NOVELTY - The glass contains silica (in weight%) (67-75), sodium oxide (10-20), calcium oxide (5-15), iron oxide (0.0005-0.20), erbium oxide (0.0001-0.20) and zinc oxide (0.01-3). The glass has visible transmission of 85%, transmissive aasterisk color value of -0.20-+0.15 and transmissive basterisk color value of -0.15-+0.20.    USE - Glass such as polypropylene glycol starphire glass for base glass material used for architectural window, patterned glass applications solar cell and automotive window.    ADVANTAGE - The clear glass has high visible transmission .    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The glass contains silica (in weight%) (67-75), sodium oxide (10-20), calcium oxide (5-15), iron oxide (0.0005-0.20), erbium oxide (0.0001-0.20) and zinc oxide (0.01-3). The glass has visible transmission of 85%, transmissive aasterisk color value of -0.20-+0.15 and transmissive basterisk color value of -0.15-+0.20. The glass further contains aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, and strontium oxide. The glass is free from nickel, selenium and cobalt.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack generates electrical energy by electrochemically reacting the hydrogen rich reforming gas with an oxidizer. The fuel cell stack comprises an anode that is supplied with the hydrogen rich reforming gas and a cathode that is supplied with the oxidizer. A purging device blocks the reforming gas and the oxidizer from entering the fuel cell stack and supplies exhaust gas generated by a heat source to the inside of the fuel cell stack to stop operation of the fuel cell system and purge the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient purging of the inside of the fuel cell stack. Improves the stability of the fuel cell system and expand the life of the fuel cell system by efficiently removing residues that damage the catalysts when the operation of the fuel cell system is stopped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a stopping method for operation of the fuel cell system; and    (2) a method for purging a fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the general polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    Reforming device (20)    Purging device (30)    Field switch (34)    Switch (36)    Field switch (38)
NOVELTY - The solar cell unit (300) comprises a solar cell (402) and a transparent casing (310) disposed on the solar cell. The solar cell consists of a substrate whose portion(s) is rigid and non-planar, a back electrode circumferentially disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor junction layer circumferentially disposed on the back electrode, and a transparent conductive layer circumferentially disposed on the semiconductor junction.    USE - Unit is used for solar-cell assemblies (claimed) used for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell unit provides solar-cell assemblies having excellent flexibility, efficiency, handleability, and resistance to physical shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic element with tubular casing.    Solar cell unit (300)    Transparent casing (310)    Solar cell (402)    Optional electrode strips (420)
NOVELTY - A garden light using a solar cell is provided to control the brightness of a lighting unit by selecting a light emitting diode to be turned on.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A garden light includes a solar cell(10), a battery(12), a plurality of LEDs(22), a correction circuit(14), a driving unit, a LED driving transistor(20), and a peripheral circuit component. The solar cell is arranged on the upper surface of a housing constituting the garden light. The battery is arranged inside the housing. Each LED in a LED module is arranged at the bottom side of the housing. The correction circuit, the driving unit, the LED driving transistor, and the peripheral circuit components are arranged between the battery and the LED module inside the housing. The correction circuit, the driving unit, the LED driving transistor, and the peripheral circuit components are integrated in a HIC(Hybrid Integrated Circuit) type and coated by phenol.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a multi-component metal catalyst supporting carbon and an electrode catalyst for a fuel cell using the same are provided to improve efficiency and reaction stability of the catalyst even with using few active metal components, by supporting bimetallic compound particles on a carbon supporter and supporting the active metal components directly on the bimetallic compound particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Bimetallic compound particles are supported on a surface of a carbon supporter. The carbon supporter is dispersed in a solvent to form a slurry solution. A pH value of the slurry solution is regulated at a range between an isoelectric point of the bimetallic compound and an isoelectric point of the carbon supporter. Active metal catalyst precursors are added and dissociated in the pH-regulated slurry solution to adsorb anionic or cationic metal precursors on surfaces of the bimetallic compound particles. The active metal catalyst precursors are liquid phase reduction or gas phase reduction.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A carbon nano-tube electrode, a manufacturing method thereof and a dye sensitized solar cell are provided to improve relative density of a carbon nano-tube by adding TiO2 into the carbon nano-tube as a filler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon nano-tube electrode includes a substrate and a carbon nano-tube layer(105) coated on the substrate. The carbon nano-tube layer is formed by coating a composition of paste state on the substrate, the composition being composed of a filler containing a solvent, carbon nano-tube powder of 1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the solvent, TiO2 nano particles of 1 to 50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the carbon nano-tube powder. The TiO2 nano particles have a grain size of 0.005 to 10 micrometers.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell, a membrane electrode assembly containing the cathode catalyst, and a fuel cell system containing the membrane electrode assembly are provided to improve the activity and selectivity to the reduction of an oxidizing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst comprises a carbon-based material; and 5-85 wt% of M-Ce supported on the carbon-based material, wherein M is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir and their mixture. Preferably M-Ce comprises 10-90 atom% of M and 10-90 atom% of Ce; and the carbon-based material is at least one selected from the group consisting of graphite, denka black, ketchen black, acetylene black, carbon nanotube, carbon nanofiber, carbon nanowire, carbon nanoball, activated carbon, and their mixture.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A cooling device for a fuel cell is provided to prevent the condensation of discharged gas, to minimize constitution, to reduce the amount of supplied power and to improve the cooling efficiency to condensed liquid and cooling liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling device for a fuel cell comprises an aqueous solution tank(10) which is supplied with liquid fuel from a fuel tank(11); a water condensation coil(20) whose one end is extended to the inside of the aqueous solution tank and which condenses the ventilation gas flown from the cathode of a stack into the aqueous solution tank to generate condensed water; and a cooler(30) which is connected with the other end of the water condensation coil to cool the condensed liquid flowed on the inside of the water condensation coil.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst for a fuel cell, a method for preparing the supported catalyst, a membrane electrode assembly containing the supported catalyst, and a fuel cell containing the supported catalyst are provided to increase the active surface area with increasing the content of a metal catalyst component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A supported catalyst comprises a carbon-based support; and a transition metal nanoparticle supported on the carbon-based support, wherein the transition metal nanoparticle has an average diameter of 1-5 nm, the weight of the transition metal nanoparticle to the total weight of the carbon-based support and the transition metal nanoparticle is 60 wt% or more, and the supported catalyst has a specific surface area of 10-1,000 m^2/g. Preferably the carbon-based support is carbon nanotube, carbon nanowire, carbon nanofiber, carbon nanohorn, carbon nanoring, activated carbon, acetylene black, graphite or their mixture.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a voltage measuring module having a conductive rubber-applied voltage measuring terminal for measuring the cell voltage to a plurality of cell batteries of a fuel cell stack without breaking the graphite plate of the each cell battery and to improve abrasion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A voltage measuring module is provided with a voltage measuring terminal(14) for measuring the cell voltage which is prepared by arranging a plurality of voltage measuring terminals comprising an elastic and conductive material by the interval corresponding to a plurality of cell batteries on the printed circuit board (PCB,12) of a voltage measuring module, so as to allow the each elastic and conductive material to be in contact with the each cell battery. Preferably the voltage measuring terminal is made of a conductive rubber.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an organometallic solution or an organometallic dispersion liquid to a silicon substrate (1) and performing the drying process with respect to the substrate. A plasma (6) is irradiated to the surface of the silicon substrate to form a metal particle (3) on the substrate and the etching of the substrate is carried out.    USE - Roughening method of polycrystalline-silicon substrate for solar cell in photovoltaic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - A uniform and fine corrugation can be formed on the silicon substrate so as to achieve the sufficient reproducibility of the substrate with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the roughening process of silicon substrate.    Silicon substrate (1)    Metal particle (3)    Ion by plasma (6)
NOVELTY - A solar cell back surface sealing film is a composite film comprising base material layer (B) which contains mixture of 80-99 wt.% polyethylene terephthalate (a) with number average molecular weights of 18500-40000 and 1-20 wt.% incompatible resin (b), and skin layer (A) which contains mixture of 90-99.9 wt.% polyethylene terephthalate (c) with number average molecular weights of 18500-40000 and 0.1-10 wt.% polyester copolymer (d) with m.pt. of 180-250degrees C.    USE - A solar cell back surface sealing film for solar cell system (claimed), electronic component and used as roof material.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent in durability without delamination and has high reflectance.
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes a switching valve (92) that switches the flow path of coolant to a bypass pipe (94), so that coolant circulates between an air compressor (68) and a fuel cell (12), when inside temperature of the fuel cell is less than predetermined value. A control unit (78) controls the switching valve to switch the flow path of coolant between a fuel cell radiator (86) and the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system including solid-polymer fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature raise of compressor is reduced while raising the temperature of the fuel cell during start of the fuel cell without using special heating sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air compressor (68)    Control unit (78)    Fuel cell radiator (86)    Switching valve (92)    Bypass pipe (94)
NOVELTY - A position adjustment unit (56) adjusts position of a fuel cell (11) inclined with respect to the vehicle (1). A controller (57) controls position adjustment unit so that the fuel cell is positioned by a predetermined inclination with respect to a perpendicular line of the vehicle in which water in the flow path of the fuel cell can be drained. A detector (58) detects inclination of fuel cell with respect to perpendicular line of the vehicle and the fuel cell is positioned in the position in which water can be drained based on the detection.    USE - Moving object e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual volume of water in the fuel cell is reduced after completion driving of the fuel cell while ensuring drainage of water in fuel cell irrespective of the inclination of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle in normal driving state, control state at the time of stooping on horizontal road surface and control state at the time of stopping on inclined road surface.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (11)    Position adjustment unit (56)    Controller (57)    Position adjustment unit (58)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises an electrode (3), photoelectric conversion layer (4) and another electrode (5) formed in the same order on an uneven layer (2) on a substrate (1). The depth of recess of uneven layer is 0.06-4.9 mu m. The ratio of width of protrusion and depth of recess of uneven layer is 0.4-5.9. The ratio of width and depth of recess is 0.4-9.9. The diffuse reflection factors of the uneven layer are 59% or less and 76% or more, when light ray of wavelength 400 nm and 600 nm are injected respectively from the thickness direction of the substrate.    USE - Solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing method of the solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Uneven layer (2)    Electrodes (3,5)    Photoelectric conversion layer (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell, an air supply unit and a water supply unit. The air supply unit carries out supply of air such that air is reacted with hydrogen remained in fuel cell, after stop of electric power generation in fuel cell. The water supply unit supplies water such that water reaches catalyst layer of fuel cell after stop of electric power generation in fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is efficient and simple, and overheating of catalyst layer of fuel cell is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Air compressor (22)    Humidification module (24)    Anode air supply line (70)    Condenser (72)
NOVELTY - A gradient detector (6) detects the inclination angle with respect to the reference plane of the vehicle. A controller increases moisture content removal amount by air pump (21) and purge valve (34), if the detected inclination angle is large in vehicle rising position. The controller decreases the moisture content removal amount by the air pump and the purge valve, if detected inclination angle is large in vehicle lowering position.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content after shutdown can be removed reliably, and power consumption of secondary battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Secondary battery (3)    Gradient detector (6)    Air pump (21)    Purge valve (34)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system has an exhaust pipe (1) arranged inside a sound-absorption portion (11) of a silencer (2). The exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell flows through the exhaust pipe of the silencer. A pressure-governing valve (3) provided inside the silencer, controls the gas pressure of the fuel cell by adjusting the opening degree of the exhaust pipe.    USE - Exhaust system for use in fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow noise generated by the pressure-governing valve is reduced by providing the valve inside the silencer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the exhaust system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust pipe (1)    Silencer (2)    Pressure-governing valve (3)    Sound-absorption portion (11)    Flow-path hole (13)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas processing apparatus has a container (12) for accommodating hydrogen gas discharged by purge from the anode electrode side. The container has a cylindrical wall expanded for suppressing increase of internal pressure in the container when the internal pressure of the container increases more than the internal pressure at the time of introducing hydrogen gas in the container. The cylindrical wall is formed from a synthetic resin material.    USE - Exhaust gas processing apparatus for fuel cell in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the exhaust gas processing apparatus is improved by reducing internal pressure by the expansion of the cylindrical wall. The manufacturing cost is reduced by enabling usage of inexpensive and lightweight material having low pressure resistance for the manufacture of the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the exhaust gas processing apparatus.    Container (10)    Cylindrical wall (12)    Gas introduction port (22)    Gas exhaust port (28)    Anode side exhaust pipe (32)    Cathode side exhaust pipe (34)
NOVELTY - The solar cell component has a film having optical sealing layer(s) (4). The optical sealing layer has corrugated structure (6) having vertical intervals of 0.1 nm to 400 microns. The solar cell component is laminated and used for outer side cell portion of solar cell.    USE - Solar cell component is used for solar cell component sheet (claimed) used for solar cell used for power supply of electric vehicles, mobile telephones, spacecrafts and automatic vending machine.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell component provides solar cell having high electric power generation efficiency. The deterioration of polycrystal and fine crystal silicon due to water and oxygen is prevented. The solar cell component sheet is simply and easily adhered to photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating manufacture of solar cell component sheet.    Base material (1)    Fine irregularity portion (2)    Filled layer (3)    Optical sealing layer (4)    Protective texture (5)    Corrugated structure (6)    Adhesive layer (7)
NOVELTY - The substrate has adhesive layer (3) formed on plastic film having corrugated shape (2) on its surface. The melting point of adhesive layer is 100-150degrees C. The plastic film comprises polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthalate. The adhesive layer comprises ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin containing 40-80% of vinyl acetate.    USE - Substrate is used for manufacturing solar cell (both claimed) used for power supply for electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is manufactured economically and efficiently, and provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of substrate.    Plastic film (1)    Plastic film having corrugated shape (2)    Adhesive layer (3)    P-type crystalline silicon layer (5)    Light reflection electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A battery stack (1) laminates several unit cells by the end plates (2,3) at both ends along lamination direction of stack. Four cylinder-shaped rods (5) extend from outer side of one end plate to outer side of other end plate along lamination direction of stack. A narrow portion is formed in rod positioned at rod accepting portion, so that end of axial direction outer side of narrow portion is located in outer side of one plate. An opening (61) is notched in fixing component (6), so that narrow portion is fitted to fixing component.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell used as power supply for vehicle and domestic-use.    ADVANTAGE - The battery stack is uniformly tightened with the simple structure and favorable battery characteristic is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (2) disassembling method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Battery stack (1)    End plates (2,3)    Rod (5)    Fixing component (6)    Notch (7)    Opening (61)
NOVELTY - The system has electric-control apparatus (3) that stops supply of air to oxidizing agent electrode (1b) during load operation mode, and direct current from oxidizing agent electrode is sent to fuel electrode (1a) during current-source mode. The supply of air to oxidizing agent electrode is stopped when controller receives electric power generation stop command from user. The control apparatus is switched to current-source mode from load operation mode when average cell voltage of fuel cell stack (1) is less than predetermined value during load operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for electric vehicle and small co-generation system e.g. polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell electric power generation system in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in oxygen partial pressure is suppressed, and the fall of voltage characteristics is prevented. The safety of the system is ensured, and the deterioration of the catalyst is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric power generation system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel electrode (1a)    Oxidizing agent electrode (1b)    Electric control apparatus (3)    Air blower (4)
NOVELTY - The polymetaphenylene isophthalamide nano fiber non woven fabric has polymetaphenylene isophthalamide nano fiber having single fiber diameter of 30-500 nm formed by electro spinning process. The polymetaphenylene isophthalamide nano fiber non woven fabric has thermal contraction rate of 5% or less before processing at 200degrees C, and strength retention of 95% or more after 10 time processing at 200degrees C.    USE - Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide nano fiber non woven fabric is used for filter, separator, accumulator, cell-culture support component and electrolyte-film support component in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polymetaphenylene isophthalamide nano fiber non woven fabric has excellent heat shrinkage characteristic, heat resistance and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymetaphenylene isophthalamide nano fiber non woven fabric.
NOVELTY - The polyacrylonitrile type single fiber is subjected to electro-spinning process and heat processed at thermal decomposition temperature of plus minus 50degrees C by the state fixed to fixed length without extending in a biaxial direction to obtain polyacrylonitrile type nanofiber nonwoven fabric having diameter of 10-500 nm.    USE - Manufacture of polyacrylonitrile type nanofiber nonwoven fabric used as filters, medical tissue culture support component, electrolyte film support component for fuel cells, alkali type secondary battery and non-aqueous secondary battery separator.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides nonwoven fabric having increased strength.
NOVELTY - A discontinuous film (2) is formed at the surface (1a) of a base material (1). Anisotropic etching of surface of base material is carried out by setting the film (2) as mask. A porous material (6) having several holes (5) is formed.    USE - For manufacturing porous material used for manufacturing porous resin material and used as porous membrane in water treatment field, medical field and foodstuffs manufacturing field, and for battery separator, fuel cell and charged membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The porous material is economically manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model illustrating the manufacture of porous material.    Base material (1)    Surface (1a)    Discontinuous film (2)    Hole (5)    Porous material (6)
NOVELTY - Phthalocyanine derivative (1) has asymmetrical structure.    USE - As pigment for dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel phthalocyanine derivative provides dye-sensitized solar cell having high battery performance, excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, heat stability and chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phthalocyanine derivative of formula (1) has asymmetrical structure.    X1=H, electron-donor group or primary substituent group chosen from R, OR and NRR';    X4=secondary substituent group containing Y or -A-Ym;    Y=substituent chosen from electron withdrawing group containing COOH, COOR, SO3H and PO3H;    A=hydrocarbon group;    m=greater than or equal to 1;    X2,X3=substituent chosen from primary substituent group and secondary substituent group;    R,R'=linear or branched alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted by alkyl or H;    n=greater than or equal to 1, and is selected independently about each of X1-X4;and    M=copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, ruthenium, aluminum, rhodium, osmium, lead, tin, and phosphorus, and pyridine or its derivative coordinates M depending on valence.    When m is 2 or more, Y is coupled with a different carbon atom in group (A). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of phthalocyanine derivative.
NOVELTY - The direct-flame fuel cell is a cell containing a solid electrolyte (1) which is sandwiched between an anode (2) and a cathode (3). The anode comprises alkaline metal compound(s) or alkaline earth metal compound(s).    USE - Direct-flame fuel cell is used as single cell fuel cell and open-to-air fuel cell used for power generation (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The direct-flame fuel cell has excellent durability. The deterioration of power generation performance of the fuel cell is effectively suppressed by lowering the degree of attachment of soot to anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct-flame fuel cell is a cell containing a solid electrolyte which is sandwiched between an anode and a cathode. The anode comprises alkaline metal compound(s) or alkaline earth metal compound(s). The alkaline metal compound is carbonate, oxide, hydroxide, nitrate or sulfate of sodium, potassium or cesium. The alkaline earth metal compound is carbonate, oxide, hydroxide, nitrate or sulfate of calcium, barium or strontium. A conductive electrode component of anode comprises cermet of nickel oxide and cobalt oxide. The direct flame fuel cell generates power in presence of mixture containing fuel component and oxidizing agent component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of direct-flame fuel cell.    Solid electrolyte (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Collector (4,5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a light-gathering device, a photovoltaic battery, an encapsulation glass i.e. tempered glass, and radiating pieces. The encapsulation glass is covered on an upper surface of a frame body. Radiating pieces are fixed on a lower side of the battery. A supporting frame is fixed on an inner periphery of the frame body. The light gathering device is fixed on the supporting frame, where the light gathering device is equipped with multiple spherical fresnel lens. A silicon photovoltaic battery and a gallium arsenide photovoltaic battery are placed in the photovoltaic battery.    USE - Light gathering solar photovoltaic battery.    ADVANTAGE - The usage life of the light-gathering device is increased. The light-gathering device ensures the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic battery.
NOVELTY - A coat (3) covers a glass substrate (1). An embossing layer (2) with flower pattern, is set on face of the glass substrate. The coat is coated on the surface of the embossing layer. The flower pattern on the embossing layer has a honeycomb shaped. The thickness of coat is 130 nanometers-145 nanometers. The length of opposite upper and lower sides in deformed regular hexagon of honeycomb shaped opening in flower pattern of embossing layer is 0.2 millimeter. The depth of honeycomb shaped opening in the flower pattern of embossing layer is 0.55 millimeter-0.6 millimeter.    USE - Glass board used for encapsulating solar module.    ADVANTAGE - Provides glass board with high light transmittance and good photospot effect, multiple times of slow reflection, strong self-cleaning ability, higher power increase valve than original filming technology, long longevity, antibacterium and preventing mildew, and good heat dispersion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of glass board.    Glass substrate (1)    Embossing layer (2)    Coat (3)
NOVELTY - The producer has a transparent glass (1) placed on a frame bracket (9). A back plate (8) is placed under the frame bracket. A solar battery (2), metal heat conduction board (4), heat exchange pipe (5), aluminum radiant panel (6) and insulating layer (7) are orderly provided in a hollow cavity from a top down. The solar battery is fixed on the metal heat conduction board, where the heat exchange pipe is fixed under the metal heat conduction board. The insulating layer is placed between the aluminum radiant panel and a back plate (8).    USE - Flat plate solar electrical energy generation heat producer for producing heat and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The producer effectively generates electricity through the solar energy, and produces the heat through the solar energy. The producer completely and effectively uses the energy of the solar energy, and saves the cost and reduces the space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flat plate solar electrical energy generation heat producer.
NOVELTY - The device has a concentrating type combined and heat power generator (1) installed under a heat insulating water tank (2), where an outlet of a heat exchange water pipe in the generator is connected with an inner cavity of the tank. The generator and the tank are installed on a support bracket (3), and a cold water inlet (4) is connected with an inlet of the pipe. A hot water outlet (5) is connected with the inner cavity and installed on a lower part of the tank. A current out end of solar cell slices is in the generator, and is connected with an electrical source output interface (6).    USE - Concentrating type solar energy combined heat and power device.    ADVANTAGE - The device generates high electricity and supplies heat with consumed material at low cost in an effective manner and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a concentrating type solar energy combined heat and power device.    Concentrating type combined and heat power generator (1)    Heat insulating water tank (2)    Support bracket (3)    Cold water inlet (4)    Hot water outlet (5)    Electrical source output interface (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing ultrahigh frequency plasma, and strengthening a chemical gas phase to control a glow power and silane density. An intrinsic minicrystal silicon film layer is accumulated on a P layer in an accumulating speed. The power and the density are regulated in a condition that the plasma glow does not extinguish. Another intrinsic minicrystal silicon film layer is generated on the former intrinsic minicrystal silicon film layer in another accumulating speed. A thickness of the former silicon film layer is in a range of 50-100 nanometers.    USE - Method for processing P/I interface of a high-speed accumulating minicrystal silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method accumulates in the P layer in the lower accumulating speed through utilizing the lower glow power and smaller silane density to obtain the intrinsic minicrystal silicon film layer with low defect and high crystallization so as to enhance the efficiency of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a method for processing P/I interface of a high-speed accumulating minicrystal silicon solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a secondary reflection mirror (2) i.e. hyperboloidal mirror, arranged between a main reflection mirror (1) and main reflection mirror focus. A primary photo-cell is placed on a surface of the main reflection mirror. A filter is adhibited on a surface of the primary photo-cell, and a thermal photo voltage device (5) is arranged below the main reflection mirror. The thermal photo voltage device has an absorber (6), radiator (7) and a photo-cell (9). Another filter (8) is adhibited on the surface of the photo-cell. A cooler (10) is provided on an outer surface of the photo-cell.    USE - Solar thermal photo voltage device for frequency division absorption in aviation field, space flight field and aircrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The device adopts two levels of photo-electric conversion device, thus increasing the absorption and conversion efficiency of the solar energy and total output power of the device efficiency. The primary photo-cell is used for absorbing the sunshine, thus reducing the solar energy which reaches the absorber and the thermo load of the cell. The device reduces the energy loss in the two reflections. The device provides sufficient electric power for aircrafts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a solar thermal photo voltage device.    Main reflection mirror (1)    Secondary reflection mirror (2)    Thermal photo voltage device (5)    Absorber (6)    Radiator (7)    Filter (8)    Photo-cell (9)    Cooler (10)
NOVELTY - An electro-catalyst of zinc-air battery contains specific lithium-nickel-cobalt-iron-manganese complex oxide, and has spinel-type crystalline structure.    USE - Electro-catalyst is used for zinc-air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-catalyst has narrow particle size distribution, catalytic activity and chemical stability, and is quickly and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electro-catalyst of zinc-air battery contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-iron-manganese complex oxide, and has spinel-type crystalline structure. The complex oxide has compositional formula: LiNixCoyFezMn2-x-y-zO4.    x=0.1-0.5;and    y,z=0-0.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electro-catalyst of zinc-air battery. Lithium salt, nickel salt, cobalt salt, iron salt and manganese salt are mixed such that molar ratio of lithium, nickel, cobalt, iron and manganese is 1:0.1-0.5:0-0.5:0-0.5:0.5-1.9. Distilled water is added to obtain saturated aqueous solution. Citric acid and glycol are added to reaction liquid, and pH is adjusted to 4.5-7 using ammonia. The molar ratio of citric acid, glycol and metal ion is 2-3.5:3.5-5:1. The reaction mixture is maintained in constant-temperature water bath at 50-90degrees C, and water is evaporated to obtain transparent sol. The sol is continuously dehydrated for 2-6 hours to obtain wet gel. The gel is heated and dried at 100-160degrees C for 3-16 hours to produce dry gel. The gel is thermally treated at 400-900degrees C for 1-16 hours in air atmosphere, and cooled to room temperature to produce electro-catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel battery power producing part processing an electrochemistry reaction of fuel to output powder, and an electric transmitting mechanism providing electric information and transmitting the powder. A fuel circulating module stores and transmits a residual solvent after the power producing part, and a sensing module detects a physical property of the fuel and outputs the electric information with corresponding physical property. An operating module executes a corresponding control program according to the electric information of physical property.    USE - Miniature fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a miniature fuel battery system.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar heat collecting and conducting pipes used for a fluid body, where the solar heat collecting and conducting pipes are covered by a solar electrical energy generating and heat collecting layer that is made of solar energy generating materials. A transparent insulating course made of e.g. vacuum insulating course, is set around the collecting layer, where the conducting pipes are arrayed with interval on a heat preserving pedestal. A reflector plate and a light focus plate are set on the surface of the pedestal that is covered by the course.    USE - Device for generating solar electrical energy and collecting heat.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy generating and heat collecting device can transform the solar energy into heat energy and electrical energy at the same time, efficiently. The device has a better effect of collecting the solar energy on the same area, and a higher transform ratio. The device consumes less material, thus reducing the cost of investment, and has a broad market application prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar electrical energy generating and heat collecting device.
NOVELTY - The device has a runner pipe whose tube's outside wall runs through an insulating board and an end plate from up to down. A flange upper end face of the runner pipe is located on lower end face of the insulating board which is made of electro-insulating rubber. The lower end face of the runner pipe runs through a guide vane, and is located on upper end face of a bipolar plate. An inside wall of the runner pipe is a glaze of stainless steel. The bipolar plate is made of lead or stainless steel. The end plate is made of hard aluminum or epoxy. The guide vane is a copper plate plated with gold.    USE - Gas and liquid entrance and exit device for fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids corruption from the contact of a reagent and the end plate or other parts, to make the reagent into the battery relatively pure, thus increasing the performance and lifespan. The reagent does not contact the end plate and other parts, so the device reduces the number of sealing plates, and prevents reagent leakage. The device can be used in fuel cells of high-power and low-power. The processing of the device is simple with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas and liquid entrance and exit device.
NOVELTY - A film is deposited on the surface of the electrically conductive region of a substrate. The film contains at least one metal oxide and is ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic or both ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic at temperatures greater than 0 degrees Celsius. The film has a zero field magnetization greater than or equal to 0.001 electromagnetic unit per gram at a temperature of 26.85 degrees Celsius.    USE - Composite used as electrode (claimed) in electrochemical device e.g. fuel cell (claimed), water electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides unique, highly stable electrocatalysts and electrodes which reduce the oxygen and/or hydrogen overvoltage and which are stable over a relatively long period of time. Enables efficient catalyzation of a variety of electrochemical reactions. Allows easy removal of hydrogen and oxygen in e.g. water electrolyzers. Provides a relatively low contact resistance, and stably operates over a relatively long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a composite preparation process; and    (2) an electrochemical conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the relationships of current density J to applied working potential as demonstrated by linear voltammetry scans at a rate of 1 millivolt per second for selected composites and a platinum support.
NOVELTY - An antireflection film is formed on textured conductive semiconductor layer (302). A front electrode is formed to pass through a partial region of antireflection film and connect to the conductive semiconductor layer. A rear electrode is formed at an opposite side to front electrode with conductive semiconductor substrate (301) such that the rear electrode is connected to conductive semiconductor substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The emitter layer functions as an etch stop layer, while realizing a uniform surface of wafer and greatly reducing reflectance against photons, since the texturing of silicon wafer is conducted after forming an emitter layer by ion implantation. The need for providing phosphosilicate glass (PSG) removing process and edge isolation process can be prevented while simplifying production process and reducing manufacture cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the silicon wafer which is textured using alkali solution.    Conductive semiconductor substrate (301)    Conductive semiconductor layers (302)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has laminated transparent electroconductive film (2), photoelectric conversion unit(s) (3), transparent electrode layer (4) and high reflective electrode layer (5) provided in order from light incidence side on translucent insulated substrate (1). Layer (4) has two-layered structure having electrode layer (4a) having in-layer hydrogen content of 5-50 atomic% on photoelectric conversion unit, and electrode layer (4b) having in-layer hydrogen content of 0-5 atomic% on layer (4a). Electrode layers contain zinc oxide.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus such as amorphous silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Translucent insulated substrate (1)    Transparent electroconductive film (2)    Photoelectric conversion unit (3)    Transparent electrode layer (4)    Electrode layers (4a,4b)    High reflective electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic grade silicon layer (701) has a first side attached to a reflective layer (705). One portion of the photovoltaic layer is characterized by a predetermined polarity. The thickness of each silicon layer portion is less than the thickness of the silicon layer. The reflective layer is attached to a supporting layer (707).    USE - Solar cell for solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost since solar cells are manufactured using less silicon materials without performance degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell structure;    (2) a method for manufacturing a solar cell structure; and    (3) a method for fabricating a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified diagram of a solar cell illustrating light trapping effect and photogenerated carrier collection.    Solar cell structure (700)    Photovoltaic grade silicon layer (701)    P+type doped regions (702)    Reflective layer (705)    Supporting layer (707)
NOVELTY - Substrate (14) is placed in enclosure. Film precursor gas is continuously introduced to enclosure at flow rate. Unreacted and dissociated gas is extracted from enclosure to provide low pressure in enclosure. Microwave energy is introduced into gas in enclosure to produce plasma by distributed electron cyclotron resonance (DECR) and cause material to be deposited from plasma on substrate.    USE - Method for forming film of amorphous material on substrate by deposition from plasma for making thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Improves quality of amorphous silicon film deposited by DECR process by increasing the flow rate of gaseous precursor fed onto the reactor. Increases film photoconductivity, reducing defect density. Improves optical and electronic properties of the amorphous silicon film at a rate much larger than the deposition rate for a solar grade a-Si film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Normal precursor gas flow rate divided by the area of distributed plasma source, is greater than or equal to 700sccm per square meter, and the gas residence time, defined as the volume of the reactor divided by the effective precursor gas pumping rate, is not more than 3Oms. The film deposited in hydrogenated amorphous silicon. The film precursor gas comprises silicon hydride or silane (SiH4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows one way of introducing gas into the apparatus and extracting gas from the apparatus.    Magnets (5)    Holder (10)    Substrate (14)    Pipe (20)    Outlet (21)
NOVELTY - A polymer contains alkyl group-containing repeating unit (1), thiophene-containing repeating unit (2), and another thiophene-containing repeating unit (3).    USE - Polymer is used for composition for organic thin film, organic photoelectric transducer used for organic thin-film solar cell module, and organic image sensor (all claimed). Can also be used for manufacturing organic semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent solubility, and provides organic photoelectric transducer having excellent charge transportability, and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer contains alkyl group-containing repeating unit of formula (1), thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (2), and another thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (3).    A,B=optionally substituted benzene ring;and    R1-R4=H, 1-20C linear or branched alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, or 6-60C aryl, where one portion or whole portion of hydrogen atom may be substituted by fluorine atom.    In the polymer, the difference between the maximum number of carbons in the carbon principle chain contained in the alkyl group (R1 or R2) and the maximum number of carbons in the carbon principle chain contained in the alkyl group (R3 or R4) is 0 or 1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer, which consists of heterocyclic ring-containing repeating unit of formula (1a), alkoxy group-containing repeating unit of formula (1b), and thiophene-containing repeating unit (3); and    (2) polymer, which consists of aryl group-containing repeating unit of formula (I), and alkyl group-containing repeating unit of formula (II).    R21-R24,R31-R34=H, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, or 6-60C aryl, where one portion or whole portion of hydrogen atom may be substituted by fluorine atom;    C,D=optionally substituted aromatic ring;and    G,H=optionally substituted benzene ring.
