NOVELTY - The existing hydro power generation system works on the principle that when the water falls on the wheel it rotates the wheel this in turn rotates the shaft of the generator and electro motive force is thus induced and generating a power. This system requires water to fall from large height to exert a large pressure on the wheel. So all the hydro power generation plants are installed in a place where the water falls from a large height (falls station). The devised entirely new hydro power generation system takes little or nil water flow pressure to generate the power. Water flow pressure is not important but water is required. And instead of wheel system we adopted blade system an entirely new system, that requires little or zero water pressure and that too with affordable or little investment. The great benefit of system is, it requires no water flow pressure, the system is simple and investment is small. The system works on the blade system and can be installed any where and even drainage water can be used. The same water can be used for any number of system cascaded (water reuse) & thus generating any power or same water can be recirculated for continuous generation of power. Instead of wheel rotation the entire drum or turbine is made to rotate by suitably collecting the water inside the drum. As the drum weighs approximately 5 tons it provides a sufficient torque or driving force to drive the generator. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Tubular conduits are operated sequentially relative to a body of water in a water channel. The conduits draw or pick-up water from the channel and deliver water into turbines at speeds in which the kinetic energy of such water flow drives the turbines and associated alternators. Control elements are also provided at water pick-up points.    USE - For electricity generation.
NOVELTY - The collector has a closed housing (1) provided with a translucent cover (2) and a tubular collector system (4). Solar radiation is emitted towards the tubular collector system for heating a liquid heat distribution medium. The heated liquid heat distribution medium is used to heat a surface absorber system (5) which is used for heating a gaseous heat distribution medium. Photovoltaic modules (8) are arranged at the end regions of the translucent cover.    USE - Used in collecting solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple manufacture of the multifunctional collector for collecting solar energy used in producing hot water, hot air and electricity at the same time. Ensures small thermal load of photovoltaic modules included in the multifunctional collector whose efficiency does not reduce even when the multifunctional collector heats up. Ensures introduction of cool air into the multifunctional collector to prevent the multifunctional collector from heating up during summer season in which the multifunctional collector is exposed to very strong sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of the multifunctional collector for solar energy.    Housing (1)    Translucent cover (2)    Tubular collector system (4)    Surface absorber system (5)    Photovoltaic modules (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a support structure, which has a self-supporting rib profile and longitudinal hollow profile as the support profile (37) has a solar module functional surface (2) and a reflector functional surface. The support profile has a lateral inserted profile for laterally adding an additional support profile or a connecting profile (38) or a terminal profile and a heat dissipation structure (3). The heat dissipation structure is connected to its solar module functional surface and its reflector functional surface in a heat-conducting manner.    USE - Solar modular system.    ADVANTAGE - The support profile has a lateral inserted profile for laterally adding an additional support profile or a connecting profile or a terminal profile and a heat dissipation structure, which is connected to its solar module functional surface and its reflector functional surface in a heat-conducting manner, and hence ensures cost-effective manufacturing, and is suitable to implement in wide plants of main power stations, in the open land and the building integrated into the roofs and storefronts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a support profile of solar a module.    Functional surface (2)    Heat dissipating structure (3)    V-shaped trough reflector function surface (32)    Solar module (34)    Support profile (37)    Connecting profile (38)
NOVELTY - Descending pipes fully condense a two-phase working fluid consisting of water and steam. The condensed fluid is vaporized upon passing through an evaporator. The vaporized fluid then drives a turbine for power production, and flows through a condenser for partial condensation. The partly condensed fluid i.e. two-phase working fluid, passes down through the descending pipes, repeating the entire process.    USE - Used for power generation.
NOVELTY - The equipment has a construction that requires less frequent handling and simplifies handling. The equipment may be used in varying types of hydraulic energy generation centers.    USE - For use in hydraulic generation centers such as peak, micro, mini and small hydraulic centers.    ADVANTAGE - Provides construction that allows Simplified and less frequent handling. Enables use in diverse types of hydraulic generation centers.
NOVELTY - The oscillation water column turbine chamber seabed generator involves a bottomless container (1) which functions in the water and oscillates in relation to the water line. The amount of air (3) above the water line in the container is pressed together as the system diminishes and the air is impelled along a specific path (B) and through an opening (4) outwards and drives in the manner of a turbine (5) in an anti-clockwise direction.    USE - As an oscillation water column turbine chamber seabed generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical generator on the shaft of the turbine (5) or on an extension of it via a coupling and it is also possible to fit on the same shaft a flywheel which can suppress the pulsating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates an oscillating water column generator with a new design turbine chamber.    specific air path (B)    bottomless container (1)    air (3)    opening (4)    turbine (5)
NOVELTY - A base module (120) for providing information to a user has a memory, such as flash memory, erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), RAM, and electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), that communicates with a hardware circuit board and a processor, and controls and display windows arranged at a front operating surface. An entertainment module (122) with a personal viewing video display (173) is detachably coupled to the base module, and having an operating surface that extends from the front operating surface of the base module in continuous planar manner.    USE - For exercise equipment such as stationary bicycle, treadmill, elliptical fitness trainer, rowing machine, stair climber, and weight resistance machine.    ADVANTAGE - Offers options of entertainment at reasonable costs to the user through the detachable entertainment module. Allows user to choose from the various options of the modules such as audio/video entertainment module or audio entertainment module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the flexible display assembly.    Base module (120)    Entertainment module (122)    Central screen (126)    Numerical key area (141)    Personal viewing video display (173)
NOVELTY - The system has a server (100) communicating with exercise equipment e.g. weight lifting machine. A database (112) is communicated with the server, where database has user profiles. The device executes software for receiving a user data related to a user performance from a profile storage device e.g. portable memory stick. The server executes software for accessing the user profile based on the user data, and for generating an interactive virtual trainer based on the user profile and providing the trainer to a user.    USE - Used in a fitness facility, home and gym for a personal trainer.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise equipment executes software for receiving the user data related to the user performance from the profile storage device, thus instructing the interactive virtual trainer to provide a planned exercise routine and the appropriate feedback e.g. motivation, encouragement, incentive, and accolade, to the user of the system in real-time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing a user with a virtual trainer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a virtual trainer exercise system.    Server (100)    Database (112)    Workstation (130)
NOVELTY - The mobile has a vertically disposed key (32) on an outer circumference of a section of a drive housing (30). An outlet (36) is placed in a bottom of a cylindrical motor housing (34). A direct current (DC) motor (26) is fitted in the housing (34). A guide pin is placed on an exterior of the motor for fitting into a guide slot (38). A pinion gear (28) exits the outlet of the housing (34). A round solar cell housing (12) is provided to fit into a top of the housing (30). A fastening unit e.g. eyelet, fastens an object e.g. spinner (80), to a bearing (62) for spinning the object.    USE - Used for an application in an area of little air movement and for longevity.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the mobile allows to offer bearing design that provides freedom in choosing devices to be spun, such that even heavier devices can be displayed, thus offering easy replacement of parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar powered mobile.    Round solar cell housing (12)    Direct current motor (26)    Pinion gear (28)    Drive housing (30)    Vertically disposed key (32)    Cylindrical motor housing (34)    Outlet (36)    Guide slot (38)    Bearing (62)    Spinner (80)
NOVELTY - A mounted frame is equipped with a portion of covers (3,4) of solar cell module that is attached to the edge of a solar cell panel (1). The solar cell module and mount frame are clamped, using clamping unit (6) in a state of fixing mounting unit to mount frame.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus equipped with solar cell module in mount frame on sloping roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable solar power generation is obtained, and easy installation of solar cell panel is ensured, without the requirement of building rider on solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar power generation apparatus.    Solar cell panel (1)    Covers (3,4)    Clamping unit (6)    Horizontal rack (7)    Eaves-edge direction (13)
NOVELTY - The module has a chamfer which is located in non-light receiving surface side periphery of translucent substrate (10). The periphery of translucent substrate is covered by back surface material (14), light receiving surface side filler (11), or back surface side filler (13).    USE - For frameless solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The end surface of solar cell module can be protected easily and inexpensively without using module frame etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the edge portion of solar cell module.    Translucent substrate (10)    Light receiving surface side filler (11)    Solar cell element (12)    Back surface side filler (13)    Back surface material (14)
NOVELTY - A runner is attached to an end of water turbine main shaft connected with a generator (8). The bypass mechanism (26) discharges the flowing water without passing through the runner from channel tube (2), when a load parallel to generator is disconnected.    USE - For water power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The suspension of water supplying used in the downstream of runner is prevented thus the hydraulic measure is in the upstream of runner is prevented. The security of Francis turbine is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the Francis turbine.    Channel tube (2)    Generator (8)    Casing (14)    Bypass mechanism (26)    Steering wheel (31)
NOVELTY - The water window opening degree of a guide vane (17) is varied by performing rotation displacement of a guide ring (23). A guide vane opening and closing unit (21) has an external gear (22) attached to the guide vane. The guide ring is arranged so that the guide vanes is surrounded. An internal gear (24) meshes with the external gear attached to the inner periphery of the guide ring.    USE - For water power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure of the guide vane opening and closing unit while reducing manufacturing cost of the Francis turbine and improving lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the guide vane opening and closing unit of Francis turbine.    Guide vane (17)    Guide vane opening and closing unit (21)    External gear (22)    Guide ring (23)    Internal gear (24)
NOVELTY - The turbine (1) has an annular channel tube (2) comprising an outer peripheral wall (2B) and an inner peripheral wall (2A). The end (2Aa) of the channel tube is opened while the other end (2Ab) is closed. A water turbine main shaft (4) is supported in an interior space (3) formed of the inner peripheral wall of the channel tube, so that the shaft rotates freely through the bearings (5,6). A runner (7) and a generator (8) are connected to either ends of the shaft. A casing (14) arranged at the outer periphery of the runner, is connected to the opened end of the channel tube.    USE - For water power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The installation space of the Francis turbine along the radial and axial directions is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the Francis turbine.    Francis turbine (1)    Annular channel tube (2)    Inner peripheral wall (2A)    Opened end (2Aa)    Closed end (2Ab)    Interior space (3)    Bearings (5,6)    Runner (7)    Generator (8)    Casing (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fin (11) extended from lower end of a rotating cylinder (3) to upper end in helical shape on internal peripheral surface of the cylinder, with its top edge opened to the cylinder periphery. The cylinder has a cavity (10) extended in up-down direction in the center portion and an inlet port (3E) at its bottom end inserted in a liquid pool. The cylinder is rotated at high speed along axial center to the circumference so that liquid is pumped up from the inlet port to a discharge opening (3D) at top edge of the cylinder.    USE - For electric power generator (claimed) of domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - A large amount of liquid can be pumped with small electric energy while reducing the motive power per unit weight of the pumped-up liquid. The efficiency of electric power generation is improved economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the liquid pumping apparatus.    Rotating cylinder (3)    Discharge opening (3D)    Inlet port (3E)    Cavity (10)    Fin (11)
NOVELTY - The multifunctional stand has a trapezoidal form base containing heel fixing region (1), which enters between the knee and thigh of the standing user. A log passage containing weekly magazine container (4) and newspaper receptacle (5) is provided from the floor at a height about 150 mm or less.    USE - For fitting foot control type mouse, motor vehicle steering game function (both claimed) used in training muscular strength at fitness club, house, for elderly persons to prevent from life style related disease, for males, females and for children.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcement of the motor function is improved due to the heel fixing region provided at trapezoidal base, hence the fall or accident of the elderly person at the time of muscular training is reduced, hence the gross national medical expenditure is reduced and the width of spreading of lifestyle due to function is ensured. The user can enjoy the training period by changing the air between motor vehicle steering game and other functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of multifunctional stand.    Heel fixing region (1)    Top plate (2)    Handle (3)    Weekly magazine container (4)    Newspaper receptacle (5)
NOVELTY - An air intake unit (3) supplies oxygen to a human body from a high concentration oxygen gas supply unit (2). An electrically driven exercise device (1) urges an exercise with respect to a human body. The electrically driven exercise device equips the periphery of a substantially horizontal axial center (P1) with a stepping board (1A) which is rotated in a predetermined range of rotation angle. A forced drive of the stepping board may be performed by an electric operation.    USE - For muscular strengthening and fat combustion of e.g. elderly person, fat person.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes exercise to human body by electrically driven apparatus, such that load with respect to person's heart hardly applies. Allows person to ingest high concentration oxygen gas while exercise is performed in selected part of body, in order to promote fat combustion in moving body part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the exercise and treatment system.    Electrically driven exercise apparatus (1)    Stepping board (1A)    High concentration oxygen gas supply unit (2)    Air intake unit (3)    Axial center (P1)
NOVELTY - The mechanism to produce the electric power comprises water tank kept in elevated position by means of steel structural towers, a penstock below the water tank and a nozzle attached to penstock through which water flows to the turbine such that there is a specific gap between nozzle and bucket result in enhancement of velocity and force when the water impinge the turbine buckets. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The wheel has paddles (10) rotatable about a rotational axis. A blade (12) of the paddles is curved when the blade is viewed in parallel to the rotational axis, where a leading face of the blade is provided with a nose that extends from the blade. The nose is located at a radially outer tip of the blade, and a flap valve (24) is movable to alter a surface area of the blade, where the surface area is perpendicular to water surface. A cover plate (14) extends from a trailing face (TF) of the blade, where the cover plate has vent holes (16).    USE - Used in a watercraft (claimed) e.g. raft, for extracting energy from a water flow.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area of the blade is perpendicular to the water surface, thus reducing the amount of water lifted by the paddles on leaving the water, and hence efficiently extracting energy from the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of paddles of a water wheel.    Paddles (10)    Blade (12)    Cover plate (14)    Vent holes (16)    Side panels (18)    Flap valve (24)
NOVELTY - The power generator has double bell shaped drogue cones (C) fitted to water wheel to drive the wheel faster than passage of water flow for power generation. The water wheel has floating device to maintain maximum thrust at the surface having greatest flow of river or sea water and to maintain ideal position of water wheel and attached cones. The floating device ensures only lower third of water wheel is submerged. An impeller situated within the cone, drives a generator to generate electricity.    USE - For river or tidal power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The adverse effect and forward brake effect of the wind are prevented and maximum efficiency of power generation is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the end to end double bell shaped drogues.    Double bell shaped drogue cones (C)    Cowling cover (CL)    Main spindle (S)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a seat driving apparatus (3) that moves the seat (2) periodically in transverse, anteroposterior and vertical axes and directions. The controllers reverse the direction of periodic swing motion of seat driven by seat driving apparatus.    USE - For swing exercise machine such as balance exercise machine and lumbago prevention exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation speed of motor is varied during periodic swing motion such that variation of swing exercise to human body is possible with large effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the swing exercise machine.    Swing exercise machine (1)    Seat (2)    Seat driving apparatus (3)    Transverse swing shaft (7)    Motor (10)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a therapy unit (4) with a passive loading device (5) actuated by a test person (2) with a body part (3) e.g. upper body part. A measuring device (6) activates the test person, and a display device (7) is connected with the measuring device for signaling values about the test person. The loading device has a resistance generator that activates the test person. The resistance generator has a stationary or movable activating organ with an attaching unit provided for attaching with the body part.    USE - Used for diagnosing and/or training a human muscloskeleton system of a test person (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the passive loading device allows the test person to work against resistance or counterforce during the activation, such that parameters such as force, moment, of the activation are measured, evaluated and displayed in a reliable manner, thus preventing danger of accident and unwanted reactions in the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supporting training and/or diagnosis of the physiology of a test person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a therapy device.    Therapy device (1)    Test person (2)    Body part (3)    Therapy unit (4)    Passive loading device (5)    Measuring device (6)    Display device (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (10) consists of a pre-mounted unit, with which the structure of solar cell (12) with the respective segment (21) of the building structure (11) forms an assembly unit. The segment of the building structure is designed for protection from external influences. Two or more pre-mounted units are provided and the respective segment of the building structure is designed in the shape of a plate. A sealing is connected with the neighboring segment longitudinally or transversally.    USE - Arrangement of a primary building structure e.g. roof, wall, and a structure of solar cell e.g. photo-voltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement consists of a pre-mounted unit, with which the structure of solar cell with the respective segment of the building structure forms an assembly unit, and hence ensures to create an arrangement which can be planned in simpler way and which leads to cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) building roof    (2) building wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial schematic view of an arrangement of roof-like building structure and integrated structure of solar cell.    Arrangement (10)    Building structure (11)    Solar cell (12)    Roof (16)    Ridge beam (17)    Setting beam (18)    Barrier (19)    Segment (21)    Solar cell group (22)    Linking plate (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves concentrating the sunlight by a reflector. The reflector partly consists of thin film solar cells (2) or is coated with thin film solar cells. The reflector form is so selected that the direct solar radiation is lit up largely by total reflection. One solar cell illuminates and the non-concentrated diffuser radiation of the thin film solar cells is not transformed into electricity. The photovoltaic cell illuminated with concentrated light consists of high-value and efficient material and the solar cells (4) are low-priced.    USE - Used for the photo-voltaic power production using solar cells (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reflector partly consists of thin film solar cells or is coated with thin film solar cells. The photovoltaic cell illuminated with concentrated light consists of high-value and efficient material and the solar cells are low-priced, and hence ensures improved efficiency and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the device for photo-voltaic power production using solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell arrangement with concentrators.    Carrier (1)    Thin film solar cells (2)    Bearing device (3)    Solar cells (4)    Tub (5)    Covering (6)
NOVELTY - The gyroscope has a wheel drive for automatic gyration from east to west, for providing horizontal solar radiation. Movable holders place a solar or photovoltaic module (2.1) to produce vertical solar radiation (2.3) at an angle of 90 degrees, where the gyroscope is placed in an arbitrary dimension on each free sunshiny surface. A perpendicular stand with less vertical solar radiation or a flat lying module with high vertical solar radiation is obtained by a transition movement of the module (2.1). A vertical movement of the module (2.1) is caused by a rotary motion of the gyroscope.    USE - Used on a flat roof that is utilized on garages or industrial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the gyroscope makes possible to attach a solar system on a roof in a simple manner and to reduce the space requirement of the solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar and photovoltaic flat gyroscope.    Solar or photovoltaic module (2.1)    Vertical solar radiation (2.3)
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding ambient air into a buoyant chamber (14) when the chamber is in a lower position inside a water container (12) to cause the chamber to rise and to generate power as it moves up while simultaneously discharging water. The air is discharged from the buoyant chamber when the chamber reaches an upper position. Water is fed into the water container to replace the air which has been discharged. The buoyant chamber is moved down within the water container from the upper position to the lower position.    USE - For hydro-pneumatic power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables highly efficient generation of power through upward movement of buoyant chamber in water container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of hydro-pneumatic power generator.    Generator (10)    Water container (12)    Buoyant chamber (14)    Power output (16)    Fill line (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vibration motor connected to a vibration plate (23); a data input unit installed to the frame; and a controller for receiving body information of the user from the data input unit, and measuring impedances of the user applied to the four conductive electrodes installed to the handles. The controller calculates a body composition of the user using the measured impedances and the input body information, and controls the vibration motor to generate vibration of a predetermined frequency according to the calculated body composition of the user.    USE - For providing vibration stimulation according to body conditions of a user.    ADVANTAGE - Provides vibration stimulation suitable for body conditions of the user. Enables to sequentially display a series of postures suitable for age, sex and body conditions of the user on the display to inform the user of the postures to be taken, and also to apply vibration of a frequency suitable for each posture to the user, which enables to apply optimal vibration stimulation to the user, thus, the user need not select posture suitable for the user oneself and conditions for vibration stimulation. A user may easily receive a vibration stimulation set while looking at the posture displayed on the display and also taking the posture for vibration stimulation. Prevents giving stimulation to the muscle excessively or insufficiently for the training.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing vibration stimulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a vibration stimulation apparatus.    Vibration plate (23)    Frame (30)    Base plate (31)    Post (32)    Handle (33)    Bottom plate (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves recording an exercise program (3) lead by an exercise facilitator. The recorded exercise program is segmented into multiple program segments e.g. audio portion. The multiple program segments are randomized. A portion of the randomized program segments, is communicated to a remote location (8). A communication link (7) e.g. wide area network, is provided for use in communicating the exercise program. A tender is received for communicating the portion of the exercise program. The communication link is selectively activated in responsive to the tender received.    USE - Used by an exercise facilitator and a remote fitness consultant, for facilitating an exercise program such as swimming, jogging, basketball, weight lifting, racquetball and fitness training, for a remote attendee or people to focus on particular areas or systems of the body such as cardiovascular and muscle tone, in a fitness center and a home, by utilizing fax, telephone and Internet.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the exercise program that has interactive communication with the remote attendee such that the facilitator observes and instructs the remote attendee during the exercise session. The method allows the people to interact with other participants in the exercise program, while the exercise is taking place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of transmitting an exercise program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a communication link between a host location and a remote location.    Exercise program (3)    Specific attendee (5)    Communication link (7)    Audio and video communication links (7`, 7``)    Remote location (8)    Computer monitor (10)    Remote attendee (11)    Headsets (12)    Speaker (13)    Host location (17)    Standard telephone (19)    Video camera (22)
NOVELTY - An air cushioning system couples a platform and a frame for isolating vibrations in the platform from the frame. An actuating system is coupled to the platform for causing an oscillation of the platform relative to the frame.    USE - For exercise training, sports therapy, and medical treatments.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise and vibration transferred to the frame and environment. Increases the stability of the platform, especially for off-center loads. Enables placing more weight on the platform. Increases operating efficiency, thus providing more energy to the muscles and more effective training, by avoiding energy transfer into the frame and the surrounding environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing a whole body vibration treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of a whole body vibration machine.
NOVELTY - A training apparatus includes a motor applying load to a moving unit e.g. a bar, that is repetitively moved during the repetitive exercise. The apparatus determines the range of motion of the moving unit in accordance with the physique of the exercising person. The applied load is varied during the exercise, in accordance with the position of the moving unit within the determined range of motion.    USE - For improving physical strength of person, by performing repetitive exercises e.g. abdominal muscle exercise, back muscle exercise, right and left obliques exercise. For use in health clubs.    ADVANTAGE - Enables person to exercise with load suited to his/her physical build in forward and return paths of repetitive exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a block diagram of a training apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining performance related parameters such as heart rate, step, breathing frequency, body temperature, air temperature, ambient humidity, and ambient light intensity via a local device (103) such as sensor and thermometer, and determining whether at least one performance condition is satisfied. A message representing satisfied performance conditions is communicated to a user via mobile terminal (100) when at least one performance condition is satisfied.    USE - For providing exercise performance feedback to user via mobile communication terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Enables using mobile terminal as personal training device to provide exercise performance feedback to user during training. Allows the user to easily know his performing during exercise, thus enabling estimation of user performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a mobile communication terminal for providing exercise performance data to user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the cellular telecommunication system.    Mobile terminal (100)    Local link (101)    Station link (102)    Local device (103)    Base station (104)    Data storage (124)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing turbines (30) at the mouth of outflow sewer systems, and using waste water to turn the blades of the turbines, thereby creating electric energy. Turbines are attached to out-flow discharge drain lines of the sewer systems to convert kinetic energy of the flow and often pressurized waste water to electrical energy, by using hydro-generators and conducting the new electrical power back to the power grid for the local community.    USE - For generating electrical power from waste water from outflow sewer systems, such as community sewer systems.    ADVANTAGE - Lessens the need for additional power generation plants, without the harmful side effects in the process of generating electrical power. Rain water and snow runoff increases the electrical power generated by this system. Installation of system will create more jobs for the local communities. System will be installed below ground attached to the existing out-flow pipes and will be not be apparent to the observing public.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an environmental view for illustrating the electrical power generation method using waste water.    Outflow wastewater pipe (10)    Gate flapper (15)    Electric cable room (20)    Computer control room (25)    Turbines (30)    Disposal tube (35)
NOVELTY - The device has a cylindrical shell (13) supporting a blade assembly (103). An axial compression spring (15) is contained within the cylindrical shell and returns a blade (11) e.g. forward swept blade, to an initial position when the blade is not rotating. Spherical balls (16) roll along cam grooves and convert an axial displacement to a rotation or pitch angle. The cam grooves determines a smart blade angle with respect to a resultant wind speed vector. An axial spring stiffness required for moving the shell balances a traction friction, a weight and a centrifugal force of the blade.    USE - Used in a wind turbine blade of a wind turbine (claimed) e.g. small wind turbine, and large utility scale single rotor wind turbine, and large utility scale contra rotor wind turbine, that is utilized in a wind turbine system for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The axial spring stiffness required for moving the shell balances the traction friction, weight and the centrifugal force of the blade, thus enabling the rotor to be easily self-started in a low wind speed condition. The configuration of the device effectively reduces production of noise. The utilization of the forward swept blade minimizes vortex shedding and flow separation at tip sections, minimizes an induced drag, improves an aerodynamic efficiency, and improves power extraction capabilities of the wind turbine blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of using a passive pitchable device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section view of a centrifugal force-controlled passive pitchable device.    Blade (11)    Metallic blade insert (12)    Cylindrical shell (13)    Cam-shaft (14)    Axial compression spring (15)    Spherical balls (16)    Blade assembly (103)
NOVELTY - The machine has an electronically-controlled resistance mechanism (106) with an alternator. Pedals such as resistance applicators (104), are operably attached to the mechanism such that a pumping movement of the pedals is translated into rotation of the alternator. A sensor module outputs a signal associated with the rotation of the alternator, and an interactive display (108) provides feedback on various workout parameters. A processor receives the signal, and outputs multiple control signals to adjust the display to associate movement of the pedals with a progress of a climb of a landmark.    USE - Stationary exercise machine e.g. stepper, treadmill, stair climber, natural runner, stationary bicycle, elliptical machine, rowing machine, climbing machine, skiing machine and skating machine, for simulating climb of a structure, an object such as floor, and a landmark e.g. man-made structure, and a geographic location, and used by a user for performing an exercise (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the display facilitates to provide a user with a variety of motivational exercise routines and/or displays for simulating the climb of defined objects e.g. landmark.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing a stationary exercise machine capable of providing a motivational exercise program    (2) a machine loadable software program for a processor of a stationary exercise machine having a motivational display    (3) a stepper machine having a motivational display.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stepper exercise machine.    Exercise machine (100)    User positioning mechanism (102)    Resistance applicators (104)    Electronically controlled resistance mechanism (106)    Interactive display (108)
NOVELTY - The rotary wheel (10) has a detecting component (20) for detecting rotation speed of the wheel. The detecting component has a magnet that is fixed outside the wheel, and a reed switch (22) fixed on a surface of the wheel and facing the magnet to control the switch. A controller e.g. microcontroller, receives a rotation speed value of the wheel detected by the detecting component so as to calculate a time taken by rowed-lights (11) to shift or rotate for a preset angle, where the rowed-lights having a set of lights e.g. liquid crystal display, is fixed on the surface of the wheel.    USE - Used for an exercise bike/bicycle`s wheel as a dragging wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The controller such as microcontroller, receives the rotation speed value of the wheel detected by the detecting component so as to precisely calculate the time taken by the rowed-lights to shift or rotate for the preset angle, thus making the rowed-lights to be turned on.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rowed-lights displayed on a rotary wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a rotary wheel with a rowed-lights displaying device.    Rotary wheel (10)    Rowed-lights (11)    Detecting component (20)    Magnet (21)    Reed switch (22)
NOVELTY - The system has electromyographic sensors (2) for monitoring subject`s movements. The sensors produce sensor output signals indicative of kinesthetic performance of the subject. A signal processing unit (5) is connected to receive signals from the sensors. The signals are combined to produce a single composite signal based on a preset algorithm. A video monitor (7) receives composite signal to provide feedback to the subject in the form of a display that is generated in response to the single composite signal, where a subject receives feedback signal for the physical activity.    USE - Used for training a subject e.g. trainer, to perform a specified physical activity, in a tennis game. Can also be used in the field of rehabilitation for patients who have lost neuromuscular functions to relearn how to carry out basic activities such as grasping and walking and complex motions, and in the recreational field, where skilled players can learn critical motions in the field of basketball, golf and baseball, and in the field where skill in carrying-out a physical motion or procedure is acquired, and for athletics.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables to provide guidance and motivation for a subject or trainer through more advanced forms of composite displays. The system progressively exposes a subject to the outputs of sensors. The system enables to train the subject to perform a specified physical activity with multiple degrees of freedom.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for training a subject to perform a specified physical activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a subject training for performing a desired movement in the game of tennis, whose shoulder sensor is coupled through a signal processing unit to a video display.    Electromyographic sensor (2)    Signal processing unit (5)    Video monitor (7)    Communication line (8)    Personal computer system (555)
NOVELTY - An air pump (4) placed at the water bottom (5) is connected to a pipe (2) that reaches above the water surface (3). Several air accumulators (1) are provided on an endless wire (7) passing over pulleys (8). The air bubbles from the air pump accumulate in air accumulators (C-D) at one side, which pull them in the upward direction due to buoyancy effect and air accumulators (A-B) at the other side are pulled downward due to gravity making the wire to run. The rotational force of the accumulators on the wire is imparted to a generator (6) for electric power generation.    USE - Used for underwater installed electric power generation constructed in dams, oil wells, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation system acquires huge energy and supplies continuous energy which is not influenced by the weather condition and without using non renewable energy sources. Ensures safety and establishes clean electric power generation system. Existing structures like dams, oil wells can be used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air accumulator (1)    Pipe (2)    Water surface (3)    Pump (4)    Water bottom (5)    Generator (6)    Wire (7)    Pulley (8)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic power unit has a high-discharge air pump (15) for pumping water upwards from a storage tank (7) to a pumping tank (3) through a pumping tube (1). The pumped water is ejected through a nozzle (2) to an impulse water turbine (9) to generate electric power using a generator (10). Electric power is generated with a generator (12) by the downward flow of water through a penstock (5) to the storage tank using high-pressure air pump (17).    USE - For use as private electric generator in ordinary home, factory and other facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The need for a dam or river for power generation is eliminated. The flow velocity of water flowing through the pumping tube is raised by setting suitable diameter of the tube so that the energy which the air pump uses can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) air-lift pump apparatus; and    (2) method of determining pumping tube internal diameter for designing air lift pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the air-lift pump type compound hydraulic power unit.    Pumping tube (1)    Nozzles (2,6)    Pumping tank (3)    Penstock (5)    Water storage tank (7)    Impulse water turbine (9)    Generators (10,12)    Air pumps (15,17)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (1) has a slider that expands and contracts a pantograph link (16) with rotation of a slider crank (8). A resultant force is produced in a blade (19), while the slider crank making a revolution in a circumference of an axis of a main shaft (3) by turning the blade into a specific direction.    USE - For moving unit such as helicopter and for generator (all claimed), also used for underwater applications.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism can reduce the resistance by changing the incidence angle and the rotational speed, while enlarging the lift. The motive power is efficiently converted into the lift or the force given from the fluid is efficiently converted into rotational force. The power consumption for moving unit is reduced and high driving force is obtained. The generator can efficiently convert the force given from the fluid into electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the rotary-blade mechanism.    Rotary-blade mechanism (1)    Main shaft (3)    Slider crank (8)    Pantograph link (16)    Blade (19)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell (20) has a surface electrode (10) formed in the circumference, at the side of a light-receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate (2), and a back surface electrode (9) formed in the circumference of the back surface side of the substrate. The electrodes are formed in the positions that are mutually symmetrically with respect to the semiconductor substrate.    USE - For photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature of photovoltaic cell and the cell crack that is produced during connection of several photovoltaic cells by an interconnector, can be prevented. The manufacturing cost is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of photovoltaic cell.    Semiconductor substrate (2)    Back surface electrode (9)    Surface electrode (10)    Grid electrode (12)    Photovoltaic cell (20)
NOVELTY - The radiation detector includes a radiation sensor that has a first electrode plane mounted on a substrate, and a second electrode plane located on the reverse side of the first electrode plane. An electroconductive sheet (37) is attached to the first electrode plane of the radiation sensor with the use of a conductive adhesive (36). The first electrode plane is connected to the electrode circuit provided on a substrate (32) through the electroconductive sheet. The radiation sensor contains cadmium-tellurium or cadmium-zinc-tellurium.    USE - Used in e.g. medical diagnosis apparatus, non-destructive test apparatus, for measuring intensity distribution of radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simplified electrical connection of the first electrode plane on top of the substrate through the electroconductive sheet, such that high voltage can be applied from the substrate to the first electrode plane. Ensures that the electroconductive sheet is protected from destruction of the first electrode plane caused by mechanical impact from the outside. Ensures that the heat from an integrated circuit (IC) is thermally radiated to the exterior to further protect the electroconductive sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the radiation image detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the radiation image detector.    Substrate (32)    Conductive adhesive (36)    Electroconductive sheet (37)    Radiation image detection module (M)    Radiation image detector (S)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a supporting stand (10), and a table (20) rotatably supported on the supporting stand with a set of pivot axles (21, 22) for supporting a user on the table. A power actuating foot retaining device (30) e.g. ankle holder, is attached to the table for powering and actuating to clamp and to retain ankle portions of the user to the table. A power driving device e.g. motor, is coupled to a threaded shank for rotating and driving the threaded shank. The table includes a set of hand grips (26) for supporting an operating device.    USE - Tilting inversion exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - The tilting inversion exerciser utilizes the power driving device such as motor for driving or rotating the tilting inversion exerciser relative to the supporting stand and for allowing the table to be rotated relative to the lower support to the vertical position, thus allowing the user to safely conduct the inversion exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tilting inversion exerciser.    Supporting stand (10)    Legs (11)    Apex plates (12)    Hub (16)    Table (20)    Pivot axles (21, 22)    Handles (25)    Hand grips (26)    Foot retaining device (30)    Foot supports (31)    Tube (34)    Microswitches (67, 68)
NOVELTY - Two elongate rigid supports (32,34), which raise or lower a platform (10) and a treadmill (8) in a water tank (2), are pivotally coupled together at the center (38). One support is pivotally coupled near the rear (5) of the tank and slidably coupled to the platform, while the other support is pivotally coupled to the platform and slidably coupled near the tank bottom. A belt and pulley type linkage assembly pivotally couples the supports to the electric motor (66). The level and speed of the treadmill, and water flow rate and chemistry can be monitored and controlled by microprocessor.    USE - Used for providing hydrotherapy and exercise to patient.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for easy access to lifting apparatus within tank apparatus. Keeps water used with tank apparatus clean with less risk of water contamination or leakage. Water chemistry and flow rate and treadmill movements can be easily monitored and controlled using single computer. Adjustable impact absorption and emergency safety devices may be added into tank apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a perspective view of a tank apparatus for hydrotherapy and exercise.    Water tank (2)    Tank rear (5)    Treadmill (8)    Platform (10)    Rigid supports (32,34)    Center of supports (38)    Electric motor (66)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cable retainer that releases and collects a length of cable having one end attached to a trainee. The cable provides a horizontal line of force from the center of gravity of trainee and provides either resistance or assistance depending on whether the cable is released or collected. A measuring device measures the length of cable released and collected over a period of time.    USE - For providing running based training to trainee, using cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for running based training.
NOVELTY - The solar power generation apparatus has mount frame for laying solar power generation panel (2) mutually independently in the installation area of garbage dump surrounded by a reinforcing wall (40). A leg (4) is suspended from the mount frame at variable installation height.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus installed in industrial waste disposal facility.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is maintained stably for long period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of solar power generation apparatus.    Solar power generation panel (2)    Mount frame main portion (3)    Leg (4)    Attachment position change portion (5)    Reinforcement leg (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus computes percolation heat of roof when solar-radiation shielding is performed and not performed with the panel, respectively. The percolation heat of roof is calculated at the time of installing and non-installing the panel. The electric power reduced by installing the panel on the roof is computed from the difference of percolation heat at the time of installation and percolation heat at the time of non-installation. The installation evaluation parameter is determined based on the sum of computed electric power and production of electricity.    USE - For evaluating installation of solar cell panel installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of the solar cell panel is evaluated with a high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell installation evaluation program; and    (2) solar cell installation evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the installation evaluation processing procedure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The manhole has a pendulum type cleaner (11) that receives sewage from upstream sewer pipe (7) and filters the refuse. A channel tube (13) guide the filtered sewage to a generator (15) arranged in downward direction of the channel tube, for power generation. A center rest (27) regulates rotation of deflection direction and rotation direction.    USE - For manhole with hydroelectric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The digging-up operation of the sewage pipe to remove the refuse adhered in generator, is eliminated, as the generator is connected to sewer pipe through a channel tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the manhole with hydroelectric generator.    Upstream sewer pipe (7)    Pendulum type cleaner (11)    Channel tube (13)    Generator (15)    Center rest (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises aluminum silicon eutectic layer (17) that is formed in the junction of an electro conductive substrate (11) and crystalline silicon particle (12). A silicon layer (18) is formed between crystalline silicon particle and aluminum silicon eutectic layer. The silicon layer contains boron having higher concentration than crystalline silicon particle.    USE - For photo electric conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable silicon layer and sufficient back surface field (BSF) effect can be acquired while achieving high photo electric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of photo electric conversion apparatus; and    (2) photo voltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the photo electric conversion apparatus.    Electro conductive substrate (11)    Crystalline silicon particle (12)    Insulation substance (14)    Silicon eutectic layer (17)    Silicon layer (18)
NOVELTY - Assembly (400) has a conductive core (404) of a respective elongated solar cell (402) having an exposed part not covered by the semiconductor junction and the transparent conductive oxide layer. The counter-electrode of a solar cell is in electrical communication with the exposed part of the core of another cell adjacent to the first cell. An internal reflector is configured between and in contact with the counter-electrode of the first cell and the exposed part of the core of the second cell, reflecting a part of the solar light to the solar cells.    USE - For converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance loss across the system is low since each electrode component of the circuit is made of highly conductive material e.g. the conductive core of each solar cell is made of a conductive metal. The elongated solar cells receive direct light either through substrate, covering, or both substrate and covering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of elongated solar cells geometrically arranged in a parallel or near parallel manner on counter-electrodes contacting a substrate to form a bifacial assembly.    Solar cell assembly (400)    Solar cell (402)    Core (404)    Substrate (406)    Semiconductor junction (410)
NOVELTY - The system has a power plant (10) for generation of electric power located along flowing water (11) comprising an electric power generating unit and a water channeling canal. Two extensions (12a, 12b) are arranged at predetermined angles radiating outward with respect to the longitudinal axis of the power plant located at the proximal and distal ends of the water channeling canal, where the extensions define a funnel to enhance the pressure and flow of the water in the water channeling canal.    USE - Used for hydroelectric power generation in a flowing water body.    ADVANTAGE - The extensions define the funnel to enhance the pressure and flow of the water in the water channeling canal, thus maximizing the inherent pressure of the water flow by constriction of the water mass at the proximal end of the canal or spillway with respect to the normal water flow characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall view of the power generating plant, showing the location of the canal or spillway feature with respect to the normal flow characteristics of a moving body of water.    Power plant (10)    Flowing water (11)    Extensions (12a, 12b)    Spillway (13)    Angle (14)
NOVELTY - Two light rounded objects which can be plastic are suspended in front of a punch bag. When the punch bag is struck, the rounded objects move towards the boxer, simulating a sparring effect. The rounded objects hanging in front of the punch bag are suspended on elastic strings which are fixed to metal or reinforced plastic arms. The arms bend over the top of the punch bag and down the back of the punch bag.    USE - Used as punch bag and sparring partner of boxer.    ADVANTAGE - Sparring attachments can be fitted to any existing hanging punch bag to give any person punching the bag a moving item that will simulate an opponent. Attachments can be suspended in front of the hanging punch bag at any height or spaced apart. Allows boxer to move and swing the attachments with his fists in any direction to simulate an opponent's fists coming at him.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The arms are held in place by two straps, one near the top of the arms and one near the bottom and placed around the circumference of the punch bag. The straps are tightened to hold the arms in place with a buckle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rear view and a front view of the punch bag with sparring attachments.
NOVELTY - The device has a handle (4) for initiating muscle force from a patient (2) into an elastic training band (3), which is provided for storing muscle force and is elastically deformable. A traction sensor (8) is provided for measuring the intensity of the initiated muscle force. A resistance strain gauge is arranged in the region of a base, which is designed against base regions in a structurally weak manner. A middle shank with a bore hole forms a bending region of a z-shape design sensor.    USE - Used in a fitness or wellness-studio, hospital and home environment of a patient, and in medical practice or rehabilitation centre by a doctor for physiotherapic training and/or rehabilitation of a patient or trainers or rehabilitates.    ADVANTAGE - The training and/or rehabilitation device is robust, economical and movable or transportable in a home region of a patient and offers the possibility of a professional feedback and monitoring system. The traction sensor enables to determine the intensity of the muscle force in a constructionally simple manner such that the training and/or rehabilitation device exhibits a simple and uncomplicated construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a bio-feedback and/or monitoring system for monitoring rehabilitation measures for trainers and/or rehabilitates    (2) a method for training, rehabilitating and/or monitoring of training and/or rehabilitation measures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematically the view of an application of a rehabilitation device with an elastic training band.    Patient (2)    Elastic band (3)    Handle (4)    Traction sensor (8)    Monitor (11)
NOVELTY - Support structure comprises a load-bearing tower (2) having photovoltaic panel(s) (1) fixed on lateral wall(s); a tilting system of tower, having electric motor (8), rack (6), and pinion (7); and a rotating support base that supports the tower and its tilting system, in such a way that rotating base and/or tilting system allows the exposition time of wall of panels to the sun to be optimized. The lateral walls not occupied by photovoltaic panels are covered with fairing in plate, fiberglass, plastic or wood. The structure rests on annulus (3) connected by two pins (4) to second annulus (5).    USE - For supporting orientable and tilting solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The structure allows the orientation and the inclination of the panels to be changed in order to optimize the exposition of the wall to the sun wall during the day and the year.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a support structure for photovoltaic panels.    Photovoltaic panel (1)    Load-bearing tower (2)    Annulus (3, 5)    Two pins (4)    Rack (6)    Pinion (7)    Electric motor (8)
NOVELTY - The solar cell apparatus has a condensing assembly that concentrates the large area light rays on the focus by a focus theory of concave mirror. A solar cell assembly comprises several quadrature solar cell sheets (1) mounted on the side facets of a support (2) that is connected with a paraboloid type base (3). A heat dissipation assembly (4) dissipates lot of heat received by the solar cell sheets through the heat conducting path.    USE - For condensing type solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple light condensing and heat dissipating properties are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of condensing type solar cell apparatus.    Solar cell sheet (1)    Support (2)    Paraboloid type base (3)    Heat dissipation assembly (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a refill tube enclosed by a felted wool (40), while the refill tube is formed with a set of oil outlets. An oil filling hole of the refill tube is disposed at an external side of a U-shaped groove (30) of a base frame (20) of a treadmill (10), where the groove is filled with the wool containing lubricant and is pivotally attached to the base frame by pivoting shafts. The felted wool within the groove is in constant contact with a bottom surface of an endless moving belt (14) of the treadmill after the groove is filled with the wool containing lubricant.    USE - Used for an endless moving belt of an electric treadmill (claimed) that is utilized for performing running exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The felted wool within the groove is in constant contact with the bottom surface of the endless moving belt, thus constantly lubricating the endless moving belt to ensure smooth running of the endless moving belt, and hence ensuring a reliable and long-term lubrication. The refill tube is formed with the set of oil outlets, so that an operator can easily refill the U-shaped groove with lubricant, thus reducing unnecessary maintenance cost and ensuring convenience and practicalness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill.    Treadmill (10)    Platform (12)    Endless moving belt (14)    Base frame (20)    U-shaped groove (30)    Felted wool (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a microphone (106) to detect speech of a user (401) of an exercise machine. A user display (110) e.g. stand alone computer monitor, is positioned to be visible to the user of the exercise apparatus and displays material e.g. text, from a defined source e.g. file. A natural language comparator (104) compares speech detected by the microphone with material from the defined source. A rate optimizer determines a set of data e.g. audio data, comprising rates based on an output from the natural language comparator. The set of data is used to control the exercise machine.    USE - Used for controlling operation of an external device e.g. exercise machine to combine reading with exercise by placing reading material such as a magazine, on the exercise machine and also for controlling operation in a video game, and presentation of the material e.g. text, picture, illustration, animation, application file, multimedia content, sound, tactile, haptic, and olfactory, to audience, and to stimulate a desired neurophysiologic state, diagnose and evaluate the neurophysiologic state of the user.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows an individual to read aloud while exercising effectively, achieves functionality without depending on accurate performance of the speech recognition engine, and reduces the cost and effects of the age related mental decline.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus comprising a natural language comparator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system in which a user`s speech is used for purposes such as stimulating a desired neurophysiologic state.    Material processing system (103)    Natural language comparator (104)    Speech recognition system (105)    Microphone (106)    Material presentation rate component (107)    User display (110)    Display control component (111)    Text presentation format instructions (112)    User (401)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a seat (35), and a foot plate (42) provided on a frontward side of the seat in spaced-apart relation to the seat by a specified distance. A displacement mechanism unit (38) allows the seat and the plate to be relatively displaced away from and close to each other. A sliding motor (381) e.g. servomotor, applies a prescribed load between the seat and the foot plate. A posture change mechanism (43) is provided to change the posture of the foot plate between inactive postures. A control unit (60) e.g. microcomputer, controls the motor and the posture change mechanism.    USE - Used for performing bending and stretching exercise and for exercising leg and lumbar, of a human user such as elderly person, patient and physical handicapped person.    ADVANTAGE - The training apparatus allows the human user to readily sit on the seat similar to that of sitting on a chair, and provides enhanced usability for an elderly user. The control unit is adapted to control the pushing force of the sliding motor so as to push the seat by a force suitable for a physical ability of the user, physical ability of the user, thus allowing the user to perform training moderately and adequately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a training apparatus.    Training apparatus (10)    Base board (20)    Seat unit (30)    Seat (35)    Displacement mechanism unit (38)    Footrest mechanism (40)    Footrest frames (41)    Foot plate (42)    Posture change mechanism (43)    Control unit (60)    Pad (361)    Sliding motor (381)
NOVELTY - The generator has a sensing device for sensing relative position of sun. The liquid in a boiler (2) is heated by the concentrated sun`s ray reflected from petals of the dish. The boiler communicates the gaseous liquid to turn a turbine and the turbine turns an alternator (18b) to generate electricity. A solar concentrator dish is fitted with a polar mount. An actuator (3) is in communication with the sensing device to move the dish with the rotation of the sun so as to concentrate the sun`s rays. The boiler is arranged to heat and vaporize water.    USE - Used for conversion of solar energy into electrical power for residential consumption, net metering and sale on an electric grid system.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid in a boiler is heated by the concentrated sun`s ray reflected from petals of the dish, thus preventing damage to the boiler from overheating or over pressurization. The boiler is arranged to heat and vaporize water, thus enabling a solar energy generator to create a continuous steam delivery to the turbine at constant pressure and temperature values, and hence providing safeguards to the generator, and preventing damage to the parts of the generator during imperfect operation of the generator, while providing a cost effective solar energy generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an implementation of a concentrator dish.    Concentrator dish (1)    Reflector petals (1a)    Boiler (2)    Windshield (2a)    Actuator (3)    Polar mount (3a)    Refill chamber (6)    Pump (8)    Hose (9)    Steam turbine (18a)    Alternator (18b)
NOVELTY - The building has a vortex-generating chamber (12) to generate a vortex water flow by using a water-drawing surface (10) and water-drawing opening (11). A turbine (6) is rotated by setting the vortex water flow and hydraulic pressure.    USE - For use at rain drain-water storage facility such as river and storage reservoir of urban area etc.    ADVANTAGE - The ability to recycle the steam-cooling water produced in nuclear power generation and thermal power generation is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the waterpower generation building.    Turbine (6)    Water-drawing surface (10)    Water-drawing opening (11)    Vortex-generating chamber (12)    Drain pipe (17)
NOVELTY - A generator generates electric power with a driving force of rotating shaft that is rotated in one direction by supplying pressurization water via channel tube. A rotation controller controls generator so that a torque of the magnitude which a water turbine rotates is assigned to either clockwise direction or anti clockwise with respect to rotating shaft of the water turbine.    USE - For hydraulic power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The foreign material is removed easily without requiring the flow adjustability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of controlling hydraulic power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A display section which shows information e.g. exercise time, can be adjusted to suit the eyes of a user (3A,3B). A display panel (20) which has the display section, is attached to a handle (10) provided to support user's upper half body.    USE - Used for muscular strengthening of e.g. diabetic patient.    ADVANTAGE - Adjusts display section suitable to user's eyes, in order to provide legible display even when height of user changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side views of the exercise assistance apparatus when used by a short user and a tall user.    Exercise assistance apparatus (1A)    User (3A,3B)    Seat section (4)    Handle (10)    Display panel (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a heater and a cooler in the downward direction of a lower tab lead wire when connecting a solar cell element (5) and back surface of a back surface electrode by soldering of a tab lead wire (6). The lower tab wire is arranged under the upper direction of a top tab lead wire arranged on a current collection electrode and the back surface electrode. The solder of the tab lead wire is melted and solidified to connect moving integrally the tab lead wire and the solar cell element.    USE - For connecting solar cell element for use in calculator, wrist watch and toy.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack and curvature due to heat stress are prevented by connecting solder of tab lead wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for connection apparatus of solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top and side views explaining the connection method of solar cell element.    Solar cell element (5)    Tab lead wire (6)    Lower heating apparatus (9)    Pulley (42)    Vacuum belt (43)
NOVELTY - A battery (34) stores electrical energy provided by a solar panel (31) and provides electrical power to LEDs (32) and an electronic processing unit (33). The electronic processing unit receives information on charge status of battery and consequently controls turn-on modes of the LEDs according to a predetermined program.    USE - For insertion to lighting network made of flexible intertwined metal cables capable of covering e.g. building, apartment, hotel, monument, bridge, and solid structures.    ADVANTAGE - Lighting device is self-powered, and electronic processing unit regulates the time, intensity and color of the emitted light depending on accumulated available electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of electric circuit of the lighting device.    Solar panel (31)    LEDs (32)    Electronic processing unit (33)    Battery (34)    Luminosity sensor (35)
NOVELTY - A transceiver transmits the processed data generated by the processor to an operating center (23) directly or through a secondary control device (21) mounted on a material collection vehicle (30). An electric feeder has a photovoltaic device that charges the electric accumulation unit either directly or indirectly. An electric condenser is connected alternately and selectively in parallel either to the photovoltaic device or to the electric accumulation unit.    USE - For use in the collection or transport of goods or materials e.g. trash in containers.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the monitoring of the real state of the materials in the individual containers in the urban area concerned in the collection service. Prolonged operating life and is economical in terms of energy and manpower since it involves the lowest possible number of trash collection vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the collection or movement of materials in containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the collection and movement apparatus.    Control apparatus (10)    Control device (12)    Secondary control device (21)    Operating center (23)    Material collection vehicle (30)
NOVELTY - The diode module (1) to generate electricity from solar energy, incorporated into a roof tile, has a substrate circuit board (11) with a positive and a negative zone each with a positive and a negative pole (113,114). A number of gallium arsenide chips (12) are on the substrate, each with positive and negative electrodes (121,122) within glass housings (13) with a low iron content, linked to the poles. The assembly has a cable link (21) through the roof tile to an electricity user (22).    USE - The diode module is incorporated into a roof tile, to generate electricity from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The diode module is incorporated into a roof tile to give electricity without consuming fossil fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the diode module.    diode module (1)    circuit board substrate (11)    gallium arsenide chips (12)    housings (13)    cable link (21)    electricity user (22)    positive/negative poles (113,114)    positive/negative electrodes (121,122)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of actuators (20) controlled by an electronic control unit. Information about a haptic perception of feet and legs and a kinesthetic perception of an ankle joints are transmitted to a machine when the actuators are set in a layer positioned between the feet and the base. The control unit is integrated directly in the layer positioned between the feet of the user and the base.    USE - Used for transferring haptic information in a man-machine interaction, and as an interface of a guidance/navigation system at a museum, exhibition, shopping centre or route for city guidance (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device enables to communicate the information to a user with the help of a virtual topography and/or a virtual relief.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of transferring haptic information in a man-machine interaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a device for transferring haptic information in a man-machine interaction. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Base surface (10)    Actuator (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two foot pedal assemblies engaged with two tracks (38, 40), respectively, for movement along the tracks such that foot pedals (42, 44) move linearly along and in parallel with the tracks. Two arm handle assemblies include two arm handles, respectively, where the arm handles are operatively connected to a frame and the respective foot pedal assembly, such that the arm handles move in unison with the respective foot pedal assembly.    USE - Used for providing a climbing type exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The arm handles are operatively connected to the frame and the respective foot pedal assembly, such that the arm handles move in unison with the respective foot pedal assembly, thus providing an improved climbing experience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right perspective side view of a climber mechanism.    Climber mechanism (10)    Frame (12)    Forward floor support (16)    Rear floor support (18)    Curved center support (20)    Brackets (26)    Hand supports (34, 36)    Tracks (38, 40)    Pedals (42, 44)
NOVELTY - The method involves illuminating several multi-junction solar cells (10) with an infrared radiation from a flat-panel infrared illuminator (12) oriented to direct the radiation onto the solar cell at a selected incident angle. An infrared camera (14) is positioned to receive reflected radiation from the solar cells. An image (20) is formed in a camera representing radiation reflected from the solar cells so that any defects (22) in the solar cells are visible in the image as contrasting feature.    USE - For detecting defect in multi-junction solar cell used in spacecraft and in terrestrial application to convert solar energy into useful electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The inspection of multi-junction solar cell and solar panels providing high contrast images of any cracks or other defects that are readily discernable, are allowed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for detecting defect in multi-junction solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an apparatus involved in the defect detecting method of the multi-junction solar cell.    Multi-junction solar cell (10)    Flat-panel infrared illuminator (12)    Infrared camera (14)    Image (20)    Defect (22)
NOVELTY - The plant (100) has electricity-generating assemblies (122a, 122b) fixed to a chassis (130) that is mounted on bearing structures (104a, 104b) fixed with respect to banks of a watercourse. Each of rotation shafts (120a, 120b) has an end secured to a drive unit (118) and another end coupled to an electric generator (102) via a belt and pulleys constituting a coupling unit. The latter end extends above an upstream level of the watercourse. The generator and the coupling unit are positioned above the level. A displacement unit vertically displaces the chassis with respect to the structures.    USE - Used for being installed in a stream bed of a waterway for generating electrical energy from a waterfall, where the electrical energy is transmitted to an electrical power distribution system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric generator and the coupling unit are positioned above the upstream level of the watercourse, thus preventing the generator and the coupling unit from being immersed in the watercourse, and hence eliminating the need for sealing the generator and the coupling unit, and thus reducing the installation and maintenance cost of the hydroelectric plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a low-head hydroelectric plant.    Low-head hydroelectric plant (100)    Electric generator (102)    Bearing structures (104a, 104b)    Water jacket (112)    Water guide (114)    Drive unit (118)    Rotation shafts (120a, 120b)    Electricity-generating assemblies (122a, 122b)    Chassis (130)
NOVELTY - The interconnector (1) has a conductive strip to electrically connect electrodes of adjacent photovoltaic cells (2). The conductive strip includes several flat stress relief sections that are formed with equivalent pitches.    USE - For solar cell string (claimed) used in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The stress caused by the difference of thermal expansion coefficient of interconnector and photovoltaic cell is modified uniformly, and hence the warpage generated in the photovoltaic cell is reduced. The reliability in the connection between interconnector and photovoltaic cell is improved. The yield and productivity of solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell string.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view and explanatory diagram of interconnector.    Interconnector (1)    Solar battery cell (2)    Small cross-sectional area (7)    High receiving surface electrode (8a)    Back surface electrode (8b)    Spaces (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - The method involves multiplying the fluid density e.g. water density, transversal section of duct, height of the column of fluid e.g. water, gravitational force constant, and the fluid flow velocity through the duct, to obtain the power of rise or power of generation that can be generated by the water that drive a hydraulic turbine. The useful mechanical power that can be generated by the hydraulic turbine is computed by subtracting the power of rise from the total mechanical power generated at the hydraulic turbine axis.    USE - For generating power from hydraulic gravitational energy and mechanical gravitational energy. For residential, commercial, and industrial costs.    ADVANTAGE - Offers cyclical power generation system that is fully modular and independent operationally, but could function interconnected to systems of state of technique till all systems would be disconnected in future, since it does not need interconnection. Allows application of technique is existing hydroelectric systems, facilitate doubling of energy generation. Facilitates generation of power at no fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cyclical generation system;    (2) a method for profit of power with reduction of area of exit;    (3) a method for regulation of generation velocity using synchronous machine; and    (4) a tangential flow type hydraulic turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart diagram of the cyclical power generation process.
NOVELTY - The device has a generator for producing electrical energy, and a drive shaft (5) that is connected to the generator. The shaft has a set of blades (21) that extend partially into the water (23), where the blades are set in rotation by the water. The blades are offset in relation to each other and along the shaft. The angularity of the blades is adjusted among themselves using a computer controller and the distance of the blades is adjusted in a longitudinal direction of the shaft. The shaft is supported in a frame that is arranged in a pipe.    USE - Used for generating regenerative or renewable energy from water in a hydroelectric power station, pelton turbine, Francis turbine and Chaplain turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The blades are offset in relation to each other and along the shaft, thus enabling optimal usage of the pressure provided by the flowing water and increasing speed and torque of the shaft. The device can be easily utilized in the flowing water and is universally adapted to different flow conditions to provide optimal efficiency of the device. The device generates energy in environment-friendly and emission-free manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for producing regenerative or renewable energy from water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a device for producing regenerative or renewable energy from water.    Drive shaft (5)    Flow channel (17)    Blades (21)    Water (23)    Water surface (29)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a support frame (12) with a substantially vertical support column at a forward end. A pair of side handrails (30, 32) is secured to an upper portion of the column. A horizontal support is disposed to a horizontal support surface e.g. floor, such that the frame forms a three point support structure. A pair of tracks (38, 40) is secured to the support and the column of the frame at an angle with respect to the surface. Arm handles (104, 106) are connected to the frame and foot pedal assemblies such that the handles move in unison with the pedal assemblies respectively.    USE - Exercise apparatus e.g. climber type apparatus such as stair climbing apparatus and versa climber apparatus, used for placing on a horizontal surface (claimed) in home or health club to provide a user with a climbing type and an aerobic type exercises. Can also be used in an exercise machine such as stair climber.    ADVANTAGE - The tracks are secured to the horizontal support and the vertical support column of the frame at the angle with respect to the horizontal support surface, thus providing a preferred angle to simulate the climbing of terrain such as hills, and variations of 10 to 15 degrees from the preferred degree, and hence providing an improved climbing experience to a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right perspective side view of a climber mechanism.    Climber mechanism (10)    Frame (12)    Horizontal support (14)    Forward floor support (16)    Rear floor support (18)    Curved center support (20)    Vertical support (24)    Brackets (26)    Handrails (30, 32)    Tracks (38, 40)    Arm handles (104, 106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has linear tracks (38, 40) secured to a frame (12) at an incline from a horizontal surface. A pair of foot pedal assemblies is engaged with the tracks, respectively, for movement along the tracks such that foot pedals (42, 44) move linearly along and in parallel with the tracks. A drive belt (62) is engaged with one-way clutches. An alternator (88) that includes a flywheel is secured to a curved center support (20) and is connected to an intermediate pulley (86) by another drive belt, to provide a resistance force.    USE - Used in home and health club for providing a user with a climbing type exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the apparatus enables to maintain a constant torque on the one-way clutches, thus facilitating implementation of exercise programs where either the pedals are maintained at a constant speed by varying a resistance generated by the alternator or the alternator is programmed to provide a constant resistance where the pedals vary in speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective side view of a climber mechanism.    Climber mechanism (10)    Frame (12)    Curved center support (20)    Linear tracks (38, 40)    Foot pedals (42, 44)    Drive belt (62)    Intermediate pulley (86)    Alternator (88)    Moveable arm handles (104, 106)    Arm rockers (108, 110)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a photo voltaic (PV) array comprised of several modules for providing an electric current. A rechargeable battery is included in each of the modules. A light source is utilized for lighting the array. The modules are remained lit by the light source during temporary shading of few modules. An electric current is shunted by the batteries during temporary shading for protecting the array from damage.    USE - For protecting photo voltaic (PV) array (claimed) from damage from partial shading.    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing bypass diode is avoided and the voltage degradation of PV array caused by shaded cells is mitigated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using PV array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows PV array using thin film representation of PV cell and rechargeable battery cell.    Semiconductor layer (71)    Front metallization layer (72)    Back metallization layer (73)    Electrolyte layer (77)    Electrical connections (82,83)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several tetragonal shaped solar battery cells forming a substantially rectangular contour in pairs such that the oblique sides of pair of solar battery cells opposes each other. Several solar battery cells are arranged on a plane such that the oblique sides of the solar battery cells opposes each other. The solar battery cells with oblique sides opposing each other are connected in parallel through an interconnector.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The number of solar battery cells to be placed in the battery module is increased and also the solar battery cells can be prevented from chipping or cracking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of divided cells in the solar battery module.
NOVELTY - Assembly (400) has a counter-electrode of a solar cell (402) fitting in a notch of another cell contacting an exposed part of the core of the second cell. The cells are arranged in parallel forming a planar array with two faces. A transparent electrically insulating substrate (406) covers the first face of the array. A transparent covering is disposed on the second face, encasing the cells between the covering and substrate bonded together by acetate. A reflector is placed between the counter-electrode and the exposed part of the core (404), reflecting a part of the solar light to the cells.    USE - For converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance loss across the system is low since each electrode component of the circuit is made of highly conductive material e.g. the conductive core of each solar cell is made of a conductive metal. The elongated solar cells receive direct light either through substrate, covering, or both substrate and covering. The elongated solar cells are encased between the transparent insulating covering and the transparent electrically insulating substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method involving a notch running the entire length of the elongated solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of elongated solar cells geometrically arranged in a parallel or near parallel manner on counter-electrodes contacting a substrate to form a bifacial assembly.    Solar cell assembly (400)    Solar cell (402)    Core (404)    Substrate (406)    Semiconductor junction (410)
NOVELTY - The device has a long radial ram attached to a central shaft (18) in a horizontal position. Upper containers (11) are attached to an end of the arm. Turbines (14) e.g. francis turbine, communicate with each opening in the container. A central feeder (24) e.g. swiveling pipe joint, is attached to the central shaft. A penstock (13) is directly connected to the central feeder. A horizontal conduit (26) and a vertical conduit (25) are attached to the central feeder. Masses are suspended equally at ends of the arm for balancing the arm when the arm extends beyond sides of the central feeder.    USE - Used in a hydroelectric energy generating system for generating hydroelectric energy (claimed) from a water source e.g. river, dam and reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The masses are suspended equally at ends of the radial arm for balancing the arm when the radial arm extends beyond sides of the central feeder, thus improving efficiency of the device. The penstock is directly connected to the central feeder, thus eliminating the need for upper reservoir storage and a fluid-level-monitoring mechanism while retaining an ability to convert the kinetic energy of flowing pressurized fluid into electrical energy via the turbine. The configuration of the device increases an appreciable amount of hydroelectric power generated even when the hydraulic head is small. The device is compact in size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydroelectric energy generating device.    Upper containers (11)    Penstock (13)    Turbines (14)    external energy source (15)    Motor (16)    Central shaft (18)    Central feeder (24)    Vertical conduit (25)    Horizontal conduit (26)    Rotational speed controller (33)
NOVELTY - The system has water tanks (10, 11) suspended between ends of a cable (12), whose portion is supported by freely rotatable pulleys (13). The tank (10) is filled with water when the tank is at the top position, and the full weight of the filled tank moves downwards to pull the cable by gravitational force. The downward movement of the tank (10) cause a ratchet wheel (15) to drive a rotary shaft (16) to rotate in a direction (17), and in turn, to drive a drive shaft (20) to rotate in a direction (21) so as to turn an electrical generator (35) in third direction to generate the electrical power.    USE - Used for generating electrical power by utilizing a renewable material e.g. water, nuclear energy, hydro energy and non-renewable material such as fossil fuel e.g. coal, to be supplied to surrounding area.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be erected at any chosen site for supplying electrical power for the immediate surrounding area. The system is simple in structure and easy to maintain and it does not pose any harmful effect to the natural environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the basic power generation system.    Water tanks (10, 11)    Cable (12)    Freely rotatable pulleys (13)    Ratchet wheels (15, 24)    Rotary shafts (16, 25)    Directions (17, 21)    Bevel gears (18, 27)    Complementary bevel gears (19, 28)    Drive shaft (20)    Electric generator (35)
NOVELTY - The exercise device has a press arm (4) which is connected rotatively in a vertical plane to a frame (1). A resistance mechanism (5) is connected to the press arm for exerting resistance force (FR) for acting only in a direction against downward movement of the press arm such that a free end of the arm is moved in the range of motion from waist area to ankles of user (6).    USE - For strengthening of abdominal muscles and also for use with dynamometer measurement system for measuring abdominal muscles strength.    ADVANTAGE - The abdominal muscles can be strengthened isolatedly without any undesired stress on the spine and the onset muscle soreness can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the exercise device.    Frame (1)    Press arm (4)    Resistance mechanism (5)    User (6)    Pivotal mount (40)
NOVELTY - A sub-support (32) including a rotatable plate (321) and an upright panel (322), rotatably connects to a main support (31) including a supporting frame (311) and a rotatable frame (312). A drive device (34) connects to the sub-support for providing driving force to push the sub-support to rotate about the main support.    USE - For mounting to lower limb of user.    ADVANTAGE - A user fitted with the apparatus can perform lower limb exercises such as knee joint exercise and ankle joint exercise effectively as the driving force of the drive device reinforces the lower limb exercise performed by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the multi-joint lower limb exercise apparatus.    Main support (31)    Sub-support (32)    Drive device (34)    Supporting frame (311)    Rotatable frame (312)    Rotatable plate (321)    Upright panel (322)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer has photoelectric conversion film having predetermined photoelectric conversion laminated portion, formed on substrate. The photoelectric conversion laminated portion contains silicon and carbon. The photoelectric conversion film converts incident light to electric energy.    USE - For solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of photoelectric transducer; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of opto-electric transducer.    Photoelectric conversion laminated portion (1-3)    Photoelectric transducer (10)    Transparence substrate (11)    Transparent electrode (12)    Electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a flexible photovoltaic laminate panel (14) removably attached to a floatation element (12). The floatation element has sloped top surface for shedding water from the device such that the slope is not greater than 5 degrees. The floatation element has stabilizing pontoons removably attached to main pontoon, and inflatable air bladders in fluid communication with each other.    USE - For photovoltaic floatation device for floating on water, and for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for easy and cost effective maintenance of the photovoltaic floatation device. The shedding of water and dirt from the photovoltaic laminate panel, is promoted by the provision of sloped surface on the floatation element, and the loss of solar radiation exposure is minimized. The collection of water and dirt on the top surface of the laminate panel is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic floatation device.    Photovoltaic floatation device (10)    Floatation element (12)    Photovoltaic laminate panel (14)    Inflation device (26)    Grommet tabs (28)    Overpressure valve (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hub mounted to rotate about a vertical axis, where the hub comprises a set of extensions extends radially from a central body. A set of slots in a hub opening is located outwardly in the respective extensions body of the hub. A set of arms extends outwardly from the hub. A set of vertical blades (24) is connected to the respective arms, where each one of the arms is releasably engaged in a respective one of the slots. One of the arms is secured in a corresponding one of the slots using a unit e.g. welding.    USE - Used in a turbine system (claimed) e.g. hydro turbine systems such as darrieus-style turbine systems, for hydro applications such as for ocean sites and for low-depth situations such as small and medium sized river sites.    ADVANTAGE - The arms are releasably engaged in the respective slots in the hub opening, so that that arms are easily replaced without having to replace the entire rotor apparatus, thus facilitating the apparatus to rise out of the water even if it is hit by debris having a sufficient force, and hence eliminating a damage that is caused by contact with debris in the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a turbine system.    Vertical blades (24)    Shaft (28)    Pillow block bearings (30)    Frame (32)
NOVELTY - The gait trainer (100) includes a display (190), pedals (140) on which user's feet are placed, and a control unit (150) which receives physical information about a physical condition of the user while the pedals are moving. The control unit defines optimal exercise prescription based on the information about the user's physical condition, and provides the exercise prescription to the display.    USE - For improving user's health.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a user with an optimal exercise prescription which does not strain joints, based on information about physical condition of user, and provides continuous monitoring of the user's exercises to efficiently manage possible dangerous circumstances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a gait trainer with exercise prescription capability.    Gait trainer (100)    Supporting frames (110)    Pedals (140)    Control unit (150)    Display (190)
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying a user based on an identification input received from a user at an input device e.g. loaner device, associated with an environment e.g. fitness center and restaurant. An object e.g. exercise unit such as step machine, is identified in the environment, by the input device. An interface on the input device is invoked to receive health-related input data such as performance data of user on the exercise unit, and dietary data of a food item, from the object. The input data are analyzed to update a user`s health-profile, and to generate a health-related report.    USE - Used in an electronic personal training system, for capturing health-related information such as diet and fitness performance information, from an object e.g. exercise unit such as step machine, sit-up station and bench press, and food item, in an environment e.g. gym, supermarket, and restaurant, using a portable electronic personal trainer device e.g. cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), interface protocol option devices (iPod) (RTM: Not defined), tablet personal computer (PC), set-top box (STB), and web appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a user to automatically track a diet and/or fitness performance without considerable effort or data entry required on behalf of the user, and without uploading and downloading health related performance data of the user to a communications network.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system comprising an identification module    (2) a machine-readable medium comprising instructions to perform a method for capturing health-related information    (3) an input device comprising an identification module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of possible distribution models and deployment systems for electronic personal training system.    Electronic personal training system (600)    Portable device (650)
NOVELTY - The device has a bar (3) with an engaging hole (32). A longitudinal guiding slot (33) is provided in one end (31) of the bar and a transverse positioning slot (34) is formed extending from the inner end of longitudinal guiding slot. A handle (2) has a grip portion (21) and connecting portion (22) with a protrusion (221), where the protrusion of connection portion is releasably coupled with the engaging hole of bar and made to move along longitudinal guiding slot and transverse positioning slot.    USE - For exercising selected muscles such as muscles of chest and arms.    ADVANTAGE - The connection portion of handle is attached efficiently to the engagement hole of bar, therefore the disengagement of handle from the bar is prevented and assembling and disassembling of handle are made easily by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of exercise device.    Elastic element (1)    Handle (2)    Bar (3)    Grip portion (21)    Connecting portion (22)    End of bar (31)    Engaging hole (32)    Longitudinal guiding slot (33)    Transverse positioning slot (34)    Protrusion (221)
NOVELTY - The dumbbell (100) has a handle (110) with a hand grip (114), weight supporting sections (118, 119) and weights (182, 192) occupying the respective weight supporting sections. A weight selector is mounted on the handle for movement parallel to a longitudinal axis. A knob (108) is mounted on the handle for rotation about a knob axis that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis. A contoured bearing surface on the knob bears against the selector to alternatively hold the selector in weight engaging and disengaging positions. The knob is oriented relative to the handle.    USE - Used for performing an exercise activity.    ADVANTAGE - The knob has the contoured bearing surface, which bears against the weight selector to alternatively hold the weight selector in weight engaging and disengaging positions, thus allowing the selection of different combinations of weights for exercise purposes. The knob is rotated about the knob axis, thus simultaneously adjusting the weight at both the ends of the dumbbell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of adjusting resistance to an exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise dumbbell.    Dumbbell (100)    Knobs (108, 109)    Handle (110)    Hand grip (114)    Weight supporting sections (118, 119)    Weight plates (181, 191)    Weights (182, 192)
NOVELTY - The exercise apparatus (10) includes two right pulleys mounted adjacent to the proximal end of a right extension arm (12), and two left pulleys mounted adjacent the proximal end of a left extension arm (14). A cable (28) links the right and left extension arms to a resistance assembly (24). The left extension arm (14) has a proximal end pivotally coupled to the resistance assembly and a free distal end from which the second end (48) of the cable extends.    USE - For use in exercising.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures increased flexibility of the exercise apparatus which minimizes the cable reaction and tension when either arm is moved. Includes upper and lower pulleys whose configuration ensures that the cable is properly positioned with respect to the respective extension arm regardless of whether the extension arm is in upper position or lower position. Allows cable to move freely without binding, regardless of the orientation of the extension arms. Minimizes shortening or lengthening of the portion of the cable extending from the distal ends of the extension arms when the arms are moved upwardly or downwardly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The right extension arm (12) has a proximal end pivotally coupled to the resistance assembly, and free distal end from which the first end (46) of the cable extends. The right extension arm includes a first axis of rotation, while the left extension arm includes a second axis of rotation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the frontal view of the exercise apparatus.    Exercise apparatus (10)    Right extension arm (12)    Left extension arm (14)    Resistance assembly (24)    Cable (28)    First end of cable (46)    Second end of cable (48)
NOVELTY - The gymnastic machine (1) has a frame (10), and an exercise station (20) provided with a footboard (30) movable with respect to the frame along an open trajectory. The footboard is carried by a rocker arm (42) that is supported in a cantilevered fashion by the frame. The station is provided with a supporting device (50) associated with the rocker arm, where the supporting device is shaped by reduction in an extension of effective length of the rocker arm. The rocker arm is rotatably connected to the frame by interposition of another rocker arm (44).    USE - Used for performing physical exercise for providing training e.g. cardiovascular training, with prolonged cyclical exertion of a lower limb for muscular development of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise station is provided with the supporting device associated with the rocker arm, where the supporting device is shaped by reduction in extension of the effective length of the rocker arm, thus minimizing the amount of stress that is transmitted to the footboard, and hence allowing a user to exclusively concentrate on controlling his/her motion and providing active safety of the whole machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stiffening a rocker arm provided with a movable end supporting a footboard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side elevation view of a gymnastic machine.    Gymnastic machine (1)    Frame (10)    Exercise station (20)    Footboard (30)    Upper face (32)    Rocker arms (42, 44)    Turning pair (45)    Supporting device (50)    Transmission (73)    Belt (74)
NOVELTY - A weight bar frame rack (10) includes openings (14) along an upright frame member (16) to receive a weight support assembly (12) at various positions along the frame rack. The weight support assembly is pushed towards the upright frame member for the studs to engage and guided by the openings. The bias of a spring is overcome until a latch member encounters a lock opening to lock the weight support assembly into the desired position. To remove the assembly, the lock trigger is retracted and the assembly is lifted up and out of the openings.    USE - For a weightlifting system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The weight support assembly is supported on the studs to provide a robust support structure. The interaction between the latch member and the lock opening only locks the weight support assembly at a desired position. The locking and unlocking of the weight support assembly is readily performed with one hand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the weightlifting system.    Weightlifting system (9)    Weight bar frame rack (10)    Weight support assembly (12)    Openings (14)    Upright frame member (16)
NOVELTY - A circuit board is operated due to the pre-set programs that are inputted by the users through the operation buttons on a panel to drive the exerciser and the resistance mechanism. A cable (31) reeves through a reel (55) driven by a motor (53) of the driving mechanism (52), passes through the box (50) of the control unit and includes a connector (32) for its connection to a handle. A load detection device (60) inside the box is connected between the cable and the control unit for detecting the tension of the cable, and sends signals to a micro control unit on a circuit board.    USE - For a weight training exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - A user sets the desired resistance by inputting programmable commands to the panel to control the operation of the motor for the resistance to be instantly adjusted without removing the heavy weights. The resistance mechanism occupies less space to reduce the size and weight of the whole exerciser. Since no weights are required, no noise is generated. When pulling the handle, the resistance exercises the muscles of the user. If the cable moves unusually or has any unusual situation, the load detection mechanism sends a signal to stop or slow the motor to protect the users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of controlling the resistance of an exerciser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the resistance mechanism.    Cable (31)    Connector (32)    Box (50)    Driving mechanism (52)    Motor (53)    Reel (55)    Load detection device (60)
NOVELTY - A photovoltatic power generation system is provided to improve a solar beam receiving capability by changing the positions of a guide ring and a solar cell module panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltatic power generation system includes a base(10) with a circular rail, a guide ring(20) with a rotary shaft connected to the circular rail of the base, a first gear for moving the rotary shaft along the circular rail, a central frame(30) fixed to a lower surface of the guide ring, an upper frame(40) on an upper surface of the central frame, a solar cell module panel(50) on the upper frame, a tilt angle adjusting unit(60) fixed to a center portion of the solar cell module panel, and a second gear for controlling the tilt angle adjusting unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a base assembly, and a pelvic clamp for stretching a lumbar region. A set of cam levers (070) and a set of squeeze panels (060) are operably connected to the base assembly, where the levers are block stop levers, and the squeeze panels are block stop squeeze panels. The levers are operable for moving the squeeze panels to apply inward pressure on the soft tissue between the pelvis and the top of femur on each side of the user. The levers are bent rod levers, where the squeeze panels are integrated into the bent rod levers.    USE - Used for relieving chronic low back pain of a user (claimed), by performing physical exercise utilized for a skeletal/muscular aliment.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the apparatus utilizes the pelvic clamp for back stretching the lumbar region, thus enabling a user to be easily self operated without doctor supervision. The apparatus provides the pelvic clamp for back stretching, which is inexpensive, very portable, and light weight, thus enabling the user to easily move from the bedroom to the exercise room. The apparatus utilizes the pelvic clamp for back stretching that can be made of readily available materials. The apparatus is more simple and cost effective. The apparatus teaches/suggests the pelvic clamp for back stretching which may be used by individuals of varying skill and strength levels, as well as people of varying ages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of the activation of a cam stop, and a resultant movement of a spinal Column.    Squeeze panels (060)    Cam levers (070)
NOVELTY - A weight resistance of the treadmill (10) is operatively coupled to the pivot arm (14) on which the hand controller (16) is mounted. Pivoting the pivot arm during treadmill operation the weight resistance is actuated, so as to simulate the dragging or pulling of the load.    USE - For stimulating dragging or pulling action to user, for exercising and developing different groupings of muscles like leg muscle, gluteus maximus, arm, chest and back muscles and for providing walking or running aerobic-type exercise, diagnostic and therapeutic purpose, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The dragging or pulling of the load is simulated comfortably and safely using the weight resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exercise method simulating the pulling or dragging of the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise treadmill.    Treadmill (10)    Base (12)    Pivot arm (14)    Hand controller (16)    Belt (20)    Step off surfaces (22,24,26)
NOVELTY - The clutch (10) has three cooperation elements (18, 20, 22) associated to one of three rotatable shafts (12, 14, 16) for selective engagement between the elements. The three cooperation elements are mounted to the three rotatable shafts so as to be sequentially positioned for selective coupling of the adjacent cooperation elements. An actuating mechanism is associated to one of the three cooperation elements for selectively coupling two adjacent cooperation elements from the three cooperation elements.    USE - Used in a hybrid drive train, hybrid wind turbine and car.    ADVANTAGE - The actuating mechanism is associated to one of the cooperation elements for selectively coupling two adjacent cooperation elements from the three cooperation elements, thus allowing to selectively couple the rotatable shafts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side elevation of a multi-position clutch for selectively coupling two of three rotatable shafts.    Multi-position clutch (10)    Rotatable shafts (12, 14, 16)    Cooperation elements (18, 20, 22)
NOVELTY - The device (20) has a pair of rowing lever arms (21B) attached to a desk surface (42) within an under-desk leg space (41) of a desk. A pivot resistance unit attachable between the arms and the desk surface creates a resistance to pivoting of the arms. A microprocessor converts motion data from a rotational motion sensor associated with the arms, to a degree of rotation and a rotation rate. The motion data is associated with a physical position of the arms related to a user`s movement of the arms. The physical position is associated with a corresponding visual model of the arms.    USE - Computer simulation enhanced exercise device e.g. stationary bike, treadmill, rowing machine, dipping machine, stepper machine, cross-country ski machine, rail car machine, elliptical glider and under desk exercise device, that is utilized at health club and home, for relating the user`s exercise motion in real time to a visual simulation or interactive game.    ADVANTAGE - The device engages the user by directly relating the users exercise motion in real time to a visual simulation or interactive game, thus providing a stimulating interactive exercise experience. A compact multifunctional under desk exercise device provides variable resistance levels, and an inexpensive system to directly link the user`s exercise into interactive visual simulators or games. The device provides visualization of accurate caloric burn rates, correlation to everyday food items, and network connectivity for multiplayer network simulations and directed advertising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an under desk exercise device.    Valve shaft (8)    O-ring seal (9)    Attaching plate (10)    Manual knob (11)    Resistive block (12)    Bracket (13)    Hand grip (18)    Under desk exercise device (20)    Pair of rowing lever arms (21B)    Pedals (28)    Under-desk leg space (41)    Desk surface (42)    Computer monitor (51)
NOVELTY - A number of vessels tethered to tracking cable (12) by a tracking loop (13) travel up and down the enclosed chamber filled with pressurized water. Each vessel has a recoil retention cable (6) spun around the crankshaft (4). The collective force of retention cables unwinding from the mounted spool will turn the crankshaft connected to a transmission, which is connected to an electric generator (14). Pressure relief valve fills the vessels with air at the lower portion of the enclosed chamber. The air drives the vessels to travel upward, driving the generator to produce electricity.    USE - For generating electricity through mechanical generation harnessing natural gravitational forces.    ADVANTAGE - The improved hydroelectric generation system generates electricity in a waste free and fuel free manner. It produces electricity through mechanical generation by harnessing natural gravitational forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the gravity electrical generating system.    Crankshaft (4)    Retention cable (6)    Tracking cable (12)    Tracking loop (13)    Electric generator (14)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic concentrating apparatus (10) includes collecting units (30) disposed on supporters (20) formed by vertical and horizontal side-grooved beams (26). The collecting unit is comprised of a Fresnel lens (40) positioned on the supporter via a loading frame and a solar cell module (50) positioned on the supporter via a plate.    USE - For a solar energy collecting module.    ADVANTAGE - The use of aluminum or aluminum-containing alloy for the supporter and along with the hollow interior beam decreases the weight of the photovoltaic concentrating apparatus dramatically. The beam is grooved to allow the Fresnel lens and the solar cell module to be assembled at a random position on the beam therefore providing architectural flexibility to the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of the photovoltaic concentrating apparatus.    Photovoltaic concentrating apparatus (10)    Supporter (20)    Beams (26)    Collecting units (30)    Fresnel lens (40)    Solar cell module (50)
NOVELTY - Solar cell array (12) includes photovoltaic cells (14) having a front side and a back side. Front and back contacts are respectively disposed on the front and back sides of each photovoltaic cell. Front side tabs are electrically coupled to the front contacts and configured to provide electrical paths from the front contacts to the back side of the cell. Two adjacent photovoltaic cells are interconnected by interconnect leads such that a front side tab of the first photovoltaic cell is coupled to a back contact of the second photovoltaic cell.    USE - For converting solar radiation to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The back contact configuration provides a conductive tab design that minimizes the resistance losses without increasing shadowing or thermal stresses. It also improves manufacturability and durability of cell arrays by enabling each photovoltaic cell to be placed face down individually in the lay-up process prior to interconnecting them. Placing the individual cells face down and connecting the cells via the front contacts and back contacts, cell interconnection in the array can be fully automated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fabricated photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (10)    Solar cell array (12)    Photovoltaic cells (14)    Outer protective layers (16,22)    Lamination layers (18,20)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning the light-receiving surface of a module toward the sun via a two-axis sun tracking when a measured solar irradiance exceeds a comparative value for atmospheric cloud cover. The light-receiving surface is positioned horizontally and facing upwardly when the measured solar irradiance does not exceed the comparative value.    USE - For positioning the light-receiving surface of modules of solar-powered photovoltaic cells with respect to the sun during daytime for generating electric power for e.g. electrolyzer system used for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient investment in photovoltaic cell modules and optimizes use of the modules under varying atmospheric conditions by continually positioning the modules to make good use of sunlight in both cloudless and cloudy conditions. Maximizes energy output of the solar-powered photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of the ratio of solar irradiance versus fixed latitude tilt of module.
NOVELTY - A method for fabricating and operating a heating solar cell having a built-in heating line that includes a controller is provided to melt snows by operating a heating solar cell of a heating wire type.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell converts light energy into electrical energy. A heating line is built in the solar cell to generate heat on the upper surface of the solar cell. The heating line and an electrode of the solar cell are independently connected to the outside. The disposition of the built-in heating line is at least two kinds of a dash "-" type and an "L" type clockwise rotated by 180 degrees.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An infrared receiving module is provided to shield transmittance of an infrared signal to a signal processing device by forming a light receiving device on an upper surface of the signal processing device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An infrared receiving module includes a seat portion(210) formed on a substrate(200), a signal processing device(220) positioned in an inner space of the seat on the substrate, and a light receiving device(230) positioned on the seat portion for fully covering the signal processing device. The seat portion has a groove accommodating the light receiving device. The light receiving device is spaced apart from an upper portion of the signal processing device at 10 to 500 micrometers.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Production involves arranging a translucent substrate with a curved surface, a light receiving surface side filler, a solar cell element, a back surface side filler and a back surface sheet on a deformable buffer (27) on a mounting base (26) in a chamber. A laminated structure is obtained by integrating the substrate, light-receiving-surface side filler, solar cell element, back surface side filler and back surface sheet by heating and reducing the pressure in the chamber. A buffer including a fluid enclosed with a resin container is placed in the chamber.    USE - Used for the production of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The buffer deforms during pressing. The solar cell module can be manufactured easily and at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the lamination process.    Top chamber housing (21)    Vacuum pumps (24,30)    Mounting base (26)    Buffer (27)
NOVELTY - The method involves melting portion of solder (3) connecting connection electrode (1) and lead wire (2), by heating soldering iron to temperature below melting point of the oxide film so that oxide film (4) is formed in the solder surface. The solder is expanded thermally after the melting process. The oxide film is parted.    USE - For regenerating solar cell module used in solar energy power generation system, in roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the solar cell module is improved, since the lead wire and connection electrode are conducted through the solder with small electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module regenerating process.    Connection electrode (1)    Lead wire (2)    Solder (3)    Oxide film (4)    Substrate (5)
NOVELTY - The nozzle (1) positioned near the shaft (4), ejects steam into the flow passages formed between the turbine vanes (5). The flow area of the passages is set larger along radial outer portion from the shaft.    USE - For Rankine system using solar heat.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in area of the flow passages between the vanes leads to reduction of flow velocity and increase in thrust, improving the efficiency of the steam turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for Rankine system using steam turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional views of the steam turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nozzle (1)    Steam inlet (2)    Rotor (3)    Shaft (4)    Turbine vanes (5)
NOVELTY - Several hemisphere form balls with cushioning-properties are provided between the two sheets of foot bottom boards. The cushioning-property ball carries out expansion and contraction repulsion in foot arch in a hemisphere form.    USE - For power slipper.    ADVANTAGE - The balls with cushioning property can promote expansion-contraction bending and stretching exercise easily and can provide gravity-center moving force from the heel to toe destination to produce a light pleasant sensation to the foot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power slipper. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Foot base lining (1)    Cover (2)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel (1) is directly fixed on a roof by attaching a surrounding frame (3) in the circumference of a solar cell module (2). Both sides of the surrounding frame consist of edge materials (4) and up-and-down edge materials (6a,6b). A fixed seat (5) is integrally provided in the edge material on both sides of the surrounding frame.    USE - For solar cell panel installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the electric power generation cost by using solar cell and making the mount frame unnecessary. Eliminates burden with respect to building since big weight is not applied to roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the solar cell panel provided with attachment structure.    Solar cell panel (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Surrounding frame (3)    Edge material (4)    Fixed seat (5)    Up-and-down edge material (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a waist mounting unit (14) positioned on a base (11) and is supported by a support unit (12) so that the waist mounting unit freely swivels in omnidirection with respect to the base. The waist-mounting unit moves freely with respect to an upper plate (22) and a lower plate (21).    USE - For exercising muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to acquire full exercising effect, even by the elderly people. Relieves chronic lower-back pain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the muscle exercising apparatus.    Muscle exercising apparatus (10)    Base (11)    Support unit (12)    Waist mounting unit (14)    Lower plate (21)    Upper plate (22)
NOVELTY - The intakes (13) are installed in a water channel. A foreign material removal tank removes foreign material from the water inside the intake. A closed portion (32) formed by intake, obstructs one end of cylindrical portion (31) in which water intake holes (35) are penetrated to the radial direction. The closed portion is installed in the water flowing direction, upstream of a water channel.    USE - For small scale hydro power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of foreign material can be easily prevented by removing the foreign material using the flowing water of the water channel so that cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of small scale hydro power generation apparatus.    Intakes (13)    Cylindrical portion (31)    Closed portion (32)    Water intake holes (35)    Annular fitting plate (37)    Attachment opening (38)
NOVELTY - The water level of a water storage tank is made to raise and lower using the waviness of tide. The electric power generation system amplifies the tide level of the water storage tank to generate power.    USE - For electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The water level difference corresponding to load of pump can be acquired. The electric power generation can be performed at place near urban areas so that wire and power cable can be reduced and can contribute to global warming prevention. The electric power can be generated without requiring fossil fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the flow of high tide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pump (1)    Pump arm (2)    Non-return valve (3)    Insert valve (4)
NOVELTY - A swiveling mechanism swivels up and down the stepping boards (2L,2R) centering on the swiveling spindle arranged in front of the stepping boards while a turning mechanism performs left and right direction turning of the stepping boards in adjacent state, centering on pivot, so that axial direction turns to an up-and down direction. An electric motor drives the swiveling mechanism and turning mechanism simultaneously.    USE - Used for indoor footstepping exercise and waist twist exercise by e.g. old person, female.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a small and low cost exercise device since the electric motor does not enlarge the exercise device. Enables to perform footstepping exercise and waist twist exercise simultaneously while an electric motor assists user in performing exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the utilization of the exercise device.    Exercise device (1)    Stepping boards (2L,2R)    Casing (3)    Cover (4)    Ring (91)
NOVELTY - A swiveling mechanism swivels up and down the stepping boards (2L,2R) centering on the swiveling spindle arranged in front of the stepping boards while a turning mechanism performs left and right direction turning of the stepping boards in adjacent state, centering on pivot, so that axial direction turns to an up-and down direction. An electric motor drives the swiveling mechanism and turning mechanism simultaneously.    USE - Used for indoor footstepping exercise and waist twist exercise by e.g. old person, female.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform footstepping exercise and waist twist exercise simultaneously while an electric motor assists user in performing exercise. Provides a small and low cost exercise device since the electric motor does not enlarge the exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the utilization of the exercise device.    Exercise device (1)    Stepping boards (2L,2R)    Casing (3)    Cover (4)    Footstepping exercise movement direction (X)
NOVELTY - The upper stage and lower stage concave portions (11,12) are formed in the width direction of the cover. The solar cell module is engaged in the lower stage concave portion. The frame of the solar cell module is held by the supporting element that is fixed to the upper surface of lower stage concave portion. The solar cell module is arranged in predetermined position.    USE - For water treatment facilities such as water purification plant or sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - The module exchange at the time of maintenance, is made easy. The positioning and fixing of solar cell module are made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cover.    Upper stage concave portion (11)    Lower stage concave portions (12)    Rib reinforcement (13)    Side wall (14)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (1) has solar cells (2) attached to an outer wall surface of the building. The solar cell is connected to a storage battery (6) and adjoining air conditioner (9) through a charging and discharging controller (4).    USE - For air conditioner (claimed) of building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation system is strong against wind and earthquake. The installation space is reduced. The installation time and effort are minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (2)    Connection box (3)    Charging and discharging controller (4)    Temperature sensor (5)    Storage battery (6)    Air conditioner (7)    Load (9)
NOVELTY - The generator installed in ground, comprises a sunlight panel (6) attached to each side of support (5a) of hexagonal, square or octagonal shape, and an illumination lamp (4a) that emits light using the electric power generated by the panel. The inclination angle of the sides of the support is adjusted according to the wind speed detected using an anemoscope. The working of the lamp is controlled based on the illumination intensity detected around the generator.    USE - For solar power generator installed in park, urban area or farm road.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in electric power generation efficiency due to accumulation of bird's dropping or due to strong wind is prevented. The labor and expense required for installation are reduced, as the generator is installed in ground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the solar-power generator.    Base (1)    Lead storage battery box (2)    Lamp (4a)    Support (5a)    Sunlight panel (6)
NOVELTY - An inserting hole is formed on top in which a pivot hole is formed near the rear end of a base (11) of a support device (10). The base of the support device has frame protruded at the bottom, and has a through hole. A pivot device (20) is mounted in the base, having a pivot post inserted in the pivot hole, and the pivot post contacts a swinging device (30) to the base. A handle assembly (40) comprised of two holders (36) is contacted with the swinging device via pivot post.    USE - Exercising machine e.g. stationary bike, treadmill, boat rowing machine, surfing machine used for training whole body and muscles of user. Excites and raises interest of the user in using the exercising machine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves versatility of the exercising machine in which the user can exercise and train the whole body at the same time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective view of the exercising machine.    Support device (10)    Base (11)    Pivot device (20)    Swinging device (30)    Holders (36)    Handle assembly (40)
NOVELTY - The cover has a laminar expanded solar cells arrangement (14) from an opaque solar cells material (16), in which a number of openings (20) for creating translucency of the solar cells arrangement is provided. Transition areas (22, 24) are provided with a solar cells surface that is provided with the openings, where an appropriate variation of the translucency is established in the solar cell surface by a variation of opening areas and/or opening distances.    USE - Used as a solar cover and a translucent plate in a roof system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transition areas are provided with the solar cells surface that is provided with the openings, thus eliminating additional optical transition between an opaque area and a translucent area by the transition areas, and hence sparsely reducing the aesthetic arrangement freedom of the cover by the solar generator function and improving the range of application of the cover. The appropriate variation of the translucency is established in the solar cell surface by a variation of opening areas and/or opening distances, thus utilizing the solar cell material with high efficiency and preventing the restrictions of utilizing the solar cell material of different kind e.g. crystalline or amorphous.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a sunroof cover for a motor vehicle roof.    Sunroof cover (10)    Solar cells arrangement (14)    Solar cells material (16)    Opening (20)    Transition areas (22, 24)
NOVELTY - The facade composite or insulating glass element (1), on the side of the glass panel facing away from the observer has both solar cells (3) for electric power generation, and electroluminescence illuminating surfaces (2) and/or panels equipped with LEDs for light-creative or informative applications at night. These additional elements, by means of a second glass panel, are adhesively attached by means of a composite film, or in the case of insulating glass panels, with a frame in between, providing protection.    USE - Facade panels for protection of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The facade is characterized by its multifunction capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the facade element.    composite or insulating glass element (1)    electroluminescence illuminating surfaces (2)    solar cells (3)
NOVELTY - The system is mounted on a swimming island. The system has small boat engines or other engines provided with propeller, adjusting according to the position of the sun. The swimming island is anchored with a chain or a bar, which allows a free movement around one eighty degree. The sun adjustment is performed around a center in the island structure.    USE - Used in solar plants.    ADVANTAGE - The water reflects the sun rays directly towards the reflection rays of light, thus meet additionally onto the solar modules, scatter reflection in diffused light (cloudy appearance), and hence increases the output in cloudy sky, which leads to increase in productivity or yield by 5 to 15 per cent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a solar tracking system.    Water (2)    Sun (3)    Light radiation and light reflection (4)    Solar modules (5)    Sub-construction for solar modules (6)    Engine (7)    Floating body (8)    Power cable (10)    Land (11)    Electric meter (12)
NOVELTY - The solar plant has a solar module (2), with which solar energy is absorbed. The solar module, a frame (3) and a retaining plate (4) are fastened and/or locked to one another with a fastening screw (5). The screw has a tool engagement part, at which an assembly tool is brought into engagement in a force-transmission manner. A preset breaking point (9) is provided between a fastening part and the engagement part such that the breaking point breaks up during excess of a maximum load and the engagement part is separated from the fastening part.    USE - Solar plant.    ADVANTAGE - The preset breaking point is provided between the fastening part and the tool engagement part such that the point breaks up during excess of the maximum load and the engagement part is separated from the fastening part, thus the solar plant can be effectively secured against theft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fastening unit comprising a fastening part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a part of a solar plant with a fastening unit.    Solar module (2)    Frame (3)    Retaining plate (4)    Fastening screw (5)    Notch (7)    Preset breaking point (9)
NOVELTY - The method includes following steps: first, forming a first conducting layer on substrate; next, using sputter method to form a buffer layer composed of Nano clusters on the first conducting layer; then, forming alloy layer, second conducting layer and anti-reflecting layer on the buffer layer in sequence.
