NOVELTY - Composition has a photovoltaic active layer unit (3) that is arranged on a support. A module cover (1) is provided over the active layer unit. A partially transparent intermediate layer (2) is provided between the module cover and the active layer unit. The intermediate layer comprises an optical decoupling refractive index difference for the module cover and the active layer unit and a reflection layer with small thickness.    USE - Used as a solar module in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate layer comprises the optical decoupling refractive index difference for the module cover and the active layer unit and the reflection layer is provided with small thickness, thus allowing the active layer unit to be provided with variable outer appearance and enabling the layer unit to be utilizable in a versatile manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross sectional view of a photovoltaic module layer composition.    Module cover (1)    Intermediate layer (2)    Photovoltaic active layer unit (3)    Support (4,5)
NOVELTY - The stimulator has a control module which is selectively attached to the self-adhesive electrodes (22,24) through a power cable. An indicator specifies the characteristics of the device and preprogrammed treatment program. The stimulator control is initiated based on the customized treatment characteristics received through tactile sense press buttons.    USE - For use in training, conditioning and growth of body muscles during therapeutic/physiological treatment of various body pains, injury or surgical procedures and in athletics training.    ADVANTAGE - The stimulation intensity is easily varied due to preprogrammed operation and hence an useful and effective treatment is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of an electrical stimulator.    electrodes (22,24)    lead wire (26)    adhesive layers (28)
NOVELTY - The disturbance simulation apparatus (10) has a perturbation platform (24) movable, to create a disturbance event that induces a response from the individual (14) standing in the platform. Several sensors (28) attached to the individual, output the data. A computer (30) collects and stores the data, during the disturbance event.    USE - For fall prevention training of individual.    ADVANTAGE - The disturbance simulation apparatus delivers, studies and analyzes the biomechanics of the disturbance event, such as a slip or trip incident so that an appropriate response can be executed by the person to reduce the number of falls experience.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fall prevention training method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the disturbance simulation apparatus.    disturbance simulation apparatus (10)    individual (14)    perturbation platform (24)    sensors (28)    computer (30)
NOVELTY - A gesture-guiding apparatus (D) and a monitoring device, are provided. The patient is positioned in the gesture-guiding apparatus according to a pre-selected position. The patient executes the controlled pushing motion using the gesture-guiding apparatus. The knee of the patient, is monitored, using the monitoring device, during the execution of the motion.    USE - For monitoring knee of athletes and sports enthusiasts suffering from knee pain and injuries.    ADVANTAGE - The patient knee monitoring method enables standardized evaluation of the three-dimensional kinematics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gesture-guiding apparatus; and    (2) patient knee monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the gesture-guiding apparatus.    foot-bearing surface (14)    upper body alignment and support structure (16)    guiding mechanism (18)    pair of foot-retaining structures (22)    backboard (24)    gesture-guiding apparatus (D)
NOVELTY - An exercise trainer (2) e.g. bicycle is provided for patient. A functional electrical stimulation is provided to limbs for operating exercise trainer. The level of functional electrical stimulation is increased and resistance of exercise trainer is decreased by providing assistance to maintain acceptable speed of exercise trainer. The functional electrical stimulation is removed and assistance is provided to maintain acceptable speed of exercise trainer. The passive exercise is continued for a period more than two minutes.    USE - For promotion of nerve regeneration in central nervous system of paralyzed patient using bicycle (claimed), gate trainer (claimed) etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances cellular regeneration in patients with central nervous system injury and optimizes spontaneous regeneration and function recovery in neurological injuries. Provides significant improvement in physical integrity and functional recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of bicycle for paralyzed patient.    exercise trainer (2)    frame (4)    seat (6)    electric motor (12)    chain (14)
NOVELTY - Several particles have pores open to the exterior, defined by an internal surface that is lyophobic with respect to the carrier fluid and an exterior surface that is lyophilic with respect to the carrier fluid.    USE - For accumulating mechanical energy from high energy impact generated during vehicle collision, airplane and train crashes, underwater shocks applied to ship and sea-based oil platforms, highway barrier collisions, abrupt, high level forces applied to airplane landing gear components or between components of vehicle or machinery, and injury to passenger and personnel.    ADVANTAGE - The system mitigates the effects of high-load, high frequency impacts caused by collisions or incident shock waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) particles; and    (2) particle production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view explaining the flow of fluid into porous particle.
NOVELTY - Back sheet (11) has light-diffusion layer (7) which has uniform and fine convex portion or concave portion at the surface, and metal-deposited layer (4) which has reflectivity and gas barrier property.    USE - For module of solar cell (claimed) used for generation of electric power for calculator and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - Back sheet has excellent diffused reflection property, heat resistance, weather resistance, gas barrier property, productivity and low cost property. The back sheet improves the electric power generation efficiency, durability and weather resistance and reduces manufacturing cost of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the back sheet of solar cell module.    Base film (2)    Bead coating layer (3)    Metal-deposited layer (4)    Light-diffusion layer (7)    Back sheet (11)
NOVELTY - The opening (11,12) of a heat exchanger storage body (5) are arranged on the streamline of the lubricating oil along the discharge direction of the lubricating oil. The discharge direction of the lubricating oil becomes parallel to the streamline direction of the lubricating oil flowing through the inside of an oil bath (4) from the other end of the guide pipe (9). The guide pipe lead the lubricating oil to the oil bath of the lower portion from the oil return hole (8).    USE - For cooling bearing of vertical shaft water turbine used in electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective cooling of the lubricating oil thus ensuring effective cooling of the bearing to the cooled lubricating oil. Suppresses temperature rise of the lubricating oil by viscous friction while ensuring smooth joining of the lubricating oil in the exit end and the lubricating oil in the oil bath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the bearing cooling device of vertical shaft water turbine.    Oil bath (4)    Heat exchanger storage body (5)    Oil return hole (8)    Guide pipe (9)    Opening (11,12)
NOVELTY - A drive device (11) swivels the seat (10) of the exercise device (1), reciprocally along one direction. An assistance unit (2) matches the right overriding exercising position matched with a series of motions of exercise device, with the motion of the seat, and output an image or audio in real-time.    USE - For swiveling-type exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise device can be used effectively and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of swiveling-type exercise device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    exercise device (1)    exercise instruction assistance unit (2)    seat (10)    drive device (11)    monitor (20)
NOVELTY - A recess (23) is formed at a tip end of the blade (22) by die forging process. A cover plate (24) covers the recess to form an inner cavity (25) in the nozzle blade (21). The inner cavity is communicated with the exterior of the nozzle blade, through the slits (26,26') that are formed in the cover plate and backside surface of blade, respectively. The outer surface of the cover plate, serves as a portion of the blade effective surface.    USE - For nozzle diaphragm (claimed) in steam turbines (claimed), in turbine stages of nuclear turbines, geothermal turbines and low pressure turbine stages of thermal turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient profile accuracy of the effective surface of the nozzle blade, is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating a nozzle blade for steam turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hollow nozzle blade.    Nozzle blade (21)    Blade (22)    Recess (23)    Cover plate (24)    Inner cavity (25)    Slits (26,26')
NOVELTY - An electric connection element comprises electric conductor (2) having a surface (5) configured, at least in regions, with a surface enlargement; and electrically conductive coating (3) applied on the electric conductor.    USE - For interconnecting solar cells for solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connection element can easily be handled and requires only little coating thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of contacting electric components, in particular solar cells, comprising enlarging a surface area of an electric conductor; coating the electric conductor with an electrically conductive coating, thus producing an electric connection element; and placing the electric connection element onto an electric component with the enlarged surface area facing the electric component to enable the coating to establish a firm connection between the electric conductor and the electric component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection element.    Conductor (2)    Coating (3)    Rough surface (5)
NOVELTY - An electric connection element comprises electric conductor (2) and electrically conductive coating (3) applied on the electric conductor and having a surface (5) configured, at least in regions, with a surface enlargement.    USE - For interconnecting solar cells for solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connection element can easily be handled and the coating can be quickly heated. Heat required for a soldering or bonding process can thus be introduced easier and faster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of contacting electric components, in particular solar cells, comprising:    (a) coating an electric conductor with an electrically conductive coating;    (b) enlarging a surface area of the coating to produce an electrical connection element; and    (c) placing the electric connection element onto an electric component with the enlarged surface area facing the electric component to enable the coating to establish a firm connection between the electric conductor and the electric component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection element.    Conductor (2)    Coating (3)    Rough surface (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a box including a series of openings, and an electrical test button mounted on the box. A pump (18) and a float switch are attached to the box, where the box has a cover with a solar cell. A battery (16) is placed inside of the box. The battery, pump and float switch are electrically connected through an electrical wire. The pump is mounted on the box by using self-locking stainless steel screws and nuts.    USE - Used for pumping water out of a boat.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the battery eliminates the need for a power source to power the pump. The pumping system is designed to rest at a bottom interior of the boat for automatically pumping water out of the boat when the water reaches a preset level in the boat. The pump system is constructed to be portable and self-contained in the boat. The design of the box accommodates the marine battery and the pump so that the box is used in a small boat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a water pumping system.    Box (10)    Openings (14)    Battery (16)    Pump (18)    Pump outlet (22)
NOVELTY - A sensor is secured to a selected location of an inner support set inside an effector device. A sensor measures a force applied to the inner support. An outer surface of the inner support is coupled to the interior surface of the effector device such that forces applied to the effector device are partially transferred to the inner support for measurement by the sensor.    USE - For measuring forces applied on an isometric exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to manufacture, easy to manipulate and does not require shielding of sensors and associated wiring secured to the external surfaces of the device. Effector design is useful and less cumbersome.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) forces measuring device in an isometric exercise device; and    (2) a support structure in an effector device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the isometric exercise system serving as gaming controller and utilizing an effector device.    Force measurement system (100)    Support (103)    Upright post (104)    Grip (122)    Button (123)
NOVELTY - The multi-activity exercise apparatus (10) has a computer workstation (200) affixed to a stationary exercise device (100), to perform non-exercise and exercise tasks. A display (120) monitors the status of the stationary exercise device. The computer workstation has an adjustable working surface (300).    USE - For use with various exercise devices such as treadmill, step machine or stationary bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-activity exercise apparatus enables the user to engage in various types of health enhancing exercises while simultaneously performing computer and office work related tasks. The multi-activity exercise apparatus is compact, operates quietly and it is suitable for work settings where space is limited and in close proximity to others.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for simultaneously exercising and computer operations performing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the multi-activity exercise apparatus.    multi-activity exercise apparatus (10)    stationary exercise device (100)    display (120)    computer workstation (200)    adjustable working surface (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves taking performance measurements of subject (18) based on continuous variables such as distance and time duration. The subject is trained based on performance measurements, so as to produce improved level of performance.    USE - For training sports person, and also for training animals such as race horses and racing dogs.    ADVANTAGE - Allows to reliably train the subject in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of athletic performance system.    treadmill appar- atus (12)    control system (14)    belt (16)    subject (18)    interface device (20)
NOVELTY - The machine has a sensor (36) which detects the physical parameter of a trainee. A controller (14) regulates the parameter associated with the machine based on the detected parameters. The controller indicates the efficiency point reach time of trainee based on the measured parameters.    USE - For treadmill used in athletics training, swimmer's training and other physical training.    ADVANTAGE - The performance level of the person is improved within short time by allowing the real performance experience to the persons in similar to the running or swimming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of treadmill.    treadmill (12)    controller (14)    user interface (20)    indicator (32)    sensor controller (36)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) is inserted between a flexible raw material and an accommodating portion provided on the raw material surface. A lead wire (2) is fixed to the battery module by a fixing member. A through-hole made to penetrate a fastener to the flexible raw material is provided at the fixing member.    USE - For installing film type sunlight battery module such as thin-film solar cell module used for self-support type solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables full utilization of module characteristics such as lightweight property and flexibility, and slim profile. Simplifies fixing and removal to and from surface of flexible raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and cross-sectional drawing of the film type sunlight battery module. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Film type sunlight battery module (1)    Lead wire (2)    Plate (4)
NOVELTY - A management apparatus (CS) connected to the user terminals (UT1-UTn) through a communication network (NW), determines the attendance and absence situation of a user performing exercise in a same time zone, and produces an attendance list. The user terminals receive the list transmitted by the apparatus, when reproducing the exercise content delivered from the apparatus. A display unit displays the exercise content and the attendance list of user in the user terminals.    USE - For homebound elderly people.    ADVANTAGE - The user continuously performs exercise without sensing the feeling of isolation at the house. The user's exercise volition is highly maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) exercise assistance apparatus; and    (2) program for exercise assistance apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the exercise support system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Management apparatus (CS)    User terminals (UT1-UTn)    Communication network (NW)
NOVELTY - The system has an exercise mechanism (2) connected to a loading apparatus (3) having an electromagnetic braking valve unit, which is operated against the retarding torque of the electromagnetic braking valve unit. A detector (4) detects the training state of a person and stores the training state in a memory (6). A control unit (5) calculates optimal training conditions based on stored training state, to set electromagnetic brake characteristics of the electromagnetic braking value unit.    USE - For training machine system.    ADVANTAGE - Effective training is performed. Automatic maintenance of the athletic ability and requirements of a training person, is achieved. The difficult or dangerous state to continue the training is judged based on electromagnetic brake characteristics and safety is maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the training machine system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Training machine main unit (1)    Exercise mechanism (2)    Loading apparatus (3)    Detector (4)    Control unit (5)    Memory unit (6)    Training person (7)
NOVELTY - A movement load instruction portion indicates an applicable walking pace set based on a calculation result of the movement load calculating unit. The movement load calculating portion determines the optimal movement load value after comparing the pulse detected by the pulse detector with the health effect appropriate pulse set beforehand.    USE - For use in health walking along a general way e.g. park.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to perform easy and light movement or walking. Enables user to perform efficient aerobics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) walking guidance;    (2) program; and    (3) a recording component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the walking instruction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The turbine is sealed within the top of water shaft connected to a header tank. The water level is maintained in the header tank at a set level. The turbine has two rotors which drive a central crankshaft connected to a generator. The turbine is propelled by the suction power of water held within the shaft.    USE - For coupling with generator to generate electric power, using water stream.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine maintains total control of the resources spent in relation to power demand.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a double-photic generation photovoltaic wall plate set vertically composed of two layers of low iron toughened glasses, two layers of EVA resin films and hot pressed and closed monocrystal silicon battery plates symmetrically clamped at both sides, which can accept light at both sides and realize high efficient generation even if it is set vertically.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a tower arranged over a floating cell (7). A generator (9) is mounted on the tower which is rotatable in relation to wind direction and fitted with a wind rotor (10). An anchor line arrangement with three anchor lines (11) is connected to anchors or anchoring points on a sea bed. Each anchor line is provided at a certain distance from the floating cell at a fixing point (5) on the individual anchor line. Each line is connected with double lines slanting outwards and connected to the cell in a delta-shaped arrangement, where the lines are utilized at specific degrees.    USE - Used for a floating wind turbine installation.    ADVANTAGE - Each anchor line is connected with double lines slanting outwards and connected to the floating cell in the delta-shaped arrangement and the lines are utilized at the specific degrees, thus anchoring wind turbine installations in very deep water in a simple manner and increasing initial resistance to rotation around a vertical axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an anchoring arrangement.    Fixing point (5)    Floating cell (7)    Tower (8)    Generator (9)    Wind rotor (10)    Anchor lines (11)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition contains an redox electrolyte pair, a normal temperature fused salt, and a non-ionic organic solvent. The ratio of the organic solvent with respect to total weight of the organic solvent and fused salt is 2-40 wt.%.    USE - For optoelectric transducer, solar cells (both claimed), secondary batteries, primary batteries and electrical double layer capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition has excellent electrical property, and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) optoelectric transducer which has a semiconductor content layer (2) and a charge transferring layer (3) on a support (1); and    (2) solar cell having above optoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support (1)    Semiconductor content layer (2)    Charge transfer layer (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Sealing agent (5)
NOVELTY - An intermediate tube (50) is pivotally coupled to rear end of slip pipe (40) having female thread for receiving a drive screw. A front crossbar and a handrail frame are coupled to intermediate tube. An end of platform frame (10) is pivotally coupled to upright bar (21) of base frames (20). A telescopic tube has both ends pivotally coupled to crossbar at lower side of platform frame respectively. A pull rod and a push rod are coupled to slip pipe, intermediate tube and handrail frame so that slip pipe is moved to and fro when lifting motor is activated.    USE - For electric treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The lifting motor in cooperation with drive screw, slip pipe, intermediate tube, telescopic tube, pull rod, push rod and handrail frame, allows the platform frame to swivel about upright bar for adjusting the platform frame to an inclined and upright position with the handrail frame moved to a storage position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an electric treadmill.    platform frame (10)    base frames (20)    upright bar (21)    slip pipe (40)    intermediate tube (50)
NOVELTY - The linking mechanism (3) includes a pair of cranks (31) drivable by the transmission unit (2). One end of each crank is fixedly connected with the shaft on each side of the driving wheel (21) and the other end is pivotally connected with one end of an adjustment part (32). A link (33) is pivoted between the linking bar (321) of the adjustment part and the top end on the extension (121) of the upright stem (12). Adjustment part has a telescopic rod (323) with a free end (325) fitted in the slide sleeve (324).    USE - For exercising in an elliptical-track treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill can be adjusted according to the height and step distance of the user. The crank can drive the slide sleeve to rotate without exerting too much effort. Adjustment part allows the elliptical-track and travel to be adjusted without changing the length of the crank. The crank, adjustment member and link between the linking mechanism and the upright stem forms a four-link mechanism so that power can be transmitted to the slide bars to smoothly move the pedals in an elliptical-track. The free end of the adjustment member can be moved axially to adjust the distance between the pedals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the elliptical-track treadmill.    Transmission unit(3) Linking mechanism (2)    Upright stem(21) Driving wheel (12)    Cranks (31)
NOVELTY - The unit has a turbine with a blade that includes an aerofoil (5) which is symmetrical about a mid-chord line. The turbine is mounted on a flow channel for rotation in response to a fluid flow through a flow channel. A chord of the aerofoil at a hub of the turbine is between a specific temperature value. The mid-chord line is substantially perpendicular to the chord of the aerofoil.    USE - Used in a power generator apparatus for generating electrical power under water using tidal or current flow.    ADVANTAGE - The aerofoil of the blade is symmetrical about the mid-chord line, thus enabling the turbine unit to improve the efficiency of the conversion of the tidal current flow into electrical energy without the need for the movement or realignment in the tidal flow direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power generator apparatus comprising a pump unit    (2) a method of generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an aerofoil.    Aerofoil (5)    Leading edges (10, 15)
NOVELTY - The facing has solar modules (2), which are arranged preferably in rows, at a distance, for the irradiation of the sunlight favorable to the optimal angle to the surface. A reflector (3) or rows of reflectors are arranged in between the solar modules or the rows of solar modules.    USE - For surface e.g. for building surface, preferably for front, roof or like.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimum energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reflector or the reflectors are arranged at such an angle to the surface and to the solar modules that the light, impinging under the optimal angle or angle area is reflected completely or completely predominantly to an adjacent solar module or to an adjacent row of solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic side view of the facing.    Holding structure (1)    Solar modules (2)    Reflector (3)    Movement of holding structure (4)    Sun rays (5)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module has row accumulating lenses (1), made of glass or plastic at a distance of approximately 3 cm, attached on the surface, which bundles the impinging light and guides into fiber glass tape, attached at accumulating lens. The entire surface covers the solar cell, attached on plate so that light from fiber glass tape is radiated completely and evenly on the solar cell.    USE - For the production of electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the efficiency of the solar plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the surface of the row accumulating lenses with solar cell rows attached to it.    Row accumulating lenses (1)
NOVELTY - The system has a paddle wheel (c) with a rigid shaft that is integrated in a piping system, through which materials such as water, oil or air are conducted with pressure. A dynamo/power generator (f) is fastened to the shaft and attached to the system.    USE - Used for generating power for a piping system that is utilized for materials such as water, oil or air.    ADVANTAGE - The paddle wheel with the rigid shaft is integrated in the piping system, through which materials such as water, oil or air are conducted with pressure, and the dynamo/power generator is fastened to the shaft and attached to the system, thus generating power with masses corresponding to the diameter of the piping system in a rapid, simple and cost-effective manner, without generation of any environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power generation system.    Seal with screw joint (a)    Pipeline (b)    Paddle wheel (c)    Simmering (d)    Counter bearing (e)    Dynamo/power generator (f)
NOVELTY - The training system uses exercise devices(4.1) where physical effort is generated by muscle power dependent on adjustable resistances (7), and which are linked to a computer (11) and associated with card readers (2) with identification element (3) for the patient (25). Data for the patient and training plans are filed in the database (13) so that the computer ensures that once the patient is registered at the start, the correct training plan is set up and updated. The number and duration of the exercises carried out are automatically recorded and used to determine the active training plan. A computer component in the computer compares the training targets reached and works out the revised plan.    USE - For therapy patients, athletes etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables secure input of data and easier adaption of exercises to patients.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The number and duration of the exercises carried out are automatically recorded and used to determine the active training plan. A computer component in the computer compares the training targets reached and works out the revised plan. The adjustable resistances can have mechanical-electrical converters. The training exercise devices can have sensors for blood pressure and/oxygen sensors to measure the oxygen content in the blood.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows diagrammatic view    card reader (2)    exercise device (4.1)    data processor (6)    central computer (11)    data network (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has an inner cylinder (52), installed inside an outer cylinder (51), and a piston assembly comprising a piston (54) and a piston rod (53). The assembly is installed inside the inner cylinder, where the piston comprises gaskets, o-rings, and a nut. The piston is pushed forward to compress inertial gas together with hydraulic oil, when a restoring force is applied to the rod. Connecting units (58) are separately installed to an external end of the outer cylinder and an external end of the rod, where the inertial gas is nitrogen that is obtained via nitrogen-making machine.    USE - Used for a stepper (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The piston is pushed forward to compress the inertial gas and the hydraulic oil, when the restoring force is applied to the piston rod, thus replacing the elastic units and enabling the manufacturer to be free from preparing springs, and hence simplifying the fabrication process of the stepper, and reducing the fabrication cost. The inertial gas is nitrogen that is obtained via the nitrogen-making machine, thus avoiding problems of elastic fatigue and corrosion in the springs and achieving an environment-protection efficacy. The inertial gas is compressed together with the hydraulic oil, thus providing a more easy and comfortable performance for the user. The appearance of the structure is free from externally-disposed elastic units, thus improving the appearance of the stepper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an improved structure for a stepper.    Outer cylinder (51)    Inner cylinder (52)    Piston rod (53)    Piston (54)    Connecting unit (58)
NOVELTY - The dumbbell has rolling ball switches for sensing an exercise status, and transmitting a signal to a micro processor (5). The microprocessor receives a signal of exercising and performs calculation or summation to time duration, number of times and energy consumption of a continuous exercise. The microprocessor outputs outcomes of the calculation through a liquid crystal display unit (31) based on settings of press buttons (32). Voice and music generation circuits (51) output a voice or music associated with the calculation.    USE - Used for creating an exercise effect e.g. pulling, tightening, relaxing, and releasing, to muscles of arm, breast and back of a human body.    ADVANTAGE - The microprocessor outputs outcomes of the calculation or summation to time duration, number of times and energy consumption of the continuous exercise through the liquid crystal display unit based on the settings of press buttons, thus increasing willingness of using the dumbbell due to an acquirement of sense of achievability. The voice and music generation circuits output the voice or music associated with the calculation or summation to time duration, number of times and energy consumption of the continuous exercise, thus increasing a fun of exercising with the dumbbell, and hence achieving purposes of exercising and working out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit representation of a dumbbell.    Microprocessor (5)    Liquid crystal display unit (31)    Press buttons (32)    Trumpet (33)    Voice and music generation circuits (51)
NOVELTY - A high efficient solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are provided to enhance efficiency thereof by using an amorphous silicon layer for absorbing solar energy more than 1.7eV and a bulk layer for absorbing solar energy more than 1.1eV.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bulk silicon wafer(110) having a p-type silicon layer(111) and an n-type silicon layer(112) is formed. An intermediate electrode(130) is formed on an upper surface of the bulk silicon wafer. A lower electrode(140) is formed under the bulk silicon wafer. An amorphous silicon layer(150) is formed on the intermediate electrode. The amorphous silicon layer includes an n-type amorphous silicon layer(151), an i-type amorphous silicon layer(152), and a p-type amorphous silicon layer(153). An upper electrode(170) is formed on the amorphous silicon layer.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The player with built-in radio exercise recording, reproduces the exercises and gymnastics information radio broadcasted at fixed time, in free time.    USE - For use by elder people walking in park, for health enhancement, and for reproducing the educational information related to memorization of basic matters such as mathematics, English and history.    ADVANTAGE - Since there is no recording device, the lightweight portable player is used in both indoor and outdoor e.g. park, or carried by elder people during walking, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the portable player. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    switch (1)    holes (2)    protrusion for hand strap (6)
NOVELTY - The power generation system has a vertical support mounted in clamping frame. A set of cantilevered supports (206,212) is attached to and extended from vertical support. A power generation assembly (120) is attached to vertical support and multi-bladed rotor assembly, and powered by fluid flow.    USE - For electric power generation using moving waterways including rivers and tidal flows.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation system is installed easily, thereby allowing easy repair or alteration of the rotor assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front perspective view of support frame.    power generating and support assembly (100)    vertical frame (102)    clamp assembly (106)    power generating assembly (120)    cantilevered supports (206,212)
NOVELTY - A method of protecting grid-connected dispersed storage and generating system based on operation characteristics of a recloser is provided to enhance convenience of a user by preventing the user to manually restart the generating system after errors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar generating system includes a solar cell (31), a power transformer (32), and a controller (33). The power transformer converts DC power from a solar cell which is connected to a switch, to AC power and provides power to a system line in synchronous with a system voltage. The power transformer includes an IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) switch, a reactor, a voltage transformer, and an electronic contact member.
NOVELTY - The electrical power plant (1) comprises of at least one device for electricity generation (2) that is driven from at least one impeller (3) and has a fixed frame (4). The fixed frame, downstream, has a positioning member (5) whilst there is a stabilising member (6) oriented around the bank. The positioning member is connected with a guide device (7) whilst the stabilising member is connected with a stabilising device (8). The guide device and/or the stabilising device may be firmly or elastically connected with an anchor (9). The positioning member may have at least two fixture points (13) whereas the stabilising member may only have one fixture point (13).    USE - For floating on water in river.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power plant can generate electricity being either anchored or mobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Simple illustration of the electrical power plant and its key elements that include the frame and impeller.    Electrical power plant (1)    Device for electricity generation (2)    Impeller (3)    Fixed frame (4)    Positioning member (5)    Stabilising member (6)    Guide device (7)    Stabilising device (8)    Anchor (9)    Fixture points (13)
NOVELTY - A wind powered electricity generating system has vertical axis turbines (B) stacked inside the envelope of a pylon to drive a generator and to supply power directly into the transmission lines via a control unit. The system can also be combined with a pumped storage system with energy peaks used to pump water to a high reservoir to drive water turbines, e.g. to cover troughs in the power supply. The pumped storage systems can be integrated into the pylon or can be positioned near to the pylon, depending on topography.    USE - Electricity generation    ADVANTAGE - Environmentally friendly electricity generation, ability to derive energy from high wind levels    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pylon with integral wind powered turbines.    Turbines (B)    Pylon (A)    Power lines (E)    Generators (D)
NOVELTY - A chromatic dispersion element splits the incident light into several spectral components for processing by an optical condenser and several spectrally separated solar cells. The optical condenser captures majoring of the diffused light from the incident light placed in a tiled nature within the assembly. The chromatic dispersion element optical condenses and spectrally separated solar cells are configured in a lateral architecture solar in which the plurality of solar cells is placed under several spectral components.    USE - For solar cell such as photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell assembly enables high efficiency while reducing the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for constructing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exemplary method of implementing ultra-high efficiency solar cell.
NOVELTY - The muscle trainer (44) having the chararcteristics of golf club, is moved by a user along the actual motion path. The orientation of actual motion path relative to ideal motion path, is determined. The grip (58) of the muscle trainer, is grasped by the user's hand. A force is applied to muscle trainer for urging the muscle trainer in the direction of deviation from the ideal motion path, if determined that actual motion path deviates from ideal motion path such that the applied force is independent of the force generated due to the movement of the muscle trainer.    USE - For training weaker muscles used during swinging of implement such as golf club, tennis racket and baseball bat.    ADVANTAGE - A sustained exercising of the opposing muscle groups, is provided by the muscle trainer, and the dominated muscle group is processed through a strenuous exercise program for providing balanced muscle strength of the opposing muscle groups.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the muscle trainer.    muscle trainer (44)    grip (58)    motor (60)    fan blade assembly (70)    blades (72)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an intermediate layer (5) for partially reflecting and partially transmitting an incident light. A part of the intermediate layer is removed or change to remove electroconductivity and form an intermediate-layer isolation portion (40). The intermediate-layer isolation portion is formed without directly contacting a transparent electrically conductive film (3) formed on a transparent substrate (2) to prevent electrical current leak via the intermediate layer without having to treat the transparent conductive film during processing of the intermediate-layer isolation portion.    USE - Thin-film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses electric current leak via the intermediate layer and suppresses the power of laser beam required during manufacture, and simplifies manufacture process of the thin-film solar cell module since heat deformation processing and residue processing are not required in making the thin-film solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the thin-film solar cell module manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional drawing schematically showing the thin-film solar cell module.    Thin-film solar cell module (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Intermediate layer (5)    Intermediate-layer isolation portion (40)
NOVELTY - An expansion chamber is formed when meshing lappings of fixed and turning scrolls. The turning scroll (13) has interconnecting passages (30) connecting center of lapping bottom face (13b) and end plate back (13d). Lubricant oil is supplied to the end plate back of anti-lapping side of the turning scroll.    USE - For scroll type expansion machine using carbon dioxide as working fluid. Technique also suits for scroll compressor.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the scroll type expansion machine is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The turning scroll is equipped with a seal, which divides center and periphery of the anti-lapping side of endplate back of the turning scroll. The seal has function to divide the pressure of lubricating oil and pressure of backing-pressure chamber. A constriction is formed in the interconnecting passage so that ratio of lubricating oil supplied to expansion chamber is set to 2-20 weight%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the turning scroll of the scroll type expansion machine.    turning scroll (13)    end plate (13a)    lapping bottom face (13b)    lapping (13c)    end plate back (13d)    interconnecting passage (30)
NOVELTY - The stationary plates attached airtightly to upper and lower portions of the rubber tank has piping opening. The tank is placed between building and basic foundation. The tank is filled with water from piping opening and the tank is made to function as earthquake-resistant apparatus.    USE - For vibration isolation in case of earthquake and damping control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The acceleration that a building receives according to earthquake becomes smaller. Prevents destruction of building by earthquake.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric-power-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electric-power-generation system.    top rubber water storage tank (22)    lower rubber water storage tank (23)    roof (24)    pipe (25)    water-collection pipe (26)
NOVELTY - A seesaw frame (10) performs seesaw vibration motion centering on a center shaft (15) by vibration of a vertical vibration unit (20). The vertical vibration unit moves up and dons by the effect of the eccentric cam (41). A drive shaft (45) is inserted in the eccentric cam of the motor (43). The vertical vibration unit is connected to a bracket (19) while the eccentric cam is mounted to the vertical vibration unit.    USE - Used for performing aerobics or exercise by user.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures quick shifting of the vertical vibration movement of the stepping board with simple and durable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the seesaw frame.    Seesaw frame (10)    Center shaft (15)    Bracket (19)    Vertical vibration unit (20)    Eccentric cam (41)    Motor (43)    Drive shaft (45)
NOVELTY - The power supply from electric double layer capacitor and auxiliary power supply to a lamp (3) are interrupted if illumination intensity around lamp measured by sensor (6) is greater or equal to set value. The power is supplied from capacitor to lamp and the power from auxiliary supply to lamp is interrupted if intensity is below set value and power stored in capacitor is greater or equal to set value. The power from capacitor is interrupted and the power is supplied from auxiliary supply if power stored in capacitor is less than set value.    USE - For exterior lighting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The energy saving effect is achieved using small and inexpensive electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exterior lighting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support (1)    Case (2)    Lamp (3)    Wind-powered generator (4)    solar cell (5)    Illumination intensity sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The inclined functional board is exposed to the weather when in the operating position and has a device that enables a flow of liquid on the functional board. The functional board is a solar collector and the device has a tube (6) with bores (7) of length 5 to 15 cm and diameter 1 to 3 mm.    USE - Especially for solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the failure of the solar collectors in the event of snowfall in winter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of cleaning an inventive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of 4 solar or photovoltaic modules    solar system (1)    solar modules (2-5)    tube (6)    bores (7)    line (8)
NOVELTY - The generator/turbine has a hollow turbine (1), and electromagnets (3) directly attached to an outer surface of a hollow turbine`s rotating cylinder (2). Brushes (9) are aligned to come into electrical contact with slip rings (8) and conduct electric current from an external source e.g. an exciter by an electric conductor, where the electromagnets and the slip rings are electrically connected. The hollow turbine captures kinetic energy from passing fluids or gases and transforms it into rotational energy.    USE - Used for generating electricity, and for a hydroelectric power plant, a stand-alone dam free installation in an open waterway and an offshore hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnets are directly attached to the outer surface of the hollow turbine`s rotating cylinder, thus eliminating the need for a separate rotor and a related shaft, and hence providing an electric generator/turbine with less kinetic energy, substantially fewer parts, and occupying less space in the power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hollow turbine with the attached electromagnets and slip rings.    Hollow turbine (1)    Hollow turbine`s rotating cylinder (2)    Electromagnets (3)    Slip rings (8)    Brushes (9)
NOVELTY - A damage prevention method of a device using collected flow water for the generation is provided to prevent the damage of the device by controlling the injected amount of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A boat (7) is floated on a current and fixed by a rope (6). The injected amount of water in a fast-flowing stream is controlled by lifting a flow water inlet (5) on the surface of the water. A generator (4) and a pump (2) are rotated with a belt (12) by inserting flow water into a flow water generator (3). A fishing net boat (12) cuts off dirt or large fishes. Small fishes do not die though passing through a flow water valve.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple solar cell elements that are electrically connected to a bus bar electrode via a strip-shaped connection tab. A pair of bending plates (40,44) is provided at both ends of the connection tab, and folded with respect to the electrode side of each solar cell element.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures strong and firm joining of electrode and connection tab via bending plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the connection tab.    Bending plates (40,44)    Linear plates (41,43)    Inclination plate (42)
NOVELTY - A hollow metal girder (5) of rectangular cross-section is prepared and then arranged and held into the interior of a metal pipe material (M4). Fixed and movable seals (21,31) seal both ends of the pipe material, after which liquid is filled into the girder and pipe material. The pipe material is molded into a blade profile of streamlined shape using press dies (12,14), while keeping the girder cross shape consistent.    USE - For manufacturing blade used for wind- or water-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves weight reduction of blade, since it uses hollow metal girder as reinforcement. Provides desired shape and dimensional accuracy to blade. Reduces number of processes, manufacturing and material costs, and production time since fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) is not employed as blade material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross sectional view of a blade manufacturing process.    Hollow metal girder (5)    Press dies (12,14)    Seals (21,31)    Pipe material (M4)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a pair of bars (2), a wheel (13) and two cranks (14,15) which are supported on a base (1). Two links (30) are coupled between the cranks and bars. Two beams (40) are connected to the bars. The poles (44) are connected between the beams and levers (45) to support the foot supports (47). An adjusting device adjusts the arms (60) relative to the beams, coupling between beams and bars and coupling between the poles and levers so as to adjust the moving stroke of the foot supports.    USE - For exerciser such as stepping exerciser sued for stepping and walking exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The exerciser enables to adjust the moving stroke of the foot supports easily without stopping the exerciser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exerciser.    base (1)    bars (2)    wheel (13)    cranks (14,15)    links (30)    beams (40)    poles (44)    levers (45)    foot supports (47)    arms (60)
NOVELTY - An organic light-emitting layer (122) emits light that is taken out from the side of an upper electrode (125). An organic layer, included between the organic light emitting layer and upper electrode, is mainly composed of an organic material with a heterocyclic group that contains one or more nitrogen atoms.    USE - Top emission type organic light emitting display device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents oxidation of organic film during formation of upper transparent electrode, and allows emission of light at low voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of organic light emitting display device.    Hole transport layer (121)    Organic light-emitting layer (122)    Electron transport layer (123)    Electron injection layer (124)    Upper electrode (125)
NOVELTY - The machine has two front springs attached to a tow machine by a ball coupler, and two rear springs mounted to the front springs by brackets, where twenty pound weight package is placed in the location. The weight supplies down pressure to groomer shoes. A PVC pipe water container is centered between the rear springs and battery support brackets. The water container ejects liquid through calibrated jets by a force from a small air pump powered by a twelve volt utility battery and the liquid freezes on contact with snow.    USE - Used for forming inline classic snow skiing track.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid ejected from the container by the force from the small air pump is frozen on contact with the snow, thus rendering tracks glazed with ice, thereby greatly enhancing ability of skies to glide in the tracks. The track glazing machine is easy to build, has light weight, and easy to tow. The weight supplies down pressure on the groomer shoes to form good clean tracks when the weight package is not used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an inline classic skiing track glazing machine.    Tracking guides (26)    Twelve volt utility battery (30)    Small air pump (32)    Water container (48)    Ball coupler (52)
NOVELTY - The energy generating and storage system has several direct compression wind turbine stations in which the direct rotational motion of shaft or a rotor is coupled to several compressors. The turbines have a top-of-tower power to weight ratio greater than 1 megawatt per 10tons excluding blades and rotor.    USE - For wind energy generating and storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The value of wind power is enhanced to be useful in production of various hydrogen and other green fuels. The wind generating and storage system which uses direct compression wind turbines in which rotor is directly connected to several compressors, is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the wind energy generating and storage system.    wind energy generating and storage system (10)    direct compression wind turbine stations (12)    storage device (14)    compressor (16)    turbine (18)
NOVELTY - The scheme has a damper wheel (1), which includes a rotor with even number of pairs of permanent magnet poles disposed in staggering way. A magnetically controlled damper (5) is composed of a base with right and left walls erected at two sides to form a slot shaped structure. The damping wheel rotates to cut into the slot of the damper to induce a varying eddy current whose value depends on how deep it cuts into the slot to damp the motor rotation with different generating braking power without the aid of any external power supply.    USE - Used for generating feedback power in a gymnastic facility e.g. exertion velocipede.    ADVANTAGE - The damping wheel is rotated to cut into the slot of the damper to induce varying eddy current whose value depends on how deep it cuts into the slot to damp the motor rotation with different generating braking power without the aid of any external power supply, thus generating feedback power using simple construction, thereby automatically regenerating feedback power suitable for mass production with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the brake device scheme.    Copper damping wheel (1)    Rotor (2)    Stator (3)    Magnetically controlled damper (5)    Magnetic field windings (31)
NOVELTY - Concave mirrors (30) of a solar-energy conversion system (SEC) (28) are coupled to and supported by an array-support (26) using a support pad (54). Cell assemblies (34) are placed over their respective concave mirror that makes up the SEC units (44). Each cell assembly coupled to a heat-extraction (HE) unit (70) has housing (68) that contains an SEC cell. Each concave mirror reflects and concentrates the solar energy onto its corresponding cell, and the heat produced is extracted and dissipated by a separate heat-extraction unit.    USE - For converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar-energy conversion array which increases the percentage of received solar energy presented to the cells. Using solar-energy conversion units and concave mirrors increases the reliability of heat distribution and the efficiency of the heat-extraction units, and reduces the dead zones where energy is concentrated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of converting solar energy into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a solar-energy conversion system in operation.    Array support (26)    Solar-energy conversion system (28)    Concave mirrors (30)    Cell assemblies (34)    Solar-energy conversion units (44)
NOVELTY - Provided are a pedestrian assisting device for training muscle having a caster walker and a power transmitting appliance to prevent muscle strength of the lower limbs from being weakened, and a method of controlling the same.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pedestrian assisting device includes a caster walker (10) equipped with a power generating unit and a computer having an action profile, a pedestrian assisting appliance worn on a user's body, and a power transmitting appliance assembled between the caster walker and the pedestrian assisting appliance for transmitting a power. The caster walker is a movable appliance consisting of a gripping portion used as a board having plural input buttons, a monitor (14) for looking through a screen in respect to a control situation, and a body (15) having wheels.
NOVELTY - An enclosure (1) is fixed to a base (B) through a fixing tool (2). A solar power generation panel (3) is joined to an enclosure through a gasket (4). A zipper is arranged in an engaging groove to clamp the edges of the solar power generation panel and enclose in the opposite channels of a gasket main body.    USE - For attaching solar power generation panel to roof or wall of building.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances protection against rainwater by joining panel and enclosure via a gasket. Enhances exterior appearance by concealing wiring for connecting each solar power generation panel. Improves heat insulation effect by forming air heat insulation layer between the outdoor side and enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the solar power generation panel attachment structure.    Enclosure (1)    Fixing tool (2)    Solar power generation panel (3)    Gasket (4)    Base (B)
NOVELTY - The adhesive sheet is a resin sheet of more than triple layers consisting of ethylene-based copolymer and an organic peroxide. The outermost layers contain 80 wt.% or more of organic peroxide having 1-hour half-life temperature of 130-160degreesC. The inner layer contains 20 wt.% or more of organic peroxide having 1-hour half-life temperature of 100-130degreesC.    USE - For solar cells, preferably for joining solar cell element and substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet has uniform quality, and improves productivity of solar cell module. The adhesive sheet can be molded efficiently and stably.
NOVELTY - The main body frame bases (37) are provided to firmly affix the bottom ends (32b) of main body frame (32) at holes (38) of seabed or riverbed (2). The main body frames bases supports the erection of main body frames with respect to reinforcement pillars (36) enabling the cylinder (34) containing generator with propeller (31) to stand above seabed or riverbed.    USE - Seabed or riverbed installation type electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to harness tidal current to generate electric power. Ensures to firmly install apparatus to seabed or riverbed without being an obstruction to passing ship. Prolongs life of apparatus as rusting is suppresses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of the seabed or riverbed installation type electric power generating apparatus.    Seabed or riverbed (2)    Generator with propeller (31)    Main body frame (32)    Bottom ends (32b)    Cylinder (34)    Reinforcement pillars (36)    Main body frame bases (37)    Holes (38)
NOVELTY - Hydroelectric plant comprises a column or cylindrical container (A) made from concrete or metal and a water supply (N). The distance between water inlet tubes (F) and outlet tubes is one hundredth of the length of the container. The tubes have a light decline in the direction of the sinks (D) and are connected to the sinks.    USE - Hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant does not require a retaining dam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The plant also has a floating body (C) made from metal which is open at the bottom and has a ventilating valve (O) at the top.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydroelectric plant.    cylindrical container (A)    floating body (C)    sinks (D)    inlet tubes (F)    water supply (N)    ventilating valve (O)
NOVELTY - Hydroelectric plant comprises a column or cylindrical container (A) made from concrete or metal with a closed column or cylinder (B) in the center and a water supply (N). The surface of the column or cylinder corresponds to 99 % of the base surface of a floating body (C).    USE - Hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant does not require a retaining dam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The floating body is made from metal and is open at the bottom. The surface of the floating body corresponds to 99 % of the surface of the container. The floating body is connected to a generator (J) which powers the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydroelectric plant.    cylindrical container (A)    closed cylinder (B)    floating body (C)    generator (J)    water supply (N)
NOVELTY - The device has a structure containing solar panels with circular and programmed movement, on the single support, has minimum surcharge with respect to other devices. The structure is mounted from the point of view of its intrinsic design, projected for fulfilling the mission of allowing the solar panels to follow the movement of the sun.    USE - Used for guiding solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the circular and programmed movement of the structure containing solar panels, on the single support, has minimum surcharge with respect to other devices, and hence contributes to major security to its operation with respect to the effects of the undesired provocative by the forces of wind and of proper gravity on the structure.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a solar energy lightening cap on rail, comprising connecting seat which is connecting fixed with rail upright post. LED lamp is placed at the connecting seat. LED lamp is supplied with electricity by battery box. The battery box is connected by the solar energy photoelectricity plate to charge. The solar energy photoelectricity plate is placed at the outer wall of the connecting seat. The utility model can make the lamp fully illuminate. The utility model is simple in structure, low in production cost and beautiful in appearance. The lamp cover can be any shape.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a solar energy electric torch. It belongs to the field of illuminating equipment. It comprises shell, solar energy plate and switch. The said shell is divided into the up and down sheets. There is seal groove on the joint of the up and down sheets. There is seal rubber cushion in the seal groove. The glisten bowl is on one end of the shell. There is LED in the glisten bowl. There is locked device of battery in the shell. It has reasonable structure and design, airproof and rainproof ability, three charging ways, long service time. It can adapt in various environments.
NOVELTY - The system mainly consists of the solar energy photo-volt battery (PV) and the semi-conductor thermo electric generator module (SG). The hot end insulated heat-lead board of SG contacts with the bottom electrode of PV via the heat-lead silica gel. PV and SG connect to the power supply circuit via a lead. The hot end insulated heat-lead board of SG contacts with the radiator via the heat-lead silica gel. The energy produced by PV and the energy output by SG and boosted by a DC/DC circuit are stored respectively into the different lithium ion batteries. Via control and distribution by the consequent power circuit, these energies are converted into the DC working voltage. The invention utilizes fully the low-level heat energy and solves the problem of PV performance under hi temperature. Theinvention raises the generating efficiency and extends PV life.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an all day long solar energy heater, which selects an optimum plan from many kinds of configurations based on the height angle of the sun, weather condition and user requirements to realize energy-saving greatly and applies a heat-cold storing and heat-cold supplying water-circulation system, in summer, joint-supply of hot water and corresponding cold volume of air conditioning is realized, in winter, joint-supply of hot water and corresponding hot volume of heating is realized to reduce area of heat collection and heat exchange so as to reduce cost.
NOVELTY - The invention belongs to heating equipments, especially relating to heating equipment with complementary of wind and solar energy. It comprises heat collection packet, AC/DC heat pipe, AC/DC inversioncontroller, collector for wind energy, collector for solar energy, electric power packet, warmer and wind disc. The heating method is that electric power collected by collector for wind and solar energy is stored to electric power packet by AC/DC inversion controller and then the direct current of 12V-108V in electric power packet is transformed to heat energy by AC/DC heat pipe through AC/DC inversion controller again; the heat energy is transported to heat collection packet and is provided to warmer and wind disc as one part. It can replace oil burning, coal burning, gas burning and AC boiler and is environmental protect, energy-saving, safe and stable, and labor saving.
NOVELTY - The hybrid electricity generating element has a plus leg (1) and a minus leg (2) connected in series in a coil shape. A junction portion of the plus leg and the minus leg is set to a different temperature state. A thermoelectromotive force and an induced electromotive force are generated simultaneously by the change of the magnetic flux according to the setting temperature state of the junction portion of the plus leg and the minus leg.    USE - For direct current (DC)-power-supply-apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of the electric power generation energy is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for installation method of hybrid electricity generating element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid electricity generating element.    Plus leg (1)    Minus leg (2)    Negative output electrode (6)    Positive terminal (7)    Negative terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a separated solar water-heater comprising heat collector made up of several tubes for collecting solar energy, water tank and the controlling device. The heat collector and the water tank are unattached components. The water tank is installed in the indoor machine. The heat collector and the water tank are connected by water pipes. The water outlet pipe of each tube for collecting solar energy in the heat collector is connected to the water pump. There are solar cells set on the heat collector. The solar cells are electrical connected with the water pump. The heat collector can be installed on verandas or on the outer walls. The water between the heat collector and the water tank is forced convecting by the water pump. The diameters of the water pipes for connecting are small. So, the water pipes are convenient for installing. In addition, the power of the water pump is supplied by the solar cell directly. The water is flowing fast when the sunshine is strong and the water is flowing slowly when the sunshine is weak. It matches the characteristics of the solar water-heater. The solar water-heater does not rely on electrical source and has the advantage of power saving.
NOVELTY - The system has generator assemblies (11) with a propeller to be rotated by flow of tidal currents. A pair of towers (3) positioned at both ends of transverse beam (21) in generator assembly, include a board-shaped pillar supported on the bottom surface of the sea. A driving motor (31) positioned on the tower, moves the generator assembly up or down. A driving sprocket, a transverse beam sprocket and a chain are provided for transferring a rotation force of the motor to move up or down the transverse beam. The balance weights are positioned at each of both ends of the chain.    USE - Tidal current power generation system. The generator assembly is also used in thermal power generation system using coals or oil, nuclear power generation system using uranium, and water power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The generator assembly for generating electricity from tidal currents is stably and smoothly moved up or down by driving motor, and the balance weights are positioned on the towers at both sides, to easily repair and replace the tidal current power generation system. When the flow of tidal currents changes, the generator assembly is smoothly rotated according to the flow of tidal currents, to enable continuous power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the tidal current generation system.    Bottom surface of sea water (2)    Tower (3)    Surface of sea water (5)    Generator assemblies (11)    Transverse beam (21)    Driving motor (31)
NOVELTY - The system has fluid energized rotor blades (31) absorbing energy from a rearward flowing incoming fluid during a portion of a rotation of a fluid energy powered rotor. The blades absorb energy from the incoming fluid that has been redirected by fluid flow turning or redirecting vanes (53) to be forward flowing over another portion of the rotation of the fluid energy powered rotor and provide a positive rotational energy over the rotation of the rotor. An optional flow passageway provides an inlet to direct a positive direction incoming fluid flow (36) to the rotor blades.    USE - Used for converting a fluid energy to a rotational energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid energized rotor blades absorb the energy from the incoming fluid which is redirected by the fluid flow turning or redirecting vanes, thus forwarding the flow over the portion of the rotation of the fluid energy powered rotor and providing efficiently the positive rotational energy over the rotation of the rotor, and hence the system is highly efficient, physically and environmentally attractive and is low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of fluid energy powered rotor driven power generation system.    Fluid energized rotor blades (31)    Force vector arrows (35)    Positive direction incoming fluid flow (36)    Airfoil shaped nose cone structure (38)    Fluid flow turning or redirecting vanes (53)    Negative rotation side capture plate (54)    Rotary assembly modules (56)
NOVELTY - The system has a power converter connected between an alternate current (AC) motor and a direct current (DC) voltage unit. The power converter exchanges power between the motor and the voltage unit. A controlled DC power supply is connected between an arbitrary spot of a coil of the AC motor and a positive or negative electrode of the DC voltage unit. The supply connects a semiconductor switching element e.g. isolated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), and another DC voltage unit in series. The latter DC voltage unit is a storage battery.    USE - Used for converting mechanical power to electric power for an internal combustion engine or a windmill that is utilized for generating the mechanical power.    ADVANTAGE - The controlled direct current (DC) power supply is connected between the arbitrary spot of the coil of the alternate current (AC) motor and the positive or negative electrode of the DC voltage unit, and connects the semiconductor switching element and the other DC voltage unit in series, thus allowing to control an average voltage and current applied to the latter DC voltage unit by controlling the turning on and off of the semiconductor switching element within the controlled DC power supply and controlling power of the latter DC voltage unit, and hence reducing initial cost and running cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration diagram of an electric power system.    Average voltages (Va, Vb)
NOVELTY - According to invention, flue gases are directed to gas distributor along gas supply duct. Said gas distributor is arranged inside water cooling tower over water catcher. Flue gases are distributed through guide nozzles inside water cooling tower and moisture contained in air is removed, dry air completely cleaned from moisture is supplied to water cooling tower, and water condensate obtained from air is supplied to bowl of water cooling tower or for chemical water cleaning and other purposes. Device for implementing the proposed method of operation of thermal power station contains gas distributor arranged over water catcher inside water cooling tower and made in form of system of channels of closed section in form of concentric circles with equally spaced fitted-on guide nozzles pointed with outlet holes upwards, air preparation device accommodating fan and moisture separator, air ducts between air preparation device and air inlet ports of water cooling tower, air distributors installed in air inlet ports of water cooling tower, condensate trap with water conduits for technological purposes.    USE - Heat power engineering: thermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency, reduced heat and water losses and heat contamination of ambient atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electricity from thermal energy, solar energy and biomass using a water vapor cycle. A boiler is used to create and supply the water vapor cycle using the hot air flow produced using solar energy and thermal energy caused by the combustion of biomass. The boiler is formed with inlet and outlet for hot air. A solar energy collecting system is provided to collect solar energy based on received volumetric air. A linear energy collecting system can also be used for collecting thermal energy of solar radiation.    USE - For generating electricity from solar energy and thermal energy from biomass. Applicable for use in hybrid electricity generating plants using solar energy and biomass of small or average power.
NOVELTY - The station has mechanical water pumps (3) fastened to sea and/or sea bottom by an anchor weight (15), where the water pumps are propelled by a floating body (1). The water pumps are attached to a common main water collecting tank and/or a collector in order to fill a coastal water reservoir and/or a water buffer with sea water. The coastal water reservoir and/or the water buffer is connected with a current generator system.    USE - Used for supplying electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The station enables utilization of kinetic energy of water waves for producing constant electric current, so that the station is pollution free. The station has a simplified construction. The station is constructed, maintained and repaired in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a mechanical water pump.    Floating body (1)    Hauling cable (2)    Water pumps (3)    Water pipeline (5)    Anchor weight (15)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a generator, concretely, it is an automatic generator used for generating by using diesel oil, water power and wind power. It includes generator, power device and contact joint plate. Power shaft of the power device is level; one end of the power shaft inserts in the power device; another end has a driving wheel. Axle of the generator is level; one end of the axel inserts in the generator; another end has a gear. The contact joint plate is between the gear and the generator; the driving wheel meshes with the gear on the generator; one end of the axle closed to the gear and one end of the power shaft closed to the driving wheel have shaft housings. The utility model can be widely used, it can drive many generators to generate synchronously through the same power device to save energy and reduce occupation.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a method for wind power generation and power network complementary, which conquers respective difficulty of wind power and power network. After wind power generates electricitypower network is switched directly and the maximum of investing resource is achieved effectively. It comprises wind turbine, lightning conductor, controller, DC load, battery, inverter and AC load. By the special principle of electrical controller deficient equipment with constant current and voltage can be adjusted in any time.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses an equipment for wind power generation and power network complementary, which conquers respective difficulty of wind power and power network. After wind power generates electricity power network is switched directly and the maximum of investing resource is achieved effectively. It comprises wind turbine, lightning conductor, controller, DC load, battery, inverter and AC load. By the special principle of electrical controller deficient equipment with constant current and voltage can be adjusted in any time.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method that the energy of sea wave tide is transferred to high-pressure gas. 1, at the lowest point of ebb-tide, container barrel is set, whose bottom is fixed on the beach,the barrel height is more than the highest point of flood-tide, the bottom port is opened and gas draining pipe and inlet hole are set at the top; in flood-tide the gas in barrel automatically closesthe inlet hole under the pressure of sea water, pressed gas enters into the high-pressure gas tank along the gas draining pipe; in ebb-tide the inlet hole is opened, non return of the gas draining pipe is closed; sea water exits naturally. 2, one concave object is inclined on the beach and the open mouth is towards sea wave, in which a floating object is set; the floating object floats up and down as sea wave; as the connecting rod drives the piston of air compressor to generate high-pressure gas at the top of floating object and the gas is sent into high-pressure gas tank. 3, all high-pressure gas tanks are connected by pipe and finally they are sent into a huge high-pressure gas tank, then it is connected with steam engine; the piston swings to and fro so as to generate kinetic energy after pressed, which drives electrical machine to generate electricity.
NOVELTY - An active dam for generating power comprises a bank (1), door post (2), shutter door(4) and its guide groove (3), protective hood of the shutter door (5), power and control system (6), foundation pile(7), active pile (8), hydraulic operation rod (9), and rotating shaft (10), with the banks on both sides of the river, door post in the river and its lower part inside the water bed, shutter door guide groove on the bank and door post, shutter installed on the water bed having up and down protective hood, whose shutter door guide grooves connected with that of the bank and door post. Under the drive and control of the power and control system, the shutter door can move up and down along the shutter door guide groove, with the up blocking food, and down releasing water. When the dam needs invisibility function, door post can be made by the active post and the foundation pile fastened to the water bed through rotating shaft. Under the action of the hydraulic operation rod, active post can move back and forth from the horizontal position of the water bed to the side vertical to the water surface. Installing several active dams with certain intervals on the water bed, forming step activedams to elevate water level for improved generating efficiency, it can let the ship go into the active dam and pass through by opening and closing shutter doors of different level of active dams.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a thermoelectric generation equipment by solar power heat-pipe, comprising vacuum tube collecting solar energy, which is composed of vacuum tube, antireflection coating film on the inside of vacuum tube, heat pipe fixed in vacuum tube, of which one end extends from one end of vacuum tube collecting solar energy, and fin; thermoelectric chip, of which one side is contacted to heat pipe part extending from vacuum tube collecting solar power tightly; heat dissipating tank, which is composed of tank shell with outer heat insulation layer on which the other side of thermoelectric chip is fixed; power generation composed of several mentioned vacuum tubes and thermoelectric chips, wherein the thermoelectric chip is connected with each other in series or parallel according to demand. It is provided with the low cost for producing and using and high efficiency of power generation. While the power is generated, it is enough to supply heat energy to tank so as to satisfy washing or heating. The price of electricity generated by the equipment is only 0.23 yuan per degree.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to sea wave lift and fall to generate kinetic and position energy to push motor set, which generates energy with large power and sends high voltage to each user on the boat platform wind power machine set with low price and converts salt sea water into fresh water to solve whole human fresh water materials problems.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a solar-energy floor radiation heating device, formed by solar-energy collector 1 and ground coil tube 25, wherein the invention is characterized in that: the solar panel 11 of collector 1 is formed by linear focus solar panel 11 and point focus solar furnace 13; the vacuum superconductive heat tube is formed by stainless steel hollow ball 12, stainless steel seamless tube10 and high-frequency welding fin heating tube 9; the thermal-insulated bank 2 contains auxiliary electric heater 8; the nanometer optical catalyst 17 is filled between two layers of transparent glasses 14; the water feeding valve 15 is arranged with electric frequency-variable descaling device; the surfaces of hollow ball 12 and seamless tube 10 are coated with micro nanometer high-temperature remote-infrared energy-saving coat 18; the inlet of heating main tube 6 has temperature sensor 7 and electric digit display temperature controller 23; and the heating main tube 6 has lift hot water outlet 22 and shower 19.
NOVELTY - The invention features the following points: in the stator of the permanent magnetism generator there are a primary winding and a secondary winding for use in, when the generator is in mild wind state, generating a rotating torque under the control of a single-board with the power supply from solar energy or battery pack in order to overcome the attraction of permanence magnet to drive the generator to rotate, or to increase the rotary speed of the generator when the rotary speed is too low in mild wind state; when the generator is in a strong wind state, under the control of the single-board, with the power supply from solar energy battery pack, the excitation winding generates a opposite magnetic pole corresponding to the field in the rotator in order to reduce the rotary speed of the generator rotator.
NOVELTY - A method for controlling garbage burning course used to generate electric power includes using temperature curve control program to control ignition, start-up, assisting burner, oil supply and air supply in order to control temperature in incinerator; adding garbage to be burned into incinerator when temperature of 600deg.c in incinerator is reached and switching burning course from start-up stageto normal operation stage when temperature of 850deg.c in incinerator is reached.
NOVELTY - A non-equatorial facing roof (130) is identified and installed with a photovoltaic module having a light concentrator. The light concentrator has an asymmetric acceptance angle and a negative acceptance angle on one side of the surface normal. Most light entering the concentrator normal to the surface is rejected. The light concentrator is a triangular prism concentrator array, predominantly concentrating light in north-south direction.    USE - For a radiant energy concentrator having a light concentrating photovoltaic (PV) module predominantly used in a non-equatorial facing orientation (claimed). The PV module is mounted on the most predominantly equatorial facing roof on a building to generate electrical power used within the buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses the properties of an asymmetric concentrator to allow placement with non-equatorial alignment. The PV concentrator module is more economical because they open up new roof space to efficient PV electricity generation and require little or no maintenance because they are stationary. A more aesthetic solution is provided by giving the user the option of installing the system on the rear of a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a building having equatorial and non-equatorial facing roof spaces, where the equatorial facing roof is shadowed.    Schematic diagram of a building setting (100)    Equatorial facing roof (110)    Tree (120,140)    Non-equatorial facing roof (130)
NOVELTY - The self-powered alternating current (A/C) generation system (SP-A/C-GS) uses 1250W of direct current (D/C) power to generate 10kW of A/C power. The SP-A/C-GS exhibits self-powering characteristics and can be used anytime or anywhere to provide miniature A/C power and electricity in various locations and conditions. The design concept can be changed or peripheral subsystems can be added or subtracted to adapt to other applications.    USE - For operating a miniature A/C-based appliance and a 60Hz frequency based lighting application (claimed). It generates A/C power to operate other household electrical equipment or illuminating equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the SP-A/C-GS is a light weight mobile unit having great maneuverability. It operates as a backup power generation system and is unique in its self-powering abilities. The SP-A/C-GS is an efficient and environmentally safe way of producing A/C power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the SP-A/C-GS configuration.
NOVELTY - The heater has a housing with a light-transmitting front panel (20) and a back panel (24) connected to each other. Air inlets (26) and air outlets (28) establish a flow path for air to be heated. Partitions (22) are parallel to each other to create isolated sections within the housing. The partitions include a set of channels for permitting adjacent sections to be in fluid communication. A fan (30) moves the air via the housing by way of the air inlets and outlets. A temperature controller includes a temperature sensor (35) for turning the fan on and off at preset temperatures.    USE - Used for heating an air, home and building, and by a homeowner or building owner.    ADVANTAGE - The channels of the partitions permit adjacent sections to be in fluid communication to virtually eliminate the mixing of incoming cold air with the heated air of the heater, thus increasing the heater efficiency by heating the air in a step-wise manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of heating air with a solar air heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar heater.    Solar air heater (10)    Light-transmitting front panel (20)    Partitions (22)    Back panel (24)    Air inlets (26)    Air outlets (28)    Fan (30)    Temperature sensor (35)
NOVELTY - The machine has a frame (10) with a stand (11) and a pair of horizontal tracks (102, 103) at sides of the stand. A bar is balanced on a central fulcrum on the stand, and includes a pair of upwardly extending branches (112, 113). A pair of H-shaped racks (12, 13) is arranged symmetrically on the bar at sides of the fulcrum, where the racks are provided with inner posts (121, 131) and outer posts (123, 133). A pair of carriages (14, 15) has actuators (18, 19) e.g. motor, to move elastic members (143, 153) e.g. spring, to and fro along the tracks.    USE - Used as a electrical power generating supply    ADVANTAGE - The carriages comprise actuators e.g. motor, to move the elastic members e.g. spring, to and fro along the tracks thus swaying the bar to produce energy, and hence generating power without inputting energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generating machine.    Power generating machine (1)    Frame (10)    Stand (11)    Carriages (14, 15)    Actuators (18, 19)    Bottom crosspiece (101)    Horizontal tracks (102, 103)    Top crosspiece (104)    Stem (105)    Damping spring (106)    Upwardly extending branches (112, 113)    Inner posts (121, 131)    Outer posts (123, 133)    Elastic members (143, 153)
NOVELTY - A power generation control system of a tidal power station and a control method thereof are provided to maximize the power generation amount by storing tidal water or draining seawater into the sea, and to generate and transmit power efficiently by accurately controlling power generation, transmission and supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generation control system of a tidal power station includes a remote measuring control system(100) measuring and transmitting tidal water level, an intention decision system(200) outputting estimated water level information for deciding power generation starting and end by receiving water level information from the remote measuring control system, and a main monitoring control system(300) deciding and commanding power generation starting and end by receiving information from the remote measuring control system and the intention decision system, controlling equipments of the tidal power station and outputting information by comparing estimated water level with measured water level. The intension decision system includes a water level database part(201) storing information from the remote measuring control system for the specific period, a water level estimating unit(202) estimating water level based on information stored in the water level database part, and an optimal power generation simulation unit(203) estimating the maximum power generation starting and end water level according to the estimated water level from the water level database part.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An AC motor (8) drives an output shaft (2), and to which an AC power supply is connected. A direct current (DC) motor (10) drives an output shaft, and to which a battery is connected. A controller switches the AC motor and DC motor, and operates both AC motor and DC motor. The commutator (12) and brush (14) of DC motor are moved forward or backward with respect to other, and spaced apart while driving AC motor.    USE - For switching AC motor and DC motor and driving output shaft of electric motor, used in rotor of horizontal axis type wind powered electricity generation apparatus, and for pitch drive device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides easy maintenance by suppressing exhaustion of brush of DC motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial omission secondary cross sectional view of electric motor drive device.    Output shaft (2)    AC motor (8)    DC motor (10)    Commutator (12)    Brush (14)
NOVELTY - The vertical-axis form windmill has a variable blade that is located in the blade main portion. The blade shape is maintained in a reaction, when the Reynolds number is in the range of 50000-100000. The wind structure in the blade, is varied to a lift type, when the Reynolds number is greater than or equal to100000.    USE - For vertical-axis form windmill such as Darrieus type windmill, Savonius type windmill, paddle type windmill, linear profile windmill for wind-powered electricity generation, tidal power generation, sea water power electric power generation, and low-head electric power generation from river. The technique also suits for horizontal-axis form windmill such as propeller type windmill, two-sheet blade wind-and-water vehicle, cell wing type windmill, Holland type windmill, America type multi-blade wind-and-water vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The windmill can be easily started and can be turned efficiently in a wide range wind-speed region so the electric power generation efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wind-and-water vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A device has a bending transducer (1) with an active layer (2) formed from a material, which is form-changeable through electrical excitation, where the active layer has piezoelectric characteristics. The bending transducer is bendable through a turbulent flow, which is pitting at its surface. The active layer is provided for the conversion of energy available in the form of the turbulent flow into an electrical energy. The active layer is designed as an electroactive polymer.    USE - Used in a system for energizing a load for producing an electrical energy (claimed), such as wind power or running river.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed in such a manner that the device provides the device for power supply of load in a maintenance-free manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a device for producing electrical energy.    Bending transducer (1)    Active layer (2)    Support layer (3)    Shaft (4)    Sensor (8)
NOVELTY - The pump has a piston chamber, and a pump tube which runs through the piston chamber and passes via a floating ball into sea. An opening is formed on the piston chamber and connects to a side opening of a floater high-pressure air collection chamber through a high-pressure air-guide tube. A small air inlet is controlled by a dish valve at both sides of the opening over the piston chamber. A piston body in the piston chamber integrally connects a piston pushing rod which stretches into the sea through the pump tube.    USE - Used for a fluctuant pump.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes a high-efficiency energy collection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a pressurizing transduction device.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a storage battery, a control wiring board, a solar energy battery board, and a light source with red and green luminous diodes which are connected by electricity. A universal steering mechanism is installed between the solar energy battery board and a case body.    USE - Solar-energy traffic signal indicating-lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-energy traffic signal indicating-lamp protects environment with high efficiency, and ensures energy saving. The lamp has is convenient to use and has long lifespan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar-energy traffic signal indicating-lamp.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a distributed energy system with complementation of biomass energy and natural gas. The system is composed of a biomass-gasifying unit, a motor unit (small-scale combustion turbine or gas engine), and an air conditioner (with circulating water as heat source) in series. The distributed energy system can supply heat, electricity and cold (with complementation of renewable energy and natural gas), increase the material utility, realize the recycling utility of material and high-efficiency gradient utility of energy, reduce the emission of greenhouse gas, reduce the consumption of natural gas (nonrenewable resource), realize the diversity of fuels, and ensure the safety of the total energy system. The electricity produced by the system can be used for itself and otherconsumers without introducing electricity from other network. The distributed energy system is suitable for restaurants, school and communities in cities and villages.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a facility of generating electricity to illuminate by renewable energy sources, especially a solar energy and wind power combined power-generating and illuminating device, comprising solar battery, breeze power generator with roller type universal vanes, wind speed sensing controller, storage battery, and LED array exciter lamp, where solar silicon light plate charges thestorage battery, the breeze power generator charges the storage battery through the wind speed sensing controller, the storage battery supplies power to the exciter lamp, and the generator is a brushless PM low-resistance generator. Without the limit of day and night, overcast and rainy weather, season, etc, it combines wind power generation with solar power generation to charge the storage battery, thus making the storage battery able to obtain the required electric energy, making up for deficiencies in the solar power generation, and it can generate electricity by breeze, and the whole system has long service life and operating stability and reliability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has buoyant turbine units (5) connected to each other side by side and laterally apart from each other, where each turbine unit comprises turbine blades (12a) that are rotatably mounted about an elongate stationary hub. A lower elongate sealed chamber is centrally connected to the turbine units below the stationary axles to provide a center of gravity below the laterally spaced turbine units to stabilize the apparatus when submersed. A clutch is provided between a transmission and electric generators for controlling the rotational speed of the electric generator.    USE - Underwater/submersible turbine e.g. water turbine and wind turbine, apparatus, used in an electric power generation system e.g. dam, for generating electricity from water currents e.g. single direction water current such as river or ocean currents, and two directional water current such as tidal current.    ADVANTAGE - The clutch is provided between the transmission and the electric generators for controlling the rotational speed of the electric generator, so that consistent wind is provided, thus providing the consistent electric power generation in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a turbine apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an underwater turbine apparatus.    Turbine units (5)    Flowing water current (9)    Turbine (12)    Turbine blades (12a)    Outer rim (12b)    Support bracket (20)    Tapered nose (30)    Sealed central body or chamber (44)    Rear downstream end (54)    Upstream or front frame (72)    Downstream or rear frame (74)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a direct-current/direct-current converter e.g. boost type pulse width modulation converter, with an input for being powered by a solar generator (10). A control circuit applies an increasing power value to the converter, when a derivative of an input current of the converter with respect to time reaches a positive threshold. The control circuit applies a decreasing power value when the derivative of the input current reaches a negative threshold, where an average power change rate when the value increases is less than the average power change rate when the value decreases.    USE - Used for current conditioning a solar generator of a conditioned generator (claimed) of a satellite at a maximum power point.    ADVANTAGE - The conditioning circuit is simple, reliable, and is adapted to the boost type pulse width modulation converter in order to maintain the input voltage below the output voltage of the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of conditioning a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a generator. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Solar generator (10)    Capacitor (12)    Inductor (13)    Power collectors (20, 22)    Control signal (24)
NOVELTY - An electric generator has an anode electrode and a cathode electrode, so as to arrange concentration cell while supplying reactive gas e.g. hydrogen gas to anode electrode, and evaporated working medium e.g. water to cathode electrode. A separator (30) cools mixed gas of cathode off-gas and anode off-gas to condense water in mixed gas so as to separate mixed gas into water and hydrogen gas. A passage (32) supplies separated hydrogen gas to electric generator, and the passage (34) supplies separated water in liquid phase to electric generator through an evaporator.    USE - For thermoelectric conversion apparatus used as closed-cycle system for conversion of unused heat such as solar heat, geothermal heat, etc., discharged from internal combustion engine, fuel cell, factory, etc., into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Need to employ a hydrogen storage alloy, etc., can be avoided, such that the conversion of thermal energy into electric energy can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the thermoelectric conversion apparatus.    Thermoelectric conversion apparatus (10)    Electric generator (12)    Gas-liquid separator (30)    Supply passages (32,34)    Hydrogen supercharger (46)
NOVELTY - The system has a ballast system and a fluid-ejection unit provided for controlling displacement of variable- displacement volumes. An energy-conversion payload device e.g. hydroelectric turbine, is designed for conversion of kinetic energy of sub-surface aquatic current to electrical energy as an intermediate or final product. A final anchor (108) is provided for retaining a cable management buoy (113) by a tether (112). Power and signal cables proceed from the payload device to a down-stream power management device such as switchgear.    USE - Used for generating electrical power by a hydroelectric conversion device e.g. hydroelectric turbine, driven by the flow of ocean current.    ADVANTAGE - The system is remotely operated and monitored, flexibly configurable, potentially large in scale, and equipped with redundant ways of communication and control, thus providing a composite power plant meeting the requirements of current-driven energy-conversion devices emplaced in the sub sea water column.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for delivering and retrieving devices that convert kinetic energy of sub-surface aquatic current into a transmissible or transportable form of energy    (2) a method for emergency surfacing of a submersible, variably-buoyant and engageably-tethered platform assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of a submersible platform.    Submersible platform assembly (101)    Ocean surface (102)    Floor (103)    Mooring lines (104)    Mooring line buoy (105)    Anchor (106)    Power cables (107)    Final anchor (108)    Cable anchor assemblies (109)    Buoyancy of platform (110)    Shore-based facility (111)    Tether (112)    Cable management buoy (113)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a bottom solar cell with a narrower bandgap (102) and coupling a tunnel junction (104) to the bottom solar cell. A top solar cell with a wider band gap (106) is formed and coupled to the tunnel junction containing nanoparticles (116) and is opposite the bottom solar cell. Preferably nanoparticles are metal, semi-metal, erbium arsenide.    USE - For creating cascaded solar cells preferably cascaded photovoltaic solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a more efficient and low cost solar cells through the use of nanoparticles, by enhancing the tunneling current density through the tunnel junction and by reducing voltage drop in the tunnel junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the cascaded solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of a two-junction solar cell.    Bottom solar cell with a narrower bandgap (102)    Tunnel junction (104)    Top solar cell with a wider band gap (106)    Metal contact (110)    Nanoparticles (116)
NOVELTY - The device has a photovoltaic panel, current transformer, energy accumulator, metallic support structure, protection box, system of cables and pulleys, covering, rails for guidance of covering, electric motor, course start/end sensor, rain sensor, push-button and alarm light. A small structure is extended to verandas of the habitations or in walls. The device functions in totally atomized way and uses alternative energies.    USE - Used for covering extends in habitations (Claimed).
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) is in the form of a strip located beneath a strip-shaped lens (3) used to catch incoming sunlight (2) and focus it onto the cell.    USE - For converting radiation such as sunlight into heat or electricity, e.g. for providing hot water.    ADVANTAGE - More of the incoming sunlight is captured, improving the efficiency of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy recovery process based on the Peltier effect, which uses a lens to heat a first vessel containing thermocouples and water to cool a second vessel also provided with thermocouples.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the solar cell.    solar cell (1)    sunlight (2)    lens (3)
NOVELTY - A power generation apparatus is provided to increase light concentration efficiency by maintaining the surface of a solar cell perpendicular to an incident angle of sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fixing ball (103) is formed on an end of a fixing bar (103a) installed in a front portion of a casing (101) which receives a power conversion device. A fixing groove (104) is formed on a proper position of a solar cell in a ball shape. A horizontally pivoting member is fixed to a front portion of the casing to tilt the solar cell. A vertically pivoting member moves up and down the solar cell. A memory stores information pivot angles of horizontal and vertical pivot of the solar cell every hour. A controller controls the horizontally and vertically pivoting members according to an angle value of the memory.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A bottom transfer device is provided to produce large volume of electric power in buoyancy power generation by reducing energy consumption in the bottom transfer device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bottom transfer device comprises a first space(1) for temporarily keeping a box before the box is transferred to a buoyancy device; a shut-off unit(2) interposed between the space and a gravity device; and a transfer unit(3) for transferring the box to a second space(4). The first space is filled with a liquid so that the liquid serves as a buffering element when the box falls into the first space. The first space has a bottom equipped with a buffering member(12) like a rubber.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A superconductor motor and a generator are provided to reduce power consumption by not requiring fuel and electricity in an industrial company and a power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A superconductor motor and a superconductor generator are driven by using seawater. The superconductor motor is a motor not requiring power permanently by reaction with seawater. The superconductor generator generates power without consuming fuel permanently by reaction with seawater.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an electronic collection electrode (6) whose discharge electrode lateral-electrode board (7) is arranged near an electron-emission electrode (3) and accelerating electrode lateral-electrode board (8) is arranged near an electronic accelerating electrode (4). The through-holes are formed in both electrode boards for electronic passage. The energy is picked-out by making lateral-electrode board (8) into negative electrode and lateral-electrode board (7) into positive electrode so that more electrons are collected by lateral-electrode board (8).    USE - For converting heat energy such as geothermal energy and solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The picking-out of electrical energy is performed efficiently and heat energy is converted into electrical energy with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the energy-conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Energy-conversion apparatus (1)    Electron-emission electrode (3)    Electronic accelerating electrode (4)    Electronic collection electrode (6)    Discharge electrode lateral-electrode board (7)    Accelerating electrode lateral-electrode board (8)
NOVELTY - The back surface of the solar cell array (3) is supported with the shaft (8) of the uniaxial support unit (2). The spindle (11) of the electrically-driven jack (4) is connected with the back surface of the solar cell array. The linear drive of the spindle is performed with the electrically driven jack. The solar cell array is rotationally driven to the circumference of the shaft.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The drive control of the electrically driven jack can be easily performed. The burden of drive control of the sunlight tracking mechanism is reduced. The interference of the spindle to the support is prevented. The drive of the solar cell array is stabilized and can be control easily. The need for large-scale check maintenance is avoided. The working rate of the apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the tracking type solar-power-generation apparatus.    Uniaxial support unit (2)    Solar cell array (3)    Electrically-driven jack (4)    Shaft (8)    Spindle (11)
NOVELTY - The process for producing chemical heat energy or/and converting the heat energy into power (electricity) by repeated burning of aluminum/aluminum -hydroxide with/without sodium metal further for reproducing aluminum -hydroxide and sodium compounds as byproducts by treating end sludge consisting of aluminum oxide and sodium peroxide, the process of repeated burning of aluminum/aluminum hydroxide exerts heat of chemical reaction and form aluminum -oxide, reburning the aluminum oxide with sodium metal in closed chamber exert heat of chemical energy and form sodium-monoxide and aluminum metal as sludge, burning once again the sodium monoxide and aluminum metal as sludge, burning once again the sludge with the air supply exerts enormous heat of chemical reaction and form sodium peroxide and aluminum oxide as sludge, treating the sludge with required water so as to form sodium hydroxide and aluminum oxide remains, further heating both the material at ISOoc temperature under 80 lbs pressure for about an hour and allowing it to cool to form sodium aluminate solution, mixing the sodium aluminate solution with either diluted nitric acid or diluted sulfuric acid or diluted hydrochloric acid so as to obtain either sodium nitrate or sodium sulfate or sodium chloride respectively as byproducts along with main product as aluminum hydroxide. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The principle on which the air engine works is that air compressed in a metal cylinder acquires potential energy that is capable of doing mechanical work. The air engine is a device in which this potential energy is converted into mechanical energy, which in turn, is converted into electrical energy for the working of the air engine compressed air is necessary. Compressed air can be obtained from `air cylinders'. An air cylinder is a metal cylinder in which air is stored by compression. The air engine consists of two cylinders connected together having two passages between them. The cylinder is open ended. When compressed air is admitted into the cylinder through the port to push the piston. As the piston moves forward, air goes out through passage; the bolt pushes. The ring which in turn drags the pistons and in the cylinder to the other side of the passages. Air enters the cylinder trough the passage and pushes piston back. Air discharges out through the passage; the ring is pulled back by the bolt and the pistons are brought to their original pistons. As the cycle repeats, the piston reciprocates. The reciprocating motion of the piston is converted into a rotary motion by means of a crankshaft to drive a dynamo that generates electricity. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The industrial effluent desalination and purification alternative energy based system has photovoltaic solar panels, an ultraviolet lamp, a pump with filters, a gas burner, and an air suction device. A drain is provided together with a central vertical cleaning apparatus.