NOVELTY - A device comprises a part of the internal wall flow passages or flow chambers which is provided with a nonwoven (2), which absorbs liquid in disperse form at low temperatures.    USE - For the passage of liquids or moist gases through a closed duct of a vehicle, particularly for fuel cell power systems.    ADVANTAGE - The device can prevent freezing and blocking of the duct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of filling the closed duct (1) with the nonwoven, comprising inserting the nonwoven in a rolled-up state into the closed duct and unrolled when it is located at the point necessary for functioning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a duct with nonwoven.    Duct (1)    Nonwoven (2)
NOVELTY - Diamond-like beam reflectors (22), arranged in a flexible substrate (14), have cross-sectional shapes which first widen then narrow from the beam ingress surface (18) to beam emission surface (20) of the substrate. The reflectors are formed of organic dyes, organic materials or metallic particles.    USE - Beam trap, particularly for improving efficiency of solar cell (Claimed) or solar cell module. Can also be used in greenhouses, outdoor water supply tanks, or any other application where reflection of electromagnetic beams need to be minimized.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces total reflection from solar cell or any other application equipped with beam trap. Raises efficiency of solar cell or solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a beam trap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic diagram of a beam trap attached to a solar cell module.    Beam trap (10)    Substrate (14)    Beam ingress surface (18)    Beam emission surface (20)    Beam reflectors (22)
NOVELTY - The object performs intermittent operation for stopping operation of battery temporarily, when power generation request for fuel cell is less than preset value. The fuel cell voltage recovery processing is performed, when threshold voltage condition for executing recovery processing is satisfied during intermittent operation. The threshold voltage for executing recovery processing during movement of object is set less than threshold voltage for executing recovery processing, when object is stopped, so that recovery processing is limited, when object is stopped.    USE - Moving object e.g. fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in ship, aircraft, robot, business or domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell recovery processing can be limited, when moving object is stopped, so that response delay with respect to electric power generation request is suppressed and power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart illustrating the fuel cell voltage recovery processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas concentration sensor (10) comprises several hydrogen detection films (12a-12c) including thin film layers and catalyst layers, formed on a substrate (11). The catalyst layer formed on the thin film layer reversibly hydrogenates the respective thin film layer by photo-catalytic action when the hydrogen gas contained in atmosphere is in contact with the detection film. The gas concentration is determined with respect to the change in sensitivity and electrical resistance value of the hydrogenated thin film layer.    USE - Hydrogen gas concentration sensor for use in hydrogen gas concentration measuring device (claimed) for monitoring fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas concentration is measured with a high precision in a wide measuring range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen gas concentration measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the hydrogen gas concentration sensor.    Hydrogen gas concentration sensor (10)    Substrate (11)    Hydrogen detection films (12a-12c)    Electrodes (15a-15c,16a-16c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell with gas piping system supplies the reaction gas to the fuel cell. A gas supply controller changes the supplies state of the reaction gas in response to the electric power generation request. The gas supply feed rate is changed according to the durable temperature characteristic of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric power generation system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in electric power generation system of ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolyte and sealing structure is suppressed by considering durable temperature characteristic, while enhancing the starting performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the adjustment process of the gas-pressure valve in the anode side of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A controller (66) determines the presence or absence of abnormal condition of cooling water pump (32). A gas supply apparatus operation controller controls the operating state of gas supply apparatus according to temperature of reactive gas detected by sensor (26), when the abnormal condition is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components and cost of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxidation gas supply channel (14)    Sensor (26)    Cooling water pump (32)    Controller (66)
NOVELTY - A transparent composite material (C1) comprises a cured product of a three-dimensionally crosslinkable resin composition containing tabular inorganic substance having a number-average particle size of 10-300 nm and an aspect ratio of 10-300 dispersed in the composition.    USE - As a transparent composite material useful in a transparent film, sheet, plate (claimed), e.g. flexible display devices, solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent composite material has an average coefficient of thermal expansion in a planar direction at 50-150degrees C of less than or equal to 50 parts per million (ppm)/degrees C. The transparent composite material is excellent in stability, provides highly-durable display devices, and overcomes the problem of prior art that uses conventional materials, where the difference in thermal shrinkage between substrate and an transparent electrode cause cracks in the transparent electrode, resulting in increasing resistance and causing disconnection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a transparent film comprising (C1) having a thickness of 10-200 microns;    (2) a transparent sheet comprising (C1) having a thickness of 200-5000 microns;    (3) a transparent plate comprising (C1) having a thickness exceeding 5000 microns;    (4) producing a transparent film, sheet, plate involving spreading and applying three-dimensionally crosslinkable resin composition containing a tabular inorganic substance dispersed in it and solvent, on a smooth-surface plane, followed by curing, and drying the solvent. The composition is sandwiched between smooth-surface sheets or films and then curing is conducted; and    (5) producing (M1) transparent composite material (C1) involving mixing a solution of the tabular inorganic substance dispersed in solvent with a three-dimensionally cross-linkable resin composition.
NOVELTY - The silicon solar cell comprises a surface passivation layer (12) and a silicon oxide layer (14) on the opposing surfaces of the polycrystalline silicon substrate (10). Several doped silicon nano-particle emitters are formed over the silicon oxide layer. The p-type emitters (16) and n-type emitters (18) are arranged on the surface of the substrate. The interconnect lines are formed to connect the p-type emitters and n-type emitters.    USE - Silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon solar cell is fabricated easily and the cell performance is improved effectively, without the need for hetero-junction interface at the emitters and substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating silicon solar cell having nano-particle silicon emitters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the silicon solar cell.    Polycrystalline silicon substrate (10)    Surface passivation layer (12)    Silicon oxide layer (14)    P-type emitter (16)    N-type emitter (18)
NOVELTY - The depositing method involves reactively sputtering a metallic target layer (38) with 50 percent zinc in presence of first partial pressure of oxygen to deposit a first zinc oxide layer on a transparent substrate e.g. glass substrate (14). A second zinc oxide layer is deposited on the substrate by reactively sputtering the metallic target layer in the presence of second partial pressure of oxygen. The second partial pressure greater than the first partial pressure.    USE - Method for depositing a transparent electrode e.g. TCO electrode for thin film solar cell e.g. silicon solar cell. Can also be used for a photovoltaic semiconductor device e.g. silicon photodiode, photo-emitter.    ADVANTAGE - Forms a second zinc oxide layer that is thinner than first zinc oxide layer so that surface texture is transferred and overall sheet resistance of stack structure is reduced. Employs a reactive sputtering with high partial pressure of oxygen to promote unity stoichiometry between zinc and oxygen, thus improving resistance of semiconductor device. Improves chemical stability by introducing plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of silicon with hydrogen plasma passivation of exposed zinc oxide layer. Reduces reflection at interfaces can of zinc oxide sub-layers by a nearly continuous gradation of oxygen content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photodiode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the magnetron sputter reactor for reactive sputtering of TCO electrodes.    Glass substrate (14)    Pedestal (32)    Metallic target layer (38)    Electrical isolator (40)    Magnetron (50)
NOVELTY - The polycrystalline silicon thin film is formed by sequentially forming an amorphous silicon layer (30) and a metal layer on an insulating substrate (10). The amorphous silicon layer is crystallized by annealing so that the average density per unit volume of the metal particles present at the grain boundaries is greater than that of the metal particles present within the grains. The metal (50) is nickel.    USE - Polycrystalline silicon thin film used for the fabrication of a variety of devices. Uses include but are not limited to flat panel display devices, solar cells and semiconductor devices, e.g. thin film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables uniform formation of polycrystalline silicon thin film. The polycrystalline silicon thin film is protected from being contaminated with the metal and impurities that may arise during annealing, keeping the surface of the polycrystalline silicon thin film clean and markedly decreasing the surface roughness of the polycrystalline silicon thin film due to the formation of the cover layer protecting the surface of the amorphous silicon layer. Allows the metal particles deposited on the polycrystalline silicon layer to migrate to the silicon grain boundaries to control the growth of the silicon grains.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming polycrystalline silicon thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process flow diagram of a method for forming a polycrystalline silicon thin film.    Insulating substrate (10)    Buffer layer (20)    Amorphous silicon layer (30)    Cover layer (40)    Metal (50)
NOVELTY - Organic photovoltaic cell (I) comprises a pair of electrodes and an organic thin film provided between the electrodes for photoelectric conversion, where the organic thin film is formed from an organic material comprising a phenyl-(thiophenyl-phenyl)-amine polymer.    USE - (I) is useful for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high photoelectric conversion efficiency. (I) can be manufactured by using an organic solvent with a low environmental load and high safety. (II) has high carrier mobility and high carrier life. (II) has high solubility to organic solvents, hence the organic thin film can be formed by coating from solution, spay methods or printing methods, which allows the manufacture of (I) at a low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic photovoltaic cell (I) comprises a pair of electrodes and an organic thin film provided between the electrodes for photoelectric conversion, where the organic thin film is formed from an organic material comprising a phenyl-(thiophenyl-phenyl)-amine polymer of formula (II).    R1-R5 = H, alkyl, alkoxy or aryl group, and include at least one element of O, N, Si, P or S; and    n, m = 1-10000.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the organic material comprising (II) for manufacturing an organic thin film; and    (2) manufacturing (I) comprising adjusting a solution by dissolving the organic material into an organic solvent and forming the organic thin film from the solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of an organic photovoltaic cell.    Glass substrate (I)    Anode (2)    Hole transport layer (3)    P-type polymer layer (4)    Electron transport layer. (5)
NOVELTY - Deep reactive ion etch or electro chemical etch is applied to form channels (24,26) on the front side of a substrate (12). Pedestals (88) are formed on the front side of the substrate. Each pedestal includes an anode side (89) defining a fuel region (102) aligned with each channel, a cathode side (90), an electrolyte (96) located between the anode and cathode sides, and an insulator (98) capping the fuel region. Part of the substrate is removed from the back side to expose the channels. Each channel has a 1 to 10 aspect ratio.    USE - Method for fabricating fuel cell (Claimed), including micro fuel cell typically used in cell phones and other portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Requires only front side alignment and processing during micro fuel cell fabrication, eliminating constraints on substrate size or thickness. Provides for sub twenty micron vias for gas access to each cell. Fabrication of micro fuel cells with high aspect ratio and increased surface area, power density and number of cells is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a cross sectional view illustrating fabrication of two fuel cells.    Substrate (12)    Channels (24,26)    Pedestals (88)    Anode side (89)    Cathode side (90)    Electrolyte (96)    Insulator (98)    Fuel region (102)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for purifying polluted air is provided to have a structure suitable for household goods while maintaining treatment performance of the polluted air and harmless characteristic, and reduce the content of ozone contained in the air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air suction port(107) is installed at an outside of a cylinder-shaped housing(122). One or more bag filters(101) are connected to the air suction port, and housed within the housing. A cylinder-shaped photochemical catalyst oxidation unit(106) has an upper portion connected to the bag filters through a pipeline(105) and a lower portion for downwardly exhausting air, which is supplied from the bag filters through the pipeline. A post-treatment unit(109) is positioned at insides of the bag filters, wherein the post-treatment unit is defined by a space between the photochemical catalyst oxidation unit and a case(116) outside the photochemical catalyst oxidation unit. The post-treatment unit upwardly exhausts the air, which is exhausted to the lower portion of the photochemical catalyst oxidation unit, through the space. An air exhausting fan(114) is positioned above the post-treatment unit within the housing. An air outlet is connected to a rear end of the air exhausting fan to exhaust the air to an outside of the housing. The photochemical catalyst oxidation unit includes one or more plates coated with TiO2, or one or more UV lamps.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A plasma display panel is provided to achieve air purification and sterilization by using a photo catalytic layer formed on a second substrate which is activated by irradiation of ultraviolet rays.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plasma display panel includes a first substrate having barrier ribs and a second substrate emitting a display light. A photo catalytic layer(150) is formed on the second substrate. The photo catalytic layer generates hydroxy radical and super oxide when it is irradiated by ultraviolet rays. The photo catalytic layer is embedded in a front filter, and an electromagnetic shielding film(120) and a near-infrared shielding layer(130) are formed on the front filter.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell is provided to ensure excellent activity and selectivity for a reduction reaction of an oxidant and to improve performances of a membrane-electrode assembly and a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell includes: a carrier comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of SnO2-Sb2O3, TiO2, and a combination thereof; and an active material comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of porphyrin(Fe), phthalocyanine(Fe), porphyrin(Ni), phthalocyanine(Ni), and combinations thereof supported on the carrier. The amount of the active material supported is 5-60wt% based on the total weight of the catalyst.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An electrolyte matrix for a fuel cell is provided to form a fuel cell that is operable at high temperature, prevents poisoning caused by carbon monoxide, and does not require a humidifying device for maintaining ion conductivity of an electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte matrix for a fuel cell includes a porous matrix, and an inorganic compound which is contained in pores of the porous matrix and has a melting point of 170 degrees C or higher. The porous matrix is formed of silicon carbide or metal nickel. The inorganic compound is sodium hydrogen sulfate. A fuel cell includes a battery stack in which membrane/electrode assemblies having a positive electrode and a negative electrode(540) joined to both surfaces of the electrolyte matrix(550) are alternately stacked.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly is provided to improve the durability of a fuel cell by canceling the uneven reaction due to a channel and to reduce the amount of a catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly comprises a polymer electrolyte membrane(112); and a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are joined to the both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the amount of a catalyst coated on the part(C) corresponding to the channel(132) position of a separator(130) is different from that of a catalyst coated on the part(D) not corresponding to the channel position of a separator.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell, a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell containing the cathode catalyst, and a fuel cell system containing the membrane electrode assembly are provided to enhance the activity and selectivity a catalyst to the reduction of an oxidizing agent, thereby improving the performance of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst comprises a carbon-based material; and 52-75 wt% of a M1-M2-Ch supported on the carbon-based material, wherein M1 is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ru, Rh, Pd, OS, Ir, Pt and their mixture; M2 is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf and their mixture; and Ch is one kind of element selected from the group consisting of S, Se and Te. Preferably the M1-M2-Ch comprises 25-50 atom% of M1; 35-40 atom% of M2; and 10-40 atom% of Ch.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A micro catalytic combustor is provided to be capable of being formed in an ultra-fine shape by using a silicon reinforcement structure, and to ensure good strength and a simple production process by using a porous silicon structure identical to a reinforcement structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A micro catalytic combustor acts as a heat source for a fuel cell. The micro catalytic combustor includes: an inlet(220) into which pre-mixed gases are injected; an outlet(230) from which a reaction resultant is discharged; and a combustion room(120) which is formed between the inlet and outlet and has an inner wall surface for supporting a catalyst, wherein the inner wall surface is formed of a porous silicon layer. The micro catalytic combustor is separated into a reinforcement structure(100) on which the combustion room is formed, and a cover structure(200) which covers the combustion room.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst, a method for preparing the same, and a membrane-electrode assembly and a fuel cell system including the same are provided to improve an oxygen reduction reactivity and a catalytic efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst comprises a cluster compound which includes an iron-salen complex compound and a Me-salen complex compound, and in which a central metal of the iron-salen complex compound is bound to a central metal of the Me-salen complex compound. The cluster compound is preferably represented by the formula 1, wherein Me is an element selected from the group consisting of Co, Cr, Mn, Mo, Ni and a combination thereof, and R1 to R28 are the same or are independently H or an alkyl. The cathode catalyst is prepared by a method comprising the steps of: mixing a salen derivative, a Fe-containing precursor, a Me-containing precursor and a solvent; and reacting the resulting mixture to produce a cluster compound in which a central metal of the iron-salen complex compound is bound to a central metal of the Me-salen complex compound.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing a phosphate-supported porous nanosilica support containing phosphoric acid for a fuel cell which is used as a support of an electrolyte and an electrode catalyst and reduces the leakage of phosphoric acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method comprises the steps of preparing a porous nanosilica support by pressurized molding process; forming an electrode at the both sides of the support; and dipping phosphoric acid and a phosphate salt in the support. Preferably 5-100 parts by weight of an additive selected distilled water, an alcohol or an organic material is mixed with 100 parts by weight of the porous nanosilica support. Preferably the pressurized molding process is carried out with a pressure of 5-30 MPa/cm^2 and at a temperature of 800-1,600 deg.C for 1-12 hours.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A back surface electrode of a CIS(CuInSe2)-based compound thin solar cell is provided to quantify the quantity of added sodium by using a dual layer of sodium-added molybdenum and molybdenum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first electrode layer is made of molybdenum to which sodium deposited at an argon partial pressure of 5~15 millitorr is added. A second electrode layer is made of molybdenum deposited at an argon partial pressure of 1~4 millitorr. The first and second electrode layers are included in a metal electrode of a CIGS(Cu(In,Ga)Se2)-including CIS-based compound thin solar cell. The lower substrate of the first electrode layer further includes a glass substrate and an alumina layer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solar cell module with an integrated terminal box for balcony is provided to generate electric power to be used in a building by using a transparent color solar cell module and an embedded terminal box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module is comprised of a transparent color tempered glass, first and second EVA(Ethylene Vinyl Acete) sheets, a plurality of solar cells, a pattern for transferring electricity generated from the solar cells, and a terminal box(170). The terminal box includes a body(171), a fixing plate(173), and an electric cable(175). The body has a hollow cylindrical shape, a lateral incision, and a lateral hinge unit. The fixing plate is horizontally extended from the lateral incision of the body and inserted into the first EVA sheet and the pattern to fix the body. The fixing plate has a plurality of receiving grooves where the patterns is placed. The electric cable penetrates the body and is electrically connected to the pattern.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An electrochemical analysis apparatus for developing a fuel cell catalyst is provided to compare quantified current densities of catalyst points in cyclic voltammetry(CV) and quickly derive composition ratio of individual metal in developing alloy catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus is fabricated of: an automatic dispenser(15) that has optionally relative electrode(21) and reference electrode(22) or micro injector and is movable in X-Y-Z axis direction; a precursor chamber(16) that contains a metal precursor solution generated by dissolving different metal salts in a proper solvent; a combinatorial solution storage plate(17) that has multiple tubes containing a mixture solution which comprises the metal precursor solution with different compositions and contents; a reactive electrode array(18) having multiple catalyst points based on multi-component alloy, which are formed by dispensing the mixture solution to the conductive plate; a microfine hole plate(19) having multiple thru-path holes corresponding to the catalyst points; and a potential measuring device(23) electrically connected to the array as well as the relative electrode and the reference electrode, simultaneously.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A sealing material comprises to-be-sealed component which consists of glass, laser absorption component, and glass component which consists of single-units or compounds of chromium, iron, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper and/or carbon. The difference of coefficient of thermal expansion of sealing material is below 10x 10-7/degrees C.    USE - A sealing material for LCD element, electroluminescent element, electrochromic element, plasma display element and double glazing panel.    ADVANTAGE - The material absorbs irradiated laser beam selectively, heats and melts efficiently, and joins to-be-sealed component in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of glass panel; and    (2) a dye sensitizing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the manufacturing method of glass panel.    Firs glass substrate (1)    Second glass substrate (2)    Sealing layer (3)    Laser head (4)
NOVELTY - A roller bearing (1) has an inner ring (2), an outer ring (3), rolling components (4) interposed between inner ring and outer ring, sealing component (6) to seal grease (7) around rolling component, provided in axial direction both end opening of inner ring and outer ring, and a water-resistant grease. The grease is formed by blending an additive containing a water dispersion agent in base grease containing non-aqueous base oil and a thickening agent. The content of water dispersion agent is 3-60 wt.% of saturated water content in the grease.    USE - Roller bearing is used in pumping machine for pumping fluids in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The roller bearing has excellent durability and abrasion resistance, without peeling of rolling surface and production of rust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A roller bearing has an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling components interposed between inner ring and outer ring, sealing component to seal grease around rolling component, provided in axial direction both end opening of inner ring and outer ring, and a water-resistant grease. The grease is formed by blending an additive containing a water dispersion agent in base grease containing non-aqueous base oil and a thickening agent. The content of water dispersion agent is 3-60 wt.% of saturated water content in the grease. The roller bearing is supported in the rotation region provided in pumping machine for pumping fluid using fuel cell system, and rotated freely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional diagram of the deep groove ball bearing.    Roller bearing (1)    Inner ring (2)    Outer ring (3)    Rolling component (4)    Sealing component (6)    Grease (7)
NOVELTY - The vapor deposition device comprises a planar deposition source (10) provided with several two-dimensionally distributed steam-generation spots (11), for depositing an organic film on a substrate. The positioning density of steam-generation spots provided in the peripheral region (10b) of planar deposition source is set to be higher than the positioning density of steam-generation spots provided in the interior area (10a) of the planar deposition source.    USE - Vapor deposition device for forming organic film used in organic electroluminescent (EL) display, organic thin film transistor (TFT), organic solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform organic film is formed by the vapor deposition device, while improving the operability of vapor deposition device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vapor deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of planar deposition source. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Planar deposition source (10)    Interior area of planar deposition source (10a)    Peripheral region of planar deposition source (10b)    Steam-generation spot (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has surface electrode (40) provided so that it is detachably attached with respect to electrode main portion (41). A polymerized portion (44) is formed between surface electrodes.    USE - Thin film forming apparatus used for thin-film solar cell, semiconductor, photoreceptor etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas leakage from surface electrode can be prevented. The thin film can be formed uniformly on substrate. High frequency segmentation electrode can be obtained in small size. High frequency electrode can be fixed reliably and shift of distance between electrodes resulting from thermal distortion or deformation can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the film formation chamber.    Film formation chamber (1)    Substrate (2)    Ground electrode (40)    Electrode main portion (41)    Polymerized portion (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several ventilation units (39,41) which are divided and positioned in a drying apparatus (9) so that upper-surface (S2a), and a lower-surface (S2b) of a foamable slurry sheet (S2) provided on a carrier sheet (3) are heated separately. The operation of the ventilation units is controlled independently so that the heating temperature of the upper and lower surfaces of the slurry sheet differs mutually.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of porous structure such as porous green sheet with three dimensional network structure used for filtration of foreign material in liquid of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous structure with hole diameter changing along structure thickness direction is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous-structure manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of drying apparatus of the porous-structure manufacturing apparatus.    Carrier sheet (3)    Drying apparatus (9)    Ventilation units (39,41)    Foamable slurry sheet (S2)    Upper and lower surfaces (S2a,S2b)
NOVELTY - A porous metal-oxide film forming-solution (2) which contain metal sources containing different metallic elements, is contacted with a base material (1), and heated at a temperature more than the temperature maintained during the contact process, to obtain a porous metal-oxide film. The metal sources contained in the solution, have molar fraction of 70% or less.    USE - Manufacture of porous metal-oxide film used as transparent electrically conductive film, optical thin film, and electrolyte for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metal-oxide film with high surface area, is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacturing process of porous metal-oxide film.    Base material (1)    Porous metal-oxide film forming-solution (2)    Spray apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - The slurry contains abrasive grain (2-6 mass%), alkali, water and glycerin (25-55 mass%). The abrasive grain is chosen from silicon carbide, cerium oxide, diamond, boron nitride, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, or silicon dioxide. The alkali is alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline-earth hydroxide.    USE - Slurry for cutting silicon-ingot using multi wire saw for manufacturing wafer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry provides silicon-ingot cutting having excellent uniform thickness and surface appearance, and low drawing resistance with respect to wire.
NOVELTY - Crude N-alkyl-N'-alkyl imidazolium salt obtained by salt exchange reaction of imidazolium compound (I) and compound (II) having anion which can undergo salt exchange, is purified by carrying out extraction processing with alcohol, to obtain N-alkyl-N'-alkyl imidazolium salt (III).    USE - Manufacture of N-alkyl-N'-alkyl imidazolium salt used as electrolyte of capacitors, lithium ion batteries and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The N-alkyl-N'-alkyl imidazolium salt is manufactured efficiently with high yield and high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Crude N-alkyl-N'-alkyl imidazolium salt obtained by salt exchange reaction of imidazolium compound of formula (I) and compound having anion which can undergo salt exchange, is purified by carrying out extraction processing with alcohol, to obtain N-alkyl-N'-alkyl imidazolium salt of formula (III). The compound having anion group is of formula (II): MA.    R,R'=alkyl or alkenyl having 1-15C substituent;    R1-R3=H, alkyl having 1-15C substituent, alkenyl, formyl, carboxyl or its ester, cyano group or halogen;    M=H, metal or ammonium;    A=organic or inorganic anion other than phosphorus hexafluoride, boron tetrafluoride and trifluoromethyl sulfonyl amide;and    X=halogen.
NOVELTY - A highly purified silicon is manufactured by introducing low temperature tetrachlorosilane and reacting with high temperature zinc gas, producing solid silicon from gaseous phase, isolating solid silicon, dissolving into liquid silicon within atmosphere and producing liquid silicon.    USE - For solar cell or electronic component with low energy consumption.    ADVANTAGE - Solid gas separation is easy and purified silicon is obtained at high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Solid gas separation device (2)    Silicon maintenance tank (3)    Raw material zinc (4)    Raw material tetrachlorosilane (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a current sensor (13) which measures the electric current flowing through an anode exit current collection board (2c). A stack electric current sensor (14) measures the electric current flowing through an anode current collection board (2b). A control apparatus (17) calculates the stack current density and the anode exit local current density, based on the output values of the sensors. The output restriction temperature is changed and set, on comparing the stack current density and the anode exit local current density.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output restriction temperature of the fuel cell stack is changed according to the deterioration degree of the fuel cell stack, hence the fuel cell system is driven by appropriate operating temperature, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode current collection board (2b)    Exit current collection board (2c)    Current sensor (13)    Stack electric current sensor (14)    Control apparatus (17)
NOVELTY - The control structure has channel (A-C) in which air of motor room (1) circulates between the space portion and motor room. An opening and closing mechanism introduces external air into an air intake introduction duct (9) such that the channel is closed when temperature is more than threshold value. The air in the motor room is introduced into the air intake introduction duct with external air such that the channel is opened when temperature is under threshold value.    USE - Intake air temperature control structure for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating of compressor can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the motor room which applies intake air temperature control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor room (1)    Drive motor (5)    Compressor (7)    Air intake introduction duct (9)    Channels (A-C)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer has a transparent electrode (8), a photoelectric conversion layer (3) and a back surface electrode (7). The electrode (8) has an insulating layer consisting of silicone resin molded product having fine roughness pattern, and a transparent electrically conductive film (2) formed on roughness pattern.    USE - Photoelectric transducer is used as solar cell used for electric vehicles, mobile telephones, automatic vending machine and spacecrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive films (2,4)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Adhesive layer (5)    Reflecting substrate (6)    Back surface electrode (7)    Transparent electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A composition contains a polymer including the repeating unit (1), repeating unit which has electron-injection property and repeating unit which has hole-injection property, and a low molecular fluorescence material.    USE - Composition is used for liquid composition for thin film of organic transistor, polymeric light-emitting element (all claimed) such as polymeric light emitting diode, and planar light-source for display device such as segment display-device, dot matrix display-device and liquid crystal display. Can also be used for conductive thin-film materials such as pigment for lasers, organic solar-cell material, luminescent thin-film material, and material of polymeric field effect transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The composition selectively acquires the light-emission originating in low molecular fluorescence material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition contains a polymer including the repeating unit of formula (1), repeating unit which has electron-injection property and repeating unit which has hole-injection property, and a low molecular fluorescence material.    R1=substituent;    R2=alkoxy or alkyl group which optionally has substituent;and    n=0-3.
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) includes a pair of plates (52) that supports an oxidation catalyst for reaction of reaction raw material at the inner surface, when forming a reaction flow path (18) that opposes reformer for flow of reaction raw material. A partition (56) arranged between plates along the flow direction of reaction raw material, partitions off the reforming flow path into the intersection direction with the flow direction of reaction raw material. A connection window (60) is closed in flow direction, when providing partition in one end of flow direction.    USE - For modification reaction of raw materials, such as hydrocarbon in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction of reaction flow path by catalyst support is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the reactor.    Reformer reactor (10)    Reaction flow path (18)    Plate (52)    Partition (56)    Connection window (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel component (20) comprises a gelatinizer mixed with a volatile fuel, and a gelatinized fuel (21) whose re-liquefaction is enabled by action of a re-liquefacient. The gelatinized fuel is incorporated in a fuel penetration suppression material.    USE - For fuel cartridge of fuel cell used in mobile telephone and portable computer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel component is lightweight, inexpensive, has excellent safety, electric power generation efficiency and handleability, and suppresses diffusion by volatilization fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the fuel component; and    (2) fuel extraction method of fuel component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel component.    Fuel component (20)    Gelatinized fuel (21)    Casing (22)    Boundary of gelatinized fuel and casing (23)
NOVELTY - Pipe comprises, from interior to exterior, a fluorinated polymer layer, an intermediate layer made of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and an external layer made of polyphthalamide.    USE - The pipe is useful to transport the fuel or combustible, particularly hydrogen, feeding a combustible battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe is simple in structure and presents excellent performance. The usage of polyamides allows reinforcing the impermeability of the pipe to the dihydrogen and to the other gases. The polyamides weakly deteriorate to the contact of the fluid, thus diminishes the contamination risk of the carried fluid by particles of polyamide. The polyamide presents good mechanical and chemical properties to the pipe against the external aggressions and is also not costly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a set for electricity production comprising a fuel cell (1) linked to a hydrogen distribution unit (2) through the pipe (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic representation of the set for electricity production.    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen distribution (2)    Pipe. (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an air conditioning system (12) to permanently cool a vehicle interior (78) at a desired temperature during standstill of a drive unit. The vehicle interior is cooled at maximum cooling capacity and/or at another desired temperature during a period before regeneration of a reformer (18), where the latter desired temperature is smaller than the former desired temperature. The period is limited, and the regeneration of the reformer is taken place in connection with the period.    USE - Method for regenerating a reformer in a fuel e.g. benzene, diesel and natural gas, cell system that is utilized in an air conditioning system for controlling a cooling circuit and for supplying electric power to the air conditioning system, which provides stand-still air conditioning of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawings), and cools an interior of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle interior is cooled at the maximum cooling capacity and/or at the desired temperature during the period before regeneration of the reformer, where the desired temperature is smaller than the other desired temperature, thus improving air conditioning comfort in the vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle.    Air conditioning system (12)    Reformer (18)    Electric motor (32)    Heat exchanger (52)    Vehicle interior (78)
NOVELTY - The battery (3) has a convex lens (1) and triple prism (2) provided in front of the battery. Solar batteries of zinc-selenium, cadmium-sulfur, gallium-arsenide, cadmium-tellurium and silicon are provided. The battery is fixed on a pedestal (5).    USE - Compound solar battery for photoelectric conversion of visible light.    ADVANTAGE - The battery strengthens the intensity of light by the convex lens, decomposes light and makes every monochromatic light to match with corresponding efficient material of photoelectric conversion, and converts visible light, in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a compound solar battery.    Convex lens (1)    Triple prism (2)    Compound solar battery (3)    Pedestal (5)
NOVELTY - The plate has an anodic electrode wiring and a cathodic electrode wiring provided on a baseplate. A solar energy chip is installed on the baseplate, and is electrically connected to the anodic electrode wiring and the cathodic electrode wiring by a surface mounting technology. An encapsulating layer covers the baseplate for encapsulating the solar energy chip, the baseplate, the anodic electrode wiring and the cathodic electrode wiring. A globular lens is located on a surface of the encapsulating layer, and receives sunlight from different angles. The received sunlight enters the chip.    USE - Solar energy plate structure for a remote controller, a cell phone, a personal action assistant and a satellite navigation system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the structure allows entry of sunlight at various angles into the solar energy chip and improves power of a solar energy plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy plate structure.
NOVELTY - The component has a thin film battery attached on outer glass or inner glass. Surroundings of the outer and inner glass are sealed with gland strip to form a hollow cavity, where the hollow cavity is installed with a solar photovoltaic battery. Anode and cathode wire are lead out from an electrode of the solar photovoltaic battery. An electrode end of the thin film battery is installed with a wire chase, and the electrode wire passes through the wire chase.    USE - Hollow glass component for a solar photovoltaic battery. Can also be used for window glass, glass screen and sloped glazing glass.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the component is simple and easy to maintain. The energy consumption of the component is reduced and the component is environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a hollow glass component.