NOVELTY - The method includes steps: first, forming a first conducting layer on substrate; next, forming a buffer layer composed of Nano particles on the first conducting layer; then, carrying out selenylationprocess on the buffer layer; finally, forming selenylation alloy layer, second conducting layer and anti-reflecting layer on the buffer layer in sequence.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a wind engine which uses wind pressure to replace fuel oil, wherein it is formed by one host, one high-pressure automatic ejection accelerator and a speed-reduction brake pressurize device. the invention can use storage high-pressure gas to start high-speed rotation to generate power output; the wind generated by the operation of engine, will be transformed into mechanicalpower, to be output with the inertia force; and the regenerated high-speed gas will be transformed into mechanical energy.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a quasi-two dimension tracking light-gathering photovoltaic generating device including a light-gathering solar energy battery component array parts mounted on a one dimension automatic tracking solar unit, both ends of the shaft of which are supported on frames with high and low ends by bearings separately and at least one of the frames includes a highly regulated unit,which realizes the result of a two-dimension tracking solar system with a simple height regulation unit based on a one-dimension automatic tracking solar unit.
NOVELTY - A synchronous generator arranged around an exhaust pipe of wind power station, comprises a stator and a ring-shaped rotor, which are positioned concentrically with respect to the internal cross section of the pipe. The diameter of the cross section coincides with the diameter of the rotor internal cross section in which blades interacting with the medium flow are arranged. A rolling ball for centering the rotor with respect to the stator is located near the opposite surfaces of the rotor and the stator.    USE - For power plant, and also applicable for very high power wind stations.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance to a medium flow is reduced, the mass of rotor provided with blades is decreased and the performance factor of the electric machine is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric machine.
NOVELTY - A central drive shaft with a pulley system that enables multiple floating body to be attached to a drive shaft in operation with an electric generator. The generator gas an inflexible shaft mechanism (3) which lowers lateral movement of the floating body when the mechanical movement transmitting unit converts the vertical movements of the floating body to kinetic movements of the generator rotor.    USE - For producing electric power by use of wave motion of sea or lake.    ADVANTAGE - Enables transmitting the wave movement to the rotary movement of the rotating electric generator. Increases stability since the base plate has larger mass. Enables maintaining constant tension on the cable between the shaft and the drive spool. Enables producing greater and continuous power output by using same wave to drive the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of electricity generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electricity generating system.    Buoy (1)    Tower assembly (2)    Inflexible shaft mechanism (3)    Bottom pulley (4)    Shaft (5)
NOVELTY - The rotor has a measuring device with a transmitting unit (41) that transmits radiation in a longitudinal direction of a rotor blade (32). A reflection unit (44) is arranged at a distance from the transmitting unit and fastened to the blade. The radiation exiting in a radiation path (S) is reflected by the reflecting unit to a receiving unit (42). The path is modified when the blade is deformed, where the modification of the path is detected by the receiving unit and a measuring value is derived from the modification. An evaluation device determines the deformation of the blade from the value.    USE - Used for a wind power plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the rotor enables the determination of deflection of the rotor blade in a simple and cost-effective manner. The radiation transmitted by the transmitting unit improves the life span of a source and enables an adjustment of an entry of the radiation. The utilization of the receiving unit drifts the radiation entry in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining deformation of a rotor blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a part of a rotor of a wind power plant with a measuring device in a load-free condition of a rotor blade.    Radiation path (S)    Hub (31)    Rotor blade (32)    Transmitting unit (41)    Receiving unit (42)    Reflection unit (44)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing (10) with a light entrance panel made of a transparent material, and a number of solar cells (5) arranged at a respective distance to the panel on its side facing away from the sun in an interior of the housing, where the cells have a smaller surface area than a light entrance surface of the panel. The panel is provided with an optical unit for concentrating or bundling the solar radiation, which is incident on the smaller surface area via the entrance surface,. The housing has an injection-molded part for forming lateral walls.    USE - Used for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The housing has the injection-molded part for forming the lateral walls with exact form and/or dimension, thus obtaining relative positioning of the optical unit to the solar cells. The photovoltaic device is manufactured with less cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a housing with upper and lower frames.    Solar cells (5)    Housing (10)    Upper frame (20)    Lower frame (22)    Base plate (30)    Plate (40)
NOVELTY - The device has endless chain of flexible elements with head pulley mounted on a power takeoff shaft and provided with blades positioned in perpendicular direction with respect to a flowing medium direction and between two endless chains. The blades are oriented such that the blades are self-opened at 90degrees by flowing medium pressure on both the sides and are self-closed during free movement.    USE - For using energy of flowing medium such as river, tidal, etc., in hydroelectric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids generation of resistance when the endless chains pass the curved sections of path of lowing medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the flowing medium energy utilization device.
NOVELTY - The underwater power generation system (10) has a continuous track (30) around which several carriages move. Several foils (40) attached to the carriages, are driven by water current. The foils driven by the water current, moves the carriage around the track for rotating a power take-off wheel (52) of a power take-off (50).    USE - For underwater power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The water turbulence is avoided thus the efficiency is improved hence the production is improved, by foils which moves the carriage around the track for rotating the power take-off wheel of the power take-off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the under water power generation system.    Underwater power generation system (10)    Track (30)    Foils (40)    Power take-off (50)    Power take-off wheel (52)
NOVELTY - The tent has a cover (3), a support (4) and some ribs (5). The solar lighting system includes a solar battery, a charging device (1) and a LED (2). The solar battery and the charging device are fixed to a position in the tent such that it is exposed to the sun. The LED is fixed on the arbitrary position of the tent. The solar battery and the charging device supply power to LED through a wire (6).    USE - For tent with solar lighting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tent with solar lighting system.    Charging device (1)    LED (2)    Cover (3)    Support (4)    Rib (5)    Wire (6)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module (1) has photovoltaic cells packaged in a light-facing layer (4) and a backside layer (3). Layer of ethylene vinyl acetate with added ultraviolet radiation resistant chemicals and color inhibitor fills the space (5) between the light-facing layer and the cells. It has a light transmittance of 91 percent after curing. Light-facing layer has antimony-doped and tempered water-white glass. Transmittance of the light-facing layer is 90 percent. Photovoltaic cells are p-type conductivity silicon and formed using magnetic-field-applied Czochralski-grown wafer.    USE - For a photovoltaic solar energy panel.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module reduces light-induced degradation of the photovoltaic cells. It allows long life span for the solar panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of antimony doped glass layer covering one or more photovoltaic cells in a photovoltaic module to reduce light-induced degradation of the photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing schematically shows a cross section of a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (1)    Photovoltaic cells (2)    Backside layer (3)    Light facing layer (4)    Space (5)
NOVELTY - An article such as e.g. solar panel comprises at least one panel (10) containing a slot, two opposite surfaces (23, 25), and "n" sides whose surface contacts first and second surfaces (where n is a positive integer); single-sided photovoltaic cell; and/or double-sided photovoltaic cell (4) with two faces (22, 24) disposed in the slot (2), and operative to receive electromagnetic radiation (18) from the panel on first and second faces, simultaneously. The panel has a fluorescent dye to absorb electromagnetic radiation and emit radiation at larger wavelengths.    USE - As solar panel, roof tile, window pane or building facade for converting electromagnetic radiation to electric current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided photovoltaic cell or the opposingly disposed single-sided cells are located in a slot cut in a panel, or between the opposing surfaces of two separate adjacent panels so that radiation impinges on the photovoltaic cell from both sides. The use of double-sided photovoltaic cells or opposingly disposed single-sided photovoltaic cells is advantageous in that the total amount of installed semiconductor material per watt is reduced by 50%, when compared with comparative systems that employ single-sided photovoltaic cells. In addition, the accommodation of the photovoltaic cells in slots enables the pre-mounting, cabling and pre-testing of the cells before final assembly into the panel. The enclosure and sealing of the photovoltaic cells in the slots also protects them from mechanical stress and chemical attack by gases and liquids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system comprising a panel containing slots into which are disposed double-sided photovoltaic cells.    slot (2)    double-sided photovoltaic cell (4)    panel (10)    electromagnetic radiation (18)    first face of double-sided photovoltaic cell (22)    first surface (23)    second face of double-sided photovoltaic cell (24)    second surface. (25)
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) has a rotating element mounted on a crank arm (14) to rotate according to a force angle of force applied through the rotating element to the arm. A rotation sensor provides an electronic measurement of the rotation of the element to reveal the force angle. A force sensor provides a measurement of force magnitude of the force, where the sensor is a single axis force sensor mounted on the rotating element to rotate along the element to align with the force angle. The rotating element has a bearing along an axis (24) for receiving a shaft (30) to rotate about the axis.    USE - Used for measuring a force magnitude and force angle of force acting on a crank arm of a bicycle, and used with a pedal training system, and a training apparatus e.g. stationary bicycle (claimed), that are utilized to evaluate left/right asymmetries found in users to follow injury and recovery, and for retraining the users for efficient bicycling.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device facilitates to allow muscle activation patterns to be deduced for superior user feedback, eliminates the need for complex vector mathematics or problems of sensor cross talk, eliminates the need for multiple force sensors and calibration of the force sensors with each other, and provides a mechanism that is extremely compact with each element that fits inside of the next element. The sensor provides a floating linkage with reduced sensitivity to a particular point of loading of an operator along the axis, and provides the mechanism that works with common and reliable force sensors, and in stationary bicycles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded, perspective view of a sensor held within the pedal.    Force sensor (10)    Pedal (12)    Crank arm (14)    Axes (24, 27)    Shaft (30)    Bearings (32)    Separation distance (34)    Bore (36)    Eccentric (38)    Support bearings (40)    Races (41)    Support sleeve (44)    Central opening (46)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a vibration generation unit (20) having a housing containing vibration generation equipment including a vibrating member (28) having an axis angularly oriented to selectively vibrate the muscles in a selected portion of a body. A lateral bar (46) is attached directly to the vibrating member so that opposite ends of the lateral bar are held/pushed with one`s hands and full amplitude of longitudinal motion of the vibrating member is wholly transmitted to the lateral bar to condition selected muscles in a region of the body while doing exercise.    USE - Used for conditioning a muscle in a selected portion of body for swimming.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration generation unit with housing is provided, where the housing has vibration generation equipment including a vibrating member with an angularly oriented axis to selectively vibrate the muscles in a selected portion of a body, thus increasing the benefits of exercise to achieve fitness, and to maximally improve a specific sport such as swimming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vibration generation unit adapted to attach to a cable on a top side portion and adapted to carry heavy weights.    Vibration generation unit (20)    Vibrating member (28)    Lateral bar (46)    Cable (55)    Pulleys (56)    Heavy weights (58)
NOVELTY - A sensor (24) detects the position of the movable portion in the inside of the repetitive exercises. A generation unit calculates the reference position of the movable portion. The relative positional relationship with the detection position of the movable portion is detected. A relative position monitoring unit detects the predetermined difference between the reference position of the movable portion and the detected position. A speaker (90) alerts the difference based on the detected difference, when relative position monitoring unit detects the predetermined difference.    USE - For doing exercise by an individual.    ADVANTAGE - The high motion of the exercise effect is maintainable also in the state during non-movement of the training person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the training apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Signal processing unit (23)    Sensor (24)    Control unit (30)    Input unit (50)    Monitor (70)    Speaker (90)
NOVELTY - The side and horizontal edges of the solar cell module (2) are located inward from the respective edges of the base (10) of the roofing material. The distances (A-C) between each edge of the base and the respective edges of the solar cell module is set as 0.1-9mm.    USE - For roofing of buildings like common residences, industries.    ADVANTAGE - A gap is produced between the edges of the solar cell module and the base so that the damage of edge of solar cell module is prevented during construction. A sufficient gap is maintained between adjacent solar cell modules, so that the damage due to thermal expansion of the solar cell modules after construction is prevented. The weight of the roof material is not applied to the solar cell module when the roofing material is turned upside down during laying, so the influence on a solar cell module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell module integrated roof material.    Solar cell module integrated roof material (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Base (10)    Module mounting portion (11)    Distances between edges of base material and edges of solar cell module (A-C)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus has a support frame (30) supporting an electric power generation device (20) and support framework (50) in the center. The support framework and electric power generation device are connected with the shaft (11) of straight wing vertical axis type water turbine (10) suspended down from the support framework. The anchor (40) and fulcrum (41) in the reverse side of the support frame fixes the support frame with the ground.    USE - For installing in embankment of river, lake and marine, for generating hydroelectric power.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of straight wing vertical axis type water turbine is improved, and electric power generation efficiency is improved irrespective of water quantity, vigor of water flow, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the electric power generating apparatus.    Water turbine (10)    Shaft (11)    Electric power generation device (20)    Support frame (30)    Anchor (40)    Fulcrum (41)    Support framework (50)
NOVELTY - The system has an open periphery style type water turbine that is attached to buoyancy float. The water turbine is connected to high position of a hydroelectric generator (5) with two wire ropes (7), so as to rotate or drive the turbine with use of chain (3), and metal belts, etc., normally. The water turbine is made of aluminum.    USE - For use in irrigation-drainage channel for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The water turbine is driven safely even if there occasionally exists water level change of flood, etc. Sufficient electric power is generated based on rotation efficiency of water turbine attached to float.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the float water-turbine type electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water turbine mount frame (2)    Chain (3)    Speed up gears (4)    Generator (5)    Wire rope (7)
NOVELTY - The gate (1a) opens and closes a water channel (2) while a flowing water channel (4) for electric power generation provided in the gate, lets the water from the upstream water channel (2a) to flow into the downstream water channel (2b). A hydraulic power unit (3) which is attached in the flowing water channel, generates electric power from flowing water passing through the inside of the flowing water channel.    USE - Used for opening and closing a water channel.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power effectively using the discharged potential energy while ensuring a fixed depth of water at a gate. Eliminates the need for a special structure since the electric power generating apparatus is installed in a gate. Enables the gained electric power to be stored in a battery or a capacitor and be utilized for a security lamp, an alarm device or to be used as an auxiliary electric power. Prevents generation of drained water sound or vibration caused by overflowing water and erosion of earth and sand which caused gate failure since discharge is made from the lower part of the gate. Provides a clean source of energy contributing to prevention of environmental pollution and global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure sectional side view of the gate with an electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gate (1a)    Water channel (2)    Upstream water channel (2a)    Downstream water channel (2b)    Hydraulic power unit (3)    Flowing water channel (4)
NOVELTY - The water stop apparatus (1) comprises a partition plate (3) provided inside the draft tube (D) for partitioning it into a water-turbine side and a floodway side. An annular tube (2) which is inflatable by filling air, presses and holds the partition plate against the internal peripheral surface of the draft tube.    USE - For use in draft tube that passes water from water turbine to floodway, for stopping water flow during inspection or maintenance, at hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple. The installation of the partition plate is easy and the sealing is reliable. The inspection inside a water turbine, maintenance, etc., can be performed easily and safely. The apparatus can be conveyed in a compact state and can be stored. The water stop is maintained favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the installation method for the water stop apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the installed state of the water stop apparatus in draft tube.    Water stop apparatus (1)    Annular tube (2)    Partition plate (3)    Partition plate segments (31,32)    Draft tube (D)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has frames (12, 13) including a protrusion (32) and a fitting portion (31) in the respective frame. The fitting portion and the protrusion in the frames are engaged in the corner of the module such that the thermal-expansion and contraction of the frames are performed.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The floating up of the frame can be prevented using the engage structure in the module. The frame can be detached easily and the cost for manufacturing the solar cell module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the light-receiving surface of the engaging structure in the solar cell module.    Solar cell module main case (11)    Frame (12, 13)    Fitting portion (31)    Protrusion (32)    Gap (G1)
NOVELTY - The method involves decomposing thermally a shock absorbing material (1) made of thermosetting resin. The sealing agents (3, 3a, 3b) are swelled.    USE - For dismantling solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The crack of the solar cell element is suppressed. The recovery of the solar cell element is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Shock absorbing material (1)    Solar cell element (2)    Sealing agents (3,3a,3b)    Front cover (4)    Terminal box (6)
NOVELTY - The module (1A) has a circuit board (21) with which a light-emitting element (22) is mounted at an array form. A window (18) for a floodlight is formed by notching a photoelectric converting layer (13) and a back surface electrode layer (14) of a thin-film solar cell assembly (10). The window for floodlight is separately provided in the assembly corresponding to each light-emitting element for transmitting the light emitted from the light-emitting element.    USE - For compound apparatus used as solar cell in daytime and as illumination device, display device, or advertisement medium in might time.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of lighting can be increased. The dew condensation is prevented. The module of a large area can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (1A)    Thin-film solar-cell assembly (10)    Photoelectric converting layer (13)    Back surface electrode layer (14)    Window for flood light (18)    Light emitting element assembly (20)    Circuit board (21)    Light emitting element (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has the multiple of solar cell modules (1a) for every float unit formed corresponding to each resin foam (2) of the waterborne float. The waterborne float is formed when the equally spaced resin foams are fixed and clamped. The resin foams which are equally spaced in a plane are arranged between the pair of the thermoplastic resin made outer sheets (3). The float units are accommodated in the securing section accommodation space (1bb1) in the frame (1bb), and the solar cell modules are secured when the frame are joined.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus installed on water surfaces of lakes, marshes, pool, dam, river and sea.    ADVANTAGE - The high capacity electric power is generated, and the manufacturing of the large solar power generation apparatus is easy. The size of the apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating apparatus coupler which is a tubular section inserted with engaging section material of water floatability and made of thermoplastic resin. The couplers mutually positioned in the meshing state connect the adjacent waterborne floats, and the free end edge of the resin is extended between the floats. The couplers are installed on the water surface through the waterproof sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar power generation apparatus.    Solar cell modules (1a)    Frame (1bb)    Securing section accommodation space (1bb1)    Resin foam (2)    Outer sheet (3)
NOVELTY - Resin layers consisting of hard resin and soft resin respectively are arranged between a base and a lining board. A portion of or the entire resin layer that consists of the soft resin is made to flow outside by pressing the base and the lining board. The resin layers are hardened and a photovoltaic cell is fixed on the lining board through an insulating layer that remains between the base and the lining board.    USE - For manufacturing solar power generation module.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating layer can be formed thinly and uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the solar power generation module manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The actuator has several water turbines (4) connected in parallel with respect to the water flow. Each water turbine is divided in a water-turbine case (1). A parallel water turbine is placed on the same water channel, by incurvating the water channel of the tap water. Each water turbine connected in parallel is connected by a rotating shaft (6).    USE - For actuator positioned in water pipe, water tap, etc., and for drying wet hand etc.    ADVANTAGE - A high output torque can be obtained, since each water turbine can be rotated with the hydraulic power on one water channel. The size of the actuator is reduced, since each water turbine is connected in parallel. The electric power generation can be performed easily, if the output shaft is connected to the motor. A forceful wind is generated if the blower is connected to an output shaft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wind-force generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the actuator.    Water-turbine cases (1-3)    Inflow ports (1a,2a,3a)    Water turbines (4)    Wings (5)    Rotating shaft (6)
NOVELTY - The water treating unit has suction pump (4) that pumps up water from a pond, river or lake and supplies water to a filtration apparatus (1) with a membrane unit (3). An air blower (5) blows air to the membrane unit from the downward direction, and a suction pump (6) sucks water filtered by the membrane unit and stores in a reservoir water tank (8). A conveying pump (14) removes water from the reservoir tank for utilizing as drinking water. A solar power generator (19) drives the air blower, suction pumps and the conveying pump.    USE - For treating sludge water in power supply cut areas.    ADVANTAGE - The water treatment is carried out reliably even in areas where power supply is cut due to earthquake.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the water treating unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Filtration apparatus (1)    Membrane unit (3)    Suction pumps (4, 6)    Air blower (5)    Reservoir water tank (8)    Conveying pump (14)    Solar power generator (19)
NOVELTY - The involves using electroconductive adhesive film (10) with electroconductive particle (1) and adhesive agent (2), for connecting surface electrode (3) and wiring layer (4). The average diameter of the electroconductive particle is set more than irregularity height of surface (Se) of the surface electrode and thickness of the electroconductive adhesive film is set more than maximum height of surface of the surface electrode.    USE - For connecting surface electrode and wiring layer of photovoltaic cell used in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The surface electrode and wiring layer of photovoltaic cell can be connected reliably by using the electroconductive adhesive film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electroconductive adhesive film that connects wiring layer made of copper, silver, aluminum, iron, nickel, lead, zinc, cobalt, magnesium or titanium and surface electrode on the surface of wafer selected from group including single-crystal silicon wafer, polycrystal silicon wafer, amorphous silicon wafer or compound-semiconductor wafer; and    (2) solar cell module that has photovoltaic cells whose surface electrodes and wiring layers are connected by electroconductive adhesive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the connection structure.    Electroconductive particle (1)    Adhesive agent (2)    Surface electrode (3)    Wiring layer (4)    Electroconductive adhesive film (10)    Connection structure (200)    Surface of electroconductive adhesive film (Se)
NOVELTY - A condenser cools the seawater coming from the outlet of a nuclear power station or a thermal power station to exploit the flowing water energy.    USE - For e.g. nuclear power station, thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable output of electric energy from power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of an electric power generation system. (Drawing contains non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a film type solar cell (2) which is adhered to the roof surface (30a) of a taxi waiting room. The film form solar cell is used as the power supply and connected to an optical sensor, storage battery and charging/discharging controller.    USE - For taxi waiting rooms.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation system is simple and requires little installation space and installation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of taxi waiting room.    Film type solar cell (2)    Luminaries (7)    Web camera (11)    Information panel (12)    Roof surface (30a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus adjoins several sheets and floating up component made of reinforced plastic (FRP), on a water treatment plant and in the water surface of opening. A sheet like amorphous silicon solar cell module (11) is attached to the floating up component made of FRP.    USE - For preventing antialgae, dangerous substance injection etc., in water treatment plants such as water purification plant, sewage works etc.    ADVANTAGE - The condensing efficiency of the solar cell module and also degrees of freedom of installation design, buoyancy setting etc., are improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the standard shape of solar power generation apparatus.    Solar cell module (11)    Panel arch (12)    Elastic component (14)    Handle (15)    Space for connection boxes (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an exercise bike e.g. mountain bike, bolted to a top plate (1). Front hinge plates (3) are welded at ends of a bottom plate (9). The bottom plate is bolted to a floor for stopping movement of the apparatus. Rear hinge plates (4) are welded at ends of the front plate. A central hole allows the top plate and the bottom plate to tilt side by side. Block springs (6) are attached to the top plate and the bottom plate for restricting a tilting movement. A flat screen television (2) is attached on the top plate and displays moving images.    USE - Used by rider for exercising and also used with digital versatile disk (DVD), video, and television (TV) that is utilized for displaying moving images and film.    ADVANTAGE - The flat screen television is attached on the top plate and displays moving images, thus stimulating journey.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of an exercise apparatus.    Top plate (1)    Flat screen television (2)    Front hinge plates (3)    Rear hinge plates (4)    Central bolt nut (5)    Block springs (6)    Exercise bike (7)    Central bolt (8)    Bottom plate (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving outputs from an array of sensors (115) e.g. hall-effect sensor, where each sensor is configured to detect a position of a portion of an exercise machine (100). An exercise range of motion is determined at the exercise machine based on the outputs from the sensors. The determined exercise range is displayed at the exercise machine. A weight lifted, a number of sets, and a number of repetitions are determined based on the sensor outputs by determining a lowest deactivated sensor, and highest activated sensor.    USE - Used for operating a sensor array of an exercise machine (claimed) that is utilized for doing an exercise e.g. weight lifting by an exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the exerciser to accurately record the correct number of repetitions, weight lifting, while exercising in the exercise machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an article of manufacture storing machine-readable instructions for executing a method of operating a sensor array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of an exercise machine.    Exercise machine (100)    Handle (105)    Stack of weights (110)    Movable pin (112)    Sensors (115)    Display unit (125)    Local area network (132)
NOVELTY - The funnel has an inflow opening (1) that is nine times larger than an exit opening (2) to maintain a specific efficiency factor, where the funnel has an aperture angle of 20 degrees for a wind power plant and 30 degrees for water power plant. Openings (5) are provided in a wall (3), where 66 percentages of inflow air and/or water flow through the openings and 34 percentages of the air and/or water flow through the exit opening. A guiding point (4) for dividing the flow is provided behind the openings.    USE - Used for bundling of stream energy for wind and water power plants (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The guiding point for dividing the flow is provided behind the openings, thus avoiding formation of accumulation of the air flow and enabling linear air and/or water flow from the inflow opening to the exit opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a funnel.    Inflow opening (1)    Exit opening (2)    Wall (3)    Guiding point (4)    Openings (5)
NOVELTY - The rear side of a solar cell (1) is attached to a solar cell cooler (2) and connected via a pipe system (3) to a remote cooling device (7). The solar cell cooler is preferably connected to a stirling engine (4) which drives a pump (6) via a shaft (5). The stirling engine is preferably a low-temperature stirling engine. The temperature difference of the engine is between 20 and 60 K.    USE - E.g. for polycrystalline solar cells for photovoltaic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids losses associated with high temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit.    Solar cell (1)    Solar cell cooler (2)    Pipe system (3)    Stirling engine (4)    Shaft (5)    Pump. (6)
NOVELTY - A water-powered current generator with low rotation speed comprises a cylindrical roller (2) that is immersed directly in the flowing water so that the water flow velocity drives the generator and produces electrical energy efficiently. Preferably the paddle wheels (3) transmit the flow velocity directly to the generator and are mounted on the generator housing and the paddle wheels are of rubbery material, preferably old motor tires.    USE - As a water-powered generator of electrical current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is suitable for private households and small undertakings and more reliable than wind or solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the object is shown.    Fixing (1)    Housing (2)    Water paddle (3)    Cooling opening (4)    Bearing (5)
NOVELTY - The corner bracket for use when stacking photovoltaic modules has a central shelf (2) which supports the corner of the module. Studs (6) on top of the bracket fit into recesses (8) in the base of the bracket above to hold the stack together. Alternatively a tongue-and-groove system is sued to connect the brackets.    USE - Stacking photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bracket, seen from below.    Shelf (2)    Rim of shelf (5)    Studs (6)    Arms of bracket (7)    Recesses (8)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a power system for supplying large current to solar photo-voltaic cell, wherein it comprises the energy part with solar battery and accumulator, the boost part with DC/DC boost circuit, reverse output part, and the control part with microprocessor. The invention is characterized in that: the energy part has super capacitor; the boost part has three parallel DC/DC boost circuits via independent switch connected to solar battery, accumulator or super capacitor. The invention can supply instant large start current safely to device.
NOVELTY - It relates to a UN auto tracker. Using the pollutant free and abundant solar energy, the automatic sun tracker comprises a big solar energy battery plate with a ridge formed by crossing two strip likesolar energy battery plate, with north-south front and rear solar energy battery plates and east-west left and right solar energy battery plates, the former controlled by big and small belt pulleys driven by the motor, so does the latter battery plates. It is simple, convenient, efficient and better application prospect.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pull cord unit (5) with a flexible member e.g. pull cord (6), associated with a cylindrical element, where the pull cord is movable between wound and unwound configurations in which the cord is wound around and unwound from the element, respectively. The pull cord unit has a recoil device biased to move the cord to the wound configuration and a resistance unit to resist movement of the pull cord from the wound to unwound configurations. The cord unit has a wireless transmission unit for wirelessly transmitting exercise data to an external computing device e.g. mobile phone.    USE - Exercise apparatus e.g. weight lifting equipment, rowing machine, and exercise cycle, used for performing strength-building, toning, indoor aerobic exercise and arm-curling or lifting exercise, pull-down exercise, and rowing type exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The wireless transmission unit wirelessly transmits the performance data to the external computing device, thus avoiding necessity of complex computing and display functionality to be incorporated into the exercise apparatus, and hence greatly reducing the cost of manufacture without inconveniencing the typical user without an appropriate external computing device such as his/her mobile phone. The apparatus is convenient to carry in hand-baggage during travel, and also easy to store in a cupboard or drawer in the home.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a recoil device for an exercise machine comprising a cylindrical element    (2) a cable recoil device for an exercise machine comprising a cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus configured to allow the user to perform a rowing type exercise.    Pull-cord unit (5)    Pull cord (6)    Base frame (8)    Single roller (9)    Heel-rest assembly (11)    Extension bar (12)    Foot-rest assembly (13)    Attachment fixture (14)    Handle (15)    Foot straps (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying a user and retrieving past personal training information (150) for the user. A position signal is monitored with a position sensor associated with an exercise interface (103) at a position sensor sample rate. The position signal including a position signal sample associated with the exercise interface is recorded through a displacement (D). A force signal associated with the exercise interface is monitored at a force sensor sample rate. The force signal including a force signal sample associated with the exercise interface is recorded through the displacement.    USE - Used for providing a programmable adaptive resistance force level in an exercise apparatus (claimed) by measuring a user`s fitness in an initial workout and in subsequent workout using the previously measured training data/information e.g. physical characteristic, age, weight, body fat and exercise goal in a health and fitness industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows to provide the training process automatically to provide the new level of performance efficiency which is based on the user`s current and historical performance data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a programmable adaptive resistance exercise apparatus comprising a motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a programmable adaptive resistance system.    Displacement (D)    Database (101)    Motor (102)    Exercise interface (103)    Computer (104)    Training information (150)
NOVELTY - The keyboard has a vertical keyboard array of striking keypads (1) arranged for typing alphanumeric letters by pushing of keypads of the array. Each keypad is padded to accommodate pushing of the keypads by striking or kicking of the keypads by a user. The pads are supported by horizontal bars (2) mounted on upright stanchions (4) supported by a moveable base (6) on a non-slip mat floor (11). The array lies along an arcuate surface, where the arcuate surface includes a concave surface to wrap partially around the front of the user facing the keyboard.    USE - Used as an input device for an electronic musical instrument and a video game.    ADVANTAGE - The keypads are padded to accommodate pushing of the keypads by striking or kicking of the keypads by the user, thus reducing the injury to the user when the user strikes and misses the striking key pad. The utilization of the non-slip mat floor enhances the footing stability when the user is striking pads with their feet. The design of the keyboard allows the user for keyboarding input to the computer while exercising, protects the user, and preserves the striking pads from excessive wear and tear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an in front perspective view of an exercise computer keyboard configured in a plane with a user kicking striking pads.    Striking keypads (1)    Horizontal bar (2)    Stanchion race (3)    Upright stanchion (4)    Motorized mount (5)    Moveable base (6)    Keyboard interface (7)    Computer (8)    Non-slip mat floor (11)
NOVELTY - The system has an increment control array (60) with increment control contact elements (36, 38, 42, 44) e.g. buttons, having different pre-assigned numerical control increment values. The contact elements are activated by a user both in an individual manner and in a combined cumulative manner for incrementally setting, incrementally changing, or both incrementally setting and incrementally changing operating parameters of an exercise apparatus e.g. treadmill, in accordance with the pre-assigned numerical control increment values of a specific range.    USE - Used for controlling a parameter e.g. program parameter and operating parameter e.g. operating speed, operating incline, workout time, workout distance, workout calorie count (all claimed) and amount of resistance/tension, of an exercise apparatus e.g. treadmill, stationary bicycle, elliptical machine and stair climber.    ADVANTAGE - The contact elements are activated by the user both in the individual manner and in the combined cumulative manner for incrementally setting, incrementally changing, or both incrementally setting and incrementally changing operating parameters of the exercise apparatus in accordance with the pre-assigned numerical control increment values, thus allowing the user to operate the system at desired conditions in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an user interface control and display panel for an exercise apparatus`s control system.    Heart rate sensor (18)    Safety stop key (20)    Key slot (22)    Safety key cord/clip (24)    Mode contact element (30)    Stop contact element (32)    Up increment contact element (36, 42)    Down increment contact element (38, 44)    Distance and calorie display window (52)    Increment control array (60)
NOVELTY - The endless belt device (10) includes one or more intermediate layers (40) each having one or more conductive wires for reducing or eliminating static electricity. The intermediate layers include longitudinal treads or fibers (41) and/or lateral fibers (42) arranged parallel to the conductive wires. The intermediate layers are made of natural plant fibers, or plastic or polymer or synthetic fibers such as polyester.    USE - For exercise treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces or eliminates the static electricity by using metallic cables or wires. Allows various information to be effectively sensed or detected or measured by the electrical facilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An outer peripheral layer (20) is attached onto the intermediate layer, or having an intermediate layer engaged into the outer peripheral layer, or an inner peripheral layer (30) attached onto the intermediate layer, to allow the intermediate layer to be disposed between the outer and inner peripheral layers. The outer and inner peripheral layers are made of plastic or polymer or synthetic fibers such as polyvinyl chloride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged partial cross sectional view of the endless belt device.    Belt device (10)    Outer peripheral layer (20)    Inner peripheral layer (30)    Intermediate layers (40)    Longitudinal treads or fibers (41)    Lateral fibers (42)
NOVELTY - The belt device has an outer peripheral layer (20) that engages at least one conductive wire (23) for eliminating static electricity. The outer peripheral layer is comprised of longitudinal thread or fiber (21) and lateral thread or fibers (22) which are interwoven or engaged with each other while can also include an outer covering layer (24) made from carbon material. The longitudinal and lateral threads or fibers can be made of natural fiber material such as natural plant fiber or plastic or polymer synthetic fiber such as polyester.    USE - For exercise treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces or eliminates static electricity while allowing effective detection or measurement of information by electrical facilities since a conductive wire is provided. Provides further reduction of static electricity by the provision of the outer covering layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the endless belt device.    Outer peripheral layer (20)    Longitudinal thread or fiber (21)    Lateral thread or fibers (22)    Conductive wire (23)    Outer covering layer (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves transferring thermal energy into a cryogenic fluid e.g. cold nitrogen gas, from a portion of working fluid e.g. sulfur hexafluoride, to expand the cold gas, and to convert the portion of the working fluid to a working liquid. The thermal energy is transferred into another portion of the working fluid to expand the latter portion of the working fluid. The gas is utilized to operate an energy conversion apparatus. Additional thermal energy is transferred to another gas from the exhausted former gas to increase the energy in the latter gas.    USE - Used for converting thermal energy such as solar energy, geothermal energy, waste-heat energy and bio-mass combustion energy, from a localized thermal energy source to another form of energy or work by utilizing cryogenic fluids such as cold nitrogen gas, to operate prime mover (claimed) e.g. engine, turbine, motor, pump and generator, and for generating electrical energy for fixed locations e.g. residential or business use, moving vehicles e.g. automobile and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and reliably converts thermal energy to another form of energy by utilizing cryogenic fluids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for converting thermal energy comprising a boiler    (2) a method of operating a cryogenic prime mover system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a cryogenic prime mover system.    Line (217)    Output power (218)    Exhaust (220)    High pressure gas line (224)    Output power (226)    Pressure equalization line (230)
NOVELTY - A solar power-operated cooling helmet comprises a flat solar cell module (20) mounted in a top wall of a helmet body (10) and comprising a silicon chip (21) adapted to convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy.    USE - For use when riding a motorcycle, and working in or visiting a construction or factory.    ADVANTAGE - The helmet uses a solar cell module to convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy for driving a thermoelectric cooling module and a mini fan-based cold air delivery unit to keep the inside space of the helmet body cool. It uses an auto switch to automatically control the operation of the thermoelectric cooling module subject to the intensity of the light of the sun.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar power-operated cooling helmet comprises a helmet body having an inner lining mounted in an inside wall; a flat solar cell module mounted in a top wall of the helmet body and comprising a silicon chip adapted to convert the energy of sunlight into electric energy; a thermoelectric cooling module (30) comprising a thermoelectric cooling chip electrically connected to the power output terminal and having a hot side exposed to the outside and a cold side suspending inside the helmet body, a heat sink bonded to the hot side, and a cooling-air radiator bonded to the cold side; and a cooling air delivery unit (40) comprising a main conduit mounted inside the inner lining around the inside wall of the helmet body, a mini fan electrically connected to the power output terminal, and manifolds respectively extending from the main conduit and adapted to deliver cold air from the main conduit to the inside space of the helmet body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded view of a solar power-operated cooling helmet.    Helmet body (10)    Solar cell module (20)    Silicon chip (21)    Thermoelectric cooling module (30)    Cooling air delivery unit (40)
NOVELTY - An operating parameter module controls operation of a machine according to predetermined operating parameters based on current mode of operation. A monitoring parameter module stores protection monitoring parameters according to each of the operating modes and applies protection monitoring parameters based on the current mode of operation. A signal processor determines the current mode of operation based on the signals from the machine and a position of a switch on the machine.    USE - For e.g. hydro-electric pump-storage installations and aeroderivative power generation machines.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring system enables users to define monitoring parameters to meet specific requirements of each of the machine's operating modes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of monitoring machine operable in several operating modes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the monitoring system.
NOVELTY - The system has a mechanism for inclining and turning the electric power generation module (1) in all directions as desired wish by guiding through a self-supporting type guide (2).    USE - For solar energy power generation system installed roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment operativity and safety to the module during installation period, is ensured and hence a highly efficient solar system is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a right view of installation state of electric power generation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation module (1)    Self supporting type guide (2)
NOVELTY - The panel (2) has a solar cell module and a mercury vapor lamp (5) covered by a reflective lampshade (3). The interval between lampshade and panel is adjusted using a baffle plate (8) moved in up-and-down direction along a recess.    USE - For mercury-vapor-lamp generation.    ADVANTAGE - The light irradiated from the fluorescent tube of the mercury vapor lamp is utilized effectively for electric power generation, irrespective of the natural conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the panel for electric power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Panel for electric power generation (2)    Reflective lampshade (3)    Bending light-receiving surface (4)    Mercury vapor lamp (5)    Baffle plate (8)    Butterfly screw (9)
NOVELTY - A substrate (12) has a hollow portion that surrounds a semiconductor element (2) mounted on a substrate (11). A protective film (13) is fixed to the substrate (12) so as to surround the space around the element. The protective film has a notch (150) provided such that a portion of the substrate (12) is exposed.    USE - For semiconductor device consisting of semiconductor elements such as LED, laser diode (LD), photodiode (PD), complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transistor, BiCMOS transistor, MOS transistor, linear bipolar integrated circuit (IC), optical element and human sensitive sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film protects the semiconductor element reliably thus ensuring reliable performance of the semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a semiconductor device manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a semiconductor device.    Semiconductor element (2)    Substrates (11,12)    Protective film (13)    Notch (150)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has gap containing coolant for cooling a solar cell element, between the translucent substrates. The coolant is in contact with the translucent substrates.    USE - For installation of outdoors such as roof of residence, roof of building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell element can be cooled inexpensively without requiring a tank, etc. The electric power generation efficiency can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell panel (21)    Water supply side module frame (22a)    Waste water side module frame (22b)    Inlet (27)    Waste water port (28)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus (1) that generates the target load value respect to an exercise person, and a training machine (2) that generates a load based on the target load value. A load management unit (13) transmits the electric current value information to the variable load generating unit which generates a load whose magnitude is reduced with respect to the target load value which is estimated based on the disturbance mechanism (133) provided by the driver (21).    USE - For raising the health of the elderly people by providing training to muscles of leg, chest, arm at fitness gym, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The target load is made to correspond with the actual load without need for the detecting the inner force using the sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) control method of training machine; and    (2) control apparatus of the training system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the training system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (1)    Training machine (2)    Load management unit (13)    Driver (21)    Disturbance mechanism (133)
NOVELTY - The water turbine (3) which freely rotates about a spindle (1), is sealed so that water does not enter inside. A generator (15) is fixed on the spindle inside the water turbine. A transmission device (19) with gears (21,23,25) transmits rotational movement of water turbine to the generator.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Natural environment is preserved as the external appearance is maintained. Since the water turbine is sealed, water does not enter inside the generator and transmission device; hence they are prevented from water. Since each blade of the turbine exposed to flowing water the force of water is used reliably. The apparatus can be installed not only in irrigation canals in pastoral land but to the brooks in a city to provide a scenic effect and pleasure to people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of water turbine electric power generating apparatus.    Spindle (1)    Water turbine (3)    Bearing (7)    Generator (15)    Transmission device (19)    Gears (21,23,25)
NOVELTY - The drainage system has a water turbine from which a runner (13) is removed. A control apparatus (20) controls opening and closing of a guide vane of the water turbine.    USE - For hydroelectric-power-station system for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient flow rate when carrying out maintenance discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system block diagram showing the structure of the hydroelectric-power-station system to which the drainage system is applied.    Headrace (1)    Water level detector (2)    Water tank (3)    Runner (13)    Control apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a grit chamber (15) for removing foreign-material, with water supply opening (32), inflow port (31) and discharge port (33). A valve mechanism (47) opens supply opening and closes discharge port at water-supply state and closes supply opening and opens discharge port at cleaning state. The valve mechanism has a screen (44) which makes water-flow from inflow port side to supply opening side at water-supply state. The screen is located between inflow and discharge ports to make water-flow in reverse direction at cleaning state.    USE - For power supply for illumination of farms, hut, for purification tank, radio-relay base, work sites and animal-damage prevention fences.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of foreign material to the water supply opening is controlled at the water supply state and the foreign material adhering to the screen is backwashed at the cleaning state. The increase in cost of the power generation apparatus is suppressed with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of grit chamber of small-scale hydro-power generation apparatus.    Grit chamber (15)    Inflow port (31)    Water supply opening (32)    Discharge port (33)    Screen (44)    Valve mechanism (47)
NOVELTY - The power unit has a waterwheel power generator (20) that generates electric power by rotation of a water turbine, a battery (21) capable of electrically storing the generated electric power and a control device (22) that controls electric power supply of the generator and battery. The waterwheel power generator, battery and the control device are mounted as an equipment unit (17) on a common base (18).    USE - For generating electric power using a water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The conveyance, installation and removal of the hydraulic power unit are made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydraulic power unit.    Equipment unit (17)    Common base (18)    Waterwheel power generator (20)    Battery (21)    Control device (22)
NOVELTY - The power unit has water turbine (34) and generator (27) respectively arranged in the water turbine chamber and the electric power generation chamber in the case (23), which are divided with a partition (24). A rotating shaft (32) extending from the water turbine chamber penetrates the partition and supports the water turbine, and a labyrinth seal is arranged at the penetration section of the rotating shaft of the partition.    USE - For hydraulic power unit in small scale hydro power generation apparatus used for electric power generation for farms, huts, purification tanks, radio relay bases, work sites and animal damage prevention fences.    ADVANTAGE - The need of coupling between the rotating shaft of the generator and the rotating shaft of the turbine is prevented, and the maintenance of the power unit is easy. The structure is simple, and the high electric power generation efficiency is ensured. The permeation of the water to the electric power generation cabin is prevented, and the influence of the water to the bearing is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the hydraulic power unit.    Case (23)    Partition (24)    Generator (27)    Rotating shaft (32)    Water turbine (34)
NOVELTY - The runner (22) comprises several blades (32) formed of metal sheet attached between a pair of side plates (31). The side plates are also formed of the metal sheet and several inside attaching holes (36) are formed at equal pitch on an imaginary circle at the side plates.    USE - For cross flow electric power generation turbines, small scale hydro power generator used as common power supply for illumination of power supply for farms, hut, purification tanks, radio-relay bases, movement power supply for work sites, and power supply for animal-damage prevention fences.    ADVANTAGE - The runner can be manufactured at low cost, without the need for casting of the blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method for runner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial side view of the runner.    Runner (22)    Side plate (31)    Blade (32)    Inside attaching holes (36)    Projections (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming grooves in electroconductive transparent-electrode film on a transparent substrate, and forming silicon thin-film semiconductor layer on substrate such that grooves in electrode film are covered. A metal-electrode film is formed on substrate so that the grooves that are formed in semiconductor layer are covered. The grooves are formed in the metal film at several regions. The grooves are formed in each film by irradiating laser beam of elliptical shape with respect to each film after cut- off of both ends of laser beam.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module excellent in photoelectric conversion efficiency that does not degrade the device characteristic is manufactured. The laser etching is performed at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The laser beam is irradiated from the side of transparent substrate. The cut-off of both ends of beam is performed so that the width along the direction orthogonally crossed in processing direction is narrow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the solar cell manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The polyester film consists of polyester composition containing coloring agent (0.5-50 wt.%). The polyester film has density of 1.38-1.80.    USE - For back surface of solar-cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film provides large sized solar energy power generation system having high design and excellent insulation, mechanical capability, thermal resistance and moisture resistance.
NOVELTY - The device has a substrate (20) bonded together with a substrate (10) with a gap. An electronic device (11) containing a functional element or light emitting element and/or light receiving element is formed on one of the surface of the substrate (10). A wiring (14) is penetrated through an opening (13) for connecting the electronic device. The insulating layers (30,34,37) formed on the other surface of the substrate (10) are embedded with the wiring layers (31,35,36), which is connected to the wiring. A bump (38) is formed on the surface of the insulating layer.    USE - For semiconductor device comprising light emitting element, light receiving element, having movable unit or oscillator in micro electro mechanical system (MEMS), surface acoustic wave (SAW) element or thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator, functional element or LED, photodiode, capacitor, inductor, resistor and transistor for use in mobile device e.g. mobile phone and personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The substrates are bonded together with a gap so that the size and thickness of the semiconductor device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the semiconductor device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrates (10,20)    Electronic device (11)    Opening (13)    Wiring (14)    Insulating layers (30,34,37)    Wiring layers (31,35,36)    Bump (38)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic power rotating apparatus has a double circular pipe (8) containing a constriction portion (9) having a diameter reducing in the downward direction, an inner cylinder (11) and a nozzle (10) at the front end of the inner cylinder. A water turbine block (16) containing a freely rotating water turbine (12) inside a water turbine chamber (13) is detachably connected to the end of the double circular pipe.    USE - For building electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The constriction portion, inner cylinder and nozzle are used to enable utilization of waste water flowing irregularly in the drain pipe to rotate the water turbine continuously for generating large electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) generator; and    (2) building electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the hydraulic power rotating apparatus.    Double circular pipe (8)    Constriction portion (9)    Nozzle (10)    Inner cylinder (11)    Water turbine (12)    Water turbine chamber (13)    Water turbine block (16)
NOVELTY - A water turbine (16) is turned by potential energy of water on bottom of water tank (6) to produce air bubble (10) by substitution of compressed air (13) into water. Multiple opened-space chambers (15) are formed between the blades of the turbines by which external air (14) are compressed during rotation of the water turbine. Predetermined packets (5) arranged in endless belt (7) receives the air bubble whose buoyancy moves the packets and rotate a generator shaft (3).    USE - For electric generation using e.g. air bubble in e.g. water tank, dam wall, erosion prevention embankment, rain water from gutter or roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate electric power by an easy structure with less expenses, since general principle of buoyancy of air bubble is used without consuming any fossil fuel. Ensure easy installation place, since small area of water surface is required, thus man hour construction is decreased. Prevents generation of cavitation by decreasing water depth where high hydraulic pressure is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of principle of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Generator shaft (3)    Packets (5)    Water tank (6)    Belt (7)    Air bubble (10)    Compressed air (13)    Air (14)    Opened-space chambers (15)    Water turbine (16)
NOVELTY - An LCD display (3) shows information to a user. A variably intensity backlight is powered by a rechargeable battery to illuminate the display. A controller is adapted to control the intensity of backlight automatically between off, low and high values in response to sensed intensity of ambient light energy so that backlight is off when the intensity of ambient light is near a high value, low when the intensity of ambient light is near a low value, and high when the intensity of ambient light is between high and low values.    USE - For mounting outdoors, e.g. in a garden where wide ranging ambient light levels may exist, to display weather-related information and the like.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes contrast on LCD display for easy reading while at the same time minimizing energy use by the backlight since controller controls the backlight between off, low intensity and high intensity values depending on the intensity of ambient light energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a display device in an environment where intensity of ambient light varies between high and low levels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of a solar powered display device.    Weatherproof housing (1)    Stake (2)    LCD display (3)    Solar panel (4)
NOVELTY - A cabinet (1) is designed to hold an amount of water (8). A door (10) is fitted into the cabinet, inside which there is a heating unit for adjusting the temperature of the water. There is equipment to hold devices for carrying out therapy with infrared, colored light or magnetic fields. Feed and drain tubes for water run into the cabinet and link to a water-collecting vessel.    USE - For removing a person's weight, for reducing waistline and for toning up their skin, by pedaling a cycling machine in water.    ADVANTAGE - Handlebars (3) fit on the cabinet. This device is coupled to a training computer (9). Excess calories can be effectively removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the present invention in perspective from the side to illustrate its operation.    Cabinet (1)    Handlebars (3)    Water (8)    Training computer (9)    Door (10)
NOVELTY - A catamaran-style hull comprising a port pontoon (104) and starboard pontoons supports a horizontal platform on an upper surface and floats in flowing stream. A paddle wheel (108) disposed between the pontoons is rotatively supported on the platform for engaging with and rotation by water in the stream. An electrical generator (122) is connected with paddle wheel for producing electrical current when turned ON. Some of several legs (138) projecting downwards from the hull prevent bottoming of the paddle wheel when the stream is insufficiently deep.    USE - For use in flowing stream, streams and rivers for charging on-vessel battery to power navigational lights.    ADVANTAGE - The energy is captured from moving water effectively without the need for constructing permanent dams by having the hull and paddle wheel connected with electrical generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of power generation system.    Port pontoon (104)    Paddle wheel (108)    Electrical generator (122)    Housing (136)    Legs (138)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has a fixed groove (11b) formed in upper surface of a frame (11), for fixing the solar cell module on the roof, and a L-shaped engagement portion (12b) formed in lower side of a frame (12), for securing the module on the roof. The module is fixed to roof by attaching fixed groove to one end (28a) of a clamp metal fitting and engaging portion to other end (28b). The engaging grooves (11c, 12e) are made to fit edges (31a, 31b) of an articulation section material (31) arranged between each module.    USE - For solar cell module installed in residential housing.    ADVANTAGE - The external appearance of the roof is not impaired and durability of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for attachment structure for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Frames (11, 12)    Fixed groove (11b)    Engaging grooves (11c,120e)    L-shaped engagement portion (12b)    Ends of clamp metal fitting (28a, 28b)    Articulation section material (31)    Edges of articulation section material (31a, 31b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (5) has a ridge side edge (5b) inserted and supported by support space (4f) of support (4) at the side of upper stage arranged to the ridge direction. The eaves-side-edge (5a) is mounted on the ridge-side mounting portion (4j) of the support at the side of lower stage. The right-and-left side edge (5e) is held in the shape of clamping by the up-and-down connectors (8,9).    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the attachment of solar cell module is performed by insertion and mounting, the solar cell module is constructed easily. The construction cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial expansion vertical side view of the exterior structure.    Support (4)    Support space (4f)    Mounting portion (4j)    Solar cell module (5)    Eaves-side edge (5a)    Ridge-side edge (5b)    Right-and-left side edge (5e)    Up-and-down connectors (8,9)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electricity by running a generator using pressure of the water supplied to the factory, farm village or apartment house, and transmitting the electricity using wiring.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity can be generated economically, using the using pressure of the water supplied to the factory or home. Reduces generation of carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a profile of the electric power generation system.    Water tank (1)    Feed pipe (3)    Water pipe (6)    Road (9)    Factory (10)
NOVELTY - The machine has a rotor including a shaft (2) that drives a generator (1), and rotor blades (3) fastened to the shaft. Blade roots (4) of the rotor blades are combined with cones (5, 6) at a hub that surrounds the shaft. A lug (7) is held together with the blade roots and provided with corresponding inner cone, where lug is attached to each cone in a force-fit manner. The blade roots is not in contact with the shaft, and the hub that surrounds the shaft is centered over the cones of the lug that are held together with the blade roots.    USE - Used for a vehicle e.g. ship, yacht, and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy machine can be mounted and demounted in a simple and quick manner, and the machine has improved aerodynamic characteristics. The machine is designed in such a manner that the rotor blades can be easily mounted with the lug through a screw within less than a minute.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wind energy machine.    Generator (1)    Shaft (2)    Rotor blades (3)    Blade roots (4)    Cones (5, 6)    Lug (7)
NOVELTY - The box has cooling fins (2) lying outside a metal housing (1). Electronic components such as a protection diode (4) and metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET), are placed in the housing. The electronic components are pressed against the housing or in a retainer (3) using a spring clip (5), where the retainer corresponds to geometry of the diode and the MOSFET. An electrical insulation made of thermally conductive silicone rubber is provided between the housing and the components.    USE - Used for a solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical insulation is provided between the housing and the components, thus the heat dissipated from uneven surfaces of the diode and the MOSFET is derived in a better manner and the overheating of the diode is eliminated.. The elimination of overheating of the diode reduces the downtime and maintenance cost of the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of a connection box.    Metal housing (1)    Cooling fins (2)    Retainer (3)    Protection diode (4)    Spring clip (5)
NOVELTY - The braking of sun location trace drive turbine (46a) is performed by installing the steam pressure braking device (40) along axis of sun location trace drive turbine to prevent the spinning of the turbine, when the turbine is driven by soar heat collector. The water is supplied to solar heat comparison collector (1) and solar heat collector for returning to sunrise direction with heat exchangers (5a,5b) and water tank (6) and for preheating the water to be supplied to the solar heat collectors (1a,1b,2) by exchanging heat with water from drive turbines (46a,46b).    USE - For tracking sun location using solar heat collector and photovoltaic collectors.    ADVANTAGE - The sun location can be tracked without using electric power. The efficiency of the heat or light collection from solar heat or photovoltaic collectors, is increased. The facility cost of solar heat or photovoltaic collectors is reduced and commercialization of solar energy, is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sun location tracking apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of solar location tracking system of solar heat or photovoltaic collector.    Solar heat comparison collector (1)    Solar heat collectors (1a,1b,2)    Heat exchangers (5a,5b)    Water tank (6)    Steam pressure braking device (40)    Sun location trace drive turbines (46a,46b)
NOVELTY - The device has pedals rotatably coupled with a frame (18). A hydro-kinetic brake (2) includes a housing containing liquid medium e.g. natural oil, where the housing is rotatably coupled with the frame and an inner radial-blade impeller is affixed to the frame. A variable ratio transmission (50) e.g. pulley, is rotatably coupled with the frame and a housing shaft. Pedal and transmission coupling drive belts (36, 48) e.g. chains, are coupled with a flywheel (42), the variable ratio transmission and pedals, where rotation of the pedals is translated into rotation of the housing.    USE - Exercise equipment device e.g. exercise bicycle, used by employees of large corporations and other organizations, for physical fitness.    ADVANTAGE - The device optimally applies fluid braking technology for effective exercise, while improving physical fitness. The device reduces individual need for medical services and medical expenditures, and provides the opportunity to selectively engage in exercise intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an exercise bicycle.    Hydro-kinetic brake (2)    Frame (18)    Pedal wheel (34)    Pedal coupling drive belt (36)    Outer diameter (38)    Sprocket (40)    Flywheel (42)    Transmission coupling drive belt (48)    Variable ratio transmission (50)    Rotatable attachment feature (60)
NOVELTY - The transformable skin (10) has multiple partially planar springs (12) for enabling the strain deformation and resisting the shear deformation along perpendicular direction that is different than strain deformation. The springs that are interconnected with a beam (14) are manufactured from a memory material such as nickel titanium and exhibits recoverable plastic deformation.    USE - For use with transformable airfoils such as morphing aircraft wings, sails and sunroofs.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible transformable skin maintains sufficient bending stiffness to provide structural support by requiring minimum energy to implement strain and shear transformation of an accompanying airfoil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deformable skin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the transformable skin.    Skin (10)    Springs (12)    Beam (14)    Strain axis (16)    Vertical axis (18)
NOVELTY - Solar cell assembly (200) comprises a substrate (202); a first solar cell (204) coupled to a first side of the substrate; and a bypass diode (214) formed on a second side of the substrate. The first side of the substrate is exposed to light such that the first solar cell generates a current when exposed to the light. The second side of the substrate is opposite the first side of the substrate, such that the bypass diode is monolithically integrated with the first solar cell.    USE - For satellites, calculators, or power systems.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell assembly has a bypass diode that minimizes the need for additional wiring and/or metallization interconnects, as well as minimizes the weight and failure points for solar cell devices and maximizes solar cell area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making a solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a device that integrates bypass diodes with solar cells.    Solar cell assembly (200)    Substrate (202)    First cell (204)    Bypass diode (214)    Connections (216, 218)
NOVELTY - A frame material (W1) is attached to the peripheral portion of solar cell module (M1). One end of the frame material is connected with respect to one side of mount frame (4), so that the frame material is rotated in direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of mount frame. The other end of frame material is fixed to the other end of mount frame through the fixture (21).    USE - For solar-cell panel installed in roof or wall surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - The roof material is exposed and the maintenance of wiring of roof material or solar cell module is made easy by rotating and lifting the solar cell panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ventilating hole is formed between one end of solar cell module and mount frame for forming the gap between end surface of peripheral portion of solar cell module. The protrusion supports the rotating structure from one end side of mount frame, so that the load rotates the rotating structure of frame material towards the fixture of mount frame. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell apparatus has solar-cell panel whose inclination angle is adjusted by adjusting space of mount frame, so that the solar cell panel is rotated in one side and anti-rotation side of solar cell is fixed to mount frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of solar-cell panel.    Roof material (3)    Mount frame (4)    Fixture (21)    Ventilating hole (31)    Solar cell module (M1)    Solar cell panel (P1)    Frame material (W1)
NOVELTY - A pair of rotary blades (3) with sub blades (3a), integrally fixes to each rotating shaft (2) having one end connected to a generator (9). A casing (7) has water-flow speed-up regions (7d) formed in inflowing-water side opening (7a) so that area of opening end of the casing decreases gradually.    USE - For installing in river, artificial water channel, etc., for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric power efficiently even if water flow is moderate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydraulic power unit.    Rotating shaft (2)    Rotary blades (3)    Sub blades (3a)    Casing (7)    Inflowing-water side opening (7a)    Water-flow speed-up regions (7d)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two vane wheels (11,12) that receive water flow from respective nozzle (41,42), and rotate in mutually opposite direction. An electric power generation unit has two rotating shafts (21,22) engaged and rotated with the respective vane wheels. One rotating shaft has is integrally formed with magnet, while the other is integrally formed with a coil rotating along with the shaft, for generation of electromotive force. The apparatus has a casing (31) to watertightly seal the power generation unit.    USE - For electric power generating apparatus equipped with two vane wheels rotating in mutually opposite directions.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is simple in structure and can be easily manufactured. The mutual-inversion type electric power is generated. The large electromotive force is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the different views of the electric power generating apparatus.    Vane wheels (11,12)    Rotating shafts (21,22)    Casing (31)    Nozzle (41,42)    Housing (50)
NOVELTY - The polytrimethylene terephthalate film consists of resin composition containing crystalline polytrimethylene terephthalate (50-100 wt.%).    USE - For back surface protection sheet of solar cell used for solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polytrimethylene terephthalate film has excellent weather resistance, low-heat shrinkage characteristics, electrical property, hydrolysis resistance, external appearance, productivity, thermal resistance and electric insulation. The back surface protection sheet formed using polytrimethylene terephthalate film has excellent electrical property and low contractility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell back surface protection sheet has thin film layer containing metal oxide and/or metallic foil on surfaces of polyester film. The polyester film is polytrimethylene terephthalate. The thin film layer is aluminum oxide and/or vapor deposition layer containing silicon oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination of back surface protection sheet of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The detector (10) comprises electrical storage unit (6) that stores electric charge generated within photoconductive layer (2), using elimination light from photoconductive layer (4) so as to produce electric charge. The initial and final linear electrode (7,8a) transmits reading and elimination light, respectively to record radiation image when shading reading light using linear shading structure (8b), in which the linear shading electrode is placed between adjacent initial linear electrodes.    USE - For radiation image detector.    ADVANTAGE - The electric field strength formed in the linear electrode vicinity is enlarged and quantum efficiency when irradiating light is improved, thus efficiency of elimination processing is improved. The residual electric charge is eliminated more efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the radiation image detector.    Photoconductive layer (2,4)    Electrical storage unit (6)    Initial linear electrode (7)    Final linear electrode (8a)    Linear shading structure (8b)    Radiation image detector (10)
NOVELTY - The skipping simulator comprises of two handheld spinners and a base unit. The base unit is adapted to detect footfall. The spinners communicate with the base unit to determine the position of a virtual skipping rope in relation to the ground. The skipping simulator is adapted to determine conflict between footfall and the virtual skipping rope. Each spinner has a cylindrical hand grip and an unbalanced mass in the form of a rotating arm. The arm can be adjusted to suit the intended user (11) or the independent skipping regime.    USE - For performing ropeless skipping when exercising.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the benefits of skipping exercise without difficulties of providing circulation space for the skipping rope.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The spinners and base unit communicate via electrical wire connection or wireless connection. One or both the spinners are adapted to generate wireless signals indicating the angular position of the spinner. Each spinner includes a transmitter (15) powered on rotation by a rotary generator or by battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation view of the skipping simulator.    User (11)    Skipping rotation direction (13)    Transmitter (15)
NOVELTY - The hot kerosene heat conducting system has an oil state indicator (11), an expansion tank (12), an overflow slit (13), a circulation pump (14), an auxiliary heater (15), a processing zone (16), a solar energy heating zone (17) and a filter (18). The system is cleaned, drained and ventilated before the expansion tank is filled with heat conducting oil. The system operating process is also further described.    USE - For solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the system.    Oil state indicator (11)    Expansion tank (12)    Overflow slit (13)    Circulation pump (14)    Auxiliary heater (15)    Processing zone (16)    Solar energy heating zone (17)    Filter (18)
NOVELTY - The invention is a crystalline silicon solar battery adopting emission region on film silicon back, belonging to a new structured photovolt battery, and its key point is depositing a layer of siliconfilm on the back to form heterogeneous PN junction on an N-type monocrystalline silicon substrate so as to replace the homogenous PN junction on the right side of a battery, prepared by routine diffusion, where the deposited silicon film can noncrystalline, microstalline, or nanocrystalline film; the heterogenerous PN junction forming method can directly deposit a P-type silicon film on the N-typemonocrystalline silicon, and can firstly deposit a layer of intrinsic silicon film on the N-type monocrystalline silicon and then deposit the P-type silicon film. Thus, the battery efficiency can reach above 20%.
NOVELTY - The terminal box has a Schottkey barrier diode as a bypass diode and the forward voltage drop of the Schottkey barrier diode has a value ranging from o.45 to 0.50 V or less at the junction temperature of 25degreesC, value ranging from 0.35 to 0.40 V or less at the junction temperature of 100degreesC and has a value ranging from 0.30 to 0.35 V or less at the junction temperature of 150degreesC during supply of electricity with an electric current of 10A.    USE - For crystal system solar cell panels.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation at the time of operation of a diode is suppressed and the temperature rise of the diode and terminal box is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery cell comprises an aluminum electrode (17) and a silver electrode (19) which are formed such that they overlap partially on a p layer (14) over a silicon substrate (11). The thickness of the aluminum electrode is set larger than the thickness of silver electrode such that the difference of thicknesses of the electrodes is 10-30microns.    USE - For solar battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode separation is effectively prevented, and the formation defect of the electrode resulting from the thickness difference is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery cell.    Semiconductor layer (10)    Silicon substrate (11)    P layer (14)    Aluminum electrode (17)    Silver Electrode (19)
NOVELTY - The exercise game machine with removable playback units such as DVD player, has a built-in game controller (52) that is electrically connected to one or more sensors such as pedal speed sensor (54), exercise frequency sensor, joystick, tilt sensor for providing interactive game inputs. Several actuators such as vibrator, heating device, moisture dispenser, display screen (18) are electrically connected to the controller, so as to output interactive game-related feedback such as resistance control, vibration, cool wind, video display.    USE - For e.g. stationary bike, treadmill, stair stepper, rowing machine, elliptical trainer, leg-lift weight training machine, specific muscle training machine with interactive gaming component including accessories such as compact disk (CD) player, DVD player or MPEG layer-3 (MP3) player, for use in home, commercial fitness center.    ADVANTAGE - The game-related feedback features make the games more interactive and encouraging to the user by providing suitable entertaining diversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for encouraging use of an exercise game machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise-game machine.    Seat (12)    Bicycle pedals (16)    Display (18)    Game controller (52)    Sensor (54)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has the housing (10) including the pressure transducer (15) and the liquid crystal displayer (23). Several knobs (17) are attached to the pressure transducer being supported by the circuit board (20) for engaging with one of the fingers of the user. The housing has an opening (18) for the liquid crystal displayer that receives signals from the pressure transducer and displays the pressing force applied against the pressure transducer.    USE - For mobile phones or portable phones for measuring finger gripping force of users.    ADVANTAGE - The finger gripping force measuring device has a compact configuration for being easily carried with the users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial exploded view of the finger gripping force measuring device.    Finger gripping force measuring device (1)    Housing (10)    Pressure transducer (15)    Knobs (17)    Opening (18)    Circuit board (20)    Liquid crystal displayer (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has movable arm (2) which is connected to a tangent screw (3) from each panel (1). Each panel is moved without error by the tangent screw system. A spring (4) is attached to the movable portion of the panel and a mount frame (5). The panel is driven in three dimensions by combining the apparatus with the mount frame.    USE - For mount frame apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Several panels can be moved efficiently by the small output motor by using the tangent screw system and the spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sprung up of panel using tangent screw system.    Panel (1)    Movable arm (2)    Tangent screw (3)    Spring (4)    Mount frame (5)
NOVELTY - The surface-protective sheet (1) has gas barrier sheet, which is laminated on the opposite surface of base material sheet. The gas barrier sheet consists of gas barrier film containing inorganic acid compound vapor deposited thin-film layer, resin coat layer and high polymer film.    USE - For solar cell module used for ultraviolet ray of structural component, photovoltaic element and electrical and electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The surface-protective sheet prevents yellowing of structural component and has excellent flexibility and transparency. The solar cell module has excellent thermal resistance, dampproofing and ultraviolet-ray durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The base material sheet consists of fluorine resin, poly (meth)acrylate, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, nylon, polyethylene and resin(s) chosen from polypropylene. The resin layer contains an ultraviolet-ray absorptive compound on one surface of a base-material sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Surface-protective sheet (1)    Photovoltaic element (2)    Adhesive resin layer (3)    Back surface protection sheet (4)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module formed by inserting a photovoltaic cell between sealing resins and pasted up on a tempered glass, is immersed in an organic solvent not including halogen atom and/or carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, and the photovoltaic cell and/or tempered glass are recovered.    USE - For recovering photovoltaic cell and/or tempered glass from solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables intact recovery of photovoltaic cell and tempered glass under easy operating conditions using an organic solvent which is excellent in economical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic solvent is methyl amyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, dibutyl ether, and/or ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. The immersion temperature is 60degreesC or more, preferably 150degreesC or more.
NOVELTY - Muscle stimulation device (1) has a handle bar (2) comprising two ends, and a motor arranged in a hollow space of the handle bar. The motor is coupled to an eccentric body by using a motor shaft for vibrating the stimulation device by an unbalanced mass of the eccentric body. The eccentric body has a common centre of gravity having a distance from one end of the handle bar different from the other end of the handle bar. A head (3) is fastened to the former end in a firmly-bonded manner, and a bearing is arranged between the motor and the body.    USE - Used as a training device, therapy device and massage device, for veterinarian medicinal and medicinal application and for rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - The eccentric body has the common centre of gravity having the distance from one end of the handle bar different from the other end of the handle bar, thus facilitating the stimulation device to have wide application possibilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a removable head for a muscle stimulation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a stimulation device.    Muscle stimulation device (1)    Handle bar (2)    Head (3)    Connection part (4)    Removable head (5)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module comprises interconnected solar cells (11) having front and back sides and a transparent front plate (10) overlying the front side of the solar cells. The solar cells are arranged in a pattern where at least two cells are spaced from each other providing areas (13) with no solar cells. Reflective areas (12) are incorporated in the transparent front plate, overlying and overlapping with the areas with no solar cells. They are provided as grooves (16) coated with aluminum, silver, gold, and reflective polymers.    USE - As solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell module is less costly to produce while still maintaining the same efficiency of the module. It has a reduced density of active elements in each module, while still utilizing the same amount of light incident on the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module where the reflective areas are v-shaped grooves incorporated in the front plate.    Front plate (10)    Solar cells (11)    Reflective areas (12)    Areas (13)    Grooves (16)
NOVELTY - Two shaking arms are securely attached to and extending from the rotating axles. Two swinging shafts are rotatably attached to the shaking arms. Two lateral arms includes a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm each mounted on and laterally extending from the swinging shafts. A supporting board (30) is pivotally connected to the first lateral arm and slidably connected to the second lateral arm. A control device (40) is electrically connected to the driving device to monitor operation of the driving device.    USE - Exerciser structure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing realistic simulation of wave surfing with simple structure. Reduces space for storing, using, or transporting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the operational perspective view of the exerciser.    Base (10)    Lateral legs (11)    Central frame (12)    Supporting board (30)    Control device (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several reeds (1) on the upper surface of a roof lining board (29) and fixing a horizontal rail (26) to a protruding portion formed in the reed. A periphery roof material (31) is fixed to the roof lining board so that the circumference of a solar cell module (25) fixed to the horizontal rail is enclosed after fixing the horizontal rail to the protruding portion of the reed.    USE - For attaching solar cell module to roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the solar cell module is reduced and waterproof and fire resistant property of the solar cell panel is improved by forming reeds on the upper surface of the roof lining board. The fall in the electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module due to the changes in the temperature is suppressed and permeation of rain water is prevented by fixing the horizontal rail to the protruding portion of the reed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Several reeds (1) are formed on the upper surface of a roof lining board (29) and a horizontal rail (26) is fixed to a protruding portion formed in the reed. A periphery roof material (31) is fixed to the roof lining board so that the circumference of a solar cell module (25) fixed to the horizontal rail is enclosed after fixing the horizontal rail to the protruding portion of the reed. A side-portion material (11) is formed on both ends of the roof lining board and a ridge-side element whose one end is attached to reed and other end is fixed to the roof lining board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Reeds (1)    Side-portion material (11)    Solar cell module (25)    Horizontal rail (26)    Installing element (27)    Roof lining board (29)    Periphery roof material (31)
NOVELTY - The stoppers (4) are attached to both ends of an axial shaft (1). The cylindrical form grip portion (2) provided with the finger attachment (3) are attached to both ends of the axial shaft.    USE - Used for stretching body to right and left and to front and back portion.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective exercise operation of the body while corresponding to delicate motion of the body e.g. motion of wrist and curved of the elbow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the light exercise aid.    Axial shaft (1)    Grip portion (2)    Finger attachment (3)    Stoppers (4)
NOVELTY - An image input unit (31) inputs image data of a target object having specific color and magnitude attached to hand and knee of a player imaged by image pick-up device (1). A color extraction unit (32) extracts image and magnitude of a specific color from the input image data. A motion detector (34) detects variation in magnitude of color image, moving amount and variation time of position when player exercises hand and foot according to movement guidance imaging on a display screen.    USE - For use in fitness assistant apparatus of fitness support system (all claimed) for recognizing input image to perform fitness exercise at home according to image projected on TV screen.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus detects whether the arm is stretched enough, the knee is raised highly and whether hand and foot are moved quickly while detecting an exercise of the arm by the player by detecting variation in magnitude of color image, moving amount and variation time of position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fitness assistant method;    (2) fitness assistant control program; and    (3) computer readable medium fitness assistant storing control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fitness assistant apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Image pick-up device (1)    Fitness assistant apparatus (3)    Image input unit (31)    Color extraction unit (32)    Motion detector (34)
NOVELTY - A flywheel is encased in a case structure (4) of an exercise bike. A pedal structure (5) is used for rotating and is connected to the flywheel by an appropriate power transmission arrangement. A resisting device decelerates the rotation of the flywheel to achieve a desired pedaling resistance. The exercise bike has a user interface (6) that controls the course of the exercise by adjusting the resistance. The interface has a display (7) that displays exercise-related information.    USE - For an exercise bike or ergometer, and also applicable to any exercise device provided with a flywheel, such as spinning bikes, elliptical exercise devices and rowing devices.    ADVANTAGE - The power transmission arrangement adjusts the resistance of the flywheel by a virtual flywheel simulation. The pedaling of the user at the pedal structure is rendered naturally. Flywheel resistance is adjusted automatically according to the route and conditions without complicated motors. The operating method exhibits flexibility since the exercise bike is applicable to various riding routes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the power transmission arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exercise bike.    Case structure (4)    Pedal structure (5)    User interface (6)    Display (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an inflatable batten (10) into a respective seat (3) provided on a side surface (2a) of a sail (1) of a sailing boat (100). Direction change manoeuvre of the sailing boat is performed. The batten is subjected to the action of an increasing bending load, in a part of the manoeuvre, and the bending load ends its action on the batten, in another part of the manoeuvre. The mechanical properties of the batten are modified during the manoeuvre, where the value of the bending stiffness of the batten decreases when the bending load increases.    USE - Used for controlling deformation of a surface of a sail such as mainsail, Genoa and jib, of a racing sailing boat (claimed) e.g. America`s cup class boat, during direction change manoeuvre indicated by a veer or a gybe.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows optimum control of the sail surface deformation during direction change manoeuvre. The method allows the sail to withstand wind thrust, by using the batten having desired bending stiffness, thus improving the sail`s behavior as the wing intensity changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a sail for sailing boats; and    (2) a batten for sail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sailing boat.    Sail (1)    Composite fabric (2)    Side surface (2a)    Seat (3)    Leech (4)    Battens (10, 30)    Mainsail (20)    Mast (50)    Sailing boat (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a structure (214), and a dynamic tension sensor (234), to monitor dynamic tension level of a point along a length of the structure. A controller (240) calculates the dynamic bending stress or strain level at a set of points along the length of the structure as a function of time. A vessel (210) connected to the structure, where the vessel floats in a body of water (212). The structure is selected from the group consisting of risers and mooring lines. A power generator such as turbine, and a nuclear reactor, is located within the body of water.    USE - Used for monitoring stress and tension in a structure such as catenary structure, exposed to a current or wind or heave.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently monitors the stress and dynamic tension values in structures exposed to a current or wind or heave with a reduced number and complexity of connections between sensors and a controller, at reduced cost and complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of calculating a dynamic tension level at a set of points along a length of a structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vessel floating in water connected to a structure.    Stress and tension monitoring system (200)    Vessel (210)    Water (212)    Structure (214)    Bottom (216)    Currents (218a-218c)    Vortexes (220a-220c)    Vortex induced vibration (VIV) (222a-222c)    Tensioner (230)    Sensor (234)    Controller (240)
NOVELTY - A compression or cooling garment (12) comprises a cuff and belt assembly that includes an upper arm cuff and belt assembly and an upper thigh cuff and belt assembly. Arm and leg sensor holders support arm sensor and leg sensor respectively. A cooling and grounding unit (14) electrically connectable to ground comprises a display (16) having a user interface and a processor operated in accordance with a software program. An umbilical cable (15) connects the components of the compression or cooling garment to the cooling and grounding unit.    USE - For use in treatment of spine and head injuries, geriatric and pediatric patients.    ADVANTAGE - The heat stress and perspiration during exercise can be prevented. The blood density can be increased by the application of cooling gradients.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for treating exercising human body;    (2) method for increasing human vascular performance;    (3) method for increasing amount of growth hormone;    (4) method for minimizing swelling after injury;    (5) apparatus for enveloping and immobilizing injured person;    (6) apparatus for increasing user driving comfort;    (7) method for increasing user driving comfort; and    (8) method for increasing performance of swimmer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the system for increasing human vascular performance.    Compression or cooling garment (12)    Cooling and grounding unit (14)    Umbilical cable (15)    Display (16)    Rod (20)
NOVELTY - The exercise device (10) has coupling structures (16a,16b) that apply a corresponding force to an electronic force sensor (22) and a visual display structure (24) that provides a visual display of the generated force when a tension force is applied to the tension structures (12a,12b) by pulling on the handles (18a,18b).    USE - For handheld isometric exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is adjusted to facilitate different types of isometric exercises, as well as to suit people with different arm lengths. The visual display of the generated force enables the user to increase the force applied during the exercise program and to measure their progress with increased strength. The implementation of isometric exercise regime is facilitated resulting in a reduced workout time and improved results.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of the handheld isometric exercise device.    Exercise device (10)    Tension structures (12a,12b)    Coupling structures (16a,16b)    Handles (18a,18b)    Force sensor (22)    Visual display structure (24)
NOVELTY - The set has a foot cradle component for holding a foot on a cradle platform (5) and adjustably nestling an ankle. A knee brace component transmits forces to the knee in opposition to the foot with tacking unit for holding knee pads. A cross brace component acts as a bridge from the foot cradle component to the knee brace component. A number of pad components are provided with a complementary tacking unit for cushioning the knee and adjusting the sizing of the knee brace component to accommodate the degree of pressure applied to the knee.    USE - Used for holistic flexion exercise of a muscle group of a lower torso by an athlete and a dancer to condition the muscle for dancing and sports and to relieve strain.    ADVANTAGE - The set flexes the exercise targeted lower torso muscles in a safe and comfortable progressive manner, and is of low cost, light and compact. The set permits a user to create lower torso exercise geometries, and avoids injury in many sports, dancing and athletic activities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a calf and schilles tendon geometry of stretch pal components comprising a multiplicity of lock rod components    (2) hamstring geometry of stretch pal components comprising a multiplicity of lock rod components    (3) a back stretcher geometry of stretch pal component comprising a friction pad and extension stand component    (4) an adductor geometry of stretch pal components comprising a multiplicity of lock rod components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows hamstring geometry used in sitting on floor exercise.    Heel stool (2)    Foot stool (3)    Adjustment unit (4)    Cradle platform (5)    Knee brace (7)    Cross brace (11)    Foot cradle (20)    Engagement dowel (24)    Engagement stud (25)    Knee brace attachment (26)
NOVELTY - A first foot pad (102) is axially secured to the intermediate portion of a first connecting link (72) and a second foot pad is axially secured to the intermediate portion of a second connecting link. The first foot pad capable of pivoting on the intermediate portion of the second connecting link. A first connecting rod (114) is connected at the first end to the first foot pad and at a second end to the first end of the first connecting link, and a second connecting rod is connected at the first end to the second foot pad and at a second end to the first end of the second connecting link.    USE - Used for providing cardiovascular workout to user.    ADVANTAGE - Allows user to stimulate normal body movements without undue stress applied to the user's body parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the elliptical exercise machine.    First connecting link (72)    First foot pad (102)    First connecting rod (114)    Arm support (120)    Mounting bracket (122)
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes two cogged endless strip materials (140,160) wrapped around the end vicinities of a forward long roller (100) and a rear long roller (120). An endless belt, having a partially cogged inner surface, is wrapped around the long rollers and the strip materials.    USE - For performing cardiovascular and/or endurance training by e.g. runner, cross-trainer.    ADVANTAGE - Improves shock absorption and dispersion performance, thus preventing joint injuries associated when running outdoors on uneven ground surface. Eliminates need for inconvenient and expensive deck replacement and/or maintenance requirements. Simplifies performing maintenance work on deckless treadmill system. Offers slip-preventive advantages of toothed-belt drive arrangements. Simple structure. Offers requisite support for opposing peripheral edges of belt. Offers overall stable running platform. Improves shock absorption and dispersion characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the notched isometric view of the deckless treadmill system.    Deckless treadmill system (10)    Forward long roller (100)    Rear long roller (120)    Endless strip materials (140,160)
NOVELTY - The treadmill (10) has an endless belt (12) mounted on a pair of rollers (11) that are located at the ends of a frame. A control device (30) electrically connected to a motor (20) that drive the roller, controls the motor to rotate in different directions.    USE - For treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the users on the endless belt to have extra exercise to their bodies. The angles that the motor rotates can be controlled so as to meet different requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows that the user on the endless belt feels the shaking.    Treadmill (10)    Pair of rollers (11)    Endless belt (12)    Motor (20)    Control device (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an electromechanical mechanism to drive wheels (7) so as to drive an inclined plane towards an elevating platform (2), when a signal to collapse an exercise equipment e.g. rowing machine type exercise device, is received. The mechanism and the wheels are located at a distal end of the inclined plane, where the motion of the wheels is coordinated with the motion of the elevating platform. The elevating platform and a worm gear (3) serve to elevate and lower the inclined plane and a sliding pad (8) for performing exercises.    USE - Used for performing an exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism drives the wheels so as to drive the inclined plane towards the elevating platform, when the signal to collapse the exercise equipment is received, thus quickly and easily collapsing the exercise equipment while requiring a minimum amount of effort expended. The quick and the easy collapse of the equipment allows the apparatus to take up minimum floor space, and an easy and a convenient storage, moving or handling the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automated mechanism for collapsing an exercise equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an inclined plane complete-body exercise apparatus.    Inclined plane complete-body exercise apparatus (1)    Elevating platform (2)    Worm gear (3)    Proximate half (4)    Distal half (5)    Hinge (6)    Wheels (7)    Sliding pad (8)
NOVELTY - The blade-section forming system (100) includes a transporting frame (110) and a transporting support (108) removeably associated with it. A blade-section forming structure including a blade-section producing configuration is receptive of the transporting frame and the transporting support. The transporting support and the transporting frame are rigid. The system includes a transporting surface (106) that is pliable and removeably associated with the frame and the support.    USE - For rotor blades used in large wind turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency in time and structural integrity is improved since wrinkling and distortion is avoided. The inconsistency and warping are reduced since tape is not used. Hence the rotor blade can be constructed efficiently using the lay-up of glass material as a single component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming blade-section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top perspective view of the transporting arrangement of the blade-section forming system.    Blade-section forming system (100)    Transporting arrangement (102)    Transporting surface (106)    Transporting support (108)    Transporting frame (110)
NOVELTY - The modularly constructed rotorblade (10) includes several rotorblade sections (16a-16e) in bonded association. One of the bonding lines (18a,20a-20d) of the rotorblade sections is arranged away from continuous contact with the leading edge (12) and the trailing edge (14) of the rotorblade.    USE - For wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The modularly constructed rotorblade can be transported to desired location easily and simply, before assembling. The mismatching halves during bond process is prevented, by arranging one of the bonding lines of the rotorblade sections away from continuous contact with the leading edge and the trailing edge of the rotorblade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for constructing rotorblade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side perspective view of the modularly constructed rotorblade.    Modularly constructed rotorblade (10)    Leading edge (12)    Trailing edge (14)    Rotorblade sections (16a-16d)    Bonding lines (18a,20a-20d)
NOVELTY - The device has a non rotatable shaft axially contoured and extending into a sleeve like tube to provide a housing for a drive or frictional bearing. The frictional bearing is worked out of two cylindric elements, and forms an inner space to accommodate disc springs and a flange of a lead screw shaft. A flange fits into the housing of the frictional bearing, and is mounted to a lead screw with plain shaft parts. A disc includes radial sectional openings, and a centric hole that encloses a flattened shaft of a leadnut-spline.    USE - Used for hoisting, reefing and stowing of a sail of a sailboat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device enables a one-action or a push-button operation, thus leaving the sail in a secure position without belaying manually, and enabling synchronized hoisting, reefing and stowing of sails in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general basic layout of a rig with a sail partly furled around a boom as a mandrel.    Mast (1)    Boom (3)    Aft end (4)    Topping lift (5)    Vang line (6)    Endless looped halyard (7)    Mast top sheave (8)    Sail head (9)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a large area pressure strip (20), where a touch switch is disposed under the strip. The strip is compressed to trip the touch switch to give a command of acceleration to a motor for a running belt (15). A spring element is interposed between the strip and a handle (12), to reset the strip to the original position after the compression of the strip. A T-shaped pressure strip is provided in cooperation with two touch switches, where the two touch switches are designed for acceleration/deceleration and for fold-up/fold-down actions.    USE - Used for an electric treadmill (claimed) that is utilized as an indoor exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The large area pressure strip allows an operator to easily reach the pressure strip for a desired action of an electric treadmill. The two touch switches are designed both for acceleration or deceleration, thus allowing an operator to install two sets of control unit handles of the treadmill, to easily adjust operation speed of a running belt and practical adjustment of fold-up inclination of a tread base, in the treadmill. The installation enhances the application value of the treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric treadmill.    Electric treadmill (10)    Support base (11)    Handle (12)    Electronic console (13)    Tread base (14)    Running belt (15)    Bottom support element (16)    Large area pressure strip (20)
NOVELTY - The receptor has two wind sail receptor blade sections (11) including radially spaced identical blade portions. The wind sail receptor sections are stacked and connected at their centers to form a centered rear hub. Identical blades of each wind sail receptor section include a rounded trailing edge section that is adjacent to an inner end connected to a rear hub section. Axial distance between the rear hub and a forward disk (18) is from zero point seventy-five to zero point eighty-five. Identical blades leading edges inner ends are secured to radial holes that are formed in the forward disk.    USE - Used for turning in wind or flow of water, and for producing wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The wind sail receptor blade sections including radially spaced identical blade portions, effectively produces wind power. The design configuration of the receptor, efficiently turns the power generation device so as to convert wind energy into rotational energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single four-blade section of wind sail receptor blade.    Wind sail receptor blade sections (11)    Blades (12a, 12b, 12c)    Hole (13)    Forward disk (18)    Screw (19)
NOVELTY - A deployable structure comprises interconnected frames synchronously deployable from a stowed position in which the frames are compactly bundled to one another, to an operative position in which the frames are fixed in a planar arrangement of orthogonal members forming a rectangular bay; and a blanket (34) connected to the frame(s) and disposed between the frames. The blanket includes photovoltaic elements.    USE - For deploying flat films, membranes, or blankets in space.    ADVANTAGE - The deployable structure can achieve a low deployment aspect ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are perspective step-by-step views of two modular rectangular array structures synchronously deployed, followed by blankets.    Blanket (34)    Solar array structures (80, 82)    Satellite (84)
NOVELTY - An exercise band for hand and foot is provided to strengthen an exercise force according to physical exercise ability, purpose, and time regardless of a place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The band includes non-woven fabric detachably attached on an end edger portion of the band for controlling a length according to that of user's wrist and ankle. The band includes a sound generating device for generating a sound according to predetermined speed, size and degree of strength by user's motion, a light radiating device for radiating various lights according to the predetermined speed, size and degree of strength by the user's motion, and a coupling hook portion on which a rubber band can be detachably attached between a user's wrist and a wrist portion of a product and a user's ankle and an ankle portion of the product.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a sporting assistant apparatus by using a bar-shaped rotating member, thereby strengthening user's muscular strength and endurance by repeatedly taking exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pair of support frames(20,21) are vertically installed in a constant height. A horizontal rotating shaft(12) is rotatably and fixedly installed on both end portions of the support frames, and has a constant length. A cylindrical rotary roller(10) is engaged to an outer peripheral surface of the horizontal rotating shaft, and has a constant diameter to rotate the rotary roller according to a rotation of the horizontal rotating shaft. A forced drive portion(30) is installed on one portion of the support frame for controlling and forcibly driving the horizontal rotating shaft and the rotary roller by operations of a user and electric power from the exterior.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a glass cover (3) consisting of glass plates (3A,3B) laminated together. A coolant flow path (5) is formed in a mating face of the glass plates of the glass cover (3) for cooling solar cells (1). The sunlight irradiated towards the gap (C) between the solar cells is refracted towards the light receiving surfaces of the solar cells by the convex lens function of the cooling water flowing through the flow path.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is cooled effectively without increasing installation space and weight by providing the cooling water flow path. The sunlight irradiated at the gap between the solar cells is utilized effectively for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Glass cover (3)    Glass plates (3A,3B)    Coolant flow path (5)    Gap (C)
NOVELTY - A vertical stick material (9) on which a solar cell panel (1) is mounted, is directly arranged in parallel on a roof (R) in the length direction (X). Front protrusions (13) projected on the panel mounting surface (11) of the vertical-stick material, are configured to latch onto the longitudinal direction a front flange (6) from the front-end lower edge of a frame (3) of the solar cell panel at a predetermined interval.    USE - For attaching solar cell panel in roof.    ADVANTAGE - Improves installation efficiency of the solar cell panel. Optimal positioning of the solar cell panel in a vertical-stick material top is performed easily and requires no support in order to fix the solar cell panel, thus positioning of the solar cell panel on the mount frame is made easier, the working efficiency is improved, a number of components is reduced and the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially broken perspective view of the attachment state of a mount frame and a solar cell panel.    Solar cell panel (1)    Frame (3)    Front flange (6)    Vertical stick material (9)    Panel mounting surface (11)    Front protrusions (13)    Roof (R)    Length direction (X)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming photoelectric conversion apparatuses on the surface of a semiconductor substrate e.g. wafer. An adhesive sheet stuck on the back of the substrate are cut into chips and held at the back of the photoelectric conversion apparatuses. The adhesive sheet is peeled off from the back surface of each photoelectric conversion apparatus and a new adhesive sheet is attached thereon.    USE - For manufacturing photoelectric conversion apparatus such as line sensor and image sensor e.g. charged coupled device (CCD), complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) for e.g. digital camera and mobile camera phone.    ADVANTAGE - Can control the adhesive force of the adhesive sheet easily, and enables removal of the scraps adhering to the light receiving surface of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method. (Drawing includes a non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A seat portion (4) on which a user (3A,3B) is seated, is rocked by a drive unit (5) and is raised or lowered by a raising and lowering unit (6). When a user's knee angle (theta) becomes a predetermined angle, after applying the ruler (20) to the user's leg (31), a thigh contact portion (21a) and the user's leg contact portion (22a) are abutted to the user's thigh (31a) and leg (31b), respectively.    USE - For patients having gonalgia such as diabetic patient.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to easily adjust the seat portion up to an optimum height by using the ruler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view at the time when applying a ruler for exercise auxiliary apparatus to the user's leg.    User (3A,3B)    Seat portion (4)    Drive unit (5)    Raising and lowering unit (6)    Ruler (20)    Thigh contact portion (21a)    User's leg contact portion (22a)    User's leg (31)    User's thigh (31a)    Leg (31b)    User's knee angle (theta)
NOVELTY - A detection board determines the swiveling position of seat. A control circuit (214) drives motor (148) for swiveling seat through drive circuit (219). The swiveling position of seat responds to detected result of detection board at the time of completion of swiveling exercise. Motor driving is stopped and the drive pulse of motor is decreased gradually so that seat may be placed in original position. The control circuit makes predetermined stop operation of seat in the same original position after completing the swiveling exercise.    USE - For assigning movement load modeled on horse riding apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides user friendly swiveling apparatus which does not fail easily during swiveling exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing the electrical structure of main body side circuit board in the swiveling-type exercise device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Operation device circuit board (121)    Motor (148)    Control circuit (214)    Operation device control circuit (215)    Drive circuit (219)
NOVELTY - A mat (1) has a scale for calculating individual running distance according to length variation of the periphery of mat shaft (2) based on measured time and speed. Each runner's distance, time and speed are displayed on a screen (5) with world record values of a famous individual player of an Olympic game, found value in predetermined point, or each famous individual player's level and found value. A pacemaker monitors the runner's footwork according to the frequency of stepping on a switch on the mat.    USE - Used in a theater type sport gym (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables users to enjoy training regarding a sport e.g. marathon, triathlon by providing visual and auditory simulation of the field based on predetermined found value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are for    (1) a swimming pool;    (2) a swimming machine;    (3) a bicycle stroke practice device; and    (4) a game wheelchair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electric room.    Mat (1)    Mat shaft (2)    Meter (3)    Screen (5)    Height adjusting unit (6)
NOVELTY - A limit switch (26) detects whether body weight exceeding a preset value was added to leg stands (8L,8R). A control circuit (51) changes the swiveling aspect of the seat portion according to the resulting ratio between the detected swiveling time and the applied body weight.    USE - For diabetic patient.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the swiveling aspect of the seat can be changed appropriately according to the body weight applied by the user. Enables user to exercise properly by provided enough momentum to increase the swiveling speed of the seat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the electrical structure of the exercise assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Drive device (5)    Leg stands (8L,8R)    Limit switch (26)    Control circuit (51)    Motor control circuit (52)
NOVELTY - The solar tracking type solar power generation apparatus has a solar power generation panel (1) installed at upper portion of a support (3), and permanent magnet arranged at right-angle with respect to the support. Several solar tracking guidance type solar power generation panels (5) are arranged in circular shape or circular arc shape, with electromagnet (6) on inner surface of each panel, and are attached to a mounting frame through hinge and bumper. A string has one end connected to the support through spring or rubber, while other end is grounded.    USE - For solar tracking type solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solar tracking structure is simplified, and hence reduces size. Improves electric power generation efficiency, by avoiding delay in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar power generation apparatus.    Solar power generation panels (1,5)    Support (3)    Electromagnet (6)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a speed automatically-controlled electric treadmill, belonging to a fitness equipment. Said speed automatically-controlled electric treadmill includes handle and control panel, on the handle a sensor is set. It is characterized by that between the sensor and control panel a signal processing unit and an electronic switch analog key output unit are connected, the sensor is connected with signal processing unit, said signal processing unit is connected with the electronic switch analog key output unit, and the electronic switch analog key output unit is connectedwith said control panel. Besides, said invention also provides its concrete operation and application method.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an entertainment and healthy system including: a body-building appliance mounted with an electronic control unit, a sensor unit testing the variance of the appliance, an up USB interface unit, a down USB interface, an input unit, a display unit, a clock and a controller, all of which are connected with the electronic control unit, which processes the information tested by the sensor unit then stores it in a U disk, the USB interface can transfer the information in the U disk to the computer.
