fullerene modified substance, provided between electrodes (4,5).    USE - For solar cell (claimed), optical switching device and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer has high conversion efficiency and extended absorption spectrum region of sunlight. The charge transport ability of the solid layer is raised by controlling the functional group in the heterocyclic polymer and modified substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optoelectric transducer has solid layer (3) containing heterocyclic polymer of formula (1) and fullerene modified substance, provided between electrodes (4,5).    R1,R2=alkyl or cycloalkyl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination of the optoelectric transducer.    Transparent film (1)    Transparent conductive layer (2)    Solid layer (3)    Electrodes (4,5)