NOVELTY - A direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst comprises platinum based composite catalyst.    USE - A direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved activity for catalyzing methanol to oxygenate, has improved utilization ratio of platinum, and has simple preparation process. Electro-deposition can be taken out under room temperature so that the cost of preparation is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst comprises platinum based composite catalyst of formula is Pt-WO3. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel feed device and oxidant feed device respectively connected with an anode and cathode of a fuel cell (1) i.e. stack body of fuel monomer cell or multilayer fuel monomer cell. A discontinuous operation management module (7) is connected with an output management module (4) and timer (8) for controlling the closing and opening of a load switch (6). A load controller is connected with a load (5) i.e. controllable load, and the operation management module for controlling the resistance value of the load.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system timely starts the fuel cell i.e. stack body of fuel monomer cell or multilayer fuel monomer cell, thus improving the water content of the membrane electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Reacting gas feed unit (2)    Controller (3)    Output management module (4)    Load (5)    Load switch (6)    Discontinuous operation management module (7)    Timer (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing copper indium alloy on metal molybdenum or a soda-lime glass base which is coated with a metal molybdenum film by adopting stepped constant current ultrasonic electrically deposition. Multiplied films are formed by depositing a copper layer and an indium layer for multiple times, and the films are heat disposed to form a copper indium alloy film. The alloy film is selenylated in selenium steam under protective gas of hydrogen for 30 to 40 minutes to obtain purified copper indium selenium film.    USE - Method for preparing a copper indium selenium film which is utilized for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes an electrolyte without organic additive, which avoids the organics impurity, thus facilitating control of the chemical measurement ratio, improving the quality of the preparative film of copper indium alloy, and optimizing the operative condition of the electrical deposition to meet the practical production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing molar content ratio of a copper atom and an indium atom in a copper indium selenium film.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves adopting screen printing technology to print an electrocondution slurry on a N-type electrode and a P-type electrode of a solar battery separately through a screen plate, where the average thickness of the slurry printed on the N-type and P-type electrodes is 5 micron to 50 micron and the thickness ratio of the thickest position to the thinnest position of the slurry printed on the N-type electrode and P-type electrodes is 1.1 to 5. Arrangement between areas covered by a photosensitive glue film i.e. etching resistant material, is regular or irregular.    USE - Method for generating a conductive electrode of a solar battery i.e. crystalline silicon battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the conductive electrode after screen printing through the screen plate is regular or irregular rugged surface, so that the method can prevent from condition that the molten metal gathering to a point even after the thickness of the conductive electrode is reduced, and avoids bead or cluster of metal of metal alloy on surface of the conductive electrode, releases thermal stress caused by mixing glass, and reduces bending of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of solar battery's conductive electrode generating method.
NOVELTY - The battery has a sliver metal gate line positive electrode (1), and a silicon nitride anti reflection layer (2) whose thickness is 80 nanometer. Thickness of a facade N+ phosphorus diffusion layer (3) is 0.3 to 0.5 micrometer, and resistivity of a N type single crystal silicon (4) is 0.2 to 15 omega centimeter. A p+ aluminum silicon alloy layer (5), an aluminum electrode (6) and a sliver metal gate line electrode (7) are provided on back side of the battery.    USE - Aluminum back-surface emission solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum is covered on the back side of the battery, so as to improve the weld ability and stability of the battery. The battery can be produced in large amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an aluminum back-surface emission solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aluminum back-surface emission solar battery.    Sliver metal gate line positive electrode (1)    Silicon nitride anti reflection layer (2)    Facade N+ phosphorus diffusion layer (3)    N type single crystal silicon (4)    P+ aluminum silicon alloy layer (5)    Aluminum electrode (6)    Sliver metal gate line electrode (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling spray coating time of about 1 to 300 minutes and grounding substrate conductive surface. An electriferous semiconductor spray is received by bare substrate conductive surface, and an isolated material is ripped away, after stopping spray coating. Flexible photo-anodes are obtained. Dye is absorbed and the flexible photo-anodes are dipped into dye solution after heated for 5 to 30 minutes at 80 to 150 centigrade, and photo-anodes are dipped for 20 to 24 hours in room temperature and washed by an anhydrous alcohol, airing, to obtain dye-sensitized photo-anodes.    USE - Method for preparing flexible photo-anodes of dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains semiconductor film without crack, and has uniform performance. The surface semiconductor film has no obvious crack after curved randomly, thus realizing real flexible curve. Production process is taken under normal temperature and normal pressure without agglomeration craft, thus saving energy consumption during manufacturing and hence offering new possibility for enhancement of cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for actualizing a preparation method for flexible photo-anodes of dye-sensitized solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a flexible photo-anodes preparing method.
NOVELTY - A proton exchange membrane fuel cell electrode catalyzing layer comprises organic proton conductor; and heteropolyacid salt having weight proportion of 10:1-10:1-10.    USE - A proton exchange membrane fuel cell electrode catalyzing layer.    ADVANTAGE - The proton exchange membrane fuel cell electrode catalyzing layer improves catalyzing activation of platinum catalyst, and improves the performance of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing a proton exchange membrane fuel cell electrode catalyzing layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves implementing an annealing processing for single-crystal wafer which is processed in a nitrogen atmosphere at 900-950 degrees centigrade for 20-30 minutes. An oxidizing processing is implemented for a processed wafer in the nitrogen atmosphere at 850-1050 degrees centigrade, to make a surface generate an oxidizing layer with a thickness of 10-30 nanometers. The annealing processing is implemented in the nitrogen atmosphere at 700-750 degrees centigrade for 30-60 minutes, to finish the phosphorus diffusion processing for the single-crystal wafer.    USE - Phosphorus diffusion method for producing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the single-crystal wafer and the material with lower purity, such as metallurgical silicon, to greatly decrease cost of material. The method enables the benefit of the popularization and application of the single-crystal wafer solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves taking titanium dioxide powder as a raw material, and carrying on heat treatment through a compound containing titanium. A stock or powder is formed, and a porous nanostructure titanium dioxide powder is obtained by a crack treatment. Cold vacuum is sprayed on the surface of a flexible electric conduction substrate using the cold vacuum spraying. A flexible dye-sensitized nano-crystalline thin film solar of porous nanostructure is obtained. Granularity of the porous nanostructure powder is 0.1 to 3 microns.    USE - Method for manufacturing a flexible dye-sensitized solar cell high-powered nano-crystalline thin film.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the need of the thin film to undergo high temperature process after thin film manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for manufacturing a flexible dye-sensitized solar cell nano-crystalline thin film.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a layer of zinc sulfide (ZnS) on a transparent conducting glass face as a window layer of a battery, and using p-doped aluminum antimony (p-AlSb) as an absorption layer of an ejection light. Gallium antimony (GaSb) is used as a transition layer between AlSb and back metal electrode, and aluminum is used as the back metal electrode. The transparent conducting film is used as battery transparent front electrode, where the conducting film is multi-layer film of indium tin oxide (ITO), tin oxide or stannic oxide (SnO2):fluorine (F), zinc oxide (ZnO): aluminum (Al).    USE - Method for preparing an aluminum antimony solar energy battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the solar energy battery structure that utilizes 1.6 electron volt (eV) energy gap width of aluminum antimony (AlSb) to fully change solar energy into electric energy. The solar battery structure can take full use of 355-767 nanometer (nm) waveband of sunlight, which can effectively ohmic contact character of AlSb and metal back electrode to obtain high filling factor and photoelectric exchange efficiency.
NOVELTY - The cell has a set of serial optoelectronic units integrated together and comprising an isolating base, a front electrode, middle transparent conducting film, PIN optoelectronic layer made of laminated semi-conductor film, back electrode and a connection line between two adjacent positive and negative electrodes. The transparent conducting film is positioned between optoelectronic layers of the optoelectronic units. An isolated channel coated with the semi-conductor film is equipped between the middle transparent conducting film and the connection line to avoid short circuit and leakage.    USE - Multiplied laminated amorphous silicon solar energy cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively realizes the large scale of production with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy cell manufacturing method for integrating a set of serial optoelectronic units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of a multiplied laminated amorphous silicon solar energy cell.
NOVELTY - Chloroplatinic acid is dissolved in ethanediol, to obtain chloroplatinic ethanediol solution (0.002-0.005 mol/L). Then, aqueous solution of ammonium ceric nitrate is added to aqueous solution of chloroplatinic ethanediol. Aqueous solution of sodium acetate (0.01-0.03 mol/L) and nano-carbon are then added to chloroplatinic ethanediol, and mixed uniformly. The resulting mixture is heated in reflux device-equipped microwave oven for 5-15 minutes, filtered, washed with acetone and deionized water, and dried, to obtain platinum-cerium oxide/carbon catalyst.    USE - Microwave synthesis of platinum-cerium oxide/carbon electrocatalyst used for direct alcohol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides platinum-cerium oxide/carbon electrocatalyst having high electrocatalytic activity with respect to oxidation of formaldehyde and high anti-carbon monoxide intoxication performance than platinum/carbon catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Chloroplatinic acid is dissolved in ethanediol, to obtain chloroplatinic ethanediol solution (0.002-0.005 mol/L). Then, aqueous solution of ammonium ceric nitrate is added to aqueous solution of chloroplatinic ethanediol, such that mole ratio of platinum and cerium is 1:1-2.5:1. Aqueous solution of sodium acetate (0.01-0.03 mol/L) as stabilizer and nano-carbon as carrier are added to chloroplatinic ethanediol, and mixed uniformly by ultrasonic agitation. The resulting mixture is heated in reflux device-equipped microwave oven for 5-15 minutes, filtered, washed with acetone and deionized water, and dried, to obtain platinum-cerium oxide/carbon catalyst including platinum (20 mass%).
NOVELTY - The electrode has a basal body that is made up of an electric polymer, where the basal body is placed into the solution which is taken as dispersant agent. The basal body is dispersed and gelatinized to form an electric polymer colloid. The electric polymer is on the surface of an electric glass. The electric polymer is chosen from the poly-pyrrole, poly-thiophene and poly-wikipedia. The dispersant agent is chosen from the ethanol, acetonitrile and operational emulsifier.    USE - Electric polymer counter electrode for a dye-sensitized nano-crystal solar cell battery, silicium solar cell battery and an accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has a simple manufacturing technique, high conductance, high stability, long service life and is inexpensive. The electrode promotes the practicability of the dye-sensitized nano-crystal solar cell battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a counter electrode made of electric polymer.
NOVELTY - The method involves chemically mixing of pure copper (Cu) granule, zinc (Zn) granule, and tin (Sn) granule in a molecular ratio. The mixtured granules are pressed and sealed in a vacuum quartz tube at a vacuum degree. An alloy pig is smelted with the mixtured granules to form a Cu-Zn-Sn alloy thin band having a thickness of 6-15 micrometer. The alloy band is mixed with sulfur powder, and is placed in a planet ball mill for ball milling to make brown-black mixed powder. The powder is coated with molybdenum foil base to form copper zinc tin sulphide membrane solar cell absorption layer.    USE - Method for preparing copper zinc tin sulphide membrane solar cell absorption layer of a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids constituent looseness between the membrane solar cell absorption layers for ensuring strict stoichiometric proportion of the absorption layer. The method is convenient to prepare the absorption layer evenly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a method for preparing copper zinc tin sulphide membrane solar cell absorption layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting wire-traveling speed between 1 to 15 meter per second (m/s) by a molybdenum or tungsten lines, and integrally etching an energy silicon bar or silicon ingot by electrolyzing and compounding electric spark. The voltage pulse width of a pulse generator is adjusted between 1 to 128 micro seconds, and voltage amplitude is adjusted between 0 to 100 volts. A direct current (DC) voltage is maintained to make the surfaces of the bar to generate electrochemical etching. A working solution is sprayed within an electronic polar wire cutting area.    USE - Cutting-etching integral method for processing a solar energy silicon-slice that is utilized in a silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method acieves cutting of energy silicon-slice and manufacturing of a pile face with high efficiency and at low cost, and satisfies the technological need for producing a silicon solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cutting-etching integral device for processing a solar energy silicon-slice.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cutting-etching integral device for processing solar energy silicon-slice.    Control system (1)    Pulse generator (2)    Hall transducer (3)    Display (4)    Upper nozzle (5)    XY working table (6)    Hydraulic pump (7)    Working solution groove (8)    Lower nozzle (9)    Workpiece (10)    Electronic polar wire (11)    Wire barrel (12)    Wire barrel electric-machine (13)    Transducer (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves adopting a printing technology to print corrosive i.e. ammonium bifluoride with concentration of 10-25 percentages, on a silicon dioxide layer of a crystal silicon chip for forming electrode window, and taking the high concentration doping diffuseness with phosphorus diffusion (POCl3) in the electrode window. The crystal silicon ship with low concentration doping diffuseness in POCl3 is taken, and the silicon dioxide is grown on the defused crystal silicon chip in thermal oxidation before adopting the printing technology.    USE - Method for preparing a selective emitting crystal silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the equipment investment for adopting printing technology and increase production efficiency. The method avoids the difficult for volume-produce of the photo-scribe technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a stages illustrating a method for preparing a selective emitting crystal silicon solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves adopting a current-voltage equation of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) p-n junction type structure of a multijunction solar battery, an InxGa1-xN forbidden bandwidth, and a correlative parameter of an InxGa1-xN material. Maximum conversion efficiency of the solar battery, the best forbidden bandwidth and the correlative component value of the material are calculated. The different InxGa1-xN components are used, and an incident surface is covered with an anti-reflection film on the components to form the structure of the solar battery.    USE - Method for forming an indium gallium nitride p-n junction type structure of a multijunction solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a method for forming an indium gallium nitride p-n junction type structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A support flat board (3) is spanned in a tank body (1) to form a hollow cavity (9) with the bottom (7) of tank body. A silicon chip loader (4) is placed on the support flat board. A silicon chip (10) is inserted on the support flat board. Left gap (5) and right gap (6) are set on the two ends of support flat board. A heating pipe (2) is set on a tank inner wall (8) above the left gap or right gap.    USE - Textured etch tank for monocrystalline silicon chip solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures even heating of the whole silicon chip, even flow of etching liquid, even etch speed and corresponding texturing structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the textured etch tank of monocrystalline silicon chip solar cell.    Tank body (1)    Heating pipe (2)    Support flat board (3)    Silicon chip loader (4)    Left gap (5)    Right gap (6)    Bottom (7)    Tank inner wall (8)    Hollow cavity (9)    Silicon chip (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing titanium oxide (TiO2) nano-crystalline film by obtaining TiO2 colloid as raw material and adopting powder overlaying method. A hybridized electrode of a TiO2 nucleocapsid structure is prepared by the reaction of direct current magnetic-control sputtering deposition magnesium oxide (MgO) on the TiO2 nano-crystalline film. The TiO2 colloid is compounded by hydro-thermal method.    USE - Method for preparing a nucleocapsid structure hybridized electrode that is utilized in a dye sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric parameter of the dye sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell prepared by the method is improved. The method improves the photoelectric transforming efficiency of the dye sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell. The implementation of the method is simple, and the cost is less.
NOVELTY - The element has a lead-free zinc coated copper strip (4) welded with a crystal silicon slice solar battery (3). A pile surface low iron toughened glass (2) is laminated and solidified under high temperature, and is installed on a front face of a reinforced engineering plastic frame (1). A common float toughened glass is installed on back of the plastic frame. The iron toughened glass is arranged at a distance of 5 millimeters from the common float toughened glass. The element comprises a plastic sealed junction box (6). The iron toughened glass and the battery are arranged layer by layer.    USE - Translucidus interlayer hollow heat preservation photovoltaic energy-saving building element for use as a photovoltaic curtain wall of a building and a roof of a photovoltaic energy saving house.    ADVANTAGE - The element achieves the combination of solar photovoltaic power generation and building component, and achieves the effect of light permeation, heat preservation and energy saving. The element is easy to manufacture and convenient to install, and is inexpensive. The element completely utilizes the solar resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a translucidus interlayer hollow heat preservation photovoltaic energy-saving building element.    Reinforced engineering plastic frame (1)    Pile surface low iron toughened glass (2)    Crystal silicon slice solar battery (3)    Lead-free zinc coated copper strip (4)    Plastic sealed junction box (6)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrolyte with a boro-hydride alkaline solution that is filled between a cathode and an anode. The anode uses a hydrogen storage alloy as a catalyst, and the anode uses a perovskite lanthanum metal oxide as a catalyst to compose a cathode catalyst, where the metal is selected form cobalt, nickel, manganese or iron. The cathode catalyst layer has the perovskite lanthanum metal oxide, an active carbon, and an adhesive in the ratio of 30: 50: 20, according to the proportion by weight.    USE - Boro-hydride alkaline fuel cell for preparing an electrode of an electric device, an electronic device and an electric car under a large-current and large-power condition.    ADVANTAGE - The cell increases the discharge voltage and discharge power of a battery, and has stable performance, under large current. The cell has reduced of cost of electrode preparation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a boro-hydride alkaline fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves carving multiple grooves on a base of dye-sensitized solar battery, and coating the mixed metal sizing agent of metal power and macromolecule adhesive agent of conductive agent and conductive graphite in a groove through screen painting, squeezing, and injecting method. The macromolecule adhesive agent is an olefin hydrocarbon polymer film material of epoxide resin, phenolic resin, polyurethane, resin of polyacrylic ester, organic silica gel, polyethylene, polypropylene or polymethacrylic acid. The grooves are solidified to form an electrode.    USE - Method for preparing the electrode of dye-sensitized solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to decrease the prominent height of the electrode and decrease the resistance of conductive base material. The method enables to decrease the width of battery and enhance the optical-electrical transfer efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a preparing method.
NOVELTY - A branched structure functional material using carbazole derivative as framework which contains fluorescent chromophore of conjugated structure grafted around the frame work as a functional radical to obtain a three or six-armed structure is new.    USE - Branched-structure functional material used as luminescent material, fluorescent doped dyestuff or triplet phosphorescence dyestuff, cavity transmission material, triplet host material, photovoltaic material and transistor applied in organic electroluminescence, solar cell and organic field effect transistor field (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process has high reaction speed and yield, and the product is easy to purify, has exact structure, thermal and form stability and good film-forming performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A branched structure functional material using carbazole derivative of formulae (A) or (B) as framework comprises fluorescent chromophore of conjugated structure grafted around the frame work as a functional radical to obtain a three or six-armed structure is new.    Ar=fluorescent chromophore with aromatic group;    n=number of repeated units of chromophore;    R=1-24C aromatic or alkyl;    R''=H or R.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of branched structure functional material.
NOVELTY - An upgraded metallurgical silicon (UMG-Si) is prepared by diluting UMG-Si with poly-silicon, and/or by adding a p-type dopant.    USE - For the production of ingots, wafers and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of poly-silicon (99.99% pure), and/or p-type the dopant upgraded metallurgical silicon (UMG-Si) (silicon obtained from the direct purification of metallurgical silicon to a high purity level), in feedstock of UMG-Si; allows adjusting of boron and phosphorus impurities/dopants present in the UMG-Si that lower efficiency and yield, and provides largest amount of p-type silicon in the 0.5-3 ohm.cm resistivity range. This allows the utilization of UMG-Si having lower production cost and energy usage, lower capital requirements, and shorter time requirement for completion, as compared to the polysilicon; and helps to avoid problems associated with shortage of available polysilicon for the production of ingots, wafers and solar cells. The p-type dopants increase the proportion of usable p-type silicon after the multi-crystalline solidification of the ingot. The gallium and aluminum p-type dopants provide improved dopants due to high value of distribution coefficient; and provide a very good compensation effect at the end of the crystallization to compensate for the rapid increase in the phosphorus concentration. Gallium has a better stability than boron. Thus, when the silicon feedstock have a high phosphorus to boron ratio, the addition of gallium, or gallium-like p-type dopant, increases the proportion of usable ingot in the production of solar cells instead of boron.
NOVELTY - The fabrication method involves subjecting the surface region of the semiconductor substrate to high energy particles generated using linear accelerator to form a region of gettering sites within cleave region. The semiconductor substrate is subjected to a treatment process. The surface region of the semiconductor substrate is subjected to second high energy particles to increase a stress level of the cleave region. The thickness of detachable material is freed using a cleaving process.    USE - Fabrication method for free standing thickness of material, e.g. single crystal silicon ingot, use for solar cell, using one or more semiconductor substrates. Can also be used in three-dimensional packaging of integrated semiconductor devices, photonic or optoelectronic devices, piezoelectronic devices, flat panel displays, micro-electro-mechanical systems, nano-technology structures, sensors, actuators, integrated circuits, biological and biomedical devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fabricating high quality free standing thickness of material at low cost. Enables cost-effective and efficient manufacture of single crystal silicon substrates for incorporation into solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for forming a free standing thickness of layer transferred material;    (2) a method for slicing films from a bulk material;    (3) a method for efficiently separating films from a bulk material; and    (4) a method for forming a layer of semiconductor material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified process flow illustrating a method of forming substrates using a thick layer transfer process.    Provide substrate (103)    First particles at first temperature (105)    Form gettering sites (107)    Thermal treatment (109)    Increase stress (113)
NOVELTY - A template substrate includes posts (102) and trenches (104) provided between the posts. The template (100) forms an environment for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate formation. The template forms the environment through iterations of the solar cell substrate formation without a need for reconditioning of the template prior to each iteration.    USE - Template for three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate formation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the amount of polysilicon feedstock consumed per peak watt of solar power. Eliminates the kerf losses associated with sawing and slicing, thus reducing the overall solar cell manufacturing cost. Provides innovative solar cell structures and simplifies process flows. Increases cell and module efficiencies while significantly lowering the overall solar cell and module manufacturing costs. Facilitates solar cell and module cost reduction even in fabs with modest production volumes, enabling low to mid-volume solar cell fabs with modest fab set-up and operation costs. Reduces surface reflectance losses. Enables effective light trapping based on the combination of front surface texturing and back surface mirror, while achieving low surface recombination velocities. Improves rigidity and provides mechanical support for the thin film substrate during cell and module processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a template fabrication method; and    (2) a three-dimensional thin film solar cell substrate formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a template including hexagonal prism posts.    Template (100)    Posts (102)    Trenches (104)
NOVELTY - A new high-molecular compound consists of an arylene-containing repeating unit (1) and a phenoxazine repeating unit (2).    USE - New high-molecular compound is used for polymeric light-emitting elements used for planar light sources and display devices, and for liquid composition used for forming thin films, organic transistors, and solar cells (all claimed). The display devices are used for viewfinders, televisions, computers, portable terminals, mobile telephones, car navigation systems, and video cameras. The polymeric LED is used for light sources of curved and planar shapes which are used as backlight of LEDs, segment-type display element, and flat panel display of dot matrix.    ADVANTAGE - The new high-molecular compound provides polymeric light-emitting elements having excellent heat resistance and luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new high-molecular compound consists of an arylene-containing repeating unit of formula (1) and a phenoxazine repeating unit of formula (2).    Ar1,Ar2=aryl or monovalent heterocyclic group;    R1-R4=alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, arylalkyl, arylalkoxy, arylalkylthio, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted silyl, halogen, acyl, acyloxy, imine residue, amide, acid imide group, monovalent heterocyclic group, optionally substituted carboxyl, cyano, or nitro;    a-d=0-3;and    R5=alkyl.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a set of photovoltaic modules (10) configured to photovoltaically generate electricity from sunlight, in which each module is elongated along an axis and has two axially opposing ends. An end rail (71) has a groove (80) into which the first end (51) of each module is potted in plate with potting material (110). The groove is elongated along the length of the rail. The potting material forms a hermetic seal about each module and fully about the circumference of each module.    USE - Solar panel apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar panel having an array of photovoltaic modules that are electrically connected to output terminals and that output electricity through the output terminals when exposed to sunlight. Ensures reduction in bowing to reduce the chance of the modules breaking or contacting each other and helps maintain the predetermined center spacing of the modules. Includes a securing structure that has an indentation into which the first end of the module is potted in place with potting material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view showing interconnecting parts of the module and the rail.    Photovoltaic modules (10)    First end of each photovoltaic module (51)    End rail (71)    Groove (80)    Potting material (110)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises proton-conducting diaphragm of solid electrolyte from both sides of which the catalytically active metallic grids are arranged. The metallic grids represent current-collecting electrodes and are provided with passages for supplying fuel and oxidizer to the current-collecting electrodes. The proton-conducting diaphragm of the solid electrolyte is made of a composite material with a filler made of fiber glass textile.    USE - Chemical power sources.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design and enhanced reliability.1 dwg
NOVELTY - A controller corrects the feed rate of the fuel supplied to the internal combustion engine based on the air fuel ratio detected in a downstream side rather than the installation position of a catalyst in an exhaust path to the rich or lean side. The controller reduces the fuel feed rate at the lean side when it is judged that the fuel remains for the catalyst.    USE - Control apparatus for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the emission characteristics of the internal combustion engine is reduced even if quantity of fuel injected is made to increase during start up of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the internal combustion engine control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electric motor has an electromagnetic coil consisting of wound wire. A vapor-phase epitaxy insulating film (101) consisting of an oxide or nitride, covers the whole outer periphery of the conductor (100) of the wire. The vapor-phase epitaxy insulating film is formed by vapor deposition.    USE - Electric motor used in fuel cell driven apparatus, electronic device such as projector (all claimed) and mobile phone, fan, cooling fan, etc. Can also be used in synchronous motor, induction motor, single-phase brushless motor, spindle motor used in optical memory device, magnetic storage apparatus, polygon mirror drive device, etc., motor used in drum-type washing machine, roller coaster, timepiece, vibrating motor, motor used in fuel cell driven digital display, vehicle equipment, household appliances, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the electromagnetic coil can be reduced, and the heat dissipation efficiency can be increased, hence performance efficiency of the electric motor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and a cross-sectional view of the electromagnetic coil.    Conductor (100)    Vapor-phase epitaxy insulating film (101)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several support rollers (50) arranged at the upper surface (21) of lower housing (20) along the conveyance direction of glass substrate (SG). The rollers are arranged at specific pitch such that meniscus of process liquid formed at the substrate entrance side of gap (2) formed between upper and lower housings (10,20) is maintained when front-end portion of glass substrate contacts the support roller and jumping of substrate is generated.    USE - Process-liquid supply apparatus for supplying process liquid such as pure water and aqueous solution (both claimed), ozone water and hydrogenous water for etching glass substrate used in manufacturing LCD panel, plasma display panel (PDP), color filter and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The outflow of process liquid from the gap between upper and lower housings is reliably prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process-liquid supply apparatus has support rollers arranged at conveyance direction of glass substrate by specific pitch set to satisfy preset relationship including parameters indicating critical value of apparent flow rate of process liquid, substrate conveyance velocity, bending angle of substrate determined from the distance between the upper-end point and point-of-contact of adjacent rollers and radius of roller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of structure of process-liquid supply apparatus.    Gap (2)    Upper housing (10)    Lower housing (20)    Upper surface of lower housing (21)    Support roller (50)    Glass substrate (GS)
NOVELTY - A negative photosensitive coating liquid contains organic indium compound (A), organometallic compound for dopant (B), alkali-soluble radically polymerizable monomer (C), alkali-soluble resin (D), photoinitiator (E) and solvent (F). The sum total content of the compounds (A,B) is 1-30 wt.%. The sum total content of alkaline-soluble component of the compounds (C,D) is 3-150 wt.pts with respect to 100 wt.pts of compounds (A,B). The alkaline-soluble component has thermal decomposability or combustibility.    USE - For forming transparent electroconductive pattern film on base material such as glass and ceramics (claimed) film is used for transparent electrodes of solar cell, liquid crystal display, field emission display, plasma display and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The negative photosensitive coating liquid provides pattern film having excellent transparency and electroconductivity.