NOVELTY - The breathing training device has a display (4) that displays information for guiding the user to perform respiration training pattern, and state switches (21.5) that detect an operation by the user and receives an operation corresponding to the respiring state. A judgement unit judges whether respiration state is an expiration state or inspiration state, based on the signal from state switches, during the training time.    USE - For providing breathing training to users, for controlling hypertension, for treating cardiac disease and brain disease.    ADVANTAGE - The respiration state can be detected easily, without using a respiration sensor, and hence the cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for breathing training program product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of breathing training device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display (4)    Operation unit (21)    Breathing training device (100)    Start switch (21.3)    State switches (21.5)
NOVELTY - Device e.g. treadmill (12) has a console having a data port receiving two types of portable memory cards (13). It has a processor for accessing user data stored on the memory card. The user data includes an exercise program and personal indicators. The program has data indicative of motivational content and instructions for control signal for changing operating parameters. The processor selectively applies access protocols upon determining the type of memory card received by the data port. The access protocols allow the console to write information to the memory card.    USE - For a treadmill, Nordic style ski exercise device, rower, stepper, hiker, climber, elliptical or striding exercise device, incline trainer, weight system, enabling a user to perform an exercise program.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise data, such as personal identifiers, exercise profiles, or motivational content, may be visually or audibly delivered to the user. Similarly, exercise data e.g. exercise program may be delivered by controlling the operating parameters of the exercise device in combination with any audio or visual content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an exercise system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exercise system.    System (10)    Treadmill (12)    Memory card (13)    Personal computer (14)    Communication system (18)
NOVELTY - A bed secured to an upper surface of a fixed frame consists of adjacent upper and lower body beds (120,100). A frame at a lower surface of the upper body bed is arranged in the fixed frame in a folded manner. A grip (108) is positioned at each side of the bed. A driving section is slidingly arranged on the fixed frame. It consists of a driving motor in an outer case (132) and a crank with one end coupled to a rotation shaft of the driving motor. An ankle fixing section (130) is installed on the other end of the crank and is rotated by the driving section parallel to the bed.    USE - For stretch gymnastics which exercises waist, knees, and ankles.    ADVANTAGE - The stretching apparatus allows stretching in all directions, including forward, backward, leftward and rightward directions. This maximizes the stretching effects. Using the apparatus, stretching can also be done in a simple, convenient, and repetitive manner. The simple mechanical construction of the apparatus decreases the possibility for the apparatus to break down and extends its lifetime. It also makes repair and maintenance work easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the stretching apparatus.    Lower body bed (100)    Grip (108)    Upper body bed (120)    Ankle fixing section (130)    Driving case (132)
NOVELTY - An electric driving device (5) is used for driving an eccentric wheel (4) by rotation to provide drive of a flat plate (1) resulting to vibration at upward and downward through operation of a crank (3). the eccentric wheel is hinged to another end of the crank, and connected to the electric driving device. The crank has one end connected to the bottom surface of the flat plate.    USE - Used for increasing blood circulation of human body and object of body shaping.    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling the vibration strength of the device. Ensures firm securing of the eccentric wheel to one end of the rotary shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the vibration body shaping device.    Flat plate (1)    Crank (3)    Eccentric wheel (4)    Electric driving device (5)    Transfer belt (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a transversal axle rod (30) disposed at a frame (20) of a treadmill (10), where a swinging lever (40) is coupled to the axle rod. An end of the lever includes an inertia weight (42) and another end of the lever is coupled to a transversal U-shape retaining groove (44). The groove includes a wool felt (50) with lubricant. A roller is positioned under a running board. An end of the felt maintains a gap with the treadmill belt. Inertia swing of the lever weight drives the felt to be in contact with the bottom surface of the treadmill belt when the running board is vibrated.    USE - Used for lubricating a treadmill belt in an electric treadmill (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lever weight provides an inertia swing to drive the wool felt to be in contact with the bottom surface of the treadmill belt when the running board is vibrated, thus constantly lubricating the treadmill belt and greatly extending the effective lubricating time. The configuration of the device allows the users to add and refill the lubricant according to a simple and easy method to save unnecessary maintenance fee.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill belt lubricating device.    Treadmill (10)    Running board (12)    Treadmill belt (14)    Frame (20)    Transversal axle rod (30)    Swinging lever (40)    Inertia weight (42)    U-shape retaining groove (44)    Wool felt (50)
NOVELTY - A physical training device having a controller (90) that executes a program for monitoring the performance of the users for a training session is used. The controller is initiated to a work start loop for the first users identified, prompting at the output device the first user to begin work for the training session. The work performance data for the user is processed at the controller. The work for the training session of the secondary user is begun by prompting at the output device before processing at the controller work performance data for the secondary user.    USE - For automatic control, measuring and assessing a user athlete's physical training prowess e.g. that of football players at certain athletic skills.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a more precise and reflective measure of an athlete's physical potential on the playing field and provided quantitative information that can be used when making decisions about training after enabling the simulation of the resistive force of the opposing player while accurately measuring performance when blocking, charging, tackling and pass blocking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the blocking sled.    Treadmill sled (10)    Frame (12)    Treadmill (14)    Box frame (70)    Controller (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a translucent substrate with curved-surface, a light-receiving surface side filler, a solar cell element, a back surface side filler and a back surface sheet overlapped one by one on a bag-shape container (21). The pressure inside the bag-shape container is reduced while heating the bag-shape container. A laminated structure is obtained by integrating the translucent substrate with curved-surface, light-receiving surface side filler, solar cell element, back surface side filler and back surface sheet.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is laminated inexpensively without using a mold and the solar cell module is manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the lamination process of the solar cell module.    Bag-shape container (21)    Heating furnace (22)    Hot-air generator (23)    Vacuum pump (24)    Exhaust pipe (25)    Container opening (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining current-voltage (I-V) value as an indicator of available power at the photovoltaic arrangement (206) by utilizing a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) device (208). A fan (204) is adjusted to limit the optimum I-V value which is represented as an electrical load determined for the photovoltaic arrangement in terms of electrical load characteristics of the fan. The electrical load characteristics of the fan are altered by causing a commutation pattern of a motor to drive the fan to be changed by utilizing a ventilation controller.    USE - Used for controlling a ventilation arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical load characteristics of the fan are altered by causing a commutation pattern of a motor to drive the fan to be changed by utilizing the ventilation controller, thus making use of all available electrical power and hence effectively controlling the ventilation arrangement. The method allows for adjusting the photovoltaic arrangement in terms of the photovoltaic arrangement orientation to sun position during the day, thus maximizing the capabilities of the photovoltaic arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a controller for ventilation arrangement    (2) a ventilation arrangement comprising a ventilation controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a ventilation control arrangement.    Fan (204)    Photovoltaic arrangement (206)    External temperature sensor (209)    User determined control (211)
NOVELTY - An air turbine (12) drives the compressor (18) to compress the air and feeds a proportion the compressed air to underwater storage tank (20). An expander (22) coupled with compressor expands the remaining proportion of compressed air to drive generator (16) for generating electric power.    USE - For use in off-shore locations.    ADVANTAGE - The intermittency of the generated electric power is minimized by delivering the compressed air from underwater storage arrangement to air turbine. Thus the power transmission rate is maintained consistently by reducing the power transmission loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for generating power; and    (2) underwater storage arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power generating system.    Air turbine (12)    Generator (16)    Compressor (18)    Underwater storage tank (20)    Expander (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting actual power derived from a brake unit (11), and determining power loss in a training device. The power consumed by a training person is approximated by consideration of the detected actual power and the determined power loss. The power loss is determined in a rotation speed-dependent or angular speed-dependent manner. An operating parameter of the brake unit is changed during calibration of the power loss.    USE - Used for operating a stationary device e.g. ergo-meter that is utilized for physical rehabilitation and for determining physiological power, bicycling device and a stationary rowing device that is utilized for simulation of rowing movement.    ADVANTAGE - The method approximates the power consumed by the training person by consideration of the detected actual power and the determined power loss in the training device, thus determining the power produced by the training person with high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic layout of a training device with peripheral devices for operating the training device.    Pedal (3)    Moving body (8)    Brake unit (11)    Brake (13)    Sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The turbine rotor (11) has a ring-shaped hub (6) configured as a closed hollow profile with an axis of rotation coinciding with the center axis of the stator (12). The rotor blades (3-5) are arranged on the hub comprising the generator rotor. The hub is configured as a torus with a circular cross-section. It is supported on the stator by a passive magnetic bearing comprising a combination of permanent magnets and electromagnets. The magnets in the stator are replaced by short-circuited electrical conductors.    USE - For a wind power plant or a hydropower plant. It can also be used as a propulsion system for boats and ships where the rotor is used as a propeller.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine rotor and generator for 5-15 MW class wind power plants is cost-efficient. Energy is produced with its substantially increased rotor diameter without increasing the weight of the blades and the hub. There are small torsional stresses in the hub and shaft due to the large hub diameter. The direct drive eliminates the transmission unit or gear. The increase in peripheral speed between the stator and the electrical rotor requires smaller active material in the generator. There is longer air gap tolerance between the stator and the electrical rotor. Direct air cooling is provided without using pump systems for circulating coolant. There is no contact between moving parts in the main bearing or generator during operation such that wear and maintenance are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) wind or hydropower plant;    (2) vessel;    (3) method of assembling an electrical rotor and stator of a direct-drive generator    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a section of the wind power plant.    Rotor blades (3-5)    Hub (6)    Rotor (11)    Stator (12)    Stator beams (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting flexible catheter into a urinary passage. A needle (66) is deployed from the tip of the catheter after pulling a pull-wire (74) in tension. The tightened pull-wire forces a side tip (65) against urethra and penetrate needle by reducing the space between urethra and tip.    USE - For delivering ablation therapy to target tissue within a patient.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible catheter is inserted into the patient urethra easily without pain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) tissue ablation system; and    (2) tissue ablation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional side view of the flexible catheter.    Tip (65)    Needle (66)    Sheath (68)    Pull-wire (74)    Holes (80)
NOVELTY - A primary frame (20) is equipped with a positioning groove (21) and a screw hole (22). A secondary frame (30) that also has a positioning groove (31) is provided. The two distal ends of a bendable board (50) are respectively engaged into the positioning grooves of the primary and secondary frames. An adjustment rod (40), equipped with a handhold part (42), has a screw (43) threaded into the screw hole of primary frame and a coupling part (41) pivotally coupled to secondary frame.    USE - For use in stretching back and waist.    ADVANTAGE - Provides convenience to a user since the height of the retractable gymnastic board can be changed rapidly with less effort by rotating the adjustment rod to adjust the interval between the primary and secondary frame and height of the bendable board. Enables to fit with different exercise requirements and different users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the retractable gymnastic board.    Primary frame (20)    Positioning groove of primary frame (21)    Screw hole (22)    Secondary frame (30)    Positioning groove of secondary frame (31)    Adjustment rod (40)    Coupling part (41)    Handhold part (42)    Screw (43)    Bendable board (50)
NOVELTY - The assembly (16) has a guide plate defining a guide plate opening with a side that defines a support detent, and another side opposite the former side. A hanging lock pin extends via the guide plate opening, and is engageable with the support detent, where the hanging lock pin is spring-loaded for center biasing the lock pin. The hanging lock pin is pivotally mounted on a headrest cushion frame, where the cushion frame is pivotally mounted on a backrest assembly (14). An intermediate link is attached between a separately adjustable seat assembly (12) and a forward backrest link.    USE - Used for a weight bench system (claimed) for performing various exercises for developing particular muscles throughout a body by using free weight e.g. barbell, or with machine.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the assembly provides a weight bench with an adjustable proper head position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of positioning a weight bench seat assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a weight bench system.    Weight bench system (10)    Separately adjustable seat assembly (12)    Backrest assembly (14)    Headrest assembly (16)    Frame assembly (18)    Foot rest (20)    Fore/aft lever assembly (22)    Seat adjustment pin assembly (24)    Backrest adjustment pin assembly (26)    Handle bar (31)
NOVELTY - A weight bench system comprises a seat assembly (12) and a backrest assembly (14) that includes a rear backrest link pivotally attached to a forward backrest link. A backrest adjustment pin assembly (26) engaged with the rear backrest link. A remote handle assembly connected to the backrest adjustment pin assembly and an intermediate link attached between the seat assembly and the forward backrest link.    USE - For weightlifting.    ADVANTAGE - The seat cushion frame remains in a comfortable position relative to the backrest cushion frame in all back angle positions so that the angle between the seat assembly and the backrest assembly is reduced at a slower rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of positioning a weight bench assembly relative a back rest assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of the weight bench system.    Seat assembly (12)    Backrest assembly (14)    Headrest assembly (16)    Lever assembly (22)    Backrest adjustment pin assembly (26)
NOVELTY - The fixture has a pair of platforms located one above the other to form an upper, seat platform (11) and a lower, base platform (12). A vertical spindle interconnects center portions of the two platforms. The seat platform is rotatable and angularly adjustable relative to the base platform, such that the seat platform is tipped upwardly and downwardly relative to the lower, base platform. The seat platform is repeatedly rocked forwardly and rearwardly or from side-to-side until a conically shaped surface engages the lower, base platform, such that a user exercises portions of the user`s body.    USE - Used for exercising user`s muscles relating to the user`s back and diaphragm (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The exercise fixture is easily assembled for use, and is quickly disassembled by the user when the fixture is not in use. The fixture is easily maintained, and has inexpensive parts which provide the continuous rocking motion for strengthening the user`s muscles. The upper, seat platform is repeatedly rocked forwardly and rearwardly or from side-to-side until the conically shaped surface engages the lower, base platform for exercising the user`s body muscles, for relatively short period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a pair of platforms.    Upper, seat platform (11)    Lower, base platform (12)    Plug (16)    Stub (17)    Flat upper surface (19)    Holes (30, 31)    Lower surface (32)
NOVELTY - An exercise bench comprises two benches (100) each having a rigid back support (110) and a support surface. A support member (120) supports the benches on support surface. A base assembly positioned between the two benches comprises an adjustable shaft (20) with a distal end extending further from the support surface than the two benches. A base (50) supports the shaft on the support surface with the proximal end of the shaft secured to the base between the two lateral ends of the base. A pulley secured to the distal end of the shaft includes a tether with two handles.    USE - For a sit-up exercise bench which facilitates performance of sit-ups.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise bench places the stress of performing abdominal exercises directly in front of the user to focus the exercise on the stomach muscles and reduces unnecessary lateral movement. The exercise bench aids those who may have difficulty performing other abdominal exercises, such as individuals recovering from a back injury, by providing a greater range of assistance or resistance to an individual performing a sit-up exercise. The increased or decreased amount of assistance/resistance can be supplied during a sit-up by the individual's partner upon request.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of performing a sit-up exercise by two individuals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the components of the present exercise apparatus shown including benches for use in performing sit-ups.    Shaft (20)    Base (50)    Bench (100)    Rigid back support (110)    Support member (120)
NOVELTY - A game controller using movement of foot is provided to achieve exercising effects like those of a stepper, to remove negative bias against a game and to make the game more interesting by reflecting user's movement in the game.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the game controller using movement of foot, a wheel and a sensor measuring movement of the wheel are installed in a wheel part(1). When footholds(8,9) move up and down, and the wheel(1) rotates, the sensor measures it, converts it into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to a substrate(0). In the front part of the foothold, slide buttons recognizing two stages (of moving and of not moving)(2,3) are installed. A user moves the slide button by using his foot to pressure a switch used in the button to transmit electrical signal to the substrate(0).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Parallel bars for rehabilitating walking exercise having plate rotatable automatically within limited range is provided to allow a user to do the desired walking exercise without limitation of parallel bars' length, and to allow easy, safe, and convenient exercise without help of assistant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The parallel bars for rehabilitating walking exercise having plate rotatable automatically within limited range comprises: a floor part(10); a rotating plate inserting part; a rotating plate(21) inserted into the rotating plate inserting part, which is able to rotate and stop by 180 degrees at one time; a supporting part(31); a height adjustable vertical bar(32); a horizontal bar(33); an electric driving motor; and a controller.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic elements (1) are connected serially. A reinforcement board (8) which is a metal plate, is fixed to the surface at the reverse side of light incidence surface of the element, using a conductive adhesive (7).    USE - For photovoltaic module consisting of single/double sided incident type photovoltaic element, amorphous/crystal/fine crystal type photovoltaic element.    ADVANTAGE - Attachment of the reinforcement board increases the mechanical strength of the photovoltaic element. Hence damage to the element during manufacture, sealing etc., is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded perspective view of a portion of a photovoltaic element in a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic element (1)    Connection electrode (2)    Conductive adhesive (7)    Reinforcement board (8)    Amorphous silicon layers (12,13,16,17)
NOVELTY - A L-shaped terminal has walls (5,6) contacting one side (8) of heat sink (4) and bottom face of housing, respectively, and diode (3) mounted on wall (6). The angle between walls is set large when terminal is not fitted into housing. The terminal is fitted into space between heat sink and protrusion (10) of housing in state in which edge (7) of wall (6) contacts the protrusion, by reducing the angle between the walls by applying the compressive force.    USE - For solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of terminal is simply performed, hence heat transfer from diode to heat sink is improved thus improving heat radiation efficiency at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of angle change of terminal of terminal box.    Diode (3)    Walls (5,6)    Edge of wall (7)
NOVELTY - A terminal made of metal having high electrical conductivity, has walls (5-7) contacting one side (8) of a heat sink (4), bottom face of a housing, and protrusion wall (10) of housing, respectively, and a concave portion formed between walls for accommodating a diode (3). The terminal is fitted into the space between heat sink and protrusion of housing, by decreasing and restoring the angle between the walls of terminal by applying and releasing the compressive force, respectively.    USE - For solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of terminal is simply performed, hence heat transfer from diode to heat sink is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of terminal box in terminal fitted state.    Diode (3)    Heat sink (4)    Walls (5-7)    One side of heat sink (8)    Bottom face of wall (9)    Protrusion (10)
NOVELTY - The optical module comprises a cladding layer (25) formed so that an optical element (12) for transmitting or receiving light signal in orthogonal direction is embedded on a substrate (10). The reflective surface (28) of core (26) formed on the cladding layer, spreads light signal from optical element to core or from core to optical element.    USE - For optical communication system.    ADVANTAGE - The optical element and optical waveguide are integrated in the same substrate with high precision and high density, while improving airtightness property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical module having optical element embedded in substrate.    Substrate (10)    Optical element (12)    Cladding layer (25)    Core (26)    Reflective surface (28)
NOVELTY - The roof material has a water-strip protrusion (3) on its both end surfaces to form a planar square C-shaped structure. A protrusion (6) is provided in the tail side of the water-strip protrusion. A head side hook (4) and a tail side hook (5) are provided on the back surface of the base of the roof material. A solar cell panel (2) is fitted to the recess (21) in the flat surface (20) of the base (1) of the roof material made of foaming ceramic. A solar cell cord (7) is taken out from the roof material.    USE - For roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spreading of heat to the roof ground is prevented because a gap exists between the roof ground and the roof material. The solar cell panel is protected from the rain water. The cleaning or repair of the solar cell panel can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base of the roof material (1)    Solar cell panel (2)    Water-strip protrusion (3)    Head side hook (4)    Tail side hook (5)    Protrusion (6)    Solar cell cord (7)    Flat surface (20)    Recess (21)
NOVELTY - The transmission device has a multiplexer integrated circuit (IC) mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) (7). Several ball grid array (BGA) balls (4) and filler (6) along surroundings of BGA balls, are enclosed by flow prevention frames (5). The filler has a catenary-like profile between side of multiplexer IC and inner surface of flow prevention frames.    USE - For semiconductor device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical transmission module having reliable ceramic BGA package, can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view of the optical transmission module.    Ceramic substrate (1)    BGA balls (4)    Flow prevention frames (5)    Filler (6)    PCB (7)
NOVELTY - The training system has training regions (26B1-26B8) that are arranged circularly. The output units (23B1-23B8) having training information display region are arranged at predetermined position for visual recognition by users (U1-U8) of the training regions.    USE - For training aerobics and anaerobics to user.    ADVANTAGE - Many users are trained without instructor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the training system.    Training regions (26B1-26B8)    Output units (23B1-23B8)    User identification terminal (A)    Users (U1-U8)
NOVELTY - A generator (1) generates electric power based on the rotational force of a water turbine (8). Fixing units (12,14) removably fix the generator on a support stand (13) to enable changing of direction of the generator corresponding to the flow position of water.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generator to function corresponding to reverse water flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view of a water turbine.    Generator (1)    Water turbine (8)    Fixing units (12,14)    Support stand (13)
NOVELTY - Sealing resin sheet (20) is formed between a substrate (2), and photovoltaic cell (4). Another sealing resin sheet (30) is formed between a film (3), and the photovoltaic cell. The edge (12) of the film is fixed, and a corrosion plate (11) is positioned on the outer side of the film. The air between the substrate and the film is ejected, and the resin sheet is heated by flowing hot air in oven to seal the photovoltaic cell.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell module with smooth film surface is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thickness of the film is 0.01-0.3 mm. The thickness of the substrate is 2-25 mm. The corrosion plate is curving with same curvature as the substrate. Several photovoltaic cells are spaced apart and mutually connected and sealed with conducting wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model of the laminated structure before sealing operation.    Substrate (2)    Film (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)    Corrosion plate (11)    Edge (12)    Sealing resin sheet (20,30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several crystalline particles (2) that are spaced apart on an electroconductive substrate (1), a translucent conductive layer (5) and a translucent condensing layer (7) that are formed in order. A space between the particles is larger than a radius of the particle comprising a semicircular convex portion having a bigger diameter whose width at horizontal direction is smaller than a height of the particle.    USE - For electric power generation system installed in roof and wall surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - The compact conversion apparatus having small incident angle dependence of light of photoelectric conversion efficiency for decreasing usage amount of crystalline particles is obtained at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Crystalline particles (2)    Semiconductor layer (4)    Translucent conductive layer (5)    Translucent condensing layer (7)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic electrical generator has turbines or water wheels (3a-3d) connected hydraulically in series, in which each water wheel drives its own individual electrical generator. The adjacent water wheels are driven in opposite sensors, such that the first water wheel (3a) in the series is fed by a venturi for increasing water pressure. A bypass unit is provided for bypassing the flow around one or more of the water wheels so that certain water wheels may be taken out of service. The water wheels rotating in the same sense are mechanically connected together.    USE - For producing electricity from sources of naturally flowing water e.g. river, stream.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a hydraulic electrical generator which operates with horizontal flows of water, and can be used vertically or inclined where there is an inclined or drop in the natural flow of water to provide larger amount of energy. Includes various wheels whose sizes can be varied so that smaller wheels can be used at lower pressures of water flow, and larger wheels can be used at higher pressures of water flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a plan view showing the four waterwheel series hydraulic electrical generator.    Water wheels (3a-3d)    Water channel (7)    Belt chain for driving operation (19,21)
NOVELTY - The device has a cushioned resting surface for laying a torso in a prone position integrated belt holding system and a mobile base frame. The resting surface is fixedly connected with the base frame, and mounted on the frame in an inclined manner. The belt holding system is integrated on the resting surface, and a belt system is fixed at the lower end of the resting surface. The belt is made up of cushioned leather, and the resting surface is formed lightly concave.    USE - Used by a disabled person for locomotion.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the therapy device facilitates the better holding of the disabled person, and strengthens the back muscles and bone muscles.
NOVELTY - A rail mount system for holding objects, especially planar bodies such as solar modules or collectors, comprises a rail shape (2) having at least two sections (4) in the long direction, at least one spring clamp (3) to hold the rail to a base and/or hold the objects to the rail. There are two holding limbs (7) on opposite sides of the rail so that the spring clamp is fixed to the rail.    USE - As a rail mount system for holding objects, especially planar bodies such as solar modules or collectors (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Little material is needed in production, fitting is rapid and needs no tools and the modules are stably held.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    Rail (2)    Clamp (3)    Section (4)    Holding limb (7)    Base (8)
NOVELTY - An electro-thermal solar module has a basic plate (1) on the side of which facing the sun are arranged photovoltaic elements (2) and has a frame (3) fixed on its edge. The frame is a U-shaped molding with its open side pointing to the sun, and is covered with a light-transparent plate, and through its inner cavity runs at least one hollow molding (5) through which flows a liquid.    USE - For provision of domestic hot water supply.    ADVANTAGE - Provides thermal and electrical energy and has the highest possible efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A solar module with several adjacent photovoltaic elements is shown.    Basic plate (1)    Photovoltaic elements (2)    U-shaped frame (3)    Transparent plate (4)    Molding (5)
NOVELTY - A solution in the application and operation of Sun-following photovoltaic solar modules on towers and round vertical constructions comprises automatic vertical angle adjustment of the modules to correspond to the Sun's position at various times of the year.    USE - For photovoltaic solar modules fixed on towers and round vertical constructions (claimed) such as wind turbine towers.    ADVANTAGE - Solar infall onto the modules is optimized both for the time of day and year by angle adjustment, thus giving high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the arrangement on a wind energy unit is shown.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a training arm (4) that is operatable by a control person, and a counter weight. A torque measuring unit (10) is provided at a shaft (3) between the training arm and the counter weight. The counter weight is decoupled from the shaft in a pivoting direction. The counter weight stays in drive connection with an end region of the shaft by a connecting unit, where the end region faces the arm and the measuring unit.    USE - Used in a training or rehabilitation region for lateral or knee training.    ADVANTAGE - The counter weight is in drive connection with the end region of the shaft by the connecting unit, where the end region faces the training arm and the measuring unit, thus enabling reliable and unaltered measuring of the torque provided by the control person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional representation of a movement unit of a training or therapy device.    Training or therapy device (1)    Swivel axis (2)    Shaft (3)    Training arm (4)    Torque measuring unit (10)
NOVELTY - The radiation (5) from the sun is reflected (6) to a second reflector (4) which directs the thermally useable frequencies (8) to photovoltaic cells (9) linked to the evaporator (7) of a refrigeration system (7) and light useable radiation (3) to solar cells (2) connected to the evaporator (1) of the refrigeration system to be converted to electricity.The first reflector acts as the condenser (12) for the system.    USE - For the utilisation of solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are protected from damage due to high temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a block diagram of the system.    Evaporator (1)    Soar cells (2)    Light energy radiation (3)    Separating reflector (4)    Solar radiation (5)    Main reflector (6)    Refrigeration system (7)    Thermal radiation (8)    Photovoltaic cells (9)    Condenser (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a strip (3), which is fixed on a roof batten (2) parallel to a rafter (1). The spacing of the strip is selected such that the spacing is same as the spacing of a hole of a retainer. A trapezoidal sheet metal (11) covers the entire opened roof area including an all-sided projection. The profile of the sheet metal runs parallel to the rafter and the strip lies in a ridge of the metal.    USE - Used for mounting a solar module of a solar plant on a roofing.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting system is produced in a cost-effective manner, and is universally applicable for any number of modules arranged over one another. The system does not require any sealing materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an assembly for arranging a solar module on a roofing.    Rafter (1)    Roof batten (2)    Strip (3)    Mounting bar (5)    Trapezoidal sheet metal (11)
NOVELTY - The module has solar cells (1), and an electrical contact plate provided for connecting adjacent solar cells with each other. The connecting unit comprises two electrical conductors that lie one above the other. An embossed region (17) is formed at a contact section of the conductors. The embossed region engages an insulation foil (20) without contacting other contact sections for contacting contact points (2,3) of the solar cells.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The embossed region engages the insulation foil without contacting other contact sections for contacting the contact points of the solar cells, thus enabling to interconnect the solar cells in a simple and economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrically contacting a solar cell; and    (2) the production of a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an electrical interconnection of two adjacent solar cells.    Solar cells (1)    Contact points (2, 3)    Contact finger (11)    Embossed region (17)    Insulation foil (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a rope or cord with a free end (9) and an end (8) joined to the device, an arrangement (2 - 7) for applying a traction force to the free end and varying its length, a device (10) for measuring the length of the protruding end and an interface for transferring measurement data to and from at least one other similar device. It has a drive motor (2), a controlled clutch (3), a device (6, 7) for transferring clutch output shaft torque and angular motion to the free cord end and a device for comparing measured and received cord length data and activating the clutch accordingly.    USE - As an exercise device, e.g. providing resistance by the effect of a virtual spring, which may be connected with similar apparatus used by another person.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high reaction rates to be achieved while being insensitive to latencies and errors in data transmission. Provides physical training facility with a social interaction element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive cord pulling device    free rope end (9)    rope end joined to device (8)    device for applying traction force to free end and varying length of protruding free end (2-7)    drive motor (2)    controlled clutch (3)    device for transferring torque and angular motion of clutch output shaft to free rope end (6,7)
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to a fitness exercise equipment, in the concrete, it relates to a manufacture method of multifunctional safety automatic handstand qi-blood circulation fitness equipmentmain frame free from operation mechanism. It is characterized by that it does not use any operation mechanism (for example switch, operation bar and handle, etc.) and also does not utilize any additional force (for example electric force, aerodynamic force, hydraulic force and spring, etc.). and completely utilizes the self-weight of human body and automatic function to make human body implement various movements, such as handstand and others.
NOVELTY - The generator has a set of current generators (20) including a rotatable horizontal shaft that is operatively connected to a generator such that the generator generates electricity when the shaft rotates. A set of blades is mounted to the rotatable shaft, and rotates in response to water current. The generators are pivotal relative to horizontal support members (12) in response to changing directions of current flow. An electrical contact assembly electrically communicates with the generators for transferring power from the generators to an electrical power cable.    USE - Current power generator e.g. ocean water current power generator, river water current power generator, and wind powered generator, for use with a power grid to convert energy of a ocean wave into an electrical energy and generate energy from an ocean current, where the grid is mounted to a support frame on a seabed.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of the generator enhances conversion of the energy of ocean waves into electrical energy for consumption, and alleviates the ever increasing need for power while generating energy from the ocean currents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a current wave generator.    Seabed (S)    Surface line (W)    Current power generator (10)    Support frame (11)    Horizontal support members (12)    Vertical support members (13)    Current generators (20)
NOVELTY - A fitness training equipment has a three section jointed arm (5 to 7) swivel mounted in the center of a base plate (1). The first arm is set vertically onto the plate and is rotated in either direction against variable resistance and is adjustable for height. The other two arms are tilt adjustable with the middle arm also adjustable for length. Controls, display and media connections are provided on the third arm.    USE - Fitness training    ADVANTAGE - A single versatile equipment for versatile training    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fitness training equipment.    Base plate (1)    Jointed arm (5 to 7)    Controls (10)    Display unit (11)
NOVELTY - A vibration member (50), including a bobbin (51) wound with a coil (53), is located in a magnet gap (G) between a primary yoke (20) and the inner wall (43) of a secondary yoke (40), as the primary yoke is received in the hollow of the secondary yoke. The alternating current (AC) magnetic field, produced by the vibrating member, interacts with the direct current (DC) magnetic field produced between yokes by the planetary magnets (30), thereby vertically moving the vibrating member. The planetary magnets are retained in the holder (45) of the secondary yoke.    USE - Used for providing vibratory motion for machine e.g. aerobic vibration exercising machine, physical therapy machine, solid-liquid separator, sorters.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient vibratory force using easy to assemble construction that even uses neodymium magnets. Reduces manufacturing cost, since parts assembly is conducted after direct magnetization process. Prevents magnetic flux leakages, increasing vibratory force as well as magnetic efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a sectional view of a vibratory moving apparatus.    Primary yoke (20)    Planetary magnets (30)    Secondary toke (40)    Inner wall (43)    Holder (45)    Vibration member (50)    Bobbin (51)    Coil (53)    Magnet gap (G)
NOVELTY - A mobile power supply unit comprises at least two solar panels (30-33). A hinge (36) separates first and second panels and allows the first panel to be folded onto the second panel. One face of solar panel may incorporate photovoltaic cells in such way that when the first panel is folded onto the second panel, the photovoltaic cells are covered.    USE - The power supply unit is useful with inflatable structures such as bouncy castles, inflatable gazebos, or inflatable temporary shelters and housing. The power supply unit may be used to power sound systems to keep birds away from aircraft in the middle of active airfields, to power catering trailer while they wait to offload meals into aircrafts, and to re-charge luggage trolleys which also assist in reducing carbon emission at airports.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of mobile power supply unit allows the solar panels to cover a greater area than would otherwise be possible during the capture of solar energy and allows the panels to extend in area beyond the area of mobile power supply unit while allowing the unit to be compact for transportation. The mobile power supply unit operates without gaseous emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an inflatable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a mobile power supply unit.    Chassis (26)    Wheels (27, 28)    Solar panels (30-33)    Hinge (36)    Plug (38)    Tunnels (39, 40)
NOVELTY - The exercise machine (10) has a frame (12), a carriage (14), and a motor (16). The motor has an input transducer, an actuator having a cylinder with a piston, and a hydraulic pump. The cylinder has extension and retraction ports such the hydraulic fluid supplied to extension port urges the piston to extend from cylinder, and the hydraulic fluid supplied to retraction port urges the piston to retract into cylinder. The hydraulic pump is connected to the input transducer for receiving required input energy, and the cylinder to exchange hydraulic fluid.    USE - For exercising cardio-respiratory system and muscular system like abdominal and back muscles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A low-impact, time-efficient exercise machine for exercising cardio-respiratory system and muscular system like abdominal and back muscles, can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the exercise machine.    Exercise machine (10)    Frame (12)    Carriage (14)    Motor (16)
NOVELTY - A window (100) comprises two window panes; and a photovoltaic cell between the two window panes.    USE - As window.    ADVANTAGE - The window can increase the current and efficiency of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a front view of a window having photovoltaic modules placed between two window panes.    Window (100)    Photovoltaic module (101)    Front pane (102)    Support beam (104)    Support strings (105)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving an input indicating an objective for a user e.g. excerciser, and a characteristic of the user. An exercise regimen designed to cause the user having the input characteristic is determined to achieve the objective when the exercise regimen is followed. A video game e.g. sports game, is determined in which successful play of the video game requires performing the exercise regimen, where the video game includes a game system adapted to monitor the user and to influence game play based upon the user performing the exercise regimen.    USE - Used for controlling a video game action adventure game e.g. military game, dungeon game, and murder-mystery game, martial arts game, sports game e.g. hiking, swimming, baseball, basketball, and tennis, in accordance with a exercise level e.g. pulse rate, pedal rate, step rate, running rate, distance traveled, time exercised, speed, striking force, energy level, accuracy, and game level, of a user e.g. exerciser, and by utilizing a video game player e.g. cellular telephone or personal digital assistant, and hand held video gaming device e.g. Gameboy (RTM: Not defined).    ADVANTAGE - The method controls the video game to successfully stimulate and encourage an exerciser to continue exercising, thus providing an improved and enjoyable fitness equipment and exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exercise system.    Exercise system (10)    Exercise monitor (11)    Recumbent bicycle (13)    Computer (15)    Cable (17)    Exerciser (19)    Martial arts character (21)    Computer screen (23)    Joystick (25)
NOVELTY - The holding element (1) has two projecting flanges or wall areas and a rear area forming a slot to receive an edge of a photovoltaic module (3). Three connecting elements such as jack, including four contact elements (6a-6d) are connected to one another by lines (8). An elastomeric unit e.g. rubber, is disposed within the slot, and one of the wall areas is disposed separately. The connecting elements form an electrical connection with respective connecting elements of the photovoltaic module when the edge of the module is inserted into the holding element.    USE - Used for engaging a fastening device disposed on a roof and wall of a house, and free field, and photovoltaic module to produce electrical energy from sunlight, and modular system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection is a problem-free, simple, and requires less maintenance. The electrical connection provides reliable electrical contacting between photovoltaic modules, thus mechanically holding the photovoltaic modules together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a photovoltaic module within a holding element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows holding elements.    Holding elements (1, 2)    Photovoltaic module (3)    Contact elements (6a-6d, 7a-7d)    Lines (8)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor has a computer-readable storage medium with a set of instruction codes for receiving motion data from a rotational motion sensor, for converting motion data to a degree of rotation and rotation rate, for associating motion data with the physical position of the rowing lever arms, for associating physical position with corresponding visual model of the rowing lever arms and for simulating moving cameras.    USE - For performing multiple exercises e.g. cycling, rowing, dipping.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a compact multifunctional under desk exercise device, which provides variable resistance levels. Can directly link the user's exercise to visual simulation or interactive game, in real-time. Reduce costs of the computer graphics enhanced exercise device, increased speed and fluidity of the simulation graphics modeling and achieves a more accurate caloric bum rate data, and faster visualization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pair of rowing lever arms is attachable within an under-desk leg space (41) of a desk (40). Each rowing lever arm has an end attachable to the desk surface (42) by a horizontal pivotable unit, and another end with a handle aligned in parallel with a the front of desk. The handles are adapted to be grasped and pulled toward a user while pivoting the rowing lever arms horizontally simulating a rowing movement. A pivot resistance unit creates resistance while pivoting the rowing lever arms. A rotating sensor has a first portion fixed to the desk surface, and other portion rotatable with respect to the first portion when rowing levers are pulled toward the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the multifunctional under desk exercise device.    Exercise device (20)    Desk (40)    Under-desk leg space (41)    Desk surface (42)    Personal computer (50)
NOVELTY - A method for fabricating a silicon solar cell is provided to increase productivity by performing a de-binder process, a baking process and a cooling process in their optimum conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A de-binder process of metal paste for fabricating an electrode patterned on a silicon wafer having a P/N junction is performed in a first chamber heated to a predetermined temperature wherein a heat source is installed in the lower part of the first chamber and a hood is installed in the upper part of the first chamber. A wafer baking process is performed in a second chamber constructed to be rapidly heated to a predetermined temperature by adjusting the temperature of a heat source while the temperature of the wafer is measured in real time. A cooling process is performed in a third chamber which is set at a temperature capable of rapidly cooling the wafer down to a predetermined temperature. The chambers are independent of each other. The baking process is performed for an interval of predetermined time while the wafer stays in the second chamber. The wafer is continuously transferred by a robot.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The interconnector has a solder layer (7) covering current-carrying portion (6). The surface of the solder layer (7) is covered with another solder layer (8) having melting point lower than the melting point of the solder layer (7).    USE - For connecting electrodes of adjacent photovoltaic cell in solar cell module (claimed) in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the curvature of the photovoltaic cell and improves the reliability after connection. Reduces the loss of the electric output in the interconnector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connection method of interconnector which involves connecting interconnector to electrode of photovoltaic cell (9) at temperature beyond melting point of the solder layer;    (2) solar cell string which comprises photovoltaic cells with length of 155mm or more and thickness of 300microns or more;    (3) solar cell string manufacturing method which involves connecting electrode of photovoltaic cell and connection portion of interconnector by heating with heater and lamp and reflow system; and    (4) solar cell module which comprises sealing agent for sealing solar cell string, and a pair of external terminals extended outside through a sealing agent from the solar cell string.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the interconnector after connecting to electrode of photovoltaic cell.    Current carrying portion (6)    Solder layers (7,8)    Photovoltaic cell (9)
NOVELTY - The equipment (1) has a display panel (14) with a display unit displaying exercise information on a main structure (3). The main structure and a chair (2) are connected by a connection unit (4). The panel is attached to a support arm (12) that is standingly arranged by the main structure. The height of the panel is adjusted by bending the support arm and the display unit is made to go above the chair.    USE - For recumbent-type sports equipment for performing pedal stroke exercise of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the visibility of the display panel in process of an exercise, effectively. The height of the chair can be adjusted easily, according to an exercise person's physique. The position of the display panel can be adjusted according to the exercise person's viewpoint position. The display panel can be positioned without disturbing the person performing exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the recumbent-type sports equipment.    Sports equipment (1)    Chair (2)    Main structure (3)    Connection unit (4)    Support arm (12)    Display panel (14)
NOVELTY - The sports equipment (1) has a chair (2) provided to the side of sports equipment. The chair is rotated between exercise and boarding positions using boarding assistance mechanism.    USE - For performing pedal stroke exercise of bicycle indoors.    ADVANTAGE - The user can be easily entered into exercise position safely, and recovered from the exercise position, since the chair is provided to the side of sports equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the sports equipment.    Sports equipment (1)    Chair (2)    Main housing (3)    Display panel (14)    Base pipe (22)
NOVELTY - The sporting goods has a seat (20) and foothold portions (34) located in the front side of the seat. A grip (55) provided in the foothold portions moves the seat in front-back direction. The seat raise while moving back.    USE - For training muscles of leg and arm.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform the bending and stretching exercises of the arm and leg favorably. The muscles can be exercised favorably and suitably according to the user's body weight. The grip can be expanded and contracted thus the space for installation can be effectively reduced. The external shape is simplified hence installation in outdoors such as park is made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view illustrating working condition of the sporting goods.    Seat (20)    Foothold portions (34)    Inner cylinder (40)    Outer cylinder (41)    Grips (55)
NOVELTY - A concentration gutter pipe accumulates all the rain water gathered by several gutter pipes and feeds into the propeller blade (8) of a horizontal rotating equipment fixed horizontally downward of a frame (7). A commercially available generator rotates with the rotating shaft (12) of the propeller blade by the fall gravity of rain water. A pipe (11) collects used rain water from the cover (10) of the propeller blade to a storage tank.    USE - For generating electric power utilizing the natural power of rain water gathered from large roof of building such as factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The installation use is enabled regardless of the electric power demand in urban areas and mountainous area and the power transmission loss is little. The contamination to environment is eliminated, by utilizing natural power sources without consuming energy reducing the consumption of fossil fuel. The scale of the installation is freely selectable according to the roof area of the building, the number of buildings and the number of horizontal rotating equipment installed. An increase in electric power productive capacity is achievable by grouping a number of similar installations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the whole perspective view of the horizontal rotating equipment.    Frame (7)    Propeller blade (8)    Cover (10)    Pipe (11)    Rotating shaft (12)
NOVELTY - A solar panel generates an electric power for a light emitting device (10) comprising a pair of light emitting element arrays (11a,11b), a reflecting plate (12) and a light guide plate (13). The light guide plate arranged at an upper surface of the reflecting plate, guides a light received at its sides from the light emitting element arrays through its irradiation surface (S) to an irradiation region (6).    USE - For tent (claimed) used at mountain areas, using solar cell, fuel cell, lead storage battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient brightness and suppresses power consumption, without requiring combustion material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the luminaire.    Irradiation region (6)    Light emitting device (10)    Light emitting element arrays (11a,11b)    Reflecting plate (12)    Light guide plate (13)    Irradiation surface (S)
NOVELTY - A reflecting plate (12) injects predetermined amount of UV-A light or visible light from a predetermined side. The reflecting plate is provided in a light emitting unit (10) producing UV-A light or visible light based on electric power from solar panel. A predetermined numbers of recesses radiate the injected light from the side to a radiation surface. The guide plate guides the radiated light from radiation surface to an irradiation region (3).    USE - Used at a dark place or outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - Drives an irradiation device with small amount of electric power since UV-A light and visible light is emitted using an LED and purple LED. Provides the irradiation device which can be properly used according to predetermined situation by selectively driving purple LED light or light of any visible light using a switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of irradiation apparatus.    Irradiation region (3)    Switch (7)    Light emitting unit (10)    LED arrays (11a,11b)    Reflecting plate (12)
NOVELTY - The body training apparatus (A1) has a pair of arms (3R,3L) that is provided at opposite sides of a seat (2), and having leg retainers (33R,33L) that maintain a user's leg and rocks through corresponding shafts (x31R,x31L). The seat pivots through rotating shafts (z2,x2) in vertical and horizontal directions (z,x), respectively, while mutually opposing the rocking direction of the arms. A controller (5) aligns the rotation direction of the leg retainers and seat.    USE - Used by elderly people with walk difficulty.    ADVANTAGE - Improves walking training movement of user by interlocking rotation direction of the leg retainers and seat to cooperate movement of the legs and waist of user. Prevents exceeding of user's momentum beyond an appropriate momentum by providing display that provides warning. Simplifies adjusting the training load by setting the load ratio in each leg retainer according of user's body weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the body training apparatus.    Seat (2)    Arms (3R,3L)    Controller (5)    Leg retainers (33R,33L)    Body training apparatus (A1)    Shafts (x31R,x31L)    Vertical and horizontal directions (z,x)    Rotating shafts (z2,x2)
NOVELTY - The device comprises drive mechanism (3) having a sensor (29) for detecting movement of a boarding board (2) with respect to rotating shaft (13a) of motor (13). A generator (5) applies electric stimulation by electric current pulse to antagonistic muscle user, when detecting movement of boarding board to predefined position with respect to rotation position of shaft, based on set bending angle of knee joint measured by an angle meter.    USE - For exercise device in strengthening muscle group.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise effect with respect to fast muscle is improved and safe exercise effect to both slow and fast muscle of waist and leg is acquired efficiently. The effects of carbohydrate and fat metabolism is improved and position of boarding board is easily detected. The electric stimulation can be easily assigned by detecting myogenic potential of user's leg with electromyography and user's balance capacity can be improved. Each muscle is shrunk effectively and knee buckling is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric simulation combined use type exercise device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Boarding board (2)    Drive mechanism (3)    Generator (5)    Motor (13)    Shaft (13a)    Sensor (29)
NOVELTY - The generator (9) is connected to a wheel (4) via a belt. The wheel has vanes (1) that enable the wheel to turn using the hydraulic pressure from a pump. The wheel in turn is adapted to drive the generator in order to produce electric power.    USE - For producing electric power. For use in e.g. factory, house, public office.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power without the need for fuel, e.g. gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the generator.    Vanes (1)    Outlet (2)    Wheel (4)    Main shaft (8)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - The plate, provided in a vertical direction, has an absorbing material providing strength to a user. A part of the strength of the plate is provided on an upper surface and transformed by means of a flexible hose into air pressure impulses, which are detected by a pressure sensor. An electronic signal from the sensor is connected to a speedometer, PC or another equipment for measurement. The plate can be installed either permanently or designed as transportable element.    USE - For practicing rope skipping.    ADVANTAGE - Preserves joints.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the invention.
NOVELTY - The device has foot supports that are suspended on a frame linkage assembly for pivoting movement of the supports along an arcuate path. The assembly is interconnected to a resistance assembly (55) that includes crank arms (40a,40b) and drive linkages (28a,28b) pivotally connected at an end to the frame linkage assembly and at an opposing end to the crank arm. The arcuate path and a selected path of travel along the path are defined by frame linkage assembly and the interconnection of the frame linkage assembly to the resistance assembly.    USE - For de-conditioned athletes to perform cardiovascular workouts.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the comfort of the de-conditioned user by offering smooth low stress exercise, effectively. The device is easy to use and avoids unnatural motion and awkward foot ailments, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front perspective view of the exercise device.    Drive linkages (28a,28b)    Pulley (34)    Crank arms (40a,40b)    Resistance assembly (55)    Motor (56)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (400) has supporting members (460) with end portions, where one of the end portions is coupled to a frame (410) to rotate about an axis defined by the frame. A guider (420) has end portions (421, 422), where a reciprocating path is formed between the guider end portions for engagement with the other end portion of the supporting members. An adjusting assembly e.g. pneumatic device, provided under the guider activates a moving member electronically to vary an incline angle of the guider. Pedals (490) are coupled to the supporting members.    USE - Stationary exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The adjusting assembly activates the moving member electronically to vary the incline angle of the guider, thus providing higher exercise intensity on a heel portion, a gluteus portion and a foot path of a user and providing increased stride length. The apparatus provides a variety of shapes to vary the exercise experience, better gluteus exercise and a more compact and succinct appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side perspective view of a stationary exercise device.    Stationary exercise apparatus (400)    Frame (410)    Console (414)    Fixed handle assembly (415)    Rotating member (418)    Guider (420)    Guider`s end portions (421, 422)    Supporting members (460)    Handle links (470)    Control links (480)    Pedals (490)
NOVELTY - The stationary exercise bicycle has a stable frame (181) supported on the floor and another frame (180) being tilted relative to the first frame crosswise to an axis along the length of the frames. The second frame has a steering gear (183) and a handle bar (184) for controlling its tilt movement. Its front part is fixed with a horizontal cross member having end portions with springs (189,189') in contact with a steering gear. The steering gear is located off center of the swivel axis and can be turned relative to the two frames.    USE - For an indoor exercise cycle controlling the instability and simulating the feeling of riding an ordinary mobile bicycle. It can be used in physical exercise, rehabilitation of injuries and increase in balance during training.    ADVANTAGE - The user has the option of adjusting the tilt function or simply locking the upper frame in a fixed position if the tilt function is not desired. The exercise cycle has a system providing resistance to the rotation of the flywheel creating resistance to the user of the apparatus activated at desired level. The sensor measures the revolutions of the flywheel connected to the CPU computing the revolutions to simulate distance and compute the amount of training relative to a time unit. It provides the user with an indoor training and exercise cycle simulating two-wheeled mobile bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of one configuration of the exercising cycle.    Stable frame (180)    Tilting frame (181)    Steering gear (183)    Handle bar (184)    Springs (189,189')
NOVELTY - The blade (10) has a centrifugal flow passage (105) that extends between an air inlet (101) e.g. slit, and an air outlet (103). The air inlet is in gaseous communication with the air outlet via the centrifugal flow passage. The blade is configured such that the fluid e.g. air or gas, is drawn into the fluid inlet, moved through the centrifugal flow passage, and expelled out of the air outlet, when the blade is rotated about a hub at a particular velocity. The air is drawn into a proximal end (24) of the blade and expelled out of the blade through a distal end (22) of the blade.    USE - Used in a mechanical device e.g. wind turbine (claimed) and helicopter. Can also be used for compressor or propeller blades.    ADVANTAGE - The air is drawn into the proximal end of the blade and expelled out of the blade through the distal end of the blade, thus reducing boundary layer separation adjacent the blade, and hence avoiding formation of a separation bubble behind the point of separation, which creates drag on the blade, and formation unstable areas of pressure around the blade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of reducing boundary layer separation adjacent a blade that is rotating about a central, rotating hub, comprising a step of drawing a volume of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a blade.    Blade (10)    Distal end (22)    Proximal end (24)    Air inlet (101)    Air outlet (103)    Centrifugal flow passage (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vertical support member (105) receiving, holding and allowing rotation of two end portions of a rail. A user support platform (140) moves along the rail between the end portions of the rail. An input device located adjacent to the user support platform receives and implements a command for a change in a control parameter associated with an exercise/therapy workout by the user. An actuation mechanism associated with the vertical support member translates the end portions of the rail by a selected amount in response to receipt of a control signal from the input device.    USE - Physical exercise/therapy apparatus e.g. incline sit-up device, lateral sliding exercise device, weight bench, treadmill, exercise cycle, nordic-style ski exercise device, rower, stepper, and elliptical or striding exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The actuation mechanism effectively adjusts the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member without requiring the user to dismount the user support platform, and without requiring the user to interrupt an exercise/therapy workout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise device.    Exercise device (100)    Vertical support member (105)    Sliding member (110)    Inner rails (115)    End portions of rail (116, 118)    Outer set of rails (120)    Rail pivot point (125)    Strut (130)    Support surface (135)    User support platform (140)
NOVELTY - The device has a slab (1) whose upper surface places limbs selected from hands and legs and a lower surface is connected with an inversely triangular support bracket (3) through a hinge (2). A link rod (4) has an end connected to the support bracket and another end to an eccentric wheel (5) and a shaft of an electric motor (6) is connected with the eccentric wheel.    USE - For vibrating whole body of user e.g. hands and legs.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration strength and angular speed can be arbitrarily adjusted thereby attaining desired body massage effect, by removing body fat and weight effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the vibration body-pump device.    Slab (1)    Hinge (2)    Triangular support bracket (3)    Link rod (4)    Eccentric wheel (5)    Electric motor (6)
NOVELTY - A light sensor device package with tiny packaging area is disclosed. The light sensor device is packaged by aligning central line of the light sensor device with the center of the substrate to avoid squander of packaging area due to align central line of the light sensor area with the central packaging aligning line of the substrate in the past so as to reach the purpose of saving the entire packaging area. An engaging part is formed at the appropriate position for positioning and aligning central line of the light sensing area when increasing elements such as cones and lens bases in following steps.
NOVELTY - A sheet has adhesion improving layer for adhering with ethylene-vinyl acetate co-polymerized filler layer, and extended polyester film layer. The adhesion improving layer is a layer having film thickness of 0.5-3 microns, and comprising resin(s). The resin is polyester-type resin and/or polyester polyurethane-type resin.    USE - For sealing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has excellent adhesive strength, weather resistance, blocking resistance and time-dependent stability at the time of preservation.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a geared motor (3) is attached to a motor pedestal (7), a screw shaft (1) attached to a drive shaft, and a bed raise lever (6) connected with a screw nut (2). The raise lever is fixed under the bed head. By moving the screw nut screw nut forward and backward, the bed leg raises and the bed raise lever falls.    USE - For prevention of such as pain of hernia, disease, lower back pain, stiffness of the shoulders, strained back, numbness of hand and foot and knee joint, whipping.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to return a bed to an original state at the time of power failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the handstand traction apparatus.    Screw shaft (1)    Screw nut (2)    Geared motor (3)    Bed raise lever (6)    Motor pedestal (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of articulated bars (5) and dorsal support cushion (2), which are fixed to a wall through a screw (6), where the bars are equipped with a non-skid handle (8) at the end. A wall mounting support (1) comprises a swivel pin (3) for permitting the articulation of the bars. A locking ratchet maintains the bars in the right angle with respect to the wall and permits a user to select between an exercise position and storage position.    USE - Used in a home and sports room for realizing bodybuilding movements for developing abdominal muscles and arm muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus offers number of working possibilities to all types of users with ease in use and in a better condition while conserving high stability and security. The apparatus can be folded in a rapid and simple manner without requiring tool and dismounting operation when the user is terminated from exercise, thus ensuring a saving in space. The apparatus is light weight and permits to exactly reproduce the same movements of bodybuilding realized on a professional exercise apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a keep-fit exercise apparatus in exercise position.    Wall mounting support (1)    Dorsal support cushion (2)    Swivel pin (3)    Articulated bars (5)    Screw (6)    Non-skid handle (8)
NOVELTY - The stream water transmits inertia of motion to one row of bucket type containers, when water is closed by a close shutter flap. The opposite movement of next row of containers connected to one row is carried out such that water easily drains through a open shutter flap.    USE - For converting stream water energy into electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of stream water energy converting plant.
NOVELTY - The exercise machine has a drive unit (60) arranged on one side of a horizontal base frame (50), for providing driving force. An undulator (RD) is arranged at a top of the base frame, for undulating three-dimensionally through the driving force provided by the drive unit. The floor board (80) connected to the undulator undulates according to the three-dimensional undulating of the undulator, for providing three-dimensional exercise for the user.    USE - For sporting apparatus to perform physical exercise for burning body fat and strengthening muscles, used in home, fitness club.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simplified and the apparatus can be easily manufactured. The rupturing and breaking of the components can be prevented, even when it is operated three-dimensionally. The machine is safely and conveniently used for burning body fat and strengthening the muscles of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the exercise machine.    Base frame (50)    Drive unit (60)    Motor (62)    Floor board (80)    Undulator (RD)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fastening belt with gas bag for wrapping predetermined part of the limbs e.g. thigh, arm, and hook and loop fastener for fixing. A set of pumps supply and exhaust gas to and from the gas bag. A controller operates the pump to maintain the pressure in the gas bag at upper peak value, to generate a clamping force to arrest the blood flow to downstream side and at a lower peak value repeatedly.    USE - For improving muscular-strength augmentation e.g. for elderly people.    ADVANTAGE - The muscular strength is increased easily, safely and efficiently not only to the normal persons but also to the persons such as elderly people having abnormality in motor function. The device reduces the exercise load and also reduces the movement of the muscles. The fear of damage to joints is eliminated and the duration can be reduced. The inhibition of blood flow can be adjusted correctly, hence the safety is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pressurized-stimulation apparatus control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating the time-dependent variation of clamp capacity. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a reaction force which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between a treadmill (2) and a person (1) such as hemiplegic patient, where the reaction force occurs when the person harnessed in an orthotic device walks with a different velocity than a running belt (80) of the treadmill that is moving. A signal representation for the reaction force is transmitted to a control unit such as a controller (5). The control unit is used to control the velocity of the treadmill.    USE - Used for controlling a treadmill according to the walking velocity of a person (claimed) for providing therapy to paraplegic or hemiplegic patients, neurological patient, and orthopaedical patient. Can also be used for providing fitness training to healthy or elderly persons.    ADVANTAGE - The method automatically adjusts and controls the treadmill speed to the patient effort or intention in real-time with minimal delay times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device to control a treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic arrangement of a treadmill control device.    Person (1)    Treadmill (2)    Force sensor (3)    Controller (5)    Horizontal base plane (6)    Bearing (30)    Rods (40)    Angle of parallelogram (41)    Plate (43)    Running belt (80)    Force component (100)    Vertical force (102)
NOVELTY - The blade (102) has an attachment device (103) for attaching servicing equipment e.g. bar, where the attachment device is attached and is accessible from a blade exterior. The attachment device is positioned such that the surface of the blade is essentially even when the blade is not in use. A top face of the attachment device is flush with the blade surface when the attachment device is not in use. The attachment device comprises a thread or an eye. The blade is repaired or inspected while in a vertical position of the blade.    USE - For servicing and attaching a blade of a wind turbine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The attachment device is attached and is accessible from the blade exterior, so that the servicing equipment, safety lines for crew, safety nets, working platforms, are attached to the blade in a simple and safe manner, while mounting the equipment on the wind turbine. The blade thus performs servicing and repair while the blade is in its horizontal state, thus avoiding the use of expensive lifting equipment such as crane, and hence improving the safety for the crew. The blade enables large-scale operations without an ensuing need to dismount the blade. The attachment device covers large parts of the blade, thus controlling important parameters such as temperature and humidity during repairs. The blade frequently avoids the costs involved in dismounting and replacing the damaged blade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of servicing a blade mounted on a wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a working platform secured to the blade of a wind turbine.    Blade (102)    Attachment devices (103)    Working platform (401)    Wires (402)
NOVELTY - A transceiver receives physiological data such as user's maximum heart rate, weight, no of hours trained detected using physiological sensor and stores the received information in memory. The transceiver transmits the stored information with respect to the commencement of selected exercise, to each machine in gym. A microcontroller determines the speed and inclination settings of exercise equipment such as thread mill for permitting the user to perform selected exercise.    USE - For performing selected exercise such as pedaling using exercising equipment such as thread mill in gym, with respect to measured heart rate of user.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise routine is customized and optimized easily by downloading the information such as user's workout history associated with a selected exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) selected exercise performing method; and    (2) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the integrated system.
NOVELTY - The fluororesin moves smoothly inside of the fixed outer pipe that is the guide pipe of the rubber hose. The gas has a large volume within the water tank that passes the special valve that pushes up. The float gas high pressurized touches the top sensor by the hydraulic pressure in the endless circulation rubber hose in the thin outer pipe and the valve is opened.    USE - Used for large sized water powered electricity generation, nuclear power, and thermal power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the production of power at few water and lands, thus lowering the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the general view showing a hydrostatic pressure float electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A housing includes several terminal boards (30a,30b), each contacting a partition (13) extending in front-back and left-right directions. The side wall of several support plates (18a,18b) in the housing, are fixed to side walls (12a,12b) of the housing. A base forms a space between a lower surface and an upper surface of base-plate, and is partially contacted by each terminal board. An external connection cable between a screw (44b) and the terminal board, is connected with the terminal board across one end.    USE - For solar cell modules used in solar cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rotational force originating in the screw-fastening of a terminal board is caught without requiring special reinforcement of a housing structure etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the terminal box.    Side walls of housing (12a,12b)    Partition (13)    Support plates (18a,18b)    Terminal boards (30a,30b)    Screw (44b)
NOVELTY - The image device has a moving display unit held above the main console of a gym treadmill to add visual incentive to the gym treadmill user. The image display is controlled by an input that is selected by the treadmill user. The user is enabled to select the scenery which user is able to image as they run or walk through.    USE - For displaying an image to a treadmill user while exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The user is able to select the image of his or her choice from a range of different landscapes, scenes such as autumn forest held at the eye level to maintain a good posture. A novelty value is added to the treadmill by being able to explore your chosen scenery and select the speed at which you are able to travel through.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the image device attached to the treadmill console showing a landscape as it appears to the user.
NOVELTY - A system has photovoltaic solar modules (11-14), which rotate the solar system around an axis. A supply of rotating movement of an electric drive (5) takes place only by a solar module (11) that is provided for energy generation. The rotating movement of the electric drive takes place by a control. The modules are placed at distance to each other by a spacer (16), and an air gap is formed between the modules. The spacer consists of an elastomer, and exhibits a width of 15-40 mm.    USE - Used for supplying electrical energy to an emergency power system with a battery pack-up, e.g. a power converter of a network energetic recovery system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar system can be manufactured in a reliable manner, and can be operated and maintained in a cost effective manner. The solar system effectively utilizes the sun radiation so as to effectively produce the electrical energy with high yield. The effective utilization of the solar system allows to supply electrical energy effectively from early morning up to sunset.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating a solar system with a photovoltaic solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an installed solar system with a rotatable panel and a drive unit.    Solar panel (1)    House wall (2)    Electric drive (5)    Solar module (11-14)    Spacer (16)
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped photovoltaic solar module (1) comprises solar cells (3) for a planar or curved solar module embedded between a cover (2) and rear (4) side material. A light strengthening structure (5) is partly or completely stuck onto the rear side and acts as a support frame structure (6), either partially or completely, at two sides.    USE - As a plate-shaped frameless photovoltaic solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module is unaffected by bad weather conditions and thermal loading and has very high mechanical stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    Solar module (1)    Cover side material (2)    Solar cells (3)    Rear side material (4)    Strengthening structure (5)    Support frame structure (6)
NOVELTY - The current generator is located at a wheel (1) and held by a support frame (2) of a training unit. The current generator has a permanent magnet (4), which is fastened to the wheel and an induction pick-up coil (3) which is fastened to the support frame and is arranged for the permanent magnet. An induction voltage is produced by the induction pick-up coil of the permanent magnet with each turning of the wheel and which is approximated.    USE - For a current generator for providing lamps or displays of training equipment with power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides current generator which can be attached to the wheel of a training equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the invention.    Wheel (1)    Support frame (2)    Coil (3)    Magnet (4)
NOVELTY - The turbine engine has a shaft (16) mounted on the engine casing, having two passageways, and a rotor mounted on the shaft within the turbine chamber. A rotor section (14) has a set of primary passageways in communication with the primary shaft passageway, and a set of secondary passageway in communication with the secondary shaft passageway. Each circumferential portion of the rotor has several nozzles in communication with respective passageways of the shaft and rotor, for discharging fluid into respective intermediate chamber of the turbine.    USE - For multi-fluid, multiple-substance, multiple-phase, multiple-pressure, multiple-temperature, multi-stage turbine engine for use with steam turbine, water turbine, and gas turbine used in power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine can be operated using the inlet fluid that is in either a liquid state or vapor state or both. The turbine can be easily sized to match requirements of the customer, without the need for operator. The turbine is practical, economical, aesthetical, and functional as desired by the customer. The design and efficiency of the turbine can be improved and the maintenance, manufacturing and installation time, and cost can be decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the turbine engine.    Rotor section (14)    Turbine shaft (16)    Casing (36)    Shell section end (38)    Rotor seal (62)    Control valves (80,84)
NOVELTY - The system has mounting supports (50), and photovoltaic modules that are mounted on the supports. Retaining units (100) are provided for retaining the modules on the supports, and double bridges (60) comprise electrically contacting connecting plugs that are plugged together with the mounting movement of the modules. The modules are enclosed by a holding frame (10) that is made from plastic, and a mechanical connection unit and the connecting plugs are integrated in the holding frame, where the mechanical connection unit interacts with the retaining units in a positive manner.    USE - Used in a roof covering and facade surface.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical connection unit and the electrically contacting connecting plugs are integrated in the holding frame, thus ensuring precise and reliable fastening and electrical connection of the photovoltaic modules to the mounting supports with relatively less expenditure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a solar power system.    Holding frame (10)    Mounting supports (50)    T-groove (51)    Double bridges (60)    Retaining units (100)
NOVELTY - The conveying system (10) includes a closed circuit (14) comprising several tubes and thermally conductive solid objects (12) contained within the closed circuit. The thermally conductive solid objects comprise several metal spheres having high thermal conducting material such as steel, aluminum, copper, silver, aluminum and copper alloy, metal alloy and diamond material. The thermally conductive soil objects move from one location to another within the closed circuit using an impeller.    USE - For conveying thermal energy used for dissipating heat generated in electronic devices and chemical reaction, for converting other types of energy such as solar energy to electrical energy, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the thermal energy is conveyed using thermally conductive solid objects contained within closed circuit, the use of pipes and fittings made of expensive high temperature alloys are eliminated. The system is efficient and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for conveying thermal energy;    (2) system for converting solar energy; and    (3) method for converting solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the thermal energy conveying system.    Conveying system (10)    Thermally conductive solid objects (12)    Closed circuit (14)    Barriers (22)
NOVELTY - A horizontal straightening vane (15) is arranged in a horizontal flow path (13) so that horizontal flow of water in the water surface vicinity of a water supply opening (10a) of a flow path for cubes may be changed to a perpendicular direction flow. The horizontal flow path is located in the upper part of the flow path for cubes for flowing water in the horizontal direction. The straightening vane is equipped with a communication port, which penetrates the upper and lower surfaces thereof.    USE - For use in e.g. hydraulic power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of vortex even if the flow in the horizontal flow path exists, thereby improving the efficiency of water turbine and preventing vibration and the generation of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the vertical-shaft bulb unit power generation equipment.    Bulb (1)    Stay (8)    Water supply opening (10a)    Horizontal flow path (13)    Horizontal straightening vane (15)
NOVELTY - A head tank stores a fixed water from a lower reservoir and pumped up to elevation tank which circulates the fixed water to up and down direction in order to rotate a turbine that generates electric power by using fall energy of the circulated water.    USE - Soeta type electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a continuous electric power generating apparatus for all-weather type which does not depend on a fossil fuel and generates noise, thus contributes to a clean and healthy environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the operation state of the soeta type electric power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An inclined debris removal screen (18), installed to the upper water intake (30) of a water tank (16), flows down the debris-mixed water to the outside of the water tank. The screen forms slits for directly flowing down water into the tank. A channel tube (26), which supplies water to a hydroelectric generator, has an upstream end offset from the water intake and spaced apart from the bottom of the tank.    USE - For removing debris e.g. sand, pebbles, fallen leaves, garbage, from water to be introduced to hydroelectric generator of micro hydroelectric power system.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably removes garbage mixed in water using simplified structure, requiring only less labor and expenses for maintenance management of hydroelectric power generating equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a sectional view of a micro hydroelectric power system.    Water tank (16)    Debris removal screen (18)    Sedimentation tank (20)    Channel tube (26)    Water intake (30)
NOVELTY - A drive assembly has drive shaft that engages an rotatable output shaft connected to photovoltaic panel. A drive mechanism comprises forward actuator that applies torque on drive clutch to rotate drive shaft. The drive mechanism has a disengagement actuator made of shape memory alloy (SMA) disengages worm gear according to position of sun. A return spring is secured between fixed base and output shaft. A sensing circuit controls the movement of the actuator. The drive assembly rotates the output shaft axially around long axis of shaft based on position of sun.    USE - For solar tracking device.    ADVANTAGE - The size and cost of drive mechanism can be reduced while maintaining tracking precision and efficiency by using disengagement actuator made of shape memory alloy (SMA).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) drive mechanism;    (2) analog circuit for controlling movement of shape memory alloy actuator;    (3) shaft drive mechanism; and    (4) solar tracking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of tracker assembly with photovoltaic panel and stand.
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus has several optical sensors installed at the corresponding holes provided in the board. A solar cell panel which is mounted on the board always turns front corresponding to sunlight. A pair of optical sensors enters into shadow portion, when sunlight is perpendicularly irradiated corresponding to the apparatus. When sunlight is aslant irradiated corresponding to the apparatus, one sensor enters into shadow portion and sunlight shines upon another sensor.    USE - For solar cell panel used as substitute energy of petroleum, electric power source in home.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated effectively by controlling solar cell panel to always turn front with respect to sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the change model of irradiation amount of sunlight by the direction of the solar cell panel.
NOVELTY - The generation apparatus (1a) has rack stands (12) isolated from a clamp face (10), to support four corners of solar cell array (11). An aperture diaphragm space (S1) is formed between solar cell array and protrusion (13a) at upper surface of the clamp face.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus installed in clamp face such as flat roof, gambrel roof and rectangular hipped roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed force to clamp face can be improved by a simple structure, without reducing electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the air flow state of solar power generation apparatus.    Solar power generation apparatus (1a)    Clamp face (10)    Solar cell array (11)    Rack stands (12)    Protrusion (13a)    Aperture diaphragm space (S1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus a processing chamber (40) including a float (102) which is floated on the water surface (106) in the tank. A solar cell module (101) is attached to a section of the float, and a support mechanism (103) which is connected with the beam protruded in the tank structure. The support mechanism is attached to the position deviated for the center of gravity so that the upper direction of the tank is opened, when the water level in the tank is below the predetermined level.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus installed in residence, roof of public facility, water purification plant and in industries.    ADVANTAGE - The irradiation o the sunlight due to the liquid is prevented, the generation of the algae and vegetable plankton is suppressed, and the maintenance is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The support mechanism is rotated freely through the support shaft, and the beam is supported so that it swivels with respect to the tank structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional perspective view of the solar power generation apparatus.    Processing chamber (40)    Solar cell module (101)    Float (102)    Support mechanism (103)    Water surface (106)
NOVELTY - Several small-sized solar cell modules (2) having transparent protective layer in light receiving surface, are supported and housed within a frame (3) comprising a square C-shaped rail (4). The fitting convex engagement of one solar cell module, formed of electro-conductive material, connects the concave engagement of adjacent solar cell modules in overlapping state. A glass (5) covers the solar radiation surface of solar cell array.    USE - For solar energy power generation system used for converting sunlight energy into electric power, for domestic electric load using solar cell modules such as single-crystal-silicon solar cell, polycrystalline-silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell and thin-film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The handling of solar-cell modules is improved with high strength and less construction material. The external force added to each solar-cell module is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar cell array.    Solar-cell array (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Frame (3)    Square C-shaped rail (4)    Glass (5)
NOVELTY - The solar energy power generation system has a mount frame installed on horizontal surface, such as flat roof. The sequence support of each solar cell module is carried out at several triangle shapes which extend in a row on mount frame so that summit portion and valley portion are alternately formed. The light receiving surfaces of solar cell modules (101,102) turns into inclined surfaces which inclines to different directions of the triangle shape.    USE - For installation in flat roof or flat round.    ADVANTAGE - The plottage which installs the solar cell module is used effectively. The system makes the electric-power-generation efficiency high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar energy power generation system.    Solar cell modules (101,102)    Horizontal rail (103)    Vertical rail (104)    Pressing element (107)    Stopper (109)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control circuit which drives a motor for raising/lowering to raise a seat (4) if the user (2) indicates operation in the state over the seat in a standing position. The user mounts a waist (3) on the seat and a leg stand (8) supports the leg (7) to a predetermined angle which can perform effective exercise.    USE - For exercising assistance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust the knee angle which can perform an effective exercise appropriately and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the adjustment operation of the knee angle in the exercise assistance apparatus.    User (2)    Waist (3)    Seat (4)    Leg (7)    Shin (7a)    Leg stand (8)
NOVELTY - A sensor (6) detects the electric potential difference between the both ends of each solar cell of solar cell panel. A controller (7) turns OFF the power supply unit (5), when the detected potential difference is more than threshold value. The controller turns ON the power supply unit, and generates predetermined electric potential being greater than threshold value, when detected potential difference is less than threshold value.    USE - For solar power generation system installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of solar power generation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar power generation control apparatus (1)    Solar cell (2)    Power supply unit (5)    Sensor (6)    Controller (7)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a ladder-combined solar utilization apparatus, comprising absorbing and converting device for solar energy and framework. Absorbing and converting device with multilevel ladder shape is fixed on the framework and the elevation of extinction surface set on the absorbing and converting device is 5degree-15degree. Photothermal and photoelectrical board of vertical storage energy ladder-combined solar energy are firmly merged with architecture together and are embedded and suspended on the rooftop and wall of any floor. The photothermal and photoelectrical board for solarenergy have good effect of heating and power generation and is combined to any shape. Based on the client demand photothermal or photoelectrical system is set simply. It is wear resistance, beating resistance and so on.
NOVELTY - A string level monitoring system comprises an array level monitoring component; a computer system having software and for obtaining, recording, and analyzing data from the array level monitoring system; and a string level monitoring component in electronic communication with the array and the computer system.    USE - For string level monitoring of a grid-connected photovoltaic system having an array of photovoltaic solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The string level monitoring system enables the user and/or provider to collect, collate, and remotely analyze renewable power production system data in real time, whether that power is generated by a solar, biomass, geothermal, wind, or hydroelectric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of the back end of the array level monitoring component of the system and method for array and string level monitoring of a grid-connected photovoltaic power system.
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor is coupled to a chamber that receives the portion of the body of an individual (101) to measure a pressure inside the chamber (102). a pressure sensor is coupled to the chamber for measuring the pressure inside the chamber. A negative feedback control system (103) calibrates, adjusts and maintains the pressure inside the chamber with respect to the individual.    USE - For applying air pressure to a part of the body e.g. lower body of an individual standing upright for control of body weight during e.g. physical training.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the individual to either feel heavier or lighter based on the exerted force from the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an applying method for pressure to a portion of the body of an individual;    (2) a program storage device; and    (3) a calibrating method for pressurized chamber    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram for an exercise system using air pressure.    Individual (101)    Chamber (102)    Negative feedback control system (103)    Aperture (104)    Base (108)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a maximum acceleration created by a person in bench press by using a bracelet attached to a wrist, where the bracelet includes an acceleration sensor, a keyboard for entering a lifting weight into a device, a processor for performing and analyzing the measurements, and a display for presenting an estimated maximal lifting performance to a user. The estimate of the maximum performance is defined with the help of a measured maximal lifting acceleration and the weight used in a lifting motion.    USE - Used for evaluating a maximal lifting performance (claimed) that is utilized in sports performance associated in lifting a weight in a bench press.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the risk of injury in testing the maximum acceleration of bench press, and additionally increases the precision of evaluation of maximal lifting performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bracelet, comprising an acceleration sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an operating principle of the maximum result evaluation method.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a frame unit including a rear end on which a flywheel transmission unit is placed, where the transmission unit has a crank (12). An electric adjusting mechanism (30) is installed at a bottom of a front side of the frame unit, and has a spindle sleeve (32) and two connecting rods (36). The spindle sleeve is driven by the motor to create a reciprocating in-place displacement of a telescopic spindle such that a connecting angle between a slide bar and a U-frame is changed. The rods are pivotally connected to treadle planks.    USE - Used in an elliptical cross trainer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spindle sleeve is driven by the motor to create a reciprocating in-place displacement of a telescopic spindle such that the connecting angle between a slide bar and an U-frame is changed, thus allowing supporting angle of the U-frame to be changed and vertical position of the treadle plank and the treadle to be adjusted, and hence allowing an operator to easily perform a desired adjustment during the exercise session without stopping the exercise and affecting the movement rhythm, while facilitating the operator to have fun on usage of the elliptical cross trainer. The treadle plank and its components are effectively marked with reference signs so as to prevent unnecessary confusion while reading.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pace-adjusting mechanism.    Protection hood (11)    Crank (12)    Treadle plank (13)    Upright posts (14)    Cross bar (15)    Handles (16)    bend (17)    Electric adjusting mechanism (30)    Spindle sleeve (32)    Connecting rods (36)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a forearm section (10) pivotally connected to an arm section (10), where each section has two pivot holes (113, 211). A grip (40) is securely and rotatably positioned in the forearm section via a securing device to place a user arm in the arm section. The securing device extends from elongated adjusting holes of the forearm section and into open ends of the grip to position the grip in place. The device has two controlling elements (42) that are detachably connected to one of the two locking elements (41) of the securing device.    USE - Used for exercising the arm and forearm of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The grip is securely and rotatably positioned in the forearm section via the securing device to place the user arm in the arm section, thus enabling a user to exercise the arm. The design configuration of the exerciser enables the user to use the exerciser at home. The exerciser is inexpensive, light weight and simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the arm exerciser.    Forearm section (10)    Sidewalls (11, 21)    Arm section (20)    Grip (40)    Locking element (41)    Controlling element (42)    Elongated adjusting holes (111)    Multiple cutout (112)    Pivot hole (113, 211)    Securing holes (212)    Head portion (300)    Body portion (301)
NOVELTY - The table has elevated pads on which a body (20) reclines, and a foot end with a padded clamp (16). An actuator (18) raises and lowers the foot end, such that the actuator controls the slope and stretch on a spine (43). Actuator pads are provided under the hip (42), shoulder blades (44) and head (46), where the actuator pads are adjusted under the control of a user. The user adjusts the table to a required higher and lower slope, and also adjusts the required shape of the spine. A vibrating motor (52) driven vibrator aids relaxation of the muscles, discs, and joints of the user.    USE - Used for strengthening the back and improving a shape of a spine of a human.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of the slanting table allows a user to prevent him from round shouldering, and leaning forward while having erect and lower back spine problems. The table allows the user to adjust and control the spine by controlling the amount of corrective pressure applied. The table allows the user to ease the stress of getting in and out of the table, without a need for an assistant, and increases the quality of breathing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic tilt table in profile.    Ground member (10)    Slanting slant table (12)    Vertical member (14)    Padded clamp (16)    Actuator (18)    Body (20)    Feet (21)    Support panel (34)    Knee (40)    Hip (42)    Spine (43)    Shoulder blade (44)    Head (46)    Vibrating motor (52)
NOVELTY - The machine has a frame (100), and a resistance element or a weight stack to provide resistance for performing exercise. A back support (140) has a support sleeve (142) secured to a side of a vertical member (110), where the support sleeve receives a back post extending from a seat back. Weight plates (202) are selectively added to and removed from a load to provide variable amounts of resistance. Cable assembly interconnects arms of an exercise assembly with the weight stack so that the weight stack is lifted, when either one of the arms are pushed or pulled outward by a user during exercise.    USE - Used for exercising the user`s muscles by doing weight-lifting exercise such as press and pull exercise, that is utilized to strengthen and condition the body of user.    ADVANTAGE - The machine varies the exercise routine by performing alternate fixed path movements for both press and pull exercises at a single station on the same exercise machine which reduces the cost of the exercise equipment, and the space needed to house the exercise equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a press/pull exercise machine.    Frame (100)    Swiveling guide pulley main assembly (182)    Back support (140)    Support sleeve (142)    Back post (144)    Weight plates (202)    Guide rods (204)    Lifting rod (206)    Pulleys (406, 408)    Double floating pulley assembly (410)    Guide pulley assemblies (420)
NOVELTY - The machine has an exercise assembly (300) including two pairs of swivel assemblies (400, 420) and a pair of arm assemblies (301) that are pushed or pulled by a user to perform an exercise. Each arm assembly is pivotally mounted so as to pivot about three respective axes. The arm assemblies are pivotally attached to the pair of swivel assemblies (420) and rotate about one of the axes when the user is exercising. A frame (100) has a base (102) including frame members (104, 106). A vertical frame member (108) extends upwardly from the base to a top member (112).    USE - Used for performing an exercise e.g. weight-lifting exercise such as press/pull exercise e.g. chest press, bench press, shoulder press, inclined press and mid row exercise, to strengthen and condition the body.    ADVANTAGE - The machine allows a user to perform both press and pull exercises at a single station, thus reducing the cost of the machine and the space needed to house the machine. The machine enables the user to adjust the travel path of the arm assemblies, thus allowing the user to adjust the arm assemblies to follow a path that is comfortable for the user, and to perform different exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a press/pull exercise machine.    Frame (100)    Base (102)    Frame members (104, 106)    Vertical frame member (108)    Top member (112)    Weight stack (200)    Exercise assembly (300)    Pair of arm assemblies (301)    Pairs of swivel assemblies (400, 420)    Cable system (500)
NOVELTY - A handle bar (11) on a fitness equipment (10) supports the users when they are in a swaying state. A swaying damping device (20) is mounted on the fitness equipment and connected to preset location of a handle bar. The handle bar that operates with the device sways independently of the users. The damping device provides a preset resistance to the swaying handle bar for flexible and independent swaying.    USE - For handle bar of fitness equipment e.g. frame handle bar of treadmill, coupled handlebar of oval track stepper etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damping effect and springing force of the device are ensured. The device enables free adjustment of the swaying magnitude and mode and maintains a dynamic balance for users. The flexibility independency and convenience of the users are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an assembled perspective view of the swaying damping device.    Fitness equipment (10)    Handle bar (11)    Seat frame (12)    Swaying damping device (20)
NOVELTY - The device has an inflatable structure (101) for receiving an impact. An impact sensor switch (111) is connected to the inflatable structure to generate a signal in response to a predetermined threshold of the impact. A connecting mechanism (103) supports the inflatable structure and a base supports the connecting mechanism and the inflatable structure. A spring resiliently engages the inflatable structure with the base. A sound generating module generates a sound in response to the signal by the impact sensor.    USE - For martial arts trainee.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a pleasant, fun and entertaining experience to the trainees. Since various elastic characteristics of spring are used, the inflatable structure provides flexible movement according to the strength and skill of the trainee effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making interactive training device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the interactive training device.    Inflatable structure (101)    Connecting mechanism (103)    Extensible legs (107)    Impact sensor switch (111)    Speaker (113)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a driving mechanism (20) mounted in a framework (10), where the driving mechanism includes a movable end that is adapted to provide a reciprocating driving force. A plank (40) is pivotally mounted on a fulcrum at the framework and is balanced on the fulcrum. The plank includes a rear end that is pivoted to a front end of a treadbase (11). A flexible connecting member (60) e.g. chain, is driven to change a horizontal acting force produced by a reversible motor (21) into a vertical acting force and to transmit the vertical acting force to the front end of the plank.    USE - Used for lifting a treadbase (claimed) of a treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism saves the output power of the driving motor and reduces the size of the treadmill. The flexible connecting member e.g. chain, is driven to change the horizontal acting force produced by the reversible motor into the vertical acting force and to transmit the vertical acting force to the front end of the plank, thus preventing the production of component or dispersion of force during the operation of the mechanism, and hence preventing loss of driving force when tilting the treadbase. The mechanism eliminates the need of increased installation space and prevents the quick wear of mechanism with use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a treadbase lifting mechanism.    Framework (10)    Treadbase (11)    Driving mechanism (20)    Reversible motor (21)    Drive gear (22)    Rack (23)    Plank (40)    Rotary member (50)    Flexible connecting member (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a crank system coupled to a frame, and a pivotal linkage assembly coupled to the crank system. A variable stride system e.g. cam device (102), is coupled to the linkage assembly. The cam device is configured to allow a user of the apparatus to vary the length of the user`s stride, where the apparatus has a maximum stride length that is about forty percent of the overall length of the apparatus. Crank members (116) are coupled to a crankshaft and a pulley device (122). The crank members, crankshaft, and pulley device are supported by a frame (108).    USE - Used for doing exercise e.g. simulated climbing, walking, striding, and jogging.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides a user with a variable range of motion for providing compactness, controllable foot articulation patterns, and better variable stride control suitable for a greater variety of users. The apparatus has larger maximum stride length to the overall length ratio to allow the exercise apparatus to be more compact while maintaining a relatively larger user controlled variation in stride length, thus reducing designing and manufacturing cost e.g. materials or construction costs of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stationary exercise apparatus comprising a frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a variable stride exercise apparatus.    Cam device (102)    Roller (104)    Frame (108)    Left and right movable members (112)    Crank members (116)    Arm links (118)    Pulley device (122)    Pivotal member (166)    Journal (170)
NOVELTY - The device has uprights (12a, 12b) mounted on opposite sides of a weight lifting bench. The uprights are provided with a vertically adjustable barbell supports (22a, 22b) moved between raised and lowered positions. The uprights are mounted with screws (20a, 20b) that are rotated by an electric motor to raise and lower the supports. A transverse member (14) connects the uprights. The motor is provided in a housing (28). Pressure sensor switches are provided between forward vertical protrusions (24a, 24b) and rearward vertical protrusions (26a, 26b) of the supports.    USE - Used for supporting a barbell above a weight lifting bench (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The forward vertical protrusions prevent the barbell from rolling off of the barbell support. The rearward vertical protrusions prevent the barbell from hitting the rests which hold the barbell on the bench. The configuration of the spotting device eliminates the need of person to act as a spotter. The device is adjusted quickly and easily to different positions for different exercises, without permitting any downward movement of the barbell supports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of the self-spotting apparatus.    Weight lifting spotting device (10)    Uprights (12a, 12b)    Transverse member (14)    Handles (15a, 15b)    Base members (16a, 16b)    Wheels (18a, 18b)    Screws (20a, 20b)    Barbell supports (22a, 22b)    Forward vertical protrusions (24a, 24b)    Rearward vertical protrusions (26a, 26b)    Housing (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (A) has two elongate handles (12, 14) for grasping by an individual (50) during use. A strap (16) is carried by both the handles along a length of both the handles. A timer is carried by the handle (12) for determining the time elapsed during use. A timer actuator is connected to the strap for actuating the timer upon a movement of the strap. An indicator is carried in communication with the timer for indicating the elapsing of a predetermined period of time.    USE - Used for stretching hamstring muscles by an individual, during exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The timer actuator is connected to the strap for actuating timer upon strap movement, and the indicator is carried in communication with the timer for indicating elapsing of predetermined period of time, thus effectively conditioning the hamstring muscles for a controlled duration, particularly for those required to be seated for long periods of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of assisting an individual while stretching using an associated stretching apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the stretching and exercising apparatus in use while the user is in a seated position.    Stretching apparatus (A)    Elongate handles (12, 14)    Strap (16)    Foot grip (17)    Individual (50)
NOVELTY - A rectangular parallelepiped heat sink (2) is placed at the bottom face of terminal box (1). The heat sink is expanded along thickness direction of a terminal box so that the side (7) of the heat sink is fixed to a diode (3).    USE - For solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Performs sufficient heat transfer from the diode to the heat sink efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and cross-sectional views of the terminal box.    Terminal box (1)    Heat sink (2)    Diode (3)    Screw (6)    Side of heat sink (7)
NOVELTY - An exercise menu of to-be-operated apparatus is determined by collating body information stored in the personal information database. The determined exercise menu is stored in the exercise menu database. The exercise processing unit of instrument for an exercise reads the operating condition corresponding to body information from the exercise menu database. The operating condition is set by setting apparatus with respect to a to-be-operated apparatus based on the body information from exercise menu database.    USE - For e.g. aerobic sports equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the operation of inputting body information. Enables to set to-be-operated apparatus to a state suitable for user rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of movement processing of operation condition setting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A warm water feed pipe (26) is provided to a turbine electric power generating apparatus (33). Hot water is supplied from the upper portion of a bottom hole (14) to the lower portion of bottom hole through a warm water branched distributing pipe (27). A low temperature water branch distributing pipe (28) supplies low temperature water stored in a low temperature water storage tank (9) to the turbine electric power generating apparatus.    USE - Distributed-type water powered electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides electric power generation system that generates electric power energy saving by decreasing hydrogen fuel consumed by the burner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are the following:    (1) a distributed-type hydraulic power unit;    (2) a deepest portion effective depth determination method of a bottom hole; and    (3) an electric power generation method of electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of an electric power generation system.    Low temperature water storage tank (9)    Bottom hole (14)    Warm water feed pipe (26)    Warm water branched distributing pipe (27)    Low temperature water branch distributing pipe (28)    Turbine electric power generating apparatus (33)
NOVELTY - A set of water level sensors (4a-4c) are arranged vertically on the walls of the vertical draft tube (3) positioned below the rotating position below or above the water level in the draft tube. The water level in the draft tube is estimated according to the ratio of the sensors under on and off states.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Need for an extra pipe along with the draft tube is eliminated using the water level sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross sectional view of the turbine.    Main shaft (1)    Runner (2)    Draft tube (3)    Water level sensors (4a-4c)    Water surface (5)
NOVELTY - An acquisition mechanism (14) is made to move in the operation position and allow connection member (144) to tie to collar of pet which performs walking or running exercises. The acquisition mechanism consists of rotation arms (141) supported by coil shaped springs (143) when swiveling with respect to pillars (131) of support body (13).    USE - For assisting pets from exercising in thread mill.    ADVANTAGE - Enables humans and their pets to use thread mill, thus improves versatility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the thread mill.    Support body (13)    Acquisition mechanism (14)    Pillars (131)    Rotation arms (141)    Coil shaped springs (143)    Connection member (144)
NOVELTY - An LED array light source (1) having two-dimensional array of LEDs illuminates the specimen solar cell (2). A charge coupled device (CCD) camera (3) equipped with an image sensor having sensitivity in the infrared range captures the image of the solar cell panel from which the internal defect of the solar cell panel is detected.    USE - For detecting internal defect of solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to accurately detect internal defects of the solar cell panel using a small and inexpensive inspection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell panel inspection apparatus.    LED array light source (1)    Solar cell (2)    CCD camera (3)    Conveyor (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an equivalent producing device with an electric motor (1) that is designed as a three phase alternating current motor, where the motor has an output (3) that works together with an exercising organ present at an exercising end. A control device is prearranged at the motor, and the exercising organ has a cable control arrangement with two hanging devices for the exercising ends, where pulling power is applied to arms or legs by the exercising ends and is transmitted to the output.    USE - Used in a rehabilitation device and sports for a disabled, for muscle exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The exercising ends applies the pulling power to arms or legs, where the pulling power is transmitted to the output of the electric motor, thus obtaining an optimal exercise result when free movement of the apparatus is implemented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a tensioning apparatus.    Electric motor (1)    Output (3)    Deflection pulley (5)    Cable control arrangement (7)    Inverting shaft (13)
NOVELTY - Changing fuel oil engine to be air engine includes removing spark plug at top of air cylinder on existing engine and enlarging gap of spark plug to set an air storage tank, using air pressure from air jet pipe to promote piston to work as original mode and connecting said air pressure to fan-generator to generate electric power being directly inputted into storage battery for driving motor or compressor to work for preparing pressure then charging pressure into air storage tank for operating engine or motor again.    USE - For vehicles.