NOVELTY - The system has solar tracking tilting elements (4, 5) supported on photovoltaic cell panels (17) and a glass coated semi-reflective material (19). A skylight is penetrated into a building by a transparent spherical cap. A solar radiation unit illuminates the tilting elements on the photovoltaic cell panels. An automatic solar tracking system is provided on the photovoltaic cell panels. The tilting elements are provided in a closed state on a dome-shaped structure (1) during heavy wind.    USE - Photovoltaic lighting system for use in a dome-shaped structure of a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a dome-shaped structure installed with a photovoltaic lighting system.    Dome-shaped structure (1)    Solar tracking tilting elements (4, 5)    Photovoltaic cell panels (17)    Glass coated semi-reflective material (19)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a high-efficiency solar thermal air flow power generation system. It belongs to the power generation technology of the high-efficiency innovated structure in the solar application field. It is comprises a large-scale collector, a small-scale heat-collecting shed, a collecting chimney, a ground scree heat storage layer, an underground heat storage device, a heat exchanger, a frequency control circulating pump (blower), a adjustable dreamhole, a worn wheel electric generating set and a wind door. The invention overcomes the problems of the current solar electric generating technology. Comparing the invention with the hydropower, the wind power, the photovolt and thermal power system, it is the most economic high-efficiency electric generating way with the lest investment, the lowest cost, the simplest structure, the fastest rate of the construction, no pollution and emission, no harm to the ecological environment.
NOVELTY - The sunlight tracking method and device is used in photovoltaic generation, photothermal generation, solar heat utilization and other solar energy utilization fields. The present invention is based on that after one straight line parallel to the earth axis is led out from some point on the ground, the angle of the connecting line between any point on the straight line and the sun to the straight line is the same as the angle between the sun beam and the earth axis and may be used in tracking sunlight. The present invention is simple and has low cost.
NOVELTY - An electrical generator is provided on the base with a gravitational motor that is made of metal and is provided with a central rotating axle located on two separate supports. A brake disk is installed at one end of the axle while a cylindrical crown is provided at the other end for transmitting rotation to a multiplier box and to the electrical generator. A vertical rotational structure in the center for generating movement comprises a rotor.    USE - Automatic energy converter.
NOVELTY - An electricity generation device (4) using solar power, comprises a first photovoltaic member having a reflection mirror and a solar cell positioned above the mirror with a light incident plane facing downward towards the mirror; and a line connecting the solar cell. The mirror has reflection plates piecing side by side into a circular dish and each constituting a sector of the mirror subtending a central angle of 0 to less than 180degrees. A point on a reflection plate is perpendicular to the plate. At least a second photovoltaic member is identically structured with the first photovoltaic member.    USE - As an electricity generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation device focuses sunlight beams on the solar cell and thus only a limited number of solar cells are required. The electricity generation device is able to make the best use of the sunlight without employing a large piece of solar panel yet delivering an even greater amount of electricity. The reflection plates can be made of the plastic material with the reflective electroplating coating, a stainless plate and the mirror, thus driving the manufacturing cost of the electricity generation device even lower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram showing the electricity generation device.    Solar power harness assembly (1)    Battery (2)    Electricity generation device (4)    Photovoltaic members (11)
NOVELTY - The PV elements (22) are mounted to a support assembly (12) with a light transmitting gap (24) separating the PV elements. The PV elements are bifacial PV elements having upper and lower active, energy producing PV surfaces. The light reflecting surface are carried by the support assembly beneath the PV elements, and spaced apart from the PV elements so that light passing through the gap can be reflected back onto the lower PV surface (34) of one of the PV elements.    USE - Used as power supply of e.g. remote or unmanned site, cellular phone switch site power supply, village power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency of the device since the PV elements can be used to create electricity while ensuring reliable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged sectional view of the PV assembly.    Support assembly (12)    PV elements (22)    Light transmitting gap (24)    Element (26)    Lower PV surface (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main frame (100) formed to extend along a horizontal direction. A shaft is installed at a side of securing portions, and a crank shaft is installed at other side of the securing portions. A rotation member is rotatably installed at the shaft. A lever is secured at a side of a central top end of the rotation member by the welding unit in such a manner for diverging by a preset angle. The main frame is provided with a seat (130) at a mid top portion, where the seat is comprised of a backrest and a sheet.    USE - Used for a bicycle, sky cycle, hang glider and an electric generator, for transmitting power to a riding device by using organic dynamic relation of a pulley.    ADVANTAGE - The main frame is provided with the seat at the mid top portion, where the seat is comprised of the backrest and the sheet, so that the backrest is moved freely at low speed or at high speed by a backrest angle adjustment device, thus improving riding feeling of passengers. The lever is secured at the side of the central top end of the rotation member by the welding unit in such a manner for diverging by the preset angle, thus producing a large force from a small force to draw the rotation member forward, and hence preventing an operator from becoming easily tiresome. The structure of the apparatus promotes a reduction in manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side of a bicycle.    Main frame (100)    Securing bracket (112)    Seat (130)    Handle securing rotary shaft (140)    Steering bars (150)    Ring portion (165)    Elongate holes (191)    Movable pulleys (200, 210)    T shaped wire securing portion (230)
NOVELTY - The iron-alloy thermoelectric material contains iron, vanadium and aluminum as main component, and a carbide dispersed into a matrix. The iron-alloy thermoelectric material has vanadium concentration-carbon concentration of 20-32 at.% and aluminum concentration+silicon concentration of 20-30 at.%.    USE - For e.g. N-type iron-alloy thermoelectric material and P-type iron-alloy thermoelectric material (both claimed) used for electric power generation apparatus for supplying power for satellites.    ADVANTAGE - The iron-alloy thermoelectric material has excellent thermoelectric property and low electric resistivity, and is economically manufactured by simple process with high productivity.
NOVELTY - The generator has a hood (1) arranged on a smoke outlet (21) of a chimney (2). A wind opening (13) defined at a center of a projected space (12) has a blade (4) with a front face facing the smoke outlet. The blade is connected to a power generator (5) which is electrically connected to a controller (6) for inputting a stable electrical power. The projected space with an inversed funnel shape is defined at a center of the hood to collect hot air in the chimney. The hood has a surrounding groove (11) on a peripheral side and a weight (3) in the groove.    USE - Used for generating electrical power for a decorative article e.g. decorating lamp and pumpkin lamp, used in a All holy day and a Christmas tree, for indoor lighting and outdoor lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The blade is connected to the power generator which is electrically connected to the controller for inputting the stable electrical power, thus efficiently generating electrical power. The speed of rotation of the blade can be increased by increasing the air amount in the hood, thus enhancing the power generation efficiency of the power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a thermal wind power generator.    Hood (1)    Chimney (2)    Weight (3)    Blade (4)    Power generator (5)    Controller (6)    Surrounding groove (11)    Projected space (12)    Wind opening (13)    Smoke outlet (21)
NOVELTY - A reflective surface of a concave reflector (12) extends along a surface of revolution formed about a central axis and reflects light toward the central axis. An energy receiving structure (14) has a photovoltaic surface facing outward from and perpendicular to the central axis. A pivotal mounting structure (18,20) attaches the reflector to a stationary mounting structure (16) while allowing pivotal movement about an axis of rotation (22). A motor (26) pivots the reflector about the axis to hold the central axis in alignment with the sun during movement in relation to the stationary structure.    USE - For generating electrical power from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Solar radiation is directed to an energy receiving structure occupying a much larger area. This reduces overheating of photovoltaic cells when converting solar energy directly to electrical energy. Solar energy directed at a much larger area allows substantial latitude for variations in the construction of the reflector and in the required accuracy of solar tracking. A structure holding a heat receiving element outward from the reflector at the focal point of a parabolic reflector is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional elevation of an electrical power generator.    Reflector (12)    Energy receiving structure (14)    Stationary mounting structure (16)    Pivotal mounting structure (18,20)    Axis of rotation (22)    Motor (26)
NOVELTY - A group of direct current (DC) generators (4) connected in parallel are mounted on the ocean bottom (8). Energy is transported up to the ocean surface (7) on a platform-mounted DC motor (2) via an electric cable (3). This operates a large alternating current (AC) generator (1) to supply power at 60 cycles to the onshore system via an underwater cable (6).    USE - For generating electric power from fast moving water current, such as the Gulf Stream or in the Bay of Fundy.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides generators that can produce electric power from fast moving water. This achieved even when mounted at the bottom of an ocean.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of the power generation system.    AC generator (1)    DC motor (2)    Cable (3)    DC generator (4)    Underwater cable (6)    Surface (7)    Ocean bottom (8)
NOVELTY - A mast is attached to a free-floating or moored tank rising above the surface to capture wind energy. Underwater wings or propellers rotate or flex as the device rides up and down on waves to capture wave energy. An electro mechanical device converts the wave or wind energy to electrical current. The wave and wind energy are converted into hydrogen and oxygen stored by the free-floating tank to be transferred to land for use as an energy source.    USE - For capturing ocean wind and/or wave energy, converting it to hydrogen, and storing it for retrieval and later use by an energy market.    ADVANTAGE - The offshore energy capture and storage (OECS) device is designed to float far out at sea and can be positioned anywhere in vast ocean areas not obstructing shore views or endangering migratory birds or land-based animals. It can take advantage of significantly higher average wind speeds. Negative effects on sea life are avoided. The OECS device can also capitalize on wave energy, not available to land-based windmills.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and top views of the OECS device tethered at sea.
NOVELTY - A piston-cylinder arrangement is coupled between a vessel hull (11) and a fixed object, and has an output for pressurized fluid when the vessel moves vertically. The piston-cylinder arrangement constrains the horizontal movement of the vessel hull. A turbine has an input which is connected to the cylinder output where the pressurized fluid from the cylinder rotates the turbine. A vessel hull is buoyantly located on the water body, and freely moves vertically as the top level fluctuates.    USE - For generating power from tides of water bodies and from water head.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous generation of power with simple and inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the hull and harborage enclosure arrangement.    Vessel hull (11)    Harborage (13)    Side wall (15)
NOVELTY - The converter has a group of floats (1) moveable in response to ocean waves, and a group of rods (6) where each float is connected to a rod. A long beam component (11) is suspended beneath the ocean surface by the rods where the component is shaped such that the beam remains in a relative stable position in relation to the floats and a movement of an individual float transfers the mass of the beam. A machine component e.g. fly wheels (3,15) moves in response to the movement of a float in relation to the beam.    USE - Used for transforming the rise and fall of ocean waves into different forms of energy (claimed) e.g. mechanical energy, electrical energy and chemical energy, and for producing electricity    ADVANTAGE - The design of the ocean wave energy converter allows the converter to survive in the ocean, and allows the floats to work together to continuously re-distribute the weight of the heavy beam and to convert the tension into mechanical energy. The conversion or transfer of energy occurs with machine components within the suspended beam isolated from the turbulent ocean surface, thus increasing reliability and minimizing damage to power components by ocean storms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of creating energy by a transfer of mass from the rise and fall of an ocean surface to energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a ocean wave energy converter including the multiple floats positioned at the undulating ocean surface.    Floats (1)    Rubber bellows (2)    Fly wheels (3,15)    Generators (4,9)    Gear boxes (5,16)    Rods (6)    Beam`s length (7)    Electrical cables (8,10,29)    Long beam component (11)    Housing (17)    Anchor (20)
NOVELTY - An integrated solar light emitting display device is provided to facilitate maintenance and repair works and to improve economic efficiency by generating electricity with the rays of the sun through a solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An integrated solar light emitting display device (1) using electricity generated by a solar cell (406) as power for driving a reflecting panel (400) is composed of: a body (100) having a receiving groove in the center; a charging control unit (200) placed in the receiving groove of the body and formed by integrating a circuit board (204) and a charging unit (206); a display panel (300) mounted on the body where the charging control unit is placed, and colored with the display shape; the reflecting panel placed on a display forming unit and composed of the solar cell disposed in a solar cell fixing groove formed in the center, plural LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps (402) arranged in an insertion groove formed along the periphery, and an irregular reflection groove (404) formed at the lower surface by scratching the rim of the display shape; a tempered glass (500) placed on the reflecting panel to protect the reflecting panel from external impact; and a cover (600) mounted on the tempered glass with covering the tempered glass, provided with a center hole formed in the center to expose the display panel and the reflecting panel to the outside, and combined with the body.
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power supply device utilizing a thermoelectric generator is provided to improve energy efficiency through an auxiliary power supply apparatus supplementarily supplying power to a vehicle by using thermal energy generated during operation of an engine in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first electrode unit(31) is fixed to an engine block. An emitter unit(32) contacts with the first electrode unit(31) and emits thermal electrons. A collector unit(33) contacts with the first electrode unit(31) and collects the thermal electrons. Two second electrode units(34a,34b) are fixed to the emitter unit(32) and the collector unit(33) respectively. A condenser is connected between the two second electrode units(34a,34b).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The LEDs (12a,12b) are used as bypass diodes. The electrical energy obtained by the photovoltaic cells (11a-11f) is electrically stored and used for lighting the LEDs.    USE - For use as power source of electronic display of marker and decoration.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the solar-cell electric power generating circuit is ensured and the failure portion is pinpointed easily. The structure of the solar-cell electric power generating circuit is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the photovoltaic cell and LED of solar-cell electric power generating apparatus.    Photovoltaic cells (11a-11f)    LEDs (12a,12b)    Relay contact (13)    Load (14)    Power supply (16)
NOVELTY - A charge control ECU has a voltage fall determination component that judges whether or not the voltage supplied from a solar cell was fallen or unstable, and a power supply resetting component for refreshing the power supply to continue the operation within a predetermined time when the supplied voltage is fallen once or has exceeded a predetermined value.    USE - For controlling supplied voltage from solar cell used for e.g. vehicle and house.    ADVANTAGE - Can start power control of the solar cell reliably to prevent electronic device from being destroyed by the solar cell output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the charge control processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a photovoltaic solar panel (12) for interacting with fluid flow. The panel is combined with a cylindrical wind driven turbine (34, 38), where the airflow generated by the solar panel flows in part towards the turbine. The turbine is arranged to be driven by the airflow generated by heat from the panel, which flows in a direction different to the direction of the airflow that is wind deflected by the solar panel. A deflector includes a structure defining a channel for channeling the airflow to the turbine and deflects the airflow towards the turbine.    USE - Used for providing power for a ventilation equipment (claimed) for condensation removal and control of moist laden air in a building during a cooler season, and for ventilating a space in a domestic environment e.g. bathroom and kitchen.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently provides power to the ventilation equipment for condensation control of moist laden air from a building during a cooler season and provides sufficient solar power needed for the ventilation equipment without the need for installation of the solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an installation comprising a ventilation system    (2) a method for generating electrical power from renewable sources    (3) a method for sinking electrical energy produced by a power generating apparatus    (4) a method for cooling a solar powered electrical power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical power generating apparatus.    Electrical power generating apparatus (10)    Photovoltaic solar panel (12)    Housing (14)    Base member (18)    Upstanding end portions (20, 22)    Side walls (24)    Cylindrical wind driven turbine (34, 38)    Generators (42)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has two large floats at opposite ends of a beam such that the floats are spaced apart by half wavelength or one and half wave lengths. The beam is pivoted to a main body such that the beam rocks relative to the body, and is attached to hydraulic cylinders that are used to pump fluid to a location on or off shore. Hinged connecting rods are attached radially at distance from float spacing girders into hydraulic pump cylinders that are attached securely to an upright keel from both left and right movement of wave lifted floats relative to deep heavy keels resistance.    USE - Used in an off-shore wave power machine of an intervention system for generating electricity to a motor vehicle and an aircraft that is used by a human.    ADVANTAGE - The two large floats are provided at the opposite ends of the beam such that the floats are spaced apart by half wavelength or one and half wave lengths, so that changes in wavelengths are accommodated, thus optimizing efficiency of the power machine, and hence increasing hydraulic pressure in a safe and cost efficient manner to provide enormous electric power. The design configuration of the mechanism allows to individually replace worn cylinders, pistons, cranks and bearings without dismantling the power machine or taking off the machine worksite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wave machine.
NOVELTY - The bottom support for variable-position solar panels has a plate with bottom ties, and top couplings for the solar panels supplementing a panels positioning bolt with a washer, entering a hole in the plate, which remains exposed. The plate secures the corners of the panels.    USE - In mechanical engineering.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat sink coupled to a thermoelectric module. A cooling system is coupled with the heat sink and is provided to control an operating temperature of a surface of the module. A monitoring device monitors an operating condition of the module. A control unit is communicated with the cooling system and the monitoring device. The control unit determines whether the monitored operating condition exceeds a desired range, and engages the cooling system to direct the operating condition in a desired range.    USE - Used for adjusting a temperature of a thermoelectric module that is utilized for generating electric voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system allows for effectively regulating thermal differentials in the thermoelectric module to generate electrical power in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of adjusting a temperature of a thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a thermoelectric module equipped with a heat sink.    Temperature (250, 260)    Thermal differential (270)    Voltage differential (280)
NOVELTY - The tower has a solar oven (17) installed in a part of the tower. An accumulator (3) accumulates temperature from sunlight and transmits part of the heat to pipes (7). The heat is circulated to a heat exchanger (1) which is installed inside the solar oven. The heat exchanger is provided for capturing high temperature, and to transmit the temperature to whole circuit of the tower. A set of glasses (4) is provided to cover the accumulators and the pipes. The glasses are provided to pass sunbeams and to store heat in the accumulators.    USE - Used for generating electricity for consumption of an electric appliance and industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the tower allows to effectively reduce height and cost for installing and constructing the tower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hot air ascent tower    Heat exchanger (1)    Accumulator (3)    Glass (4)    Tower (6)    Pipe (7)    Inferior blade (8)    Controlling valve (13)    Sluice (15)    Solar oven (17)    Entrance (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a planar holding frame (10), which is square, rectangular or quadratic in shape, whose base plane is inclined around an angle of less than 90 degrees in moderate degrees of latitude opposite a local vertical. The base plane is approximately aligned parallel to the earth axis (11). The frame is supported rotatably or swivelably in a point at an elevation (2) and reinforced at an area that is spaced from the area. Surfaces that are rolled and/or sliding in the area of a joint (4) and/or mountings are extracted together to the influences of weather.    USE - Used for assembling a solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surfaces of the planar holding frame that are rolled and/or sliding in area of the joints and/or the mountings together are extracted to the influences of the weather, where the frame is square, rectangular or quadratic in shape, thus facilitating holding of square solar modules and tracking of the modules, such that the frame has a sufficient life span with use in moderate widths and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section in north-south direction of an assembly of the solar module in the area of a meridional suspension.    Elevation (2)    Joint (4)    Planar holding frame (10)    Earth axis (11)    Solar module (23)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a housing (11) and a wireless communication interface (13) for exchanging data with a central data device. A thermoelectric transformer (16) transforms a heat flow between two points of different temperatures into an electrical energy. The thermoelectric transformer is arranged in a separate housing (17) and in a pipeline (27). The transformer transfers the electrical energy to a field device (10) via electrical lines (25).    USE - Used for supplying energy to a field device for monitoring a procedural process in a system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric transformer is arranged in a separate housing, and hence the field device is spatially arranged independent of the thermoelectric transformer. The transformer is arranged in the pipeline, thus reducing the heat loss in the pipeline.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric transformer and/or a field device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement for supplying energy to a field device.    Field device (10)    Housings (11, 17)    Communication interface (13)    Thermoelectric transformer (16)    Electrical lines (25)    Pipeline (27)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a power generation equipment with ocean wave buoy, comprising buoy and cable connected at the top of shell in turn, permanent magnet and spring connected with cable in the shell orderly. The other end of spring is connected with the bottom of shell. Coil is set round the permanent magnet and the coil is connected with the cable towards the outer of shell. Pulley through cable is set at the top of shell and sealing equipment is set between cable and shell. Because of seawater with huge wave energy, the buoy moving continuously under the effect of wave force and connectedwith magnet, coil set round the magnet, the magnet driven by the movement of buoy cuts the magnetic field line in the shell of power generation equipment so as to generate current in coil and outputthe current by cable. In the power generation equipment of invention wave energy in ocean is used as the driving energy to move the buoy and the power generation equipment driven by buoy through cablesupplies power. The power generation equipment with ocean wave buoy is mainly applied in generating power in shallow sea region.
NOVELTY - The road deceleration strip generator device has bottom support and hydraulic cylinder at the bottom of the inside of the case, a shaft connector linking a compression bar that has a compression plateand an upper support plate with a cylinder bar, the compression bar cased by a guiding sheathing with an outside locating sleeve that is fastened on the inner wall of the case by the locating plate.A compression spring that's up and bottom ends contact with the upper and bottom support respectively, cases around a hydraulic cylinder and a compression bar. Inside the upper end of the case fastensa support plate and a fastening plate that fits with the compression plate in restraint. The inlet and outlet of the hydraulic cylinder connects with a hydraulic system made of an oil tank, a hydraulic tank, a hydraulic motor and a accumulating with the hydraulic motor connected with the generator. This equipment is reasonable in design, simple in structure, energy saving, environment friendly, low in running cost, efficient and reliable in operation.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a set of wave energy conversion devices in a wave medium, where each of the devices includes an axle passing through a magnetic sleeve. A float member is coupled to the magnetic sleeve such that a wave moving through the wave medium displaces the float member. The axles are attached to a tidal platform, and the tidal platform is connected to a base. The tidal platform is stabilized with a tidal float relative to the base, where the tidal float is coupled to the tidal platform for providing less movement of the tidal platform relative to the float member.    USE - Used for converting wave-energy within a wave medium into an electrical energy (claimed), by a wave energy conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - The wave energy conversion devices are positioned in the wave medium, thus effectively converting wave-energy within the wave medium into an electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block representation of a wave energy conversion system.    Vertical sleeve motion (128)    Wave energy conversion system (200)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a determination which determines whether the state of the steam supplied to a steam turbine (4) is appropriate based on the output of a temperature detector, the output of a pressure sensor, and the output of an electric power generation detector. The pressure sensor detects the steam pressure supplied to the steam turbine. The temperature detector senses the temperature of the steam led into the steam turbine. The electric-power generation detector senses the output of the generator.    USE - For use in electric power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe stoppage of steam turbine. Ensures supply of vapor of appropriate state into steam turbine, thus allowing performing countermeasure promptly to address problems that may occur.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a geothermal energy monitor and control equipment; and    (2) a geothermal energy supervisory control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the geothermal energy apparatus. (Diagram shows non-English language text).    Water separator (1)    Main stop valve (2)    Steam control valve (3)    Steam turbine (4)    Generator output (12)
NOVELTY - The multi-layer glass window has a blind comprising several louvers (14) arranged in a hollow portion (13) formed by support of the glass (12) and a frame (11). A photovoltaic cell (16) is installed with respect to one surface of each louver and a lighting surface (17) for reflecting the light to interior is formed in another surface. The louver angle of the blind is adjusted, based on the indoor illumination intensity and production of electricity of the photovoltaic cell.    USE - For multi-layer glass window with built-in blind installed in house, art gallery, library, large building and apartment.    ADVANTAGE - The indoor lighting and solar power generation can be performed appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the multi-layer glass window with built-in blind.    Frame (11)    Glass (12)    Hollow portion (13)    Louvers (14)    Photovoltaic cell (16)    Lighting surface (17)
NOVELTY - Liquid gravity power generator converts hydraulic pressure into power. It firstly starts from interaction among three liquids. Make the change of energy. Dipping the same article in three liquids simultaneously, getting energy difference and acquiring power to drive the work of other mechanics. Such as the power generation and the driving of vehicles and so on.
NOVELTY - The self adjusting ocean current generating device with simple structure, less jamming from the typhoon, reliable and safe in running, it comprises a base whose top fastens a brace control system andwho has sleeves that equipped with vane generator units, the said brace control system including several primary transducers and sequentially connecting with a primary generators, pulleys, cables andbraces. The said generator units comprise vane brace that passes through the generator platform and controls the motor, vane shaft, vane, gear box and generator, and the said vane brace has several secondary transducers and the brace of the generator platform in the brace control system connects with the generator platform of the said vane generator units. Utilizing the ocean current, the invention can make the vanes driving generators and self adjust the angle and depth of the vane based on the volume and direction of the ocean current, so as to generate the biggest current.
NOVELTY - A thermal power plant utilizing solar energy is prepared for connecting condenser to set of solar energy vacuum-tube heater and low temperature circulation pool by pipeline, connecting low temperaturecirculation pool to set of solar energy vacuum-tube heater by pipeline, connecting set of solar energy vacuum-tube heater to high temperature circulation pool by pipeline, connecting high temperaturecirculation pool to boiler of thermal power plant by pipeline and setting control valve on pipeline.
NOVELTY - The system has a float (10) e.g. hydro-dynamically streamlined float, supported at one end of a lever arm (11) with a pump unit (12) drivingly supported at the other end of the lever arm. A water delivery conduit pipe (13) is provided with an intake end (14) in a water area (20) with the pump unit being positioned and configured to draw water through the intake end and deliver the water to an elevated water containment zone (15). The float rises and lowers in response to wave action and also offers resistance to waves.    USE - Used for generating electric power from sea or ocean wave movement. Can also be used in a freshwater lake, dam or reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The float and lever arm arrangement enhances the efficiency of pumping mechanism, thus increasing the availability and capacity of power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical energy generation system.    Float (10)    Lever arm (11)    Pump unit (12)    Water delivery conduit pipe (13)    Intake end (14)    Elevated water containment zone (15)    Check valves (16, 17)    Water area (20)    Mechanical connector (21)    Fixed fulcrum (24)    Electrical energy generation unit (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (12) has a float (2) provided to be located at or close to a surface of a body of water (4). A doublesided rack and a pinion (20) are provided in movable engagement, where one of the doublesided rack or pinion is connected with the the float to move under the influence of the float and to move with respect to the another doublesided rack or pinion (22) to create a driving force and create power. The pinions are provided and located on a common mounting such that the float moves uniformly with respect to the doublesided rack.    USE - Used to a harness movement of a body of water and for generating a power in a hydraulic pump.    ADVANTAGE - The rack and pinion assembly are provided in movable engagement, where one of the assembly is connected with the the float to move under the influence of the float and to move with respect to the another rack/pinion assembly to create the driving force and create power, thus providing an efficient apparatus to allow the harnessing of movement of the body of water in the generation of power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a prespective of a tidal movement and power generation apparatus.    Float (2)    Water (4)    Connector assembly (6)    Universal joint (8, 10)    Tidal movement and power generation apparatus (12)    Teeth (14)    Opposing sides (16, 18)    Pinions (20, 22)    Power generator (26)    Flywheel (28)    Gearing mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an electro-optic prism positioned to directly or indirectly receive light rays. The prism comprises variable resistance and reference electrodes positioned on two substrates (253, 274), respectively. An electro-optic material (250) is positioned between the variable resistance and reference electrodes. The electro-optic prism is operable to generate an internal electrical field by providing a variable voltage to the variable resistance electrode. A homogeneous electric field is applied across the electro-optic material, to provide linear index gradient.    USE - Used for steering light rays that is utilized in a solar energy collection application.    ADVANTAGE - The homogeneous electric field is applied across the electro-optic material, to provide the linear index gradient, thus eliminating deleterious effects of lensing in the electro-optic prism. The configuration of the assembly facilitates to exhibit an improved efficiency, reduced size and visual presence, reduced mechanical aspects, decreased cost, and a less complicated mounting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a solar energy collection assembly including electro-optic prisms.    Solar rays (207)    Electro-optic material (250)    Substrates (253, 274)    Substrate surface (254)    Linear transparent electrode strips (259)    Liquid crystal alignment layer (262)    Liquid crystal layer (265)    Liquid crystal alignment layer (268)    Brushed liquid crystal alignment layer (280)    Bottom electrode (289)
NOVELTY - Provided is an heat recovery electrical generator capable of making oil out of waste tires to obtain a smallest scale phenomenon in a reactor and thus, to recover good quality energy sources such as oil, carbon, metal, and the like.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat recovery electrical generator(300) is constituted by a heat exchanger(320), a steam turbine(330), a condenser(340), and a deaerator(350). The heat exchanger(320) is composed of an economizer(321), a steam drum(322), a first super heater(323), and a second super heater(324). In the heat exchanger(320), high-temperature gas discharged from a reactor and a remain drier is heat-exchanged. The heat-exchanged steam with the high-temperature gas goes through the steam turbine(330), the condenser(340), and the deaerator(350) in sequence to be liquefied and oxygen-free, and supplies water back to the economizer(321).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The micro electric power generation element (1) is equipped with a coil storage cylinder (30) which accommodates coil windings (30a) that are fixed to the ground and a path surface plate (40) is constructed according to the ground surface. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the position interval of the path surface plate to position a magnet (10) which is fluctuated by the movement of gravity of passing vehicle to obtain an electric power from the terminal of the winding coil due to the change in the direction of magnetic field which transverse the winding coil.    USE - For generating electromotive force by using gravity of people who walking, and passing vehicle on road side.    ADVANTAGE - The micro electric power generation element generates electric power automatically by using gravity movement at the time of vehicle passing or people walking on the road. The generated electric power is used for illumination during nighttime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for block corresponding path surface plate construction structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional diagram of the micro electric power generation element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Micro electric power generation element (1)    Magnet (10)    Coil storage cylinder (30)    Winding coil (30a)    Path surface plate (40)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a equipment using the pressure produced by human weight to generate electricity; it comprises a machine body, a handle and a weight electric generator. The weight electric generator is set in the machine body; two foot boards are set on the machine body; each foot board is connected with the weight electric generator set in the machine body; the electricity outputting end of the weight electric generator is connected with an electrical appliance or an accumulator. The utility model effectively solves the problems that the existing firepower generating equipment consumes one-off energy and causes heavy pollution, the waterpower and wind power generating equipment has bad stability for the influence of the season and weather, there is no generating equipment which can completely makes use of the pressure produced by human weight and fits for many occasions. The utility can be applied for many occasions, and it can generate electricity by making use of the pressure caused by human weight, therefore, it can availably solve the disadvantage of energy consumption and bad stability in the existing generating equipment.
NOVELTY - Method for converting energy comprises converting a non-gaseous carrier medium into a gaseous carrier medium by introducing heat so that the carrier medium rises and produces potential energy, converting the gaseous carrier medium at a predetermined height into the non-gaseous carrier medium and converting the potential energy of the retrieved non-gaseous carrier medium into a further energy form.    USE - For a wind-driven power station.    ADVANTAGE - Heat energy can be efficiently converted into the required form.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Device for converting energy; and    (2) System containing the device fro converting energy.    Preferred Features: The further heat energy is introduced into the carrier medium over the height which overcomes the gaseous carrier medium.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has housing with a channel, two turbine assemblies (40) and two generator assemblies (44). The channel has an axial intake, an axial discharge opening and a side intake. The side intake extends along the channel and directs the side inflow length of a side inflow up against an interior surface to create a vortical flow structure (28) having a low pressure core. The structures are produced downstream of the turbine assemblies to effect an increase in a pressure drop across the turbine assemblies. A partition extends between the channels near the axial intake.    USE - Vortex hydraulic turbine e.g. vortex wind turbine such as cyclone turbine and tornado turbine, apparatus for generating electric power from water current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the apparatus efficiently generates electric power from water current, and generates the vortical flow structures for efficient power generation. The apparatus facilitates low maintenance and self aligning with respect to the direction of current flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vortex hydraulic turbine apparatus.    Upstream direction (22)    Side inflow (24)    Vortical flow structure (28)    Turbine assembly (40)    Axial inflow of water (42)    Generator assembly (44)    Water bed (70)    Gravitational direction (72)    Tail pin (82)    Downstream direction (84)    Frame (86)    Light weight tabular member (88)
NOVELTY - The electrogenerator has a pumping station and an impact platform installed into a road pavement diagonally, where there is flow of a motor vehicle. The station is filled with a special oil type fluid with medium viscosity, and special pumps (1) are installed underneath the impact platform. The pumps receive impact by way of mechanical hammers installed above a piston of the pumps with a spiral spring which allows the pumps to return to descending position. The fluid accumulates in a collection tank (5), and pressure in the tank injects tangent flow of oil into a hydraulic head (14).    USE - Used for supplying electric energy for an electrical system of a highway, such as communication and energy station, which is utilized for charging an automobile battery of an automobile e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrogenerator allows to generate electricity while saving the fuel. The electrogenerator allows to achieve the movement of motor vehicles as initial energy. The electrogenerator allows to lay down the foundation for the construction of a generator plant which achieves the movement of the motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a highway`s electrogenerator.    Pumps (1)    Check valves (3, 8)    Collection tank (5)    Relief valve (6)    Cover (10)    Pressure valve (12)    Hydraulic head (14)    Accelerated transmission (15)    Generator axle (17)    Vanes (18)
NOVELTY - The generator has a horizontal generator pipe (12) mounted above a water surface, with vertical inlet and outlet pipes (14a, 14b) extending down below the water surface with openings below the water surface. A prop driven generator (16) and a turbine (18) are mounted inside the pipes. A service valve (48) removes air and fills the pipes with water. The water siphons back and forth through the pipes as waves pass under the pipes to cause the turbine to spin and turn the generator creating electricity, when the pipes are completely filled with water.    USE - Used for converting ocean wave in a turbine generator into electricity (claimed), in a hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The generator inexpensively and efficiently extracts electricity in large amounts in a fast and easier manner. The generator having less moving parts, is inexpensive to construct and maintain, and can withstand storms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a syphon wave generator.    Horizontal generator pipe (12)    Vertical inlet/outlet pipes (14a, 14b)    Prop driven generator (16)    Turbine (18)    Service valve (48)
NOVELTY - The device comprises a movable platform installed in a road surface which slopes no more than 2 cm from this surface in the direction of the platform end. The platform absorbs energy from vehicles travelling over it and this energy is transferred via high pressure pneumatic hoses or pipes to a pneumatic battery formed by a group of tanks containing compressed air at a medium pressure. This air is stored and used to drive a pneumatic motor.    USE - For generating energy, including electricity and pneumatic energy in the form of compressed air.    ADVANTAGE - Useful energy can be recycled from traffic travelling along a road, providing at least five vehicles per minute pass over the platform.
NOVELTY - The method involves recovering the energy contained in electrical storm rays using electrical resistance, heating certain amount of organic oil to high boiling point, and heating water to boiling point to generate steam. The generated steam or obtained heating temperature is then used to generate energy by means of turbines. Two forms of energy are then recovered, in which one energy is used to generate electrical energy controlled using coil and rotor ring system while the other energy is converted evaporating sea water on a metallic plate and for recovering salt from the sea water.    USE - Used in the recovery of electrical storm ray energy.
NOVELTY - A low temperature lateral electrode (34) is arranged opposite to a high temperature lateral electrode (32) with a separation space (60) in between the lateral electrodes. The surface roughness of the high temperature lateral electrode differs from the surface roughness of the low temperature lateral electrode. The lateral electrodes have several corrugations formed on the surfaces (32a,34a) using sputtering method. The lateral electrodes have different arithmetic mean deviation and different average interval between the corrugations.    USE - For thermoelectron type electric power generating element.    ADVANTAGE - The production of electricity is improved and the electric power generation voltage is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectron type electric power generating element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the thermoelectron type electric power generating apparatus.    High temperature lateral electrodes (32)    Surface of high temperature lateral electrode (32a)    Low temperature of lateral electrode (34)    Surface of low temperature lateral electrode (34a)    Separation space (60)
NOVELTY - A surface protection sheet consists of a laminated material which laminates a weather resistance film, an ultraviolet absorption layer and a transparent polyester film, sequentially on the surface, by irradiating sunlight. The surface protection sheet has average transmittance of 85% or more at a wavelength of 600-1000 nm, and 0.1% or less at a wavelength of 350-360 nm.    USE - For solar cell module, and also used for electric and electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection sheet has excellent transparency, workability and flexibility. The sheet provides solar cell module having excellent heat resistance, moisture resistance, damp proofing property, dimensional stability and ultraviolet ray durability, and prevents whitening-yellowing and stretch fall of structural component.
NOVELTY - The nacelle (6) has an aperture configured for receiving a set of components e.g. hub holding rotor blades. A cover selectively opens and closes the aperture to the nacelle in order to provide a watertight seal. The nacelle is configured to be arranged such that a set of hub holding rotor blades (10) of a turbine extends beyond the nacelle, where the blades are connected to an electricity generator via a one piece rotary shaft (8), where the shaft is directly linked to the generator. A circular flange is configured to control the speed of rotation of the shaft when in use.    USE - Used for housing components e.g. hub holding rotor blades and hydrodynamic member, of a turbine e.g. tidal turbine, that is utilized for converting a kinetic energy of flowing fluid into an electrical energy in a marine environment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cover is configured for selectively opening and closing the aperture to the nacelle to provide the watertight seal, thus reducing the chances of water ingression and gas from escaping. The rotary shaft is configured to be one piece and linked to the electric generator to provide an arrangement that does not require a gearbox, thus increasing efficiency of the turbine, reducing the chance of failure and reducing production costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a structure for supporting a turbine    (2) a system comprising turbine, for converting kinetic energy into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a turbine.    Nacelle (6)    Rotary shaft (8)    Hub holding rotor blades (10)    Bearing and sealing arrangement (24)    Sump (26)    Truncated cone shaped annulus (28)    Cooling system (30)    Umbilical cable (32)    Cable guide system (36)    Support (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves transporting solar energy with a solar energy yield between a solar array (2) of a solar power station section (8) and a solar power station section (9) by a heat transfer medium e.g. air or water vapor. The section (9) is designed for a maximum permitted energy input. The energy in the section (8) is characterized as excess energy upon exceeding the maximum permitted energy input. A part of flow of the heat transfer medium is bypassed around the station section (9) in the case of excess production of solar energy.    USE - Used for regulating solar energy yield in a solar thermal power station that is utilized to generate electrical energy using solar radiation energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a constant, maximum generation of current by solar energy even during the interruption of the sun exposure by cloud passages or with smaller sun exposure and complete absorption of the solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for regulating solar energy yield in a solar thermal power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a device for regulating solar energy yield in a solar thermal power station without storage.    Solar thermal power station (1)    Solar array (2)    Solar power station sections (8, 9)    Heat exchanger (10)    Bypass-lines (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing energy in solar power station part (2), which is being fed to conventional power station part (10) by a heat exchange and additional thermal energy is being fed to the water-steam circuit (11) of the conventional power station part. The additional thermal energy is brought in parallel to the heat exchange.    USE - Used for targeted increase in electrical energy production of heliothermal power station (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method comprises producing energy in solar power station part which is being fed to conventional power station part by a heat exchange, and additional thermal energy is being fed to the water-steam circuit of the conventional power station part, and thus reliable starting of the conventional power station part is ensured e.g. turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for a targeted increase in electrical energy production of a heliothermal power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a device.    Solar power station part (2)    Heat carrier medium (6)    Conventional power station part (10)    Water-steam circuit (11)    Turbine (12a)    Condenser (15)    Feed-water pump (16)    Heat exchanger (20)    Additional furnace (30)    Mixed point (33)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermal condenser connected with a base plate in an air tight manner. The condenser hermetically surrounds an inner fixed cone, which allows circulation of the air-water vapor mixture. Inner wall surfaces of the condenser are interrupted by perpendicularly running blades, which accommodate cooling conductors in a heat conductive manner. A condensate basin is arranged at a lower end of the condenser, and collects the precipitated condensate. The condensate is fed into a pre-heating basin, from which the water basin is fed with water that is pre-heated for vaporization.    USE - Used for converting thermal energy into electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively converts the thermal energy into electrical current in a simple, quick, reliable and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical view of a current cone. `(The Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - This invention discloses one light energy generator, which comprises light electrolyte liquid, generator, absorber, flow generator, wherein, the light electrolyte liquid in generator is heated or lighted to analyze large volume of gas lifting up through generator to push gas flow generator; the gas flow then absorbs one direction flow and finally absorbed by the absorb device.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to one power generation device set by use of wave power, stator, rotor and control screen, which has dynamic power generated by wave lifting for one of generation methods, wherein, about 70 percentage of sea is the source of unlimited energy by use of electrolyte sea water to solve human demands for drinkable water.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a kind of photovoltaic solar energy collector automatically tracking device. The support is joined with a hinge with the day tracking speed reducer. The outputting shaft connects with supporting seat. The time-controlled switch is arranges between the power supply and electric engine. The outputting shaft is set with baffle block, which cooperates with the overtravel-limit switch. One end of the cross supporting rack on the support joins with a hinge to the south-north tracking speed reducer. One end of the lead screw joins with a hinge to the day tracking speed reducer. The upper and lower ends of the frame connect with a tracking photocell respectively. The output end of photocell connects to electric engine. The sun's rays irradiate photocell, which generates electricity to drive the electric engine until the sun's rays vertically irradiate the photovoltaic collector. As parts of the photocell is covered by photovoltaic collector, so at this time the tracking photocell generated electricity is weak, which can not drive the electric engine. This invention can work normally even in the complicated weather.
NOVELTY - The desalination is based on the assumption that the surface of the earth is a jig-saw of areas of many electric potential on land and ocean beds. The areas and potential can be located, mapped, and evaluated by satellite technology. A network of electric cables connecting consumer centers with the areas, and existing power installations are required in order to utilize the power. By the electrolysis of sea water, sodium chloride salt is separated resulting in portable water. Sustainable electricity results from a closed circuit of high and low potentials.    USE - For desalination of salt water for production of sustainable electricity without fossil fuels.
NOVELTY - A non-circular cross-sectional drill hole is swiveled along an arc in a direction transverse to a longitudinal line aligned along the drill hole depth, for forming long circular cross-sectional drill hole.    USE - For drilling non-circular cross-sectional drill hole in rock, for geothermal power generation e.g. enhanced geothermal system (EGS), hot dry rock (HDR), oil and gas exploration and production operation, water well drilling, trenchless pipe installation, sewer and municipal system construction, resource mining, chemical disposal wells, carbondioxide or nuclear storage wells, downhole chemical reactions, bores in ice, and wells for scientific and geologic study.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of drill hole can be reduced and hence overall drilling rate can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drilling rig.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elliptical shaped bore hole.    Lobe (59)
NOVELTY - The unit has a pump (1) with a pump housing (3) which includes a fluid input (9) provided with a connecting flange (7) on a front end wall. A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating element which is activated by energy supply is located outside of the housing in a position that enables heat transfer to the housing, where the heating element is a self-regulating electrical resistance element. The PTC heating element is held in contact with a U-leg (19) by using an enclosure which is attached to an outside of the U-leg and which is made from highly heat-conductive metallic material.    USE - Used for delivery of flowable media e.g. lubricant (claimed), in wind power plant and machinery system.    ADVANTAGE - The unit delivers flowable media e.g. lubricants, with operating reliability which is ensured even when very low temperatures of a line system and the medium to be delivered prevail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a pump.    Pump (1)    Pump housing (3)    Rear wall (5)    Connecting flange (7)    Fluid input (9)    Drive shaft (11)    Heat-insulating jacketing (13)    Side walls (15)    Carrier (17)    U-legs (19)    Crosspiece (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus is put underground, its lower part placed where the temperature exceeds 300degrees. The drill and the drill motor are arranged under the water tank at the lower end of the tube. The water tank is connected by a steam pipe to a steam turbine which is connected to an electric generator by an axle. The electric current is lead out by electric wires.    USE - For producing electric current from geothermic energy.
NOVELTY - The method involves regulating the speed of the rotor by varying the blade positioning angle before connecting the wind energy plant to the grid. The plant has a variable speed rotor, a torque controller and a blade angle positioning controller. The speed is regulated to a synchronization speed of the generator appropriate for connection to the grid.    USE - Used for the operation of a wind energy plant (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves regulating the speed of the rotor by varying the blade positioning angle before connecting the wind energy plant to the grid and the speed is regulated to a synchronization speed of the generator appropriate for connecting to the grid, and hence the connection to the grid is simplified and optimized power output at partial load is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an over all graphical representation of the progress of the speed, blade positioning angle and torque plotted over the time for a wind energy plant.
NOVELTY - The geo-solar management unit comprises a pump (1), multi-path switch (3), temperature receivers and controller (5), and interconnects these by hydraulic and electrical connections. The geo-solar management unit can be integrated by its structure, both outside of the heat pump in an existing pipeline, and in the heat pump unit.    USE - Geo-solar management unit.    ADVANTAGE - The geo-solar management unit interconnects a pump, multi-path switch, temperature receivers and controller by hydraulic and electrical connections. The geo-solar management unit can be integrated by its structure, both outside of the heat pump in an existing pipeline, and in the heat pump unit, and hence ensures increased efficiency of heat pumps by connecting the solar and geo thermal energies, in which the temperature of the heat source is minimized from the consumer and thereby the work numbers of the heat pumps are increased steadily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a geo-solar thermal arrangement with geo-solar management unit with a heat pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pump (1)    System component (1)    Storage system pump (2)    Multi-path switch (3)    Security force (4,6)    Temperature receivers and controller (5)    Consumer end system pump (7)
NOVELTY - The module has monolithically integrated solar cells that are electrically connected by contact bridges. The cells are arranged in a solar cell series on a carrier, where the series have different breadths and/or form a meander form, and form a parallel circuit and a series circuit of the cells. A light accumulative area is provided in a middle of the module. The module has several straight or meander shaped curved cell strips (12), where strips have the series circuit of the cells of different breadth and are switched parallely for providing output power.    USE - Used in a solar power generator of a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The straight or meander shaped curved strips have the series circuit of the solar cells of different breadth and are switched parallely for providing output power, thus providing homogenous power generation during inhomogenous illumination, and hence achieving increased efficiency of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a front side of a structured semiconductor disc for fixing of a carrier.    Semiconductor wafer (1)    Semiconductor body (2)    Emitter layer (3)    Contact window (4)    Cell strips (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves executing comparison measures between a fixed reference module and one part of a solar module for a permanent efficiency control, which takes place continuously or discontinuously. The reference module is used for testing of performance-enhancing cooling processes and for testing of cleaning agents. The output voltage of the module is measured and the input voltage is subtracted from it, for comparing the performance of individual reference modules.    USE - Used for controlling a solar power plant mounted on a roof or facade, in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The comparison measures between the fixed reference module and the part of solar module is executed for permanent efficiency control, which takes place continuously or discontinuously, hence enabling to monitor the quality and performance of the solar power plant continuously. The fixed reference module can be easily accessible, simply examined and cleaned or kept at moderate temperature.
NOVELTY - The automatic cleaning device for the accumulated dust on the surface of the solar vacuum tube heat accumulator comprises the track on the heat accumulator along its surface, sliding bar moving up anddown on the said surface along the track, with soft wiping block on the slide bar connecting with the solar vacuum tube, and drive moving device moving up and down along the solar heat accumulator surface driven by the electric motor reacting with the said surface on the slide bar with good solution for the heating issue due to accumulated dust on the vacuum tube surface, with simple structure, safe, reliable and good dust eliminating effect.
NOVELTY - Energy capturing devices such as turbines and thermal generators harvest free energy. A fuel cell, an electrolysis device and oxygen and hydrogen storage vases harvest the energy of water in the surrounding sea. An energy converter receives energy from diverse sources and transforms the received energy into a form that can be utilized for consumption by submarine devices.    USE - For capturing free energy e.g. thermal energy, geothermal energy, energy from liquids or underground gases under pressure, wind energy, wave energy, solar energy and converting or storing free energy for supply to submarine service or device.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an injection borehole (110), where a portion of the injection borehole extends through a portion of upper strata (112). A production borehole (122) extends through another portion of the upper strata. A heat extraction system is coupled to the production borehole. A piping (108) is coupled to and extends between the heat extraction system and the injection borehole. A spanning borehole portion extends from the injection borehole to the production borehole, where the boreholes are sealed from a surrounding rock by using casings or liners.    USE - Used for a hot rock located below an upper strata (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The injection borehole and the production borehole are sealed from a surrounding rock by using casings or liners, thus preventing loss of the geo-fluid from the system into the surrounding geology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of constructing a geothermal system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational schematic sectional view of a directional geothermal energy system.    Directional geothermal energy system (100)    Geo-fluid (106)    Piping (108)    Spacing (109)    Injection borehole (110)    Upper strata (112)    Hot rock (114)    Transition borehole portion (116)    Transverse borehole portion (118)    Production borehole (122)
NOVELTY - The power plant has a main gear, and a cylindrical exterior housing that encloses an upper portion of a moving pontoon, connecting rod, crankshaft, gearbox and electrical generator. An electrical generator requires approximately sixteen- hundred horsepower at two-thousand revolutions per minute (RPM) to produce one megawatt of electricity. A moving, partially submerged, buoyant, vacuum- filled, cone-shaped pontoon amasses upward force due to exposure of a large conic area to sea wave energy. A bearing is encased in housing, and lubricating oil within a case is sealed by rubber seals.    USE - Used in an offshore semi-submersible platform that is anchored to the sea floor with cables in an offshore application such as sea wave and tide wave applications of a petroleum industry, and is operable in oceans and large lakes.    ADVANTAGE - The wave generator power plant is placed in ocean waves to lift and drop the moving cone-shaped pontoon adequately and synchronously relative to design stroke distance and to design revolutions per minute (RPM) requirements, thus increasing plant output capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process of generating electricity by using a reciprocating buoyant pontoon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows recorded ocean wave data.
NOVELTY - The collector has a rigid container (10) supported on a gimbaled structure (22) for tracking the sun. The container is supported for rotation about the structure on an axis (24). A servo motor (26) rotates the container about the axis to control inclination of the container in turn to control the inclination of a transparent window and a lens e.g. Fresnel lens. A solar sensor (34) drives a microprocessor-based controller to control the rotation of servo motors (26, 30) in turn to control the container. The lens, window and a mirrored structure direct thermal energy to a heat sink.    USE - Used for collecting solar energy (claimed) that is utilized for power purpose e.g. cooking or industrial purpose, boiling water, building heating, desalinization of water, pasteurizing, homogenizing, alcohol distribution, water distribution, baking, extruding plastics, metal separation, hydrogen production, paper production, driving a utilization device such as turbine, steam engine and heating plant for a structure, curing such as wood curing, and generation of high temperature water and steam such as low temperature steam.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is simple in construction, inexpensive and reliable in operation, and converts high percentage of incident solar energy into useful thermal energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy collector.    Rigid container (10)    Gimbaled structures (22, 28)    Axis (24)    Servo motors (26, 30)    Solar sensor (34)    Fan (52)    Spherical structure (54)
NOVELTY - The solar tracker (10) has a solar array (12) capturing sunlight, where a frame is connected to the array. A base (18) is pivotally connected to the frame, where the base defines a pivot axis for elevational movement of the array. A pivot frame is pivotally connected to the frame, where the pivot frame defines a pivot axis for azimuthal movement of the array. An actuator is used for controlling elevational movement of the array, and another actuator is used for controlling azimuthal movement of the array, where the tracker is pivotable between a raised position and a stowed position.    USE - Used for connection to a cell e.g. solar cell and photovoltaic cell, that is utilized for capturing maximum amount of sunlight during day and for converting the sunlight directly into electricity, that is utilized for installation on to a building structure.    ADVANTAGE - The solar tracker is pivotable between the raised position and the stowed position, so that the solar tracker is lower in position to a ground and is better shielded from extreme weather conditions e.g. high wind, and flying debris that damage the solar array in the stowed position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a solar tracker.    Solar tracker (10)    Solar array (12)    Base (18)    Leg mount (20)    Legs (30, 32)    Support (36)    Attachment posts (40)
NOVELTY - Multiple islands of thermoelectric material are formed on a deposition substrate. The islands of thermoelectric material are bonded to a header substrate so that the islands are between the deposition substrate and the header substrate.    USE - For the manufacture of a thermoelectric device (claimed) used in cooling and improving performance of e.g. radio frequency (RF) receiver front ends, infrared images, ultrasensitive magnetic signature sensors, superconducting electronics.    ADVANTAGE - Easier to assembly with its improved structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the deposition substrate including modules and sub-modules.    Modules (221a,221b,221c,221d,221e)
NOVELTY - A freeze expansion pressure-powered turbine and supporting devices tap the energy of cold weather from the environment. The turbine has flexible water chambers that allow the motion of the rotor shaft. Gears enable transformation of linear motion to shaft rotation and its power generator coupling allows the generation of electricity. The inner part of the chambers is fitted with an immersed heating coil to de-freeze water so that it is subjected to freezing and exertion of pressure to rotate the turbine. Freezing of water is done by exposing portion of the chamber to atmospheric cold.    USE - For powering a home, an offices, factory, vehicle, appliances, and gadgets.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation system taps the atmospheric cold to generate affordable energy that is needed to power homes, offices, factories, vehicles, appliances, and gadgets. The system generates environment-friendly power by tapping atmospheric cold in a cost-effective manner. The system does not adversely affect the wildlife and their natural habitats and does not cause greenhouse effect and global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the power generation method by tapping the atmospheric cold to freeze water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the overall system with fixed block one-sided slide motion flexible water chamber.
NOVELTY - A wave power generating device is provided to reduce costs and prevent environmental contamination by connecting a plurality of floating bodies in such a manner that the floating bodies move in accordance with the tide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power generating device comprises a connection member(15), a power converting unit, and a generating system. The connection member serves to maintain a balance between floating bodies(10,20). The connection member is arranged so that both ends of the connection member are rotatable in left and right directions by the difference of height between the floating bodies during the relative rising and falling motion of the floating bodies. The power converting unit includes a plurality of gears arranged at each floating body so as to convert left and right rotation motion of ends of the connection member generated during rising and falling motion of opposite floating body into one direction rotating motion. The generating system generates electrical energy from the rotating force output from the power converting unit, and transmits thus-generated electrical energy to an external unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Electricity is produced from underground sea water. The energy difference that is the potential energy and kinetic energy is done by installing a submerged pipe which has one end at the sea and the other end at the land by this water flows from sea to land, this acts as a similar hydroelectric power plant. By this sea to land the water flows, the turbine rotates, the power is produced then water is discharged by various ways like hydraulic accumulator, hydraulic ram, reverse osmosis, ocean salinity gradient method, determining the downstream of the river or sea level. This method is most economical and it can be erected at any place. This method is most advantageous than conventional energy sources. For corrosion problems, FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) can be used. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A floating device is anchored at the bottom of the sea. The oscillations produced by floaters on the waves are transformed into a continuous movement on the axis of a generator ELT.    USE - Electrical generator.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a generation device with little investment and in a simple technology, in which, the invented generating bricks can be spread on roads or in houses to generate current when motor vehicles pass through or people walk on them then to be transmitted to other electricity storage, transformation and using devices via leads.
NOVELTY - The generator includes hoses for receiving water and air, indicator float for indicating water level inside a duct, tracks and trenches connected to water cisterns or reservoirs, support bars, slip bars, slip troughs, toothed gears and tracks. The generator also includes a generator unit, amplifier, toothed pulleys, hollow rubber balls, orifices for receiving water, mechanical seals, cylindrical and calibrated air chamber, and connecting chains for coupling steel ducts.    USE - For producing electric energy using potential pressure of reservoirs and oceans.    ADVANTAGE - Produces electric energy without causing bad effects to the environment using an inexhaustible source to provide an abundant energy for humanity.
NOVELTY - The system has a low temperature turbine connected to a primary power generator. A high efficiency boiler is used to absorb heat produced by the generator and produce high temperature steam. The steam is used to drive the turbine connected to the generator and is added to a flow of hot water produced from a fuel gas cleaning process by using wet scrubber technology. Waste is fed into a combustor unit via a moving grate, and hot air rising through the grate dries the waste and the waste is ignited by the heat in the combustor unit.    USE - Used for generating, cogenerating, capturing of energy from various sources such as municipal waste, agricultural waste material, combustible material, solar energy, and waste heat source that is utilized in a home, nuclear power plant, small residence, office, and small commercial facility and in a modular design waste to energy combustion facility (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system standardizes the manufacturing of the combustion, heat capture, and pollution control components, and reduces the location/siting issues, transportation costs of combustible materials, and energy transmission costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for a capturing solar heat and/or waste from an industrial facility comprising low-temperature turbine    (2) a method for an expandable waste to energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a combustion facility using modules.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric-generation unit (14) arranged outside a heat exchanger (12), produces electric power using the heat collected by the exchanger. The cooling unit materials (16A-16C) cool the thermoelectric-generation unit. A wire (20) is wound around the outer side of the cooling unit materials to fix the thermoelectric-generation unit and cooing material to the heat exchanger. A spring (22) provides tensile strength to the wire, and a reel winds up the wire. A drive device controls the rotation position of the reel.    USE - For electric power generation using exhaust gas emitted from engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compact and lightweight apparatus has improved electric power generation efficiency. The thermoelectric-generation unit and cooling unit material are fixed to heat exchanger by a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchanger (12)    Thermoelectric-generation unit (14)    Cooling unit materials (16A-16C)    Wire (20)    Spring (22)
NOVELTY - The thermal electric power generator (10) has a heat-resistant water proof seal (50) interposed between the high-temperature side heat exchanger (12) and the low-temperature side heat exchanger (14). The heat-resistant waterproof seal has a rectangular frame shape and surrounds the periphery enclosing the four thermal electric power generation modules (16) provided in each of the heat exchangers.    USE - For generating electric power using heat generated from high temperature fluids like exhaust gas from the engine, in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the seal is prevented as it is made of a material having high heat-resistance, e.g. ceramic, and the sealing is ensured between the high-temperature side and low temperature side heat exchangers. The sealing method also improves the efficiency of electric-power generation. The seal is inserted in a fixed groove which not only enables precise assembly, but facilitates easy quality control and maintenance also.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the thermal electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermal electric power generator (10)    High temperature side heat exchanger (12)    Low temperature side heat exchanger (14)    Thermal electric power generation module (16)    Heat-resistant waterproof seal (50)
NOVELTY - A thermal electric-power generating element generates electric power from the heat produced from a back light (19). The energy is circulated by returning the electric power generation electricity to an electric supply line from a power supply circuit to the back light. The voltage conversion circuits (25,26) convert the voltage of the electric power generation electricity into a target voltage corresponding to the output voltage of the power supply circuit.    USE - For electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of thermo-electric power generating element can be raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mixing circuits (6,15) mix the outputs of both power supply circuit and the voltage conversion circuit. The backflow prevention circuits (27,30) prevent the reverse flow of an electric current. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for LCD has thermo-electric power generating element sheet (21) with which the thermo-electric power generation element is mounted in a sheet-like base provided in the back of the back light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the LCD. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixing circuits (6,15)    Back light (19)    Voltage conversion circuits (25,26)    Backflow prevention circuits (27,30)    LCD (X)
NOVELTY - Biomass active mud chain oil maker with drying and pyrolyzing functions and its system are disclosed. It consists of heat generating system, constant-temperature space, electromechanical integrated equipments of biomass oil purifying system and controlling system; heat generating system consists of heating furnace, feeding system, at least a set chain heat exchanger, air preheater and tailed gas treater, temperature in constant-temperature space is kept between 80-900 degree, constant-temperature space is closed case set with thermal-insulating layer periphery, each set of chain heat exchangerconsists of at least one chain rope, driver, heat-transferring wall, driving chain wheel and driven chain wheel; ascending chain and descending chain get through by each chain rope, steering chain containing driving chain wheel and driven chain wheel are closed. Raw material with high-water content passes by ascending chain and descending chain as water-content evaporating section, and pyrolyzedgas evaporating section and high-temperature section. The process is carried out by evaporating, pyrolyzing, crushing for mud carbon, drying and burning. It can be used to manufacture inflammable gas,mud carbon and liquid fuel.
NOVELTY - The timepiece has a solar cell (8) that surrounds the outer-edge portion of a character board (5) and a light guide element (7) that is arranged between a cover glass (1) and the character board facing a light-receiving surface of an electric-power-generator of the solar cell. The light guide element has a curved reflective surface that projects towards the character board such that the main beam of luminous flux injected on the light guide element in perpendicular direction is reflected at the reflective surface and injected into the light-receiving surface.    USE - For electronic timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic electric energy more than the electric power consumption of electronic timepiece is acquired easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electronic timepiece.    Cover glass (1)    Winding crown (4)    Character board (5)    Light guide element (7)    Solar cell (8)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell has a n-type semiconductor support substrate (200) and a p-type semiconductor nanometer or micrometer scaled rods (201) are formed on the support substrate, for maximizing the surface area. A n-type semiconductor electric material (202) is formed surrounding the nanometer-scaled rods, so that to form a PN junction. A common electrode (203a) is formed for connecting all the rods.    USE - For fabricating solar panel in space, commercial, residential and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic cell is improved, so that the photovoltaic cell can generate electric power in both day and night, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) series of photovoltaic cells has several electrically connected photovoltaic cells that are designed using different materials for capturing different wavelengths of light, so that to cover most of the infrared, thermal and solar spectrum.; and    (2) method for manufacturing photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    N-type semiconductor support substrate (200)    Nanometer or micrometer scaled rods (201)    N-type semiconductor electric material (202)    Common electrode (203a)    Incident light (204)
NOVELTY - The gazebo (10) has partial walls (14) constructed between a set of vertical structural elements (12) such as beams. A solar powered light (32) such as light emitting diode (LED) light, with changing colors is attached to the gazebo such as gazing room, and a solar collector and cell assembly (36) is provided for powering the solar powered light. The cell assembly stores power during daylight hours for powering the lights at nighttime. A battery compartment stores one of a dry battery and a rechargeable battery for powering the light, and a wind-powered generator powers the light.    USE - Illuminated gazebo e.g. gazing room, pagoda-style gazebo and slanted gazebo, for use on concrete, wood flooring, grass, roof, garden and yard, in garden, park, patio, party tent, porch and roof of a house, for dining, entertainment, ornamental garden pavilions and belvedere.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector and cell assembly stores power during daylight hours for powering the lights at nighttime, thus allowing the gazebo to be independent of alternative current (AC) electrical power sources. The battery compartment stores one of the dry battery and the rechargeable battery for powering the light, thus allowing the user to illuminate the gazebo when there is not enough solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gazebo.    Gazebo (10)    vertical structural elements (12)    Partial walls (14)    upper horizontal cross-pieces or handrails (16)    lower cross-pieces (18)    foot elements (20)    Opening (22)    roof (24)    roof slats (26)    central hub (28)    Solar powered lights (32)    Solar collector and cell assembly (36)
NOVELTY - The supply has a manual power generator for generating power. A charging circuit (200) converts an alternative current applied from the generator into a direct current required for charging capacitors e.g. electric double layer capacitor (EDLC), of a capacitor unit (300). The capacitor unit is provided with the capacitors for storing an energy applied from the charging circuit into the capacitors. A connector is provided for connecting the capacitor unit to a car battery (500). A balancing circuit is used for balancing charged voltages of the capacitors.    USE - Used for supplying power to a car (claimed) in an emergency by using human power.    ADVANTAGE - The supply effectively generates an emergency power using human power without requiring any complex machine. The electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) has an excellent electric energy storing ability, thus allowing the supply to be used substantially permanent without requiring any energy storage. The EDLC has a small size that realizes a lightweight supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an emergency power supply.    Charging circuit (200)    Capacitor unit (300)    Car battery (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a vehicle wheel fitted with an epicycloid rolling resistance abatement element upon an inclined plane. The wheel fitted with the epicycloid rolling resistance abatement element is allowed to roll down the plane under an influence of gravity. An increase in kinetic energy is realized beyond the kinetic energy which would be by using a wheel and axle system without being fitted with the epicycloid rolling resistance abatement element. A portion of the increased kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy by momentum converters.    USE - Used for creating kinetic energy of mass body e.g. basket ball, using a vehicle wheel fitted with an epicycloid rolling resistance abatement element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method realizes an increase of kinetic energy beyond the kinetic energy generated by using the wheel and axle system without being fitted with the epicycloid rolling resistance abatement element.
NOVELTY - A geothermal heat pump securing safety and reliability is provided to increase reliability and stability of the heat pump equipped with a temperature-detecting sensor and a pressure sensor monitoring temperature and pressure of a fluid and refrigerant in the heat pump to stop the heat pump and do other tasks by controlling via a control mechanism when an abnormal event is detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A geothermal heat pump securing safety and reliability is composed of a housing (310); a basic unit arranged in the housing; a control device placed in an outer surface of the housing to control the basic unit; a laminated device positioned in a bottom part of the housing to layer a heat pump; and a propping device supporting the heat exchanger installed in the housing. The basic unit comprises a heat exchange (321) for a load side and a geothermal energy side, a compressor (323), an expansion valve (324), the heat exchanger, a refrigerant and a geothermal water line connecting the compressor and the expansion valve, and a four-way valve (325) mounted on an outlet of the compressor.
NOVELTY - A set of vane plates (24) provided in radiation direction of rotating shaft (20) is attached to several rotating discs (21-23) which are arranged in circumferential direction. The vane plate is raised or lowered with a hinge (27) to one of the adjacent rotating disc. A stopper (28) secures each vane plate to other rotating disc at an upright state of vane plate. A bucket-like concave region is formed by the vane plate and the adjacent rotating disc at the upright state in radiation direction.    USE - For obtaining motive power for water power generation using flow thrust of fluid such as water flow in river, sea, ocean current or wind powered electricity generation using wind.    ADVANTAGE - The flow thrust of fluid is ensured favorably and sufficient rotational speed and rotational torque are obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and front views of the power-take-off apparatus.    Rotating shaft (20)    Rotating discs (21-23)    Vane plate (24)    Hinge (27)    Stopper (28)
NOVELTY - The heat receiving substrate (1A) of the thermoelectric generation module (1) contacts the heat receiving surface through a low melting point metal plate (5) covered by refractory metal coating (4). A protective film (7A,7B) such as a clay ceramic film or a ceramic thermal-spraying film covers the whole surface of the low melting point metal plate to prevent adhesion of melt metal component to the inside of the low melting point metal plate.    USE - For thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film formed on the whole surface of the low melting point metal plate prevents adhesion of the metal plate to the heat receiving surface of the thermoelectric generation module due to high temperature, thus improving the heat reception efficiency of the thermoelectric generation module over a long period of time without requiring high flatness finish at the heat receiving surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the thermoelectric generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric generation module (1)    Heat receiving substrate (1A)    Heat radiation substrate (1B)    Fin assembly (2)    Fins (2B)    Cavity (2C)    Refractory metal coating (4)    Low melting point metal plate (5)    Protective films (7A,7B)
NOVELTY - The TPV combined cycle generation apparatus generates power by combining a TPV section and a thermoelectric generation section. The TPV section has a combustor (12), an emitter (13) which is heated by combustor. The exhaust gas from the TPV section is induced to the thermoelectric generation section comprising a thermo-element (18), a cooler (19) and a heat exchanger (20). The exhaust gas from the thermoelectric generation section, is induced to a heat-recovery unit.    USE - For e.g. home, factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency and electric power generation efficiency, are improved using a simple structure by thermoelectric generation unit which receives exhaust gas from combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermo photo voltaic combined cycle power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustor (12)    Emitter (13)    Thermo-element (18)    Cooler (19)    Heat exchanger (20)
NOVELTY - A heat collecting flow path (27) heats the thermal medium such as air, freon refrigerant flowing from thermal medium supply flow paths (29) by sunlight. The thermal medium supply flow paths cover the surface of the heat collecting flow path except lighting surface. A U-shaped heat insulation layer (28) is formed between the heat collecting flow path and the thermal medium supply flow path. An external heat insulation layer (30) is formed at the surroundings of the thermal medium supply flow paths.    USE - For solar power conversion apparatus (claimed) such as solar power generation apparatus, solar water heater, air conditioner, heat pump water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of thermal medium supply flow path is suppressed, as the thermal medium is not heated directly, hence thermal efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat collecting flow path (27)    Heat insulation layer (28)    Thermal medium supply flow path (29)    External heat insulation layer (30)    Light transmission plate (31)
NOVELTY - Axially successive layers of laminations (2) are formed from curved laminations stacked together in circumferential direction. Radially inner edges (4,6) of the laminations define the slots and the stator interior (22). The laminations have stepped configuration such that radial inner edges of each lamination respectively define the inner surface of the stator and the end surface of a slot. The stator has a cylindrical exterior defined by the radial outer edge (8) of each lamination.    USE - For a physically large tubular electrical motor and generator used as a direct drive generator for a wave energy machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stator is laminated in circumferential direction with the laminations stacked together in a side-by-side relationship to keep the eddy current within normal limits. The laminations are cheap to produce using conventional punching tools and can be assembled in an automated manner. The laminations also provide excellent thermal conduction for cooling and good mechanical stiffness once they have been clamped and bonded together. The tubular shape of the stator provides mechanical strength and rigidity to better withstand forces acting on it during motor operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a stator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective views of the curved lamination used to form a stator, a part of the stator, and the part showing how the coil connections exit the stator through axially and radially extending passages.    Laminations (2)    Inner edges (4,6)    Outer edge (8)    Stator interior (22)    Passage (36)
NOVELTY - The system (1) includes at least one turbine (9) mounted on a stream-driven vehicle (3) e.g. wing body fixed by at least one wire (6) to a structure. The vehicle is free to swivel at least in a pitch direction relative to each turbine.    USE - For generating electric power from wave energy. For submerging in e.g. sea, lake, river. Also for attachment to e.g. ship.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power output of system, without increasing construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the submersible tidal energy system.    Submersible tidal energy system (1)    Stream-driven vehicle (3)    Wire (6)    Turbine (9)    Control surfaces (16,17)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a charge carrier that is transferred into an electrically derivable electron current. An optical radiation is absorbed by an optical plasma, and a regular load separation is induced in an independent gas discharge. An electrical energy produced by the load separation extracts the optical plasma in an ohmic, inductive or capacitive manner. The optical plasma is produced by using combustion of fuel with sufficient flow rate of the plasma.    USE - Used for converting energy of optical radiation e.g. solar radiation, into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes possible efficient conversion of the optical radiation into electricity.
NOVELTY - The system has a Fresnel lens (8) including a concentrator device (6) for bundling penetrated sunlight. A solar cell unit (12) is arranged in a concentration region of the device and includes a set of solar cells (10). The concentrator device and the cell unit are oblong and arranged parallel to each other. A filter device (22) is arranged between the concentrator device and the cell unit in an optical path. The filter device is provided such that a portion of the sunlight lying outside a photovoltaic excitation spectrum of the solar cells is held away for a part of the solar cells.    USE - Photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system makes possible to reduce the manufacturing and operating cost of the system for effective generation of the electrical current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a photovoltaic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an optical path in a photovoltaic system.    Concentrator device (6)    Fresnel lens (8)    Solar cell (10)    Solar cell unit (12)    Filter device (22)
NOVELTY - A sorption process extracts heat from a source at between 100 and 250degreesC for conversion to mechanical or electrical energy by exploiting the progressive surrender of heat to a temperature to below 70degreesC. Suitable sorption agents are water and ammonia. A rich solution (5) from the absorber (1) is sub-divided between a resorber (9) and a medium-pressure pressure desorber (7).    USE - Energy recovery assembly for use in association with e.g. geothermal energy, district heating systems, solar thermal power stations, the cold end of thermal power stations and other industrial effluent heat.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly extends the temperature range through which heat energy can be recovered for conversion to mechanical or electrical energy to below 70degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the process.    Absorber (1)    high-pressure desorber depleted solution (2)    high pressure desorber (3)    resorbate (4)    rich solution (5)    part-flow of rich solution to medium pressure desorber (6)    medium pressure desorber (7)    part flow of rich solution to resorber (8)    resorber (9)    desorbed vapors from medium pressure desorber (10)    medium pressure desorber depleted solution (11)    high pressure desorber vapors (12)    vapor concentration (13)    super-heater (14)    working vapor expansion machine (15)    expanded vapors (15)    heat transport medium (17)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a coupling electric generation system, which makes full use of 1, generation characteristic of thermocouple, 2, the thermal difference between the temperature of groundwater and the temperature of surface atmosphere, 3, 1KW solar energy obtained on the light vertical face per square meter, 4, huge energy in abundant groundwater. In summer higher temperature on the absorbing heat end of thermocouple is maintained by solar energy and lower temperature on the absorbing cold end of thermocouple is maintained. Partial solar energy is transmitted to electrical energy to do work and another partial solar energy is stored in groundwater. In winter huge energy stored in groundwater is used to maintain higher temperature on the absorbing heat end of thermocouple and lower temperature on the absorbing cold end of thermocouple end is maintained by the surface air with lower temperature. Partial energy in groundwater is transmitted to electrical energy and another partial energy is transferred in surface air again.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a quantum energy source and the power generator thereof, suitable to obtain heat from various heat sources (such as solar energy, geothermal energy and ocean thermal energy). And it utilizes microscopic particle carried 'microscopic work' to directly generate electricity according to statistical physical principle, which thoroughly eliminates the entropy effect so as to produce high efficiency quantum energy source. And the power generator orders charged particles carried with microscopic work, i.e. forms 'concept electricity' in electric field space, and then makes theconcept electricity enter a reversible converting system to convert the concept electricity into practical electricity outputted through conductor.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting mechanical energy generated from an expansion and contraction of blood vessels to electric energy. Involuntary mechanical movement of an elastic expansion and contraction of blood vessels during systolic-diastolic cycles is captured. An inner element of a transducer assembly is urged towards an outer structure, where the inner element is disposed at a position nearest to an outer wall of the blood vessels and the outer structure. An electromagnetic transducer is actuated. The blood vessels with the mechano-electric transducer are encircled.    USE - Used for generating electric power for subcutaneously implanted medical device (claimed) e.g. cardioverter-defibrillator, cardiac pacemaker, neurostimulator, drug infusion device, implantable insulin pump, medical monitoring device e.g. in-vivo medical monitoring device such as implantable glucose monitoring device and implantable blood pressure monitoring device, for monitoring blood pressure in an artery or vein.    ADVANTAGE - The method supplies electric power with constant voltage to subcutaneously implanted devices for an unlimited period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power source for converting mechanical power into electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an implantable medical device.    Implantable medical device (100)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a pair of oscillating high pressure water jet cutters (10) with a common longitudinal axis. Jets simultaneously oscillate to cut through a web of fast moving corrugated paper. Both jets create a symmetrical intersecting parabolic wave slit lines. Each jet cutter is attached to parallel spaced apart transversely oriented belt paths (11). Belt paths are driven by computer controlled reversible servo motors. After cutting, center scrap piece is transferred to scrap belt and the exterior segments are transferred by two vacuum belts to a stacker (6,7).    USE - For manufacturing parabolic corrugated paperboard support of solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Apparatus provides high speed cutting of corrugated paperboards to supply millions of parabolic support segments annually. With the paperboard moving at a speed of 350 feet per minute and at 7.5 feet wide cut, the apparatus can make enough parabolic support for solar collectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making parabolic support segments from a moving web of corrugated materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic plan view of apparatus sections illustrating the rotary cut-off unit of the corrugating machine.    Stacker (6,7)    Movable jet cutter (10)    Path (11)    Edge cutter (13)    Center trim slitter (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatuses (4A,4B) arranged respective inner sides of buoys (2A,2B), has converter to convert natural power source flowing in seawater, or river, into electric source. THe apparatuses are used to rotate the buoys continuously corresponding to flow of river water, or seawater, so as to generate electric power.    USE - For darrieus type water turbine for illuminating lamp used in anchorage of ship, boat, or for providing motive power source when used in resident, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the water flow electric power generating apparatus is simplified and manufactured inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the water flow electric power generating apparatus.    Main shaft (1A)    Buoys (2A,2B)    Electric power generating apparatuses (4A,4B)    Blades (3A,3B)    One way clutches (5A-5D)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to power generation from wind and sea wave and a device using seawater to produce drinking water, industrial water and salt. Columns are erected on seabed along the shore and inside the sea. A platform is erected on the columns. Floats are mounted on the seawater. Sea wave pushes the float upwards, which rotates the first pinion on a shaft, with a geared flywheel, which in turn rotates second pinion wheel with another set of flywheel. Windmill is also connected to the shaft, which transmits the wind energy. Flywheel shaft pumps seawater. Stored seawater passes through turbine/plant, for producing power/drinking water, industrial water and salt. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The invention disclosed is a process of generating cost effective electric energy using pneumatic pumps as humps made out of steel or any other material. The pneumatic pumps are connected to underground/overhead/ground level storage tanks with sufficient capacity and pressure. The air filled in compressed state is utilized to run power generators with the help of turbines or air motors. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The machine is inserted in a buoy for translating the motion of the waves to generate electrical energy. The machine consists of two bodies that oscillate based on the translated motion of the waves. Both machine bodies have geometric structures that allow relative movement, and that are formed for receiving electrical circuits. The machine transforms the primary energy of the waves or wind into electrical energy without having to use mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic devices. The machine can be provided in asymmetric, cylindrical or spherical form.    USE - Used in generating electrical energy using wave or wind action.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing concentration of sunlight by a reflector, which consists of thin film solar cells (2) or is partially covered with the thin film solar cells. A reflector shape is selected such that the direct solar radiation portion is deflected by total reflection in a reflector side approaching the sun. The reflector shape is selected such that a non concentric diffuse radiation is converted into electricity by the thin film solar cells. The thin film solar cells are deposited on sides of a transparent substrate (1) turned away from the sun.    USE - Used for producing photovoltaic and thermal energy by solar cells (claimed) in a solar cell arrangement on a roof of a residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector shape is selected such that the direct solar radiation portion is deflected by the total reflection in the reflector side approaching the sun, thus minimizing losses of the reflector, and achieving efficient conversion of the light and high temperature in the thermal solar cells, and hence improving efficiency of the solar cells in the solar cell arrangement to produce the photovoltaic and thermal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing photovoltaic and thermal energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of a solar cell arrangement with a concentrator.    Transparent substrate (1)    Thin film solar cells (2)    Mounting device (3)    Thermally effective solar cells (4)    Transparent cover (6)
NOVELTY - A modular hydraulic air compressor produces the needed compressed airflow for the functioning of the power plant by circulating water through a water-transferring pump (4) in a closed-looping pass. Atmospheric air is entrained by water flow at high speed from an air/water mixing-head placed in an elevated water reservoir and into a lower separating device (5). Air is separated and compressed by hydrostatic pressure of the water column that exists between the water surfaces of the elevated water reservoir and the lower separating device.    USE - For generating a clean and renewable energy.    ADVANTAGE - The modular hydraulic air compressor enhances the preliminary air separation from the air/water mix and increases the efficiency of the self-propelled energy generator. The air blower pushes more air into the air/water mixing-head that helps the down flowing air-lean water mix to entrain more air bubbles. The design of the generator permits a better recuperation of lost energy in the compression process. A maximum amount of energy is achieved using the airflow of the modular hydraulic air compressor. An effective heat is provided for the expansion process to close the isothermal compression process of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front sectional view of the self-propelled energy generator.    Water-transferring pump (4)    Lower separating device (5)    Compartment (65)    Pipe (66,67)    Overflow (68)
NOVELTY - The slope, used with alternators or generators installed on a road, utilizes the weights of the vehicles traveling on the road to drive components of the generators or alternators.    USE - For energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves simple, inexpensive yet unique way of energy production.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a pipeline, associated with a wind turbine, to store and transport a compressed air energy to a second location remote from a first location. The compressed air energy is released from the pipeline with a turbo expander to provide energy at the second location. A generator is provided to produce electricity at the second location using the released compressed air energy.    USE - For storing and transporting a wind-generated compressed air energy used for refrigeration, air-conditioning and desalination purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of electricity as well as maximum volume of chilled air which can be used not only for refrigeration and air conditioning purposes but also for desalination purposes. Allows utilities to provide more energy during high demand periods, without necessarily having to construct larger and higher capacity power generation facilities. Allows the utilities to produce energy at consistently high levels and at constant rate throughout the day and night to maximize the efficiency of the utilities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of a system having a turbo compressor and a turbo expander for generating chilled air.