NOVELTY - The laminating apparatus has a tank part (31) in which the fluid to be introduced into the upper chamber (13) is stored; and a heater (34) heating the fluid stored in the tank part while circulating the fluid. The heater is attached to the tank part.    USE - Laminating apparatus for producing a laminated object in a thin plate shape, such as a solar battery module. Uses include but are not limited for laminating a translucent substrate, a filler, and a solar battery element to produce a solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens the laminating treatment time, resulting in improved production efficiency. The temperature of the air introduced into the upper chamber can be constant irrespective of seasons and the conditions of a laminator are constant in winter, summer, resulting in stable product quality. Prevents the occurrence of bubbles in the solar battery module which might be caused if the solar battery module were heated before the laminating treatment. Produces higher quality solar battery modules. Enables the introduction of a sufficient amount of the fluid into the upper chamber from the tank part during the laminating treatment. Realizes higher temperature increase rate and higher production ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a laminating apparatus in a state where an upper case is lifted up to open a laminating part.    Laminating unit (3)    Upper chamber (13)    Lower chamber (15)    Tank part (31)    Heater (34)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has substrate (102) comprising several pyramid-shaped unit cells. The pyramid-shaped unit cell includes emitter junction regions and doped base regions, emitter metallization regions and base metallization regions.    USE - Pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to building rooftop and facades, centralized power generation, commercial and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The light trapping and conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Substrate (102)    Silicon frame (104)    Width of silicon frame (108)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises several cathode electrodes having cathode catalyst layer (2) and cathode gaseous-diffusion layer (4), laminated on surface of one side of a solid-electrolyte film (6). Several anode electrodes have anode catalyst layer (3) and anode gaseous-diffusion layer (5), laminated on surface of other side of electrolyte film. A positive-electrode collector (7) and negative electrode collector (9) are connected in series to the cathode gas dispersion layer and anode gas dispersion layer respectively so as to pick out an electric generation output.    USE - Fuel cell for portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The bias of the output by the temperature distribution is made small and the loads applied to the respective electrodes can be balanced. Thus lifetime of the fuel cell can be provided favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Cathode gaseous-diffusion layer (4)    Anode gaseous-diffusion layer (5)    Solid-electrolyte film (6)    Positive-electrode collector (7)    Negative electrode collector (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing a trench (50) having a width (b) and a depth (t), into a surface of a front side of a silicon wafer (15) e.g. polycrystalline silicon wafer, at an angle (56) with respect to a normal (58) to the surface. The regions of the surface of the silicon wafer, which are visible in the case of a perpendicular plan view of the front side, are masked by depositing an electrically non-conductive layer (40) i.e. silicon nitride layer, by a directional deposition. An electrically conductive material (60) is introduced into the trench.    USE - Method for producing a sunk contact structure in a silicon wafer e.g. monocrystalline silicon wafer and polycrystalline silicon wafer, for a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates the production of the sunk contact structures in the silicon wafer for the solar cell in a production-technologically simple and cost-effective manner as well as permits the production of the solar cell with a higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell with a sunk contact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a solar cell with a sunk contact structure.    Silicon wafer (15)    Electrically non-conductive layer (40)    Trench (50)    Angle (56)    Normal (58)    Electrically conductive material (60)
NOVELTY - Rolls (R1-R7) of material and/or pre-formed components for fabricating the fuel cell (600) are received. The layers of material and/or the components from the rolls are progressively assembled and/or laminated in a continuous manner to fabricate a series of the fuel cell. The assembling operation is commenced from a formed metal sheet strip (420) providing the fuel cell with structural rigidity.    USE - Method for continuous manufacture of fuel cells used in generation of electrical power from oxidation reactions of fuel reactants such as hydrocarbon and/or hydrogen for operation of transport system, emergency power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of waste during fabrication of the fuel cells is eliminated, thus manufacturing cost is reduced and the fuel cell reliability and performance are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell manufacturing apparatus.    Fuel cell manufacturing apparatus (300)    Assembly zone (310)    Testing station (320)    Metal sheet strip (420)    Fuel cell (600)
NOVELTY - A series of fuel cells (600) are fabricated by progressively assembling and laminating layers of material and pre-formed components from several rolls (R1-R7) in a continuous manner. The functional fuel cells are identified by applying testing procedure to series of fuel cells. The functional fuel cells are mutually separated into individual fuel cells.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell used for providing electric power to transport system.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing throughput of the fuel cell is enhanced at reduced manufacturing cost. The reliability and performance of the fuel cell is enhanced by constructing fuel cell outward from the centers so that stresses are balanced. The need for disassembling complete stacks of fuel cells is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell manufacturing apparatus.    Assembly zone (310)    Testing zone (320)    Separating zone (330)    Fuel cell (600)    Rolls (R1-R7)
NOVELTY - A film precursor gas is introduced into an enclosure (1) in which substrate (6) is placed at a flow rate. The unreacted and dissociated gas are extracted from the enclosure so as to provide a low pressure in the enclosure. The microwave energy is introduced into the gas within enclosure to generate plasma by distributed electron cyclotron resonance (DECR). The substrate is held during deposition of plasma at a temperature of 200-600degrees C. A bias voltage is applied to the substrate at a level to give rise to a sheath potential of -30V to -105V.    USE - Amorphous silicon film formation method for thin-film solar cell and thin film transistor (TFT) for display.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality amorphous silicon film can be grown at very high rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the diagrammatical elevation view of the plasma production apparatus.    Enclosure (1)    Hot electron confinement envelope (4)    Substrate (6)    Microwave energy applicator (9)    Microwave energy source (10)    Permanent magnet (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cells (8a) comprise anode catalyst (12) and cathode catalyst (13) provided on respective surfaces of an electrolyte matrix (11) holding the liquid electrolyte. The porous anode and cathode substrates (16a,17a) are arranged adjacent to anode and cathode catalysts, respectively, such that the thickness of anode substrate is more than the thickness of cathode substrate.    USE - Liquid electrolyte fuel cell apparatus such as phosphoric acid fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The performance and durability of fuel cells are improved without compromising the power density or thermal characteristics of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary, simplified side elevation view of fuel cells and cooler plate in phosphoric acid fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (8a)    Electrolyte matrix (11)    Anode catalyst (12)    Cathode catalyst (13)    Anode substrate (16a)    Cathode substrate (17a)
NOVELTY - Electricity generated from a renewable source is used to electrolyze water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is stored for a desired length of time, and the hydrogen is then converted to electricity. The renewable source is selected from wind, solar, hydropower, and geothermal. The hydrogen is converted to electricity in electrical power source (16), such as internal combustion engine that operates an electrical generator, or fuel cell.    USE - Method of improving use of energy from renewable source.    ADVANTAGE - Allows user an unlimited time of use of power generated from renewable source, such as wind or solar. Converts an stores energy without disturbing or polluting the environment surrounding the apparatus since renewable energy system uses molecules in the storage and generation of electrical power in such a way that all of the molecules are in the same balance with the environment as they were before and after use. System becomes a conduit of energy from one time to another time and/or from one place to another place since electricity goes into the system, converted to a fuel that can be stored and/or transported, and then the fuel is converted back into electricity at another time and/or place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a material neutral system with hydrogen used as energy storage media, and power source is either internal combustion engine or fuel cell based electrical power generator.    Material neutral power generation system (10)    Electrolyzer (12)    Fuel storage system (14)    Electrical power source (16)
NOVELTY - A solar energy harvesting thermal absorber e.g. a polymer heat exchange vessel (27), is supported on a body or housing (21). The absorber absorbs the incident thermal radiation and transfers heat via fluid connector e.g. polymer tubing (28) to a circulated fluid system, and also controls temperature of a photovoltaic cell (24). The body has side mating faces (32,33) engageable with a tiled roof structure. The fluid connector functionally integrates the absorber with another harvesting apparatus.    USE - Solar energy harvesting apparatus for roof-mounted solar energy harvesting system (Claimed) for home and industrial use. Can also be used in wall-mounted and ground-based broad acre systems as well as dwellings.    ADVANTAGE - Enables apparatus body to pop out rather than break apart solar components when accidentally stepped on by installer, saving consumer from purchasing expensive replacement part and preventing installer from falling through roof cladding. Enables to adapt to standard tiled roof structure. Prevents uplift of roof tile elements by strong wind, by using roofing screw for anchoring. Reduces thermal cycling stresses and wasteful reflection of incoming sunlight by reducing void space inside body of sealed assembly for solar energy harvesting elements. Reduces power for heating household water since absorbed solar energy is used. Apparatus parts or elements can be easily installed to and follow accurately layout of new or existing roof structure, reducing installation costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is an exploded perspective view of a solar element assembly.    Housing (21)    Photovoltaic cell (24)    Polymer heat exchange vessel (27)    Polymer tubing (28)    Side mating faces (32,33)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has a proton conduction film (6) arranged between a cathode catalyst layer (2) and an anode catalyst layer (3). A cathode conductive layer (7A) is electrically connected to the cathode catalyst layer and anode conductive layer (9A) is connected to the anode catalyst layer. A storage chamber (14) accommodating liquid fuel is arranged between a vapor liquid separation film (13) and the anode catalyst layer. The vapor separation film selectively permeates liquid fuel vaporized from the storage chamber to the anode catalyst layer.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile phone, portable audio and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel is vaporized rapidly by passage of reaction heat across the liquid fuel storage chamber easily so that high output is obtained in initial stage of electrical power generation since the anode catalyst is adjoined to the vapor liquid separation film. The output characteristics of the fuel cell are improved at the time of starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal trans-illumination sectional view of the fuel cell.    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Proton conduction film (6)    Cathode conductive layer (7A)    Anode conductive layer (9A)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Vapor liquid separation film (13)    Liquid fuel storage chamber (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises anode catalyst layer (3) and cathode catalyst layer (2) arranged opposingly on the surfaces of a proton conduction film (6), and electrically connected to a anode conductive layer (9) and a cathode conductive layer (7) respectively. A methanol aqueous solution having concentration greater than 50mol%, contained in a storage chamber (15) is vaporized and the vaporized fuel is permeated into a storage chamber (16) through a vapor-liquid separation film (13). The distance between the separation film and the anode conductive layer is 2-5mm.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for portable apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, portable audio, handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the output is suppressed and the continuous duty of fuel cell is carried out for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the direct methanol fuel cell.    Catalyst layers (2,3)    Proton conduction film (6)    Conductive layers (7,9)    Vapor-liquid separation film (13)    Fuel storage chambers (15,16)
NOVELTY - The stainless steel component has magnetic permeability of 1-2.5 and contains chromium and iron in the atomic ratio of 3 or more in the outermost surface and/or contains layer containing 20 atomic% or more of oxygen and having thickness of 12 nm or more by silicon oxide conversion.    USE - Stainless steel component is used as socket, valve of nozzle of coil spring, valve of cartridge and fuel tank for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The dissolution of metal ions when the stainless steel component is in contact with acidic content solution of fuel cell is suppressed effectively.
NOVELTY - The calcination powder is obtained by mixing primary zinc oxide powder as oxide powder with an oxide of additive and baking the blend at 90-1300degrees C. The obtained calcination powder is then mixed with secondary zinc oxide powder and baked at 1100-1600degrees C, to obtain zinc-oxide sintered compact. The oxide of additive is aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium, silicon, germanium and/or tin. The oxide powder consists of alumina, gallium oxide, indium oxide, titanium oxide, silica, germanium oxide and/or tin oxide.    USE - Manufacture of zinc-oxide sintered compact for sputtering target (claimed) used as transparent electrode for liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-oxide sintered compact provides transparent electrode having low resistivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process of manufacture method of the zinc-oxide sintered compact.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrode layer (13) comprising silver and glass frit is directly joined with substrate (11). The electrode layer comprises oxides of titanium, bismuth, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, silicon, aluminum, germanium, lead and zinc as additives. The electrode layer (15) of outermost layer formed on electrode layer (13) is joined to wiring (16). The electrode layer (15) comprises only silver and glass frit as additive. The content of additive contained in the electrode layer is 1-15 wt%.    USE - Semiconductor substrate e.g. silicon single crystal substrate for solar cell used in organic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance and wiring resistance of electrode in the semiconductor substrate are reduced. The bonding strength of the semiconductor substrate with wiring is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrode formation method; and    (2) solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the semiconductor substrate.    Substrate (11)    Electrode (12)    Electrode layers (13,15)    Middle electrode layer (14)    Wiring (16)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (60) has a holding unit to hold the semiconductor elements (1) that are arranged in multiple rows and columns along electrical-conductivity direction. A conductive connection mechanism connects the semiconductor elements of each row in series, and connects semiconductor elements of each column in parallel. An electroconductive wave spring (70) adds mechanical thrust to column direction and parallel direction for maintaining the serial connection of semiconductor elements of multiple rows by conductive connection mechanism.    USE - Semiconductor module for electric power generation or light emission used in e.g. solar cell panel. Can also be used in LED display, LED illumination device, louver of building, advertising sign, motor vehicle, aircraft, ship etc.    ADVANTAGE - The recycling, reproduction and repair of semiconductor element can be performed effectively. The electric power generating capacity and the light-emission capability of the semiconductor module can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the semiconductor module is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Semiconductor elements (1)    Semiconductor module (60)    Split module (61)    Connection conductor (67)    Conductive wave spring (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an end plate (16) arranged outside of a cell laminated structure (22) along the laminating direction. A spring box (27) is arranged on the side of the end plate for adjusting the compression load to be applied to the structure by using an adjusting screw (50) which moves along the laminating direction against the end plate. A protrusion (28) of spring box and recess (51) of screw are movably arranged along the radial direction of the screw against the end plate or spring box.    USE - For electric power generation system e.g. vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of electric vehicle, ship, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and building e.g. house.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly accuracy of the fuel cell can be improved by the engaging sections that are movable along radial direction of screw against end plate or spring box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a right sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    End plate (16)    Cell laminated structure (22)    Spring box (27)    Protrusion (28)    Screw (50)    Recess (51)
NOVELTY - The honey-comb structure (1) includes outer protective layer (3) formed covering the outer periphery of cell structure (2). The cell structure includes cells (5) partitioned by porous partition walls (4) to form flow path of fluid. The protective layer includes central protective region (6) covering the outer periphery of cell structure, and protrusion (7) that is extended outwards from end surface (8) of cell structure to cover the outer side portion on the end surface of cell structure. A mesh sealing structure seals the opening of the predetermined cell.    USE - Honey-comb structure for use as catalyst support for supporting catalyst used for removing nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide from waste gas. The catalyst support is also used in fuel cell. Also for use as filter for heat exchanger unit, and as diesel particulate filter (DPF) for collecting fine particles in the waste gas emitted from diesel engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage or peeling of the outer protective layer is prevented effectively. Honey-comb structure can be obtained easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of honey-comb structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of honeycomb structure.    Honeycomb structure (1)    Cell structure (2)    Outer protective layer (3)    Porous partition walls (4)    Cells (5)    Protective region (6)    Protrusion (7)    End surface (8)
NOVELTY - A catalyst chemical rubber deposition apparatus consists of a catalyst component where catalytic cracking reaction is carried out to decompose source gas to generated decompose species. The decomposed species, or the species which decomposed species newly generated, are coated on a substrate, and a thin film is deposited on the substrate. The catalyst component consists of temperature fall portion where the temperature falls from the temperature of other portion of the component. The compound or mixture prevents modification produced during temperature fall.    USE - For semiconductor integrated circuit, liquid crystal display, solar cell, food packaging film and plastic container, and also used for textile industry field, machine component and automobile industry field.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst chemical rubber deposition apparatus has excellent workability and electric resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A Catalyst chemical rubber deposition apparatus, consists of catalyst component where catalytic cracking reaction is carried out to decompose source gas to generated decompose species. The decomposed species, or the species which the decomposed species newly generated, are coated on a substrate, and a thin film is deposited on the substrate. The catalyst component consists of temperature fall portion where the temperature falls from the temperature of other portion of the component. The compound or mixture prevents modification produced during temperature fall of the temperature fall portion, and is different from other portion of catalyst component.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation apparatus (100a) comprises a heater for generating combustion gas by combusting the mixture of combustion fuel and air. An annular preheating evaporator (6) generates the air-fuel mixture by heating the source gas and water vapor with the combustion gas. An annular reformer (2) arranged below the evaporator generates hydrogen gas by passing the air-fuel mixture to a reforming catalyst (2a). A trap section (7) traps the water discharged from evaporator.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water is directly supplied to the reforming catalyst, since the liquid from evaporator is trapped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view showing the structure of hydrogen generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (2)    Reforming catalyst (2a)    Preheating evaporator (6)    Trap section (7)    Hydrogen generation apparatus (100a)
NOVELTY - A curable composition contains a perfluoro polymer (a), perfluorocyclic monoene (b) having 8 or more carbon atoms, and a polymerization initiator (i). The perfluoro polymer contains a unit derived from perflurodiene having two polymerizable carbon-carbon double bonds, in which one carbon-carbon double bond form a main chain and another carbon-carbon double bond form a side chain. The perfluorocyclic monoene has an aliphatic ring system which optionally contains an oxygen atom, and one polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond.    USE - For fluorine-containing cured material for optical medium and light emitting element (all claimed), core material of optical fiber and optical waveguide, clad material, pellicle material, surface-protection material for display (such as plasma display device, liquid crystal display, field emission display and organic electroluminescence), lens (e.g. condensing lens for light emitting elements, artificial lens, contact lens and low refractive index lens), and sealing material (used for light emitting element, solar cell element and semiconductor element).    ADVANTAGE - The curable composition provides fluorine-containing cured material with excellent transparency, light resistance, heat resistance, mechanical strength and flexibility.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming slits (103) on surface of inner side portion of substrate (101) extending from peripheral groove (102) to inner side portion in moving direction during immersing substrate in fusion liquid of semiconductor material to form solid-phase sheet (105). The width, length and depth of slits are set to 1-5mm, 5-20mm and 1mm or more, respectively. The depth of slit is set below the thickness of substrate and width of region divided by slit is 5-50mm. A curve is formed at edge portion of substrate reverse side where slits intersect the groove.    USE - For manufacturing solid-phase sheet used as polycrystal silicon wafer for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Flat and homogenous solid-phase sheet without crack is reliably formed while reducing semiconductor material loss hence yield is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of substrate formed with solid-phase sheet.    Substrate (101)    Peripheral groove (102)    Slit (103)    Fusion-liquid pool (104)    Solid-phase sheet (105)
NOVELTY - The device (20) has a rod-shaped base material (3A) composed of p-type semiconductor crystal. An n-type diffused layer (5) is formed in regions other than strip-shaped region parallel to axial center (3a) of base material, so as to form pn-junction (6). A positive electrode (9A) is formed and connected to surface of strip-shaped region of base material by ohmic connection. A strip-shaped negative electrode (10A) connected to surface of n-type diffused layer on reverse side of positive electrode by ohmic connection.    USE - For use as LED in light-emission panel or photovoltaic cell for tandem-type solar cell module built into sound insulation wall of road or fence-like solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between the positive and negative electrodes is maintained lesser than the diameter of the base material even if the length of the base material is increased, so that the electrical resistance between the electrodes is reduced. Hence, electric power generation or light-emission performance of the semiconductor device is improved and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the rod-shaped semiconductor device.    Base material (3A)    Axial center (3a)    N-type diffused layer (5)    PN-junction (6)    Positive electrode (9A)    Negative electrode (10A)    Rod-shaped semiconductor device (20)
NOVELTY - A power generating section performs power generation by using the fuel in a fuel container (100). A controlling section allows at least a portion of by-product generated in the process of power generation in power generating section to be collected into the fuel container containing less than the predetermined amount of fuel after the amount of fuel in the fuel container accommodated in accommodating section becomes less than the predetermined amount necessary for power generation in the power generating section.    USE - Power generating module for generating electric power by using fuel for operating portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to desktop personal computer, cellular phone, PDA, electronic organizer, watch, digital still camera, digital video camera, game machine, or household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Increases water collection rate since fuel containers stored in the storing spaces are attached so that the bottom side is exposed to the outside so that bottom side is in direct contact with the outside air so that heat is dissipated well and heat is not trapped in the power generating system. Ensures by-product is easily collected and continuous operation of the electronic device by alternately changing the fuel containers that has run out of fuel. Promotes cooling of discharge by the water collected in fuel storing section and condensed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel container.    Box-shaped case (4)    Fuel discharge opening (11)    Convex-shaped discharge collecting opening (41)    Discharge sending tube (42)    Fuel container (100)
NOVELTY - The light emitting device has a p-type group-III nitride and n-type group III-nitride. A group-III-nitride active region grows in crystal direction. A gallium (Ga) face surface (514) of group-III-nitride active region is a group III-atom layer and the N-face surface (512) of group-III-nitride active region is nitrogen layer, such that the spontaneous polarization points towards the growth surface of III-nitride active region. The group-III-nitride active region is provided between the n-type nitride and p-type nitride for emitting the light.    USE - Light emitting device such as LED and laser diode (LD) for use in electronic device such as solar cell, photodetectors, transistor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The growth of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) layer with greater composition of indium is allowed and the growth of P-type GaN layer with increased conductivity is allowed, so that the performance of device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for growing light emitting device; and    (2) III-nitride film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of LED growth structure and a graph illustrating the growth of LED.    Silicon doped GaN layer (500,508)    GaN layer (504)    AlN layer (506)    N-face surface (512)    Ga-face surface (514)
NOVELTY - The condenser (1) has a casing (10) that provides the steam intake and outlet ports, drain ports and a containing space defined by the casing walls. The cooling fins (12) are positioned in the containing space above the drain ports and arranged to constitute a spiral passage. The spiral passage has an initial end arranged at the intake port and a terminal end at the outlet and drain ports positioned under the cooling fins.    USE - Condenser for fuel cell device e.g. for phosphoric acid fuel cell, proton exchange film fuel cell, molten carbonic acid fuel cell and solid state oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for condensing the steam produced in the fuel cell device is reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the condenser.    Condenser (1)    Casing (10)    Cooling fins (12)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution tank (116) is arranged to hold aqueous fuel solution to be supplied to the fuel cell. A water supply is arranged to supply water to the aqueous solution tank. A bubble detector is arranged to detect information regarding presence of bubbles in the aqueous fuel solution in the aqueous solution container. A CPU (158) regulates the water supply based on information obtained by the bubble detector.    USE - Fuel cell system for motorbike (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables shifting to normal operation quickly and to drive system components and the motorbike quickly and stably, when the state of the aqueous fuel solution is ready or nearly ready for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric configuration of the fuel cell system.    Fuel tank (114)    Aqueous solution tank (116)    Voltage sensor (150)    Temperature sensor (152)    CPU (158)
NOVELTY - The operating method involves detecting a negative cell voltage condition of the fuel cell stack (20). The fuel cell stack is operated for an amount of time during which the negative cell voltage condition is present until the amount of time exceeds a time thresholds.    USE - Operating method for fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the reliability of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system; and    (2) an article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (20)    Fuel source (24)    Oxidant source (26)    Cell voltage monitoring circuit (30)    User interface (34)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive and transparent front electrode structure is located between at least a front glass substrate (1) and a semiconductor film (5). The front electrode structure includes a transparent metal film (3), and a high work function buffer film (4). The high work function buffer film has a work function that is higher than a work function of the metal film, and is located between the metal film and an uppermost portion of the semiconductor film.    USE - Photovoltaic device, e.g., solar cell, for converting solar radiation and other light into usable electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the potential barrier for holes extracted from the photovoltaic device by the front electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Front glass substrate (1)    Metal film (3)    High work function buffer film (4)    Semiconductor film (5)    Back electrode or contact (7)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (100) has layer (1000) having electron conducting material, another layer (3000) having hole conducting material, and further layer between the 2 layers and comprising an oxide (2100) and a semiconductor. The oxide is dispersed at grain boundaries of the semiconductor.    USE - Photovoltaic cell for conversion of solar irradiance into electrical free energy.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell can be fabricated using low cost and scalable process. It includes granular semiconductor and oxide layer with nanometer-size absorber semiconductor grains surrounded by matrix of oxide. Properties of the semiconductor grains can be controlled, and in some instances varied, to achieve a variety of effects and advantages. The size of the semiconductor grains can be made to facilitate extraction of charge carriers before they can relax to the band edge, increasing the efficiency of photon conversion in nanometer sized semiconductor absorbers. The size and/or composition of the semiconductor grains in multiple semiconductor and oxide layers can be varied to match the band gaps of the semiconductor grains to the solar energy spectrum. This can further reduce energy loss due to the relaxation of carriers to their respective band edges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating a photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    Electron conducting layer (1000)    Oxide layer (2100)    Hole conducting layer (3000)    Glass layer (8000)
NOVELTY - A thermo sensor (40) measures the temperature of unit cells (10) connected to a load (20). A controller (30) selectively controls the supply of current from unit cells to load circuit (C-L) and short circuits (C0-C5), according to the measured temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system including fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of unit cells can be increased rapidly when the temperature of unit cells is below a normal operating temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Unit cells (10)    Load (20)    Controller (30)    Thermo sensor (40)    Load circuit (C-L)    Short circuits (C0-C5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power source (102) includes power conditioning components in contact with fuel cells, a fuel storage, an exterior casing in contact with the fuel cells, power conditioning components or fuel storage, and two or more outputs. At least a portion of the exterior casing is conformed to fit within an existing battery enclosure (104) of an electronic device (200,202), such that the outputs are in contact with connections of the existing battery enclosure.    USE - Portable fuel cell power source for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a cellular phone, satellite phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), laptop computer, ultra mobile personal computer, computer accessory, display, personal audio or video player, medical device, television, transmitter, receiver, lighting device, electronic toy, camera, radio, or scanner.    ADVANTAGE - Provides portable fuel cell power source that can be conformed to fit within existing battery enclosure of battery-powered device. Extends range of battery-powered devices without need for modification and allows for power to be replenished without interrupting operation of device. Requires little or no modifications to existing device such that fuel cell power source is interchangeable with batteries if need arises.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making a fuel cell power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electronic device powered by the fuel cell power source.    Fuel cell power source (102)    Battery enclosure (104)    Electronic device (200,202)    Cover (204)
NOVELTY - An outer assembly has a portion transparent to light energy and defines an inner assembly volume. One edge of an elongated tube conjoins with a corresponding recess of a metal cap (30) via a seal. Photovoltaic devices (12a) arranged within an inner assembly volume are provided to receive the light and produce electricity in response to it. The outer assembly has a helium leak rate of 10-6 cc/sec or less.    USE - Photovoltaic solar cell assembly for producing electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dual-side seal is made about the outer transparent barrier such that an environmental seal is provided about the edges of the outer transparent barrier to equalize forces acting on the barrier wall. As a result, the life of the wall can be lengthened since it will not be subject to greatly unequal stresses on either side or does not experience tensile stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing a photovoltaic assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a slice schematic diagram of an alternative photovoltaic apparatus.    Photovoltaic devices (12a)    Transparent barrier (26a)    Photovoltaic apparatus (28)    Metal cap (30)
NOVELTY - A coated film (2) is formed by coating a fluid material containing transparent conducting fine particles on a substrate. The transparent conducting fine particles are sintered by irradiating an electromagnetic wave after adding pressure to the coated film to obtain transparent conducting film. The transparent conducting fine particles comprise indium oxide containing tin.    USE - Manufacture of transparent conducting film (claimed) used for LCDs, touch panel, sensor, solar battery, organic/inorganic electroluminescent display and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of conducting film having excellent transparency and visible light transmittance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view for manufacturing transparent conducing film.    Coated film (2)    Polymer film (10)    Conductive foamed sheet (11)    Microwaves (15)
NOVELTY - A mixture (A) and a mixture (B) are provided. The mixture (A) contains amount (P) of a carboxylate salt, and amount (A1) of a hydrocarbon solvent. The mixture (B) contains an activation reagent and amount (A2) of a hydrocarbon solvent. The mixture (A) is heated to temperature (T1), and the mixture (B) is heated to temperature (T2). The heated mixture (A) is injected into the heated mixture (B) to form a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture is incubated for a period of time effective to allow the growth of nanostructures, and nanostructures are synthesized.    USE - Method of synthesizing nanostructures (claimed) used in solar cell, catalysis, sensing device, electronic device and optoelectronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides nanostructures. The nanostructures provide high performance electronic, optoelectronic, and sensing devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mixture (A) and a mixture (B) are provided. The mixture (A) contains amount (P) of a carboxylate salt, and amount (A1) of a hydrocarbon solvent. The mixture (B) contains an activation reagent and amount (A2) of a hydrocarbon solvent. The mixture (A) is heated to temperature (T1), and the mixture (B) is heated to temperature (T2), where T1 is less than T2. The heated mixture (A) is injected into the heated mixture (B) at temperature (T2) to form a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture is incubated for a period of time effective to allow the growth of nanostructure, and nanostructure is synthesized.
NOVELTY - A conductor of rectangular cross-section is formed by metallic material rolling. A plating layer, which coats the surface of the rectangular conductor, has a thickness of not more 5 micrometers at the surface facing a silicon cell. The connecting lead wire has a 0.2 percent proof stress of not more than 60 mega Pascals.    USE - Connecting lead wire for connection to predetermined contact region of silicon cell of solar battery at high temperature (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes warping or thermal shrinkage of silicon cell after connection of lead wire to same cell. Obtains high electric conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for fabricating a connecting lead wire to a solar battery; and    (2) a method for fabricating a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a lateral cross-sectional view of a connecting lead wire for a solar battery.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (102) has polymer electrolyte membrane, oxidizer electrode and fuel electrode. A first presser unit (101) is arranged on a side of the surface on which the oxidizer electrode is provided. A second presser unit (103) is arranged on a side of the surface on which the fuel electrode is provided. The first and presser units generate a stress to apply fuel cell with pressure in a laminating direction of oxidizer electrode and fuel electrode.    USE - Fuel cell for electronic apparatus (claimed) e.g. camera.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces contact resistance between components of fuel cell, thus achieving downsizing and facilitating of operation during assembling a cell unit. Enables to elongate life of fuel cell while improving power generation efficiency. Reduces mechanical stress with respect to the fuel cell since the pressure during non-operation is relatively low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of a structure of a fuel cell.    First presser unit (101)    Membrane electrode assembly (102)    Second presser unit (103)    Fuel cell unit (104)
NOVELTY - An organic thin film is formed by applying a non-solvent and a composition including an organic material and a good solvent to a substrate to form a thin film. The substrate is a transparent substrate, or is made of a semiconductor material or an insulating material.    USE - Method is for forming an organic thin film used in an organic electronic device, e.g. thin film transistor, solar cell, or polymer memory device.    ADVANTAGE - The method may enable the formation of a dense, uniform, highly ordered organic thin film with improved physical properties and improved surface characteristics by a wet process in an economical and simple manner. The use of the organic thin film as a gate insulating layer or a semiconductor layer may facilitate the fabrication of an organic electronic device having improved electrical properties, e.g., increased charge carrier mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an organic thin film; and    (2) an organic electronic device, e.g. thin film transistor, solar cell, or polymer memory device comprising the organic thin film as a gate insulating layer and a semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a diagram schematically illustrating the aggregation of an organic material induced by addition of a non-solvent.
NOVELTY - A photosensitive organic semiconductor composition comprises organic n-type (electron acceptor) semiconductor pigment with n-type conducting polymer. The electron affinity of organic n-type semiconductor pigment and the n-type conducting polymer are nominally equivalent.    USE - The photosensitive p-type organic semiconductor composition is used for preparing p/n heterojunctions for use in optoelectronic devices such as photodiodes, photodetectors, and photovoltaic (solar cells) cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has specific combination of organic semiconductor pigment crystals with conducting polymers in which the ionization potential (electron affinity) of the pigment and polymer are nominally equivalent. This provides for semiconductor compositions with unique electrical, optical, electrochemical, and processing properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing cyclic voltammogram of naphthimide conducting polymer NB-2 recorded at a glassy carbon electrode in 3:1 methylene chloride/methanol containing 0.1 M tetrabutylammoniumtetrafluoroborate.
NOVELTY - A metal compound and a substrate are dry-mixed. Then, energy is supplied to the resulting admixture, in an amount sufficient to deposit zero valance metal particles onto the substrate. Thus, nanometer-sized metal particles are deposited onto the substrate in the absence of aqueous solvent, organic solvent and reducing agent, and without any required treatment of the substrate.    USE - For depositing nanometer-sized metal particles onto the substrate, which is used for composition for polymer composite for forming articles (all claimed) e.g. fiber, fabric, film, coating, molding, foam, tube, adhesive, fiber-reinforced articles, and laminated articles. The composition is also used for catalyst used in polymerization, organic transformation, fuel cell, sensor, and electrical and optical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The nanometer-sized metal particles are efficiently and economically deposited on the substrate, and provides polymer composite with excellent physical, thermal, electrical, mechanical and biological properties.
NOVELTY - An organic photosensitive optoelectronic device comprises an anode, a cathode and a donor-acceptor heterojunction between the anode and the cathode. The heterojunction comprises a donor-like material and an acceptor-like material, in which at least one of the donor-like material and acceptor-like material comprises a subphthalocyanine, a subporphyrin, and/or a subporphyrazine compound. The device optionally comprises at least a blocking layer or a charge transport layer containing subphthalocyanine, subporphyrin and/or subporphyrazine compound.    USE - For e.g. solar cell for generating electric power, photoconductor cell for monitoring resistance of device and detecting changes due to absorbed light, photosensor visible spectrum photodetector/photosensor for current detecting circuits.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photosensitive optoelectronic device has improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of preparing heterojunction.
NOVELTY - A substrate layer is transparent to an incident beam of electromagnetic radiation. An electrode layer (22) is positioned adjacent to a substrate (23). The electrode layer is transparent to the incident electromagnetic radiation. The abutting layers of p-doped microcrystalline diamond layer and n-doped ultra-nanocrystalline diamond layer provide p-n junction. The electrode layer (22) is in contact with the n-doped layer, where irradiation by electromagnetic radiation of diamond layers produces electron flow between the layers.    USE - Multilayered-photovoltaic device for converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the photovoltaic device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic layer (10)    Thin film solar cell (20)    Electrode layer (21,22)    Substrate (23)
NOVELTY - Provided are a cathode catalyst for a fuel cell, which is superior in catalytic activity for the reduction of an oxidant, and a cathode electrode for a fuel cell comprising the same, which has excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode catalyst for a fuel cell comprises a metal oxide represented by a formula 1 of Co_xM_yO_z, wherein M is a rare earth element, x is 40-60, y is 25-30, and z is 10-35. The cathode electrode(5) for a fuel cell includes an electrode substrate(31) and a catalytic layer(33) formed on the electrode substrate(31), wherein the catalytic layer(33) comprises the cathode catalyst including metal oxide represented by the formula 1.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst for a fuel cell system reformer, which catalyst has an excellent and stable carbon monoxide oxidizing efficiency, a method of preparing the carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst, and a fuel cell system comprising the carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst for a fuel cell system reformer comprises: a support including clay having at least one metal oxide filled in an interlayer thereof; and an active material including Cu supported onto the support. A fuel cell system(100) comprises: a stack(10) having an electricity generating part(11) for generating electric energy through electrochemical reaction; a reformer(30) comprising the carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst for generating hydrogen gas from a liquid phase fuel and supplying the hydrogen gas into the electricity generating part; a fuel supply part(50) for supplying the fuel to the reformer; and an oxidizer supply part(70) for supplying an oxidizer to the reformer and the electricity generating part respectively. The electricity generating part comprises a membrane-electrode assembly(12), and separators(16) disposed on both sides of the membrane-electrode assembly. The stack has pressing plates(13) formed on an outermost wall thereof. The pressing plates are comprised of a first injection part(13a), a second injection part(13b), a first discharge part(13c), and a second discharge part(13d). The reformer comprises a heat source part(31), a reforming reaction part(32), and at least one carbon monoxide reduction part(33).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The anode-catalyst contains metal oxide such as cerium oxide which has ability to absorb and release oxygen. The catalyst is used for anode (2) of lithium secondary battery (1) which contains metal lithium as cathode (3), and non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Catalyst for anode used in lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst promotes charging-discharging reaction and lithium secondary battery using the catalyst discharges at high voltage and charges at low voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode-catalyst contains metal oxide such as cerium oxide which has ability to absorb and release oxygen. The catalyst is used for anode of lithium secondary battery which contains metal lithium as cathode, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The catalyst contains solid solution of cerium oxide and zirconium oxide, and composite material of cerium oxide and alumina. The catalyst is formed by baking deposit formed by adding alkali to aqueous solution. The aqueous solution contains hydrated cerium and aluminum hydroxide produced by dissolving cerium salt and aluminum salt in water. The metal oxide is manganese oxide or perovskite-type complex oxide of formula: ABO3 where A is lanthanum, strontium, and/or calcium and B is manganese, iron, chromium, and/or cobalt. Noble metals are supported by metal oxide. The anode contains catalyst, carbon material, and organic binder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Oxygen-permeating membrane (5)
NOVELTY - A n-type semiconductor layer (3) is formed on p-type silicon substrate (1). A silicon nitride film is formed on surface of substrate opposite to surface having semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is etched towards substrate to maximum corrosion depth of 35 nm, and a metal electrode (10) is formed. The metal electrode is formed by adhesion drying and baking electrode paste at 850degrees C for 60 seconds on semiconductor layer. The electrode paste contains glass (3 wt.%) and has glass softening temperature of 500degrees C. Solar cell is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is manufactured with improved electric power generation efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A n-type semiconductor layer (3) having sheet resistance of 80 Omega /square or less is formed on light receiving surface of p-type silicon substrate (1). A silicon nitride film is formed on surface of substrate opposite to surface having semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is etched towards substrate to maximum corrosion depth of 35 nm, and a metal electrode (10) is formed. The metal electrode is formed by adhesion drying and baking electrode paste at 850degrees C for 60 seconds on semiconductor layer. The electrode paste contains glass (3 wt.%) and has glass softening temperature of 500degrees C. Solar cell is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of solar cell.    Silicon substrate (1)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Anti-reflective film (4)    Metal electrode (10)    Solder (40)
NOVELTY - An inlet tube (2) that is connected to the fused salt tank (6), supplies raw gas. The gas from the inlet tube is circulated through the fused salt (5) in the tank and the reaction gas is discharged out through an outlet tube (9) at the upper side of the tank.    USE - Fuel gas refining installation for purifying non-combustible particles, ash content and impurity in gasified solid fuel from coal, biomass, waste etc., in power generation equipment (claimed) fuel cell electric power generation equipment and gas-turbine power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fused salt equipment enables supply of fuel gas even under high temperature state to the power generation equipment and reduces thermal losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel gas refining installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid fuel (1)    Inlet tube (2)    Fused salt (5)    Fused salt tank (6)    Outlet tube (9)
NOVELTY - A heat-emitting body (11) is arranged on one surface of a substrate assembly (2) through a ceramic insulating layer (10). The 10-point average roughness of the surface of the substrate assembly provided with the ceramic insulating layer less than or equal to 0.4 micrometer. The central line average roughness of the surface ranges from 0.05 to 0.10 micrometer.    USE - Microreactor for producing hydrogen used in e.g. fuel cell for portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable and highly efficient catalytic reaction. Can be easily manufactured. Prevents short circuit between heat-emitting body and metal substrate even if thickness of ceramic insulating layer is 1 micrometer or less. Reduces variation of resistance value of heat-emitting body, thus highly precise and reliable temperature sensor can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a microreactor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional view of microreactor.    Microreactor (1)    Substrate assembly (2)    Tunnel-like flow path (3)    Ceramic insulating layer (10)    Heat-emitting body (11)
NOVELTY - The storage element has an electrode structure (20) formed by the stacking of a positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (23), through a separator (22) arranged between the electrodes. A through-hole is bored in a negative electrode collector (232) of the negative electrode, and the edge of the negative electrode collector is made to contact metal lithium (42) formed on an electrical conductivity support (40) positioned along the end surfaces of the electrode structure.    USE - Electrical storage element e.g. electrical double layer capacitor used in load leveling for use during supply of power generated by wind power generation installation and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of handling metal lithium in a production process is reduced and the productivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show top view and sectional views of the electrical storage element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode structure (20)    Electrodes (21,23)    Separator (22)    Electrical conductivity support (40)    Metal lithium (42)    Negative electrode collector (232)
NOVELTY - The tension of the solar metal-plating wire in is 90 Mpa or more when flat conductor has 0.2% resistance. The thickness of the solder metal plating wire covered at the surface of a flat conductor is 5-120 mm.    USE - Solder metal-plating wire for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The joining reliability with respect to solar cell is improved. The electric power generation efficiency is maintained favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solder metal-plating wire manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The trigger discharge is generated between the trigger electrode and anode in a coaxial-type vacuum arc vapor deposition apparatus having a vacuum chamber. An arc discharge is intermittently induced between the cathode and anode. The metal particles produced from the metal of cathode are discharged into a vacuum chamber by heating a substrate to temperature of 400degrees C or more and below the melting point temperature of the cathode metal. The nano metal particles are formed on the substrate.    USE - Nano metal particle formation method used for forming nano metal thin-film (claimed) used as substrate film of carbon nanotube. Can also be use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient formation of nano metal particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for size control method of nano metal particles.