NOVELTY - Pedal generator, which uses pedal to generate electricity, with the functions as charge, generate and health keep, wherein the invention is characterized in that: the pedal(6) via bearing is connected to two end rotation axles of pedal rod (4); the pedal gear (5) is fixed on the central axle of pedal; the pedal gear (5) is meshed with the input axle of generator (3) viagear to transmit power; the generator (3), pedal elements (4,5,6), the power source rectify circuit (2), cushion (7), cushion back (8), and accumulator (9) are all mounted on the frame (1); the generator (3), the accumulator (9) and the power source rectify circuit (2) are connected via wires; the position of cushion (7) can be adjusted front or back; and the angle of cushion back (8) is adjusted up or down.    USE - For generating electricity.
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating and generating a reference signal based on a received muscular force signal and a mathematical model for the response of a movable resistance element (23) e.g. grip, bar, plate. A power conversion device (11) e.g. electrical engine, coupled to the resistance element, is operated based on the reference signal to control the resistance element so that a user experiences a desired resistance when influencing the resistance element.    USE - For controlling the movable resistance element e.g. grip, bar, plate of a training device for exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a user to exercise using fast movements, and eliminates the need for weights that can jump and damage the training device. Allows the user to have better strength improvement when using fast movements. Enables easy and accurate measurement of muscular force through good control of resistance element. Allows free movements for the user with improved stability training for the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer program;    (2) a reference signal generating device; and    (3) a device utilization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of training device.    Receiving unit (3)    Calculating unit (5)    Processing unit (7)    Power conversion device (11)    Movable resistance element (23)
NOVELTY - A geothermal steam is supplied into a vaporizer for vaporizing organic working fluid flowing through the vaporizer. The vaporized working fluid is supplied to an organic fluid turbine (50) for generating electricity and producing expended organic vapor. A recuperator heats organic vapor condensate flowing towards the vaporizer. Several preheaters are used for additionally heating organic working fluid exiting the recuperator and flowing towards vaporizer.    USE - For power plant system for producing power using geothermal steam.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be produced with a relatively efficient rate of heat transfer from geothermal fluid having relatively low liquid content to organic working fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for reducing difference between heat efflux from power producing steam and heat influx into working fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the geothermal-based power plant system.    Power plant system (10)    Separator (20)    Steam turbine (30)    Generators (32,52)    Organic fluid turbine (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a user support (12) for supporting a user (16), and a limb-engaging surface receiving a limb of the user when the user is supported in the user support. A multi-axis force sensor holds the limb engaging surface with respect to the user support. A controller communicates with the sensor to measure a direction of applied force applied by the user on the limb-engaging surface in response to instruction to the user to use the limb to apply force in an instructed direction. The controller outputs to the user an indication of the direction of applied force.    USE - Used for training an individual in a muscle activation pattern.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus separates force direction from force magnitude to provide more immediate and accurate feedback to the user, and provides the user with a simple and intuitive indication of the user`s success in controlling the force direction. The apparatus allows automatic training regimes in which the controller prompts the user for certain actions and record the results.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of training an individual in muscle activation patterns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a training apparatus with a standing user.    Training apparatus (10)    User support (12)    User (16)    Visual display (20)    Track (22)    Limb support unit (24)    Foot stirrup (28)    Torso unit (92)    Belt (94)    Actuator (96)
NOVELTY - A pair of footrest stands (7,8) is supported so as to be movable along a predetermined inclined surface. A footrest stand drive mechanism drives each footrest stand to move up and down reciprocatingly but not simultaneously in the same direction. A controller regulates the moving speed of the footrest stands.    USE - For exercising leg muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous and long time exercise while lightening burden on knees or hips.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the training apparatus.    Footrest stands (7,8)    Buttress plate (7a,8a)    Display panel (10)
NOVELTY - The counter (100) has a generator module arranged between a rotor (240) and a casing for generating electrical power. A detection unit is arranged inside a wrist exerciser (200) to detect revolution of the rotor and generates a signal in response to the detection. The detection unit is electrically coupled to the generator module to be powered. A wireless transmission module is connected to the generator module and the detection unit to receive the electrical power and the signal. A wireless receiver (50) receives data from a transmission module and converts the data into an output signal.    USE - Used for a wrist exerciser (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The counter is internally mounted in the wrist exerciser, thus decreasing the overall size of a wrist exercising device, and preventing deterioration of the outside look of the device and enhancing hand-gripping of the device of a user. The wireless transmission module is connected to the generator module and the detection unit receives electrical power and the signal, thus providing a self-powered revolution counter. The counter is internally mounted in the wrist exerciser, thus providing the user to check with the revolutions, and transmitting revolution information to electronic devices e.g. mobile phone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wrist exerciser.    Wireless receiver (50)    Display circuit (52)    Revolution counter (100)    Wrist exerciser (200)    Upper casing member (210)    Hole (211)    Lower casing member (220)    Rotor (240)    Groove (242)    Recessed cavity (243)    Pull string (244)
NOVELTY - The equivalent expansion angle of the flow path between blades of stay vane satisfies a specific equation. The blade height of stay vane increases gradually from the internal diameter side towards the outer diameter side while supported with main plates.    USE - Used for e.g. water turbine, pump turbine, centrifugation type pump (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to decrease the loss and vibration during pumping mode without disturbing the fluid when flowing from a runner thus improves pumping mode, synthetic electric power generation efficiency, and time of electric power generation. Also suppresses exfoliation of power water in stay vane by running with a bellmouth type speed ring.
NOVELTY - The sides of the photovoltaic panel (4) is surrounded using a partition wall (6). The partition wall contains a light reflection surface and several division chambers (7) with its top and bottom portions openly adjoined. The frame (8) is placed at the light reception side of the photovoltaic panel. The base portion (3) has a concave region (2) to store the photovoltaic panel. A pipe (10) contacting the interior of the concave region is positioned such that heat is distributed in the pipe. A translucent cover (9) covers the concave region of the base portion.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Several division chambers are formed surrounded by partition wall with a light reflection surface in the frame. Hence the electric power can be generated efficiently. The snow melting effect can be obtained by circulating warm water, etc and the electric power generation efficiency can be improved even during winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the photovoltaic roof material.    Concave region (2)    Base portion (3)    Photovoltaic panel (4)    Partition wall (6)    Division chamber (7)    Frame (8)    Translucent cover (9)    Pipe (10)
NOVELTY - The boat has a hull (2) and a pivotable keel (5) adjusted from a central longitudinal axis of the boat. The keel includes a floater (7) designed to work against the heeling of the boat, where the floater is a form stable hollow body filled with gas e.g. air. The floater is pivotable transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the boat. The floater is movable transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the boat. The floater is adjusted at a distance to the hull.    USE - Sailing boat e.g. hull boat.    ADVANTAGE - The floater is designed to work against heeling of the boat, so that the production of the torque, which act against the heeling, takes places not by the additional weight, and hence reducing the weight of the boar, so that smaller water dispersion takes place. The water flowing against the boat during the travel has a smaller resistive surface, due to the smaller water dispersion hence the boat is agile and moves faster also during no wind. The smaller weight of the keel reduces the complexity of the mechanics and hydraulics needed for adjusting the keel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a sailing boat with a keel.    Hull (2)    Main sail (4)    Pivotable keel (5)    Keel blade (6)    Floater (7)
NOVELTY - A floating river electricity generator consists of a series of floats, boats or catamarans forming a pontoon between two riverbanks. Each unit has a paddle wheel with an inner ring of stainless steel teeth engaging with stainless steel pinion wheels attached to a generator shaft. Further claimed is that the pontoon may also be used as the support base for windmills or solar generator panels.    USE - Electricity generating station.    ADVANTAGE - The floating electricity generating station extends the range of possible locations for extraction of energy from renewable resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a short section of watermill pontoon electricity generator.    Pontoon (1)    paddle wheel (2)    solar panel (3)    wind turbine (4)    steel tie rods (5)    generator (6)
NOVELTY - The rotor sail has a rotary cylinder (3) mounted on a base (2) such that the cylinder is rotated about a longitudinal axis. A drive (5) is provided for rotating the cylinder, and a photovoltaic unit (7) with solar cells (8) for generation of electrical power for the drive. The solar cells are arranged in the rotary cylinder and have photoelectrically active layers. A sleeve (9) of the rotary cylinder is transparent to light and is formed in a region covering the solar cells.    USE - Used for a ship (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the photovoltaic unit with solar cells for generation of electrical power for drive enables to operate the rotor sail in an environment-friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rotor sail.    Base (2)    Rotary cylinder (3)    Drive (5)    Photovoltaic unit (7)    Solar cells (8)    Sleeve (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a circulating device which circulates a type of liquid through a solar collector (102) set at an exterior location to collect solar heat, such that the liquid is gradually heated by the solar collector. A storage tank accumulates the heated liquid, while a magnetic piston generator (202) converts the heat of the heated liquid into electricity utilized by a working unit to actuate a cooling system (206). The cooling system operates on at least three types of fluids that achieve low temperature evaporation and high temperature condensation to derive cooling effects.    USE - For use in refrigeration and air conditioning applications.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable and efficient utilization of solar power to operate cooling system, without need for other sources of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial explanatory diagram of the cooling apparatus.    Solar collector (102)    Pumps (106,108)    Magnetic piston generator (202)    Cooling system (206)
NOVELTY - The system has a video camera (51) sending a video signal to a head-mounted video display (55) when an orientation detector receives an orientation signal from an orientation beacon (56) indicating an orientation. The video camera operating with the mirror-image circuit sends a mirror-imaged video signal to the head-mounted video display when the orientation detector receives the orientation signal from the orientation beacon indicating another orientation. A video processing system (52) comprises a video multiplexer circuit for routing video signals.    USE - For training persons to gain understanding and control of movement such as dance, gymnastics and martial art, and also in a competitive sporting activity.    ADVANTAGE - The training system trains people with instant feedback in an effective manner, thus allowing a subject to observe his/her behavior in real-time and to modify his/her physical expression, and providing a continuous visual image of the subject, and hence allowing his/her to make behavioral adjustments on the fly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for training a subject.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration of a multi-camera self-viewing environment with orientation detection.    Subject (50)    Video camera (51)    Video receiver (54)    Head mounted displays (55, 65)    Orientation beacons (56, 66)    Remote control (59)    Orientation detection system (58)    Instructor (60)
NOVELTY - The recliner (10) has a movable front portion of chair, that abuts lower legs of patient, pedestal, adjustment holes and bolt for reclining the chair to pre-selected angle. A pair of juxtaposed foot rests (20,22) on movable front portion allows forward and back movement of the feet and lower legs of the patient. A gear motor powers the front portion so as to raise the foot rests alternately to simulate walking.    USE - For use by arthritis and diabetes patient.    ADVANTAGE - The patient can exercise comfortably by adjusting the degree of reclining and the movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the recliner.    Recliner (10)    Frames (17,18)    Foot rests (20,22)    Motor cam bar (30)    Recline lock (40)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises photovoltaic cells that are mutually connected in matrix form using an interconnector (3). An output lead frame (10i) comprises a connector (11i) including an opening (12) with notches, into which interconnector is inserted.    USE - For installed roof of building, for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The connection strength between output lead frame and interconnector is improved, and the frame and interconnector are connected easily and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for output lead frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the output lead frame.    Interconnector (3)    Output lead frame (10i)    Connector (11i)    Opening (12)
NOVELTY - A user inputs parameter relevant to body height to input button (122), and a memory (112) pre-stores height of seat (4) adapted for body height so that a user's knee angle might turn into a predetermined angle of high exercise effect. An adjustment unit adjusts the seat by changing relative height with the ground contact plane of the seat and a user's leg with the distance of the horizontal direction of ground contact plane. A control unit (111) drives the displacement unit to adjust the seat to a height read from the memory according to the input value from input unit.    USE - Used to exercise waist of user.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to appropriately and easily adjust height of seat to knee angle to enable effective exercise to be performed. Provides assistance to user by swiveling the seat using the weight of the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows adjustment operation of the knee angle by the first form of implementation of exercise assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Seat (4)    Control unit (111)    Memory (112)    Input button (122)    Motor (127f)
NOVELTY - Generating electricity using the kinetic energy of the river water, wherein the water with force strikes the vanes of the turbine which is kept at an angle, initiating a rotation, which subsequently rotates a gear attached to it and that gear in turn rotates a smaller gear. Thus the speed of rotation of the driven shaft increases and since this shaft has another big gear which meshes with another small gear in the third shaft, the speed considerably increases and as many gear drives as required can be employed to supply the necessary rotations per minute (rpm). In addition to this, involving a flywheel in each shaft balances the load variation and in the end provides a much increased rpm to the generator. The method of generating electricity from river water employs a new kind of turbine, where it has a giant circular disc with big vanes attached to the periphery, which in turn is attached to the helical gear. In this method adopted for generating electricity from river water, the speed of rotation of the final shaft is increased with a set of gears to get the desired torque needed for electricity generation of a very high magnitude. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The exerciser/trainer, which includes near-vertical arms (2) to support the rear ends of the skis, has a cable (1) to limit the inclination of the arms, with the length of the cable controlled by clamps (3) or sliders on the ends of a transverse bar (4). The cable passes through curved tubular arms (6) fitted with elastic elements (15) of variable resilience to simulate harder or softer snow. Various skiing situations are displayed on a screen (41) in front of the skier, who has a harness (14) linked to a pulley (10, 11) and cable (13) system for greater security.    USE - Exercising muscles and training for alpine skiing.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is more economical, realistic and easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective diagrammatic view of the exercise/training apparatus.    Cables (1, 13)    Arms (2)    Clamp (3)    Transverse bar (4)    Tubular arms (6)    Pulleys (10, 11)    Harness (14)    Elastic elements (15)    Screen (41)
NOVELTY - The unit comprises a long round beam (2) with several transversally positioned shorter holding elements (3). The outer ends of the beam (2) are held in cylindrical bearings (5), facilitating a circular motion of the beam (2) and joined with vertical elements (4) to the roof. An appropriate number of solar panels (6) can be inserted between each pair of holding elements (3). The complete unit can be slightly rotated twice a year in order to be adjusted to the position of the sun.    USE - The facility to be rotated into a more or a less inclined position according to the angle of the sunbeams is part of a carrying construction for solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - A higher energy output can be achieved with a simple construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the unit.    Beam (2)    Holding elements (3)    Vertical element (4)    Bearings (5)    Solar panel (6)
NOVELTY - The panel (1) has a set of photovoltaic solar modules (5) for transforming solar radiations into electric or thermal energy, and a front panel designed as a multilayer. The front panel has a stone panel (3) made of natural stone such as marble, granite, smooth stone, quartzite, that are translucent. The front panel is firmly connected and pasted with the solar modules or a housing by a circular frame or clip units, and the stone panel has a thickness between 4 and 6 millimeter.    USE - Used on a roof of a building e.g. high quality modern office building.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the multi-layered front panel ensures resistivity against ultraviolet (UV) radiations and environmental influences, and improves aesthetics of the facade of the building, thus achieving the desired optics of the natural stone of the facade of the building and reducing the weight of the front panel. The manufacturing cost of the solar panel is hence reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar panel.    Solar panel (1)    Stone panel (3)    Photovoltaic solar module (5)    Reference mark (7)    Glass panel (8)    Fastening panel (10)
NOVELTY - The chalcopyrite light absorption layer (3) is inbetween multiple divided transparent lower electrode (2) and a transparent upper electrode (5) on a flexible substrate (1). The light absorption layer has contact electrodes (6) for serially connecting to upper and lower electrodes, formed by modifying a portion of it, to have higher electroconductivity.    USE - For flexible solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery has high photoelectric conversion efficiency. The flexible board prevents failure during cutting hence battery lasts longer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the manufacturing method of solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mica substrate (1)    Lower electrode (2)    Light absorption layer (3)    Buffer layer thin film (4)    Upper electrode (5)    Contact electrode portion (6)
NOVELTY - The interconnector has a strip-shaped conductive layer (3) which electrically connects electrodes of adjacent solar battery cells. The conductive layer includes a stress relief portion (X1), which is planar and has a notch to constitute an obtuse angle at a side end or has a linear side end.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The stress due to difference between the thermal expansion coefficient of the interconnector and the solar battery cell is remarkably relaxed. The warping generated by the solar battery cell is reduced, and the reliability in connection between the interconnector and the solar battery cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar battery string;    (2) solar battery string manufacturing method; and    (3) solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front, side and bottom views of the interconnector.    Conductive layer (3)    Sides (3a,3b)    Cross-sectional area (7)    Stress relief portion (X1)    Width (W1)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has several linear finger electrodes (13b) extending from a bus bar electrode (13a) provided on the main plane of a semiconductor substrate. The bus bar includes a connecting section (51) for connecting with an interconnector and a non-connecting section (42) not to be connected with the interconnector. The connecting section and the non-connecting section are alternately arranged.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell, which can decrease the curvature produced by the connection of interconnector is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell string; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and an enlarged plan view of the solar cell and the non-connecting section respectively.    Bus bar electrode (13a)    Finger electrode (13b)    Non-connecting section (42)    Connecting section (51)    Width (t)
NOVELTY - The method involves extracting heat from a heat source, transferring the heat to a closed heat circuit (200,300), and evaporating the thermal fluid by the transferred heat, while the pressure of the evaporated thermal fluid is increased. The thermal fluid is passed through a flow machine (22) and does work while cooling and expanding. The thermal fluid is then condensed. The pressure of the condensed thermal fluid is increased again using the heat from the heat source. The thermal fluid is selected such that a vapour pressure difference of at least 0.5 MPa is achieved with temperatures no higher than 30 deg. C.    USE - E.g. for generating electricity in a geothermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables energy to be obtained from heat reservoirs having relatively low temperatures, particularly from terrestrial heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for obtaining mechanical energy from heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram for the apparatus.    Flow machine (22)    Closed heat circuit. (200,300)
NOVELTY - A rectangular inner frame (8), carrying weights of a weight package (18) in slidable manner, are supported or rotationally journaled within a rectangular outer frame (11) via coaxial horizontal pivot pins (9,10). A non-elastic belt (22) is connected between a pair of press arms (42,43) and the weight package through a lever type system and freely journaled pulleys (25,26). A hydraulic cylinder (48) or electric motor turns the inner frame about the pivot pins between inclined and vertical positions.    USE - For strength training and rehabilitation of muscles e.g. biceps, leg muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables person to lift more weights than usual or lift more times using same weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic of an exercise machine in positive movement position.    Inner frame (8)    Pivot pins (9,10)    Outer frame (11)    Weight package (18)    Non-elastic belt (22)    Pulleys (25,26)    Press arms (42,43)    Hydraulic cylinder (48)
NOVELTY - The training apparatus (1) comprises a back support (40) with the planar surface (43R,43L,43C) for supporting the back of user seated on the rotatable seat (2). The seat has cylindrical hole for detachedly supporting a support shaft of the front pad (6). A switch is inserted into the hole for driving the drive motor of seat when the front pad is mounted on the seat.    USE - For training muscles and twisting body of user.    ADVANTAGE - Switching the drive motor of seat can be performed simply by extracting the front pad therefore malfunction can be prevented reliably. The planar surface in the back support provided comfort to the user thereby the user can train the muscle while stably supporting the upper half of the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the training apparatus.    Training apparatus (1)    Seat (2)    Front pad (6)    Handles (9R,9L)    Back support (40)    Planar surface (43R,43L,43C)
NOVELTY - The device has a motion unit connected to an engaging unit for indicating movement with respect to influence from muscular force. A counteracting unit is connected to the motion unit for counteracting the movement of motion unit, such that a base load provides a continuous base load to the body. A reflex unit provides reflex load of varying intensity by applying electromagnetic force, such that the characteristics of the electromagnetic force is changed by changing reflex load using a control unit (100).    USE - For rehabilitation purpose in fitness training of human and animal body.    ADVANTAGE - The goal-oriented training and stimulation of recovery process in the body and muscle group is enabled. The independent alteration of parameters, such as force intensity, frequency, periodic reflex load, time waveform, bend and reflex load is performed efficiently in a simple manner, thus the characteristic of reflex load can be geared easily to users need.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for human training method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the counteracting units in human body training device.    Sliding contacts (88,89)    Ring (90,91)    Tab units (93,94)    Connecting points (95,96)    Control unit (100)
NOVELTY - Each array of elongated concentrating lenses (2) is positioned above an array of solar cells to focus sunlight onto the array of solar cells. The inner surface of each lens faces the array of solar cells and includes elongated toothed edges that reduce heat from the sunlight being focused onto the array of solar cells.    USE - For e.g. solar energy power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient collection of large amount of sunlight while facilitating dissipation of heat on the solar cells, by providing elongated toothed edges at the inner surface of each lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of lens with elongated toothed edges at its inner surface.    Lenses (2)
NOVELTY - A spine exercising apparatus is provided to stretch the spine curved in an S-form by repeatedly relaxing and contracting spines by letting a user vertically raise up the upper body with holding an exercising bar with hands and turning a rotary rod.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the spine exercising apparatus for shaking the hip from side to side with lifting up the upper body of a user, a pulley (30) is installed at a geared motor (40) to turn a rotary shaft (12) at a low speed. Two uneven parts (15,16) are formed at the rotary shaft in the opposite direction. Exercising bars are combined to the rotary bar of an uneven horizontal part by a bearing and vertically operated with drawing a circle when the rotary bar turns.
NOVELTY - An automatic stretching machine is provided to optionally select an angle of a bed through user's manipulation and to return the bed to the original position by rotating a manual lever even in case of emergency such as power failure, thereby improving user's safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The automatic stretching machine (100) includes a bed (110) supporting a user and rotated around a rotational shaft, and a driving unit (200) transferring the power to the rotational shaft of the bed to rotate the bed. The bed and the driving unit are provided in a main frame (130) of the automatic stretching machine. A control unit (150) controls the driving unit, and a sensor senses a rotational angle of the rotational shaft of the bed. Also, the automatic stretching machine includes a control panel inputting a control signal, and a central processing unit controlling the driving unit depending on the signal input by the control panel and the signal sensed by the sensor.
NOVELTY - A sequence of accompaniment clock is arranged inside accompaniment music with accompaniment inter-track gap. The rhythm sound is synchronized for every accompaniment clock of predetermined number in accompaniment music, by synchronizing every accompaniment clock in sequence and accompaniment inter-track of tone-waveform data. The recording medium has sequence of waveform data of accompaniment rhythm with which timber differs from melody sound of accompaniment music. The read out speed of accompaniment clock is determined according to tempo set by input operation.    USE - For exercise assistance.    ADVANTAGE - The rhythm of the continuous exercise can be held easily until the reproduction of the accompaniment music is completed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for music delivery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the arrangement of the accompaniment music. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A normal-axis rotation support unit (305) supports the movable mount frame (6) formed on the base (8), so that the rotation reciprocating movement is performed at the normal axis (303). The conversion units (13a,13b) convert the rotary motion of the output rotary shaft (12) of the motor (10) into the rotation reciprocating movement at the periphery of base normal axis through the normal-axis rotation support unit.    USE - For swiveling-type exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise effect is selectively acquired to the specific part of the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the drive unit in swiveling-type exercise device.    Movable mount frame (6)    Base (8)    Motor (10)    Output rotary shaft (12)    Conversion units (13a,13b)    Normal axis (303)    Normal-axis rotation support unit (305)
NOVELTY - A receiving load section, formed by a step and a knee support portion (103), has a footrest portion for putting the knee support portion for pressing at least one portion of a user's leg and foot sole. One or more load cell detects the load applied on both step and knee support portion. A control section calculates user's leg physical strength based on the load. An output device such as display device and speaker is adapted to output the calculation result of control section.    USE - Leg training apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to evaluate the physical strength of leg objectively and quantitatively and train based on the evaluation result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the use aspect of a leg training apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main body (100)    Knee support portion (103)    Curl cord cable (111)    Operation unit (200)
NOVELTY - The propeller (1) has guiding structures (6, 6`, 8, 8`) that are arranged at propeller blades (4), where the structures protrude from a surface of the blades and are connected with one another. The structures extend in an intermediate space between the blades, where the structures are formed as a single piece with the blades and made from material e.g. plastic or die cast metal. The structures have smaller wall thickness in comparison to its height and arranged concentric to one another, where the propeller rotates about a longitudinal axis (L) of a hub (2) during operation.    USE - Used in a ship, aircraft, hydroelectric power plant and wind energy plant.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the guiding structures facilitates the medium to be introduced into the surface of the propeller blades in an axial direction in a better manner, such that the turbulences arising in the propeller area can be reduced, thus improving the efficiency of the propeller. The structures also avoid outward, side deflection of the medium in the radial direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a propeller blade comprising guiding structures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a propeller.    Longitudinal axis (L)    Propeller (1)    Hub (2)    Propeller blades (4)    Guiding structures (6, 6`, 8, 8`)
NOVELTY - Solar energy concentrator cell module belongs to solar energy photovoltaic power generation system technology field. Major technique characteristics are heat insulation housing being openness disk shape, plurality of mirror surface stainless steel reflection shield fixed heat insulation housing bottom, solar battery chip fixed at central location of stainless steel reflection shield bottom, focusing lens fixed on upper part of heat insulation housing. Said invented casing adopts fiberglass reinforced plastics heat insulation heat insulator with fine thermotolerance, adopting focusing lens secondly enhancing light effect, generating efficiency increased by 3-5 times than current technology, thereby increasing completely photovoltaic battery module generating efficiency.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a multi-post support structure elastic metal plastic thrust bearing, belonging to the field of large hydroelectric power generation equipment component technology. It is characterized by that A, every bearing insert is an elastic metal plastic bearing insert made up by inlaying fluoroplastic layer whose thickness is 1.5-4 mm into an elastic metal wire layer whose thickness is 3-5 mm, then welding the metal wire layer on the base of steel bearing insert; B, every bearing insert surface is successively formed from leading-in surface, supercharging oblique surface, load-bearing surface and oil outlet surface; and C, every elastic metal plastic bearing insert has a high-pressure oil lifting mechanism. It can be used in large vertical hydraulic power generation unit.
NOVELTY - A compressor (9) driven by an expander (7) compresses the working fluid from a low pressure compressor inlet gas to a high pressure compressor outlet gas. A heat exchanger (22) led to the compressor outlet through a fluid connection (21) is connected to the heating cycle between the external heat source (1,2) and the inlet of the expander.    USE - For cooling air conditioning and heat pumps used in an air conditioning system powered by solar heaters.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high performance air condition system fed with thermal energy from a solar heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the cooling system with one stage expander.    External heat source (1,2)    Expander (7)    Compressor (9)    Fluid connection (21)    Heat exchanger (22)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a frame element, a user contact element such as gripping components. An antimicrobial agent is persistently associated with the user contact element. Cables connect weight plates with a handle gripped by a user, where the weight plates provide resistance for the equipment. The cables are coated with a polymeric compound such as polyvinyl chloride. The gripping component is constructed of a sheath-like gripping element disposed over the frame element. Foot pads and foot resting surfaces are affixed to the frame element.    USE - Fitness equipment e.g. treadmill, simulated stair climber, free weight and weight bench, elliptical machine, stationary bicycle, stretch trainer and multi-station or multi-exercise machine, for cardiovascular and strength training in commercial fitness center, physical therapy facility, hospital, workplace and venue such as residential setting.    ADVANTAGE - The antimicrobial agent is persistently associated with the user contact elements such as gripping components, thus eliminating microbial contamination such as colonization, completely and effectively, and hence providing built-in and long lasting antimicrobial characteristics to the equipment for preventing subsequent users of the machine from infection. The cables are coated with the polymeric compound such as polyvinyl chloride, thus protecting the cable from damage and corrosion, and providing user safety.
NOVELTY - The belt has a flat inner surface and a cobblestone/ brick shaped outer surface formed of molded rubber. The outer surface has cobblestone/brick pattern (4) designed to simulate walking on an uneven surface or a brick path, where the belt runs on belt support rollers (2) driven by a motor (5). The support rollers are mounted respectively at two longitudinal ends of a support frame (11). A shaft of the motor is connected to the rollers.    USE - Used in a treadmill machine during walking or running exercise by a person, at home and a gym.    ADVANTAGE - The cobblestone/brick pattern on the belt provides a walking surface with the intended effect of increasing circulation in the legs of the user, thus improving the circulation and balance of the user effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a treadmill having support frame    (2) a method of improving circulation and balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill with a belt.    Treadmill machine (1)    Belt support rollers (2)    Belt (3)    Cobblestone/brick pattern (4)    Motor (5)    Support frame (11)    Handles (12)    Control panel (13)    Lower rollers (21)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a main member (10) with a base (12) and a deck (34) that includes a running belt (36) fixed to the base. Two handle bars (38) have ends pivoted on the main member, and are turned along an axial direction between two positions, where the bars are also turned toward the deck to a folded position and turned away from the deck to an extended position. The bars are at an extended status when the bars are moved to the extended position and one of the two positions, and are at a folded status when the handle bars are moved to the folded position and the other of the two positions.    USE - Used for children, women and person.    ADVANTAGE - The deck of the treadmill always lies on the ground when the treadmill is at the extended status and at the folded status, so that the treadmill has no risk of tip, thus easily extending and folding the treadmill for children, women and person with weak power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill.    Main member (10)    Base (12)    Main frame (14)    Wheels (20)    Pivot bases (22)    Deck (34)    Running belt (36)    Handle bars (38)    Arched portion (40)    Panel (60)
NOVELTY - The health enhancement device has steps which emit light when stepped on. The frequency of stepping on of each of the steps is displayed as a score.    USE - For assisting exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes continuous consciousness to health enhancement by making health enhancement into an enjoyable game mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a layout for the health enhancement device.    Switches (1,2)    Steps (A,B)
NOVELTY - A horizontal axis hinge (5) connects a turbine directly to a fixed rigid support structure to freely rotate the turbine under action of a water current coming from the opposing directions to align with the incoming current flow in horizontal orientation. A horizontal axis flow drive train incorporate an electrical generator which, when fully submerge and in absence of the water current flow, takes up a vertical orientation with the axis of rotation of the rotor pointing to the surface by virtue of appropriate positioning of the turbine's center of buoyancy relative to center mass.    USE - For generating energy water current e.g. from tidal currents.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures fixed, stable drive train support platform. Ensures reliable passive system to allow bi-directional generation. Ensures efficient rotor without the need to design a reverse flow. Ensures easy access for maintenance when drive train is brought to the surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the alignment device in operation.    Main body (1)    Rotor (2)    Support structure (3)    Base unit (4)    Horizontal axis hinge (5)
NOVELTY - A multifunction fitness and massage platform has an oscillating belt (22) with protrusions touching the users body when they lie on it and the motor (21) generated vibration amplitude and frequency modulated to give sinusoidal excitation simulating jogging or vibration massage.    USE - Multifunction fitness and massage platform.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes the circulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the multifunction fitness and massage platform.    Frame (10)    Support (11)    Adjustable support rod (13)    Positioner (14)    Motor (21)    Oscillating belt (22)    Worm drive (24)    Cover (25)    Central controller (26)    User control unit (27)
NOVELTY - The tracking type photovoltaic power generating system has central control section (9) for driving the driving section of each tracking photovoltaic power generator. The control section drives a pair of power generators at a period different from the other pairs of generators.    USE - For tracking type photovoltaic power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The supply energy capacity of the tracking type photovoltaic power generating system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control method of tracking type photovoltaic power generating system; and    (2) program product storing instructions for tracking type photovoltaic power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tracking type photovoltaic power generating system.    Power supply (8)    Central control section (9)    Centralized control room (10)    Power generators (41a-41e)    Power cable (51)    Output electric cable (52)
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a photoelectric conversion portion (101) with a concave-convex face on a light incident face. A protective layer (10) containing fine particles is provided over the concave-convex face. The number of fine particles contained in secondary region per unit length with a convex portion is smaller than the number of fine particles contained in primary region per unit length with a concave portion.    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved with effective usage of light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery.    Substrate (1)    Protective layer (10)    Fine particle (11)    Solar battery (100)    Photoelectric conversion portion (101)
NOVELTY - A sealing film comprises polyester film layer (42), and layer (41) comprising substance(s) selected from metal, metal oxide and inorganic compound. The polyester film layer has thermal contraction coefficient of plus minus2% or less at 150degreesC in both longitudinal and width directions. The difference in thermal contraction coefficient of the film along both directions is 2% or less at 150degreesC.    USE - For surface of solar cell module (claimed) used in houses and industries.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film is excellent in gas barrier property, reliability, transparency, strength and hydrolysis resistance. The sealing film provides lightweight solar cell module having excellent reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of solar cell module using the sealing film for front sheet layer and the back sheet layer.    Filling adhesion resin layer (2)    Solar cell element (3)    Weather resistant resin sheet layer (5)    Metal film layer (41)    Polyester film layer (42)
NOVELTY - The pulley has an annular shaped rotary guiding element (1) comprising an outer surface (S1) forming a widened groove to guide a cordage, and a cylindrical inner surface with a raceway (S2). The guiding element is mounted on an annular support structure (ST) formed by assembling right and left inner revolution pieces (2, 3). The raceway is covered with a layer (C) that is made of material which is harder and more resistant than that of material used for fabricating the raceway. Rollers (5) supported on the raceway are laterally maintained by shim washers (9, 10).    USE - Used in the field of fittings of a sail boat and in the field where a low mass is primary in chemically aggressive environment or in saline mist.    ADVANTAGE - The layer covering the raceway is made of material harder and more resistant than that of the raceway so that the force exerted on the raceway by rollers is distributed on large dimension zone of the raceway, thus reducing the compression constraints exerted on the substrate, and hence reducing the crushing effect and friction forces so that the wear-out is reduced. The rollers are not deformed under the effect of constraints exerted on the pulley and conserve their rolling properties as the rollers are made of hard ceramic. The pulley presents less weight in the order of 300 grams as massive parts of the pulley are made of titanium. The pulley can support very large maximum load, can receive very large radial force in the order of half ten tons and presents reduced encumbrance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged partial view of a pulley.    Layer (C)    Annular support structure (ST)    Outer surface (S1)    Raceway (S2)    Annular shaped rotary guiding element (1)    Right inner revolution piece (2)    Left inner revolution piece (3)    Rollers (5)    Shim washers (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The generator has photovoltaic energy converters disposed on a surface of the generator. The photovoltaic energy converts are combined into a unit by structural elements. The unit is supported by a column (35) and is pivotable around the horizontal axis (36) and vertical axis. A predominant part of the unit forms cuboids (33), where horizontally running sides of cuboids are longer than vertically running sides. A hinge is arranged on an upper end of the column, whose axis runs orthogonal to the column.    USE - Solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic energy converts are combined into a unit, which is supported by the column and pivotable around the horizontal and vertical axis, thus enabling the generator to realize bi-axial tracking around the horizontal axis and vertical axis of the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall design of a solar power generator.    Cuboids (33)    Column (35)    Horizontal axis (36)    Belt (37)    Shaft (38)
NOVELTY - An interconnect for a thin film solar cell is formed by depositing a stack of active and conducting layers of the cell, and forming the interconnect. The depositing step is done in a single process sequence.    USE - For forming an interconnect for thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process simplifies the process because no alignment is required, and reduces the area used for interconnect, because no width is required to take up alignment errors. The scribing process results in much narrower interconnect which may boost module efficiency, and allow for narrower cell sizes. The interconnect reduces shunt current through the active layer, which can greatly improve module efficiency. Module quality and yield can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a system for forming an interconnect for a thin film solar cell; and    (2) a module of thin-film solar cells.    The active layer (604) comprises copper indium gallium selenide. It includes amorphous silicon. The top conducting layer (606) comprises a transparent conductive oxide, preferably zinc oxide. The conductive ledge (614) comprises a metal or transparent conductive oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a method of forming an interconnect.    Bottom conductor (602)    Active layer (604)    Top conducting layer (606)    Substrate (608)    Conductive ledge (614)
NOVELTY - The platform has a structural frame (41) and a pair of rollers (43) which are attached to the opposite sides of the frame. A belt (44) revolves around the rollers in a single direction and the outer region of the belt comprises several protrusions (46-48).    USE - For massaging device (claimed) in exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The platform allows the user to increase the amount of the physical activity in their daily lives while simultaneously stimulating the humanbody's natural ability to heal through induced relaxation and decreased stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for massaging device utilization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the walking platform.    Structural frame (41)    Handle (42)    Rollers (43)    Belt (44)    Protrusions (46-48)
NOVELTY - A pivoting device (30) pivotally couples two frames such that an elliptical structure (2) installed on one frame (20) can be rotated with respect to the other frame (10) securely supported on the floor, when an enabling assembly (4) is actuated. The elliptical structure has a rotating element (22) pivotally coupled to the frame and two eccentric pivotal point (220a,220b) separately and pivotally coupled to an end of its corresponding pedal arm (23a,23b). Each pedal arm has a footrest (24a,24b) capable of moving in an elliptical path.    USE - For elliptical fitness machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is provided with an adjusting mechanism to improve the convenience of its use. The level of difficulty of exercise it can be easily changed according to the convenience of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the basic structure of the fitness machine.    Elliptical structure (2)    Enabling assembly (4)    Frames (10,20)    Rotating element (22)    Pedal arms (23a,23b)    Footrest (24a,24b)    Pivoting device (30)    Pivotal point (220a,220b)
NOVELTY - The foldable elliptical fitness machine has a frame (20) installed an elliptical structure (2), pivotally coupled to a frame (10) securely supported on the floor, by a pivoting device (30) such that the frame (20) and the elliptical structure is rotated and folded with respect to the frame (10). The elliptical structure has a rotating component comprising two eccentric pivotal points and two pedal arms (23a,23b), each arm having a footrest (24a,24b) moving in an elliptical path.    USE - For foldable elliptical fitness machine.    ADVANTAGE - The fitness machine is convenient to use and can be folded in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the foldable elliptical fitness machine.    Elliptical structure (2)    Frames (10,20)    Pedal arms (23a,23b)    Footrest (24a,24b)    Pivoting device (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a nonrobotic, passive arm support to facilitate movement of an arm or a forearm. Arm measurement sensors (22) measure impaired arm movements of the arm. A computer (14) is coupled to process measurements of impaired arm and grasping movements to control a graphical representation of the arm and grasping force in interaction with a virtual environment. A display device displays a visual feedback signal of the simulated activities of daily living. A motivation of the patient to perform an upper limb rehabilitation movement training is provided despite limited motor ability.    USE - Used for upper limb rehabilitation training of coordinated arm/forearm and grasping movement of a patient, and upper-extremity rehabilitation therapy for a motor impaired stroke patient (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nonrobotic, passive arm support facilitates movement of an arm or forearm of a patient without the expense of the therapist, thus providing the low cost for arm movement training after stroke.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computerized method for upper limb rehabilitation arm/forearm and/or grasping movement training of a patient    (2) an apparatus for automating upper-extremity rehabilitation therapy for a motor impaired stroke patient    (3) a method for automating upper-extremity rehabilitation therapy for a motor impaired stroke patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the modified T-Wilmington robotic exoskeleton.    Computer (14)    Handgrip (20)    Sensors (22)    Shoulder (24)    Forearm link (26)    Upper arm link (28)
NOVELTY - Surface side connection tabs (2) are formed joining one surface of each of two groups of solar cells (1,1a). Back side connection tabs (3) are formed joining the other surface of each of the solar cells in each group. The solar cells in each group are thereby connected in parallel but the groups of solar cells are connected in series.    USE - For use in e.g. various power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Enables arbitrary number of solar cells to be connected in parallel and in series through simple structure. Simplifies connection between solar cells, thus simplifying manufacturing process and reducing manufacturing cost. Enables space between adjacent solar cells to be reduced, thus improving electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are schematic plan and side views of the solar cell module.    Solar cells (1,1a)    Surface side connection tabs (2)    Back side connection tabs (3)    Sealing agent (4)
NOVELTY - The rotor has multiple blades disposed on a hub, where the blades are inclined in the direction of current with respect to a plane perpendicular to an axis of rotation. A leading edge of the blades has an inclination at an angle (alpha) in a cone of revolution with respect to a line joining the center of the hub of the rotor to an end point of the leading edge located at a distance from the axis.    USE - Used for a tidal turbine or hydrogenerator (claimed) utilizing the energy from tidal currents or river.    ADVANTAGE - The leading edge of the blades is inclined in the cone of revolution with respect to the line joining the center of the hub of the rotor to the end point of the leading edge located at the distance from the axis, thus easily and effectively evacuating the algae towards the periphery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an inclination of the leading edge of the blades in the direction of current with respect to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.    Inclination angle (alpha)
NOVELTY - The present invention is one kind of water-jetting propulsion system utilizing supercavitation in realizing vapor-liquid two phase propulsion. The water-jetting propulsion system consists of a water uptake chamber, a supercavitation impeller, an impeller chamber, a kinetic energy converter and a shafting. The supercavitation impeller with vanes designed based on Tulin supercavitating foil principle can operate normally under cavitation and supercavitation condition. Both the vapor phase and the liquid phase in the back of the impeller are converted in the kinetic energy converter before beingjetted via the thruster to produce thrust in the outlet of the thruster. The kinetic energy converter can guide the flow of both the vapor phase and the liquid phase and convert the rotation kinetic energy of both the vapor phase and the liquid phase in the outlet of the impeller into axial flow kinetic energy without increasing the pressure of the two phase flow. The present invention realizes great power thrusting under cavitation condition.
NOVELTY - A plate secured to a support surface e.g. roof (11) has slots through a portion of its length. An adjustable bracket has a flange affixed with an upstanding portion and extending upward through the slot. This makes the bracket free to slide within the slot. A threaded chamber formed within the upstanding portion of the bracket receives a fastener e.g. toggle bolt for securing the solar module (12) to the mounting structure. A gasket sealant is provided around the perimeter of the plate to seal the plate and the roofing material.    USE - For a solar module installation.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure can be adjusted after it has been fixed to the roof for compensating minor misplacements or misalignments between the modules and the mounting structure. It allows for any slight variations between the dimensions e.g. width of the individual modules being installed. The adjustability of the mounting structure during installation allows the mounting structures to be fixed on a particular roof at more appropriate locations in order to deal with the pre-existing structural considerations such as placement of frames, roofing nails, and other materials which might cause problems in the module installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of installing an array of solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an array of solar modules installed onto a support surface e.g. roof.    Solar module array (10)    Roof (11)    Solar module (12)    Glass (14)
NOVELTY - The array has two respective solar cells with two respective integral bypass diodes. A metal interconnection member (604) couples a cathode of one solar cell (501) with an anode of the other solar cell. Another metal interconnection member (605) couples a region on the anode of the bypass diode with a region on the anode of the latter solar cell. A third metal interconnection member couples another region on the anode of the bypass diode with another region on the anode of the latter solar cell, where the interconnection members are metallic clip.    USE - Used for commercial and consumer-oriented application e.g. satellite, that is in data communication.    ADVANTAGE - The array prevents electrical shorts that arise from interconnects between the bypass diode and the solar cell with increased reliability and higher manufacturing yields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of a solar cell with a bypass diode.    Solar cell (501)    Cathodes (510, 511, 512, 513)    Metal interconnection members (604, 605)    Bypass diode (804)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a belt-like element (12) sized to be worn with a section (14) that is adjacent to stomach muscles of a wearer. The belt is associated with an electric motor (16) and a portable power source (18) for driving the motor. The motor is linked to a tensioning unit for intermittently tensioning the section to repeatedly intermittently press against the stomach muscles of the wearer to stimulate the muscles to contract as a reaction and in anticipation of the repeated intermittent contact.    USE - Used for stimulating a stomach muscle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is hidden by outer clothing of a user while in use, and allows the user to continue with some other activity while exercising. The device is utilized while the user is at home, while traveling in a vehicle and while being in a location where no external power source is available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a non-detailed perspective view of a mechanical device.    Mechanical device (10)    Belt-like element (12)    Section (14)    Electric motor (16)    Portable power source (18)    Controller (22)    Shoulder straps (24)    On-off switch (34)
NOVELTY - An execise-intesity input unit receives information indicating exercise intensity of the user. A body guide unit calculates target heart rate based on estimated anaerobic threshold (AT) and received information. A controller controls music generation unit to generate music at target tempo calculated based on target heart rate. An estimation unit acquires AT corresponding to an inflection point occurring due to change in heart rate value while increasing the exercise load.    USE - For human performing anaerobic exercises such as running, jogging, walking, cycling etc.    ADVANTAGE - The anaerobic exercise can be performed at target intensity with high efficiency without any stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sound output control method; and    (2) computer readable recording medium storing sound output control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing illustrating the usage mode of the sound output control device.    Sound output control device (100)    Heart rate detection unit (102)    Headphone (109)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a cable with proximal and distal ends passing through a cable exit point of a frame structure, where the proximal end is attached to a device to push/pull the cable in a direction. A resistance device e.g. weight stack, is mounted on the structure and coupled to the cable such that the device applies tensile force and moves the cable, when the cable is pulled and released, respectively. A sensor (35) e.g. load cell, is mounted on the structure to generate electronic signal based on the force. A digital computer is coupled to receive the signal to store values of the force.    USE - Used for recording, monitoring and analyzing a progress of a user`s performance in exercising over time in an exercise machine e.g. cable-based resistance exercise equipment, for total performance of an athlete, sports performance for training and assessment, and for medical rehabilitation, and medical history of a patient for insurance billing purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The digital computer receives the electronic signal generated from the electronic sensor based on the tensile force applied by the weight stack, thus enabling the device to record and monitor the tensile force in the cable in the cable-based exercise machine. The equipment allows the user to analysis an exercise in the exercise machine. The equipment allows recording the total performance history of an athlete in sports field. The design configuration of the equipment allows to measure a very small movements and tensile force by the compression applied to the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric perspective view of an exercise machine.    Exercise machine (30)    Pulley (31, 34)    Arc (32)    sensor (35)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has housing (2) forming a pressure chamber and containing a training pressure that is different from ambient pressure on outside of the housing, which comprises a sealable opening. An exercise device (34) is arranged within the pressure chamber, and has a seat (36) for taking off the weight of the person`s legs. The exercise device has an actuation device (37) with a pair of movable actuation surfaces where exercise work can be introduced from the person`s legs into the device (34). The device (37) and seat are movably adjusted relative to each other and to the opening.    USE - Used for physical training of a person (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the actuation device and seat of the exercise device provides the fitness apparatus which is easy and safe to use, thus adapting the fitness apparatus to various body shapes and exercise needs. The fitness apparatus allows the effect of blood circulation within skin to be controlled independently of the level of physical exercise to accommodate the various exercise needs and conditions of persons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view along a horizontal plane of a fitness apparatus.    Housing (2)    Pressure chamber (8)    Exercise device (34)    Seat (36)    Actuation device (37)    Support plate (62)    Support (64)    Back frame (66)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a packet of information transmitted from a transmitting device, during a transmission period. Another packet of information is received from another transmitting device during a later transmission period. A determination is made whether the transmitting device is active for no longer a period of time than the transmitting device from which the former packet of information is received, and if so, the receiving device is synchronized with the transmitting device.    USE - Used for establishing a communication link between a receiving device e.g. wristworn device, and a transmitting device e.g. heart rate monitor, that are utilized in a variety of environments such as exercise, coaching, athletic and teaching endeavors.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides reliable synchronization of the transmitting device and the receiving device, thus allowing the receiving device to be turned on only for a duration of the transmitting device`s transmission, and hence conserving power in the receiving device, while eliminating processing of transmissions from devices other than the transmitting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a preferred sequence of steps by which a receiving device initiates selection with a particular transmitting device.
NOVELTY - A revolving apparatus with a center has a tow line attachment point for each driven mechanism (16). The lower end of each tow line (17,18) is attached to a separate tow line attachment point. The tow line attachment points are linked together, spaced from the center and spaced from each other. A control module is used in adjusting the elevation and azimuth angles on each driven mechanism to fly each driven mechanism in a selected pattern at a high velocity perpendicular to tow line, when each driven mechanism is in a high force configuration, to increase power generated.    USE - For converting wind energy acting on aerial wind driven components to rotary or electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Less expensive and more efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the aerial wind power generation system.    Aerial wind power generation system (11)    Support body (15)    Driven mechanism (16)    Tow line (17,18)
NOVELTY - An airship-type generating apparatus is provided to reduce the noise caused at the generating unit by installing the generating apparatus in the air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An airship-type generating apparatus(100) for producing the electricity by using the wind is composed of a gas filled in the body, wherein specific gravity is lower than the air; a wind power generating unit installed at one side of the generating apparatus to produce the electricity according to the wind power, wherein one end is installed at one side of the generating apparatus to fix the generating apparatus on the ground and the other end contains a fixing cable(150) fixed on the ground; and a generating cable(160) transferring the power produced from the wind power generating unit to the ground. The body has a streamlined shape to be easily supported in the air by the buoyancy. Left and right wings are combined at left and right sides of the body. Lower, left wing, and right wing wind power generating units(114,124) are combined at the lower part of the body and at the front of the left and right wings to produce the power according to the wind power.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A stacked photoelectric transformation device is provided to transmit effectively an incident light to the inside of a solar cell by using an optical waveguide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stacked photoelectric transformation device includes a photoelectric transformation unit, a solar cell module, and an optical waveguide. The photoelectric transformation unit(30) is composed of a plurality of photoelectric transformation elements, wherein the plurality of photoelectric transformation elements are stacked with each other. The solar cell module includes a plurality of photoelectric transformation units. The photoelectric transformation units of the solar cell module are arranged in parallel with each other. The optical waveguide(6) is arranged between the photoelectric transformation element and the photoelectric transformation unit.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Reverse side protection sheet (10) consists of a radiation cured resin layer (2) laminated to a gas barrier vapor deposition film (1). The radiation cured resin layer consists of thermoplastic resin binder and/or acrylic type oligomer which consists of acryl polyol resin. The vapor deposition film consists of an inorganic oxide.    USE - Used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reverse side protection sheet is manufactured inexpensively and has excellent weather resistance, environment resistance, interlayer adhesive strength, damp-proof and gas barrier properties for long period of time and scratch resistance and shock absorption property. Since the reverse side protection sheet does not use aluminum metallic foil or fluorine film, the sheet is eco-friendly as the waste treatment is carried out safely. An inexpensive solar cell module is provided using the reverse side protection sheet. The solar cell module has improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the reverse side protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the structure of reverse side protection sheet for solar cell.    Gas barrier vapor deposition film (1)    Plastic film base material (1a)    Primer layer (1b)    Inorganic oxide vapor deposition layer (1c)    Gas barrier film layer (1d)    Radiation cured resin layer (2)    Reverse side protection sheet (10)
NOVELTY - A terminal box (30) comprising a lead connection portion, is attached to the edge vicinity of a solar cell panel (10) that has connection lead (15) extended from translucent boards (12,13). An outer frame (20) is engaged to outer periphery of solar cell panel. The terminal box side joint of outer frame comprises an extension provided in the upper portion of spacer and frame unit. The opening space adjoining the end-face side of outer frame unit is provided in terminal box side fitting, for positioning the terminal box.    USE - For e.g. solar cell module of double-sided light reception type for solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The extrusion amount of terminal box to the electric power generator section is minimized and the increase in the area of solar cell panel is also suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell panel (10)    Translucent boards (12,13)    Connection lead (15)    Outer frame (20)    Terminal box (30)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell has upper and lower electrodes (30) each comprising electroconductive thin film (35) on base material (31), over which noble-metal thin film (34) containing noble metal selected from rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru) or platinum (Pt) is formed by non-electrolytic plating or electrolytic plating. The electroconductive thin film comprises silver pattern (32), over which copper or aluminum film (33a) and nickel film (33b) are plated by non-electrolytic plating or electrolytic plating and patterned by chemical-etching method.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with excellent electroconductivity and durability is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The copper and nickel patterns have line width of 10-1000 microns, pitch of 100-5000 microns and line thickness of 0.5-15 microns.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (30)    Base material (31)    Silver pattern (32)    Copper film (33a)    Nickel film (33b)    Noble metal film (34)    Electroconductive thin film (35)
NOVELTY - The water in the runner chamber is depressed in the draft tube while the water which carries out small opening control of the guide vane (5) and retains in runner outer periphery, is drained via the casing drain pipe which connects the draft tube with casing. A pressurization water supply apparatus is formed in the casing.    USE - Hydraulic machine e.g. pump turbine, water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the residual air of a casing to be emitted reliably, when transferring a hydraulic machine to a stop, electric power generation, or a pumping mode from an idling driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for an operating method of the hydraulic machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the operating method when transferring to a stop from idling driving. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Guide vane (5)    Drain valve (8a)    Shut-off valve (10a,11a)
NOVELTY - A collector (1) absorbs heat energy and heats an operation medium (3) directly or indirectly and a nozzle (8) is arranged to blow off the steam of the operation medium. The high pressure steam from the nozzle drives a turbine (5) and a magneto rotor (6A) in a generator (6) rotates accordingly. The generator generates the electric power in the stator unit (6B) facing the magneto rotor. An operation medium sub-circuit (24) exchanges the heat between the operation medium and the stator unit of the generator through an outbound-path (24a) and an inbound-path (24b).    USE - For solar thermal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange between the operation medium and the stator unit of the generator cools a coil of the stator unit thus prevents the failure of the generator by the heat generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar thermal power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Operation medium (3)    Turbine (5)    Generator (6)    Magneto rotor (6A)    Stator unit (6B)    Operation medium sub-circuit (24)    Outbound-path (24a)    Inbound-path (24b)
NOVELTY - A collector (1) absorbs heat energy and heats an operation medium (3) and a nozzle (8) is arranged to blow off the steam of the operation medium. The high pressure steam from the nozzle drives a turbine (5) and a magneto rotor (6A) in a generator (6) rotates accordingly. A non-contact bearing (11) supports the turbine and a generator in a shaft (7), and a heat conduction prevention material is interposed between the turbine and the generator. A heater (12) formed in an entrance vicinity of the nozzle of the turbine unit reheats the steam of the operation medium.    USE - For solar thermal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The heater heats the high pressure steam of the operation medium in order to drive reliably the turbine, even when the operation medium is not fully heated with the collector. The non-contact bearing prevents the usage of the lubricant thus the problem of degradation of the lubricant for the bearing is eliminated and long-term rotation is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar thermal power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Operation medium (3)    Turbine (5)    Generator (6)    Magneto rotor (6A)    Shaft (7)    Nozzle (8)    Non-contact bearing (11)    Heater (12)
NOVELTY - A closing element (7) attached to a penstock (2) supplies or prevents the water into the generator unit (3). A connector (9) connects supporting element (8) and closing element such that the supporting element desorbs water from the generator unit.    USE - For use in generator unit of hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The operation rate of the generator unit is improved easily by preventing the flow of water into the generator unit during inspection process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation unit inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the water stop apparatus.    Penstock (2)    Generator unit (3)    Closing element (7)    Supporting element (8)    Connector (9)
NOVELTY - A measurement member and training instrument (1) performs strengthening of human body opening vicinity muscles based specific training program. A contraction pressure-value measurement unit (4) and a contraction pressure duration measurement unit (5) measures the contraction pressure value and contraction pressure duration of human body opening vicinity muscles respectively. A muscular level analysis unit (6) analyzes the level of opening vicinity muscles using the measured pressure value and duration determined by the measurement member and training instrument.    USE - For reinforcing human body opening muscles e.g. pelvic floor muscle group.    ADVANTAGE - Eases grasping of present muscular level. Ensures instant training result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic-structure explanatory drawing of opening muscular strengthening training system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Measurement member and training instrument (1)    Bulge pressure seal unit (2)    Contraction pressure-value measurement unit (4)    Contraction pressure duration measurement unit (5)    Muscular level analysis unit (6)
NOVELTY - A MOSFET (12) bypasses both ends of cluster (2) consisting of photovoltaic cell, inserted in the middle of the tracks (11A, 11B). A sensor (13) detects the electric potential difference between both ends of the cluster. When electrical potential difference between both ends of cluster is more than predetermined threshold value, a control unit (16) makes the MOSFET interrupt the tracks. When detected potential difference is below threshold value, the MOSFET conducts the tracks.    USE - For solar power generation control apparatus built into solar-cell array installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is raised. The capability of solar energy power generation system is maintained over a long period of time. Also, early deterioration of photovoltaic cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the solar power generation control apparatus.    Cluster (2)    Tracks (11A, 11B)    MOSFET (12)    Sensor (13)    Control unit (16)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation apparatus (40) has an electric charge transfer circuit whose input terminal is connected to poles of a solar cell main housing and output terminal is connected to load (28). Several solar cell modules have the electric charge transfer circuit connected in series or parallel. The circuit has a control unit to control maximum power point of output.    USE - For obtaining electric power from solar cell and linking electric power system to a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation apparatus obtains electric power at maximum efficiency by non-uniform solar radiation conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Load (28)    Solar power generation apparatus (40)    Positive electrode output terminal of solar cell power generation apparatus (42a)    Negative electrode output terminal of solar cell power generation apparatus (42b)    Positive electrode output terminal of solar cell module (48a)
NOVELTY - The system uses the flow of water in a water supply pipe (1) to drive turbines (6). Each turbine drives at least one electrical generator (8) via a gearbox. The turbine is situated in a branch pipe (5) of an existing water supply pipe. Water flow is controlled by valves (11) situated in the supply pipe and the branch pipe. The gear box and generator are connected to both ends of a shaft (7) driven by each turbine. The water supply pipe supplies water from a reservoir to a domestic water network.    USE - For inexpensive electricity power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environmental friendly. Provides a wide choice of sites with easy access. The new water turbines are unobtrusive. Simplifies connecting of turbines as the units would be prefabricated. Reduces the noise from the generators and gearboxes by insulation of the needles which contain them. Utilizes power that is already in place, and new pipelines could have the system built in at the time of construction. Minimizes interference with water, and there is no water loss after connection. Ensures that the full flow of water could be returned to the main pipe if required, as in the maintenance to the system. Provides secure access for maintenance and inspection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electricity generation system.    Water supply pipe (1)    Branch pipe (5)    Turbines (6)    Shaft (7)    Electrical generator (8)    Valves (11)
NOVELTY - An AFC actuator (300), provided to a slender planiform blade (108), provides increased angle of attack range to the blade. The actuator also occupies up to about 60 percent chord on the suction side of the blade.    USE - Used for wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables wind turbine blades to generate torque without flow separation usually resulting in negative impact on loads or noise. Blade angle of attack range can be adjusted in accordance with load. Turbine operation loads can be limited near rated power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a perspective view of a wind turbine blade.    Blade (108)    AFC actuator (300)
NOVELTY - Solar module mounting arrangement in which the module is fixed preferably in the region of two opposite free edges to a base structure (11) with provision for removal. The module includes a self-restricting clamping device (10) fixed to the base structure.    USE - The solar module is useful for supplying solar energy, e.g. by mounting on the roofs of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The module avoids the complexity of, and is cheaper than previous systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a diagram of the system.    clamping device (10)    anchoring part (13)    head piece (14)    lug (15)    pin (16)    clamping element (sic) (17)    bore (18)    lever (20)    profile (21)    bore. (26)
NOVELTY - An electricity generator with photovoltaic cells comprises wells holding concentrating lenses (3) that can move around their horizontal axes in a frame (7) and form a unit with a ring (8) that can turn about a main axis embedded in a stationary ring (11).    USE - As electricity generators having photovoltaic cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Cell efficiency is high, the Sun is followed about two axes and the rays are concentrated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a generator as above in which the cells are arranged on a metal body having water channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A plan view of the unit is shown.    Lenses (3)    Frame (7)    Ring (8)
NOVELTY - A unit (1) for holding and guiding a solar collector module comprises at least two planar modules (4) to hold the solar modules that are arranged to turn about a rotating ring-shaped guide module (5) around the vertical central axis (L) of the device. There is at least one holding and support element (3) turnable about the vertical axis.    USE - As a unit for holding and guiding solar collector modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unit is simple, inexpensive and easy and flexible to mount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A side view of the unit is shown.    Holding unit (1)    Solar collector module (2)    Holding/support elements (3)    Console module (4)    Guide mechanism (5)
NOVELTY - The invention is a method for making a gallium arsenide/gallium antimonide laminated light-collecting solar battery, comprising the steps of: a top battery uses semi-insulating gallium arsenide singlecrystal plate as substrate; growing an epitaxial plate by organometallic compound gas phase precipitation, molecular beam epitaxial growth technique and liquid phase epitaxial growth technique; making positive electrode on the gallium arsenide layer of the epitaxial plate of the top battery; making back electrode of the top battery on the heavy-doped n-type gallium arsenide layer on the bottom layer of the epitaxial plate; a bottom battery uses gallium antimonide single crystal plate as substrate; making positive electrode on an epitaxial plate of the bottom battery and making back electrodeon the bottom surface of the substrate; making the top and bottom batteries into a mechanically laminated solar battery in a mechanical cascade mode, and then packing; using a bracket to equip light collector and solar tracker on the right side of the battery, and equip cooler on the back of the battery.
NOVELTY - The invention comprises fixed and rotating parts. The rotating part includes an air make-up valve, an air make-up valve seat, an air make-up support and a fluted disc speed-measuring unit and it is fixed on the motor mainshaft and rotates along with the motor mainshaft. The fixed part includes a water box, a condensed dew discharge pipe, a valve-sealing guard cover, an air inlet pipe and a drainage pipe. The water in the water box is discharged into the sump through the condensed dew discharge pipe. The air inlets into the air make-up cavity through the air inlet pipe to be supplied for the draft tube and the cavitation zone of the water turbine through the mainshaft central hole and the upper cavity of the runner by the air make-up valve.
NOVELTY - The rotor (22) has three blades operatively connected together to a vertical shaft (26). The blades have a curvature of greater than about 7:1, and a skew factor of greater than about 6.    USE - For generator and driven element such as electrical generator, alternator and pump. Also connected to propeller of multihull wind powered boat.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor is obtained with superior operation characteristic in the maximum power coefficient. The blades have high curvature and high skew factor.The rotational speed of the rotor is increased and hence effective gear ratio is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) blade; and    (2) wind powered boat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of the rotor with one set of ribs.    rotor (22)    shaft (26)    vanes (40)    clamp (50)    metal tower (55)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a load-bearing exercise for a period of time while supporting about a body additional weight. An additional weight e.g. washers, of certain pound is added for a number of exercise sessions. The weight is distributed about fourteen points on a person body, where the points on the person body has six points that are distributed about a circumference of the person torso area. A set of loading objects is inserted into pockets on a wearable exercise equipment, where the equipment is weared with the objects for a certain length of time and is removed.    USE - Used for promoting physical strength of a person or animal e.g. horse, goat, and dog by using a wearable exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The additional weight of certain small pound is added for the number of exercise sessions and is distributed about fourteen points on the person body, thus improving strength of the body without suffering any fatigue or deterioration, and enabling the person or animal for engaging in routine exercise. The method simulates natural growth process by artificially increasing the load on the body at a rate of about one pound per month and provides greatly improved strength over a very long time without the need for strenuous exercising. The method facilitates for promoting and improving physical fitness without the need for strenuous exercising and interrupting one`s daily routine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of improving the physical strength of an animal    (2) a wearable exercise apparatus for improving the physical strength of a person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of person/animal physical strength promoting method.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the kinematic characteristics of a golfer`s golf club swing. A group of input information about a golfer is provided, where the input information includes a fitness professional`s evaluation of the golfer`s physical fitness. A workout regimen is generated based on the kinematic characteristics and the golfer`s physical fitness evaluation. The golfer`s performance of the fitness tests is evaluated based on predetermined criteria, where the evaluation is performed by a fitness professional.    USE - Used in golf for assessing the physical fitness of a golfer. Can also be used in sports e.g. baseball, hockey, basketball, football, tennis, soccer, swimming, track and field, boxing, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding and field hockey.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates the workout regimen according to an individual golfer`s physical fitness level in an affordable manner, without sacrificing the quality of the assessment and the workout regimen. The method generates the customized workout for a set of golfers without requiring travel and minimizes the expenses to a golfer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a golfer physical fitness assessing system.    Computing device (10, 12)    Network (14)
NOVELTY - The solar array (50) in the top recess of and facing away from the lampshade (12) converts sunlight to DC electricity and is connected to and recharges the rechargeable battery. The LEDs are mounted on the bottom surface of the circuit panel to receive electricity from the rechargeable battery. A controller determines whether the sunlight is weak or not according to voltage potential changes of the photo resistor. When the photo resistor detects that there is not enough light, the LEDs are lighted by the rechargeable battery.    USE - For a lighting a park or a road.    ADVANTAGE - The lamppost utilizes sunlight during the day and convert solar energy to electricity and reduce cost of illumination. When there is not enough light, the rechargeable battery supplies electricity to the LEDs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar-powered streetlight.    Lamppost (10)    Post (11)    Lampshade (12)    Solar array (50)
NOVELTY - A raw material for a core is fabricated into a strip-shaped core (2). The core is immersed in a molten solder bath and pulled up to form molten solder plating layers (3A,3B) on the surface of the core. The temperature of the molten solder bath is brought 250-380 degreesC. The core immersion time is set to 6-10sec, 3-10sec or 3-5sec, when the bath temperature is 250-280 degreesC, 280-350 degreesC or 350-380 degreesC respectively.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode wire is manufactured easily without establishing softening process. The electrode wire is plastically deformed by thermal stress produced in a semiconductor substrate to prevent the damage caused by the thermal stress.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining the electrode wire material manufacturing method.    Electrode wire (1)    Strip-shaped core (2)    Molten solder plating layers (3A,3B)
NOVELTY - An induction coil is deployed on the exterior surface of a pipeline (4) in proximity to the rotor so that change in the magnetic field caused by rotation of the rotor within the pipeline generates flow of electric current in the induction coil. The rotor has rotor blades extended outwardly from the central axle, and deployed within the pipeline to be in the fluid flow path of the pipeline. One portion of the rotor is magnetized.    USE - Pipeline deployed hydroelectric generator.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple construction while easing installation operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a monitoring system of fluid flow in pipeline;    (2) and a electric generating method of fluid flow in pipeline    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded view of the pipeline having hydroelectric generator.    Generator (2)    Pipeline (4)    Pipe connector (6)
NOVELTY - The machine has a pair of pedal levers (150) pivotally connected to a rear frame (110). A pedal assembly is connected to each lever for receiving a foot of user. An extension arm is connected to each lever at a pivotal connection of the levers to the rear frame. A passive unit e.g. torsion bar and springs, is connected between each extension arm and the rear frame, where the passive unit is attached between inner and outer bearings in a pivot (130). An active control system e.g. is operatively connected to the actuator to generate a counter force of a pedal lever.    USE - Used for simulating motion of running (claimed), for an athlete.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of machine allows a more even distribution of the reaction force over the total range of movement of the pedal lever thus enabling a balance reaction force. The arrangement of the machine enables the user to set up all desired resistance values and characteristics. The provision of passive control system enables an ideal and linear power curve in training for fast runs and fast take-offs. The machine facilitates power curve to be linear, and allows the force to be constant for a given displacement of the exercise machine by the user. The provision of the passive control systems replaces the effect of the resistance weights and varies the counter-force in a controlled way during the exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus with a torsion bar to provide resistance.    Center frame (100)    Rear frame (110)    Pivot (130)    Pedal lever (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (3) has an inflatable hollow main body that is fixed under side of a middle section of a treadboard (21). The main body has a buffer section and a fixing section, and is inflated by a pressurizing unit. The buffer section has a bottom end that is kept lower than a bottom end of the fixing section even after inflating the main body. The main body has intake and exhaust ports through which air gets into and out of the main body when the pressurizing unit is activated, to regulate internal air pressure of the main body.    USE - Used for a treadmill (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus permits the user to adjust the air pressure in the main body according to his/her own weight and the comfortableness in treading so that the reaction force exerted onto the users in treading is properly reduced, thus permitting to achieve damping effect and protecting the users from getting hurt. The main body is fixed under side of the middle section of the treadboard so that the apparatus only bear vertical pressure without bearing any transverse friction force, thus improving the life of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a buffer apparatus.    Bed (1)    Tread apparatus (2)    Buffer apparatus (3)    Frame body (12)    Treadboard (21)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a device of human body trainer for generating signal corresponding to controlling display image variation of computer and method thereof, comprising bases having fastening structure provided on the handlebars of the trainer; at least two on-off signal press buttons provided on each base, for generating the on-off signal combination while being subject to external force; and a signal converting device electrically connected with the press buttons, for receiving signals from the press buttons and the velocity sensing device, and handling and converting the on-off signals into signals conforming to the software executed by the computer, so as to control the direction of the image displayed on a display for the software executed by the computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the training equipment according to the invention.
NOVELTY - The system includes an electronic display for showing biological feedback and data relating to the muscle force level based on a suitable training program. Sensors are placed on the surface of the skin of a person to detect isometric muscle contractions during the training process. The parameters or characteristics indicating the muscle force and contractions are shown on a screen in geometric figures.    USE - For producing different levels of controlled muscular force for training.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The geometric figure can be a circle which opens and closes based on the magnitude of the muscle force. The person voluntarily maintains different percentages of the total surface of the circle during training, corresponding to different levels of muscular force.
NOVELTY - The exterior structure has support beam (4) comprising support portion (4c) for supporting ridge-side edge back surface (5d) of solar cell module (5) and contact portion (4g) contacting the ridge side edge surface (5c) of module. The eaves-side edge (5a) of the module is mounted in the mounting portion (4j) of the support beam at a lower stage, while the ridge-side edge back surface is supported by the support portion at the upper stage.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of water from the eaves side edge of solar cell module to the module back surface is prevented, and hence the versatility of the module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial expansion vertical side view of the exterior structure.    Support beam (4)    Support portion (4c)    Contact portion (4g)    Mounting portion (4j)    Solar cell module (5)    Eaves-side edge (5a)    Ridge-side edge (5b)    Ridge-side edge surface (5c)    Ridge-side edge back surface (5d)
NOVELTY - A loop-type heat pipe (9) heats the first working fluid in a Rankin cycle (17) by the waste heat of the engine exhaust gas. The circulation flow of the second working fluid in the heat pipe is then controlled. The temperature of the second working fluid inside the condenser (8) of the heat pipe is then controlled below a constant temperature.    USE - For generating power from waste heat of engine exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents working fluid temperature from rising to a thermal decomposition temperature by adopting the loop-type heat pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a model of the second heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Condenser (8)    Loop-type heat pipe (9)    Storage tank (11)    Rankin cycle (17)    Generator (18)
NOVELTY - The illumination system (10) has a storage battery (41) to store electric power generated by a solar cell panel (3). The storage battery is charged with the electric power when detection unit (31) detects sunlight based on output of the solar cell panel. The light sources (21-26) are illuminated with the electric power when detection unit stops detecting sunlight. A control unit (34) controls lighting number of the light sources based on the electrical storage amount of battery computed in calculation unit (33).    USE - For use as crime prevention lamp, street lamp and emergency lamp used in disaster sites such as earthquake and accident.    ADVANTAGE - The predetermined region is illuminated effectively, while controlling the illumination light quantity and illumination time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of an illumination system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell panel (3)    Illumination system (10)    Light sources (21-26)    Detection unit (31)    Calculation unit (33)    Control unit (34)    Storage battery (41)
NOVELTY - The emergency use water purifier has several solar cell modules (2) and inverters (3) mounted on a movable trolley. The inverter transforms the electric power generated by a direct-current electric power with the solar cell modules, into alternating-current electric power.    USE - For purifying water from non-drink service water resources such as river, lakes and marshes, rain water, during disaster such as earthquake, for use as drinking water.    ADVANTAGE - The water purifier acquires the motive power source driving the pump reliably during disaster without needing fossil fuels such as gasoline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of the emergency use water purifier.    Solar cell modules (2)    Inverters (3)    Non-drink service water resources (14)    Suction hose (15)    Piping (16)
NOVELTY - A slider (18) provided in a position to which seated person can hold can be relatively displaced with respect to the seat portion (11) set at a predetermined height. The moving body is provided to emit sound during displacement.    USE - For use in sitting and performing stretching exercises of the shoulder and back. Also for use in playing a musical instrument.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to exercise freely with pleasure at a seated position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of the chair at a working condition.    Chair (10)    Seat portion (11)    Leg portion (15)    Base (17)    Slider (18)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a carrier rotatably mounting an annular sheave, where the carrier defines an arcuate track (19) that is disposed radially beyond periphery of the sheave. A line guide is adjustably mounted on the arcuate track of the carrier. The arcuate track has track portions that are formed on two side cheeks of a casing. The side cheeks are clamped together by screws. The line guide has a support plate with a pair of lips (27) slidably engaged with rebates, and a hole through which a bolt (29) passes, where the bolt is threadingly engaged with a nut.    USE - Used in a racing dinghie, and catamaran, for hoisting and trimming of sail by a sailor.    ADVANTAGE - The support plate of the line guide is slidably engaged with rebates, and the hole of the line guide through which the bolt passes, where the bolt is threadingly engaged with the nut, so that the line guide is set to any required position within a range of movement permitted by the length of the arcuate track portions, thus minimizing friction between a line and fairlead, and achieving cleating and releasing within the range by a sailor in an easier manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of a pulley arrangement.    U-shaped mounting strap (14)    Rotatable mounting pin (16)    Screws (17, 18)    Arcuate track (19)    Support plate (26)    Lips (27)    Bolt (29)    Platform (30)    Self-jamming cleat (31)
NOVELTY - Light-volt building unit possesses light-volt electric module. There are up, down and left, right border frame of shape bar in two sides. Light-volt electric module is embedded to slot of scarf jointcorresponding to relevant border. Using gap of butt end pieces adjacent frames together, and then using junction piece fixes them. Features are: simple structure, easy of installation, reliable connection. The invention realizes integration between building unit, and light-volt electric power generation.
NOVELTY - An energy converting method includes absorbing external ambient heat to be vaporized quickly then changing to be steam and making temperature of external ambient be lowered by controlling pressure of closed system and by utilizing different saturated vapour pressure of water or alcohol under different temperature when water or alcohol is at high temperature working area, then sending steam to low temperature working area to let it release heat to external ambient for raising temperature of external ambient and condensing steam to be liquid state, using above process to form energy conversion circulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device for realizing the method is also disclosed.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic device comprises a first energy absorbing element that converts energy from a photon impinging the first energy absorbing element into a first electrical current, and a second energy absorbing element being oriented with the first energy absorbing element in a non-parallel manner. The second energy absorbing element converts energy from the photon impinging the second energy absorbing element into a second electrical current. The photon impinges the second energy absorbing element after the photon impinged the first energy absorbing element.    USE - Photovoltaic device, e.g. photovoltaic solar cell, is used for space applications.    ADVANTAGE - The device is lightweight, allows more photon energy absorption, and can improve conversion efficiencies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for providing the photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - The multi-modality controller has an outer wheel (14) to select a level one choice related to the cooking method such as baking, roasting, broiling, defrosting, reheating, toasting, microwave, convection cooking, favorites or self cleaning. A touch sensitive scroll wheel (12) is provided for selecting a level two choice and optional sub selections related to food types, food weights, cooking times and cooking temperature corresponding to the level one choice. A selective mechanism is used for selecting the level two choice and optional sub selection.    USE - For use in electronic device such as cooking appliance like multi-energy source oven (claimed), cooking ranges, etc., for programming exercise equipment like treadmill for jukebox, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-modality controller facilitates an uncluttered and easy way to access the user interface that provides user access to a variety of detailed menu options and systems to enable quick and easy decision making. A multi-energy source oven with more cooking options and a greater ability to cook quickly without sacrificing taste and quality is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of interfacing with a user and rapid cooking oven that uses more than one heating source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the multi-modality controller.    Multi-modality controller (10)    Touch-sensitive scroll wheel (12)    Outer wheel (14)    Inner button (16)    Fine rib texture (22)    User interface (60)    Display screen (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying electrical energy to electrodes and optionally light energy to photovoltaic device to activate passivation agent proximate the defects so as to modify the electrode material. The voltage and duration application of the electrical energy, and the intensity and duration of the light energy are controlled to ensure high selectivity of modification of electrode material adjacent the defect, while leaving the electrode material adjacent non-defect areas in its unmodified form.    USE - For passivating short circuit defects in a thin film large area photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the selectivity of the passivation process to reduce the isolation loss of viable photovoltaic material which still properly passivating the short circuit shunts. Reduces loss of non-shorted regions of the semiconductor devices since smaller regions of the electrically conductive electrode are selectively converted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph, which plot in bar chart form the number of devices versus the voltage range.
NOVELTY - The system (10) comprises a photovoltaic cell (12) that is oriented towards the sun and a photovoltaic cell (14) that is oriented towards a light source of electronic device (18). The photovoltaic cells provide power to the light source.    USE - For electronic device (claimed) such as cellular phone, portable lantern and yard and walkway lights.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the electronic device with a greater operating life, and enables the electronic device to provide power to auxiliary devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the photovoltaic system.    Photovoltaic system (10)    Photovoltaic cells (12,14)    Electrical storage device (16)    Electronic device (18)    Outlet (38)
NOVELTY - The method involves the steps of: detecting whether the body is in motion based on an acceleration sensor (110) for the body, and determining an activity pattern of the body according to a detected motion, if the motion is detected; measuring the body's heart rate based on a heart rate sensor (120) for the body; and calculating the body's calorie consumption based on a predetermined relationship, between heart rates and the determined activity pattern, and the measured heart rate.    USE - For calculating calorie consumption of a user performing some type of physical activity.    ADVANTAGE - Provides more accurate calorie consumption calculation by using an activity pattern of physical activity a user performs and the heart rate of the user, and potentially automatically transmitting the calculated calorie consumption to an external server or terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a calorie consumption calculation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a calorie consumption calculating apparatus.    Calorie consumption calculating apparatus (100)    Acceleration sensor (110)    Heart rate sensor (120)    Watch (171)    Mobile terminal (172)
NOVELTY - The sensor (10) has a light emitter (7) with an optical fiber linkable to a remote light source for providing a light intensity for scattering by a user`s skin. A detector (9) detects the scattered light and provides a corresponding signal, where the corresponding signal is associated to a vital sign of the user. The detector includes an analysis unit for determining the vital sign from the corresponding signal, where the analysis unit comprises a waveform shape recognition algorithm and waveform repetition rate recognition algorithm.    USE - Used in a heart beat and oxygen level monitoring system for monitoring heart beat and oxygen level of a user of a sports equipment e.g. treadmill, elliptical machine and stationary bike.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is less sensitive to movements of the user`s hand, thus allowing the sensor to accurately monitor the heart beat and oxygen level of the user of the sports equipment in user`s blood, and hence reducing embarrassment of movements of the person during exercising.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a handle comprising a lighting system    (2) a method for monitoring a vital sign of a user of an sports equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmented perspective view of a handle equipped with an optical heart beat rate monitoring sensor.    Handle (1)    Light emitter (7)    Detector (9)    Heart beat and oxygen level monitoring system`s optical sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The building contains a room or space with at least one side wall (1), floor (2) or ceiling (7) provided with an energy conversion device (10-13) which converts sunlight (5) entering the room or space into energy for use elsewhere in the building. The device comprises one or more solar cells for converting sunlight into heat.    USE - A building is described.    ADVANTAGE - Energy costs are reduced and more energy can be obtained from the sun compared with the use of solar cells mounted on the roof, which offers a relatively small surface area for locating these cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a room inside the building.    side walls (1)    floor (2)    sunlight (5)    ceiling (7)    solar cells (10-13)
NOVELTY - The comprehensive hydraulic damping health equipment is provided with pedestal, arm rest and telescopic bracket on a fixing rack, movable pedal with foot fixing belt and on pedal frame with roller, pulled hydraulic damper on connecting seat, bias fixed pedal, waist twisting disc, drawing device on a frame, chair on the arm rest fixing rack, fixed pedal on seat, exercise band, eccentric locating handle and other devices.
NOVELTY - A gymnastic robot able to simulate the gymnastic actions is composed of legs, trunk, arms, supporting frame, motor, shoulder angle sensor, horizontal bar and wrist angle sensor.
NOVELTY - A monitoring unit with a sensor mounted on a limb of a person, outputs signals representing a position of the limb during exercise. A control unit receives and processes the signals output by the monitoring unit, and outputs control signals to the stimulating electrodes that provide electrical stimulation to the limb. The control unit has a storage unit that stores a predetermined action sequence, such that the sequence is transmitted to the stimulating electrodes on receipt of signals from monitoring unit.    USE - For exercising limbs of person with spinal cord injury.    ADVANTAGE - The wastage of muscles of the person with spinal cord injury is efficiently prevented. The person is enabled to do exercise easily with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of exercising limb of person; and    (2) exercise system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevation view of the functional electrical stimulation (FES) system.    Pedals (16)    Person (12)    Crank (17)    Drive box (21)    Base (23)
NOVELTY - The system has a generator producing electrical power based on physical interaction with a human being and a storage component for receiving and storing electrical power received from the generator. A connector (204) associated with the storage component provides an electrical path such that the electrical power is transferred to a play-oriented application physically separated from the generator device and a display (202). The user is encouraged to exert more physical output to pedal faster based on the display indicating the amount of stored power.    USE - Used by a child in a play-oriented activity environment, traditional playground environment, and non electronic playground environment.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration makes the system to blend electronics-based activities into a more traditional play environment. The user is encouraged to exert more physical output to pedal faster based on the display indicating the amount of stored power, thus increasing or maximizing the stored electrical power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a play oriented activity system comprising a generator device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a generator.    Cycle device (200)    Display (202)    Connector (204)    Pedals (206)
NOVELTY - Solar panel in the form of a Venetian blind comprises slats of glass bearing photovoltaic cells.    USE - Solar panel in the form of a Venetian blind for preventing overheating of well insulated dwellings while also generating energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel prevents overheating of well insulated dwellings, generates useful energy, is ideally positioned with respect to the sun, provides ventilation and, when closed, improves heat and sound insulation.