NOVELTY - The power plant has a power house with bulb hydraulic turbines connected to electrical generators. The turbines include water flowing in a same direction during both ebb and flood generations. A head barrage forms a head reservoir (1) together with the house and a main barrage. A tail barrage forms a tail reservoir (2) together with the house and the main barrage. Sluices connect the head reservoir with a basin and the tail reservoir with an outer bay during ebb generation, and connect the head reservoir with the outer bay and the tail reservoir with the basin during flood generation.    USE - Used for generating power during high tide with water passing through a one-way turbine e.g. bulb hydraulic turbine, to a basin and during low tide with water passing from basin to outer bay (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the power plant enables to provide a two-way generation tidal power plant with the same high efficiency for both ebb and flood generations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of a power house of a two-way generation tidal power plant with one-way turbines.    Head reservoir (1)    Tail reservoir (2)    Intake (3)    Bulb (4)    Wicket gate apparatus (5)    Axial propeller runner (6)    Exit stay apparatus (7)    Draft tube (8)
NOVELTY - Method involves using a forcing device applying a force upon a mechanical structure (1) of finite stiffness. An airfoil (4) couples the fluidic kinetic energy with the forcing device and the direction of the device is further oscillated. A piezoelectric structure converts the oscillatory motion into a generated electrical energy. The mechanical structure further has a resonance frequency equal to the frequency of the alternating current variations in the electrical grid.    USE - For converting fluidic or wind kinetic energy into oscillatory mechanical motion, which is the converted into electrical energy for a wind machine.    ADVANTAGE - The resulting linear oscillatory mechanical motion can be converted to electrical energy using a mechanically and relatively simple device such as the piezoelectric structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a transformation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram illustrating the principle components of the method.    Mechanical structure (1)    Base (2)    Air-stream (3)    Airfoil (4)
NOVELTY - The machine has a radially outer member (2) with a substantially cylindrical inner surface. A radially inner member (5) is coaxially disposed within the outer member such that the inner member is reciprocally movable relative to the outer member in axial direction. A set of axially spaced armature coils (1) is electrically insulated from one another and formed as part of one of the outer member and the inner member. A set of axially spaced superconducting coils (4) is formed as part of the other one of the outer member and the inner member.    USE - Tubular electrical machine e.g. permanent magnet-based tubular machine, synchronous tubular electrical machine, linear electrical machine, superconducting synchronous rotating machine, and large scale tubular machine, for use as generator to convert an input of linear, reciprocating motion into electrical power, for producing electricity from wave power in off-shore locations, for use as motor to produce a linear movement from an electrical power source, and for converting wave energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The superconducting coils produce high field density, thus providing a tubular machine with low reactance that consequently provides greatly increased short-term overload capacity. The machine has an overload capacity as high as six to ten times or possibly even more of the rated power of the machine, and has high peak-mean power ratio. The machine eliminates the problems associated with the development of eddy currents in the magnetic materials of the tubular machines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway view of a tubular machine.    Axially spaced armature coils (1)    Tube shaped radially outer member (2)    Thin spacers (3)    Superconducting coils (4)    Radially inner member (5)    Vacuum insulated cryostat (6)    Bearing locations (7)    Cryocooler (10)    Excitation system (11)    Force tube (14)    Hollow steel tube (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an impeller (12) set within a frame (14) in which the impeller rotates about a shaft (16). A set of electromagnetic coils (22) is attached to the impeller adjacent to another set of electromagnetic coils (20). A third set of electromagnetic coils (24) is attached to a periphery (50), where the third coils are electrically connected to the former coils. A fourth set of electromagnetic coils (26) is attached to the frame adjacent to the third coils. The fourth set of coils is electrically connected to the latter coils and apparatus`s power output connectors.    USE - Used for generating electrical power from ocean currents (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reliably generates significant quantities of electrical energy from kinetic energy of ocean currents, and maximizes the amount of electricity generated from ocean currents by generating electricity as directly as possible without mechanical losses due to gears and seals, or electrical losses due to brushes or inductive transferal technologies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional representation of an electrical power generating apparatus.    Turbine (10)    Impeller (12)    Frame (14)    Shaft (16)    Electromagnetic coils (20, 22, 24, 26)    Power feeds (21, 23)    Power leads (27)    Periphery (50)    Undersea power transmission line (52)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several thermoelectric modules (30), each consisting of an array of P-type and N-type cells such that the modules are attached to vanes (24) of an air-circulation fan (23) installed in the waste-gas flue where thermal flux is maximum. A surface of the thermoelectric module receives the radiant heat of the waste gas while the back surface contacts the vane of the circulation fan such that the back surface is cooled by the air.    USE - For electric power generating apparatus used for waste heat management e.g. in steel heating furnace of a rolling mill where semi-finished products like slabs and billets are heated. Also used as auxiliary power source for local use e.g. for sequencing furnace installation or for illuminating building.    ADVANTAGE - As the apparatus is installed in the waste-gas flue where the thermal flux is large, the efficiency of electric power generation is consistently high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the air-circulation fan installed inside the cooling pipe.    Branch pipe (22)    Air-circulation fan (23)    Vane plate (24)    Inflow tube (27)    Thermoelectric module (30)
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 device has a support structure (1) that rest on or anchored to sea bed. A float (3) is mounted on an arm (4) that is pivotally connected to the structure, such that the float moves in a vertical plane. An electricity generator (6,10,11) produces electricity in response to the movement of the waves.    USE - For converting wave energy in coast.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes energy conversion through optimized efficiency of the float generated by the reflected wave. Prevents harm of environment by eliminating use of hydraulic fluids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of protecting coastal shore from wave erosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the wave energy conversion device.    Support structure (1)    Float (3)    Arm (4)    Electricity generator (6,10,11)
NOVELTY - A system for providing electric power in a wellbore has a thermoelectric generator (5) at a downhole location. An electric power storage unit is charged through the generator. The storage unit comprises a capacitor or energy store (9), e.g. ultracapacitor, for storing power. A temperature or pressure sensor, e.g. quartz gauge (6), measures the temperature and pressure, and a telemetry unit (13) generates a potential difference along a wellbore production tubing (23). The generator is based on the Seeback effect.    USE - Used for providing electric power in a wellbore, for oil and gas producing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system facilitates to provide a autonomous downhole sensor and a telemetry system, which measure down hole data and transmits information to the surface indefinitely without a wired connection to the surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tubing mounted pressure and temperature monitor.    Thermoelectric generator (5)    Quartz gauge (6)    Processing unit (7)    Housing (8)    Energy store (9)    Cable (10)    Production tubing (11, 23)    Telemetry unit (13)    Electrically insulated gap (16)    Packers (17)    Fluid (19)    Static fluid (20)    Sub surface rock formation (21)    Metal casing (22)    Control line (24)    Timing unit (25)    Connecting cable (220)
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 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 impact plate operates wheels or cogs beneath and or adjacent to a mechanical platform to facilitate the working of directly or indirectly electricity generators. A rectangular pit or chamber beneath the platform holds a main drive cog, drive axle and other mechanics. The main drive cog has teeth protruding uppermost to engage with a hinged striking arm. The hinged striking arm is fitted by a bolting through a top bolt socket in the arm and onto series of fixing points inside the impact plate.    USE - Used for generating electricity through a generator and for storage of electricity, and for use with a motor vehicle (claimed) in urban areas.    ADVANTAGE - The impact plate reduces the cost spent on mains electricity and reduces running cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a mechanism in a down operated position.
NOVELTY - The device has a control part e.g. church clock, comprising a mass suspended to a cable wound around a detent drum barrel (9). A power part e.g. reducer, is driven by the mass, and a mechanism (8) permits descending of the mass when a bar (7) of the power part is activated so as to drive an alternator (13) and a flywheel (12) via a free wheel (11). A wheel (14) controls a descending duration of the mass, and a mechanism (15) allows remounting of the mass.    USE - Used for producing electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device is implemented in a simple manner, requires reduced maintenance, and can be arranged at any place without considering specific meteorological conditions. The device permits to produce electrical energy without rejecting noxious gases such as carbon dioxide, and radioactive waste in the atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power part.    Bar (7)    Mechanisms (8, 15)    Detent drum barrel (9)    Free wheel (11)    Flywheel (12)    Alternator (13)    Wheel (14)
NOVELTY - Organic waste processing method comprises placing organic waste in fluidized bed type gasifier, thermally decomposing the wastes to obtain decomposition residue, recovering thermal decomposition residues using cyclone apparatus in the last stage of gasifier, and supplying tar and thermal decomposition gas in the last stage of cyclone apparatus to obtained a reformed gas. The decomposition residue contains decomposition gas, tar, and carbon content by low oxygen atmosphere of excess air ratio of less than or equal to1. The temperature and oxygen ratio of gasifier is controlled.    USE - The method is useful for producing organic wastes, e.g. garbage used in providing reformed gas useful as energy source, i.e. electric power of generator.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows control of temperature and oxygen ratio of gasifier, and allows compounding ratio of carbon content in thermal decomposition residue and carbon content in reformed gas to be adjusted. The method prevents production of clinker by reformer, thus eliminates clinker problem in reformer. The method eliminates step of clinker removal. The method reduces use of electric power from supplementary fuel, and provides waste treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method includes adjusting the compounding ratio of carbon content in the thermal decomposition residue, and carbon content in reformed gas to generate electric power in station.
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 - An energy conversion station (22) such as stream driven turbine installed below earth surface for converting thermal energy to useful power. A feed conduit (32) and a return conduit (40) are adapted to carry fluid to/from entry level through subterranean formation (34) so that the fluid absorb heat energy from the formation. The energy conservation station is used to create hydrostatic pressure sufficient to circulate heat exchange fluid through subterranean formation. A power supply conduit is adapted to carry generated power to the surface.    USE - For recovering geothermal energy and converting into useful power.    ADVANTAGE - The stable formation is obtained and the corrosive minerals and toxic gases are not present inside the formation. The loss of circulating fluid into the subterranean formation are minimized so that unlimited source of energy can be obtained in cost efficient and environmental friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of recovering geothermal energy; and    (2) method for making underground borehole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the geothermal energy recovery system.    Geothermal energy recovery system (20)    Energy recovery station (22)    Feed conduit (32)    Subterranean formation (34)    Return conduit (40)
NOVELTY - The mill has a floating paddle wheel (1) with paddles (2) and a waterproof compartment (6). The paddle wheel is oriented perpendicular to the current (7) so that the paddles below dive in the water while the upper paddles get out of the water. The paddle wheel is tightly attached through a structure (4) to a mooring (8) so that the mill is prevented from drifted by the stream. A shaft (3) is maintained by the structure through two bearings (5). A mechanical power is converted to electrical power by a generator driven by the paddle wheel rotation.    USE - Used for producing power by transformation of the kinetic energy of marine or river current, and utilized for electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen or providing desalination of sea water.    ADVANTAGE - The mill is easily moved, removed and maintained. The mill is more resistant and less costly. The paddle wheel is allowed to rotate freely while the whole mill is attached to the mooring    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the floating marine current mill.    Floating paddle wheel (1)    Paddles (2)    Shaft (3)    Structure (4)    Bearings (5)    Waterproof compartment (6)    Current (7)    Mooring (8)
NOVELTY - The generator has interconnected air-powered auto-generator (AG) that is attached to a road gallantry (4) and to a central crash barrier (5). Turbines (1) in the units pick up automotive air currents, which cause them to rotate, and the rotation passes the movement to micro-generators, which convert the kinetic energy to electricity. The generated electricity is passed along wires (2) connecting the AG to a series of batteries (3), where the energy produced is stored in the batteries. The turbine is made of light weight plastics with stainless steel fittings.    USE - Used for producing a renewable source of electricity to provide power and light for sign-posting and illuminating a motorway, highway, railway, road structure, bridge, road gantry, railway gantry, tunnel, sign-posting, dangerous area and work-in-progress, motorway rest area, garage, campsite and small town/village.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the generator facilitates easy and quick construction of all components, and allows the units to be attached to existing infrastructure, thus providing a cost-effective system of producing renewable energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of a vehicle induced air powered turbine generator.    Turbines (1)    Wires (2)    Batteries (3)    Gallantry (4)    Central crash barrier (5)    Road (6)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric generator (13) is provided at a downhole location. Thermally insulated sections (121) of wellbore tubing are located to reduce heat loss of fluid flowing through the wellbore from the entry point (122) of fluid to the location of the generator. The generator comprises microstructured bismuth-telluride/antimony telluride.    USE - For generating electrical power in a wellbore.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates electrical power inside the wellbore with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for providing electrical power in a wellbore.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic components of the thermoelectric power generation system.    Thermoelectric generator (13)    Casing tube (101)    Annulus (102)    Thermally insulated sections (121)    Entry point (122)
NOVELTY - The turbine uses e.g. wind or water to generate electricity. A fin or a sensor controls the feathering mechanism. The turbine has two or more blades that are connected to one another. Each blade is separately feathered to rotate through 90 degrees when pointing into the wind or fluid flow.    USE - For use as a wind turbine or as a tidal turbine in generating electricity or providing mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The Hazell turbine can be used vertically or horizontally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the Hazell turbine.
NOVELTY - The device has a room air conditioning unit (7) with a heat exchanger, where the unit (7) is assigned to a room of a building. A solar module (100) is provided for electrically supplying the unit (7) in a partial manner, where the solar module exhibits solar cells. The solar module is arranged at an outer wall and/or at a front of the building. The unit (7) exhibits an air conveying device, an air circulating device and an airway flap, where drive of the flap is partially supplied with electrical energy of the solar module.    USE - Used for air-conditioning a room of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module with the solar cells is provided for electrically supplying the room air conditioning unit in a partial manner, thus allowing the solar cells to be operated in an optimal manner, and hence effectively conditioning the room of the building in a cost-effective manner using small amount of air and less energy. The room of the building can be effectively conditioned without connection to the public electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for air-conditioning a room of a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a section of front of a building.    Heat insulation unit (6)    Room air conditioning unit (7)    Window (8)    Blind area (10)    Solar module (100)    Induction unit (101)
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 device has two thermal storage tanks provided with a temperature differential between the storage tanks. The device is dynamically switch-able between two operating modes e.g. heat sink and heat source modes when temperature of a geothermal source is lower/higher than the ambient or thermal storage temperature. The heat source is heated in real-time by a solar collector. The solar collector is in fluid communication with the device of higher temperature selected from geothermal or thermal storage working fluids.    USE - Thermodynamic power conversion device e.g. heat driven pulse pump, hybrid geothermal thermodynamic cycle, heat pipe, loop heat pipe, capillary heat pipe, thermal bus, and heat pump (claimed), used with a thermal storage device for storing energy e.g. waste heat, solar energy, and radiating energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device is dynamically switch-able between two operating modes e.g. heat sink and heat source modes when temperature of the geothermal source is lower/higher than the ambient or thermal storage temperature, thus efficiently increasing the average temperature differential between the heat source and sink, and providing the thermodynamic power conversion device with efficient energy conversion. The heat source is heated in the real-time by the solar collector, thus increasing power conversion efficiency of the thermodynamic power conversion device with minimal thermal losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a geothermal system    (2) a geothermal system comprising a low temperature thermal storage device    (3) an atmospheric heat exchanger comprising an integral wind channeling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of fluid communication lines.
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a light transmissive structure (32) which covers opening of a condensing reflective mirror (27). A partition plate perpendicular to a heat collecting tube (28), divides space enclosed within the light transmissive structure and the condensing reflective mirror.    USE - For solar thermal conversion apparatus (claimed) e.g. solar power generation apparatus and solar water heater. Also applicable for air conditioner, heat pump, water heater, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of gas in condensing reflective mirror, is prevented. Loss of heat at the time of heat collection, is reduced. The thermal medium can be heated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condensing reflective mirror (27)    Heat collecting tube (28)    Lower partition plate (30)    Casings (31)    Light transmissive structure (32)
NOVELTY - The valve type ocean current electric power generating apparatus has a pair of valves (1a,1b) at both sides of a runner (4), and a pair of casings (3a,3b) covering the outer side of the valves. A symmetrical structured flow path (9) is formed between the valves and casings, with respect to a centerline orthogonal to the rotating shaft of the runner.    USE - For valve type ocean current generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Transforms energy of seawater flow of both forward/backward into electric power efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of valve type ocean current electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing showing the principal portion of the valve type ocean current electric power generating apparatus.    Valves (1a,1b)    Casings (3a,3b)    Runner (4)    Flow path (9)    Generators (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - A seashore concave wave collecting ditch has a seawater incoming section, sluice gate shaking section and a sluice gate shaking buffer section. A floating type shaking sluice gate is provided in the sluice gate shaking section. The shaking sluice gate is connected to a single turning adapter connector, flywheel and a generator. The arrangement introduces sea wave into ditch to shake sluice gate for converting kinetic energy generated by shaking sluice gate, into electric power.    USE - For concave wave collecting ditch shaking sluice gate generating arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the concave wave collecting ditch shaking sluice gate generating arrangement.
NOVELTY - The station has a vertical-axis wind generator producing electricity simultaneously depending on weather conditions. A set of wind generator blades (1) move in a circular manner, and attached directly to a central shaft of a wind generator motor (5). The generator uses original circular, bow-shaped and concentric catoptric blades, and multiple solar energy collector surfaces rotating and changing their tilt up to 90 degrees following sun`s movement. Water is electrolyzed to form hydrogen at electrolysis cathodes and oxygen at electrolysis anodes.    USE - Used for producing clean electricity from wind, sun and hydrogen combustion, and hot water in an electricity production and hot water solar water heater during a residential and professional application.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is gathered at the electrolysis cathodes, thus providing a fuel for a motor, and Oxygen is gathered at the electrolysis anodes, thus offering an environmental benefit or collected and marketed. The utilization of the vertical-axis wind generator facilitates to reduce the noise generated by the generator blades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical ecological system.    Vertical axis wind generator blades (1)    Solar water heater (2)    Circular empty space (3)    Wind generator motor (5)    Hydrogen motor inverter (6)    Hydrogen storage tank (7)    Hydrogen motor (8)    Wind generator wiring and piping (9)    Solar water heater resistance (10)    Hot water (11)
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 - A boiler (2) provided over a single chassis combust residues in a furnace (1) to generate steam in equipment of water-tube or fired-tube. The steam is led to turbo generator set (4) through proper pipes (5). Turbine connected to electricity generator is rotated by the steam, such that the rotation velocity of the turbine can or cannot be reduced of its respective couplings of high and low velocities through a velocity breaker.    USE - For using residues of e.g. vegetable biomass, from biomass generation system as renewable energy source.    ADVANTAGE - Construction cost and labor cost are reduced, an time is saved during implementation. Investment in small scale is increased since manufacture and fittings of equipment are reduced, allowing reaching established power through the utilization of available resources. Provides much lower cost and sold in unique package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the top view of the micro power plant.    Furnace (1)    Boiler (2)    Turbo generator set (4)    Proper pipes (5)
NOVELTY - The system (110) has a barrier (112) that is deployable beneath and across the water (118). A transducer coupled to the barrier converts the tidal pressure that is exerted on the barrier to electrical energy. The barrier has an upper and lower closed loop of cable (124) between which sail arrays are secured to move along transverse direction in which the tide is flowing.    USE - For converting tidal energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system does not impact on the fragile sea shore and estuary ecosystems. The system does not result are require the flooding of surrounding lands, or markedly change the local tidal regime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the plan view of the energy conversion system.    Guide wheels (72)    Shaft (74)    Energy conversion system (110)    Barrier (112)    Channel (116)    Water (118)    Cable (124)
NOVELTY - An electric power generating apparatus (1) uses the mechanical energy stored in a rewinding drum (10) wound with a constant torque main spring (5) connected in parallel. The electric power generating apparatus is connected to rotating shaft (11) of a rolling-up drum (9) or the rewinding drum such that only the rewind rotation is transmitted to it. A speed changer (2) controls the rewind rotation and a lock and canceling-switch mechanism (3) for automatically locking the rolling-up by the constant torque main spring.    USE - For lifesaving transmission apparatus that requests rescue with electromagnetic wave, light, sound in case of emergency when disaster and misfortune have occurred.    ADVANTAGE - Requests rescue reliably without using battery as power supply and without danger of consuming power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the lifesaving transmission apparatus.    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Speed changer (2)    Lock and canceling-switch mechanism (3)    Constant torque main spring (5)    Rolling-up drum (9)    Rewinding drum (10)    Rotating shaft (11)
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 method involves accepting sludge from another party and treating the sludge by utilizing the waste heat based on an understanding created by the agreement between the two parties. The waste water treatment is selected from a group consisting of dewatering, drying and converting the sludge into a material that can be used in e.g. agricultural application, industrial application, landfill application, etc.    USE - For use in industrial and municipal water facilities, for drying sludge to generate fuel and/or energy by utilizing waste heat.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat is utilized efficiently to generate fuel and/or energy by utilizing waste heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the waste heat utilizing system.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a renewable energy device (1) such as solar device or wind turbine, to a power grid such as high concentration solar array, producing electricity, where the renewable energy device includes an output of the production of electricity communicated with an online gathering system (3) such as Internet communication system. The production of electricity from the renewable energy device is verified by an independent device (2) such as pyrohelexometer, to calculate a usage fee.    USE - Used for collecting, analyzing, calculating and comparing the production of electricity by a renewable energy device e.g. high concentration solar array or roof-top solar system, solar device, highly concentrated solar thermo machine and wind turbine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows for a better way of incorporating the renewable energy device such as wind turbine, into electrical grid and simplifies the process of introducing the renewable energy device. The method allows a wholesale adoption of renewable energy by a mass market, thus reducing the capital costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a renewable energy device.    Renewable energy device (1)    Independent device (2)    Online gathering system (3)
NOVELTY - Device comprises a buoyant section having a motion conversion section connected to it. An anchoring section is connected to the conversion section. The buoyant section has buoys rotationally connected in relation to the conversion section. The buoys rotate relative to the conversion section when at least one vectorial component of a sea wave impinges on the buoys, and when an unusual environmental and/or climate condition creates a sea wave with an above-average height. The buoys are folded relative to the conversion section allowing its partial sea submersion.    USE - For converting the kinetic energy of a sea wave to electrical energy to provide or supplement an existing power grid with energy.    ADVANTAGE - A less expensive system is provided, having increased reliability since waves are present day and night having less pollution and contamination, and reduction of external energy sources like fuel oil. The sea surface waves may prove to be a continuous, renewable, inexpensive, and non-polluting alternate energy source. The system can also be combined with solar, thermal, and/or wind power where warranted by weather conditions. During abnormal wave conditions e.g. hurricanes, the height of the waves varies and increases, where some of the wave energy conversion apparatus are submerged while others are still above the sea surface. This is a special mechanical design avoiding breakage of the apparatus due to extreme wave conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydroelectric wave-energy conversion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a comparative diagram of a wave's behavior.
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 - A first rotor blade (36a) is affixed to a shaft (34) within a housing (28). A first conduit is disposed within a housing at the downstream of the first rotor blade. A second rotor blade (36b) is affixed to the shaft within the housing, and disposed downstream of the first conduit.    USE - Used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe and efficient generation of electricity. Reduces operating and maintenance expenses while increasing operating life of the turbine. Ensures efficient use of the waste heat from other processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of multi stage refrigerant turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the multi stage refrigerant turbine.    Turbine (14)    Housing (28)    Shaft (34)    First rotor blade (36a)    Second rotor blade (36b)
NOVELTY - The method involves accumulating solar energy in a useable form e.g. biomass, and generating electricity with the solar energy accumulated in the useable form. The electricity is simultaneously generated with a non-solar source of energy, and a biomass reactor is provided. A biomass is grown in the reactor, and the grown biomass is used as a solar fuel, where carbon dioxide is formed as a byproduct of generating electricity with the non-solar source, and the carbon dioxide is provided to the biomass.    USE - Used for generating electricity using both a source of solar energy e.g. sunlight, and a non-solar source e.g. water, of energy, in a solar facility for transmitting the electricity over a power grid for burning of fossil fuel e.g. coal, oil, natural gas and lignite, that is utilized for generating heat energy for boiling water into superheated steam utilized by a gas turbine engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to significantly increase the allowable energy permitted to be generated with minimal impact upon the physical size of a generating facility, while the solar fuel and solar insolation are simultaneously utilized to generate electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of increasing peak power production from a combined solar and fossil fuel generating facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar facility.    Cooling tower (10)    Pump (11)    Condenser (12)    Solar superheater (14)    Filter (15)    Tanks (16, 18, 19)    Reactor/separator (17)    Gas turbine (24)    Electricity generator (25)    Heat recovery steam generator (26)
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 gravity drive system (D) has a single electric motor (A) connected to both electric generators (A) producing electricity. The electric motor has a mechanical coupling that engages both identical weights of equal mass from 180 to 360 degrees, and disengages both weights from 0 to 180 degrees.    USE - For use in electricity generation, internal combustion engine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Affordable, abundant, pollution free electricity can be generated, since the drive system uses a single electric motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) principles of gravity drive system;    (2) computer control system;    (3) principles of computer control system; and    (4) design variation on gravity drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the gravity drive system.    Electric generators (A)    Electric motors (B)    Gear system (C)    Gravity drive system (D)    Computer control system (E)    Battery system (F)
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 - A bi-directional pump with a single piston is directly operated by wave power of bouncy and kinetic energy by weight of float (103). The pump utilizes vertical movement of float to compress air in both directions to extract maximum energy of wave. The system also incorporates multiple one way valves (112A,112B) in a pump cylinder (108) based on the ratio of float size against the piston surface area enclosed inside the pump.    USE - For producing compressed air, for use in generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce very low cost sustainable energy to consumers. The system can be utilized as a stand alone unit as well as in array formation for the desired output. The system is simple, cheaper to manufacture and is reliable to establish compressed air stations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tidal-storm surge calibration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a vertically mounted wave air compressing station.    Wave air compressing station (100)    One way valves (112A,112B)    Float (103)    Pump cylinder (108)    Platform (109)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting vertical force (F) by a unit (M) and transferred into the horizontal rotating shafts. The unit is arranged in a platform which is spaced from the water surface with several gears to convert the vertical force into horizontal rotating forces (F1,F2). The horizontal forces are transmitted into the rotating shafts which are connected with each other in series to rotate a turbine.    USE - For generation of power.    ADVANTAGE - The rods are simultaneously mounted on the rotating shafts thus increasing the force which is transmitted to the turbine for generating electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lifting force collecting and imparting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional and perspective views of the electricity generator.    Sphere (1)    Shaft (2)    Column (3)    Vertical force (F)    Horizontal rotating forces (F1,F2)    Unit (M)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger captures latent heat energy from the hot source fluid (44) and includes an input distribution pipe network (41) for distributing hot source fluid along the paths with reduced flow and flow rate. A respective external heat motor (48) is connected to each reduced flow path (49) to provide a portion of the output power.    USE - For use in a power plant e.g. nuclear power plant to recover heat that would otherwise be lost in the atmosphere and reuse the heat to regenerate power. Also for use in heavy type industry including boat engines, locomotive.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient utilization of the available temperature differential between existing hot and cold sources. Easy to customize according to the size, vapor flow and the respective vapor and water temperatures of the power plant or even to the type of power plant. Reduces the amount of cooling water required in power plants most especially in nuclear power plants. Reliable, low maintenance and has a long life duty cycle. Enables adjustment of the different cycle durations to ensure a better transfer of heat from the hot gas or vapor to the closed loop gas. Environment friendly with reduced atmospheric pollution and reduced greenhouse effect. Substantially silent and with limited vibrations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for providing output power from input latent heat energy of a hot source fluid; and    (2) an external heat motor for providing output power from input latent heat energy of a hot source fluid    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged perspective view of the heat energy recuperation system.    Heat energy recuperation system (40)    Input distribution pipe network (41)    Hot source fluid (44)    External heat motor (48)    Reduced flow path (49)
NOVELTY - An air conditioning system using solar heat and a control method thereof are provided to increase heating efficiency by using a solar heat collecting plate and heating a refrigerant of the air conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air conditioning system using solar heat comprises a heat pump-type air conditioner (20) with a compressor (2), a 4-way valve (4), an outdoor heat exchanger (6), an expansion device (8), and an indoor heat exchanger (10); a solar heat collecting plate (30) collecting the solar heat; and a heating unit (31) mounted to allow the collected heat from the solar heat collecting plate to heat the refrigerant of the air conditioner. The solar heat collecting plate forms a part or the whole of an outdoor unit (0) of the air conditioner. The heating unit contains an electric heat exchanger (32).
NOVELTY - A flow power generating system is provided to continuously generate electrical energy by storing wave energy through the use of a wave break and permitting the stored wave energy to flow into a harbor so as to drive a generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flow power generating system comprises a water reservoir(30), an open/close door(40), a sea water flow guide unit(50), and a generator(60). The water reservoir is formed by a separating wall(20) installed in the outside of a wave break(10) in a manner that the sea water introduced by wave is temporarily stored. The open/close door has a top installed in an upper portion of an inlet opening(22) formed on the separating wall in such a manner that the inlet opening is opened only when wave power is larger than the water pressure in the reservoir, and sea water flows into the water reservoir from outside sea. The sea water flow guide unit is arranged at the wave break so as to permit sea water in the water reservoir to flow into a harbor(70). The generator is mounted on the sea water flow guide unit so that the generator is driven by flowing sea water and converts motion energy into electrical energy.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A power assistant device using wave force is provided to increase wave force energy generated from water during starting, stopping and running of a train and converting small wave force energy into large compressed air energy by using a rack gear and a pinion gear.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power assistant device comprises square a U-shaped water storage tank installed in a train so as to generate wave force energy; and a float(12) arranged on the water contained in the water storage tank. Wave force energy is generated by the water waving in forward and rearward directions during starting, stopping and running of a train. Thus-generated wave force energy is converted into compressed air energy by an air compressor(40).Image 1/1
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 - 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 - Thermoelectric device comprises a substrate comprising a thermal insulating region and a thermal conductive region. A first dielectric layer is formed on the thermal insulating region. A thermal insulating cavity is between the substrate and the overlying first dielectric layer. A stack structure overlying the substrate comprises thermoelectric polysilicon layers insulated from each other. First and second interconnect structures overlying the two regions electrically connect the stack structure.    USE - For powering CMOS circuits on a chip or for use in an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoelectric device can provide more power for integrated circuits or electronic components and improve thermal converting performance by stacking more thermoelectric couples in the same area of a chip without increasing the used area of the chip. The stacked thermoelectric devices can be integrated with the CMOS circuit on the same chip, simplifying the fabrication process for system-on-chip applications. Since the thermal insulating cavity is formed after formation of the interconnect structures, device damage can be mitigated and device fabrication can be more stable, increasing device reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a chip comprising a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) circuit and thermoelectric device(s) powering the CMOS circuit;    (b) an electronic device comprising thermoelectric devices arranged in an array and electrically connected to each other; and    (c) a method for fabricating a thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an electronic device comprising thermoelectric devices.
NOVELTY - An organic waste is fermented and composted in composting units of organic waste processing system (S). The odor gas (G) produced from the composting units is burned with fuel. The odor gas is deodorized and electric power is generated in deodorizing-electric power generating unit (20). The injection rate of organic waste to every composting unit is varied, and quantity of odor gas supplied from the composting apparatus is adjusted, according to production of odor gas in compositing apparatus.    USE - For operation of processing system of organic waste such as livestock excrement produced in poultry farm and hoggery, and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The processing capacity of deodorizing-electric power generating apparatus is suppressed, and organic waste is processed economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic structure of the organic waste processing system.    Compost (11b)    Deodorizing-electric power generating apparatus (20)    Combustion engine (21)    Generator (22)    Odor gas (G)    Organic waste processing system (S)
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 - 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 - DC-DC converters (2-1, 2-2) convert the output of a thermoelectric element (1) and a secondary battery (4) into a predetermined voltage respectively. A current-voltage sensor (3-2) detects the output voltage and current of the DC-DC converter (2-2). A control circuit (5) calculates output electric power from the detected output voltage and current, and controls the output voltage of the DC-DC converters to increase the calculated output electric power.    USE - For power supply circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The drive efficiency of thermoelectric element is improved, by controlling the voltage of converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control circuit determines that electric generating capacity of the thermoelectric element exists in a remainder state, according to the predetermined criterion using the calculated output electric power. A charge control circuit controls the charging current of the secondary battery in a specific range in which the output voltage of DC-DC converter is not reduced, when electric generating capacity of the thermoelectric element is existed in a remainder state and charging of the battery is permitted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric element (1)    DC-DC converters (2-1,2-2)    Current-voltage sensors (3-1,3-2)    Secondary battery (4)    Control circuit (5)
NOVELTY - An inductor, provided in a non-watertight magneto-electric generator, consists of a revolving permanent magnet coated in fluoro-plastic, anti-adherent or anti-corrosive material. The generator, as well as other power plant parts, including the impeller wheel and gear system, are suspended from a platform and immersed in body of water.    USE - For producing electricity using flows or waves of mass of water found in e.g. sea currents, fluvial currents.
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 - Receiving equipment comprises a parabolic mirror with a reception converter, a mechanical restraint, and connecting lines running to series-connected signal-processing devices. Preferably solar cells are arranged on the antenna device, the reception converter and/or the mechanical restraint. The solar cells are specifically made from solidified liquid materials and are preferably mounted on the antenna device, the reception converter and/or the mechanical restraint.    USE - For conversion of light- or thermal (solar)-energy into electrical power for supply to consumer loads, and the storage of excess energy.    ADVANTAGE - Receiving equipment is set up to mainly point towards light- and heat-radiating locations, so that the equipment can be operated with the least possible costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An overall view of the receiving equipment with solar cell is given.    Parabolic mirror (1)    Mechanical holder (2)    Support tube (3)    Reception converter fixture (4)    Reception converter (5)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a power generating method by solar energy, wind tunnel and wind force and the equipment. It is mainly characterized in that the power comes from solar energy, wind tunnel andartificial wind force in wind chimney. Artificial wind force is the air in solar collecting heat device and wind tunnel heated by sunlight. Air is expanded by heating and the weight is lighter than cool air. So pressure gradient is formed and air ascends and flows quickly. Ascending air is collected in the air chimney and the direction of wind force is controlled in the chimney. Wind force generated from wind chimney is used to generate power. The equipment contains solar collecting heat device, wind tunnel and chimney, and power generating device by wind force. It is provided with reproducedenergy, no-pollution, circumstance protection and easy control so on.
NOVELTY - A submerged floating wind wave generating ship has a platform. At the bottom of the platform is mounted a floating storehouse and on top of the platform middle part is mounted an engine room, on whichmounted an operating room and on whose each side mounted a set of water wheels. Each set of water wheels consists of a main shaft supported by a support on the platform and multi-row blades and the main shaft of each set of water wheels is connected with the generator set in the engine room. In the front of the engine room is jointed firmly a supporting body for mounting wind-driven generators. There is a spout in the supporting body and in the spout is disposed an upright pole of the wind-driven generator connected with an elevator.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a solar power system. /\-shaped solar collector is installed on the stainless steel framework, fluid and air transporting pipes are connected with the upper end of collector.The lower end of fluid transporting pipe is in fluid nitrogen storage tank and the lower of air transporting pie is connected to electromagnetic pressure regulating valve, of which the bottom is connected with air jet. Turbine generator is set on the right side of air jet and decelerator is set on the right side of turbine generator. Power generating set is set on the right side of decelerator. Inlet, in which air jet is set, is installed on the upper side of turbine generator. Fluid nitrogen, which is pumped into heat collecting tank in the invention, is gasified to high-temperature gas by solar energy and turbine generator driven by air jet does work; power generation set driven by decelerator generated electricity. Solar energy is transformed to heat energy, which is provided to power generation set to generate electricity in the invention and it can replace finite driving energy and decreases pollution.
NOVELTY - In the invention, a semiconductor thermo-electric generation sheet is provided; one side of the semiconductor thermo-electric generation sheet is made into a smooth surface, and the other side of it is made into rough surface made of black absorbing material; due to the difference of thermo-absorptivity between the two sides of the thermo-electric generation sheet, the thermo-electric generation sheet produces electricity.
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 - The tri mode generator has a chimney, air intakes, heating chambers and wings that are arranged in a predetermined manner, for producing massive air circulation that is converted into electricity. The massive air circulation is produced, by creating a difference in pressure and temperature between the air that is inside the heating chamber and air that is outside the heating chamber. The pressure and temperature differences are kept by use of renewable energy sources from the sun, high altitude winds and earth heat.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation technique is improved, using the renewable energy sources from the sun, high altitude winds and earth heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for two-mode generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrical diagram of the tri mode generator.    Alternator (9)    Buses (10,12)    DC-AC drive (11)
NOVELTY - The generator includes a float (3) placed afloat in an area affected by waves (5) and connected to a trolley (13) by at least one load-bearing float stay (21). The trolley is installed with trolley pulleys (15) that facilitate movement of the trolley along a roller way (11a) formed to a main module (1). The roller way is submerged in the water and anchored to a seabed (7).    USE - For generating electric power from wave and tidal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes utilization of wave energy to generate electric power. Improves efficiency in converting wave energy to electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the wave-powered power generator.    Main module (1)    Float (3)    Waves (5)    Seabed (7)    Roller way (11a)    Trolley (13)    Trolley pulleys (15)    Load-bearing float stay (21)
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 device has a heat medium mixing device (10) with several heat medium paths for mixing several heat mediums. An inlet port is connected to heat medium supply paths for inflow of the heat medium to the heat medium-forming member. An outlet port is connected to the heat medium supply path from the heat medium forming-member. The heat medium is continuously flowing from inlet port through several heat medium paths to the exit port with the time difference.    USE - For temperature variation suppression device of heat medium.    ADVANTAGE - The time difference mixing of the heat medium is carried out easily so that temperature variation of the device can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar heat electricity generation device; and    (2) heat medium supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the temperature variation suppression device.    Heat medium mixing device (10)    Compartment (30)    Tank (31)    Cylindrical partition (32)    Flow regulating device (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an oxidizing fluid such as hydrogen, hydrogen peroxide and an oxidizer such as oxygen, separately by a hydrogen line (1) and an oxygen line (2) respectively to a mixing and combustion chamber (3). The energy released by the chemical reaction in the combustion chamber is directly fed to fuel cell for producing electric power or to a steam turbine (4) driving a compressor (5).    USE - For generating power at sub sea level.    ADVANTAGE - The power source can be provided at sub sea level without any requirement of electrical power transmission from a remote control power station and/or host platform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sub sea level power generation apparatus; and    (2) use of oxidizing fluid and oxidizer for power production at sub sea level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the energy transfer and power generation system.    Hydrogen line (1)    Oxygen line (2)    Combustion chamber (3)    Steam turbine (4)    Compressor (5)
NOVELTY - An induction unit for regenerative obtaining of electrical power from a movable object designed as a magnetized iron mass especially a vehicle, has at least one induction conductor loop (1) which can be integrated into the road, in which voltages in the induction conductor loops (1,1'') can be induced from the objects designed as an iron mass when moving pass in the at least direct vicinity of the inductor loops, and at least one electrical switch box is provided at which the induction conductor loops connected alternatively in series or parallel and are stored in the induced voltage impulse.    USE - As an inductive unit e.g., as a positive operation inductive power station, especially for generating and obtaining electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical energy is derived from movement of vehicle, especially a motor vehicle, and is put to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A diagram of the inductor loops to inductive modules is shown.    Induction conductor loops (1,1'')    Switch station (5)    Terminals (6)
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 reflective coating (15) is formed on a glass substrate (9). A sol-gel containing silicon-containing precursor, water, alcohol, acid, base and/or hydroalcoholic mixture is formed on the reflective coating. Then, the sol-gel is heat treated at 200-1000degreesC to densify and form a glassy silica-based protective coating (17) on the reflective coating. Thus, a first surface mirror is formed.    USE - For solar collector (claimed), parabolic trough power plants, compound parabolic concentrated collectors, solar dish engine system and solar thermal power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides first surface mirror having high reflectance and less energy absorption. The protective coating of the first surface mirror protects the reflective coating and improves durability of the mirror.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protective coating contains silica. The reflective coating contains aluminum or silver. The silicon-containing precursor contains silane, tetraethyl-orthosilicate and/or tetramethyl orthosilicate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of first surface mirror.    Glass substrate (9)    Reflective coating (15)    Protective coating (17)    Reflective layer (23)    Dielectric layers (25,27)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an electro-optic prism (202) provided with a variable volume, where an apex angle of the prism varies based on variations in the variable volume of the prism. The prism is positioned to receive solar rays (207), where the angle of the prism is controllably varied based on a position of the sun relative to the prism. An expandable cavity contains a fluid. The prism comprises a transparent plate connected to another transparent plate with a pivotal connector. A reservoir includes the fluid in fluid communication with a prism cavity.    USE - Used for steering a light ray of the sun.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly steers light rays to account for both of the sun`s east-west and north-south movement without requiring the assembly to physically move, exhibits improved efficiency, reduced size and a less complicated mounting structure. The assembly effectively captures solar radiation at a wide range of incidence angles, thus steering the light rays within some angular range. The assembly provides reduced mechanical aspects, decreased cost and significantly reduced visual presence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of solar energy collection assembly.    Light focusing element (140)    Receiving surfaces (142, 205)    Photovoltaic cell (170)    Electro-optic prism (202)    Individual electrode (210)    Substrates (220, 240)    Ground electrode (230)    Bottom surface (242)    Electro-optic material (250)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a small negative-sequence current component for perturbation and detecting a negative-sequence voltage component of a power system. A counter is used to calculate the number of times drifting occurs in negative-sequence voltage. The distributed power system is disconnected to accomplish islanding protection operation, when the negative sequence voltage component value is higher than preset operating window during tripping of the power system.    USE - For power system such as solar energy generating system and wind energy generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in the feedback error is prevented and the occurrence of the islanding operation is detected quickly and accurately to trigger a protection mechanism for the power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the islanding detection and protection process.
NOVELTY - The buoy (10) has a pair of arcuate swing arms (12a,12b) with respective opposing ends (14) pivotally carried by a base (16), so that the arms are transverse to each other and define a movable crossing point (18). A portion in the form of a pendulum mass (20) is carried by the pair of arcuate swing arms at the crossing point. The electrical generators (22a-22d) are driven by relative movement between the pendulum mass and the base.    USE - For powering sensor such as self-powered buoy (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The buoy generates electrical power for movements along multiple degrees of freedom for self-powering applications or movement sensing systems, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical signal generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front perspective view of the electrical signal generating apparatus.    Buoy (10)    Arcuate swing arms (12a,12b)    Opposing end (14)    Base (16)    Crossing point (18)    Pendulum mass (20)    Electrical generators (22a-22d)
NOVELTY - The system has several devices (302,304,306,308,312) such as heaving device, pitching device, oscillating water column and surge device, for capturing wave energy from a fluid media. Each device has a turbine connected to an electrical generator, for converting the captured wave energy into electricity. A central controller adjusts the energy capturing capability of each device.    USE - For capturing wave energy from fluid waves such as ocean waves and river waves using heaving devices, heaving and pitching devices, pitching devices, oscillating water columns and surge devices such as buoy type float dependent wave energy device, oscillating water column, point absorber and terminator in wide bandwidth farms.    ADVANTAGE - The wave energy can be captured by several devices simultaneously from waves at different frequencies, and the energy generated by the wave farm devices is maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for capturing wave energy from fluid media.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the system for capturing wave energy from fluid media.    Farm (300)    Devices (302,304,306,308,312)
NOVELTY - A self-cleaning coated substrate is prepared by adding to a coating composition nanocrystals of a photoactive material; and applying the mixture of coating composition and photo-active material to a surface of a substrate (14) at an elevated temperature of 80-700degreesC, to deposit a self-cleaning coating on the surface of the substrate.    USE - For preparing a self-cleaning coated substrate used in solar fluid heaters and solar energy collectors for heating fluid or solar energy collector for generating electricity, and a renewable energy conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The coating effectively sheds dirt and other residue that otherwise could result from exposure to the atmosphere. It resists the buildup of grime and dirt on their active surfaces during use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a self-cleaning coated substrate;    (2) a renewable energy conversion device; and    (3) a solar thermal device comprising a solar energy conversion device, including a transparent substrate; and a self-cleaning coating adhered to at least a portion of a surface of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic representation of a solar thermal fluid heater assembly.    Self-cleaning layer (12)    Substrate (14)    Heat reflector (16)    Solar thermal fluid heater (18)
NOVELTY - Central wave displacement axle (102) is welded vertically to a horizontal stabilization tidal platform base (206) which can be a pipe or grid of pipes. The axle has a hollow core with an inductive coil (114) that is electrically connected to transmission wires (118). Externally, this pole has a hollow doughnut-like buoyant collar (106) and a sliding hollow magnetic sleeve (112) tethered to the collar. The buoyant collar follows the height of the wave. Variations in the wave height move the collar and the tethered sleeve to create an electromagnetic field in the inductive coil.    USE - For harnessing ocean wave energy and converting it to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The device is small and of simple structure with few moving parts. It can be installed in small scale or large scale almost anywhere near the shore or off-shore.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) method of converting wave-energy within a wave medium into electrical energy;    (2) wave energy conversion system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a wave energy conversion device.    Wave energy conversion device (100)    Central wave displacement axle (102)    Buoyant collar float (106)    Attachment lines (110)    Magnetic sleeve (112)    Inductive coil (114)
NOVELTY - A cable comprises an insulating material; and fiber(s) (24) embedded in the insulating material. Each fiber comprises a thermoelectric material (22) exhibiting quantum confinement.    USE - As component of thermoelectric device, e.g. thermoelectric generator, thermoelectric refrigerator or thermoelectric heat pump used for the direct conversion of heat into electricity, or for the direct conversion of electricity into heat.    ADVANTAGE - The cable exhibits a high uniformity in diameter from end to end, develops superior thermoelectric devices in a cost effective manner, and exhibits quantum confinement for providing enhanced thermopower generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a tubular furnace for drawing an active material embedded in a glass cladding.    Vertical tube furnace (10)    Thermoelectric material (22)    Fiber (24)    Muffler tube (30)    Insulator (48)
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 device comprises a heating lateral electrode (A) that is heated by geothermal heat. A light-emitting element (1) is mounted in an opposite surface of the electrode. A thermo-electric power generating element (2) is connected to the heating surface of electrode. A cold-end electrode is connected to the other end of the thermo-electric power generating and is exposed to external air. The light emitting element receives the electrical energy generated by thermo-electric power generating element for emitting light.    USE - For self-electric power generation type illumination device for street light, garden light, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The power failure problem can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the illumination device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Light-emitting elements (1)    Thermo-electric power generating element (2)    Electrodes (A,B)
NOVELTY - The converter includes needle bar crank counter weight (2) placed at the side of a land movable, to compensate for vibration of wave when taking balance with energy transmitter (5) connecting floating element (1) on sea surface. A rotation conversion mechanism (8) converts wave energy that is hydraulic output of swing vane pump (9) into rotational energy in a fixed direction, when connecting balance cable (6) at the side of land with arm (10) of swing vane pump.    USE - For converting wave energy of electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The potential and movement energy is converted with high efficiency and damage of floating structure is prevented and reliability of wave energy converter is improved. A framework shaped underwater is used and requirement of underwater power transmission plant is eliminated, thus safe, trouble free and stable operation is ensured and cost is reduced. The electric power is generated without requirement of fossil fuels, such as nuclear fuel and petroleum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the wave energy converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Floating element (1)    Counter weight (2)    Energy transmitter (5)    Balance cable (6)    Rotation conversion mechanism (8)    Swing vane pump (9)    Arm (10)
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 block injection method involves connecting blocks (15) which are mutually spaced apart from one another, using a connector. The blocks connected with each other are thrown simultaneously into underwater.    USE - For injecting blocks during construction of upwelling-current generating structure assembly.    ADVANTAGE - A desired shaped upwelling-current generating structure assembly is provided with sufficient precision, reliability and versatility. The dispersion range of the block is reduced. The workability of the upwelling-current generating structure assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for block input apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of a block input apparatus.    Block input apparatus (1)    Block mounting portion (2)    Conveyance roller (3)    Stopper (5)    Block (15)
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 - The cell module (1) has a transparent insulating layer (50) arranged between several solar cell layers (41,42). Each cell layer has electric power generation area in which a photovoltaic cell is installed and a non-electric power generation area (111). The non-electric power generation area of one cell layer overlaps with electric power generation area of other cell layers and vice versa, when the cell layers are viewed from a light receiving surface.    USE - For vehicle-mounted solar cell module e.g. motor vehicle-mounted solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation area ratio of the cell module for providing desired output, even if installation space of the cell module is restricted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of the vehicle-mounted solar cell module.    Vehicle-mounted solar cell module (1)    Solar cell layers (41,42)    Transparent insulating layer (50)    Non-electric power generation areas (111,112)    Output terminals (141,142)
NOVELTY - A turbine is turned by steam to generate power and eject water from excavated depth of geothermal heat such that high-pressure deep water and seawater can be supplied to a path. The spout well is activated to acquire arbitrary hyperthermia from earth hot water to hot deep water and seawater.    USE - Earth hot water electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous and cost-effective generation of electric power without contaminating water resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of an earth hot water electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing contains non-English language text)
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 - A silane-modified resin and master batch containing polyethylene (which is metallocene-type linear low density polyethylene), ultraviolet absorber, optical stabilizer and heat stabilizing agent, are heat-melted, to obtain filler. The silane-modified resin is obtained by polymerizing ethylenic unsaturated silane compound having density of 0.895-0.91 g/cm3, and polyethylene (which is metallocene-type linear low density polyethylene) having density of 0.895-0.91 g/cm3.    USE - For manufacturing filler used for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient production of filler with favorable haze.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a turbine and its associated support structures e.g. mono-piles (4), mounted upon a base/foundation structure (15) of such weight as to involve gravitational forces to withstand forces acting for displacing the turbine and its associated support structures. The base/foundation structure is pre-assembled to be transportable to a required location of installation for lowering to a sea or river bed. A hollow shell (16) of the base/foundation structure carries air-filled containers (17) around the periphery of the containers.    USE - Used for mounting a tidal turbine and its associated support structure .g. mono-pile, in a river, estuary or sea bed (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The turbine and the associated support structures are mounted on a structure to engage with a river or seabed to sufficiently and securely resist the strong reactions resulting from the extraction of kinetic energy from the water flow, thus ensuring that the support structures cannot move under loads caused by either the reactions from operating the power system or from extreme storm conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hollow construction of a base/foundation.    Mono-piles (4)    Base/foundation structure (15)    Hollow shell (16)    Air-filled containers (17)    Valves (18)    Inflated supports (19)
NOVELTY - The wave power station is under water, with only its upper part seen from the water. It has a hard concrete base and four equal curved streamlined walls at the corners. Each sidewall has three special curved sides and the section near the turbine is a circular arc. The funnel shaped sidewalls enable water coming from any direction to rotate the turbine in one direction. The base, the sidewalls, and the upper side straddle a cylinder shaped segment where the wheels of the turbine are located. It has more than 12 circular arc shaped blades. Gates (E) allow the power station to be closed.    USE - For generating electric current from water movement. It can be built into a breakwater dam of a harbor or into a dam protecting a sea side in order to bring the flood under control. It can also be constructed alongside a stream or a river.    ADVANTAGE - The wave power station is not affected by frost or flood. Its turbine is more efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) tidal power station;    (2) fluvial version    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the peculiar construction of the turbine.    Gates (E)
NOVELTY - The device permits to use pressure differences created by tides on an installation (103) at the sea bottom to produce electricity, by using pressurized air (104) circulating via turbines (105) placed between detachable monoblock modules (106) stacked in racks. The turbines are activated by the pressure and depression of the air. Counterweights (109) regulate the pressurized air in modules (107) and the atmosphere (108), and maintain a pressure supplement at the interior of the modules (106). The supplement is equal to water`s pressure difference corresponding to the height of the modules.    USE - Used for being installed in the depth of a sea for generating electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows to retrieve tidal energy in an economically competitive manner with respect to electricity generation systems, while having the most possible neutral impact in the environment. The installation of the device is sub-marine, thus avoiding the need for depending on limited number of sites and allowing maritime circulation in surface, while being subjected to reduced risks of storms and incidents related to maritime traffic. The device is installed in depth of the sea between different modules, thus ensuring equilibrium between internal and external pressure and hence reducing mechanical constraints related to the depth. The turbines are activated by the pressure and the depression of the air, thus limiting maintenance costs related to submarine corrosion. The monoblock modules can be easily machined in a large series and are detachable, so that installation and maintenance operations can be performed in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electricity generation device. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Installation (103)    Pressurized air (104)    Turbines (105)    Detachable monoblock modules (106)    Modules (107)    Atmosphere (108)    Counterweights (109)
NOVELTY - The device has a float (3) guided by a guiding support (2) that is anchored in a sub-marine base with the help of a guiding unit (12). An electrical generator converts the relative displacement between the float and the support into available energy e.g. electrical energy. The guiding unit includes a roller, a pinion or a wheel in contact with a conveyor track of the support. The float has ballistic compartments, where a side of a lateral wall of the compartments has toric sealed joints that are arranged to partially cover orifices of the lateral wall and lock shafts.    USE - Used for converting waviness and oscillation of liquid into energy e.g. electrical energy (claimed). Can also be used for converting energy of swell, wave and tide into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits the sliding movements of the float leads to a rotative movement of the roller, pinion or the wheel, where the wheel is connected to the generator to produce electrical energy while limiting cinematic chain, thus providing a simple device with reduced number of parts, and hence avoiding the problem of wear-out and corrosion. The side of the lateral wall of the compartments has toric sealed joints that are arranged to partially cover the orifices of the lateral wall and lock the shafts, thus avoiding the passage of the liquid in a body of the float. The configuration of the device exerts pressure of the guiding unit on a surface of the guiding support to avoid the gliding of the guiding unit in an untimely manner. The device is configured to permit submersion and to avoid excessive movement under the action of strong swell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a liquid waviness and oscillation converting device.    Guiding support (2)    Float (3)    Traversing hole (4)    Guiding unit (12)    Industrial platform (16)
NOVELTY - A renewable power generator generates an alternating current (AC) voltage and a local controller generates a message having a parameter value of the power generator. An AC/DC converter converts the AC voltage to DC voltage where a portion of DC voltage is transmitted through a DC electrical grid. A DC/AC converter converts a portion of DC voltage from AC/DC converter to AC voltage and is transmitted through an AC electrical grid. A master controller receives the message from local controller and controls the operation of a device coupled to both electrical grids.    USE - For electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The operations of the device coupled to the AC and DC electrical grids is reliably controlled. The cost of operating the power generation system is reduced since only less conventional power sources are used. The system makes the mini-grid operation rentable hence improves the utilization on large scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrical power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electrical power generation system.
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 - A geothermal power station consists of a deep vertical shaft into the earth through which runs a U-shaped pipe from surface to surface. The first part of the pipe is packed within a material which is a good heat conductor. The last part of the pipe (25) above an inversion layer (Zi) is surrounded by material (50) which is a poor heat conductor. The incoming pipe conveys a cold fluid e.g. brine through the first sections of the pipe as it is progressively heated. On rising above the inversion layer the insulated pipe promotes retention of geothermal heat within the brine. On arrival at the surface, the hot fluid surrenders heat energy to a heat pump. Further claimed is a suitable construction process.    USE - Geothermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The geothermal power station has a better energy yield than prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a suitable geothermal shaft installation.    Shaft (10)    pipe (20)    pipe shank (25)    descending pipe shank (26)    transverse pipe shank (27)    packing material (30)    heat conducting packing material (40)    second type of heat insulation material (50)    depth (ZB)    inversion depth (Zi)    ground surface level (Zo)
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 water accumulating tidal wave generating concept, features in the conversion of tidal wave energy accumulated by each set of helical wheel into position energy of water. Accumulate the energy gathered by tens, hundreds or thousands of scattered wheels to a high position water pool, with the high position water as power driving the water wheel generating sets to get stable electricity. It greatly simplifies the arrangement of the electrical field, with less investment, and simplified maintenance. The attached chart is one specific arrangement of the system.
NOVELTY - The hydro dynamo connects with water pressure turbine that links with backwater tank through outlet water pipe and also links with pressure collection water tank and water control valve through pipes.Water pressure meter is set on the pressure collection water tank, with the backwater tank connecting with pressure collection tank and water pressure control valve through pipes, and water tank andpressure collection tank connecting with inflator type water pump through outlet pipe, outlet non-return valve, inlet pipe and inlet non-return valve, each inflator type water pump having one end linking a on-hook bracket and the other end linking the top of a piece of tail type force contraction plate. At least ten pieces of tail type force contraction plate, whose bottom can wave with the sea, are vertically set to the sea, with their tops connecting with on-hook bracket that fastens to the bottom of the sea through brace, spiral ground anchor and twine tensioner. It can make full use of thenatural resources to generate electricity and it is possible to replace petroleum and coal in saving energy.
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 - The energy conversion device has a cathode (25) having several nano-diamond particles protruding partially from a metal matrix such as gold, placed in the metal matrix. A layer of amorphous carbon is deposited on the nano-diamond particles and the metal matrix. An anode (30) is provided such that the anode faces the nano-diamond protrusions.    USE - For generating electrons from amorphous carbon material for thermionic device and field emission device such as cathode ray tube and field emission display.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and the efficiency are improved with reduced cost. The thermoelectric conversion device can be used for small scale and low current output applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy conversion device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a the side view of the thermoelectric conversion device.    Energy input surface (10)    Cathode (25)    Anode (30)    Energy collection layer (40)    Base (60)
NOVELTY - A magnetic rail/track assembly (102) defines a path for moving electric copper coiled bladders (104,106,108,110) along a counterclockwise direction (112). The bladders are filled with air or gas for buoyancy, when they start to descend on downward side of the rail/track assembly. The air or gas is released from the bladders, when they get to top of the rail/track assembly. An air transfer unit (118) communicates with the rail/track assembly, so that bladders are drained or filled with air/gas at appropriate position to complete one revolution.    USE - For generating electric power from forces of gravity and buoyancy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to convert the buoyancy and gravity of all the bladders into a useful source of electric power, at less cost and without pollution and usage of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the buoyancy propulsion air and water transfer system.    Magnetic rail/track assembly (102)    Copper coiled bladders (104,106,108,110)    Counterclockwise direction (112)    Air transfer unit (118)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module that transmits sunlight through the gap (S) between the photovoltaic cell layers (10), has a liquid crystal layer (6) formed at the rear side of the sunlight-receiving surface. A voltage applied to the liquid crystal layer controls the light transmittance of the liquid crystal layer.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to precisely adjust the amount of sunlight transmitted in the transmissive solar cell module by adjusting the voltage applied to the liquid crystal layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the transmissive solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent substrates (1,11)    Polarizing plates (2,7)    Transparent electrode (4)    Liquid crystal layer (6)    Photovoltaic cell layer (10)    Gap (S)
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 - A method for efficiently receiving force of wave and producing large volume of electrical energy is provided to rotate a generator by floating a plurality of large-sized wave plates on sea or lake and receiving force of wave through thee wave plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ship(11) is arranged to float on sea or lake, and fixed under the sea through a string(12). A generator pole(9) is fixed on the ship, and a generator(8) and a generator rotation gear(7) are arranged. A wave plate(5) is connected to a rotation gear(3) connected to a rotation shaft(4) through a belt(6). When the wave plate is pushed by wave(10) in a wave direction(13), the wave plate moves in a wave plate moving direction, and floats on the surface of sea and enters a wave plate cover(2). The wave plate rotates in one direction, and enters sea. The wave plate cover blocks resistance of wind during rotation of the wave plate. The wave plate including a first plate and a second plate, and is connected to the rotation shaft by the angle of 90 degrees so that the second plate enters sea when the first plate floats on the surface of sea, to thereby rotate the rotation shaft.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The converter has a buoyant cylinder (1) containing number of inflow and/or outflow pipes fitted with turbines (3) and moored to a seabed through a cable (4). Water flows into or out of the container through the turbines during inflow and outflow bursts. The turbines rotate at same direction regardless of direction of flow either by switching blade orientation depending on direction of water flow, or composing two sets of opposite blades orientated around a same axis where water is only allowed to flow through either set of blades dependent on flow direction.    USE - Used for offshore power production.    ADVANTAGE - The turbines rotate at the same direction regardless of the direction of flow either by switching blade orientation dependent on direction of water flow, or compose the two sets of opposite blades orientated around the same axis where water is only allowed to flow through either set of blades dependent on the water flow direction, thus regulating water flow during a burst, and hence realizing longer burst period and a high power distribution over time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an ocean wave energy converter.    Buoyant cylinder (1)    Sub sea platform (2)    Turbine (3)    Cable (4)    Waves (5)
NOVELTY - The power plant has a main drive shaft (1) that is propelled together with a set of blades (6) using a gear of a generator. The drive shaft rotates by a dead load in a clockwise direction. The blades that are mounted in a displaced position enable torque transmission at different times. The blades and the blade-arms are constructed in a steel-or-glass fiber housing. A hydraulic system has a floating body and a piston pump, where the floating body perpendicularly moves up and down by wave energy. A cylinder (3), pipe and water turbine (8) of the hydraulic system are filled with normal water.    USE - Used as an offshore system for converting a wave energy into an electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The blades and the blade-arms are constructed in the steel-or-glass fiber housing, thus protecting the main active components such as the blades and the blade-arms from corrosion. The power plant can be independently operated either mechanically or hydraulically or can be operated in combination in an effective, simple and cost effective manner. The blades that are mounted in the displaced position enable torque transmission at different times, thus optimizing the rotation of the blades. The utilization of the piston pump and the floating body allows effective conversion of the wave energy to electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a construction and working principle of an angular gear    (2) a hydraulic system with a floating body and a piston pump    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a drive principle of a special blade and an angular gear.    Main drive shaft (1)    Cylinder (3)    Piston (4)    Blades (6)    Water turbine (8)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric conversion module (10) comprises electrodes (13, 14) arranged facing the element mounting areas of substrates (15, 16) that are arranged on respective low temperature side and high temperature sides, and several thermoelectric elements (11, 12) between the electrodes. The ratio of the sum total cross-sectional area of the thermoelectric elements and the area of element mounting areas is 73-90%.    USE - For heat exchangers (claimed) of air-cooling or water-cooling type installed in garbage incineration systems, water pipes in boilers or water-pipe fin surfaces of estuarine-water thermal power generation installations and exhaust pipes of engines of motor vehicles, and also used for combustion heating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transmitted from the high temperature side substrate to the low temperature side substrate by radiation is reduced. A favorable thermoelectric conversion function under a high temperature of greater than 300 degreesC is exhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermoelectric generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion module.    Thermoelectric conversion module (10)    Thermoelectric elements (11,12)    Electrodes (13,14)    Substrates (15,16)    Junction (17)
NOVELTY - A shell (10) and an internal oscillator are constructed so that there is a relative motion between the shell and a reaction mass in response to waves in the body of water. A power take-off device is coupled between the internal oscillator and the shell to convert their relative motion into electric energy. A spring being connected between the shell and the reaction mass is designed so that its movement is less than the movement of the reaction mass. The spring enables the reaction mass to undergo a given replacement while its movement is less than the movement of the reaction mass.    USE - For a wave energy converter system which converts energy in surface waves of large bodies of water into useful electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The spring enables the size of the wave energy converter system to be smaller and more readily controlled. The wave energy converter system has a positive buoyancy system so that it floats on the surface of the water and responds to changes in buoyant force due to passing waves. The converter system is deployed with a mooring line that keeps it in a range of interest without hindering the energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the wave energy converter system where a pulley arrangement is used to enable the use of a compact spring.    Shell (10)    Dampers (15,17)
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 - Proposed plant is designed to convert energy of waves into electric energy. Proposed device contains pontoon, anchor chain and anchor, electric generator and drive including working and support sheaves over which flexible tie with weights o each end is passed. One of weights is installed for hanging over bottom and is made in form of floating anchor and the other is made in form of counterweight. Anchor chain is provided with tie-rod. Floating anchor and counterweight are made for adjustment of their mass. Floating anchor can be made in form of hollow platform in which row of chambers is made. Each chamber is sealed and designed for accommodating and/or ground, and /or air, and/or water. Counterweight is made in form of hollow float with sealed chamber in lower part which is designed for ground, and sealed air chamber is found in its upper part. Tie-rod is installed by one end on anchor chain and by other end, on pontoon. It is made flexible and can be adjusted in length.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of operation at any depth.5 cl, 3 dwg
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 - Operation of hydrogen-producing electrolyzer operation powered by two photovoltaic modules or array of modules includes pre-determining maximum power point operating voltages for representative arrays of module(s), determining operating current and operating voltage for electrolyzer for a desired hydrogen production rate, and selecting and employing a photovoltaic array of module(s) as a presently operating array to operate at its maximum power point voltage for delivery of the determined operating current and operating voltage to the electrolyzer.    USE - For operating hydrogen-producing electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables an electrolyzer to operate efficiently for efficient production of hydrogen from water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of continuously optimizing the operation of a solar-powered photovoltaic electrolyzer system to generate hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic representation of a photovoltaic electrolyzer system with a direct connection between photovoltaic modules and electrolyzer.
NOVELTY - A pipeline (28) buried in the earth (E). An earth heat transfer loop (22) has a lower portion in fluid communication with an upper heat exchange portion (26) encompassing a part (23) of the pipeline. This part has a pump (24) and a heat transfer fluid having with a given temperature being pumped through the loop at a different temperature to cool or heat the pipe. Fluid is pumped back into the earth surface. A valve is used to control the flow of the heat transfer fluid.    USE - For exchanging heat between an earth conduit and/or earth loop to stimulate microbial activity in a hydrocarbon-bearing earth formation to enhance oil recovery. It can also be used in a geothermal power plant system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is useful and efficient in using microorganisms e.g. bacteria to enhance hydrocarbon recovery from a well.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of transferring heat between the earth and a heat transfer fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-section view of the earth loop heat transfer system.    Earth (E)    Heat transfer loop (22)    Pipeline part (23)    Pump (24)    Upper heat exchange portion (26)    Pipeline (28)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for generating energy by using a rotating pendulum is provided to minimize a power loss in a generation process by converting wave energy into electric energy through a fluctuation of electrons due to a movement of floating member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an apparatus for generating energy by using a rotating pendulum, a floating member(10) is in contact with a level of sea water to receive wave energy. A central axis(20) is extended to a top side of the floating member. A pendulum supporting rod(30) is constructed so that the pendulum supporting rod extends to a left side and a right side with respect to the central axis. A pendulum(33) is movably connected to both right and left sides of the pendulum supporting rod. A rotary body(53) is rotated by receiving power from the pendulum supporting rod. A generator generates by a rotation force of the rotary body. And, the pendulum supporting rod and the rotation body are coupled by a power transmission unit and the rotary body is driven by a driving of the pendulum supporting rod.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Photoelectric-conversion module has photoelectric conversion board (1) comprising crystal semiconductor particles installed in concave portion of roof (2) of vehicle, and a transparent board (3) provided along the curved surface of the photoelectric conversion board. Space (4) is formed between lower surface of concave portion and roof lining (5), so that air is circulated between space and vehicle interior.    USE - For solar cell installed in roof of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of photoelectric-conversion board is suppressed and deterioration of electric-power generation performance is suppressed, by providing transparent board over photoelectric-conversion board. Heat transfer to vehicle interior is reduced, and hence energy saving is achieved by decreasing energy required for indoor air conditioning. The photoelectric-conversion board can be reused easily. Stress resulting from thermal-expansion-coefficient difference by temperature difference is relieved, by forming step difference in the roof. Heat dissipation can be improved by freshening the warmed air in the space with air in vehicle interior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Roof has step difference between concave portion and periphery, by setting upper surface of concave portion below upper surface of periphery and lower surface of concave portion below lower surface of periphery. The photoelectric conversion board comprises crystal semiconductor particles provided on electroconductive substrate, and insulator provided between the semiconductor particles. Translucent conductive layer and translucent condensing layer are sequentially formed over the semiconductor particles and insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric-conversion module.    Photoelectric-conversion board (1)    Roof (2)    Transparent board (3)    Space (4)    Roof lining (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has an electric-power generation unit (6) having a magnet side body (4) and a coil side body (5) moved relatively within a floating body (1). Any one of the magnet side body and coil side body is supported or suspended by an elastic body (3). The magnet side body and coil side body of the electric-power generation unit are relatively moved using resonance phenomenon with the wave of the floating body so that the coil (5a) of the electric-power generation unit produces an induced electromotive force and generates electric power.    USE - For generating electric power using wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarges electric power in an electric power generating apparatus at maximum. Escapes in an emergency immediately from tsunami and a typhoon by supplying water and sinking to a floating body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of an elastic member, and detailed sectional drawing of electric-power-generation part of the entire-schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the wave activated generator.    Floating body (1)    Elastic body (3)    Magnet side body (4)    Coil side body (5)    Coil (5a)    Electric-power generation unit (6)
NOVELTY - The mass circulation system for generating energy is supported by a mass (2) in rotational whirling motion (7) displacing itself in its centrifugal force plane or in the opposite direction to this force, displacing itself at a target angle while circulating in a certain circuit system (13). The mass may be liquid or a comminuted solid, or gas or plasma. The generator has an electricity supply (5) and a motor (6) coupled to a rotor.    USE - For generating energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an example of the system structure.    Mass (2)    Electricity cupply (5)    Motor (6)    Rotational whirling motion (7)    Circuit system (13)
NOVELTY - A nano-sized transparent tube has round walls of flexible material provided with mechanisms to contain nano-sized solar collectors, batteries, and lights. The tube may be combined with similar tubes to form a controllable light display.    USE - The tube is used for power storage, light generation, mobile computing, and solar collection for electricity generation. The tube may be used as separate computer or several lengths of tube may be used as computing devices in a networked or distributed computing environment. The tube may be used as rope to secure or mount devices while providing power and utility via its internal components of the wire, as sensor array to detect and collect light and solar energy, as sensor to replace light sensor switches, as switch to create or send data in computing systems, as computer or logic gate, as light/power recapture and feedback device, as emitting device in a feedback or looping system that recycles energy, as paint and/or placed in asphalt, or as decorative, architectural, material fill, or art sculpture. The tube may be attached to street signs and may provide power, illumination, or text messages on the road.    ADVANTAGE - The tube provides a new way for solar energy collection, power storage, light generation, and portable computing. The tube and larger sizes of tubes may be combined to create components capable of being handled by human hands or traditional construction methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a pull closure connection device; and    (2) a portable computing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing methods and mechanisms of egress and ingress through a tube.
NOVELTY - The inventive flexible floating dock-type wave generating and rain-storage system consists of a spacing arranged casing or a frame, which can be expanded into an extra long flexible U-shaped slot andfloats on the water surface, so it can retain wave energy for generating and hold rainwater.
NOVELTY - A motion translating assembly (12) installed at the seabed, has a main buoy or float (18) and retracting float (20) connected through a main cable (24) and a pulley. A shaft (16) is coupled to the main float to translate the vertical motion of the float caused by passing water wave into the rotational motion through the pulley. A generator (14) is coupled to the shaft to generate electric power by the rotation of shaft.    USE - For generating electric power from water waves and delivering to power distribution grid on shore.    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient energy output to shore by receiving the vertical pulse motion of the main float, at low installation cost. Reduces the cost of the system relocation as dis-assembling of the system is made easy and quick. Improves the operation efficiency and reduces the maintenance cost by locating the system in seabed that provides self-cooling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wave energy recovering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of wave energy recovery system.    Motion translating assembly (12)    Generator (14)    Shaft (16)    Main float (18)    Retracting float (20)    Cable (24)
NOVELTY - The generator has a self-reflective chamber positioned at center of the generator. The self-reflective chamber comprises a cylinder (2), two end lids (3) at each end of the cylinder, a pair of electrodes (6) at each end lid and an assembling unit to assemble the cylinder to the lids. The end lids are made of non-electrically conductive materials having a highly reflective inner surface. One of the electrodes is placed such that the electrode exposes its inward surface to inside of the chamber.    USE - Used for producing, amplifying, concentrating and colliding a photon for direct generation of electricity and antimatter fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator reliably generates huge amount of electricity and antimatter fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing, amplifying, concentrating and colliding photons for direct generation of electricity and antimatter fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a self-reflective chamber.    Self-reflective chamber (1)    Cylinder (2)    End lids (3)    Lasing medium (5)    Electrodes (6)
NOVELTY - A double wheel assembly (24) with tangentially attached fluid receptacles (22) around perimeter, rotates to power a gravity driven electricity generating assembly. A plunger pump assembly with a drive wheel powered by the wheel assembly, pumps a quantity of fluid to fill a fluid receptacle with each motion of a lever arm (12) eccentrically attached to the drive wheel.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The system is used with any fluid including water, antifreeze agent, milk, soup, sand, pellets, mercury, or oil. Generates electricity by setting up anywhere after initial set up, provides pumping action to pump fluids to the top of the wheel to turn the wheel and the motion of the wheel activates an electricity generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the gravity driven wheel assembly.    Lever arm (12)    Gravity driven wheel system (20)    Receptacles (22)    Opening (23)    Double wheel assembly (24)    Fluid (30)
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 - A back sheet contains perylene type pigment.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet has excellent decorative property, electric insulation property and prevents the reduction of electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module by temperature rise.
NOVELTY - The method involves increasing a heat carrier temperature, and using a three-dimensional compression and expansion of the heat carrier inside a closed cavity. A reciprocating motion, which is substituted by a rotational movement, is abandoned.    USE - For use in thermo-nuclear synthesis applications.    ADVANTAGE - An ecologically-clean highly-efficient electric power source is developed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for carrying out method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the rotary.
NOVELTY - Plasma power supply based on a high-frequency electroreactive motor comprises a simple converter for converting the chemical energy of a fuel directly into electricity with an efficiency of 40-70%. The power supply can use liquid or gaseous fuels or, in combination with a gas generator, any other type of fuel.    USE - The power supply in useful for transport or industrial applications or for converting domestic refuse or smoke emissions into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plasma supply.
NOVELTY - A solar battery module frame body has a polygonal battery panel main body (9) with adjacent frames (1,2). A frontage dressed cover (6) is disposed on the eaves side. The cross-section shapes of the adjacent frames are symmetric to each other. Each frame supports a side that extends from the main body. A fixer (3) that slides along a frame is fixed to a ridge of the main body by a screw (5). A movement-restrictor includes an engaging portion on the frame, and an engaged portion on the fixer. It restricts relative movement in a direction perpendicular to the sliding of the fixer.    USE - For a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery module frame body allows reduced labor requirement for disposing the module. The fixer freely slides along the frame, but relative movement in the perpendicular direction is restricted. The fixer is mounted near a predetermined target position of the module. When it is disposed, the fixer does not come out from the frame. The module is fixed in this state. The solar battery module frame body has a reduced cost. The cross section shapes of the adjacent frames are symmetric to each other. With this, the eaves side and ridge side of the frame are the same. The parts and molds of the frame are commonly used. The dressed cover provides an enhanced outward appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view showing a state where a solar battery module frame body is disposed.    Frames (1,2)    Fixer (3)    Screw (5)    Frontage dressed cover (6)    Solar battery panel main body (9)
NOVELTY - The generator is composed of a barge enclosed within a containment area that has holes built into the containment walls allowing the barge to rise and fall in unison with the tides. On the top of the barge is a toothed shaft that is installed through the barge and attached to the bottom of the containment area. The toothed shaft is linked to a toothed gear on the turbine so that as the barge rises and falls, the armature of the turbine spins, creating the potential for the production of electricity.    USE - For generation of electric power from raising and falling water levels of ocean due to tidal motion.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is completely renewable with little impact of environment. The generator has simple design and implementation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the Archimedes power generator.