NOVELTY - The film forming apparatus has a charge coupled device (CCD) camera (11) located at the side of a processing chamber (2) for imaging the opening/closing state of an upper cover (3) in diagonally upward direction. An image processing circuit detects a foreign material (30) in chamber interior by excluding the background image from acquired image of the upper cover. An interlock circuit stops the opening/closing operation of the cover by interrupting the power supply to opening/closing mechanism when foreign material is detected.    USE - Film forming apparatus for use in manufacture of electronic component such as thin film transistor (TFT) array for solar cell, photoconductive drum, LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The safety during opening/closing operation of upper cover with respect to the operator, is improved. The foreign material in the interior of the processing chamber is detected irrespective of the opening/closing operation of upper cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the film forming apparatus.    Film forming processing chamber (2)    Upper cover (3)    Charge coupled device camera (11)    Foreign material (30)
NOVELTY - A voltage sensor (23) detects the output voltage of fuel cell (21). The voltage is maximum in the curve showing characteristic of electric-power density with respect to current density of cell is calculated from the curve showing the characteristic of voltage efficiency with respect to current density of cell. The auxiliary electric power is supplied by reactor (35) to load so that the detected output voltage of cell is not less than the voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid oxide type fuel cell and direct type methanol type fuel cell used in passenger car, bus and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power taken from fuel cell is prevented in the area where electric power generation efficiency is low. The electric power generation is enabled in the area where electric power generation efficiency is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell (21)    Voltage sensor (23)    Battery (31)    Reactor (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell supplies gas to electricity generating elements through gas channel (74). The cross sectional area of gas channel in electricity generation element lamination direction center of cell stack is larger than cross sectional area of gas channel in gas supply line side of cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymeric type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is supplied to electricity generating element of cell stack uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell.    Fuel manifold (58a)    Battery cell (62)    Gas channel (74)    Fuel gas supply pipe (80a)
NOVELTY - An ion conductor contains an ionic solid dispersed in a dispersion medium. The ionic solid comprises ion exchange resin, and has ionic conductivity.    USE - Ion conductor for capacitor, fuel sensor, display and fuel cell such as lithium ion secondary cell, alkaline fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell including but not limited to phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, personal portable information device and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor is safe, and has high ionic conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Catalyst layer (11,21)    Diffused layer (12)    Collector (13)    Exterior component (14)    Oxygen electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide transformation apparatus (142) has a modification container filled with carbon monoxide transformation catalyst through which reformed gas is circulated, and a controller which introduces purge gas into the container at 150-250degrees C when reformed gas is introduced into the container for transformation. The reformed gas contains hydrogen gas produced by modification of source gas containing hydrocarbon raw material (111A). The catalyst is of copper group and transforms carbon monoxide remaining in the reformed gas into carbon dioxide.    USE - Apparatus is used for carbon-monoxide transformation in fuel-cell systems (both claimed) used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide transformation apparatus enables efficient transformation of carbon monoxide, suppressing deactivation of copper group catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation-control method of fuel-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell system (100)    Source-gas supplier (110)    Hydrocarbon raw material (111A)    Carbon-monoxide-modification apparatus (142)    Oxygen-containing gas supplier (150)
NOVELTY - A gel component containing a conductive polymer is coated on a substrate, to form an organic think film.    USE - Manufacture of organic thin film used for organic thin film element, organic electroluminescent element, organic solar cell and optical sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin film having excellent electrical property, is efficiently and economically manufactured using simple method.
NOVELTY - The suction fluid structure has a fuel suction portion (22) that is inserted in a fuel discharge unit (13) to which the fuel (17) in the fuel container is discharged. The fuel suction fluid portion is equipped with the outer cylinder material (25) whose surface is smoother than the inside suction fluid material (24) of the cover which covers the outer side of the internal suction fluid material.    USE - Suction fluid structure for electric power generating apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook type personal computer, digital camera, wrist watch, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, alarm clock, fuel cell system, inkjet printer etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the suction fluid portion and discharge unit is prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the suction fluid structure.    Fuel discharge unit (13)    Fuel (17)    Fuel suction portion (22)    Inside suction fluid material (24)    Outer cylinder material (25)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet (10) consists of a laminated film formed by providing a gas barrier film on single surface of a base film (1a) through a primer layer (1b). The gas barrier film contains inorganic acid compound vapor deposition layer (1c), and film layer (1d) obtained by coating the coating liquid and water soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, on base material (1), and drying. The coating liquid contains silicon compound (I), and silicon compound (II).    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell and solar cell module (claimed) used in solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent gas barrier property, damp-proofing property, durability, adhesive strength and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back surface protection sheet consists of a laminated film formed by providing a gas barrier film on single surface of a base film through a primer layer. The gas barrier film contains inorganic acid compound vapor deposition layer, and film layer obtained by coating the coating liquid and water soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, on base material, and drying. The coating liquid contains silicon compound of formula (I): Si(OR1)4, and silicon compound of formula (II): (R2Si(OR3)3)n.    R1,R3=CH3, C2H5 or C2H4OCH3;and    R2=organic functional group chosen from vinyl, epoxy, methacryloxy, ureido and isocyanate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of structure of the back surface protection sheet.    Base material (1)    Base film (1a)    Primer layer (1b)    Inorganic acid compound vapor deposition layer (1c)    Film layer (1d)    Back surface protection sheet (10)
NOVELTY - A glass substrate (10) covered with resist film (41,42), is shaved mechanically such that a cut-groove (11) is formed from lower surface of substrate and a through-hole (18) is formed from upper surface of substrate. The cut-groove and the wall surface of the through-hole are chemically etched with the etching liquid e.g. hydrofluoric acid.    USE - Deformation reduction method of glass material such as lithium containing glass material or borosilicate-glass material (claimed) such as glass substrate for reactor. Can also be used in fuel cell for motor vehicle, notebook-type personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine device etc.    ADVANTAGE - The residual stress produced in the glass substrate is eliminated, hence deformation produced in glass substrate is reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) processing method of workpiece; and    (2) manufacturing method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of manufacturing process of glass substrate.    Glass substrate (10)    Cut-groove (11)    Through-hole (18)    Resist films (41,42)    Openings (41a,42a)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube-containing structure contains a conductive polymer, a carbon nanotube and a particulate material.    USE - Carbon nanotube-containing structure is used for capacitor, fuel cell, display device such as liquid crystal display and field emission display, chemical sensor and electronic component. Can also be used for semiconductor, industrial packaging material, buffer material, electron-transport material, whole transport material and fluorescence material.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube-containing structure has excellent electroconductivity, film formability, moldability, transparency, water resistance, weather resistance, mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, abrasion resistance and hardness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanotube-containing structure which involves coating composition containing conductive polymer, carbon nanotube, and particulate material on surface of base material, heat-processing, and irradiating using active energy ray at normal temperature.
NOVELTY - The microfilament contains fiber and solvent (0.1-20 wt.%) with respect to the whole fiber. The microfilament has mean fiber length (L) of 0.01-1 mm, average fiber diameter (D) of 0.001-1 mu m, and ratio (L/D) of mean fiber length (L) with respect to average fiber diameter (D) of 1000-10000.    USE - Microfilament is used as filler and binder of fiber reinforcement resin used for molded product (all claimed). Can also be used for space related products such as satellite, parabolic antenna, frame for solar cells, space shuttle such as remote-control rod and luggage compartment door, aircraft components such as main plane, empennage and rudder, motor-vehicle-components such as brake, clutch, door and drive shaft, and sporting-products such as golf club shaft and tennis racket frame.    ADVANTAGE - The microfilament having long mean fiber length with respect to average fiber diameter of nanometer size is manufactured efficiently. The microfilament has high dryness and strength, and excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microfilament fiber.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen producing apparatus (1) produces hydrogen using source gas (G) containing hydrocarbon. The hydrogen producing apparatus has a modifier (20) for modifying a source gas, and a solid particle removal portion (10) for removing solid component contained in source gas.    USE - For fuel cell power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen producing apparatus efficiently produces hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen producing apparatus (1)    Solid particle removal portion (10)    Modifier (20)    Source gas (G)    Reduced gas (D)
NOVELTY - Hydrophilic membrane based on vinyl polymer containing hydroxyl groups useful for humidification of gases in fuel cells and a process for its preparation, are disclosed. The process comprises (i) dissolving a vinyl polymer containing hydroxyl groups in water, (ii) dissolving an alkali in water, (iii) mixing the solutions, (iv) heating the resulting mixture, (v) casting the heated solution on a matrix, (vi) drying the resulting membrane, (vii) washing the membrane with water to remove excess alkali, and (viii) drying the membrane. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - There is provided a solar energy-based portable mini charger adaptable in particular to mobile phones, (comprising: several crystalline solar cells laser cut from large power module, the cut cells being laminated together to form a folded mini structure; a LEV-stabilized polycarbonate sheet configured to form a front cover for the structure; and a leather pouch to accommodate the folded cell structure with the front cover. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The solar panel comprises warp structures (4) and weft structures (6) that are provided in a woven, non-woven or knitted form for enabling the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The warp structures are connected together with positive-terminal connectors (8,10).    USE - Solar panel for powering remote battery-operated equipment such as mobile phone, MP3 player, radio alarm, global positioning system (GPS) equipment. The solar panel is also used for caravan awnings, yacht, kites, camping, frost protection for football pitch, covering of swimming pool and roofing for detached building such as shed, horse blanket, tent, rucksacks, jacket. The solar panel is also used in military applications and applications in motor industry.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is lightweight and easy to fold or roll away.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar panel.    Warp structures (4)    Weft structures (6)    Positive-terminal connectors (8,10)    Positive terminal (12)    Negative terminal (18)
NOVELTY - Method for purifying waste gases from the production of thin silicon film solar cells comprises cleaning the process chamber (1) with a non-metal fluoride. Waste gases containing silicon hydride are fed to a burner (6) and the silica dust produced separated from the gases by passing through a filter (7). Waste gases containing non-metal fluorides produced during cleaning of the chamber are passed to a second burner (9) and the hydrofluoric acid produced separated in a washer (11). It is then combined with the silica to produce silicon fluoride which is filtered out.    USE - Purifying waste gases from the production of thin silicon film solar cells (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for carrying out the method, as described.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the apparatus.    Process chamber (1)    First burner (6)    First filter (7)    Second burner (9)    Washer (11)    Second filter (12)
NOVELTY - Synthesizing carbon nanofibers containing catalytic material particles comprises electrospinning a polymer solution and a catalytic material precursor for obtaining polymer fibers containing catalytic material precursor particles. The product is reduced with a reducing agent to form polymer fibers containing catalytic material particles and heat-treated to convert into carbon fibers containing catalytic material particles by heating to 100-500degrees C and then heating to 500-3500degrees C. The polymer is a radical or condensation polymerization product of vinylic monomers with difunctional monomers.    USE - For synthesizing carbon nanofibers for membranes, filtration devices, electrodes in electrochemical devices, fuel-cell electrodes, photodiodes, or batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method decreases the catalytic material concentration up to 0.02 mg catalytic material/cm2 area of the carbon fiber structure by enhancing catalytic performance and/or by using less catalytic material for equivalent catalytic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) first intermediate product obtained in the electrospinning step comprising a polymer fiber having an average fiber diameter of 30-500 nm and containing catalytic material precursor particles;    (2) intermediate product obtained in the reducing step comprising catalytic material particle concentration in the polymer fiber containing catalytic material particles of less than 0.2 mg catalytic material/cm2; and    (3) product obtained by the method comprising carbon nanofibers containing catalytic material particles comprising carbon fiber(s) having a length greater than 500 microns containing the catalytic material particles in and on the structure of the carbon fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a transmission electronic microscope picture of Carbonized Electrospun polymeric nanofibers.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device (100) has fuel cells e.g. hydrogen fuel cell, adapted to generate electricity, where the cells have an electrolyte separating an anode and a cathode of fuel cells. A fuel supply is coupled with the fuel cells. An actuator (110) is operatively coupled with the fuel supply and the fuel cells, where the actuator having an ON setting and an OFF setting. A fuel container contains hydrogen in a hydrogen storage medium such as metal hydride. A load e.g. light producing component such as light emitting diode (112), is connected to the fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell device e.g. fuel cell flashlight such as light emitting diode flashlight, used with a battery for charging a cell phone, personal digital assistant, digital audio player, satellite phone, laptop computer, computer accessory, display, personal audio and/or video players, medical device, television, transmitter, receiver, and lighting device such as outdoor lighting, electronic toy.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell flashlight provides higher brightness levels without reducing run time, provides a constant light output as long as fuel is supplied, and provides a longer usable light run time without requiring the use of a DC-DC converter, thus providing a cost effective fuel cell flashlight. The fuel cell handles many refueling cycles without impacting flashlight run time, delivering longer run times for many refueling cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell device operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of a fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (100)    Fuel cell flashlight (102)    Actuator (110)    Light emitting diode (112)    Modular head portion (140)    Grill (162)    Cover (164)
NOVELTY - The unit (S) has a layer (1) formed from a photovoltaic thin layer laminate, which is coated on a lower side, and another layer (2) formed from a polymer-modified bitumen. The latter layer is partially glued with a third, flexible or rigid layer as a carrier material. The third, flexible or rigid layer is coated with a fourth layer formed from a polymer-modified bitumen. The latter and fourth layers are manufactured without sticky-making resin.    USE - Multilayered solar unit.    ADVANTAGE - The layer is formed from the photovoltaic thin layer laminate, which is coated on the lower side, and the other layer formed from polymer-modified bitumen, thus providing the multilayered solar unit with high shearing resistance and peeling resistance during installation on diagonal roofs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for manufacturing a two-layered solar units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a multilayered solar unit.    Multilayered solar unit (S)    Layers (1, 2)    Separation foil (5)
NOVELTY - The box has an external connection cable (2) with a surface coating of polyolefin resin arranged such that the cable extends from interior to outer side. The interior is filled with a sealing material (5) of silicone basis for preventing penetration of water. An adhesive strip (7), whose outer side consists of material with adhesive power to the material, is wound continuously around entire circumference of a part of the section of the cable so as to prevent the penetration of water at the cable into the interior. The strip has epoxy or silicone or Cyanoacrylate based adhesive.    USE - Junction box for a solar cell panel that is used in an external environment.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive strip, whose outer side consists of material with adhesive power to the sealing material, is wound continuously around entire circumference of a part of the section of the external connection cable, where the penetration of water at the cable into the interior of the junction box is prevented in a reliable manner, thus effectively reducing or eliminating danger of electricity leakage by the penetration of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a top side of a Junction box, from which a cover plate of a box body is removed.    Box body (1)    External connection cable (2)    Connection plate (3)    Sealing material (5)    Adhesive strip (7)
NOVELTY - Coatings (I) for plastics, in which at least one plastic surface is coated with a layer consisting (in a dry oxygen atmosphere) of highly-oxidised silicon nano-crystals comprising a silicon core with an oxide shell.    USE - As a coating for plastics, especially polycarbonate sheet used as the protective casing for solar energy converters.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the loss in quality of polycarbonate due to the action of UV light, without adversely affecting the high transparency of the material in the visible and near-infrared range to the extent of making certain positive optical properties useless. This improves the efficiency of solar energy converters with polycarbonate casings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy converters for converting solar energy into other forms of energy, comprising heat absorbers and/or photovoltaic modules in a protective casing made entirely or partly of plastic coated with (I) on the side facing the sun.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a Hopcalite-catalyst comprises coprecipitating mixed oxide of copper and manganese from copper and manganese-containing precursor in aqueous solution by adding a precipitating agent with subsequent calcination, reducing the copper content of the coprecipitate by treating with nitric acid with subsequent washing and drying and increasing the copper content by treating the coprecipitate with a solution containing at least a copper salt; where the added copper quantity is less than copper quantity that is removed from the reduction step.    USE - The Hopcalite-catalyst is useful: in the selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in the presence of hydrogen, water and carbon dioxide in fuel cells or diesel exhaust fumes of motor vehicles, and for water-gas-shift reactions (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Hopcalite-catalyst is stable and delivers an improved activity at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a Hopcalite-catalyst obtained by the process.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode, cathode, and films made of germanium, silicon and bismuth for absorbing infrared ray, visible light, ultraviolet radiation and X ray.    USE - Solar composite film battery for use in a spaceflight, aviation, photoelectric car, and a large solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The battery absorbs the infrared ray, visible light, ultraviolet radiation and X ray from the sun, sufficiently, and transforms into electric energy. The battery provides high conversion frequency, high voltage, and wide application, and is less in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar composite film battery.
NOVELTY - The near infrared high-transmittance amorphous oxide thin film is an indium-oxide film doped with hexavalent molybdenum or tungsten. The thin film has thickness of 80-150nm. The average visible light transmittance and near infrared light transmittance with respect to the thin film is 80% or more and 80% or more, respectively. The thin film is prepared using a reactive direct current (DC) magnetron sputtering method.    USE - Near infrared high-transmittance amorphous oxide thin film is used in soft solar energy battery and near infrared transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The near infrared high-transmittance amorphous oxide thin film has excellent transparency, photoelectrical characteristics and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the near infrared high-transmittance amorphous oxide thin film.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a pair of electrodes educed from a top layer, and another pair of electrodes educed from a bottom layer. A transparent electrode of a top layer solar cell and a bottom solar cell is stuck by an epoxy resin, or the top layer and the bottom layer shares a same glass substrate. Magnetic control sputtering is used respectively on the top layer and the bottom layer with zinc oxide (ZnO), and a metal aluminum electrode is used as a top electrode of the top layer solar cell and a back electrode of the bottom layer solar cell.    USE - Highly efficient tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The tandem solar cell achieves optimum matching of the solar cell, thus improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell of 25 to 30 percent, and hence increasing quality and property of the solar cell. The solar cell improves solar cell absorption efficiency of the spectrum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a highly efficient tandem solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a highly efficient tandem solar cell.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The complex film has three layers of materials namely 0.035 to 0.045 thick polyvinyl fluoride film, 0.18 to 0.30 thick polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, and 0.025 to 0.035 thick ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) paintcoat. The polyvinyl fluoride film is manufactured by adding 1 percent of dibutylphthalate to polyvinyl fluoride resin. The PET film is manufactured by adding an age inhibitor to PET resin. The EVA paintcoat includes 100 shares of EVA resin, 0.1 share of antioxidant, 1 share of hindered amine stabilizing agent, and 0.2 share of a light stabilizer.    USE - Solar battery backboard complex film.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery backboard complex film has simple technology with excellent property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery backboard complex film.
NOVELTY - The cell has an external load feed circuit for converting power generated from an power generating part, where the external load feed circuit is provided for transferring the power to an exterior of the cell. A selecting unit is provided for selecting the power generating part of the cell, where the selecting unit includes an electronic switch. A logic judgment and control unit is provided for processing electric information of the cell and controlling an internal subassembly of the cell.    USE - Fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a fuel cell.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - An aluminum-air cell with rare earth comprises shell, aluminum alloy anode, air electrode and electrolyte. The aluminum alloy anode, air electrode and electrolyte contain rare earth component. The rare earth consists of 17 elements e.g. lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce), praseodymium (Pr) or neodymium (Nd). The alloy anode includes multi-element aluminum tin calcium rare earth alloy material. The aluminum-air cell includes catalyst layer, stainless steel current-guiding skeleton and water-proofing gas venting layer.    USE - An aluminum-air cell with rare earth.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves 3-5 times life span of normal battery or cell, and has cost lowered by 50% from activation of rare earth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aluminum-air cell with rare earth comprises shell, aluminum alloy anode, air electrode and electrolyte. The aluminum alloy anode, air electrode and electrolyte contain rare earth component. The rare earth consists of 17 elements La, Ce, Pr, Nd, promethium (Pm), samarium (Sm), europium (Eu), gadolinium (Gd), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), holmium (Ho), erbium (Er), thulium (Tm), ytterbium (Yb), lutetium (Lu), scandium (Sc), and yttrium (Y). The alloy anode includes multi-element aluminum tin calcium rare earth alloy material containing 0. 01-0.15% calcium (Ca), 0.1-1% tin (Sn), 0.01-0.5% rhenium (Re) and aluminum. The aluminum-air cell includes catalyst layer, stainless steel current-guiding skeleton and water-proofing gas venting layer. The catalyst comprises manganese dioxide (MnO2) and rhenium oxide (ReO), having ratio of MnO2/ReO equivalent to 1/0.3-1.2. The electrolyte is present at 3-8 mol/L, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) added with 0.5-1.2 mol/L sodium stannate (NaSnO3) and 0.01-0.5 mol/L rhenium hydroxide (Re(OH)3).
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate is prepared by engraving electronically an aluminum alloy to prepare flow field; electrodepositing nickel as processed flow field and pre-treated aluminum alloy base material are electrodeposited in nickel-ion solution comprising heptahydrate nickel sulfate, and heptahydrate magnesium sulfate; electrodepositing nickel and platinum particle through microwave irradiation and ultrasonic shaking in nickel-platinum solution having a platinum, aminosulfonic acid to obtain platinum alloy bipolar plate; and combining organically the bipolar plate with the catalysis.    USE - A preparation method of bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The prepared bipolar plate reduces cell part, decreases contact resistance and increases reliability of electric contact; and has an inoxidability that is better than 316 stainless steel type, and volume resistivity of 4.9-5 Omega -cm that is half of nickel, 1/10-1/7 of 316 stainless steel type and 1/20-1/15 of graphite plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bipolar plate is prepared by engraving electronically an aluminum alloy to prepare flow field; electrodepositing 30-50 mu m nickel a processed flow field and pre-treated aluminum alloy base material are electrodeposited in nickel-ion solution comprising heptahydrate nickel sulfate (150-200 g/l), sodium chloride (8-15 g/l), boracic acid (25-35 g/l), and heptahydrate magnesium sulfate (25-35 g/l), having a pH value of 3-4 at 10-35degrees C and current density of 0.05-2.0 Angstrom /dm2; electrodepositing 1-5 nm nickel and platinum particle through microwave irradiation and ultrasonic stirring in nickel-platinum solution having a platinum concentration of 7-10 g/l, aminosulfonic acid (25-80 g/l), and pH value of 1-3 at 40-50degrees C and current density of 0.5-1.5 Angstrom /cm2 to obtain platinum alloy bipolar plate; and combining organically the bipolar plate with the catalysis.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a method for preparing load type and unloads type Pt nanoparticles electro-catalyst which is based on the way of metal cluster compound. Wherein getting metal cluster compound metal cluster compound by reaction of a oxidative carbon and precursor of catalyst under the condition of basicity above 0 to 100 centidegrees, it is component (A); adding different carbon carrier or carbon carrier with scattered surfactantto component (A) under the protection of inert gases or CO or the mixed gas of them, mixing it round, moving the solvent away under the protection of inert gases of 30 to 120 centidegrees or CO or the mixed gas of them to get component (B); washing component (B) by water, drying it to get the component (C) of Pt nanoparticles particle catalyst of carbon load or unloads, the diameter of Pt nanoparticles particle in component (C) is small, and the distributing of bulk of particle is very narrow. Putting the component (C) under the conditions of protection of inert gases or H2 or CO or the mixed gas of them and 100 to 500 centidegrees to get the Pt catalyst with particle whose diameter is more than 1.8nm to 20 nm, and narrow part, it is proper to be cathode electro-catalyst of proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a stream guidance polar plate. The stream guidance polar plate comprises stream guidance polar plate main body (10), stream guidance groove and electrical conductor (13). There is hole or groove (11) on the stream guidance polar plate main body (10). The hole or the groove (11) is filled with conducting resin (12). One end of the electrical conductor (13) is fixed in the hole or the groove (11) through the conducting resin (12) and is connected with the stream guidance polar plate main body (10). The other end of the electrical conductor (13) extends outside the polar plate. The utility model also claims a fuel cell comprising the stream guidance polar plate. The fuel cell comprises line concentrator (110). The other end of the electrical conductor (13) is connected to the line concentrator (110). It realizes convenient connection and dismantlement between the fuel cell and voltage checkout gear.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming n-type silicon thin film layer (3) on one main surface of a p-type semiconductor substrate (1). A conductive layer (7) is formed on the n-type silicon thin film layer. The conductive layer and the semiconductor substrate are connected with each other by heating and melting the conductive layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell element e.g. back contact type solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell element can be manufactured without troublesome process of etching removal and re-growing of p-type conductivity silicon thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the solar cell element.    P-type semiconductor substrate (1)    N-type silicon thin film layer (3)    Transparent electrical-conductivity adhesive layer (5)    Reflection layer (6)    Conductive layer (7)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell stack sub frame (50) is attached to first rail (20) and second rail (30) arranged in parallel with each other. A cross member (40) is extended to fasten the first rail to second rail. The frame system (10) has a one end bracket with process fluid connection apertures, peripheral device brackets, and frame system mounting brackets.    USE - Frame system for electrochemical cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a versatile frame system which is suitable for use in different types of fuel cells, electrolyzers, and electrochemical cell systems regardless of type, number, position, size, and pattern of the electrochemical cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an assembly method for electrochemical cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the frame system.    Frame system (10)    First rail (20)    Second rail (30)    Cross member (40)    Electrochemical cell stack sub frame (50)
NOVELTY - A binary guanosine gel (G1) comprises guanosine (GUO) and guanosine 5'-monophosphate (GMP), where the ratio of GUO:GMP is 0.08:0.25.    USE - For enriching the fraction of metallic nanotubes in a sample; for partitioning single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) by chirality (claimed); for manipulating and separating (SWNTs) useful in fuel cells, solar cells, articifical cells or tissues for medical purposes, microreactors containing cells or enzymes for bioremediation and/or drug delivery.    ADVANTAGE - The gel has a viscosity which is higher at room temperature than its viscosity at a temperature less than room temperature; has a pH of 5-9; achieves simple, rapid and nondestructive solubilization and dispersion of single walled carbon nanotubes at high concentration; exhibits selectivity between metallic and semiconducting single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) with different chiralities; shows thermoassociative properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) enriching the fraction of metallic nanotubes in a sample involving solubilizing individual single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in the gel (G1); and    (2) partitioning (SWNTs) by chirality involving solubilizing the SWNTs in the gel (G1).
NOVELTY - The process involves building a photovoltaic panel (11) to be combined with a thermal panel (12) through a flat face, and including at least one string of photovoltaic cells and a transparent sheet (15). A number of glue spots (54,55) is applied between a flat face (26a) and at least one string and between at least one string and the transparent sheet respectively, so as to form a combined module with peripheral sides. A transparent resin is introduced between the flat face and string and between string and sheet.    USE - Process for manufacturing combined solar panels (claimed), such as photovoltaic type solar panel and thermal type solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is capable of converting the solar energy into both electric and thermal energy with high efficiency. The cells of the photovoltaic panel have contacts that are associated to rheophores having an increased cross-section in comparison to that of the contacts so as to optimize the electric efficiency of the photovoltaic panel by reducing the voltage drops. Ensures a high quality and a lack of defects in the short and medium term.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combined solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and cross-sectioned view of a combined solar panel.    Photovoltaic panel (11)    Thermal panel (12)    Transparent sheet (15)    Flat face (26a)    Glue spots (54,55)
NOVELTY - A thin film is formed by drying precursor solution containing fluorine and tin on substrate, irradiating an ultraviolet ray to thin film, heating thin film, and irradiating ultraviolet ray to thin film to obtain stannic acid compound-containing transparent electrically conductive film.    USE - Manufacture of stannic acid compound-containing transparent electrically conductive film used as electrode materials for liquid crystal display, plasma display, field emission display, flat panel display, solar cell and organic electroluminescent display.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stannic acid compound-containing transparent electrically conductive film having excellent electroconductivity and durability. The stannic acid compound-containing transparent electrically conductive film is manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - A solar absorber layer is disposed on a semi transparent back contact layer, and included one of a Group I-III-VI sub.2 material and a Group II-VI material. A heterojunction partner layer is disposed on the solar absorber layer. A top contact layer is disposed on the heterojunction partner layer. The semi transparent contact layer comprises of at least one of a transparent conductive oxide, a stannate, and a transparent layer with carbon nanotubes.    USE - Thin film photovoltaic device used for generating electric potential when exposed to light used in space satellite and high altitude airships.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency of the thin film photovoltaic with inexpensive, lightweight and flexible structures.