NOVELTY - Surface side connection tabs (2) and back side connection tabs (3) are joined to the metal electrodes on the corresponding planes of each solar cell (1). A surface side connection tab of one solar cell is adjoined to the back side connection tab of another solar cell. The center position in the width direction of a surface side connection tab differs from the center position in the width direction of the corresponding back side connection tab.    USE - For use in e.g. varying power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Enables optimal processing conditions such as heating temperature and heating time to be set. Improves joint strength between surface and back side connection tabs. Increases selection range of manufacturing processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are schematic plan and side views of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Surface side connection tabs (2)    Back side connection tabs (3)    Sealing agent (4)    Surface member (5)
NOVELTY - A light receiving surface side connection electrode (3) forms a frame along circumference area of a side of light receiving surface of photoelectric converting layer (2). A backside connection electrode (5) forms a frame along the circumference area of backside facing the light receiving surface of photoelectric converting layer. An interconnector (20) formed from frame like connection portion (21) and interconnection portion (22) extending from the frame-like connection portion to outside of the photoelectric converting layer so as to connect the electrodes.    USE - For use in solar cell string (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The peripheral portion of the photoelectric converting layer, which becomes the origin of cell crack is reinforced easily by the interconnector comprised from an interconnection portion which extends from a connection portion to outside of the photoelectric converting layer thereby reducing the manufacturing cost without the need for another reinforcement structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Photoelectric converting layer (2)    Light receiving surface side connection electrode (3)    Backside connection electrode (5)    Interconnector (20)    Frame-like connection portion (21)    Interconnection portion (22)
NOVELTY - A prism sheet (4) deviates an injected ambient light so that directivity to thickness direction (A) becomes high. The deviated light injects on a plane of incidence (6) of fresnel lens (3) which condenses the incident light injected from the plane of incidence on a light-receiving surface (5) of a photovoltaic cell (2). The photovoltaic cell converts light energy of received light into an electrical energy.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The condensing efficiency can be improved. The electric-power generation output per unit area of a photoelectric transducer can be enlarged. The structure of the solar cell can be simplified and the weight is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Fresnel lens (3)    Prism sheet (4)    Light receiving surface (5)    Plane of incidence (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell array connected in series has a solar cell module installed on several portable covers having upper and lower side covers (12,11) that are overlapping up and down. The upper side cover has a cutter (17) and connector (16) inside a junction box (15) provided with a door such that the opening and closing of the cutter, and attachment or detachment of the connector are not performed unless a key is provided for opening and closing the door.    USE - For wiring system.    ADVANTAGE - The direct current electric power system is voluntarily inseparable. The unforeseen accidents such as electric shock can be prevented. The accident such as disconnection of the cable and failure can be prevented and the security of the maintenance and check operation can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the wiring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lower-side cover (11)    Upper-side cover (12)    Junction box (15)    Connector (16)    Cutter (17)
NOVELTY - A seat (3) is provided at the upper portion of a side-to-side motion mechanism. The side-to-side motion mechanism is located at the upper side of a back-and-front movement mechanism. The back-and-front movement mechanism is located on an installation stand (2).    USE - For performing balance training by user.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing effective balance training with a compact structure design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the external appearance of the seating type exercise apparatus.    Seating type exercise apparatus (1)    Installation stand (2)    Seat (3)    Operating panel portion (15)    Supporting leg (95)
NOVELTY - A rotational drive unit is provided in a pedal apparatus (53) to rotate a pair of pedals (57) with a low velocity of 1 to 10 times per second. The pedals rotate symmetrically and arranged at downward direction of both legs. A user sits on seat portion (14) notched to both front-end sides of a chair portion (12). A rotation control unit (59) regulates operation of rotational drive unit. The rotation control unit adjusts the rotational speed of the pedals.    USE - Used as a training exercise device in an exclusive sports facility e.g. house, hotel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to relax by reducing fatigue in performing cycling exercise, thereby working efficiency is improved. Maintains appropriate balance of autonomic nerve by ensuring favorable blood circulation of the whole body, thereby user's physical strength is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of chair schematic structure.    Chair portion (12)    Seat portion (14)    Pedal apparatus (53)    Pedals (57)    Rotation control unit (59)
NOVELTY - A support bar (38) can rotate between a primary position and a secondary position along the support bar's axial direction, and folds over toward a running stand (34) and is reversed to an accommodation position. The running stand is left reversed to an expansion position. If the support bar moves to the secondary position and a folding accommodation position, it will be in an accommodation state.    USE - Used as an exercise machine, specifically for running exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple operation since it can be folded over simply and can be opened and expanded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the three-dimensional drawing of the unfolding condition of the running machine.    Main bodies (10)    Running stand (34)    Support bar (38)    Curving parts (40)    Panels (60)
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises a support frame for sloping solar module panels, with two upper sides and a base. A wind-resistant connection is made between lower edges (6) of the sloping solar modules (5) and the roof covering (3). The second side (2) of the assembly is made of sheet metal. It lies opposite the solar modules and slopes down in the opposite direction, from the ridge bar (9) and upper edges (10) of the panels. Both end faces (4) of the assembly remain open, and the base is left open to the roof covering.    USE - A solar module assembly mounted on a flat roof.    ADVANTAGE - This assembly is not anchored down in the conventional manner. Its design exploits aerodynamic forces to hold it down under windy conditions. Ballasting can be reduced. Critical winds have a velocity component normal to the length of the assembly. Such winds caused reduced internal pressure as they flow past the open ends. This holds the assembly in place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Considering the roof covering as a third closed side, the framework cross section forms an acute- or right-angled triangle. The frame has a ridge support (9), to which upper edges of the solar modules are secured. The closed sheet wall (13) is fastened to the other side. The closed wall rests against framework supports (11) connected to the ridge. The metal sheeting is returned (14) along its lower edge, where the projecting lower end (11.1) of the support overlies it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar module assembly.    second side (2)    roof covering (3)    end faces (4)    sloping solar modules (5)    lower edges (6)    ridge bar (9)    upper edges (10)    framework supports (11)    projecting lower end (11.1)    closed sheet metal wall (13)    returned edge (14)
NOVELTY - A standing exercise cycle is used to measure energy expended under clinical conditions. The cycle has a base frame and an upright frame with pedals linked to a sprocket wheel and chain to an energy measurement sensor. The cycle further has a regulator to set the mechanical counter-force to the pedals. The regulator counter-force actual value is monitored by a sensor to provide a direct measurement of the energy applied to the pedals.    USE - Energy measurement exercise cycle for electrocardiogram clinical or sport training use.    ADVANTAGE - the assembly provides consistent and reproducible results.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a suitable exercise cycle.    Exercise cycle (1)    frame (2)    seat (3)    hand hold (4)    pedal (5)    chain wheel (7)    chain (8)
NOVELTY - Fitness apparatus has actuating part (12), such as grip rod, which can be moved by user from a starting position along an actuating path to an end position and back. It uses loading to prepare the load force, that is tensile force, working on the handle towards the start position. This force has to be overcome by the user when the handle is moved in the direction (14) of the end position. The loading is particularly designed to provide the measure of the force depending on the movement of the handle. The course of the movement of the rod from start to end position is adjustable.    USE - The fitness apparatus is used for fitness training in gyms, homes etc.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can provide varying and efficient fitness training. It makes the experience more interesting for the user. It is suuited to all types of physical training, including muscle building and endurance training.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the essential components of an existing fitness apparatus with handle in start position.    actuating part (12)    direction of handle's movement (14)
NOVELTY - The disclosed engine includes cooling circulation system, power cycle system, and control system for controlling operations of the previous stated two systems. The power cycle system includes dynamic medium, channel for dynamic medium, heat absorber, and mechanical power output installation for carrying out conversion from heat to power through dynamic medium, which is flowed circularly in the channel. The cooling circulation system is in use for cooling the medium after doing work. Absorbing heat from outside, the heat absorber vaporizes dynamic medium, which drives mechanical power output installation so as to do mechanical power. Taking full advantage of heat energy from outer environment, the disclosed engine converts heat energy to mechanical energy.
NOVELTY - The engine has a pump (5) to pump water from a big container (10) to an another big container (9) at the top of its wheel (12). The wheel has a chain (13) attached with several small containers (1), to sequentially receive water from the big container at its top. The filled small container moves down due to its weight and pulls the chain such that it rotates the wheel connected to the chain. The wheel rotates a shaft (2) that passes through the wheel and the shaft rotates a pulley (6) of a generator (7), connected to its end.    USE - For operating generator or alternator used in hydropower generation system, and also used to rotate any machine to do desirable work.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of the shaft is increased such that to turn the generator, even when the amount of wind, water and solar energy are not enough to turn the generator. Hence the power can be effectively and continuously generated by repeatedly using the same water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the revolutionary engine.    small containers (1)    shaft (2)    pump (5)    pulley (6)    generator (7)    big containers (9,10)    wheel (12)    chain (13)
NOVELTY - A collector receives and retains incoming water before operation. A suction shaft forces water through to a tank which is variable in size to suit different water volumes. Several pressure shafts attached to lower section of the tank, acts to force water at high speed to a turbine that allows water to propel through and generate power by alternator.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The power source is generated effectively at low cost without polluting the natural ecosystem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the self pumping apparatus.
NOVELTY - A portion of river water is diverted by a diversion channel (2) from the naturally running stream and collected in a water storage facility (3). The water from the water storage facility is passed to a power generating station (6) through a weir having a large opening that narrows toward an outlet end (8). The water flowing through a weir is progressively compressed with respect to the movement towards outlet end resulting in an increase of flow rate of exiting water. The water flow with increased flow rate is made to act on a turbine in the power station.    USE - For hydroelectric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The need of dam construction is eliminated. The cost, labor and time associated with the construction of dam and excavation to provide a power station down stream of the dam site is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a hydroelectric power generation system without using dam.    River (1)    Diversion channel (2)    Water storage facility (3)    Power station (6)    Opening (7)    Outlet end (8)
NOVELTY - The device (10) e.g. treadmill, includes at least one communication port in electrical communication with a processor arrangement and which can receive a removable memory with at least one control code. The processor arrangement has at least one inactivated application activated upon receipt of at least one control code.    USE - Exercise device e.g. treadmill, elliptical trainer, exercise bicycle, stair machine, rowing machine for health and fitness applications.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates convenient updating, modifying, deleting, and altering myriad of electronic controls and software in exercise device, such that exercise device can be customized and upgraded by the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a memory cartridge; and    (2) a modification method of e.g. electronic control, software, processing arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the exercise device.    Exercise device (10)    Console assembly (20)    Uprights (22,24)    Cartridge (28)    Electrodes (30)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a piece of apparatus (1) exercising abdominal muscles on a floor and an electronic control unit (2) integrating with the apparatus. An electrostimulator device (3) consists of a pair of electrodes (31) and an adjusting unit of the electrostimulating pulses that integrates with the electronic control unit in which the electrostimulator device is activated by a detecting unit (25) of a preset muscle contraction. Software (22) includes a set of coaching programs, and the control unit has a selecting unit (24) of the program to be performed.    USE - Used for an abdominal muscle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The piece of apparatus guides and regulates the user while doing the exercises and is without doubt a psychological support for achieving the strengthening of muscles. The user dedicates full attention to doing the exercise correctly, without having to worry about controlling the muscle contraction and time involved in the exercise. The user can do the exercises for the desired number of times and in the places most convenient for him. The kit allows easy device transportation and at the same time avoids incorrect posture when doing the exercises on the floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a self-coaching portable device.    Piece of apparatus (1)    Electronic control unit (2)    Electrostimulator device (3)    Self-coaching portable device (10)    Display (21)    Software (22)    Guiding unit (23)    Selecting unit (24)    Detecting unit (25)    Electrodes (31)
NOVELTY - Waist twisting exercise machine includes a rectangular frame (10). The left and right sides are each disposed with an arm press at an upper portion and a leg press at the lower portion. Each leg or arm press has rectangular weights (131) each with two sides holes inserted with frame's vertical tubes (11), and a center hole coupled by a draw bar fastened to a cable (14) hoisted on a pulley (15). The other end of cable is fastened to a ring having a pliable cover. Each arm and leg of the user pulls the draw cable via the ring to lift the weights of the arm press and the leg press, respectively.    USE - For exercising the waist, abdomen, back muscles and arm muscles. It also can be used to improve instant burst strength and reaction for athletes.    ADVANTAGE - The upper portion of the user can twist forwards and rearwards. The two arms of the user can pull the draw cable to lift a plurality of weights of the arm press. The two legs of the user can be anchored by the leg press. Twisting the upper portion of the body allows the waist, abdomen, back muscles and arms to exert forces, and the muscles of the waist and abdomen have proper exercises and may become stronger. This exercise also consumes energy, and can eliminate fat on the abdomen and trim the waist of the user to become leaner. The muscles on the hip and thighs also are exercised, and instant burst strength of athletes is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waist twisting exercise machine in a use condition.    Rectangular frame (10)    Vertical tube of frame (11)    Cable (14)    Pulley (15)    Rectangular weights (131)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a body portion defining a channel (24). A water foil (16) located on an underside of the body portion, creates a void area in water surrounding the apparatus and directs a flow of water into a hydro-turbine (14). A water leveler/catch plate (18) extending from an upper portion of the body directs the water into the channel. The channel directs water that enters the apparatus through the hydro-turbine, where the water exiting the apparatus is deposited into the void area. The foil allows the apparatus to be used directly within a wave front.    USE - Used in ocean, lake and river, for converting energy of water waves/ flowing water into electrical/ mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The water foil/splash-away plate located under the apparatus directs the flow of water into the hydro-turbine, thus allowing free expulsion or exit of water from the exhaust of the turbine or pump. The wave leveler/ modifier flattens the wave and directs the flow of the wave water into the channel, thus increasing the fluid velocity through the apparatus, while adding lift to portion of the apparatus facing an incoming wave. The water foil allows the apparatus to be used directly within the wave front without the loss of shoaling energy through the use of an artificial ramp or other structure to raise the water above the wave front, and hence providing greater efficiency of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a shoaling water energy conversion device.    Shoaling water energy conversion device (10)    Collection chamber (12)    Hydro-turbine (14)    Water foil (16)    Wave leveler/catch plate (18)    Anterior lateral wave confinement blades (20)    Walls (22)    Top wall (22a)    Bottom wall (22b)    Side walls (22c)    Central channel (24)
NOVELTY - The station has a computer (E103) running a computer program, and a video monitor in communication with the computer. A stationary bicycle has a heart-rate monitor in communication with the computer, and a force-resisting pedal-rotation mechanism is controlled by the program. A movable member is coupled to an electrical sensor. The sensor provides an electrical signal to the computer when the member is set in motion, where the electrical signal is used to adjust the rotation mechanism. Another stationary bicycle is coupled to the former bicycle via an Internet network.    USE - Used in a cardio-fitness station system (claimed) for exercising and for bicycling at home and in a fitness club, and also for performing indoor and outdoor exercises.    ADVANTAGE - The stationary bicycle is coupled to another stationary bicycle via the Internet network, thus enabling users of exercise equipments to access their profiles and fitness information on the station anywhere in the world.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cardio-fitness station comprising a computer    (2) a cardio-fitness station system comprising a stationary exercise station    (3) a stationary bicycle comprising pedals    (4) a method of exercising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of an example of a cardio-fitness station.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (24), a rechargeable energy-storage device, and a diode electrically positioned between the energy-consuming assembly and the auxiliary fuel cell system. The diode permits the current flow from the auxiliary fuel cell system and the power resource to the energy-consuming assembly. The controller (142) initiates the production of the electrical output by the auxiliary fuel cell system to triggering event indicating the demand of the electrical output.    USE - For energy-production and fuel cell industries.    ADVANTAGE - The cost and size of the auxiliary fuel cell system are reduced. The energy consumption is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for startup initiating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power system.    Fuel cell (20)    Energy producing system (22)    Fuel cell stack (24)    Energy storage device (78)    Controller (142)
NOVELTY - The self-booster has an axial bispindle hydroturbine (20A) placed inside a closed loop tubular tunnel (26A) with an axial-flow propeller pump (27). The pump impels an operative liquid which is filled inside the tunnel to drive turbines. Primary wing-blade rotating stages (21A) are connected with an inner turbo-spindle (21). Guiding wing-blade rotating stages (22A) are connected with an outer tubular turbo-spindle (22), which is concentric to the inner turbo-spindle, where the mutual orientation of the stages provides rotations of the inner and outer spindles.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle and moving/static power set e.g. electric generator, alternator and power receiver.    ADVANTAGE - The pump impels the operative liquid which is filled inside the tunnel to drive the turbines, thus supporting a natural accumulating technology inside the tunnels, and hence providing high energy ratio and increasing the efficiency of the self-booster. The self-booster provides a wide range of universal power units, prospective gradual elimination of fuels and ecological purity without any harm emissions and pollutions. The design of the wing-blade stages obtains maximum torque on both turbo-spindles and in their optimal revolutions, and prevents extra-turbulence of liquid flow in order to protect the cyclical accumulation of pressure in high potential flow in the selfbooster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrodynamic closed loop accumulative turbotechnology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a hydrodynamic closed loop turboset-selfbooster.    Axial bispindle hydroturbine (20A)    Inner turbo-spindle (21)    Primary wing-blade rotating stages (21A)    Outer turbo-spindle (22)    Guiding wing-blade rotating stages (22A)    Wing-blade control (25)    Closed loop tubular tunnel (26A)    Axial-flow propeller pump (27)    Electric generator (28A)
NOVELTY - The box type sign (30) has a top panel (32) and an end panel (36,38), transmitting light. A mirror (44,46) is supported on a bottom panel (40) at an angle effective to reflect light against a message. A support rocket (52) comprises straps extending across the top panel. A LED (58a-58d,60a-60d) are supported with in the sign from either the bracket or the top panel. The top panel provides ambient rear lighting for the message supplemented by solar powered LED lighting.    USE - For elevated position over roadway or highway.    ADVANTAGE - More reliable, effective, less expensive sign is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roadway sign.    Box type sign (30)    Top panel (32)    End panel (36,38)    Bottom panel (40)    Mirror (44,46)    Support rocket (52)    LED (58a-58d,60a-60d)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring performance or characteristics of an optical reception module comprising a photodiode (1), an amplifier (2) and a filter (3). A mounting state and a specific constant of filter comprising a resistance (32) and an inductance (31) in the reception module is selected based on a measurement result for optimizing performance and characteristics of reception module.    USE - For manufacturing optical reception module used with coplanar waveguide (CPW) type, micro strip line (MSL) type, and grounded CPW (GCPW) type transmission lines in optical communication system.    ADVANTAGE - The highly efficient optical reception module with uniform performance is manufactured stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the block and circuit diagrams of the optical reception module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photodiode (1)    Amplifier (2)    Filter (3)    Inductance (31)    Resistance (32)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (100) has a photovoltaic cell (103) or solar cell submodule (104) sealed by a surface protection material (101), an insulating sealing agent (102), and a reverse side protective layer (105). The solar cell module has a surface layer (106) formed on insulating sealing agent adhesive surface side of reverse side protective layer.    USE - For solar electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (100)    Surface protection material (101)    Insulating sealing agent (102)    Photovoltaic cell (103)    Solar cell submodule (104)    Reverse side protective layer (105)    Surface layer (106)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell integrated waterproof sheet material (1) has thin-film formed amorphous type solar cell (3) embedded in the shape of sealing in the intermediate resin layer of a waterproof sheet (2). The outer peripheral edge (4) of the waterproof sheet is formed in overhang aspect in the outride of the embedding region of the solar cell. The waterproof sheet is formed by laminating base material sheet layer consisting of a synthetic resin, an intermediate resin layer and a surface resin layer.    USE - In frame of roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell integrated waterproof sheet material exhibits favorable resistance with respect to influence of solvent welding during waterproof sheet construction without reducing electric power generation function of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for construction of solar-cell integrated waterproof sheet material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar-cell integrated waterproof sheet material.    Solar-cell integrated waterproof sheet material (1)    Waterproof sheet (2)    Solar cell (3)    Outer peripheral edge (4)    Conducting wire (5)
NOVELTY - The solar panel installation instrument (10) has a ring-shaped protrusion (14) vertically arranged on one side of a surface of a base plate (12). The base plate is fixed to a roof using screws (16).    USE - For residence and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel installation is performed safely and rapidly even on an unstable scaffolding rooftop by enabling operator to hold the protrusion using one hand during the installation operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the solar panel installation instrument. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar panel installation instrument (10)    Base plate (12)    Protrusion (14)    Fixing screw (16)    Waterproof rubber (20)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus includes a structure that may be installed in a mountainous area and in urban areas regardless of topographies.    USE - Multiple tank type water cycling type electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Environment friendly since it does not emit global warming gases. Responds also to future energy materials shortages. Enables safe supply of electrical energy even in the future.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front multi tank structural drawing.    Generator (1)    Solar panel (2)    Water storage tanks (3,4,5)
NOVELTY - The power supply installation has an electrical storage bus line (16) and an output bus line (17) connected to a solar cell apparatus (3). A power supply control apparatus controls the switching state of a switch (37) based on an electric power generation voltage that changes with temperature of a solar cell panel (65) of the solar cell apparatus. The electric power generated by the solar cell panel is supplied to either electrical storage bus line or output bus line, based on the switching state of the switch.    USE - For power supply installation mounted on airship used for stratosphere platform.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated by the solar cell apparatus and regeneration type fuel cell is supplied to load apparatus efficiently. A light weight, small size and simplified power supply system is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of a power supply installation.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell apparatus (3)    Electrical storage bus line (16)    Output bus line (17)    Switch (37)    Solar cell panel (65)
NOVELTY - The axle (13) of the water turbine (7) is arranged across the river (5) and made to turn to a direction parallel to river flow direction. The water turbine is suspended from a support structure (19) in such a way that it can rotate freely across the river. The power amplifier and a generator to which a web board (11) is directly coupled are provided to a peripheral surface of the drum type water turbine.    USE - For installation in a riverbed to generate electric power using the river flow power to rotate the water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Simple installation structure. Inexpensive with the use only of a simple support assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydraulic power type electric power generating apparatus at an installation state.    River (5)    Water turbine (7)    Web board (11)    Axle (13)    Support structure (19)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a method for manufacturing solar energy battery components including: 1, welding several solar energy battery plates to a unit with a prepared mutual connection strip, 2, laminating glass EVA/solar energy battery array/ EVA/TPT from the bottom to top in a vacuum laminating machine, 3, pumping the lower chamber of the laminating machine with a vacuum laminating method to press the glass/EVA/solar energy battery series/EVA/TPT together and take them out after molding, 4, mounting frames to get the components characterizing in applying an electric iron of constant temperature in small temperature error sphere to solder prepared strips together to increase the welding quality.
NOVELTY - The invention is a gravimetric electricity generating method, belonging to the technical field of building components and construction elements, comprising guiding tube, water wheel, bearing support,shaft coupling (or clutch) and generating set, applied to secondary electricity generation of discharged tail water (or water flow at flood outlet) of the existing large-scale hydropower stations and the new built hydropower stations, and characterized in that it builds and installs the water wheel and the electricity generator at the lower reaches of an existing large-scale hydropower station and installs the guide tube at the water outlet (or flood outlet) of the existing large-scale hydropower station, jets the high-speed water flow into the high air and then make the jetted water drop on the water wheel, and drives the water wheel to rotate by gravity of water so as to drive the electricity generator to generate electricity; the water outlet of an new built hydropower station is arranged at the upper part of the main dam and as high as the top of the water wheel (where the silt and flood outlet is arranged at the bottom), the water flow is guided through pipeline onto the water wheel so as to rotate the water wheel by gravity of water to drive the electricity generator to generate electricity; the structure is simple, saving investment.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses intermediate and high speed large capacity water-turbine generator set rotor. It contains magnetic pole, magnet yoke, rotor spider, principal axes, wherein said magnetic pole including pole coil with heat radiation turn and helical insulation supporting board, pole core with pole endplate, damping winding and damping ring connected by thin red copper piece. The present invention has advantages of fine radial ventilation among rotor spider, magnet yoke and magnetic pole, fine unit assembly heat radiation and stability of vibration.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a kind of hydraulic type underwater windmill power generation equipment. It includes the following several portions: blade wheel, speed-increasing box, hydraulic pump,valve control mechanism, hydraulic motor, power generator, commutation storage excitation transformation controller, power generation platform and tower frame. Besides, said invention also provides the working principle of said hydraulic type underwater windmill power generation equipment and its concrete operation method.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a window curtain type solar photovoltaic cell hollow glass component, belonging to the field of photovoltaic hollow glass technology. The invented curtain louver formed from photovoltaic cell can be upwards or downwards folded, also can be upwards or downwards rolled up or horizontally folded like general window curtain. It is mainly technically characterized by that it has an external layer glass and an internal layer glass, the periphery of external layer glass and internal layer glass is sealed by using sealing strip, on the inner wall of external layer glass a layer of heat-insulating film is attached, a micro-motor is fixed on one side of upper end between internal layer glass and external layer glass, on one side of said micro-motor a drive shaft is fixed, on the drive shaft the curtain type photovoltaic cell component can be mounted, all the photovoltaic cells of curtain type photovoltaic cell component completely are attached on the substrate.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a wind energy and solar energy complemented power generation recreation tower, belonging to the field of building structure technology. It is mainly technically characterized by that in the top portion of said recreation tower a wind-force solar-energy dual-purpose power generator is mounted, said wind-force solar-energy dual-purpose power generator is mounted andfixed on a vertical shaft by means of several blades and in inclined at a certain angle, the upper surface of said blade is formed from solar cell component, on the undersurface of said blade the mirror surface stainless steel sheet or reflector or advertisement board can be mounted, in the interior of tower frame of said recreation tower a vertical lifting elevator is mounted, and in the upper end of said tower frame a multifunctional hall is built.
NOVELTY - A run machine with step counting function and its step counting method are disclosed. Said method includes such steps as monitoring the speed of any of its moving elements (motor, drive part, roller and running belt) by a sensor, detecting the instantaneous variation of said speed by a processor, summarizing the number of instantaneous speed variations, and displaying the number of steps.
NOVELTY - The multimedia intelligent scenic treadle mill controller includes detection sensor, functional buttons, main controller, acoustic and optical circuit, color display and power source. The present invention may be installed to various types of treadle mill to form new generation of multimedia intelligent scenic treadle mill. The main controller is equipped with different color stereo dynamic and static scene image software, can detect the body state parameters of the runner, show various running scenes and give out corresponding sound and light display. The main controller consists of microprocessor, memory, peripherals and peripheral circuits. The present invention can reach body building effect on the scene.
NOVELTY - Here is a walk game machine. On whose shell of the machine a waist hanger is arranged, while in the shell an electronic board and a vibration sensor are arranged. The output of the vibration sensor are linked to IC integrated circuit block of the electronic board, then the output of the IC integrated circuit block is educed outside of the shell and is linked to USB faucet by means of USB line, andthe USB faucet is linked to a computer. When playing games, hang the game machine on waist, then the movement state of game players can be transferred to electrical signal by the sensor, and the signal will be sent to computer by USB faucet through the IC integrated circuit and can be analyzed and displayed, so as to complete the game. The invention arms game machine with high-tech computer technique and upgrades both the tone and the grade of game machines.
NOVELTY - The system has a central reservoir (10) holding water and rotatably mounted above a catch basin (14), where the central reservoir is filled with a preset amount of water. A bearing (8) is provided between a rotating shaft (6) and stationary housing, where the housing surrounds a water flow device. A seal is provided between the shaft, bearing and basin. The rotation of the shaft drives a generator which converts the rotational motion into electricity. A certain amount of water is introduced to the basin and a trough, so that the water flows continuously throughout the system.    USE - Used for generating electricity by the rotation of a self-rotating water system.    ADVANTAGE - The housing surrounds the water flow device to reduce extraneous forces and disturbances upon the water lift system. The housing reduces evaporation or other losses to the system and provides a basis for supporting the various rotating and fixed bodies of the system. The bearing is provided between the rotating shaft and stationary housing, thus reducing friction in the system. The seal is provided between the shaft, bearing and basin for preventing fluid from leaking between the counter-rotating parts. The certain amount of water is introduced to the basin and trough, so that the water flows continuously throughout the system without running dry in any section while the water begins to flow from the central reservoir, thus providing an inexpensive, dependable and fully effective water lift generator system. The entire flow system is visible for entertainment and education.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a water lift generator system.    Rotating shaft (6)    Bearing (8)    Central reservoir (10)    Jets (12)    Catch basin (14)    Fins (16)    Pipes (18)    Entrance (20)    Exit (22)    Trough (24)    Siphon tubes (28)    Siphon (30)    Central brace (37)
NOVELTY - The Parshall flume has the acceleration zone between the sidewalls converging from the entrance end (190), and the upwardly angled floor (226) diverging towards the exit end (192). The acceleration zone has the vertical sidewalls at 90degrees with the base. The acceleration zone has the power generation assembly (204) containing the turbine blades (216) connected to the rotor shaft (212), generating the hydroelectric power.    USE - For hydropower generation for slow-moving water like non-tidal, direct flowing man-made canal, aqueduct, tailrace, diversion channel, canal, and other fluid flow channels.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-acceleration of the fluid flowing through the flume speeds up to maximize the maximum power output. The upstream flow condition is maintained. The flow velocity is increased in the acceleration zone to level of several upstream ambient flow velocity, and the kinetic hydroelectric power is generated cost effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a mechanism for kinetic hydropower generation for slow-moving water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the Parshall flume.    Entrance end (190)    Exit end (192)    Power generation assembly (204)    Rotor shaft (212)    Turbine blades (216)    Upwardly angled floor (226)
NOVELTY - The high-speed sailing aircraft has airfoils (109,110) affixed to a frame (103) connected to the sail (102), for providing lift. A rotating foil attached to the frame, provides tracking, steering or both.    USE - For high-speed sailing craft such as boat.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces displacement and skin friction drags. Provides more stable control of the boat lifted out of the water as the cavitation is reduced. The sailing craft enables a larger portion of the sailing public to enjoy high-speed sailing as it enables high-speed sailboats to operate like the conventional sailboats. Reduces the forces holding back and impeding control of the watercraft so the speed and performance are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a three dimensional view of the sailing craft.    Sail (102)    Frame (103)    Airfoils (109,110)    Ailerons (111)    Posts (120)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a frame (2010) adapted to rest upon a floor surface, and mounting left and right linkage assemblies on the frame. The assemblies are linked by rotation of cranks to movement of foot supports through elliptical paths (PF) of motion. Bearing members are projected laterally from the foot supports, where the members bear against rigid plates (2060) that are sized to cover or span the paths of motion. Connection points provided in connector links (2040) are connected to radially offset portions and distal ends of the cranks and rocker links (2030), respectively.    USE - Used for providing a seated exercise activity in an exercise equipment e.g. treadmill, stepper machine, and bicycle machine, that allows a person to walk or run, climb, pedal, skate, and stride in place.    ADVANTAGE - The linkage assemblies are linked by the rotation of the cranks to movement of the foot supports through the elliptical paths of motion, thus facilitating contemporaneous exercise of lower and upper bodies for the person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an exercise apparatus.    Elliptical path of motion (PF)    Exercise apparatus (2000)    Frame (2010)    Pulleys and belts (2021)    Flywheel (2022)    Rocker link (2030)    Connector link (2040)    Rigid plate (2060)
NOVELTY - The exercise machine has a framework (10) with a longitudinal base (11) with upright support (12), a flywheel (13), a crank (131) and several rails (15). Two wheel shafts (21) are formed on each crank. A pair of handle-shafts (31) are formed on sides of upright support. Two pedals (40) are coupled to pedal shafts (41) linked to handle-shafts. A pair of adjust devices are connected to pedal shafts such that an axially expandable rod formed in each adjust device is arranged in wheel shafts, to shift the position of joints of pedal shafts and wheel shafts along the rails.    USE - For elliptical exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Lengthens or shortens the minor axle of the exercising orbit so as to cause a non-uniform scale of exercising orbit and allows the user to modify the exercise model for training various muscle systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of elliptical exercise machine.    Framework (10)    Longitudinal base (11)    Upright support (12)    Flywheel (13)    Rail (15)    Wheel (20)    Wheel shaft (21)    Handle-shaft (31)    Pedal (40)    Pedal shaft (41)    Crank (131)
NOVELTY - A hydroelectric power generation system is provided to generate power by using hydraulic energy of water at low rate of water stream and transmitting power with a bevel gear, a chain gear or a sprocket, and to cut down expenses by decreasing the installation space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydroelectric power generation system(500) includes a power generation pipe(300) installed in the middle of a water pipe(10), a hydroelectric turbine(151) installed in the power generation pipe to convert hydraulic energy into mechanical energy, a power transmission unit(152) connected to the hydroelectric turbine to transmit power, and a power generator(110) connected to the power transmission unit to generate power. The power generation pipe is composed of a main pipe(100) having an inlet(101) and an outlet(102), and a bypass pipe(300) branched from the main pipe. A replacement pipe(150) is detachably combined with the main pipe to conveniently replace or repair the hydroelectric turbine. Flow regulating valves(120a,120b) are installed in the main pipe to regulate flow of water. A flow rate regulator(130) is formed in a branch portion of the main pipe and the bypass pipe to regulate flow rate of water.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for additionally generating energy in hydroelectric power generation is provided to generate power by increasing motion distance of water in a water tank in spite of low head of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A spiral groove is formed in a water tank(1), and water is turned in the water tank and discharged through a pipe. A turbine(4) is turned by moving water down in the water tank and moving water up through the fine pipe after turning the turbine. Water is drained through the fine pipe from the water tank, and power of a screw(3) or a rotating plate(2) is increased by increasing the depth of the water tank or moving distance of water. The screw is turned in moving down water in the water tank, and the output of the screw is improved by increasing the size of the screw and the moving distance of water in the water tank. The rotating plate is supported by a support bar, and wound by a chain. A generator is turned by connecting the chain to the generator.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A multi-functional skipping rope using an afterimage effect is provided to produce the skipping number, character or photo, etc. in the air over user's head by means of the afterimage effect generated by a switched-on or off LED according to the pre-input afterimage pattern so as to maximize the exercise effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multi-functional skipping rope using an afterimage effect comprises: two handles(2), in one of which a controller and a power supply are built; a rope string(3), both ends of which are connected respectively to an each ring bearing of the handles(2) so as to be rotated in an engaged manner with the rotation motion of the handles(2); a light emitting display(4), which is arranged in the center of the rope string(3), and in which many LEDs(6) are built; an On/Off and mode switch(7), arranged in an outer circumference of one of the handles(2); a speaker(8), arranged next to the switch(7); and a rotor, inserted respectively into the handles(2) so as to connect the ring bearing and the rope string(3) with each other.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An organic compound (13) capable of carrying out optical pumping is made to adsorb and chemically couple with electrode (12) which exhibits high surface area structure. A predetermined metal is chemically coupled with respect to compound (13) to form electrode pair of electrode (12) and electrode (C) formed through compound (13). Thus, a photoelectric transducer is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of photoelectric transducer for photoelectric conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process drawing of manufacture of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support substrate (11)    Electrode (12)    Organic compound (13)    Metal electrode (14)    Extracted electrode (15)
NOVELTY - The service tank (4) collects the circulating water (12) and provides the force downward by the action of the lever at the clockwise direction, while passing along the suction tube (13) and delivery pipe (14) by the circulation pump (5). The bucket (6) and roller are attached to the point of ram and the hydraulic cylinder (9) tie to the rotary body (1) by the connecting pipe (11) centering on the shaft at the straight line form.    USE - Used in lake, river, and dam to perform power generation operation.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the consumption of resource energy such as thermal power, nuclear power, while eliminating the influence of the weather thus providing sufficient power generation operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the power-generation apparatus with this water-turbine.    Rotary body (1)    Service tank (4)    Circulation pump (5)    Bucket (6)    Hydraulic cylinder (9)    Connecting pipe (11)    Circulating water (12)    Suction tube (13)    Delivery pipe (14)
NOVELTY - The training apparatus has a disk shaped board (5) supported on base (1) such that the board rotates in the periphery of the center axis (4). Several mortar-shaped depressions (6) having opening area of different depth are arranged at the periphery of the center axis of the board. The training to finger is provided by grasping small spherical object (8) such as ball made of metal accommodated in the depression with finger. The training position (11) of the finger is photographed by using a miniature camera (9) for analyzing motion of the finger.    USE - For providing finger exercise during treatment of motor paralysis of arm caused by artificial brain damage.    ADVANTAGE - The progress situation of functional recovery of finger can be ascertained based on the strike rate of the picking out of the small spherical object in each depression. The advance degree of the training can be analyzed quantitatively by analyzing the photographed image.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the rehabilitation training apparatus.    Base (1)    Center axis (4)    Disk shaped board (5)    Depressions (6)    Small spherical object (8)    Camera (9)    Training position of finger (11)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a silicic cloth used for producing solar battery, which includes selecting silicon as raw materials and melting silicon to prepare silicon silk with diameter of 5 mum-200 mum.The silicic cloth prepared by weaving can replace silicon chip to prepare silicic solar battery and can be placed on surface of various objects with finite shape; the method can save mass silicic materials, has high production efficiency and can make the cost of the silicic solar battery largely reduced; can sufficiently use the object surface to pave, which produces the maximum convenience for the production and application and occupies fewer space. The invention provides a new material for silicic solar battery and creates condition for the extensive use of the silicic solar battery.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to semi-rigid battery base plate technique, especially for fiber glass lattice fabric. It includes the following steps: forming fiber glass grey yarn to form twisting fiber glass yarn; weaving fiber glass braiding; fixing it; processing 250N/m pre-tightening force; gumming lattice and cracking; and solidifying. The semi-rigid battery base plate is used the fiber glass lattice to form reticular surface. The lattice face plate is cleaning, no pollution, and flat. The base place has certain rigidity, and can bear launching phase loading and offer a carrier for battery piece. And it is the important component of space craft solar battery array.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has a filler layer (40) to enclose the solar cell elements (10) that are electrically connected to each other through a tab electrode (20). A laminate resin film (30) comprising a resin film (31), an adhesive film (32) and a weather-resistant film (33), is provided on one surface of the filler layer. The adhesive film comprises a copolymer of an alpha olefin and an ethylenically unsaturated silane compound.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the reduction in the amount of power generation even when exposed to an environment affected by heat, moisture or ultraviolet (UV) ray for a long period of time, and retains the adhesion strength of the laminate resin film. Suppresses the color change of resin film by UV ray and filler layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of a solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell elements (10)    Tab electrode (20)    Laminate resin film (30)    Resin film (31)    Adhesive film (32)    Weather-resistant film (33)    Filler layer (40)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic cell comprises an active layer (140) disposed between two electrodes, and comprising a first fullerene and a second fullerene different from the first fullerene. A weight ratio of the first fullerene to the second fullerene is at least 1:20 or at most 3:1. The cell has an efficiency of at least 0.5% or at least 2%. It has a first efficiency before being heated, and a second efficiency after being heated at 50degreesC. The second efficiency is at least 90 % of the first efficiency.    USE - For photovoltaic module (claimed) used as a component in any systems, e.g. roofing, package labeling, battery chargers, sensors, window shades and blinds, awnings, opaque or semitransparent windows, and exterior wall panels.    ADVANTAGE - The cell exhibits enhanced thermal stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic cell.    Substrate (110)    Cathode (120)    Hole carrier layer (130)    Active layer (140)    Hole blocking layer (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an array of solar cells and an array of concentrating lenses (100), where each lens is positioned above and focusing onto a group of cells. Each of the concentrating lenses has a spherical surface that includes a set of concentric V-shaped rings. The group of cells is affixed onto a metallic board including an electrode plate that is electrically insulated from the metallic board, where the cells in the group are respectively coupled to the electrode plate.    USE - Used to generate electricity from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Each of the concentrating lenses has the spherical surface that includes concentric V-shaped rings, thus enabling to focus large amount of sunlight onto solar cells. The group of cells is affixed onto the metallic board, thus dissipating heat from the sunlight. The apparatus reduces the amount of solar cells needed, and hence reduces the cost of solar energy power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top-view of an array of concentrating lenses.    Concentrating lenses (100)
NOVELTY - The light condensing apparatus (100) includes a support (110) fixed to the ground, a rotation member (120) installed rotatably about the X-axis on the support, a light condensing module (130) installed rotatably about the Y-axis and condenses sunlight to convert it into electrical energy, and two adjustment devices (140) for rotating the rotation member and at least one light condensing module such that a directivity angle of at least one light condensing module is adjusted automatically depending on the changes of altitude of the sun and the diurnal motion.    USE - For solar photovoltaic generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides light condensing apparatus that is simply configured to maximize a sunlight integration degree, in which a directivity angle of a light condensing module is adjusted automatically depending on the changes of locations of the sun, and light condensing module is rotated stably depending on the changes of location of the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing a light condensing apparatus.    Light condensing apparatus (100)    Support (110)    Rotation member (120)    Light condensing module (130)    Adjustment devices (140)
NOVELTY - Each handle section (116) has a gripping portion (118) and are made to be attached to the opposite ends (108) of the rigid backing structure (102). A cushion (124) is attached to the top surface of the rigid backing structure and is disposed between the handle sections.    USE - For use in a workout station to exercise and keep fit.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to assemble and breakdown for purposes of portability and storage. Allows for a wide range of exercises while being compact enough for users with limited space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for use and storage of a portable exercise system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a bottom view of the workout station.    Rigid backing structure (102)    Opposite ends (108)    Handle section (116)    Gripping portion (118)    Cushion (124)
NOVELTY - The hamstring stretcher (10) includes a bench (12) for a user to lie upon, and an actuator arm (14) comprising a first end connected to the bench and a second end comprising a foot attachment for attaching to a human foot. An actuator moves the actuator arm such that a user's leg is moved into a stretching position. A user control (20) is adapted for causing the actuator to actuate.    USE - For assisting a user to stretch his or her hamstring.    ADVANTAGE - Provides machine that assists a user to stretch his or her hamstring easily and with low risk of injury.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the horizontal hamstring stretcher.    Hamstring stretcher (10)    Bench (12)    Actuator arm (14)    User control (20)    Joint (26)
NOVELTY - The exercise device has a leg linkage mechanism coupled to a support mechanism connected to a base (18). A drive mechanism is coupled to the support mechanism for selectively adjusting a displacement distance between the leg linkage mechanism and the base. A suspension mechanism is contiguous to and rotatable about a portion of the support mechanism. For providing controlled opposite displacement of the leg linkages each with respect to the other, a leg interlink mechanism is coupled to the leg linkage mechanism.    USE - For performing walking, running, cross-country skiing and stair stepping exercises.    ADVANTAGE - Provides exercise device that permits a user to stand on foot supports suspended from a frame such that they may generally perform at least walking, striding and stair stepping exercises by simply altering their leg motion, and engaging or not engaging optional arm poles for exercising the upper body. Alternating from one exercise mode to the other may in most cases be done without stopping movement or having to reconfigure or make adjustments to the device. Exercises may be performed in an upright position but may also be performed in a more rearward or forward tilted position if desired, as the user may simply shift body weight to cause elements of the machine to tilt, simulating uphill and downhill travel. Prevents foot supports from suddenly moving together in the same direction in an unsafe manner that could cause a user to lose balance and fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of an exercise device.    Uprights (14)    Frame extension (16)    Base (18)    Foot supports (28)    Linkages (30)
NOVELTY - A hip harness (24) is connected to the pelvis axial shaft (20) while a shoulder harness is connected to the torso axial shaft (18). A torso independent torque resistor (26) is connected to the torso axial shaft. A pelvis independent torque resistor (28) is connected to the pelvis axial shaft.    USE - For exercising spinal column and torso muscles to develop flexibility including abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions, and to strengthen and condition of the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer, eventually improving golf swing.    ADVANTAGE - Permits activity consisting of components of motion in all three planes, and permits isolation of a specific area of the body, the motion of which is most desired. Permits a physical therapist, trainer or other instructional device to tailor the activity of the user to the goals of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the basic components of the trunk rotation conditioning device.    Torso axial shaft (18)    Pelvis axial shaft (20)    Hip harness (24)    Torso independent torque resistor (26)    Pelvis independent torque resistor (28)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a guide pressurizing water generator, which builds a water-stop groove at the river with large height difference, wherein, the front of water-stop groove has a dirt-stop network; the bottom has a cut to guide out the guide tube which extends along the river bed to descending river; the inlet and outlet of guide tube form the height different; the outlet is connected to the inlet of water generator; the outlet of water generator has a discharge tube which extends to the descending river; around the water generator, sealed protective walls are arranged; said water-stop groove is in U-shape with wider front and narrow back; said dirt-stop network can seal the section of water-stop groove; and said guide tube is seamless hollow sealed smooth tube. The invention can avoid destroy the environment, with lower cost and high economic benefits.
NOVELTY - A data terminal operatively coupled to an exercise machine, obtains fitness information associated with a user, from the exercise machine. The data terminal communicates a message to a portable data device based on the fitness information. The portable data device enables the fitness professional to communicate another message to the user based on the previous message.    USE - For interacting with fitness professional.    ADVANTAGE - The fitness related information is stored to exchange between the servers and the nodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pictorial diagram of the fitness network system.    Fitness network system (100)    Fitness facility (102)    Remote computer (106)    Server (112)    Exercise machines (120,122)
NOVELTY - A location comprises exercise machines (120,122) and radio frequency identification (RFID) device sensors (124) for use by a person. Another location comprises a portable computing device (128) communicatively connected to the machines and the sensors for obtaining information from the exercise machines and the biometric sensor. A medical professional such as physician determines configuring data in response to the obtained information, medical history of patient or medical status of the person. The computing device provides the configuring data to the exercise machines.    USE - For physical rehabilitation system.    ADVANTAGE - There is no financial constraints since there is no need to hire personal trainers and hence the users are satisfied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for physical rehabilitation service provision method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fitness network system.    Exercise machines (120,122)    RFID device sensors (124)    Portable computing device (128)    Backend server (130)    Control system (300)
NOVELTY - A controller in communication with position sensors (202) determines the position of a user relative to a sensing plane. The controller includes a closed loop feedback mode adapted to process one input parameter provided by the user. The closed loop feedback mode measures performance criteria of the user related to the input parameter and provides feedback to the user indicating the measurement of performance criteria. The position sensors are arranged along the sensing plane relative to a support surface to detect the presence of the user along the sensing plane.    USE - For jumping, walking, or running.    ADVANTAGE - Simulates the activity of a jumping rope, and provides position verification feedback. Measures one or more parameters associated with the user's vertical jumping ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exercising method for jumping, walking, or running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the front perspective view of the exercise device.    Base unit (22)    Position sensor assembly (24)    Control panel (28)    Display (30)    Position sensors (202)
NOVELTY - A user selected fan setting is determined for the fan designed to provide moving air to the used of the exercise machine e.g. treadmill (20) through the opening formed above the height of the upper torso area of the user. A drive signal is output to activate the fans based on the user selected fan setting where the drive signal accounts for fans drawing current at level unharmful to the components of a fan controller circuitry.    USE - For activating fan mounted in exercise machine e.g. treadmill, stair climber, elliptical exercise machine, stationary bicycle, ski machine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces effect of inrush current when electric motor is activated thus preventing circuit failure while contributing to reduction of cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the treadmill.    Treadmill (20)    Frame assembly (22)    Endless belt (26)    Motor housing (28)    Leveling feet (32)
NOVELTY - Proposed solar battery has frame with uniformly disposed locations and tightened net sheet in the form of orthogonally disposed strings and modules stitched to them. Modules have solar cells interconnected by means of conducting buses to form electric circuit and assembled into cell blocks. Each cell block may have two or more cells protected by means of single transparent plate attached to their rear and face sides, respectively. Solar cells are physically integrated within module by means of perforated film substrate inserted between rear plates and solar cells and attached to frame by stitching them at intersection points of their orthogonally disposed strings; the latter are spaced apart on frame through distance which is a multiple of geometric dimensions of cell blocks.    USE - Electrical engineering; solar batteries for solar-to-electrical energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced specific power, reduced mass, and facilitated assembly of solar battery.
NOVELTY - Provided is a device for controlling training levels of an elliptical trainer, which reduces generation of noises upon driving paddle wheels of the trainer, avoids a need for an additional speed controller, and minimizes power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device for controlling training levels is mounted on an elliptical trainer(1) that includes a handle supporter(3) having a pair of handles, a base having paddle wheels(8) installed on the top of the paddle supporter(7) for driving the paddles, and a joint bar(9) for joining the handle supporter and the base(5) with each other. The device comprises: a level setting section fixed to the handle supporter and connected to a wire cable at the rear portion thereof; a rotation disk(50) rotated by a driving force transferred through a belt connected to the paddle wheel and formed of a metal susceptible to a magnetic force; a magnetic section(20) fixed to the paddle support at one end thereof for applying the magnetic force; and a tension controlling section connected to the remaining end of the wire cable, which compresses or decompresses the magnetic section depending on the conditions of the level setting section to increase or decrease the rotation load to the rotation disk and to control the rotation speed of the rotation disk.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Water that comes out of a top water tank (1) is guided to a bottom water tank (2) after passing through a water turbine (4). Water that passes through the water turbine is introduced from the bottom water tank into a pumping machine (2a,2b) with cylinder structure and connected to the bottom water tank. Water, introduced into the interior of cylinder, is pushed out to the top water tank by application of Pascal's principle through pressure drive of piston in cylinder to enable recirculation of water.    USE - For installing in e.g. building such as high rise building of city area, area poor in water resources, city area, individual house, mountainous area, detached island.    ADVANTAGE - Provides water powered electricity generation system that does not require natural topography gap and natural site condition with abundant water resources but enables installation at e.g. building in city area, mountainous area, detached island and residential section and generation of water powered electricity regardless of natural site condition. Provides electric power generated with water having small amount of replenishment since recirculating use of water is performed. Generation of surplus electric power is enabled, thus supplies electric power to exterior. Enables installation of water powered electricity generation system at low cost compared to installation cost of conventional hydraulic power production plant. Provides water powered electricity generation system in which power cost is not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the profile of a pumping type recirculating water powered electricity generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Top water tank (1)    Bottom water tank (2)    Pumping machine (2a,2b)    Water turbine (4)
NOVELTY - An upstream side module (22) that integrates the headrace (26), water turbine and the generator is arranged at an upstream side (14). The downstream side module which incorporates a floodway is arranged at the downstream side (16) of the upstream side module. The generator (32) is connected with the water turbine.    USE - Low head small hydroelectric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy dredging work after installation and construction of the hydroelectric power generating apparatus even when the water channel assumes a water flowing state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the low-head small hydro electric power generating apparatus.    Upstream side (14)    Downstream side (16)    Upstream side module (22)    Headrace (26)    Generator (32)
NOVELTY - An upstream side impeller has a blade (10d) with a front edge located in the advance direction side, rather than its trailing edge. The downstream side impeller has the trailing edge of its blade (9d) located in the advance direction side, rather than its front edge.    USE - For axial flow water turbine used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the turbine is reduced and hence the installation space of the turbine is reduced. The maintenance of the turbine can be easily performed and the electric power generation can be efficiently obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the blade of the turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Blades (9d,10d)    Wing (40,50)    Velocity (42,43,52,53)    Pressure surface (47,57)    Suction surface (48,58)
NOVELTY - Water turbine units (2) are stacked together in a direction parallel to their coaxial rotation shafts (4). Each unit has a box-like case (13) enclosing a channel tube (11) and a rotatable runner (12). The case has a wall perpendicular to the rotary axis, and an opening parallel to and opposite the wall. The wall of the case of one unit closes the opening of the case of the next, adjacent unit.    USE - For hydroelectric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Adapts to different water flow rates according to number of turbine units to be connected. Allows for easier removal of foreign material from runner of each turbine unit through opening, without having to dismantle turbine unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water turbine unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a side view of a water turbine.    Water turbine units (2)    Rotation shafts (4)    Channel tube (11)    Runner (12)    Case (13)
NOVELTY - The electrode of photovoltaic cell (23) is fixed to the joint surface (42b) of electrode plate (42) through heat radiation electric insulation layer (41) using electroconductive paste (43) containing metal such as gold, silver, copper, aluminum, magnesium, iron, nickel, tin, and stainless steel and carbon.    USE - For condensing type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The leak of photovoltaic cell can be prevented even when pressure is applied in upper direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of condensing type solar cell module.    Support board unit (11a)    Photovoltaic cell (23)    Heat radiation electric insulation layer (41)    Electrode plate (42)    Joint surface of plate (42b)    Electroconductive paste (43)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell element (100) formed by connecting surface electrode layers (7-9,11) on upper and lower sides of the substrate (6) using an adhesive resin material (12,13) through a current collection hole (4) penetrating the substrate. The side, peripheral and patterning sections of the current collection hole are coated by solvent soluble type fluororesin material (20) different from adhesive resin material.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The damage caused to the solar cell element by corrosion is prevented. The durability is improved and the cost of protective layer formation is suppressed. Partial destruction of current collection hole during conveyance is prevented. Reduction of output by the short circuit between reverse side electrode accompanying partial damage of side, peripheral and patterning sections is prevented to maintain high efficient output with increased productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell element and solar cell module.    lower side electrode (1)    current collection hole (4)    substrate (6)    upper side electrodes (7-9)    adhesivity resin sealing material (12,13)    covering material (20)    solar cell element (100)
NOVELTY - A method of fabricating vanadium oxide thin films suitable for thermal sensing layer in Infra-red (IR) sensor in which oxygen deficient vanadium pentoxide (V_20_ 5_-__d, d is \0.25) films are deposited and reduced to VO_x, x is l.85 by heat treating the films for predetermined temperature range in high vacuum to control the resistivity and temperature co-efficient of resistance (TCR) of the films, is disclosed. The resistivity and TCR of the VO_x films are varied from 2 to 0.4 O.cm and -3.2 to 2.3 %/K by heat-treating the films at 350 to 400?oC respectively. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Touchscreen has a display surface, two structured laminar electrodes including sub-electrodes (4, 5), and an active layer that is arranged between the electrodes. The sub-electrodes are controlled such that the sub-electrodes co-operate with one of the electrodes and the layer that is arranged between the electrodes to display an image on the surface. Organic photodetectors are integrated into the touchscreen and another active layer consisting of an organic material. A signal assigned to a point of contact on the surface is generated in the photodetectors when the surface is touched.    USE - Touchscreen e.g. thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, cathode ray tube (CRT) screen and plasma image screen, used in a mobile device e.g. portable telephone and personal digital assistant (PDA) and for private and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The touchscreen is designed in such a manner that the touchscreen is implemented as thin as possible in a flexible manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial view of two electrodes of a touchscreen.    Substrate (2)    Sub-electrodes (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The electron blocking layer is arranged between photosensitive layer and anode. The HOMO level of the blocking layer is adapted to the energy level of the anode material, the HOMO/LUMO band gap of said blocking layer is at least 2.5 eV and excellent hole mobility is consistent throughout the layer.    USE - Organic photodetector.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reduced dark current and increased sensitivity e.g. to low light intensities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the use of the organic photodetector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a standard layer system of an organic photodetector. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The photo detector has a structured electrode (33) with sub-electrodes, an electrode (36), a hole transporting layer (34) and a photoactive layer (35). The layers (34,35) are arranged between the electrodes (33,36) and are structured in a corresponding manner to the electrode (33), so that the layers are sub-divided into several active regions that are assigned to the individual sub-electrodes of the former electrode.    USE - Used for a flat X-ray detector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Allows the active regions to be arranged to the pixels of the photo detector with little impact. The cross talk of the image including signals within the organic layers are thus strongly reduced, thus improving the spatial resolution of the images recorded with the photo detector and x-rays recorded with the x-ray detector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a flat X-ray detector with a X-rays absorbing layer    (2) a method for production of a flat organic photo detector    (3) a method for production of a flat X-ray detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a stage of a production of a photo detector.    Surface oriented organic photo detector (FD2)    Electrodes (33,36)    Hole transporting layer (34)    Photo active layer (35)    Protective layer (38)
NOVELTY - The detector has a substrate (1) with a transistor matrix (2) and a photodetector. The photodetector has a structured electrode (5) with several partial electrodes (6) and an electrode (9), where a photoactive layer is placed between both the electrodes (6,9). The passivation layer is placed between the substrate having the matrix, and the electrode (5). The passivation layer is coated, planarized and structured on the substrate using a printing technique.    USE - Flat screen detector.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation layer is placed between the substrate and the structured electrode, so that the photo detector is spatially separated by the passivation layer from the substrate, and hence the photo detector is arranged vertically over the individual transistors so that the flatness and the filling factor of the photodetector are increased. The detector is thus manufactured in a simple manner also using different substrates. The passivation layer is laid on the substrate using the printing technique, hence the detector is manufactured in an economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a manufacturing stage of a flat screen detector.    Substrate (1)    Transistor matrix (2)    Passivation layer (3)    Structured electrode (5)    Partial electrodes (6)    Electrode (9)
NOVELTY - The resistance unit has a drum unit (1) fixed to a brake unit (2) to rotate a drum. A cable (3) is wound around a drum so that pulling of the cable results in rotation of the drum. A drive unit is detached from the brake unit. A coil spring is fitted between a housing and the drum to unwind the cable from the drum to resist the rotation of the drum, where the pulling force on the cable removes the spring from the drum. An external interface unit (49) displays exercise information such as load and speed. A battery or electric generator device provides electrical energy to electrical circuits.    USE - Used in an exercise machine (claimed) e.g. exercise bike and rowing machine, which is utilized by a traveler, and in a gymnasium, and home, for performing an exercise e.g. rowing, arm-curl, leg extension, shoulder pull-down exercises, aerobic endurance exercise, strength training exercise and muscle-building resistance exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The drive unit is detached from the brake unit, thus allowing an easy storage or transport of the exercise machine. The utilization of the battery or electric generator device avoids the need of the external power source. The external interface unit displays exercise information such as load and speed, thus allowing the user to select exercise options.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exercise apparatus comprising a resistance unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exercise machine.    Drum unit (1)    Brake unit (2)    Cable (3)    Fixing hole (5)    External interface unit (49)    Handle (50)
NOVELTY - The boxing exercise device has a post for supporting a target section and a protection cover on its surface such that the post is supported on a weight balance box. The target section has an upper section with a head and a pair of arms, and a lower section with a pair of ribs and a pair of legs. The device has an assistance device having a base unit, control computer, display and speakers.    USE - For boxing exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration of the device.
NOVELTY - The bicycle exercise assembly (10) mounted on a supporting surface includes a bicycle trainer device, which supports an exercising person. A relative motion-permitting device supported by the surface, supports the bicycle trainer device and permits relative motion between the bicycle trainer device and the surface.    USE - For bicycle exercise assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Provides additional degree of motion to simulate natural feel of outdoor cycling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bicycle rollers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the bicycle exercise assembly.    Bicycle exercise assembly (10)    Bicycle rollers (12)    Roller frame (14)    Wheels (16)    Light spring (24)
NOVELTY - The collector (10) includes trapezoid plates (22) and triangular plates (24), that are assembled on a substrate (12) in a roof manner. The plates include several saw-toothed protrusions that collects a penetrating solar ray on a solar cell (20) positioned at a predetermined region on the substrate.    USE - For solar energy collector.    ADVANTAGE - The omni-directional light beams are effectively collected using solar energy collector of lower cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective and elevation view of the solar energy collector.    Solar energy collector (10)    Substrate (12)    Solar cell (20)    Trapezoid plates (22)    Triangular plates (23)
NOVELTY - The module has a thin film solar cell (3) formed on a rear face of a translucent substrate (2). A low-resilience resin section (5) covers the solar cell and a rear side sheet (6) covers the low-resilience resin section. A frame-like spacer (4), formed of a moisture-proof material, encloses the low-resilience resin section at an outer periphery between the translucent substrate and the rear side sheet. The sheet (6) adheres to the section (5) and the spacer, and is provided with terminal openings (6h) for guiding electrodes e.g. output terminal, of the solar cell to the exterior.    USE - Thin film solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The frame-like spacer is made of moisture-proof material and is excellent in its adhesiveness and water resistance, thus preventing the penetration of moisture into the low-resilience resin section and the thin film solar cell, and hence ensuring a highly reliable thin film solar module. The configuration of the module prevents deformation of the rear side sheet and maintains parallelism with respect to the translucent substrate, thus stabilizing the resin injection volume and providing a thin film solar module having a rear side sheet with a stable planar shape without unevenness. The size of the substrate is reduced, thus reducing the weight and cost. The curing temperature of the low-restitution resin is reduced, thus reducing the manufacturing process and the cost of the thin film solar module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a thin film solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a thin film solar module.    Thin film solar module (1)    Substrate (2)    Solar cell (3)    Spacer (4)    Resin section (5)    Rear side sheet (6)    Terminal openings (6h)
NOVELTY - The treadmill (12) has two belt tension mechanisms (72,74). The tension mechanism (72) comprises a rod connected to the frame (14) at one of rails (20) which is turned by a knob extending outward from frame about half an inch. An indicator indicates the number of revolutions tracked by the rod. The rod moves the ends of rear rollers in parallel with the front rollers with the same distance and maintains even tension on the belt (24).    USE - For exercise treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The ends of the rear roller can be easily adjusted by turning rod through a knob with visual indicator and can be moved in parallel with the front roller. Thus provides easy adjustment of the distance between the rollers for even belt tension without any requirement of an additional tool and prevents the belt to wander and the overstress on the motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for placing tension on a belt of an exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the treadmill.    Treadmill (12)    Frame (14)    Rail (20)    Belt (24)    Belt tension mechanisms (72,74)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a method for measuring footstep application point and size. An application board is fixed on a cyclic belt of a running machine and integrated to the running machine. A detecting force base is fixed on the ground and connected to a fixing base by cooperating the precision force gauge of four relative angles with the universal joints, while the stand of the running machine is fixed by the fixing base by a pivoting member and a supporting member. Since the application point and size can be measured by the application board and the precision force gauge respectively, and the detecting force base which is fixed on the ground, so this will increase footstep measuring precision.
NOVELTY - Solar charging system used in portable electronic device and the charging method thereof are disclosed. Whenever the power supply unit is disconnected with an external power charging source via the control of an electric circuit switch unit, the charging procedure of the secondary battery may be continuously performed to instantly supply solar charging power for overcoming discharging problem of secondary batteries caused by a long-time idling status.
NOVELTY - An electric light board for guiding a road is provided to display various road guide messages according to a signal of a controller by additionally forming the controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A body(130) is supported at a bottom and is extended upwardly in a longitudinal direction. A solar cell(110) is installed at an upper side of the body, and includes a tracker(120) to operate toward the sun. A charging battery(180) is charged by a power source supplied from the solar cell. A display unit(150) receives a power source supplied from the solar cell or the charging battery, and a plurality of light emitting devices to display guide messages for climate and environment. A sensor unit(140) includes at least one sensor to detect the climate. A controller(170) selects a message corresponding to dada read by the sensor unit to output the selected message to the display unit, and includes a selection switch to selectively turn on/off the sensor installed at the sensor unit. The controller controls the display unit and the tracker formed at the solar cell.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The switching detector (80) comprises switching display circuit (80A) for displaying the switching state detected by pair of detection switches (61, 62) of detection circuit. A pair of relays (122, 124) of holding circuit connected to a driven power supply through a pair of detection switches, hold the display state of switching display circuit into display control circuit (80B). The display control circuit switches and controls the display state held by holding circuit.    USE - For switching apparatus such as disconnector used in substation, water-supplying inlet valve of water wheel power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The chattering phenomenon in which a pair of relays is biased alternately is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of switching detector at the time of switching state. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Detection switches (61, 62)    Switching detector (80)    Switching display circuit (80A)    Display control circuit (80B)    Relays (121, 122)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel (102) housing is formed in a surface of a support substrate (101) and a transmission and reception circuit (109) is provided at the reverse side of the support substrate. The solar cell panel housing has stacked structure of foundation electrode (103), electric power generation layer (104) and transparent electrode (105). The transmission and reception circuit drives the foundation electrode that is used as ground contact plane of the circuit, with the direct current electric power obtained from the solar cell panel.    USE - For radio transmitter and receiver.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable sensor sensitivity and antenna sensitivity is ensured with reduced size and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the radio transmitter receiver.    Support substrate (101)    Solar cell panel (102)    Foundation electrode (103)    Electric power generation layer (104)    Transparent electrode (105)    Transmission and reception circuit (109)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating electric-charge voltage conversion efficiency based on average value of electronic number when a light is irradiated to a photoelectric transducer. The photoelectric conversion is carried out by the photoelectric transducer based on the electronic number.    USE - For floating diffusion amplifier (FDA).    ADVANTAGE - The calculated electric charge voltage conversion efficiency is non-destructive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model for demonstrating signal flow at the time of mounting charge-coupled device on systems such as digital camera.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electric power conversion control portion (43) regulates the charging and discharging of the electrical-energy storage portion (44) based on the detected result of the active power in the connection point by the electric-charge detecting portion (41). The electric-charge detecting portion is arranged between the electric-power demand portions (2).    USE - For implementing adjustment of electric power supply by an electric power network and distributed power supply which uses e.g. solar power generation, small-scale fuel cell, and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reverse power flow by steep demand fluctuation and output fluctuation of distributed power supply. Provides implementation of link of electric power supply system and distributed power supply without inhibiting the individual-operation prevention function which distributed power supply has.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the distributed-power-supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric-power demand portions (2)    Sunlight battery panel (10)    Electric-charge detecting portion (41)    Electric power conversion control portion (43)    Electrical-energy storage portion (44)
NOVELTY - A fixing pipe (52) is installed on the surface of a wall of building (53) through a ring (51), which has a jig whose internal diameter is larger than that of the pipe. A solar cell module (10) containing a flexible sheet, which turns up through the edges of the pipe is inserted to the ring and is sewn on the surface of the wall through a yarn (21).    USE - For common house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is simple in structure and is inexpensive. The module is simply and reliably attached to the surface of building. The flexible sheet protects the photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show sectional and schematic views of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (10)    Yarn (21)    Ring (51)    Fixing pipe (52)    Building (53)
NOVELTY - An adhesive (45) made of isobutylene-isoprene rubber is applied to a stainless steel plate (40). A solar cell module (10) is attached to the stainless steel plate by penetrating fixing frames (42-44), the adhesive, a sealant (46), and the stainless steel plate with a screw (41) and is fixed to a float by pressing-in the stainless steel plate through a stainless steel plate fixing component (47).    USE - For fixing solar cell module to float for installation in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is attached to various places simply and reliably. Also the water proof function is strengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top elevation and a sectional views of the solar cell module fixed to the stainless steel plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (10)    Stainless steel plate (40)    Screw (41)    Fixing frames (42-44)    Sealant (46)    Stainless steel plate fixing component (47)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic polymer (I), used in photovoltaic devices, comprises a hole conducting polymer having many first bonding moieties; and molecules of an electron conducting material each having a second bonding moiety non-covalently bonded to the respective first bonding moiety of the hole conducting polymer material, where (I) is self-assembling such that molecules of the electron conducting material are assembled together to enable electron conduction between them.    USE - (I) is used in a photovoltaic device (claimed), which is useful to inter-convert light and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is synthesized in straightforward manner and efficient to form free charge carriers. (I) has: large interface area; well-defined structure; and more efficient packing and charge transport properties. The structure of (I) is not locked, but can be rearranged by annealing. (I) improves light absorption and produce more electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) the preparation of (I) comprising providing a mixture of the hole conducting polymer, electron conducting material, a solvent and optionally dye molecules; and removing the solvent to give (I); and    (2) a photovoltaic device comprising a first electrode and a second electrode separated by (I).
NOVELTY - A wind load-dependent adjustable solar module comprises a carrier frame (1) for the module (2) pivotable about an axis (4) and supported on a mast (3), with the axis parallel to the erection surface of the mast (8). The axis is displaced below the center of gravity of the frame so that the frame is top heavy and has a compensating weight (5) to displace the center of gravity in the direction of the axis. The axis is held in a suitable wind load rest position through an opposing torque pair with wind load alterable by a drive (9).    USE - As wind load-dependent adjustable solar modules (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A secure positioning of the solar module is ensured with protection against wind load and the module can be moved into a safe position in event of hurricanes, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an additional module as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional drawing of the solar cell.    Frame (1)    Solar module (2)    Mast (3)    Axis (4)    Compensating weights (5)    Ground surface (8)    Drive (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a carrier (2) in the form of a base plate, and a seat and/or function part (3) movable on the carrier. Two movement units (5, 6) are provided for lower and upper extremities of a patient, respectively. The function part has a diagnosis and/or control unit (9) that is connected with the movement units for controlling the movement units commonly or individually, where the control unit has a processing and evaluating device. The movement unit (5) has a foot pedal drive (7) that comprises two pedals (7a, 7b) with foot fastening unit e.g. belts.    USE - Diagnosis and/or training and/or therapy device e.g. bicycle ergometer, ruder-ergometer, in an achievement physiology, sports medicine and rehabilitation area.    ADVANTAGE - The movement units are provided for lower and upper extremities of the patient, respectively, such that the diagnosis and/or the therapy of multiple disease and complaint images of upper and lower extremities can be facilitated in a simple manner and with the single device, thus preventing contra-therapeutic side effects by the usage of large number of different devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagnosis and/or training and/or therapy device.    Carrier (2)    Function part (3)    Movement units (5, 6)    Foot pedal drive (7)    Pedals (7a, 7b)    Diagnosis and/or control unit (9)
NOVELTY - The float has fishing line with which it can be moved to any position in the water desired by the angler via two drives (2) using an antenna (1), whereby the accurate position of the float can be determined well when darkness falls by switching on a very bright LED (4) via a twilight switch (3). The float head can be removed so that one can fit a camera and an echo sounder.    USE - For angling.    ADVANTAGE - Can be moved to any position desired by a sports angler with two individually controllable drives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive float    drives (2)    antenna (1)    LED (4)    twilight switch (3)    solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - The invention involves a technique for adjusting the resistance in equipments simulating bicycle's movement. First, use one speed-detecting motor to check the speed at the pedals and output speed signals. Then calculate the current simulated position. Calculate the initial resistance according to the simulated terrain at the current simulated position and the preset simulated position. Then generate the resistance control signals according to the initial resistance and the speed signals that have been detected. After this, utilize one output torque of the servo motor in accordance with the resistance-controlling signals. Then adjust the torque outputted by the servo motor, using a torque sensor. At last, the generated resistance is to be applied on the pedals. With the above technical scheme, the resistance on the pedals of an equipment which simulates bicycle's movement can be regulated according to the operating condition. In addition, more real simulation effect would be achieved byincorporating video/audio equipment, fan and other appliances.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a holographic grating solar power generating and heat collecting device, belonging the technical field of manufacturing solar products, comprising bracket, transmitting- reflecting holographic light splitting plate, photothermic receiver and spectrum photovolt battery, where the photothermic receiver is arranged on the left side of the bracket, and the transmitting- reflecting holographic light splitting plate and the spectrum photovolt battery are equipped at the bottom of the bracket. As using, placing it in a proper position, adjusting positions of all its parts, switching on an electricity storage device, and after adding water into an energy storage water tank, it can work; while the photovolt battery is obtaining electric energy, the photthermic receiver canobtain heat energy. And it has advantages of reasonable design, simple structure, high working efficiency, use convenience, etc.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a solar battery and preparing method in the silicon film solar battery technology domain of regenerating energy, which comprises the following steps: proceeding predisposal for transparent conductive film (T) to form surface disposal layer through (H) plasma before the window layer (p) (1) is sedimented; preparing conductive film (TCO) substrate; etching groove on the (TCO) substrate; preparing (TCO) surface disposal layer and stacked pin joint; lining pin joint groove; and preparing back electrode to etch groove.    ADVANTAGE - The invention improves the transmission efficiency of solar energy which reduces the S-W effect.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a broadband short-wave infrared laser image detector, belonging to the infrared detecting technique. It comprises a frame, optical converter for converting the short-wave infrared laser optical into visible light, an optical coupler, and a visible light imager. Wherein, the upper converting plate is mounted with an electric seize upper convert material deposit layer; the visible light imager is a silicon array detector; and it also comprises a image processor. The invention has the image detecting ability of broadband short-wave infrared laser, with high resolution, sensitivity, quick response, reliable property, lower cost, and wider application.    USE - As infrared laser imaging detector.
NOVELTY - Power tunable excited Brillouin scattered light is generated through annular cavity of optical fiber. Pump light and the excited Brillouin scattered light can be as laser sources of mixing microwave and photons since these lights are correlative light source between each other. Pump light is as multiplexing light carrier wave of subcarrier for carrying microwave signal; and the excited Brillouin scattered light is as mixing light source. Through optical fiber link, mixed light signal transferred to signal receiving node at remote end is converted to radio frequency signal by photodetector. Then, through a band-pass filter, needed frequency converted signal is output. Through adjustment, the invention outputs light power of Brillouin light, and can adjust modulation depth for frequency conversion. Mixing signal generated in the invention is modulated in single sideband in order to overcome influence on quality of signal caused by dispersion of optical fiber link.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a zinc oxide based blind positive ultraviolet detecting device that is made up of narrowband reflecting filter, lens, ZnO based multiquantum trap layer, band pass filter sheet, and Si based CCD5. The ZnO based multiquantum trap layer is made up of MgZnO barrier layer/MgZnCdO transition layer/ZnCdO potential well layer of alternative growing 30 cycles. Adjusting the Mg, Zn, Cd constituent of each layer to make MgZnO barrier layer and ZnCdO potential well layer separately, it could adsorb corresponding ultraviolet photon energy and optical photon energy. The advantage of the invention is the target signal could be positive incident, and it improves the reliability and simplifies system structure.
NOVELTY - An outer housing (1) has a partition (14) that divides accommodating space (13) into heat exchanging and receiving spaces (131,132), and air outlet (116) at upper end (112) of inclined top wall (11). A solar power collecting plate (5) is mounted on outer surface (110) of the inclined top wall, and a fan (32) is installed in heat exchanging space. An anion generator (4) and a power control unit (2) are installed in the receiving space. The anions generated are impelled by air expelled by fan to move outwardly of outer housing through the air outlet.    USE - For anion generating device utilizing solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The inconvenience during use is reduced, by utilizing solar power, and solar power collecting efficiency is increased by mounting the solar power collecting plate on inclined top wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the anion generating device.    Outer housing (1)    Power control unit (2)    Anion generator (4)    Solar power collecting plate (5)    Inclined top wall (11)    Accommodating space (13)    Partition (14)    Fan (32)    Outer surface of top wall (110)    Upper end of top wall (112)    Air outlet (116)    Heat exchanging space (131)    Receiving space (132)
NOVELTY - The device (10) comprises a generation circuit, which generates track data according to information received by the user input. The generated track data contains information about the user's body, about the exercise to-be-done, characteristic of track to which the user listens during the exercise. The exercise information further indicates the tempo of the exercise, time of exercise and type of exercise along with rhythm, genre, chord-progression, tone, and track-number information's.    USE - For generating audio signal for exerciser corresponding to user's body, exercise, characteristic of track to which user listen during exercise, jogging, walking etc.    ADVANTAGE - The portability and motivation for the person during exercise, jogging, walking etc., is improved effectively with simple operations and enjoyment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of audio signal generating device.    Audio signal generating device (10)    LCD panel (11)    Operation keys (12)    Headphone jack (13)    Pair of earphone (40)    Plug (41)
NOVELTY - A chip-on-glass (COG) package of image sensor, mainly includes a glass substrate, a sensor chip flip-chip bonded on the glass substrate, and a sealant. The glass substrate has a wiring-forming surface and a closed groove. The wiring-forming surface includes a light-transmitting region defined by surrounding of the closed groove. When flip-chip bonding, a sensor region of the sensor chip is aligned in the light-transmitting region. The sealant is formed around the sensor chip. Because of the closed groove, the sealant is formed out of the light-transmitting region. Moreover, the light-transmitting region can be planar and horizontally justified with the wiring-forming surface to keep an excellent sensing resolution.
NOVELTY - A device for exercising martial art with an automatic height adjusting function, and a method and a device for managing member data thereof are provided to automatically adjust height for a trainee without any operation of the trainee by automatically adjusting the height of a hit exercise tool according to physical information of the trainee whenever the trainee is changed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A main frame (100) installs more than one hit tool (110). An elevator (200) moves the main frame to an upward or downward direction. A supporter (300) installs and fixes the elevator. A controller (400) outputs a control signal for controlling the elevator by receiving member information. The elevator comprises a motor (210) controlled by the control signal, a rotating rod (220) rotated according to an operation of the motor, a slider ascended or descended according to rotation of the rotating rod, and a connector connecting the slider and the main frame.
NOVELTY - An abdomen exercise equipment is provided to allow everybody, that is, men and women of all ages, to easily carry out the exercise in any places so as to achieve the effective exercise effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The abdomen exercise equipment comprises: a lower support (7); a handle (10), fixed to the lower support (7); a foot hanger (9), fixed to the handle (10); a guide frame (11), fixed to the lower support (7) and inserted into a frame (8); a screw (12) and a height adjusting motor (13), both of which are arranged inside the guide frame so as to adjust the height of the frame (8) and a seat; a driving unit, having a motor (4) arranged inside the frame (8), and connected to a motor gear (5) via a seat support gear (6); a seat support (1), connected to the seat support gear (6) in such a manner that it is eccentrically arranged over the frame (8); and a seat plate (2), inserted into an inclined portion over the seat support (1) in a freely rotatable manner.
NOVELTY - A rehabilitation apparatus for exercising and strengthening leg muscles is provided to strengthen each muscles of a leg and to raise pliability with not being greatly serious, not giving unreasonableness to the body using the rise-and-fall and forward and backward operations of a motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rehabilitation equipment of leg muscles includes: a body(25) having a motor, a speed reducing part, a control part, a display part(4) and a drive switch(5), a stop switch(6), and a speed control part(7); a rise control panel(12) and a downward control panel(15) which are installed between an upper plate(13) and a bottom plate which are fixed onto the body(25); a rise-and-fall part(14) installed between the two control panels(12,15) and has an operation bar(9) and a connection stick(20); a stopping step and a release button which are installed at a side of the rise-and-fall part(14); a stopper of the driving chain geared with the motor, which corresponds to the stopping step.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing sheet (B) has easily adhesive coat layer provided at the surface which sticks with filler (A-2) of the solar cell module. The adhesive coat layer has cross-linked structure.    USE - For sealing reverse side of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing sheet has excellent electric insulation and adhesion property with respect to polyester base film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model of solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (A-1)    Filler (A-2)    Glass panel (A-3)    Sheet (B)
NOVELTY - A wire-traveling unit conveys the wound flat wire (11) in horizontal-direction. A horizontal roll group (13) of the horizontal roll (12) is provided in zigzag form along the upper and lower sides of wire and travels in running direction of the wire. The rolls (15a,15b) are provided at both sides of the wire perpendicularly in opposite direction.    USE - For assembly wiring apparatus (claimed) of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The wire correction apparatus can correct the deformation of the longitudinal direction of wire and width direction of the wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wire apparatus.    Wire correction apparatus (10)    Flat wire (11)    Horizontal roll (12)    Horizontal roll group (13)    Perpendicular rolls (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The generation of electricity from a non expensive, hydro electro plant, is disclosed. This power generating box needs water from waterfall. The plant needs specially designed boxes which have fans connected to a dynamo. These small turbine rotate by the water from the waterfall and generate electricity. There is no need of dam and any other fuel to function this plant. It produces electricity of 90.675 KW/Hr. We can increase the supply by increasing the power boxes or installing another one or more plant.
NOVELTY - Equipment comprises element (1) of identical outline with roof tile, fittin ginto existing roof with its profile grooves (12). Through element passes threaded rod, or during screw (5) for watertight screwing and supporting of installation.Boring screw etc. takes up all forces affecting joint. Element is firmly anchored on support roof construction (3) by perforated strip (27).    USE - For securing photovoltaic and similar installations on tiled roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Resistance to high pressures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for boring screw and tool for rapid fitting and threaded rod.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan view of example of invented fastening equipment.    element (1)    grooves (12)    boring screw (5)    roof constructure (3)    perforated strip (27)
NOVELTY - Equipment incorporates base plate (3) with suitable fastening member. Securing of base plate on roof profile (1) is carried out such that weight of fitted installation is taken up in specified manner so screw fitted in support beam or metal structure for roof tin securing takes up full static pressure of installation. Assembly of equipment can take place without interference with roof screw(s).    USE - For securing photovoltaic installation, etc. on any type of tin roof.    ADVANTAGE - Improved installation security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fastening apparatus.    Base plate (3)    Roof profile (1)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a dual-power family electric appliance, wherein the mechanical energy generated by body builder via mechanical transmission or hydraulic transmission will be transmitted to refrigerator, air conditioner, and washing machine, etc, to be used as second power. The invention can save energy and supply environment protection.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a treadmill with external rotation driving, which uses high-torque non-brush motor, wherein said invention comprises: one roller containing one non-brush motor to be arrangedinto the running belt of treadmill; and at least one transmission module coupled to the roller and the non-brush motor; via said transmission between them devices, the external rotation driving methodcan be realized to drive the roller to drive the running belt, which can overcome the defects of traditional treadmill with low torque and multi motors.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a treadmill with internal rotation driving, which uses high-torque non-brush motor, wherein said invention comprises: one roller containing one non-brush motor to be arrangedinto the running belt of treadmill; and at least one transmission device coupled to the roller and the non-brush motor; via said transmission between them devices, the internal rotation driving methodcan be realized to drive the roller to drive the running belt, which can overcome the defects of traditional treadmill with low torque and multi motors.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a green solar energy and wind energy power supply equipment, its principle, structure and working method. It is composed of solar battery, wind-driven generator and green energy storage equipment. Said green energy storage equipment is formed from front box body, middle box body and rear box body. In the front box body an input and output wiring board is set, on said input and output wiring board a relay and a diode are mounted, on the box bottom an engine and a power generator are mounted, in the middle box are respectively mounted a rotation energy input device formed from gear assembly and one-way rotation controller and an energy output device formed from gear assembly and brake device, and in the rear box body is set a scrolled spring assembly formed from several scrolled springs and matched correspondent tray wheel, central shaft and gear. Said invention also provides its working principle and concrete operation method.
NOVELTY - A method of applying solar energy photovoltaic generation system on charging device of mobile phone includes using solar energy cell matrix to connect independent solar energy photovoltaic generationsystem with controller, storage battery and inverter; using mobile phone charging connector to insert mobile phone charging device into mobile phone and using wire to connect mobile phone charging connector to charger with plug.
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing a fluid such as air, at a low speed by a compressor. A high pressure fluid at a high speed is expanded using a nozzle, such that pressure energy of the fluid is transformed into velocity energy. The expanded fluid collides against a turbine such that molecular kinetic energy of the fluid is transformed into shaft power. A part of the shaft power is used to rotate the turbine at half speed of the flow speed of the fluid, and the rest of the shaft power is used for operating a generator that is connected to the turbine.    USE - Used for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the shaft power is used to rotate the turbine at half speed of the flow speed of the fluid, and the rest of the shaft power is used for operating a generator that is connected to the turbine, thus generating electrical energy and hence eliminating environmental pollution and deterioration of economical efficiency due to the disposal of a primary cell that cannot be recycled, and also eliminating the complexity of use and inconvenience due to a repeated operation for recycling the reactant materials of secondary cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power generation apparatus using a turbine comprising a compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow representation of a power generation method.
NOVELTY - The power generator has a water turbine (2) driven by the flow of water. A pump (3) connected to the turbine pumps up some of the water. A pressure control valve (7) raises the water discharged from the pump to a predetermined pressure. Another water turbine (4) locates at the ground level and is driven with the water from the pressure-rise unit. A generator (5) located at the ground level, is driven with the water from the other turbine.    USE - For use in hydroelectric power station, dam-type power station or conduit-type power station.    ADVANTAGE - The water turbine for high head and generator used in power station of dam type is used even if the head of water is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydroelectric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    River (1)    Water turbines (2,4)    Pump (3)    Generator (5)    Pressure control valve (7)
NOVELTY - A power turbine (5) is supplied by a superheated and pressurized gas (6) coming from a turbo-compressor unit (10). The exhaust gas at the outlet of the turbine is used by an exchanger (8) for preheating the air (9) that was compressed by the turbo-compressor unit. The unit separated from the turbine shaft (4) provides a further turbine (11) that receives the superheated and pressurized gas exiting from the combustion chamber (12). The combustion process is carried in the combustion chamber with the pressurized air (14) from the compressor and is wheeled by the shaft (17) of the further turbine.    USE - For a cogeneration plant that uses a gas turbine and assisted by solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cogeneration plant using a gas turbine limits production costs and is suitable for an application assisted by solar power production. The use of a component widely available on the market like a turbocharger, very common in the motor vehicle field, determines high reliability and duration at a relatively low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the cogeneration plant.    Turbine shaft (4)    Power turbine (5)    Superheated and pressurized gas (6)    Exchanger (8)    Air (9)    Turbo-compressor unit (10)    Further turbine (11)    Combustion chamber (12)    Pressurized air (14)    Shaft of the further turbine (17)
NOVELTY - The converter has a float (10) with an envelope that is expanded and retained in an expanded condition by an expansion unit. A pressure relief valve vents a fluid from the float under intermittent conditions of excessive water pressure. The float made of two separate members (16, 18) collapse as a deflated balloon when not pressurized, where each member is filled independently of the other member. The members have an annular shape including a central rim (20) encircling a central opening (24). Another float (12) has end to end connected length sections in nested/telescoped relationship.    USE - Used for converting an energy contained in surface waves on a body of water to useful energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The float is formed of two separate members, where each member is filled independently of the other member, and hence simplifying fine tuning of weight of the float during deployment of the float. The floats collapse as the deflated balloon when not pressurized, and hence greatly simplifying transport and handling of the wave energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an inflated wave energy converter.    Wave energy converter (8)    Floats (10, 12)    Members (16, 18)    Dash line (19)    Central rim (20)    Weight (23)    Central opening (24)    Float inlet valves (44)
NOVELTY - The sensor assembly comprises a frame (26), an emitter (22), a detector (24) and a biasing component. The emitter and the detector are interfaced on the frame. The biasing component is attached to an end of the frame. A coating material (68) comprising the thermoplastic elastomer is provided over the frame to provide a closing force that acts to close one end of the sensor assembly in the absence of an opposing force.    USE - For use in pulse oximetry, glucose monitors, tissue water fraction measuring devices and applications utilizing spectrophotometry.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is coated with a material which provides a seal against bodily fluids, as well as water or other cleaning fluids, so that the sensor is cleaned easily without disassembly or using special tools and is resistant to environmental light infiltration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the over-molded patient sensor.    Frame (22)    Emitter (24)    Detector (26)    Coating material (68)    Emitter housing (74)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a display device (2) to display the advertisement information, and the keyword information received from the server (3) since the transmission origin of the advertisement information is pinpointed.    USE - For sport club.    ADVANTAGE - The advertising effectiveness for every predetermined period is effectively confirmed and a concrete proof of the advertising effectiveness with respect to the advertisement client is displayed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for advertisement information provision system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the advertisement information provision system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Training machine (1)    Display device (2)    Server (3)    Personal computer (4)    User (5)
NOVELTY - The equipment (15) has an ejection unit (5) for supplying oxygen enrichment air produced by the oxygen-enrichment unit (17) to the user. A biological-information collection unit (25) which collects the biological information of the user having a sports equipment and a detector which detects the user's oxygen consumption state and blows off the oxygen-enrichment air according to the user's oxygen consumption state.    USE - For use in sports equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen enrichment air is appropriately given to the user according to the oxygen consumption state, therefore the insufficient oxygen in tissues is eliminated and movement efficiency is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of oxygen enriched sports equipments. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ejection unit (5)    Display unit (6)    Handle (7)    Seat (14)    Sports equipment (15)    Air conveying unit (16)    Oxygen enrichment unit (17)    Biological information collection unit (25)
NOVELTY - The turbine has fluid distributors (2) to direct fluid into a hollow thimble (3) which turns downwards around its axis (6) when equilibrium between fluid mass of the thimble and opposition force is disturbed. An orifice (8) situated at an upper part of an end (7) of the thimble projects the fluid from the thimble to fixed blades (9) of a stator. The blades direct the fluid outwards, and orifices (10) are provided on the stator for the evacuation of the fluid.    USE - Used for collecting less or large potential energy from fluid (claimed) or from rejection of waste water after treatment from cooling circuit of nuclear power plant, and in rotating machine, pump, alternator or electrical generator.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine can be progressively started and controlled in power, speed and stop, and is simple due to the type of mounting of thimble, number of thimbles and distribution of thimble. The turbine permits to produce a large amount of energy without rejection and with a minimum investment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an operation of a thimble turbine. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Fluid distributors (2)    Hollow thimble (3)    Median axis (4)    Axis (6)    End of thimble (7)    Orifices (8,10)    Fixed Blade (9)
NOVELTY - A special-shaped silicon film solar cell is prepared as using laser to etch off silicon film layer in front electrode layer on transparent conductive film base plate, scaling out leading-out pattern of electrode layer, setting electrode leading out point on back lacquer layer, enabling to drill round hole or square hole at any position in cell operation surface or enabling to make various-shaped transparent window there.
NOVELTY - A photo-electricity / thermoelectricity conversion cell consists of transparent window, intrinsic semiconductor, metal electrode and external insulation protective support layer. It is featured as setting transparent window and external insulation protective support layer separately on top and bottom of intrinsic semiconductor, connecting two ends of intrinsic semiconductor separately to metal electrode.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a double-layer solar energy battery and its manufacturing method, in which, the structure of which includes a substrate-a Ag electrode layer, a metal oxide transparent conduction layer/ type-n micro-crystal silicon-type-I non-crystal (12)-p-micro-crystal silicon (13)/ITO transparent conduction layer, the I layer in the bottom layer p-i-n junction is formed by micro-crystalsilicon to avoid decline of photoelectric performance due to the long time illumination and layer-I in the p-i-n junction at the top is plated with non-crystal silicon to strengthen the spectrum absorption.
NOVELTY - The machine has a vibration element (3) supported by vibration absorbing frame supports (9). An absorption level of the frame supports is adjustable to set the vibration absorption such that vibrations of the vibration element are damped to a selected degree. The frame support is coupled to a vibration generator (4). A control system (12) automatically determines the absorption level of the frame support change and sets the absorption level of the frame support at a desired level, when the user is positioned on the vibration element. The control system controls the absorption level.    USE - Used in sport college by top sport players and a person recovering from an injury, for training a body.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption level of the frame supports is adjustable to set the vibration absorption in such a way that vibrations of the vibration element are damped to a selected degree, thus obtaining the result of the training load desired by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of a fitness machine.    Fitness machine (1)    Frame (2)    Vibration element (3)    Vibration generator (4)    Handgrip (7)    Display (8)    Frame supports (9)    Floor (11)    Control system (12)    Base frame (13)
NOVELTY - The article (10) has a bag (12) with a top (26), a bottom (30), an exterior and an interior, for filling a material such as sand or soil. The bag has a handle and a fixing structure disposed on the bag. The structure is engaged to secure the material. The bag includes an indicia presenting a calibration marker. Reinforcing cinch patches (22) and reinforcing handle patches (24) are securely stitched onto the bag, and a reinforcement band (18) is stitched to the bag on a side around perimeter. A carrier member (20) is made up of an intersection of a cinch strap and a handle strap.    USE - Free-weight exercise training article.    ADVANTAGE - The article is reinforced by the reinforcing band, the reinforcing cinch patches and the handle patches to minimize wear and tear, so that the cinch strap and the handle strap are not tearing away from the bag during the lifetime of the article. The handle strap and the cinch strap are unbuckled, and top folding areas are opened up to remove contents of the bag, thus making the article with less weight and ready to be stored for later use, and hence providing easy portability after purchase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of the free-weight exercise article before filling.    Article (10)    Bag (12)    Cinching strap (14)    Handle strap (16)    Reinforcement band (18)    Carrier member (20)    Cinch patches (22)    Handle patches (24)    Top (26)    Bottom (30)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a lower supporting stand (10) for pivotally/rotatably supporting a base or a table (20), and for supporting a user on the table. Two levers are provided, where each lever has a middle or intermediate portion pivotally/rotatably attached to the stand. A power rotating or driving device (4) is provided for rotating the table relative to the stand and for allowing the table to be rotated relative to the lower support to a vertical position relative to the lower supporting stand and the ground. The device has a motor (40) with a sleeve engaged onto a threaded member/bolt (41).    USE - Used by a person to conduct a tilting inversion exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The power rotating or driving device rotates the table relative to the lower supporting stand and allows the table to be rotated relative to the lower support to a vertical position relative to the lower supporting stand and the ground, thus allowing the user to effectively conduct inversion exercises. The device has a motor with a sleeve engaged onto a threaded member/bolt, thus shielding and protecting the threaded member, and preventing people from being hurt by a relative movement between the tube and the threaded member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tilting inversion exerciser.    Power rotating/driving device (4)    Lower supporting stand (10)    Legs (11)    Pivot axle (12)    V-shaped frames (13)    Base/table (20)    Ankle holder (24)    Foot pedal (26)    Motor (40)    Threaded member/bolt (41)
NOVELTY - Each blade (20) is oriented on the hub with its respective blade axis (24) aligned parallel to the hub axis (18) so that the pitch angle is altered by rotating the blade. A central sprocket cluster has a center and side sprockets that are affixed to and rotate with the hub. The chain interconnects each blade sprocket with the center sprocket so that the pitch angle of each blade changes as the hub rotates about the hub axis and the blades rotate at 180 degrees for each full rotation of the hub and center sprocket.    USE - For generating mechanical energy and produces electricity from water flowing in a stream, river or tributary without the construction of a dam.    ADVANTAGE - The water turbine generates mechanical energy and produce electricity from the water flowing in a stream, river or tributary at relatively low head pressures without the construction of a dam. The water turbine is easy to use, relatively simple to implement, and cost-effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method to generate mechanical energy from a fluid flowing in a flow direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the change in pitch angle of the blades that travel around the hub axis.    Flow direction (14)    Hub axis (18)    Blade (20)    Circular blade path (22)    Blade axis (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves supporting a person with respect to the underlying floor surface, rotatably connecting the forward ends of a pair of links (1663) directly to respective cranks (1620) and connecting the intermediate portions of the links to the respective rockers. Left and right foot supports move through elliptical paths (P19) while left and right handlebars move through respective arcuate paths during the rotation of crank about a crank axis.    USE - For linking rotation of cranks to elliptical motion of foot supports on exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Can link the circular motion of crank to a relatively more complex, elliptical motion of the foot supports by providing linkage assemblies that allow selective adjustment of the elliptical paths of motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the apparatus.    Apparatus (1600)    Upright (1615)    Cranks (1620)    Links (1663)    Elliptical paths (P19)
NOVELTY - A method of tracking a maximum power point in a solar cell for a solar powered cellular phone and a tracking device adopting the method are provided to obtain the maximum power from the solar cell by locating easily the maximum power point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar powered cellular phone includes a maximum power point controller and a battery controller. The maximum power point controller detects the maximum value of an output current while supplying a control input to the cellular phone. If the maximum value is detected, the maximum value is maintained until another maximum value, which is greater than the predetermined value, is detected. When the maximum value is detected, solar energy is concentrated on the maximum power point, so that the maximum electric power is generated in a solar cell included in the solar powered cellular phone.