NOVELTY - The system has an integral control apparatus with a common substrate and comprising a current summing bus affixed to the common substrate and coupled to each of N strings (38) of a DC power-generation array (32). N string units are affixed to the common substrate, where each of the N string units is coupled between one of the N strings and the current summing bus, and configured to measure a string current through one string. A process unit is affixed to the common substrate, coupled to each of the N string units, and configured to evaluate the string current through one string.    USE - Direct-current solar power-generation array system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has minimum number of discrete components and a minimum number of inter-component interconnects, thus reducing the assembly and diagnostic time and cost, and increasing the operator safety. The system provides an optional automatic disconnection of defective strings within the DC power-generation array, and both optional local and optional remote monitoring and provides control of system diagnostics and operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an integral control apparatus for a direct-current (DC) power-generation array, comprising a common substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a direct-current power-generation array.    Direct-current power-generation array (32)    DC power generation cells (36)    N strings (38)    Positive string output (40)    Negative string output (42)
NOVELTY - The engine room structure has a thermal electric power generating apparatus positioned in the engine room of the industrial machine. The power generating apparatus is connected to a battery that supplies power to electrical equipments such as operator console, driver's seat fan etc.    USE - For industrial machine such as hydraulic excavator and tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the engine room is utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the hydraulic excavator.    Hood cover (A)    Firewall surface (B)
NOVELTY - The generator (10, 10a) has a buoyant pylon located in a body of water (34). A flexible attachment is anchoring the pylon to the bottom of the body. A float (16) is carried by the body, and a holder holds an electrical coil (12) and a moveable magnet (14). The coil is attached to the pylon and the magnet is attached to the float. A change in water level causes a relative motion between the float and the pylon, which in turn causes a relative motion between the magnet and the coil to cause the coil to generate power. An output wiring carries power from the coil to a power-handling unit.    USE - Used for generating an electrical energy by utilizing a tidal and wave action, and also utilized for providing power for a relatively large load such as an onshore electrical utility power grid that supplies electricity to a city.    ADVANTAGE - The generator utilizes the tides and waves to generate power with low environmental impact. The generator is simple, contains low number of moving parts, inexpensive to produce, install, and maintain. The utilization of the power-handling unit provides electrical power that is compatible with existing power systems, and is able to replace the existing power generating equipment, or for selling power to various utilities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic side elevational view of an electrical generator.    Generators (10, 10a)    Electrical coil (12, 12a)    Moveable magnet (14, 14a)    Float (16)    Connection (18)    Shore (30)    Bottom (32)    Body of water (34)    High tide height (36)    Low tide height (38)    Power grid (42)
NOVELTY - Proposed method and device "wave turbine USTJUG" are designed for converting energy of sea waves into mechanical energy rotating the turbine. Turbine is arranged in deep still layers of water, and float holding turbinerotating shaft but not taking part in its rotation is located on water surface tasking part in wave motion. Displacements of float are transmitted through rotating shaft by means of rigid longitudinal tie with turbine, thus setting turbine into rotation. Owing to flexibility of blades, turbine moves always in one direction. Chords of blades at rest are located in plane of turbine rotation, and in active state, blades flex like wing of bird or tail of fish at stroke cross to direction of motion. Gripping of blade and power action from float to blade is provided according to rule U=0.29 in direction cross to plane of blade motion. Blades are arranged in pairs symmetrically relative to rotating shaft on crossmember to form separate element of turbine with torques of same signs for both blades number. Of such elements arranged along turbine rotating shaft determines power of turbine rising in proportion of number of turbine elements whose relative arrangement in angle of plane of rotation and element-to-element distance of rotating shaft is determined to provide maximum efficiency of elements in operation.    USE - Hydraulic power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Effective conversion of wave energy and reliability in operation.12 dwg
NOVELTY - An automatic electric energy generating system is provided to generate electric energy even when the direction of tidal current varies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A screw type propeller is arranged in a cylinder in such a manner that the propeller continuously and automatically rotates by tidal force and generates electric energy even when the direction of tidal current varies from one direction to an opposite direction, without causing environmental pollution.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The left-right symmetric cradles (2) arranged at both sides of a standing-up portion (12) formed by folding the edge of roof-sheathing material (11) on a folded-plate roof board (10), comprise support portion (21) for supporting the solar cell module (4) from downward direction. A cap (3) fitted to the cradle, has pressing portion (31) for pressing the solar cell module from upper direction and connection portion (32) covering the standing-up portion from upper direction.    USE - For installing solar cell module on roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can be conveniently installed on the roof sheathing and also aesthetic appearance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The installation tool has a cradle comprising partition portion (23) and module limiting portion (24) that contacts the edge of the solar cell module when solar cell module is mounted on the support portion. A cap fitted to cradle, has hook portion (34) engaging with connection top portion (15) and step-difference portion (33) engaged with the suspension piece (40) attached to standing-up portion. The cradles are joined using reinforcement metal fitting comprising auxiliary portions arranged in a direction orthogonal to the expansion direction of cap in a plane containing solar cell module and auxiliary pressing portion for pressing the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar cell module installation tool.    Cradle (2)    Cap (3)    Solar cell module (4)    Roof board (10)    Roof sheathing material (11)    Standing-up portion (12)    Connection top-portion (15)    Support portion (21)    Partition portion (23)    Limiting portion (24)    Pressing portion (31)    Connection portion (32)    Step-difference portion (33)    Hook portion (34)    Suspension piece (40)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus has connection tab (12) on the busbar electrode (13) of solar cell element which is pressed by forcing pin (17) positioned in one edge of the connection tab. The forcing pin has heat sink (18) attached to a metal shaft. A shielding board is positioned at the another edge of the connection tab for hot air insulation.    USE - For solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing yield of the solar cell module can be improved by suppressing the generation of curvature in the edges of solar cell element resulting from the heat shrink of connection tab.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    Solar cell element (11)    Connection tab (12)    Busbar electrode (13)    Hot air blowing nozzle (15)    Forcing pins (16,17)    Heat sink (18)
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 domestic drainage channel (202) directs the waste water such as rain water obtained by the home towards the water turbine (204). The water turbine is connected with the generator (205) to generate the electric power. The generator is connected with the storage battery (207) via wire (206).    USE - Domestic-use electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the generation of electric power by the waste water ejected at home, while providing stable electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the domestic-use electric power generation system chart. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Domestic drainage channel (202)    Water turbine (204)    Generator (205)    Wire (206)    Storage battery (207)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (14a) has a prediction function that estimates inflow of rain water flowing in each storm sewer (4), based on on-line rainfall capacity output from each ombrometer (9) and water gauge (10). Another prediction function estimates water level of estimated inflow of rain water flowing in each storm sewer, so as to estimate rain water flow rate for a fixed time. A calculation function estimates generated energy of each generator (8).    USE - For electric power generation system used in sewer line plant.    ADVANTAGE - The generated energy of each generator is estimated efficiently, thus easily managing the generated energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory block diagram of the electric power generation system including the calculating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation system (1)    Storm sewers (4)    Generators (8)    Ombrometers (9)    Water gauges (10)    Calculating apparatus (14a)
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 method involves evaporating heat carrying fluid by an absorbed radiation of photovoltaic and thermal usable solar cells (2, 9) of a solar panel and driving a turbine connected with a generator by the fluid to extract electric energy. The solar panel is cooled by an exposed evaporation of water on a shady side of a reflector (6) and moisturizing the solar cells of the panel on an irradiated side by the cooling water.    USE - Used for generating electric energy from concentrated solar radiation using a photovoltaic and thermal usable solar cell of a solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates effective and combined utilization of the global solar radiation using the solar cells and the heat engine to generate electric energy in a simple and precise manner, and improve efficiency of the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a solar panel.    Cooler (1)    Solar cells (2, 9)    Solar radiations (5)    Reflector (6)    Heat engine (7)    Cooling chamber (10)
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 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 - The pressure plate (2) is positioned slightly above a road surface by a spring loaded piston (3). A toothed flapper (4) is placed below the plate. The flapper is forced downward when a vehicle drives over the plate and back up when the spring piston returns the plate above the road surface. The toothed flapper locates with a toothed roller (5) on its downward journey and spins the roller. The toothed roller is connected by a chain and cogs to a drive rod (6). The chain and the cogs transmit the spin to the drive rod.    USE - Used for a power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure plate permits to produce electricity even in the absence of wind without producing radio active waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vehicle front wheel that drives over a pressure plate.    Vehicle front wheel (1)    Pressure plate (2)    Spring loaded piston (3)    Toothed flapper (4)    Toothed roller (5)    Drive rod (6)
NOVELTY - The power generating equipment has a buoyant power generating apparatus (1) and a support structure (7) which is disposed on the water bed. The power generating apparatus comprises a motor driven winching device (4) having a tether (10) connected to the free end of support structure. The retraction of the tether causes the power generating apparatus to immerse into water and to engage with the support structure. The power generating apparatus engages with the support structure by the electric, hydraulic and fiber optic connector (6).    USE - For submerged power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The power generating apparatus can be safely deployed or retrieved from the support structure by releasing the tether from the support structure, without requiring surface vessel with heavy lift crane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of deploying submersible buoyant power generating apparatus onto support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power generating apparatus.    Power generating apparatus (1)    Winching device (4)    Connector (6)    Support structure (7)    Tether (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a paddlewheel (22) attached to a main housing (12), so that the paddlewheel freely rotates within the housing to generate kinetic energy. An electrical generator coupled to the paddlewheel converts the kinetic energy into electrical energy. The main housing has an air chamber (35) for enclosing an upper portion of the paddlewheel. The air in the air chamber remains trapped within the chamber when the main housing is submerged under water and maintained in a level orientation, to reduce resistance to rotation of the paddlewheel.    USE - For generating energy such as electrical energy from underwater currents.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-generating unit is simply structured and shaped to reduce effective resistance to water flow. The main housing is large, massive, and stable enough to be maintained in a horizontal orientation in the expected underwater conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side cross-sectional view of the energy-generating use.    Energy generating unit (10)    Housing (12)    Paddlewheel (22)    Air chamber (35)    Air pump (50)
NOVELTY - Several tanks (1,2) holding power generating liquid are interconnected by conduits (12,13,19). Bubble producing fluid is delivered to the tanks from a source, so that the produced bubbles causes circulation of power generating liquid within the interconnected tanks. The circulated power generating fluid activates a liquid turbine (3), which in turn activates generator (7) for generating power. The system is energized by solar radiation.    USE - For generating power by hydrothermal assembly at low temperatures.    ADVANTAGE - The power generating system is of low cost, and operates at lower temperature based on solar energy. Requires little maintenance and has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the power generation system.    Tanks (1,2)    Liquid turbine (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Generator (7)    Conduits (12,13,19)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying thermal energy to a working medium to cause expansion of a portion of the working medium at constant pressure. The energy is imparted to a storage medium using the expansion of the working medium to change the energy state of the storage medium from a low potential energy to a higher potential energy. The thermal energy is removed from the working medium to return the working medium to a non-expanded state.    USE - Used for converting thermal energy e.g. solar energy, geothermal energy, and waste-heat energy, in to an eletrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively converts thermal energy in to an eletrical energy without using expensive equipments and materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a rankine cycle.
NOVELTY - A tidal power generating apparatus is provided to reduce construction and maintenance costs by reducing the volume of tidal establishment and generating system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tidal power generating apparatus comprises a tidal establishment(110), a dock(120), a first water supply pipe(171), a first drain unit, a movable reservoir(130), an injector(140), a second water supply pipe(173), a moving unit, and a generator. The tidal establishment has a top with a sea water storage tank(111) and a bottom with a water gate(113). The dock is arranged in the tidal establishment. The first water supply pipe supplies sea water from the sea water storage tank into the dock, or cuts off supply of sea water. The first drain unit is arranged at a bottom of the dock so as to drain sea water from the dock to the outside. The movable reservoir is arranged in the dock so that the movable reservoir moves upwardly by buoyancy when the dock is supplied with sea water, and moves downwardly by gravity when the sea water is drained from the dock. The injector is arranged outside the dock, and comprises an injection chamber(143) which is expanded or contracted in accordance with the movement of a piston(147), and an injection nozzle(145) communicated to the injection chamber. The second water supply pipe supplies sea water from the sea water storage tank to the injection chamber or cuts off supply of sea water. The moving unit has one side connected to the movable reservoir and the other side connected to the piston. The moving unit moves the piston by the descending force of the movable reservoir so that the sea water in the injection chamber is injected through the injection nozzle. The generator produces power by being rotates by the sea water injected through the injection nozzle.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A mobile phone (1) has a rotor that carries out rotation operation according to weighted inertia force for rotational drive into a housing. An electrical power generator (15) supplies charging input with respect to the power supply battery of a main circuit based on the electric power generation output produced according to the change of linkage magnetic flux between the rotor and stator at the time of rotation operation of the rotor.    USE - For mobile phones and handheld game machines.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power generation output w.r.t the main circuit of the portable electronic device is obtained, thus loss of power supply is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An automatic battery charge-type portable electronic device has a helical spring with trigger power that balances with weighted gravity for rotation drive between a rotor and a rotary shaft of the rotor. A functional processing circuit performs original function of portable electronic device. A power supply mode switching circuit switches the supply mode of the power supply output from power supply battery. A receiving detector circuit intercepts supply of electric power output from power supply battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a front view and side view of a mobile phone. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mobile phone (1)    Hinge (3)    Key-pad (10)    Operation buttons (11,12)    Electric-power generator (15)
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 device has a pyramid used with a quadratic base surface of a side length and a vertical height (hy) in a center. The pyramid is produced from cuboidal stones, where a cuboidal-shaped hollow space is designed with volume (V1) in the pyramid. A well-shaped hollow body is designed with outer volume and inner volume in the pyramid. The hollow body is adjusted on the volume, such that the electrical energy that is provided in the hollow body is converted into gravitational energy.    USE - Used for conversion of gravitational energy acting between the sun and the earth into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed in such a manner that direct conversion of the gravitational energy into the electricity energy and power generation is enabled in an economical manner without environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a middle section of a pyramid.    Vertical height (hy)    Volume (V1)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric power generation system (900) comprises a thermal power source; a thermoelectric generator having at least two thermoelectric modules; a thermal power delivery system controllable to deliver thermal power from thermal power source to one of thermoelectric modules and to deliver thermal power from thermal power source to both of thermoelectric modules; and a controller in communication with the thermal power delivery system to provide control for the delivery of thermal power. The system comprises a hot-side working fluid (905, 906, 907) and a cold-side working fluid (911).    USE - For thermoelectric power generation and for recovering power from the waste heat generated in internal combustion engine, such as in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of the thermoelectrics, the flow of the thermal power, and the operational characteristics of the power generator are monitored and controlled such that higher operation efficiencies and/or higher output powers can be maintained with variably thermal power input. The system is designed to reduce losses from both the variations from changing operating conditions and the differences associated with design and fabrication differences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included a for method of generating power from a variable thermal power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a thermoelectric power generator for use in generating power from a heat source.    Thermoelectric power generation system (900)    Hot-side working fluid (905, 906, 907)    Cold-side working fluid (911)
NOVELTY - The power plant system has vaporizer that vaporizes organic working fluid. The vaporized working fluid is supplied to organic working fluid that is suitable for generating electricity and producing expanded organic vapor. The organic vapor condensate flowing towards vaporizer is heated in recuperator, and expanded organic vapor is exhausted from the turbine. The organic fluid exiting from recuperator is heated by several stage preheater and fluid extracted from one of the turbines is delivered to any one stage of preheater.    USE - For producing power from geothermal fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The system is capable of producing power with effective 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 of reducing heat efflux from power producing steam and heat influx into working fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of geothermal-based power plant system.
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 - The generator includes a submerged air chamber having a free piston. The free piston partially enters the air chamber and partially exits the chambers due to the gravity when rotated upside down.    USE - For use in machinery in sea, oceans, harbours, lakes, artificial lakes, rivers or cisterns for converting gravitational force into kinetic energy and electrical energy used in rotating dynamos splitting water into oxygen used in medical and industrial use, and hydrogen used as non polluting fuel used in home, industries, offices, business places and for transportation in vehicles, vessels such as ships and aircrafts. The kinetic energy is used in works of grinding, mixing, pounding, breaking, and operating machinery and for use in electric motor, and for use in offshore drilling and exploitation.    ADVANTAGE - A great torque is imposed to the axis of the ferris wheel due to the moment created by the two stretched out forces in up and down.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production of cheap hydrogen and oxygen;    (2) production of kinetic energy; and    (3) preferred assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial view of the submerged air chambers and free pistons in the differential displacement generator.
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 drive unit (1) has two differential gear systems (D1,D2) containing sun gears or ring gears and planet gears. The planet gears are connected to a planet carrier by bearings. Drive gears (H1,H2) are set between the gear systems where two of the gears of the gear systems are interconnected. The other gears of each gear system are connected to either a synchronous motor or to the generator (2). The kinematic gear ratio of the drive unit is constant between the connection points of the synchronous motor and the generator. An input (4) is connected to either gear of the gear system.    USE - For use in generating utility grade electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The gear systems and the drive gears of the drive unit assumes a state of motion corresponding to the smallest loss and thus are always operating with optimal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the drive system.    Drive unit (1)    Generator (2)    Synchronous motor (3)    Differential gear systems (D1,D2)    Drive gears (H1,H2)
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 - The device has a floater (1) connected to a piston (2) by a cable, where the piston slides in a cylinder (3) situated inside a barge (4). Heavy chains are hooked to the base of the barge and maintain the barge in water, and a pressure regulator is animated by a monometer and connected to a compressor by a tube. The piston counters an inertia force, which is higher than a push exerted by the piston, when the piston slides in the cylinder along the movement of the waves in order to permit a pumping effect.    USE - Used for utilizing energy deployed by the movements of waves of sea water for producing electricity or for filling a swimming pool or salt marsh (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The regulator permits to maintain constant depth with respect to the surface of the sea and irrespective of tide coefficient, thus avoiding alterations in the water level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wave`s energy utilizing device.    Floater (1)    Piston (2)    Cylinder (3)    Barge (4)    Reservoir (5)
NOVELTY - Several pumping devices (116) comprising cylinder (120) with a piston (126) are housed in a pad (154) that rest on the road. The pad comprises a compression-resistant body whose bottom surface bears against the road surface and a top surface spaced vertically about the bottom surface. The pad has respective pockets in which the pumping devices are installed.    USE - For actuation by pedestrians in area of high pedestrian traffic e.g. on walk-ways in malls, busy sidewalks, for driving hydraulic motor connected to air compressor, for actuation by passing trains along railway. For use as speed bump to slow down the traffic in parking lots, school zones, toll-collection zones etc.    ADVANTAGE - The road safety along stretches of roads such as corners, intersections or along bridges is improved. The conversion of energy from compressed oil to compressed air is eliminated. The pad that lies on the road surface minimizes the damage or modification to the road surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for harnessing energy from passing traffic; and    (2) energy collection pad for harnessing energy from passing traffic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the traffic-actuated power generating apparatus.    Low pressure fluid supply reservoir (112)    Accumulator (114)    Pumping device (116)    Cylinder (120)    Piston (126)    Spring (132)    Actuator (134)    Pad (154)
NOVELTY - The sealing agent contains crystalline polypropylene resin (A) (in weight parts) (70-5) and ethylene-(alpha)-olefin copolymer (B) (30-95) having density of 0.85-0.87. The total amount of resin (A) and copolymer (B) is 100 weight parts.    USE - For sealing sheet of solar cell module used in power generation equipment (all claimed). Also used for solar cell and on out doors such as roof portion of building.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent has excellent heat resistance, transparency, flexibility and process stability and is manufactured in high yield.
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric device fabrication includes thermally coupling a thermoelectric p-n couple to a first portion of substrate (101) surface. The thermoelectric p-n couple includes a p-type thermoelectric element (111-p) and an n-type thermoelectric element (111-n). A thermally conductive field layer (107) is formed on a second portion of substrate surface adjacent the first portion.    USE - For fabricating thermoelectric device to provide thermoelectric cooling in applications other than integrated circuit devices, in thermoelectric power conversion applications, and/or in thermoelectric heating applications.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides active heat transfer from first substrate to second substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of thermoelectric cooling structure formation.    Substrate (101)    Insulating layer (103)    Conductive traces (105)    Conductive field layer (107)    N-type thermoelectric element (111-n)    P-type thermoelectric element (111-p)    Solder layer (115)    Conductive headers (117)    Second substrate (121)    Thermal interface material layers (131, 141)
NOVELTY - Several renewable energy generators receive energy from a renewable energy source such as solar, wind, nuclear, bio-mass or geothermal energy source, and outputs electric power that is supplied to electrolytic cells. Each electrolytic cell uses electric power to split water molecules and produces hydrogen. A power controller optimizes the characteristic of renewable energy used to produce hydrogen.    USE - For producing hydrogen used in steam turbine, hydrogen powered gas turbine, fuel cell, motor vehicle, fueling station, laboratory, chemical plant or rocket engine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides overall improvement in efficiency of hydrogen production from the renewable energy sources. Improves the control and use of intermittent and varying renewable energy sources for the purpose of better plant utilization during hydrogen production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the renewable energy generators powering a hydrogen production system.
NOVELTY - A turbine has rotor blades located within a gas conduit (12) to generate flow of first gas upon application of flow of second gas across a gas outlet (20). An aerofoil is located adjacent the gas outlet. A portion of the gas conduit is tapered along the longitudinal axis.    USE - For lighting apparatus (claimed). For installation onto e.g. mobile telephone mast, radio and television transmission station, ship, skyscraper.    ADVANTAGE - Produces air flow through conduit by generating temperature gradient between top and bottom portions of conduit. Offers simple, inexpensive and easy to install electrical power apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a lighting apparatus; and    (2) an electrical power generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of an electrical power generator.    Electrical power generator (10)    Gas conduit (12)    Gas inlet (18)    Gas outlet (20)    Sections (22)
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 thermoelectric module (11) has several P-type thermoelements (13) and N-type thermoelements (14) having different linear expansion coefficient, joined by the electrodes (15) on the insulating ceramic substrate (12). The stress-relaxation layers (17,18) having mutually different linear expansion coefficients, are formed between the thermoelements (13,14) and electrodes respectively, by solid-state welding.    USE - For thermoelectric module.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the contact resistance of the joining surface of the thermoelements and electrodes, and prevents application of excessive thermal stress on the thermoelements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the thermoelectric module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric module (11)    P-type thermoelement (13)    N-type thermoelement (14)    Electrode (15)    Stress-relaxation layers (17,18)
NOVELTY - A rigid cylindrical housing forms an enclosed interior chamber with an inlet (12) located on one side of a longitudinal drive shaft (31) for inputting a moving fluid into an interior chamber and an outlet is located at one end of the housing. A spiraling parabolic deck (21) forms a floor of the interior chamber around the shaft to the outlet to align the deck with the inlet and a turbine (14) is mounted on the drive shaft within the outlet for converting energy of the moving fluid into mechanical energy to pass the fluid through the turbine.    USE - For vehicle mounted energy conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the fuel efficiency of the motor vehicle by providing an efficient source of the electrical or mechanical energy and prevents the back flow from escaping through the inlet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle-mounted generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the vehicle-mounted generator.    Inlet (12)    Turbine (14)    Parabolic deck (21)    Longitudinal drive shaft (31)    Flywheel (33)
NOVELTY - A reverse-side protection sheet (1) has a vapor deposition thin film layer (12) consisting of aluminum oxide and a gas-barrier film layer (13) laminated in order on a film base material layer (11), a general grade polyester-film layer (20) on one surface of gas-barrier film layer and a hydrolysis-proof grade polyester-film layer (21) on other surface of gas-barrier film layer. The gas-barrier film layer comprises composite of silicon compounds (I,II) or their hydrolysis substance, and a water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse-side protection sheet is inexpensive, and has excellent water vapor barrier property and gas-barrier property without production of crack. The solar cell module using the reverse-side protection sheet has high electric power generation efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reverse-side protection sheet has a vapor deposition thin film layer consisting of aluminum oxide and a gas-barrier film layer laminated in order on a film-base material layer, a general grade polyester-film layer on one surface of gas-barrier film layer and a hydrolysis-proof grade polyester-film layer on other surface of gas-barrier film layer. The gas-barrier film layer comprises composite of silicon compounds (I,II) or their hydrolysis substance, and a water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group. The silicon compound (I) is of formula: Si(OR1)4, and silicon compound (II) is of formula: R2Si(OR3)3.    R1,R3=hydrolysable group;and    R2=organic functional group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the reverse-side protection sheet.    Reverse-side protection sheet (1)    Gas-barrier film (10)    Film-base material layer (11)    Vapor deposition thin film layer (12)    Gas-barrier film layer (13)    General grade polyester-film layer (20)    Hydrolysis-proof grade polyester-film layer (21)
NOVELTY - The solar collector consists of a transparent vacuumed hollow body (2) with cover (3), an input guide (6) and a return guide (7). The absorber is composed mainly of transparent glass balls (11) in direct contact with the heat carrier in a contact cavity (16). The recirculation circuit passed over a grille floor (12) connected to a membrane (13) and dilators (14).    USE - For a solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Greater heat transfer capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the collector in recirculation mode.    Hollow body (2)    Cover (3)    Input guide (6)    return guide (7)    Transparent glass balls (11)    Grille floor (12)    membrane (13)    Dilators (14)
NOVELTY - A method for producing large volume of electrical energy is provided to rotate a generator by connecting large-sized self-righting wind plates floating on a sea or lake to a generator shaft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A support board(1) is fixed on a beach or under a sea, and a generator shaft(2) and a rotation gear rotating member(6) are connected to the support board. A rotation gear protection casing(5) is connected to the resultant structure such that the rotation gear protection casing is movable in sideways in the rotation gear rotating member. The rotation gear protection casing is connected to a self-righting wave plate(13) through a connection ring(8), a connection rod(9), and a connection movable ring(10) such that a rotation gear(12) rotates when a rotation gear rotating gear(11) is pushed by the movement of the rotation gear protection casing resulting from the movement of the self-righting wave plate. The rotation gear is connected to a rotation shaft(4), and to the generator shaft through a belt(23) to as to rotate a generator(3).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An optical element has a focus on a focal plane and concentrates incident light to a photovoltaic cell to generate thermal energy. A heatsink (20) has heat dissipating fins (1) thermally coupled to the photovoltaic cell effectively dissipating thermal energy from the photovoltaic concentrator module. The fins have opposing major faces that are generally parallel to the optical axis of the optical element. A projection portion of the fins (3) is positioned inside a volume between the focal plane and the optical element.    USE - For a photovoltaic power system.    ADVANTAGE - The heatsink dissipates thermal energy generated by or absorbed in the proximity of the focus of optical concentrating elements of solar concentrator modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the photovoltaic power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heatsink.    Fins (1)    Fin projection portions (3)    Attachment features (4)    Mounting holes (5)    Heatsink (20)
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 apparatus (10) has a unit (11) responsive to wave disturbances in the body of water, and a reciprocating pump (13) within the body of water with a body defining a cavity. A piston is mounted with respect to the body for reciprocal movement with respect to the cavity. A flow passage with an inlet receives water from the body of water, and an outlet discharges the received water into the discharge chamber. Water is drawn into a pumping chamber upon volume expansion. The reciprocating pump is coupled to the unit to drive by upward movement of the unit to undergo a stroke.    USE - Used for capturing wave energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively harnesses ocean wave energy and for converting the harnessed energy to high pressure sea water typically above 100 psi and preferably above 800 psi.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reciprocating pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wave energy capturing apparatus.    Wave energy capturing apparatus (10)    Water disturbances unit (11)    Float (12)    Reciprocating pump (13)    Anchoring unit (20)    Base (21)    Linkage (24)    Anchor (27)    Elongate body (31)    Extensible cover (154)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a base (12) adapted for fixed connection to a submerged surface. An elongate buoyant paddle (26) has longitudinal axis (18, 27) and upper and lower end portions, where the paddle is pivotally mounted on the base for angular oscillation through an angle range when wave motion applies force to the paddle. An energy transfer member is attached to the paddle and is adapted to be driven by the angular oscillation. A paddle adjustment assembly is associated with the paddle and adapted to adjust the angle range in magnitude and/or angular position relative to a pivotal axis (22).    USE - Used in a capturing ocean wave energy for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The paddle adjustment assembly is associated with the paddle and adapted to adjust the angle range in magnitude and/or angular position relative to the pivotal axis, thus reducing the cost of manufacturing and installing the device compared to similar known devices. The device allows a large portion of the energy in each wave to be absorbed with minimal reflection occurring. The device provides self-orients with the direction of wave propagation to maximize the wave energy capturing efficiency. The device allows for preferential capture of wave acceleration forces, and an oblique blade configuration allows for preferential capture of wave drag forces of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a wave energy capturing device.    Wave energy capturing device (10)    Base (12)    Circular mounting flange (13)    Longitudinal axis (18, 27)    Axle (20)    Pivotal axis (22)    Elongate buoyant paddle (26)    Blades (28)
NOVELTY - A waste heat generator current source comprises thermoelectric modules having positive and negative leads. Each thermoelectric module has a first side connected with the waste heat of an engine (22) of light mounted vehicle (21). The waste heat causes the thermoelectric module to generate an electric current flow.    USE - For light mounted vehicle, e.g. motorcycle or snowmobile.    ADVANTAGE - The current source can supplement the inherently limited electrical supply capacity of a mounted vehicle and allows the use of accessory items such as air conditioning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) apparel (70, 90) for heating or cooling a user;    (2) a method of supplying electrical current for a light mounted vehicle; and    (3) a method of heating or cooling a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of a light mounted vehicle.    Light mounted vehicle (21)    Engine (22)    Exhaust system (24)    Muffler (28)    Battery (32)    Motorcycle rider (68)    Apparel (70, 90)
NOVELTY - The power system includes a battery pack (140) including rechargeable batteries provided with switchable connections to allow their selective connection to an electrical generator (90) or a power outlet. Some of the batteries can be charged by the electrical generator while the other batteries are discharging electricity through the power outlet. The power outlet can receive electricity from one or more batteries and the electrical generator.    USE - Man-portable field power generating, storing, managing, and distributing device. Can also be built in larger format for stationary or vehicle-mounted application.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a sustainable electrical energy source that can be recharged while still outputting power. Can receive and store kinetic energy as it outputs electrical energy. Allows shifting of power output source to other systems during recharge operation. Ensures a high energy storage capacity, and can store power for long periods of time without major degradation of energy reserves. Does not waste excessive stored energy, and provides a man-portable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the overhead rear view of power system without support structure.    Electrical generator (90)    Generator gear (91)    Generator shaft (93)    Generator housing (94)    Battery pack (140)
NOVELTY - A conductor (3) is formed to transmit the electricity generated by an electric power generating device (2) towards heater (4). The electric power generating device is provided inside a case made of heat insulating materials (1).    USE - Used to stabilize temperature of solar-power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power consumption saving capability of apparatus as cooling device is made to operate using portion of electric power generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cooling device.    Heat insulating materials (1)    Electric power generating device (2)    Conductor (3)    Heater (4)
NOVELTY - A grease composition contains base oil as a lubricating oil selected from mineral or synthetic oil with a dynamic viscosity of 70-250 mm2/s at 40degreesC. The grease composition contains additives selected from carboxylic acid group rustproofing additive, carboxylate salt type rustproofing additive and an ester rustproofing additive with 0.1-20 mass % ratio of grease including thickening agent.    USE - For rolling bearings used in water cooled engine pumps, water powered electricity generators dredgers such as dredging boat and dredging robots.    ADVANTAGE - The grease composition maintains lubrication for long time by using base oil of specific dynamic viscosity. The generation of white structure exfoliation and corrosion is suppressed, even when the water content is mixed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a rolling bearing comprising a water grease composition sealed in a space, so that several rolling elements are freely moved between an outer ring and an inner ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the water pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water pump (1)    Rolling bearing (10)    Rotary shaft (12)    Casing (13)    Impeller (14)
NOVELTY - A non-contact bearing is used for supporting portion of the main shaft (7) with the electromagnet. The main shaft connecting the vane wheel and the magneto rotator (6A) of a turbine (5) is supported by the non contact bearing.    USE - For converts heat energy e.g. solar heat into electrical energy to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing smooth starting while simplifying control of the bearing operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the heat type electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Operation medium (3)    Turbine (5)    Magneto rotator (6A)    Main shaft (7)    Controller (10)
NOVELTY - A new type of power generating device utilizing sea wave is prepared as fixing support on sea bottom with support top being set to be higher than sea surface, setting float box in support and connecting float box with driving mechanism then connecting hydraulic system to power generator. The said hydraulic system consists of hydraulic cylinder, oil inlet and outlet with one way valve set in each of them and piston in cylinder body.
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 - A generator using water is provided to obtain power by rotating a cylindrical unit with the force of the water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a generator using water, eight blades are installed in a cylindrical unit to generate electricity even in a river or an ocean. The cylindrical unit is floated by the buoyant force when power is generated. Poles are installed on the right and left sides of the river. The water flows only to one direction. In the case of the ocean water, the water can flow during ebb and flood. The generator generates power without damaging the nature.Image 1/1
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 - 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 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 air duck (56) provides airflow from air storage hood (12) to air storage cylinder (11) that are located adjacent to bottom and top of a water tank (10). Several valves on air storage cylinder releases air into two buoys (23,24) arranged between air storage hood and air storage cylinder. A one way valve (52) of buoys releases air to air storage hood. The buoys are linked to an electric generating set (40) such that the alternate movement of buoys in up and down direction through a chain (31) acts as motive power source for electric generating set.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Air, motive power is produced and the produced motive power is completely converted into electric power without using any additional equipments and additional motive power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gravitational force kinetic energy apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional front view of hydraulic buoyancy kinetic energy apparatus.    Water tank (10)    Air storage cylinder (11)    Air storage hood (12)    Buoys (23,24)    Chain (31)    Electric generating set (40)    One way valve (52)    Air duck (56)
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 solar cell module consists of several groups each comprising solar cells (1,1a) arranged alternately. A surface-side connection tab (2) with circular cross-section, electrically connects adjacent cells of the same group. A back-side connection tab (3) with flat cross-section electrically connects adjacent cells of different groups by the reverse side. The maximum width and thickness of the surface-side tab are smaller and larger than the back-side tab, respectively.    USE - For power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The number of connection tabs of the solar cells is reduced. Hence manufacturing cost is decreased. The optical loss and resistance loss by the tabs is minimized. Hence electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view and side view of the solar cell module.    Solar cells (1,1a)    Surface-side connection tab (2)    Back-side connection tab (3)    Sealing agent (4)    Top plate (5)
NOVELTY - A series of specially designed electric power box having an air valve on outer side of the compartment comprising two identical detachedly attached compartments having an inlet and an outlet. In each of the compartments at least two rotors provided with several leaves, mounted on bearings and having extended drive shafts extending outwards the box through bearings. Dynamos mounted on the extended drive shafts on outer side and a system to generate electric power comprising several electric power boxes coupled with one another such that outlet of the first box in one column is mounted on the inlet of another box and so on and an electric power box with air valve is to be fixed, till the outlet of the last box is joined with one opening of the second ball valve. Several dynamos fixed on the electric power box and transformers, which are connected to it. Image 0/0
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 - A large wheel (20) is attached to a rotating shaft (10) resting with its outer ends in stationary bearings (30). Each of the bearings (30) contains several magnets and complementary holding elements with converters (31) connected to a generator (50). Two sets of spokes (21,22) are positioned on the outer edges of the wide mantle (25) of the wheel (20) provided with a hinged flap (253) for the insertion of a moving object such as a suitable animal or a vehicle.    USE - The large wheel moved by an animal or a vehicle is part of a device to be used for the generation of electric energy by the forces of gravity.    ADVANTAGE - Power can be generated in an environmentally friendly and economical way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device.    Drive shaft (10)    Wheel (20)    Sets of spokes (21,22)    Mantle (25)    Bearings (30)    Converter (31)    Generator (50)    Flap (253)
NOVELTY - The boiler (1) has a reactor (16) with firing a secondary fuel (18) for generating a less-corrosive gas flow, and an end superheater (8) located in the flow of the less-corrosive gas. The reactor is a sintering reactor, a rotary kiln, a fluidized bed or a spouted bed. Firing with the secondary fuel takes place by a burner (19) and/or in the reactor itself.    USE - For drying, igniting and combusting refuse to produce steam by heat exchange with flue gases, wherein the produced steam is used to produce electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Produces steam from flue gases with high electrical efficiency and improved slag quality. Increases the lifetime of the end superheater of the boiler. Provides a high and efficient electrical power output due to the increased temperature in the end superheater. Allows application of the end superheater at a higher temperature when subjected to cleaner gases, i.e. less-corrosive gas and ash particles. Enables to obtain an integrated bottom ash treatment and improved electrical plant efficiency. Combines the high-efficient grate firing of e.g. refuse, such as municipal solid waste, with a post-treatment of the bottom ash in a single plant, so that the final bottom-ash and/or slag produced will fulfill the current environmental and technical restrictions necessary for reuse. Improves the electrical efficiency of the waste incineration plant due to generation of less-corrosive flue gas, which will allow higher steam temperatures at the outlet of the end superheater. Enables to dispose massive amounts of bottom ash and slag from waste incineration due to fixation of otherwise trace and heavy metal fractions. Minimizes corrosion on the end superheater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the boiler using a reactor in combination with a burner applied to generate a non-corrosive gas.
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 module (300) has several photovoltaic (PV) cells (304) that are arranged in a planar fashion. Each solar cell has a front side (303) and a back side (305). The PV cells are adapted to produce an electric voltage when light is incident upon the front side. A rigid back plane (310) attached to the PV cells such that the back plane provides structural support from the back side. The rigid back plane includes a structural component (311) having several voids (313).    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The non-fragile encapsulate allows for easier handling of the product through the manufacturing process and eliminates costly scrap in the final stages due to glass breakage. The level front surface will not collect dust and moisture due to frame ledges. Difficult automated framing issues can be avoided. The perforated rigid substrate may reduce the solar module operating temperature and produce more power than equivalent cell efficiency circuits in standard module construction packages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic cells mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (300)    Photovoltaic cells (304)    Front and back sides (303,305)    Rigid back plane (310)    Structural component (311)    Voids (313)
NOVELTY - Invention is designed for conversion of wave energy into electric energy. Proposed converter contains mechanically coupled fixed post, float chambers, frame, shaft, step-up gear and electric generator. Moreover, converter additionally contains relatively interacting second shaft, first and second gears and at least two motion converters. First and second gears are fixed on corresponding shafts and engage with each other. Each motion converter has vertical rod installed for vertical vibration on upper end of which first block is installed, and on lower end, third sprocket engaging with first and second float chambers. First and second overrunning clutches with sprockets are installed on shafts and they engage through first and second chains with third sprocket.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency.8 cl, 7 dwg
NOVELTY - The system generates energy levels similar to that of hydroelectric dams, thermoelectric centers, or existing structures to facilitate energy conversion.    USE - For converting energy from wind, solar, waves, or sea currents into electricity, or other energy utilizing compressed air or hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces costs relating to construction or underwater exploration for such system, making system suited for oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, lagoons, or other bodies of water.
NOVELTY - A wave force generation using piezoelectric elements is provided to use infinite wave energy by installing a plurality of electric conversion units of wave force energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a wave force generation using piezoelectric elements, electricity is generated from wave forces by using the piezoelectric elements. The electricity is generated by the pressure generated between the piezoelectric elements and a contact plate by transferring the wave force to the piezoelectric elements. The electricity is generated from the wave force by attaching the piezoelectric elements on an elliptic or planer surface which can properly disperse the wave forces. A pad(3-2) is attached for physical protection of the piezoelectric elements.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 - Photonic crystal comprises units with a refractive index of more than 3 and units with a refractive index of less than 1.6 in a periodic succession. The units are spaced at intervals of 1-20 microns.    USE - Used as a thermal insulation in/on buildings, building parts, vehicles, devices, cooling devices, textiles or thermoelectric converters (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystal has good heat insulation properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The particles with high refractive index are made from silicon, germanium, zinc selenide, zinc oxide, metal powder or metal sulfide powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric converter.    n-semiconductor (1a)    p-semiconductor (1b)    hot side (2a)    cold side (2b)    current circuit (4)
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 present invention relates to filled skuterudite-base thermoelectrical composite material and its preparation process, and belongs to the field of thermoelectrical material preparing technology. The thermoelectrical composite material has the composition of IyA4B12/zIOx, where I is one of Yb, Eu, Ce, La, Nd, Ca and Sr; A is Sb or its mixture with one of Ge, Sn, Te and Se; B is Co or its mixturewith Fe or Ni; y is the amount of I element, y+z=m, and m is greater than the filling limit of filling atom. The thermoelectrical composite material is prepared through first smelting process to produce block material, the subsequent mechanical crushing and grinding to obtain powder, and the final fast sintering with pulse DC current to form compact block. The material has lowered lattice heat conductivity, maintained electric transmission performance and raised thermoelectrical conversion performance.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method for laying stem tube in thermoelectric plant, which comprises: laying thermal-insulated waterproof underground tube, laying open tubes, processing tube bend head, andarranging condensed water discharger. Compared with present technique, the inventive tube has long service life and wide application.
NOVELTY - The generator (5) has a floating platform (3) on which an alternator driven by revolving blades is mounted, where the blades are revolved by pressure of current of rising or falling tides. Motors (6) drive the generator during a slack time when the tide changes direction. A ring gear (8) and a sprocket turn in a clock wise direction by pushing a bush into the sprocket. The ring gear turns in an anti clock wise direction causing the sprocket to turn in a clock wise direction and a generator axle to turn in an anti clock wise direction, when the bush is pushed into the sprocket.    USE - Used for generating tidal electricity, near a river or ocean.    ADVANTAGE - The motor drives the generator so that there is no disruption to the supply of electricity due to the change of tide direction, and no need for a very complicated operation to allow the generator to be driven in the right direction by the opposite direction of the tide, and hence enabling to generate a large amount of electricity with very little cost and a great saving regarding the environment. The generator can be used on a river, without the need for building a dam and without the installation of a motor for tidal slack times and a constant direction apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a rotating blade to drive generators together with an axle    (2) a single direction apparatus with a peripheral ring gear    (3) a motor used to drive generators during a tidal slack time    (4) a floating pontoon to support the direction apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tidal electricity generator.    Floating pontoon (2)    Platform (3)    Revolving paddle (4)    Generator (5)    Motor (6)    Constant direction apparatus (7)    Ring gear (8)    Rotating paddle shaft (9)    Shaft supporting bearing (10)
NOVELTY - The balloon (1) has electrical fan (6,7) fixed to beneath wing (5,7) respectively. Several copper wires (9-12) provides negative and positive source of electric circle to operate respective electric fan, by carrying electric current from horizontal metal bar (13) having middle region (14) made-of fiber glass. A wheel (15) with bearing (16) at either sides of horizontal metal bar moves on positive and negative electric power supply bar (17,18). The wheel is trapped by bar (19) over the wheel and vertical bar (20).    USE - For electric power generation in transportation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The wheels moving on different bars can be maintained to stay on specific track by providing horizontal and vertical bars surrounding the wheel for providing electric current to operate electric fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for natural energy resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of the transportation system.    Wings of balloon (5,7)    Electric fans (6,8)    Copper wires (9-12)    Horizontal metal bar (13)    Fiber glass region of metal bar (14)    Wheel (15)    Bearing (16)    Electric power supply bars (17,18)    Bars surrounding wheel (19,20)
NOVELTY - Gravity boxes (10) are first anchored to the deep sea bed. An above-sea fixing facility (20), equipped with a power generation fixing facility (30) at the lower part and a generator, is moored into the boxes via ropes (11). Axial flow rotators (40), provided in the fixing facility, are connected to the generator via belt and pulley arrangements. Power is produced when the rotators are rotated by deep sea tides.    USE - For generating electricity using tides at deep sea locations. The produced electricity is supplied to construction of e.g. an artificial island, at the sea.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient electricity generation using deep sea tides. Simplifies construction of artificial island using electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic view of a tidal power generating arrangement.    Gravity boxes (10)    Ropes (11)    Above-sea fixing facility (20)    Power generation fixing facility (30)    Axial flow rotators (40)
NOVELTY - A float (9) floats in main water retarding chamber (5), which has several spaced planar walls (4) in parallel with quay (1) and vertical side wall (3). Sidewalls (7) intersect the planar walls. Several small water retarding chambers (6) defined by walls (4,7) are arranged in matrix. The chamber (5) is held at upper end of the chambers (6). Seawater flows through an opening (8) of the wall (3) into the chambers (6) where it is converted into up-down motion energy for elevating-lowering the float.    USE - For water retarding chamber structure for float type wave power energy conversion apparatus used in open oceans, lakes, marshes and harbor and also used as breakwater apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By the use of several small water retarding chambers, wave energy is converted into mechanical energy efficiently. Electric power generation is made effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the water retarding chamber structure.    Quay (1)    Vertical side wall (3)    Planar walls (4)    Water retarding chamber (5)    Small water retarding chambers (6)    Sidewalls (7)    Opening (8)    Movable float Surface (9)
NOVELTY - The kite (2,3) is connected to a crankshaft (1) by a line such that the shape or orientation of the kite is changeable to impart a cyclical pattern of forces on the crankshaft through the line. The cyclical pattern of forces is configured to cause the crankshaft to move in a cyclical manner and generate power.    USE - For producing electricity out of a kite (CLAIMED).    ADVANTAGE - Easier to dismantle and cheaper to build. Makes it possible to harness the stronger and more constant winds that are found at higher altitudes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a basic principle of the kite power generation.    Crankshaft (1)    Kite (2,3)    Wings (2a,3a)
NOVELTY - A combined energy generation and energy storage system comprises a photovoltaic device, e.g. triple junction amorphous silicon solar cell (60); and a solid state non-aqueous battery comprising negative electrode(s) including a negative active material, positive electrode(s) including a positive active material, and anionic exchange membrane(s) disposed between the negative and positive electrodes. The membrane is hydroxide-ion exchange membrane. The solar cell is deposited on polymer substrate.    USE - For consumer electronics, medical devices, miniature power devices, tracking systems, space applications, and survival kits.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is lightweight and durable providing versatility for a number of applications, and has the distinct ability to use hydrogen storage materials that do not contain large quantities of anti-corrosive elements. The hydrogen storage alloys reduce or eliminate anti-corrosion elements, thus increasing the storage capacity of the alloy. They have good hydrogen storage capabilities to achieve a high energy density and high battery capacity, thermodynamic properties for reversible absorption and desorption of hydrogen, low hydrogen equilibrium pressure, high electrochemical activity, fast discharge kinetics for high rate performance, high oxidation resistance, high resistance to cell self-discharge, and reproducible performance over many cycles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded view of the combined photovoltaic device and solid state battery.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Solar cell (60)
NOVELTY - A boiler (1) defining a main flow direction (5) of gases, comprises a separator (4) located in and along the main flow direction; and an end superheater (8). The separator separates the flue gases (3) into streams of a less-corrosive gas flow (6) and a corrosive gas flow (7). The end superheater is located in proximity to the separator and in the flow of the less corrosive gas. The separator comprises a plate or a wall. The separators form a channel.    USE - The boiler is used for drying, igniting, and combusting refuse and producing steam by heat exchange with flue gases. The steam is used to produce electricity. The refuse is any mixture of household refuse, bark, industrial waste, and hospital refuse, and other kinds of waste.    ADVANTAGE - The separator provides for an increased lifetime of the superheater and makes the boiler provide a high and efficient electrical power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a boiler using a plate or a wall for separation of flue gases.    Boiler (1)    Flue gases (3)    Separator (4)    Main flow direction (5)    Less-corrosive gas flow (6)    Corrosive gas flow (7)    End superheater (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a frame structure adapted to be deployed on a seabed and a housing within the structure that is removable to enable a battery pack (30) and a data card to be accessed and replaced. The structure has a cage member attached at the structure`s lower end to radially-extending feet disposed at a shallow downward angle to the horizontal, and outer end regions of the feet are connected by webs or plates. A deployment unit has a length of rope or cable passed through a guide unit connected with the frame for a pull-through movement centrally of the frame in one direction.    USE - Used for the measurement of a seabed marine property (claimed) e.g. turbidity and wave current, that is utilized in exploring a location for harnessing wave power as a renewable energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the deployment unit allows the housing to be deployed from above the sea surface, from any vessel equipped with a mechanical arm and winch. The structure has a cage member attached at the structure`s lower end to radially-extending feet disposed at a shallow downward angle to the horizontal, and outer end regions of the feet are connected by webs or plates, thus increasing the weight of the structure and the stability on the seabed for engaging and submerging in a sandy seabed, and hence providing a downward suction force to increase the stability in stormy weather and high seas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for deploying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general view of a seabed marine property measuring apparatus.    Plastic pipe liner (11)    Frame (12)    End (13, 14)    Eyelets (15)    U tube or conduit (16)    Upper funnel (17)    Lower plate (18)    Web plates (20)    Battery pack (30)
NOVELTY - An annular float (100) including a rim (102) enclosing a central opening (104), and an elongated float (200) extending through the central opening of the annular float acquire kinetic energy as both floats bob up and down in response to passing waves on the surface of the body of water. One or both of the floats has an internal spring system including a weight suspended from a spring mechanism having a selectively variable spring constant for allowing vertical oscillations of the weight in response to bobbing motions of the float.    USE - For capturing energy from surface waves on body of water.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes the efficiency of energy conversion process by controlling the mechanical impedances of conversion system. Enables each float to serve as a ground point for the other, with neither float rigidly interconnected to ocean bed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy converter, e.g. hydraulic pump (110), is interconnected between the two floats with vertical motions of the two floats being used to pump the hydraulic pump for pressurizing a hydraulic fluid. The two floats absorb ocean wave energy depending on the intrinsic mechanical impedance of each individual float. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of capturing energy from surface waves on body of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the vertical sectional view of the tunable waver energy converter system deployed in the body of water.    Floats (100,200)    Rim (102)    Central opening (104)    Hydraulic pump (110)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generation module has P-type thermoelectric semiconductor element (1) and N-type semiconductor element (2) arranged in parallel space apart. A partition (5) of a high temperature space (10) and low temperature space (11) is positioned in the height region of the thermoelectric semiconductor elements.    USE - For heat exchanger (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation capability and heat exchange capability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermoelectric generation module.    P-type thermoelectric semiconductor element (1)    N-type thermoelectric semiconductor element (2)    Partition (5)    High temperature space (10)    Low temperature space (11)
NOVELTY - The hybrid module (10) consists of several box-type heat electric power generation apparatuses (20) that are spaced apart and arranged between solar panels (11) along a line. Each heat electric power generation apparatus consists of a thermoelectric element to convert the heat energy of incident sunlight into electrical energy, where the temperature difference of the heat receiving portion and heat radiation portion of the thermoelectric element is 400degreesC.    USE - For hybrid light and heat electric power generation system installed in building-materials integrated module of building (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated steadily irrespective of the influence of the conditions like cloudy sky, night time, etc. The sunlight is used efficiently and the installation area of the hybrid module is reduced while the operation burden is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) hybrid electric power generating system;    (2) building materials integrated module; and    (3) building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid module (10)    Solar cell module (11)    Power conditioner (15)    Storage battery (16)    Load (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a rectilinear converging lens (L) with a longitudinal axis (Y), a transversal axis (Z) and a lateral axis (X). The lens is positioned such that the longitudinal axis is oriented horizontally along east/west geographical direction, the axis (Z) is oriented to the south and the axis (X) is oriented towards a polar star (EP), where the axis (Z) is perpendicular to the axes (X, Y). The lens forms a permanent solar energy concentration space (ES) for positions of the sun above the lens. The lens is associated to a photovoltaic cell which is positioned in the concentration space.    USE - Solar energy condensing optical system e.g. converging lens and parabolic mirror, for producing electricity by using photovoltaic solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The rectilinear converging lens is positioned such that the longitudinal axis is oriented horizontally along east/west geographical direction, the transversal axis is oriented to the south and the lateral axis is oriented towards the polar star, so that the photovoltaic cell receives 30 percent more of the solar energy for annual average, and hence providing a better gain of production of electricity. The converging lens creates the permanent solar energy concentration space which remains fixed irrespective of the position of the sun, thus avoiding the need for optical follow up of the sun and hence simplifying the electricity production systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principle of a solar energy condensing system.    Polar star (EP)    Permanent solar energy concentration space (ES)    Rectilinear converging lens (L)    Lateral axis (X)    Longitudinal axis (Y)    Transversal axis (Z)    Focal zones `(Drawing contains non-English test)` (Z1 - Z4)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting relevant solar cells with specific connector to construct a solar cell unit having an outline in rectangular or square shape, while combining pairs of solar cells formed by matching oblique lines of respective solar cells. The relevant solar cells between predetermined adjacent solar cell units are connected with another connector, while arranging the constructed solar cell units along a pattern of electric connection of a solar cell module.    USE - For photovoltaic solar system.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement work and the electricity connection work of the solar cell are significantly facilitated even when the solar cell is divided into small pieces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) solar cell; and    (b) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell division.
NOVELTY - Electric power generation from biomass comprises drying of a given quantity of biomass, conversion of the dried biomass into a gaseous mixture that can be used as a fuel, feeding of the gaseous mixture into a gas turbo group operating an electric power generator, and using part of heat produced by the gas turbo group for assisting biomass drying operations.    USE - For electric power generation from biomass, e.g. swaths and pruning residues, organic mud, purification mud, virgin or treated wood, straw, rice husks, grape-seed flour, olive residue, paper mill mud, animal flour, wastes fuel, or solid urban wastes, used as a combustible material.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides considerable economic and energetic saving such that no additional heat energy generation units and no additional fuel for feeding them are required, a lower environment pollution, and a higher conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a plant for electric power generation from biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional block diagram of the plant.
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 - 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 - A piston has a combustion chamber formed between the cylinders (2) of an internal combustion engine (ICE), such that the piston reciprocatingly move in the cylinder. A thermoelectric transformation unit has a thermo-electric element (2) that is electrically connected to a rectifier circuit (14), which has a diode (12) and a capacitor (13) that are electrically connected to the electric-power generator.    USE - For internal combustion engine (ICE) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling capability without elongating the piston by connecting rectifier circuit to both thermoelectric transformation unit and electric-power generator. Ensures stable generation of magnetic induction electric current by forming the magnet into ring shape in order to uniformly receive magnetic force from outer periphery of the coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the piston.    Cylinders (2)    Thermo-electric element (2)    Diode (12)    Capacitor (13)    Rectifier circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves filling rain water and materials such as sand, rock, snow or ice in wagons of an electric train in mountain. The electrical energy is produced from the train by the kinetic energy of the rain water and the materials such as sand, rock, snow or ice, when the train runs from the mountain towards a downside through the slope. A direct current or an alternative current motor generator of the train assures the production of the electricity.    USE - Used for producing an electrical energy and for charging a battery of a motor vehicle such as an electric automobile, tramway, bus, lorry, locomotive and large car.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits to produce the electrical energy in large quantity with reduced cost from the renewable, inexhaustible and clean source without constructing the dam and without creating the pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram representing the production and distribution of the electricity. `(Drawing contains non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - A flameless oxidation of the gas obtained from bio-mass is performed in a burner (1). The air, pre-heated by a heat exchanger (2), is guided into the burner (1) and the exhaust gas through the outer space (4) provided at a double walled pyrolysis reactor (5). Two meshing worm gears (8,9) are accommodated inside, moving and mixing the bio-mass supplied from a storage container (12) via a gas tight measuring device (11). The coke produced during the process can be removed (14) and also used.    USE - The use of a pyrolysis reactor is part of a method and a device for generating thermal energy from bio-mass.    ADVANTAGE - The environmentally friendly use of a burner with a comparatively small output is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the system.    Burner (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Space (4)    Pyrolysis reactor (5)    Worm gear (8,9)    Measuring device (11)    Storage container (12)
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 - The method involves transforming electrical energy of a source into thermal energy. The transformed thermal energy is accumulated and stored in a heat-insulated medium made of a heat capacious material. An inverse transformation in applied to the accumulated and stored thermal energy for re-transforming the stored thermal energy back to the electrical energy, during usage of the electrical energy.    USE - Used for accumulating and storing electrical energy of a semi-conducting thermoelectrical device.
NOVELTY - The invention is a generator able to convert its own molecular potential energy into electric energy without energy source input because it adopts expansion design idea, linear structural design and moving magnetic pole-fixed armature generating mode. Thus, when the magnetic pole moves, the molecular potential energy of the fixed matter turns into electric energy and thus it can make geopotential energy, magnetic energy and other molecular potential energies take part in the electric energy conversion course. Therefore, the rotor movement becomes common condition. And it has net-cable reaction, infinite multiplication property and self-exciting property. And it makes highly strong magnetic field of a superconductor perfectly applied.
NOVELTY - A concrete block (12) acting as a pivot support has a portion (14) anchorable to sea bed and another portion (16) on which a pivot mechanism (18) is supported. An arm (20) supported by the pivot mechanism, is divided into two portions of unequal length. A float (22) is mounted on one end portion (24) of the arm. A pump actuator is connected to other end (28) of the arm, so as to pump water (30) when urging up and down the arm due to sea swell action on the float. A turbine generator uses the pumped water to generate the electricity, before discharging the water.    USE - For sea swell power electricity generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate 25MW of power using 1000m3 float, which is commercially and technically feasible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the sea swell power electricity generation apparatus.    Concrete block (12)    Portions (14,16)    Pivot mechanism (18)    Arm (20)    Float (22)    Ends (24,28)    Water (30)
NOVELTY - The engine has a reservoir that is alternately filled and emptied with suitable fluid. The reservoir is connected with valve systems (VI to Vn) and tanks (TI to Tn). A movable unit installed inside the reservoir, comprises a weight (P) and a buoy (B). The movable unit is connected to a transmission system. The movable unit falls inside the empty reservoir and turns back up by impulsion inside full reservoir.    USE - For impulsion engine for producing linear movement, for industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Constant and interrupted power generation is enabled. The engine can work on any gravitational field base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of components of the engine.    Buoy (B)    Weight (P)    Tanks (TI-Tn)    Valve systems (VI-Vn)
NOVELTY - The panel has an apparatus comprising a pair of springs offset with respect to one another and connected between a hinge assembly (16) and a base member (11) such that the springs are under tension when a hinged member is in a collapsed position. A set of arms is operative to move in opposite directions along parallel axes. A pulley system is connected to the arms, and operative to extend the arms controllably to elevate the hinged member, where a weight of the hinged member is operative to extend the springs upon withdrawal of the arms from the extended position.    USE - Used for elevating a hinged solar panel member with respect to a base member (claimed) in a vehicle e.g. recreational vehicle. Can also be used for installation on stationary roof tops.    ADVANTAGE - The spring arrangement operates to reduce the energy required to elevate the hinged member from its completely collapsed position, thus reducing the size of a motor necessary for elevating the member, while enabling the solar panel to follow the course of the sun.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel assembly comprising a base member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar panel.    Solar panel assembly (10)    Base member (11)    Movable member (12)    Square frame (14)    Extension (15)    Hinge assembly (16)    Sensors (71, 72)
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 power generator has a turbine-integrated hydrofoil (101) which extracts energy from motive fluids comprising hydrokinetic and pneumatic mediums. It simultaneously generates and stores energy and delivers it to a central storage and distribution location. A drag controller reduces drag in a controlled manner and controls the mechanical and thermal stability of the generator. An energy extractor extracts supplemental energy in response to any changes in direction of the motive fluids.    USE - For adaptively extracting energy from a free-flowing motive fluid that continuously changes direction and magnitude of flow. The hydrokinetic generator is mounted on a marine sailing vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Net energy is maximized by utilizing a hydrokinetic generator mounted on a marine sailing vessel that also limits drag on the vessel in a controlled manner. The power generator has the ability to respond and adapt to any change in the magnitude and direction of the streamlines of free-flowing motive fluids while controlling drag caused by moving in any direction within the mediums of wind and water. Through implemented control system to the vessel velocity given input parameters such as wind velocity, seawater current velocity, vessel mass and drag affecting actual velocity of the vessel, and feedback of generator output voltages, the generator can extract optimal energy from both pneumatic and hydrokinetic sources. Drag control facilitates maintaining overall stability and guidance of the vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the sailing vessel with power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general perspective view of a vessel implementing the hydrokinetic power generator.    Turbine-integrated hydrofoil (101)    Hull (102)    Gimbal mounting medium (103)    Variable extension (104)    Beam (105)
NOVELTY - The muffler has multiple internal baffles arranged to form unobstructed flow-through passages extending from an inlet to an outlet of a housing. The baffles, an exterior surface of a lower section and a lid are made of a heat conductive material. The baffles extract heat from an exhaust stream passing through the passages and conduct the heat to an exterior surface of the muffler. A cover is secured to a housing section by welding or bolting, and surfaces of the muffler are coated with a catalyst.    USE - Used in a racing vehicle and furnace or industrial exhaust system.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the baffles reduces fuel consumption by decreasing back-pressure, thus reducing a load on an engine and improving efficiency of the engine. The baffles reduce exhaust noise by converting kinetic energy of the exhaust stream into heat energy and by isolating and attenuating acoustic waves within the passages. The baffles extract heat from the exhaust stream passing through the passages, thus generating electricity. The design of the muffler enables to tune the muffler automatically in real time in response to engine load and speed. The surfaces of the muffler are coated with the catalyst, thus expediting heat transfer and reducing emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a muffler and thermoelectric generator device comprising a housing    (2) a tunable muffler comprising an input    (3) a muffler and reformer device comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a baffle arrangement for a muffler.    Cover (104)    Straight sections (107, 109)    Intermediate sections (108, 110)    Inlet passages (111)
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 - A refrigerant state measurement portion (10) measures the state of the refrigerant which circulates through the refrigerating cycle (5). Based on the output of the refrigerant state measurement portion, the optimal high pressure of the heat-radiator (2) side is calculated. A control portion (11) regulates the switching mechanism (9) to match the pressure of the refrigerant of the heat-radiator side with the optimal high pressure.    USE - Used in air conditioner, a water heater, a refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation speed of an expansion machine can be adjusted so that the refrigerant pressure of the heat-radiator side may be matched with the optimal high pressure calculated based on the refrigerant state measurement portion. A refrigerating-cycle apparatus is driven with inexpensive nighttime electric power by storing to a secondary battery that collects power into electric power. Running cost is held down low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the refrigerating-cycle apparatus.    Heat-radiator (2)    Refrigerating cycle (5)    Switching mechanism (9)    Refrigerant state measurement portion (10)    Control portion (11)
NOVELTY - The power plant has upper and lower floating bodies (10, 11) arranged at a vertically standing support (9). The body (11) consists of water power machines with a hollow cavity, where the separate power machines are arranged at another support or directly at a plate (5) or support (6). The under-water floating body is designed as the water power machines with a generator. The separately arranged water power machines with generator exhibit an auxiliary device and an arrangement such that the generator and the water power machines are operated as a motor and a pump, respectively.    USE - Used for producing current from a marine flow.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant can be stably installed at the water surface of the sea or ocean in a floating manner with reduced installation cost and increased safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a floating wind power plant with wind power machines.    Plate (5)    Support (6)    Vertically standing support (9)    Upper floating body (10)    Lower floating body (11)
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 present invention discloses telescopic paddle sea-current energy power generation equipment. It mainly includes the following several portions: cylindrical-type wheel hub, flat-plate straight blades, blade stretching and contracting mechanism, stainless steel band wheel, power generator and tower frame. Said invention also provides the working principle of said sea-current energy power generation equipment and its concrete operation method.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of equipment capable of collecting marine wave energy in large scale and making power generation, belonging to the field of marine wave energy collection and application. Said invention is aimed at adopting several mechanical wave energy collection units to collect wave energy, utilizing related equipment to centralize the random wave energy of sea area with a certain scale and provide said wave energy for every power generator to implement direct stable power generation and utilizing energy-storage and energy-release equipment to regulate power of power generation. Said invention also provides the concrete structure of its marine wave energy collection and power generation equipment.
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 - The inventive new technology adopting the mechanical principle uses the wind force instead of the gear machinery and the computers as the automatic control method. In the invention, the wind force isused for generating and as the automatic control.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one solar energy collecting and transmitting method and system, which converges solar energy collected in great area, transmits to workshop and concentrates to utilize. The system includes many sunlight collectors, each of which has reflector, sunlight sensor and mechanical driver; automatic controller or computer controlled sun tracking devices; light beam tubes to transmit sunlight to workshop; and solar energy converter for lighting, heating water, cooking, warming, generating electricity, etc.
NOVELTY - The system has closed loops (9) with fittings (11) including spherical or other formation, and fastened on a cable at both sides of parachutes (6). Pulleys (4) are arranged with angular displacement and incorporated with suitable sockets at the ends of sockets` radiuses. External sails (19) of the system divert lateral current into the system, where pistons (19a) change and optimize direction and inclination of the external sails (19) to generate a current. Internal sails (20a, 20b) divert the lateral current into or away from the parachutes.    USE - Used for converting kinetic energy of water or wind current into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces electricity with high reliability, low maintenance cost and very low and very competitive cost per kilowatt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electricity producing system that works in a current and the function of a float.    Auxiliary shaft (3)    Pulleys (4)    Propellers (4a)    Motors (4b)    Parachutes (6)    Floats (7)    Closed loops (9)    Fittings (11)    External sails (19)    Pistons (19a)    Internal sails (20a, 20b)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (V) stores liquid nitrogen to pump operating pressure of the system through a pump (B). The liquid nitrogen is passed to a heat exchanger (TC) to heat and vaporize the liquid nitrogen using stream of air, at ambient temperature. The liquid nitrogen is then expanded in an expander (EXP) to generate and convert mechanical power into electricity. The nitrogen is then set freely to the atmosphere.    USE - For generating electricity in residence.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient illumination and water heating is obtained with use of liquid nitrogen, to increase the electric energy generation capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the electricity generating system.    Pump (B)    Electric energy converter (CEE)    Control device (D)    Expander (EXP)    Heat exchanger (TC)    Pressure vessel (V)
NOVELTY - Water inlet pipes (22,24) with first ends (26) connected to water inlets (14) and second ends (28) connected to water source (20) extract water from water source and transport water to energy transfer device. A water outlet pipe (32) with first end (34) connected to water outlet (16) and second end (36) connected to water source discharges water from energy transfer device to water source. Second ends of water inlet pipes extract water from water source at predetermined extraction depths, and second end of water outlet pipe discharges water to water source at predetermined discharge depth.    USE - For providing services to adjacent structure by transferring energy using temperature difference in water source, such as lake, ocean, or other body of water, close to structure.    ADVANTAGE - Provides services to adjacent structure by utilizing water from water source at various depths, and accessing water from the water source at various depths using horizontal directional drilling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water inlet pipes extend within horizontally drilled passageways (30) from the water source to the water inlets, and the water outlet pipe extends within the horizontally drilled passageway (30) from the water outlet to the water source. The energy transfer device includes the water inlets and the water outlet, and is positioned adjacent a structure and spaced apart from the water source, such as lake or ocean. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for using energy transfer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic view of the energy transfer system.    Water inlets (14)    Water outlet (16)    Water source (20)    Water inlet pipes (22,24)    Ends of water inlet pipes (26,28)    Passageways (30)    Water outlet pipe (32)    Ends of water outlet pipe (34,36)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric material contains boron, tellurium, selenium, antimony, and rare earth elements including yttrium.    USE - For thermoelectric film (claimed), and for cooling system and temperature controller, and used as power generator for generating electricity, thermocouple and temperature sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material has high Seebeck coefficient, large power factor, excellent electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity, and favorable impact resistance and heat distortion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoelectric material contains compositional formula (A): RxBiy(1-b)Te(100-x-y)(1-a)Sea(100-x-y)Sbyb.    R=rare earth elements including yittrium;    x=greater than or equal to0.05 and less than 20;    y=20-75;    a=0-0.5;and    b=0=0.8.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric film comprising the thermoelectric material, and having thickness of 0.01-500 microns;    (2) production of thermoelectric material, which involves preparing a modulated composite which includes at least two repeat units, each repeat unit comprising at least two laminated reactant layers and containing bismuth, tellurium and rare earth elements (R) in an amount of at least about 90 mol% and each reactant layer has a thickness of less than about 20 nm, and exposing the modulated composite to temperature of 50-585degreesC; and    (3) production of thermoelectric material of formula (A), which involves mechanically alloying a powder having rare earth element (R), bismuth, tellurium, selenium, and antimony in an amount of at least about 90 mol% and exposing the alloyed powder to temperature of 50-585degreesC.
NOVELTY - Proposed thermionic converter reactor has flat elongated thermionic fuel elements noted for high output characteristics and compact core free from anode insulation wherein heat is released from thermionic fuel element collectors and discharged by means of heat pipes.    USE - Thermal-to-electrical energy conversion by thermionic method.    ADVANTAGE - Ability of element harnessing and full-scale beyond-reactor testing with nuclear fuel simulation by electric heating.1 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric converter (100) has P-type semiconductor elements (Ph,Pc) and N-type semiconductor elements (Nh,Nc), which are alternately connected in cascade manner. The thermoelectric conversion efficiency of P-type and N-type semiconductor elements (Ph,Nh), differs from thermoelectric conversion efficiency of other P-type and N-type semiconductor elements (Pc,Nc).    USE - For heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of thermoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchange boards (1,2)    Electrode plates (32, 33)    Thermoelectric converter (100)    P-type semiconductor elements (Ph, Pc)    N-type semiconductor elements (Nh, Nc)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric converter comprises bolt (60a) with rod portion inserted into through-holes (10a, 20b) in electrode plate (30-50) and N-type semiconductor element (10). A spring (70) is interposed between the outer side of heat exchange substrate (1, 2), and the bolt and nut (60a), so that the N-type semiconductor element, and the electrode plates can mutually slide in alignment with the XY plane while being crimped in the crimping surface.    USE - For thermoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the thermal stress and maintains the thermoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thermoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchange substrates (1,2)    N-type semiconductor element (10)    Through-holes (10b,20b)    P-type semiconductor element (20)    Electrode plates (30-50)    Bolt (60a)    Nut (60b)    Spring (70)
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 - A photoelectric-conversion material is copolymer, which contains electroconductive monomeric unit(s) and conductive polymer having stokes shift of 0.2 eV or more.    USE - For organic thin-film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion material has favorable stokes shift and promotes charge separation and hence has improved electric-power-generation efficiency. The organic thin-film solar cell containing photoelectric-converting-layer has excellent optical absorption characteristics, charge-separation characteristics, charge-transport characteristics, oxidation-resistant characteristics and water-resistant characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows stokes shift of conductive polymer of photoelectric-conversion material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polyester film is a biaxially stretched polyester film having intrinsic viscosity of 0.6-1.8 and plane orientation degree (fn) of 0.165-0.180.    USE - For solar cells used in roof of house, electrical and electronic components.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film has improved environmental resistance, hydrolysis resistance, mechanical characteristics and heat resistance. The polyester film is economical and has less weight.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric converter is a filmy laminated structure. The heat conductor consisting of aluminum (AL) coated with oxide is provided between thermoelectric converter and the heater element such as LCD element.    USE - For terminal devices (claimed) such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), remote control, notebook personal computer (PC) and projector apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric converter has filmy laminated structure and it efficiently converts heat into electricity. The heat energy is not wasted during conversion ensuring environmental conservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of thin film formed thermoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aluminum plate (20)    Electric insulation layer (21)    P-type semiconductor element (22)    N-type semiconductor element (23)    Thin film formed thermoelectric converter (24)    Metal wiring (25)    Wiring (27)    Charging circuit (28)    Electrical storage apparatus (29)
NOVELTY - The power generator has container (82) comprising gaseous mixture and reaction chamber (84) produces fuel to drive engine by controlled electromagnetic frequencies. The exhaust gases provided in container (86) recirculates fuel and drives turbine engine which comprises flywheel. A collector collects electric current induced by flywheel, to operate generator. A thermal shield enclosing the collectors and turbine engine, transforms engine heat to electricity and heat absorbing layer collects remaining heat, preheats water to produce fuel in reaction chamber.    USE - For production of life quality (LQ) gas. Also used as engine to drive vehicle and machine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high ramification on society's activities by lowering the costs of energy, fuel and clean water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the closed energy producing generator.    Power generator (26)    Electrical storage (32)    Closed loop energy producing system (80)    Containers (82, 86)    Reaction chamber (84)
NOVELTY - Two of the radiation-sensitive components inside the sensor (21) are positioned on opposite sides of a partition wall or dividing structure and on a central axis extending through this wall or structure so that a plane through the wall defines two complimentary spaces. Each component can detect radiation from the area of the space lying outside a plane extending at right angles to the wall or structure and extending through the wall or structure central axis, so that these spaces are arranged symmetrically in relation to the dividing plane. These two components are located in a central position opposite each other.    USE - For devices used to point a receiver towards a radiation-emitting target so that it can receive the maximum amount of radiation possible and for devices used to point a reflector so that it reflects the maximum amount of radiation possible towards the receiver (claimed). These devices are used to follow the sun or a bright region of the sky in order to maintain a solar panel in the optimum position.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor can follow the movement of the sun accurately from dusk until dawn and can compensate for any lateral and height shift as a result of the sensor being on a mobile unit, e.g. a boat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sensor.    sensor (21)
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 - A power generator by using tidal power is provided to sufficiently generate power by simultaneously driving plural tidal power generators installed between floating bodies in parallel, and to prevent displacement of a power belt by integrally forming plural power generating blades with the power belt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generator includes plural power shafts axially installed and turned between plural floating bodies(1) floating on the seawater, a power belt combined between rotating gears(12) combined with both sides of the power shaft, power generating blades(30) arranged at regular intervals along an outside of the power belt and automatically and horizontally turned and transferred against tide, a displacement restricting unit preventing the power belt from being displaced from the rotating gear by passing a guide roller to a displacement restricting member in turning the power belt, and a drop restricting unit preventing the power belt from being dropped by sliding plural pulleys attached to the power belt along a drop restricting rail in turning the power belt and lifting up the drop restricting rail. Plural floating bodies are integrally connected by connecting bars(2), and the middle floating body is separably manufactured and assembled to be transferred easily.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The converter comprises P-type thermo-elements and N-type thermo-elements held by a plate shaped retainer board (11). The height of the thermo-elements is set identical to the thickness of the retainer board. A waterproof film structure (14) forms a waterproof layer on the surface of the retainer board.    USE - For thermo-electric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of water into the thermo-elements of the thermo-electric converter can be prevented by forming the waterproof film structure on the retainer board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermo-electric converter manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermo-electric converter.    Plate shaped retainer board (11)    Waterproof film structure (14)    Electrode (16)    Heat radiation board (20)    Heat exchange structure (25)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric material contains composition containing manganese-silicon, and bulk polycrystal material having ab surface of each crystal grain oriented uniaxially.    USE - For thermoelectric generators, solar power generation device, seawater-temperature difference thermoelectric generator, fossil fuel thermoelectric generator, accurate temperature control apparatus, cell of optical detection element, laser diode, field effect transistor, photo-multiplier tube, spectrophotometer, chromatography column, constant temperature apparatus, cooling and heating apparatus, refrigerator and power supply for timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - Since mechanical alloying processing is not performed, the mixing of the impurities is prevented. High precision doping control is attained by providing pre-process before dissolving the starting material. Since annealing treatment is performed with respect to the material after solidification, the element is diffused uniformly, and the thermoelectric characteristics are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thermoelectric material contains composition containing manganese-silicon, and bulk polycrystal material having ab surface of each crystal grain oriented uniaxially. The composition is of formula: MnSix, where x is 1.6-1.85. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the thermoelectric material.
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 - The invention relates to solar energy shielding window film laminates exhibiting visual light transmittance in the range of 5 to 80% with minimum progressive fading or degradation of reflective quality wherein the base polyester films with sandwiched layer of adhesive containing dispersed mixed metal oxides as solar-energy screen particles optionally in combination with rare earth hexaborides and antimony containing metal oxide or indium containing metal oxide or titanium nitride or carbon particles either singly or in combinations thereof. The process for the preparation involves selecting a PET substrate; coating it with the adhesive formulation containing the dispersed mixed metal oxides as solar-energy screen particles and other additives followed by lamination with a second PET film laminate and applying pressure-sensitive adhesive on opposite of UV hard coat layer of the laminate followed by lamination with release sheet. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An autonomous energy station comprises a unit having energy production, collection and storage modules that is transportable, pre-finished and assembled from parts. The outer case (3) of the unit (1) is pyramidal with the base surface (2) having a regular multi-cornered shape. Preferably the outer casing holds photovoltaic or photo-thermal elements.    USE - As an autonomous energy station (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An energy-efficient arrangement for photovoltaic elements is obtained and the unit is independent in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    Energy station (1)    Base (2)    Casing (3)    Photovoltaic collector (5)    Wind vane (7)
NOVELTY - The disclosed spatial light-volt battery is related to area of solar cell. Low frames are prepared on bracket. Reflectors are installed on the low frames. Up frames are prepared on the low frames. Batteries with interval in block type are installed on frames. There is interval between each pair of battery made from single crystal silicon or polysilicon. Battery plates with interval are placed on up frames so as to form gap. Thus, when sunlight shines front face of battery, the battery generates electricity. When sunlight passes through gaps to shine reflectors, and the reflectors reflect sunlight to inverse face of battery, then inverse face of battery generates electricity. Comparing with prior art, the disclosed light-volt battery generates electricity from both sides so as to increase generating efficiency.
NOVELTY - The condenser includes following parts: solar cell module array, bracket for installing solar cell module array, plane reflector, frame for installing plane reflector, and equipment for automatic tracking rotation of sun. The solar cell module array is composed of modules of solar cell panel in multiple layers. The said solar cell panels are placed along long direction above plane reflectors withintervals. Solar cell modules are installed on two sides of central line of bracket symmetrically in multiple layers. Solar cell panel in each layer is installed on bracket with different angle. Reflector array is divided into multiple sets installed on two sides of central line symmetrically. Use ratio of reflector in flat glass is larger than 90%. The invention is suitable to requirement of condensation ratio about 3 times particularly in current temperature capacity of plate of single crystal silicon cell.