NOVELTY - The transparent electroconductive film contains gallium, titanium and oxygen.    USE - Transparent electroconductive film for electrode used for solar cell and display such as liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent display, flexible display and plasma display. Can also be used as heat-ray reflecting film of window glass, and antistatic film.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent electroconductive film has high electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sintered compact; and    (2) manufacture of transparent electroconductive film.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has absorbent (9) having sealing effect, which is arranged at periphery of cover glass (4) and glass substrate (2A). The adsorbent has moisture absorption function, water absorption function and gas absorption function including oxygen absorption function and oxygen supplement function.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. copper indium diselenide (CIS) type thin-film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the solar cell is prevented and hence the durability and lifetime of the module are increased. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional and top views of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Glass substrate (2A)    Solar cell sub-module (3)    Cover glass (4)    Absorbent (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (10) has the fuel cells (12) having the anode side arranged within the openings (15). A rear cover is attached to a frame (14) on the anode side of the fuel cell. A fuel inlet is connected to the rear cover and a fuel supply. A chamber is formed between the frame and the rear cover. The chamber is in fluid connection with the fuel supply. The fuel cell is in fluid contact with the chamber. The fuel is dispersed from the fuel supply through the chamber to feed the anode side of the fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell assembly for providing electricity to electronic device such as cell phone, MP3 player, laptop, global positioning system (GPS) device, battery and personal digital assistant (PDA) (all claimed). Can also be used in alkali fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), enzyme fuel cell, proton exchange memberane (PEM) fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is dispersed from the fuel supply through the chamber to feed the anode side of the fuel cells efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power module; and    (2) method of providing electricity to electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (10)    Fuel cells (12)    Frame (14)    Openings (15)    Optional tabs (17)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises pair of electrodes (110,120) and electrolyte (140) positioned between the electrodes. A titanium dioxide layer (130) that is positioned between an electrode (110) and electrolyte has rough surface (132) opposite with respect to electrolyte. The range of ratio of oxygen ions to titanium ions in titanium dioxide layer is 1.9-2.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide layer formed by sputtering process has low energy band gap and is etched to enhance surface roughness so that efficiency of dioxide layer responsive to visibility can be raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photo-electrochemical layer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Electrodes (110,120)    Titanium dioxide layer (130)    Rough surface (132)    Electrolyte (140)
NOVELTY - A hollow storing section (11) stores liquid e.g. fuel (10), ink. An electroosmosis material (21) e.g. porous material, particle filler, silica fiber material is provided in discharging section (13) that discharges the liquid and sends the liquid. Two electrodes (22,23) drive the electroosmosis material when applied with voltage. An end partition (12) divides the storing section at the end of liquid so as to cover and follow the liquid end. The end partition is a polybutene, liquid paraffin, spindle oil, other mineral oil, dimethyl silicon oil, methylphenyl silicon oil and/or other silicon oil.    USE - Liquid cartridge e.g. fuel cartridge for storing liquid e.g. fuel, ink. Can also be used for an electricity generating apparatus (claimed) used in an electronic device (claimed) e.g. inkjet printer.    ADVANTAGE - Includes an end partition that follows an end of liquid e.g. fuel, ink in storing section, thus enabling easy discharge while suppressing volatization of the liquid, preventing deterioration of electroosmotic fluid pump due to contamination and damage caused by mechanical load. Prevents inadvertent discharge of air from the storing section by fitting a check valve to outside air communication opening. Reduces volume and cost of check valve since check valve has simple mechanically structure. Easily restores output reduction caused by deterioration of electroosmotic flow pump by replacing the electroosmotic flow pump when liquid cartridge is replaced. Reliably supplies liquid from the liquid cartridge by output controlled from an electricity generating section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the fuel cartridge along a longitudinal direction.    Fuel (10)    Storing section (11)    End partition (12)    Discharging section (13)    Electroosmosis material (21)    Electrodes (22,23)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell unit (30) comprises tubulate structure (32), an electron transfer layer (36) coated on structure (32), tubulate structure (44), a metal layer (42) coated on structure (44), a space formed between the tubulate structures, a dye layer (38) coated on the electron transfer layer, and an electrolyte (40) filled in the space. The tubulate structures have differing diameter. The electron transfer layer is opposite to the metal layer.    USE - Solar-cell unit is used for solar-cell modules (claimed), such as dye-sensitized solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell unit has excellent photoconversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar-cell unit (30) comprises tubulate structure (32), an electron transfer layer (36) coated on structure (32), tubulate structure (44), a metal layer (42) coated on structure (44), a space formed between the tubulate structures, a dye layer (38) coated on the electron transfer layer, and an electrolyte (40) filled in the space. The tubulate structures have differing diameter. The electron transfer layer is opposite to the metal layer. The tubulate structures comprise glass, metal, alloy or polymer. The electron transfer layer is a titanium-dioxide layer. The solar-cell unit further comprises a conductive layer containing indium tin oxide or aluminum zinc oxide. The metal layer comprises palladium or platinum. The dye layer comprises ruthenium, anthocyanidin or chlorophyll. The electrolyte comprises iodine ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a dye-sensitized solar-cell unit.    Solar-cell unit (30)    Tubulate structures (32,44)    Conductive layer (34)    Electron transfer layer (36)    Dye layer (38)    Electrolyte (40)    Metal layer (42)
NOVELTY - Humidity controlling tiles having improved impact strength are provided, which control the humidity by absorbing or releasing moisture depending on the humidity of the space, display antifungal and deodorizing functions for itself by the action of antifungal and deodorizing nanoparticles on the surface, and improve the work environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A manufacturing method of humidity controlling tiles with improved impact strength comprises the steps of: compounding 25 to 40% of agamalotite, 10 to 20% of feldspar, 15 to 30% of pottery stone, 5 to 15% of kaolin, 15 to 30% of clay, 10 to 15% of limestone and the residual quantities with water in the mill, grinding the materials to pass the 200 mesh sieve until slip-state is reached, feeding the powder to the mold for pressing with pressure of 300-500Kg/cm^2, spray drying, glazing, printing, and firing at 900 to 1050 deg.C for 40-50 minutes before or after coating with nanosol for antifungal and deodorizing functions on the surface. The nanosol for antifungal and deodorizing functions comprises nanoscale metals of platinum, gold, copper, zinc, silver, cobalt and manganese and amine-based catalyst.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The metal components and molybdenum are supported on a metallosilicate, reducing gas is mixed and subjected to carbonization to obtain aromatization catalyst of lower hydrocarbon.    USE - Manufacture of aromatization catalyst of lower hydrocarbon used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides stable aromatization catalyst of lower hydrocarbon.
NOVELTY - The laminated material has porous layer (2) containing metal oxide semiconductor microparticles formed on heat-resistant substrate (1), and electrode layer (5) formed on the porous layer. The electrode layer contains conductive layer (4) formed on surface of transparent electrode layer (3) in the form of a pattern. The transparent electrode layer contains metal oxide.    USE - Laminated material is used for manufacturing oxide semiconductor electrode for dye sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent durability and produces solar cells with high photoelectric conversion efficiency and improved productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the oxide semiconductor electrode with heat-resistant substrate.    Heat-resistant substrate (1)    Porous layer (2)    Transparent electrode layer (3)    Conductive layer (4)    Electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - The thin film manufacturing apparatus (1) has feeders (12,14) that supply the high-frequency electric power supplied from the electric power (60) to a discharge electrode (3). An adjustment device (13) adjusts the impedance of discharge electrode. A control unit (40) computes the electric power loss in adjustment device with respect to discharge electrode based on the temperature of adjustment device.    USE - Thin film manufacturing apparatus for use in manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of loss of electric power in adjustment device is ascertained, and loss of electric power in adjustment device is reduced. The generation of thickness distribution and film-quality distribution is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the thin film manufacturing apparatus.    Thin film manufacturing apparatus (1)    Discharge electrode (3)    Feeders (12,14)    Adjustment device (13)    Control unit (40)    Electric power (60)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has electric-insulation layer formed in the back surface of an assembly and electroconductive metal sheet (45) joined to the back surface of the electric insulation layer. The front end of a conductor bump (7) formed on the exposed portion (3) of the p-type semiconductor (1) is press-fit into the electric insulation layer in thickness direction, so that an interlayer insulation portion electrically connects the p-type semiconductor and electroconductive metal sheet.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus for use in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electrical connection is increased since the conductor bump contacts with the electroconductive metal sheet directly. A high quality and high reliable photoelectric conversion apparatus is manufactured efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric-conversion apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    P-type semiconductor (1)    Exposed portion of p-type semiconductor (3)    Conductor bump (7)    Conductive adhesive (24)    Electroconductive metal sheet (45)
NOVELTY - A reverse surface protection sheet is laminated film consisting of gas barrier film as base material (1). The base material consists of laminate of inorganic acid compound vapor deposited layer (1c) and film layer (1d), formed in order on processing surface (1b) of base film (1a). The film layer is obtained by coating and drying coating liquid containing water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and silicon compound (I or II). The layer (1c) is formed on the plasma processed surface of the film by reactive ion etching mode.    USE - Reverse surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse surface protection sheet has excellent gas barrier property, improved water resistance, interlayer adhesiveness, damp proofing property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reverse surface protection sheet is laminated film consisting of gas barrier film as base material (1). The base material consists of laminate of inorganic acid compound vapor deposited layer (1c) and film layer (1d), formed in order on processing surface (1b) of base film (1a). The film layer is obtained by coating and drying coating liquid containing water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and silicon compounds. The layer (1c) is formed on the plasma processed surface of the film by reactive ion etching mode. The silicon compound is of formula (I or II): Si(OR1)4 and (R2Si(OR3)3)n and is hydrolyzate.    R1=methyl, ethyl or ethoxymethyl, preferably ethyl;    R3=methyl, ethyl or ethoxymethyl;and    R2=organic functional group, preferably vinyl, epoxy, methacryloxy, ureido or isocyanate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of reverse surface protection sheet.    Base material (1)    Base film (1a)    Processing surface (1b)    Inorganic acid compound vapor deposited layer (1c)    Film layer (1d)    Reverse surface protection sheet (10)    Plastic films (11,12)    Adhesive layers (40,41)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive substrate (1) comprises first conductive layer (3) formed in mesh shape and second conductive layer (4) of a conductive resin which covers first conductive layer that are laminated on the substrate (2) surface.    USE - Electroconductive substrate for dye-sensitized solar cells and conductive film (e.g. corrosion-resistant transparent conductive film) for touch panels.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive substrate is low cost and corrosion resistant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electroconductive substrate.    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Substrate (2)    First conductive layer (3)    Second conductive layer (4)
NOVELTY - The base material of solar cell has a support layer containing a thermoplastic crystalline resin, contacted with a rough surface layer. The rough surface layer contains a thermoplastic crystalline resin composition having inert particles, and has surface roughness of 30-500 nm.    USE - Base material of solar cell, such as flexible-type thin film solar cell (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The base material provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, and has favorable surface roughness.
NOVELTY - An easily-adhesive film has a polyethylene naphthalene dicarboxylate film coated by planting. The polyethylene naphthalene dicarboxylate film has light transmittance of 5% or less, 50% or less and 70% or more, in 380 nm, 400 nm and 420 nm, respectively.    USE - For solar-cell protective film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The easily-adhesive film provides solar-cell protective film with excellent light resistance, mechanical capability, heat resistance, moisture resistance, transparency and adhesiveness with respect to ethyele vinyl acetate.
NOVELTY - Triarylamine derivative (I) is new.    USE - Triarylamine derivative used as charge transport agent for electrophotographic photoreceptor (claimed) used in image forming devices such as copier and printer. Can also be used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The triarylamine derivative has excellent compatibility (with respect to solvent), and improved durability and solvent resistance, and efficiently maintains sensitivity of electrophotographic photoreceptor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Triarylamine derivative of formula (I) is new.    R1,R2=optionally substituted (alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy);    R3-R9=H, halogen atom, optionally substituted (alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or aryl oxy);and    n=0 or 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic model of image forming device provided with the electrophotographic photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (1)    Main charging component (2)    Transferring medium (8)    Cleaning component (9)    Electroconductive substrate (10)    Photosensitive layer (11)
NOVELTY - A triarylamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - Triarylamine derivative for electrophotographic photoreceptor (claimed) used in image forming devices such as copier and printer. Can also be used in solar cell and electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - Triarylamine derivative has improved charge-transfer degree, and has excellent sensitivity for long period of time, hole transportability, solubility with respect to solvent, and compatibility with binder resin. The electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising triarylamine derivative, has excellent sensitivity, electrical property, durability and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triarylamine derivative of formula (1) is new.    R1-R7=H, halogen, optionally substituted (alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy);and    R8-R11=optionally substituted (alkyl, aryl or aryloxy).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic model of image forming device provided with electrophotographic photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (1)    Charging unit (2)    Support base material (10)    Photosensitive layer (11)    Axial center (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a negative type dopant paste comprising dopants on a rear face of a semi-conductor substrate (2) according to a pattern conforming to distribution of doped regions (16, 18) in the substrate. An oxide layer is deposited on the face`s portions that are non-covered by the paste. The substrate is annealed at a temperature in an infrared continuous furnace for diffusing the dopants in the substrate and for forming the doped regions in the substrate, below the paste.    USE - Method for forming doped regions on a rear face of a solar cell or photovoltaic cell e.g. rear contact cell or interdigitated back contact cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows formation of the doped regions in the rear face of the substrate with a reduced number of stages with respect to existing doped regions formation procedures, while protecting remaining portions of the substrate from exo-diffusion of the dopants. The utilization of dopant paste reduces industrial implementation cost when compared to plasma deposit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a step of a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell and forming doped regions in a substrate.    Semiconductor substrate (2)    Front face (4)    Doped regions (16, 18)    Metallizations (20, 22)    Doped layer (34)    Photovoltaic cell (100)
NOVELTY - Bromogallium phthalocyanine crystal (C1) having X-ray diffraction data as given in the specification is new.    USE - As a bromogallium phthalocyanine crystal useful in an electrophotographic photosensitive member (claimed), e.g. copying machine, light emitting diode printer, laser beam printer, cathode-ray tube printer; solar cell, sensor, switching device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrophotographic photosensitive member using the bromogallium phthalocyanine crystal has a very high sensitivity to long-wavelength light and excellent potential stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing (C1); and    (2) an electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a support (3), and a photosensitive layer (1) containing (C1) formed on the support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows laminar structure of an electrophotographic photosensitive member.    Photosensitive layer (1)    Charge-generating material (2)    Electroconductive support. (3)
NOVELTY - A photo anode (100) has a metal oxide layer (130) with a dye (140), arranged on a transparent electrode (120) which is arranged on a transparent substrate (110). A cathode (200) has a layer of metal catalyst particle supported carbon nanotubes (230). An electrolyte (300) is arranged between the photo anode and the cathode.    USE - Dye sensitized photovoltaic cell using catalyst supporting carbon nanotube.    ADVANTAGE - The production cost and processing steps of photovoltaic cell are reduced and the catalytic activity of photovoltaic cell is improved due to the enlarged contact area and superior conductivity, hence the photovoltaic cell with excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photo anode (100)    Transparent substrate (110)    Transparent electrode (120)    Metal oxide layer (130)    Dye (140)    Cathode (200)    Carbon nanotube (230)    Electrolyte (300)
NOVELTY - The light harvesting arrangement comprises an organic active layer and an antenna layer. The antenna layer increases the incident light absorbed by the active layer, including at wavelengths outside the spectral range of the organic active layer. The antenna layer is connected to the active layer for the transfer of incident light energy to the active layer through an electronic or resonance energy transfer mechanism.    USE - Light harvesting arrangement for photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The antenna layer limits the ultraviolet exposure of the active layer thereby limiting the degradation of the active layer. The antenna layer enhances efficiency of the solar cell in low-light situations, and non-AM1.5 spectra.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy transfer mechanism increases the efficiency of energy transfer between the antenna layer and the active layer compared to an incoherent hopping mechanism. The antenna layer has a thickness of 50-500 nm and is connected to the active layer directly or through an intermediary. The active layer has a thickness of 100-1000 nm and comprises a conjugated polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of increasing spectral or spatial absorption cross-section of photovoltaic cell involves connecting an antenna layer to an organic active layer of the photovoltaic cell. A material for the antenna layer is selected to optimize the spectral absorption cross-section of the photovoltaic cell. The thickness of the antenna layer is selected to optimize the spatial absorption cross-section of the photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the resonance energy transfer (RET) phenomenon.
NOVELTY - A catalytic material (100a) comprises a catalyst (110) supported on a catalyst support (120) which comprises a period IV transition metal phosphide.    USE - Catalytic material is used as electrode catalyst in membrane electrode assemblies of fuel cell stacks (all claimed) used in fuel cell systems which are used as power supply for automobiles and stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic material uses a catalyst support comprising period IV transition metal, which enhances long-term stability by limiting oxidation of the catalyst support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic view of the catalytic material.    Catalyst (100)    Catalytic material (100a)    Catalyst support (120)
NOVELTY - A p-type semiconductor substrate is heated in the atmosphere containing n-type dopant of specific dopant concentration. The semiconductor substrate is heated in the atmosphere containing the dopant that has concentration lower than the specific dopant concentration. The semiconductor substrate is heated in the atmosphere containing the dopant that has concentration higher than previous concentration.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar cell element is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the solar cell element.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Conductive layer (2)    Low concentration dopant layer (2a)    High concentration dopant layer (2b)    Anti-reflective film (3)
NOVELTY - Anode (5), cathode (7), and electrolyte materials are directly deposited on a current collector using physical and chemical methods. The electrolyte material is ceramic deposited on the electrodes and on the electrolyte current collector using physical and chemical methods. The anode is coated with catalyst (2), preferably nickel oxide or gadolinium doped ceria (GDC) of 10 to 15 micron thickness, and heated at 100 degree Celsius by the heater (3).    USE - Membrane electrode group for SOFC.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell that can operate at proper conditions by ensuring ecological, clean, safe, and high efficiencies. Provides a fuel cell that can promote very low environmental pollution rates, has very high energy production efficiency, can work at different fuels, with predetermined recoverability of consumed heat, high development potential, can work at low temperature and pressure, and can work together with or separately from the network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the membrane electrode group for SOFC.    Reactor (1)    Catalyst (2)    Heater (3)    Hydrogen chamber (4)    Anode (5)    Cathode (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a coating region with a sealing frame (31) formed in the surface of receiver substrate (20), which surrounds the circumference of the solar cell element (11). A translucent coated board (30) attaches the sealing frame and covers the solar cell element. A resin sealing unit has sealing region demarcated by the sealing frame and light transmitting power plate (32) filled with sealing resin.    USE - Solar cell used in condensing type solar-power generation unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistance, reliability and whether resistance of the solar cell can be improved, and the solar cell can be manufactured reliably with sufficient productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell manufacturing method;    (2) solar cell manufacturing apparatus; and    (3) condensing type solar-power generation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Solar cell element (11)    Receiver substrate (20)    Translucent coated board (30)    Sealing frame (31)    Light transmitting power plate (32)
NOVELTY - The module has photoelectric conversion section (101) with uneven surface that is provided on light entering surface. A protective layer (10) is arranged to cover the uneven surface of conversion section. The thickness (W2) of convex portion on the uneven surface is smaller than thickness (W1) of concave portion on the uneven surface, in cross section parallel to light incident direction of protective layer.    USE - Solar cell module such as thin film type solar cell module for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module reduces internal stress of protective layer and improves weather resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of light receiving surface side protective layer in the photovoltaic element.    Substrate (1)    Protective layer (10)    Photoelectric conversion section (101)    Thickness of concave portion (W1)    Thickness of convex portion (W2)
NOVELTY - The precursor film containing copper, indium and gallium is deposited on a base (11). The precursor film is sulfurized and a precursor layer is formed. The precursor layer has uniform distribution of gallium. The sulfurized precursor layer is selenized. The sulfurization process reduces the sulfur concentration and forms copper-indium-gallium-sulfur-selenium containing layer.    USE - Formation of copper-indium-gallium-sulfur-selenium containing layer used as thin film of semiconductors used for solar cell (photovoltaic device) and radiation detector.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides solar cells with high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The precursor film containing copper, indium and gallium is deposited on a base. The precursor film is sulfurized and a precursor layer is formed. The precursor layer has uniform distribution of gallium. The sulfurized precursor layer is selenized. The sulfurization process reduces the sulfur concentration and forms copper-indium-gallium-sulfur-selenium containing layer (Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se) 2). The molar ratio of sulfur and sulfur-selenium (S/S+Se) after selenizing process is less than 0.3. The sulfurization process results in complete reaction with sulfur and forms ternary or quaternary compound phases of copper-indium-gallium-sulfur. The incomplete reaction with sulfur forms binary, ternary or quaternary compound phases of copper-indium-gallium-sulfur. The precursor film further contains selenium. The precursor layer has selenium and copper molar ratio (Se/Cu) of less than or equal to 1.6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Base (11)    Absorber film (12)    Conductive layer (13)    Transparent layer (14)
NOVELTY - A novel dye is provided to have excellent adsorptivity to metal oxide particles, increase dispersibility and uniformity of a paste composition, and improve production processibility and photoelectric transformation efficiency of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dye has a structure represented by a formula 1, wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is independently COOH, POOH, or a structure represented by a formula 2 and at least one of the R1 to R4 has the structure represented by the formula 2. In the formula 2, X is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-10 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-12 aryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C6-12 aryl alkyl group, Y is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-20 alkylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-30 arylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C6-30 arylalkylene group, and A is a carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, or a phosphoric acid or a salt thereof.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Aluminum is introduced into silicate (SBA-15) obtained by removing die material using alcohol, during the synthesis of silicate.    USE - Introduction of aluminum into silicate (SBA-15) used as catalyst for solid acid reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides more acid sites into SBA-15.
NOVELTY - A honeycomb structure (1) has a porous-ceramic partition (2) which divides cells and penetrates in the axial direction, a sealing portion, and cell (6) in which sealing portion is not formed. The sealing portion has one-end sealing portion consisting of a sealing agent (3) filled in one edge portion of specific cell, and other-end sealing portion consisting of a sealing agent filled in the other edge portion of specific residual cell.    USE - Honeycomb structure is used as catalyst support in diesel particulate filters which are used for removing fine-particle substance in exhaust gas emitted from diesel engines, internal combustion engines, boilers, chemical reactors, and fuel-cell modifiers.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb structure has improved air permeability and collection efficiency with respect to particulate matter, and low pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of end surface of honeycomb structure.    Honeycomb structure (1)    Ceramic partition (2)    Sealing agent (3)    Bonding material layer (4)    Outer periphery material layer (5)    Cell in which sealing portion is not formed (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a conductive film (11), photoelectric converting layers (12,13) and back surface electrode (14) which are stacked sequentially on a transparent substrate (10), to form a laminated structure (20). The fillers (15,17) consisting of resin is deposited over a photovoltaic layer and the laminated structure respectively. The cross-linking rate of filler on laminated structure is higher than the cross-linking rate of filler on the photovoltaic layer.    USE - Thin-film type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of moisture content inside film is prevented, so that the peeling of film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin-film type solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin-film type solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (10)    Conductive film (11)    Photoelectric converting layers (12,13)    Back surface electrode (14)    Fillers (15,17)    Laminated structure (20)
NOVELTY - An abnormality detector detects whether abnormality is generated in exhaust passage (9L,9R), based on increase in hazardous component discharged to atmosphere. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls selector valves (16R,16L) so that allocation of exhaust gas which flows into exhaust passage long in which abnormality is generated is small compared with allocation of exhaust gas which flows into other exhaust passage.    USE - Control apparatus of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of exhaust gas emission, even when abnormality is generated in any one of the exhaust passage provided for each cylinder group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control apparatus of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (1)    Left bank (2L)    Right bank (2R)    Throttle valve (7)    Exhaust passage (9L,9R)    Catalytic converter (10L,10R)    Selector valves (16L,16R)    ECU (20)
NOVELTY - The module has adhesive layer comprising resin (60) containing electroconductive particles (70) between bus-bar electrode (20) of photovoltaic cell and tab (40). The electrode and tab are connected through the particles.    USE - Thin-film type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of output is suppressed while improving reliability of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photoelectric-conversion portion (10)    Bus-bar electrode (20)    Tab (40)    Resin (60)    Electroconductive particle (70)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has upper and lower tongue pieces (3b,3c) that are provided at same position in horizontal direction. The panel clamping portions (b1,c1) of the upper and lower tongue pieces are defined as horizontal plane upper and lower surfaces. The outer peripheral edge of the solar cell panel (2) is support-fixed to upper and lower tongue pieces of longer and shorter frames (3A,3B) from up-down direction respectively.    USE - Copper indium dieselenide (CIS) type thin-film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the solar cell module is maintained simply and reliably. A lightweight solar cell module can be manufactured simple piece and hence the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper and lower tongue pieces are attached so that the thickness of main wall is made thin at upper and lower tongue pieces, while providing the protrusion in the position between upper and lower tongue pieces inside the main wall of longer and shorter frames. The protrusions are made to contact with the edge of the cover glass. An aluminum foil is provided in the protrusion so as to stop the sealing agent to the concave portions of upper and lower tongue pieces, and prevents the contact of frames. A screw hole for fastening shorter frame is formed on the upper and lower tongue pieces by the longer frame. The thickness of lower tongue piece and bottom base of longer frame is thicker than the thickness of the upper tongue piece at both ends. A hole for screw penetration in the longer frame corresponding to main wall is formed by the shorter frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view and top view of the CIS type thin-film solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell panel (2)    Longer frame (3A)    Shorter frame (3B)    Upper tongue piece (3b)    Lower tongue piece (3c)    Panel clamping portions (b1,c1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode arranged on an electrolytic surface, a cathode arranged on other electrolytic surface, an electrolyte electrode assembly, and a separator resin frame assembly laminated on both sides of electrolyte electrode assembly, formed by joining separator (23,24) and resin frame (21,22) with an adhesive agent. The fuel cell has a through-hole (60) to penetrate adhesive agent (70) to region for adhesion of separator.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high reliability, simple structure, favorable adhesive strength of separator and resin frame, suppresses extrusion of adhesive agent, and manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of the portion of connection structure of fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Resin frames (21,22)    Separators (23,24)    Through-hole (60)    Adhesive agent (70)
NOVELTY - The exhaust emission control device has electrically heated catalyst (EHC) (300) containing heater (330) in exhaust pipe. The cross-section of the heater in direction orthogonal to the flow of the exhaust gas, comprises a whirl such that the width of the radial direction is matched with the speed of the exhaust gas. An electricity supply unit supplies electricity to the heater.    USE - Exhaust emission control device of internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The function lowering of the catalyst by adhesion of particulate matter (PM) is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electricity supply unit supplies electricity so that the calorific value in the peripheral side of the heater is larger than the calorific value in inner circumference side, and temperature distribution of the catalyst in the radial direction becomes uniform. The width of the gap (370) in the peripheral side of the radial direction is more than the width of the gap in the inner circumference side. The electricity supply unit prohibits electricity supply, when identified electrical conductivity characteristic corresponds to predetermined short-circuit state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the EHC.    EHC (300)    Casing (310)    Heater (330)    Gap (370)
NOVELTY - The organic thin film (4) has an electron-donating area (34) and an electron-accepting area (33) formed with fixed regularity and in crossing arrangement on the surface of the organic thin film. The organic thin film also includes a photopolymerizable compound layer to which light for intensity distribution is irradiated. The photopolymerizable compound layer has predetermined composition. The organic thin film has an electron donor with photopolymerizable base composition and electron acceptor with photopolymerizable base composition which are created when curing the organic thin film.    USE - Organic thin film for photoelectric transducer used in solar cell (all claimed). Can also be used in data communication light receiver.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures formation of efficient photoelectric transducer containing photopolymerization compound with photopolymerizable molecules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Organic thin film manufacturing method;    (2) Conversion efficiency control method of photoelectric transducer; and    (3) Photoelectric transducer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the photoelectric transducer using the organic thin film.    Substrate (1)    Organic thin film (4)    Photoelectric transducer (11)    Electron-accepting area (33)    Electron-donating area (34)
NOVELTY - An organic electroluminescent element (10) has an anode (2), a hole transport layer (4), a light emitting layer (5) adjacent to the layer (4), and a cathode (6) in order. The hole transport layer is formed by solution coating method. The hole transport layer contains light emitting layer host material (5-50 wt.%). The light emitting layer contains host material (50 wt.% or more). The hole transport layer does not contain material other than light emitting layer host material among hole transportable materials.    USE - Organic electroluminescent element is used for light electrochemical cell, electrochemiluminescent device, organic transistor and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electroluminescent element is economically and easily manufactured, and is stably operated for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic electroluminescent element, which involves applying coating liquid for forming hole transport layer containing host material, on anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of organic electroluminescent element.    Substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Positive hole injection layer (3)    Hole transport layer (4)    Light emitting layer (5)    Cathode (6)    Organic electroluminescent element (10)
NOVELTY - A graphite film has a density of 1.2 g/cm3 or more, a thermal diffusivity of 8.5x 10-4 m2/second in the surface direction, and a fall in bendability (MIT) (R1 mm) of 100000 times or more.    USE - Graphite film is used as heat-radiation material in including but not limited to mobile telephones, game machines, liquid-crystal televisions, fixing apparatuses of electrophotographic image-forming devices, power transistors, ceramic circuit boards, laser generators, digital camcorders, fuel cells, and electromagnetic shielding components. Can also be used for heat sinks, heat pipes, water-cooled cooling devices, Peltier devices, housings, and hinges.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite film has excellent flatness, handleability, fixing property, bendability, density, thermal-diffusion property, thickness uniformity, damage resistance, thermal conductivity, electroconductivity, crack resistance, and wrinkle resistance.
NOVELTY - A reflection preventing film has bi-axial-stretching polyethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate film and reflection prevention layer. The reflection prevention layer has refractive index of 1.20-1.60 and satisfies specific relation.    USE - Reflection preventing film is used as component of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reflection preventing film has excellent reflection prevention property and high light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reflection preventing film has bi-axial-stretching polyethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate film and reflection prevention layer. The reflection prevention layer has refractive index of 1.20-1.60 and satisfies relation: 92.5/Nless than or equal to dless than or equal to 250/N, where d is thickness (nm) and N is refractive index of reflection prevention layer.
NOVELTY - The heat accumulator (16) has an earth covered liquid gas tank containing a liquid heat carrier medium (17), where the accumulator is externally arranged and is line connected with the solar energy collectors. A heat exchanger (25) is arranged in the accumulator, and the carrier medium is a water. An electrical heater (26) is attached to the heat exchanger and is operable by a solar current produced by a photovoltaic system.    USE - Decentralized heat accumulator for absorbing heat produced by solar energy collectors from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The heat accumulator is designed such that the accumulator creates an independent, extended and inexpensive storage possibility for heat energy obtained by solar energy, and maintains an optimal relationship between volumes and container surface, so that a heat emission is reduced by an outer thermal insulation. The accumulator achieves reduction of the thermal radiation to the environment by utilizing an earth covered installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an earth covered liquid gas tank of a heat accumulator.    Heat accumulator (16)    Liquid heat carrier medium (17)    Heat exchanger (25)    Electrical heater (26)    Inlet valve (27)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a metallic carrier material, where a contact layer overlies directly on the carrier material without intercostal barrier layer and consists of an electrically conducting compound. The contact layer consists of titanium nitride, titanium carbide, chromium nitride or chromium carbide or a mixture of compounds. Deposition of the barrier layer takes place in two process steps, where both the steps do not require high vacuum for its execution.    USE - Flexible substrate for a chalcopyrite thin layer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The contact layer overlies directly on the carrier material without intercostal barrier layer, such that the flexible substrate can be produced in an economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a flexible substrate for a chalcopyrite thin layer solar cell.