NOVELTY - A ship with a solar cell roof is provided to prevent the danger of an overturn of the ship in a severe wind and waves by broadly forming a deck and to operate the ship for a long time without depending on an extra power source by generating power with solar energy in a long voyage on the sea.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In manufacturing a ship(A) formed with a solar cell roof, a body(1) forms a body of a general ship, an outer face of the body is molded by a hard resin material or a lumber, or a metal material, then the outer face of the body is filled with a bubble resin inside, a solar cell plate roof(3) is formed above a deck(2), which is extensively formed to prevent an overturn of the ship, to generate solar energy, a plurality of columns(7) drilled by step adjusting pins(10) are vertically mounted to support the solar cell plate roof and to adjust the height of the solar cell plate, a space in the ship is formed by settling the plurality of columns to the solar cell roof, and a handle(4) and an operation chair(5) operating the ship are attached to a front end part of the body.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A photoelectric device encapsulating material is provided to improve energy conversion efficiency by stably blocking ultraviolet rays while reducing loss of incident light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric device encapsulating material includes a phosphor and a quantum dot, having a first wavelength converting layer (1) with a phosphor and a second wavelength converting layer (2) with a quantum dot. The mean particle diameter of the phosphor is 10~300 nanometers, made of at least one of a group composed of an inorganic phosphor, an organic phosphor and an organic phosphorescent.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module is provided to minimize the rotation radius by constituting the solar cell module with a plurality of panels and rotating the solar cell module in south and north directions or east and west directions by rotating the panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module comprises a square outer frame(10); a first optical sensor(20a) and a second optical sensor(20b) attached to the outer frame in vertical and horizontal directions so as to sense solar light in east and west directions and north and south directions; a first comparing unit(30a) for comparing the east light intensity signal and the west light intensity signal output from the first optical sensor; a second comparing unit(30b) for comparing the south light intensity signal and the north light intensity signal output from the second optical sensor; a controller(40) for outputting an east/west rotation signal and a south/north rotation signal in accordance with outputs of the first and second comparing units; an east/west rotation unit(50) for rotating the outer frame in an east or west direction in accordance with the east/west rotation signal output from the controller; and a south/north rotation unit(60) for rotating a solar cell panel(12) arranged in the outer frame in a south or north direction in accordance with the south/north rotation signal output from the controller.
NOVELTY - A solar LED(Light Emitting Diode) street lamp is provided to increase an operational duration of the street lamp by reducing the number of charging and discharge procedures, which are performed on a condenser.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical circuit for an LED street lamp includes a solar cell (10), a condenser (13), a controller (20), and an LED lamp (30). The controller includes an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip (21), a first switch (12), a reference voltage circuit portion (25), and a sensor portion (11). A comparator detector (22) is connected to the IC chip. A second switch (14) is connected to an output terminal of the comparator detector. A condenser and an LED driver (17) are coupled with the second switch. An overcharge prevention circuit and an overdischarge prevention circuit are included in the IC chip. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) comprises a resin package (3) formed in a substrate (2), to cover a photoelectric transducer. A load portion formed as convex portion (3c), is provided at the position used as a substrate and the reverse side by the resin package.    USE - For surface mounting infrared data communication module, etc., in circuit board.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of shift of the optical axis of the photoelectric transducer is suppressed effectively, so the mounting precision is improved. The load portion can be easily formed, by configuring the load portion into convex portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the infrared data communication module.    Photo-electric conversion apparatus (1)    Substrate (2)    Resin package (3)    Lens (3b)    Convex portion (3c)
NOVELTY - The chassis has a base (1), rafter (3) and a brace (5) connected between them by permanent hinges (2, 6) and by an opening hinge (4). The permanent hinges comprise captive axles (8) connecting ends of the base to respective ends of the rafter and the brace. The opening hinge has a detachable axle (7) for locking it, and paddle valves are fixed on the brace, where the valves close a gap under solar collectors.    USE - Used for forming a non-shrinking rack that is utilized for supporting thermal or photovoltaic solar collector (claimed) installed in mural or horizontal position, on an inclined or flat support such as a flat roof and ground.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-assembled chassis can be closed by the detachable axle which locks the opening hinge so simplifying the assembly of the chassis and eliminating the risk of loss of bolting. The base, rafter and brace are connected between them by the hinges permitting delivery of an assembly ready to be unfolded on a working area in a simple and economical manner, while avoiding an error of inversion of the base, rafter and brace. The valves close the gap under the solar collectors permitting the piping to be hidden under the sensors to ensure improved aesthetics on the flat roof. The valves protect the bottom of the collectors from effects of wind while reducing wind factor so improving the maintenance of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an unfolded pre-assembled chassis.    Base (1)    Permanent hinges (2, 6)    Rafter (3)    Opening hinge (4)    Brace (5)    Detachable axle (7)    Captive axles (8)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a manufacturing method of gas-phase pre-blending zone melting process monocrystalline silicon to produce solar battery, which comprises the following steps: shoving; exhausting; filling argon gas; doping; mitering; utilizing zone melting process monocrystalline silicon furnace electric control system to do the following operation in the metering growing procedure: setting positive, inversed movement for touching screen and coil heating moving order; moving positively for 1-90 s and moving inversely; repeating the movement to coincidence with the coil center and lower shaft or eccentric 1-50 mm; setting value for blending gas; dragging thin neck; opening to blend gas; expanding shoulder; charging nitrogen gas; transmitting shoulder; keeping; ending; stopping furnace;stopping blending gas. The invention solves high-pressure ionizing problem, which improves the stability and reliability for monocrystalline silicon to prepare high-effective solar battery.
NOVELTY - The miniature video camera module includes one printed circuit board; one packing base plate on one end of the printed circuit board and with one hollow in the middle part; one image processor chip set inside the hollow; one electronic photosensing module mounted on the image processor chip, with the image processor chip and the electronic photosensing module being connected electrically with goldwires to the packing base plate; one lens bearing to hold the electronic photosensing module and the image processor chip inside its sealed chamber; and one lens array set on the lens bearing and with fixed distance to the electronic photosensing module.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises: a substrate with an electrode and film, an electrode on cell top surface, and the block or strip jointed film material with two or three constituents (InTaO4/InVO4, InNbO4/InVO4 or InNbO4/InVO4/InTaO4), as well as the Al, Ga, P, or As atoms doped in film material with dope quantity as (1-15)x10-6 atom. This invention can improve the cell photoelectric conversion efficiency more than 2.6% with decreased cost, and applies former film material to accept spectrum on more wide range.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a solar battery film material of the CuIn(1-x)GaxSe2 preparation technology. This invention uses Cu, In, Ga metal salt and sub-selenic acid as main material, and the organic agent can dissolve in alcohols as electrolyte; and it uses metal molybdenum sheet or stainless steel sheet as cathode, platinum titanium metal net as assistant electrode, calomel saturated electrode as the vs-electrodes; the constant electric potential deposition prepares CuIn(1-x)GaxSe2 film front driving part, then it obtain CuIn(1-x)GaxSe2 film after cleaning, drying, heat dealing under argon. The advantage in this invention is that the material use rate is high, the technology is easy to control.
NOVELTY - The present invention refers to photovoltaic type ultraviolet light detector and preparation method with metal-semiconductor-metal structure (MSM) using nanocrystal TiO2 thin-film material as basal body. It contains in turn from the bottom up: using sol-gel process on insulating substrate grown nanocrystal TiO2 film, finger inserting metal electrode on nanocrystal TiO film prepared by vaporization or sputtering method. The detector preparation method is: first adopting sol-gel technology to grow single-layer uniform tight nanocrystal TiO2 film on insulating substrate, then sputtering a layer metal on nanocrystal TiO2 thin-film surface, finally utilizing standard photo-etch forming finger inserting electrode. The invention prepared MSM constructional photovoltaic type ultraviolet light detector possess very evident photoresponse to wavelength from 230 to 280 nm ultraviolet band.
NOVELTY - The device comprises: a photoelectric encoder, a tachometer wheel on shaft leaned on outside edge of limiting-speed device pan to rotate with the pan, and a dual-head output drive motor with a drive wheel and a photoelectric code-disc sensor on two shafts respectively. Wherein, the processing method for data comprises: the SCM processing unit receives and processes the rotation speed signal from photoelectric encoder to display real-time; it receives speed feedback signal for motor PID close-loop control from sensor, and outputs required drive signal to regulation module for voltage/speed regulation. This invention has accurate and reliable result.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises air scoop (104) for capturing the wind blowing around the vehicle, so as to rotate flywheel (106). The flywheel converts the wind power to rotational power, to pump water from the water pump to a receiver pump such as compressor for rotating the receiver pump. The rotation of receiver pump is transferred to the shaft of vehicle, using a connecting mechanism connected to vehicle shaft.    USE - For harnessing wind power to power vehicle e.g. car, and truck.    ADVANTAGE - Enables converting reliably the wind power to power vehicle, hence fuel efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for supplementing power of engine of vehicle; and    (2) wind-powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the car with wind harnessing apparatus.    Car (102)    Air scoop (104)    Fly wheel (106)    Water pump (108)    Holes (116,118)
NOVELTY - The machine has a frame (50) and two crankshafts (101, 103) rotationally connected to the frame. The machine includes a footskate (501) sliding on a rail (401) and a cam track (261) describing a path. An adjustment arm (251) is connected to a rocker arm (127) through a transfer arm (253), where the transfer arm is rotationally connected between the adjustment arm`s distal end and the footskate in a manner such that the reciprocating motion of the adjustment arm is generally translated to the footskate. An adjustment mechanism (90) moves the cam track between two positions.    USE - Used for performing exercise e.g. jogging motion, climbing motion and aerobic exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer arm is rotationally connected between the adjustment arm`s distal end and the footskate in a manner such that the reciprocating motion of the adjustment arm is generally translated to the footskate, thus altering the stride length of the exercise machine during the exercise so that a user can vary their stride length throughout the exercise to make the exercise more comfortable and to provide for a more varied workout.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of altering the stride length of an elliptical exercise machine during the exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an elliptical exercise machine.    Frame (50)    Main supports (52, 53)    Adjustment mechanism (90)    Crankshafts (101, 103)    Rocker arm (127)    Transfer arm (253)    Adjustment arm (251)    Cam track (261)    Rail (401)    Footskate (501)
NOVELTY - The device has a pulley and ratchet mechanism mounted to a frame member. A strap extends from the pulley and ratchet mechanism, and is secured to a barbell unit. The frame member, pulley and ratchet mechanism, and strap permit a user of a barbell to throw the barbell during lifting exercises. A data measuring device determines the time duration of a lift. A display (5) exhibits the duration time of the lift.    USE - Used for providing cardiovascular and timed strength training.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed with a reliable construction and durability, thus providing both cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective side view of a structural frame.    Ratchet and pulley system (2)    Weights (3)    Data collection SCANDISK system (4)    Displays (5, 6)
NOVELTY - A household generator using wind power is provided to continuously produce electricity and to improve utilization of an instrument, by enabling continuous operation of a wind power generator regardless of such a variable as wind speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A household generator using wind power comprises a wind power drive part(1) having a fan(12) rotating by wind power and a speed reducer and a speed increaser arranged on a shaft(16) to reduce or increase the rotational force of the shaft by rotation of the fan; a high-pressure pump chamber(2) having a first hydraulic pump(20a) driven by the shaft of the wind power drive part and a second hydraulic pump(20b) driven by an auxiliary driving source(3); a first mixing tank(4) connected to the first and second hydraulic pumps of the high-pressure pump chamber by pipes(P1) to mix water of high pressure; a main pressure tank(5) connected to the first mixing tank via a pipe(P2); a hydraulic turbine(6) connected to the main pressure tank via pipes(P3); a second mixing tank(7) arranged to the rear of the hydraulic turbine to collect water consuming energy while passing through the hydraulic turbine; and a circulation pipe(8) arranged between the second mixing tank and the high-pressure pump chamber to make the water passing through the second mixing tank return to the high-pressure pump chamber. Water of high pressure flows into the main pressure tank and an auxiliary pressure tank(50) is arranged to the side of the main pressure tank. The hydraulic turbine has injection nozzles arranged to the front end of the pipes connected to the main pressure tank and a turbine blade(64) driven by hydraulic pressure of high pressure injected from the injection nozzles.
NOVELTY - The rotary steam engine includes a rotor (1) having several displacement chambers (11), arranged rotatably in an enclosed container (2) filled with liquid. A steam generating section (4) installed below the rotor, generates steam which is then jetted from an outflow passage (42) toward the displacement chamber. The rotor rotates, when the buoyancy acts on the displacement chamber on the opposite side of the rotor as the steam stays in the displacement chamber.    USE - For converting heat energy into mechanical energy such as rotational energy.    ADVANTAGE - The rotary steam engine enables to obtain mechanical energy efficiently not only from a high temperature heat source but also from various heat sources under low temperature state e.g. exhaust gas of internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the steam engine.    Rotor (1)    Enclosed container (2)    Steam generating section (4)    Displacement chambers (11)    Outflow passage (42)
NOVELTY - The conversion system (30) includes solar cell arrays integrated to right-hand rearview mirror assembly and left-hand rearview mirror assembly respectively of the motor vehicle. A processor processes data related to current/voltage outputted by the arrays, so as connect the arrays in configurations correlated with the intensity of the solar radiation incident on the vehicle.    USE - For use in electrical system of motor vehicle such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell arrays are protected from blockage of snow, ice, dust and other debris, so that the performance of the energy conversion system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) motor vehicle;    (2) energy conversion method; and    (3) outside rearview mirror assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the energy conversion system.    Energy conversion system (30)    Electric system (32)
NOVELTY - An exercise mechanism with operating parameters, comprises a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. An interface unit communicates with the exercise mechanism for gathering signal from the user. A packetized control signal is received from a remote source over a network by communicating with the interface unit and the operating parameters are controlled in response to the packetized signal.    USE - For home exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise device enables real-time communication with the distantly located trainer. The user is enabled to access various exercise equipment and information from variety of locations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exercise system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the exercise system.    Exercise system (10)    Treadmill (12a-12n)    Translator device (13)    Personal computer (14)    Communication system (18)
NOVELTY - A compact camera module assembly mainly includes a compact camera module (CCM) and a printed circuit board (PCB) with a plug-in/plug-out connection. The CCM includes an image sensor chip, a substrate, a lens module, and a first connector. The PCB includes a second connector disposed thereon. Moreover, at least an embedded passive component is embedded inside the first connector or/and the second connector. Accordingly, the compact camera module is tiny, modular and cost-down.
NOVELTY - Proposed photoelectric module manufacturing process includes manufacture of module case in the form of flat narrow-wall vessel with removable cover on top end. Commutated photoelectric converters are inserted in case and the latter is closed with cover. The latter mounts conducting terminals and current-collector fastening unit with commutated photoelectric converters. Expected service life of module is 100 years and more.    USE - Thermal engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reparability, ability of replacing all component parts, and recovery of faulty ones.13 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a CMOS image sensor is provided to restrain the generation of crack defects due to the difference of stress between adjacent layers by making a microlens protection layer and a lower inter-metal dielectric contact directly at a boundary of a scribe line region using a passivation layer removing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first metal line (203) is formed within a main chip region of a substrate (201). An inter-metal dielectric is formed on the first metal line. A contact plug (205) for contacting the first metal line is formed through the inter-metal dielectric. A second metal line (206) is formed on the contact plug. A passivation layer (207) is formed on the resultant structure. The second metal line and the inter-metal dielectric are partially exposed to the outside by etching selectively the passivation layer. A microlens is formed on the etched portion of the passivation layer. A microlens protection layer (208) is formed thereon.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a CMOS image sensor is provided to remove dangling bonds by implanting hydrogen radical ions into a nitride layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxide layer (202) and a nitride layer (203) are sequentially deposited on a semiconductor substrate (201). A trench is formed on the resultant structure by etching selectively the oxide layer, the nitride layer and the substrate. Hydrogen radical ions are implanted into the nitride layer. The hydrogen radical ions are diffused into the surface of the substrate by performing a heat treatment on the resultant structure. An isolation layer is formed by filling a trench gap-fill insulating layer in the trench. Then, a metal line is formed on the resultant structure.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a CMOS image sensor is provided to remove a noise generated in a light detecting region by extending the area of a photodiode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first conductive semiconductor substrate (201), where an isolation layer (204) is formed, is prepared. A gate electrode (207) is formed on the semiconductor substrate. A first impurity region (209) of second conductive type is formed on a lower portion of a surface in a light detecting region where a photodiode is to be formed. A spacer (215) is formed on both sidewalls of the gate electrode. A floating diffusion region (211) is formed on a lower portion of the substrate at the other side of the gate electrode. A second impurity region (213) of first conductive type is formed on the light detecting region at a side of the gate electrode. A third impurity region (214) of second conductive type that is deeper then the first impurity region is formed on the light detecting region at a side of the gate electrode.
NOVELTY - An infrared illumination monitoring camera device is provided to prevent a moon-ring phenomenon by an infrared ray diffusively reflected and embody an image of high resolution by forming sealing between the circumference of a camera lens and a front window corresponding to the circumference of the camera lens and blocking that an infrared ray diffusively reflected from the front window after being irradiated from an infrared LED (Light Emitting Diode) is reflected to the camera lens.    USE - As infrared illumination monitoring camera device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A front window is formed in a front of an infrared LED and a camera (3). One side of sealing (7) closely adheres to the front window (5), and the other side of the sealing closely adheres to the lens circumference of the camera. A front cover (9) has the front window. A rear cover (11), combined to the front cover, embeds the infrared LED and the camera.
NOVELTY - An electric energy generation system using water pressure of a water pipe is provided to save the electric energy and fuel by generating the electric energy with the pressure of water flowing in the water pipe by installing the electric energy generator at a main water pipe or a home water pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric energy generation system using water pressure of a water pipe(Q) comprises a unit(U) comprising a turbine blade(1) turned by the pressure of the water flowing through the water pipe to obtain power, a turbine shaft(2) rotatably shaft-installed to the turbine blade, and a power generator(3) combined with the turbine shaft to generate electric energy; a guide plate(6) installed in the unit to guide the water pressure; and a water pressure deviation housing(7) mounted at the upper side of the unit to embed the turbine blade and derive water pressure deviation at upper and lower parts of the turbine blade.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has several solar cell elements, each having light receiving surface lateral electrode connected with reverse-side lateral electrode of another solar cell by a strip-shaped connection conductor (20). The connection conductor has an aluminum foil (23) between upper and lower copper layers (21,25). The thickness of lower copper layer soldered to light receiving surface lateral electrode of solar cell element is thinner than the thickness of the upper copper layer soldered to the reverse-side lateral electrode of the solar cell element.    USE - For solar cell module using single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell and thin film solar cell used in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The stress generated due to heat shrink of connection conductor after soldering the conductor to electrode of solar cell element is absorbed so peeling of electrode of solar cell element is suppressed, yield of solar cell module is improved and the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the strip-shaped connection conductor.    Connection conductor (20)    Upper copper layer (21)    Aluminum foil (23)    Lower copper layer (25)    Solder layers (26,27)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell sheet (2) which is adhered to a curing panel. A charging-and-discharging controller (4) connects the curing panel with an optical sensor (5), a storage battery (6) and a load (7), so as to use the curing panel as power supply.    USE - For use as scaffolding in construction site during night time for illumination.    ADVANTAGE - Adjusts the concavo-convex curved surface of the curing panel, easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the self-support-type electric-power-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell sheet (2)    Charging-and-discharging controller (4)    Optical sensor (5)    Storage battery (6)    Load (7)
NOVELTY - A surface protection sheet (10) consists of acrylic film (11) and transparent inorganic compound vapor deposited plastic film (12) laminated through polyurethane resin adhesive layer (13). The adhesive layer is of two-component reaction type.    USE - For producing solar cell module (claimed) used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection sheet has reduced weight, excellent barrier property and weather resistance, provides solar cell module with excellent electric power generation efficiency and workability. Since the sheet containing the transparent inorganic compound vapor deposited plastic film is used, the corrosion by the cell or humidity of the wiring is prevented. The solar cell module is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, using the surface protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section explanatory drawing of the surface protection sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Surface protection sheet (10)    Acrylic film (11)    Transparent inorganic compound vapor deposited plastic film (12)    Polyurethane resin adhesive layer (13)
NOVELTY - The circulation type hydroelectric generator has a drainage pump (9) whose pressure is set more than hydraulic pressure of area within circulating water. The amount of water ejected by the pump is increased from the flowing down water quantity.    USE - For circulation type hydroelectric generator in thermal power station, factory.    ADVANTAGE - Enables installing the circulation type hydroelectric generator in desert and mountainous background.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method to carry out gravity flow circulation of inside of injection channel; and    (2) method to generate continuous state of water mass and space within injection water supplying in water-flow insulating plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of the circulation type hydroelectric generator assembly method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inner tank (2)    Water turbine (5)    Circulating water region (7)    Discharge port (8)    Drainage pump (9)
NOVELTY - In a conventional thermal power generating system, there is one flow turbine for producing mechanical power and one alternator for converting the mechanical power to electrical energy. The axial flow turbine of this system is having one rotor surrounded by a static casing. The alternator used in the conventional system is having a rotor carrying field winding and is surrounded by a casing supporting static windings in which e.m.f is to be generated. In contrast with this, the present invention provides an axial flow turbine in which there are two rotors. One of the two rotors is enclosed by the other rotor. The inner rotor rotates in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the outer rotor. The present invention provides an alternator having two rotors. One of the two rotors is surrounded by the other rotor. The inner rotor of the axial flow turbine rotates the inner rotor of the alternator. The outer rotor of the axial flow turbine rotates the outer rotor of the alternator. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an improved hydro-turbine power generator for generating electric power by employing the potential energy contained in a height of water comprising a generator casing having electric generator disposed therein, the output terminals of the generator connected to a control panel for employing electrical power to a load through the control panel, an oil reservoir casing having an oil reservoir below the electric generator and held to the casing of the electric generator, a turbine head casing disposed below of and held to the oil reservoir casing and having an inlet adopted to be connected to water feedstock pipe, a turbine casing below of and held to the turbine head casing, a runner disposed within the turbine casing for causing a rotation of the turbine shaft upon water impinging on the runner, the runner shaft coupled to the generator shaft through a coupling, characterized in that a mechanical rotary seal provided on the shaft; below of the oil reservoir and an electrical probe. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The device has mini plastic dikes forming large water pockets, and constituted of a sequence of containers in the shape of accordion connected together by a plastic film and filled with water or soil. Dry platforms receive large number of metal or composite carriages on rails, where the carriages are loaded with concrete or other material. The carriages are arranged at a location using electric traction and can be used in fixed position as water tanks.    USE - Used to be placed on an upper terrace constructed for a paddy field for creating a hydroelectric power station to generate electric power, in the case of lack of a dam for retaining water or a lake, for a paddy field region in a mountainous area or hill side of a country e.g. Chine, having monsoon type seasonal rains, in order to extend the paddy field operation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to increase the volume of water in the mini lakes and to re-pump the water upstream after use in order to have a large potential reserve for the various periods of the year and any time of the day. The carriages loaded with concrete or other material and mounted on rails store the available potential energy allowing the provision of combined energy throughout the year, without worrying about the whims of time. The device therefore creates power station to generate required electric power, while compensating the lack of dam or lake. The device avoids frozen obstacles and surmounted obstacles. The device enables the distribution of the produced electric power without overload peak, and the regulation of the power production with an annual average of continuous distribution.
NOVELTY - The blade (1) has a circular disk shaped base and a spherical segment-shaped molded part on a side that is turned away from a flow direction and eccentric from the blade. The blade is arranged at a distance from a rotor shaft (2) of a drive rotor. The blade is adjustably arranged with an inclined blade surface plane in the flow direction. The plane of the base of the blade incorporates with a plane that is standing perpendicular and transverse to the rotor shaft.    USE - Used for a drive rotor (claimed) that is utilized in a hydroelectric power plant, a submarine power plant and a wind plant.    ADVANTAGE - The blade possess an optimized design, thus achieving a higher rotation speed of the rotor shaft with same flow conditions of water and/or air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a rotor with a blade.    Blade (1)    Rotor shaft (2)
NOVELTY - The blade (1) has a circular disc shaped basic form with an upper surface, which includes a hemispherical bulge (5). The bulge leaves back from the blade based on the rotating direction of the blade. The bulge is arranged within a quadrant of the blade or a part of a quadrant, where the bulge is running outward from inside. The inner surface of the bulge points opposite to the flow direction.    USE - Used for a drive rotor (claimed) in a hydroelectric power station, ship propeller and in pontoon.    ADVANTAGE - The bulge in the blade surface optimizes the blade surface, such that higher rotation speeds of the rotor axis with even flow conditions of water or air is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rotor with blades.    Blade (1)    Rotor axis (2)    Hemispherical bulge (5)    Axis of hemispherical bulge (6)    Tangent (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a solar electricity generator on a rented building roof area, and using a central apparatus for operating and monitoring the operation of the solar electricity generator. The operation of the solar electricity generator is controlled without having to use an additional monitoring apparatus. The installed solar electricity generator can be rented by private homeowners and industrial enterprises existing in the building for power supply.    USE - Installation and controlled operation of solar electricity generator on building roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures economical, single installation of solar electricity generator on building roofs for long-term utilization of the solar electricity generator, thus ensuring business improvement. Ensures installation of the adjustable solar electricity generator which has improved efficiency, can operate in different weather conditions, and has low maintenance requirements.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a jet power engine, which comprises a high-pressure gas cylinder, an air compressor, a high-pressure jet device, and an engine. Wherein, the high-pressure jet device jets thecompressed high-pressure air into each cylinder timely at fixed amount, to push the piston of cylinder to work descending; the piston will rotate the crank connecting rod, to output power; repeating said processes. The invention is characterized in that: it can use regenerated clean air as the power, with lower cost, simple process and easy application.
NOVELTY - A body-building apparatus with the grasp arm able to be fastened has a basic frame and the left and right grasp arm units, which is composed of a locating plate installed to the vertical rod on said basic frame and with locating holes, a linkage plate linked with the drive axle on the base frame and with linkage holes, a grasp arm rotating relatively to said drive axle, and the locating and linkage rods installed to said grasp arm. Said grasp arm can be in either located mode or linkage mode.
NOVELTY - A process for preparing the solar cell class Si material (SiF4, SiO2 and fluorosilicic acid) from vegetative Si source or high-purity quarts ore as Si source includes such steps as burning to become SiO2 (99% or more in purity), wet purifying to become high-purity SiO2, reaction on high-purity hydrofluoric acid to become SiF4 for preparing solar cells, and reducing and electrolyzing to obtain high-purity Si.
NOVELTY - A method for monitoring train speed by utilizing photoelectric speed transducer with magnetic driving sets a magnetic force driving mechanism between generating unit of train monitoring data and collecting unit of transducer data to let train monitoring data be transmitted to transducer data collecting unit through said mechanism. The said transducer is prepared as applying two LED light sources,making a grating disc change to be intermittent light by utilizing said mechanism between train axle and axle box to let photosensitive diode of light interrupter be operated on and off, converting two paths of pulse to be four paths of pulse by IC then outputting then by CAN bus .    USE - For monitoring train speed.
NOVELTY - A speed transducer consists of operation element, torsional spring, fixing plate, shaft, swinging arm and photoelectric control board. It is featured as forming operation element by control bar and drag bar as well as extended section, inserting one spiral end of torsional spring in slot of regulation plate and jacketing another spiral end on extended section of operation element for limiting it on fixing plate, leaning one active edge of torsional spring against on spacing column of fixing plate and setting another active edge in another slot of regulation plate.    USE - As speed sensor.
NOVELTY - The system has a float (140) positioned on a surface of a body of water (160) having waves, and a pulley connected to the float. A counterweight (150) is raised and lowered, and the tether rotates the pulley, as the float moves up and down due to wave motion. A pulley axle is attached through a mechanical or hydraulic type of power transmission mechanism to a system e.g. rotor, for converting rotational motion into usable energy of work. A protective cover is sealed tightly with a tether (100), pulley (130) and power conversion system.    USE - Used for extracting energy from wave and tidal motion in a body of water such as sea and lake.    ADVANTAGE - The counterweight is raised and lowered, and the tether rotates the pulley, as the float moves up and down due to wave motion, thus extracting all wave energy, and hence eliminating interference of the counterweight with sea life moving through the ocean. The pulley axle is attached through mechanical or hydraulic type of power transmission mechanism to a system e.g. rotor, for converting rotational motion into usable energy or work, thus lowering cost of construction of the system. The protective cover is sealed tightly with the tether pulley and power conversion system, thus protecting tether, pulley and power conversion system from the environmental conditions. The coupling between the pulley, axle and pumps does not utilize gearing or other mechanical transmission unit to affect a rotational ratio between the pulley and energy conversion system, thus avoiding unnecessary moving parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for generating energy from waves in a body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wave energy conversion system.    Tether (100)    Anchor weight (110)    Ocean floor (120)    Pulley (130)    Float (140)    Counterweight (150)    Water (160)
NOVELTY - A software is installed into the exercise device for identifying the user and for collecting information on the exercise performance of the user. An identifier is assigned to the user of the exercise device and the user of the exercise device is identified in response to the identifier. The identifier is associated with another identifier and the information related to the exercise performance of the user are collected by associating the combination of the identifiers with the information related to the exercise performance.    USE - For storing user's biometric and mechanical information in exercise device (claimed) such as treadmills, bicycle ergometers, recumbents, exercise bicycles, crosstrainer, rowing machines, steppers, tackles, abdominal muscle machines, dorsal muscle machines and peck-decks.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic identification and authentication of individual user is enabled. The biometric and mechanical information stored in the shared exercise devices, are associated with an individual user so as to utilize the information after the actual use of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the shared exercise device.    Database (DB)    Communication networks (NW1-NW3)    Server (SRV)    Users (U1-U3)    Exercise devices (UE1-UE3)
NOVELTY - The cord has an elastic pull cord body (11) including an elastic inner tube (111). A fabric outer layer (112) is coated around an outer periphery of the elastic inner tube. The elastic pull cord body has two distal ends, where each end is provided with a handgrip (12), an urging body (2), and a contraction sleeve (3). The elastic inner tube is not driven by the handgrip to slip towards a tensile direction of the elastic pull cord body from the urging body.    USE - Exercising elastic pull cord.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic inner tube is not driven by the handgrip to slip towards the tensile direction of the elastic pull cord body from the urging body, so that the elastic inner tube of the elastic pull cord body is not deformed by the tensile action of the elastic pull cord body, thus easily securing the contraction sleeve mounted around the pull cord body to the handgrip closely, and hence preventing the handgrip from being detached from the respective distal ends of the pull cord body. The fabric outer layer is coated around the outer periphery of the elastic inner tube, thus preventing the elastic inner tube of the pull cord body from being rubbed by the handgrip, and hence enhancing the lifetime of the pull cord body. The elastic inner tube of the pull cord body does not spring outward accidentally when the elastic inner tube of the body is broken or worn out during a long-term utilization, so as to protect a user`s safety when using the pull cord.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an exercising elastic pull cord.    Urging body (2)    Contraction sleeve (3)    Elastic pull cord body (11)    Handgrip (12)    Elastic inner tube (111)    Fabric outer layer (112)
NOVELTY - The machine has frameworks (79, 80) supported by the floor. A crank arm (20) is rotatably attached to the framework and projects outwardly from the sides of the machine. A pair of rocker links (24, 26) is configured to oscillate about a pivot (25). The rocker links are pivotally connected to a portion of the foot support members (54, 56) to control the back and forth movement of pedals. The pedals are configured to move relative to the framework when a foot of a user rotates the crank. The pedals are guided through an elongate curve motion while the pedal angles vary during a pedal cycle.    USE - Used by an exercise enthusiast for simulating walking, jogging and climbing with an arm exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The pedals are guided through an elongate curve motion while the pedal angles vary during the pedal cycle, thus maintaining the heel of the foot in contact with the pedals with less pedal articulation for safe operation while the pedal motion is foot friendly and exhibits long strides in the machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right side elevation view of an exercise machine.    Guide tracks (6, 8)    Crank arm (20)    Rocker links (24, 26)    Pivot (25)    Connector links (34, 36)    Handle links (40, 68)    Pedals (50, 52)    Foot support members (54, 56)    Rollers (58, 60)    Handles (62, 64)    Controller (66)    Frameworks (79, 80)    Forward guide link (92)    Rear guide links (90)
NOVELTY - The device has a radio frequency tag (10d) capable of receiving a data to and from a data processing unit via wireless local area network communication standards such as IEEE 802.lx . A solar power battery (36) provides power to the tag. The battery is recharged by power from a solar/cell panel. The tag utilizes the power from both the battery and inductive power generated from a clamp. A serial interface connector is used to obtain or provide data and power for the tag. The tag obtains a power source feeding the power in connection of the serial interface connector.    USE - Used for acquiring power from a target device such as laptop and personal digital assistant (PDA) to identify an item in manufacture, goods in transit, location, identity of a vehicle, animal and individual, prolonged exposure to the light e.g. in a car for toll road use, on an outdoor equipment, in health care industry and in a retail industry such as a supermarket.    ADVANTAGE - The tag utilizes the power from both the battery and inductive power generated from the clamp for receiving the data to and from the data processing unit, thus reducing cost and time for maintenance of the device and increasing the operational life of the battery, and hence reducing the expense of frequently replacing the batteries and/or the tags.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a location tracking system comprising a data processing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an active radio frequency tag of a radio frequency identification device.    Radio frequency tag (10d)    Solar power battery (36)    Radio frequency identification device (42)
NOVELTY - A kind of actively controlled electronic signboard with solar energy as power source is disclosed. The signboard has a polygonal body formed by at least three frame faces and is pivotally installed at a vertical pole to generate horizontal self-rotation by a driving mechanism, in which a wind direction sensor is used to sense wind direction and wind force data and a controlling unit is used to control the operation mode of the driving mechanism. Each frame face of the signboard has a display formed by a plural number of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and the content to be displayed is transmitted by the controlling unit. Moreover, the controlling unit consists of a long-distance signal emitter/receiver for long-distance monitoring/controlling. There are solar photo electronic plates installed at the top end of the signboard to provide main power demand for above-mentioned individual components and at least a battery is installed for storing electric energy.
NOVELTY - The present invention is to provide a light detector by adding at least one barrier blocking layer in a conventional light detector. The barrier blocking layer is capable of forming an energy barrier for blocking the drifting of photo-carriers (electrons) and holes caused by a reverse bias; accordingly, after adding the barrier blocking, the light detector of the present invention, with the coordination of modulated input voltage and the change of the material and thickness of the absorbing layer, can be conferred with a better spectrum response characteristic.
NOVELTY - A secure module comprises a solar cell array or a photovoltaic cell array, a security procession module and optical device. The solar cell array transforms the optical energy to electrical power for the secure module. The optical device is used to isolate the internal circuits of the module to external environment.
NOVELTY - Proposed solar battery has flat tubular frame with regularly disposed locations accommodating modules of solar cells whose magnetic torque is close to zero; these cells can be GaAs/Ge based and have optically transparent shielding plate on face end and shielding plate on rear end. They are interconnected into series or parallel circuits by means of conducting buses. Strings are fixed on face end of frame. Shielding plates installed on rear end are made of radiation-resistant foiled material in the form of boards whose metal-plating layer incorporates current-conducting pads and tracks. Each solar cell has current leads made in the form of buses connected to current-conducting pads of boards. Conducting buses interconnecting solar cells function to connect conducting pads of boards in adjacent solar cells; the latter are installed within module in tandem and are mechanically joined together by means of longitudinal flexible members adhered to rear plates and spaced apart through distance equal to that between their parallel strings; solar cells installed in parallel circuits of module are joined together to form minimal gaps by means of flat flexible clips. Module is fixed to strings by means of thread or wire.    USE - Electrical engineering; solar-to-electric energy conversion primarily for space engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced size, enhanced mechanical endurance and power capacity, simplified design, facilitated manufacture and maintenance, minimized in-process loss.3 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed ultraviolet photodetector characterized in reduced sensitivity in visible region of spectrum has transparent hole-injection layer that functions as anode applied to solid transparent substrate, organic semiconductor layer, and electron-injection metal layer that functions as cathode. Organic semiconductor layer has active photosensitive layer of 3-(4-biphenyl)-(4-tertiary-butyl phenyl)-(4-dimethyl amino phenyl)-1,2,4-triazole (DA-BuTAZ) that abuts against cathode and organic hole-conducting layer that abuts against anode.    USE - Photodiodes responding to ultraviolet spectrum region.    ADVANTAGE - Maximized photosensitivity in ultraviolet spectrum region at reduced sensitivity in visible region.3 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - An image sensor and its manufacturing method are provided to increase the quantity of an incident light and to improve photosensitivity by using a hemispherical color filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor substrate(100) has a light receiving region(A) and a light shielding region(B) surrounding the light receiving region. A hemispherical color filter(350) is provided on an upper portion of the semiconductor substrate in the light receiving region. A dielectric(200) is disposed between the semiconductor substrate having the light receiving region and the light shielding region, and the color filter. The dielectric is a silicon oxide layer or a silicon nitride layer. A planarization layer(400) having a plane at its upper portion is provided on the semiconductor substrate having the color filter.
NOVELTY - The percolation water turbine (1) has a detachable channel tube (2) for introducing water from a water channel e.g. river into the turbine. The channel tube can be attached at different positions (5-7) of the turbine casing (4) according to the water introduction direction from the water channel. A runner (3) supported within the turbine casing, rotates during introduction of water in the channel tube.    USE - For percolation water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures adequate flexibility for percolation water turbine installation. The water can be introduced into the water turbine in several directions, and so the versatility of the water turbine is improved. The loss of the turbine is suppressed, and the electricity generation capacity of the turbine is improved. The dust in the channel tube can be cleaned easily, by separating the channel tube from the turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the percolation water turbine.    Percolation water turbine (1)    Channel tube (2)    Runner (3)    Turbine casing (4)    Channel tube connection positions (5-7)    Rotor shaft (8)
NOVELTY - The flow path comprises a horizontal flow path (1) through which water (10) flows in a horizontal direction, and a vertical flow path (3) where water falls longitudinally. A hydraulic-power waterwheel power generator (100) in the vertical flow path, generates electrical power using kinetic energy in the falling water. A joint (2) connects the vertical flow path and horizontal flow path to induce water from the horizontal path to the vertical path. A flat plate (6) induces the flow of water to the vertical flow path suppressing vortical generation.    USE - For electrical power generation using fluid such as water.    ADVANTAGE - The maintaining of the waterwheel power generator is performed easily. The generation of eddy within a joint is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the flow path.    Horizontal flow path (1)    Joint (2)    Vertical flow path (3)    Flat plate (6)    Water (10)    Hydraulic-power waterwheel power generator (100)
NOVELTY - The temperature data detection units (18, 45-47) are obtained for the data related to the temperature of a photovoltaic module (41). An electric-power-generation suppression unit (44) to suppress the production electricity by the photovoltaic module which is compared with a case for providing the high temperature of photovoltaic module.    USE - For solar cell used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation apparatus that can improve the utilization efficiency of the photovoltaic module in which electric power is obtained using sunlight is provided. A recovery efficiency of the solar energy can be improved. The calorific value of the photovoltaic module is suppressed and controlling the production of electricity avoids the temperature rise. The electric-power-generation efficiency by sunlight is maintained in a favorable state. The reduction of electric-power-efficiency or durability can be prevented or suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the control system of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Temperature data detection unit (18, 45-47)    Electric-power-generation apparatus (40)    Photovoltaic module (41)    Electric-power-generation module (42)    Electric-power-generation suppression unit (44)
NOVELTY - A terminal box (30) is attached near an edge of a photovoltaic sub module (10), and houses connected parts between connection leads (15) and cables for outputting electric currents outside. An outer frame (20) is fitted over peripheral edges of the photovoltaic sub module. A side, of a light-receiving side light-transmitting substrate (12), from which connection leads are pulled out, is made large so as to extend outward further than other light-transmitting substrate (13). The connection leads are led out from the edge between two light-transmitting substrates to be guided into terminal box.    USE - Photovoltaic module such as double-sided light receiving type photovoltaic module used for photovoltaic power generation devices.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents insulation failure between the outer frame and connection leads without a unique-shaped terminal box. Prevents the connecting members from disconnection and insulation failure, offering a highly-reliable photovoltaic module. Enhances the aesthetic design of the photovoltaic module by providing dummy cells, and allows favorable appearance of the photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic sub module includes solar cells (11) interposed between two light-transmitting substrates through the intermediary of an encapsulant and the connection leads extending from an edge between light-transmitting substrates and outputting generated electric currents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic sub module (10)    Solar cells (11)    Light-transmitting substrate (12)    Connection leads (15)    Outer frame (20)    Terminal box (30)
NOVELTY - A flywheel (13) combines with a larger idle-running wheel (LIRW) (23). An electric power generator (EPG) (20) links to a smaller idle-running wheel (SIRW) (21). Between the LIRW and the SIRW there is a drive belt (24). A power reservoir (22) links to the EPG. If the flywheel is turned, the LIRW turns as well with its rotary motion transferred onto the SIRW and the EPG.    USE - As fitness equipment for generating a current.    ADVANTAGE - The rotary motion of the large idle-running wheel is transferred onto the smaller idle-running wheel and the electric power generator (EPG) so that the EPG generates a current that is stored in the power reservoir and supplied to a control panel (17).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the present invention.    Drive wheel (11)    Pedal (12)    Flywheel (13)    Drive belt (14)    Control panel (17)    Electric power generator (20)    Smaller idle-running wheel (21)    Power reservoir (22)    Larger idle-running wheel (23)    Drive belt (24)
NOVELTY - Component (20) contains optically active surface (21) on top side (20b) and transparent plate (30) opposite active surface. Between component and plate is located transparent passivating material (25).Application of passivating material is substantially limited to region between component and transparent plate, mainly by capillary forces, while there may be stop edges on component to prevent spreading of passivating material.    USE - For determining angle and/or torque.    ADVANTAGE - Reducing volume of filling material (silicone gel) to minimum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for sensor module and for method of forming opto-electronic sensor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view of cross-section of invented module.    component (20)    active surface (21)    top side (20b)    transparent plate (30)    passivating material (25)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses an automatic cycle refrigerator used in hydraulic power plant. Wherein, the air refrigerating system of generator is a sealed automatic cycle heat pipe refrigerating system; the bearing refrigerating system is a sealed automatic cycle heat pipe refrigerating system, or the open pump cycle water refrigerating system; said sealed automatic cycle heat pipe refrigerating system comprises a refrigerating water turbine generator, a heat pipe vaporizer for transferring the heat, and a heat pipe condenser inside the water to refrigerate the working substance steam of heat pipe;the heat pipe vaporizer and the heat pipe condenser contain sealed vacuum chamber; two ends of the working substance ascending tube and working substance condense liquid descending tube are connected to the heat pipe vaporizer and the heat pipe condenser, to form a heat pipe working substance cycle sealed vacuum circuit. Compared with present hydraulic water plant, the invention can avoid cycle water pump and cycle water pool, to reduce the operation cost and improve the reliability.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses method of combining wind power and hydropower for generating, and features that wind power and hydropower are combined through the following steps: utilizing wind power with water lifting device to lift water to high place; making water flow down to drive hydropower generator to generate electricity; and repeated the foregoing steps. The present invention is superior to available wind power generation, which has high cost, high fault rate and contamination on power network, and may be used alone or as the supplement of hydropower generation.
NOVELTY - The disclosed scheme for a twin device to improve solar cell efficiency relates mainly to arrange a curved reflector opposite to the solar cell. Wherein, the shorter cell (board) looks like the character 'Ri' in Chinese while the reflector like the 'Yue' in Chinese. As the area of the reflector faced to sun much larger than the cell, the received sunshine is increased many times.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic power generation- water heater combined component of solar energy can sufficiently utilize radiation energy of solar short-wave waveband to generate electric power and simultaneously can absorb heat energy generated by solar long-wave waveband effectively to lower operation temperature of solar battery and to decrease efficiency loss of photo-electric conversion for obtaining heat to produce hot water with set temperature. The component is prepared by passive automatic control elements and photo-heating system based upon natural circulation principle.
NOVELTY - The invention is a method for making a light-focusing solar battery, characterized by comprising the following steps of: 1. using GaAs or germanium wafer as a substrate; 2. using metallic organic compound gas phase precipitation, molecular beam epitaxy and liquid phase epitaxial growth to grow epitaxial plate of the solar battery; 3. making electrodes on the epitaxial plate and on the bottom surface of the substrate; 4. corroding top surface, evaporating antireflecting film, and packaging battery components; 5. using a bracket to install a light focusing device on the right side of the solar battery and a cooling device on the back side of the solar battery; and 6. installing a sun-tracking device to make the solar battery.
NOVELTY - This invention provides a kind of improved method of tellurium -cadmium -mercury material ion injecting dosage of photovoltaic type infrared detector. It uses the same tellurium -cadmium -mercury membrane material developed from molecular beam epitaxial technique as base, which infects boron ion. The main process is: setting barrier layer, on which photo-etches infection region regularly. Making mask plates with gaps and superimposing them on the barrier layer respectively which Reveal the corresponding photoetching injection regions. Adjusting different ion dosage superposed formula and injecting to tellurium- cadmium -mercury base that is superimposed with mask plates and barrier layer. Finally, we can get p-n junction of serial elements. After measurement, we can get voltage-current characteristic curves of different elements and zero partial differential resistance value. After comparing, we can get the best ion infection dosage.
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to an optical spectrum instrument, in particular, it relates to an optical spectrum measuring method and its instrument adopting planar array photoelectric device. The invented technical scheme is characterized by that the light sent by light source is successively passed through slit, concave reflector, grating, another concave reflector and plane reflector, then irradiated on the photoelectric sensor, the described photoelectric sensor adopts planar array photoelectric device, then said invention adopts digital signal processing method to superpose the collectedphotoelectric signals of same column so as to obtain final output. Said invention can be mainly used for raise sensitivity of optical spectrum instrument.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an action analyzing device and method for a mobile product with output unit, comprising: an action database storing at least an action data or a music database storing at least a music data; an action induction unit for inducing the displacement of the mobile product and outputting a corresponding action signal; a microprocessing unit for receiving the action signal and comparing the action signal with the action data in the action database, as well as controlling the output of the output unit according to the comparative result, so as to use the mobile product to playgames such as aerobic exercises, dancing machine, commander and music accompanying, and to be able to cooperate with actions of the limbs and trunk of a user to achieve rich and various entertainmentcontents.
NOVELTY - The module (200) has a photoelectric device (212)electrically connected to a semiconductor device and has a circuit surface (212d1) to serve as one of a light receiving portion for receiving an optical signal and a light emitting portion for emitting an optical signal. An optical fiber (202) extends parallel to a substrate (106) and is optically connected to the photoelectric device, where the photoelectric device is placed in such a way that the circuit surface is perpendicular to an extending direction of the fiber.    USE - Optical module.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the optical module allows the connection to be established without the need for any adjustment, thus enabling reduction in module manufacturing cost and size of the module, and hence significantly increasing reliability and mass productivity of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an optical module.    Substrate (106)    Optical module (200)    Optical fiber (202)    Socket (208)    Optical module terminal (210)    Photoelectric device (212)    Circuit surfaces (212d1, 212e1)    External terminal (230)    Interposer (232)    Array fixation piece (234)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow control plate (19) shaped to be received in a sewer line, where the control plate includes a flow control channel. A hydro turbine (13) is connected to the plate and positioned relative to the channel. An alternator (12) is connected to the hydro turbine, where the hydro turbine is attached to a shaft housing (14). The plate is provided for accelerating and directing the water, and the channel is defined by shaping a bottom of the plate. The plate is configured to pivot about an attachment hinge based on force exerted by the water flowing through the line.    USE - Used in a manhole for generating electricity from water or hydro energy flowing in a sewer line.    ADVANTAGE - The flow control plate is provided for accelerating and directing the water, thus providing optimal power generation of the system. The system is easily installed and removed. The flow control channel is defined by shaping the bottom of flow control plate, thus minimizing clogging issues with sewer debris. The flow control plate is configured to pivot about the attachment hinge based on the force exerted by the water flowing through the sewer line so that the water force to pivot the flow control plate to remain constant. The design configuration of the system prevents the hydro turbine from clogging the sewer line in low flow periods. The design configuration of the system allows the weight to be added to the flow control plate or the spring to be added at the pivot point, thus establishing equilibrium of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sewer line power generating system positioned in a manhole.    Manhole (11)    Alternator (12)    Hydro turbine (13)    Shaft housing (14)    Guide (15)    Guide pivot point (17)    Mounting rod (18)    Flow control plate (19)    Attachment fixture (21)    Straight down position (23)
NOVELTY - A terminal box (3) provided on a rear surface of several thin film solar cell modules to constitutes of solar cell module group (1). The solar cell module has a positive connecting terminal (4) and a negative connecting terminal (5). The positive and negative connecting terminal of a solar cell module is connected to an adjacent solar module, forming a closed loop solar cell module group. The electric power generated in the closed loop solar cell module group is supplied to a power conditioner.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus supplies power even if a disconnection arises uninfluentially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module group (1)    Terminal box (3)    Positive connecting terminal (4)    Negative connecting terminal (5)    Cable (7)
NOVELTY - The terminal boards (30) on substrate (11) interconnects positive or negative electrode of solar cell module and cable (18) for external connection. A flat bypass diode (50) has electrode face and resin molded side face. The bypass diode is inserted between opposing surfaces of diode terminal board portion provided on two adjacent interconnection terminal boards for connecting opposing surfaces electrically with electrode face.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass diode can be mounted easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the box.    Substrate (11)    Opening (14)    Cable (18)    Lead (20)    Terminal board (30)    Bypass diode (50)
NOVELTY - The roof covering member includes at least one, preferably more than one covering element (1) absorbing and/or converting solar energy into thermal and/or electric energy. Each covering element heats a fluid that circulates and reaches a heat exchanger (9). The covering element may be constituted by photovoltaic cells that directly convert the energy they absorb into electric energy.    USE - For house or building that uses solar energy for production of sanitary water and/or thermo-regulated air and/or electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Provides system for generating electric and/or thermal energy applicable to any type of building covered with tiles or other shingles. Permits to absorb solar energy with no need of modifying the external structure of the house with anti-aesthetic solar or photovoltaic panels. Permits to avoid the installation of solar panels over the covering, because it's the same covering that realizes the solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar panel; and    (2) a system for generation of thermal and/or electric energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system for generation of thermal and/or electric energy.    Covering element (1)    Boards (4)    Heat exchanger (9)
NOVELTY - The device (10D) has a mat (12) including a raised section (14) for supporting a lumbar portion of a user`s back. The section (14) has an inflatable bladder (19) filled with a fluid, where a pressure in the bladder is varied by a hand pump (11D). A sensor in the section (14) produces a signal that represents a magnitude of a force applied to the section. A feedback device (16D) receives the signal from the sensor and provides feedback to the user based on the magnitude of the force applied to the raised section. The feedback is indicated on a non-linear scale with a different strength level.    USE - Used for exercising and testing strength of a person`s e.g. men and women, abdominal muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of the device enables accurate testing of abdominal muscle strength of a user, thus enabling the user to do exercises appropriate for level of abdominal strength, achieving coordination to prevent injury and facilitating optimal abdominal muscle strengthening.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a feedback device comprising scales    (2) a method of testing a user`s abdominal muscle strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an exercising and strength testing device.    Exercising and strength testing device (10D)    Hand pump (11D)    Mat (12)    Raised section (14)    Connector (15D)    Feed back device (16D)    Fold lines (18)    Inflatable bladder (19)
NOVELTY - Monitoring device for photovoltaic panels (1) has a window comparator with programmed reference voltage (8) that divides the residual voltage, given out at twilight or night, into three categories: outside, inside and below. A panel specific coded signal is sent to a central alarm device, located near the inverter (17) and which has a decoder, sets off an alarm when the signal indicates below.    USE - For monitoring photovoltaic panels in case of theft or damage.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures monitoring of DC voltage without a predetermined action of nominal current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of monitoring device.    Photovoltaic panels (1)    Contactors for the inverter (6)    Over voltage protection for the window comparator (7)    Window comparator with programmed reference voltage (8)    Coder (10)    The inverter (17)
NOVELTY - The buoyancy loads (11A,11B) are raised in connection with the liquid quantity (W) of the liquid poured by the water tank (12A,12B). A motion converter (17) converts the vertical motion of buoyancy load within the water tank into rotating motion. A generator (16) generates electric power by the rotating motion obtain by the conversion.    USE - For power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can be rotated smoothly with big force by the converter rotation motion of the buoyancy load and can generate electric power very effectively even when the flow rate of the river is small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power generating apparatus using piston type water turbine.    Buoyancy loads (11A,11B)    Water tank (12A,12B)    Generator (16)    Motion converter (17)    Liquid (W)
NOVELTY - The unit has several paddle wheels (16,92,94) that are deployed on a single floating platform (14) to optimize the transfer of energy contained in the water flow passing through the floating platform. An intensifier intensify the flow of water relative to a leading paddle wheel in the form of an inclined surface which is positioned in a beneath surface (68) on the bed of flow of water (12).    USE - For electricity production unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit produces consistent, reliable and inexpensive electricity. The paddles are constructed of any suitable material having properties that allow durable repetitive pressure bearing contact with water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top plane view of the electricity production unit.    Water (12)    Floating platform (14)    Paddle wheels (16,92,94)    Passageway (78)    Leading end (84)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a V-belt (4) extending to and around a driven flywheel such that the flywheel is rotated by a gear motor drive. A toe hinged boot binding is movably attached to a pair of drive beams (6, 6`). A pair of knee stabilizer attachment pads (8, 8`) is attached to knee stabilizer reciprocating guide rods (9, 9`) that are movably coupled to a pair of drive beam linkage arms (11,11`), where the linkage arms are attached to a pair of handle bars (12, 12`). The stabilizer attachment pads are strapped onto an outer side of patient`s knees.    USE - Physical therapy walking exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The stabilizer attachment pads are strapped onto an outer side of the patient`s knees, thus preventing side wobble of the patient`s knees during actuation of the apparatus, and hence enabling the apparatus to effectively re-train the patient to walk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right side view of physical therapy exercise apparatus.    V-belt (4)    Boots (7,7`)    Drive beams (6, 6`)    Knee stabilizer attachment pads (8, 8`)    Knee stabilizer reciprocating guide rods (9, 9`)    Drive beam linkage arms (11, 11`)    Handle bars (12, 12`)    Hip stabilizer and back rest pad (18)    Horizontal extension and mounting arm (19)    Locking clamp (20)    Vertical back rest pad pillar (22)    Load cell (47)    Lift bar (48)    Winch assembly (53)
NOVELTY - This invention provides a package structure of photosensitive chip. The protective layer and photosensitive chip are separated with a distance in the chamber of a forming frame. It prevents the photosensitive chip from bearing the pressure of the protective layer. The protective layer may damage the reliability between the solder pads and the metallization traces. When the protective layer is placed into the forming frame, and improves the drawback in that glue material may flow into the photosensitive area of the photosensitive chip through the gap between the solder pads on the photosensitive chip in the conventional skill. Therefore, it increases the yield rate and reduces the height of the whole package structure. Eventually, it achieves the purpose of light and thin.
NOVELTY - Proposed solar battery panel has flat frame, net sheet elastically tightened thereon and made of orthogonally intersecting strings with film substrate attached by means of fasteners at their intersection points; substrate mounts photoelectric converters secured thereon by means of adhesive; each fastener is made in the form of coaxially aligned pairs of washers. The latter have longitudinal projections and are provided with two holes for passing length of flexible material through them to enclose both washers and strings at their intersection points and to secure them in position. One of washers is mounted on film substrate face and other one, on its rear end. Longitudinal projection of washer rests on string. Such reliable fastening of substrate to strings through substrate-mounted washers enhances panel resistance to mechanical and thermomechanical thrusts.    USE - Electrical engineering; solar-to-electric energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced specific mass of panel, enhanced reparability, facilitated substrate attachment to frame-mounted net sheet.1 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A solar photovoltaic cooling system is provided to prevent performance of a solar cell and extend a lifetime of the solar cell by cooling the overheated solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A light collection unit (110) produces electric power using sunlight by arranging solar cells in series or in parallel. A heating/cooling unit (120) is installed around an outer circumference of the light collection unit and includes a plurality of injection nozzles to inject cooling water for cooling the heat of the light collection unit. A cooling water supply tube (130) is used for supplying cooling water to the heating/cooling unit. A temperature sensing unit (140) includes a solar cell temperature sensor and an external temperature sensor. A control unit (150) compares a measured temperature value of the solar cell temperature sensor or the external temperature sensor, with a predetermined temperature value stored in a memory and outputs a cooling water supply signal according to a compared result. A water tank operating unit (160) pumps water of a wafer tank (170) by using a pump and supplies the cooling water to a cooling water supply tube.
NOVELTY - A flexible cord (2) or rope with a length of 10 centimeters is secured around the attachment (4) of a footrest (1). A band (6) secures part of the cord to form a loop serving as a foot hold (5) for leg suspension. The cord is made to expand or contract to enable the leg or loin exercise.    USE - For leg or loin muscle exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves leg/loin exercise in three-dimensions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a perspective view and plan view of a leg or loin muscle training device.    Footrest (1)    Flexible cord (2)    Attachment (4)    Foot hold (5)    Band (6)
NOVELTY - The seating type fitness machine includes a seat having two attachments (17,18), each having an attachment hole (20,21) in which the respective spindle (8) is inserted. The seat carries out vertical rocking of the spindle, when the spindle (8) carries out eccentricity circular motion of the circumference of a rotary-shaft (8b). The attachment hole is set as a long hole.    USE - For carrying out exercise required for diet.    ADVANTAGE - The seating type fitness machine can be swiveled in a vertical direction without swiveling the seat approximately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the principal portion of the seating type fitness machine.    Spindle (8)    Rotary-shaft (8b)    Attachments (17,18)    Attachment holes (20,21)    Slide spindle (29)
NOVELTY - A linear actuator (30) is provided to enable seat movement block body (50) to slide in accordance with load transmission mechanism. The seat movement block body slides along the longitudinal direction of the rail attachment frame (33).    USE - Used to developed leg muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust movement zone or the back support and seat of machine easily to correspond to liking of user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the exercise machine.    Operating mechanism (24)    Linear actuator (30)    Base frame (32)    Rail attachment frame (33)    Seat movement block body (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a force exchanger (2) provided with a movable piston element (4), where the piston element includes a mechanical and hydraulic primary thrust force (F) for pushing a piston against a gas. The gas pushed into a gas strut (1) increases the pressure when the piston is moved forward. The piston element moves back when a rotating element is rotated in an opposite direction. Variable pressure from an exchanger element is transferred to the gas strut, where the gas strut, the force exchanger and the primary thrust force are combined into a single unit.    USE - Used in an exercise apparatus for exercising a body.    ADVANTAGE - The variable pressure from the exchanger element is transferred to the gas strut, thus supplying variable and measurable force to gradually increase to maximum, and hence reducing the impact strain or muscle tear for the exerciser. The gas pushed into the gas strut increases the pressure when the piston is moved forward, thus increasing the resistance force for the exerciser. The piston element moves back when the rotating element is rotated in the opposite direction, thus reducing the pressure in the gas strut and reducing the exercise force of the exerciser, and hence achieving an infinitely variable and measurable exercise system. The design configuration of the system provides the measurable resistance to replace the free weight system, thus allowing the system to be lighter smaller, and portable. The gas strut, the force exchanger and the primary thrust force are combined into the single unit, thus reducing the size of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an exercise force system.    Primary thrust force (F)    Gas strut (1)    Force exchanger (2)    Movable piston element (4)    Pressure indicators (5, 6)    Gas (12)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device has separate monocrystalline or polycrystalline photovoltaic modules (3) for converting solar energy into electrical energy, where the electrical energy is stored in a public electric current supplying system. The photovoltaic modules are located on a canopy roof (2) and form a space for guaranteeing a ventilation channel (11). The canopy roof is connected to a plantation surface (4) by an upright (6), where the surface is situated in a shaded zone of the canopy roof.    USE - Used for location on a roof, e.g. canopy roof, or installed on free space.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic modules are located on a canopy roof that allows high produced electricity reimbursement and the cultivation of plants, in a zone of the plantation surface in an simplified manner, which must be protected against the influences of weather, e.g. rain and hail, for plants such as tomatoes, which needs shadow and medicinal plants, e.g. ginseng, which is expensive to cultivate. The device eliminates the need for the installation of the device on the roof. The roof's inclination angle can be modified manually or in a motorized manner. The positioning of the photovoltaic device or the canopy roof can be oriented in a precise or optimal manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a photovoltaic device.    Canopy roof (2)    Photovoltaic modules (3)    Plantation surface (4)    Upright (6)    Ventilation channel (11)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a frame (16) with a pair of spaced apart longitudinal frame members (34, 36) to provide a longitudinal structural support for the frame. An adjustment mechanism (96) moves movable support members (62, 64) longitudinally along the treadmill, and has tracks which are secured to the frame members and the support members. A translation mechanism (100) provides a linear movement of support members that are provided along the frame members. The resilient members are secured to the deck, where one support member engages the resilient members.    USE - Used by a human for performing exercise e.g. walking and running aerobic type exercise, when user remains in a stationary position and also used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustment mechanism moves the support members longitudinally along the treadmill, thus effectively changing the number of resilient support members supporting the deck and permitting a user to selectively move the support member under the resilient members, and hence increasing stiffness of the deck and increasing the support of the deck. The increased stiffness of the deck thus decreases the downward flex of the deck under the foot impact of a user, and hence providing a firmer feel to a running surface of the treadmill and avoiding unnecessary damage to joints of the user. The adjustment mechanism is easily installed in treadmill designs in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial bottom plan view of the treadmill illustrating the deck support adjustment mechanism.    Frame (16)    Longitudinal frame members (34, 36)    Moveable support members (62, 64)    Tracks (66, 68)    Slot (72, 74)    Fasteners (76, 78)    Cross member (80)    Adjustment mechanism (96)    Translation mechanism (100)    Adjustment lever (102)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a frame structure with a pair of spaced apart longitudinal frame members providing longitudinal structural support for the structure and a motor support member. Adjustment rod (70, 72) adjust the setting of a forward set of leaf springs (50, 52) and a rearward set of leaf springs (54, 56), respectively. Linkages (74, 76) serve to connect the adjustment rod with the connecting members (78, 80). A control panel is supported between side handrails, where the control panel includes a set of input controls.    USE - Used for performing walking or running aerobic type exercise while a user remains in a stationary position. Can also be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustment rods adjusts the setting of the forward and rearward set of leaf springs respectively, thus providing additional flexibility to the user so achieving desired comfort level in using tread mill. The control panel is supported between the side handrails and includes input controls enabling a user to control operating parameters such as speed of belt, incline angle and workout program of the treadmill. The utilization of adjustment rods enables to adjust the forward leaf springs independently of the rearward leaf springs so adjusting the spring rates of different springs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a further exercise treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-section of the tread mill.    Frame (16)    Belt (18)    Deck (20)    Pulleys (40, 41)    Deck support structure (42)    Motor (44)    Forward set of leaf springs (50, 52)    Rearward set of leaf springs (54, 56)    Anchor rail (58)    Adjustment rods (70, 72)    Linkages (74, 76)    Connecting members (78, 80)
NOVELTY - A plating assembly (11) for treating substrates (16), especially plating circuit boards and solar modules, has at least one rotating shaft (22) with rollers (20) to carry the substrate through a processing chamber (12) containing an electrolyte. The shaft is coupled to a moving shaft section (32) with an electrical contact roller (30), which can be lifted by a push unit (36). Reversing the current polarity removes an unwanted coating.    USE - The assembly is for plating circuit boards and solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Unwanted coatings can be removed easily without wear on the electrical contacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the plating assembly, with the contacts lifted clear of the substrate.    plating assembly (11)    plating chamber (12)    substrate (16)    transport rollers (20)    rotating transport shaft (22)    contact roller (30)    moving shaft (32)    push unit (36)
NOVELTY - The controller is fastened on a flywheel of a unit, and has a base, a rotation device, which rotates on the base and which has several connecting sections provided. Ends having a magnet and a connected are provided which turn on the base around the rotation device. Connecting mechanisms with opposite ends are connected to the connecting sections of the arms and the rotation device in such a way that the arms are moved when the rotation device turns. The base has a hole, in order that a projection fits into it.    USE - For exercising machine such as walker or bike.    ADVANTAGE - Output can be adjusted by user or constructing engineer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the invention.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a bicycle treadmill of stand-treading, which is similar to bicycle and can drive a generator, changeover speed gear or resisting force device. The treadmill can be used by stand as well as by sitting, and the pulmonary ventilation volume and blood supply for brain can also be increased for people. The impacting force to vola is small. The said treadmill makes generation by human energy be possible.
NOVELTY - The barrier layer of thin film solar cell with a flexible substrate is composed of a metallic nickel layer or metallic titanium layer with 30-50 nm thickness. It can prevent metallic aluminum of back electrode from entering into main body of cell at preparation of cell. Forming a barrier layer between back electrode and silicon-based film of cell doesn't influence reflection of incident light, and meanwhile increases its light path action in absorbing layer of cell.
NOVELTY - Present invention discloses a method utilizes nano gold particle catalytic rising to raise surface plasma resonance transducer sensitivity. It coats 20-35 nm silicon dioxide thin layer on plasma resonance transducer metallic film surface, utilizes nano gold particle catalyzing to enhance surface plasma resonance signal and to raise plasma SPR transducer sensitivity. Said invention makes nano goldparticle catalyzing rising in surface plasma resonance SPR transducer, in nano gold particle catalyzing process, gold or silver ion depositing on nano gold particle surface by catalytic reduction notdepositing on metallic film surface to result in background heightening. Said method has simple, easy operation and high sensitivity.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a spectral micro-sensor used to integer biochemical chip in the field of biology and medical testing micro-type sensing unit. The spectral micro-sensor comprises a semiconductor photo generator (1) or a semiconductor photosensitive detector (1'), an interference absorber (2) and a multi-layer film optical waveguide (3) with optical wave high reflecting inside the pipe andthe optical wave total obstructing outside the pipe, wherein the semiconductor photo generator or a semiconductor photosensitive detector, the interference absorber (2) with non-selective wavelength high cut-off depth and selective wavelength high solder and the optical waveguide (3) are integer together to form a light-emitting unit or a testing unit, the total volume of the light-emitting unit and the testing unit is millimeter or less than millimeter.
NOVELTY - A circular leg ring (1), with a cable retention channel around the outer circumference for retention of an elongated cord (2), is open at one end to expand the circular leg ring. A cone element (3) has a top cone and a base cup connected by a fastener. Weights are positioned within the cone element. The elongated cord has a primary loop end positioned within the channel of leg ring and a secondary end connected to the cone element. A snap clip is permanently attached to one end at the opening of leg ring to retain the secondary end of leg ring securing the circular leg ring during use.    USE - For e.g. cardio-aerobic exercise, sport training, stress reduction and amusement.    ADVANTAGE - Provides different levels of cardiovascular conditioning and leg strengthening by adjusting the weight of cone element. Provides utility in sports training, aerobic exercise, stress reduction and amusement to the operator. Enables use of different weights inserted in the cone element for increased or decreased force on leg attached to the leg ring. Ensures quick and easy adjustment of weight contained within the cone element. Prevents wearing of cone and cord with the rotation of cone element by using friction device flange bushing in attaching the elongated cord to cone element. Provides increased strength of the elongated cord by attaching elongated cord around the leg ring within channel in the outer circumference of leg ring, thus preventing breakage of elongated cord with the use of weighted cone element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevational view of a weighted skipping exercise device with leg ring, elongated cord and cone element.    Leg ring (1)    Elongated cord (2)    Cone element (3)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a tread deck supported on a tread base (10), a changeable or adjustable suspension system (30) for changeably or adjustably supporting the deck. A rod (31) is disposed in the base for supporting a cushioning member (36). The cushioning member is disposed on the rod and engaged with the deck for cushioning the deck and for absorbing impact loads imparted on the deck by a user. A power device (40) is controlled through a control panel (14) remotely or by wires. A collar is disposed on the rod and coupled to the member and a gear (35).    USE - Treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The changeable or adjustable suspension system changeably or adjustably supports the treadmill deck, thus providing the user with variable impact restraint. The power device is controlled through the control panel remotely or by wires, thus allowing the user to easily adjust resilience or a cushioning force of the cushioning members applied to the tread deck without stopping his jogging or running exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill.    Tread base (10)    Side Beam (11)    Bar (12)    Control panel (14)    Channel (16)    Rack (18)    Changeable or adjustable suspension system (30)    Rod (31)    Gear (35)    Cushioning member (36)    Power device (40)
NOVELTY - A method and a device having a virtual screen using an optical illusion, and a rope-skipping type portable running machine using the same are provided to enable a user to enjoy exercise quantity, video, or a game during exercise while overall mechanism of the exercise has a rope-skipping type.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A storing unit stores preset information or the information calculated by detection of a sensor. A display unit (111) displays the stored information in a text, number, or image. Multiple lighting units (200) are arranged in a row. A display data calculator calculates data corresponding to each matrix coordinate of a matrix by storing 2D (Dimensional) information displayed to the display unit to a virtual matrix area of a specific size having the rows corresponding to the number of lighting units. A display data output unit (109) generates a clock signal and a column division signal based on the clock signal, and outputs the row data matched with the row in the data of each matrix coordinate of the virtual matrix. A counter is reset by the column division signal and outputs a counting completion signal by counting the clock signal as many as the number of lighting units.
NOVELTY - A needle apparatus is provided at each nozzle (4a,4b,4c) while a shut-off valve (12,13) is provided at the inlet port of the other nozzles except one nozzle. The inlet valve (2) is opened gradually to start the water turbine. The fluid flow rate is controlled through the switching of the shut-off valve after fully opening the inlet valve.    USE - For opening an inlet valve consisting of a shut-off valve connected to a penstock for e.g. hydroelectric power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and inexpensive structure due to simplified flow rate control structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the horizontal axis Pelton wheel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inlet valve (2)    Nozzle (4a,4b,4c)    Shut-off valve (12,13)
NOVELTY - The attachment shaft (17) integral to the blade (16) of the runner vane (5) is inserted into the attaching hole (19) of the runner hub (4). A taper pin (23) is struck into the taper bores (20,22) in the attachment shaft and the runner hub, for fixing runner vane to the runner hub.    USE - For propeller water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The taper pin secures the runner vane of various specifications to the runner hub, simply and economically, without restraining the dimension of the runner hub. According to the variation of the site condition, wear of the blade, etc, the runner vane can be easily replaced and repaired only by extracting the taper pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of the water turbine runner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Runner hub (4)    Runner vane (5)    Attachment shaft (17)    Attachment hole (19)    Taper bores (20,22)    Taper pin (23)
NOVELTY - The exercise device consists of a seat portion (10) to seat a user in the state of turning to the front ahead with a horse-riding posture. Grips (20) are formed on both sides of the seat portion and a footrest (81) is formed in the front side of the seat portion. A swivel drive unit is used to rock the seat portion.    USE - For exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The user is enabled to perform exercises easily by wearing trousers or skirts. The horse-riding posture of the seat enables providing the exercise device with which user's body sensation differs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the whole open state perspective view of the exercise device.    Seat portion (10)    Operating panels (12,21)    Grip (20)    Footrest (81)
NOVELTY - The method involves allocating a phrase of the music by a user (50) prepared beforehand to an exercise menu. The allocated phrase is synthesized in a predetermined order to obtain a new music. The obtained music is reproduced by synchronizing with the exercise menu.    USE - For reproducing music in exercise assistance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Performs music reproduction corresponding to exercise menu efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exercise assistance music reproduction apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of exercise assistance music reproduction apparatus.    Working belt (22)    Operation display panel (30)    Leg (32)    Headphone (34)    User (50)
NOVELTY - The invention is a glue sealing process for solar photovolt battery plate, comprising the steps of: 1) selecting glues A and B, mixing them, and then coating the mixture on the surface of a silicon crystal plate; 2) placing the silicon crystal plate in a vacuum box and vacuumizing the vacuum box; 3) drying the mixed glue, and characterized by that: in the step 1), the glue mixing is to mix the glues A and B in the weight ratio of 2 to 1, and control the environmental temperature of mixing and coating place and the coating quantity; in the step 2), vacuumizing is to vacuumize the vacuum box to0.1 MPa for 5 mins; and in the step 3), the drying temperature is 60 deg.C-75 deg.C and drying time is 75-85 mins. And the advantages: beneficial to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of thesilicon crystal plate; avoiding glue dropping; assuring surface quality of the silicon crystal plate and beneficial to improve bonding effect between glue and silicon crystal plate; glue drying time is short and product processing efficiency is high.
NOVELTY - The method includes: anneal in 200-230degreesC for 1-3 hours; support; rubbing; clean up in 50-80degreesC water by ultrasound for 30-60 min.; vacuum drying 120-140degreesC. The invention can reach the cleaning standardof manufacturing semiconductor component and doesn't cause any damage of the flexible substrate.
NOVELTY - The system has a water-containing vessel adapted to be immersed into a body of water with a lower end of the vessel spaced above the water bed and an inlet (4) at the lower end of the vessel. A valve (6) selectively enables and prevents flow of water into the vessel via the inlet under the effect of hydrostatic pressure, where a pump partially empties the vessel of water. A turbine (8) within the vessel is driven by water flowing into the vessel via the inlet when the valve is open, where a generator is driven by the turbine.    USE - Used for generating electricity (Claimed) for supply to a grid, in a lake, dam and sea water at offshore location.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the need to construct land-based upper and lower reservoirs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electricity for supply to a grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section representing a single power generating tube of a pumped hydro system.    Tubes (2)    Inlet (4)    Valve (6)    Turbine (8)    Structure (10)    Pylons (12)    Pump (14)    Pumped chamber (16)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a bench (20) attached with an elastic band assembly, a skid-resistance mat (80), physio ball (90) having a diameter in the range of 18-50 inches, a weight rack assembly (110) equipped with several hand-held weights, and instructional video such as DVD system for instructing a user how to use the system.    USE - For conditioning muscles and improving balance.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic band provides different levels of resistance, thus enabling to use the body conditioning system by users having different strength levels. The instructional video provides on-screen graphics that show the muscle group being used for each exercise and when to inhale and exhale, a rating system for degree of difficulty, as well as demonstrations of correct and incorrect form, thus providing greater safety while conditioning muscles more effectively and expeditiously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for conditioning muscles and improving balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline view of the body conditioning system.    Body conditioning system (10)    Bench (20)    Rigid frames (22)    Skid-resistant mat (80)    Physio ball (90)    Weight rack assembly (110)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to the optical module sheet with a plurality of ball devices arranged in a matrix. The object of the present invention is to provide an optical module sheet composed solely by qualified ball devices to enhance the optoelectronic conversion efficiency. The light-receiving module (1) according to the present invention comprises a plurality of ball-like solar cell devices (2) arranged in a matrix, the mesh-like members (3), and the sealing members (4); wherein, each solar cell device (2) has a spherical pn junction (13), and two electrodes connected to the pn junction (13), and the positive and negative electrodes (14, 15) formed in opposite at the positions for holding the center of solar cell device (2); the mesh-like members (3) have a plurality of conductive wires (20, 21) in parallel configured as electrically connecting in parallel to the plurality of solar cell devices (2); and, the insulating tension wires (22) knitted as a mesh for fixing the plurality of conductive wires (20, 21) and configured vertical to the plurality of conductive wires (20, 21) and between rows of solar cell devices (2).
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a treadmill with step calculating function and a step calculating method thereof. The invented treadmill comprises: a detector provided to monitor the velocity of any component of the motion components of the treadmill and including a motor, a transmission member, a roller and a belt; and a processor provided to detect the instant velocity variation of the motion components and accumulate the frequency of the instant variation and finally display the accumulated number of times on the monitor.
NOVELTY - Proposed photoelectric module built around single-crystalline silicon covered with polymeric film applied thereto by potential-static cycling method and characterized in conversion efficiency of 70-90% and wavelength band of 3x10-2 to 10-11 cm has its photoconverter made of single-crystalline silicon base material coated with polymeric film applied thereto by potential-static cycling method; this film is made of mixture of conducting polymers (polystannum aniline, polysilane aniline, and polyaniline), their proportion being as follows: 10 : 8 : 4. Invention specification also gives method for manufacturing this silicon-polymer module.    USE - Photoelectric modules for electrical energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced conversion efficiency and enlarged wavelength band.2 cl, 1 ex
(NO200505236-A)   NOVELTY - The rotor (10) has built-in, watertight, permanent magnets fixed to cooperate with magnet windings in the stator (12) to generate electric power. The rotor is mounted using a side bearing (26) at each end and a top bearing (32) between the stator and the rotor fixed to take-up both radial and axial forces so as to prevent contact between the stator and rotor.    USE - For generating electric power from slowly flowing water streams, such as in rivers with tidal streams, outflow from dams and power stations where fall height is too low and also from fast flowing streams.    ADVANTAGE - The need for electric brush transmission between rotor and stator is eliminated, as the permanent magnets are placed in the rotor. The need for watertight or pressure tight encasing between rotor and stator can be eliminated. The turbine generator transforms the kinetic energy in slowly flowing water streams such as rivers and tidal streams to electric energy in a cost efficient manner without the need for building, dams and pipe trenches. The turbine generator generates electrical energy from renewable energy sources without impinging on nature, and with units that can be easily dismantled and be removed without leaving signs of defacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of the permanent magnet turbine generator.    Rotor (10)    Stator (12)    Side bearing (26)    Top bearing (32)    Roller bearings (34)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary device for an exercise instrument is provided to enable a user to keep a planned break between the sets by enabling the user to input the number of repetition sets for exercise and the break between the sets, and automatically informing the user of lapse between the sets.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A user interface(210) enables the user to input information including the number of repetition sets for the exercise and the break between the sets. A set completion detector(220) detects that the user completes one set of the exercise. An output part(230) informs the user of the lapse after the break or before the specific time for starting the exercise in case that the set completion detector detects completion of the set. A reset part(250) resets the number of repetition sets and the break between the sets, and informs the user of the completion of the exercise in the case that the completion number of repetition sets is reached to the number of inputted repetition sets. A controller(240) controls each component.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a mesoporous titania thin film is provided to simplify manufacturing processes and to reduce remarkably fabrication costs by using a wet type process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mesoporous titania thin film is formed on a substrate. The resultant structure is immersed in a first mixed solution with first semiconductor nano-grains. The first semiconductor nano-grain is made of one or more selected from the second, third and fourth groups. A drying process is performed on the resultant structure. Then, the resultant structure is immersed again in a second mixed solution with second semiconductor nano-grains. The second semiconductor nano-grain is made of one or more selected from the fifth and sixth groups.
NOVELTY - A shading device for a building is provided to shade a building effectively by rotating many shading blades at the appointed angle and to generate/supply electricity by solar heat by installing a solar cell to the shading blade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A shading device for a building comprises: a horizontal support frame and a vertical support frame(10) supporting shading blades and having holes(11) to house each pivot of a shading blade(20) and a bearing(12) to prevent the abrasion of pivots; many shading blades coupled to the vertical support frames to be rotatable by pivots(21,22) and provided with a pivot arm(24) connected with a transmission bar to rotate at the appointed angle; a transmission bar(30) provided with connecting holes(31) to be connected to the pivot arm of the shading blade to rotate the shading blades at the appointed angle; an actuator connected to the transmission bar to make a rectilinear motion; and a solar cell(100) placed on the shading blade to generate and to supply electricity using solar heat.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The condensing type solar power generation module has a condensing lens with its focus located between the condensing lens and a photovoltaic cell (14). The light-receiving surface of the photovoltaic cell curves in a concave shape towards the condensing lens. The output current is limited by a photoelectric converting layer provided at the light receiving surface side of the photovoltaic cell among several photoelectric converting layers.    USE - For condensing type solar power generation module.    ADVANTAGE - High condensing conversion efficiency can be achieved. The surface reflection in the photovoltaic cell surface is suppressed. The distribution of light intensity produced according to chromatic aberration is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the condensing type solar power generation module.    Case (11)    Support board portion (11a)    Sunlight (13)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has air-intake portion (E) comprising floating pipe which connects floating ball storage portion (D) and water-turbine type power generation portion (A). The rotation of both the vehicles that separately rotate water turbine type power generation portion and impeller in impeller type power generation portion (B) is unified using chain (12) for integration. The power is imparted to generator by the chain and unified rotation is worked.    USE - For power generation apparatus using buoyancy, gravity, and air of water.    ADVANTAGE - The buoyancy, gravity, and air of water are utilized and generation of environmental pollution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural model of the power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-turbine type power generation portion (A)    Impeller type power generation portion (B)    Floating ball storage portion (D)    Air-intake portion (E)    Chain for integration (12)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation apparatus (1) has concave rooms (3) with opening end formed in orthohexagonal shape divided by partition wall (2) in frame (4) made of waste tire. A photovoltaic panel (5) is arranged at the bottom portion of the concave room. A lens is provided above the frame corresponding to the opening of the upper end of the concave room. A mirror-surface processing layer (K) is formed except the portion corresponding to the central region of each concave room.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The condensing rate to the solar panel surface is improved. The light can be received efficiently and sufficient photo-electromotive surface can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solar power generation apparatus.    Solar power generation apparatus (1)    Partition wall (2)    Concave room (3)    Frame (4)    Photovoltaic panel (5)    Mirror-surface processing layer (K)
NOVELTY - A collected water basin (23) is connected between a main oil pipe (1) and channel tubes (22). An inspection hole is provided at the connection area of the main oil pipe and the channel tube and leads into the inside of the collected water basin. The channel tube is connected between the main oil pipe and a terrestrial water collection facility (47). The main oil pipe and a water intake pipe (10) are embedded in the ground in a predetermined depth for sucking and collecting seawater into the water basin.    USE - For use in water-collection facilities e.g. terrestrial desalination of seawater treatment facility and power station.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains predetermined quantity of water intake, stably by preventing clogging of the main oil pipe and water intake pipe. Performs refurbishing operation when necessary, thus ensuring safety of operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the permeation water intake system.    Main oil pipe (1)    Water intake pipe (10)    Channel tubes (22)    Collected water basin (23)    Terrestrial water collection facility (47)
NOVELTY - Thermal solar arrangement comprises an external heat exchanger (40) having a secondary circuit (42) connected to a heating circulation (50). A liquid heat carrier of the heating circulation flows through the secondary circuit.    USE - For a building.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal solar arrangement can be retrofitted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The secondary circuit of the heat exchanger is connected in the approach of the heating circulation. A heating boiler (70) and a hot water storage unit (80) are integrated in the arrangement. The heat carrier is a mixture of water and polypropylene or an oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermal solar arrangement.    external heat exchanger (40)    secondary circuit (42)    heating circulation (50)    heating boiler (70)    hot water storage unit (80)
NOVELTY - The cab (1) has a base (2) provided with an elastic resistance unit for opposing the pulling force exerted by a user (3). The elastic resistance unit consists of elastic ropes (4) that are arranged next to each other to obtain a different pulling resistance. The base includes brass fittings for sliding the elastic ropes. The base has a side in a width direction and/or at bottom part in a length direction, and comprises a space where the ropes are provided. The space is closed off by a downwardly or an upwardly foldable closing member.    USE - Used for carrying out gymnastic exercise and muscular exercise by a user (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the elastic ropes allows the elastic resistance unit to be less sensitive to wear, thus allowing the ropes to be easily used and maintained for a very long time without the need to replace them. The base is provided with the brass fittings for sliding the elastic ropes, so that the ropes need not to be replaced frequently, and have only sporadically to be replaced. The space is closed off by the downwardly or the upwardly foldable closing member, thus enabling easy replacing of worn or defected elastic ropes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thermo physical method cab.    Thermo physical method cab (1)    Base (2)    User (3)    Arms (3a)    Legs (3b)    Head (3c)    Elastic ropes (4)    Cover (6)    Raised head end (9)    Bed (20)    Wrist (30)    Ankle (31)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an outer guide tower flip-flop machine, belonging to large play facilities. It can be installed beside swimming pool and inside or outside recreation ground for tourists imitate bungy or high diving. It can also be remodeled into paving beater for construction. The invention comprises lift system, electrical pulling system and control system. The manned flat base is hooked to the rail outside of tower steel structure through rolling wheel, rises up along rail by means of electromagnetic clutch installed on manned flat base and chain-drive mechanism in tower steel structure, and falls down at height selected by tourists. Tourists can revolve and extend around the horizontal axis on manned flat base. The manned flat base drops onto a elastic net and bounces for several times like a trampoline. The manned flat base will drop down when rising to highest point. The electrical puling system is unidirectional and revolves at even speed. The invention is characterized by simple structure and safe operation.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a water-flowing hydraulic power generator. It includes a water wheel and a power generator. Besides, it also includes two vertical columns constructed on the water bottom, gearbox and two lifting plates. Said two vertical columns are constructed in the water and fixed on the flowing water bottom portion, their heights are higher than water level of the following water; the water wheel is a vertical one, the wheel axle of said water wheel is horizontal, on the wheel axle a driving wheel also is fixed, two ends of said wheel axle are mounted on the bearing seats,and said two bearing seats are respectively fixedly mounted on two lifting plates, the lower portion of said water wheel is positioned under the water level; the gear of the gearbox is meshed with the driving wheel on the wheel axle of water wheel and main shaft of power generator, the gearbox and the power generator are also fixed on the lifting plates respectively. Said invention is characterized by changing the energy of motion of flowing water into electric energy by means of mechanical transmission.
NOVELTY - The invention is a farm irrigation generating set, comprising a water wheel fixed peripherally and equidistantly with plural buckets and a generator, where two ends of wheel shaft of a water wheel are supported by shaft seats, the wheel shaft is provided with a drive gear engaging with a driven gear provided with a belt wheel, which connects with the other belt wheel on the generator through belt,the generator can connect with a storage battery or feed produced electricity back to a water discharge pump motor in other mode, and the outlet of a water discharge pipe is arranged in the upper part of the rotating water wheel. It has characters of simple structure, reasonable design, saving energy sources, and largely reducing land cultivating costs for farmers.
NOVELTY - The invention is used for assembling aluminum alloy frame of silicon cell pack. On the one side of table plate two fixed limit stops perpendicular to each other are installed, on another side two movable limit stops perpendicular to each other are installed. The working surface of fixed limit stops is parallel with the working surface of movable limit stops. The invention can improve the efficiency of mounting frame of the cell pack.
NOVELTY - This invention is tin dioxide membrane and silicon heterojuncion solar battery in the field of semiconductor technology. It concludes: battery counter-light side grating electrode, fluorine-doped tindioxide layer, silicon dioxide layer, n type silicon base, intrinsic non-crystalline silicon membrane, phosphor- doped non-crystalline silicon membrane and aluminium back electrode. The battery counter-light side grating electrode is on the top of the tin dioxide layer which is mixed into fluorine. A layer of silicon dioxide is interlaid between the tin dioxide layer which is mixed into fluorine and n type silicon base. At the back of n type silicon base deposit the intrinsic non-crystalline silicon membrane, phosphor mixing with non-crystalline silicon membrane and aluminium back electrode inturn. This invention reduces membrane series-wound resistance. The intrinsic non-crystalline silicon membrane, phosphor mixing with non-crystalline silicon membrane and silicon slice form high-low junction and improve battery electricity exporting ability. The efficiency of solar battery can reach 13% under 100mW/cm standard light intensity.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to natural energy source utilizing electricity generating technology, and is especially technology of utilizing kinetic energy in generating electricity. The electricity generating apparatus includes three parts: water turbine, turbine pile and power generator. Flow water in river is utilized in driving the water turbine and the water turbine drives the power generator in turn. Compared with available technology, the present invention has the advantages of simple construction, low investment, easy operation, no pollution, high benefit, etc.
NOVELTY - The present invention is electricity generating technology with marine energy, water energy and wind energy. Sea waves in different directions are utilized for generating electricity by means of one novel turbine with vanes possessing flat or notched upper side and raised lower side. The energy the novel turbine accepts is amplified in a speed varying system and converted into the fast rotation ofrotor in the generator to generate electricity. The sea wave generating apparatus includes concrete pedestal, limited floating box, novel turbine, generator, etc. When the novel turbine is reformed into one with planar vane wheel and set in river, one novel water energy generating equipment is formed. Wind energy in sea and river is also utilized in generating electricity simultaneously.
NOVELTY - The multi-stage water energy electricity-generating set in hydropower station consists of water turbine generators, and several water turbine generators are set inside the stepped water canal to form stepped electricity generation. The present invention has raised water resource utilization, increased power generation amount, simple design and convenient installation.
NOVELTY - Tubular V-shaped impeller blades connected parallel to each other form a large cylinder where the impeller blades are restricted to the outer rim of the cylinder. Turbine housing is supported free from the ground by support stands with ball bearing races that rotate the turbine housing if a steady flow of water or wind is directed between the blades. Nose cone and skirt at the turbine shaft entrance concentrate the pressure of flow captured directly to the blades. Large gears around the turbine shaft turn the smaller gears that are connected to the electric generators.    USE - For a hydro or wind powered electrical turbine generator.    ADVANTAGE - The nose cone at the entrance of the turbine shaft redirects the prevailing winds or forces away from the center of the tunnel and concentrates on the air or water stream directed and through the impeller blades. The number of impeller blades is increased to 100 times with respect to the windmill blades. The larger gears around the turbine shaft increase the leverage by 100 times and the nose cone increases the power output by 3,000,000 times. The impeller blades are angled to provide a slight resistance to water or wind. The length of the impeller blades is 50 times longer for increasing leverage over the 50 fold conventional blades so that the increase in torque energy is 15,000 fold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electrical turbine generator.