NOVELTY - The energy machine, made from aluminum and carbon steel, uses photons that exist in the air about us to transmit holistic and quantal energy that acts as a fuel basis. The machine is equipped with an oscillometer, a crystal and retention apparatus and compresses photon beams with a quantal system. It can be used to generate electricity or provide thrust for a vehicle.    USE - Producing energy for use in the home or to power motor vehicles or aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The energy produced by the machine is clean and non-polluting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - (There is no description of an of the three drawings included in the document)
NOVELTY - An optical lens assembly (6) comprising a concentrating lens (7) within a metallic housing (8) focuses the solar radiation on to the sensitive surface (3) of position-sensitive detector (PSD) (2). The concentrating lens has a field of view of 130degrees to widen the field of view of the PSD.    USE - For determining attitude of solar panels in small to big satellites, used for telecommunication, remote sensing, meteorological observation, in-orbit experiments, etc., also for use in micro-satellites moving in medium-to-low earth orbits.    ADVANTAGE - The sun sensor is small, low-cost, lightweight and easily adaptable to different spacecraft platforms. The sun sensor is easily and profitably employed on-board in micro and small satellites.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the sun sensor.    Sun sensor (1)    PSD type sensor (2)    Surface (3)    Optical lens (6)    Concentrating lens (7)    Metallic housing (8)    Tube (10)    Screw threads (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat recovery vapor generator(HRVG) coupled to an exhaust of an internal combustion engine to utilize heat in exhaust gases to fully vaporize a fully condensed working fluid stream (152). A turbine (T) is connected to the HRVG to convert a portion of thermal energy in the stream to a usable form of energy. A condensation thermal compression subsystem (CTCSS) is connected to the turbine and to a cooling system to fully condense a working fluid and to lower back pressure on the turbine. A coolant present in the cooling system assists in condensation thermal compression process.    USE - Used for converting a portion of thermal energy produced in the form of an exhaust gas in a combustion process of an internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine, to a usable form of energy that is utilized in power generation, and for a mechanical operation in a vehicle or vessel such as ship.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases power output of the internal combustion engines significantly for increasing efficiency of the engines, when the engines are utilized in power generation. The system operates to increase mechanical power output or to increase co-produced electrical energy output, when the engines are utilized in mechanical operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an apparatus comprising an internal combustion engine; and    (2) a method for converting a portion of waste thermal energy generated by an internal combustion engine into a usable form of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded view of a secondary energy extraction system.    Admission valve (AV)    Turbine (T)    Heat utilization system (150)    Fully condensed working stream (152)    Exhaust gas stream (154)    Heated stream (156)    Cooled flue gas stream (162)    Flue gas stream (164)    Spent flue gas stream (166)    Spent working fluid stream (170)
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 - A water turbine for transmitting power is provided to use natural water stream efficiently by freely adjusting and turning the water turbine according to direction of water stream and the water level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water turbine includes a couple of vertical supports(10) having vertical guide grooves(11), a guide block(20) slidably installed to the guide groove of the support, a water turbine member(30) rotated, supported in the guide block and placed under the water or on the water surface to gain torque by water stream, and a height adjusting unit(40) installed in the support to adjust height of the water turbine member. The water turbine member has a shaft(31) turned and supported in the guide block by a bearing(21), a cylinder(32) supported to the shaft, plural blades(33) turned and combined with a surface of the cylinder by a hinge, and a blade support unit installed in the cylinder to keep the lowest blade vertical. The blade has a blade housing hinge-combined with the cylinder, a blade piece protruded in the blade housing to adjust length, and a length adjusting unit adjusting length of the blade piece by projecting the blade piece.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A tape-shaped main structure (16) consists of metallic material. The through holes (18) are arranged at predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of main structure. A solder plating layer (20) is provided at the surface of the main structure.    USE - For connecting solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature of cell and generation of crack, are prevented. Generation of fracture due to repeated stress is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of lead wire.    Main structure (16)    Through-hole (18)    Solder plating layer (20)
NOVELTY - The quenching apparatus (10) has a quenching tank (1) having an outflow port (8) and an inflow port (9), a circulation path (2), and a thermoelectric converter (3,4). The circulation path connects the outflow port and inflow port, and circulates a cooling agent in the exterior of quenching tank (1). The thermoelectric converter converts sensible heat of cooling agent circulated inside the circulation path, into electric power.    USE - For quenching treatment of to-be-processed component, such as steel components.    ADVANTAGE - The sensible heat of cooling agent is efficiently utilized as electric power by recovering sensible heat of cooling agent during quenching treatment, without reducing cooling efficiency of cooling agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for included for exhaust-heat recovery method of the cooling agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of quenching apparatus.    Quenching tank (1)    Circulation path (2)    Thermoelectric converters (3,4)    Outflow port (8)    Inflow port (9)    Quenching apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric electrical device comprises an electrode (1) comprising an electrode part (11), and electrically conductive and elastic part (12) and a heat equalizing part (13). A thermoelectric element (3), made of thermoelectrically effective material, is arranged at the electrode contacting the heat equalizing part and a second electrode (2) contacts the thermoelectric element.    USE - As a thermoelectric electrical device and a thermoelectric module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Thermoelectric conversion efficiency is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    Electrode (1)    Second electrode (2)    Electrode part (11)    Elastic part (12)    Thermal equalizer (13)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a concentrated heating boiler thermoelectric generating system, which comprises a heating boiler; a heating user; and a water pump that form the heating system, wherein it ischaracterized in that: the heating boiler is connected to the steam boiler via tube; the steam boiler via steam tube is connected to the inlet tube of turbine; the outlet tube of turbine is connectedto the heat exchanger; the condense water tank of heat exchanger via tube and water pump is connected to the oxygen remover; the oxygen remover via tube and water feeding pump is connected to the steam boiler; the output axle of turbine is connected to the generator; the output electricity of generator is connected to the electric appliance. The invention has high thermo-electric ratio, high heatutilization, small volume, and low cost.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a one-man low-attitude safety aircraft or electric one-man aircraft, which uses the earth electromagnetic field coupling generator as the power source (zero fuel, zero discharge, zero pollution, zero radiation, and low noise), wherein it is formed by antigravity low-attitude flying device, spatial one-man temperature-constant charge clothes, emergency automatic forced landing umbrella, low-attitude flying electric controller, and planet positioning navigator.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an earth electromagnetic field coupling generator, to generate electricity (zero fuel, zero discharge, zero radiation, non-cooling, zero pollution and lower noise), wherein it can be mounted on inventive air cushion all-wing ship.
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 - A refiller material for the drilled hole used for the buried pipe of geothermic exchanger in geothermic air conditioner system is proportionally prepared from cement, swelling agent, quartz sand, defoaming agent, bentone, and water reducing agent. It is applied through mixing it with water in situ, and filling the mixture in said hole.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a solar-energy water boiler robot, which uses V-shape reflective focusing technique, to collect solar light, to improve the light temperature and the utilization efficiency. And it uses high-temperature resistant glass to seal the boil. It uses electric solar light track, detection, and correction circuit to automatically control the direction, therefore, it can be radiated by the sun directly.
NOVELTY - The sunlight collecting and transmitting lighting system with multiple lenses and optical fiber bundle belongs to the field of energy source technology. The sunlight collecting and transmitting lighting system includes a light collecting device and a light transmitting device. The light collecting device consists of light collecting lenses, and each of the light collecting lenses consists of infrared filter, visible light antireflecting film, biconvex aspheric lens and lens fixture. The light transmitting device consists of light guide fiber bundle and light transmitting part fixture. Each ofthe light collecting lenses is connected to one optical fiber in the light transmitting device. The sunlight incoming to the light collecting lens is made to pass through the infrared filter to filterout the infrared ray, the visible light antireflecting film to raise the transmisivity of visible light and the biconvex aspheric lens to converge into the fiber, and output finally. The present invention has far sunlight transmitting distance, and may have PMMA plastic fiber used to lower the cost.
NOVELTY - A solar energy device applying mask plate is prepared as forming planar array light collection sheet by one and above mask plate then setting said light collection sheet on a frame; setting electric generation unit, heat collection unit and light collection unit under mask plate light collection sheet for carrying out comprehensive utilization of solar energy .The mask plate for collecting solar energy is also disclosed.
NOVELTY - A sunlight collector comprises an infrared filter, a visible light anti-reflection film, a lenticular non-spherical lens and a fixing device. The visible light anti-reflection film is coated on the lenticular non-spherical lens. The infrared filter, the lenticular non-spherical lens and the optical fiber are firm jointed via the fixing device. The infrared filter is located in front of the lenticular non-spherical lens. The optical fiber is located in the focal place of the lenticular non-spherical lens. The sunlight first goes through the infrared filter to filter the most infrared light in the sunlight, and then goes through the visible spectral transmission film to strengthen the transmissivity of the visible light, at last goes through the lenticular non-spherical lens acting for collecting the sunlight, the collected sunlight goes to the optical fiber to be transmitted.
NOVELTY - Present invention discloses a portable cliff soil heat physical property tester and method. It solves mismeasurement problem of underground cliff heat physical property in current ground source heat pump system design. It contains portable cliff soil heat physical property tester based on ground source heat pump, at least one flow sensor, at least one exhaust I, at least one water circulating pump, at least one exhaust II, at least one electric heater, at least one temperature sensor II set in pipe exit end, wherein flow sensor and temperature sensor I connected with monitored control system,voltage sensor and temperature sensor II connected with monitored control system, electric heater connected with EPS through monitored control system.
NOVELTY - The water wall turbine includes a shaft (3), blades (1) and, structural and power transferring cables, and sometimes flotation sections in the blades for small to large scale energy extraction from currents, such as freshwater currents, marine currents, tidal currents and air currents, and to convert the energy into mechanical energy for further conversion into electrical energy. The blades move almost at the same speed as the current.    USE - For extraction of energy from currents, such as freshwater currents, marine currents, tidal currents and air currents, to be available for conversion into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables successful and efficient energy extraction from renewable energy source in currents for generation of large amount of electrical energy, while overcoming the negative effect on the environment. Provides a way to overcome the destructive negative effect of fast rotating blades of current marine turbines on animal life. Provides uncomplicated, cost effective, safe and reliable method to transfer the power from the blades to the shaft, so as to be available for conversion into electrical energy. Simplifies the manufacturing of the water wall turbine by means of modular pre-fabrication. Provides design that will minimize the negative ecological effect during energy extraction and generation from tidal streams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of a water wall turbine, showing the shaft and blades without cabling.    Blades (1)    Shaft (3)
NOVELTY - Multiple anchor bolts (18) are embedded in the seabed and connected to the base (12) for attaching the base to the seabed. The base is connected to the ocean energy capturing device. The anchor bolts are connected to the base by lock nuts.    USE - For connecting an ocean energy capturing device to a seabed.    ADVANTAGE - Low environmental impact on the seabed since the anchor bolts distribute loads applied to the seabed through the base.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a securing method for an ocean energy capturing device to a seabed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic top perspective view of the mooring.    Base (12)    Planar mounting surface (13)    Anchor bolts (18)    Pad (26)    Secondary pulley wheel (50)
NOVELTY - Measurement of characteristics of a solar cell or solar module includes applying light pulse to solar cell or solar module so that terminal current is produced at the terminals of solar cell or solar module, varying terminal voltage at the terminals of solar cell or solar module during the light pulse by multiplying terminal current with the difference of specific positive constants, and measuring terminal current and terminal voltage at instantaneous intensities during the light pulse.    USE - For measuring characteristics, e.g. current-voltage characteristics, of solar cell or solar module, e.g. high-efficiency solar cell or solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the use of short pulses of light to accurately measure the characteristics of solar cells and modules to accurately predict their performance under steady-state illumination conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for measurement of current and voltage of a solar cell or solar module at instantaneous intensities, comprising a light source, e.g. LED source, pulsed light source, or Xenon flashlamp, an intensity detector (630), and circuitry, e.g. analog circuitry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of an analog feedback system using a light intensity signal.    Intensity detector (630)    Shunt resistor (650)    Potentiometers (660, 695)    Amplifiers (670, 696)    Resistor (697)    Transistor (698)
NOVELTY - A thermal generator using a solar cell is provided to improve heat efficiency and use the thermal generator continuously in rainy or cloudy weather by generating electricity for a predetermined time although a battery is exchanged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for generating electricity using a solar cell includes the steps of: charging a battery alternatively through two solar cells(1,5); charging two batteries(14,22) by using a battery charger(4); generating alternatively electricity by using a thermal generator via an automatic switch from two batteries; generating the electricity from the thermal cell if a battery receives the electricity and a heater radiates heat; and controlling the electricity generated from the thermal generator(29).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric generation using sunlight is provided to store a plenty of heat while using a small amount of heat medium by irradiating condensed light to the heat medium while using a reflection plate and by storing the heat when the heat medium is heated to a high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sunlight is condensed to a heat medium, and the condensed sunlight is stored in a storage tank. A proper quantity of heat is drawn out from the stored heat by using a heat exchanger(b-2) to heat a thermoelectric semiconductor(c-3) so that electricity is generated and a space for the storage tank can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer is flowed and rotated into a furnace core tube by rotating the furnace core tube around the axial center.    USE - For photoelectric transducer used in solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The uniform diffused layer is formed in the surface of the photoelectric transducer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric transducer manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the photoelectric transducer manufacturing apparatus.    Base (10)    Motors (19,28)    Heating block (23)    Driven rollers (32,33)    Inlet pipe (41)
NOVELTY - A rare earth polyboride group n-type thermoelectric conversion material is obtained by doping carbon and nitrogen into triclinic or rhombohedron group rare earth metal-boron-nitrogen complex. The material has low heat conductivity at high temperature of 900 K or more, and exhibits n-type Seebeck coefficient.    USE - For cooling device and generator.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion material has excellent acid resistance and stability even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rare earth polyboride group n-type thermoelectric conversion material is obtained by doping carbon and nitrogen into triclinic or rhombohedron group rare earth metal-boron-nitrogen complex of formula: REB22+xC4+yN1+z.    RE=scandium, yttrium, holmium, erbium, thulium and/or lutetium;    x=number ranging between -6 and 6;    y=number ranging between -3 and 3;and    z=number ranging between -1 and 1.    The material has low heat conductivity at high temperature of 900 K or more, and exhibits n-type Seebeck coefficient. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of rare earth polyboride group n-type thermoelectric conversion material. A boron source, carbon source, nitrogen source and rare earth element source are mixed. The reaction mixture is adjusted to stoichiometry ratio. The solid phase reaction product is heated under vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Carbon and nitrogen are doped into obtained product, and rare earth polyboride group n-type thermoelectric conversion material is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the characteristics of rare earth polyboride thermoelectric material.
NOVELTY - A rare earth polyboride group thermoelectric conversion material comprises specific rare earth metal-boron-carbon complex.    USE - For fuel cell system and thermoelectric generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion material has excellent acid resistance, stability even at high temperature and low heat conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rare earth polyboride group thermoelectric conversion material comprises rare earth metal-boron-carbon complex of formula: REB62+xCy.    RE=rare earth element chosen from yttrium, holmium, ytterbium, dysprosium, gadolinium, erbium, thulium and/or lutetium;    x=number ranging between -12 and 12;and    y=greater than 0 and less than 5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of rare earth polyboride group thermoelectric conversion material. A boron source, carbon source and rare earth element source are mixed. The reaction mixture is adjusted to stoichiometry ratio. The solid phase reaction is carried out by heating under vacuum or inert gas atmosphere, and rare earth polyboride group thermoelectric conversion material is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the temperature dependency of heat conductivity of rare earth polyboride thermoelectric material.
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 - The sealing resin (4) obtained by heat-melting resin pellet (6), is applied on the surface of a solar cell element (1). The pressure is applied to sealing resin on solar cell element, using pressure rollers (10).    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of air bubble in solar cell module is prevented, hence continuous production of module is enabled at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of manufacturing method of solar cell module.    Surface material (1)    Solar cell element (2)    Sealing resin (4)    Resin pellet (6)    Pressure rollers (9,10)    Extruder (7)
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 mechanism includes internal gear (1), and external gear (2) performing eccentric movement, each having corresponding number of teeth. The addendum modification co-efficient of the involute internal gear, and involute external gear are set to 1 and 2, respectively, where the tips of each teeth does not interfere.    USE - For motor reducer used in robot, motor, wind powered generator, and wave powered generator machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The interference of tips of each teeth is prevented to perform eccentric movement of the involute type deceleration mechanism smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the involute type deceleration gear mechanism.    Internal gear (1)    External gear (2)    Eccentric structure (5)    Tooth of internal gear (10)    Tooth of external gear (20)
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 starting generating power machine, which comprises: a control display system, an engine starting system, a clutch system, a generator system, a transformer system, an engine hydraulic pump system, a clutch system, a speed-changer, and an electric power machine system.
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 - A new light-catalytic reactor which employs visible light in sunlight as energy and works all day long. The reactor mainly comprises energy-supply device composed with lithium battery and solar batter and visible light catalytic reactor. The said solar battery is component-gradual change film membrane type, the photoelectric transformation efficiency is high, and thetransformed electricity is stored in lithium battery. The light catalytic reactor employs componet gradual change film membrane embedded with metal nanometer group as light-catalytic material, which can make full use of sunlight; said reactor uses sunlight directly for light-catalytic reaction, and it will be supplied with power by energy-supply device to ensure its normal operation when there isno sunlight and when it is in the night. The reactor is suitable to be used for treatment of wastewater containing natural or artificical non-degradable organic substance or deep treamtment of drinking water.
NOVELTY - The p-type thermoelement (5p) and n-type thermoelement (5n) are formed larger than the width of the lower electrode (3) and upper electrode (4), so that the electrodes overflow in the sequence direction and direction vertical to the sequence direction. The lower electrode is mounted to the lower substrate (1), while the upper electrode is arranged at the upper substrate (2).    USE - Used for thermoelectric generation. Also for temperature regulator inside semiconductor device such as special use-oriented compact refrigerator, semiconductor laser, electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of the thermoelectric module, without reducing the heat absorption amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional drawing of the thermoelectric module.    Lower substrate (1)    Upper substrate (2)    Lower electrode (3)    Upper electrode (4)    N-type thermoelement (5n)    P-type thermoelement (5p)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a water discharge and feeding structure switch and fittings of solar-energy water heater, without constant detection, but turning the switch controller to needed function position. When in idle discharge position, the stored hot water of tube can be utilized fully; in cold water feeding position, it can avoid overflow of cold water; and in hot water position, it can directly use the hot water, without discharging the cold water first. The invention also provides a wire-control water valve, a special descending hot water belt and special connecting fittings. The invention has simple structure, easy operation, and lower cost.    USE - For solar energy water heater.
NOVELTY - A hybrid generation system using solar light and wind power is provided to obtain an uninterruptible power from the wind power in case of rain by connecting a solar generation system and a wind power generator in parallel for forming the hybrid generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hybrid generation system using solar light and wind power comprises a wind power generation unit(100), a solar light power generation unit(200) and a management unit(300). The wind power generation unit(100) includes a small wind power generator(110), a wind speed sensor(120) and a control unit(130). The wind speed sensor(120) detects the wind speed in real time and transfers the detected wind speed to a management server(210) on line. The control unit(130) converts AC power transferred from the wind power generator(110) to DC power, transfers to the management unit(300), detects the amount of generation in the wind power generator(110) and controls an interrupt circuit(234) properly. The solar light power generation unit(200) includes a solar light generator(210), a DC/DC converter, a solar light generation storage and an interrupt circuit(234). The solar light generator(210) is composed of solar cells connected to each other in serial/parallel. The DC/DC converter converts DC power generated in the solar light generator(210) into the power for solar light generation storage properly. The solar light generation storage stores the DC power temporarily. The interrupt circuit(234) cuts off the solar light generation power temporarily according to the amount of generation of the solar light generator(210). The management unit(300) includes a central controller(330), a check unit(340) which checks the generation equipment and a communication unit(350).(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The prime mover is driven by making gravity of heavy load of vehicle into energy source.    USE - For use as prime mover, generator and energy source in motor vehicle, ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since fuel is not used, resource consumption is reduced and reduces pollution amount. Enables moving the prime mover to almost all places of factory and cold regions of mountain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the prime mover. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Load vehicle (1)    Suspension (2)    Spring guide (5)    Propeller shaft (35)    Differential gear (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a set of layers onto a surface area incident to solar energy by e.g. spraying, where one of the layers includes a solar energy harvesting material located within a magnetic field generated by a magnetic material. A thermal energy and a photonic energy are converted into electrical energy by the solar energy harvesting material. The layers include a basecoat on which the magnetic material is deposited.    USE - Used for harvesting solar energy that is utilized for powering an electric vehicle e.g. electric car, and for charging vehicle batteries in a parking lot.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal energy and photonic energy are converted into electrical energy by the solar energy harvesting material located within the magnetic field generated by the magnetic material, thus generating electricity in a more efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a multiple layer solar energy harvesting composition for deposition onto a surface area    (2) a carbon buckyball for harvesting solar energy comprising a thermal energy harvesting material    (3) an inductive coupling device for a vehicle, comprising a spherical inductive coupler    (4) a vehicle chassis for storing electrical energy, comprising a conductor    (5) an atmospheric intake hydrogen motor for obtaining hydrogen fuel from condensed atmospheric water vapor    (6) an electrical energy generating tire for a vehicle, comprising a reinforcement strip    (7) a mechanical energy harvesting device for converting mechanical motion into electrical current for use in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar energy harvesting strip in an elemental form.    Solar energy harvesting strip (110)    Bonding layer (210)    Magnetic layer (220)    Thermal harvesting layer (230)    Conductive layer (240)    Photonic harvesting layer (250)
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 - A high efficiency anaerobic digester apparatus which efficiently uses heating value of high temperature microorganisms and waste heat of generated biogas for generating electricity, uses the total biogas generated in a mesophilic anaerobic digester to generate electricity, and can promptly produce methane gas from organic materials in the mesophilic anaerobic digester is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high efficiency anaerobic digester apparatus comprises: a first concentration tank(1) into which a first sludge formed of particulate materials flows; a second concentration tank or concentrator(2) into which a second sludge, excrements, livestock waste and waste food solution flow; a first heat exchanger(3) through which a mixed sludge passes to obtain a first heat from the mixed sludge; a second heat exchanger(4) through which a first heat-exchanged sludge passes to obtain a second sludge having a temperature of 50 deg.C; an autoheated thermophilic aerobic digester(5) through which a second heat-exchanged sludge together with air passes to autoactivate high temperature microorganisms; a mesophilic anaerobic digester(6) into which a sludge passing through the autoheated thermophilic aerobic digester flows; a dewaterer(7) to which deposited solid sludge out of the sludge passing through the mesophilic anaerobic digester is transferred; and an electric generator(8) to which biogas generated from the sludge passing through the mesophilic anaerobic digester is transferred to produce electricity, wherein waste heat generated in the electric generator is sent to the second heat exchanger to supply a secondary heat to the sludge.
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 thermoelectron electricity generating element (10) has a emitter (11) arranged in a hollow container (5) for discharging a thermoelectron. A flat plate is arranged inside the hollow container. A collector is arranged in the flat plate, collects the thermoelectron. The emitter is heated by the fluid flowing through the outer side of the hollow container.    USE - For thermal electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the emitter is raised easily. The temperature rise of collector is suppressed by the arrangement of the hollow container. The production of electricity is ensured. The user friendly thermoelectron electricity generating element is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermoelectron electricity generating element.    Hollow container (5)    Thermoelectron electricity generating element (10)    Emitter (11)    Thermal-insulator (21)    Fin (25)
NOVELTY - The element (10) includes a fibrous material (20) made of either silica or carbon, which is inserted between an emitter (11) and a collector (12), to maintain space charge of the emitter and the collector. The space charge of the emitter and the collector is 0.2-10 mm.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The potential barrier produced by space-charge clouds formed between the emitter and the collector is reduced, so as to improve the electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectron electricity generating element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus; and    (2) thermoelectron electricity generating element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the thermoelectron electricity generating element.    Thermoelectron electricity generating element (10)    Emitter (11)    Collector (12)    Fibrous material (20)
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 - 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 - Road power generation system converts kinetic energy of moving vehicles (including cars and trains) to electric energy without influence on normal running. Characters are that a magnetic device is installed on vehicle; windings or iron cores with winding being wound are setup on road surface or under road. The road power generation system is capable of providing sufficient electric energy for road lighting. Useful effects are: releasing shortage of electric energy, simple structure, low cost, and high usability.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for power generation by utilizing great waves, and its equipment. It is characterized by that a great wave rocking plate is designed and placed on the sea surface. Said rocking plate can be driven by sea waves and can be upwards and downwards moved, said great wave plate can be used for driving crank by means of connecting bar component and making said crank be rotated, said crank can be used for driving power generator to implement power generation.
NOVELTY - A method for generating power by superadiabatic combustion temperature difference of porous media under reciprocal flow includes leading in mixed gas of air and fuel gas separately at two ends of burner in set time interval for realizing reciprocal flow combustion periodically in porous media to form ladder shaped axial temperature field in combustion chamber as mode of high in middle and near room temperature at two sides, placing cold end of PN thermocouple at middle high temperature region of burner and at inlet-outlet position to create temperature difference thermoelectric effect for generation power.
NOVELTY - Present invention discloses a light sensitive probe to prolong the service life of sensor in solar energy water heater. In current solar energy water heater, impurity in water makes the probe always being covered by scale which makes the probe can not detect the right water level, it easily makes water pipe bursting due to high temperature. Said invention solves said problem.    USE - For solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The device has upper and lower horizontal stabilizing surfaces (2) fixed to a vertical shaft (3). Hinge pins (4) are connected between the upper and lower horizontal surfaces. Opening stopping devices (7, 8) are connected to the stabilizing surfaces to limit the travel of exterior and interior planar surfaces about the hinge pin to an open position. Closing stopping devices (9, 10) are provided in the stabilizing surfaces to limit the travel of the planar surfaces about the hinge pin to a closed position. A connection unit e.g. gear, is provided between the shaft and load.    USE - Used for generating electricity by affixing a generator to a shaft (claimed) in a fluid flow energy conversion apparatus and for powering a load e.g. water pump in an isolated area e.g. underwater.    ADVANTAGE - The closing stopping devices are provided in the stabilizing surfaces to limit the travel of the planar surfaces about the hinge pin to the closed position, thus preventing interior and exterior panels from coming into contact with each other, and hence facilitating the opening of a bifold vane structure, when the bifold vane rotates about a central axis. The opening stopping devices are connected to the stabilizing surfaces to limit the travel of the exterior and interior planar surfaces about the hinge pin to the open position, thus providing maximum strength and resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top cross-section view of an impeller device.    Lower horizontal stabilizing surface (2)    Vertical shaft (3)    Hinge pins (4)    Exterior planar surface (5)    Interior planar surface (6)    Opening stopping devices (7, 8)    Closing stopping devices (9, 10)    Bottom plates (11)    Connecting member (13)    Stopping unit (14)
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 method for producing much electricity by floating a large ottugi wave plate on the ocean or a lake and rotating a generator with forces of waves is provided to produce electricity on all the ocean and lakes at a low expense.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A main mechanism support (1) is installed on a cliff, etc. A generator rotary shaft (2) and a rotation gear rotating mechanism movement support (6) are connected to each other and are connected to a rotation gear rotating protection tub (5). The protection tub is moved to the right and to the left in the movement support. A connection ring (8), a connection bar (9), and a connection movement ring (10) are connected. As an ottugi wave plate is moved by waves, the protection tub is moved to push a rotation gear rotating gear (11) to rotate a rotation gear (12). The rotation gear is connected to a rotary shaft (4). The generator is rotated by connecting a generator shaft to a belt (23) to generate power.
NOVELTY - A power generation apparatus using magnetic force is provided to receive external air and to generate compressive air without consuming fuel by using magnetic force, buoyancy, and gravity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A housing(100) includes an outlet(101) formed at one side of an upper part thereof, and an air inflow hole(102) formed at one side of a lower part thereof. The housing is filled with a liquefied magnetic material(120). A fixing magnet(110) is fixed to the housing in order to apply magnetic force to the liquefied magnetic material. A chamber(104) having the outlet is formed at an upper part of the fixing magnet. A buoyancy supply unit supplies buoyancy in a lowering direction of a water level of the liquefied magnetic material. An air inflow tube(106) is coupled with the air inflow hole of the housing in order to receive the external air. A guiding unit guides the received air to the chamber.
NOVELTY - A wing rotor using fluidic power is provided to prolong the life span thereof by reducing the impact applied to the wind rotor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of wing rotors(2) are installed in a shaft perpendicular to the flow direction of a fluid. The wing rotor in the proceeding direction of the flow direction of the fluid receives a large force and the wing rotor in the reverse direction of the flow direction of the fluid receives a small force so that the wing rotor is rotated by the difference of the forces. The wind rotor includes a wing rotor frame(21) and a wing rotor piece(22). One end of the wing rotor piece is connected to the outer side of the wing rotor frame. A free end of the wing rotor piece is rotated toward the direction of a shaft.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A wave force generation system using horizontal kinetic energy of waves is provided to supply rotary kinetic energy converted form right and left kinetic energy generated about a rotary shaft to a rotary shaft of a power generator by using the horizontal kinetic energy generated by the waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave force generation system produces electric power by converting horizontal kinetic energy to rotary kinetic energy. If the horizontal kinetic energy generated by forces of waves reaches a predetermined position about a rotary shaft(20), the forces of the waves are transferred to a wave force resistance plate(30). The wave force resistance plate is rotated by the transferred forces. The rotary kinetic energy is transferred to a sprocket(60) attached to the rotary shaft to rotate the sprocket.
NOVELTY - A method for generating power is provided to generate power by maximizing force of wave by permitting a large wave receiving plate to serve as a lever and block wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A support board is installed on a rock protruded from sea water, and a generator installation board(5) is arranged in consideration of the height of seat water and height of wave. A generator is mounted on the generator installation board, and a rotation shaft of the generator is connected to a rotation center(7) of a rotating device(4), so that a motor rotates when the rotating device rotates by force of wave. A wave receiving plate(8) moves from a first position to a second position by force of wave, and a wave receiving plate(2) sequentially moves from the first position to the second position. A rotating device protector(3) blocks wind during movement of the wave receiving plates.
NOVELTY - A tidal current power plant is provided to improve generation efficiency by transmitting rotating force to a generator after increasing or decreasing the speed of rotation performed by a propeller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tidal current power plant(1) comprises a platform(2) arranged above a sea level; a plurality of guides(3) supported on the platform and arranged in a vertical direction; and a generator assembly(4) including a propeller rotating by the flow of sea water, and a generator shaft-coupled to the propeller so as to generate an electrical energy. The generator assembly moves in a vertical direction along the guides so that the propeller is positioned underneath or above the sea level. The platform has a transfer port(5) for vertical movement of the generator assembly. The tidal current power plant further includes a slide block where the generator assembly and the guides are connected.
NOVELTY - A storing structure of fly ashes is provided to safely save the fly ashes caused from the thermoelectric power plant at the storing box through a transfer pipe and arrival/delivery valves and to take/recycle the fly ashes when necessary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A storing structure of fly ashes for keeping the fly ashes caused from the thermoelectric power plant is composed of a storing box (10) forming room where the fly ashes are kept inside; a transfer pipe (50) connected to the inner part penetrated at one side or both sides of the storing box and connected with plural arrival/delivery valves formed with inlet and outlet holes; and a protective net (60) covering the arrival/delivery valves. The storing box is installed with water filled in the storing room.
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 - The rotating apparatus has a set of rotary units (4) with specific length and attached with a set of gravity center moving units (5) that are fixed with an equal spacing degree to a rotary shaft. A set of raising units (6) is fixed to another rotary shaft such that length between the rotary unit and the raising unit is twice the distance between the rotary shafts. The shape and number of objects of raising unit contacting the moving unit are adjusted such that rotation angle of raising unit after pulling-up operation is less than 45 to -22.5degrees.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes gravity effectively for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the gravity utilization rotating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotary units (4)    Gravity center moving units (5)    Raising units (6)    Ends of gravity center moving units (7)    Moving unit top fixing device (9)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric converter converts and outputs heat to electric power. An estimation unit estimates the production of electric power of thermoelectric converter in vehicle based on detected result of a traveling state of the vehicle. A judgment unit judges failure of the converter based on the detected result and estimation result.    USE - For generating electric power using various heat in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated efficiently without damaging a thermoelectric converter. The failure of a thermoelectric converter is detected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermoelectric generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermoelectric generation apparatus (10)    Thermoelectric module (12)    DC-DC converter (14)    Controller (20)    Vehicle speed sensor (24)
NOVELTY - The average short circuit current or average open circuit voltage of thermoelectric converter when switching element is turned ON and switching element is turned OFF is detected. The operating current of the thermoelectric converter is calculated based on the detection result. A controller controls the switching element to set target operating current based on calculated operating temperature of thermoelectric converter.    USE - For generating electricity using heat of exhaust gas of motor vehicle and furnace of factory.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric power effectively without providing a temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of operation of the thermoelectric generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves opening a relief valve (6) to control the rate of discharge of water from a tube (4) for permitting a buoy (2) connected to a cable (3), to fall at a steady state. A winding drum (1) around which the cable passes is rotated by the discharge of water, to drive an electricity generator (12) through a gear box (9), where the drum is connected to the gear box through pulleys. The buoy rises to a high water level and the tube is filled with water, at high tide. The buoy is retained by the pressure of water above a piston in the tube, when the buoy is retreated by the tide.    USE - Used for harnessing tidal power to generate electricity by a tidal power generator device that is installed in an inland water bay, dock and harbor.    ADVANTAGE - The relief valve is opened to permit the piston to fall at a governed speed and the buoy to fall, thus driving the generator to generate electricity in a pollution free manner. The water beneath the piston in the tube prevents the buoy at low tide level to rise with the tide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tidal power generating device.    Winding drum (1)    Buoy (2)    Cable (3)    Tube (4)    High water level position (5H)    Relief valve (6)    Relief pipe (7)    Outlet valve (8)    Non-return valve (11)    Pulley wheels (10)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a generating system combining water pressure and atmospheric pressure. It electrolyzes at the bottom of piston type well to gain the potential energy, and the H2 and O2 mixed gas would be transferred to the upper part of well and take explode to gain reacting compound water and gain the most part of vacuuming in the container. The atmospheric pressure generates pressure to the cover of the container and driving generator, the water in the container would flow back to well and form cycling. The invention could fully take the place of hydroelectricity, nuclear electricity to be the main power.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a rotational pontoon soft transmission sea-wave hydraulic generator, which comprises large pontoons at two sides which are connected by steel support. The invention is characterized in that: the opposite side of each large pontoon is symmetry mounted with at least two transmission wheels; the transmission wheels at the same side are sheathed by transmission belt; the rotational pontoon is mounted on the transmission belt; said pontoon is a chamber whose positive projection is larger than the vertical projection, while its top has an exhaust port and a sealed air room, and its positive upper half part has opening, and its side surfaces are symmetry mounted with mounting axles, and its bottom has weight distributions; the upper part of large pontoon is mounted with track, while it will contact the track when the rotational pontoon moves to the upper half part of pontoon, and the rotational pontoon will rotate around the axle, to make its opening downward; the generator axle via transmission axle is connected to at least one transmission wheel axle. The invention has lower cost, simple production and environment friend property.
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 present invention relates to micro - combustion electricity generator. It contains fuel bottle, micro - mixer, air supply valve, air supply pipe, spray nozzle, burner liner, electronic ignition unit, combustion chamber, selective radiation coating, and cooling chamber. It features adopting thermoelectric cell as electricity generation part, adopting electronic fire fighting and air supply valve synchronous controller to control air supply valve switching and fuel ignition, electronic ignition unit fixed on spray nozzle. Its advantage is combining photocell and thermoelectric cell to obtainhigher energy conversion rate, utilizing Venturi tube to mix air and fuel to realize automatically sucking air and simplifying device structure.
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 - 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 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 - A charge controller regulates the flow of direct current (DC) from a solar energy panel (24) with an array of photovoltaic cells. A storage and conversion device (22) has an inverter connected to a sealed absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology lead-acid battery to convert DC into alternating current (AC) energy and a disconnect switch to interrupt the DC current between battery and inverter. A frame mounts the battery, inverter and disconnect switch.    USE - For electrical appliance such as TV.    ADVANTAGE - since the AGM battery releases minimal amount of hydrogen gas during charging and discharging and do not require replenishing of water or electrolyte, the required maintenance is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of portable solar energy system.    Portable solar energy system (20)    Energy storage and conversion device (22)    Solar panel (24)    TV (26)    Front panel (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a fixed hull (101) connected to a free hull (102) by a bellow (103). The bellow expands and contracts under the action of a hydraulic piston (109) and a retracting spring (110), where hydraulic force acts on the piston from an electrically powered pump. A force transfer unit (104) is secured to the underside of the free hull. The bellow consists of a pressure resistant membrane of a circular tubular form, where the membrane contacts the surrounding fluid (100). Pressure sensors (107) are fitted on a hydraulic pipe of a hydraulic fluid supply unit (106).    USE - Used for generating kinetic energy (claimed) in a lake, lochs, coastal or open sea, mine, purpose built construction such as silo, to generate electricity for domestic and industrial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The device produces calculable amounts of kinetic energy in a controlled manner irrespective of the ascending or descending of the buoy within a cycle. The volume of the device is varied by harnessing the forces produced by the hydrostatic pressure in the surrounding fluid for varying production of the kinetic forces, without being affected by weight of the drive cables and without fouling a harness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a hydraulic fluid supply unit in a variable volume buoyancy device    (2) a battery unit comprising a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross sectional view of a variable volume and buoyancy device.    Surrounding fluid (100)    Fixed hull (101)    Free hull (102)    Bellows (103)    Force transfer unit (104)    Fluid supply unit (106)    Pressure sensors (107)    Valve (108)    Hydraulic piston (109)    Spring (110)
NOVELTY - The wave generator has number of rigid cells positioned in a body of water where the natural rising movement of water forces entrap air into the system of ducts. The air is drawn back into the cells when the water recedes. The returning motion of air causes a constantly circulating volume of air which can be used to provide power to an electrical generator using turbines.    USE - For use in generating electricity using wave power from the sea to cause entrapped air to circulate in an enclosed system to provide power. For use in conjunction with a harbor installation, quay, jetties, pier, sea wall.    ADVANTAGE - Minimal environmental impact, even enhancing marine environment by creating artificial reefs. Can be utilized by anyone anywhere since it is based on very low level technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan section through cells, a plan section through ducts, and a longitudinal section of the wave generator.
NOVELTY - The island has a pair of tanks with control valves (2A, 2B) allowing a flow of water to pass through for creating an artificial tide inside the tanks from the natural external tide. Each tank converts a vertical tidal movement into mechanical energy using a float driving a gearbox that operates an alternator. The tanks are synchronized such that one of the tanks is sealed to store potential energy as no change exists in the internal tidal height despite the external change, and the other tank is opened for allowing a steady flow of water into the tank to create kinetic energy.    USE - Used for producing electricity by using a vertical tidal movement.    ADVANTAGE - The tanks are synchronized such that one of the tanks is sealed to store potential energy as no change exists in the internal tidal height despite the external change, and the other tank is opened for allowing the steady flow of water into the tank to create kinetic energy, thus enabling the island to create electricity constantly, even when the natural tide is virtually static.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tidal power island.    Rising internal tide (Y)    Control valves (2A, 2B)    Turbine (12)    Header tanks (13)    Outlet pipe (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a float (1) with ends (90) that are angled to face incoming waves. A hydraulic cylinder assembly (2) is attached near the center of the float by a flexible joint (3), where the assembly is comprised of a barrel (21), a hollow rod (22), and a piston (23). The assembly pumps a hydraulic fluid either up into the float or down to a piping system based on the action of the float. The float has an adaptive control that adjusts the resistance of the assembly based on the sea conditions. A cooler is formed as an integral part of the bottom surface of the float.    USE - Used for extracting kinetic energy and potential energy from ocean waves and converting kinetic energy and potential energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of the system facilitates to allow the delivery of electrical and other forms of energy at an economically viable cost levels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an accumulator to apply a restoring force to a float    (2) an adaptive control applied to wave energy conversion system    (3) a float with ends angled to face oncoming waves    (4) a pressurized fluid conducted to the float via a hollow piston.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of a float.    Float (1)    Hydraulic cylinder assembly (2)    Flexible joints (3, 4)    Anchor (5)    Seabed (6)    Barrel (21)    Hollow rod (22)    Piston (23)    Extension tube (24)    Ends (90)
NOVELTY - The device has a fluid container (1) of any height, which has liquid levels maintained by pumps. The clustered objects are connected to drive shafts (10), which are evacuated at a base of a container, and yield energy from a natural phenomenon of buoyancy. External objects (7) are filled with liquid at the top of the containers. The external objects are caused to move upward of the internal objects. The magnitude of energy is proportional to a number of containers. Energy conversion yield is given as power in the form of rotational torque intended for turning permanent magnet generators.    USE - Used for extracting and converting natural energy, that is used as stored charge in a vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in size of the buoyant object increases the magnitude of torque of the external object, thus increasing the potential energy in the conversion. The leakage is prevented with the use of membranes suitably formed to allow free movement of the support pistons within the barrels. The device produces no environmental pollutants of any kind, lends itself to enhancements using all the technologies, and does not require any external power input.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a natural energy extracting and converting device.    Fluid container (1)    Chain (4)    Pump barrel (5)    Buoyant object (6)    External object (7)    Level surface (8)    Pipe (9)    Shaft (10)    Base tank (11)    Gearing mechanism (14)    Electrical generator (15)    Stabilizer (37)
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 invention is made up of a generator room and gravity float chamber system, a ratchet driving system, primary and secondary energy-storage variable-speed systems, a generating system and a power transmission and distribution system. The gravity float disposed in the generator room and gravity float chamber system is mounted on the guideway and is connected with the rotary drum of the ratchet driving system via a traction rope. The ratchet driven wheel of the primary energy-storage variable-speed system is connected with an energy-storage flywheel connected with a secondary flywheel of the secondary energy-storage variable-speed system. The secondary flywheel is connected with the generator of the generating system and the generator is connected with the power transmission and distribution system.
NOVELTY - The multiple energy power machine with combined vertical shaft and horizontal shaft consists of upright, sleeve spindle, rotating shaft, generator, rotating wheel and multiple energy heat accumulating pond. The upright is installed inside the multiple energy heat accumulating pond and has sleeve spindle and rotating shaft around it, generator is installed on the sleeve spindle and the rotating shaft, and one set of rotating wheels are installed on the sleeve spindle. The medium inside the multiple energy heat accumulating pond is led to the opened heat pipe of the rotating wheels through pipeline, and on the multiple energy heat accumulating pond, are installed wind electrothermal modules, disc type heat collector modules, air source heat pump heating modules or earth source heat pump heating modules. The power machine of the present invention has simultaneous application of multiple kinds of energy sources for continuous running.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a gravitational energy power generating system device which is formed by an antigravity device, a device for changing the twist force 'straight line' accelerated motion potential energy into the' angular' circulating particle acceleration, a device for using the positive and negative attractive field accelerated potential energy to add the particle's permanent energy, a super high-energy condenser, a permanent magnetism speed up energy adding motor, a running gear case of the nanometer material, a remote control motor, a super capacity high pressure self-control charger, a control converter and an automatic compressor governor.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a potential energy broaden sources of income and reduce expenditure technology and device, which is formed by a pollution-free energy power-assist and electromagnetic power machine with distributor, a motor, an accumulator jar, a voltage booster and a potential energy electric appliance. It can transform the geomagnetic energy, potential cool energy, potential heat energy, invert energy and the chemistry energy and so on into the green utility energy.
NOVELTY - The generator has pendulums (2) whose weight and velocity provide energy for electricity generation. A frame (1) holds pendulums and powering pins (7) powers the pendulums. The turbines move the pendulums and levers transform energy of pendulum into rotational force.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity can be generated efficiently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a lateral view of the gravity generator.    Frame (1)    Pendulum (2)    Powering pin (7)    Pressure chamber (8)    Piston (10)
NOVELTY - A generating system is provided to generate electrical energy in a pollution-free manner with lost cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generating system comprises a weight rotating body (6) driven by a first driving motor and a second driving motor; a vertical motion unit (40) for receiving force of the weight rotating body through a plurality of see-saw levers (8), and substitutes the received force; a nongravity accelerator elasticity amplifying unit including a movement coordinate converting unit (10) for converting motion force of the vertical motion unit into movement coordinates through a plurality of cams; and a velocity increasing unit (58) including a velocity decreasing member for decreasing an output of a velocity varying motor so as to match the amplified nongravity mass output from the movement coordinate converting unit with a velocity.
NOVELTY - A generator using athletic equipment is provided to reduce a waste of electric power and reuse consumed electric power by easily using predetermined charged electricity at home.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a generator using athletic equipment, a driving roller(100) is combined with a follower of athletic equipment such a running-machine or a cycling. A driving belt is stuck to the driving roller(100) which is driven by rotation of the driving belt. A generator(200) is linked with the driving roller(100), and generates electricity by increased rotation speed through an accelerator placed on one side thereof. A condenser(400) connected to the generator(200) charges the electricity originated from the generator(200), and supplies the charged electricity to appliances. And, a bracket(500) is formed to mount the generator(200) and the condenser(400) on rear of the athletic equipment in such a condition that the driving roller(100) is combined with the follower.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The apparatus consist of voltage conversion unit which estimates the actual volt-ampere characteristics corresponding to change in temperature gradient during generation of electric power to module. The calculation control unit calculates the target electric current value corresponding to actual maximum power estimated from the volt-ampere characteristics and changes current value to track a maximum power, by setting the calculated target value as a searching reference value.    USE - For thermoelectric generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The output of thermoelectric generation apparatus can be matched with the actual volt-ampere characteristics at the time of electric power generation, for tracking maximum power, by changing the current value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating the volt-ampere characteristics of thermoelectric generation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A multiple string solar generator isolation resistance test procedure connects (SDC1) plus and minus poles of each string (PV2-3) for all except one string (PV1) so that all input voltages for the short circuited strings are zero, determines the isolation impedance (IPV1) of the first string and repeats (SDC2-3) this similarly (IPV23) for the remaining strings.    USE - Multiple string solar generator isolation resistance test procedure.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple test of earth isolation and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a mains supply (EVU-Netz) fed test set implementing the procedure using a switching network and rectifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the test set connected to a multiple string solar array. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Mains power supply (EVU-Netz)    String reverse currents (IPV1-3)    Strings (PV1-3)    Switches (SDC1-3)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a device for measuring the water amount and the water temperature and a hot water switch of solar energy water heater, which comprises a water control valve, a water amount meter, a water temperature meter, a hot water faucet, and a three-way valve. Wherein, said water control vale is a sealed cylinder, which is mounted at the lower part of water bank; and the tip of water control valve is connected to the water amount meter and the water temperature meter. The user can attain the information of water inside the water bank in the room and uses the three-way vale to mount the water faucet. When the switch is opened, the hot water in the water bank can flow out. The invention can overcome the defects of former products that the users can not know the amount and the temperature of water in the water bank, and the hot water will flow after the cold water. The invention can save water and apply the solar energy water heater.    USE - For measuring the water amount and the water temperature and a hot water switch of solar energy water heater.
NOVELTY - The solar power generation module comprises a photovoltaic cell (13) attached to the transparent rear surface side of a glass substrate (11) arranged at the front side. The sunlight is injected on the photovoltaic cell, through a polymer layer (12). The trivalence cerium ion is doped as a light-active ion (15) in the glass substrate, such that the adhesion polymer layer is not exposed to ultraviolet ray.    USE - For solar power generation module.    ADVANTAGE - The ultraviolet ray can be used effectively for electric power generation and deterioration of each layer is suppressed. The lifetime of solar power generation module is extended at low maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar power generation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar power generation module (10)    Glass substrate (11)    Polymer layer (12)    Photovoltaic cell (13)    Light-active ion (15)
NOVELTY - The terminal box has a bypass diode (6) which connects mutually several terminal board built into the inside of the case containing baseplate (1), a side wall (3) and a lid (7). The lid which is formed from a plastic resin material extends outwardly from the side wall where the portion of the extended lid has a frame.    USE - For solar cell panels.    ADVANTAGE - The heat which a bypass diode generates can be thermally radiated effectively to the periphery atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional drawing of the lid of the thermal box.    Base plate (1)    Side wall (3)    Bypass diode (6)    Lid (7)    Air space (10)
NOVELTY - The terminal box has a lid (7) formed from a plastic resin structure and metallic structure. The metallic structure is attached to the surface facing the case of the plastic resin structure.    USE - For solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The heat from case is thermally radiated, without reducing the resistance value of the terminal box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the metallic structure attached to the surface inside the case of the plastic resin structure of a lid in the terminal box.    Baseplate (1)    Side wall (3)    Bypass diode (6)    Lid (7)    Air space (10)
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 - A jet flow apparatus (10) has a pressure accumulation tank (11) connected to a jet flow pipe (12). A pressure increasing unit (30) increases pressure of fluid in the accumulation tank for releasing the pressurized fluid forcedly from the jet flow pipe to a turbine in a generator (20) at high speed. The turbine is driven after collision of the fluid for generating an electric power.    USE - For pressure accumulation electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Assists increase in pressure during mixing of water and air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of the pressure accumulation electric power generation system.    Jet flow apparatus (10)    Pressure accumulation tank (11)    Jet flow pipe (12)    Generator (20)    Pressure increasing unit (30)
NOVELTY - The system includes a microcontroller that uses a predetermined algorithm for the feedback of output current and for supplying fixed reference current to allow operation using the maximum capacity of a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell is used as the primary energy source. The feedback of the output current is supplied to independent converters arranged in parallel. The system is designed for simultaneous feeding of load and power supply.    USE - For controlling photovoltaic cells based on microcontroller operation.
NOVELTY - The invention is an ocean waves generating set, fixed, or mobile, or generating by wave fluctuation, or generating by tide, and it will be widely applied to marine shipping, communication, navigation,and scientific research as well as production and living, and its per kw. cost is lower than that of the thermal power generating set, and it only needs regularly maintaining, ordinarily, but needs no special watching, and if installed, it can generate electricity in the same day, and the investment can be recovered in the same yare. And its generated energy is huge so that it can replace the thermal power generating set. And it has important significance in saving energy, environmental protection and controlling green-house effect. And it can be used to protect sea wall, prevent ground sea and stop leakage oil.
NOVELTY - The longitudinal solar energy focusing and heat collecting roof member consists of a casing, a heat insulating layer, a heat collecting tube, a light focusing and heat collecting device, a header, a transparent cover plate, a draining channel and a header heat insulating layer. Compared with available technology, the present invention has the following advantages: heat blocking casing with high heat insulating function, no influence on roof waterproof effect, glass vacuum heat collecting pipe or heat pipe type vacuum heat collecting pipe as heat absorbing pipe with pressure bearing capacity and lowered cavity temperature inside the casing, high heat collecting efficiency and lowered cost.
NOVELTY - The artificially macro environment regulating apparatus is one giant array comprising sea water evaporators, and each of the sea water evaporators consists of turbine generator and distilling pot set in the bottom of sea of bay neck. In flood tide, sea water drives the turbine generator to generate electricity, the electric heater evaporates sea water, air and vapor are accumulated inside the distilling pot with opened bottom, and after the pressure reaches the preset value, proper amount of sea water is extruded out of the distilling pot and the floated ball inside the pot opens the valve for water vapor to be sprayed out through the pipe.
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 - Two pieces of electric power generating winding (or moving electromagnet), no matter how large they are, are placed on a lever-balancing unit. When a small force is applied on one side of the unit, balance is broken. The two pieces of electric power generating winding (or moving electromagnet) are started rippling. Virtually, the rippling means that windings are cutting magnetic line. Thus, tremendous power done by gravity actually is converted to electric energy. Operating principle of the invention is accorded with law of conservation of energy, and is scientific absolutely.
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 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 solar electricity-generating vacuum tile consists of base board, printed circuit board, solar cell, packing material and cover plate. It is made through arranging solar cell elements on packing material on the base board, setting the printed circuit board between the packing material and the base board, setting the packing material and cover plate, integrating the kernel parts, leading out thepositive and negative wires, setting the cover plate and pumping vacuum. The solar electricity-generating vacuum tile has the functions of isolating heat, preventing water, preventing fire, generating electricity, etc. and is favorable to the integral application of solar energy and building.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a submarine high kinetic energy machine, which is formed by a frame (1), a wave detector (2), an energy collector (3), an energy-collection controller (4), an energy output device (5) and an anchor. Wherein, the energy collector (3) can make above-water and submarine oscillating motion to extract the wave energy and the energy when diving under the water; and the energy output device (5) can supply power resource to outside part. Compared to present technique, the invention has following advantages: (1) besides extracting general wave energy, the small extension cylinder can dive into water for 1.5-2.5 m while the extracted energy can reach more than 80%; (2) the longitudinal long pipe is aimed to the front edge of wave with stable extracted energy; (3) the output kinetic energy can be directly used to drive the water pump to mine or generate power without exchanged into electric power; (4) it has simple structure and easy maintenance. The invention can apply blue and shallow seas with the application for building large-scale energy-collection station.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several luminous elements (1412) having different wavelengths provided inside a lamp (141). A solar module (121) arranged inside a frame receives the sunlight and transforms it into electric power. A power supply (31) stores the electric power transformed by the solar module to act as a power source. A control switch (32) controls the operations of the luminous elements.    USE - For solar powered insect trapping and terminating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The insects can be trapped easily by providing different light sources. An external power source is not required. The apparatus can be easily operated and is of low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar powered insect trapping and terminating apparatus.    Power supply (31)    Control switch (32)    Solar module (121)    Lamp (141)    Luminous elements (1412)
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 - The compressed air energy storage (CAES) system comprises a compressor (2) linked to a customer electric meter utilized to drive and to make the compressor compress a fluid into a storage container (3). An expander (5) is linked to the storage container such that the release of the compressed fluid is utilized to drive the expander connected to a generator.    USE - For power stations generating electricity for use by end user, such as industrial, commercial and retail ratepayers.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reduction in losses associated with round tripping the storage and then extraction of energy CAES system, since the coolth of the system during expansion can be used by end users. Improves power factor since the power is generated near end user. Provides potential to integrate cooling capacity from taking energy out of the CAES system and to decrease cost of capital for the CAES system. Provides integration with the energy management program and energy management system along with the user of remote monitoring for end users for optimizing CAES utilization, and improvement in ability to finance CAES systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the compressed air energy storage system.    Compressor (2)    Storage container (3)    Ground (4)    Expander (5)    Clock (6)    Host facility (8)    Water stream (10)    Meter (13)
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 - 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 - A steam supply and power generation system using temperature difference between cool and hot heat storage tanks is provided to optimize thermal efficiency of a power plant by performing power generation and hot-water supply simultaneously, and to prevent destruction of the marine ecosystem by exhausted hot water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A turbine generation system (11) for generating energy using temperature difference between cool and hot heat storage tanks, comprises a cool heat-storage tank or an ice heat-storage tank, and a hot heat-storage tank. The cool heat-storage tank absorbs heat from hydraulic fluid at a condenser (13). The hot heat-storage tank supplies the heat to the hydraulic fluid at an evaporator (15), passing through a generation start/suspend controlling valve (16) and an expansion valve (14). A steam supply and power generation system is constructed by cool and hot heat-storage tanks, a heat-pump heat-storage system for recollecting exhausted hot water, and the ice heat-storage system.
NOVELTY - A charger using heat of a television is provided to prevent energy waste by attaching a thermo-generator to components mounted on TV or a location of generated heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a charger using heat of a television(10), a thermo-generator(12) is placed on a heat generating region of the TV(10) and transforms heat energy into electric energy. A condenser(14) stores the electric energy inputted in the thermo-generator(12). And, a DC power supply unit(16) transforms the power supplied from the condenser(14) to predetermined level based voltage or current and outputs the converted result.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generation module (1) has heat receiving board (1A) and heat radiation board (1B). The low melting point metal layer (4) provided in sealing state between heat receiving board and joint surface (2A) of fin (2), melts when fin is in high temperature, so that the joint surface of fin and outer surface of heat receiving board are contacted.    USE - For converting heat energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator exhibits high electric power generation capability. The heat conduction from the fin to the heat receiving board is carried out efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the thermoelectric generator.    Thermoelectric-generation module (1)    Heat-receiving board (1A)    Heat-radiating board (1B)    Fin (2)    Joint surface (2A)    Heat-radiation block (3)    Low-melting-point metal layer (4)    Oxidation protective film (5)
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 - The thermoelectric conversion module (11) for converting heat energy into electrical energy has its high temperature end face contacting tank (31) of transformer (30) and low temperature end face contacting radiation fin (21). The radiation fin cools the thermoelectric conversion module.    USE - For use in factory, main substation, in vehicle, etc., for generating electric energy from transformers such as oil immersed transformer, gas insulated transformer, small sized transformer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is generated efficiently using heat produced by transformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of thermoelectric conversion system.    Thermoelectric conversion module (11)    Radiation fin (21)    Transformer (30)    Tank (31)    Radiator (33)
NOVELTY - A collection-wave tube (1) divides into several flow-path chambers (4) whose cross-sectional area reduces gradually towards an end-face (2) which closes an end opening of an outer shell (1a). An input shaft (88) of a generator (8) locates at a hollow disc-shaped center and several water-flow acceptors (11) located at the periphery of an annular flow path (6a). A waste-water port (13) locates at the outer periphery of the generator room to drain the sea water in an annular flow path.    USE - For use in underwater or land to acquire electricity from fluid energy such as wave power, ocean current or wind force.    ADVANTAGE - The air of electric-power-generation chamber interior is emitted efficiently so that the electric-power-generation is increased excellently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the generator room in the electric power generating apparatus.    Collection wave tube (1)    Outer shell (1a)    End-face (2)    Flow path chambers (4)    Annular flow path (6a)    Generator (8)    Water-flow acceptors (11)    Waste-water port (13)    Input shaft (88)
NOVELTY - A second ocean current pipe is located inside a first ocean current pipe. A wing body rotates inside the second pipe via ocean current such that electric power is generated by its rotation.    USE - Ocean current electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a double pipe structure so as to effectively shunt ocean current induced into the first ocean current pipe from the inflow port into the second pipe, without reducing the volume of seawater needed to generate electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the ocean current electric power generator.    Structure (20)    Inflow port (24)    Outflow port (25)    Installation frame (26)    Ballast tank (27)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving the motor of load vehicle (1) using gravity of load as energy source.    USE - For driving of motor used as generator for marine applications and in factories and for use in motor vehicles, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces air pollution since the motor is driven by gravity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the vehicle operation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Load vehicle (1)    Suspension (2)    Wheel (3)    Discharge pipes (15,23)    Storage tanks (18,19)
NOVELTY - A float (7) is connected to the lower end of a permanent magnet (2a) of shaft (2) through a connection shaft (10). The center hollow region of a coil (6) fixed to the shaft is inserted into the wave (W) of float by repeated projection of the shaft vertically from an embankment (12), based on data of wave period appearing at a predetermined period of the generator installation in the sea area such that the production of electricity is set to a maximum period zone.    USE - For electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The energy loss is eliminated and electric power is generated efficiently using a simple structure. The electric power is stabilized using the energy of the wave.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the wave activated generator apparatus.    Shaft (2)    Permanent magnet (2a)    Coil (6)    Float (7)    Connection shaft (10)    Embankment (12)    Wave (W)
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 - The geothermal steam turbine (11) has rotary shaft comprising an end portion (25) projecting through a sleeve (26) of a casing (17). A sealing device (28) provided between the sleeve and the shaft end portion, comprises a single zero-clearance seal defined by a brush seal, leaf seal or an abradable seal. The zero-clearance seal is located in the intermediate portion of a labyrinth seal.    USE - For electric power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing device prevents outside air from entering the turbine. The corrosion of the last-stage rotor blade disc is avoided, and net power output of the electric power generating system is increased. The cooling action of the air is active throughout operation of turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the geothermal steam turbine.    Geothermal steam turbine (11)    Casing (17)    End portion (25)    Sleeve (26)    Sealing device (28)
NOVELTY - A stator core housing (12) has several stator coils and a longitudinal axis. A pair of annular hubs (18,20) located on the stator core housing, mounts several turbine blades (14,16) and magnets for generating magnetic flux. The hubs generate electricity by the interaction of magnetic flux and coils with respect to the rotation of the blades. The blades return back along the direction of the water current. The stator core housing has a pump (54) to pump water into a bearing for providing a hydrodynamic film between the bearing surfaces.    USE - For underwater communication and management of oceanographic instrumentation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical and mechanical hazards due to the rotation of rotor is minimized considerably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of the underwater electric current generator.    Core housing (12)    Blades (14,16)    Hubs (18,20)    Ballast (52)    Pump (54)
NOVELTY - The solar collector system has a collector (12) including a roll-bond absorber (13) with an absorber panel (14) in which channels (15) for the circulation of a heat-exchange medium are formed. The collector has input (16) and return (18) connections, and a return line leading to it. A main tube of cross section greater than that of the channels is built into the roll-bond absorber.    USE - For a solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - More corrosion-resistant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a roll-bond absorber in vertical format.    Collector (12)    Roll-bond absorber (13)    Absorber panel (14)    Channels (15)    Input connection (16)    Return connection (18)
NOVELTY - For high energy concentration coming from wind, sea and waves, in the center of the construction is a turbine (2) with a relatively small diameter. The vertical guide surfaces are ring-shaped so that the work medium flows coming from different directions is directed to the turbine.    USE - For high energy concentrations coming from wind, sea and waves.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrator provides the possibility for development of large power plants which use wind and sea flows and wave energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - For concentration purposes affecting the energy flow (the outlet apertures of the guide channels, in the vicinity of the turbine) are higher than sea level. The radius of the construction is five times that of the turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of the concentration of wind energy. It contains non-English language text translated in pencil.    Vertical guide surfaces (1)    turbine (2)
NOVELTY - A liquid-metal cooled reactor comprises an alkali metal thermoelectric converter (AMTEC), primary and secondary cooling systems, and a steam turbine power generation system; or comprises a primary cooling system and a steam power generation system. The AMTEC is disposed between cooling system and power generation system.    USE - Used as a liquid-metal cooled reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of a whole plant is increased in comparison with the power generation efficiency of a singly used conventional steam turbine power generation system in a liquid-metal cooled reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquid-metal cooled reactor comprises an alkali metal thermoelectric converter (AMTEC), primary and secondary cooling systems, and a steam turbine power generation system; or comprises a primary cooling system and a steam power generation system. The AMTEC is disposed between the cooling system and the power generation system. The heat of the cooling system is supplied to a high-temperature side of the converter and waste heat on a low-temperature side is supplied to the power generation system, where power generation by the power generation system is performed simultaneously with that of the AMTEC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of the relationship among current density (heat transport capacity), output and power generation efficiency in an alkali metal thermoelectric conversion cell.
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic package (20) including a radio transmitter coupled to a global positioning receiver and a power supply (30). The power supply has an energy storage device (32) such as a rechargeable battery, and a vibrational-to-electric energy transducer (34) with a housing converting vibrational energy received from a vibration source such as a motor grader mast, to electric energy. A charging circuit (38) coupled to the electrical energy storage device receives the electric energy that is used to charge the storage device. The package is powered by the energy storage device.    USE - Used for harnessing vibrational energy of a mast e.g. radio, for an automobile, boat and ship, where the mast supports a global positioning system (GPS) antenna/system used by a tractor, bulldozer, motor grader, and for use in powering an electronic device onboard a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the power supply within the electronics package eliminates the need for long cable runs connecting the electronics package to a power source, and protects electronic components against power surges, thus ensuring that there are no exposed cables that can be damaged and no batteries that require frequent replacement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of harnessing vibrational energy of a mast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electronics package powered by a power supply.
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 - An open center (35) is provided in a rotor (31) of a hydroelectric turbine such that the blades (34) are mounted between an inner rim (32) and an outer rim (33). The turbine is positioned within a tidal flow water, so that the turbine is operated in either direction corresponding to the rising tide and falling tide.    USE - For producing electricity from low head bi-directional water flow such as tidal flow.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the effectiveness of the hydroelectric turbine in low head conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for open center turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an axial perspective view of the open-centered hydroelectric turbine.    Rotor (31)    Inner rim (32)    Outer rim (33)    Blades (34)    Open center (35)
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 - A pair of rollers (13B) rotates while supporting the front and rear sides of a single wheel (11) of motor vehicle. A swing frame swingable around a swing shaft, holds the rollers on the front and rear sides such that swing frame swings when a roller is placed on the wheel. The housing (7) has a tilted plate on front and rear sides for passing the wheel. A roller is sunk to engage based on swing of the frame and the other roller is raised to form a stopper roller stopping the wheel so as to disengage for switch the rotating direction of the rollers.    USE - For operating drive shaft of generator and hydraulic pump using the rotary power of the motor vehicle driving wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The forward roller is enabled to be used as stopper roller by increasing the height and hence the automatic switching of the roller rotating direction is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the power device.    Power device (3)    Tilted plate (5)    Housing (7)    Single wheel (11)    Roller (13B)    Drive shaft (15)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric (TE) generator generates electric power, when a temperature gradient is present between the hot and cold side of a thermoelectrics. An intermediate heat transfer loop is in thermal communication with more than one hot side and the heat source. A controller is in communication with the flow control devices in the intermediate heat transfer loop and is adapted to control the heat flow in the intermediate heat transfer loop in response to heat changes due to heat source.    USE - For utilizing waste heat generated in engine coolant, transmission oil, brakes, catalytic converters, and other sources in cars, trucks, busses, trains, aircraft and other vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Generates power effectively thereby improving the efficiency of engine. Improves the capability of the TE generator. Improves the power production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermoelectric generation system with a cold-side intermediate heat transfer loop.    TE generation system (100)    TE generator module (101)    Hot side working fluid (107)    Auxiliary cold-side working fluid (114)    Auxiliary cold-side working fluid loop (118)
NOVELTY - Device contains body, thermo-battery positioned therein and chamber with wire-stretching mechanism, including solenoid with magnetic core and electrodes, connected to high voltage source, and tungsten wire, positioned with possible contact with electrodes and possible explosion when voltage is fed onto them. Body is made of thermo-conductive material and consists of internal and external layers, between which thermo-battery is located, directed by hot soldered seams towards internal layer of body and to chamber, and by cold seams - to external one, while core of solenoid has clamps for wire and axial channel, wherein the wire is positioned with possible movement.    USE - Possible use in power engineering, in particular for engineering thermo-electro-generators.    ADVANTAGE - Independence of operation.2 cl, 3 dwg
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 - 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 - 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 - The method involves providing a solar field having a capability to capture heat and a capability to produce oxygen as a result of a growth of a solar biomass. An air is heated with a heat captured by the solar field and the heated air is directed to a mixing valve located upstream from a power generating portion of a gas turbine. Oxygen produced as the result of growth of the biomass is directed to a combustion chamber that is located upstream of a portion of a steam turbine (7). The oxygen is combined with a fuel and air in a tank (16) and the mixture is combusted to form a heated gas.    USE - Used for generating an electricity from a heat source and an energy source such as a solar energy source and a non-solar energy source e.g. fossil fuel e.g. coal, oil, natural gas and lignite, based source using an electricity generation apparatus e.g. steam turbine-generator apparatus, solar insolation and solar fuel, in a power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively generates the electricity to enable the operation of the solar generating facility, thus increasing the usefulness and interchangeability of solar generating facilities. The method reduces or eliminates the nitrous oxide emissions, and recycles a portion of argon by a separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electricity generation apparatus comprising a solar field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a combined solar facility of an electricity generation apparatus.    Buffer tank (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Non-operating gas heater (4)    Steam turbine (7)    Generator (8)    Grid (9)    Heat exchanging section (14)    Filter (15)    Tank (16)    Reactor/separator (17)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric generation apparatus (6) removes the electric output based on the temperature difference produced along the flow direction of a thermal decomposition gas (DG). The thermal decomposition gas ejected from the washing tank (4) to a thermoelectric generation is used for burning the combustible gas. The washing tank is used for returning some wash water (W) to the inlet (1a) of a boiler (1).    USE - For performing thermoelectric generation using combustible gas obtained while processing foodstuffs waste material by high temperature superheated steam.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables performing volume reduction of the organic waste, detoxification, and recycling under environmental circulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the environmental circulating type thermoelectric generation system.    Boiler (1)    Inlet (1a)    Washing tank (4)    Thermoelectric generation apparatus (6)    Thermal decomposition gas (DG)    Water (W)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric cell has an anode layer (1) containing manganese oxide as a main component material, a cathode layer (3), and an electrolyte layer (2) essentially containing a fused salt.    USE - Used as power supply for defense apparatus such as missile and induction-machine device.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric cell is compact and has favorable discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of anode, cathode and electrolyte layer.    Anode layer (1)    Electrolyte layer (2)    Cathode layer (3)    Metal cup (4)
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 - 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 - 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 - The light tracking system includes several light tubes having a common end, which acts as an incident single-point micro-hole of direction sunlight. The direction sunlight exits from the other ends of tubes.    USE - For sunlight tracking system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An integration capability and tracking precision of tracking system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sunlight tracking system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a light tracking sensor.
NOVELTY - The control system has tethers (4) wound on motorized spools (6A,6B) and electrically connected to a high voltage electrostatic generator (8) for suspending a lighter-than-air dirigible (2) at cloud height. The rainfall is produced by charging the dirigible by generator at a voltage to attract ions of water vapor. The dirigible scavenges charge from upper cloud layer positive ions to generate energy, and equalizes negatively charged earth with upper cloud layer positive ions to avert severe weather.    USE - For scavenging atmospheric energy, causing rainfall and for dissipating severe weather formations.    ADVANTAGE - The charge of severe weather system can be eliminated efficiently. The farmer and firemen are benefited by planned rainfalls. The public reliance on fossil and nuclear fuels can be reduced and damaging storms can be averted effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for atmospheric energy scavenging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of a power generation and weather control system.    Dirigible (2)    Tether (4)    Motorized spools (6A,6B)    Electrostatic generator (8)
NOVELTY - Proposed thermoelectric battery has semiconductor thermal cells series-connected into electric circuit; each thermal cell is formed by two arms made of p and n semiconductors, respectively. Thermal cell arms are disposed along line. Switching components are made in the form of hollow outwardly insulated flexible tubes filled with coolant. Installed at tube ends through vacuum-tight joint are contact pads ribbed on ends disposed within tube. At one end of switching components these contact pads are connected on two sides with p and n semiconductor arms. On other end of switching components contact pads are connected to mutually insulated pads made in the form of metal or alloy films applied to ceramic heat-transfer strips or in the form of copper strips soldered on insulated film contacts of ceramic strips. All even-numbered switching components are connected to one thermal junction and all odd-numbered ones, to other thermal junction.    USE - Thermoelectric instrumentation engineering; thermoelectric batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated coupling with cooled (heated) object or heat supply and dump system; enhanced efficiency of heat transfer.1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generation apparatus (3) comprises an annular tube (13) heat exchange chamber (11) with several heat-absorption fins (14), which collects and absorbs the heat of waste gas from the exhaust manifold (2). The outer side surface of annular tube is formed substantially in cross sectional polygon shape, which comprises several heat transfer surfaces (15) with thermoelectric converters (18) arranged on it. The inside surface of annular tube is circular in which the heat absorption fins extend towards the center.    USE - For generating electric power by recovering the heat of the waste gas emitted from the engine of vehicle, also from blast furnace of factory.    ADVANTAGE - The heat collected by the heat exchange chamber is fully transmitted to the thermoelectric converter, hence the electric power generation efficiency of thermoelectric-generation apparatus is improved and production of electricity is increased, by the arrangement of heat absorption fins extending towards the center of the annular tube heat chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of thermoelectric generation apparatus.    Exhaust manifold (2)    Thermoelectric generation apparatus (3)    Heat exchange chamber (11)    Annular tube (13)    Heat absorption fins (14)    Heat-transfer surface (15)    Thermoelectric converter (18)
NOVELTY - A solar power generation unit has a solar cell module (20) that is divided and installed on overlapping lower and upper covers (11,12) respectively. The divided solar cell modules in the upper and lower covers are series connected to form several solar cell arrays (21-1,21-2). The solar cell arrays are electrically connected with each other by an exclusive cable (SCB).    USE - For sedimentation basin of water supply and sewerage processing facility and filter bed.    ADVANTAGE - Inspection operation is performed effectively without separating the solar cell arrays from a direct current electric power system. The length of cable is reduced and direct current electric power loss is decreased. The structure of solar power generation unit is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wiring system of a solar cell generation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower cover (11)    Upper cover (12)    Solar cell modules (20)    Solar cell arrays (21-1, 21-2)    Cable (SCB)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermoelectron electricity generating element (10) with emitter (11) and collector (12) which are arranged by separating a predetermined interval. The emitter which is connected to a high temperature heat source, discharges a thermoelectron, and the collector collects the thermoelectron. A conducting-wire connects in series thermoelectron electricity generating elements electrically. A heat-conduction suppressing unit suppresses the heat conduction from emitter in the conducting wire to the collector.    USE - For thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient reduction of thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus (1)    Thermoelectron electricity generating element (10)    Emitter (11)    Collector (12)    Load (R2)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation cells (5a-5c) comprise the electric power generation layers (3a-3c) respectively containing fine crystal type silicon film. The layer comprises a groove (8) which is formed by overlapping the edges of cyclic regions and modification regions of 50% of the ellipse shape patterns formed by irradiating laser beam on a translucent substrate (1).    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Translucent substrate (1)    Surface electrode layer (2a- 2c)    Electric power generation layer (3a-3c)    Electric power generation cells (5a-5c)    Grooves (8)
NOVELTY - A seesaw (1) is equipped with a foot board (3) supported in such a way that the approximate center of the foot board is swung with the vertical shaft (2), to form partial vehicle-travel path (R) equipped with pump, respect to the running direction of the vehicle. The swinging movement of the foot board is converted into rotary motion by the generator (G) and hydraulic-pressure cylinder (10).    USE - For generating electric power using pump embedded on vehicle-travel path.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient electric power generation is provided without the vehicle protruding from the running path. The traffic congestion of the vehicle-travel path without the installation of the electric power generator, is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the electric power generating apparatus.    Seesaw (1)    Vertical shaft (2)    Foot board (3)    Hydraulic-pressure cylinder (10)    Generator (G)    Vehicle-travel path (R)
NOVELTY - The system includes several wave absorbers which are connected with the standardized electric modules mounted on a floating platform immersed in the sea bottom. The compressed air generated by the wave energy converters (39) is stored in the air tanks (6) mounted at the vertically oriented platform. The stored air is heated by an oscillating body columns (40) and heat exchanger (37) using the solar power generated by the solar mirrors (32).    USE - For wave power generation system installed in sea coast.    ADVANTAGE - The overall cost of platform construction is reduced, due to its floating nature. The amount of energy conversion is increased by allowing use of solar energy for air heating, hence the overall energy production is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the tidal power generation system.    Air tanks (6)    Solar mirror (32)    Heat exchanger (37)    Wave energy converters (39)    Oscillating body column (40)
NOVELTY - A power plant system is provided to generate electricity without causing an environmental contamination by using terrestrial gravity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power plant system comprises a low building with stairs; two elevators (10,12) installed in the low building; a locking unit (90) for locking the position of the stopped elevators; a switch unit (95) for unlocking operation of the fixing unit; a cable for connecting the elevators; one or more pulleys (30) arranged on the cable in such a manner that the elevators move in vertically opposite directions; and a generator (40) connected to the pulleys so that the generator stores the rotating motion of the pulleys performed in accordance with the vertical motion of the elevators into energy. The elevators are equipped with load cells (60) for sensing the weight of passengers, and the generator is equipped with a transmission (50) so that the transmission gear ratio of the transmission is controlled in accordance with the signals output from the load cells.
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 system uses fuel cell and superconductive motor which are connected with a superconductive charging dynamo. The natural power such as wind power or solar power is converted into electric power and stored in the dynamo or fuel cell. The magnetic flux density of coils in the motor or dynamo is controlled in accordance with proportional derivative integral (PDI) control technique.    USE - For generating electric power using ecological sources such as mechanical energy, wind/solar power, etc. in houses, vehicles such as submarine, spacecraft, airplane, etc. and other commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient use of natural sources is achieved without affecting the ecological balance, hence the power is used in various modes of transportation and different environments reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic model of permanent and/or intersection drive using the ecological balance type energy utilization system.
NOVELTY - Several elongated solar cells arranged as a planer array has a transparent conductive layer (412) on a semiconductor junction (410) placed on an elongated conductive core. Several electrode strips (420) are placed lengthwise on one side of the planer array solar cells and are covered by a transparent insulating substrate. The solar cells are connected in series by an electrical contact that connects the electrode of a solar cell to corresponding electrode strip of another solar cell. The solar cells are configured to receive direct light from both sides of planer array.    USE - For solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient solar cell assembly that receives direct light from both sides of planar array is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of elongated solar cells.    Back electrode (404)    Semiconductor junction (410)    Transparent conductive layer (412)    Intrinsic layer (415)    Electrode strips (420)
NOVELTY - A rotor blade assembly held in a duct (1), has stator blade assemblies (9,10) on both sides. A cylindrical O-ring (7) formed corresponding to duct groove (4), is attached to the tips of the rotor blades (3) of the rotor blade assembly.    USE - For wave-power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents clearance flow loss and pressure drop at the rotor blades and improves efficiency of the impulse turbine by attaching O-rings to the tip of the rotor blades. Prevents reduction in torque applied to generator shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the impulse turbine.    Duct (1)    Rotor blades (3)    Duct groove (4)    Stator shaft (5)    O-ring (7)    Stator blade assemblies (9,10)
NOVELTY - An integrated alternative energy generation and cogeneration system is provided to supply energy appropriate for various facilities more economically and also in an environment-friendly way.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An integrated alternative energy generation and cogeneration system comprises a power generation system (100), a wind turbine generation system (200) also functioning as an aesthetic construction for a windmill apparatus, and a road freezing prevention system (300). The power generation system comprises an air compression unit (110), a plurality of opening/closing units (130,131), an air storage unit (150), a power generation unit (160), and a power storage unit (170). The wind turbine generation system comprises a wing (202), a wind turbine generation unit (203), and an electric cable (141). The road freezing prevention system comprises a sensor unit (180) for detecting the temperature and the humidity and a heater (301) controlled by a control unit (190). The power generation system, the wind turbine generation system and the road freezing prevention system are mechanically and electrically engaged with one another.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module is provided to suppress the increase of an inner resistance of a solar cell due to increase of an inner temperature of the solar cell by attaching a heat absorbing panel on a back surface of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell(106) is closely attached onto a solar cell fixing plate(107). A heat absorbing panel(108) has a heat transmitting material, which is circulated in the heat absorbing panel. A heat transmitting member(104) is attached to both ends of a thermoelectric element(105). A solar cell module is interposed between the heat absorbing panel and the solar cell fixing plate. A solar cell module container(101) protects the solar cell module from the external shock. A warm water storage box and the heat absorbing panel are connected by a hollow pipe. A heat exchange circulation motor(113) is installed at the hollow pipe. The heat transmitting member is circulated in the heat absorbing panel adjacent to a back surface of the solar cell, thereby absorbing a heat.