NOVELTY - Silicon-based solar cell comprises front-end (FE) contacts that are placed on a front-end doped surface layer and at least a passivation layer with backside (BS) contacts that is placed on the backside doped layer, where the backside passivation layer is composed of at least one silicon oxide layer that is placed on the backside doped layer, at least a silicon nitride layer that is deposited on the silicon oxide layer and at least an additional superimposed silicon oxide layer.    USE - The component deals with the silicon-based solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-based solar cells exhibit increased efficiency and a very good surface passivation quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the silicon-based solar cell comprising applying the backside passivation layers on the silicon wafer by chemical or physical vapor deposition process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the photovoltaic cell with a silicon nitride-passivation layer (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves installing an anode flow field plate component, a film electrode component and a cathode flow field plate component on a flat support of a pedestal of a micrometer caliper. An amesdial is a deasil rotated until flat supports of upper and lower pedestals respectively contact cathode and anode flow field plates. Gnathodynamics is produced by a worm when the rotation is blocked. An edge of a cell section is sealed and conglutinated by epoxide resin, and the caliper is loosened to complete the package of the cell.    USE - Method for encapsulating a microminiature fuel cell with liquid organic micromolecule such as methanol, formic acid and mixture of methanol and formic acid, pure hydrogen or reformed gas as fuel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the gnathodynamics, which is produced by the worm as the rotation of the micrometer caliper is blocked, so that the gnathodynamics is used as short periodical pressure needed by the cell package. The force produced by the solidified epoxide resin is used as the long stroke pressure needed by the cell package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a microminiature fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The black ceramic decoration solar cell module has the black ceramic layers (7) that cover the electrode portions (3A) of the silver gray formed in the outer periphery enclosure of a solar-cell submodule.    USE - Copper diselenide indium based black ceramic decoration solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode portion having different color from that of modular portion, is covered without increasing the number of steps for assembling the solar cell module hence the color of the black ceramic decoration solar cell module is uniform. The aesthetic appearance of the black ceramic decoration solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and top views of the black ceramic decoration solar cell module.    Glass substrate (2A)    Electrode portions (3A)    Aluminum frames (5)    Sealing materials (6)    Black ceramic layers (7)
NOVELTY - A high molecular compound has a fluorene repeating unit (I), a phenoxazine repeating unit (II) and a bivalent fused polycyclic hydrocarbon group-containing repeating unit (III).    USE - High molecular compound for liquid composition used for hole transport material, electron transport material and luminescent material of light emitting layer for polymeric light emitting element used for planar light source and display device, and thin film, organic transistor and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound provides polymeric light emitting element having high luminescence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high molecular compound has a fluorene repeating unit of formula (I), a phenoxazine repeating unit of formula (II) and a bivalent fused polycyclic hydrocarbon group-containing repeating unit of formula (III): -(Ar)-.    R1,R2=H, alkyl, alkoxy, alkyl thio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, aryl alkyl, aryl alkoxy, arylalkyl thio, aryl alkenyl, aryl alkynyl, amino, substituted amino, silyl, substituted silyl, halogen, acyl, acyloxy, imine residue, amide, acid-imide, monovalent heterocyclic group, carboxyl, substituted carboxyl, cyano or nitro;    R3-R6=same as R1 except H;    Rn1=alkyl;    a-d=0-3;    Ar=group of formulae (X) and (VI);    Ar1-Ar3,Ar7,Ar8=arylene group or bivalent heterocyclic group;    Ar4,Ar5=aryl or monovalent heterocyclic group;    x=0 or 1;    R22=same as R3;and    n,y,z=0-2.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a solar cells unit (91) with polymer solar cells having a carrier substrate and an organic semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer has an upper side that faces a light source (95) and a rear side that is turned away from the light source. The solar cells are formed by an inmold-process and a touch-forming-process, so that an upper side of the solar cells has a surface profile, which enlarges a surface of the upper side with respect to a smooth surface profile.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell i.e. polymer-solar cell, unit. Can also be used for an organic solar cell, inorganic solar cell, hybrid-solar cell, single junction cell, multi-junction cell and cells with photosensitive layers.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are formed by the inmold-process and the touch-forming-process, so that the upper side of the solar cells has the surface profile, which enlarges the surface of the upper side with respect to the smooth surface profile, thus providing the solar cell with the enlarged surface in a simple and effective manner. The efficiency of the solar cell can hence be improved based on multiple reflexions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a polymer-solar cell    (2) a polymer-based solar cell having a carrier substrate and an organic semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a solar cells unit.    Solar cells module (9)    Solar cells unit (91)    Mounting body (92)    Mounting surface (93)    Fastening units (94)    Light source (95)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells (S1) include a photoelectric conversion element on a conductive layer (2) on an insulating substrate (1), and another conductive layer (6) formed on the photoelectric conversion element. The conductive layer (6) is formed contacting the conductive layer (2) of adjacent photovoltaic cells and the photoelectric conversion element is formed contacting the conductive layer (6) of adjacent photovoltaic cells.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of effective electric power generation area of the dye-sensitized solar cell module is enlarged, so that output current density is improved. Hence, the efficiency of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dye-sensitized solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell module.    Insulating substrate (1)    Conductive layers (2,6)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Carrier transport layer (4)    Photovoltaic cell (S1)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate (70) includes an aperture (72) and a pressure relief feature (76) e.g. burst disk, gasket, end seal. The pressure relief feature militates against the over-pressurization of the fuel cell stack. Preferably, the pressure relief feature is formed on the outer surface of each plate and fails at a predetermined pressure.    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively relieve excess pressure from fuel cell stack, and facilitates predictability of the deformation of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fuel cell system.    Bipolar plate (70)    Aperture (72)    Inner surface (74)    Pressure relief feature (76)    Outer edge (78)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell plate (12) has a seal groove with an aperture (18) aligned with an opening (20) of a cavity formed in a fuel cell plate (14). An elastomeric sealing bead material (24) flows within the groove through the aperture and into the cavity during molding process. The sealing material extending between the corresponding aperture and opening, forms a bridge (26) between the plates. The sealing material is filled in the cavity partially so as to retain the sealing material in the groove after curing.    USE - Seal retention mechanism for fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The retention of sealing material that seals the plates together is improved by forming the sealing bridge between seal groove of one plate in alignment with cavity of other plate. Hence fluid leakage within and between the plate assemblies is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell plates with the seal retention mechanism in assembled state.    Fuel cell plates (12,14)    Aperture (18)    Opening (20)    Elastomeric sealing material (24)    Bridge (26)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger tube which maximizes the heat transfer area and increases the supporting amount of a catalyst so as to transfer a sufficient amount of heat from an oxidation zone to a reforming zone is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - As a heat exchanger tube for a fuel reformer, which is used in a fuel reformer of a fuel cell and divided into a reforming zone(6) for implementing reforming reaction and an oxidation zone(5) for implementing oxidation reaction to transfer heat generated in the oxidation zone to the reforming zone, the heat exchanger tube for the fuel reformer is characterized in that it is an aluminum tube(1) having a microporous oxide film formed on both sides thereof by anodizing inner and outer surfaces(3,4) of the aluminum tube to obtain large heat transfer area. The fuel reformer comprises an external tube(2) that functions as a case or a reaction tube, and an aluminum tube(1) of which inner and outer surfaces are supported by a catalyst.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A sheet comprises laminated component containing fluorine-resin film base material and polyurethane adhesive. An acrylic resin coat layer is formed on the polyurethane adhesive of fluorine-resin film base material. The acrylic resin contains hydroxyl group, amide group and/or amino group as functional groups.    USE - Sheet is used for solar-cell back surface sealing.    ADVANTAGE - Sheet provides solar cell module having excellent strength and weather resistance, and maintains the electric output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The structure has a solar cell connected with a conflux belt by a welding strip, where a part of the strip bends towards the cell is welding strip folding part. Insulating strips are located between the cell, belt and the folding part. The insulating strips extend beyond an edge of a periphery of the cell. The insulating strips are fixed on the cell through adhesive made from ethylene vinyl acetate. An adhesive tape is attached on the belt, insulating strips and the cell in succession manner.    USE - Photovoltaic subassembly structure for a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The belt and welding strip bend towards the back of the structure, so as to make the belt and the welding strip folding part to set on the back of the structure, thus reducing the entire acreage of the structure, saving the glass faceplate, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) material and backboard and other encapsulation material, and hence reducing the production cost efficiently, and increasing the economic profit. The belt is hided at the obverse of the structure, so the structure is beautiful in appearance, thus enhancing the competitive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a photovoltaic sub assembly structure.
NOVELTY - The path switching devices (4,5) switches the destination of supply of fuel gas between the fuel gas path and heating medium path. A control apparatus (8) controls the path switching device in such as manner, so that the fuel gas is supplied to the heating medium path during warming-up operation and the fuel gas is supplied to the fuel gas path after warming operation.    USE - Fuel cell system for general household.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of movement of heat from the heating medium flow path to the cooling medium is improved, so that the fuel cell is heated effectively and uniformly. The temperature of fuel cell is reliably raised during the advance of electrochemical reaction without wasting the energy during starting the fuel cell system. Hence the desired electric power is obtained immediately after the start of generating mode of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (1)    Temperature detector (2)    Fuel-gas generation apparatus (3)    Path switching devices (4,5)    Control apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide particles have high surface area compared with hexagonal column shaped particle. The zinc oxide particles are made to crystal-grow in shape of needle component shapes.    USE - Zinc oxide particles are used for manufacture of zinc oxide composite material for dye-sensitized-solar-cell-oriented device material and gas sensor for gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide particles have excellent electroconductivity and high surface area. The sensor containing zinc oxide particles have excellent mechanical strength, low heat resistance, and manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of zinc oxide particles which involves controlling the crystal growth of zinc oxide crystal, and forming in shape of needle component shapes.
NOVELTY - Silicon is purified by introducing a chlorine-containing gas and water vapor together into a mixture of fused silicon and fused salt.    USE - Purification of silicon for use in solar cells (claimed) and semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically reduces the content of boron contained as an impurity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the refiner used for the purification method.    Refiner (100)    Chamber (120)    Furnace core (140)    Heat-emitting component (160)    Heat-insulating material (180)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical energy source (1) comprises substrate (6), battery stack(s) (2) on the substrate, and biofuel cell deposited onto the substrate. The battery stack comprises two battery electrodes (3, 5), and an intermediate solid-state electrolyte (4). The intermediate solid-state electrolyte separates the two battery electrodes. The biofuel cell comprises biofuel cell anode and cathode. The biofuel cell anode and cathodes are separated by biofuel/electrolyte chamber for receiving externally supplied biofuel/electrolyte.    USE - The electrochemical energy source is used for powering electronic device for bioimplantation, and for forming a System in Package (SiP) (claimed). The electronic device is a micro-electromechanical systems, cardiac pacemaker, sensor, defibrillators, pain relief stimulators, and microscopic wireless communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The energy source has improved power output, can easily be optimized, eliminates leak of electrolyte, and provides possibility to add more capacitors to boost power output when needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of the electrochemical energy source.    Electrochemical energy source (1)    Battery stack (2)    Two battery electrodes (3, 5)    Intermediate solid-state electrolyte (4)    Substrate (6)
NOVELTY - A polymer compound contains a benzo thiadiazole-containing repeating unit (1), and has number average molecular weight, by polystyrene conversion, of 1x 103-1x 108.    USE - Polymer compound is used for liquid composition, polymeric light emitting component used for planar light source and display device, thin film, organic transistor and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer compound has peak wavelength of fluorescence spectrum in long wavelength side and is excellent in deep coloring property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer compound contains benzo thiadiazole-containing repeating unit of formula (1), and has number average molecular weight, by polystyrene conversion, of 1x 103-1x 108.    Ar1,Ar2=(un)substituted bivalent heterocyclic, (un)substituted arylene or (un)substituted bivalent aromatic amine group;    Z1=-CR1=CR2 or -C=?C-;    R1,R2=H, alkyl, aryl, monovalent heterocyclic or cyano group;    m,n=1 or 2;and    R10,R11=H, alkyl or alkoxy group.
NOVELTY - Preparing a doped Group IB-IIIA-VIA absorber layer (12) for a solar cell comprises forming a metallic stack by electroplating layer(s) of a Group IB material using Group IB plating solution(s) and electrodepositing layer(s) of a Group IIIA material using Group IIIA plating solution(s); and reacting the metallic stack with Group VIA material(s). Each of the Group IB plating solution and the Group IIIA plating solution contains a concentration of an alkali metal, preferably sodium, potassium or lithium.    USE - Preparation of a doped Group IB-IIIA-VIA absorber layer for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves controlled doping of the compound layer by including alkali metal(s) in the formulation of the plating bath of the electrodeposited constituent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell employing a Group IB-IIIA-VIA absorber layer.    Substrate (11)    Absorber layer (12)    Conductive layer (13)    Transparent layer (14)    Radiation (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has thermal-medium supply manifold (8A) that supplies a thermal medium to a heat-transfer portion of end portion (E) of stack (1) in lamination direction. Another thermal-medium supply manifold (8B) supplies another thermal medium to heat transfer portion of remaining portion (R) other than end portion of stack. A thermal-medium discharge manifold (9) discharges the thermal medium from the heat transfer portion respectively.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system (claimed) used in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the fuel cell stack can be controlled effectively during starting and electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Thermal-medium supply manifolds (8A,8B)    Thermal-medium discharge manifold (9)    End portion of stack (E)    Remaining portion of stack (R)
NOVELTY - The module has a conductive connection mechanism for connecting semiconductor elements in respective rows in parallel and respective columns in series. A conductive internal-mounting metal case (3) with grooves (20) in which the elements are connected. The positive electrodes of the elements are connected to a bottom plate and the negative electrodes are connected to a finger lead (25). The grooves have bottom portions (21) where separation slits (26) are formed. The base material of the element consists of silicon single crystal and silicon polycrystal.    USE - Panel form semiconductor module e.g. solar cell module. Uses include but are not limited to light-emission diode module for solar-power-generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The number of conductive connection mechanism can be reduced and the structure of the module is simplified. The output efficiency of the module is improved and the cooling capability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the grooves in the metal case.    Metal case (3)    Groove (20)    Bottom portions (21)    Finger lead (25)    Slits (26)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell back surface sealing sheet has a laminated material formed by laminating at least 2 or more layers of base material (B-1) with a polyurethane adhesive (B-2). The polyurethane adhesive consists of an adhesive with hydrolysis resistance. The laminate strength of polyurethane adhesive after storing in a highly accelerated stress test (HAST) system at 105degrees C and 1.05 atm for 168 hours, is 1N/15 mm or more, and after storing process separation between the substrates due to delamination does not occur.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell back surface sealing sheet has excellent anti-weatherability and efficiently prevents material degradation due to hydrolysis and provides solar cell with excellent electrical output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model sectional drawing of solar-cell back surface sealing sheet.    Base material (B-1)    Polyurethane adhesive (B-2)
NOVELTY - A controller (13) regulates an electric load that is applied to a fuel cell (1). The power supply unit applies a specified load and a low load where a cathode potential becomes higher than the cathode potential under specified load to the fuel cell cyclically as electrical load. The power generation of the fuel cell is interrupted when low load is applied.    USE - Power supply unit for supplying electric power to electronic equipment (claimed) e.g. laptop computer, mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable generation of electric power over a longer period of time. Prevents accumulation of peroxides, thus preventing reduction in the membrane electrode assembly performance and increases life of the membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply unit in which a method of operating a fuel cell can be used.    Fuel cell (1)    Secondary battery (10)    Resistor (11)    Direct current to direct current converter (12)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The forming method involves providing a substrate having either an n-type region or a p-type region, forming a seed layer in electrical communication with the n-type region or the p-type region on the substrate surface, and forming a metal layer (202) e.g. platinum, ruthenium, over the seed layer by immersing the seed layer and an electrode (220) in a first electrolyte, and biasing the seed layer relative to the electrode using one or more waveforms delivered from a power supply (250).    USE - Method for forming metal interconnect in a solar cell substrate used in the fabrication of photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a contact structure for solar cells having low resistivity and clearly defined features.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the metal contact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side cross-sectional view of an electrochemical processing chamber.    Electrochemical plating cell (200)    Metal layer (202)    Electrode (220)    Power supply (250)    System controller (251)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell has layer (A) comprising an electron conducting material and layer (B) comprising a hole conducting material. The layer (A) and/or layer (B) comprise several absorber semiconductor grains and oxide material dispersed at boundaries of the absorber semiconductor grains.    USE - Photovoltaic cell used for converting solar irradiance into electrical free energy, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic cell further comprises additional semiconductor and/or oxide layers, interlayer comprising metal, and metal and oxide layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structure of photovoltaic cell.    Photoactive conversion layer (80)
NOVELTY - A substance containing chlorine is added to indium-containing solution with pH of 1-2.2. A reducing agent is added to the solution and indium sponge is deposited (5) by substitution, and indium is recovered from the indium-containing solution.    USE - Recovery of indium from indium-containing material. The recovered indium is used in intermetallic compounds such as indium phosphide, indium arsenide, indium oxide doped tin used in solar cells and transparent conductive thin films.    ADVANTAGE - Indium is recovered from indium-containing material by a simple process, and with improved yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process diagram of the indium recovery method.    Acid extraction (1)    Removal of copper (2)    Sulfurization and precipitation (3)    Sulfur dioxide extraction (4)    Deposition by substitution (5)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device comprises electrodes (I,II) where at least one electrode is transparent to solar radiation, and a photoactive layer (1140) comprising a photoactive nanostructure consisting of carbon nanotube and photosensitive nanoparticles, between the electrodes (I,II). The photoactive layer is in electron conducting communication with the electrode (I) and in hole conducting communication with the electrode (II).    USE - Photovoltaic device is used in microelectronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device has favorable photoluminescence and solar energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoactive layer further comprises a polymer containing dispersed photoactive nanostructure. The photovoltaic device further has a hole conducting layer consisting of a hole conducting polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar cell with photosensitive layer.    Glass substrates (1110)    Transparent conductor (1120)    Single wall carbon nanotube layers (1130,1150)    Photoactive layer (1140)    Metal layer (1160)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas control system of a diesel vehicle and a method thereof are provided to reduce time of temperature activation of an oxide catalyst by increasing a temperature of exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exhaust gas control system of a diesel vehicle includes a start switch(10), an RPM detector(20), a controller(30), an integrating meter(40), and a heating plug(50). The start switch supplies power of a battery to a corresponding load side. The RPM detector detects the number of revolution of a crank shaft and provides information on a current engine RPM to the controller. When a normal start on of the engine is detected, the controller controls starting times of a heater and an air heater to increase a temperature of exhaust gas so that time of temperature activation of an oxide catalyst is reduced to perform a reduction control of the exhaust gas.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a novel dye which can act as a dispersant as well as a dye, a paste composition containing the dye, a semiconductor electrode, a method for preparing the semiconductor electrode, and a dye-sensitive solar cell using the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dye is represented by the formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are independently COOH or POOH; R3 and R4 are independently H or a group represented by the formula (2), and at least one of R3 and R4 is a group represented by the formula (2). In the formula (2), X1 to X4 are independently H or a methyl group; A is a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30 arylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30 arylalkylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30 cycloalkylene group; B is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkynyl group and is linear or branch form; m is an integer of 1-20; and n is 0 or 1. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a low molecular weight conjugated phosphorus compound having excellent electro-conductivity and stability to apply the room temperature spin coating process thereto.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low molecular weight conjugated phosphorus compound is represented by the formula(1), where X is P or PO, Ar is independently the group represented by the structural formula(1-1) or the structural formula(1-2), R1 is H, C1-10 linear or branched alkyl, C1-10 linear or branched alkoxy, or C1-10 linear or branched alkoxyalkyl, and m is an integer from 2 to 3. The organic thin-film transistor comprises the conjugated phosphorus compound as a channel material. The organic solar cell comprises conjugated phosphorus compound as a hole conducting material. The organo-electroluminescent device comprises the organo-electroluminescent as a luminescent material or a hole conducting material.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The bottom part of the hydrogen inlet hole (26) of a hydrogen side fastening board (20) is arranged lower than the bottom part of a hydrogen inlet port (46). The bottom part of the hydrogen outlet hole (28) of the hydrogen side fastening board is arranged lower or leveled with the bottom part of a hydrogen outlet port (48).    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively prevent inflow of condensed water using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the elevation view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen side fastening board (20)    Hydrogen inlet hole (26)    Hydrogen outlet hole (28)    Hydrogen inlet port (46)    Hydrogen outlet port (48)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst contains electroconductive support (1) and noble-metal particles (3) supported by electroconductive support. The portion(s) of surface of electroconductive support is coated with film which consists of metal oxide (2). The metal oxide is titanium dioxide.    USE - Electrode catalyst for direct fuel-type fuel cell used for electronic device (both claimed), electric machines, precision equipment and power-supply system. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, small liquid crystal television, small compact disk player, and small digital versatile disk player.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst is economical, highly efficient, and has excellent carbon monoxide-poisoning preventing effect. The fuel cell using the electrode catalyst is easy to handle, and achieves high output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show structure of electrode catalyst for direct fuel-type fuel cell.    Electroconductive support (1)    Metal oxide (2)    Noble-metal particles (3)
NOVELTY - The reactor (150) contains carbon monoxide removal device (115) which removes carbon monoxide, and vaporizer which vaporizes fuel. The vaporizer is provided inside the carbon monoxide removal device.    USE - Reactor for fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices (claimed) such as mobile phone, notebook-type personal computer, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor efficiently uses the heat produced in carbon monoxide removal device for vaporization in vaporizer. The temperature in carbon monoxide removal device is not increased and utilization efficiency of heat is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of partially disassembled reactor.    Modifier (113)    Carbon monoxide removal device (115)    Heat insulation package (130)    Base plate (132)    Reactor (150)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte contains proton-conductive group bonded with conjugated type polyacene group structural unit.    USE - Electrolyte for catalyst electrode layer of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is excellent in electroconductivity and proton-conductivity, and is not swollen by water. The fuel cell comprising electrolyte, is excellent in electric-power generation efficiency and durability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) conveys to-be-processed object (10) by conveying belt (130). The rollers (141,142) reciprocate the peeling sheet (140) between laminate position and stand-by position. A deposit removal unit (150) at downstream position of conveyance direction, removes deposit adhering to peeling sheet.    USE - Lamination apparatus for manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The deposit scrapped off from the peeling sheet does not adhere to the object to be processed next.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lamination apparatus.    To-be-processed object (10)    Lamination apparatus (100)    Conveying belt (130)    Peeling sheet (140)    Rollers (141,142)    Deposit removal unit (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an opening that exposes the upper portion of crystallized semiconductor particle (2) provided at the lower end of light reflection structure (7). The crystallized semiconductor particle is condensed at the concave-mirror shaped light reflection surface (8) formed on current conduction layer. The size of the opening is smaller than the diameter of crystallized semiconductor particle.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of light with respect to photoelectric conversion is improved high. The weight of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus is reduced, while decreasing the usage-amount of semiconductor and manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Crystallized semiconductor particle (2)    Insulating layer (4)    Light reflection structure (7)    Light reflection surface (8)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains spherical aluminum nitride powder and synthetic resin. The mode of particle size distribution, measured on weight basis, of the aluminum nitride powder is maximum value of particle size.    USE - Resin composition used for sheet for flexible printed substrate, heat radiation base material for central processing unit, high density multilayered substrate, solar cell, display device and heat radiation base material for light emitting diode (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides sheet with favorable insulation property and high heat conductivity.
NOVELTY - A filler (10) has flame resistant layer (1) containing thermoplastic resin and flame retardant, and adhesive layer (2) containing adhesive resin which is laminated on flame resistant layer.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler has excellent fire safety, and provides solar cell module having excellent adhesiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of filler.    Flame resistant layer (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Filler (10)
NOVELTY - Water-soluble phase transition substance containing microcapsulation agent is dissolved in organic solvent, freon-type solvent or silicone system solvent, and microcapsulation reaction is advanced simultaneously in the interface of the water-soluble phase transition substance to obtain microcapsulated water-soluble phase transition substance. The water content in the water-soluble phase transition substance is used as initiator for the microcapsulation reaction.    USE - Used in coolant or heat-transfer medium supply material for fuel cells (all claimed) used in automobile engine, and energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface specific heat of the microcapsulated particles is large, the amount of circulating flows of the medium is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water-soluble phase transition substance-containing microcapsulation particles.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains polyurethane-random copolymer having structure portion derived from silicon compound and structure portion derived from perfluoropolyether compound, in molecule. The polyurethane-random copolymer has photopolymerizable functional group in one or both terminals of molecular chain.    USE - For hardening material (claimed) used as adhesive seal material of liquid crystal display and dye-sensitized solar cell, sealing agent for organic electroluminescent and organic solar cell, glass-window sealing material of sensor and charge-coupled device (CCD) camera, and window frame-shaped seal material for package.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent ultraviolet-ray photocurability, electrolyte liquid-proof property, durability, and adhesiveness with electrical conductivity substrate or counter electrode substrate.
NOVELTY - A system controller has a combustion regulator that regulates combustion of a burner section (25) to supply off-gas from a fuel pole (11) to the burner section when the burner section receives reforming fuel and combustion fuel existing in the fuel pole of a fuel cell (10).    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents worsening of exhaust gas emission since adequate air-fuel ratio is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel pole (11)    Air pole (12)    Reformer (20)    Burner section (25)
NOVELTY - The nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles (I) are formed by reacting gaseous precursor compounds in a hot wall reaction vessel (HWR). The precursor compounds comprise gaseous titanium compound and gaseous oxygen compound and/or gaseous nitrogen compound.    USE - Production of nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles used for photocatalyzing decomposition of organic compounds or microorganisms, and for photocatalytic solar energy conversion (claimed) for splitting of water in solar cells to produce hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Improved method for producing nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles, is provided. The nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles have high photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles are formed by reacting gaseous precursor compounds in a hot wall reaction vessel. The precursor compounds comprise gaseous titanium compound and gaseous oxygen compound and/or gaseous nitrogen compound. The titanium oxide nanoparticles are of formula (I): TiO2-xNx, where x is 0.0005-0.05.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus with hot-wall reactor for single-step synthesis of nitrogen-doped titanium oxide nanoparticles.    Burner (B)    Filter (F)    Hot wall reactor (HWR)    Mass flow controller (MFC)    Vacuum pump (V)
NOVELTY - The generator has a functional layer (5) consisting of two components arranged as a matrix between semiconductor units (3, 4) made of metal or semiconductor. One of the components is made of an insulation material, and another component is made of carbon-hemispherical-structure made of a material that has a carbon-nano-miniature tube as a base material. The components are in direct contact with both the metal and semiconductor.    USE - Thermo generator for use in a solar collector for producing electrical energy and for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates the electrical energy with a higher degree of efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a thermo generator within a solar collector.    Solar collector (1)    Absorber layer (2)    Semiconductor units (3, 4)    Functional layer (5)    Tube coil (6)
NOVELTY - A cadmium telluride film solar cell etchant solution is manufactured by adding zinc salt which can dissolve in water or methanol in nitric acid-phosphoric acid-hydrate (HNO3-H3PO4-H2O) mixture etchant solution or bromine (Br2)-methanol etchant solution. The zinc-ion density in etchant solution is 0.01-2 mol/L.    USE - Manufacture of cadmium telluride film solar cell etchant solution.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases efficiency of cadmium telluride solar cell to 10-40%, utilizes common material, has lower price, easy to deploy, easy to operate, and is suitable in flow line production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an etching method of cadmium telluride film solar cell etchant solution by disposing etchant solution at 20-40degrees C in water bath; etching cadmium telluride solar cell for 10-240 seconds; washing solar cell by high purity water with constant temperature at 20-40degrees C; and drying solar cell with nitrogen.
NOVELTY - A separator scrubber (55) has a fuel reactant discharge (60) and water discharge (66) that discharges fuel reactant stream and water to a ammonia dissolving unit (61), to remove ammonia from the fuel reactant stream. An accumulator (68) collects the water containing ammonia. The water is flowed through a loop conduit (80) connected to the scrubber. A pump (84) pumps the water to a heat exchanger (86) and an ion exchange bed (88) to remove ammonia from water and to generate decontaminated stream, which is flowed back to scrubber.    USE - Contaminant separator and isolation loop for separating and isolating contaminant e.g. ammonia in fuel reactant stream of fuel cell used in transportation vehicle and portable or stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of removal of ammonia can be improved, and hence maintenance of optimal temperature and moisture content of the fuel cell can be eased, and maintenance cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of decontaminating fuel reactant stream of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Separator scrubber (55)    Fuel reactant discharge (60)    Ammonia dissolving unit (61)    Water discharge (66)    Accumulator (68)    Loop conduit (80)    Pump (84)    Heat exchanger (86)    Ion exchange bed (88)
NOVELTY - A silicon particles (101) are heated at temperature below the melting point of silicon in controlled atmosphere containing nitrogen gas or in atmosphere containing nitrogen gas as main component. The silicon particles are heated in atmosphere containing oxygen gas or in atmosphere containing oxygen gas and inert gas to melt the silicon and shape of the particles are maintained. Then, the temperature is reduced, the particles are solidified and single crystallized, to obtain crystalline-silicon particles.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline-silicon particles for photoelectric conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical and efficiently provides high quality crystalline-silicon particles without the generation of crystallization crack in the contact surface of silicon particles. The method suppresses the combination of crystalline-silicon particles and adhering of heavy metal elements on the surface of crystalline-silicon particles. The crystallinity of the crystalline-silicon particles is improved. The photoelectric conversion apparatus comprising the crystalline-silicon particle has favorable photoelectric transfer characterstics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacturing of crystalline-silica particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Silicon particles (101)    Base plate (102)
NOVELTY - A groove (152) is provided between the anode and separator while the groove (142) is provided between the cathode and separator. The groove (152) is used to supply fuel gas containing hydrogen to anode while the groove (142) is used to supply oxidant gas containing oxygen to cathode. The hydrophilicity at the lower side of the groove (142) in flow direction of the oxidant gas is higher than hydrophilicity at the upper side.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Performs surface treatment to the surface of the grooves so that hydrophilicity on lower side may become higher on the upstream side of the groove.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the schematic view of the cross section of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (112)    Cathode side catalyst layer (114)    Anode side catalyst layer (116)    Anode side gas diffusion layer (130)    Groove (142,152)
NOVELTY - A composite comprises carbon nanotubes coated with a polymer. The polymer comprises one or more hydrophobic monomer unit.    USE - Composite is used for battery, supercapacitor, electrochemical reactor, photovoltaic cell, sensor, chromic display and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite has high voltammetric current and high electrode capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of composite.
NOVELTY - Aligning reactive mesogens (RM's), involves exposing at least a portion of a substrate to a particle beam that produces an aligning direction on the substrate; and applying a layer comprising at least one RM onto the substrate.    USE - For aligning reactive mesogens useful in the formation of oriented reactive mesogen layer, and in polymer film that is useful in optical, electronic and electrooptical devices or their components such as electrooptical displays, liquid crystal displays, optical films, polarizers, compensators, beam splitters, reflective films, alignment layers, color filters, holographic elements, hot stamping foils, colored images, decorative or security markings, liquid crystal pigments, adhesive layers, non-linear optic devices, optical information storage devices, electronic devices, organic semiconductors, organic field effect transistors, integrated circuits, thin film transistors, Radio Frequency Identification tags, organic light emitting diodes, organic light emitting transistors, electroluminescent displays, organic photovoltaic devices, organic solar cells, organic laser diodes, organic integrated circuits, lighting devices, sensor devices, electrode materials, photoconductors, photodetectors, electrophotographic recording devices, capacitors, charge injection layers, Schottky diodes, planarizing layers, antistatic films, conducting substrates, and conducting patterns (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides aligning of the reactive mesogens, without the need of rubbing or alignment layers, which provides uniform and stable alignment of the materials applied on it, is easy to use in particularly in mass production, and does not have the drawbacks of prior art methods.
NOVELTY - Gel-like or solid electrolyte comprises an electrolyte solution containing an electrolyte dissolved in an organic solvent, a lamellar clay mineral and/or an organic modified lamellar clay mineral, and a polyvalent onium salt compound.    USE - Gel-like or solid electrolyte is used for photoelectric transducer element used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gel-like or solid electrolyte has high ion conductivity, and provides high photoelectric conversion efficiency to solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent conductive film (2)    Porous film (3)    Photoelectrode (4)    Counter electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The module has translucent substrate (10) and substrate (17) with conductive layers (11,18) in opposing surfaces. The photoelectric transducers (1a,1b) connected in series, are formed between the substrates. The transducers have porous semiconductor layer (12) on which dye is adsorbed, electrolyte layer (13) and catalyst layer (14). The insulating layer (16) between adjacent transducers is divided into two or more portions along substrate thickness direction.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of insulating adhesive agent used during bonding of substrates can be reduced. The penetration of adhesive agent between porous layer and catalyst layer is suppressed. The area of effective light-receiving surface is increased. The performance of the solar cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dye sensitizing solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the dye sensitizing solar cell module.    Photoelectric transducers (1a,1b)    Substrates (10,17)    Conductive layers (11,18)    Porous semiconductor layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Catalyst layer (14)    Insulating layer (16)
NOVELTY - Producing a layer containing inorganic semiconductor particles comprises in situ formation of the particles from metal salts and/or metal compounds and a salt-type or organic reactant within a semiconducting organic matrix.    USE - The layer containing an inorganic semiconductor particle is useful in building elements (claimed). The layer is useful in the production of photovoltaic elements, such as solar cells or photodetectors.    ADVANTAGE - The layer enables a simple and cost-effective production of photovoltaic elements. The process avoids the use of capper, which reduces the efficiency of the solar cells. The process provides the layer in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a building element comprising the inorganic semiconductor particle containing layer.