NOVELTY - The plate (82) has a texture including a group of prism or pyramid patterns (83-85) which are in relief, indented or projecting. Each pattern has two sides which are non-parallel to each other. Lines at the base of the sides are parallel. One side forms an angle with a general plane of the plate, where the angle is larger than the angle formed by another side with the plane. The angles are formed inside a transparent material if the pattern projects from a surface of the plate, or outside the material if the pattern is indented on the surface.    USE - Used for forming a vertical wall containing photovoltaic cells, of a noise wall (claimed) and for being placed between a light source and the photovoltaic cell for increasing the light intensity towards the cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate improves luminous transmission towards the photovoltaic cell when arranged in a vertical position on the surface of an acoustic wall so as to increase the light supplied by the cells and contains asymmetrical patterns for collecting more light even if the incident light rays do not always strike perpendicular to the plate. The plate presents a uniform reflecting prospect on its entire surface while collecting light in an efficient manner. The plate ensures collection of more light even if a single pattern is presented and is mixed with other symmetric patterns or if more patterns are present and are oriented in a compatible manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an assembly comprising a plate and a photovoltaic cell;    (2) a wall comprising a plate;    (3) a noise wall comprising a wall; and    (4) a light collecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an asymmetrical prism type pattern.    Textured plate (82)    Patterns (83-86)    Orthogonal directions (87-89)
NOVELTY - A transparent plate (7) that partitions the prescribed interior (8) from the exterior, has a thin-plate like or film-like thermoelectric power generating module (11) that transmits a portion of the visible light included in the solar energy and generates electromotive force by temperature difference between the interior and exterior, for generating the electric power.    USE - For vehicle-mounted air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy is effectively used while maintaining a function of solar light for lighting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of window glass.    Transparent plate (7)    Interior (8)    Light-modulation module (9)    Thermoelectric power generating module (11)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a rail set (20) disposed separately on both sides of a base (10) and including a rail (21), and adjusting slide rods (23) disposed on a rail base (22). A rail height adjusting mechanism (30) has a link rod set disposed under the base (22) and including active and link rods (32, 33), and a driving set (34) with an electric motor set (351) including a transversal rod (36). Each rod set is separately and axially connected to an end of the rod (36). The motor set pushes/pulls the rod (36) to drive the rod sets, for moving the rails on both sides upward/downward.    USE - Used for providing a medical therapeutic training for a patient with injured legs, and a patient having a problem on standing, walking and running.    ADVANTAGE - The motor set pushes/pulls the transversal rod to drive the link rod sets for moving the rails upward/downward, thus automatically adjusting the height of the rails and saving time and strength of adjusting the rail height. The link rod set is separately and axially connected to both ends of the transversal rod, thus synchronously pushing the link rod sets to adjust the height of the rails on both sides and assuring the height of the rails to be the same on both sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rail height adjusting mechanism of a medical therapeutic treadmill.    Base (10)    Rail set (20)    Rail (21)    Rail base (22)    Adjusting slide rod (23)    Rail height adjusting mechanism (30)    Active rod (32)    Link rod (33)    Driving set (34)    Transversal rod (36)    Electric motor set (351)
NOVELTY - The blade has a bearing configured to be placed on a horizontal spin having wind blown from sides of the blade. Openings are provided to let wind to blow from the sides to be fixed on an electric pole (49A). Partial covers are provided to rotate dynamos (19) via transformers, where the dynamos are accelerated by accelerating blades in gear links by a motor. A center axis of the blade is linked with the dynamos that allow the wind to blow at the openings.    USE - Used for generating electricity by concentrating wind, by water pressure, by sun burning, by moving a transportation e.g. vehicle, train, underground train, trolley, automobile, car, truck, bus, van, engine-vehicle, motor-vehicle, motorcycle, aircraft, helicopter, space rocket, ship, fleet, and submarine, by burning an agricultural product of overproduction, rubber plant, and trash for housing and industrial domain.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of the blade decreases anti-rotating forces of the blade and increases rotating force of the blades blown from same side of wind, thus enabling spontaneous or continuous generation of electricity at free of cost everywhere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an agricultural product such as alcohol, firewater and oil, that is burned for generating electricity and is used as energy for running transportation of vehicle, engine-vehicle, motor-vehicle, automobile, car, truck, bus, van, train, underground train, trolley, motorcycle, aircraft, helicopter, space rocket, ship, submarine and fleet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a generator fixed on an electric pole.    Generator (b4)    Half/partly covered propeller blade (9)    Dynamo (19)    Electric pole (49A)
NOVELTY - Bidirectional motors (44) move a bridge (14) along the rails (12) and trolley (26) along the bridge as dual axis tilt angle sensors (36) detect the direction of movement of patient in horizontal and vertical directions. A computer control receives signals from the dual axis tilt sensors and operates the motors to move bridge on rails and trolley on bridge and rotate the hoist to provide movable support for the patient in harness within a training area. A load cell (52), provided on a cable, senses the falling motion of patient supported in the harness.    USE - For gait rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - Signal accuracy is maintained and digital number is communicated precisely since no analog to digital conversion is necessary. Ambulatory suspension system acts as automated support structure for patients by providing support in full range of motion, thus allowing ambulatory impaired patients to safely rehabilitate under the supervision of physical therapist. Assists patient to traverse in plane and to climb up and down the stair, thus allows patient to gain strength and confidence by offsetting percentage of the body mass and providing external balance support that permits walking of patients during early states of neurological recovery. Enables direct physical interaction between the person and general purpose manipulator controlled by computer. Provides ambulatory suspension system that is relatively simple to fabricate, highly effective in unweighting patient responsive to movement in three directions and rapid in limiting any fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary perspective view of a framework with elements of an ambulatory suspension system including a body harness supported on a trolley.    Rails (12)    Bridge (14)    Trolley (26)    Dual axis tilt angle sensors (36)    Motors (44)    Load cell (52)
NOVELTY - The bicycle training apparatus has frame (100) with extended wheel platform (117) for supporting front wheel of bicycle (200). A support unit (300) has elevation legs (312) for supporting the bicycle at specific height from ground level, and resistance unit (310) contacting rear wheel (220) of the bicycle.    USE - For bicycle training apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The user is enabled to use their bicycle during training.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevation view of the bicycle training apparatus.    Frame (100)    Wheel platform (117)    Bicycle (200)    Front wheel (210)    Rear wheel (220)    Support unit (300)    Resistance unit (310)    Elevation leg (312)
NOVELTY - A frame covers a motor assembly operable to drive a belt provided around rollers. The operation of the motor assembly causes belt movement for facilitating exercise for user. An electronic display displays the exercise-related information. A weight measurement system outputs a signal to determine a numerical value indicating the user's weight for calculating the exercise-related information displayed on the electronic display.    USE - For residential and industrial exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - An accurate weight measurement is obtained even during unbalanced loading.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of determining exercise parameter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the exercise machine.
NOVELTY - The vibration unit comprises grip (4) for mounting a motor (1) and eccentric load (2) detachably on an exercise appliance. The grip comprises a plug section for internal attachment to handle, and encompassing element (3) for external attachment.    USE - For exercise machine, home gym appliance, bicycle and bar.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent detachable vibration unit fitted on exercise machine in cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vibration unit.    Motor (1)    Eccentric load (2)    Encompassing element (3)    Grip (4)    Washer (5)
NOVELTY - A gravitational wave propulsion system comprises a gravitational wave generator for producing gravitational waves along an axis of generation; and a housing for the gravitational wave generator aligned along the axis of generation for channeling and directing the gravitational waves in a direction opposed to a preferred direction of travel.    USE - The system is used for gravitational wave propulsion in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides the generation of gravitational waves caused by the interaction of energizing and energizable elements and their application to propulsion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram of an emulation of the gravitational waves generation.    Energizable elements (13, 14)    Microwave oven (15)    Cell phones (16)    Radiation pattern (22)
NOVELTY - A tracking sensor is positioned and fastened in the solar module in the central part of the primary tapered concentrator with a trough hole coaxially with its optical axis, it is positioned inside the primary cooling device with two extensible tapered tips at its top and at its foundation; the primary receiver is fastened between the tapered tips having a mirror surface and fulfilling the functions of the secondary concentrator, and a Fresnel lens is positioned and fastened between the primary and secondary concentrators at their foundation with the aid of a ring, the tracking sensor is fastened by its foundation on the top of the secondary cooling device with prismatic tips, their interior is made in the form of radiator ribs, the secondary receiver is fastened on the outer side of the prismatic ribs.    USE - Hydraulic power engineering, in particular, highly efficient solar power modules with a concentrator for production of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Produced a simple in manufacture highly efficient and inexpensive system for the solar photoelectric module.2 dwg
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a angular shaped mirror-finished-surface material (4) which is arranged between the photovoltaic panels. The generator has a photovoltaic panel (2) which is arranged at one surface of a substrate (6) formed with a symmetric resin such that a solar-cell (7) carries out a surface contact.    USE - For solar-power-generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is small and is excellent in electric generation capacity even if it decreases constructing area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar-power-generator.    Solar-power-generator (1)    Photovoltaic panel (2)    Mirror-finished-surface material (4)    Substrate (6)    Solar-cell (7)
NOVELTY - A water turbine blade (1) arranged at outer periphery of a floating structure (2) acquires buoyancy in the place where the depth of water of the river-development construction is shallow. The floating structure supplements the stability with respect to whole weight by sufficient buoyancy with respect to water quantity by attachment of a balancer (11).    USE - For small scale electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The power unit is adapted for a variation of water quantity in water powered electricity generation using an irrigation canal. The blade maintains the rotation efficiency of water turbine according to a wave of tidal current of water surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the floating type hydraulic power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water turbine blade (1)    Floating structure (2)    Side plate (3)    Generator (5)    Bearing (7)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation evaluation system displays a string arrangement pattern of cluster by rectangles, which are rearranged horizontally for every perpendicular arrangement of strings. The length and width of each rectangle is reduced according to the reduction of solar radiation. The lateral width sum total of the string is arranged such that large rectangle is arranged in left end and each vertex position of right end is made into an operating point. The maximum output operation point is calculated and displayed out of each of the operating points.    USE - For evaluating electric power generating capacity of solar energy power generation system installed in roof surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generating capacity and fault diagnosis of a solar energy power generation system are estimated exactly by using simple and low cost system such as commercially available personal computer. The optimization of design of a solar energy power generation system is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process flow diagram of a solar power generation evaluation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The carrying-in and taking-out apparatus can move within a storage device main body (11) to carry-in or take-out the solar cell module (1) from the storage racks of the storage device main body. The carrying-in and taking-out apparatus (5) includes a raising and lowering mechanism (53) and a conveyance mechanism (51) enable solar cell modules to be mounted or removed from the storage racks of the storage device main body.    USE - Use for storing solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation space and suppresses increase of storage apparatus cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the structure of the storage apparatus.    Solar cell module (1)    Carrying-in and taking-out apparatus (5)    Storage device main body (11)    Conveyance mechanism (51)    Raising and lowering mechanism (53)
NOVELTY - A control section (17) controls a main chamber (11) and an auxiliary chamber (12) based on operation signal generated by a main chamber operation portion (15) or auxiliary chamber operation portion (16). The main and auxiliary chamber operation portions are installed at the outer side vicinity of a main chamber monitoring window (22) and an auxiliary chamber monitoring window (24), respectively. A start button, a hold button, a target high degree setting portion and a rate setting portion are provided at the auxiliary chamber operation area of main chamber operation portion.    USE - For e.g. high altitude training of sport player, mountain climbing training of mountaineer, research of cardiopulmonary function or motor function by research institution, flight training of crew or tour conductor of aircraft, diving training of diver.    ADVANTAGE - Operator's burden is reduced since training that incorporates automatic control is performed without impairing safety due to content of training. Provides easy to use air pressure fluctuation training apparatus since remote automatic operation from operation portion at the other side of other chamber is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of an air pressure fluctuation training apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main chamber (11)    Auxiliary chamber (12)    Main chamber operation portion (15)    Auxiliary chamber operation portion (16)    Control section (17)    Main chamber monitoring window (22)    Auxiliary chamber monitoring window (24)
NOVELTY - Support device (1) has a functional unit assigned to a back support section and/or a head support section to adapt to the user.    USE - For exercising and strengthening the chest muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The body can be effectively exercised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The functional unit emits and/or receives an audio and/or video signal. The functional unit has a sensor (14) for determining user-specific parameters. The functional unit has a cooling unit and/or a heating unit (10). The functional unit is connected to a control unit (6) for processing user-specific parameters and/or for controlling the functional unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the support device.    support device (1)    control unit (6)    heating unit (10)    control line (11)    sensor (14)
NOVELTY - A pocket is provided to each piston (6,8) which are connected to each other so as to be movable with a constant inter piston distance. The pistons enable the pocket to receive a buoyant object when assuming a primary position, and release the buoyant object into the reservoir when assuming a secondary position. Movement of the buoyant object rising to the surface of the fluid in the reservoir provides a driving force.    USE - For use transferring energy and generating electricity used to provide power for machines e.g. water mill.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the use of water to transfer energy without the need to harness the kinetic energy of running fluid to transfer energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy transferring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the energy transfer device.    Tank (2)    Cylinder (3)    Piston (6,8)    Fixed rod.(6,8) Piston (9)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a sensor for registering the level of force applied by user. A threshold selector sets a target value of the static force. An audio or vibrational annunciator generates an annunciation alerting individual that the threshold has been reached or exceeded, and a time registered by timer over which the user continues to apply force which has reached or crossed the threshold. A control unit activates the annunciator in response to determining that the applied level of force has exceeded the setting of the threshold selector.    USE - For performing static strength training, for training selected muscle groups in the body.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently provides tactile feedback as well as directing the user in the proper application of sufficient and balanced force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) starter pistol apparatus; and    (2) low frequency audio signal reproduction apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a facing view of the static training device.    Static training device (10)    Base (12)    Case device group element (16)    Semi-static input element (20)
NOVELTY - At least one directional button is connected to a handlebar of a cycle, and is activated by a user to generate a directional signal indicative of the movement of the handle bar. At least one optical sensor device (616) is arranged proximate to a rotatable crank (612) of the cycle to generate a crank signal based on rotational movement of the crank. Virtual world content is provided by at least one processor to a display device. Based at least in part on the directional signal and crank signal, the at least one processor varies the virtual world content.    USE - For providing user, such as a child, with a stationary cycle to navigate through a virtual world for the purpose of exercise and entertainment.    ADVANTAGE - Allows user to navigate within an animated virtual world by physically controlling a stationary cycle, thereby combining interaction of video game environment with the exercise afforded by a cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for navigating through a virtual world via a stationary cycle; and    (2) a computer readable medium having a code to cause a processor to navigate through a virtual world via a stationary cycle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a perspective view of a stationary virtual cycle system.    Support rail (608)    Crank (612)    Pedals (614)    Sensor device (616)    Handle support (620)
NOVELTY - A solder resist film (15) is formed in predetermined region on the bus-bar electrodes (4a, 5a). The uniform heating of connection conducting wire (8) is performed so as to connect the wire and bus-bar electrodes in the non-formation region of solder resist film (15) through the solder (8b) by melting solder.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack in the bus-bar electrode of a solar cell element is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structures of bus bar electrode of solar cell element and solar cell module.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Bus-bar electrodes (4a, 5a)    Connection conducting wire (8)    Metallic foil (8a)    Solder (8b)    Solder resist film (15)
NOVELTY - Several film type solar cells (2) are adhered on a curing sheet arranged at scaffolding. The cells are electrically connected to a charging and discharging controller (4) through a connection box (3), so that the power produced by the cells during daytime is stored in a battery (6). The battery is used to power the load such as lamp during night time.    USE - For night time illumination is construction site.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are mounted on the curing sheet arranged at scaffolding so that separate installation space for solar cells is not required. The power generation is performed without the assistance of a main power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the self support type electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Self support type electric power (1)    Film type solar cells (2)    Connection box (3)    Charging and discharging controller (4)    Optical sensors (5)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - The self support type electric power generation system comprises film type solar cells (2), adhered to a temporary enclosure. The solar cells are connected to a connection box (3) which is connected to an optical sensor (5), a storage battery (6) and a load (7) through a charging and discharging controller (4).    USE - For night-time illumination in job sites such as construction and civil engineering fields.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of film type solar cells enables easy installation even to curved surface of the temporary enclosure of job site.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the self support type electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Film type solar cells (2)    Connection box (3)    Charging and discharging controller (4)    Optical sensors (5)    Storage batteries (6)    Loads (7)
NOVELTY - A pair of fixing bases (12,13) of same height provided at both sides in width direction of a base plate (11) fixes edge portion of a solar cell module and has a bolt insertion hole (11a).    USE - For solar cell module installation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables adjustment of inclination angle of solar cell by choosing the inclination angle of each inclination attachment board of front and rear supports and enables choosing the height of perpendicular plate of rear-end support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) front end support;    (b) rear end support;    (c) side end support; and    (d) solar cell module installation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of base rail.    Base plate (11)    Bolt insertion hole (11a)    Fixing bases (12,13)    Holes (15)
NOVELTY - The support structure has a solar-cell attachment unit (3a) to attach several solar-cell-panels (4) at a support material (3). The solar-cell attachment unit hung between several mounting stands (2) arranged at a predetermined interval.    USE - For solar energy power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Solar-cell-panel support structure excellent in easy installation, safety and maintenance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the Solar-cell-panel support structure.    Solar-cell-panel support structure (1)    Mounting stand (2)    Support material (3)    Solar-cell attachment unit (3a)    Solar-cell-panel (4)
NOVELTY - The module has an opto-electric converter which is provided on a substrate. An optical coupling support (62) consists of a transparent support and an opaque support (61) with a flat sheet structure. A laminated structure is interposed in the opaque support by a transparent support and substrate.    USE - For optical transmission, optical measurement and optical memory.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning accuracy of an optical connector and the optical characteristic of the module improves. The module improves the optical-efficiency characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the opto-electric conversion module.    Optical coupling unit (5)    Sealing material (56)    Opaque support (61)    Optical coupling support (62)    Air space (63)
NOVELTY - The module (2) has an integrated thin-film solar cell which is formed on the main surface of the rectangular translucent insulated substrate. An insulation region exits on the circumference perimeter of the insulated thin-film solar cell. The region corresponding to the electrode of positive and negative is trapezoidal. The base sides of the trapezoidal shape are connected in series with the thin film photovoltaic cell sides.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of the edge section per unit area is small so that the electric potential difference of the solar cell is large in the corner of the solar cell module. The permeation of the water content in the solar cell module corner is effectively prevented. The withstanding of the voltage performance decrement is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the integrated thin-film solar cell module.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Integrated thin-film solar cell module (2)    Isolation line (10)    Insulation region (11)    Insulation buffer (16)    Area corresponding to electrode (17)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric converter (10) includes a thin film (12) comprising highly purified molybdenum oxide as main component, which is formed on a substrate (11) made of silicon or glass.    USE - For optical intensity measuring device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cost of optical intensity measuring device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the photoelectric converter.    Photoelectric converter (10)    Substrate (11)    Thin film (12)    Electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The transparent media (2a,2b) are provided with V-shaped groove and mounted on reflecting plate (5) at an angle smaller than 45 degrees. The solar cells (4a,4b) are arranged at the transparent medium (3) embedding the slope of the groove. The side face of the transparent media (2a,2b) and the solar cell are located in same direction.    USE - For single crystal silicon solar cell assembly, polycrystalline silicon solar cell assembly, amorphous silicon solar cell assembly and dye sensitizing solar cell assembly, organic semiconductor thin film solar cell assembly, compound semiconductor single crystal solar cell assembly and compound semiconductor polycrystal solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight is condensed efficiently. An inexpensive solar cell assembly is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar cell assembly.    Transmission media (2a,2b,3)    Solar cells (4a,4b)    Reflecting plate (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a protective-resin layer (F) in a light-receiving surface of the cell module (20) which is unwound from the unwinding axis by a solvent soluble type fluororesin. A module adhesive layer is formed using a n exhaust heat from a drying furnace (HB) for the pre-heating of a adhesive-sealing material which laminates an adhesive resin-sealing material in the cell module after the protective resin layer formation process.    USE - For insulating flexible type substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method can prevent the reduction accompanying the conveyance defect by the sticking in protective resin coating processing of the light=-receiving surface of the solar cell without increasing the production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model demonstrating the thin-film solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    Thin-film solar-cell submodule (1)    Thin-film solar cell module manufacturing apparatus (20)    Protective-resin layer (F)    Gravure roll (G)    Drying furnace. (HB)
NOVELTY - A runner (1) comprises of predetermined vanes (2) arranged so that each outer peripheries are opposed. The pitch between vanes are set by which all regularities are excluded through 360 degrees, and pitch of guide vanes (3) excludes regularity. Excluding regularity refers to as paying attention to three pitches, such as large, medium, and small, when three pitches between vanes of four sheets are located in a line of irregular pitch.    USE - Hydraulic pump e.g. pump turbine for pump hydro power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents a runner vibration. Decreases pressure fluctuation in the flow path of runner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of the runner of the hydraulic machine.    Runner (1)    Vanes (2)    Guide vanes (3)
NOVELTY - The expandable structure (1) has a fluid-filled inflatable tube comprising of hierarchical, repeating branched structure of branches (101,102,103) and branching parts (121,122,123) with fractal characteristic. Each film surface (14) is tensioned between branches and/or branching parts. Furthermore, the tube also defines cells, with a non-return valve located at the interface in between cells.    USE - As e.g. inflatable tent, inflatable folding umbrella. Also used for e.g. sail for solar sail spacecraft system, or for expansion and shape retaining of platform into orbit after being launched into space, or for expansion of space photo voltaic power generating satellite and flexible storage of flexible solar cell array for spacecraft. Also used for e.g. expansion of synthetic aperture radar for spacecraft, balloon, film-like ground solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable, steady development of expansion structure and shape stability of such structure afterward.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an inflatable space structure;    (2) an inflatable tent;    (3) an inflatable umbrella; and    (4) a space structure expansion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic view and enlarged view of an expansion structure.    Expandable structure (1)    Branches (101,102,103)    Branching parts (121,122,123)    Film surface (14)
NOVELTY - A liner (9) is fixed at the inner surface of a casing (1) with a screw (12). A finishing device (17) containing a rotary grinding tool (21) which is capable of being moved in the up and down directions at the portion of the casing adjoining the screw is installed. The portion of the head (13) of the screw protruded from the surface of the liner is finished flush with the surface of the liner by the action of the finishing device.    USE - For finishing head of screw fixed to inner surface of a casing such as the water turbine utilized for water-powered electricity generation etc.    ADVANTAGE - A fixed finishing precision is acquired to finish the head of the screw without being concerned with the experience of an operator and the level of skill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the state of finishing the head of a screw.    Casing (1)    Liner (9)    Screw (12)    Head (13)    Finishing device (17)    Grinding tool (21)
NOVELTY - A solar cell element has an electrode and a strip-shaped connecting conductor soldered to the electrode. The connecting conductor comprises a planar-shaped end portion with obtuse corner portions.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of cracks after connection of the solar cell element is eliminated, as the conductors are soldered to the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the state after soldering the connection conductor to busbar electrode of solar cell element.    Solar cell element (20)    Busbar electrode (21)    Connection conductor (25)    Curve-shaped circumference (26)
NOVELTY - A pair of adjacent turbines (12,14) having turbine shaft, set of vertical blades (22) and blade angle control mechanism is mounted in the housing installed in water (32). The angle of the each blade with respect to the driving of water flow to the housing, is controlled by the control mechanism, such that the large blade surface area is presented to incoming water flow for driving the turbine in predetermined direction of rotation, and low blade surface area is presented to incoming water flow in direction opposite to driving direction.    USE - For generating electric power form water flow such as tidal flow of sea or river water.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of the turbines is performed effectively, even at reduced flow velocities. Prevents the blade interference between the two turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross section of the power generator.    Turbines (12,14)    Blades (22)    Inlet (24)    Outlet (26)    Water (32)    Baffle (49)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell comprises first and second electrodes; and a photoactive material disposed between the electrodes. The photoactive material comprises a polymer including first and second comonomer repeat units. The first comonomer repeat unit comprises a cyclopentadithiophene moiety, and the second comonomer repeat unit comprises a silole moiety.    USE - Used to transfer light energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell has increased current and efficiency, has blow band gaps and high charge mobility, creates a high cell voltage, has fast and efficient transfer of an electron to an electron acceptor material, and has fast charge separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device, e.g. field effect transistors, photodetectors, photovoltaic detectors, imaging devices, light emitting diodes, lasing devices, conversion layers, amplifiers and emitters, storage elements or electrochromic devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - The module has a sensor (314) detecting the occurrence of an event associated with a health care regimen e.g. exercise goal, of a patient. A processor (312) determines the occurrence of the event associated with the health care regimen of the patient, based on the detection, and outputs information associated with a game. An output device e.g. television (320), provides an indication of the output information associated with the game to the patient. The processor determines whether the information associated with a health-related metric indicates compliance with the exercise goal.    USE - Used for monitoring and recording a prescription-related event such as pill bottle cap removal, movement of pill bottle, dispensing of liquid, application of medicated patch, use of therapeutic and/or exercise devices, removal of pill from blister pack, and/or other prescription, therapy, and/or health care regimen-related events.    ADVANTAGE - The output device e.g. television, provides an indication of the output information associated with the game to the patient, thus ensuring improved prescription compliance. The module securely measures, reports, and tracks patient compliance in an off-line environment. The module prevents patients from forgetting to take medication for one or more days, which results in a lengthened healing process. The module avoids an expensive hospital stay or increased time consultation with a physician by the patient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising a medication device operable to transmit a signal through a body of a patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a compliance module.
NOVELTY - An electrode (5) is formed in exposed portion of semiconductor (1) of photoelectric transducer (7) and support structure (10) having hole is prepared. The transducer is fitted into hole and exposed portion of semiconductor is made to face back side of support structure. A semiconductor layer of transducer is electrically connected to structure. The electric insulation layer (17) and metal sheet (16) are joined to structure. A hole is formed in layer (17), and electrode and metal sheet are connected by filling hole with electroconductive paste (19).    USE - For manufacturing photoelectric conversion apparatus, e.g. for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies assembly process. The transducer can be fixed to predefined position correctly and reliably. Prevents damage to support structure and insulation layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional views explaining the process of joining insulation layer and metal sheet to reverse side of support structure.    Semiconductor (1)    Electrode (5)    Photoelectric transducer (7)    Support structure (10)    Metal sheet (16)    Electric insulation layer (17)    Electroconductive paste (19)
NOVELTY - A curved material with a plane that reflects light injected on it from sun. A refraction structure (4) radiates the light refracted from the curved material plane. A photoelectric transducer (3) contiguously attached to the plane converts the light emitted from the refraction structure to electricity.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - A high photoelectric conversion efficiency is achieved simply without a drive mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar power generation apparatus.    Solar power generation apparatus (1a)    Grounding base plate (2)    Photoelectric transducer (3)    Refraction structure (4)
NOVELTY - The hydroelectric power generation system (1) has a flow path (4) extended along a tunnel (2) at the lower side of the tunnel for collecting and pouring waste water (3) from the tunnel. A hydroelectric power generator (5) is arranged at the lower end side of the flow path. The hydraulic power generator is connected to the flow path through pipe lines (6,7).    USE - For tunnel.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water drained from the tunnel is utilized effectively for generating electric power by providing the hydroelectric power generator at the lower side of the flow path pouring waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the hydroelectric power generation system.    Hydroelectric power generation system (1)    Tunnel (2)    Waste water (3)    Flow path (4)    Hydroelectric power generator (5)    Pipe lines (6,7)
NOVELTY - A fitness apparatus (3) assists exercise by predetermined time with load value according to a control signal with respect to a trainee, and an electronic measuring apparatus (4) measures physiological fluctuation amount e.g. respiration rate of trainee during exercise. A control computer (5) receives and records measured value of electronic measuring apparatus, and emits stop signal of fitness apparatus when measured value exceeds normal value.    USE - Used in fitness industry or sports medicine, for body training effective in prevention and improvement of lifestyle related disease such as present age disease, of able-bodied person and sport player.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need of instructor who mastered high degree medical knowledge as instruction staff. Ensures appropriate health exercise assistance based on prescription of specialized physician to body region required for object trainee's health maintenance. Ensures safety of trainee, by making pilot lamp light, or to sound a warning sound, and to call surrounding attention, when measured value of electronic measuring apparatus exceeds normal rang.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the medical treatment and auto fitness system.    Reader (2)    Fitness apparatus (3)    Electronic measuring apparatus (4)    Control computer (5)    Portable terminal device (7)    Audiovisual apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - A production-of-electricity monitoring unit (8) monitors the generated electric power of a solar cell (1). A control unit (11) reduces the frequency of the carrier signal supplied to a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generation unit (9) controlling inverse transformation unit (6) converting the alternating current into direct current based on monitored generated electric power.    USE - For solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the loss accompanying electric power transformation to promote effective usage of sunlight energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Detector circuit (5)    Inverse transformation unit (6)    Monitoring unit (8)    PWM signal generation unit (9)    Carrier signal generation unit (10)    Control unit (11)
NOVELTY - Two photovoltaic units respectively comprise amorphous and microcrystalline silicon layers, acting as photoelectric conversion layers. The microcrystalline silicon layer has a ratio alpha2 = I(Si-O)divide byI(Si-H) greater than the ratio alpha1 = I(Si-O)divide byI(Si-H) of amorphous silicon layer, I(Si-O) is a peak area for Si-O stretching mode of each silicon layer and I(Si-H) is a peak area for Si-H stretching mode of each silicon layer, during infrared absorption spectroscopy. A short-circuit current of one photovoltaic unit is greater that of other photovoltaic unit.    USE - For stacked photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the stacked photovoltaic device.    Substrate (1)    Polyimide layer (2)    Back electrode (3)    N-type microcrystalline layer (4)    I-type microcrystalline layer (5)    P-type microcrystalline layer (6)
NOVELTY - Solar module in surface-modified plastic comprises a carrier (1) and mounting surface (3) for the solar cells and a surrounding frame (2) finished in a single shape of shock-resistant polycarbonate.    USE - As solar modules (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Weight is reduced by 70% and production costs and time also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a further solar module as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of the module.    Carrier (1)    Frame (2)    Mounting surface (3)
NOVELTY - Tracking frame system comprises a support frame (2) rotating between two feet (1) and coupled via a pivoting rod (8) with a linear sliding bearing (9) arranged on one foot and with an electric cylinder (10) for carrying out pivoting movements.    USE - For solar modules, especially photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - The frame system is energy efficient and requires little maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: Two support frames are placed next to each other on the feet and are rigidly connected to form one unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric cylinder on one foot.    foot (1)    support frame (2)    pivoting roof (8)    linear sliding bearing (9)    electric cylinder (10)
NOVELTY - The method forms a string of solar cells from several solar cells (12) electrically and mechanically connected in series with solder strips (13,14). The solder strips and their surfaces facing the solar cells are coated with solder and are laid alternately on the upper side and lower side of adjacent cells. The resulting cell arrangement is guided over preheating zones (22) and then soldered into a solar string. The solder strips and the solar cells are connected together by induction soldering.    USE - Esp. for forming strings of silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures good heat transfer from the soldering device to the components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS also cover apparatus for carrying out the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for carrying out the method.    apparatus (10)    solar cell arrangement (11)    solar cells (12)    solder strips (13,14)    current collector (15)    conveyer (20)    induction solderer (24)    inductor (25)
NOVELTY - A different number indication symbol for applying the magnitude to a rule is provided to a front surface side among the same kind of pieces (2,2) or (3,3). An identical or similar appearance for arranging the pieces at free positions on a game board (1) so as not to be recognized by the opponent is provided on a rear surface side. The rear surface sides have different appearances among the different kind of pieces (2,3), when the front surface sides having different appearances are provided with identical number indication symbols corresponding to each other.    USE - For leisure equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The interest can be improved. The sixth sense, spatial reasoning capacity, left-brain thinking, power of reasoning and memory can be trained in play and the outstanding effect can be acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the leisure equipment.    Game board (1)    Pieces (2,3)    Square division (4)    Storage box (5)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a folding device (30) connected between a base (10) and a frame (20) and comprising two guide members that are connected to two extensions of the base. Each guide member has an L-shaped groove that is composed of two other grooves. A U-shaped frame (33) is connected between two extensions of the base and comprises two legs. Each leg has pivots movably engaged with respective L-shaped grooves of the guide members. A support device (50) is connected between the base and an underside of the frame (20).    USE - Foldable treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The folding device presents a simple structure and less number of parts so that the assembling time and the manufacturing cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a foldable treadmill with a folding device.    Base (10)    Frame (20)    Folding device (30)    U-shaped frame (33)    Support device (50)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a base (1) including a shaft (5), and two ducts rotatably coupled or attached to the shaft, where the ducts are respectively secured to couplers or hubs of handles (51, 52) for allowing the ducts to be rotated. Each duct includes sector gears (62, 63) and gear racks, and two pivot pins (70, 80) are rotatably attached to or supported on the base, where each pivot pin includes two sets of pinions (72, 74, 82, 84). The pinions are respectively secured to or coupled to or formed integral with the sector gears, and are respectively engaged with the gear racks of the gears.    USE - Used for training and exercising both upper and lower muscle groups of users.    ADVANTAGE - The pinions are respectively secured to or coupled to or formed integral with the gears, and are respectively engaged with the gear racks of the sector gears, thus simplifying the coupling between the pinions and the racks, and hence greatly decreasing the manufacturing cost of the exerciser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an upper and lower body exerciser.    Base (1)    Shaft (5)    Rear lateral beam (13)    Seat cushion (18)    Handles (51, 52)    Sector gears (62, 63)    Pivot pins (70, 80)    Pinions (72, 74, 82, 84)    Magnetic brake device (90)    Belt (93)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has an idle wheel (32) supported on a base (1), and two handles attached to a shaft on the base. Two sector gears engage two gear-and-pinions and are secured to the handles. A pivot pin on the base is coupled to the idle wheel, where two gears (81, 83) attached to the pivot pin are meshed with the gear-and-pinions, and two pinions (82, 84) attached to the pivot pin are meshed with the sector gears. The handles are pushed and pulled in a reciprocating action to rotate the idle wheel continuously. Two foot pedals are attached to a spindle for pedaling and stepping.    USE - Used for training and exercising upper and lower muscle groups.    ADVANTAGE - The handles are pushed and pulled in a reciprocating action to rotate the idle wheel continuously, thus rotating an electric generator coupled to the idle wheel continuously. The continuous rotation of the electric generator enables to continuously generate electric energy. The foot pedals enable to rotate the electric generator continuously to generate electric energy for energizing and operating a magnetic brake device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exerciser.    Base (1)    Electric generators (4, 9)    Foot pedals (26, 27)    Spindle (23)    Idle wheel (32)    Handles (51, 52)    Pivot pin (80)    Gears (81, 83)    Pinions (82, 84)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has compartments (21-23) containing fluid (15) such as water, a liquid pump (11) and an electrical generator (1), respectively. The liquid pump pumps fluid from the compartment through a tube (10) to a nozzle (12). The nozzle directs a stream of fluid at a waterwheel (13). The waterwheel drives a shaft (18) with a large diameter belt wheel (9). The wheel drives a belt which in turn drives a small diameter belt wheel (7). The small diameter belt wheel drives the electrical generator. The fluid returns to the compartment after the fluid has provided energy to the waterwheel.    USE - Used in generator array system (claimed), for generating electricity using recirculating fluid such as water, for external use and for driving a liquid pump.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid pump pumps fluid from the compartment through the tube to the nozzle, thus providing a pressurized source of fluid to operate the electrical generator. The fluid returns to the compartment after fluid has provided energy to the waterwheel, thus achieving an efficient electrical generator system. The electrical generator system is portable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a generator array system comprising a multiple generator system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional side view of an electrical generator system.    Electrical generator (1)    Small diameter belt wheel (7)    Large diameter belt wheel (9)    Tube (10)    Liquid pump (11)    Nozzle (12)    Waterwheel (13)    Fluid (15)    Shaft (18)    Compartments (21-23)    Electrical generator system (100)
NOVELTY - An equation of motion for a physical activity involving human motion simulated by a stationary exercise apparatus, is determined. A value of a variable corresponding to the user's mass, velocity of a movable component of the exercise apparatus, and a force applied to a component of the exercise apparatus during use, is determined. The movement and the resistance to movement of the movable component is controlled based on a control parameter determined using the variable value and the equation of motion.    USE - For controlling stationary exercise apparatus for athletes such as track and field athletes, football players, soccer players, basketball players, rugby layers, baseball players, field hockey players and other types of athletes.    ADVANTAGE - Capabilities of athletes in the modes of motion involved with the athlete's sports can be accurately monitored. Allows concentric, eccentric and isometric exercises to be performed. Enables to target particular modes of sport-specific motions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cut-away side view of the exercise apparatus.    Base (105)    Fore frame strut (115)    Distance sensor (116)    Two handrails (117)    Aft frame strut (130)
NOVELTY - The assembly includes several side elements with several engaging portions for engaging with respective ones of side elements, such that side elements form a polygonal prism having several sides, corners, top opening and bottom opening. A bottom element (2) is fitted to close the bottom opening of the prism so as to form a molding device used for molding molten material into an ingot.    USE - For forming ingot that is processed into polycrystalline silicon substrates for solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency is improved and the molding device cab be easily assembled without using screws.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming an ingot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fixing devices of molding device.    molding device (1)    bottom element (2)    side elements (3e,3f)    fixing devices (6)    projecting portions (6a)    pressing elements (8)
NOVELTY - Provided is a roller for treadmill integrated with a permanent magnet synchronous motor to increase an efficiency and to reduce a volume of a machine by integrally installing a permanent magnet synchronous motor at the inside of a roller and removing a power transferring belt and a pulley between a motor and a roller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The roller for treadmill comprises a stator core (7), a shaft (8), a permanent magnet (9), a roller (10), and bearings (11a,11b). The stator core (7) of a synchronous motor is fixed at the shaft (8). The permanent magnet (9) is adhered to an inner surface of the roller (10), and formed to build a magnetic flux path at an inside of the roller (10) which is made of an iron. The roller (10) is supported to the shaft (8) with bearings (11a,11b).
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has casing (16) comprising several solar cells (14a-14j) arranged in longitudinal cross-sectional alignment. The width measurement (W1) of the solar cell (14a,14i,14j) at the end section of the casing is larger about 10-25% than the width measurement of the solar cell (14c-14h) at the center section of the casing.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic planar view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (10)    Solar cells (14a-14j)    Cell (15)    Casing (16)    Width measurements (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - First 1st electrode (4a) functions as a window electrode, while a second electrode (4b) is arranged facing the 1st electrode via an electrolyte layer (7). A 1st base material (2) with 1st electrode and a 2nd base material with 2nd electrode, each having a dividing wall (21), which separates the adjoining unit cells in a solar cell module (1A).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Produced easily and cost effectively with a simple structure. Achieves high electric-power-generation efficiency and improves chemical resistance of the unit cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of the solar cell module.(Drawing includes a non-English language text.).    Solar cell module (1A)    Base material (2)    First 1st electrode (4a)    Second electrode (4b)    Electrolyte layer (7)    Dividing wall (21)
NOVELTY - The crank pedals (3,4) are attached to the outer ends of the crankshaft (2) which is driven by the electric-power-assisted motor installed in the main frame (1). A remote controller (5) controls the rotation speed of the crankshaft according to the user's athletic ability and provides rotary motion to leg portion and arm portion.    USE - For electric-power-assisted cycle type health appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables unskillful elderly person to operate the health appliance easily and improves muscular strength. The appliance can be adapted for the user by changing setting value according to a user's physical strength state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the instrument main frame.    Main frame (1)    Crankshaft (2)    Crank pedals (3,4)    Remote controller (5)    Mounting portion (6)
NOVELTY - A panel of a solar cell (3) is fixed to a glass surface inside a vehicle. A touch sensor (7) detects whether the panel is touched. A stepping motor built in a frame of a solar cell panel and protrusion of a pulley are linked. A motor and panel are stopped from rotating at the pulley when the panel is touched. A temperature sensor (9) cooperates with cooling and heating apparatus (8) to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.    USE - Used as outdoor goods. For vehicle, such as window solar car, and for vehicle manufacture, sales industry, semiconductor industry, and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Structure is convenient, and can be carried anywhere. Safety is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an equipment drawing of a main body.    Solar cell (3)    Touch sensor (7)    Cooling and heating apparatus (8)    Temperature sensor (9)    Light (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a flash having flattened peak pulse waveform. The flash is sensed with a detector (3) and its irradiance is measured. The irradiance of light source e.g. xenon lamp (1) is controlled to fall within a prescribed range based on measured irradiance. A photovoltaic device (4) is irradiated under measurement with flash by controlling a load circuit (5) and measuring current-voltage output from the device at a point. Multiple flashes are generated number of times and the measurement for each flashes is performed.    USE - For measuring current voltage characteristics of photovoltaic devices and photosensors using solar simulator.    ADVANTAGE - The current voltage characteristics of fast response and slow response photovoltaic devices are accurately measured at high speed by enabling a time duration where irradiance is stably secured using flattened peak pulse waveform. A highly accurate measurement is achieved even relation between irradiance and output current of photovoltaic device is unclear since measurement is performed at or near prescribed irradiance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of solar stimulator for implementing current voltage characteristics of measurement.    Xenon lamp (1)    Pulse duration control circuit (2)    Irradiance detector (3)    Photovoltaic device (4)    Load circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a dynamometer self-correction method and system, which comprises the following steps: providing load sensor, serial single-chip set, driver and motor in connection with the corrected dynamometer for user computer; adapting the serial port in connection with the single-chip set to send the order of correction dynamometer to user computer; controlling left and right movement of the dynamometer; stopping the movement to wait the stable reading of load sensor and dynamometer when the dynamometer reaches the correction point; gaining the stable reading; judging whether the difference value of load sensor and dynamometer when the dynamometer exists in the precision scale to gain the last correction point; finishing the correction task if yes; compiling the correction data; marking the difference value of defective correction point.
NOVELTY - The sailboat has two lateral shrouds (18) fixed to two sides of a mast base (16) of a tilting mast and pivot-connected to a connecting structure such that the shrouds pivot with the mast base. The shrouds are designed to maintain the mast base in a plane that is perpendicular to a transverse pivot axis around which the mast base pivots longitudinally. A jack (27) is fixed to the mast base and a fixed point on the structure, such that a variation in the variable length of the jack causes the mast to pivot longitudinally. The jack has a locking member to lock the jack in length configuration.    USE - Sailboat e.g. catamaran, trimaran and monohull sailboat, for sports navigation.    ADVANTAGE - The jack permits to vary the variable length of the jack for effectively inclining the mast with reduced effort while avoiding that the lateral efforts oppose the variation of the length. The manufacturing constraint over the jack is not therefore imposed by the lateral efforts. The shrouds are fixed to the mast base in a simple manner by simple welding while being fixed on the connecting structure in a simple manner since only pivoting of the shrouds are required along pivoting axis. The sailboat can be dismounted so as to be transported or stored. The jack has a locking member to lock the mechanism in length configuration, so that a user does not perform precise adjustment of the inclination of the mast.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a mounting structure for catamaran.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sailboat with an inclination mechanism in an edge transfer state.    Sailboat (1)    Hulls (2)    Tilting mast (13)    Mast base (16)    Lateral shrouds (18)    Jack (27)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bicycle frame (10) pivotally mounted on a base and having a swinging axis. A controlling unit is pivotally mounted on the bicycle frame and includes an adapting unit (30) contacting and movable on a ground. A supporter is disposed between the bicycle frame and the base, where the supporter prevents the bicycle frame from swinging beyond a specific extent, when the bicycle frame swings to a side.    USE - Exercise apparatus e.g. exercise bicycle and exercise bike.    ADVANTAGE - The controlling unit provides a balance controlling feeling which is almost the same as an ordinary bicycle, thus making a user feel like riding a real bicycle in a limited space. The supporter prevents the bicycle frame from swinging beyond the specific extent, when the bicycle frame swings to one side, thus preventing the bicycle frame from turnover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Bicycle frame (10)    Supporting member (11)    Neck (12)    Base (13)    Seat (15)    Handle (20)    Adapting unit (30)    Driven wheel (42)    Pedals (45)    Connecting unit (50)
NOVELTY - The pull exerciser has two positioning devices (4) respectively attached to the attachments (5) at a location opposite to a grip (50) of an associated attachment. Each positioning device has positioning plate (42) removably received in positioning block (41). Several resilient cords (3) extend through the positioning block and positioning plates, with both end pieces (33) of the resilient cords inserted into positioning holes (411,421) of the positioning block and positioning plate.    USE - For pull exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustable pull exerciser allows a user to attach or remove resilient cords to and from the pull exerciser when desired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the pull exerciser.    Resilient cords (3)    Positioning devices (4)    Attachments (5)    End pieces of resilient cords (33)    Positioning block (41)    Positioning plate (42)    Grip (50)    Positioning holes (411,412)
NOVELTY - The machine has collapsible legs supporting a seat portion, and a horizontally rotating rotational member connected to the seat portion. A T-bar assembly (110) is connected to the member and includes an upper vertical post (104) extending from a horizontal bar (102), where a lower part of the vertical post is foldably/removably attached to the member. A variable resistance mechanism is connected to the member for resisting rotary motion of the assembly. The legs support the seat portion to have sufficient space for the mechanism so that the seat portion rests just slightly above the floor.    USE - Used in a gym or in a home for exercising torso rotation muscle of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The collapsible legs support the seat portion to have sufficient space for the resistance mechanism so that the seat portion rests just slightly above the floor, thus yielding a very compact design, light weight and collapsible rotary torso exercise machine. The utilization of the variable resistance mechanism varies cylinder resistance, friction resistance and elastic member resistance, so that the user is allowed to choose the desired amount of resistance to the rotary torso exercise. The T-bar assembly has the vertical post extending from the horizontal bar, where the lower part of the vertical post is foldably or removably attached to the rotational member, thus storing the machine in a small space, and hence enabling the machine to be used at home. The machine is manufactured inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top oblique view of an assembled piston in cylinder resistance of a collapsible rotary torso exercise machine.    Piston in cylinder resistance (100)    Horizontal bar (102)    Upper vertical post (104)    T-bar assembly (110)    Vertical post release pin (120)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a guide rail (17) mounted on a base, and a weight holder (14) supported on the base. Weights are selectively and detachably mounted on the holder. A roller (18) is rotatably supported on the rail and is movable along the rail. A cord member (19) has an end connected to the weight holder and another end extending via the roller. A grip (20) is fastened to the latter end of the cord member, where a user removes the weights from the holder, evenly attaches the weights to extension rods of the grip and fastens respective nuts to the rods to lock the weights to the rods.    USE - Exerciser e.g. pectoral fly machine, butterfly machine, stretching machine and dumbbell, for exercising the muscles e.g. pectoralis major muscle and deltoid muscle, of different portions such as hand, legs, chest and arms, of a body of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The user removes the weights from the weight holders, evenly attaches the weights to the extension rods of the grips and fastens respective nuts to the extension rods to lock the weights to the extension rods, thus allowing the grip to be used as dumbbells for exercising the muscles of the arms in a safe manner. The exerciser allows the user to operate the grip in different directions to exercise different parts of the body while the user is standing or sitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic action of an exerciser.    Exerciser (10)    Weight holders (14)    Limiters (16)    Guide rail (17)    Rollers (18)    Cord members (19)    Grips (20)    Guide pulleys (134)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module (1) includes a transparent superstrate sheet (5), a single layer of polyester back sheet (10), and one or more photovoltaic cells (20) embedded in an encapsulant e.g. ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) (15). Each photovoltaic cell is positioned between the superstrate sheet and the back sheet. Back sheet is about 0.002 to 0.007 inch thick and does not degrade after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation or high humidity.    USE - For a photovoltaic module or solar module which converts sunlight into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module has back sheet that does not degrade after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation or high humidity (claimed). The polyester material is aesthetically appealing, is not prone to scratches and tears, and has low moisture penetration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the photovoltaic module with a back sheet made of polyester material.    Photovoltaic module (1)    Superstate sheet (5)    Polyester back sheet (10)    Encapsulant (15)    Photovoltaic cell (20)
NOVELTY - A rectangular board (104) is fitted to a rectangular space (103) where an end is pivoted by supporting a cut portion of the mattress-supporting plate (102) and the other end is moved by a lifting-and-lowering mechanism (105) attached to the base. Moving the other board end enables an inclined angle of the rectangular board to be adjusted. A control device (112) has its respective control units for the lifting-and-lowering mechanism, the air-conditioning device (108) and the shower nozzle (111), and a changing unit for the temperature and the amount of water.    USE - A multifunctional equipment to be used as a chair, a bed, a fitness machine and an audience seat.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to automatically change the function of the equipment based on desired use. The comfortable multifunction equipment is available in the room to successfully give a human body any pressure effect. The control unit assists in the use of the multifunction equipment when being used as a bed or as a fitness machine. The control unit saves any changes made to the equipment with respect to the demands of the user. The control unit also adjusts the condition of the equipment based on the room conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the equipment used as a bed and a fitness machine.    Mattress-supporting plate (102)    Rectangular space (103)    Rectangular board (104)    Lifting-and-lowering mechanism (105)    Air-conditioning device (108)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a heat dissipater for a motor of a treadmill, comprising a motor and the motor having a casing of which opposite ends define a plurality of through holes. A drive shaft extends through and beyond the casing and an air-drawing fan is fit to the drive shaft. The fan comprises a plurality of blades. A flywheel that drives a belt of the treadmill is positioned over an outer circumference of the blades. The drive shaft, the blades, and the flywheel are coupled together. The flywheel defines a cavity for accommodating the fan blades and a gap is formed between the cavity and the motor so that after the motor is started and rotates the drive shaft to drive the flywheel and the fan blades, the fan blades are put in an air drawing condition for sucking cold air into the motor casing through the through holes and the air is expelled through the gap for effectively reducing internal temperature of the motor.
NOVELTY - This invention is related to a choke board adjusting device of gymnastic vehicle resistant wheel which mainly includes: an adjustment button capable of linking with a propeller located on the wheel axle of the resistant wheel to link to gyrate; a linkage rotating sleeve located at the internal side of the propeller and linked with the propeller which is limited in itself and when it is linked, it is merely able to axially displace where an angle offset projection is radially protruding from the hollow internal wall; a main gear wheel group worn and covered on the wheel axle of the resistant wheel via a bearing which comprises a sleeve with its one end stretching into the linkage rotating sleeve where the sleeve tube wall is provided with a slanting groove corresponding to the angle offset projection position of the linkage rotating sleeve which is provided to be inserted by the projection, and further comprises a main slanting gear wheel with its gear surface facing the resistant wheel; that each linkage axle of the choke board corresponding to the gear surface of the main slanting gear wheel of the main gear wheel group is respectively provided with an auxiliary slanting gear wheel to mutually engage with the main slanting gear wheel. By pulling the adjustment button to rotate for an angle, the propeller is linked to gyrate for a distance and drives the linkage rotating sleeve to axially displace where the projection of the linkage rotating sleeve will push the sleeve of the main gear wheel group to act a malposition gyration, which makes the mutual linked slanting gear wheel simultaneously drive the auxiliary slanting gear wheel of each choke board linkage axle to gyrate, and further changes the angle of the choke board.
NOVELTY - A bevel wheel (7) is installed before and after a drive shaft (4), and front and rear eccentric rings are rotatably suspended on a prime mover (9). An overarm part is rotated in opposite direction to the front eccentric ring to exercise the pectoral, side muscle, and the crest. The rear eccentric ring can rotate simultaneously with the front eccentric ring by cooperation exercise of the leg thigh. A timing belt (13) is hanged to the rear eccentric ring. An auxiliary spring is provided for continuous bending and stretching exercises.    USE - For training breaststroke used in swimming.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effective exercise effect since resistance with respect to an exercise of each location in superficial physical position is very strong.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a general schematic operation figure of the breaststroke training apparatus.    Drive shaft (4)    Bevel wheel (7)    Handle (8)    Prime mover (9)    Timing belt (13)
NOVELTY - A motor (4) drives a sliding drum (3), which in turn rotates the eccentric rings (1) equipped with an annular collar (2). The over arms (6) mounted about the collar are alternately revolved to provide exercising action on the pectorals or side and back muscles of the user, as the user performs swimming motions on the apparatus. The apparatus also has a waist rocking board (9) alternately rocked by motions of a footrest mount (10). A spring (8) continuously maintains motions of the footrest mount.    USE - For enabling user to perform crawl, butterfly, or freestyle swimming exercise. Also for performing rhythmical exercises related to abdominal respiration.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to safely simulate swimming motions even in land-based environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a front view of a swimming type exercise or training apparatus, the front view of the same apparatus in use, and two plan views of the eccentric ring.    Eccentric rings (1)    Annular collar (2)    Sliding drum (3)    Motor (4)    Over arms (6)    Spring (8)    Waist rocking board (9)    Footrest mount (10)
NOVELTY - A press pad (6) is connected and rotatable centering on a rotation spindle (15) via rotation arm (18), and configured to contact the exercising person's upper body. A sliding mechanism advances in the horizontal direction for adjusting the position of a seat (4) with respect to the rotation spindle at the time of performing sit-ups and a back exercise.    USE - For performing sit-ups and back exercise for e.g. strengthening stomach muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The fulcrum of the movable component is adjusted at the time of bending or exercising the person's upper-body to obtain the suitable muscular-strength forging effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal component front view explaining the schematic structure of the Toso expansion-and-contraction apparatus.    Seat (4)    Press pad (6)    Foothold (8)    Rotation spindle (15)    Rotation arm (18)
NOVELTY - An exerciser has a rectangular sheet-like main body (11) with bag-shaped hand insertion openings (15,19) on both short side edges. The main body is formed of a cloth textured to stretch along a longitudinal direction. The main body also forms holes (25) and is water permeable or floatable in water. A constriction (21), located in between the insertion openings, biases the main body along the width direction.    USE - For use by elderly or disabled person for exercise. Also useful in land or water-borne environments.    ADVANTAGE - Provides better stretchability to sheet-like main body that generates moderate reaction force in response to exercise force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a perspective view of an exerciser. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main body (11)    Hand insertion openings (15,19)    Constriction (21)    Holes (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a concave shape and is made of flexible material. The apparatus has a back and shoulder support portion (2) provide to support the vertebral column, back part and waist part. The apparatus reduces irritation to the vertebral column during training. Weights for use with the apparatus can be attached and classified using color coding.    USE - For use during training.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates discomfort and pain when using the muscle training apparatus during training. Ensures that the weights used with the muscle training apparatus can be easily determined at a glance due to the color classification of the loaded weights.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the muscle training apparatus.    Scooping portion (1)    Back and shoulder support portion (2)    Seat surface (3)
NOVELTY - A roller position change unit (52) changes a position of rollers (51a,51b) which are wound by a belt (30) in zigzag manner. An initial position of a leg pad (5) is adjusted by rotating the rollers by the roller position change unit.    USE - For leg sports equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The initial position of leg pad can be finely adjusted and hence the knee joint can be trained by appropriate load according to bending state of knee joint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the leg sports equipment.    Leg sports equipment (1)    Leg pad (5)    Belt (30)    Rotary shaft (32)    Support arm (33)    Rollers (51a,51b)    Roller position change unit (52)
NOVELTY - The heat radiation film (18) is provided at the other surface of cell (14) whose one surface is adhered to back side of surface cover (12) via adhesive layer (16). The heat radiation film discharges far infrared radiation by heating, to reduce the temperature rise of the cell.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Increase in efficiency of the heat radiation. Radiation cooling efficiency is provided at low cost. Utilization effect of the heat radiation film for energy saving or global warm prevention is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat radiation film has combined heat dissipation and weather resistance. The film has emissivity of 70% or more of far infrared radiation by specific energy peak wavelength region. The film permeates 4-15 micrometer far infrared radiation wavelength required for heat radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the heat radiation film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (10)    Surface cover (12)    Cell (14)    Adhesive layer (16)    Heat radiation film (18)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (18) of film form having a softness are integrally mounted to the surface of a traffic light control apparatus (13), and a vehicle lamp device (11) and a pedestrian lamp device (12). The traffic light control apparatus is used for regulating the traffic signals. The electric power generated with the solar cell module is used as the main power supply or auxiliary power supply of the traffic signal.    USE - Used for guiding passing of vehicle in intersection road.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation cost while eliminating new installation space and new components for mounting the solar cell module to achieve facilitation of the installation operation of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the signal apparatus system.    Signal apparatus system (1)    Vehicle lamp device (11)    Pedestrian lamp device (12)    Traffic light control apparatus (13)    Solar cell module (18)
NOVELTY - A drive-mechanism (4) changes the inclination angle degree of a seat (23) of support stand (2) such that the load acting on user's leg mounted on footrest stand (3) by dead weight of user is changed. A guess unit (11) guesses the user's fat and muscular amount by detecting the electrical potential difference between electrodes (8a-8d) provided at footrest stand and grip portion (5). A control unit (10) determines the operating speed and time of support stand to drive-mechanism, using fat and muscular amounts as parameters.    USE - For exercise assistance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Rationalizes the strength and amount of exercise based on user's fat and muscular amounts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view and block diagram of exercise assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support stand (2)    Footrest stand (3)    Drive-mechanism (4)    Grip portion (5)    Electrodes (8a-8d)    Control unit (10)    Guess unit (11)    Seat (23)    User (M)
NOVELTY - A support frame (12) is arranged on a base frame (11). A seating frame (13) is extended from the support frame outer surface on which a training person seats. A back-cushion arm (16) supports the back of the sitting training person. A loading apparatus (17) transmits the load of an electromagnet braking valve unit to the back-cushion arm while the back-cushion arm rotates in the opposite direction of the seating frame.    USE - For exercising person's legs.    ADVANTAGE - Performs compound training movements using a single machine, thus increasing training efficiency at low cost regardless of the installation place. Improves the design for enhancing safety of use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the training machine.    Base frame (11)    Support frame (12)    Seating frame (13)    Back-cushion arm (16)    Loading apparatus (17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (40) includes a pair of vertical arms (43) which together contacts the user's legs and open and close with a V-shaped configuration. The bases of the arms are connected to a pair of shafts (64) which transmit rotary movement for the arm operation. The shafts together are interlocked by a pair of meshing gears.    USE - For exercising of muscles at hip joint.    ADVANTAGE - Effective exercising to the muscles is imparted by simultaneously training both the legs with a single operating mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the training apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Training apparatus (40)    Base frame (41)    Loading apparatus (42)    Arms (43)    Shafts (64)
NOVELTY - The machine has a detector which determines the stopping of the rotation of display reels. A timer sets the rotation stop time based on the detected stop operation and patterns indicated on the reels. A display controller changes the presentation aspect of reels based on the comparison of rotation stop time and standard time.    USE - For pachinko machine, slot machine, video slot machine, video poker machine, home video game machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The presentation aspect of the display is changed easily and quickly with respect to each game cycle, while maintaining the player's interest.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the switching command reception process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The exercise system adjusts or manipulates the resistance load given to the athlete within the normal limits. The range of adjustment is based on processed training information.    USE - For use by athletes or patients under recuperation or recovery of motor functions.    ADVANTAGE - Exercise load can be adjusted in high precision.
NOVELTY - A motor is fastened to vertical or cross-sectional elements on a structure via e.g. clips, and includes an output pulley acted on a disc. By driving the motor, the connecting rods, passed through the openings on the disc, act against the cables passed around the pulleys and rollers. The pulleys are rotated.    USE - For exercise machines.
NOVELTY - The panel has multiple photovoltaic cells (6) supported by a flexible polymeric support element (4). Some of the cells are spaced apart, and the element provides flexible hinges (10) in gaps between the spaced apart photovoltaic cells that are rigid. Two dimensional arrays of photovoltaic cells are arranged in parallel rows, with the flexible hinges between some of the rows, and bypass diodes are connected in parallel with the cells. Each row of cells includes a PCB substrate (9), which carries electrical connector elements for the cells.    USE - Used for mounting on curved surface such as a roof of bus shelter, for generating electricity for lighting and signage purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The hinges allow the solar panel to flex without excessively bending or stressing the individual cells, thus allowing the panel to be mounted on a curved mounting surface, and hence increasing output of the entire panel. The photovoltaic cells are normally rigid so as to allow maximum power extraction from the available surface area or the use of a smaller panel. The polymeric support element is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is durable, UV stable, weatherproof and does not affect the performance of the photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells are connected in series and the bypass diodes are connected in parallel with the cells so that electrical current generated by operation of the photovoltaic cells is able to bypass the inoperative cells through the bypass diodes when the other cells fail to operate, thus preventing degradation of generating efficiency of the other cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a solar panel.    Support element (4)    Photovoltaic cells (6)    Parallel rows of cells (8)    PCB substrate (9)    Flexible hinges (10)
NOVELTY - Treadmill comprises a motor unit with a functional connection with the treadmill, photodiode bands, reflex receivers on shoes or sticks and an ultrasound distance meter which together form one unit to enable the user to learn certain movements.    USE - Used as a training device in the home, in a rehabilitation center or in a fitness studio.    ADVANTAGE - Movements associated with Nordic walking and other exercise programs can be easily learned using the treadmill.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The motor is flange-mounted on one end of the treadmill to move the treadmill in both directions at different speeds.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses an automatic treadmill machine. It includes the following several portions: machine frame, left and right sporting bodies, guide mechanism and control circuit. The described every sporting body also includes treadle, motor, rotary shaft, driving wheel and coiled spring. Said invention also provides its application method.
NOVELTY - A body fitting and weight losing machine is composed of motor, pedals and their holders, base, the crankshaft with bearings, two eccentric wheels at its both end and belt wheel, central axle and its bearings, belt and drive wheel on the axle of motor. It has high vibration amplitude and intensity and low noise.
NOVELTY - The system has several solar panels and heat exchangers that are mounted on respective tanks. The solar panels have a primary circuit containing a fluid that passes between the heat exchangers. Tubes of the panels are formed to circulate the fluid of the primary circuit by a thermosyphon effect which is caused by a total closure of an upper tube of the panel. The fluid from the heat exchangers enters into the panels through the tubes so that the fluid is heated. An inlet tube passes a cold piped water from one of the tanks without mixing with the hot water exiting the top of another tank.    USE - Used for heating domestic water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Tubes of the panels circulate the fluid of the primary circuit by a thermosyphon effect, and the inlet tube allows flow of cold water without mixing with the hot water, thus improving the performance of the solar system. The thermal shock generated by the mixing of the cold water and the hot water is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar system.
NOVELTY - The module (10) includes multiple solar cells (14a-14j) having several battery area. The cells (14a,14b,14i,14j) have cell area larger than that of cells (14c-14h). The widths W1 of the cells (14a,14j) arranged on the ends and the cells (14b,14i) are set 10-25% longer than the widths W2 of the cells (14c-14h).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency and electric power generation capability are improved with reduced manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic and planar view of the solar module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar module (10)    Solar cells (14a-14j)    Cell (15)    Casing (16)
NOVELTY - An optical modulation layer (30) is arranged between the front and back substrates (400,100) and a photocell layer (10) is formed between the back substrate and optical modulation layer over a certain region of the back substrate serving as base layer so that the photocell layer is supported by the back substrate. The photocell layer receives an exterior light coming through the back substrate. An insulating planarization layer (20) is formed on the upper surface of the photocell layer so as to support the optical modulation layer.    USE - For foldaway mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior light is efficiently converted with reduced structure. The electric power generation function of the solar cell is effectively maintained even when the display screen is closed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reflective LCD.    Photocell layer (10)    Insulating planarization layer (20)    Optical modulation layer (30)    Back substrate (100)    Front substrate (400)
NOVELTY - The leg press exercise machine has a seat structure mounted to a frame (10). The seat structure includes a seat (60) adapted to support a base of a user's back and a backrest (62) adapted to support an upper extension of the user's back at a selected angle relative to the seat. The seat structure is adapted to be moved from a first position to a second position by the user's performance of a leg press exercise. The seat structure travels along first and second non- orthogonal intersecting paths during movement between the first and second positions.    USE - For exercising leg muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an exercise machine which is relatively simple in construction, relatively inexpensive, and provides for the maintaining of a more optimized body position throughout the transition from a start position to an extended position and back. Allows for the rearward rotation of the torso as it translates through the path of motion, to allow for a substantially increased range of motion of the user's hip during the exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side elevation view of the leg press exercise machine.    Frame (10)    Pivot members (58)    Seat (60)    Backrest (62)    Adjustment bar (70)
NOVELTY - A motor/generator coupled to energy storage flywheel, operates in either motor mode in which electrical energy from power buses is converted to rotational kinetic energy and supplied to the flywheel, or generator mode in which rotational kinetic energy from the flywheel is converted to electrical energy and supplied to the power buses. A controller receives command signals and controls operation of motor/generator in either motor mode or generator mode to selectively supply electrical power or draw electrical power from the power buses.    USE - For satellite power generation and control system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is supplied to both low voltage and high voltage loads, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) integrated power and attitude control system; and    (2) method of initializing satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating orbit initialization method.
NOVELTY - A treadmill (1) includes a base (2), a motion assembly (3) and a pedometer system. The motion assembly has a motor (24), a transmission device (26), two rollers (28) and a running belt (30).The pedometer system has a sensor (32) mounted on the base to monitor speed of an element of the motion assembly. A processor mounted on the base detects instant variations of the speed and counts the number of instant variations in speed. The result is shown on the display (22) for the user to know the number of steps he or she has done on the running belt.    USE - For walking and running exercise.    ADVANTAGE - People running or walking on the treadmill is informed of the number of steps of running or walking done on the treadmill.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of counting the number of steps in a treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a first embodiment of the treadmill with pedometer.    Base (2)    Motion assembly (3)    Motor (24)    Transmission device (26)    Rollers (28)
NOVELTY - A unit, a device and a method for measuring 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) are provided to reduce cost for measuring the 1 RM without installing the 1 RM measuring device for every weight machine by using a detachable 1 RM measuring unit partially connected to a wire of the weight machine and having a load cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A unit for measuring 1 RM includes two clamping units (11A,11B), a load cell (12), two connecting units (13A,13B). The two clamping units(11A,11B) are clamped at a wire, respectively. The load cell (12) measures a tensile force operating along the wire. The two connecting units (13A,13B) connect the two clamping units (11A,11B) to both sides of the load cell (12), respectively. When a subject gives force to lift up a weight body set to the weight not to be lifted by the subject, the tensile force operating along the wire is the same with the tensile force operating on both sides of the load cell (12) along the two connecting units (13A,13B).
NOVELTY - A solar battery and a method for manufacturing the same are provided to increase light receiving efficiency by using the entire surface of substrate as a light receiving area and to achieve cost-effective process by forming an N-type junction region and a P-type junction region using a silk screen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A P-type junction region(20) is formed at a portion of a rear side of a semiconductor substrate(10) to a predetermined depth. An N-type junction region(30) is formed at another portion of a rear side of a semiconductor substrate to a predetermined depth. An N-type electrode(70) is formed at a lower portion of the N-type junction region and a P-type electrode(80) is formed at a lower portion of the P-type junction region. An anti-reflecting layer(40) is formed on the entire surface of the substrate and an insulating layer(90) is formed between the N-type electrode and the P-type electrode.
NOVELTY - Provided is a white horse-shaped wellbeing exercise appliance having a base frame and a moving tool to shake the exercise appliance by coupling a compression coil with a shaking member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A white horse-shaped wellbeing exercise appliance (A) includes a base frame (C) and a moving tool (B). The moving tool is installed on an upper portion of the base frame fixed to a bottom surface, and has a horse shape. A shaking member (30) is formed on a lower portion of the moving tool. A fastening hole formed on an end portion of the shaking member is connected to a fastening hole formed on an end portion of the base frame by a compression coil (31). An operating member (10) operates the wellbeing exercise appliance by coupling to a motor (M) at an inner portion of the moving tool.
NOVELTY - Provided is a treadmill having an over-flow preventing member formed on a side wall of a wheel for preventing lubricant oil from being over-flowed from a groove, thereby accurately transmitting motive power by a power transmission belt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deck supports a weight of a user. A pair of rollers (211a,211b) are rotatably disposed at a front and rear of the deck, respectively. An endless belt (212) is rotatably and tensibly installed on the rollers. A wheel (213) is engaged to any one of the rollers. A motor (214) rotates the endless belt by rotating any one of the rollers to supply a rotation force to the wheel. A power transmission belt (215) transmits motive power of the motor to the wheel. The wheel has an over-flow preventing member for preventing lubricant oil, which pours in a groove (201) formed between the endless belt and deck, from being over-flowed from the groove.
NOVELTY - The machine has an operation arm supported so that the operation arm rotates freely in side frame (37) of a weight frame. A loading apparatus that gives a load to the operation arm arranged in the weight frame. A pair of grip (42) located at the operation arm and the machine that trains the muscles of an over arm by grasping the grip and rotating the operation arm. Both grips are arranged so that operation arm can slide freely between a pair of collar (62) fixed to the operation arm with predetermined spacing.    USE - For training biceps muscle of training person's over arm.    ADVANTAGE - The space between both grips can be adjusted according to a training person's shoulders breadth and an exercise attitude. The training efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an operation arm of the training machine and a perspective view of both grips.    Grip (42)    Annular portion (61)    Collar (62)    Stopper (63)    Side frame (37)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has a photovoltaic cell fixed in the planar rectangular frames. A terminal box including a male connector and female connector is provided at opposite edges of the planar rectangular frame, such that the male connector is attached to female connector of adjacent module.    USE - For solar cell module installed on roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is arranged to all the corners according to various roof shapes, easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) solar cell module connection;    (b) solar cell module installation structure; and    (c) solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module installed on roof of house.    Solar cell module (10)    Rail (20)    Shock absorbing material (21)    Roof (30)    Backing material (31)
NOVELTY - A water turbine (4) operates from the energy of the water that flows through a flow path (1). An operating body (7) circulates inside the flow path to apply hydraulic pressure to turbine blades. An operation apparatus (9) operates the body from the outer side of the flow path, while a generator (10) is connected to the turbine main shaft (4a) to convert rotational energy into electrical energy. A permanent magnet (9a) adsorbs the body. A motor (9c) rotates a supporting member (9b) to rotate the magnet along the circumferential direction of the flow path.    USE - Water cycle type hydraulic power unit.    ADVANTAGE - Raises electric power generation rate due to raised energy from water without having to expand the unit itself.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view of the hydraulic power unit.    Flow path (1)    Water turbine (4)    Turbine main shaft (4a)    Operating body (7)    Operation apparatus (9)    Permanent magnet (9a)    Supporting member (9b)    Motor (9c)    Generator (10)
NOVELTY - Secondary optical system (2) condenses the sunlight (10) irradiated from the primary optical system (1) and irradiates to the photovoltaic cell (3). The secondary optical system has an opening (50).    USE - For condensing type solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Incident light quantity reduction to the photovoltaic cell due to the transmission and reflection loss of the secondary optical system and decreasing of the heat resistant capability, are avoided. The decrease of the production of electricity, due to alignment error, tracking error and distribution of light intensity, are prevented. The thickness reduction of the module thickness, is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of the conducting-type solar power generation module.    Primary optical system (1)    Secondary optical system (2)    Photovoltaic cell (3)    Sunlight (10)    Opening (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has controller, virtual display having several lighting elements (5) capable of individual illumination responsive to signals from the controller. A detector detects a hand placed in proximity to one of illuminated elements. The illuminated element is returned to non-illuminated state in response to detection result and control signal emitted after the element is illuminated for predetermined period.    USE - For exercising abdominal muscle of basketball player.    ADVANTAGE - The abdominal muscle can be strengthened efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abdominal muscle exercising method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the exercising apparatus.    Frame (1)    Display panel (2)    Side panel (3)    Top panel (4)    Lighting element (5)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a transmission device (26) connecting a motor (24) and a front roller (28) such that the motor drives a belt conveyor (30) which is moved by using the device (26) and the roller. A detector (32) controls the speed of a unit of a movement assembly (3). A processor detects instantaneous variations of the speed and counts the number of instantaneous speed variations. A screen (22) displays a speed variation result such that a user knows the number of footsteps walked or run by him/her on the belt conveyor.    USE - Used as an exercise and entertainment equipment by a user for walking or running on the treadmill and for displaying the speed of a conveyor belt of the treadmill, the total distance traveled, physiological data e.g. cardiac rate, the ventilation and calorie consumption of the user, to indicate the exercise stage and the physiological state of the user.    ADVANTAGE - The processor counts the number of instantaneous speed variations, which is displayed by the screen, so that the user knows the number of footsteps walked or run by him/her on the conveyor belt in a simple, easy and effective manner. The movement assembly comprises only rollers and the conveyor belt, and does not comprise the motor and the transmission device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for counting the number of footsteps of a user walking or running on an exercise treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise treadmill.    Exercise treadmill (1)    Movement assembly (3)    Screen (22)    Motor (24)    Transmission device (26)    Front roller (28)    Belt conveyor (30)    Detector (32)
NOVELTY - The conveyor unit with scoop-like blades is floatable and drives an electricity generator mounted on it.    USE - For utilization of flowing waters for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The need for dams, turbines and other expensive generation equipment is eliminated by simple means.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the proposed conveyor unit.    Flotation element (1)    Water guide element (5)    Gearbox (6)    Electricity generator (7)    Protective shields against solids (10)
NOVELTY - A solar unit (1) comprises many solar modules (2) in a plane and has a sun-following directional adjustment where the modules can turn about at least one axis. The module is held edgewise (17) at least partly in a J-shaped holder (4, 4').    USE - As a solar unit and holding shape for energy conversion (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Mounting the modules in the unit is simplified and sufficient stability is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a holding shape for the above unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the unit.    Solar unit (1)    Solar modules (2)    holders (4,4')    Edge (17)
NOVELTY - The rotor has a wing profile unit (3) including a convex elevation (19) on an outer mantel surface (4) and rotating in a gaseous or fluid medium. An axial hollow space (6) is enclosed in the interior of the rotor, and the rotor is connected with a chamber to supply or discharge the medium. An opening (5) is provided between the space and the mantel surface in the region of the profile units. A shaft is connected with an impeller, and the impeller and the shaft can be rotatably supported in a stator.    USE - Used for a fluid flow machine e.g. pump, compressor, super charger, turbine, turbo engine and pressure neutralizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the rotor facilitates the manufacture of a robust and maintenance free rotor in a simple manner. The rotor has the wing profile unit with the convex elevation on the outer mantel surface, and the axial hollow space is enclosed in the interior of the rotor, so that the rotor has less weight, thus small mass is accelerated, and hence the fluid flow machine with high efficiency can be realized in connection with the low friction and flow turbulence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fluid flow machine with a rotor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a pump with a rotor.    Wing profile unit (3)    Outer mantel surface (4)    Opening (5)    Hollow space (6)    Elevation (19)
NOVELTY - Fastening equipment incorporates equipment carrier (1) with allocated weighting material (2) which is fluid and/or fine grain, loose material, preferably containing antifreeze, non-flammable and safe liquid, ground rock, sand or their mixture. Solar element carrier may contain at least one cavity (3) into which weighting material may be filled via at least one aperture.    USE - For securing photovoltaic, solar thermal installations on flat roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost, reliable fastening equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view of equipment.    Equipment carrier (1)    Weighting material (2)    Cavity (3)
NOVELTY - The water powered electricity generator has a steel base frame (1) on an embankment using a concrete foundation and supporting a wheel frame (2). The lower end of the wheel frame has a float with a water inlet (5). The float has slide rollers (8) mounted on the frame for the water wheel to allow vertical movement on the base frame. There is a counterweight (7) for the float to allow it to respond to small changes in the water level. The water wheel (3) is connected to the generator via a shaft mounted on the wheel frame.    USE - For electricity generation from rivers.    ADVANTAGE - Allows use in small or large rivers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows multiple views of generator    Base frame (1)    Wheel frame (2)    Water wheel (3)    Water inlet (5)    Counterweight (7)    Slide rollers (8)
NOVELTY - The multi-exercise machine (10) includes a frame having a base supported by a floor surface. A resistance system (40) is mounted on the frame to provide training resistance to a user. A seat (53) is connected to the frame and having a first seat position and a second seat position. The seat is movable from the first seat position in which a first exercise is operated by the user in a sitting posture to the second seat position in which a second exercise is operated by the user in a standing posture.    USE - For performing a variety of exercises in both sitting and standing positions.    ADVANTAGE - Provides multi-exercise machine which enables a user to perform a variety of exercises in both sitting and standing positions. More space is created for correct ergonomic posture of a user in a standing position. Enables correct ergonomic postures of a user in a sitting position, and decreases interference between elbow of user and exercise machine while user is in sitting position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a multi-exercise machine.    Multi-exercise machine (10)    Resistance system (40)    Weight stack (41)    Cable system (42)    Seat (53)
NOVELTY - A resistance band (109) has a first end attached to the attachment point (208) of a forearm plate (107) and a second end attached to the attachment point (215) of a foot brace. The forearm plate is attached to the first or second end of an elongate bar (101).    USE - For providing resistance for user to improve strength, flexibility and rhythm during e.g. golf swing. Also used as rhythm training aid for golfer and for general fitness consumer.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently and effectively exercises pertinent muscles used, e.g. to increase power to golfer's swing, in convenient manner. Designed to mimic the golf swing an work the core muscle group, e.g. the internal and external obliques, rectu abdominus an the lower portions of the latissimus dorsi muscles, of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the front view of an individual operating an assembled exercise apparatus.    Elongate bar (101)    Forearm plate (107)    Resistance band (109)    Attachment point (208)
NOVELTY - A rocker link is mounted on a frame (20). A connector link, disposed forward of a seat (24), has a primary portion connected to radially displaced portion of a crank, a secondary portion connected to the rocker link, and a tertiary portion connected to a foot support. The rotation of crank is linked to the movement of foot support through an elliptical path. A linkage assembly has a camshaft rotatably mounted on a stanchion (28).    USE - For linking circular motion to more complex elliptical motion.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for user to continuously push against the appropriate force receiving member since flywheel adds inertia to the linkage assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Frame (20)    Seat (24)    Back support (26)    Stanchion (28)    Foot receiving element (42)
NOVELTY - A controller receives biological information such as blood pressure, pulse, from a heart beat monitor and presents it on the graphic display so that the runner use the specific buttons on the remote control to accomplish interaction with the running machine.    USE - For integrating graphic display and control interface of running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The user does not deal with the complicated buttons to control complex setting modes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the integration system.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stationary bicycle (18) including a personal computer (24), which is connected to a weight trainer and scale. The scale allows the computer to monitor the weight of the person sanding on the scale. An interface (60) coupled to the weight trainer, scale, computer and a loud speaker (58), receives externally generated signals including the control signals for controlling the computer and audio content including voice of virtual personal trainer.    USE - For exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides convenient, affordable and effective exercise equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exercise system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the health and fitness system.    Local system (12)    Remote system (14)    Stationary bicycle (18)    Loud speaker (58)    Interface (60)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a wheel plate (24) with a central rotation axis and a set of vane-receivers. Each receiver has two slits defined through the plate relatively proximal and distal to the axis, respectively. The plate is mounted in a flow of water with the axis normal to the flow of water and such that the plate is free to rotate about the axis. A shroud unit (42) shields flaps (40), when the unit project through the wheel plate, from force of flow. The flaps extend from a vane body (38) to project through slits and plate, when the body is disposed at lowered position.    USE - Used in a power generation system (claimed) e.g. river turbine, that captures energy associated with flowing water such as river current and ocean tide.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel plate is mounted in the flow of water with the rotation axis normal to the flow of water and such that the plate is free to rotate about the axis, thus providing the water wheel assembly with relatively high efficiency in terms of its ability to extract power from the flow. The shroud unit shields the flaps, when the unit projects through the wheel plate, from the force of the flow, thus improving an ability of the assembly to extract power from the flow, and protecting a shield of the assembly from dirt and debris, and hence avoiding damage to vanes of the assembly, improving efficiency and reducing manufacturing cost of the assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power generation system comprising a boat with cranes extending from a port and starboard sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of a water wheel assembly.    Water wheel (22)    Wheel plate (24)    Triangularly-shaped vane (26)    Mounting bracket (28)    Nut (31)    Vane body (38)    Flaps (40)    Shroud unit (42)    Scoop (43)    Rod (58)
NOVELTY - The audio/video (A/V) input units are connected to several A/V players and sensor unit senses a quality related to the exercise of an user. A signal converting unit converts sensing signals from the sensor units into signals matching the requirement of a control circuit. A control circuit compares the signals inputted into the control circuit with setting values so as to change output signals to A/V player so that output signals are varied with the sensed signals.    USE - For exercise machine such as bicycle, running machine and arm training machine for performing exercise such as hula hoop exercise, rope skipping.    ADVANTAGE - The A/V controller inspires the user to exercise willingly and effectively thus the health of the user is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the A/V player controller.    trigger signal outlet (12)    sensor input terminal (26)
NOVELTY - The device includes stationary handles (80,85) individually coupled to the swaged ends of a rigid tube (10) extended through two coil springs (30,35). A permanent weight (20) is slidable along the length of the tube, between the coil springs. Two handles (40,45) are slidable along the length of the tube, and are set adjacent to the coil springs. O-rings (50,55) limit the outward movement of the handles, while providing some cushioning.    USE - For exercising body of user.    ADVANTAGE - Allows attaching auxiliary weight to weight, thus improving versatility and weight capability of device without need for requiring partial disassembly to change weights. Allows performing exercises on device using different weights without need for changing springs. Ensures stable performing of exercises with one end of tube held against wall.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The permanent weight has a sufficient weight to compress the coil springs. Auxiliary weights are attachable to both sides of the permanent weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the reciprocating weight exercise device.    Rigid tube (10)    Permanent weight (20)    Coil springs (30,35)    Handles (40,45)    O-rings (50,55)    Stationary handles (80,85)
NOVELTY - The device includes a rotary disk (10) rotated around a shaft and sandwiched between two connecting members (30) individually coupled to handles (40) extending away from each other. A weight is eccentrically fixed to the rotary disk. The rotary disk is rotated relative to one or both of the handles by a user during exercise so as to rotate the weight eccentrically, thus exercising at least one or both of the user's arms.    USE - For exercising user's body.    ADVANTAGE - Offers multiple exercising functions, thus enhancing exercising effect of device. Allows user to simultaneously exercise both hands and abdomen, both hands and both feet, both arms and back, or one arm and hand of user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the exercising device.    Rotary disk (10)    Connecting members (30)    Handles (40)    Grip portions (42)    Pull cords (60)
NOVELTY - A seat (10) is made to swivel or tilt by the drive section with grip (30) provided for user to grasp on while performing various exercising activities. The drive section is provided inside the packing (51) which mounts the seat.    USE - For e.g. elderly.    ADVANTAGE - Improves versatility of device as user enables to perform various exercise activities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the exercise device.    Seat (10)    Operating panel (12)    Seat main body (13)    Grip (30)    Packing (51)
NOVELTY - The pump type water tanks (1,2) are each connected with the water channels (13,14) each having the valves (9-12). The water passes along one valve and flows to one water channel when the motor vehicle rides on one pump type water tank and turns the electric power generation turbine (3) to fill the other pump type water tank. The water will flow to the power generation turbine with respect to one pump type water tank when the motor vehicle moves to the other pump type water tank. The auxiliary boards (5,6) are provided for relief of the step difference in the road surface.    USE - For generating electric power by water flow based on weight of e.g. electric train or motor vehicle in tollgate.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents emission of carbon dioxide from the electric power generating apparatus thus ensuring safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the water flow electric power generation.    Pump type water tanks (1,2)    Electric power generation turbine (3)    Auxiliary boards (5,6)    Valves (9-12)    Water channels (13,14)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a harness which is detachedly attached along body surface over smaller pectoral muscle and larger pectoral muscle, so as to transform movement of arm into pumping exercise of the smaller and larger pectoral muscles.    USE - For bust muscular strength augmenting equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of smaller and larger pectoral muscles is augmented by equipment of simplified structure, so that need for hard training leading to non-feminine muscular body shape, is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view and use state of the bust muscular strength augmenting equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bust muscular strength augmenting equipment (10)    Bending portion (13)    Adhesive face (21)    Exercise transmission band (101,102)
NOVELTY - The rotor has multiple rows of blades with a corresponding number of slots arranged on a radial plane (RE). The blades include cover plates (3) and blade roots (1), which are integrated into the slots, where blade roots and cover plates are rhomboid-shaped. The cover plates and blade profiles (2) of the blades are turned around a twisted angle alpha in a position of 90 degree with respect to a longitudinal axis (RM) of the rotor in such a way that a torsional stress is produced in the blade profiles by a force applied on the cover plates around longitudinal axis of the blades.    USE - Used for a turbine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the rotor is such that the rotor can be used in a simple manner and with a larger process technical safety. The rotor design makes possible the application of the rotor independent of the friction produced between the contact surfaces of the blades of the rotor. The rotor can be manufactured with smaller cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sides on the rhomboid of the cover plates have the twisted angle of 90 degree minus the twisted angle alpha with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rotor. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing a rotor for a turbine    (2) a device for manufacturing a rotor for a turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a rotor blade.    Radial plane (RE)    Longitudinal axis of rotor (RM)    Blade roots (1)    Blade profiles (2)    Cover plates (3)
NOVELTY - The machine has a base (13) comprising a raceway with two openings (21, 23) that are arranged on respective left and right sides of the base. Pulleys (15A, 15B) are arranged on the respective left and right sides. Handles (3A, 3B) comprise a rigid material, and holes arranged in bottom sides of the respective handles for receiving a rope (5). The rope has two ends fastened to the respective handles, and passes through one of the pulleys into the opening of the left side raceway and exits through the opening of the right side raceway. The base and handles are constructed of lightweight plastic.    USE - Used for exercising muscles of a body (claimed), and for isometric training.    ADVANTAGE - The base and handles are constructed of lightweight plastic, thus providing a compact and light weight exercise device that is easily stored and transported. The arrangement of the handles allows a user to easily adjust the length of the rope, thus allowing the user to perform a variety of exercises without the use of a complex adjustment unit. The device enhances adjustability of the device, and is produced for different sized individuals by providing a longer length of rope between the handles. The device is designed to vary a level of resistance based on the level of resistance provided by an opposing arm or its associated muscles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise device.    Handles (3A, 3B)    Bottom side (4)    Rope (5)    Vertical sides (6, 8)    Top side (10)    Base (13)    Pulleys (15A, 15B)    Platform area (16)    Openings (21, 23, 25)    Washer (35)
NOVELTY - The device has pivotable members (2) pivotably connected to sides of a body (1), respectively, and a U-shaped resilient member (3) connected between the pivotable members. The resilient member is connected to and movable together with a U-shaped sliding member (3). Two arms (4) are connected to the pivotable members, respectively, such that the pivotable members are pivoted, to compress the sliding member to exercise muscles, when users pivot the arms. A positioning device (421) has a rod that is engaged with a notch (251) of another positioning device (25) to position an angle of the arms.    USE - Used for exercising muscles of arm and thigh. Can also be used in gym and for training machine for training muscles of thigh.    ADVANTAGE - The arms are connected to the pivotable members, respectively, such that the pivotable members are pivoted, to compress the resilient member to exercise muscles, when users pivot the arms, thus providing a compact size muscle exercising device, and hence conveniently storing the device in small gyms. The positioning device has the rod that is engaged with the notch of another positioning device to position the angle of the arms, thus adjusting the angular distance that the arms can go, and hence providing the device with adjustable function to meet different needs of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an exercising device.    Body (1)    Pivotable member (2)    U-shaped resilient member (3)    Arms (4)    Ends of body (11, 12)    Sliding member (13)    Pressing portion (23, 24)    Positioning devices (25, 421)    Base end (41)    Handle (42)    Notches (251, 252)
NOVELTY - The device has a resistance bar (6) with a high thermal sink and located substantially within a resistance sleeve that is fitted to a base plate (5). Two columns are rigidly connected to the resistance bar, and a lift bar is connected to the column. A strain detection mechanism is in communication with the resistance bar, and a meter is in communication with the strain detection mechanism. The strain detection mechanism has four strain gauges in communication with the resistance bar for detecting a force generated by a user.    USE - Used by an athlete at home or specialized fitness center.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the device reduces the number of moving parts, thus reducing the effects of friction on the design of the device at low weights, and increasing the stability at high loads. The utilization of the strain gauges and the meter allows the static contraction device to measure the force immediately in all directions, without regard to the weight of the bar involved. The utilization of the resistance bar with the high thermal sink allows the device to be less sensitive to short term thermal fluctuations during the short duration of a typical exercise, thus reducing the cost of the manufacture of the contraction device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for performing ideal static contraction on an ideal static contraction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an upper body configuration.    Base plate (5)    Resistance bar (6)    Resistance sleeve (7)    Converters (8)    Digital meter (9)
NOVELTY - A first locking pin is received through the aligned apertures of a guide track (30) and a first extension rail (28) to lock a first extension in place. A connection bracket is slidably connected to a second extension rail. A spring-loaded second locking pin is received through the aligned apertures of the connection bracket and second extension rail to lock the second extension in place. A headrest (14) can be pivoted about the second locking pin to allow adjustment of the angular position of the headrest.    USE - For performing abdominal exercises.    ADVANTAGE - Can maintain a desired tension level, and can fully support the head and neck of a user while performing an abdominal exercise. Can be disassembled for easy and convenient storage. Can be cost effectively manufactured, and can be easily used. Improves stabilization and support for the user by including handles within the back cushion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of exercise apparatus.    Back cushion (12)    Headrest (14)    First extension rail (28)    Guide track (30)    Securing aperture (33)
NOVELTY - The machine has a bench assembly (12) having a frame (18) and a user support (23); a weight assembly (14) having a weight carriage (34); and a bar for engaging the legs of the user above and below the knees so as to remain against the legs during exercise. A cable (36) is passed through the respective pulleys (38, 40, 42) of the assemblies. One end of the cable is connected to the weight assembly in order to drive the weight carriage in a desired direction, and the other end is connected to the bar.    USE - For exercising and strengthening abdominal muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Permits freedom of movement during such exercise for enhanced comfort and benefits. Enables user to swivel as desired during exercise. Enhances range of motion in which user may perform exercises. Allows improved comfort and freedom of movement when performing sit-up or crunch type exercises, thus facilitating variety of exercises. Enables user to twist to sideways position during exercise to yield increased range of motion during exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a bench assembly and the side view of a weight assembly that cooperates with the bench assembly.    Bench assembly (12)    Weight assembly (14)    Frame (18)    User support (23)    Weight carriage (34)    Cable (36)    Pulleys (38,40,42)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an optical wheel (12) having light modification sections (14), and an electric motor having a rotatable drive shaft in which the optical wheel is positioned. A solar panel for converting light power to electric power provides electrical power to the motor. A housing (20) accommodates the actuator and solar panel. A mounting mechanism (22) supports the housing for alignment with light from a light source.    USE - For e.g. spot lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the installation cost and maintenance cost of the time variable light modification device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective side view of a time variable light modification device.    Device (10)    Optical wheel (12)    Light modification sections (14)    Housing (20)    Mounting mechanism (22)
NOVELTY - The health ball has a cylindrical net bag (4) consists of a thin fabric, and a surface (1) consists of a colorful soft material. The net bag is packed with two or more types of grains e.g. lightweight globular form grain (2) and cylindrical grain (3) from a junction part (5).    USE - Used for rehabilitation, amusement, exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a lightweight multipurpose health ball that can be easily used by e.g. children, elderly people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the slanting perspective drawing of the multi-purpose health ball.    Surface (1)    Lightweight globular form grain (2)    Cylindrical grain (3)    Net bag (4)    Junction part (5)
NOVELTY - A power addition sporting goods (1) has a signal generator (11) that generates a power addition detection signal when deformation of goods exceeds set degree and transmits generated signal to a music performance apparatus (2). A sound source (23) emits performance sound of specific pitch in response to continuous reception of detection signal, and stops emission of performance sound when detection signal is not received. The sound source emits the performance sound of subsequent pitch when a new power addition detection signal is received.    USE - For training muscular strength of elderly people, rehabilitation patient, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The muscular training is performed with the feeling that the user is performing the music by himself.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the muscle training tool. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Person addition sporting goods (1)    Music performance apparatus (2)    Radio transmission unit (10)    Power addition detection signal generator (11)    Sound source (23)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has a sheet-like light modulation-light functional material (30) at the light transmissive portion. The light transmittance of the light-modulation-light functional material injected on a photovoltaic cell (13) is adjusted so that it corresponds with the objective illumination intensity or objective temperature to which the illumination intensity of the back side or reverse-side temperature of solar cell module is set.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - An electric-power-generation efficiency is improved by an electric power generation function using the light energy. The light energy is injected effectively on a solar cell. The operation state of solar cell module or solar-cell array is controlled stably. The function of the solar cell module is expressed reliably. The actual temperature in space and the extent of change which specifically accompanies change of injection solar radiation conditions of temperature of the air in window material or the building-materials vicinity is suppressed. The demand air-conditioning load electric power is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar energy power generation system;    (2) window material;    (3) building material; and    (4) building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of solar cell module.    solar cell module (10)    photovoltaic cell (13)    lead wire (13A)    light-modulation-light functional material (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (100) are connected in parallel electrically and extraction line among the extraction lines of the module installed initially, of the side that is not connected to adjacent module is short-circuited. The voltage between anode side and cathode side in non-connecting output extraction line of extraction lines of module that is installed at end is measured. The electrical connection between the modules is determined to be normal when measured voltage value is around zero.    USE - For solar cell module on roof of house and building for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The confirmation of the electrical-wiring connection is performed reliably. The safety of the module installation operation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the solar cell module string. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Two core cable (7)    Connectors (11,11-1,11-n)    Voltmeter (14)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - Mutually non-contacting electrodes (3,4) are provided on the main surface of the support structure (1) which is contacted by the photoelectric converting layer (5) which consists of a semiconductor layer in which the pigment is absorbed. The carrier transport layer (6) is provided between support structures (1,2) whereas support structure (2) is arranged opposing the main surface of the support structure (1).    USE - For solar cell such as thin film silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the light is irradiated to a photoelectric converting layer not via an electrode, there is no need to use a highly transparent electrode. The electrodes can be formed with high electrical conductivity and hence IR loss of the electrodes is decreased and the photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an optoelectric transducer module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the optoelectric transducer.    support structures (1,2)    electrodes (3,4)    photoelectric converting layer (5)    carrier transport layer (6)
NOVELTY - Several test parameters are generated corresponding to the condition generated after an exercise status test performed on patient. A test strategy is generated according to the test parameters, and the tunes related to the test strategy are played. The exercise status of the patient is analyzed according to the condition of tunes played based on test strategy.    USE - For treating chronic obstructive airway disease such as chronic obstructive asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.    ADVANTAGE - Accurate measurement of the exercise tolerance in patient, is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise tolerance measurement apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the exercise tolerance measurement process.