NOVELTY - A method for charging electricity by using a kinetic energy of an animal is provided to use environmental energy by driving a generator and charging the electricity through kinetic energy of the animal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two couple of wheels(2) having a power transfer rotating axis(1) in the inner side plane are assembled on a front/rear plane of a lower part of a wheel body(3). A holder(4) installed on a front plane of the wheel body(3) is mounted on a body of the animal. When the animal moves forward, if the wheel(3) rotates, the power transfer rotating axis(1) connected to the inner side plane is driven. The driving force generated in the power transfer rotating axis(1) is transferred to a rotator of a generator through a power transfer body(7). The generator(8) generates electricity by a rotation of the rotator. A rectifying unit(9) rectifies the electricity generated in the generator(8). A charger(10) charges the rectified electricity in the rectifying unit(9).
NOVELTY - The heat recovery device (10) has several laminated equally spaced stainless steel heat collecting fins (12). The closed portions (10d) are formed on either sides of the stacked fins, and the space between the heat collecting fins. The portions other than the closed portion have ventilation (10c) to allow the gas to pass between the heat collecting fins. One end of the heat collecting fins is exposed to a surface (10a) of the opposite side of ventilation in the closed portion.    USE - For internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of the heat-recovery device is easy, while the heat conduction to several thermoelectric transformation modules with favorable heat-conduction efficiency is substantially uniform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the heat-recovery device.    Heat-recovery device (10)    Ventilation (10c)    Closed portion (10d)    Heat collecting fins (12)    Spacers (13)
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 - The bump comprises a flexible rubber membrane (2) and a removable component tray located above and below a central section (1), respectively. Each rack-and-pin gear system located within the tray is connected to a generator such that the generator is rotated when the top of the gear system is depressed. The semi-circular sections (6) are removably attached to the ends such that they are removed to allow access to the internal components. The bump is made of recycled car tire, metal, rigid rubber or composite.    USE - For bump installed in road.    ADVANTAGE - The power generated in the bump is used to power a number of outputs such as street lights or road signs. The bump having high rigidity and waterproof property is realized using the rubber membrane. The maintenance of component tray is performed reliably, by removing the end sections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the bump.    Central section (1)    Flexible rubber membrane (2)    Semi-circular sections (6)
NOVELTY - The system has chambers (42, 45) constituting heat exchangers, where the chamber (42) is placed at a level higher than the level of the sea (46). The exchangers permit to produce a thermodynamic cycle comprising rising of cold water (41) from the sea bottom in the chamber (42), falling of water in the sea, descending of hot water (43) from the sea surface in the chamber (45) and exchanging calorie and frigorie across walls of the chambers. The cycle maintains, in the chamber (45), the water level higher than the surface of the sea.    USE - Used for converting energy contained in a sea water temperature delta, between surface and depth, into a motive force to supply a hydraulic turbine, where motive force is created by a fall of water.    ADVANTAGE - The system permits to convert the sea water temperature delta energy into motive force in a reliable manner using simple components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a thermodynamic sea water temperature delta energy conversion system.    Cold water (41)    Chambers (42, 45)    Hot water (43)    Sea (46)
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 - A rotating transformer comprises stator (10), a rotor (11) separated with a gap (14). The electrical windings (15,16) of the stator and rotor are arranged to create a magnetic flux upon application of alternating electrical current in one of the windings, so that voltage is induced in the other winding for transferring power between the windings across the gap.    USE - For electrical power generation using sea current or wind power..    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the requirement of brush gear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the transformer for electrical power generation.    Stator (10)    Rotor (11)    Gap (14)    Electrical windings (15,16)    Axis of sector core (17)
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 - The device has a pump part (2) connected to a pontoon (4) and to a submerged water anchor (12). The water anchor is shaped like a frustum of pyramid and provided with a flap (14) to open for flow through of water, when the anchor sinks through the water. A pontoon rope extends between the pontoon and the anchor via the pump part. An end portion of the pontoon is provided with a counterweight.    USE - Used for driving a turbine that is utilized with a generator for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The water anchor prevents the submerged pump from following the vertical motion of the pontoon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a wave pump device.    Pump (1)    Pump part (2)    Pontoon (4)    Pump housing (6)    Guide pipe (8)    Water anchor (12)    Flap (14)    Pump pipe (18)    Fastener (20)    Check valve (24)    Pontoon rope (40)
NOVELTY - Power station comprises underwater wave-receiving blade mounted for permitting rocking around the axle, hydraulic pump, and fluid-operated motor provided with electric generator. The wave-receiving blade is provided with the hydraulic accumulator built in its intermediate section and drain tank. The hydraulic pump is provided with the diaphragm and has two ways. The flexible diaphragms are arranged from the outsides of the wave-receiving blade.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability.3 dwg
NOVELTY - Module is installed in measuring-temperature cabinet and connected to measuring circuit. Low ac current is supplied to module for resistance measurements and low dc current, for thermoelectric quality evaluation until steady state Seebeck voltage is set up; time constant of thermoelectric module is found by measuring time interval between low dc current supply to module and steady state Seebeck voltage set-up moment. Results obtained are compared with standard values. Comparison results are used for diagnosing thermoelectric module quality.    USE - Thermoelectric energy conversion; thermoelectric module quality evaluation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability and precision of control; enlarged functional capabilities for trouble shooting.1 cl, 4 dwg, 4 tbl
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 - The system evacuates the water out of a set of tanks (28-31) in the sea using compressed air supplied to air inlet port (13). The wind turbine or solar cell supplies power to the compressor. The system allows sea water to flow back into the tanks through turbine (10) and water inlet port (15).    USE - For generating electrical power using pressurized water and high pressure air.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical generator can be driven by power generated using water pressure of sea or lake at pre-determined depth.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the power generation system.    control room (1)    turbine (10)    air inlet port (13)    water inlet port (15)    tanks (28-31)
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 - A car has rotating sails and wheels connected to an electric current generator by pulley. The wheels of the car are in contact with rails on which the car moves. In this way, the rails form a closed circuit and the sails harness and exploit the force of the wind in order to move the car along the rails through wheels, such that as the car is moved along the rails by force of wind exploited by the sails, the rotation of the wheels is transmitted to current generator through pulleys, to generate electric current.    USE - For exploiting wind energy using sail.    ADVANTAGE - Changes in the direction of wind and changes in the direction of the sails enables the car to travel along the closed circuit formed by the rails, to generate electric current reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wind energy-exploiting device.
NOVELTY - An adhesion prevention agent contains copolymer having monomer unit with carboxyl group, and a monomer unit with sulfonic acid group. The monomer having carboxyl group is acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, and the monomer having sulfonic acid group is 3-allyl oxy-2-hydroxy 1-propane sulfonic acid and/or 2-methacryloyloxy ethane sulfonic acid.    USE - For preventing adhesion of silica contaminant formed in cooling water system, boiling water system and film processing apparatus, in injection well of geothermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion prevention agent effectively prevents adhesion of silica contaminant in injection well of geothermal power station.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) adhesion prevention method of silica type contaminant which involves adding the above motioned copolymer to circulating water; and    (2) soldier polymer which is a copolymer having monomer unit with carboxyl group, and a monomer unit with sulfonic acid group.
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 apparatus (21) includes a micro-pipe heat sink (150) thermally coupled to at least one thermal-energy to electric-energy converter (151) which directly converts at least a portion of thermal energy from a thermal-energy source (140) into electrical energy. The thermal-energy source has a hydrogen plasma generator coupled to a hydrogen source.    USE - For electric propulsion system of e.g. watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy. Facilitates thermal management in wide variety of applications. Minimizes heat loss of apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric propulsion system;    (2) a thermal-energy-to-electric-power production method; and    (3) a residential or industrial appliance    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen thermal plasma power generating apparatus.    Hydrogen thermal plasma power generating apparatus (21)    Thermal-energy source (140)    Electric energy storage device (147)    Micro-pipe heat sink (150)    Thermal-energy to electric-energy converter (151)
NOVELTY - The system includes an array hydraulic pumps driven by turbines and having interchangeable modular arrangement. Cells receive and convert the kinetic energy from the movement of water through turbine into electric power.    USE - For generating electric power from ocean tidal movements.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient utilization of pumps and turbines, during generation of electricity from water movement e.g. wave, current, tidal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the hydropower generating system.    Lightweight housing (95)    Anchor (97)    Floation device (98)    Wire (99)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generating apparatus has a thermo-element (11) for performing electric power generation using temperature difference of low and high temperature fluids, connected between polygon-shaped transport pipes (C,H) for low and high temperature fluids respectively.    USE - For use with vaporizer (claimed), to generate electricity for illumination, gas detector, temperature sensor, etc., from waste energy obtained in the gasification of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).    ADVANTAGE - The usable electric power generation is performed using unusable low temperature energy used for gasification of liquified petroleum gas (LPG).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the thermoelectric power generating apparatus.    Thermo element (11)    Connection hall (17)    Heat insulating material (20)    Case (21)    Transport pipe for low temperature fluid (C)    Transport pipe for high temperature fluid (H)
NOVELTY - The earth's terrain transforming system has an excavation machinery, to excavate the terrain. The extracted materials are transported to a sea port for loading onto the power generating vessel (25).    USE - For transforming earth's terrain.    ADVANTAGE - The terrain forming system (TFS) do not disturb the methane hydrate deposits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the details of the terra-electric power system (TPS) of the TFS.    Ocean surface (22)    Power generating vessel (25)    Ballast bucket (26)    Cable (27)    Hydrogen generating vessel (29)
NOVELTY - The connecting tabs (14) are connected to solar cells after high temperature treatment of solar cell. The high temperature treatment is performed after collection electrode formation.    USE - For manufacturing photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The optimally controlled heating temperature and heating time improves output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the photovoltaic module manufacturing process.    Collector electrode (5)    Solar cell (10)    Connecting tab (14)    Halogen lamp device (21)    Hot air heater (22)
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 - This invention discloses a method for generation with the waste heat of the engine vent-pipe and a device, in which, the device is a pipe, the pipe wall is the principle part of the converter, the middle is the channel of the pipe, the outer layer is set with a cooling end, the internal wall is set with heat absorption end, the current output terminals are connected with the both ends, the high temperature absorption end is put into the vent-pipe directly to absorb heat fully and the car and air are used to cool down the low temperature end of the converter to form a temperature difference by high temperature and natural air to finish the generation function.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to diversion electrode for thermogenerator, which is prepared by: (1) grinding and screening the base powder material and transient active material, respectively; (2) putting treated transient active material and base powder material into mould for pressing by turns to obtain the diversion electrode; (3) taking out the electrode, sintering, holding temperature, annealing, andcooling, and obtaining the final product. This invention has small welding resistance, high welding strength, long service time, and large discharge current density.
NOVELTY - A power system supplies power to the light source, optical engine, fan and ballast. The light emitted by the light source is guided by the optical engine to form a projecting image through the lens. The light path (111) is formed as the light goes from the light source to the lens through the optical engine. The energy recycling module (109) has a flow-path system that uses redundant heat generated by the light source as a heating source for dissipating the heat of the digital micro-mirror device to recycle the heat released by the projecting device (100).    USE - For a projecting device e.g. projector used in e.g. offices, conferences, laboratories, schools and family theaters.    ADVANTAGE - The projecting device cools down electronic components using the flow-path system and recycles redundant heat generated by the light source at the same time. The device reduces waste of energy by recycling the redundant heat generated by the light source to improve the power utilizing efficiency, allow environmental protection purposes and enhance competitive capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy recycling module may also use a thermoelectric semiconductor to transform heat energy into electric energy, a photo-thermal micro-mechanic pump to transform light energy into kinetic energy, or a Stirling engine to transform heat energy into kinetic energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows block diagram of the projecting device.    Projecting device (100)    Casing (104)    Opening (106)    Energy recycling module (109)
NOVELTY - A method for determining design conditions of a heater and a deaerator in a thermoelectric power plant is provided to automatically determine pressure and temperature for optimal design of components by using only the pressure/enthalpy inputted based on thermal equilibrium of the thermoelectric power plant in case that the design conditions of the heater/deaerator are determined in the thermoelectric power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the case of a design condition determining mode, the pressure and the enthalpy of each component are received by selecting the targeted components in the thermoelectric power plant (S22). A design pressure and temperature of the selected component is determined/outputted by using the pressure and the enthalpy according to design property (S23). In the case of a shell of a low pressure heater, the design pressure is rounded in a 50 psig (pounds per square inch gauge) by applying a reference change rate to an inputted pressure value and the design temperature is determined by applying an inputted temperature value to a Mollier chart.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module has an identifier storage device storing identifier data about the module, where the module supplies power to an electronic communication device. A sensor senses a value of a parameter indicative of an operation of the module. The electronic communication device including radio frequency identification transmitter (314) transmits the identifier and parameter data to a remote device. The identifier storage and electronic communication device are provided by a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.    USE - Used for converting light energy, e.g. solar energy, into electrical energy, and by builders and roofers to mount on the roof and wall of a building to provide energy for the building.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic communication device includes radio frequency transmitter so that the data is transmitted to a control device without requiring additional wiring in the installation of the photovoltaic modules. The module supplies power to the electronic communication device, thus avoiding the need for an additional power source in the photovoltaic module, and hence reducing cost, size and weight of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy generation system comprising a photovoltaic module;    (2) monitoring an operation of the photovoltaic module; and    (3) managing an array of photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photovoltaic module.    Bypass diode (312)    Radio frequency identification transmitter (314)    Power source (316)    Voltage sensor (318)    Temperature sensor (320)
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 transformer (10) has a pair of weights mounted on halves of wheels (20,22) and a pair of weights mounted on wheels (30,32) so that respective weights are positioned on same side of axes. The weights on wheels (20,22) are positioned opposite to weights on wheels (30,32) in order to rotationally counteract one another, such that rotation of wheels is performed to turn the generators until the frictional forces stop the rotation of wheel.    USE - For power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The gravitational energy is used effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of gravity/energy transformer.    gravity/energy transformer (10)    housing (12)    power output cord (14)    display (15)    wheels (20,22,30,32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) includes a low-temperature side heat exchanger (22) maintained between a non-contact tightening band (56) and a high-temperature side heat exchanger (12) contacting high-temperature side of thermoelectric power generator (24). A screw hole (70) temporarily holds the low-temperature side heat exchanger on the high-temperature side heat exchanger through a screw (72).    USE - For generating electric power using heat of high-temperature fluids e.g. exhaust gas of engine in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generating apparatus is assembled using screw without the fixing of high-temperature side heat exchanger, thermoelectric power generator and the low-temperature side heat exchanger, providing an outstanding effect at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the temporary holding state of low-temperature side heat exchanger in exhaust gas heat electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust gas electric power generating apparatus (10)    High-temperature side heat exchanger (12)    Low-temperature side heat exchanger (22)    Thermoelectric power generator (24)    Tightening band (56)    Screw hole (70)    Screw (72)
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 - 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 dividing-wall power transmission uses the attraction force and repulsive force of a permanent magnet for power transmission of a driving side immersed in liquid and the passive side in which the generator is located. The permanent magnet is arranged at the inner or outer surface of a cover (14).    USE - For sea water current power generation apparatus e.g. for converting kinetic energy of liquid (Seawater etc.) into the rotational energy of several propellers connected to electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures airtightness in current power generating apparatus by using dividing-wall power transmission. Simplifies maintenance of current power generating apparatus installed in deep sea by making power transmission part non-contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a current power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic side view of the dividing-wall power transmission.    Drive shaft (12)    Propeller (13)    Cover (14)    Bearing (15)    Set collar (17)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus has engine. Seawater is electrolyzed to produce hydrogen, chlorine and sodium hydroxide. Equivalent mixing of gas of produced hydrogen and chlorine is carried out and chlorine detonating gas is generated. Ignition and explosion are carried out. The piston in a cylinder is moved and operation similar to that of a gasoline engine is carried out. The process is repeated to further move the piston of the cylinder and the engine is operated for second time.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables electric power generation using seawater as fuel and prevents wastage of sodium hydroxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power generating apparatus has engine. Seawater is electrolyzed to produce hydrogen, chlorine and sodium hydroxide. Equivalent mixing of gas of produced hydrogen and chlorine was carried out and chlorine detonating gas is generated. Ignition and explosion are carried out. The piston in a cylinder is moved and operation similar to that of a gasoline engine is carried out. The produced sodium hydroxide is utilized for forming soap by adding animal and vegetable fats which are taken form animal phytoplankton in seawater and for manufacture of dye and pulp industry. Hydrogen and oxygen in air are ignited in a volume ratio of 2:1, exploded to generate fulminating gas and to further move the piston of the cylinder and the engine is operated for second time. The remaining chlorine is utilized as an oxidizing agent, bleaching agent or disinfectant. The electric power is generated by utilizing the chlorine detonating gas, fulminating gas and soap.
NOVELTY - Static charge/electricity is generated in nature due to climatic effects. However this form of electricity gets wasted and cannot be harnessed. This electricity may be stored on capacitors or storage objects. The static electricity motor (SEM) enables to convert the stored static charge into useful rotor torque with the help of a rotor shaft assembly. The device may be used for conversion of static charge energy from clouds and other resources of static charge. Image 0/19
NOVELTY - The closed-circuit vapor generating system has a separator provided between a heater (1) and an expander (14), to separate the vapor and liquid phases of the working fluid heated by the heater. A return path returns the liquid phase containing a lubricant for bearing soluble or miscible in the liquid phase, from the separator to the heater. A bearing supply path delivers liquid phase pressurized by a feed pump (F) to the bearings (23,24) for a rotary element of the expander.    USE - For generating power from moderate or low grade heat sources such as geothermal brines, industrial waste heat sources and internal combustion engine waste heat streams.    ADVANTAGE - Provides adequate lubrication of the bearing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram showing the vertical disposition of the components of the closed-circuit vapor power generating system.    Heater (1)    Expander (14)    Condenser (17)    Bearings (23,24)    Feed pump (F)
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 method involves accessing solar cells (1), each having two polarity terminals (3, 4) at a same surface (2). Conductors (5) are connected between one of the terminals of one cell and one of terminals of another cell. The connectors linked to one of the terminals of one of solar cells are electrically insulated from another terminal of the same cell by an insulation layer. The conductor is insulated by a surrounding coating, which is removed by soldering. An insulation is applied as precut insulation sheets underlying the conductor before connecting the conductor to terminals.    USE - Used for interconnecting back-contacted photovoltaic solar cells, during photovoltaic module assembly by tabbing and stringing the assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The connectors linked to one of the terminals of one of solar cells is electrically insulated from another terminal of the same cell by the insulation layer, thus preventing short circuiting of the cells such that particular limitations to the geometrical arrangement of the contacting terminals are not posed. The method enables to achieve a simplified assembly of photovoltaic modules consisting of back-contacted solar cells. The method allows back- contacted solar cells to be interconnected using existing manufacturing techniques, thus reducing the investment costs and easing implementation of the method. The method enables to achieve an increased current generation, and provides simplified processing of interconnecting back-contacted solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell device comprising interconnected solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an interconnection of individual cells.    Solar cells (1)    Solar cell surface (2)    Polarity terminal regions (3, 4)    Conductors (5)
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 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 - 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 - 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 method involves dividing N-type and P-type thermoelectric conversion materials (10,11) orthogonally at an inclination angle into cutting tips (10a,10b) and (11a,11b), respectively. The electrodes (30) and (31,32) are connected to the top and bottom surfaces (21,23) and (22,24) respectively of the cutting tips. The cutting tips are joined at the electrode surface at slopes (25a,25b) and (26a,26b).    USE - For thermoelectric element manufacturing in industry and non-commercial use.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric element with stabilized characteristics can be produced easily. The height variation among multiple thermoelectric conversion element can be absorbed and a uniform joining surface is obtained. The variation in thermal resistance can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline diagram of the thermoelectric element manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    N-type thermoelectric conversion material (10)    cutting tips (10a,10b,11a,11b)    P-type thermoelectric conversion material (11)    top surfaces (21,23)    bottom surfaces (22,24)    slopes (25a,25b,26a,26b)    electrodes (30-32)
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 module has several solar cells (2) that comprise a support on which an insulating foil is attached. A set of electrodes are arranged at a doped semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is covered by a cover (8) that is designed as a film, where the cover is translucent in one direction so that light from light source is able to fall on the semiconductor layer. The cover is printable and is not translucent in another direction.    USE - Used in military for location independent power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor layer is covered by the cover, where the cover is translucent in one direction so that light from the light source is able to fall on the layer and is not translucent in another direction, thus preventing reflection of sun rays from the module and hence preventing identification of location of the solar module. The cover is printable, thus allowing the module to be utilized in civilian range of application and enabling the cover to be utilized as an advertising medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar module.    Solar module (1)    Solar cells (2)    Semiconductor layer (5)    Electrodes (6, 7)    Cover (8)
NOVELTY - The panel has a set of photovoltaic cells having a set of elongated semiconductor strips (130) configured in a parallel manner and interconnected between adjacent strips by conductive portions (140). A set of conductive rails (120), tabs or busbars is coupled to the strips that are formed from a semiconductor wafer. The strips and rails are embedded in a flexible film (150), where the strips are adhered to a film layer. Banks (110) are interconnected by conductive rails, which are in turn coupled to an interface for connecting the panel to an external circuit.    USE - Used in a solar power car, plane, blimp, solar lighting tower and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The elongated semiconductor strips and conductive rails, tabs or busbars are embedded in the flexible film, thus allowing the photovoltaic panel to be flexed or bent manually, and hence allowing the panel to be affixed to curved or irregular surfaces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing a flexible photovoltaic panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a zoomed top plan view of a portion of a flexible photovoltaic panel.    Banks (110)    Conductive rails (120)    Semiconductor strips (130)    Conductive portions (140)    Flexible film (150)
NOVELTY - A primary component has overall buoyancy relative to the liquid. A secondary component is slidably coupled to the primary component. One or more screw is rotatably supported by the secondary component. The primary component is configured to slide relative to secondary component in response to force from waves that is exerted on primary component. Primary component is magnetically coupled to the screw. The sliding of primary component relative to secondary component in at least one direction causes rotation of the screw.    USE - For transforming wave motion to rotary motion for generating electricity from ocean wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Relative linear motion of the components causes energy to be transmitted from waves between two components via the magnetic coupling, thus no mechanical connection is required for the transmission to allow for wave energy conversion without the need for hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Screw is entirely contained in the hollow interior of secondary component to eliminate the requirement of working seals to prevent liquid from entering the interior of secondary component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an ocean wave energy conversion system; and    (2) a system for converting wave motion to electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the ocean wave energy converter system.    buoy generator system (100)    elongated spar (110)    float (120)    ballast weight (130)    tether (140)
NOVELTY - The generator has thermally conductive plates that generate heat based on solar radiation, and multiple spaced-apart pairs of P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements (2a,2b). The P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements of each pair are thermally coupled in parallel and electrically coupled in series between the thermally conductive plates. The packing fraction of the P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements relative to the conductive plates is less than about 0.5, 1, 10, 20 or 50%.    USE - For solar power generation for satellite, space shuttle, space station and other space-based applications, bio-medical devices. The thermoelectric converter is also used for generating power using heat from internal combustion engine, of radiator and/or exhaust of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing relatively low packing fraction, heat flue through individual thermoelectric elements can be increased so that efficiency and/or quantity of electronic grade semiconductor material can be reduced and cost is reduced. The solar power generator is configured to provide night time and day time operation. Electrical contact resistances in the thermoelectric devices can be reduced and/or minimized between the metallizations and P-N thermo element couples, providing adequate electrical interfacing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the thermoelectric device.    Thermoelectric device (1)    N and P-type thermoelements (2a,2b)    Upper and lower side headers (3,4)    Heat pipe (5)
NOVELTY - A controlled amount of semiconductor material is vaporized at atmospheric pressure within a heated inert gas stream to obtain a fluid mixture. The fluid mixture is supplied on substrate at atmospheric pressure. A layer of semiconductor material is deposited on the surface of the substrate. Additional layer(s) of semiconductor material containing cadmium telluride is formed on the substrate by repeating the process, and the cadmium telluride layer is treated with reactive gas to re-crystallize cadmium telluride. Coating of substrate is enabled.    USE - For coating substrate used for manufacture of photovoltaic panel.    ADVANTAGE - The coated substrate is obtained with favorable surface properties. The high-efficient photovoltaic panel is quickly manufactured at high yield using the coated substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controlled amount of semiconductor material is vaporized at atmospheric pressure within a heated inert gas stream to obtain a fluid mixture having temperature more than condensation temperature of semiconductor material. The fluid mixture is supplied on substrate having temperature less than condensation temperature of semiconductor material, at atmospheric pressure. A layer of semiconductor material is deposited on the surface of the substrate. Additional layer(s) of semiconductor material containing cadmium telluride is formed on the substrate by repeating the process, and the cadmium telluride layer is treated with reactive gas to re-crystallize cadmium telluride. Coating of substrate is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the coating method of substrate.
NOVELTY - The system has several power pods (2) embedded in a roadway (3) with steep grades. Coils or permanent magnets (8) in each pod are connected in series via an internal wiring (9). An electrical wiring (4) connects the pods in series. The wiring (4) carries a voltage generated by a motor vehicle passing on the roadway from each pod to a power storage unit. Several fixed permanent magnets are installed on undersides of the vehicle, while an unnoticeable amount of inertia is drained from the vehicle when passing on the roadway.    USE - Used for generating electrical current during passage of a motorized vehicle (claimed), automobile, truck carrying ferrous metal over a portion of a roadbed surface, downhill side of a bridge, hill and a mountain grade and of train in a railroad bed.    ADVANTAGE - The power pods have no moving parts, thus minimizing the maintenance while the power gathering capability of pods is not diminished by the adverse weather conditions. Several fixed permanent magnets are installed on undersides of the vehicle, to improve the current generating effect from the motor vehicle passing over the roadbed. Each power pod has same size and same number of coils or permanent magnets for cost effective production. The embedding of the power pods in the roadway with steep grades enables to reduce the speed of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electrical power by using electrical power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of power pods installed within a roadway surface.    Power pods (2)    Roadway (3)    Electrical wiring (4)    Permanent magnets (8)    Internal wiring (9)
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 - A method and apparatus for preparing ice and desalinating seawater and a method and apparatus for electric generation are disclosed. The temp difference between ice or snow and water is used for electric generation. The solar energy or biomass energy or fossil energy or their combination is used for electric generation. Its advantages are low cost and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - A micro storm-imitating method and system for utilizing atmosphere energy in generating electricity, desalting sea water, purifying air, etc High tower is first established, and water is sprayed to atomize in the tower top. The atomized is evaporated to cool air and produce descending air flow, and the descending air flow is utilized to drive gas turbine generator to produce electricity. When sea water is sprayed, salt is separated with the evaporation of water and may be collected while the descending air flow carrying desalted sea water. During the process, polluted air is washed and purified.
NOVELTY - The solar power module comprises a mixing layer of an electron donor layer (7) sandwiched between a transparent conducting layers (5a) and a conducting layer (11a) on substrate (15) for accepting and outputting holes (2) and electrons (6) respectively. The electron donor layer comprises a polymer for donating electrons and holes after receiving light incoming from transparent conducting layer, and several N-type carbon nanotubes (9) grown from catalyst on either conductive layers for accepting and forwarding electrons.    USE - For low-power consumer electronic products such as electronic watch and calculator, and high-power products such as building facility, communication vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power module having carbon nanotubes provides higher optic-electric conversion efficiency, lower production cost, and acceptable flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar power module having carbon nanotubes.    holes (2)    transparent conducting layer (5a)    electrons (6)    electron donor layer (7)    carbon nanotubes (9)    substrate conducting layer (11a)    transparent layer (13)    substrate (15)
NOVELTY - Back sheet (11) has light-diffusion layer (7) which has uniform and fine convex portion or concave portion at the surface, and metal-deposited layer (4) which has reflectivity and gas barrier property.    USE - For module of solar cell (claimed) used for generation of electric power for calculator and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - Back sheet has excellent diffused reflection property, heat resistance, weather resistance, gas barrier property, productivity and low cost property. The back sheet improves the electric power generation efficiency, durability and weather resistance and reduces manufacturing cost of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the back sheet of solar cell module.    Base film (2)    Bead coating layer (3)    Metal-deposited layer (4)    Light-diffusion layer (7)    Back sheet (11)
NOVELTY - The solar-heat warm water apparatus (11) has a solar cell module (20) that is mounted on the light-receiving surface. The bottom face of solar cell module comprises transparent resin.    USE - For solar-heat warm water apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solar radiation is not interrupted by high building and mountain, and the need for sufficient place is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the solar-heat warm water apparatus.    solar radiation (9)    solar-heat warm water apparatus (11)    feed pipe (11e)    hot water supply pipe (11f)    solar cell module (20)
NOVELTY - Multiple sets of coil which detect an induced electromotive force are arranged at a coil board installed at both sides of the magnet board. The magnet board (1) includes a button type magnet (2) whose polarities change mutually. A slight motion of the pendulum (4) is also made to detect an electromotive force prior to acquisition of electricity.    USE - Used at surface of sea water for buoy of fishing vessel or pleasure boat.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the usage only of a small power in a place where electricity does not exist. Smaller in size, inexpensive, maintenance free. Very low factor of natural environment contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a magnet board and a side view of the gearing system.    Magnet board (1)    Magnet (2)    Gearing system (3)    Pendulum (4)
NOVELTY - The back sheet (3) consists of a cyclic olefin copolymer film (10).    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The eco-friendly and inexpensive back sheet has excellent damp-proofing property, mechanical strength, gas barrier property, heat resistance, durability, safety and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of back sheet for solar cell module.    Back sheet (3)    Cyclic olefin copolymer film (10)    Vapor deposited high polymer film (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module is sealed by a protective film which has a multilayered structure containing an electroconductive metal layer. A voltage is applied between an electric power output terminal, a metal frame and a metal plate (22), conducting electrically between the electroconductive metal layer and the metal frame and the metal plate.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the generation of spark, and maintains the electric potential at the time of metal frame, metal plate and electroconductive metal layer and mutual voltage application of solar cell panel in a fixed state. The fluctuation between the solar cell module of transient current is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of solar cell module.    Solar cell panel (21)    Metal plate (22)    Terminal box (23)    Electroconductive material (24)    container (25)    Test machine structure (26)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a hydraulic power wind-power energy collection power package, which comprises the following steps: using the renewable energy such as hydraulic energy (tide, oceanic current, sea wave and river) wind power; adopting the hydraulic power wind-power flow principle; installing a suit of trumpet energy collection device with big entrance and small exit to make the energy enter from big entrance and gather at small exit; increasing the hydraulic power wind-power energy; installing turbine blades of generator at the outlet channel of the exit; driving the blade of generator bygathered energy to drive the generator to generate; transferring the hydraulic power wind-power into electric energy; adopting different energy collection modes according to different energy resources.
NOVELTY - Ends (31,32) of an anchor cable (30) are connected to the underside of the buoy (20) and to the pulley (50) mounted on the shaft of the generator (40). As the pulley rotates in opposite directions with respect to the rise and fall of the waves, the pulley rotates the shaft and the rotor without changing its direction. As the buoy falls during an ocean wave trough, a coil spring winds the end of the anchor cable around the pulley for the next pull. A flywheel mounted inside the case and the shaft allows continuous rotation of the rotor during the wave troughs.    USE - Converts ocean wave energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Ocean wave generator is easily inspected, maintained, replaced, and installed, without reducing the efficiency of the generator. It produces reliable electrical energy. The flywheel allows the continuous rotation of the rotor during ocean wave crests and troughs to generate a more constant power output. The case is sealed to avoid corrosion and degradation of the components within a chamber and is filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic representation of an ocean wave generator.    Buoy (20)    Anchor cable (30)    Ends of the anchor cable (31,32)    Generator (40)    Pulley (50)
NOVELTY - An electric connection element comprises electric conductor (2) having a surface (5) configured, at least in regions, with a surface enlargement; and electrically conductive coating (3) applied on the electric conductor.    USE - For interconnecting solar cells for solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connection element can easily be handled and requires only little coating thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of contacting electric components, in particular solar cells, comprising enlarging a surface area of an electric conductor; coating the electric conductor with an electrically conductive coating, thus producing an electric connection element; and placing the electric connection element onto an electric component with the enlarged surface area facing the electric component to enable the coating to establish a firm connection between the electric conductor and the electric component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection element.    Conductor (2)    Coating (3)    Rough surface (5)
NOVELTY - An electric connection element comprises electric conductor (2) and electrically conductive coating (3) applied on the electric conductor and having a surface (5) configured, at least in regions, with a surface enlargement.    USE - For interconnecting solar cells for solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connection element can easily be handled and the coating can be quickly heated. Heat required for a soldering or bonding process can thus be introduced easier and faster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of contacting electric components, in particular solar cells, comprising:    (a) coating an electric conductor with an electrically conductive coating;    (b) enlarging a surface area of the coating to produce an electrical connection element; and    (c) placing the electric connection element onto an electric component with the enlarged surface area facing the electric component to enable the coating to establish a firm connection between the electric conductor and the electric component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection element.    Conductor (2)    Coating (3)    Rough surface (5)
NOVELTY - The tower includes containers (3) fixed at intervals at the outer face of a motor chain (2) wound around at least two gears (4) within a tube (1), in which the vertically and partially submerged under a level of water (5) within the tube. An air injector (6) is provided at the bottom of the tube, to direct air into the containers, such that buoyancy causes the containers to rise from under the level of water. The rising of the containers rotate the motor chain along a loop, rotating the gears. An electric generator can convert the rotation of the gears into electric power.    USE - For e.g. industrial use, domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates reliable generation of electric power without causing adverse impact to environment. Ensures efficient generation of electric power. Minimizes number of moving components. Reduces power generation cost. Simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the hydropower generation tower.    Tube (1)    Motor chain (2)    Containers (3)    Gears (4)    Level of water (5)    Air injector (6)
NOVELTY - The generator has a support frame mounted to an offshore platform (20) comprising vertical support components and horizontal support components. Current generators (30) are mounted to the horizontal support components of the support frame, and power cables (60) are electrically connected with the current generators. The offshore platform comprises a submerged portion and a surface portion, and a wind power generator is mounted to the surface portion of the offshore platform.    USE - Used for generating electricity in a power generation station and a current energy-conversion plant using wave, current or wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The offshore platform can be abandoned, removed, dumped or relocated fixed so that the offshore platform is re-usable for providing an alternative energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a current generator comprising a support frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an offshore power generator.    Offshore platform (20)    Current generators (30)    Blades (32)    Shaft (33)    Power cables (60)
NOVELTY - A power plant system using a shear core of a high building is provided to prevent the collapse of a chimney by external force and to minimize cost for planting the chimney.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power plant system using a shear core(30) of a high building(10) uses an ascending current generated by temperature difference between the surface of the earth and the atmosphere. The high building has a height above 30 floors. The shear core is formed long along a direction of height as forming a closed space in the high building. An entrance(31) is formed on the bottom of the shear core and air on the surface of the earth enters the entrance. An exhaustion hole(32) is formed on an upper part of the shear core and is connected to the roof of the high building. And a power plant turbine(40) is installed in the shear core.
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) is inserted between a flexible raw material and an accommodating portion provided on the raw material surface. A lead wire (2) is fixed to the battery module by a fixing member. A through-hole made to penetrate a fastener to the flexible raw material is provided at the fixing member.    USE - For installing film type sunlight battery module such as thin-film solar cell module used for self-support type solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables full utilization of module characteristics such as lightweight property and flexibility, and slim profile. Simplifies fixing and removal to and from surface of flexible raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and cross-sectional drawing of the film type sunlight battery module. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Film type sunlight battery module (1)    Lead wire (2)    Plate (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves managing performance data of a production of electricity and fuel feed rate, based on electric power demand amount and throughput of waste material processing fuel according to reproducible fuel acceptance amount in power station.    USE - For managing retail power sales of electric power generated using waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The RPS management can be performed correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for RPS management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the retail power sales management system in generating electricity from waste material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The retail power sales and generation of electricity from waste material are managed. A waste material fuel processing installation and acceptance of waste material are managed. The data is shared by waste material acceptance production control system which manages production of fuel, or redundant power supply (RPS) management system which manages renewable-energy amount from reproducible fuel usage-amount. The management and retail power sales of generating electricity from waste materials and electric power generation management are performed.    USE - For waste material generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The information is shared between each management system efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for retail-power-sale electric power generation management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the retail-power-sale electric power generation management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a supply heat method in alumina factory. Wherein, arranging a high back-pressure steam turbo generator unit (1), sending the new vapor from factory-owned high-pressure boiler to the generator unit for generating electricity; translating the enthalpy difference between new vapor and steam dissolved out as high pressure into electric energy; cooling the back-pressure discharged vapor by desuperheater (3) to send to the factory. This invention improves the economical efficiency of the thermoelectric station.
NOVELTY - The harborage (13) sidewalls (15) surround the sides of the floating vessel hull (11). The water flow into its interior is regulated to move the vessel hull vertically and to lag the tidal variations. The vessel hull has a port that allows water to flow out from it. Its buoyant cover opens or closes when water level falls or rises. The vertical movement of the vessel hull is desynchronized from the tidal variations for producing pressurized fluid to rotate a turbine which generates power. It is also retarded to vary the displacement of the vessel hull within the harborage.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Power is generated from the vertical movement of the vessel hull floated in the interior of the harborage utilizing the rise and fall of the tides. Marine life is not affected by eliminating the flood gates and impounding of water to drive turbines. The electricity can be transmitted over conventional power lines to users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) power generator;    (2) system for generating electrical power form water flowing in a channel    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a hull and harborage enclosure arrangement for the tidal power generation.    Vessel hull (11)    Harborage (13)    Harborage sidewalls (15)
NOVELTY - An appliance e.g. electric wet shaver (1) has a thermoelectric generator that converts the heat differential in an environment into electrical energy through a Peltier cooler which operates in Seebeck mode generating voltage and current. An electric motor (4) for driving the appliance is connected to the thermoelectric generator through an electrical circuit (10).    USE - Compact electrical appliance, (both claimed) e.g. electric wet shaver and electric toothbrush.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating sufficient electrical power to drive the motor and/or recharge the electrical battery by providing thermoelectric generator. Ensures efficient utilization of wasted heat energy in environment by converting into electrical energy for providing power to the appliance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a driving method of compact electrical appliance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the electric wet shaver.    Electric wet shaver (1)    Rechargeable battery (2a)    Electric motor (4)    Heat pipe (8)    Electrical circuit (10)
NOVELTY - The unit has a turbine with a blade that includes an aerofoil (5) which is symmetrical about a mid-chord line. The turbine is mounted on a flow channel for rotation in response to a fluid flow through a flow channel. A chord of the aerofoil at a hub of the turbine is between a specific temperature value. The mid-chord line is substantially perpendicular to the chord of the aerofoil.    USE - Used in a power generator apparatus for generating electrical power under water using tidal or current flow.    ADVANTAGE - The aerofoil of the blade is symmetrical about the mid-chord line, thus enabling the turbine unit to improve the efficiency of the conversion of the tidal current flow into electrical energy without the need for the movement or realignment in the tidal flow direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power generator apparatus comprising a pump unit    (2) a method of generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an aerofoil.    Aerofoil (5)    Leading edges (10, 15)
NOVELTY - Pressurized air from the tanks is heated through the passageways of a thermal storage unit to give more energy and acceleration before passing into the air turbine. Kinetic energy of the air is transferred to the airfoils for rotating the shaft (144) to drive an AC generator. DC bus supplies current for a base-transceiver station (BTS) from the converted generator output of the rectifier (150). If turbine fails or pressurized air runs out, lithium metal-polymer (LMP) batteries are used as backup. Air pressure is maintained by a motor-driven compressor and sensors in the tank headers.    USE - For a base-transceiver station of a telecommunications tower and a cell site.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium metal-polymer (LMPs) batteries can withstand extreme temperatures without the need for external heating or cooling requirements, and ventilation since they do not emit harmful or flammable gases. These batteries are smaller, environment-friendly and non-corrosive that can be placed inside a cabinet. Long working life and slow-linear aging characteristics of the LMPs provide greater reliability and enable accurate prediction of replacement intervals. Disconnecting and putting the LMPs to sleep mode prevents unnecessary drainage and periodic charging. An LED or a link-cable can be used to monitor the battery status of the LMP.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the system of providing power;    (2) method of providing electrical power    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the connection and the operation of the device.    Shaft (144)    Rectifier (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing (5), within which several solar sails, a rotor (1), a drive shaft (6), a magnetic bearing (4) and a generator (3) are provided. Solar sails are attached at the rotor in such a manner that during the occurrence of the solar radiation, the solar sails repel themselves from the sunbeams and thus drive the rotor.    USE - For the production of energy by solar sail.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents mechanical friction resistance. Prevents the wear of the individual components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rear view of the device.    Rotor (1)    Generator (3)    Magnetic bearing (4)    Housing (5)    Drive shaft (6)
NOVELTY - The plate-shaped solar collector has no pipe system and has one or more inflow channels aligned perpendicularly or parallel to each other. One or more connected electric pumps is/are mounted on a supporting pan. One or more photovoltaic elements is/are mounted on a supporting pan.    USE - For simultaneously producing electricity and hot water.    ADVANTAGE - Addresses certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. limescale deposits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a plate-shaped solar collector with parallel flow.
NOVELTY - The aid has a sound hose or an electrical cable for conducting of sound or an electrical signal to an auditory canal. A thermoelectric transducer (TW) with a rectangular cross section is arranged in/at the hose so that hot and cold poles (KP, WP) of the transducer contact the respective inner and outer sides of the cover of the hose for power supply of the aid. The transducer is arranged at the cable for power supply.    USE - Mobile hearing aid/ear aligner.    ADVANTAGE - The hot and cold poles of the transducer contact respective inner and outer sides of the cover of sound hose for power supply of aid, hence the transducer provides the possible efficient heat supply for the aid in an unhindered manner, thus the power supply of the aid is non polluting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a hearing aid with a thermoelectric transducer.    Outer side (A)    Inner side (I)    Cold pole (KP)    Thermoelectric transducer (TW)    Hot pole (WP)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a DC power-supply unit (2) and a load (4) connected to the power-supply unit through wires (3). An energy converting subassembly (5) is connected in the circuit either serially between the power-supply unit and load or parallel with the load. The subassembly is a conductive unit (7) formed of separate or joining straight or curved sections (8) arranged on a conductive medium (6).    USE - Used in a toy industry, electronics, transportation, energy industry, driving of mechanical machines, strategy and environmental protection.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can be easily controlled and operated with less energy to generate impulse necessary for the motion in all direction of space and for generation of electric and mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of executing an energy converting circuit.    DC power supply unit (2)    Wires (3)    Load (4)    Energy converting subassembly (5)    Conducive medium (6)    Conductive unit (7)    Curved sections (8)
NOVELTY - The elastic buoyant bodies (3) are formed from a fluid filled hollow body, and connects the fluids to one another through a connection element. The cross section of the inlet opening (8) of the liquid filled container (7) is smaller than the cross section of the elastic buoyant body in unloaded state. A sealing element closes the inlet opening to restricts the liquid from flowing out when the buoyant bodies moves in the liquid filled container.    USE - For generating torque energy using buoyancy force and earth attraction force acting on body.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of leakage from the liquid filled container. Reduces water pressure acting on the surface of the sealing element and the water pressure acting on the surface of the buoyant body entering in the liquid filled container thus reducing resistance needed to enter the buoyant body to the liquid filled container resulting to reduction of energy. Ensure effective utilization of the torque capability. Prevents generation of damage on the buoyant bodies since the surface is plastic-sheathed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the torque generator.    Elastic buoyant bodies (3)    Rotation direction (5)    Liquid (6)    Liquid filled container (7)    Inlet opening (8)
NOVELTY - The power generation system has a vertical support mounted in clamping frame. A set of cantilevered supports (206,212) is attached to and extended from vertical support. A power generation assembly (120) is attached to vertical support and multi-bladed rotor assembly, and powered by fluid flow.    USE - For electric power generation using moving waterways including rivers and tidal flows.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation system is installed easily, thereby allowing easy repair or alteration of the rotor assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front perspective view of support frame.    power generating and support assembly (100)    vertical frame (102)    clamp assembly (106)    power generating assembly (120)    cantilevered supports (206,212)
NOVELTY - Solar cells (25) are connected in series using an electrical connecting system (3) where connection is formed at the contact points (5). Edge connectors (4-1,4-2) of the system form a connection to an external load of the solar module (1). These connectors are attached to the layer arrangement (2) by fastening the latches (41-1,41-2) based on their connectors. Glass covers of the planar layers (21,22) are placed for protecting the solar cells of the module. Space between the layers is filled by the solar cells with an embedded foil (24).    USE - For electrical interconnection of solar cells within a solar module which generates electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical connecting system allows flexibility with regard to the arrangement and connection of the solar cells to form a solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar module in front and side section views and a connector.    Solar module (1)    Layer arrangement (2)    Electrical connecting system (3)    Contact points (5)    Planar layers (21,22)
NOVELTY - The human power is used to generate electric power by rotation operation. The system is formed in a bicycle type to which the user rotates the pedal (6) of the generator.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electricity in house while economizing the electric charge. Contributes to health enhancement of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view and front view of the electric power generation system.    Chair (2)    Times turn portion (3)    Display (4)    Magnet (5)    Pedal (6)
NOVELTY - A sealing resin (3) and a reverse-side protection sheet (4) cover the whole surface of a thin film solar cell element (2) laminated on a transparent insulated glass substrate (1). The reverse-side protection sheet has a water vapor barrier (4b) with interlayer adhesive strength greater than 4 nanometers per centimeter during warm water immersion test for 350 hours.    USE - Damp-proof thin film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves moisture and water resistance of solar cell element by using protection sheet with aluminum foil. Improves handling property by using isobutylene-isoprene rubber as material for water resistant resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the thin film solar cell module.    Glass substrate (1)    Thin film solar cell element (2)    Sealing resin (3)    Reverse-side protection sheet (4)    A water vapor barrier (4b)
NOVELTY - The fuel usage amount and power generation amount are estimated by an online system using the received waste materials. The retail power sales (RPS) factor or power production scale (PPS) is estimated based on the renewable waste energy and actual waste material consumption is estimated. The acceptable discarding amount of resources and the consumption state of the equipment are evaluated and accordingly the intake/exhaust of the waste is controlled.    USE - For generating electric power from waste materials such as general and industrial wastes.    ADVANTAGE - A reliable remote control of the power generation is achieved by the online sharing of measured and evaluated data. The fuel selling price is adjusted easily in accordance with the fuel consumption of power generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The total amount of the fuel consumption is estimated from the power generation plan. Waste material manufacturing and acceptance plan are defined from the consumption amount. The fuel distribution cost is estimated based on the supply amount of fuel and calorific value of fuel. The actual selling price and power production scale (PPS) are estimated from the shared waste material consumption amount and power generation capability of the systems. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste material management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of retail power selling and power generation management system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An autonomous energy module (1) for mobile uses comprises a linear generator (2) to produce electrical energy through mechanical acceleration and an energy store (4) coupled through a charger unit (3). Electrical energy is supplied through the linear generator by the free acceleration of the specific mobile use while only the coil or magnet, and no housing part or additional mass are moved.    USE - As an autonomous energy module for mobile uses (claimed), especially for telematic systems.    ADVANTAGE - The module is simple, long-lasting and maintenance-free.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sketch of the autonomous energy module.    Module (1)    Linear generator (2)    Charger (3)    Electrical energy store (4)    Terminals (5,5)
NOVELTY - The modular system has a frame in the form of right trapezoid prism, for protecting a housing (21). The flow deflector (24), vertical-axis paddlewheel type hydro-turbine (22) and electrical generator (23), are enclosed within the housing The plain screens are provided covering the parallel side of the housing. The detachable filter panels are provided covering front, rear and top entrances of the housing. A funnel channel incorporated with flow deflector and screens, direct incoming water current through working portion of the turbine.    USE - For converting kinetic energy of river, ocean and tidal current and wind into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Basic design is versatile, robust and can be deployed in a variety of locations. Configuration of turbine blades leads to higher energy conversion efficiencies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) submersible bidirectional converting module; and    (2) anchor-mooring structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the submersible bidirectional converting module.    housing (21)    hydro-turbine (22)    electric power-generator (23)    water flow deflector (24)    radial spoke (28)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a rotating shaft held between two walls, and an air outtake pipe with a set of air connections. A set of cylinders is affixed to and juxtaposed about the rotating shaft at a set of different angles. A cylinder base (11) includes intake and outtake valves (12, 13) for controlling flow of gas into and out of the cylinder, respectively. The cylinder outtake valve is closed and the cylinder intake valve is eventually opened to allow the gas into the cylinder.    USE - Used for compressing an air in an electric power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The cylinder outtake valve is closed and the cylinder intake valve is eventually opened to allow the gas into cylinder, thus avoiding creation of a vacuum that would restrict movement of piston toward the opposite base of cylinder during the cylinder rotation. The compressor minimizes the need for new power plants and increased capital spending.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating work from compressed air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rotary gravity compressor.    Cylinder (5)    Cylinder base (11)    Cylinder base intake valve (12)    Cylinder base outtake valve (13)    Wheel (32)
NOVELTY - A hinge (22) connects a solar panel (14) to a main housing (18), so that the solar panel moves between the selected positions. The backside of solar panel overlies a display screen (16) for protecting from exposure to the light and front face of solar panel receives light for generating electricity, in a closed position. The solar panel uncovers display screen for permitting view of display screen, in an open position of solar panel.    USE - For portable multimedia player.    ADVANTAGE - The portable multimedia player exhibits long life, reliable performance and absence of inducement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the portable multimedia player.    solar panel (14)    display screen (16)    main housing (18)    hinge (22)    door seal (24)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation apparatus has solar cell unit having a solar cell with positive electrode connected to positive terminal (t11) of switch. The solar cell has negative electrode connected to negative terminal (t12) of switch. The switch bypasses solar cell during ON state of another switch by conduction terminal (t11, t12). A control unit (2) controls the switches to maintain polarity of string (100a) in electric power supply terminal (3a, 3b), based on amount of electric power to be supplied.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage and frequency of generated electric power can be changed according to usage of generated electric power. Also the usage of power converter and voltage rise unit is eliminated and so complicated structure of the solar power generation apparatus is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of the solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)    control unit (2)    electric power supply terminals (3a, 3b)    switch (SW3)    terminals (t11, t12)    string (100a)
NOVELTY - The water pump has an inner cylinder (1) fixed to the seabed, with an inlet valve (2). The slidable outer cylinder (3) of slightly larger diameter, has an upper outlet valve (5) and an integral float (4) at the base. The inlet valve is not used in case of deeper water.    USE - For wave powered water pump for electric power gener- ation.    ADVANTAGE - The up-and-down motion of the sea waves causes the outer cylinder to slide up and down the inner cylinder caus- ing the water to be sucked in through the inlet valve and pres- surized water to be forced out through the outlet valve to drive a turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wave powdered water pump.    Inner cylinder (1)    Inlet valve (2)    Outer cylinder (3)    Integral float (4)    Outlet valve (5)
NOVELTY - The wave power plant is arranged on the sea surface. It has a frame with a central horizontal rotating rod (4) and floats (10) on either side of it. Rotating arms (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) connect the floats to the rotating rod. When the wave causes the float to move up, it creates torque in the rotating rod in the direction of the rod's rotation. When the float is moved down, the same occurs.    USE - For the generation of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partly cut-away view of the power plant.    Rotating rod (4)    Rotating arms (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)    Floats (10)
NOVELTY - The protective sheet (10) has a gas barrier vapor deposition film (2) comprising inorganic oxide arranged at a solar cell element side. An unstretched transparent polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) film (1) with a specific thermal contraction rate is formed over the vapor deposition film. An adhesive layer is formed between the vapor deposition film and PBT film.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrolysis resistance, weather resistance , dimensional stability, heat resistance, damp proofing, gas barrier property and physical strength of protective sheet can be improved. The electric power generation efficiency of solar cell can be improved and the life of solar cell can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of a back protective sheet.    polybutylene terephthalate film (1)    gas barrier vapor deposition film (2)    back protective sheet (10)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has integrated units having crystal system silicon cell sealed with a sealing agent between a front cover and a back cover. The sealing agent contains rare-earth complex which emits fluorescence of 500-100 nm.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is economical and has improved electric power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A fixing metal (1) mounts a solar cell module on a horizontal beam (2). The fixing metal has a main portion (12) with several hook shaped hook portions. The one end of the hook portion (11a) bends and the edge portion extends to the lower side. The one end of another hook portion (11b) bends in a reverse direction in accordance with the previous bend and the edge portion extends to the lower side. The hook portions mutually faces the hook shape securing portion (31) formed in the solar cell module.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity at the time of attaching a solar cell module to a horizontal rail is improved. The installation efficiency of solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solar cell module when arranging solar cell module to the horizontal rail.    Fixing metal (1)    Horizontal beam (2)    Hook portions (11a,11b)    Main portion (12)    Securing portion (31)
NOVELTY - A fluid injection system (12) injects fluid, such as fluidized solid (44), into a subterranean formation. A fluid extraction system (16) extracts fluidized solid from subterranean formation after heated at temperature less than 100degreesC by the formation. A heat transformer (18) receives fluidized solid whose heat initiates a series of chemical reactions to heat fluid, such as alcohol (50), at temperature between 200-250degreesC.    USE - For generating energy from geothermal heat source.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be generated efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a for utilizing heat from a geothermal source of heat for producing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the energy generation system.    fluid injection system (12)    fluid extraction system (16)    heat transformer (18)    fluidized solid (44)    alcohol (50)
NOVELTY - Proposed method involves setting of emitter temperature TE = 1670 - 1750 K, measurement of mean density of emitter heat flux qF = 60 W/cm2 and mean temperature of collectors Tc, K, and filling of electrode-to-electrode gaps with helium.    USE - Thermionic method for converting heat energy to electricity; loop tests of reactor power-generating channels.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced precision of detecting number of serviceable components at the same time preventing increase in emitter temperature.
NOVELTY - The main body frame bases (37) are provided to firmly affix the bottom ends (32b) of main body frame (32) at holes (38) of seabed or riverbed (2). The main body frames bases supports the erection of main body frames with respect to reinforcement pillars (36) enabling the cylinder (34) containing generator with propeller (31) to stand above seabed or riverbed.    USE - Seabed or riverbed installation type electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to harness tidal current to generate electric power. Ensures to firmly install apparatus to seabed or riverbed without being an obstruction to passing ship. Prolongs life of apparatus as rusting is suppresses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of the seabed or riverbed installation type electric power generating apparatus.    Seabed or riverbed (2)    Generator with propeller (31)    Main body frame (32)    Bottom ends (32b)    Cylinder (34)    Reinforcement pillars (36)    Main body frame bases (37)    Holes (38)
NOVELTY - The turbine installation supporting arrangement has a prevention component, for selectively preventing displacement of the tubular support structure (2) from which the turbine installations (3,4) are supported. The prevention component is concentrically displaceable lengthways of a upstanding elongate support (1). The tubular support structure has several gripper devices (13), for releasably locking the tubular support structure against the lengthways displacement.    USE - For variable pitch water turbine, air current power wind turbine, water current driven turbine etc. Also suitable for certain type of wave energy devices.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine installation supporting arrangement enables to carry large and fluctuating loads in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures illustrates the basic concepts of the pile mounted water current turbine and a releasable gripper type mechanism for positionally locking the support structure collar with respect to the column.    upstanding elongate support (1)    tubular support structure (2)    turbine installations (3,4)    gripper devices (13)    external face of friction material (26)
NOVELTY - The tubular support structure (2) has several gripper devices (13) for releasably locking the tubular support structure against the vertical support column (1), by concentrically displaced along lengthways of the column. The gripper device has a rigid containment (21) for housing an inflatable container (24) such as an elastomeric bag, a bladder or a tube. The tubular structure supports the load with respect to the vertical column, by the inflating the elastomeric bag and pressing its friction material (25) against the vertical column.    USE - For locking arrangement used for tubular support structure of water current turbine and wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The support and handing of the load mounted from the vertical column are improved, so that to selectively prevent the displacement for the support structure. The support structure can be raised above the water surface or lowered down, together with the cross arm and rotors to facilitate the maintenance or repairs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the gripper mechanism.    vertical support column (1)    tubular support structure (2)    gripper device (13)    rigid containment (21)    inflatable container (24)    friction material (25)    external face (26)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses amorphous silicon or micro crystal silicon solar cell manufacturing installation. It includes many vacuum coated film rooms, vacuum systems, and air passage devices. The vacuumcoated film rooms are set around center vacuum transforming area. Mechanical arm is set in the center vacuum transforming area. Each of coated film rooms and center vacuum transforming area are isolated by pneumatic brake valve. The coated film room and the working area can be operated at the same time to greatly increase production efficiency. The i-layer of coated film room can be added to increase output according to demand. Thus the invention can smartly adjust structure to further increase production efficiency. It can be applied to cell continuous industrialization production. Its costis low. And light volt conversion rate can reach 12%-14%.
NOVELTY - An ionic polymer has a borate anion-containing structural unit (1).    USE - Ionic polymer is used for electrolyte for electrochemical device (both claimed) such as lithium primary battery, lithium secondary battery, lithium ion battery, fuel cell, solar cell and electrical-double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic polymer provides electrochemical device having excellent charging/discharging cyclic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic polymer has a borate anion-containing structural unit of formula (1).    n=3-9;and    M1+=alkali-metal ion.
NOVELTY - Non-fluorinated, partially-fluorinated or perfluorinated aromatic, monomeric, oligomeric and polymeric sulfone- and/or phosphonic acids (and/or their derivatives) (I), where the partially- or perfluorinated groups of the polymers are present both in the main chain and in the side chain of the polymers and (I) are produced by nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) with sulfur- and/or phosphorus nucleophiles, are claimed.    USE - The compounds produced by the above method, are useful in membrane procedure (preferably fuel cells, membrane electrolysis and electrodialysis procedure), coatings (e.g. textile fibers), nanoparticles, lacquers, adhesives, sealing, sensors, colors, herbicides and pesticides (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a procedure for producing (I) via nucleophilic aromatic substitution with sulfur- and/or phosphorus nucleophiles, in which protic or dipolar-aprotic and aprotic solvent like water (only in the case of sulfonation), tetrahydrofuran, diethylether, dioxane, glyme, diglyme, triglyme, dimethylacetamide, dimethyl formamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, sulfolane, propylene carbonate, dimethylsulfoxide, acetonitrile, benzene, toluene and/or xylene, is used as solvent; and    (2) compounds, preferably polymers and oligomers produced by the above method.
NOVELTY - The system has a piezoelectric element attached to a portion of a vehicle suspension assembly (200), where movement of a vehicle over a travel path produces deformations in a portion of a suspension system and strain in the attached piezoelectric element to cause the piezoelectric element to produce electrical energy. The vehicle is configured to travel over a travel surface. A power conditioning circuit is configured to supply charging current to a battery from the piezoelectric element upon movement of the vehicle.    USE - Used for generating an electric power within a vehicle such as land vehicle e.g. earthmover and dump truck, sea vehicle, rail vehicle, and air vehicle e.g. aircraft and airplane, suspension system, where the electric power generated is conditioned and stored in an energy storage device for powering vehicle electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables antenna beam power and batteries to be eliminated, thus reducing the cost of the system. The system is bonded directly in a vehicle suspension component, thus protecting the vehicle suspension system from damage caused by road hazards.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a suspension monitoring system comprising a vehicle configured for travel over a travel surface    (2) a suspension control system comprising a vehicle configured for travel over a travel surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle suspension assembly.    Power generation device (14)    Vehicle suspension assembly (200)    Tire (210)    Support structure (226)    Shock absorber (230)    Ground surface (240)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) comprises a separator (18) and an intermediate body (42) interposed between the separators that are sandwiched by a cell monitor (40). The separator comprises a metal separator, and the intermediate body comprises a resin frame (53) that provides a spacer between the separators.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell has improved rigidity and strength of a cell monitor mounting portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Separator (18)    Cell monitor (40)    Intermediate body (42)    Resin frame (53)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell has engaging portion(s) (41) that protrudes from an outer edge of a cell having separators and an intermediate body between the separators. The engaging portion engages with a cell monitor (60) to restrict movement of the cell monitor away from the cell. The separators comprise metal separators. Each engaging portion is formed on a resin frame (53).    USE - For vehicle or as stationary fuel cell for home use.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved efficiency and easiness in mounting or demounting a cell monitor or monitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a part of the fuel cell.    Engaging portion (41)    Resin frame (53)    Cell monitor (60)    Holder (62)    Buttons (65)
NOVELTY - The separator has a surface layer containing electroconductive compound particles on a base material surface. The electroconductive compound particles have an average particle diameter of 0.01-20 microns and existing in an area from the base material surface to a depth of 10 microns. The electroconductive compound consists of metallic element having density set satisfying a predetermined relationship with the depth from the base material surface.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle and small-scale electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator having sufficient contact resistance and flatness is obtained at low cost by using the electroconductive compound consisting of metallic element having density set satisfying a predetermined relationship with the depth from the base material surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the distribution of density of metallic element of the electroconductive compound particle in a separator base material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal element density (AA)    Constant value (BB)    Depth (CC)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte material comprises specific octahydro-4,7-methano-indene structural unit.    USE - For solid electrolyte membrane (claimed) for fuel cell used as electric power source of mobile vehicles, such as electric motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material provides fuel cell solid electrolyte membrane having excellent oxidation resistance, flexibility and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte material comprises octahydro-4,7-methano-indene structural unit of formula (1).    R1=H or methyl;    R2=(CH2)mSO3H;and    m,n=0 or positive integer.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of fuel cell electrolyte material, which involves polymerizing hydrocarbon compound of formula (3), to obtain a polymer having octahydro-4,7-methano-indene structural unit of formula (1).    R1,R2,m,n=as defined above.
NOVELTY - A polymer is contacted with several carbon nanotubes (102), and a solid composition is formed from the carbon nanotubes and polymer. The obtained solid composition is shaped to obtain carbon nanotube structure.    USE - For manufacturing carbon nanotube structure used for filament during manufacture of light source (all claimed) such as incandescent light source e.g. light bulb, and for conductive wire, rope, mechanical cable, heat pipe, fuel cell and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube structure having favorable aspect ratio, and mechanical, thermal and electrical properties is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer is contained in a polymeric composition comprising a solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view explaining the manufacturing method of carbon nanotube structure.    Carbon nanotube (102)    Substrate (104)    Thin layer of catalyst (106)
NOVELTY - A fuel supply (10) has fuel inlet (16) and gas outlet (18) formed at opposite sides of silicon substrate (12). A pair of cell units (30) arranged at opposite sides of substrate comprises electrolyte layer (32) in between the catalyst layers (34a,34b) to generate current. The outer substrates (52) are arranged outside cell units in which each of substrates has through-holes (15) to form oxygen supply (50) corresponding to electrolyte layers of cell units. A holder (70) integrally assembles substrate of fuel supply, cell units and outer substrates.    USE - For supplying power to portable electronic device e.g. personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer, camcorders, mobile phone, digital camera, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Thin layers can be integrally assembled into a stacked structure using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) holder so that mass production, high capacity, high efficiency of the fuel cell system can be facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the high capacity micro fuel cell system.    Fuel supply (10)    Substrate (12)    Through-holes (15)    Fuel inlet (16)    Gas outlet (18)    Cell units (30)    Electrolyte layer (32)    Catalyst layers (34a,34b)    Oxygen supply (50)    Outer substrates (52)    Holder (70)
NOVELTY - A solvent-free electrolyte comprises pegylated 60C fullerenes.    USE - Used as a membrane/film electrolyte in a lithium ion battery for, e.g. gas-electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Pegylation of a fullerene surface provides good hopping sites for lithium ion transportations in a solid electrolyte, thus eliminating dangerously flammable liquid organic solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a regio-specifically pegylated fullerene compound comprising ((CH3-(poly(ethylene oxide)))m-LINKER)n-fullerene.    LINKER group=moiety capable of attaching each CH3-(poly(ethylene oxide))- to the fullerene in a regio-specific attachment on the fullerene;    n=greater than or equal to 1; and    m=greater than or equal to 1-5.
NOVELTY - The hydrocarbon reformer system has a reforming unit having a reforming catalyst bed, and a feed stream delivery unit having a mixing element for vertically mixing and recirculating reactants. The reforming unit reforms hydrocarbon fuel into reformate (16) containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The feed stream delivery unit (46) homogenizes and tempers to-be-supplied reactant to reforming unit.    USE - For solid oxide fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon is quickly reformed using the reformer system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactant is chosen from air, anode tailgas and steam. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for providing homogeneous feedstream mixture of hydrocarbon fuel and other reactant to catalytic reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of solid oxide fuel system.    Solid oxide fuel cell system (10)    Reformate (16)    Reformer system (18)    Anode tail gas outlet (20)    Feed stock delivery unit (46)
NOVELTY - The stack comprises a pair of reactors that are integrated through a connector. The reactors are spaced apart from each other, due to presence of interior space. The reactor made of ceramics has a fuel cartridge for supplying fuel.    USE - For e.g. laminated-type/honey-comb structure type/zigzag-type/rice-scoop type/bottle-neck structure type reactor for micro fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for portable device and flat type fuel cell and also suits for vehicle-mounted batteries, and batteries of portable electronic device such as mobile phone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The reactor performs starting and stopping operation rapidly and efficiently. The starting time can be shortened by utilizing the exhaust heat produced from each exothermic region. The reactor comprises ceramics so that the strength of the reactor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Electrochemical device (4001-4003)    Gas-flow exit (4012)    Manifolds (4013,4022)    Gas-flow-in opening (4014)    Current collector (4021)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack provided with respective cooling water separators, and flow paths through which the cooling water is circulated to a porous substrate. A carbon dioxide removal apparatus (20) is provided in the cooling water line (13) through which the cooling water is circulated throughout the fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric power generation in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lifetime of an ion-exchanger installed in the cooling water line is increased, by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the cooling water introduced into the ion-exchanger, hence frequent maintenance of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language)    Fuel gas supply line (10)    Oxidizing agent electrode separator (11)    Pump (12)    Cooling water line (13)    Carbon dioxide removal apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - A battery drives an engine which starts charging of battery when charge amount is lower than predetermined value. A particulate filter collects particulate matter contained on exhaustion path of engine during exhaustion. A first target calculation unit determines first target torque based on charge amount of battery while second target calculation unit determines target torque smaller than first target torque. A controller controls fuel injection quantity and time of engine to provide first target torque after controlling injection quantity and time of calculated second target torque.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dissolution loss of torque impact by rapid increase on an engine torque, since efficient particulate filter is generated when transferring during running in motor assistant mode to particulate filter playback mode, and when charge amount of battery is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A particulate matter collected by a particulate filter is burned by a regeneration unit burns via increasing of torque of engine and raising exhaust gas temperature when predetermined deposition amount is collected. The exhaust gas temperature of engine is set to predetermined temperature when torque difference of first target torque and present torque is larger than predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of control operation of particulate filter control apparatus of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The motive power output device has a controller that controls internal combustion engine and electric motor so that driving force is transmitted to a drive shaft, when rotating speed of internal combustion engine reaches a target speed. The amount of electric current discharged from a battery is determined based on the rotation speed of the internal combustion engine.    USE - For use in motor vehicle such as ship, aircraft and hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The driving experience and driver convenience is improved by suppressing the fall in the responsiveness of the motive power output device using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for controlling motive power output device; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the driving control process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a template (22) lying between another template (21) and pedestal (23). An adjustable press compressing device (20) lies between the pedestal and the latter template, where the adjustable press compressing device is a cylinder or hydrocylinder. One end of a column (24) is fixed on the former template and another end is fixed on the pedestal and goes through the latter template. Two bearing blocks (25) are placed on confronting surfaces of the templates, where the templates are of rectangle shape. The column lies at four corners of the templates.    USE - Used for mounting a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The device fits for mounting all size of fuel cell stack. The device can improve the evenness of stress of the fuel cell stack in mounting process, thus assuring that the fuel cell stack can work steadily and safely with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a compressing device.    Adjustable press compressing device (20)    Templates (21, 22)    Pedestal (23)    Column (24)    Bearing blocks (25)    Slide groove (26)    Safe protective device (27)
NOVELTY - A high-ratio polymer lithium ionic power battery with reconstructive current collectors includes elements made up of cathode films (1) stacked in turn, a diaphragm (2), and an anode film (3) and positive current collectors stacked on the anode and negative current collectors stacked on the cathode. The positive current collectors are copper foil (4). The negative current collectors are punched aluminum foil (5). Pinholes (6) are installed on said punched aluminum foil (5). It is favorable for reducing internal resistance and thickness of battery, raising specific energy, improving charge and discharge properties of battery, at the same time, reducing micro short circuit, raising rate of finished products.    USE - For lithium cells.
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell has a sheet like molded unit which is obtained by press-molding only the polymer particles having swelling degree of 5-50 % in the electrolyte solution. The lithium ion conductivity of the sheet like molded unit swelled with electrolyte solution is greater than 1asterisk10-4 Sasteriskcm.    USE - For use as power supply of portable terminal such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook computer, and for electric vehicles, and also for electric power storage applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent load characteristics. The capacitance is decreased by repeating charging/discharging.
NOVELTY - Alkyl nitrogen compounds (I) are new.    USE - (I) are used as an additive in high capacity lithium-ion batteries and cells, which are useful in portable information terminals such as cell phones and notebook computers, and all kinds of electronic equipments such as camcorders. (I) are useful in power storage systems for power equalization and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - (I) enhances the ionic conductivity and cationic transference of electrolytes. (I) increases the electrochemical stability of metal batteries. (I) improves the anion stability by the interaction between a Lewis acid and Lewis base. (I) enhances lithium cycling performance and efficiency of liquid electrolytes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alkyl nitrogen compounds (I) of formula (X-CH(R3)-(CH(R3)-CH(R3))n-N(R1)-R2) are new.    R1, R2 = H, electron withdrawing functional group such as -SO2CF3, -CN, -F, -Cl, -COCF3, - BF3 or -SO2CN, but do not both (R1, R2) simultaneously represent a H atom;    R3 = H or CH3;    X = H, CH3, -CH=CH2 or -N(R1)-R2, where R3 and X do not simultaneously represent a H atom; and    n = 0-20.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrolyte comprising (I);    (2) a nonaqueous liquid electrolyte, comprising: (I); nonaqueous solvent; and an alkali metal ion containing substance;    (3) a gel polymer electrolyte, comprising: (I); a polymer support; nonaqueous solvent; and alkali metal ion containing substance;    (4) a solid polymer electrolyte, comprising: (I); a polymer compound such as net-shaped polymers, comb-shaped polymers and branched polymers, or a crosslinkable polymer; and alkali metal ion containing substance;    (5) an electrochemical cell comprising an anode, a cathode and the electrolyte;    (6) a gel polymer electrolyte film manufactured using the gel polymer electrolyte; and    (7) a solid polymer electrolyte film manufactured using the solid polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A docking station in a shelf (103A) includes quick-disconnect type electrical battery connectors which mutually engage electrical battery contact. The electrical battery conductors are affixed to each electrical battery connector, and are connected to battery interface circuit comprising connector for connecting to a motherboard (160). The docking station is adapted to mechanically interlock with removable battery.    USE - For housing removable batteries such as quick-disconnect, cartridge type batteries, cordless tool batteries, and lithium ion batteries used in vehicle, car, truck, scooter, motorized bicycle and tricycle, bus, military vehicle, and boat, and for energy supply system for homeland defense, military, industrial and residential applications.    ADVANTAGE - A motorist can effectively refuel his or her vehicle and proceed on his or her way without worrying about stopping to charge the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for enclosure for housing battery rack, which comprises mechanism fasteners interengaging battery rack, and mechanical fasteners for securing motherboard. A quick-disconnect type electrical connector is provided for connecting the power output to an electrical load, and a quick-disconnect type mechanical connector is provided for connecting the enclosure to the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the modular intelligent power supply device.    Modular intelligent power supply device (100N)    Shelves (103A)    Intermediate frame (152)    Front cover (153)    Motherboard (160)
NOVELTY - Blower has a blowing fan with a set of blades for sending air. A motor support plate (44) supports a drive motor (42) via a vibration proof rubber (45) which damps vibration, where a frequency of the proof rubber is not less than a predetermined frequency. A resonance frequency of the plate is not less than the predetermined frequency. A protrusion formed on a surface of the support plate adjusts a resonance frequency of the blowing fan, so that resonance and vibrational frequencies of the drive motor are changed.    USE - Used in a battery cooling device which is utilized in a hybrid vehicle and electric automobile e.g. fuel cell powered vehicle, for cooling a battery which supplies electric power to a motor used for running.    ADVANTAGE - Protrusion formed on the surface of the motor support plate adjusts the resonance frequency of the blowing fan, so that the resonance and the vibrational frequencies of the drive motor are changed, thus preventing generation of a resonance noise from the drive motor and the blowing fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a blower.    Drive motor (42)    Rotary shaft (42a)    Stator coil (42c)    Motor body (42d)    Permanent magnet (42f)    Flange (42g)    Boss portion (42h)    Motor support plate (44)    Vibration proof rubber (45)    Washer (46)    Screw (47)
NOVELTY - A battery block (21) is elongated block base that supports the lower portion of battery pack (1). The elongated block reinforcement board (5) of battery pack performs top support. The side reinforcement board (6) fixes both sides of longitudinal direction of block base (3,4) and block reinforcement board. The four corners of side reinforcement board are fixed to block base or block reinforcement board, respectively.    USE - For battery power supply device for supplying a high power, e.g. the power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of cost of secondary battery module is attained. Improvement and reduction of size and weight of assembly property are attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an external appearance perspective view of back side of battery block.    Battery pack (1)    Block base (3,4)    Block reinforcement board (5)    Side reinforcement board (6)    Battery block (21)
NOVELTY - The porous material has a multilayered structure consisting of a strength-assistant layer(s) provided on the inside and/or surface of a high-porosity layer. The average hole diameter of air hole of the high-porosity layer and the average hole diameter of pores of the strength-assistant layer are different.    USE - For polymer electrolyte membranes used in membrane-electrode assemblies of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous material has excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability, and provides electrolyte membranes having excellent ionic conductivity and fuel cells having excellent durability and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The strength-assistant layer and high-porosity layer consist of PTFE.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrolyte membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves dividing a grid corresponding to a fuel assembly into fuel region block (F-block) and reflector region block (R-block) having magnitude 1/2-1/16 and 1/20-1/80 along the horizontal and vertical surface of the grid respectively, to create a three-dimensional detailed mesh in each of the blocks. A processor allocates specific areas to several processors to analyze the characteristics of an evaluation object that is arranged inside the blocks of a reactor core along the boundary of each block.    USE - For analyzing reactor core of nuclear reactor in fuel cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of a reactor furnace is calculated efficiently by using single or several processors by using a simple method called Red/Black method. The load in each block is equalizes based on the area allocated to each block and also the memory area required for each processor is made equal, hence utilization of the memory area is optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mode of F-blocks and R-blocks numbering. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel area (10)    Reflector area (20)    Vacuum area (30)    Fuel area block (F-block)    Reflector area block (R-block)
NOVELTY - An ionic conductive binder consists of alpha-carbon containing block copolymer containing polymer block (A) having aromatic vinyl type compound unit containing quaternary carbon as main repeating unit, and flexible polymer block (B). The polymer block (A) has monovalent anion conductivity group. The copolymer contains multivalent anionic conductivity group such that the polymer block (A) is cross-linked or the aromatic vinyl type compound unit is cross-linked.    USE - Used as solution or suspension liquid, for membrane-electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and portable apparatus power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic conductive binder is environment friendly and has excellent moldability and oxidation stability. The fuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly containing the binder has excellent chemical stability and favorable electric power generation characteristics over a long period of time.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrodes (2) perpendicularly arranged within a housing (1). A liquid electrolyte (3) e.g. acid, is filled in the housing. A plate-shaped overheating protection system (4) with an edge (4a) is arranged between a housing base and a lower edge of the electrodes, where height of the edge of the system is smaller than the height of the electrodes. A base-sided electrolyte layer is heated through heat conduction after switching-on a heating plate (7), where the edge of the protection system has holes and the acid is cooled down through a convection flow of the acid.    USE - Used as a starter battery in a vehicle e.g. passenger car, in an automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the overheating protection system prevents acid from contacting a lower electrode section, and hence protecting the battery from thermal damage. The utilization of the holes ensures fast acid mixing and warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral sectional view of a liquid electrolyte battery. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Housing (1)    Electrodes (2)    Liquid electrolyte (3)    Overheating protection system (4)    Edge (4a)    Heating plate (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heat protection plate (5) arranged between a case base and a lower edge of electrodes (2). A drain plate (8) is arranged at an upper edge of a flow channel plate (6) above an electrolyte level. Another flow channel plate (9) is arranged between a case wall (1a) and perpendicular electrode edges. A conducting plate (12) is arranged at a lower edge of the plate (9) and extends between the case base and electrode lower edges. The plate (6) is arranged between a case wall (1b) and side edges of the electrodes, where the drain plate and the conducting plate include holes.    USE - Used as a starter battery in a vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The drain plate and the conducting plate include holes so that even distribution of electrolyte discharging from the drain plate and/or conducting plate is ensured, thus avoiding the formation of unmixed volume of electrolytes, and hence achieving good mixing of the electrolytes in summer and fast heating of the electrolytes in winter to improve the performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral sectional view of a liquid electrolyte battery.    Case walls (1a, 1b)    Electrodes (2)    Heat protection plate (5)    Flow channel plates (6, 9)    Drain plate (8)    Conducting plate (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system supplying power for household electric appliance is composed of hydrogen pot 1, oxygen pot 2, hydrogen electric control valve 3, oxygen electric control valve 4, fuel cell 5, direct current voltage transforming module 6, storage cell 7, voltage sensor 8, inverter 9, current sensor 10 and household electric appliance 11. This invention supplies the using mode of fuel cell, which resolves the affect of the output current for the output voltage and realizes controlling for output power. This makes the fuel cell spread in household electric appliance field widely possible.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a speed-changing system with no clutch for motor-driven vehicle. It comprises driving motor, mechanic multi-gear shift transmission, controller of driving motor and transmission controller. The power of the system is transmitted from the driving motor to the multi-gear shift transmission to drive the wheel; the control of the system is transmitted as follows: the transmission control signal given out by the transmission controller is transmitted to the controller of driving motor which controls the torque and rotation speed of the driving motor to realize smooth gear shift. The speed-changing system with no clutch has simplified structure, so it has low cost compared with present speed-changing system. It can be applied to all kinds of vehicles driven by motors, including electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a cyclone generating power supply electric vehicle, including, electric vehicle bodywork and traction motor, the power supply of traction motor includes cyclone generator assembly with reflecting fan blade and cyclone wheel in the vehicle roof interlayer channel, the cyclone generator assembly pushes reflecting fan blade and cyclone wheel to generate in high speed via strong air flow generated by driving vehicle. Comparing with current technology, The strong cyclone air flow generated by driving vehicle passes through the roof interlayer channel to push reflecting fan blade to drive efficient high-speed motor to generate in order to insure self-charge and self-supply of accumulator. It solved the problem of the conventional electric vehicle has to stop to charge, and the running cost is very, it is the up-to-date production of electric vehicle. The invention is also fit for the mixing power vehicle with fuel motor and motor.