NOVELTY - The machine has a bearing structure (2) with telescopic type vertical rods (3) that are fastened to a base, where the vertical rods are connected to one another by a fixed crossbar (5). A mobile crossbar (6) is provided between the vertical rods, and a barbell (10) is fastened below the mobile crossbar. A set of springs (8) is fastened to the fixed crossbar in a position symmetrical with respect to the central symmetry axis, where downward movement of the machine constituted by the barbell and the crossbar is opposed by the springs due to the tie rods.    USE - Used for training the muscle (claimed) of a user e.g. amateur, or professional athlete and person with health or age problem, to prevent and cure backache, osteoporosis, arthrosic and rheumatic pathologies, and urinary incontinence.    ADVANTAGE - The downward movement of the machine constituted by the barbell and the crossbar is opposed by the springs due to the tie rods, thus automatically enabling the machine to adapt to different types of the users. The machine allows the body of the user to undergo the action of stretching and retraction without the need for applying substantially any kind of strain by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a machine for muscle training.    Muscle training machine (1)    Bearing structure (2)    Telescopic type vertical rods (3)    Fixed crossbar (5)    Mobile crossbar (6)    Tubes (7)    Springs (8)    Beat element (9)    Barbell (10)    Seat (11)    Tie rods (18)
NOVELTY - The gymnastic machine has an articulated quadrilateral (52) supported by connecting rod (35) to control the displacement of foot board (40) relative to frame (10). The articulated quadrilateral has a lever (53) integrated with the foot board in such away, so that the foot board is movable along a path according to a substantially curvilinear composite movement.    USE - For executing physical exercise and for muscular development.    ADVANTAGE - The gymnastic machine is created for simulated execution of the movement of skating and having high degree of structural symmetry and limited overall dimensions in relation to the extent of the movement. The production procedure is simplified and the cost of the production is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of gymnastic machine.    Frame (10)    Exercise station (30)    Articulated quadrilateral (32)    Connecting rod (35)    Foot board (40)
NOVELTY - The module has a frame (1) that is composed of plastic of permanent elastic-flexible consistency, where a flat-strip shaped feed-through wiring (3a) is formed in the frame. The feed-through wiring rotatably runs in direct proximity of an inner edge of the frame on a front side of a flexible solar lamination (2) and is firmly connected with the frame. A plugging connector is mounted in an end of the wiring and is formed in the frame.    USE - Used in a building construction e.g. roof covering and facade covering.    ADVANTAGE - The module avoids object-related unit production of the solar covering and has reduced transportation expenditure. The utilization of the frame achieves an edge protection and decoupling of the rear-sided covering of the bonding, thus achieving quality increase of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a flexible solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar power module.    Frame (1)    Solar lamination (2)    Feed-through wiring (3a)    Special bonding (3b)    Potential water seepage (4)
NOVELTY - The vibration unit has a motor (1) and an eccentric load (2) for generating vibration and an encompassing element (3) for detachably mounting the motor and the eccentric load on an exercise appliance or body portion. The encompassing element has a plug section for internal attachment to a handle. The plug section has an expansion mechanism.    USE - For exercise apparatus in gym.    ADVANTAGE - The need for replacing the ordinary exercise machines with set of machines equipped with built-in vibration units is eliminated by enabling detachable mounting of the vibration unit on the already existing exercise apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vibration unit with a grip.    Motor (1)    Eccentric load (2)    Encompassing element (3)    Grip (4)    Washer (5)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module comprises of a photovoltaic layer (3), polyvinylbutyral films (2,4) and a glass laminated fabric (5), in which the photovoltaic layer is formed between the polyvinylbutyral films.    USE - For use on windowpane.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved photovoltaic module that has long-term stability, improved characteristics, simplified manufacturing process, and prolonged lifetime    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the photovoltaic module during vacuum lamination process.    Windowpane (1)    Polyvinylbutyral films (2,4)    Photovoltaic layer (3)    Glass laminated fabric (5)
NOVELTY - Solar energy panels are mounted on a roof and cover some of the area,. Mounting is provided by an aluminium frame (24) and the panels are fixed in place by flanged holders (23) secured with screws (25). Locations where there are no solar panels are filled with decorative panels (32).    USE - Solar energy panel installations.    ADVANTAGE - Improves appearance of installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar energy panel.    Holders (23)    Frame (24)    Screws (25)    Decorative panels (32)
NOVELTY - Elliptical apparatus has frame (10) with two opposite-lying ends, a pair of left and right crank handles (20) fastened on the frame which turn around a common crank axis. It has a pair of right and left rails (30,30) located at one end of the frame. They have an inner surface (31) set on the crank axis, an outer surface set around the inner surface and a non-circular guide slit (33) formed between the inner and outer surfaces. It has a pair of left and right retractable parts (40,40) each of which has three connecting parts (41,41,42,42,43,43) respectively to connect them to the crank handles, to rollers on the guide slit and to foot parts on the retractable parts.    USE - The apparatus is used for exercise purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can lengthen the main and auxiliary axes of an elliptical path without increasing the size of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the elliptical training apparatus.    frame (10)    crank handle (20)    inner surface of rail (31)    guide slit (33)    retractable parts (40,40)    connecting parts (41,41,42,42,43,43)
NOVELTY - A roof hook has a fixture section (2), extending in the x- and y-direction for fixing the roof hook on a roof, and a retaining section (4) for securing a solar equipment module or fixture profile for the solar module. The roof hook is made of cast aluminum and has at least one strengthening rib (9-11,17,18) which extends from the fixture section (2) to the retention section (4) via at least one part length of a transfer limb (5).    USE - For mounting solar equipment modules on roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Provides roof hook with reduced weight but that can still take heavy load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of a roof hook is shown obliquely from above.    Roof hook (1)    Fixture section (2)    Fixture borings (3)    Retention section (4)    Transfer limb (5)    Support limb (6)    Base limb (7)    Fixture limb (8)
NOVELTY - The measurement device (11) is separate from the pedal axle (17) and carried on the body of the pedal (40). It comprises two load measurement devices (20a, 20b) measuring force exerted on the pedal (12). They are or can be positioned to measure pedaling force components acting in various coordinate directions. The sensors are held by friction, located at positions between the point of force introduction and the crank (15). The sensors are pressure or flexural transducers, especially of the piezoelectric or stain gauge type.    USE - A mechanical power measurement device used on an exercise bike.    ADVANTAGE - The power measurement device is flexible in application and able to measure dynamic forces exerted in various directions, with accuracy and reliability. From these forces, the power delivery or performance of the exercise bike user can be determined. Transient forces are measured. Curves of power delivered and lost can be derived. This is particularly valuable to sports cyclists, in analyzing and optimizing their movements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic plan view of the instrumented pedal and part of the crank is presented.    measurement device (11)    pedal (12)    crank (15)    pedal axle (17)    load measurement devices (20a, 20b)    pedal (40)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an energy-saving power generator, which builds two opposite walls along the direction of river; builds a group of baffle walls whose ends in concave shape, and has several semi-round cuts on two sides, while the cuts contain upright water turbines; therefore, the power generation station can be divided into first and second group of power generators; the upper ends of two walls individually have several baffle blocks and sliding strobes extending to the upstream and in suspension points shape. The strobes can be switched according to actual condition to drive the turbine and drive the power generators. It is characterized in that: 1, it can be built at the positions with beach; 2, it has not hidden safety trouble to the downstream; 3, it can be used as several power generation stations. Therefore, it has reasonable design and significant social and economic benefits.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a method for preparing a complex wavelength transformation-antireflection film on the surface of a silicon solar energy battery, which adds rare earth chloride and organic ligand in a mixed solution of metallic alkoxide, ethanol and water and coats the hydrolyzed, condensed and aged sol on the surface of a silicon solar energy battery. This invention can control the refraction rate of the film by adding different metal oxides, control the thickness of the film by regulating the sol viscosity when the film is formed, the film pulling and spin coating speed, and realizes antireflection and the wavelength transformation effect by altering the refraction rate and thickness of the film.
NOVELTY - A photoconductive polymer comprises heterocyclic residues composed of thiophene units fused to optionally substituted tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) units, where the thiophene units are conjugated to, and linked by, olefinic double bonds.    USE - The photoconductive polymer is used for photovoltaic device e.g. in the form of solar cells, batteries, transistors (claimed), diodes and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The photoconductive polymer is inexpensive, simple to process and more flexible than silicon. It is a low band gap material that is capable for absorbing electromagnetic radiation down to a wavelength of 850 nm. It has a band gap of 1.45 eV. The electron donating units in the polymer are provided by the TTF entities (whereas this would normally be the conjugated backbone for photovoltaic polymer) and the conjugated backbone is responsible for light absorption. The polymer is capable for providing two electrons from each repeating unit, is stable under ambient conditions and is readily processable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method of producing a polymer of formula (I) or (III) comprising reacting a compound of formula (IV) with compound of formula R3-C(Bu3Sn)=C(SnBu3)-R4 (V);    (2) a photovoltaic device incorporating a photoconductive polymer; and    (3) a composition comprising a mixture of a photoconductive polymer and an electron acceptor compound.    n=degree of polymerization;    a,b=0 or 1;    Y,X=chain terminating residue or terminal aryl group;    R1,R2=H or aliphatic and aromatic residues;    R1R2=carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring;    R3,R4=H or electron withdrawing groups; and    L,M=leaving groups.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - The case has solar cells integrated into the case, where the case carries and protects different portable electronic devices and other non electronic items. The solar cells form an expandable part of the solar cells exterior, that is either permanent or detachable. Connecting wiring and associated adapters connect the solar panels to the different electronic devices to be charged, where the case has the configuration of a handheld device case.    USE - Used for carrying a solar charger for a portable electronic device e.g. laptop computer, personal digital assistance (PDA), mobile phone, global positioning system (GPS) and portable music player, with a briefcase for women, computer backpack, expandable bag, fabric, hard side briefcase, laptop sleeve, leather bag, messenger and wheeled case.    ADVANTAGE - The solar charger carrying case reduces the need to carry extra batteries or plug adapters for different portable electronic devices. The case allows operating portable devices for longer time periods without the need to plug the devices into fixed electricity transmission sources in buildings. The design of the solar charger carrying case integrates solar charging modules into the portable device, and is applicable to outdoor applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a carrying case.
NOVELTY - The Durbin turbine is operated by wind by the movement of the vehicle. The wind travels through open louvers to turn the blower installed in tunnel on roof of the vehicle. The turning movement of the blower enables turning the alternator to generate alternating current or direct current to charge one battery bank while using the other battery bank to operate the vehicle.    USE - For mounting electric and hybrid vehicles, diesel electric trains and electric aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine facilitates to charge the batteries of electric or hybrid vehicles while the vehicles are in motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a vehicle incorporating the Durbin turbine.
NOVELTY - Proposed solar photoelectric plant that can follow sun rays only during direct installation is disposed on mechanical system and has solar battery with Fresnel lens and radiation-detecting photoelectric converters. Novelty is that supporting mechanical system is formed by two frames, one being base frame and other, suspended one. Base frame is mounted for rotation about vertical axis and suspended one, for rotation about horizontal axis by means of electric drive. Solar battery has modules of solar concentrators stepwise mounted on suspended frame.    USE - Solar engineering; solar-to-electric energy conversion in solar power stations; individual power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design of mechanical system, facilitated installation.1 cl, 6 dwg
NOVELTY - A solar cell having periodic saw-tooth shape is provided to increase efficiency of photoelectric conversion by using a cell bracket with a saw-tooth unevenness surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell plate (110) has electrodes to convert solar energy into electrical energy. A flexible cable (120) interconnects the electrodes to electrodes of a neighbor solar cell plate. A cell bracket (130) is provided with periodic saw-tooth unevenness surface. The solar cell plates are aligned and coupled to the cell bracket. Reflection plates are arranged at both ends of the cell bracket to reflect light to the solar cell plates.
NOVELTY - A database (3) stores information about previous inspection results of the penstock. A check list preparation unit prepares a check list specifying inspection priority of inspection items in each inspection place of the penstock, based on the abnormality ratio of each inspection place and score of each inspection item determined from the stored information.    USE - For producing checklist for inspection of power equipment (claimed), such as penstock, gate installed in hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The information about high inspection possibility places and items can be grasped easily by producing a check list from latest inspection results and the inspection operation can be performed exactly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for check list production system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the check list production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Check list production apparatus (1)    Database (3)    Input unit (5)    Inspection result registration unit (7)    Inspection result search unit (9)    Display (13)
NOVELTY - The home exercise bike has a fixed handle (3) which can be fitted with a removable child seat (1) which can be set in motion through a drive assembly. The child seat is fixed by a clamp on the exercise bike by a vibration metal buffer so that the child seat can be set to vibrate.    USE - For home exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exercise whilst looking after babies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The drive assembly can be an endless belt (5) coupled to the pedal mechanism (2.1) of the ergometer (2), or can be an electric motor. The frequency of the vibration generator can be adjusted through a control element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows perspective view    child seat (1)    pedal mechanism (2.1)    handle (4) rotatable pulley (3)    drive belt (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting several elongate solar cells (101) in a structure that maintains the elongate solar cells in longitudinally parallel and co-planar configuration. Several conductive pathways extending through the structure is established to electrically interconnect the elongate solar cells, by wave soldering.    USE - For forming sub-module (claimed) used for photovoltaic device (claimed), used for construction of solder raft in static concentrator solar power module and solder boat for concentrator receiver.    ADVANTAGE - The sub-assembly is formed efficiently with a significant reduction in number of steps required for present state of elongate solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of solder raft.    Solar cells (101)    Crossbeams (102)    Metal (201)    N-contact (202)    P-contact (203)
NOVELTY - The method involves overlying an optical elastomer material (115) over a portion of a back cover (101). A front cover (121) is aligned on the elastomer material such that the optical concentrating elements of front cover are operably coupled to respective photovoltaic strips (105) of back cover. The front and back covers are coupled with each other along a peripheral region to form an interface region. The interface region is then sealed to form an individual solar cell from the front and back covers.    USE - For fabricating solar cell free and separate from solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - An efficiency of photovoltaic strips can be increased while using less photovoltaic material. The packaged solar cell assembly can withstand external forces and other environmental conditions effectively. The package can be handled easily. The manufacturing process of solar cell can be simplified. The relative efficiency of solar cell can be improved to about 80%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell device;    (2) solar cell device structure;    (3) packaged solar cell assembly; and    (4) solar cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of a solar cell structure.    Solar cell structure (10)    Back cover (101)    Photovoltaic strips (105)    Optical elastomer material (115)    Front cover (121)
NOVELTY - A contact structure comprising several heavily-doped semiconductor channels is formed as lateral conduction path across the contact surface. Several conductive fingers formed over contact surface, cross at least some of heavily-doped channels to make electrical contact.    USE - For e.g. solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved contact structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming contact structure in photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - The exercise apparatus (100) includes a floor engaging base (111), a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the frame (110). The cables are routed about pulleys on the frame in a manner that facilitates different types of exercise motions. Adjustments to resistance may be made by repositioning at least one of the cables and the resistance device relative to the pivot arms.    USE - For e.g. home gym.    ADVANTAGE - Provides multi-purpose exercise apparatus which strikes a desirable balance between the cost of manufacture and both the quantity and quality of available exercises.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of facilitating multiple exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Exercise apparatus (100)    Frame (110)    Floor engaging base (111)    Force receiving member (130a)    Detent pin (136a)    Force transmitting member (140a)    Cylinder (150a)
NOVELTY - The assembly (400) includes several solar cells (402) including a transparent conductive oxide layer (412) over a semiconductor junction (410) on an elongated conductive core (404), that are arranged in parallel to form a planar array with two faces. Each electrode strip is arranged lengthwise on a side of corresponding solar cell. Two adjacent solar cells are connected in series by an electrical contact that connects the electrode of one solar cell to the corresponding electrode strip of other solar cell.    USE - For solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement improves the performance of the solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts the serial arrangement of tubular solar cells in a bifacial assembly.    Solar cell assembly (400)    Solar cell (402)    Conductive core (404)    Semiconductor junction (410)    Oxide layer (412)
NOVELTY - The device (30) has an upper frame (34) with a user support cantilevering over a lower frame (48). A rolling component supports the upper frame and enables reciprocating movement of the upper frame. The lower frame has two ends supporting the rolling component and allowing displacement of a portion of the upper frame. A grip (90) of a base handle (88) is moved toward base tube sliding the extensions through holes in the base tube during shipping or storage. A pair of caps (94) is used to secure the ends of the extensions through holes.    USE - Used by people for doing exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The user support cantilevers over the lower frame, thus avoiding an extraneous support frame as found on the device. The grip of the base handle is moved toward the base tube sliding the extensions through the holes in the base tube during shipping or storage, thus minimizing storage space. The device allows the user a greater amount of surface area to be provided in contact with their feet while using the device, thus increasing foot contact area, and hence decreasing the pressure on the feet of the user for allowing the user to exercise more effectively. The pair of caps is used to secure the ends of the extensions through the holes, thus preventing unintentional removal of the caps from the base tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of physical exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a cantilevering linear motion exercise device.    Linear motion exercise device (30)    Seat back (32)    Upper frame (34)    Shoulder pad assembly (38)    Handle cable (40)    Lower frame (48)    Tubular structural members (50)    Base handle (88)    Grip (90)    Caps (94)
NOVELTY - This invention provides a control system of medical rehabilitation equipment. Wherein, the control system provides operators to input standard rotational speed values that patient should endure. During the process of patients operating the rehabilitation equipment, the actual rotational speed of the rehabilitation device is persistently detected. The central processing system carries on comparing analysis between the actual rotational speed and the standard rotational speed, it calculates a resistance value or a boost value. It makes a resistant device or a booster device involving the rehabilitation equipment. Therefore, it assists patient to achieve the anticipated goal of rehabilitation.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (2) performs correct alignment at the light source. The gas enclosure sections (7a, 7b) with volume that is changed with the temperature changes at the time of light irradiation. The volume changes with the gas variation. The photoelectric transducer is arranged at the plate-shaped member (3) and are arranged at the photoelectric-conversion section (4).    USE - Used for transforming light e.g. sunlight into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Performs automatic tracking of the light source without using electric power. Provides correct tracking of the position of the light source by the temperature change resulting from position change of the source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photoelectric transducer (2)    Plate-shaped member (3)    Photoelectric-conversion section (4)    Gas enclosure sections (7a, 7b)
NOVELTY - The leg sports equipment (1) has a movable weight (28) and a rotary cam (29), which are connected to an up-down direction through a belt (30) and has a circular-arc surface by which the belt is wound to the rotary cam. A support arm (33) supports a leg pad (5) which is fixed to a rotary shaft (32) of the rotary cam. A belt winding structure (51) fixed to the weight, connects the weight and an edge portion of the belt and winds the edge portion the belt at the weight side.    USE - For leg sports equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The initial position of the leg pad and hence the initial-stage angle of the knee joint of an exercising person are adjusted suitably at the time of training. The knee joint is trained by the appropriate load according to the bending state of the knee joint. Hence both the extension operation and the flexion operation are trained sufficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the leg sports equipment.    Leg pad (5)    Load introduction structure (7)    Weight (28)    Rotary cam (29)    Belt (30)    Rotary shaft (32)    Rotary cam (33)    Belt winding structure (51)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel (1), an attachment frame (2), an outer frame structure (5) are provided on a pillar (8). The attachment frame has a base plate (3) and a side plate (4). The solar cell panel is built into the portion surrounded by the base plate and the side plate. The base plate is fixed to the pillar. The outer frame structure is fixed to the side plate at the periphery through a bearing bar (7).    USE - For use as hybrid electric power generating apparatus equipped with wind-powered electric power generation apparatus for converting solar energy into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Power is generated stably, without distorting solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal portion sectional view of the solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (1)    Attachment frame (2)    Base plate (3)    Side plate (4)    Outer frame structure (5)    Bearing bar (7)    Pillar (8)
NOVELTY - A flexible solar cell (4) is attached to the metal headboard (3) arranged at the upper portion of a handrail wall (5) by the edge of the building. The solar cell is attached with an adhesive agent of physical fixing member, such as a band and screw, to the metal headboard.    USE - For building roof.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective usage of handrail wall of building roof. Ensures wind-force-proof property. Prevents connection wire from being failure of roof walk. Allows supply of electrical energy at any time as required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external-appearance perspective view which attached the flexible solar cell to the top part of the metal headboard installed in the upper part of a handrail along the edge of the building roof.    Metal headboard (3)    Flexible solar cell (4)    Handrail wall (5)
NOVELTY - A feature-value is extracted from an input image and a cluster is produced based on extracted value. A determination is made whether entry sequenced of input image exceeds a threshold value and whether the input image belongs to the cluster as larger entry sequenced than the threshold value. The feature-value of input image is transmitted to cluster reconstruction while outputting purport when the input image is judged as unsteady image. The feature-value is transmitted to cluster reconstruction when the input image is steady image.    USE - For detecting abnormality of sensor information of camera installed in hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates a need for collecting the data previously judged to be normal and performs relearning when similar data are added.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) unsteady image detector; and    (2) program comprising instructions for detecting unsteady image.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of unsteady image detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Image input unit (11)    Extraction unit (12)    Similarity determination unit (13)    Cluster structure unit (15)    Cluster data storage unit (16)
NOVELTY - The image information of the road is stored in high capacity recording media (4) such as DVD and CD, or downloaded via the Internet with a center processing apparatus (2). After processing the image, it is projected on a display device (3). A user advances the image according to the speed of pedaling the training apparatus, running or walking on the stepping board of the training apparatus.    USE - Training bicycle e.g. aero bike, running machine, walking machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables training in refreshing mood.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of a training bicycle. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Training apparatus mechanism (1)    Center processing apparatus (2)    Display device (3)    High-capacity recording medium (4)    Heart rate detector (11)
NOVELTY - The exercise machine pulls out dog's own intention. The machine is driven electrically with automatic system.    USE - For promoting walk exercise of dogs.    ADVANTAGE - Obesity is relieved for dogs. It can be utilized even in rainy day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the walk exercise promoting machine.    Belt rubber roller (1)    Front wheel (2)    Motor (3)    Handle (5)    Umbrella stand (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a exhaust pipe (6) connected to the upper region of headrace (1), in a position between the shaft (2) an obstacle (5). A protrusion (7) protrudes in a lower region of the headrace in the vicinity of the shaft, so as to reduce the penetration depth of water poured into the shaft.    USE - For pressure headrace in hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of air and water can be prevented effectively without enlargement of the installation. The fluctuation of seaway which causes free fall is eliminated as the velocity of seaway penetrated on water surface is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the aeration prevention apparatus.    headrace (1)    shaft (2)    obstacle (5)    exhaust pipe (6)    protrusion (7)
NOVELTY - The electric generating system includes a pressurizing unit (30) which injects the fluid containing air and water into a pressure accumulation tank (11). The pressurizing unit pressurizes and injects the fluid, such that the fluid released from a fluid spraying pipe (12) impacts a turbine of an electric generator (20) with high speed. The turbine runs to drive the electric generator to generate electric power after impacting by the fluid.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Optimum energy transfer effect and smooth running of electricity generating system are achieved resulting in saving of energy source. The water after impacting is collected and injected into the fluid spraying device for recycling and hence no public damage and pollution is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the pressure accumulation electric generating system.    Pressure accumulation tank (11)    Fluid spraying pipe (12)    Electric generator (20)    Pressurizing unit (30)    High-pressure air bottle (40)
NOVELTY - The covering has solar modules (1) fastened on a T-shaped longitudinal profile and S-shaped transverse profiles of a supporting structure, where the transverse profiles include edges of the modules. Roof battens are fastened in a gap in the structure, where the gap corresponds to dimensions of the modules. The modules are fastened on the battens in such a manner that the modules hang directly in the battens.    USE - Used for roofs (claimed) of a building, e.g. house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar modules are fastened on the T-shaped longitudinal profile and S-shaped transverse profiles of the supporting structure and on the roof battens that are fastened in the gap in the supporting structure, where the gap corresponds to dimensions of the modules, thus saving the cost for roofing tiles and additional temporal cost and time for covering the roof with tiles. The covering creates the possibility of power generation with low manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a profile for attaching solar modules on a roof structure;    (b) a method for covering a building roof; and    (c) an application of a solar module as roof covering unit    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing schematically shows a house roof which is covered with solar modules.    Solar modules (1)    Ridge pole (2)    Transverse grooves (3)    Longitudinal grooves (4)    Gutter (5)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a parallely connected protection device attached to a solar cell array having solar cells (1, 2-n) and comprising a bypass diode (3) and a thermal switching unit (4). The switching unit is connected parallel to the diode and charged with a heat lost from the bypass diode, where the switching unit is designed as a bimetal switch. The diode and the switching unit are arranged in such a manner that a direct thermal coupling is achieved between the diode and the switching unit, where the switching unit has a switching hysteresis.    USE - Used for electrically connecting a solar cell array of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the protection device with the bypass diode and the thermal switching unit allows the solar cells to be operated with high performance in a cost-effective manner without the need for a heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar cell module comprising a solar cell array.    Solar cell array (A-X)    Solar cells (1, 2-n)    Bypass diode (3)    Thermal switching unit (4)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to the complete cooling system consisting of a condenser (8), a heat pump (3) and a heater (9).    USE - Cooling system used with solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is characterized by the facility of feeding back condensation heat into the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic layout of the cooling system.    solar collector (1)    turbogenerator (2)    heat pump (3)    condenser (8)    heater (9)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a set of discrete radiation detectors (1, 2, 3) comprising semiconductor bodies (11, 21, 31) provided with active areas (12, 22, 32) for receiving radiation and for generating signals and detection areas assigned to the detectors, respectively. Each body contains a semiconductor material e.g. indium, gallium, aluminum, arsenide and phosphorus, where band gaps and/or thicknesses of functional layers of each of the active areas are different. Each detector has a monolithic integrated filter layer structure in the body to absorb radiation in a wavelength range.    USE - Used for detecting radiations in different colored spectral regions (claimed) e.g. or infrared and visible spectral regions.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor material such as indium, gallium, aluminum, and arsenide and phosphorus in the active areas enables to achieve high internal quantum efficiency with the generation of electron-hole pairs by the photons striking the active areas. The high internal quantum efficiency enables the arrangement to efficiently detect the radiation in spectral regions. The arrangement can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining different spectral portions in a radiation incident to a detector arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of a detector arrangement.    Radiation detectors (1, 2, 3)    Semiconductor bodies (11, 21, 31)    Active areas (12, 22, 32)    Barrier layers (13, 23, 33)    Carriers (15, 25, 35)
NOVELTY - The sailboard is propelled by rotor whereby the rotor itself is driven by an anemometer, a wind drive or similar construction. The driving force of the anemometer, wind drive or similar construction is transferred to the rotary cylinder by a drive or a clutch irrespective of its construction, its kind and its material.    USE - Sailboard.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures small surface and improved efficiency. Ensures achieving a larger propulsion with smaller energy expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The force transmission mechanism is switchable in its direction of the rotation transmission. The direction of rotation of the anemometer, wind drive or similar construction is carried out by means of mechanical switching. The switching takes place outside the rotor. The switching mechanism is preferable let through a hollow axle. The rotor limiting discs for the increase of the efficiency is provided, which corotate or are preferably rigidly connected with the axle. The rotor can be manufactured as hollow or solid bodies from each possible material. The connection of the rotor system to the surfboard is made by a hinge. A retaining member is provided around the rotor. The rotor can be driven by another auxiliary energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the sailboard. (Drawing contains non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar battery cell (10) has an aluminum electrode (1) collecting current from the rear side of a silicon substrate (3) and a silver electrode (2) taking out an output from the aluminum electrode. The aluminum electrode has an opening (1a) in the rear side of substrate and a cutout (1b) recessed from the opening, in a direction parallel with the direction of substrate. The silver electrode is formed so that the opening and cutout of aluminum electrode is covered.    USE - For solar battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength of the cell is improved without increasing the resistance of electrode and yield is achieved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of solar battery cell.    Aluminum electrode (1)    Opening (1a)    Cutout (1b)    Silver electrode (2)    Silicon substrate (3)    Solar battery cell (10)
NOVELTY - The turbine has a rotor section (12) comprising two overlapping blades (20) for collection of wind energy. A lower support brace (24) is attached to a lower end of each blade, and an upper support brace (22) is attached to an upper end of each blade. An axle for rotation of the rotor section is affixed to the lower support brace. The axle of rotation is used to operatively connect the rotor section to a base structure. A portion of the blades has a non-linear design so as to provide both rotation and lifting force on the rotor section as a result of wind impacting the wind turbine.    USE - Used on a low rise building, house, apartment, business and manufacturing offices, under bridge, mountain top, open water platform and location where high or steady wind conditions are encountered, and in an application e.g. truck, bus, and marine application such as buoy, oil rig and ship, for driving an electrical generator.    ADVANTAGE - The portion of the blades has the non-linear design so as to provide both rotation and lifting force on the rotor section as the result of wind impacting the wind turbine, thus reducing effective rotation weight of the rotor section, and hence reducing rotation resistance of the turbine, and effectively eliminating turbulence in centre of the rotor section of the wind turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rotor section adapted to be fitted into a vertical axis wind turbine base section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vertical axis wind turbine.    Wind turbine (10)    Rotor section (12)    Base section (14)    Blades (20)    Upper support brace (22)    Lower support brace (24)    Intermediate support brace (26)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrically powered exhaust fan mounted to a vehicle and including an inlet that is in communication with an interior space when mounted on the vehicle. An array of photovoltaic cells (22) generates electrical energy from sunlight, where the array is flexible and is electrically connected to an exhaust fan (24) for providing electrical energy to the exhaust fan. The array of cells includes a PowerFilm (RTM: Not defined) solar panel. A window portion includes a piece of glass that is mounted by a hinge for pivoting movement relative to the window.    USE - Used for ventilating and cooling an interior space of a cockpit of a vehicle e.g. car, truck and aviation aircraft, such as single engine piper archer, while the aircraft is parked during non-use.    ADVANTAGE - The array of photovoltaic cells is flexible and is electrically connected to the exhaust fan for providing electrical energy to the exhaust fan, thus venting hot air from the interior of the vehicle to the exterior, thereby creating negative pressure in the interior, and hence enabling to draw in cooler outside air into the interior of the vehicle through the vehicle`s vents. The array of photovoltaic cells is flexbile so that the array is rolled up and removed to permit flight of the aircraft. The system is compact so that it takes up minimal storage space within the aircraft and is light in weight so that the system does not diminish the aircraft`s useful load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of ventilating an interior space of an aircraft having a cockpit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of an array of photovoltaic cells.    Interior space (12)    Front and side windows (16)    Door (18)    Array of photovoltaic cells (22)    Exhaust fan (24)
NOVELTY - Composite dye sensitive solar cell is provided to enhance a cell efficiency and to restrain the degradation of cell operation by using a carbon nano tube and a thermoelectric power generation element.    USE - For solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composite dye sensitive solar cell comprises a dye sensitive solar cell unit, a thermoelectric power generation element unit, and a cooling unit(130). The dye sensitive solar cell unit (110) includes upper and lower transparent substrates (111,116), a conductive transparent electrode(112) on an inner surface of the upper transparent substrate, a dye adsorbed semiconductor oxide porous cathode electrode (113) on the conductive transparent electrode, an opposite electrode (115) on the lower transparent substrate, and an electrolyte(114) between the cathode electrode and the opposite electrode. The opposite electrode is used as an anode electrode. The opposite electrode is composed of one selected from a group consisting of a carbon nano tube and a black body catalyst. The thermoelectric power generation element (120) is connected with a lower portion of the solar cell unit.
NOVELTY - The battery has a loop antenna and tuning coil which are connected through a variable capacitor and rectifier.    USE - For electric power generation in motorcycle, motorbike or bicycle. Also for use in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion rate is raised without any reduction in output power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the battery.    Capsule (1)    Module (2)    Bar (3)    Roof of house (4)
NOVELTY - A controller controls a switch to switch from the warming-up state to a steady-motion state, when the speed up state and time passes a predetermined time. A controller controls another switch to switch from the steady-motion state to a cooling-down state when the speed-up state and time passes a predetermined value. The time is monitored from warming-up state and a rehydration warming is performed for every predetermined time. Each state has a preset speed-up state and time.    USE - For aerobics apparatus e.g. aerobike.    ADVANTAGE - The deceleration is carried out are a fixed time and it is easy to rehydrade the speed of the apparatus at this time. The combustion of carbohydrate and fat is performed efficiently in accordance with campaigner's own exercise sensation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the fat combustion cycle operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A measurement apparatus measures a momentum in connection with the exercise or movement of a human or of the apparatus user (001). A separate apparatus records and displays the measured information. Both the display apparatus and momentum measurement apparatus are attachable to the body of the user.    USE - For use in a gym to measure calories burned by an exercising person.    ADVANTAGE - Enables dependable measurement of calories consumed by the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a service system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show a schematic of the state which where a person sleeps on the measurement unit.    User (001)    Measurement unit (002)    Leg (011A,011B)    Common (013)
NOVELTY - The system includes a vital data measuring unit (1) which detects the person's vital data and having a transmitter which relays the detected vital data to the receiver of a vital data measuring unit (2). Data storage stores the vital data corresponding to the identity of the person. An electric-power generator supplies electricity to the data measuring unit, the transmitter, and the receiver. The vital data measuring unit is worn by each person attending e.g. fitness gym.    USE - For monitory data of persons attending e.g. fitness gym.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses collision of wireless communication between measuring device and monitoring device. Simple structure. Reduces power consumption of vital data monitoring system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vital-data measuring device; and    (2) a vital-data measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the vital data monitoring system. (Diagram includes non-English language text).    Vital data measuring unit (1)    Vital data measuring unit (2)
NOVELTY - The flow technology component, e.g. a rotor (3), along which fluid (18) streams, has a ring (19) of parallel curved sealing vanes (24) around it. These are at an angle to the direction of flow.    USE - In water-, steam- and gas turbines, wind turbines, centrifugal pumps and compressors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rotor fitted with the seal.    Rotor (3)    Surface of rotor (17)    Fluid flow (18)    Seal (19)    Sealing vanes (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a control wristwatch (10) including a weight scale (12) for collecting weight data from a user, and an RF transmitter for transmitting the weight data to the wristwatch. A pedometer (14) collects exercise data from the user, and has an RF transmitter for transmitting the exercise data to the wristwatch. The wristwatch has a processor programmed with a weight management program that is operated on the weight data to determine a plan for managing weight of a user through exercise, and on the exercise data to monitor execution of the plan.    USE - Used for a child.    ADVANTAGE - The processor in the wristwatch is programmed with the weight management program that is operated on the weight data to determine the plan for managing the weight of the user through exercise, and on the exercise data to monitor execution of the plan, thus eliminating the need for regular direct input of data by the user, and hence improving convenience and reducing burden of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an weight management system.    Control wristwatch (10)    Wristwatch display (11)    Weight scale (12)    Exercise data unit (13)    Pedometer (14)    Heart rate monitor (15)
NOVELTY - A fixing for solar module external frame sections (2) in end regions of carriers (1) comprises an open cross-section into which a spreader piece (5) can be inserted that connects with the leg of an L-shaped piece (3) with the other leg gripping over the frame. A clamping is achieved on inserting the spreader thus pressing the frame onto the carrier.    USE - As a fixing for solar module external frame sections (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unit is easy to mount, secures with the required fixing force and is visually pleasing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    Carrier (1)    Frame (2)    End piece (3)    Spreader (5)    Bolt (6)
NOVELTY - A roof covering (1) comprises plates (20) of usual tile size and equal thickness from the base to a water groove at the top with a plane outer surface with water groove (20a) and integrated thermal insulation on the underside. A second cover plate type also has underside thermal insulation whose base region is form-fitted to the water groove of the first plates and whose edge is flush with the edge of the first plates.    USE - As a roof covering (claimed) especially in conjunction with solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - The previous separate application of thermal insulation is avoided and the secure and stable installation of solar films or cells is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the object is shown.    Roof covering (1)    Solar unit (3)    Lead (3a)    Tiles (20)    Water channels (20a)
NOVELTY - The system has supports (2) with a closed support profile (3). The supports are provided with ports for a solar module fastening unit and another set of ports for a roof fastening unit. The ports for the solar module fastening unit are designed as longitudinal groove pair or longitudinal bar pair in or at the support profile. The solar module fastening unit grips at the support profile in a force-fit manner.    USE - Used for mounting a solar module (claimed) or a plate shaped body, on a roof, wall, or inclined larger surfaces of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The ports for the solar module fastening unit are designed as longitudinal groove or bar pairs in or at the support profile, where the fastening unit grips at the support profile in a force-fit manner, thus providing the support profile with optimal stability characteristics and enabling rational assembly of the solar module on slant roofs and surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a box section.    Solar module (1)    Supports (2)    Support profile (3)    Longitudinal dovetail connection (13)    Fastening bolts (14)
NOVELTY - Method involves guiding around of the contact strip (5) on the top side of the glass plate (2), facing away from the light, around the glass plate. The lower surface of the glass plate is covered by a laminating medium (3) and over the glass plate by an insulating film (4) and is held in this position for laminating the glass plate.    USE - For guidance of contact strip by solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures technically simple method for the guidance of the contact strip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the contact guidance.    Glass plate (1,2)    Laminating medium (3)    Insulating film (4)    Contact strip (5)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a maximal power point tracking method in independent photovoltaic generating system. The inventive method can modulate the output load characterization of photovoltaic array and it has the advantages of tracking with stable voltage and small stable oscillation.
NOVELTY - The terminal box has peripheral wall (73) on substrate (11), to which insulating resin is applied on its outer side to surround the periphery of bypass diode, and fixing element (40) to cover the opening of the peripheral wall. Several terminal plates are fixed between the fixing element and substrate for electrical relay between positive and negative electrodes of a solar cell module.    USE - For solar cell module of solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning of the bypass diode by the interference of external foreign material can be prevented. The insulating resin to be filled inside the surrounding wall can be economized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the terminal box.    Box main case (10)    Substrate (11)    Partition wall (13)    Opening (14)    Fixing element (40)    Bottom wall (72)    Surrounding wall (73)
NOVELTY - The terminal boards (30) arranged in parallel on a substrate (11), are connected to the connecting terminals (30A) to which the output cables (90) is connected for generating electromotive force from a solar cell module. The intermediate connecting terminals (30B) are connected to be short-circuited through bypass diodes (50) between terminals (30A). The terminal (30B) is divided into cable side and substrate side heat dissipation regions (36,37).    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The hat generated in the diode is efficiently radiated. The heat interference of the diode is suppressed. The heat radiation effect stabilized with the middle connecting terminal is acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the terminal box.    Substrate (11)    Terminal boards (30)    Connecting terminals (30A)    Intermediate connecting terminals (30B)    Cable side heat dissipation region (36)    Substrate side heat dissipation region (37)    Bypass diodes (50)    Output cables (90)
NOVELTY - The radiation sensitive resin composition contains a cyclic olefin polymer, a radiation sensitive compound, and an alkoxy silane compound (10-60 wt.pts), with respect to cyclic olefin polymer (100 wt.pts).    USE - For manufacture of laminate for optical component and electronic components (all claimed), such as integrated circuit element, liquid crystal display element and solid state image pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation sensitive resin composition provides molded product having excellent heat resistance, transparency, drive etching proof property and resist characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of laminate;    (2) laminate; and    (3) electronic component or optical component.
NOVELTY - The system includes photovoltaic cells for conversion solar energy into electrical energy and a path way for thermal transfer fluid in communication with the photovoltaic cells. The path comprises conduits (94) through which the thermal transfer liquid flows in order to transfer heat to a thermal storage medium arranged within a thermal storage vessel (30).    USE - For residential building construction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Energy efficient solutions are found for heating of water and space and impact made on the global energy crisis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) roofing structure;    (2) solar collector assembly components retrofitting method;    (3) solar collector assembly;    (4) building construction;    (5) ceiling construction;    (6) ceiling assembly; and    (7) solar heating/cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar collected system illustrating the heating scheme.    Thermal storage vessel (30)    Conduits (94)    Transparent cover (98)    Pipe network (140)    Pump (142)
NOVELTY - The system has several vertically connected link-connectors, and weight plates with vertical center hole for engageably receiving one link-connector. A set of weight plates above a select pin slidably fitted through one side of the weight plate is selected, when the select pin is inserted through the weight plate and link-connector.    USE - For fitness training equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The issue of accumulated thickness errors that plagued the industry is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the selection unit of the lever design.
NOVELTY - The medium has a set of instructions to receive a type of an exercise indicator signal associated with an exercise performed by a particular user at a computer system. Cumulative fitness activity is computed and stored for the particular user at the computer system. The type of exercise indicator signal is utilized and fitness activity is accumulated at the computer system. A control signal transmitted from the computer system is adjusted to a particular exercise machine.    USE - Used for managing fitness activity in an exercise equipment e.g. stair climber, treadmill, recumbent bicycle, ski machine, rowing machine, and weight lifting machine, with a computer system such as notebook computer, palmtop computer, desktop computer, network computer, midrange computer or a mainframe computer, that is connected to a network e.g. local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), and Internet.    ADVANTAGE - The medium provides a personal electronic exercise monitor that operates in real-time to transmit control signal to multiple diverse exercise machines to control the movement of the exercise machines, thus avoiding the need for a user to re-enter the data at multiple diverse exercise machines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system for utilizing a personal electronic exercise monitor.
NOVELTY - An exercise apparatus includes a telescoping longitudinal tube (10) with one end disposed with a T-connector (12) inserted with a lateral elongated tube (13). Each end of the lateral tube comprise of a sleeve (14,15) inserted with a base (17,19) fitted with a hand support (16,18). The other end of telescoping longitudinal tube is inserted with an inner longitudinal tube (11) comprising a foot support base (21) to which a foot support (20) is fitted. The heights of the left hand support, right hand support, and foot support are independently adjustable.    USE - For push-up and body press exercises.    ADVANTAGE - The independently adjustable foot and hand supports allow the user to select a longitudinally or laterally inclined attitude for the user's body during an exercise routine. When not in use, the exercise apparatus can be disassembled for transportation and storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of an exercise apparatus with hand support assemblies configured to provide maximum distance between hand supports and the foot support.    Telescoping longitudinal tube (10)    T-connector (12)    Lateral elongate tube (13)    Right sleeve (14)    Left sleeve (15)
NOVELTY - The weight supports configured for receiving and supporting a set of weights in axial alignment with one another and separated into two groups with axially extending gap between weight supports, are provided. A frame is rotated along operative orientation with respect to floor surface and weight support is mounted on portion of frame at common height above floor surface. The frame is rotated along another operative orientation with respect to floor surface, alternatively and weight support is mounted on another portion at smaller height above the floor surface.    USE - For facilitating adjustable dumbbell exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The dumbbell assemblies are supported in user-friendly fashion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of exercise system.    Bench (510)    Post (516)    Padded support (518)    Weight container (530)    Cradle (532)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a wafer-level photoelectronic semiconductor assembly structure and manufacturing method thereof, which can improve the capability of conventional photoelectronic semiconductor die packaging technology. The present invention employs the method including steps of covering dies on the front surface of a wafer to attach on the wafer, and using the screen printing or stencil printing to brush silver paste and solder; and then performing die bonding, wire bonding, packaging, and slicing. The method can improve the production line using the conventional die packaging technology, enhance the production yield and save the labor cost. The wafer-level photoelectronic semiconductor assembly structure includes the following components: a wafer, the photoelectronic semiconductor dies, and the conductive paste blocks.
NOVELTY - A motor using a permanent magnet is provided to obtain a rotation force of a water turbine rotor by rotating the water turbine rotor permanently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin permanent magnet plate (30) is formed on a wing part of a water turbine rotor, and an N pole and an S pole are formed on a front and a back of the permanent magnet. The permanent magnet plate is installed on a tangential part of a circle formed by wings (11) of the rotor.
NOVELTY - The shaft (4) connects the rotary disk (3) with a footrest member (1), while the foothold member (2) is arranged at the upper portion of the footrest member. The rotary disk is arranged at the lower portion of the footrest member. A sliding member (5) with a plate shape of at least one or more sheets or film-form is arranged between the footrest member and the rotary disk.    USE - For training the muscles of a leg.    ADVANTAGE - Performs smooth rotary motion without rubbing the floor surface when walking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view, top view and sectional drawing of the footwear with rotary disk.    Footrest member (1)    Foothold member (2)    Rotary disk (3)    Shaft (4)    Sliding member (5)
NOVELTY - A stator support apparatus (40) which is provided between a stator and an supporting structure (3), comprises a compression side elastic element constituent structure (42) and a tension side elastic element constituent structure (41) to pull the stator with respect to the supporting structure.    USE - For rotary electric machine such as waterwheel power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the stator can be supplemented, while reducing the weight of the rotary electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the stator support apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stator frame (2)    Supporting structure (3)    Stator support apparatus (40)    Tension side elastic element constituent structure (41)    Compression side elastic element constituent structure (42)
NOVELTY - A hole is made in predetermined positions of flexible sheet. A rivet (61) of hollow structure is penetrated into each hole and fixed. A solar cell module (10) is fixed to pipe shaped supports (62,63) by connecting the rivet and pipe shaped supports using string (64).    USE - For fixing solar cell module used in roof of house, and wall surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can be simply attached to various places inexpensively and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (10)    Rivet (61)    Pipe shaped supports (62,63)    String (64)
NOVELTY - The polygon-shaped cell module (1) has a set of unit cells (10a, 10b) arranged on a substrate. The connection assemblies (11A, 11Ba, 11Bb) connect the adjacent unit cells, serially or parallelly.    USE - For solar cell module with dye-sensitizing solar cell for power generation. Also applicable for solar cell module with silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Optimization of the cell's current characteristics is enabled by the arrangement of the connection assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional views of the solar cell module. (The drawing includes non-English text).    Cell module (1)    Bases (2, 3)    Conductive layers (4, 5)    Unit cells (10a, 10b)    Connection assembly (11A, 11Ba, 11Bb)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module (1) has a condensing lens (2) and solar cell elements (6) which are mounted on a rectangular base plate (3) for receiving the sunlight condensed through the lens. The side wall boards (4a,4b) maintain a positional relationship of condensing lens and cell elements for supporting cell module.    USE - For generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The condensing type solar cell module structure is simple which aligns solar cell elements easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: the solar cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Condensing lens (2)    Base plate (3)    Side wall board (4a,4b)
NOVELTY - The panel has photovoltaic cells (13) interposingly attached with transparent upper surface cover (15) and reverse-side cover (16) of lower surface and fixed by screw (18). A rubber gasket (14) covers the edges of photovoltaic cells. The control circuit and wiring which connects photovoltaic cells are arranged in the gap of spacer (12).    USE - For use in mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement of solar cell panel during repair can be performed without destroying the photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell panel.    Spacer (12)    Photovoltaic cell (13)    Rubber gasket (14)    Upper surface cover (15)    Reverse-side cover (16)    Screw (18)
NOVELTY - A maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control circuit (12) controls the operating point of solar cell module (11) to maximize the generated electric power. Several voltage-rise converters (14a,14b) respectively connected to MPPT control circuit each increase the output voltage of input direct current. The MPPT control circuit controls each input impedance of voltage-rise converters based on the output voltage and output current from solar cell module.    USE - For solar cell module of portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum generated electric power is efficiently picked out from the solar cell module and predetermined electric power is efficiently picked out from solar cell module using low voltage-rise converters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of voltage-rise apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    voltage-rise apparatus (10)    solar cell module (11)    MPPT control circuit (12)    voltage-rise converters (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The substrate includes a plastic film (12) made from Polyethyleneterephthalate, where the plastic film is connected on a side with an aluminum foil (14). An electrically conducting contact layer (16), a photovoltaic layer (18) and another electrically conducting contact layer are arranged one above the other in another side of the plastic film.    USE - Used for a photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil on the side of the plastic film forms a dimensionally stable material for stabilizing the plastic film over the entire surface, thus preventing the shrinking of the plastic film, at high temperature, and making possible to use a cost-effective plastic material. The aluminum foil makes possible the conduction of electric current produced by photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The contact layers and the photovoltaic layers are produced by depositing the layer components by vacuum-thin layer technique. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic module including a flexible substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of a substrate.    Flexible substrate (10)    Plastic film (12)    Aluminum foil (14)    Electrically conducting contact layer (16)    Photovoltaic layer (18)
NOVELTY - The covering has a roof covering plate in a planar brick form, and a lug with a surface protruding from the surface of the roof covering plate. The surface lies in a common virtual level. The level exhibits an inclination angle between a ridge and eaves as a mounting surface. The level is eroded at its bottom side by surrounding air. The lug consists of a knob with circular, oval or elliptical cross section, and is formed by ribs. The lug is provided with three-four or polygonal form in cross section. The roof covering plate is made of plastic and solar cells are fixed by an adhesive.    USE - Used for attachment of solar units in the form of a solar foil in a solar cell or electro technical devices and in solar devices.    ADVANTAGE - The lug consists of a knob with circular, oval or elliptical cross section, thus enabling a secure and durable attachment of the solar foils in the solar cells or other electrical technical devices on the surface of the top side of the roof covering plate, while ensuring ventilation and cooling of the device. The roof covering plate is made of plastic in a deep-drawing form, thus providing a less weight roof covering plate, while the roof covering plate requires only one screw-clip or pin attachment at a lath in order to resist the wind forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective plan view on a roof covering plate with a surface and a plane surface and protruded conical lug with a circular cross section.    Roofing plate (1)    Upper side of the roofing plate (2)    Lug (4)    Head region of the roofing plate (9)    Foot region of the roofing plate (10)
NOVELTY - The exercise machine has a base with several frame elements (11) connected together to form a housing area containing a transmission system. A pair of spaced supports (13) extend up at the back of the base and a back frame (20) with spaced rails connected at the bottom to the rear supports supports a slide element(21) which has two forwardly directed upper extensions forming the two handles (22). The transmission system has a support bearing fitted on the top with a motor (32) and a lift frame. The motor which has a crank is connected to the lift frame which has on the top side a step board (35) which moves together with the lift frame.    USE - For exercising and building up muscle power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to simulate competitive sport reactions with a progressive exercise load which is repeated with high frequency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The step board has two foot markers (36) and the forces exerted by the feet in training are measured independently of one another through force sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows perspective view of exercise machine    frame elements (11)    supports (13)    back frame (20)    slide member (21)    motor (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves coupling upper and lower user interconnecting structures to an exercising mechanism. The interconnecting structures are extended while user is positioned on a bench assembly, where the bench assembly is removed from a frame assembly with a base structure (102). The interconnecting structures are extended while the user is standing in a position that is occupied by a bench (136). The base structure is extended forwardly of an upright structure (104).    USE - Used for controlling an exercise e.g. arm exercise, apparatus that is utilized in professional environment e.g. gym and exercise studio and in home.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates the bench assembly to provide load transmitting connection to the base structure, thus allowing the weight of the user to be transmitted to a set of tubular units, and hence stabilizing the upright structure, while preventing the upright structure from tipping forward when the apparatus is in use. The method extends the base structure forwardly of the upright structure, thus preventing the apparatus from being tipped away, and hence allowing the lightweight apparatus to reach untapped consumer markets.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exerciser comprising a frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Base structure (102)    Upright structure (104)    Tubular units (106)    Contact surfaces (108)    Pull lines (112)    Pulley assemblies (114)    Metal rings (127)    Grip assemblies (128)    Chest and back support (132)    Receptacles (134)    Bench (136)    Cross unit (144)
NOVELTY - The system has a base portion (102) with pedals (105) mechanically coupled to a load mechanism e.g. generator. The pedals are rotatable about a crank axis (106) through crank or shafts (107). A seat (104) including back (114) and a bottom (116) is movably coupled to a rail (112), where the back and bottom of the seat are positioned with respect to each other at an angle of approximately 113 degree to form a seat reference location (126). The seat is spaced from the axis so that the illustrative line extending from the location (126) is parallel to an illustrative line extending from the axis.    USE - Used for performing cardiovascular exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The seat is positioned from the crank axis so that the illustrative line extending from the seat reference location is parallel to illustrative line extending from the crank axis, thus providing recumbent bike with larger portion of its cycle, in which a relatively high level of power is input and allowing a potential for the user to experience a high cardiovascular load with less fatigue or other muscular difficulties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a recumbent bike method that involves providing a seat with a bottom and back intersecting to form a seat reference location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of a recumbent bike.    Base portion (102)    Seat (104)    Pedals (105)    Crank axis (106)    Crank or shafts (107)    Support legs (108)    Monitor (110)    Rail (112)    Seat reference location (126)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a link (28) placed at each of two rear end sides of a platform frame (20) of a treadmill. The link is pivotally attached to the frame and a base (12) that is attached to a bottom of a handle frame (10). The frame (10) is placed at both sides of a front end of the frame (20).The frame (20)supports a platform (21) and is rotatably mounted at a bottom portion of the frame (10) using a pivot pin (22).A resilient pad facing to a bottom of the link is disposed on the base. The frame (10) has an electronic console (11) installed on the top side.    USE - Used for an electric treadmill (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cushioning mechanism is compact and is exposed to the outside of the main body of the treadmill so that assembling, maintenance and replacement operations of the mechanism is simplified. The resilient pad provides an optimal shock-absorbing effect when the platform frame is subjected to a certain force to expose the link to a synchronous vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a treadmill.    Handle frame (10)    Electronic console (11)    Base (12)    Platform frame (20)    Platform (21)    Pivot pin (22)    Motor (23)    Belt (24)    Moving belt (27)    Link (28)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a base (10) with box (110) connected to one of its transverse bars and has a frame (20) which are pivotally connected to a supporting rod (50). A guide rod (30) extending through the frame is fixed to base at one end and other end is connected to base at a position corresponding to a through hole (11) of the box. The rod is inserted into a sleeve (40) which is extended through the through-hole of the base, to move back and forth. A securing device is connected to the sleeve, so as to secure the movement of the sleeve relative to the guide rod.    USE - For treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The frame of the treadmill is easily folded and kept at position by the securing device reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the treadmill.    Base (10)    Through hole (11)    Frame (20)    Guide rod (30)    Sleeve (40)    Supporting rod (50)    Box (110)
NOVELTY - The machine has a base support structure (70) with a front portion (64) and a rear portion (66) which is connected together via a pivot mechanism (170). The mechanism facilitates upward rotation of the rear portion relative to the front portion. A drive assembly (112) is supported at the rear portion and has a drive component to rotate about a pivot axis. Reciprocating foot supports (14, 44) comprising foot pads (30, 60), are operable with the drive assembly to travel about a closed path based on the rotation of the drive component and operation of the exercise machine.    USE - Used for simulating a striding, running, walking and climbing motion of the user to perform exercise in a residential area and commercial setting e.g. athletic fitness or sports center, spa and resort.    ADVANTAGE - The pivot mechanism facilitates the upward rotation of the rear portion with respect to the front portion, thus allowing the exercise machine to be folded into a compact configuration as desired and hence effectively storing or transporting the machine. The reciprocating foot support is releasably engaged with drive component, hence allowing the rear portion of the base support and reciprocating foot support to be folded upwards so as to reduce the space occupied by the machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of transitioning an elliptical exercise machine from an operational state to a folded, compact configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear mount or mechanical type elliptical exercise machine.    Exercise machine (10)    Reciprocating foot supports (14, 44)    Foot pads (30, 60)    Front portion (64)    Rear portion (66)    Base supporting structure (70)    Drive assembly (112)    Pivot mechanism (170)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing an electrically conductive and optically reflective layer over a back surface of a set of photovoltaic (PV) cells (120) to form a series electrical connection between the PV cells. A pattern is formed in the layer to electrically couple the PV cells, where the pattern has gaps in the layer. A masking material is placed over a portion of the PV cells to form a masked portion and an exposed portion on the PV cells, where the masking material covers a space between electrical contacts on the back surface of the PV cells.    USE - Used for coupling photovoltaic cells of a photovoltaic device that is mounted on a roof of a building to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive and optically reflective layer is deposited over the back surface of the photovoltaic (PV) cells to form the series electrical connection between the cells, thus reducing the number of manufacturing steps and the amount of photovoltaic silicon required for generation of electrical power from sunlight without reducing the amount of light accepted by the device, in a cost effective manner. The masking material covers the space between the electrical contacts on the back of the photovoltaic cells, thus preventing the creation of undesirable electrical connections in the photovoltaic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic device comprising a set of photovoltaic cells and an electrically conductive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a triangular prism concentrator photovoltaic device.    Triangular prism concentrator array photovoltaic device (100)    Front glass (110)    Photovoltaic cells (120)    Reflectors (130)    Module frame (140)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of beams (122,124) parallel to each other on a surface of a roof, and a set of solar panels (132, 134). Each panel is arranged across and supported by the beams, where a combined weight of the beams is equal to a combined weight of the panels. A set of longer angle brackets support the panels at a greater height above the beams, than a set of short angle brackets. The beams consist of high-density polyethylene. The beams are kept in contact with a rooftop (112) by their ballast weight.    USE - Used for mounting a self-ballasting solar panel in a building e.g. residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings, for converting sunlight into electrical/thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The combined weight of the beams is equal to the combined weight of the solar panels, thus permitting the use of panels that are lighter and easier to handle. The system provides a stable base for solar panels on the rooftop without a need to penetrate the roofing material of the rooftop with mounting hardware such as bolts or screws. The longer angle brackets support the panels at the greater height above the beams than the short angle brackets, thus providing desired angle from horizontal, and hence increasing the solar energy density falling on the panel surfaces in non-equatorial latitudes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for mounting solar panels on a rooftop    (2) a solar panel installation on a rooftop comprising a set of solar panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of a solar panel installation of a self-ballasting solar panel mounting system.    Rooftop (112)    Beams (122,124)    Solar panels (132,134)    Parapets (142,144)
NOVELTY - The system has an impact sensor associated with an impact receiving body (36). An impact measuring device is operatively connected to the impact sensor and measures data related to an impact force applied to the impact sensor. A control unit is in operative communication with the impact measuring device, an illuminable indicator e.g. LED, and a display unit. The control unit sends a signal for illuminating the illuminable indicator and displays an image on the display unit.    USE - Interactive virtual personal trainer system.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a user to achieve an individualized full-body workout, and provides the user with real-time workout analysis and customized audio/video instruction that simulates a personal workout session coached by an experienced human personal trainer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an interactive virtual personal trainer system.    Impact receiving body (36)    Video monitors (38)    Headset (44)    Antenna (45)    Auxiliary structures (50)
NOVELTY - The platform assembly (10) has several inflatable bladders (20) arranged between and connected to both base (12) and rectangular platform (18). The control circuit controls pressure regulator fluidly connected in series between fluid source and bladder to inflate the bladders by sufficient pressure, so that the platform is maintained at the same distance relative to base even upon activation of vibratory motor (30) attached to platform.    USE - For rebuilding muscle strength and muscle tone for obese people.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the vibration of platform even upon activation of vibratory motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the physical therapy vibratory platform assembly.    platform assembly (10)    base (12)    rectangular platform (18)    inflatable bladders (20)    vibratory motor (30)
NOVELTY - The device has an inflatable base (2) with a center hole, a rounded inflatable spheroid (1) fitted securely inside the center hole, straps (3,4) covering around the base and handles affixed to the strap. The device includes a light source (6), sound generator (7) and video generators (8) that are controlled in response to user's actions.    USE - For use as e.g. furniture, exercise device, amusement device, recreational device and therapeutic device.    ADVANTAGE - The inflatable device can be manufactured by mass production and hence cost is reduced. The device has high degree of portability and robustness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a bottom view of an inflatable device.    inflatable spheroid (1)    inflatable base (2)    straps (3,4)    light source (6)    sound generator (7)    video generator (8)
NOVELTY - The array has a solar cell including a photovoltaic structure with a sun-facing front face and a back face, where the structure includes active regions. Isotype heterojunction diodes (34, 36, 38) are electrically connected in parallel with the active regions (28, 30, 32), respectively of the photovoltaic structure. The electrically connected parallel diodes do not pass current when the solar cell is not reverse biased, where the diodes pass the impressed current when the solar cell is reverse biased.    USE - Used for producing a voltage between semiconductor layers for producing electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - The isotype heterojunction diodes do not pass current when the solar cell is not reverse biased, and the diodes pass impressed current when the solar cell is reverse biased, thus protecting the individual solar cell against reverse-bias damage. The isotype heterojunction diode minimizes the forward voltage drop while preserving low currents under reverse bias, thereby minimizing power dissipation. The array provides more stable over time in their operating performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit representation of a solar cell array.    Active regions (28, 30, 32)    Isotype heterojunction diodes (34, 36, 38)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a treadmill body having a motor (34) mounted on a base frame (11) for driving track unit to rotate a rotatable belt. Two handrail assemblies (20) are provided at two opposite lateral sides of the base frame of the body. A horizontal top rail (21) of one of the assemblies is fixedly fastened to a top end of a set of tubes (22). A set of screw rods are rotated in a reversed direction to lower the tubes when reversing the motor of an adjustment unit.    USE - Used for a physical therapy for a patient not able to move freely to stand, walk or run upon.    ADVANTAGE - The screw rods are rotated in the reversed direction to lower the tubes when reversing the motor of the adjustment unit, thus easily and automatically adjusting the elevation of the top rails of the handrail assemblies at the same time with little effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational assembly view of a medical gymnastic treadmill.    Base frame (11)    Handrail assemblies (20)    Horizontal top rail (21)    Tubes (22)    Sleeves (24)    Adjustment unit (30)    Adjustment belts (33)    Motor (34)
NOVELTY - A pair of positioning structures (22,24) aligned along a common axis and connected to a user support (12), extends outwardly from opposite sides of a user support. A frame (14) for supporting exercised weights, includes a pair of spaced apart sections (54,56) such that a space (58) between spaced apart sections receives user support. The guides (60,62) in spaced apart sections have several receivers for receiving sections of positioning structures. The user support is incrementally adjusted relative to frame by selectively arranging positioning structures within receivers.    USE - For positioning user support such as bench which supports weight such as bench press and dumbell used in exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Enables users to perform bench press-type exercises easily and effectively by incrementally adjusting the user support relative to frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rear perspective view of the positioning system.    User support (12)    Frame (14)    Positioning structures (22,24)    Spaced apart sections (54,56)    Space (58)    Guides (60,62)
NOVELTY - An automatic ankle pump device is provided to simplify the structure and to enable users sufficiently do an ankle exercise by forming a motor, a rotary disc, an ankle lifting plate, and an ankle rest.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The automatic ankle pump device (100) is composed of a motor generating rotating power by power energy; a disc-shaped rotating member (120) combined to a motor shaft of the motor and turned according to a rotary motion of the motor; a leg lifting member (130) joined to a circular plane part of the rotating member moving up and down for a rotary motion of the rotating member to automatically lift up user's legs and then freely fall the legs; an ankle rest (142) applying light impact and shaking to the user's ankles as the legs fall freely; and a support plate (140) propping up the whole structure.
NOVELTY - Provided is an automatic pedestrian exercise inducing apparatus using selectively flat ground and stairs functions, thereby preventing user's health from being relapsed and recovering the user's health by inducing much more pedestrian exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The automatic pedestrian exercise inducing apparatus includes a small motors having two exercising functions and a pair of foot plates driven by the motor at different speed, thereby helping pedestrian exercise of an unhealthy user by selecting functions according to a flat ground or stairs. The foot plates are repeatedly moved forward and rearward to provide a walking function on the flat ground, or are moved upward and downward to provide the function of going up and down the stairs.
NOVELTY - The fixing device has a ridge-side frame (2) fixed to roof (90), with a wood nail. An elastic water-stop cover (6) with a water-stop region is attached to the ridge side frame. The elastic deformation portion of the water-stop cover and the ridge side frame forms an insertion port for the insertion of the solar cell module (1).    USE - For fixing solar cell to roof of residential and commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion produced by rain water is prevented, and the solar cell module is attached or detached conveniently, using a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module fixing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fixation structure of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Ridge-side frame (2)    Water-stop cover (6)    Roof (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves melting a lead free solder and carrying out predetermined time maintenance of solar cell element (Xp) at atmospheric temperature lower than the melting temperature of the solder and higher than the room temperature. The solar cell module is formed by joining an interconnector to bus-bar electrode through the solder.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Difference in the heat history of solar cell element is relieved since the thermal stress produced inside the solar cell element can be suppressed and crack is prevented, thus improves yield of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show the solar cell module manufacturing method.    Suction pad (16)    Belt conveyor (17)    Heating portion (30a-30b)    Solar cell element (Xp)
NOVELTY - An elastic member has securing piece made to arranged in L-shaped figure to accept the fitting of glass which comprises the solar cell module (4). The securing piece protrudes from the clamp piece extending from the roof abutting piece.    USE - For use to install solar cell module in roof of house building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily affix solar cell module in roof easily and presentably. Prevents rainwater from permeating in the roof backing material side. Improves durability of glass of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an installation structure of solar cell module; and    (2) an installation method of solar cell module    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the mounting metal fitting. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Roof backing material (1)    Roofing material (2)    Crosspiece (3)    Solar cell module (4)    Joiner (6)
NOVELTY - A metal mask (30) having rectangular shaped openings (31,32), arranged at the reverse side of a silicon substrate (10), is aligned corresponding to each finger electrode patterns of p and n electrodes. The metal films (55) are formed in the electrode formation region, by a metal atom (40) which is vapor-deposited or sputtered on the reverse side of the substrate through the metal mask openings. The multiple substrates are connected in series so that the p and n electrodes provided in the substrate, are connected through the wide interconnector.    USE - For manufacturing reverse side electrode solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained by using the reverse side electrode solar cell. the manufacturing cost of the reverse side electrode solar cell is low due to the simple structure and reliability of the reverse side electrode solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the reverse side electrode solar cell.    Silicon substrate (10)    Metal mask (30)    Rectangular shaped openings (31,32)    Metal atom (40)    Metal films (55,56)
NOVELTY - A water-flow vehicle that moves in the water flowing in river, sea, and water channel converts the force of water into rotary power that moves a chain (7) or a belt. The water-flow vehicle has an upper skid front wheel (1), a lower skid rear wheel (2), a suspending prevention vehicle (10), a floating prevention vehicle (11), a rectilinear advance guide stick, and a board or wall (12) through which water flows to move the chain to which water-flow receptacle buckets (8) are attached.    USE - For utilizing water-flow vehicle to electric power generator for small amount electric power generation and for driving ferris wheel, leisure equipment, and other machine.    ADVANTAGE - Driving of machine at high speed rotation and generation of electric power can be performed simultaneously. If the water vehicle is anchored in the sea or a river, it can respond to a variation of the direction of the height of a wave, or the flow of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a constructing method for water-flow vehicle used for electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of a water-flow vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Upper skid front wheel (1)    Lower skid rear wheel (2)    Chain (7)    Water-flow receptacle buckets (8)    Suspending prevention vehicle (10)    Floating prevention vehicle (11)    Wall (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has support leg (3) for supporting a top cover (2) which covers a ventilation opening (c) of ridge (b), on a roof (a). A solar cell module (5) in top cover feeds solar power to a fan (4) for performing forced ventilation of an attic (d) through the opening. The supporting leg has a hinge (10) for adjusting the sunlight receiving surface of solar cell module to a predetermined angle with respect to horizontal surface (H).    USE - For ridge ventilation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The light requirement can be increased and electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of a ridge ventilation apparatus.    ridge ventilation apparatus (1)    top cover (2)    supporting leg (3)    fan (4)    solar cell module (5)    hinge (10)    roof (a)    ridge (b)    ventilation opening (c)    attic (d)    horizontal surface (H)
NOVELTY - Several structural materials (104) are fixed on roof (100). The both ends of solar cell module are fixed to adjacent structural material respectively. The installation structure of solar cell module is fitted at one side of structural material through a channel, such that the installation angle of solar cell module is smaller than inclination angle of roof.    USE - For installation of solar cell module in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates stepped tiling structure having tile roofing roof during installation and replacement of the solar cell module easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module installation structure.    downward direction unit (104a)    upper unit (104b)    groove (110)
NOVELTY - The plates (11,12) has the inner surface (11a,12a) confronting mutually via the gap and the outside face (11b,12b) on which the user's palm (H) is placed. A thrust bearing (15) is used for rotatably supporting the plates. The inner surface is formed planar while the outer surface is formed in spherical shape.    USE - For muscular strength of whole arm.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable operativity since excess components are not integrated unlike the composite machine thus simplifying the structure. Reduces dead weight of the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the training device.    Plates (11,12)    Inner surface (11a,12a)    Outside face (11b,12b)    Thrust bearing (15)    Palm (H)
NOVELTY - The support force and floor reaction detectors (4a,4b,5a,5b) detect the forces applied to a support and a floor (6) respectively. A calculation apparatus (10) calculates the output from each detector, and synchronizes the calculation result using an asynchronous arithmetic processing apparatus. A display displays the synchronous calculation result. A sound output apparatus outputs an audio according to the synchronous calculation result stored in a data storage unit.    USE - For elderly person, persons suffering from cerebral apoplexy, diabetes and persons with trouble in legs and joints.    ADVANTAGE - The standing position practice device which ascertains the practice situation of the patient effectively, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the standing-position practice device.    support force detectors (4a,4b)    floor reaction detectors (5a,5b)    floor (6)    video camera (9)    calculation apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The terminal box has a bypass diode (50) which bridges between the terminal boards (30A,30B), while fixing the terminal boards. A pressure plate (60) inserts each of the terminal board between a substrate (11), and presses the terminal boards to contact each other without any gap, when a securing piece performs elastic securing at a securing receiving unit.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The heat from each terminal board is thermally radiated to the substrate effectively, when the bypass diode radiates heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (11)    Terminal boards (30A,30B)    Bypass diode (50)    Pressure plate (60)    Cable (90)
NOVELTY - The terminal box includes bypass diodes (50) connected between the terminals boards. One of the bypass diode has a reverse polarity. The main unit (51) of the diode is supported by the cable connecting terminals (30A,30B). The front end of the bend contact pins (52) are extended from the main unit (51) and supported by the trunk connecting terminals (30R,30L). The trunk connecting terminal (30L) is used as auxiliary relay terminal which does not support main unit of the diode.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the rectifier can be rapidly transferred to the cable connecting terminals without intervening the solder layer, by supporting main unit of bypass diode by cable connecting terminals. Heat dissipation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the terminal box of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cable connecting terminals (30A,30B)    Trunk connecting terminals (30L,30R)    Bypass diode (50)    Main unit (51)    Contact pins (52)
NOVELTY - The catamaran has two profiled floats (1a) connected together with floor (1b) of symmetric channel formed between the floats. A low head water wheel (2) is mounted on both floats that drives electrical generator standing on the floats. Each float has mounts to sustain a bridge that includes middle tray between the mounts and two side trays each from one mount to the riverside.    USE - For catamaran used also as bridge.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the catamaran enables to extract power from run-of-river streams on higher number profitable sites where the streams could not be strong and is recommended for low depth rivers where marine traffic is almost inexistent. Allows easy assembly of bridge for allowing pedestrian or light loadings to cross between riversides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the principal components of the catamaran.    Floats (1a)    Floor (1b)    Low head water wheel (2)    Metallic net barrier (8)    Blade (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a connector housing (31) with a connection line through hole and a foil conductor through hole. A pressed screen (35) is fixed in the housing using a locking device, and has an intermediate connector that extend between the holes. The screen has a connection line connection region for connection to a connection line (25). A current conductor has a foil conductor connection region and a current conductor region. A clamping spring (41, 47) is resilient attached to the current conductor region, and clamps the foil conductor connection region to the current conductor region.    USE - Used for connecting an electrical foil conductor e.g. solar cell of a solar cell battery, to a connection line e.g. external current consumer.    ADVANTAGE - The locking device fixes the pressed screen in the connector housing, thus reducing the complexity and costs of producing the connecting device while maintaining high quality and reliable connection. The utilization of the pressed screen allows cost effective manufacturing of the connection device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a connection between a foil conductor and a connection line using a connecting device    (2) a solar battery module comprising a set of solar cells and a conductor foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective oblique view of a connecting device.    Connecting device (13)    Connection line (25)    Connector housing (31)    Interior (33)    Clamping spring (41, 47)
NOVELTY - The profile has a bottom flange (1) with a support surface (2) to support the profile in a support surface (20), which is inclined with an angle of inclination from 18 to 47 degrees from a level, of a support structure. A top flange (3) has a mounting side (4) parallel to the surface (2) of the flange (1) for fastening solar modules in series. A main bar (5) connects the flanges (1, 3) and takes an interior angle of 90 degrees with a tolerance of plus minus 15 degrees minus the angle of inclination of the surface (20) to the surface (2) of the flange (1) within 75 to 40 degrees.    USE - Used for supporting a set of solar modules, in a support structure of a solar system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The main bar takes the interior angle of 90 degrees with tolerance of 15 degrees minus the angle of inclination of the support surface of the structure, to the support surface of the bottom flange within 75 to 40 degrees, thus allowing to use the profile for different degree of latitudes and applications, and hence providing optimized, slim profile geometry. The profile hence saves materials with a large span length. The profile possesses reliably high load bearing capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a clamp for a support profile    (b) a support structure comprising a support profile    (c) a solar system comprising a support structure and a support profile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross section of a support profile in an installation position.    Bottom flange (1)    Bottom flange`s support surface (2)    Top flange (3)    Mounting side (4)    Main bar (5)    Support structure`s support surface (20)
NOVELTY - Fitness equipment used for physical training takes place in a controlled environment where environmental effects can be simulated. In particular means are provides for the generation of wind, temperature and noise. The simulation components are controlled by a computer system. Images may be projected using a helmet display and stereo projection.    USE - Fitness training programmes.    ADVANTAGE - Provides realistic environment effects.
NOVELTY - The device has recesses and/or drill holes or an attaching device for receiving display devices. An area-location is electro-optically or electro acoustically displayed by solids or liquids. The displaying of the area-location is enhanced by a light pointer device, where beams of the light pointer device project on a screen. The device permits utilization of the area-space-display-units in a static or dynamic manner.    USE - Used for force training, muscle training, coordination training, concentration training and training of productive efficiency.    ADVANTAGE - The device trains abrasive motor function and smooth motor function and concentration under load and increases abrasive motor function per projection. The device is freely movable and easily removable.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper steel metal part engaged into upper or lower support rails (20, 10). A lower steel metal part is engaged on and/or into a roof beam, where the upper and the lower parts are fastened together by a screw connection. An elongated hole is provided in the upper or lower part, and the lower and the upper parts have sections that are introduced into the hole and bent at a preset angle. The upper and lower rails are designed as L-shape at their ends, so that the ends can be engaged and hooked in the upper or lower rails and in and/or at a roof lath, respectively.    USE - Used for fastening support rails for a collector (claimed) e.g. solar collector such as in roof collector, photovoltaic collector unit and solar heat collector unit, on a roof, and for fastening a satellite dish on the roof.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening device can be assembled in a simple manner. The upper and lower rails serve for the support of the collector unit, thus preventing the collector unit from sliding down and securing the collector units against suction and wind loads. The upper and lower support rails are designed as L-shaped at their ends, thus avoiding the need of the assembly before location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an in roof-collector unit including a collector    (2) an on roof-collector unit including a collector    (3) a holding device for fastening collectors on a roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fastening device for a solar collector.    Upper support rail (10)    Lower support rail (20)    Retaining device (30)    Retaining unit (40)    Fastening units (41, 50)
NOVELTY - The hook has a base plate and a clamp that are connected by a double lock function. The clamp, the base plate and an angle anchor plate are connected with each other using screws and nuts, while fastening a solar module to the hook. The clamp is adopted into a corresponding retainer of the base plate with a mallet. A lower surface of the base plate is corrugated to hold the clamp at a roof rafter. The clamp has approximately 1415 millimeters length and 40 millimeters breadth, where all individual parts of the roof hook have a fixed wall thickness.    USE - Used for fastening a solar module (claimed) and a power plant e.g. solar thermal plant, on roofs and sloped roofs that are fastened to a rafter below roofing tiles.    ADVANTAGE - The base plate and clamp are connected by the double lock function, thus achieving a high stability of the roof hook and preventing the side slip of the hook in a simple, rapid, and secure manner. The individual parts of the roof hook have fixed wall thickness, thus ensuring a sufficient stability of the hook during wind and snow conditions. The clamp with the angle anchor plate achieves a vertical adjustment and a fin adjustment of the hook, while fastening the solar module to the hook.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a base plate of a roof hook    (2) a clamp with an angle anchor plate of a roof hook    (3) a height adjustment of a roof hook.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a base plate with a rear corrugation and a clamp with double lock function.
NOVELTY - The engine has rotor (5) rotatably supported in airtight container (1) filled with liquid, such that rotor is immersed in liquid. The rotor comprises bent jetting tube (51) and suction tube (52), which are respectively provided with non-return valves (53,54). The rotor is rotated by evaporating liquid sucked from suction tube and jetting mixture of vapor with the liquid from jetting tube.    USE - For jet-stream type steam engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently obtain mechanical energy from solar heat or exhaust heat of internal combustion engine, using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of steam engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Airtight container (1)    Rotor (5)    Jetting tube (51)    Suction tube (52)    Non-return valves (53,54)
NOVELTY - An alternative unit allows simultaneous or sequential rotations of two similar human skeletal bones, or group of bones of opposing limbs. A mechanical unit distributes independently or to share mutually all or any sources of rotational resistance, between two opposing skeletal bones or group of bones. An isolation unit isolates all rotational resistance alternatively or exclusively to one or both of skeletal bones or group of bones.    USE - For current resistance strength-training machine for human.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the need for separate exercises by increasing the freedom of movement and allows more complex body motions. Enhances the development of targeted muscle or muscle group by allowing and resisting more complex, multidirectional, skeletal motions severally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the current resistance strength-training machine.    mechanical translation joint (29)    handle (32)    guides (34)    structural framework (36)
NOVELTY - A Stationary frame with two vertical alignment mechanisms provides exercise to hands and feet of user simultaneously in free, upright position. A stiff, heavy-duty resistance device combines with the vertical alignment mechanisms to suspend the user during exercising. A spring loaded foot pedal mechanism provides resistance to a foot pedal during power stroke and returns the pedal freely. A cam and shock absorber assembly provides extra tension to a hand pedal during power stroke.    USE - For vertical positioner attached exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise apparatus provides exercise for the top and lower halves of the user simultaneously, with the user in free-standing, vertical position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vertical positioner attached exercise apparatus.    housing (10)    vertical support (25)    handle grips (20,30)    base (26)    pivoting frame (60)
NOVELTY - The controller has re-centerer for recentering the axis of movement. A ratio processor interprets, transmits and adjusts the ratios for speed and other axis of movement. A computer plays virtual reality program based on input from controller. The controller mimics natural steering movements and makes user's physical movements with respect to omni axis steering device and stationary fitness device to closely resemble the movements in virtual reality program.    USE - For playing games in mobile phone, desktop computer, laptop computer, handheld and palm computers and personal digital assistant and for training applications.    ADVANTAGE - The user's physical involvement in gaming and training system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for processing input in manifold compatibility omni axis electronic human interface device; and    (2) storage device storing program for processing input in manifold compatibility omni axis electronic human interface device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of computer system.
NOVELTY - Solar cells and solar modules are disclosed. The solar module includes several solar cells. The solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion layer, an anode layer, a cathode layer and at least one spacer. The anode layer and the cathode layer are respectively sited on opposite surfaces of the photoelectric conversion layer, and project from the photoelectric conversion layer. The spacer is mounted on sides of the photoelectric conversion layer to seal the photoelectric conversion layer. Several solar cells make up the solar module by the series or the parallel connection.
NOVELTY - Proposed energy converter has fixed strut with output shaft, platforms with flat blades and units for change of orientation and fixation of Blade position. Platforms are immovably secured around output shaft and are provided with central and peripheral sprockets and chain. Peripheral sprockets are mounted on units used for change of orientation and fixation of blade position; these sprockets are kinematically linked with central sprocket mounted on fixed strut for turn and fixation of angular position. Energy converter is additionally provided with two wheels articulated on vertical struts along motion of medium (water) and couplers articulated together and engageable with units changing orientation and fixation of blade position which are engageable in their turn with central sprockets of respective wheels through first and second peripheral sprockets. Energy converter is additionally provided with second shaft fitted with levers, kinematically linked second peripheral sprockets and central sprocket mounted on second medium flow direction indicator; blades are interconnected by means of couplers engageable with lever tips and units changing orientation and fixation of blade position.    USE - Regenerative energy sources, wind and hydraulic power in particular.    ADVANTAGE - Considerable increase of power of energy converter and enhanced sensitivity to weak flows of wind and water.17 cl, 25 dwg
NOVELTY - A leg exercising good is provided to treat a calf of a leg with finger-pressure as lying or sitting position for stimulating a peripheral nerve, curing a bloodstream disorder, increasing a spontaneous cure by slackening a fatigue, and relieving a constipation by enlarging a blood vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The leg exercising good comprises: a body for having two covered grooves (11,12) to lay a leg on an upper part, a length directional groove (202) formed on the outside of the two covered grooves (11,12) to chafe with a crank which is interlocked with decelerating motor for going up and coming down centered by center pin, and a lever (40) which is formed at a platform (41) to lay the leg; and a foot support (200) to come in contact with a heel for stimulating a back of an ankle and a heel by lifting and lowering the leg automatically with the lever (40).
NOVELTY - The condensing-type solar cell module comprises a photovoltaic cell (23) that is joined with a copper electrode plate (42). When the size of the electrode plate is set to 3 to 10 times or 6 to 9 times larger than size of photovoltaic cell, the product of heat conductivity and thickness of copper electrode plate is in the range of 160-2000 or 400-1200.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Heat produced in the photovoltaic cell is efficiently radiated outside through the electrode plate, hence heat resistance is decreased and heat radiation characteristic is improved. The modular weight of the cell module is reduced, and cost is reduced by optimizing the size and material of the electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell fixing unit.    Wiring (21b)    Surface electrode (22)    Photovoltaic cell (23)    Reverse side electrode (26)    Copper electrode plate (42)
NOVELTY - A terminal box (6) is installed at the rear side of the cell unit (1). A pair of two pole type waterproof connectors (9,10) are provided at the ends of the two cables (7,8) extended out of the terminal box. One among the cables is made stretchable with a coil formed in it.    USE - Metal plate integrated solar cell is installed on roof of building for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Excess length of the connecting wire is avoided by the stretchable arrangement and a fast cell laying operation is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rear side of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell unit (1)    Terminal box (6)    Cables (7,8)    Connectors (9,10)
NOVELTY - A back sheet (10) has a gas barrier transparent vapor deposition film (2) containing an inorganic oxide, laminated on a polycarbonate film (1). The vapor deposition film is arranged at the side of solar cell element.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet has excellent hydrolysis resistance, weather resistance, heat resistance, transparency, damp-proof effect, gas barrier property and physical strength, and is manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of back sheet.    Polycarbonate film (1)    Vapor deposition film (2)    Back sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The reverse-side protection sheet (12) has a liquid crystal polyester (LCP) film, and is used in a solar cell module (10). The solar cell module is formed by sealing filler (16) and a solar cell element (15), with surface protective layer (11) and the sheet (12), and providing a spacer (13) on both sides.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse-side protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance and damp-proofing property. The solar cell module comprising the reverse-side protection sheet has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section explanatory view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Surface protective layer (11)    Reverse-side protection sheet (12)    Spacer (13)    Connector (14)    Solar cell element (15)    Filler (16)
NOVELTY - A silicone sealant is applied to the portion (107) surrounding a damage (106) of a solar cell module (100). A protective sheet such as ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) sheet (110) is adhesively fixed to the inner portion of the silicone sealant, using the adhesive force of the sealant.    USE - For repair of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of solar cell module is repaired easily, even if embossing of corrugated shape is provided at the surface of the solar cell module, and the weather resistance of solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of solar cell module repair method.    solar cell module (100)    damage (106)    surrounding portion (107)    concave portion (108)    ETFE sheet (110)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main lever for carrying a vane (3) at one end, and an angle drive arm (12) connecting the main lever to a main crank. A piovted rocker arm is connected to an angle drive arm, where the angle drive arm is pivotally connected to an angle change arm (10), and a guide arm (34) is connected in fixed relation to the main lever. A pivot (33) between the angle drive arm and the angle change arm is free to slide along a slot of the guide arm.    USE - Used for oscillating a vane in a fluid stream e.g. water for propulsion or power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The pivot between the angle drive arm and the angle change arm is free to slide along the slot of the guide arm, thus allowing greater control over the angle the vane presents to the stream as the vane laterally traverses the stream, and hence increasing an efficiency of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus for oscillating a vane.    Vane (3)    Angle change unit (6)    Wheels (7, 8)    Angle change arm (10)    Angle drive arm (12)    Drive assembly (20)    Pivot (33)    Guide arm (34)    External point (35)
NOVELTY - The device has a photovoltaic solar array (1), a regulator (2) permitting to recharge an accumulator (3), and an motor (4) supplied by the accumulator. The motor has a pump (18) for sucking, using a suction kit (9) having check valves (16, 17), the water from a well (8) and for putting the pressurized water in a water storage (6). Pipes (10) transport the water towards the vats (11) of a constant level to water the animals. The accumulator supplies an inverter (7) to provide 220 volts direct current to an electric fence (12), a bulb (13) or a surveillance camera (14).    USE - Used for supplying electric power to pressurize drinking water, from well or other water source, for watering an animal in a meadow, and to supply a 220 volts DC electric circuit to a place which is deprived of power (claimed) in an agricultural enterprise or one-family house for agricultural and civil purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The motor has the pump for sucking the water using the suction kit, thus permitting to effectively pressurize the water, in order to supply the vats of a constant level to water the animals without tiring the stockbreeder. The accumulator supplies the inverter to provide 220 volts direct current to the electric fence, bulb or surveillance camera so that the animals are easily guarded at the meadow with an electric wire around a field. The use of the photovoltaic solar array enables low power consumption and hence the device can be effectively used in the agricultural enterprise or one-family house.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric power supplying device.    Photovoltaic solar array (1)    Regulator (2)    Accumulator (3)    Motor (4)    Water storage (6)    Inverter (7)    Well (8)    Suction kit (9)    Pipes (10)    Vats (11)    Electric fence (12)    Bulb (13)    Surveillance camera (14)    Check valves (16, 17)    Pump (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a flat box-shaped casing-sheath (1) retractably inserted through an opening formed on an outer edge of a stern platform (10). A pin is projected towards inside of each guide near an end opening out towards a mouth (13). The pin has a beat against a rebate step defined on a slide. The casing-sheath is equipped with a front opening and the mouth for accessing inside. A retractable ladder (2) is equipped with a riser (13a) and a manually actuated handle for removing the ladder, and mounted onto the slide.    USE - Used for a yachting boat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The retractable ladder is mounted onto the slide, thus promoting interchangeability of the ladder with other retractable ladders, without requiring the removal of the casing-sheath from the stern platform. The pin has the beat against the rebate step defined on the slide, thus preventing the slide and an upright from slipping out. The flat box-shaped casing-sheath is internally subjected to presence of water by spilling and overflowing, and hence allowing inside of the space of the stern platform to be kept dry. The casing-sheath is equipped with the front opening and the mouth for accessing inside the sheath, thus allowing the passage of the ladder during operations of insertion and removal of the ladder into and from the sheath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematically represents a perspective view of a boarding system.    Flat box-shaped casing-sheath (1)    Retractable ladder (2)    Stern platform (10)    Mouth (13)    Riser (13a)    Outer edge (70)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has multiple solar modules (SM) with multiple base supports that are spaced apart in a row in a horizontal direction. A longitudinal support arrangement runs long range in a longitudinal direction. The longitudinal support arrangement includes two longitudinal supports (LT1,LT2) that are spaced apart transverse to the longitudinal direction, where module mounting (MT) is held at longitudinal supports.    USE - Used for a solar system e.g. photovoltaic system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Utilization of the two longitudinal supports that are spaced apart transverse to the longitudinal direction, and the support of the module mounting that runs transverse to the longitudinal supports provide the mounting arrangement with high stability with small material usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar system with a mounting arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a solar system.    Base supports (BS)    Base (EB)    Longitudinal supports (LT1,LT2)    Module mounting (MT)    Solar Modules (SM)
NOVELTY - The combination has solar cells (1) for photovoltaic power generation, and solar collectors for generation of heat energy in a hybrid collector. An absorber plate (2) is arranged on the rear side of the solar cells, where energy of the plate is given to a storage unit through a heat exchanger. The plate is made up of copper and consists of a set of individual plate units that overlaps itself in a border area. The heat of the plate is given through a fluid leading absorber tube of a collecting pipe (7) and is applied to a hot water boiler or geothermic storage as the storage unit.    USE - Used for hospital, nursing home, swimming pool, bath device, sport hall, hotel and large kitchen installation. Can also be installed in a roof and on a roof of a setup in a field.    ADVANTAGE - The absorber plate consists of the set of individual plate unit that overlaps itself in the border area, thus increasing efficiency of the solar cells. The heat of the absorber plate is applied to the geothermic storage as the storage unit, thus ensuring that the geothermic storage is effected without interconnection of the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial section of a hybrid arrangement.    Solar cells (1)    Absorber plate (2)    Housing (4)    Absorber tubes (6)    Collecting pipe (7)