NOVELTY - Storage box (1) is divided into several electric power storage areas (1b) and control device areas (1a). An electric power storage module (20a1,20b1,20c1) is accommodated in the electric power storage area. An opening and closing protective device (23) protects the opening and closing of electric power storage module. An opening of electric power storage area is covered with a removable cover. The opening of control device area is covered with the cover of electric power storage area.    USE - Electric power storage apparatus such as secondary battery and electric double layer capacitor for electric power storage system of control apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric shock during operation is prevented and the damage caused during electric power failure can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the electric power storage apparatus.    Storage box (1)    Control device area (1a)    Electric power storage area (1b)    Insulation plate (6a)    Electric power storage module (20a1,20b1,20c1)    Opening and closing protective device (23)    Fixing element (24)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has holes (6) that connect safety pressure release valves (5) of energy storage cells (2) of an energy storage device (3) with a housing environment, where the exchanger is connected to the energy storage cells in a heat-conducting manner. The pressure release valves release gases to an outer environment, where the energy storage device is enclosed by a housing. The storage cells are attached with an electrically isolating sealing compound.    USE - Used for an energy storage device (claimed) that is utilized in a vehicle such as hybrid-driven vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holes connect the safety pressure release valves of the energy storage cells of the energy storage device with the housing environment, thus providing a compact energy storage, whose housing has a density facilitated for an arrangement outside a passenger area to supply gas and fluid outwards in the case of failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an arrangement of energy storage cells to a heat exchanger.    Energy storage cell (2)    Energy storage device (3)    Safety pressure release valve (5)    Hole (6)    Outlet (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery e.g. lead-acid type battery, charging system mounted on a front fork (2). A drive motor e.g. permanent magnet direct current type motor, is connected to a rear wheel through a cogged belt drive, where a speed rating of the motor is low. A magnetic clutch is interposed between an axial-flow type fan (12) e.g. six blade fixed pitch axial-flow type fan, and dynamos, where the speed rating of the dynamos is high. A rheostat control operates through a MOSFET control circuit to regulate a current to the motor. Batteries are housed in a module drawer-type box housing.    USE - Electrically operated vehicle such as multiple wheel vehicle e.g. two-wheel vehicle, three-wheel vehicle and four-wheel vehicle, and an electric car for road, rail, sea and air.    ADVANTAGE - The speed rating of the dynamos is high, thus eliminating stoppage and drop in the battery charging current, and increasing the range of the battery, and hence increasing the range of the vehicle e.g. electric car. The vehicle is light weight, simple to construct and available at reduced cost. The configuration of the vehicle allows the vehicle to be easily assembled and maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an assembled vehicle.    Front fork (2)    Axial-flow type fan (12)    Dynamos (13)    Brake lever (19)    Tail lamps (30)    Rear view mirror (32)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell capable of power management comprises fuel cell power generator; internal secondary battery; internal load, being a control unit inside the cell; and external and internal load power-supply circuit for converting electrical power generated by the power generator into specific output form and for transmitting electrical power to exterior and interior, respectively, of fuel cell. The internal load power-supply circuit has selection unit for selecting electrical power generated by fuel cell power generator or by internal secondary battery to be converted into specific output form.    USE - Used as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is capable of power management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship among the components of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The circuit has an inverter stage (U) comprising series connected high and low side switches including a common node. An inductor is connectable in series between a voltage source and the common node of an inverter stage. A bulk capacitor is connected across the inverter stage. When the low-side switch of the inverter stage turns-ON the respective inductor is charged, and when the low-side switch turns-OFF the current in the respective inductor re-circulates through an anti-parallel connected diode of a high-side switch into the bulk capacitor at every switching cycle.    USE - Used for a car battery that is utilized for a variable speed motor which is utilized for car air conditioning compressor and fan motor, high end vehicle and compressor for an on-board refrigerator that is utilized to cool down beverage, and electrical motor driven compressor that is utilized for a refrigerated truck which is utilized to cool down a cabin in which delicate food is transported.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the boost circuit manages about one third of the total input power, thus imposing much less added stress on the inverter switches that handles motor phase currents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of an integrated boost inverter circuit.    Inverters (Q2u, Q2v, Q2w)    Inverter stages (U, V, W)    Output voltage (Vo)    Battery (12)    Input inductors (14U, 14V, 14W)
NOVELTY - An electronic device comprises substrate (200) having protruding surface portion spaced from a recessed surface portion; first layer having first material on protruding surface portion, an edge portion of the first layer being aligned with an edge portion of the protruding surface portion; and second layer having second material over the recessed surface portion, having an edge portion contacting the edge portion of the first layer.    USE - Used as capacitor or fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has reduced size and improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electronic device comprises substrate having protruding surface portion spaced from a recessed surface portion; first layer having first material on protruding surface portion, the edge portion of the first layer being aligned with the edge portion of the protruding surface portion; and second layer having second material over the recessed surface portion, having the edge portion contacting the edge portion of the first layer. The first material has chemical affinity toward the second material such that the edge portion of the second layer adheres to the edge portion of the first layer. The second layer extends over the recessed surface portion. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a process step in manufacturing a capacitor.    Substrate (200)    First conductive layer (202)    Second conductive layer (206)    First layer (210)    Cavities (216)
NOVELTY - The lead-zinc storage battery consists of an anode (1) formed using lead-based material, a cathode (2) formed using zinc, and an alkaline electrolyte (4) containing aqueous solution of chromate salt.    USE - As power source for automotive vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-zinc storage battery has improved performance and excellent charging-discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The chromate salt is sodium chromate or potassium chromate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of lead-zinc storage battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)    Alkaline electrolyte (4)    Casing (5)
NOVELTY - A programmable logic controller (PLC) regulates the delivery of hydrogen fuel to a gas turbine (104) and opens a breaker (140) to isolate the fuel-control system (108) from a direct current (DC) bus (130) when the bus voltage reaches a predetermined minimum voltage. A fuel cell receives the fuel from where its flow rate is controlled by an automated pressure-control valve (116). Fuel is consumed by the cell to generate DC power that is converted by a power inverter (122) before consumption by the PLC.    USE - For regulating hydrogen fuel flow into a gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Because the only by-products of the hydrogen and oxygen reaction in the fuel cell are heat, water, and electricity, the fuel cell is friendly to the environment. When the power requirements of the base transceiver section are not met, the fuel cell backs up the PLC only. When the fuel cell is brought online, the PLC is isolated from the DC bus by throwing a breaker. Because the PLC is backed up with the fuel cell, the PLC remains functional to continue the control of the valves even if the DC bus is dead and to continue the transmission alarm messages so that interested parties are able to monitor what is happening at the site.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of regulating fuel flow into a gas turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel-control system.    Gas turbine (104)    Fuel-control system (108)    Automated pressure-control valve (116)    Power inverter (122)    DC bus (130)    Breaker (140)
NOVELTY - A car power supply apparatus is provided not to use a battery power when a start key is released from a start part, and use a charger power to prevent discharge of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A car power supply apparatus includes a solar heat battery plate(20). The solar heat battery plate is mounted on a bonnet or a vehicle roof. A charger(18) charges power using the solar heat battery plate. A switching part(16) selectively connects the charger to the battery. A microcomputer controls the switching part to use a battery power source when a start part(12) is ON and use a charger power source when the start part is OFF. The car power supply apparatus switches the switching part to use the battery power source when the start part is ON. When the start part is OFF, the microcomputer switches the switching part to use the charger power source.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The operation detector (7) has a voltage comparator (18) that judges that an inverter is in individual-operating state, when output voltage of a phase comparator circuit (9) is less than predetermined value. The phase comparator circuit compares the output value of a waveform shaping circuit (8) and a down counter (14) based on the phase and frequency of the output voltage of inverter.    USE - For detecting operation of distributed power supply including solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise in the detector is suppressed since the change in the phase and frequency of the output voltage from the inverter is prevented by using simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the operation detector.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Operation detector (7)    Waveform shaping circuit (8)    Phase comparator circuit (9)    Down counter (14)    Voltage comparator (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has several switches (111-114) which are connected to each terminal of electrical storage elements (101,102). The voltage between the terminals of electrical storage elements selected by on-off action of switches is applied to an inductor (120). A controller changes the switches at predetermined timing. The switches are turned on-off such that an alternating electric current or voltage required in order that the controller measures the impedance of electrical storage element supplied by charging/discharging from other electrical storage element.    USE - For portable apparatus and electric vehicle (all claimed). Also suits for use as backup power supply and for electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electric charge stored by the electric storage element in the electrical storage apparatus can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (100)    Electrical storage elements (101,102)    Switches (111-114)    Inductor (120)    Full bridge circuit (121)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell has anode, cathode, separator layer and electrolyte. The cathode is capable of occluding and charging/discharging by lithium ion. The electrolyte is filled in the gap of lithium ion secondary cell. The anode contains anode active material having a structure in which oxygen is coordinated to tetravalent-metal ion by transition-metal complex oxide containing lithium.    USE - For battery pack used for motor vehicle (both claimed), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and auto industry and also used as secondary battery for motor drive.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has high-energy density. The capacitance loss of anode active material resulting from initial-stage charging/discharging of cathode-material is suppressed. The fall of capacitance characteristics of the whole battery is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the lithium ion secondary cell.
NOVELTY - Anodic oxidation of aluminum base material is performed to form alumite layer on the surface. The base material is galvanized to form galvanized layer on alumite layer. A nickel material is plated to form intermediate metal layer containing nickel on the galvanized layer. Metal plating or sputtering of noble metal is performed to base material to form noble metal layer on the intermediate metal layer. A polyimide electrodeposition coating material is electrodeposited on the noble metal layer to form polyimide resin layer and to manufacture fuel cell component.    USE - For manufacture of fuel cell component (claimed) such as pipe fitting, separator for fuel cell stack, terminal plate and end plate.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell component exhibiting favorable corrosion resistance even in severe corrosion environment is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anodic oxidation of aluminum base material is performed to form an alumite layer on the base material surface. Subsequently, the base material is subjected to galvanization, to form a galvanized layer on the alumite layer. A nickel material is plated with respect to the base material, to form an intermediate metal layer containing nickel as basic component on the galvanized layer. Metal plating or sputtering of noble metal is performed with respect to the base material, to form noble metal layer on the intermediate metal layer. A polyimide electrodeposition coating material is electrodeposited on the noble metal layer to form a polyimide resin layer. Thus, a fuel cell component is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of laminated structure of corrosion resistant film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electric deionization apparatus has a cell structure comprising a desalination chamber, an anion exchange film, an anode chamber filled with an anode, a cathode chamber, an anion exchange film and an anion exchanger, arranged in order.    USE - As fuel cell oriented water treating apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric deionization apparatus is compact, inexpensive, has high durability, and removes carbonic acid component in water in the desalination chamber efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the arrangement of ion exchange resin of electric deionization apparatus.
NOVELTY - The power stack (1) has several semiconductor modules (940,950) which are classified into several groups for controlling several electric power converters. The groups of semiconductor modules are arranged separately in lamination direction during packaging.    USE - For power stack in drive device of rotary electric machine for vehicles etc.    ADVANTAGE - The influence which acts on the control signal of semiconductor module is prevented efficiently, as the noise resulted from the floating electrostatic capacitance of arbitrary electric-power converters exist.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an upper-surface module of the power stack.    Power stack (1)    Cooling pipes (2)    Inlet tube (4)    Outlet tube (5)    Semiconductor modules (940,950)
NOVELTY - The converter (1) includes a step-up circuit (B1) and a primary-side circuit (B2) having input parts connected in parallel, and a secondary-side circuit having capacitors (C3,C4) connected in series. The electric power supply terminals of the primary-side circuit are formed by bus bars (BUS) connected in parallel, while the step-up circuit and the primary-side circuit are connected in parallel.    USE - For e.g. small fuel cell electric power generation system, small solar energy power generation system used at e.g. home.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses power loss and electromagnetic noise during time of switching. Ensures safe operation of power converter, while preventing short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic circuit diagram of the power converter. (Diagram shows non-English language text)    Power converter (1)    Step-up circuit (B1)    Primary-side circuit (B2)    Bus bars (BUS)    Capacitors (C3,C4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) is formed by stacking multiple separators (6) in between the electrolyte portion (12). The heat transfer portion (13) is adjoined to the outer edge of the electrolyte portion between the separators. The heat transfer portion is in the interior of separator or in outer edge of the surface facing the electrolyte portion of separator.    USE - For use as power supply for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the electrolyte portion is efficiently moved to the heat transfer portion and the heat transfer portion can prevent the high temperature formation of unit battery without using a coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Unit battery (2)    Separators (6)    Electrolyte portion (12)    Heat transfer portion (13)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a built-in motor having radial foil bearings and magnetic bearings, for supporting rotating shaft in radial direction and axial direction, respectively. The control unit has a table (71) storing target floating point position corresponding to rotation speed of motor. The arithmetic units (72-74) calculate the difference between target floating point position and axial position of motor, and accordingly generate control current for axial magnetic bearing. The axial magnetic bearing attracts the rotating shaft in the anti-impeller side.    USE - For supply of compressed air to oxygen supply side of fuel cell apparatus for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic bearing gap between flange and axial electromagnet of rotating shaft is reduced, and capacitance is increased. The gap between impeller and gas distribution region in inner surface of casing can be reduced, even if rotating shaft is elongated by thermal expansion during increase of rotation speed. The compression performance can be improved. The non-contact support of the rotation shaft can be maintained and smooth rotation is improved. Thus, lifetime of rotating shaft can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the magnetic bearing control apparatus for compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Digital signal processor (66)    Control table (71)    Target floating up position arithmetic unit (72)    Difference arithmetic unit (73)    Electric current arithmetic unit (74)
NOVELTY - The cathode terminal (3) of battery (1) is connected to the earth (15) through the switch. The opening and closing operation of switch is performed by the driver. The cathode terminal is separated from earth, when the key is extracted from key apparatus (10) at OFF state.    USE - For use in vehicles such as motorbike and also as backup power supply in computer, timepiece, car audio and car navigation.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode terminal is separated from the earth at off position, so that the consumption of electric power by dark current and natural discharge is prevented, as a result the prolongation of life of battery is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of setup illustrating the separation of cathode terminal of battery from earth.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Anode terminal (2)    Cathode terminal (3)    Key apparatus (10)    Earth (15)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains a polyarylene copolymer having specific sulfonic acid group-containing structural unit (1').    USE - For electrode paste for electrode for membrane electrode assembly (all claimed) of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power source for motor vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has excellent proton conductivity, dimensional stability, hot water resistance and mechanical characteristics, and is inexpensive. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell using the electrolyte has improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contains a polyarylene copolymer having sulfonic acid group-containing structural unit of formula (1').    Y'=-CO- or -SO2-;    Z=oxygen atom, sulfur atom, -CO-, -SO2- or -SO-;    l,q=0-4;    m=0 or more;    Ar=group of formula (2' or 3');    U'=-CO-, -SO2- or -SO-;    n,o=0-4;    l+n+o,l+p+q=1 or more;    V'=oxygen atom, sulfur atom, -CR'2-, -CO- or -SO2-;    p=0-3;and    R'=1-20C hydrocarbon group.
NOVELTY - The battery has a film package (1) made of an expandable material, where the package includes a cup portion that defines a space. An electrolyte cell (3a) has electrodes laminated in a direction different from a specific direction, where the electrolyte cell is received in the space and sealed in the film package. Positive and negative lead terminals (51j, 52j) have inner portions electrically connected to the electrolyte cell and outer portions projected to the outside of the film package. The film package includes deformable portions (2a, 2b) expandable in the specific direction.    USE - Used in a battery-powered electric device such as electric car, motorcycle bicycle, and battery-powered system such as uninterruptible power supply system and distributed electric-power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The film package includes the deformable portions expandable in the specific direction, thus preventing transit portions from the exposure to the electrolyte cell, so that the transit portions hardly peel off from the lead terminals, thus providing durable and highly reliable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for fabricating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery.    Film package (1)    Deformable portions (2a, 2b)    Electrolyte cell (3a)    Inner welded portion (4)    Positive and negative lead terminals (51j, 52j)    Transit portions (61)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a terminal clamping unit (2) connected to a pole terminal of a starting battery, and a shunt unit (4) for low resistance connection of the terminal clamping unit with an output unit (3), which is connectable with an electrical load of a motor vehicle. A brazing solder connection (5a) conducts the fixation of the shunt unit at the terminal clamping unit. Another brazing solder connection (5b) conducts attachment of the shunt-unit at the output unit. A temperature sensor measures a temperature of a starting battery.    USE - Used for measuring voltage and/or current intensity of a starter battery in a motor vehicle (claimed), and for a motorboat, ship and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The shunt unit is provided for low resistance connection of the terminal clamping unit with the output unit with a very short process time and without need for additional process steps, thus enabling the sensor device to be manufactured in an effective, simple and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a sensor device for a starting battery in a motor vehicle    (2) a starter battery arrangement comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional representation of a sensor device.    Sensor device (1)    Terminal clamping unit (2)    Output unit (3)    Shunt unit (4)    Brazing solder connections (5a, 5b)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a power supply voltage stabilizing device for vehicle; it especially claims a power supply voltage stabilizing device for vehicle integrated with MP3 playing and USB power supply switching function. The device is connected electrically with the power supply output port of vehicle. It includes a power supply voltage stabilizer and connector main body. It has a circuit motherboard in a metal or plastic shell. The circuit motherboard has a power supply voltage stabilizing unit , an USB power supply switching unit and a MP3 playing unit. A memory card reader socket, an USB interface socket, a displayer, module and a cigar lighter socket are set on the front panel of the metal or plastic shell. Under the condition that this utility model dose not change the engine conformation, oil passage and circuit system of original vehicle, it integrates the MP3 playing and USB power supply switching function as a whole. It can be widely used for various vehicles.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive carbon support has a graphitized surface layer. The magnitude (La) of six-membered ring surface (carbon plane) direction of microcrystal is 4.5 nm or more, measured by X-ray diffraction method.    USE - For electrode catalyst used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for moving vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive carbon support provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship of magnitude of six-membered ring surface direction of microcrystal and voltage decreasing rate. (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The stacked unit cells (30) has a positive electrode collector foil (31) having positive electrode active material layer (32), negative electrode collector foil (36) having a negative electrode active material layer (37), and a sheet (46) arranged between the adjacent unit cells such that the sheet is sandwiched between positive and negative electrode collector foils of different unit cells. The collector foils are laid one over another so that the active material layers face each other through an electrolyte layer (41).    USE - For e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in fuel-cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation is improved without deteriorating the productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the stacked battery.    Unit cell (30)    Positive electrode collector foil (31)    Positive electrode active material layer (32)    Negative electrode collector foil (36)    Negative electrode active material layer (37)    Electrolyte layer (41)    Sheet (46)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a separator with fuel gas flow path formed along fuel electrode side of a unit cell (35). The separator has a water repellent surface (27b) which is formed at the lower surface of fuel electrode side, corresponding to water retention portion in which excess water content generate in hydrogen flow path is retained.    USE - For vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and cart for luggage, industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatus, satellite and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The excess water content that passes inside the cavity portion is discharged smoothly from the fuel gas flow path, even if the quantity of water content in the fuel gas flow path increases. An anomalous reaction does not occur in the water retention portion of the fuel electrode. The degradation of the fuel electrode is prevented reliably and the performance of the fuel cell is improved by discharging water content retained in the water retention portion, smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator of fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separation main housing (25)    Fuel electrode side collector (27)    Water repellent surface (27b)    Electrode contact surface (27c)    Water droplet (34)    Unit cell (35)
NOVELTY - A fuel battery cell (1) has a porous solid electrolyte (2) which allows permeation of fuel gas on side of anode (3) to cathode (4). The solid electrolyte is heated by combustion reaction of a mixture of oxygen and fuel gas.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as taxi.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is capable of rapid regulation of temperature of solid electrolyte to appropriate temperature for carrying out effective power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cogeneration apparatus;    (2) fuel battery cell; and    (3) fuel cell operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel battery cell (1)    Porous solid electrolyte (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Fuel cell apparatus (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a stack case (12) with a through hole (42) that enables a maintenance inspection from outside to inside of the stack case. A interrupting device (21) covers the through hole from outside. The interrupting device has a through hole (55) to make communication between inside and outside of the stack case and a closing lid (56) for closing the through hole (55).    USE - For electric-power generation system used in electric vehicle, ship, aircraft, electric train and walking robot and also used in building.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable sealing performance in the maintenance inspection through hole is securely performed with high precision and without increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the interrupting device of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Stack case (12)    Interrupting device (21)    Through holes (42,55)    Closing lid (56)
NOVELTY - The method involves sensing a rotation speed of a rotation axis of a motor/generator unit. Alternating current (AC) power produced by the motor/generator unit is converted into direct current (DC) power through a smoothing circuit. The converted DC power is supplied along with DC power produced by a fuel cell to a main inverter. The DC power supplied to the main inverter is compared with a preset reference power. The DC power supplied to the main inverter is changed to match the preset reference power. The DC power is supplied to one of the main inverter and a three-phase power system.    USE - Used for controlling a distributed-power-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the distributed-power-generation system to maintain a required rotation speed of a generator and effectively controls the power-generation system to maintain an operation point of the distributed-power-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an inverter unit.
NOVELTY - The sensor comprises nano particles deposited on a substrate with a density where an average ratio of particle size to a distance between particle centers is 0.85-100. The nano particles have particle size of less than 50 nm, and expand in presence of hydrogen.    USE - E.g. hydrogen sensor for hydrogen fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor produces faster response time by seeding smaller particles at high density, and has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nano particles contain silver and palladium nano particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen sensor on a resistive substrate, with the arrows showing the direction of current flow, where in the resistors represent the substrate.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode (3) containing a lithium-transition metal oxide having a layered crystal structure; a negative electrode (4) containing a lithium-titanium composite oxide having a spinel structure; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has an available electric capacity (A) expressed in mAh units at 25degreesC per cm2; and the negative electrode has an available electric capacity (B) expressed in mAh units at 25degreesC per cm2; where ratio of B to A is greater than or equal to1.25.    USE - As a nonaqueous electrolyte battery useful in a battery pack for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. a hybrid electric motor bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent charge-discharge cycle characteristics, under an environment of a high temperature such as 60degreesC. The electric vehicle using the nonaqueous electrolyte battery, exhibits high energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a magnified cross-sectional view of a circular region of a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    positive electrode (3)    positive electrode current collector (3a)    positive electrode layers (3b)    negative electrode (4)    negative electrode current collector (4a)    negative electrode layers (4b)    electrode separator. (5)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises positive and negative electrodes (3, 4), and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material which has a lithium ion insertion potential of greater than or equal to 0.4V (versus lithium/lithium ion) and a pore diameter distribution in which a median diameter is not less than 1 microns and a mode diameter is not greater than 1/10 of the median diameter. The pore diameter distribution is measured by mercury porosimetry. A density of the negative electrode is 1.5-2.6 g/cm3. The median diameter is 1-3 microns.    USE - For a battery pack and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode inserts-releases lithium at a lithium ion insertion potential of greater than or equal to 0.4V (versus lithium/lithium ion), i.e. at a potential nobler than the lithium metal potential by greater than or equal to 0.4V. The negative electrode of the same porosity exhibits an improved capability of retaining the non-aqueous electrolyte with increase in the pore size within the negative electrode to lower the internal impedance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) battery pack comprising the above non-aqueous electrolyte battery; and    (2) vehicle comprising the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    A ratio of the mode diameter to the median diameter is 0.01-0.1 (preferably 0.017-0.05).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view showing a partial section of a flat type non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive and negative electrodes (3, 4)    Positive and negative electrode current collector (3a, 4a)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a hydrogen-ion conductive polymer electrolyte membrane (11) formed between an anode (12) and cathode (13). A separator has a flow channel for supplying and discharging fuel to and from the anode and another separator has a gas flow channel for supplying oxidizing gas to and from the cathode. The water-repellent layers (31,32) are formed on each side of the electrolyte membrane so as to surround the anode or cathode.    USE - For mobile device such as cellular phone, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera and digital still camera. Also used for electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation characteristics is improved without lowering the fuel utilization efficiency and the adhesion of electrodes to electrolyte membrane is ensured, by suppressing the swelling and deformation of the portion of the electrolyte membrane upon hydration of membrane electrode assembly or supply of organic fuel to cell for power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing direct oxidation fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged sectional view of the fuel cell.    Hydrogen-ion conductive polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Water-repellent layers (31,32)    Anode catalyst layer (33)
NOVELTY - A method for controlling a portable battery in a hybrid electric vehicle is provided to test and correct the battery without a high capacity charge/discharge instrument by checking a battery state through a charge/discharge test and automatically correcting battery unbalance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for controlling a portable battery in a hybrid electric vehicle includes the steps of: checking a battery state if a battery management apparatus is turned on(606); measuring a voltage module value by checking the battery state if the state of the battery is not out of order(615); charging the battery if the measured voltage module value is below 12V, and repeating the step(615) if the measured voltage module value is above 12V(621); discharging the battery if an SOC(State Of Charge) value is the same as a predetermined value by re-measuring the voltage module, and charging the battery if the SOC value is not the same as the predetermined value(627); charging the battery if the voltage value obtained by re-measuring the voltage module value is above 12V(639) and testing a capacitance of the battery if the voltage value obtained by re-measuring the voltage module value is below 12V(642); and correcting unbalance between cells if the test result of the battery capacitance is unbalanced(645).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A voltage adjustment unit (11) adjusts the voltage output to the load (4) based on measured magnitude of current flowing through the load from battery (3) through a power-source line (5). The adjustment unit has a voltage down converter which outputs electric power of low voltage for dark-current supply to the load when measured current is less than a preset threshold-value. The voltage is applied to the load through a bypass circuit bypassing the converter, when measured current is more than the preset threshold-value.    USE - For supplying power to actuator, electronic control unit (ECU) and sensor mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The required electric power is reliably supplied to load in an instant, while reducing the power consumption in each load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of power supply management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (3)    Load (4)    Power-source line (5)    Current measurement unit (10)    Voltage adjustment unit (11)
NOVELTY - Tetrabasic lead sulfate is adhered to a substrate of lead alloy on the surface of an electrode, and a paste-form active material is filled. Subsequently, curing is carried out to obtain an electrode.    USE - For manufacturing electrodes for lead storage batteries used for motor vehicles and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrodes which provide lead storage batteries having excellent initial-stage performance and durability.
NOVELTY - A capacitor is charged with first service voltage lower than rated voltage. An electrical storage electric energy in full charge voltage in first service voltage is monitored when capacitor is used. The charging voltage of capacitor is increased to second service voltage when electrical storage electric energy does not even reach the minimum, even when capacitor is in full charge state. The second service voltage is set lower than rated voltage and higher than first service voltage.    USE - For controlling a capacitor electrical storage apparatus (claimed) for e.g. drive power supply of electric vehicle, momentary low compensator.    ADVANTAGE - Prolongs working life of a capacitor by increasing charging voltage of capacitor until a rated voltage is reached.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a lifetime characteristic graph of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrode group consisting of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator is accommodated in the battery case with the electrolyte liquid. The cells (1) connected by the power supply device are separately sealed by the protective case (20).    USE - For use in e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Increased safety by preventing spread of electrolyte liquid such that a surrounding battery might not be affected even when contents of a battery leaks due to an overcharge or short circuit    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the protective case which contained the cell.    Cells (1)    Protective case main body (2)    Protective case cover (3)    Positive electrode terminal (4)    Protective case (20)
NOVELTY - The separator (4) has sandwich structure obtained by interposing sheet (II) (14B) between pairs of sheet (I) (14A). The sheet (I) is formed using raw material containing filler and expanded graphite. The sheet (II) is formed by coating thermosetting resin on graphite.    USE - For fuel cells used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent electroconductivity, moldability, mechanical strength, flexibility and impermeable property, and has light weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The graphite contains phenol resin. The fiber filler has carbon fiber or acrylic fiber. The thermosetting resin is phenol resin.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (4)    Preforming component (14)    Sheets (14A,14B)    Molding die (15)    Primary-order process (S1)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a gas-liquid mixing tank (3) provided with a diatomaceous-earth filter (4) which adsorbs formaldehyde of a by-product of the mixer of gas and liquid, according to the electrochemical reaction of a positive electrode (7) and a negative electrode (6). The system obtains an electromotive force according to the electrochemical reaction.    USE - Liquid-fuel direct supply type fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system used for supplying electric power suitable for distributed power supply, moving objects, small portable devices, computers, and household.    ADVANTAGE - The causative agent of sick house syndrome is removable, by a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the liquid-fuel direct supply type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Gas-liquid mixing tank (3)    Diatomaceous-earth filter (4)    Negative electrode (6)    Positive electrode (7)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a CPU (30) to determine whether the driving state of the vehicle is acceleration or constant speed driving state. The state of a direct current (DC) to DC converter (21) is set to a supply state to supply electric power from a battery (22) to the battery (20), with respect to switching circuit of DC-DC converter, when the driving state of the vehicle is acceleration or constant speed driving state.    USE - For reviving drive energy of engine of vehicle, as electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical load or auxiliary machine with respect to the engine is reduced, and the vehicle-travel property and fuel consumption are improved, when the driving state of the vehicle is acceleration or constant speed driving state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the energy regeneration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Battery (20)    DC-DC converter (21)    Secondary battery (22)    CPU (30)
NOVELTY - The titanium material which performed noble-metals metal plating is carried out by directly plating noble-metals, on one portion or entire portion of the titanium material surface. The noble metals are chosen from gold, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, iridium and platinum. The noble-metal particles have average particle diameter of 10-340 nm. The area ratio of noble-metals on the surface of titanium material is at least 15%.    USE - For separator used for fuel cells, titanium electrode, corrosion-resistant earthing component, aeronautical-navigation and space, chemical, electricity, construction-civil engineering, medical health, decoration and leisure sports.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium material which performed noble-metals metal plating has excellent corrosion resistance, strength, low contact resistance and low-density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The noble metals are gold-palladium alloys.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the titanium material which performed noble-metals metal plating.
NOVELTY - A controller calculates static requirement of fuel cell system output according to present load state. The output limiting value is calculated. The dynamic requirement output is calculated based on the limiting value. The maximum dynamic requirement output is set as dynamic requirement output correction value. When difference between correction value and static requirement value is larger than preset value, the dynamic requirement output is set as requirement output. When the difference is less than preset value, the correction value is set as requirement output.    USE - For fuel cell system having polymer electrolyte fuel cell, used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the power generation requirement is reduced reliably, and favorable electric power generation control processing is carried out without deteriorating the transient characteristics of the requirement power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system output requirement generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the electric power requirement calculation process for the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The current limiting resistance (R11,R12) restricts forward current which flows into the diode (D1-D4) for electrostatic discharge damage prevention to less than predetermined value. A charge control unit (13) provided with the diode for electrostatic discharge damage prevention is implemented as an integrated circuit (IC), and connected for every voltage monitoring circuit (IC31-IC34) between the power terminal by the side of the reference voltage and the power supply voltage of the voltage monitoring circuit.    USE - For controlling capacitor electrical storage power supply containing multiple capacitors connected in series.    ADVANTAGE - Enables protecting the capacitor of the electrical storage power supply from overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the control unit.    Charge control unit (13)    Diode (D1-D4)    Voltage monitoring circuit (IC31-IC34)    Current limiting resistance (R11,R12)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film has heat-generating element (41) which generates the heat by absorbing the moisture content. A diffused layer (26) is positioned at the surface side of electrolyte film.    USE - For use in electric power generation system of vehicles such as aircraft, electric train and also in walking robot and in power generation equipments of buildings etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water generated by the reaction is heated easily without using the heater. The electric power generation is improved and electric power loss is suppressed in low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of structure of diffused layer.    Separator (21)    Catalyst layer (25)    Diffused layer (26)    Base material (26a)    Heat generating element (41)
NOVELTY - The system has estimation unit which estimates moisture content of gas discharged from fuel electrode of fuel cell stack (1) based on driving state of fuel cell stack. A water level sensor (45) detects the quantity of liquid water stored in separator tank (13). A liquid groin unit controls the switching state of shut valve (14) based on comparison of detected liquid water quantity and liquid water quantity threshold value. The liquid water quantity threshold value is set variably based on the estimated moisture content.    USE - For fuel cell system used as power supply of electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of liquid water recovered from circulation gas can be controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Separator tank (13)    Shut valve (14)    Exhaust gas pressure sensor (44)    Water level sensor (45)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure of electric equipment such as power control unit (PCU) (700), has an air cleaner (800) arranged at a set distance from the PCU in engine room. The PCU has cable connection portion (901A,901B,901C) located in surface opposing the air cleaner. The voltage rating of PCU is greater than or equal to42 V.    USE - For electric equipment e.g. power control unit in electric vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cable can be protected, without increasing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric equipment mounting structure.    PCU (700)    Air cleaner (800)    Cable connection portions (901A,901B,901C)
NOVELTY - An electronic controller (10) monitors whether the electrical property of a battery (20) is stabilized after the passage of stabilization time computed based on the battery voltage. The controller estimates the stabilization time after the vehicle is stopped and various electric components in the vehicle are in sleep state.    USE - For battery monitoring apparatus for monitoring battery e.g. lead storage battery used in vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and vehicle e.g. car run using internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be monitored and deterioration state of the battery is identified reliably. The monitoring frequency can be reduced, thus reducing the power consumption of the monitoring apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric system of a vehicle provided with a battery monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric controller (10)    Battery (20)    Alternator (30)    Sensor and switch unit (50)    Navigation system (80)
NOVELTY - The device sets the target driving point of internal combustion engine based on the set motive power. The target drive state is set based on the set target driving point and an air-density related physical quantity of the engine, so that the engine is driven at a rotation speed in the target driving point. The engine, a motive-power input-output unit and an electric motor are controlled so that the motive power based on the set motive power is output to a drive shaft, when the motive-power input-output unit drives in the set target drive state.    USE - For motive power output device mounted on vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase and decrease of the rotation speed of the engine is suppressed and the motive power output is controlled appropriately. The discomfort given to the driver is suppressed and the motive power output device can be coped-with appropriately based on the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of motive power output device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the drive control procedure of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A electronic control unit (ECU) determines whether three elements such as sun gear, ring gear and carrier of triaxial type power distribution integrated mechanism are performing rotation synchronization. The ECU determines abnormality of the power distribution integrated mechanism, when switching of load driving and no load driving is performed more than threshold value during rotation synchronization.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of power distribution integrated mechanism is determined accurately, while excluding influence of feedback control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) abnormality judging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining control process of motive power output device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An operation time setting unit sets operation time based on the detected amount of filling relation at the time of a stop. A phase controller stops fuel supply to the internal combustion engine and stops a drive of the engine after driving the engine at a predetermined rotary speed over an operation time and during a set stop.    USE - For e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the reliable control when stopping the engine regardless of the state of the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) shutdown method for an internal combustion engine;    (2) a control method for an internal combustion engine apparatus; and    (3) a motive power output device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of the drive control routine during engine stop as performed by the electronic control unit for hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A change of the rotation speed of the internal combustion engine is permitted with the allowable change rate set based on the state of the electrical storage unit. A controller controls the electric power motive power input and output unit such that the rotation speed of the internal combustion engine falls within the range of the set allowable change rate.    USE - For use in a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains battery at a favorable state since temperature rise of a battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a motor vehicle with drive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of the drive control routine performed by the electronic control unit for a hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has electronic control unit (ECU) (70) which sets torque commands to be output from motors (MG1,MG2). An ECU (40) adjusts the received torque commands and accordingly controls the motors. The torque commands after adjustment from the motors are transmitted to the ECU (70). The ECU (70) compares the torque after adjustment with real torques to determine abnormalities about motors.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormality of the drive device can be determined more correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle carrying the drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (20)    Engine (22)    ECU (40,70)    Temperature sensor (51)    Motors (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has multiple fuel cells arranged in a fuel cell stack (20) accommodated in a thermal enclosure (30). A heat exchange surface (40) has an in-use cool side and an in-use hot side positioned at the interior and exterior of the enclosure, respectively. An oxidant flow path extends from the fuel cell stack oxidant-side inlet and outlet (50,60) of the enclosure, while crossing both heat exchange surface and fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell stack assembly such as micro combined heat and power (mCHP), tri-generation product (TriGen), and auxiliary power supply unit (APU) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers simple and inexpensive assembly due to reduced number of components. Improves efficiency, system start-up and dynamic response time due to minimized thermal loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating heat and electricity from fuel and oxidant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the fuel cell stack system assembly.    Assembly (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Thermal enclosure (30)    Heat exchange surface (40)    Fuel cell stack oxidant-side inlet and outlet (50,60)
NOVELTY - A priority order determining section determines a priority order of the secondary batteries to adjust its residual capacity in line with a mounted position of a capacity adjusting section. Electric power of each secondary battery is consumed by a corresponding capacity adjusting section in line with the determined priority order to adjust the battery residual capacity. The determining section determines a high priority order for one secondary battery corresponding to the adjusting section mounted at a position difficult to produce a thermal influence on other adjusting sections.    USE - For adjusting the capacity of a secondary battery. It is applicable to an assembled cell unit mounted in a motor vehicle or to a control board.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity adjusting sections or heat generation source are mounted at positions where it is difficult to exert a thermal influence on other capacity adjusting sections having higher priority orders. This allows execution of the residual capacity adjustments without a local overheat of the control board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery capacity adjustment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the operation of the alternative secondary battery capacity adjustment apparatus.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an internal combustion engine for driving the motor vehicle. An auxiliary fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), power plant (2) comprises a battery (4) for providing start up power for the power plant. An electric powered starter is provided for the internal combustion engine. The electrical power from the power plant is directed to the starter to activate the power plant to start the internal combustion engine. A converter (8) converts the voltage output of the power plant to a lower voltage. A bank of super capacitors (18) is connected to a line.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. automobile, bus, truck, internal combustion engine powered vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell power plant is small and provides electrical power to operate electrical equipment in an internal combustion vehicle and start the engine in the vehicle, thus decreasing the weight of the vehicle, providing more durable electrical power source for the vehicle, and reducing the complexity in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of energizing a starter of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a method for energizing a starter of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    Fuel cell power plant (2)    Battery (4)    Lines (6, 12, 14, 16, 20)    Converter (8)    Starter (10)    Super capacitors (18)    Switch (21)
NOVELTY - The plate has two outer molded parts (2a, 2c) and an inner molded part (2b) that is arranged between the outer molded parts. The molded parts (2a-2c) are connected with each other such that two outer flow fields (F3, F4) and two inner flow fields (F1, F2) are formed. The inner flow fields are sealingly separated from each other. One of the inner flow fields is connected with one of the outer flow fields for a reaction medium, and the other inner flow field is formed for a cooling medium of one-side or both-sides of the inner molded part.    USE - Used for a stack of a fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - One of the inner flow fields is connected with one of the outer flow fields for the reaction medium, and the other inner flow field is formed for the cooling medium of one-side or both-sides of the inner molded part, thus enabling a simple, compact structure, which is to be manufactured, of a coolable bipolar plate and improving an efficiency of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows an exploded view of a bipolar plate.    Inner flow fields (F1, F2)    Outer flow fields (F3, F4)    Outer molded parts (2a, 2c)    Inner molded part (2b)    Openings (5a-5d)
NOVELTY - The device has a diagnostic unit (30) provided for testing fuel cells e.g. proton exchange diaphragm fuel cell, of a fuel cell unit (10) by using a cyclovoltametry method. The diagnostic unit performs a corrosion measurement in the fuel cell unit. An arithmetic and logic unit (24) of the diagnostic unit is connected to a voltage tap (20) to form an evaluation unit. The arithmetic and logic unit has a processor unit (26) and a memory unit (28).    USE - Used for diagnosing deterioration degree of a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange diaphragm fuel cell, of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device accurately diagnoses the deterioration degree of the fuel cell e.g. proton exchange diaphragm fuel cell, of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining deterioration degree of a fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a diagnostic device and a fuel cell unit.    Fuel cell unit (10)    Voltage tap (20)    Arithmetic and logic unit (24)    Processor unit (26)    Memory unit (28)    Diagnostic unit (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a secondary system parallel to a primary system and coupling a super capacitor with a bi-directional direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter. A supercondenser is supercharged with a momentary voltage. Areas for the momentary voltage are separated from one another through area boundaries. Charging and discharging activities of a super capacitor are assigned to the areas, where the area boundaries are varied based on a vehicle and/or environment parameter.    USE - Used for operating an electrical system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging activities of a super capacitor are assigned to the areas for the momentary voltage, thus providing fuel saving and a reduction of the load cycles of a battery of the electrical system, and hence increasing the life span of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical system of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of different voltage ranges of a supercondenser assigned for charging and discharging activities. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The method for controlling power take-up from a vehicle engine (15) by its generators (19a, 19b) during a thrust or braking phase comprises measuring the instantaneous operating parameters of the engine and deriving a desired power take-up value. Actual instantaneous values are compared with this and the power take up controlled accordingly.    USE - Controlling power take-up from a vehicle engine by its generators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle electrical system for use in the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the vehicle.    Wheels (11 - 14)    Engine (15)    Engine control unit (18)    Generators (19a, 19b)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an intelligent high-octane sodium salt storage cell guarding against theft and robbery for a car. High-octane sodium salt storage cell, positive terminal, relay, radiator, CPU module connect with the patch panel and receiving main board. Control shell cover, plugboard pin, negative terminal connect with the shell together. It has hand type transmitting main board structure. The circuit in the receiving main board connects with the high-octane sodium salt storage cell by one end of false positive terminal connecting on the contact of relay by lead. Indicator lamp, transmitting module, transmitting main board, transmitting switch and emergency switch compose the hand type transmitting main board structure. This utility model uses advanced CPU chip of American MICROCHIR Company and digital remote control technique to process bidirectional identification system to control the circuit in the storage cell. And it combines with the storage cell. So the circuit guarding against theft and robbery and power supply circuit are formed together. It improves the reliability and stability of automobile preventing theft. The low temperature resistance and theftproof capabilities are strong. It can reduce the energy consuming and improve the useful time.
NOVELTY - The comprehensive energy utilization system of internal combustion engine is made up of the hydraulic motor (pump), the gas-to-liquid oil cylinder, the gas passage controlling valve, the working cylinder, the liquid-storing cylinder, the gas-storing cylinder, the energy-storing cylinder, the gas passage controlling valve, and the speed adjusting valve. When the automobile runs normally, the controlling valve of the working cylinder, the controlling valve of the gas-storing cylinder, the liquid-storing cylinder and the speed adjusting valve are open to let the liquid in the liquid-storing cylinder enter the working cylinder. The liquid absorbs the heat of the exhausted gas and becomes gas of high temperature and high pressure. The aforesaid gas enters alternatively the left side and the right end of the gas-to-liquid oil cylinder to push the reciprocating motion of the piston. The output high-pressure liquid drives the motor. The motor together with the internal engine drive the running of the automobile through the gear and the gear joggle on the middle shaft of the speed adjuster. During the deceleration braking of the automobile, the motor is reversely dragged by the running automobile and the motor becomes the pump and produces the high-pressure oil to push the reciprocation motion of the piston. The reciprocation motion pumps the gas in the gas-storing cylinder into the liquid-storing cylinder. The energy is stored inside the liquid-storing cylinder to recycle the energy in process of the gas emitting and speed decreasing.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to proton exchange film fuel battery gas supply and cooling system in fuel battery technique field, which comprises outside axis wind motor and matched wind cover and imbedded open air guide tank, wherein, one set of battery is composed of two electrode boards with one as cathode board with A and B surface etched with air conductive tank in line shape; one side of electrodeboard passes other side with other as anode board with A surface etched with air conductive tank and with B surface etched with enclosed hydrogen air guide tank.    USE - For fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The assembly of BCM controller includes a digital signal processor (DSP), one piece of time-sharing sampling circuit connected to DSP, sampling circuit for total voltage, temperature sampling circuitfor battery pack, sampling circuit for current of battery, circuit of stabilized voltage supply connected to DSP, and each circuit above. Characters are that through CAN communication circuit, DSP isconnected to PC; through comm. port, DSP is communicate to entire car; DSP is connected to fan for battery, and control circuit for protective relay; CAN camm. circuit includes first opto-electronic isolation chip, first drive chip; comm. port includes second drive chip, second opto-electronic isolation chip, and third drive chip etc. Advantages are: realizing control and management for charging and discharging batteries of hybrid dynamical car, implementing control strategy quickly, keeping dynamic batteries at optimal running range. Features are: simple structure, small size etc.
NOVELTY - The electronic device comprises a detector that detects the non-use condition of an electronic device. A controller (6) interrupts the output of an auxiliary power supply (7) charged by an electric power generator, while stopping the output of the electric power generator, on detection of non-use condition of the electronic device.    USE - For e.g. personal digital assistant and portable audio-visual apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation caused to the secondary battery in the electronic device due to over-charging in non-use condition of device can be prevented and the performance efficiency of the device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system connected with an electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct methanol fuel cell unit (5)    Controller (6)    Auxiliary power supply (7)    Switch (13)    Non-use signal (P)
NOVELTY - A battery service life display estimates the battery degradation degree based on the service life of a battery from the vehicle travel data according to the battery degradation data measured by vehicle travel test unit, and displays the information of battery service life. A travel fuel consumption display evaluates lowering degree of the actual travel fuel consumption data based on the battery degradation for each operation pattern according to test travel fuel consumption data set, and displays information of travel fuel consumption.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation person can recognize the skill of driving operation to-be-continued based on battery degradation data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery information display. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an interrupting device (21) arranged outside a stack case (12) that electrically connects a power cable (22) with a connecting terminal (71).    USE - For electric-power generation system used in electric vehicle, ship, aircraft, electric train and walking robot and also used in building.    ADVANTAGE - The connection and fixed operations of output cable within the stack case is prevented and the attachment property is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the interrupting device of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Stack case (12)    Interrupting device (21)    Power cable (22)    Connecting terminal (71)
NOVELTY - An athermal sorbent bed regeneration system (10) comprises main fuel supply having a first concentration of an impurity; sorbent bed (18a) for adsorbing the impurity; microwave energy source for regenerating the sorbent bed; and secondary fuel supply having a second concentration of the impurity, where the second concentration of the impurity is less than the first concentration of the impurity.    USE - For removing impurities, e.g. sulfur. Sorbent beds are used for removing impurities from fuel used in fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The system has the ability of rapidly oscillating electric field inherent in electromagnetic radiation to transmit energy or polar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for regenerating an impurity-adsorbing sorbent bed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a sorbent bed regeneration system.    Regeneration system (10)    Bed (18a)    Energy source (28)    Feed valves (32a)    Bed sensor (64a)
NOVELTY - The system has a power adapter which receives power from a power source e.g. household electric outlet and outputs a regulated output voltage (315), and an active tip. The tip has a connector to receive the output voltage and outputs a programming voltage to the adapter, where the programming voltage is utilized to control the output voltage. A voltage regulator e.g. TL431 shunt regulator, sets the programming voltage, based on a magnitude of the output voltage, and another connector provides the adjusted output voltage to an electronic device e.g. laptop computer.    USE - Used for powering an electronic device e.g. DVD player, laptop computer and personal digital assistant (PDA), using a power source e.g. alternating current (AC) power source such as household electric outlet and direct current (DC) source such as airplane electric outlet or cigarette lighter outlet in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The active tip detects an error and prevents the electronic device from damages, if the power adapter is functioning improperly and protects the device from oversupply of voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an active tip comprising a connector for receiving a regulated output voltage from a power adapter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an active tip.    Resistors (305, 330, 335, 375, 380, 385, 390)    Output voltage (315)    Transistors (350,360)    LEDs (355, 360)
NOVELTY - The device has a remote isolator interface (1) connected in between a magnetic battery disconnect (20) and an OEM vehicle door lock wiring. The interface has a ground wire connect to the OEM vehicle door lock. A polarity reversing signal is created from the lock, when the lock is turned off by a user. The interface creates electrical signal to disconnect such that the electrical signal causes the disconnect to sever any electrical connections between the vehicle`s battery/ OEM electrical system and an aftermarket electrical system of the vehicle.    USE - Used for interfacing between a battery/OEM electrical system of a vehicle and an aftermarket accessory of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remote isolator interface creates the electrical signal to the magnetic battery disconnect such that the electrical signal causes the disconnect to sever any electrical connections between the vehicle`s battery/ OEM electrical system and the aftermarket electrical systems of the vehicle, so that spike and short are prevented in the aftermarket electrical system when the vehicle is turned off, thus protecting the vehicle`s battery/OEM electrical system, and hence preventing a drain of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of interfacing between a battery and OEM electrical system of a vehicle and the vehicle`s aftermarket accessories.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a remote isolator interface connected between magnetic battery disconnect and OEM vehicle door lock wiring.    Remote isolator interface (1)    Body portion (2)    Base portion (3)    Holes (4)    Green line (5)    Red wire (6)    Purple wire (7)    Magnetic battery disconnect (20)    Battery terminal (21)    Aftermarket terminal (22)    Fuse (28)
NOVELTY - A battery post structure is provided to readily mount/dismount a battery post on/from a battery pole to reduce an assembly time and increase productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery post structure includes a battery post (1), a body (2), and a battery pole (3). The battery post has the body. The body has an insert hole. The battery pole is inserted into the hole. One side of the insert hole can be expanded or shrunk. Two blocks (4a,4b) with trapezoidal shapes are formed at both side of the body. The two blocks are formed to have a predetermined inclination angle with respect to the body. The two blocks are disposed opposite to each other at a predetermined interval. The left block has a bolt support ring (5) integrally formed therewith. A threaded part is formed at an inner periphery of the support ring to be assembled to a bolt (6).
NOVELTY - A power supply device for an electric car using a reversible driving generator is provided to prevent a driver from additionally charging a battery module of the electric car by supplying voltage generated from the reversible driving generator to a battery module continuously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a power supply device for an electric car using a reversible driving generator (A), a driving motor (101) drives a wheel axle (102) by using voltage supplied from a battery module. The reversible driving generator (A) generates power with high efficiency by rotating a coil and a magnet in opposite directions to each other. A generator motor(108) drives the reversible driving generator (A). A controller charges the battery module with voltage generated from the reversible driving generator (A) by driving the generator motor (108).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system is provided to inhibit stress concentration of nuts against end plates by forming reinforcing ribs on the end plates, and thus prevent excessive deformation of the end plates and fastening rods and nuts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises: at least one electricity generator having a membrane-electrode assembly and separators disposed on both surfaces of the membrane-electrode assembly; and end plates (15a,15b) which are placed at the outmost of the electricity generator and have reinforcing ribs (18) protruded from the front surface. The end plate (15a,15b) has many fastening through holes (19c) in the front surface. The reinforcing ribs (18) are distanced from the fastening holes(19c) and are formed in the regions that do not interfere with the fastening holes (19c).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system is provided to have an improved generating efficiency, remove unreacted fuel/oxygen remaining in unit cells by supplying high-pressure oxygen to unit cells, and prevent noises and vibrations by an operation of an air pump.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises: an electricity generator (10) that generates electricity by an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen-containing fuel and an oxidant; a fuel supply part (20) that supplies hydrogen-containing fuel to the electricity generator (10); a high-pressure tank (40) that supplies an oxidant to the electricity generator (10); and further a water recovery device (30) that collects water discharged from the electricity generator (10) and supplies the water to the fuel supply part (20).
NOVELTY - Provided are a stack, which reduces contact resistance between an outmost bipolar plate and an end plate, hardly requires current collectors for unit cells, and thus has reduced size and improves a generating efficiency of a fuel cell system, and a fuel cell system using the same.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises: a stack that has an electricity generator generating electricity through a chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, and a pair of end plates provided in both sides of the electricity generator; a fuel supply part that supplies hydrogen-containing fuel to the stack; and an oxygen supply part that supplies oxygen to the stack. The electricity generator includes a current collector plate (16) of which one surface facing the end plate has a conductive layer (17) and the opposite surface has a supply channel (16b) for supplying hydrogen-containing fuel or oxygen.
NOVELTY - Provided is a direct methanol fuel cell stack, which has a reinforced pipe-coupling structure capable of bearing up against gas pressure, enables a recovery treatment process of a deteriorated stack using high pressure, and thus is improved in a lifespan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct methanol fuel cell stack (100) comprises: an electricity generator (110) that generates electricity by an electrochemical reaction of a liquid fuel to be supplied to an anode and an oxidant to be supplied to a cathode; an anode inlet (122) and an anode outlet (132) that are connected to the electricity generator (110) and have a screw combination structure; and further a cathode inlet and a cathode outlet that are connected to the electricity generator (110) and have a screw combination structure.
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium ion secondary battery, which has a low resistance and excellent output characteristics at low temperature, and is useful for a medium- to large-scale battery system for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion secondary battery comprises: (a) an anode active material comprising graphitized carbon capable of reversible lithium intercalation/deintercalation; (b) a cathode active material comprising a lithium transition metal oxide capable of reversible lithium intercalation/deintercalation; (c) a porous separator; (d) a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising (i) a lithium composite salt containing a lithium salt and a sulfonyl group-containing imide lithium compound, and (ii) a non-aqueous electrolyte.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A power generator using vehicle vibration is provided to generate electricity through a piezoelectric device assembly by using bouncing and pitching energy generated when a vehicle is driven.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A piezoelectric support frame(10) is mounted in an air bag constituting an air spring of a vehicle, and is moved up and down by bouncing of the vehicle. A piezoelectric device assembly(20) is fixed to the piezoelectric support frame. A piezoelectric core(30) is fixed to an axle(31) of the vehicle at one end thereof, and contacts the piezoelectric device assembly at the other end. A rectifier(40) is mounted on the piezoelectric device assembly. A condenser(50) stores the electricity rectified by the rectifier.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A power supply device for a bicycle using a self-power generator, a fuel cell, and a solar cell is provided to effectively use electric devices like a handsfree even in using the bicycle by supplying power to a power output terminal by using power of the fuel cell and the solar cell in stopping and friction force between the power generator and a wheel in riding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the bicycle attached with a power output device, electric power is supplied by using hybrid force generated by friction between a self-power generator and a front wheel of the bicycle while riding. The electric power is supplied in stopping by a fuel cell and a solar cell attached on the bicycle. A user chooses whether to use the fuel cell and the solar cell or not by a switch attached on a handle.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A passenger classification system using a weight sensor and an electric field sensor and a control method thereof are provided to protect a baby in deploying an airbag, and to prevent unnecessary deployment of the airbag by accurately discerning presence of a passenger and an adult or a child and automatically controlling an airbag at an accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A passenger classification system includes a sensor detection unit (10) having a weight sensor (11), an electric field sensor (12) and a signal processing unit (13), gaining information of a passenger and transmitting signals to a control unit (20), the control unit deciding presence of the passenger and an adult or a child by receiving the detection signal from the sensor detection unit and transmitting the decision result to an airbag electronic control unit (200), a memory unit (30) storing the predetermined value to be prepared with data from the sensor detection unit according to control of the control unit and control program for classifying passengers, and a power supply unit (40) supplying driving power by receiving power from a battery of the vehicle. The weight sensor measures weight of the passenger seated on a passenger seat, and the electric field sensor decides the passenger. The signal processing unit amplifies and converts current signals from the sensor into digital signals.
NOVELTY - A method and an apparatus for switching on/off a hybrid type fuel cell are provided to stably supply electric power to the fuel cell by directly supplying battery power from a secondary battery to an external set when remaining power of the fuel cell is too small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel sensor (120) detects a fuel amount of a fuel cell (110), converts the detected result to an electrical signal, and outputs the converted result. A main controller (130) outputs a charge signal, a discharge signal, an FM (Frequency Modulation) signal, and switch on/off signals according to a remaining amount of the fuel cell. A main switch(140) is arranged between the fuel cell and a power line of an external set. When enough power remains in the fuel cell, the main switch is turned on by a control signal from the main controller. Otherwise, the main switch is turned off. At least one secondary battery pack (160) is arranged between the fuel cell and the power line. When power remains enough in the fuel cell, the secondary battery pack is charged. Otherwise, the second battery pack is discharged to supply electrical power to the external set.
NOVELTY - The protection circuit has transistors (Q21,Q22,Q51,Q52) connected to each power wires of the to-be-protected circuit. The overvoltage detection units (55,56) detects whether the voltage between each power wire is beyond a predetermined protection voltage value. The switches (53,54) short circuit the base and emitter of the transistors and forcedly turn-off the transistors, when the voltage between the power wires is beyond the predetermined protection voltage value.    USE - For protecting circuit connected between high and low-electric-potential power wires used for battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The withstanding voltage of each transistor can be raised. The overvoltage-protection circuit can be designed easily with simple structure at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the overvoltage-protection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fictional circuit (25)    Overvoltage-protection circuit (50)    Switches (53,54)    Overvoltage diction units (55,56)    Transistors (Q21,Q22,Q51,Q52)
NOVELTY - A charging/discharging apparatus (7) reproduces the charging/discharging cycle of a battery (2) mounted in a vehicle. A constant temperature humidity chamber (3) and a cooling device (6) control the surrounding temperature of battery, based on the required test condition.    USE - Endurance test apparatus of battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and durability of the battery are determined precisely, and the precision of endurance test can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of battery endurance test apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (2)    Constant temperature humidity chamber (3)    Cooler (6)    Charging/discharging apparatus (7)    Controller (10)
NOVELTY - A remaining capacity estimation unit estimates the remaining capacity of battery, based on the detected battery voltage. A resolving-time estimation unit estimates the resolving time of an inactive substance adhering to the electrode surface of a battery. An abnormality determination unit distinguishes and detects the abnormality of a battery and abnormality other than battery abnormality, based on the output of remaining capacity estimation unit and resolving-time estimation unit.    USE - For internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of determination of battery abnormality is improved, and the impossibility of starting internal combustion engine during battery abnormality can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of diagnostic apparatus of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (1) includes a purge valve (37) which leads the discharge of gas from a vapor-liquid separation device (36) through a discharge flow path (32), and a separate purge valve (52) which leads the discharge of gas from the vapor-liquid separation device through a purge flow path (51). The purge valve is set at a height above the vapor-liquid separation device.    USE - For use as power generation system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures smooth operation of fuel cell system under low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Diagram shows non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Discharge flow path (32)    Vapor-liquid separation device (36)    Purge valve (37)    Purge flow path (51)    Separate purge valve (52)
NOVELTY - Several fuel cell stacks (31) stacked in the fuel cell (10) discharge waste gas through respective discharge gas flow paths (31a). A vapor-liquid separation apparatus (40) installed in the unification region of the waste gas flow paths separates a liquid from the waste gas discharged from the fuel cell stacks.    USE - For fuel cell system used in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor-liquid separation apparatus installed in the unification region of waste gas flow paths of several fuel cell stacks effectively restrains the pressure loss of the waste gas discharged from several fuel cell stacks, thus suppressing load of circulating systems, such as pump for circulating the waste gas, and improving the vapor-liquid separation efficiency and the electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas discharge source piping structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell waste gas piping structure.    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply path (11)    Fuel cell stacks (31)    Waste gas discharge flow path (31a)    Vapor-liquid separation apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - A motor (242) controls drive of the fuel cell. A rotation portion (244) maintains a motor case (243), so that the rotation portion rotates inside the motor case. A hydrogen sensor (247) is provided inside the motor case to detect hydrogen. A control unit stops drive of the motor, when hydrogen is detected by the hydrogen sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen gas can be detected at early stage. The drive of the fuel cell is stopped at early stage, so that safety is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the motor.    Motor (242)    Motor case (243)    Rotation portion (244)    Brush portions (245a,245b)    Hydrogen sensor (247)
NOVELTY - A receiving control unit (20) is made to regulate the supplying of electric power to electric-power exhaustion unit (40) from the said supply unit (30). A signal processing unit analyzes the parameter of the command signal sending operation of the receiving control unit.    USE - For controlling remotely the back-up power supply of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to operate a back-up power supply remotely from a long distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an outline block diagram of the radio control back-up power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Remote control unit (10)    Receiving control unit (20)    Supply unit (30)    Electric-power exhaustion unit (40)
NOVELTY - A car navigation electronic control unit (ECU) (2) detects the traffic congestion area. A state detection sensor (13) detects the remaining capacity of a battery while driving in the traffic congestion area. A warning ECU (3) emits warning to the user when the estimated remaining capacity of battery is less than predetermined value, before the vehicle moves away from the traffic congestion area. The ECU (2) displays a choice for the user to turn-off load such as air-conditioner after issuing warning.    USE - For notifying remaining capacity of battery used in motor vehicles such as passenger car, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The user can receive warning of lack of remaining capacity of battery before fall of voltage of battery so that the user can perform suitable management to reduce power consumption, hence the comfort of the user is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vehicle-mounted battery remaining capacity warning device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply warning device (1)    Car navigation ECU (2)    Warning ECU (3)    Global positioning system (GPS) antenna (4)    Steering sensor (6)    State detection sensor (13)
NOVELTY - The mixture containing carbonaceous material, processing aid and polytetrafluoroethylene are extruded, molded into sheet-type or rod shape, and cut to fixed length along the extrusion direction to form compact piece. Then, the compact pieces are laminated along the thickness direction, and extruded to sheet-type along the lamination direction. The obtained sheet-like compact is rolled to predetermined thickness to obtain electrode.    USE - For manufacturing electrode for electrical-double-layer capacitors (claimed) used as power supply of transport devices such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The homogeneous electrode having high density, high internal capacitance and excellent tensile strength is manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the extrusion process of compact pieces. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compact (3)    Extruder (20)
NOVELTY - The non-chemically formed electrode has an active material layer which is formed on the metal substrate, and the active material includes cadmium oxide and cadmium. The density of the active material layer including the electrical conductivity agent e.g. metallic nickel is more than 3.4 g/cm3.    USE - For alkaline storage battery (claimed) used in electric power assisted bicycle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the utilization factor is prevented even the density of the active material layer is increased, and the electro conductivity is improved by adding the nickel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the relationship between the utilization factor and active material density of the non-sintering type cadmium negative electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller stopping the supply of fuel gas to a fuel gas supply path and switching a fuel cell to a pause mode at the time of stopping the vehicle. The controller maintains the fuel cell in the pause mode when estimating that the vehicle is stopped again within a short time based on the vehicle positional information acquired by a navigation system.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. car, bus, truck, riding cart and luggage cart and for satellite and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption is reduced by preventing repetitive starting and stopping of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Main valve (24)    Fuel pressure regulating valve (25)    Hydrogen supply valve (26)    Hydrogen gas cylinder (73)
NOVELTY - A control unit calculates a target calorific value by subtracting self-heating amount of a fuel cell from required warning-up heat amount, when the fuel cell and combustor are operated in parallel. The control unit computes the hydrogen supply amount and air supply amount required for combustor, and air supply amount required for fuel cell, based on the target calorific value. The control unit controls an air compressor, based on the computed results.    USE - For use in electric vehicle, aircraft and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The gas supply can be preformed appropriately according to the operating condition of fuel cell and combustor. Hence, stable electric power generation of fuel cell and stable combustion of combustor can be realized. The power consumption of air compressor is reduced, as compressor is controlled based on required air supply amounts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating control operation performed during starting of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A controller controls the purge valve from a predetermined period when the request output of the fuel cell increases. The purge valve regulates the opening and closing of the exhaust passage.    USE - For operating fuel cell of a vehicle e.g. two wheeled vehicle, electric train, aircraft, vessel, robotic machine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures to secure the fuel density in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart of the fuel cell operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A nozzle unit (9) is provided in a fuel cartridge main portion (8) of fuel cartridge and a socket unit (6) is provided in a fuel cell main portion of a fuel tank. The socket unit comprises a snap fitting engaging unit which engages a snap fitting unit of the nozzle unit.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as passive type direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used as power supply of portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer (PC), mobile telephone and small portable apparatus such as portable audio player.    ADVANTAGE - The size of fuel cell is reduced and the reliability and operability of fuel cartridge during fuel supply is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the nozzle unit at the side of fuel cartridge and socket unit at the side of fuel cell main portion.    Socket unit (6)    Cartridge main portion (8)    Nozzle unit (9)    Nozzle insertion unit (12)    Nozzle receiving unit (22)
NOVELTY - An electric element contacts the discharge such as electrolyte liquid discharged from a safety valve (2) when pressure in the electrical storage element container exceeds predetermined pressure. The electrical characteristic of electric element is changed at time of contacting electrolyte liquid. The electrical characteristic change of the electric element is detected by a detector (7).    USE - For e.g. lithium ion secondary cell module used in notebook type computer, small portable apparatus and motor vehicle and also applicable for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium cell, electrical double layer capacitor, polymer battery and radical battery.    ADVANTAGE - The operation condition of safety valve is detected with sufficient reliability using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the lithium secondary battery module.    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Safety valve (2)    Restricted plate (3)    Detector (7)    Lithium secondary battery module (8)
NOVELTY - The system has voltage terminals (50,53) that are not connected to the electrodes located in the ends of unit batteries connected in series. The voltage terminals (51,52) are connected to the electrode located in the middle of unit battery connected in series.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The winding battery as power supply is used at the time of trouble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply system.    Engine (1)    Starter motor (2)    Inverter (4)    Winding battery (5)    Voltage terminals (50-53)
NOVELTY - A liner structure (10) has a joining edge portion with thickness smaller than joining edge portion of a liner structure (11). Several grooves (15) extend to inner surface of structure (11) from joining edge portion to a protrusion top portion of a partial spherical portion (12) to set gap in circumferential direction. A support (14) supports joining edge portion of structure (10). An end surface of a portion outside support is made to contact end surface of joining edge portion of structure (10), and friction stir welding is carried out in the contact portion.    USE - For pressure vessel used in fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle, co-generation, natural-gas supply system used in natural gas vehicle and oxygen gas supply system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure-resistant improvement is enabled while the decline in the charging efficiency of hydrogen gas is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for liner manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explode perspective view of the liner structures.    Liner structures (10,11)    Partial spherical portion (12)    Short cylindrical-shaped portion (13)    Support (4)    Grooves (15)
NOVELTY - The temperature of a roll at the side of a separator (2a) is set to 70-140degreesC. An active-material layer (1a) is adhered to a separator by cooling an adhesion roll (3a) of the active-material layer to a temperature of 30degreesC.    USE - For manufacturing electrochemical element such as lithium ion secondary cell and electrical-double-layer capacitor used in mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity between the active-material layer and the separator is high. The internal resistance between the active-material layer and the separator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of electrochemical element.    Active-material layer (1a)    Separator (2a)    Adhesion roll (3a)    Feeder (11a)    Roll-press machine (12a)
NOVELTY - A water-flow path (27) is formed parallel to the fuel-gas flow path in the lower portion of fuel-electrode side of separator (22).    USE - For use as motive power source of vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water accumulated in the fuel-gas flow path is discharged appropriately, as a result the performance of fuel cell is increased and the deterioration of fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of fuel cell stack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (22)    Outer-periphery reinforcement board (24)    Partition (26)    Water-flow path (27)    Water droplet (29)
NOVELTY - The oxygen quenching property coating material contains dye and oxygen-permeable macromolecule as a binder. The average molecular weight of oxygen-permeable macromolecule lies in the range of 80000-300000.    USE - For oxygen-concentration measuring device (claimed) used for fuel battery cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a securable oxygen-concentration measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the oxygen-concentration measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains cyclic silicon compound(s) (1-3) and electrolyte salt dissolved in organic solvent.    USE - Used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic devices such as portable personal computer, handheld video camera and for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides battery having small internal resistance, high electric capacitance, excellent durability and high temperature preservability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains cyclic silicon compound(s) chosen from formulae (1-3) and electrolyte salt dissolved in organic solvent.    R1,R2=fluorine, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkoxy, 2-10C alkenyl, 2-10C alkenyloxy, 2-10C alkynyl or aryl optionally substituted by fluorine atom;and    R3=fluorine, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkoxy, 2-10C alkenyl, 2-10C alkenyloxy, alkyne substituted 1-5C alkylene or 2-5C alkenylene group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte liquid (3)    Anode case (4)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The module has a degassing device (1) placed between a fuel cell (21) and a radiator (22) for degassing a fluid containing reformate and water droplets. A conduit supplies the fluid to a stream splitter (2) that is mounted in upstream of a degassing vase (3) of the device. The splitter provides another fluid containing the reformat and large proportion of water droplets from the former fluid, and supplied via a conduit (6) to the vase. The splitter provides a third fluid containing the reformat and supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed) for providing energy for stationary application or in aeronautical or automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The stream splitter permits to separate the reformate and the water droplets in a rapid and effective manner, thus permitting to reduce supply rate of the degassing vase in order to reduce the size of the degassing vase, and hence reducing the encumbrance of the degassing device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of degassing a fluid containing a liquid circulating in a power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power module.    Degassing device (1)    Stream splitter (2)    Degassing vase (3)    Conduit (6)    Fuel cell (21)    Radiator (22)
NOVELTY - The vehicle floor (10) is made from a plastic material and has one or more electrical conductors (30) in peripheral guides, made in one piece with the floor, e.g. in the form of clips, hooks, projections, film hinges or channels formed by reinforcing ribs. The floor can also have a recess for a battery (32), with flat cable or rigid metal conductor(s) able to carry the current produced by the battery - generally above 50 amps. The floor can be made with recesses for other electrical/electronic components, such as air conditioning controls, computer, lighting, GPS (Ground Positioning System) or multimedia components. The plastic floor can be over-moulded onto the conductor(s) prior to assembly with the vehicle body.    USE - Motor vehicle plastic floor incorporating electrical conductor(s).    ADVANTAGE - Simpler and less expensive assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective views of part of the vehicle body and the plastic floor with electrical conductor(s).    Floor (10)    Body (12)    Roof (20)    Upper and lower floor shells (22, 24)    Reinforcing ribs (26, 27)    Conductor (30)    Battery (32)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a Hall-integrated circuit (IC) (43) with a magnetism detecting part (438) to determine a value of a magnetic field and a temperature measuring part (436) to determine an environmental temperature. The circuit has a temperature compensation part (437) to correct an error of the part (438), where the error is caused based on the temperature. A measuring signal of the part (438) that is corrected based on the error and a temperature signal that is determined by the part (436) are output outwards over connecting terminals.    USE - Used for measuring electric current using Hall-effect in a motor vehicle to monitor charging/discharging of a battery or to control a drive motor.    ADVANTAGE - The measuring signal of the magnetism detecting part that is corrected based on the error and the temperature signal that is determined by the temperature measuring part of the Hall-IC are output outwards over the connecting terminals, thus eliminating the need for additional temperature measuring part and the need for an operation for connecting the measuring part with a plate. The sensor can be hence designed with a compact and economical structure and can be assembled in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an internal structure of the Hall-IC. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Hall-IC (43)    Power circuit (435)    Temperature measuring part (436)    Temperature compensation part (437)    Magnetism detecting part (438)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive plate (2) and a negative plate (3) which are separated and staggered, where a gap between the plates is equipped with a slab lattice (6). Upper ends of the plates are fixedly connected to each cylinder manifold (9) of adjacent monolithic piles by a polar plate terminal (10). Head end and tail end of the manifold is fixedly connected to a polar pole (7). The polar pole passes through a case cover (12) to extend outward. The upper end of each monolithic pile is fixedly connected to a sticking tape (5).    USE - Used for starting a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has strong vibration resistance and long useful time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a plumbic acid storage battery.    Case (1)    Positive plate (2)    Negative plate (3)    Sticking tape (5)    Lattice (6)    Polar pole (7)    Multi unit chambers (8)    Cylinder manifold (9)    Polar plate terminal (10)    Case cover (12)
NOVELTY - This invention claims a packaging device of fuel battery generating system cooled by normal atmosphere air, comprising shell which has electricity-taking socket, operation switch, safety indicating light, ventilation hole, air exhale opening, fast hydrogen-supply connector and error-removing valve. Compared with current technology, this invention has merits of high integration level of parts, close structure and is convenient to use.
NOVELTY - The invention claims pulse detecting method of essential resistance of storage battery of electric automobile. It can measure the multisection battery correctly, resolves the separation problem of measured circuit and battery pack and the frequent testing problem, realizes online measurement. The invention adopts separated differential resistance collection module of optical coupler transformer, and adopts non-sinusoidal electricity to calculate the differential resistance of the battery. The optical coupler is used for the separation of the "injection" signal. The pulse train signal replaces the sinusoidal AC signal. The transformer is used for collecting the separation of the voltage signal. The collected data is virtual value Is or maximum Ism of constant current source, virtual value Vz or maximum Vzm of voltage on internal impedance, and phase difference a between them, and then using the formula to calculate the differential resistance of the battery. In addition, according to the EV working characteristic, it also can calculate the differential resistance of the battery as r=delta U/Is through collecting the variation value of the voltage and the current.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a shockproof vibration generator, which comprises transmitter and generator, wherein the transmitter comprises transmission axle whose one end via bearing is mounted on the wheel axle; the transmission tooth of transmission axle is meshed with transmission gear to rotate the gear; the gear via couple band rotates one taper gear; two sides of taper gear 1 are meshed with ratchet 2 and ratchet 3, to rotate the motor axle of generator. The invention can reduce vibration and transform mechanical energy into electricity, with simple structure and low cost. And it can replace present shockproof element that formed by buffer and reducer.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an electric travel vehicle with low energy, wherein it uses solar-energy battery board and wind blade turbine to supply energy. The carriage shed can be open, without side door. And it has foldable bed; the lighted area of solar-energy battery board can be adjusted, and changed into baggage carrier to shade wind and sun. Its seat can be adjusted, to adjust the driving space of cab. And the invention has simple steering structure, low accidence rate, etc.
NOVELTY - An electrified highway and dedicated vehicle integrated transportation system is composed of comprehensive electric power supplying and transmitting station, solar power supply system, wind-driven electric generating and supplying system, electric power distributing control system, enclosed electrified express way with power supplying slide ways on the protecting side fences and central isolating fence and overhead poles for wind-driven electric generation, and the dedicated vehicles consisting of main body, engine, motor, charger, electric accumulator unit, and current collectors.
NOVELTY - An electric car is composed of car body, electric driver unit, and electric accumulator unit and control system. It features that said car body has a wind driven electric generator and several solar cell boards connected electrically with said electric accumulator unit.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an energy-saving electric tricycle, which has a direct-current generator and motor with ABS brake, two groups of lithium battery and solar-energy battery light collecting boards; pedal chain wheels and hand-operated transmission swing rod. When it uses one battery to power the tricycle, it can charge another battery via human force. The lithium battery is in the backup box.
NOVELTY - The quasi-solid and nano-multiple gel electrolyte and produce method and application is to equably mix nanograde additive into gelated electrolyte system with polymer coagulant or small molecule coagulant to get the quasi-solid and nano-multiple gel electrolyte. Compared with the common gel electrolyte, it solves the problem about sealing liquid state electrolyte batteries and leaking to enhance charge transmission ability and increase ionic steady pervasion current and apparent diffusion coefficient of redox and improving general capability of quasi-solid gel batteries. This electrolyte is using for dye-sensitized solar cell and fuel cell to enhance photovoltage, short circuit current density, photoelectric conversion efficiency and long time stability to dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The generating set includes wheel rotor, stub stator, wheel axis, stator slide way, sliding rack, and clutch of stator. The wheel rotor is composed of wheels, rotor, fan or centrifugal wheel, and shield. Stub stator includes stator, end plates, and rectifier. One side of clutch of stator is installed on end plate, and the other end if installed on stator. Based on different instances, such as ascent load, operation at low speed, uncrowned road, or downhill load, the makes stator separate fro or combine to rotor automatically through control system. Thus, using energy of inertia and downward subduction force, the invention can generate electric energy without affecting speed and load. Features are: repetitive cycling power generation, saving energy, and lowing pollution. The generating setis applicable to hybrid motor vehicles, military vehicles, new type motorcycles, and bicycles, even train.
NOVELTY - A sulfide-sensitive composition is from a binary metal oxide, a ternary metal oxide containing molybdenum, a ternary metal oxide containing tungsten, a quat. metal oxide containing molybdenum, and/or a quat. metal oxide containing tungsten.    USE - Used as an ink for application to an electrode of H2S sensor, or used in a sulfide-sensitive composite material for deposition on a substrate such that is it connected to a pair of electrodes in H2S sensor or for deposition on inter-digitated electrodes as a thick film in a chemi-resistor format of H2S sensor (claimed), useful in fuel processing components of fuel cell systems (i.e. solid oxide fuel cell systems, molten carbonate fuel cell systems, phosphoric acid fuel cell systems, and proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems) operating on hydrocarbon fuels (e.g. natural gas, propane, liquefied petroleum gas, diesel, and coal), in hydrodesulfurization systems, such as those in petroleum refineries, and other applications in which detection and quantification of H2S in a reducing atmosphere is desired, e.g. petroleum exploration, coal mining, and hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The composition responds reversibly to hydrogen sulfide in a reducing environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a sulfide-sensitive composite material comprising a metal oxide and a ceria-based oxide composition; and    (2) a method of making hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensor comprising selecting a sulfide-sensitive composite material; depositing the sulfide-sensitive composite material on a substrate as a thick film in a chemi-resistor format; and connecting a pair of electrode to the sulfide-sensitive composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph of the resistive response of a 5 wt.% molybdenum oxide-95 wt.% GDC sensor during cycling in 0-10 ppm hydrogen sulfide in 90% nitrogen, 10% hydrogen gas mixture at 350 degree Celsius.
NOVELTY - Nanopowders or micropowders manufacture comprises providing axially injected plasma torch (140), axially delivering liquid precursor to plasma torch, atomizing the liquid precursor prior to delivery to the convergence chamber (180), thus forming hot stream of particles in plasma stream generated by torch, introducing hot stream of particles into chamber, introducing quenching gas or liquid into the chamber at quenching location, and cooling the hot stream of particles and cooling the powder produced. The plasma torch comprises convergence chamber.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing nanopowders or micropowders used as thermal spray coatings for fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows formation of particles with uniform small diameter that do not agglomerate during condensation. The method provides higher rate of powder production while reduces concentration of solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The quenching gas or liquid is introduced into the chamber at angle to radius of chamber to form cyclonic flow and is also introduced as a curtain along the walls of the chamber. The particle temperature cooling rate of particles in the stream and residence time of particles in stream are modified by providing hot shroud (160) between torch and quenching locations. The size of particles in stream is modified by modifying the atomizing parameters, e.g. liquid feed rate, velocity, volume, angle of incidence of and composition of quenching gas, or atomizing gas flow rate.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nanopowder or micropowders manufacturing system (101).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the nanopowder and micropowder manufacturing system.    Micropowder manufacturing system (101)    Plasma torch (140)    Hot shroud (160)    Chamber (180)    Gas injection flange. (220)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the temperature in each phase of the converter. A controller generates control signals for controlling the amount of current supplied to each phase based on the temperature level.    USE - For hybrid fuel cell system (claimed) used in motor vehicles such as ship, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The output restriction accompanying temperature raise can be reduced to minimum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hybrid fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A battery module (100) comprises power generation units (110) each of which has positive and negative electrode plates (161, 162), two current collector plates (111, 131); and a case (170) in which the power generation units are disposed and which has partition wall(s) that defines mounting spaces in the case. Each current collector plate has a connecting portion, a connection side electrode plate welded portion, a connection side portion, a distal portion, and an adjacent distal portion (117).    USE - Useful as power sources for portable devices and mobile devices and for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module provides highly reliable connections between the current collector plates and the electrodes plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Battery module (100)    Power generation units (110)    Collector plates (111, 131)    Electrode plates (161, 162)    Case (170)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (60) comprises stack of fuel cells (12), spaced apart bipolar plates (20, 42), and voltage monitoring circuit. The spaced apart bipolar plates separate the fuel cells in the fuel cell stack. The voltage monitoring circuit(s) is positioned between and in electrical contact with opposing bipolar plates. The voltage monitoring circuit(s) includes an optical device that is powered by fuel cells. The voltage monitoring circuit measures the voltage of fuel cells. The optical device emits an optical signal indicative of the measured voltage.    USE - For producing electricity used in fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack allows voltage output of every fuel cell in the fuel cell stack to be monitored so that the system knows if the fuel cell voltage is too low, thus allowing to know a possible failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage monitoring circuit is a surface mount device. The voltage monitoring circuit includes a bonded contact electrically coupled to one bipolar plate and a spring contact electrically coupled to the opposing bipolar plate. The optical device is an LED. The voltage monitoring circuit measures the voltage of adjacent fuel cells. The voltage monitoring circuits include a single optical device. The stack includes detector for detecting the optical signal. The detector includes a mirror for reflecting the optical signal, and charge coupled device array that receives the optical signal and converts it to an electrical signal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan view of the fuel cell in fuel cell stack.    Fuel cells (12)    Diffusion media layer (14)    Spaced apart bipolar plates (20, 42)    Fuel cell stack (60)    Bonded contact (66)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (100) comprises modular power section (102) having power module (140); and modular energy storage section (106) having reactant storage module.    USE - For vehicular applications, including underwater vehicle (claimed), automobile, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell system is modular in nature and easily permits addition or subtraction of incremental power and energy segments. The system is self-fueling, mission reconfigurable, has no moving parts, no emission, and can be provided with high energy and power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Modular power section (102)    Energy storage section (106)    Bladders (130)    Power modules (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing an electrical connection of a docking facility fixed on premises to a vehicle that is parked on the premises. An electric power of the docking facility received from the vehicle is conditioned by a public electric power grid. The conditioned electrical power is provided on the premises by the public electric power grid. The electric power provided by the vehicle is measured. Compensation is provided by a third party to a vehicle account in proportion to the electric power provided by the vehicle, where the third party is coupled to the docking facility.    USE - Used for operating a docking facility in a vehicle e.g. car, that is utilized for transportation (claimed), where the vehicle is parked on e.g. home and commercial premises e.g. sports stadium, shopping malls, strip malls, and super-sized grocery stores/supermarkets.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the third party to track the electric power provided by different vehicles at different times and at different docking stations, and to periodically compensate the vehicle accounts associated with the different vehicles, thus minimizing the overhead needed for compensating a vehicle for the electric power, and achieving economy of scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system comprising a docking facility fixed on a premises    (2) a vehicle for use as transportation, comprising a solar collector formed on the surface of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block representation of a docking facility and a vehicle.
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, comprises an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a solid polymer electrolyte membrane including a polymer electrolyte composition consisting of a polymer having a cross-linking structure. The anode and cathode electrodes are disposed on opposite sides of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The solid polymer electrolyte composition is obtained from a mixed solution including a polymer electrolyte containing a protonic acid group, a compound containing ethylenic unsaturated groups, and a solvent.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly is provided with solid polymer electrolyte membrane having a high concentration of protonic acid groups enabling high proton conductivity and high humid condition, along with superior dimensional stability, without the membrane-electrode assembly dissolving in hot water. The solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell has excellent power generation performance and durability under a low temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing a membrane-electrode assembly for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, comprising applying the mixed solution onto a substrate to form a dried coating film; and initiating a cross-linking reaction in the compound containing ethylenic unsaturated groups that forms the coating film.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery (7) e.g. fuel cell, wired directly to an integrated motor control/infinitely variable transmission (IVT) control (9), where the system components utilize a dashboard warning light to indicate when acceleration is causing excessive amperage draw. The transmission control makes adjustment to an infinitely variable transmission (18), when the control recognizes that the motor is slowing and losing efficiency, where an IVT drive motor (16) is connected to the infinitely variable transmission.    USE - Used with infinitely variable transmission (IVT) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) in an electric vehicle such as internal combustion engine powered car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated control makes adjustment to the infinitely variable transmission, when the control recognizes that the motor is slowing and losing efficiency, thus allowing the motor to move back into peak range while still allowing the vehicle to accelerate. The system allows an electric motor to operate a higher percentage of motor total operating time or close to peak efficiency than allowed under pulse width modulation style system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a spatial configuration of the system components utilizing a dashboard warning light.    Battery (7)    Integrated motor control/infinitely variable transmission (IVT) control (9)    Accelerator (10)    Amperage warning light (12)    Drive motor (14)    Infinitely variable transmission drive motor (16)    Infinitely variable transmission (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a converter that converts direct current (DC) power source output signal into an output signal with DC voltage. A controller receives an output signal from voltmeter indicating parameter level, such as voltage across the terminals of battery and adjusts power to charge the battery based on the parameter level.    USE - For charging battery such as lead-acid battery, nickel-based battery and lithium-based battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The DC-alternating current (AC) inverter, line conditioning circuit, battery charger and rectifier are not added into the system so that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery charging system.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte for a fuel cell that can be employed in miscellaneous electrified installations, e.g. vehicles, or as stand-by power supply, is a melt or solution incorporating a high concentration of ammonium ions. The ammonia content in the fuel cell anode region is maintained at a high level and its content in the cathode region at a low level by transferring ammonia from the cathode region to the anode region by a special purpose device in the form of an absorption plant. Hydrogen-containing gas is preferably produced for the fuel cell by the thermal or catalytic decomposition of ammonia.    USE - Used for electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte characteristics have a reduced dependence on the carbon dioxide content of hydrogen- or oxygen-containing gas. The fuel cell has an improved potential.
NOVELTY - An electric car using a wind power generator is provided to drive the wind power generator by using traveling wind during traveling of the electric car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an electric car using a wind power generator(A), a duct(200) is formed inside a car body(100) and is penetrated from the front to the rear. The wind power generator(A) is installed on the duct(200). The wind power generator(A) generates power by rotating a magnetic body and a coil body in opposite directions to each other by rotating a front blade(31) and a rear blade(32) in opposite directions to each other by traveling wind. A battery module(103) is supplied and charged with electricity generated from the wind power generator(A).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A battery terminal for a vehicle is provided to be easily mounted and demounted by simplifying its structure and prevent the generation of the interference of a tool when a terminal is mounted in the battery terminal by forming a part for fixing the terminal in an upward direction of the terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A connecting part into which a battery terminal is inserted is formed at one side of a bracket (100), and an extending part connected with a cable is formed at the other side of the bracket (100). A cam is formed in a middle end part of a bolt (200), and the bolt (200) is rotatably combined to a position adjacent to the connecting part of the bracket (100). When the bolt (200) is rotated, a long shaft of the cam pressurizes the battery terminal and fixes the bracket (100).
NOVELTY - An apparatus for warning lack of a battery electrolyte in an electric forklift truck is provided to inform a user of the lack of the battery electrolyte by detecting whether the level of the electrolyte is below a predetermined level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for warning lack of a battery electrolyte in an electric forklift truck includes an electrolyte detecting unit, a control unit(30), and a warning unit(40). The electrolyte detecting unit includes first to fourth level sensors(20,22,24,26). The first to fourth level sensors are installed at four corners of the interior of a battery case(10) so as to be turned on when the electrolyte in the battery case is insufficient and the level of the electrolyte lowers to a predetermined level. The control unit outputs a control signal when signals of the first to fourth level sensors are input simultaneously. A warning unit generates a warning signal according to the control signal of the control unit. A timer counts a time to output a control signal after an on signal is input from the electrolyte detecting unit and a predetermined period of time is delayed.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A charge warning system of a vehicle and a method thereof are provided to prevent a charge warning lamp from instantaneously being turned on, and to improve satisfaction by delaying the signals in instantaneously dropping voltage while using a glow system, an air conditioner or a heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A charge warning system of a vehicle includes an ignition switch(6) connected to a battery(7) to start an engine, an alternator(10) connected to the battery in parallel by the ignition switch and operated, a cluster(20) connected to the alternator and provided with a charge warning lamp(5) turned on in starting the alternator or consuming the battery, and a signal delay unit(100) arranged between the alternator and the cluster to delay signals for the predetermined time not to operate the cluster in instantaneously dropping voltage. The alternator includes a rotor coil(2) rotated by interlocking with the engine, a stator coil(1) generating three-phase alternating current voltage in turning the rotor coil, a rectifier(3) converting abandoned alternating current into direct current by rectifying alternating current voltage from the stator coil, and a voltage regulator(4) connected to a direct current output end of the rectifier to keep regular output voltage of the alternator.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A battery state detector detects the operating parameters of the lead storage battery. A log read-out apparatus (8) reads the battery state data and automatically transmits the acquired data to a host computer of the user.    USE - For checking operating state such as internal resistance, discharge voltage, open-circuit voltage, remaining capacity, charging state, etc., of battery e.g. lead storage battery used in e.g. motor vehicle, portable apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the user to easily judge as when to exchange the battery, based on the battery state data received from the log read-out apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery and the battery check system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    LED indicators (4-7)    Log read-out apparatus (8)    LCD screen (14)
NOVELTY - The vertical chip capacitor has a metal layer (4) at outer surface of a back plate (2) and the lead wire (3) which penetrates the back plate. The front-end of the lead wire is folded along outer surface of the back plate.    USE - For vehicle-mounted electronic device and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor with improved earthquake resistance and heat resistance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front view, bottom view and side view of vertical chip capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exterior case (1)    Back plate (2)    Lead wire (3)    Metal layer (4)
NOVELTY - An orientation carbon nanotube film (2) is formed on substrate (1) and the pattern is formed at arbitrary positions of current carrying portion of substrate (3). An adhesion spot is attached on the surface of film in piles and an orientation carbon nanotube assembly (4) is formed on the adhesion spot of substrate (2). The orientation carbon nanotube attached on adhesion spot of substrate (1) is peeled. Another substrate is installed on nanotube assembly and the current carrying portion is made to contact the orientation carbon nanotube of substrate.    USE - For manufacturing orientation carbon nanotube used for electron-emitting element, fuel cell, secondary battery, capacitor, transistor, CPU, large scale integration (LSI) etc.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate used for wiring is not exposed to the carbon nanotube generation process, so that the restrictions are not received and the excellent productivity is achieved. The orientation carbon wiring is a low resistant fine wiring, such that the heavy current is sent and the fear of electromigration is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view illustrating the patterning process of orientation carbon nanotube assembly.    Substrate (1,3)    Orientation carbon nanotube film (2)    Orientation carbon nanotube assembly (4)    Adhesive binder (5)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a battery element containing a cell having sequential lamination of an anode active material layer containing anode active material, formed on the surface of anode collector, an electrolyte layer, and a cathode active material layer containing cathode active material, formed on cathode collector. The initial-stage charging/discharging loss capacitance of cathode active material is 10% or more of reversible electric capacitance. The anode active material is specific lithium-manganese-cobalt complex oxide.    USE - For e.g. bipolar-type lithium ion secondary cell used for battery pack used as power supply for vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle used in auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved initial-stage charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary battery has a battery element containing a cell having sequential lamination of an anode active material layer containing anode active material, formed on the surface of anode collector, an electrolyte layer, and a cathode active material layer containing cathode active material, formed on cathode collector. The initial-stage charging/discharging loss capacitance of cathode active material is 10% or more of reversible electric capacitance. The anode active material is lithium-manganese-cobalt complex oxide shown by formula: xLi(Mn1/2Ni1/2)O2.yLiCoO2.zLi(Li1/3Mn2/3)O2, where x+y+z is 1, x and z are more than 0 and less than 1, and y is greater than or equal to0 and less than 0.5. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model demonstrating the state of battery at different charging/discharging characteristics stages. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The water purifier has a solution generation unit (6) that generates solution containing mixture of gas and liquid sucked up from the water area (A), through a filter (11). A bubble generation unit (7) pressure reduced the solution and generates bubble and discharges the bubble to the water area. The liquid is returned to the water area through the filter, by a flow-path circulation unit (50), before supplying liquid to the solution generation unit.    USE - For use in pond, fountain and pool in park and also used in the treatment of agricultural water, fishery water, industrial waste water etc.,    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of malfunction is prevented easily, while power saving is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the water purifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solution generation unit (6)    Bubble generation unit (7)    Filter (11)    Flow-path circulation unit (50)    Water area (A)
NOVELTY - The system has system main relays (C-SMRP,C-SMRG) to provide connection between capacitor (40) and voltage converter (12). A control apparatus (30) determines the setting voltage of the capacitor at the time of stopping the power supply and separates the relay contacts (SMR1-SMR3) between capacitor and power supply after making the voltage of capacitor into setting voltage.    USE - For driving vehicle such as electric vehicle, series type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since several electric double layer capacitors are connected in series, the need for high capacitance capacitor is eliminated hence the rush current flowing towards the capacitor at the time of starting the system is reduced and thus the life time of relay contact at the time of power activation is improved. As a result the probability of occurrence of connection failure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the power supply system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage converter (12)    Control apparatus (30)    Capacitor (40)    Motor generators (MG1,MG2)    System main relays (C-SMRP,C-SMRG)    Relay contacts (SMR1-SMR3)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (62) measures the temperature of the fuel cell (10). The measured value is compared with a predetermined value and the fuel cell state is determined based on the comparison result. A combustion heater (56) is operated to a predetermined extent and the electric power generation of the fuel cell is restricted, when the fuel cell exists in an unstable electric power generation state.    USE - For e.g. parallel fuel cell system, serial fuel cell system used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warming-up process of the fuel cell can be performed efficiently based on the operating state of the fuel cell. The unnecessary consumption of the reactive gas required for performing warming-up process is prevented since the fuel cell operation can be restricted. Also the size of the fuel cell system can be reduced by reducing the size of the reactive gas supply unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Heat exchanger (55)    Combustion heater (56)    Temperature sensor (62)
NOVELTY - Pressure control valve (443) adjusts the pressure of air supplied to fuel cell (10). A pressure loss calculation unit computes the pressure loss of exhaust passage (44) based on the amount of air emitted from catalyst heater (20). A target pressure calculation unit calculates the target pressure of pressure control valve according to the driving state of fuel cell by subtracting the pressure loss of exhaust passage from the target air pressure.    USE - For fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Stable electric power generation of fuel cell can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the supply path of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Catalyst heater (20)    Air supply path (43)    Exhaust passage (44)    Pressure control valve (443)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte containing solution (15) is discharged to hydrophobic group board (17) from coating spray (16) with electrolyte (13) dissolved in the solvent (11). The hydrophobic group board has hydrophobic portion on the board surface.    USE - Used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves proton conductivity in high temperature and low humidity degree conditions of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are the explanatory drawings showing the manufacturing of electrolyte film.    Solvent (11)    Electrolyte (13)    Electrolyte containing solution (15)    Coating spray (16)    Hydrophobic group board (17)
NOVELTY - A differential amplifier (A) amplifies both end voltage of several unit batteries (V). A converter (T) converts the amplified voltage of the unit battery into specific amount of conversion which is level-shifted in a detection circuit (1). The digital value is outputted according to voltage which is inversely converted into lowest electric potential of a battery pack as a common reference to measure the amount of conversion to each unit battery.    USE - For measuring voltage of unit battery in battery pack used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of a battery pack is measured with high precision in a common measurement circuit with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cell-voltage measuring method; and    (2) battery electric control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the cell-voltage measurement circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detection circuit (1)    Insulation buffer circuit (3)    Differential amplifier (A)    Converter (T)    Unit battery (V)
NOVELTY - A prohibition unit prohibits processing based on the signal from multiple apparatuses when a judging unit judges that the voltage of a battery (6) is less than a predetermined value. The judgment unit judges whether the voltage of the battery of multiple apparatuses is less than predetermined value.    USE - For vehicle control system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides suitable control based on voltage of battery. Prevents restrictions that start processing more than needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a vehicle control system. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Battery (6)    Power management apparatus (11)    Microcomputer (12)    Step-up circuit (13)    Voltage-rise starting circuit (14)
NOVELTY - A voltage control calculator (22A) calculates duty of switching signal output to power element, based on voltage bias of target output voltage and output voltage for producing voltage characteristic model (26A) expressing frequency transfer characteristic. The frequency transfer characteristic relates duty, inductance value, capacitance value and amount of current consumers connected to the voltage conversion device. A cycle transfer characteristics expressed using another frequency transfer characteristics, satisfies specific conditions.    USE - For drive device of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage conversion apparatus has uniform characteristic, by suppressing the influence of resonance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the control apparatus of the voltage conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (5A)    Voltage control calculator (22A)    Limiter (23)    Saturation determination unit (24)    Voltage characteristic model (26A)
NOVELTY - The reinforced electrolyte film (5) contains a coating (3) of polyelectrolyte (4) on the surface of a metal base material (1).    USE - For membrane electrode assemblies used in fuel cells (both claimed), such as alkaline fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, direct-methanol type fuel cells, and micro fuel cells, used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced electrolyte film has excellent durability and proton-conductivity, and also maintains the water quantity in the film. The electrolyte film improves the performance and durability of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of reinforced electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of reinforced electrolyte film.    Metal base material (1)    Through-hole (2)    Coating (3)    Polyelectrolyte (4)    Reinforced electrolyte film (5)
NOVELTY - A voltage monitoring device (2) has several voltage-measurement channels for measuring cell voltage of all cells in fuel cell stack (1). The voltage monitoring device measures cell voltage of multiple cells of the cell stack using a portion of the voltage-measurement channels among several channels during starting of fuel cell.    USE - For controlling fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temporal resolution of cell voltage measurement is improved and load connection timing during the starting of fuel cell is controlled correctly, by the voltage monitoring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Voltage monitoring device (2)    Bus (4)    Communication controller (12,13)
NOVELTY - The power supply system includes a secondary power supply circuit (20) whose electric current supply capacity is smaller than that of a primary power supply circuit (10). The secondary power supply circuit has output characteristics in which output voltage falls, when output current exceeds predetermined value. A mode switching circuit (60) switches the system to normal operation mode from stand-by mode, so that primary power supply circuit is activated, when output voltage supplied to output terminal is smaller than preset value.    USE - For vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current supply capacity is switched rapidly even if mode switching signal is not supplied from the load circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Primary power supply circuit (10)    Secondary power supply circuit (20)    Output combination circuit (30)    Output voltage detection circuit (50)    Mode switching circuit (60)
NOVELTY - An introductory piping (42) introduces anode-off gas discharged from anode into the upper portion of an introductory box (41) along top-bottom direction. An introductory piping (43) has a unification hole (43a) in which anode gas is mixed with cathode gas emitted from cathode. Several water-draining holes (43b,43c) are formed in the introductory piping (43). A pair of partition plates (46,47) is attached to a position so that anode off-gas is not directly discharged from unification hole.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water accumulated in the apparatus case is discharged easily while satisfying the dilution performance of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial perspective view of dilution apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Introductory box (41)    Anode off-gas introductory piping (42)    Cathode off-gas introductory piping (43)    Water-draining holes (43b,43c)    Partition plates (46,47)
NOVELTY - Catalyst layer contains amorphous carbon (2) to which sulfonic acid group is introduced.    USE - For membrane electrode assemblies used in fuel cells (both claimed), such as solid polymer type fuel cells, phosphoric acid type fuel cells, molten carbonate type fuel cells, solid oxide type fuel cells, and alkali type fuel cells, of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Catalyst layer uses reduced amount of platinum catalyst, and has high output characteristics, high proton conductivity, and excellent heat resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the catalyst layer.    Carbon with platinum catalyst (1)    Amorphous carbon (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Platinum catalyst (4)
NOVELTY - A navigation electronic control unit (ECU) (3) searches for several specific routes required for user during driving operation. The ECU calculates electricity production of a solar cell (2) mounted in the vehicle and the cooling system load electric power consumption required for traveling in a specific route, based on the user's operation tendency information. The ECU selects a suitable route in which the electricity production of solar cell is larger than power consumption.    USE - For vehicles such as passenger car, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient electrical storage is enabled in the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the routing assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (2)    Navigation ECU (3)    Touch panel (4)    Global positioning system (5)    Database (6)
NOVELTY - The system opens an air introducing valve and a purge valve during closing of hydrogen cutoff valve and scavenges a cathode pole during stopping of electric power generation of fuel cell. A compressor takes in air into an anode pole through piping. The compressor is turned off after completion of hydrogen substitution by air. The valves are closed and the system is stopped.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can scavenge anode pole without degrading fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the processing during an electric-power-generation stop. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte-containing mixed solution contains a polyelectrolyte having proton-acid group, a compound containing 2 or more ethylenically unsaturated groups and a solvent.    USE - For polyelectrolyte composition for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane (all claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of motor vehicles, mobile telephone and mobile personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Polyelectrolyte-containing mixed solution has high proton conductivity. The polyelectrolyte membrane formed using the polyelectrolyte composition has excellent dimensional stability, and provides fuel cell having high electric power generation output.
NOVELTY - A winding roller (1) supports a winding electrode group which wound the positive-negative electrode through a separator, detachably and rotatably. The clamp rollers (3,4) unwind a positive electrode, negative electrode and a separator, and isolates from winding electrode group. A winding roller (2) winds the positive electrode, negative electrode and a separator which are separated by clamp roller.    USE - For secondary battery such as lead battery, nickel-cadmium battery, and nickel-hydrogen battery used in domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The clamp rollers unwind the positive electrode, negative electrode and separator, and isolates from winding electrode group, hence the positive electrode and negative electrode which are using scarce resource can be separated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electrode group dissection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Winding rollers (1,2)    Clamp rollers (3,4)    Termination detection sensor (5)    Joining apparatus (6)    Edge detection sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring single cell voltage from voltage between two electrodes, and judging whether the acquired voltage is within predetermined voltage range of 0.75-0.95 volts. The operating temperature of the fuel cell is reduced or increased if the acquired voltage is within or lower than predetermined voltage range. The operating temperature is changed so that the ratio of variation of temperature of fuel cell in predetermined voltage range and variation of temperature in voltage lower than predetermined voltage range is 0.2-0.8.    USE - For operating polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as drive source of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the catalyst accompanying the generation of duty cycle is suppressed, thus the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell during initial stage is maintained over a long period of time and reliability of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The predetermined voltage range is set such that the oxidation of catalyst included in electrode is promoted or restoration is promoted. The range of operating temperature in voltage range lower than predetermined voltage range is 60-90 degreesC. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving device of polymer electrolyte fuel cell, selects fuel cell for driving in voltage range lower than predetermined voltage range when detected load size of the fuel cell is smaller than set value, and selects specific fuel cell for driving in voltage range within predetermined voltage range when the detected load size is greater than or equal to set value. The operating temperature and driving voltage of specific fuel cell is lower and greater than the temperature and driving voltage of the fuel cell, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the driving device of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device (5) has a main electric energy source and a high power unit e.g. ground contact type vehicle electric unit, where the power unit is activated during a short interval of time. The high power unit is supplied directly by an electrical network, and two super capacitors (SC1, SC2) are recharged by the main electric energy source when the device is in an active state. The high power unit is supplied with high power when the device is in an inactive state.    USE - Used for boosting power supplied to an electric unit e.g. head light, dashboard screen and air conditioner, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high power unit is supplied with high power when the device is in the inactive state, so that the device supplies high voltage to the high power unit in the event of failure of main power supply, thus permitting the high power unit to pass operating points and to maintain optimal performance level. The device assures the quality of voltage of the electrical network during recharging of super capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a power boosting device.    Diode (D)    Interrupters (K1-K3)    Super capacitors (SC1, SC2)    Power boosting device (5)    Control (6)
NOVELTY - The converter has a high side switching device (1) and a low side switching device (2) connected in series between a positive power supply terminal and a negative side power supply terminal, where each switching device is appended to a respective current mirror device (1-2, 2-2) e.g. electric field effect transistor (FET). A high side current detecting unit (7) detects current flowing in a current mirror device (1-2) of the high side switching device (1). A low side current detecting unit (8) detects current flowing in another current mirror device (2-2) of the low side switching device.    USE - Used in a field chopper circuit of the servo system, direct current (DC)/DC converter, three-phase alternating current (AC) inverter and electric motor control device of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter minimizes the number of the current detection circuits used, thus reducing the cost and enhancing the precision of the converter, and hence providing excellent performance of the converter, and performing current detection with no restriction in output voltage performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a power converter.    Switching devices (1,2)    Current mirror devices (1-1,1-2,2-1,2-2)    Direct current (DC) power source (3)    Current detecting circuit (8)    Comparison circuit (9)    Output current (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell block (12), and pressure tanks (16, 18) for fuel and/or oxidizer and coupled to the fuel cell block. Pressure reducing devices (22, 34) are assigned to the pressure tanks. The pressure reducing devices have valve arrays (24, 36) that include a number of normally closed (NC)-control valves (26, 38), which are controlled individually and electrically and are utilized as microvalves. The control valves have a cycle time, which is less than 50 milliseconds. The entire nominal width of the pressure reducing devices is the sum of nominal widths of all open control valves.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control valves of the valve array of the pressure reducing device are controlled individually and electrically and are utilized as microvalves, so that the pressure reducing device is provided with less mass and small geometric dimensions, thus utilizing the fuel cell system as a missile drive for mobile applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying a fuel and/or oxidizer in a fuel cell block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell block (12)    Pressure tanks (16, 18)    Pressure reducing devices (22, 34)    Valve arrays (24, 36)    Control valves (26, 38)
NOVELTY - The battery has flow channel plates (4a, 4b) arranged parallel to perpendicular edges of electrodes and forming left-and right sided flow channels (5a, 5b) between the plates and side walls. Discharge plates (6a, 6b) are connected with an upper end section of the plates, above an upper surface (3a) of an electrolyte (3), which exhausts upward by the discharge plates. The discharge plates have openings (7) distributed over an entire surface, where the openings are arranged with respect to size and distribution such that the electrolyte is distributed evenly on the upper surface.    USE - Used in a moving vehicle e.g. passenger car, boat or airplane, for starting the vehicle, for electrical window lifter and for servomotor for adjusting seats and for electrical heating of the seats.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid electrolyte battery is designed such that electrolyte mixing is improved, thus providing a simple and economical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral cut view and a detail plan view of a battery. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Electrolyte (3)    Electrolyte upper surface (3a)    Flow channel plates (4a, 4b)    Left sided flow channel (5a)    Right sided flow channel (5b)    Discharge plates (6a, 6b)    Openings (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a mechanical vibration system with a spring guide (5) movable translatory towards a pot axis. The mechanical vibration system is provided with a pot magnetic circuit. The pot magnetic circuit is provided with a permanent magnet (7). Mantle, base and cover sides of the pot magnetic circuit are provided with a magnetic good conducting material, where base side or cover side has an air gap (12). An induction pick-up coil (6) of an induction system is arranged fixedly in a housing (1) and is immersed in the circular shaped air gap.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle, for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, and for controlling a pneumatic brake assembly at a railway carriage.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the spring guide facilitates an exact movement of the coil in the air gap with reduced manufacturing costs. The arrangement of the magnetic circuit provides the compact device with high efficiency and facilitates the self-sufficient operation of an electronic unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal section of a device.    Housing (1)    Spring guide (5)    Induction pick-up coil (6)    Permanent magnet (7)    Air gap (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a fan housing that has two ends joined at one side of a bar quadrate column shaped fuel cell stack and a system fan, respectively. An LCD and a circuit board are fixed at another side and a third side of the stack, respectively. An air intake of a condenser structure joins with the system fan, where a condensation fan is clamped at one side of the structure. A mixing tank is connected with an anode fuel inlet of the stack and the condenser structure respectively, to store methanol water. A connecting interface is used as an output end of power generated by the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell device provides charger function by utilizing the power generated by the fuel cell stack, thus allowing the device to be used, when traveling or in a zone without electric supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - A fuel battery module or system includes the fuel battery. It includes wholly or partly one or plurality of electric motors used for supplying oxidant flow (such as the air), deoxidant flow (such as the hydrogen), and coolant (such as the air or water). It includes also the load of the fuel battery or the connector used for connecting with the external load. The whole or a part of the said electric motor connects in series with the said load or the conectors connecting with the external load. The output current is small when the output load of the fuel battery is comparably lighter, thereby the current through the electric motor being small which results in a so slow operation of the electric motor that it provides fewer oxidant flow, deoxidant flow and coolant flow, which are sufficient for the fuel battery with a lighter load. The output current becomes bigger when the output load of the fuel battery is comparably heavier, thereby the current through the electric motor being bigger which results in a so fast operation of the electric motor that it provides more oxidant flow, deoxidant flow and coolant flow, which is necessary for the fuel battery with a heavier load.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a kind of loudspeaker mute type rare earth permanent magnet generator, generator and engine are using the link movement type whose axes are vertical structure, using isolation board divide the inner of the loudspeaker mute box into generator compartment and the engine compartment, generator is installed in the upper cabin, engine is installed down cabin. Each side of the loudspeaker mute box is encapsulated with cover which can be assemble and disassemble, assemble and disassemble is very convenient when maintenance. Its structure is light, its appearance is pleasing, and its size and weight can reduce about 30% than traditional generators. Its performance is excellent, use reliability is good and the adaptability to environment is good, the noise value in one meter is much less than traditional units and it particularly suits for loudspeaker mute place.
NOVELTY - The invention is concerned with the anode active material combination for high-energy un-maintaining plumbum-acid battery of electric car, the characteristic is: good charging and discharging characteristics, and anti-intenerating shedding capability, not only improve the electrochemistry capacity of the positive grid, but also improve the life of the charging and discharging circulation.
NOVELTY - An anti-dropping battery box for preventing the battery box from being dropped onto ground when it is detached is characterized by that said battery box has an additional carrying handle.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a 'gravitational energy engineering vehicle', using a 'gravitational energy power generation system device' composed of 'negative gravity device' , 'positive and negative gravitation accumulation energizer' and 'power electromechanical integrated control system device' , as a novel power source (zero-fuel, zero-discharge, no-pollution, no-radiation, and low-noise) to replace the routine fuel power system devices of various existing engineering vechiles (such as hoists, cranes, grabs, loaders, bulldozers, road rollers, garbage cleaners, cloacae washers, large scale transport carts, and various farm machines).
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a method of stopping the engine and a module for a kind of portable vehicle device. It can detect whether the power supply of portable vehicle device is that the internal battery power switch into the exterior power or not. And when detect the mode the power to supply, it can affirm whether the speed of the vehicle is zero or not. If the speed is zero, it can activate the cut-off mechanism to close the portable vehicle device. And it has the function of self terminate the vehicle by the user. Besides, when it has the module of Global Position System(GPS), through the word concerning 'speed' segment in the check GPS information, we can know a car's speed is whether zero or not.
NOVELTY - Storage batteries are connected in parallel for supplying power to the vehicle drive motor. An allowable charge state range setting unit sets an allowable charge state range for the batteries. A control unit regulates charge and discharge between the batteries and motor within the allowable charge state range. A faulty storage battery separator disconnects switching units corresponding to a faulty battery when a battery abnormality detector detects an abnormality. An allowable charge state range changing unit changes the allowable charge state range to high when separating the faulty battery.    USE - For a vehicle such as a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle. It is applicable to a power source system having a set battery.    ADVANTAGE - The faulty storage battery is separated when an abnormality or fault occurs among the batteries connected in parallel. This allows a suppression of performance lowering even when abnormality occurs in some of the batteries. A fail-safe function is achieved and the possibility of extremely deteriorating the function as a vehicle is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hybrid vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a whole block diagram of the storage battery control system.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises an electrolyte located between two electrodes. The first electrode includes an electron-conducting material and a catalyst. The catalyst comprises dendritic structures. It is a porous sheet including the dendritic structures. The electrolyte is a polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - As polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell for automotive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The PEM fuel cell has dendrimers as improved electrocatalysts. The catalyst has improved catalytic activity and durability under desired fuel cell operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) comprising an ion-conducting membrane located between two electrodes. The first electrode includes dendritic nanostructures which act as an electrocatalyst during operation of the membrane-electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - A prepreg (20) for fuel cell (10) is obtained by soaking a reinforcing glass fiber cloth in resin mixture, pre-drying the soaked-cloth to form incompletely cured bonding material, and press-curing at 60-200degreesC with the resin mixture (30-95 wt.%). The resin mixture comprises epoxy resin (20-99 wt.%, with epoxy content of 150-10000 g/equivalent); curing agent (60 wt.%); accelerator (0-30 wt.%); and additives (0-80 wt.%).    USE - As prepreg (claimed) for application to fuel cell such as methanol fuel cell for bonding together the parts and components of the cell and preventing crossover of fuel of the cell.    ADVANTAGE - The prepreg of the invention using reinforcing material (glass fiber cloth) soaked with resin mixture after hot press curing effectively controls the resin flow and provides good bonding strength, enable lower production cost as compared with that produced by traditional graphite method, good mechanical and electrical property and high bonding strength. The prepreg when applied to fuel cell provides effectively bonding together the components and parts, and prevents crossover of fuel of fuel cell, helping to the normal operation of the fuel cell. The process produces prepreg in compact size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows enlarged sectional view of the structure of fuel cell.    fuel cell (10)    prepreg (20)    bipolar board (40)    membrane electrode assembly (50)    fuel storage (60)
NOVELTY - A system for generating power using wasted heat of exhaust gas of a vehicle is provided to improve the output by preventing the engine of the vehicle from being excessively heated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a system for generating power using wasted heat of exhaust gas of a vehicle, the exhaust heat generated in an exhaust manifold (1) of the vehicle is converted into vapor in an insulation box (2). The thermal energy is converted to a power generating energy in a small-sized vapor turbine (3) using the vapor. The vapor is cooled in a cooler (5) and is fed to a water pump (9) again, thereby forming a circulation system absorbing the energy of the exhaust manifold.
NOVELTY - A separator is interposed to electrode of positive and negative pair in which the polarizing electrode layer (4) is formed on the collector (3) which consists of metallic coil. The polarizing electrode layer forms the hard carbon layer (4a) of nongraphitizing carbon in which carbon microcrystal performs anisotropic orientation on non-reinforcing carbon black layer (4b) of graphitizing carbon in which the carbon microcrystal performs the isotropic orientation. The thickness of non-reinforcing carbon black layer is smaller than hard carbon layer.    USE - Used in motor vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses swelling of polarizing electrode layer by holding down a hard carbon with little swelling at time of charging or discharging from non-reinforcing carbon black, thus provides electrical double layer capacitor with excellent reliability for a long period of time while improving the capacitance of polarizing electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the collector of electrical double layer capacitor and sectional drawing of polarizing electrode layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collector (3)    Polarizing electrode layer (4)    Hard carbon layer (4a)    Non-reinforcing carbon black layer (4b)
NOVELTY - The battery-temperature control apparatus has an estimation unit which estimates the generation of the dew condensation on the surface of the battery while introducing air using warm-air unit. A prohibition unit prohibits the warm air of the battery by the warm-air unit when production of the dew condensation of the battery is estimated by the estimation unit.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the dew condensation produced on the surface of the battery at the time of introducing air using warm-air unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of the battery-temperature control apparatus for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A standby charger (2) charges a detachable battery pack (1) provided with several cells. A personal computer (3) is connected to the charger by a communication line (4). The use condition stored in the display screen of the personal computer, by the battery management unit of the detachable battery pack and the information indicating battery usage log are displayed on the display screen of the computer. The diagnostic result of the detachable battery pack is obtained, by analyzing the displayed information indicating battery use condition and battery usage log.    USE - For diagnosing battery pack used as drive power supply source for electric wheelchair, electric vehicle such as electric-power-assisted bicycle and also for diagnosing battery pack used for power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnostic abnormality of the battery pack is detected using the information of the battery use condition stored in the battery pack and the information of the battery usage log.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack diagnostic apparatus.    Detachable battery pack (1)    Charger (2)    Personal computer (3)    Communication line (4)
NOVELTY - Raw material powder is mixed with lithium in the atomic ratio of 0.6-1.1 with respect to other elements, and the mixed raw material powder is calcinated. Then, the lithium and raw material powder is further added and mixed such that the ratio of resultant mixture is 0.1-0.4 by atomic ratio, with respect to other elements. The resultant raw material powder is wet-grinding and granulated with secondary particles, to obtain anode active material. The anode active material contains manganese, nickel, cobalt and lithium, as main components.    USE - For manufacturing anode active material used for lithium secondary battery e.g. non-aqueous lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used for portable information terminal, electric power storage power supply and electric vehicle, and also used for hybrid-type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Anode active material having excellent composition uniformity and coating property, is efficiently manufactured. The anode active material provides economical lithium secondary battery having excellent battery characteristics, capacitance, battery resistance and output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The steel material of rolling apparatus comprises 0.005 to 0.1 mass % of carbon, 2.0 to 5.0 mass % of silicon, 0.5 to 2.0 mass % of manganese, 8.0 to 13.0 mass % of chromium, 4.0 to 10.0 mass % of nickel, and 1.0 to 5.0 mass % of copper. The rolling apparatus is made of steel that consist of iron and unavoidable impurity, with a hardness (HRC) of 55 or more.    USE - For fuel cell in pumping machine of fuel cell apparatus (all claimed) for power generation for motor vehicle, domestic co-generation system, also for homes.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling fatigue life is improved, and the durability is improved. The manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rolling bearing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the pumping machine.    Ball bearing (1)    Pumping machine (3)    Rotating shaft (30)    Housing (31)    Impeller (40)
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode active material with molecular weight ranging from 50000-65000. The content of organic sulfur includes 5.5 weight% or more of ligninsulfonic acid sodium salt and carbon black with surface area ranging from 1200-1300 m2/g, and the absorption amount of the dibutyl phthalate ranges from 450-550 ml/g.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. car using idling stop and start (ISS) system.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the charging acceptance property during the deterioration of the lead storage battery is prevented so that the lifetime of the battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the bar graph explaining maintenance property and charging acceptance property of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language)
NOVELTY - A tab portion (11) is formed by pressurizing a porous electrode substrate. A high compression portion (12) is formed by subjecting the electrode substrate to high pressure than the tab portion at the boundary of the tab portion. An active material paste is filled in the electrode substrate. The substrate is dried with the active material paste after removing active material paste on the tab portion. The substrate is rolled along the longitudinal direction after drying operation.    USE - For alkaline storage battery e.g. nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery and nickel hydrogen (NiH) storage battery for electric vehicle, electrically driven motorbike, power assisted bicycle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The exudation of the active material slurry from the active material filling portion to the tab portion is prevented by forming the high compression portion at the boundary of the tab portion. The quality of the electrode is improved by preventing the generation of wrinkles in the tab portion by reducing the compression amount of the tab portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the nickel sponge electrode substrate.    Tab portion (11)    Compression portion (12)    Active material filling portion (13)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell separator has a resin film (130) having acid resistance and electric electroconductivity arranged in the surface portion of the substrate (110A) containing a metal. The resin film is formed by mixing electroconductive material with a resin by electrodeposition, and heat-hardening. The electroconductive material is carbon nanotube, carbon nanohorn, carbon-nano fiber or fine fibrous carbon material.    USE - For polyelectrolyte-type fuel cells for domestic electric power generating apparatus and motor vehicle engines, space exploration and ocean development.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cells formed using the separator has excellent corrosion resistance. The separator is formed in fuel cell using the surface of fuel cell as substrate, and has excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell separator.    Metal-plate material (110)    Grooved portion (115)    Resist pattern (120)    Resin film (130)    Substrate (110A)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has a main component made from insoluble infusible base containing polyacene type framework structure expressed with a hydrogen atom and carbon atom ratio of 0.6 to 0.05. The average particle diameter of the insoluble infusible base is 2 micrometer or less. The negative electrode includes a predetermined amount of lithium per weight of the insoluble infusible base.    USE - For non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed). May be used in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a negative electrode which has high discharge characteristics. Obtains a non-aqueous secondary battery which has a high energy density and high output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph explaining the discharge current per weight and the insoluble infusible base, and the discharge capacity per weight of an insoluble infusible base. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)
NOVELTY - The electrode is comprised of a catalyst and a hydrophobic material supported by a porous base material. The catalyst is comprised of two or more types of metal or metallic compound chosen from ruthenium, titanium, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, iridium, niobium, copper, nickel, lanthanum, calcium, copper, zirconium, and tantalum.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) and electrolysis cell (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes inexpensive metal instead of platinum, thus enabling low cost manufacture. Contributes to energy reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a gas diffusion electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic of the gas diffusion electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The catalyst electrode has catalyst layer formed by adhering suspension liquid on electrode base-material surface by spraying the suspension liquid containing platinum-catalyst particles and hydrogen-ion conductivity polyelectrolyte as solid content, and resonating a spray nozzle on the electrode base-material surface of a fuel cell using a ultrasonic oscillation.    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cells ( both claimed) used for vehicle-mounted power supply, and power supply for home.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode is manufactured easily and economically with effective-usage of platinum-catalyst particles, and has high void degree and gas-diffusion property. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has excellent electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of manufacturing process of film-electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen-ion conductivity polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Anode side electrode base material (21)    Anode side catalyst layer (22)    Cathode side electrode base material (41)    Cathode side catalyst layer (42)
NOVELTY - A suspension liquid which contains platinum-ruthenium catalyst particles and hydrogen-ion conductivity polyelectrolyte membrane (3) as solid content are sprayed by resonating of a spray nozzle to electrode base material (21) surface of fuel cell using an ultrasonic oscillation to form a platinum-alloy catalyst layers (22).    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane-electrode assembly (claimed) applied in a fuel cell (claimed) used in e.g. vehicle mounted power supply, home installation power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell with an effective-usage rate of a platinum-ruthenium catalyst and has highly excellent poisoning-proof property of carbon monoxide by which diffusibility of fuel gas is improved thus outstanding electric power generation performance and natural protection of environment is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of manufacturing process of the film-electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen-ion conductivity polyelectrolyte membrane (3)    Electrode base material (21)    Platinum-alloy catalyst layer (22)    Cathode electrode base material (41)    Cathode catalyst layer (42)
NOVELTY - A valve (106) which has an opening-closing function is provided in a lead storage battery (101) according to an internal pressure. An electrode surface is immersed in an electrolyte liquid (103) and the valve is set with injection-valve opening pressure of 7.0 kilo Pascal or less. A battery case (104) is made of a polypropylene resin and divided into predetermined cell chambers (104c) by partitions (104b).    USE - For various uses e.g. starting-up of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses amount of liquid decrease and improves maintenance-free performance of a battery while preventing variation in electrolyte-level between cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the one cross-section portion of the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (101)    Electrolyte liquid (103)    Battery case (104)    Partitions (104b)    Cell chambers (104c)    Valve (106)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit (101) measures the electric-potential of connection point of capacitors (C1,C2) that are connected in series between a housing (30a) and predetermined electric potential e.g. grounding battery, in which the housing is arranged to contact with electrolyte liquid. A detector (110) detects a short circuit between adjacent battery cells (BC1,BC2) in the housing, based on the measured electric potential of connection point.    USE - For detecting short circuit between battery cells of vehicle mounted battery pack accommodating secondary batteries such as lead storage battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of battery performance resulting from electricity supply of housing is suppressed, and short circuit between battery cells is detected exactly without degrading the performance of battery cell. The electric potential of connection point indicating sudden increase after conduction of switching circuit is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the short circuit detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (30a)    Measurement unit (101)    Detector (110)    Battery cells (BC1,BC2)    Capacitors (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure (10) comprises a front-side holding bracket (32) including a base plate (40) suspended from the vehicle chassis (B) and located in a support rod (48) at the lower side of electric power generating apparatus (11). A lower side support rubber mounting (42) between base plate and support rod, supports the support rod elastically from lower side with respect to the base plate.    USE - For supporting electric power generating apparatus used for generating electric power using heat of exhaust gas of internal combustion engine in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The displacement of electric power generating apparatus with respect to the vehicle chassis during vehicle driving can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the mounting structure of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mounting structure (10)    Electric power generating apparatus (11)    Front-side holding bracket (32)    Base plate (40)    Lower-side support rubber mounting (42)    Support rod (48)    Vehicle chassis (B)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses polystyrene series metal cross-linking resin hydrogen storage material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - This hydrogen storage material is used polystyrene as mother body, processed macromolecular chemical reaction, induced -SO3-1, -CH2COO-1, -CH2NH2, -CH2NR2 -CH2NHR, -CH2NR3+, -CH2N(CH2CH2OH)2, -CH2N(CH2CH2OH)3+ -CH2CONH2 or formula (I) functional group which forms with metallic ion to make ionic bond orcoordination bond to gain polystyrene series metal cross-linking resin on polymer lateral group benzene ring. And it can be used in vehicle loading fuel cell or hydrogen supply in other field.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a power generation equipment with human pedaling. Like as a bicycle, by human pushes the pedal with foot, the crank shaft drives the shaft, on which big tooth plate drives small flywheel mounted on A axis with big belt wheel by chains. Big belt on A axis drives small belt wheel on B axis with big belt wheel and big belt wheel on B axis drives small belt wheel on power generation. The electricity from power generation is input into voltage changer. In this way it is can be used in the place where there is no electricity and it can be fabricated to self-generating bicycle (two wheels, three wheels or four wheels).
NOVELTY - A battery module system comprises battery cell(s) (10a). The battery cell(s) comprises extruded body housing a battery medium, positive terminal (4), and negative terminal (3). The positive and negative terminals are insulated from the extruded body.    USE - The battery module system is useful for hybrid electrical vehicle battery packs.    ADVANTAGE - The module system eliminates or reduces the need for closely monitored torque control render bolt and nut arrangements and can be manufacture economically. The system also eliminates or reduces cross threading of bolts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery medium is lithium ion or nickel metal hydride battery medium. The battery cell(s) comprises battery module(s). Each battery cell of the battery module is in electrical connection through welded connection. The welded connection comprises resistance welding, laser welding, or ultrasonic welding. The battery cells are housed within an insulating rack containing series of channels and vents. The insulating rack includes series of pegs for providing spacing between each row of battery cells in battery cells. The extruded body comprises aluminum. The two terminals are at opposing ends of the extruded body. The terminals are positioned at singular end of the extruded body. The negative terminal is in electrical communication with extruded body. An exterior surface of extruded body is jacketed with insulating material. The battery medium is hermetically sealed within the extruded body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the extruded pipe with cross section for housing battery cell.    Housing (2)    Negative terminal (3)    Positive terminal (4)    Battery cell (10a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus measures open-circuit voltage and start-up voltage of the lead battery. A temperature sensor detects temperature of vehicle. A corrected engine start-up voltage is obtained based on detected temperature and measured open-circuit voltage. A determination voltage expressing voltage of battery during engine starting time when increasing factor of internal resistance of battery reaches predetermined value for battery replacement is computed from open circuit voltage. The battery state is determined based on determination voltage and corrected voltage.    USE - For determining state of battery e.g. lead battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the battery can be determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining battery state determination process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A voltage monitor (20) comprises a hierarchy of monitoring units comprising slave monitoring units (20a-c), each comprising a voltage-measuring circuit and voltage-measuring connections, each arranged for electrical connection to one of the fuel cells, where circuit generates a signal indicative of the voltage of the fuel cell; and a master monitoring unit (40) to receive the signals from the slave monitoring units and to monitor the signals for deviation of the voltage of any of the fuel cells from a selected range of voltages.    USE - For monitoring the voltages of fuel cells (having voltage operating range of -0.5-1 V) including alkaline fuel cells, phosphoric-acid fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and molten carbonate fuel cells, in a stack for use in powering vehicles e.g. cars and buses.    ADVANTAGE - The monitor ensures the safety of the cells and surrounding bodies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of monitoring the voltages of fuel cells in a stack (10a-c).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing a voltage monitor.    Stack (10a-c)    Voltage monitor (20)    Slave monitoring units (20a-c)    Master monitoring unit (40)
NOVELTY - The lead oxide electrode is a grid or plate (A) comprising specific ceramic or intermetallic compounds, such as titanium silicium carbide. This provides a considerable weight economy and is for use with lead-sulphuric acid-lead dioxide batteries.    USE - As a lead oxide electrode for starting batteries in forklift trucks, hybrid vehicles and as reserve force batteries in telecommunications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - To improve electrical contact between on the one hand the grid or plate and on the other hand the lead dioxide, preferably between them is fitted a lead layer by electrolytic plating of the grid or plate in alkaline electrolyte. The grid involved (B) has squares for the porous lead oxide mass used with positive electrodes. The positive electrode formed by the forementioned core has much higher resistance force against performance deterioration, particularly in cases where a lead battery remains uncharged or only partly charged for a longer time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a grid for a lead dioxide electrode.    grid (A)    Grid squares for porous lead dioxide mass used with positive electrodes (B)
NOVELTY - An electric charger system for a vehicle is provided to improve engine output by performing constant charging operation in a low speed section and a high speed section and without using power of an engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind power generator (7) generates electrical energy, and an intake blower motor (4) and an exhaust blower motor (12) operate by thus-generated electrical energy. A power supply is connected to a vehicle battery (14) in consideration of the case of low speed where small electrical energy is generated. When an ECU (8) receives an opening signal of a throttle body opening angle sensor (2) and an engine rotation signal of a crank angle sensor, a first relay and a second relay are provided with power and operate the intake blower motor and the exhaust blower motor. An air pressure valve (3) controls air pressure level if the air pressure is higher than an appropriate air pressure level when intake air is compressed in the intake blower motor.
NOVELTY - The engine has a generator which combines an electric motor and a hydraulic tensioner (T). The hydraulic tensioner regulates the tension acting on the transmission belt, and includes a piston (26) reciprocated within a cylinder (25) during the tension relaxation and tension provision operations. An orifice (27) is formed to the piston to restrict the flow rate of pressurized oil into a leak path (33) at the piston, to allow tension relaxation operation immediately after completion of tension provision operation when electric motor is rotated to the reverse direction.    USE - For e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power transmission efficiency of transmission mechanism. Reduces size and construction cost of tensioner. Prevents action of excessive tension at transmission belt. Eliminates need for actuator e.g. solenoid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the tensioner.    Cylinder (25)    Piston (26)    Orifice (27)    Leak path (33)    Hydraulic tensioner (T)
NOVELTY - The abnormality detector (100) has an arithmetic module (22) for calculating the resistance value of an engine starting system from the battery output voltage and electric current value detected by sensors (7,6) in the engine starting condition. A determination module (23) determines abnormality of the engine starting system when the calculated resistance value of the engine starting system deviates from a normal range.    USE - For engine starting system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery degradation or abnormality of engine starting system is distinguished easily based on the calculated resistance value of the engine starting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the abnormality detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Starter (3)    Engine (4)    Electric current sensor (6)    Voltage sensor (7)    Arithmetic module (22)    Determination module (23)    Abnormality detector (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves clamping a portion of core material (1) and regulating the driving position of the core material. The mixture paste containing an active material is coated in the core material which consists of continuous three dimensional metal porous element. The non-coated portion (2) is provided by compressing the core material in the pre-process.    USE - For manufacturing battery electrode for e.g. alkaline storage battery used as power supply of power tool, power supply of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, power supply of portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the width of the non-coated portion can be reduced. The welding malfunction of the non-coated portion and the current collection board can be reduced, so high-precision battery electrode is effectively manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of battery electrode.    Core material (1)    Non-coated portion (2)    Coating portion (3)    Compound-material paste coating apparatus (4)    Core-material driving position regulation apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - A separator (17') has a pore (17") in alignment with laminated portion along lamination direction. The separator is perpendicular to the laminated portion. A mean diameter of the pore surface is smaller than average particle diameter of the active material particles (13',15').    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, bipolar-type lithium ion secondary cell in battery pack mounted on vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit due to drop-off of the negative electrode active material is suppressed. The reliability of the electrochemical device is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of the cell layer in the battery.    Collector (11)    Active material particles (13',15')    Electrolyte layer (17)    Separator (17')    Pore (17")
NOVELTY - A slider (70) moves between predetermined positions in case (60) to cover and expose the battery storage unit (90) accordingly. A battery cover (92) obstructs the opening (91) of battery storage unit.    USE - For use in remote control of motor vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be exchanged easily, without separating slider from a case. The penetration of foreign material into battery storage unit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the remote control.    Case (60)    Slider (70)    Battery storage unit (90)    Opening (91)    Battery cover (92)
NOVELTY - A slider (70) which accommodates a mechanical key (80), is provided inside the case (60) of the key main portion (50). A secondary battery is fitted in the key main portion. The battery is switched to charging or non-charging position according to the slider portion.    USE - For electronic key system used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Frequent battery replacement is avoided by having the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the key apparatus.    Key apparatus (2)    Key main portion (50)    Case (60)    Slider (70)    Mechanical key (80)
NOVELTY - A controller (6) sets the vehicle (1) to a power generation mode for operating driving and electric power generation system (14) and non-operably controlling load (12), when instruction is input by a vehicle key (3) for electric power generation. The controller sets the vehicle to a driving mode to operate both driving and electric power generation system and load, when instruction is input by a vehicle key (2) for driving. The function of main control unit (10) is disabled when identification signals from vehicle keys do not correspond with ID code of vehicle.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power transfer is made possible and the possibility of theft of the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Vehicle key for driving (2)    Vehicle key for electric power generation (3)    Controller (6)    Main control unit (10)    Load (12)    Driving and electric power generation system (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying voltage between anode (12) and holder (13) arranged in plating bath (11). The battery case (10) is repeatedly immersed in the plating liquid (14) included inside the long and deep bottomed cylinder so that a plating of metal-coat film is formed onto inside-and-outside surface of case.    USE - For plating battery case (claimed) of secondary battery that is mounted to hybrid vehicle, electric scooters, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since a long and deep bottomed cylinder discharges the plating liquid in cylinder regularly, a sufficient metal ion concentration plating liquid is achieved hence the plating can be performed stably and thus an uniform film can be formed. As a result the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery system is significantly improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view illustrating the profile of plating apparatus.    Battery case (10)    Plating bath (11)    Anode (12)    Holder (13)    Plating liquid (14)
NOVELTY - A core (19) is assembled by attaching aluminum (Al) tubes (11), corrugated fins (12) and back plates (17). The edge portions of the tubes are sealed after the assembly of the core. The heat treatment and the brazing of the core are performed after the attachment and sealing operations.    USE - For fuel cell in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mass production of the heat exchanger for fuel cell is performed easily by eliminating the time required for performing residue flux removal process by preventing flux from trespassing inside the tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the tube edge portion sealing process in the manufacture of heat exchanger.    Al tube (11)    Corrugated fin (12)    Back plate (17)    Core (19)    Tube edge portion sealing apparatus (21)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell (10) has a cell layer (19) having sequential lamination of an anode having an anode active material layer (13) formed on the surface of a collector (33), a cathode having a cathode active material layer (15) formed on the surface of a collector (35), and an electrolyte layer (17), and a separator. The electrolyte layer contains an electrolyte. The layer (13) contains an anode active material. The layer (15) contains a cathode active material. The separator consists of insulating particles having particle diameter of 10 nm to 30 microns.    USE - For e.g. bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell used for battery pack and used as power supply for motor vehicles (all claimed), electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has high volume energy density and quality, and favorable charging and discharging characteristics, reliability and safety, and is economical. The separator has improved heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of lithium ion secondary cell.    Lithium ion secondary cell (10)    Anode active material layer (13)    Cathode active material layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Cell layer (19)    Anode collector (33)    Cathode collector (35)
NOVELTY - Magnets (132A,132B) are individually inserted in the corresponding holes (1310) of a rotor (130) so that the magnets are aligned in the axial direction of a rotor core (131). A resin (133) is injected in each hole to surround the magnet. Each magnet is formed with a chamber or counterbore in a location where the magnets oppose to promotes inflow of resin being injected into the hole.    USE - For motor generator of electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high fixing strength of magnets with respect to the rotor, and reduces eddy current loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rotor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of rotor.    Rotor (130)    Rotor core (131)    Magnets (132A,132B)    Resin (133)    Holes (1310)
NOVELTY - An electric power supply source (3) has a core (31) consisting of a permanent magnet and supplies power to a Peltier device (2), where the energy of the relative motion of a hub (11), attached to the rotating shaft, and damper measure (12), arranged along the outer periphery of the hub, by vibration of the rotating shaft is converted into electric power for supplying to the Peltier device. The Peltier device is arranged by the portion which can cool the damper rubber (13). The damper pulley (1) has the damper rubber arranged between the hub and the damper measure.    USE - For performing absorption attenuation of vibration generated in rotating shafts e.g. crankshafts of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables suppression of heat generation by efficient cooling of the damper rubber, increased reliability and prolonged lifetime of elastic body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the damper pulley.    Peltier device (2)    Electric power supply source (3)    Hub (11)    Damper rubber (13)    Core (31)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation system (HGS) consists of a hydrogen storage component (21), a hydrogen generator (19) and a tank (20). The hydrogen generator consists of tank which accommodates hydrogen storage component consisting of a metallic amide containing metallic element chosen from alkali metal, alkali earth metal element, nitrogen and/or hydrogen, and a metal hydride chosen from the alkali metal and/or the alkali earth metal element. The outermost layer (21a) of the hydrogen storage component consists of metal hydride, confronts the exit (20a) of the tank.    USE - For fuel cell system used for fuel cell vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation system generates hydrogen gas with low concentration of ammonia, and provides fuel cell system having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen storage component contains the element further chosen from titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, iridium, platinum, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, cobalt, silicon, germanium, and/or tin. The metallic amide and metallic hydride contains the element chosen from lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium and/or calcium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (19)    Tank (20)    Hydrogen desorption opening (20a)    Hydrogen storage component (21)    Outermost layer (21a)    Hydrogen generation system (HGS)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a water tank (1) containing a catalyst electrode (2), attached or detached freely to its main-structure (4). A main power supply (5) provided in the main-structure applies a voltage to the catalyst electrode in water tank, when the water tank is attached to the main-structure. An auxiliary power supply (6) e.g. storage battery provided in the water tank applies a voltage to the catalyst electrode in water tank, when the water tank is removed from the main-structure.    USE - For skin disease treatment field and agricultural disease prevention field.    ADVANTAGE - The ozone-water of desired concentration is obtained always, even when conveying the generated ozone-water at the use field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the hybrid ozone-water generation apparatus.    Water tank (1)    Catalyst electrode (2)    Main-structure (4)    Main power supply (5)    Auxiliary power supply (6)    Hybrid ozone-water generation apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. The anode contains active material particles adhered with low valence oxide of transition metal element in the surface.    USE - For household electronic appliances and electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, laptop computer, pocket word processor, cordless telephone apparatus, portable compact disk, radio, motor vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent load characteristics is provided by using the anode active material particles having excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The source has a source material formed of metal hydroxide, which is formed from elements including titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, cerium, terbium, praseodymium and vanadium. A catalytic material is deposited at a surface of the source material. The catalytic material is selected from elements including iridium, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, gold, silver, iron, cobalt, manganese or copper.    USE - Used for hydrogen supply system (claimed) and a dihydrogen production reactor in vehicle applications, portable electronic applications and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The source material is stable and can be easily fabricated. The hydrogen source presents a favorable condition for observing dihydrogen emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a hydrogen source.
NOVELTY - The method involves using a capacitive sensor principle for qualitative and quantitative determination of an electrolyte fill level of a lead battery e.g. starter battery, in a motor vehicle. Individual cells of the battery are separately monitored. Sensor signals are wirelessly transferred by a radio frequency-identification system. The signals are directly transferred from the starter battery to a battery-monitoring-system. Metallic conductors e.g. wires, are arranged parallel to sensing electrodes (31, 32).    USE - Used for determining an electrolyte fill level of a lead battery e.g. starter battery, in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The capacitive sensor principle is used for automatic qualitative and quantitative determination of the electrolyte fill level of the lead battery e.g. starter battery, in the motor vehicle, thus monitoring efficiency of the battery in a simple and cost effective manner without visually accessing the battery for inspection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for implementing a method for determining an electrolyte fill level of a lead battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery with a sensor fastened to the battery.    Battery housing (1)    Sensing electrodes (31, 32)    Lines (33, 34)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to transportation technology, and is especially one kind of integrated efficient pollution-free vehicle. The technological scheme of the present invention is that the integrated efficient pollution-free vehicle includes gear- box, power generator, engine and foot brake. The present invention features the engine of efficient RE motor with one end connected through the clutch to the gear -box and the other end connected to flywheel; and the other clutch set in the driving side of the motor shaft, with small gear meshed to the flywheel and connected to the foot brake.
NOVELTY - This inventing relates to one glue electrolyte with high energy and safety lithium ion dynamic battery design and production process, which uses one series of new materials and technique, such as spotpolymer to process glue polymer electrolyte, spot electrochemical publicizing to process glue polymer electrolyte and high intensity metal coating materials to process compound materials as battery shell.    USE - For lithium cells used in electric vehicles.
NOVELTY - Hand pushed lawn machine with fuel battery is composed of main body, power system consisting of fuel battery stack, motor and H2 cylinder, cutting unit with rotary blades, walking mechanism, height regulating unit and weed collecting bag.    USE - For lawn mowers.
NOVELTY - The system has an auto-hybrid 288 volts battery starting an electric motor provided with a train that rotates a wind turbine style generator until the generator attains a cruising rotation during which the battery is stopped. The generator produces preset amount of voltage of which 120 volts is provided to the motor and the remaining volts is provided to another electrical motor which drives a vehicle using another train.    USE - Used for driving a land vehicle, aquatic vehicle, aerial vehicle, spatial vehicle, wind borne vehicle, mobile electric center and industrial engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system is inexpensive and permits the vehicle to be driven without using fuel so that the pollution is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a mobile electomic system. `(Drawing contains non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The proton conductive electrolyte consists of a specific perovskite compound (I).    USE - For electrochemical cell (claimed) such as battery, sensor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive electrolyte has excellent proton conductivity and chemical stability without decreasing electrode activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The proton conductive electrolyte consists of a AB(1-x)MxO3 type perovskite.    B=cerium, M=metal.    where, M has valence smaller than +4 and average ionic radius of less than ionic radius of thulium3+ and greater than 56.4 pm. The AB(1-x)MxO3 is BaCe(1-x)MxO3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a typical sectional drawing of the fuel cell.    Anode (10)    Electrolyte film (20)    Cathode (30)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The turbine blade (112) is associated with the housing (114) of the turbocharger (102) that is in fluid communication with an exhaust stream (104) of the engine (106). The turbine blade is driven by the exhaust stream so that the generator (108) generates electricity through the rotation of a shaft (116). The energy generated by the generator is storable in a storage unit (110).    USE - For a motor vehicle (marked claimed). The motor vehicle may be a typical car, truck, pick-up truck or hybrid car. The system can be utilized in connection with diesel, gas or other types of fueled engines that emit an exhaust stream.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation system captures and harness waste heat and pressure for conversion into electricity storable in a storage unit. Capturing and harnessing waste heat and pressure usable by the turbocharger increases the horsepower of the engine. The system treats heat as an asset for conversion into energy rather than a waste byproduct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electricity generation system.    Turbocharger (102)    Exhaust stream (104)    Engine (106)    Storage unit (110)    Turbine blade (112)    Housing (114)    Shaft (116)
NOVELTY - Operating an electrochemical cell in a hydrogen pumping mode comprises applying an electrical potential between two electrodes of the cell. The first electrode has a higher electrical potential with respect to zero than the second electrode. Electrical current is flowed through the cell to consume electrical power. The two electrodes have an acid doped polybenzimidazole membrane between them. Hydrogen at the first electrode is ionized, and evolved at the second electrode. The first or second electrode is contacted with water to decrease the electrical power consumed.    USE - For operating an electrochemical cell as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Performance enhancements are achieved through water management via anode and/or cathode humidification, and reactant air injection.
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a battery electronic control unit (ECU) (20) for calculating a differential power level between a calculated actual loading power level of a secondary battery and an allowable power level achieved during charging/discharging of the secondary battery. The battery ECU measures the number of times the calculated differential power level is equal to or lower than a preset threshold value and downwardly revises the allowable power level when a count is equal to or greater than a preset upper-limit value.    USE - For controlling charging/discharging of a secondary battery (claimed) e.g. nickel hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, that is mounted in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle, as a power source for a traction motor or a drive source for various loads.    ADVANTAGE - The system reliably controls the allowable power level of the secondary battery at the time of charging/discharging operations, thus preventing excessive discharging or recharging of the secondary battery and excessive suppression of charging/discharging of the secondary battery, while preventing excessive restriction of charging/discharging of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a battery controller for adaptively setting an allowable power level of a secondary battery    (b) a computer-readable medium storing a program including instructions for adaptively setting an allowable power level of a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a hybrid vehicle.    Vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) (10)    Battery electronic control unit (20)    Reduction gear (44)    Drive shaft (46)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power generation panel (1) including a film/electrode assembly that are formed by joining an electrolyte film, an anode electrode and a cathode electrode, and a fuel supply layer for supplying fuel to the film/electrode assembly. A case has semiconductor circuit for performing operation processing, and flat display section (2) covers the case. The space is formed between the power generation panel and the case when the power supply for electronic apparatus is turned on.    USE - For electronic apparatus such as personal digital assistant (PDA) and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell supplies air from the two surfaces of the casing so that the efficiency of energy is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell and the display section of the information electronic device.    Power generation panel (1)    Display section (2)    Fuel tank (3)    Projection (6)    Display (12)
NOVELTY - A device for adjusting a cord length of a charging connector is provided to allow a user to pull a cord at both sides and simply adjust the length of the cord by composing a cord length adjusting device capable of adjusting the length of the cord connected with an adaptor for a home or a cigarette jack for a vehicle to conveniently and easily charge power in the home or the vehicle when a battery of an electronic device is discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cord holes (22) and fixing holes (25) are formed in boundary surfaces of an upper plate (21) and a lower plate (30). An interval maintaining rod (31) is formed in an internal center of the lower plate (30). The interval maintaining rod (31) is combined by the fixing holes (25) of the upper and lower plates (21, 30) to form a space part. A rotation holding implement (50) is inserted into the interval maintaining rod (31) of the space part. Cord holding holes are formed in the rotation holding implement (50), and plate spring holding holes (55) and cord shelter holes (54) are formed at both sides of the outer circumference of the rotation holding implement (50). A plate spring (40) connects the interval maintaining rod (31) with the plate spring holding holes (55). A cord (60) is held in the cord holding holes, and is extended to the outside through the cord shelters (54) of both sides and the cord holes (22) of the upper and lower plates (21, 30). A holding part is formed in an upper surface of the rotation holding implement (50). A plurality of ball shelter grooves (52) having concentricity is formed in the holding part. Ball holding grooves (53) connect the ball shelter grooves (52). A ball (60) is located in a shelter groove (23) formed in a lower surface of the upper plate (21), and is fixed by a screw (80) combined with the interval maintaining rod (31).
NOVELTY - A sterilizing/charging apparatus for a mobile terminal installed in a consol box of a vehicle is provided to easily sterilize the mobile terminal which is rigidly fixed by an adhesive sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A charge terminal groove (7) is formed on one side of the receiving space (3), and a cover (4) is fixed to an upper portion of a cable mounting part (9). A circular guide roller (30) is positioned under a groove (6) of the cover. A guide rod is spaced apart from a bottom surface of the cover. A stopper is inserted in the guide rod. A spiral spring is fixed to one side of the stopper. A wire releasing prevention plate is fixed to a cable fixing groove of the stopper. A guide groove is formed on a bottom surface of the cover. A cable is wound around the wire releasing prevention plate. A charge terminal (41) is connected to an end of a cable.
NOVELTY - A derivation high frequency transmitter (10) is mounted in usual lead battery charging device. A playback apparatus performs the fixed mounting of derivation high frequency transmitter at motor vehicle mounting lead battery.    USE - Used for deriving modulation high frequency to residual amount detector and charging current apparatus of motor vehicle mounting lead battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides usual lead charging device and charging prolongation of life regeneration system apparatus which can be easily attached to the motor vehicle mounting lead battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a playback apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mechanism operation layout of charging prolongation of life regeneration system apparatus.    Circuit temperature detection circuit (1)    High frequency output circuit (5)    Electrical potential difference detection circuit (8)    Derivation high frequency transmitter (10)    Charging prolongation of life regeneration system apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - A collector (15) is formed in circular shaped, and multiple burring holes (15c) formed towards the periphery of the collector from the center portion. The height of the surrounding wall of the burring hole which exists in the center portion side is formed more highly than the height of the surrounding wall of the burring hole which exists in the periphery side from center portion.    USE - Storage battery e.g. nickel hydrogen storage battery, nickel Cadmium battery, lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of welding by the welding portion of the collector and the electrical conductivity edge of the pole plate thus ensuring high quality storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and cross sectional views of the collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collector (15)    Main body portion (15a)    Center opening (15b)    Burring hole (15c)    Surrounding wall (15d)
NOVELTY - A flying capacitor (14) detects the voltage at the ends of a battery cell (B11-Bnm) selected by a microcomputer (24). A management unit (U1-Un) discharges the selected battery cells when electric current flows into connection lines (CL1-CLn) connecting the ends of the battery cell with the flying capacitor.    USE - For managing state of battery cells of battery pack such as lithium battery pack in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of devices required for insulating microcomputer and management unit is reduced while reducing the increase in high voltage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the battery pack management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10)    Battery pack management apparatus (12)    Flying capacitor (14)    Microcomputer (24)    Battery cells (B11-Bnm)    Connection ,lines (CL1-CLn)    Management unit (U1-Un)
NOVELTY - Two catalyst layers (12,14) are individually formed on the opposite sides of an electrolyte film (10). A diffusion layer (16) is formed on each catalyst layer. A heating portion (30), included in the electrolyte film, catalyst layer or diffusion layer, has metal particles whose volume average particle diameter is less than or equal to 1 micrometer.    USE - Used as drive source in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple heating of desired location in fuel cell to evaporate water produced when ambient temperature is low, thus allowing fuel cell to start properly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic top view and schematic sectional view of heating portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film (10)    Catalyst layers (12,14)    Diffusion layer (16)    Heating portion (30)
NOVELTY - Excess flow valves (27b-27d) are mounted on some of the fuel gas holders (20b-20d) supplying the fuel gas to a fuel cell system (10). One of the gas holders (20a) is not equipped with the excess flow valve, or may be mounted with a different overflow prevention device.    USE - E.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents vehicle from suddenly stopping resulting from accidental operation of one of excess flow valves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic diagram of a gas holder-mounted vehicle.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel gas holders (20a-20d)    Excess flow valves (27b-27d)
NOVELTY - A separator is equipped with water-droplet exclusion piece (154) which excludes the water droplet (161) condensed on the surface of collector. The collector consist of air supply path formed between the air electrodes, and fuel-supply path formed between the fuel electrodes.    USE - For used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases output of fuel cell as the fuel flows smoothly and catalytic reaction is fully performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an circuit diagram of a separator board of a fuel cell.    Separator substrate (116)    Concave section (131)    Convex section (133)    Water-droplet exclusion piece (154)    Water droplet (161)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate has an electrode active material layer containing a gap-forming agent, an active material, an electrical conductivity agent, a binder and a coil-shaped substance, on surface(s) of a collector.    USE - As anode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable apparatus and large-size apparatus, and for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate has favorable electrolyte liquid permeability, liquid maintaining property, porosity, low volume resistivity, and favorable contact of electrical-conductivity agent particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coil-shaped substance is chosen from coil-shaped carbon fiber, coil-shaped metal fiber and/or coil-shaped electroconductivity metal oxide fiber.
NOVELTY - A bearing apparatus (14) is equipped with a pair of radial foil bearings (21,22) that are concentrically provided in rotating shaft (13) and support a rotating shaft from radial direction. A control apparatus is a rotational speed determination unit that increases the minimum rotational speed of rotating shaft value than the floating up rotational speed of radial foil bearings. A minimum rotational speed maintenance unit is used for rotation sensor (36) to detect rotational speed of rotating shaft, and maintains rotational speed more than minimum rotational speed.    USE - Used for fuel cell of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses function for fall of fatigue life of radial foil bearing in high speed rotation and eliminates circulation of oil for lubrication, and reduces the size of compressor. Improves durability of radial foil bearings since the burden in contact of axial direction is not generated in radial foil bearings. Reduces burden of radial foil bearings, thus prevents fall of radial foil bearings lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of compressor.    Rotating shaft (13)    Bearing apparatus (14)    Radial foil bearings (21,22)    Rotation sensor (36)
NOVELTY - The conversion module has an insulation heat-leading board (1) that is heated using converters (3,4) which include average heat conductivity, based on coefficient of heat transfer of high temperature fluid, while cooling insulation heat-leading board (2) with coefficient of heat transfer of low temperature fluid. The height of each converter is set so that corresponding formula is made to satisfy the value 0.62-1.7.    USE - For generating electric power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High electric power generation output can be obtained, even when the thermal resistance exists based on high temperature fluid and low temperature fluid of fluid film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the thermoplastic conversion module.    Insulation heat-leading boards (1,2)    P-type semiconductor thermoelectric converter (3)    N-type semiconductor thermoelectric converter (4)    Electrodes (5,6)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer is obtained by introducing a sulfonic acid group to the amorphous carbon, and removing the amorphous carbon.    USE - For membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer has reduced platinum content, and provides fuel cell having high output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has pair of end plates (12,13) provided in the opposing end sides of lamination direction of the stacked cell (11), and a pressure plate provided between both end plates. A spring (8) to apply load to fuel cell is provided between end plate and pressure plate, along lamination direction of cells. A pair of metallic elements (121,131) formed with a metal and hold by a resin material (125,135), contacts with spring.    USE - For fuel cell stack apparatus used in fuel cell system of vehicles, electric machines, electronic devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the metallic elements are hold by resin material and is made to contact with spring, the load is received steadily over a long period of time, hence the generation of partial creep formation of resin is suppressed thus a high quality and improved durability fuel stack apparatus is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell stack apparatus.    Spring (8)    Stacked cell (11)    End plates (12,13)    Metallic elements (121,131)    Resin materials (125,135)
NOVELTY - A controller (130) controls driving state of the system in electric power generation rest mode when the pressure of fuel electrode detected by pressure sensors (71,72) exceeds primary predetermined pressure value and is below secondary predetermined pressure value. The controller switches normally from electric power generation mode to electric power generation mode when the detected pressure is within predetermined pressure values.    USE - For fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise and deterioration of a fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure sensors (71,72)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (75)    Power manager (80)    Battery (90)    Controller (130)
NOVELTY - The device adjusts the capacitance of the low-capacity capacitor by varying the electric current with respect to a load by recharging the electric current charged by the high capacity capacitor through the action of an intermittent-current switch.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the power supply device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of power supply device.
NOVELTY - The power control has capacitor (C1) between battery (B) and load. A determination device determines whether the conduction of the system main relays (SMR2,SMR3) is normal based on storage state of electric power in the capacitor during operation of the load.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the relay produced during operation of load can be detected rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the vehicle with power control. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (4)    Control apparatus (230)    Battery (B)    Capacitors (C1,C2)    System main relays (SRM2,SRM3)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell (32) arranged on the outer side of a membrane electrode assembly, has a separator comprising several passageways (32a,32b) for supplying oxidizing-agent gas to an electrode. A gas passage way switching section (40) has shut-off valves (46,48) provided at the side inlet and exhaust manifolds (42,44) for dividing the gas passageways into two systems (42a,42b,44a,44b). The shut-off valve (46) switches gas passage ways when the current density exceeds a threshold value.    USE - For vehicle mounted motive power source, fixation type small electric power generation device, cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water within the diffused layer is discharged efficiently so that flooding is suppressed and the reaction rate of the electrode process in the catalyst layer is improved. The drying of electrolyte film is suppressed. The increase in cell resistance and the degradation of output is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for flooding test method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (32)    Gas passageways (32a,32b)    Gas passage way switching section (40)    Inlet manifold (42)    Exhaust manifold (44)    Shut-off valves (46,48)    Systems (42a,42b,44a,44b)
NOVELTY - Proton conductive composite film has a porous film containing acid modified polymer.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) for moving components, e.g. motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive composite film has high proton conductivity and high temperature range, excellent heat resistance and acid resistance, and provides highly efficient fuel cell having excellent electric power generation characteristics.
NOVELTY - The apparatus stores the correlation of cross-sectional area of refrigerant flow-path in adjacent batteries, refrigerant speed and heat conductance in the flow-path. The pressure loss, temperature-gradient and temperature distribution of flow-path are calculated from relationship between cross-sectional area and refrigerant speed, relationship between refrigerant speed and heat conductance and relationship between cross-sectional area and heat conductance respectively. An optimal cross-sectional area is determined corresponding to minimum refrigerant speed.    USE - For setting refrigerant condition of battery stack mounted on vehicle for supplying electric power to drive motor, auxiliary machines and vehicle-mounted electronic device etc.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal refrigerant conditions are set, ensuring a required cooling capability and reducing the size of the battery stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for refrigerant condition setting method of battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the refrigerant condition setting procedure for battery stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)