NOVELTY - Preparing partially oxidized product comprises direct oxidation of lower alcohol in a vapor phase with oxygen or a gas containing molecular oxygen in presence of an oxide complex catalyst, and an inert diluent gas e.g. carbon dioxide (preferred), a hydrocarbon (A) or cyclopentane. The catalyst is not a rhenium catalyst.    USE - The process is useful to prepare the partially oxidized product i.e. methylal (claimed), aerosols for cosmetic and technical applications, solvent for paints and varnishes, paint strippers, cleaning and degreasing solvents, a pharmaceutical medium, diesel fuel additives, quick drying adhesives, insecticide, fuel cells and as a reagent in the production of polyoxymethylenedimethylethers (which is useful as a fuel in fuel cells); and in the synthesis of resins and in extraction of flavorings, fragrances and aromas.    ADVANTAGE - The process uses sufficient quantity of the inert diluent gas to keep the reaction out of the inflammable limits. The process does not make use of the rhenium catalyst (all claimed), which is an expensive and a volatile compound that makes the process less available.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing partially oxidized product comprises direct oxidation of lower alcohol in a vapor phase with oxygen or a gas containing molecular oxygen in presence of a molybdenum catalyst of formula Mo(12)V(a)X1(b)X2(c)X3(d)X4(e)O(x), and an inert diluent gas e.g. carbon-dioxide (preferred), a hydrocarbon (A) of formula CnH2n+2 or cyclopentane. The catalyst is not a rhenium catalyst.    Mo = molybdenum;    V = vanadium;    O = oxygen;    X1 = an element e.g. W, Ti, Ta or Nb;    X2 = an element e.g. Cu, Sb, Te or Bi;    X3 = an element e.g. alkaline earth metals;    X4 = alkali metals;    a = 0-10;    b = 0-4;    c = 0-5;    d = 0-2;    e = 0-2; and    x = oxidation number.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises an integrated bipolar separator plate (BSP) (61), membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (65) and the reactant and coolant manifolds (51A,51B). A flexible gasket (64) and a flexible bond (66) that are provided between BSP and MEA, and between the BSP and manifolds, provide seal to the edge portions of MEA, and to the region placed between the manifold and BSP, respectively, for preventing the release of reactants from the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage and performance testing of the single fuel cell can be facilitated using an improved, integrated, and modular BSP, MEA, and manifolds, before performing the assembly of the fuel cell stack, and hence the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the integrated and modular fuel cell assembly.    Manifolds (51A,51B)    BSP (61)    Gasket (64)    MEA (65)    Bond (66)
NOVELTY - Robust polymer composition (A), deposited on a substrate, comprises a polymer deposited by chemical vapor deposition comprising a substituted xylylene having a first functional group that is reactive with and undergoes a regioselective reaction with a second functional group on a target molecule.    USE - (A) is useful for diagnostic or chromatography techniques. (A) is useful to bond two separate coatings together. (A) is useful in complex micro-total analytical systems. (A) is useful for electrochemical cell technology, e.g. batteries and/or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (A) is robust (claimed). (A) provides stable immobilization of target molecules and/or ligands. (A) exhibits excellent adhesion and stability. (A) permits spatial control of self-assembly of monolayers onto a substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of forming a robust reactive polymer on a substrate, the method comprising: applying a polymer via chemical vapor deposition and reacting the first functional group with the second functional group to attach the target molecule to the surface.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (4) has an output component (7) comprising a screw shaft (7s), and a core material (7w) comprised with copper, which are arranged in inner side of an electrically conductive layer having oxidation resistance. A laminated cell group is fixed by a fixing component (5) while laminating two or more fuel cell batteries (3).    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) using zirconium oxide (ZrO2) type. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), and molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conduction property of the electrically conductive layer is increased. The loss resulting from electrical resistance of the output component can be suppressed. The decline of electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cell comprised with fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell battery (3)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Fixing component (5)    Output component (7)    Screw shaft (7s)    Core material (7w)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has a polyimide film laminated on at least one surface of a semiconductor wafer at which photoelectric transducer is formed on one surface, through a heat fusible layer. The polyimide film has tensile elasticity modulus of 4 GPa or more and linear expansion coefficient of 12 ppm or less. The heat fusible layer contains thermoplastic polyimide. The semiconductor wafer is single crystal silicon, polycrystalline silicon or compound semiconductor.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has high reliability and durability, improved handling property and favorable solder heat resistance, heat cycle resistance and PCT-proof (pressure cooker test) property. The polyimide film has excellent heat resistance, and semiconductor wafer is protected from vibration and impact during semiconductor processing.
NOVELTY - The base material comprises composition of thermoplastic crystalline resin containing inert particles. The base material has surface roughness of 30-500 nm.    USE - Base material used for flexible type thin-film solar cell (claimed) for auxiliary power supply of timepiece and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The base material has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The transfer material (5) is formed by laminating a primary metal oxide layer (2), a secondary metal oxide layer (3) and a transparent-electrode layer (4) on the surface of a heat-resistant base material (1). The primary metal oxide layer contains metal-oxide fine particles of insulator.    USE - Transfer material for laminated material used for manufacturing metal-oxide electrode used for dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transfer material has excellent exfoliating property, and provides highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cell, without short circuit of counter electrode and electric power generation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional drawing of the transfer material.    Heat-resistant base material (1)    Primary metal oxide layer (2)    Secondary metal oxide layer (3)    Transparent electrode layer (4)    Transfer material (5)
NOVELTY - The portable apparatus comprises a heat absorption unit (140) that absorbs the heat produced from a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistor with the reaction water cooled by a heat radiation unit (120). A recovery unit (102) recovers the reaction water generated by a fuel battery cell (110), which absorbed the heat. A fuel adjustment control unit (103) controls the flow rate of the fuel supplied to the fuel cell from storage unit based on waiting state or communication state.    USE - Portable wireless apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the shortening of the stand by time, or the deterioration of the receiving sensitivity of the apparatus is prevented. The chemical reaction in the fuel battery cell is leveled and the temperature rise inside the apparatus housing is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the portable wireless apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction water recovery unit (102)    Fuel adjustment control unit (103)    Fuel battery cell (110)    Heat radiation unit (120)    Heat absorption unit (140)
NOVELTY - The fluorine resin polymeric separation membrane having spherical-structure layer and three dimensional network structure layer in which three dimensional network structure layer eliminates or modifies a portion of hydrophilic polymer on its surface by contact-processing oxidizing agent containing fluorine resin polymeric composition containing cellulose ester and/or fatty acid-vinyl ester type polymer. Thus oxidation processing of fluorine resin polymeric separation membrane is carried out.    USE - Oxidation processing of fluorine resin polymeric separation membrane used for filtration membrane module (claimed) for water treatment, water-purifying process, waste water treatment, pharmaceutical area, foodstuff industry, fuel cell area and charged membrane area.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fluorine resin polymeric separation membrane having excellent contamination-proof property, chemical resistance, physical strength and water-permeance performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxidizing agent is chosen from salt of hypochlorous acid and permanganic acid, chlorine dioxide, ozone and hydrogen peroxide.
NOVELTY - The organic solar cell (10) has a light guide portion (11), organic solar cell layer and a reflection portion provided in position facing organic solar cell layer of light guide portion. The solar cell layer has a cathode, an anode and an organic semiconductor layer contacting portion(s) of surface of light guide portion. The light guide portion is formed using glass or transparent resin.    USE - Organic solar cell is used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell has high conversion efficiency and improved productivity, and is continuously and economically manufactured. The average energy density is reduced during manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of structure of organic solar cell.    Organic solar cell (10)    Light guide portion (11)    Transparent current carrying portion (12)    P-type organic semiconductor (13)    N-type organic semiconductor (14)    Reflecting film (15)
NOVELTY - Compound-light catalyst particles contain a metallic compound supported by titanium dioxide having photocatalyst ability. The metallic compound is manganese dioxide.    USE - For forming compound-light catalyst film (claimed) used as photocatalyst for titania nano array and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The compound-light catalyst particles economically provides compound-light catalyst film having high photocatalyst ability, with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of compound-light catalyst particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view explaining the manufacturing method of compound-light catalyst particles.    Aluminum component (1)    Boehmite film (2)    Compound-light catalyst film (3)
NOVELTY - A diode module (2) has heat sinks (4) separated by preset insulation distance, integrally molded with diode module main structure (3). The terminals (10) for solar cell module connection are formed near an end of the heat sink, and protrude from the main structure. A general purpose package diode (5) is attached to exposed heat sinks in diode attachment zone so that the diode is electrically and thermally connected with heat sink.    USE - For solar cell module connection tool.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable diode module can be manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connection tool; and    (2) manufacturing method of connection tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front, top, bottom and side views of connection tool. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diode module (2)    Diode module main structure (3)    Heat sink (4)    Package diode (5)    Terminal (10)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a negative-electrode side current-collection layer (91) formed opposing a semiconductor electrode (31). The current collection layer has several protrusions (93) protruded towards a translucent conductive layer (21) such that front end (95) of the protrusion is pressed on the conductive layer.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The extension of the negative-electrode side current-collection layer in the glass plate is prevented, so that formation area of semiconductor electrode is secured. Hence, the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Translucent conductive layer (21)    Semiconductor electrode (31)    Negative-electrode side current-collection layer (91)    Protrusion (93)    Front end (95)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitized solar cell (1) has electrolyte (4) enclosed between photoelectrode substrate (2) and counter electrode substrate (3). Substrate (2) is provided with porous semiconductor electrode membrane (7) which adsorbs or supports the sensitized dye. Substrate (3) is equipped with opposition substrate component (8), corrosion resistant metal wire material (11) and electroconductive catalyst material film (12) arranged such that material (11) is covered with film (12) and extended along component (8).    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell is used for generation of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitized solar cell has improved transmittance of counter electrode substrate, stable photoelectric conversion efficiency and low electrical resistance of counter electrode substrate, and is economically and easy manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the dye sensitized solar cell.    Dye sensitized solar cell (1)    Photoelectrode substrate (2)    Counter electrode substrate (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Porous semiconductor electrode membrane (7)    Opposition substrate component (8)    Corrosion resistant metal wire material (11)    Electroconductive catalyst material film (12)
NOVELTY - A dimethyl ether reformer comprises modification catalyst apparatus for reforming dimethyl ether to reformed gas, carbon monoxide denaturation apparatus for denaturing carbon monoxide produced from modification catalyst apparatus, and carbon monoxide removal apparatus for removing carbon monoxide and converting it into fuel gas. The carbon monoxide removal catalyst is a methanol durable carbon monoxide removal catalyst.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) used to generate hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer inhibits decomposition reaction of DME by making use of methanol durable CO removal catalyst, thus suppression of CO production can be achieved at high efficiency and CO concentration is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system using the dimethyl ether (DME) reformer and a fuel cell generated using the reformed gas; and    (2) a method for modification of DME fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the DME reformer (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxide and a crosslinking support agent such as triaryl isocyanurate and trimethylol-propane tri(meth)acrylate.    USE - For sealing of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film provides solar cell with high productivity and excellent durability, earth property and external appearance. Generation of swelling during crosslinking is effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of solar cell.    Glass substrate (1)    Back cover (2)    Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer film (3A,3B)    Silicon electricity generating element (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a desulfurizer (10) for removing the sulfur content containing in the fuel gas and it is supplied to a modifier as a raw material. The physical-adsorption material (11) is filled in the desulfurizer. The physical-adsorption material in the desulfurizer is cooled by providing an air blower at an upper side of the desulfurizer by blowing air from the air blower.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the desulfurizer is improved and the deterioration of the modifier is suppressed. The desulfurizer is automatically held at normal temperature at the time of operation of the fuel cell system. The exchange of the desulfurizer is unnecessary and the system is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the desulfurizer of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurizer (1)    Heat exchanger (10)    Physical adsorption material (11)    Annular region (101)
NOVELTY - Composite material preferably for solar collector element, comprises a band forming metallic carrier (1); an intermediate layer (2); optical multi-layer system (3); metallic infrared reflection layer (4) and an absorption layer system (5), where: the intermediate layer for the electrochemical isolating separation of the carrier of the optical system has no continuous pores and comprises at least a sublayer (9) made of plastic, and frequency range of the carrier and the intermediate layer and optical multi-layer system is greater than 1 MOmega at 1-10 Hz.    USE - The composite material is preferably useful for solar collector elements (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite material exhibits temperature stability, processability, recyclability and improved weather resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principle representation of the composite material.    Band forming metallic carrier (1)    Intermediate layer (2)    Optical multi-layer system (3)    Metallic infrared reflection layer (4)    Absorption layer system (5)    Reflection layer system (6)    Adhesive layer (7)    Sublayers. (8, 9, 10)
NOVELTY - The solar module has solar cells (1) positioned perpendicularly within the module, and standing in perpendicular position in a two-axle tracking system for solar radiation. The solar cells stand on a coated base (3) with reflective light diffusing characteristics. A lower surface of the base has a larger surface than a surface of the entire solar module, where a coating of the base converts infrared radiation into light frequency favorable for the solar cells. The solar cells are superimposed on both sides of a metallic carrier, and are covered with glass or polycarbonate (2).    USE - Solar module for generating electrical current from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are positioned perpendicularly within the module, stand in perpendicular position in the two-axle tracking system for solar radiation, and are superimposed on both sides of the metallic carrier, thus reducing radiation exposure, realizing multiple reflections caused by the juxtaposed cells, and conducting heat from the cells. The module thus optimizes and increases efficiency of the solar module, and increases performance and lifespan of the solar module by protecting the cells from environment impacts e.g. rain, snow and hail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar module. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Solar cells (1)    Glass or polycarbonate (2)    Base (3)    Framing (4)    Cover (5)
NOVELTY - The component has a refraction covering plate and a refraction prism light-collecting type photovoltaic battery component element. A photovoltaic battery array is located on a light-collecting face of a refraction prism and a reflector. An optical prism exists between reflecting face of the reflector and refraction face of the refraction prism. Refractive index of the optical prism is smaller than the refractive index of the refraction prism. V-shaped groove array vertical to edge phase of the refraction prism is arranged on front face of the refraction prism.    USE - Light-collecting type photovoltaic battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic battery with small area can transform received optical energy from large area into electric energy, thus increasing the transformation efficiency and reducing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a light-collecting type photovoltaic battery component.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a joint lever of the generating set for distributing the hydrogen; the joint lever includes a hollow round rod being made of the metal material, the stainless steel, the titanium or the engineering plastics; one end of the hollow round rod is equipped with the end seal; two ends are twisted to form the screw thread for fastening the generating set; a hole or a row of holes with the different sizes are opened on the hollow round rod radially; the hole is the hole for inputting or outputting the hydrogen. Comparing with the existing technology, this utility model can function as distributing the gas and can be the joint lever for connecting the generating set; and the joint lever is hidden in the generating set, which reduces the volume of the generating set.
NOVELTY - The program involves controlling a fan and a pump by a control unit, when a fuel cell is in a working state. The temperature information of an inside and outside of the fuel cell is sensed by a temperature sensor and sent to the control unit. An output power of an electrical power generation part is judged by the control unit. The viscosity of the residual fuel of the electrical power generation part is judged by a viscosity judging unit.    USE - Shut-down program for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a shut-down program. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - A high-temperature proton-exchange polymer membrane is prepared by mixing monomer, ion liquid and emulsifier with a mass ratio of 5-60:5-34:33-60 to obtain micro-emulsion; and polymerizing the micro-emulsion to obtain proton-exchange membrane.    USE - A preparation method of high-temperature proton-exchange polymer membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer membrane has good proton-exchange capability, and fine heat and chemistry stabilization usable for more than 80degrees C working environment.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a fuel supplying device used for liquid fuel battery. First, according to each different electric property charge value and relevant critical concentration value and critical power value, first and second curvilinear equation are founded, wherein, first curvilinear equation is applied for calculating critical concentration value of fuel under a condition in which electric property charge value is known, while second curvilinear equation is applied for calculating critical power value it loads under a condition in which electric property charge value is known. When concentration of the fuel changes, electric property charge value it loads and power value it costs at present are calculated. By using first and second curvilinear equation, critical concentration value and critical power value of the loading are calculated. Whether power value it costs in loading is no more than calculated critical power value is judged. If it is, new fuel is supplied to the liquid fuel battery.
NOVELTY - A chemical method for preparing a nanometer metallic iodide film, comprises using, under the temperature of 60-160degrees , a metallic substrate (0.1 by 50 by 250 mm) and a simple iodine organic liquor (15 ml) to react in a polytetrafluoroethylene reaction kettle in 6-24 hours; and preparing metallic iodine material on an original surface of metal.    USE - The chemical method is used for preparing a nanometer metallic iodide film. The metallic iodide film is used in digital X-ray imaging (medical imaging), nuclear irradiation detecting, producing a photocell, and a solid solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical method solves the problems of complex metallic iodine film preparation process, purifying difficulty and danger. It uses different metal as substrate to get nanometer metallic iodine films having bright industrial applied prospect.
NOVELTY - The invention belongs to technical field of solar cell. To be more concrete, it is a new triphenylamineradical organic dye and its preparation as well as its application in dye vesicant solar cell as photosensitize. The organic dye has good capacity of catching light. D-pi-A molecule structure causes effective transferring of electron in the molecule. It is taken as organic photosensitize and applied to dye vesicant solar cell, getting higher function of light and electricity transferring. The new triphenylamineradical organic dye provided in the invention is novel structured, easy to compound, low costed and outstading in light and electricity capacity. Its character can be changed through molecule design. It shows the insidious applying promising to replace dye sensitize with expensive metal.
NOVELTY - The method involves doping a crystalline silicon blank (1) with phosphorus in a suitable device for producing a diode under the action of temperature by a diffusion process. A passivation and antireflection of a surface of the silicon blank are performed by depositing the silicon nitride in a plasma process. A dead layer (3) present in a surface proximate region of the silicon blank and having a high phosphorus concentration is removed directly prior to the deposition of the silicon nitride by a dry etching with plasma.    USE - Method for passivation of a crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dead layer present in the surface proximate region of the silicon blank and having the high phosphorus concentration is removed directly prior to the deposition of the silicon nitride by the dry etching with the plasma, thus precisely improving the efficiency of the solar cell with reduced complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for implementing a method for passivation of a crystalline silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a silicon blank with a phosphorus glass coating in accordance to a phosphorus glass diffusion process.    Crystalline silicon blank (1)    Phosphorus glass (2)    Dead layer (3)    N-conductive layer (4)    P-conductive layer (5)    P-N-junction (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (10) a suspension of sinterable particles in a carrier fluid, and maintaining the suspension by agitating (12) the carrier fluid. A coating of the suspension is applied (14) to a substrate. The sinterable particles are sintered (36) to the substrate.    USE - Depositing method for porous metallic coating on substrate. Uses include but are not limited to e.g. process tube for cross flow filtration and control or gas or liquid flow, microporous substrate of membrane of fuel cell (claimed), high-efficiency filter, sterilizing filter, particle retention barrier (claimed), catalytic converter component (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Allows use of carrier fluid that is free of any binder, and can effectively maintain carrier fluid motion through agitation. may be quite thin. Enables formation of thin nanoporous coating with adequate strength for handling and industrial processes. Since nano powder layer is thin, the pressure drop across the layer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a porous structure; and    (2) a composite structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of porous coating deposition method.    Forming process (10)    Agitating process (12)    Application process (14)    Sintering process (36)    Finishing process (40)
NOVELTY - A gaseous trichlorosilane is contacted with a liquid metal phase containing zinc, zinc chloride and hydrogen to obtain a silicon-bearing metal phase. Hydrogen and zinc chloride are separated from the silicon bearing metal phase, and the silicon bearing metal phase is purified at a temperature greater than the boiling point of zinc to vaporize zinc and to obtain silicon metal in a single reactor.    USE - Conversion of trichlorosilane into silicon metal used in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides high grade crystalline silicon metal using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gaseous trichlorosilane (SiHCl3) is contacted with a liquid metal phase containing zinc, zinc chloride and hydrogen to obtain a silicon-bearing metal phase. Hydrogen and zinc chloride are separated from the silicon bearing metal phase, and the silicon bearing metal phase is purified at a temperature greater than the boiling point of zinc to vaporize zinc and to obtain silicon metal in a single reactor.
NOVELTY - A boric acid residue-containing compound and a sulfonate group-containing compound are reacted in presence of a palladium catalyst and a base, and high molecular compound having bivalent aromatic group-containing repeating units is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of high molecular compound such as poly(arylene vinylene) type polymer compound used for electronic material such as polymeric light emitting element, segment display device, dot matrix display device, backlight of liquid crystal display, organic transistor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound having substituent on vinylene group is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A boric acid residue-containing compound of formula: X1-C(A1)=C(A2)-X2, and a sulfonate group-containing compound of formula: Y1-Ar1-Y2 are reacted in presence of a palladium catalyst and a base, and high molecular compound having repeating unit of formula: -C(A1)=C(A2)-Ar1- and repeating unit of formula: -C(A2)=C(A1)-Ar1- is obtained.    A1,A2=H, alkyl, aryl, monovalent heterocyclic group or monovalent aromatic amine group;    X1,X2=boric acid residue or its ester;    Ar1=optionally substituted (bivalent aromatic amine, bivalent heterocyclic group or bivalent arylene);and    Y1,Y2=halogen atom, alkyl sulfonate, aryl sulfonate or aryl alkyl sulfonate.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device (10) has photo conversion materials (14,16,17) for converting radiation into electrical energy. The metallic nanoparticles (18) comprise gold nanoparticles that are arranged within the path of the radiation to forward the scatter radiation into the photo conversion material. A substantial percentage of the nanoparticles are sized, such that the scattering predominates over the absorption for wavelengths of interest.    USE - Photo detector device e.g. photovoltaic device, solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nature of forward scatter physical effect increases energy conversion efficiency and enhances photo conversion efficiency. Thereby effective optical absorption and short circuit current density are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (10)    Substrate (12)    Photo conversion materials (14,16,17)    Nanoparticles (18)    Top transparent electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The supported catalytic material comprises a carrier matrix and an active catalytic material supported by carrier matrix. The active catalytic material contains a mixed-valence nanoclustered metal oxide region (I) and a mixed-valence nanoclustered metal oxide region (II) both differing from composition.    USE - Supported catalytic material is used for multilayer catalyst used for enhancing oxygen reduction rate in oxygen electrode of fuel cell, and for catalyst used for catalyzing hydrogenation, hydrocracking, hydrogen oxidation, reduction alkylation, ammonolysis and electrochemical reactions. Fuel cell includes alkaline fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having oxygen electrode formed using supported catalytic material has high capacitance and is economical. The current distribution of fuel cell is improved due to reduction of ohmic resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The supported catalytic material comprises a carrier matrix and an active catalytic material supported by carrier matrix. The active catalytic material contains a mixed-valence nanoclustered metal oxide region (I) and a mixed-valence nanoclustered metal oxide region (II) both differing from composition. The metal oxide contains two or more metals differing in composition and metals having 3 or more oxidation states. The region (I) comprises cobalt and manganese. The region (II) comprises manganese. The active catalytic material has an organometallic region (I,II). The organometallic region (I) contains a metal (M1) coordinated a ligand (L1). The organometallic region (II) contains a metal (M2) coordinated a ligand (L2). The ligand (L1) is bidentate or tridentate ligand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of oxygen electrode.    Oxygen electrode (10)    Gas diffusion layer (11)    Active material layer (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a combustor (17) that is provided around a heat exchanger (14). A combustion gas path (120) supplies the combustion gas produced in the combustor to the heat exchanger. An exhaust gas path (92) supplies the exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell stack (12) after consumption in power generation reaction. The combustion gas path and the exhaust gas path merge at a merger section (122) provided on the upstream side of a heat medium inlet (96) of the heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell system for stationary applications and mobile applications such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is simple in structure. The heat efficiency is increased and the durability of the combustor, is improved in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view showing the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    Combustor (17)    Exhaust gas path (92)    Heat medium inlet (96)    Combustion gas path (120)    Merger section (122)
NOVELTY - An organic electronic device comprises a substrate (1), a gate electrode (2), a gate insulating layer (3), a semiconductor layer (5), and source/drain electrodes (4). The semiconductor layer and the source/drain electrodes are formed using organic semiconductor type materials obtained by adding different amounts of carbon-based nanoparticles to organic semiconductor materials.    USE - The device, e.g. thin film transistor, field emission device, solar cell or polymer memory (claimed), is used in display devices, e.g. LCDs, plasma displays, field emission displays, light emitting diodes and/ or organic EL displays.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor layer and the source/drain electrodes is formed using organic semiconductor type materials suitable for a room-temperature wet process, and thus have surface properties similar to each other, thus decreasing contact resistance between them, leading to improved electrical properties, including higher charge mobility. The semiconductor layer and the source/drain electrodes may be easily and inexpensively formed through a roll-to- roll process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating the organic electronic device. The device further comprises at least one data line (6) or bank (7, 8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram showing the organic electronic device including data lines and banks.    Substrate (1)    Gate electrode (2)    Gate insulating layer (3)    Source/drain electrodes (4)    Semiconductor layer (5)    Data line (6)    Banks (7, 8)
NOVELTY - A functional mortar using colored quartz sand and colored cement is provided to obtain a finishing material for a building wall surface, to prevent emission of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds, and to improve the color development behavior of quartz.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A functional mortar comprises colored quartz sand, cement and magnesia, wherein the cement is colored with the same color as the colored quartz. In the functional mortar, magnesia is used as a catalyst. Generally, 20-30 wt% of the cement, 65-85 wt% of the colored quartz sand and 1-5 wt% of magnesia are mixed, wherein a 7-13 wt% of a pigment is used for coloring the cement.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The organic thin film solar cell element has an electrode layer (2) formed on a substrate (1), a photoelectric conversion layer (3) formed on electrode layer (2), and an electrode layer (7) formed on layer (3) and facing the layer (2). The layer (3) has a hole transport layer (4) and an electron carrying layer (5). The electron carrying layer contains metal endohedral fullerene comprising metal and fullerene structure. The amount of fullerene in layer (5) is 70-100 wt.%.    USE - Solar cell element is used for organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin film solar cell element has high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating liquid for forming photoelectric conversion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of organic thin film solar cell element.    Substrate (1)    Electrode layers (2,7)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Hole transport layer (4)    Electron carrying layer (5)
NOVELTY - A coating film is formed on a substrate using coating liquid containing organic functional material dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent (A) using printing method. Then, the coating film is made to contact with vapor or liquid of organic solvent (B), to form organic functional layer. The solvent (B) is chemically inactive, mixes with solvent (A), has high vapor pressure than solvent (A) at normal temperature, and does not dissolve the organic functional material in the coating film. The solvent (B) contains 5 or more fluorine atoms in one molecule.    USE - Formation of organic functional layer used for manufacture of organic functional element (claimed) such as organic electroluminescent element, organic solar cell, and organic thin-film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of coating film formed on substrate is carried out favorably using fluorine-type solvent without deterioration of organic functional material. The residual solvent is removed easily without damaging organic functional layer. High quality and highly efficient organic functional element is manufactured in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing organic functional element.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (1) has an electrolyte layer (14) and an oxide layer (13) that are formed on the side surface of a counter electrode (11) formed on glass substrate (10). The electrolyte layer guides light (L1,L2,L21,L22) injected on side surface of glass substrate to transducer.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. dye-sensitizing solar cell. Can also be used in optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photoelectric transducer (1)    Glass substrate (10)    Counter electrode (11)    Metal electrode (12)    Oxide layer (13)    Electrolyte layer (14)    Pigment layer (15)    Incident light (22)    Incident lights (L1,L2,L21,L22)    Guided light (L3)
NOVELTY - The circulation type fluid supply apparatus comprises a backing-pressure control valve (4) which is positioned downstream to the temperature-stabilizing flow path (9), for controlling the pressure of the fluid flows through the temperature-stabilizing flow path. A flow-regulation unit (5) is positioned between flow-path junction (11) and heat-exchanger (6), for controlling the flow rate of the fluid.    USE - Circulation type fluid supply apparatus for supplying fluid such as water, antifreeze of ethylene-glycol group, etc to specimen such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature and flow rate of the fluid supplied to the specimen can be maintained in a stabilized state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the circulation type fluid supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Backing-pressure control valve (4)    Flow-regulation unit (5)    Heat-exchanger (6)    Temperature-stabilizing flow path (9)    Flow-path junction (11)
NOVELTY - The glass-made line form condensing lens (1) has planar shaped base portion. The ratio of height of the lens to the width of the planar base portion of the lens in vertical cross-section of the lens is 1-2.5.    USE - Line form condensing lens for solar cell element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module using the line form condensing lens is improved. The line form condensing lens reduces weight of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell element using the line form condensing lens.    Solar cell element (1)    Line form condensing lens (2)    Ambient light (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)    Support element (5)
NOVELTY - A gasket (14A,14B) is positioned between adjacent separators (20,30) in the surroundings of an electrode (12A,12B) and an electrolyte film (11). A heat insulation frame (40) which insulates between the adjacent separators has higher heat conductivity as compared to the electrode and the gaskets. The heat insulation frame is positioned so as to contact the separators.    USE - Fuel battery cell for use in electric power generating apparatus (claimed) for electronic device (claimed) e.g. notebook type personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine.    ADVANTAGE - Heat conductivity between separators with which fuel battery cell is equipped can be made high, thus heat conductivity of fuel battery cell can be made high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cell stack of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel battery cell.    Electrolyte film (11)    Electrode (12A,12B)    Gasket (14A,14B)    Separators (20,30)    Heat insulation frame (40)
NOVELTY - A throttle position sensor detects the opening degree of throttle valve which controls quantity of intake airflow of each cylinder of internal combustion engine. An air-quantity limiting unit restricts (104) the amount of intake airflow of internal combustion engine, by controlling the opening degree of throttle valve, until the fuel learning is completed (102).    USE - Control apparatus of internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust-gas purification catalyst can be protected reliably, as an optimum air-fuel ratio of internal combustion engine is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of control apparatus of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oil supply discrimination step (100)    Fuel learning completion discrimination step (102)    Throttle opening restriction step (104)    Oil supply log releasing step (106)    Throttle-opening restriction releasing step (108)
NOVELTY - The difference of the exhaust gas temperatures at the inlet port and exit of the catalyst is measured. The change rate of the temperature difference is computed from the collection data of the temperature difference. The catalyst is determined to have reached a predetermined primary deterioration quantity when change rate of the temperature difference becomes beyond the predetermined judgment value.    USE - Deterioration quantity detection method for a catalyst provided to engine exhaust pipe of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the estimation of the deterioration quantity and the lifetime of a catalyst with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the catalyst deterioration quantity detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a control flow of the catalyst deterioration quantity detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electronic controller (1) increases the content rate of the high vaporization fuel inside a combustion chamber (CC) rather than the time of the fuel blend ratio in compression automatic ignition diffuse combustion mode, and switches to a pre-mixing spark ignition flame propagation combustion mode. The electronic controller increases the content rate of the high ignition quality fuel in the combustion chamber rather than the time of fuel blend ratio in pre-mixing spark ignition flame propagation combustion mode, when the catalysts is in inactive state.    USE - Multiple fuel internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves emission performance in case the catalyst is in an inactive state, while improving startability. Suppresses deterioration of emission performance when the exhaust catalyst is not activated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the structure of the multiple fuel internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes Non-English language text.).    Electronic controller (1)    Temperature sensor (17)    Fuel tanks (41A,41B)    Fuel feed system (50)    Combustion chamber (CC)
NOVELTY - Solar cell back surface sealing sheet comprises laminated body that bonded base material (B-1) of greater than or equal to2 layers bonded with polyurethane adhesive (B-2). The polyurethane adhesive is adhesive agent or adhesive-agent composition which has hydrolysis resistance.    USE - For sealing back surface of solar-cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has adhesive agent that is excellent in hydrolysis resistance, and prevents deterioration of the material accompanying hydrolysis. It can maintain not only an appearance defect but the barrier characteristic as the sheet and the electric output characteristics as a solar cell accompanying the delamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a solar-cell back surface sealing sheet.    Base material (B-1)    Polyurethane adhesive (B-2)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (12) provided in one surface of solid electrolyte board (11) makes proton and electron dissociate hydrogen gas molecule. A reference electrode (13) provided on other surface of electrolyte board recombines proton and electron produced with the catalyst electrode. The metal fittings (16,17) and the lead wires (18,19) made of electron conductivity material sends electron produced with catalyst electrode to reference electrode. An electrometer (21) measures electrical potential difference between catalyst electrode and reference electrode.    USE - For detecting hydrogen gas leak in fuel cell used in various electric power feeding installations such as household use and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be detected easily at low temperature using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of hydrogen sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte board (11)    Catalyst electrode (12)    Reference electrode (13)    Metal fittings (16,17)    Lead wires (18,19)    Electrometer (21)
NOVELTY - Catalyst (C) is supplied to a reaction container (50), which has a supporting component (52) and a pressing component (53). The reaction container is divided into buffer space (S1), catalyst filling space (S2) and another buffer space (S3). An external force is made to act on the catalyst deposited into the reaction container, and height of deposition surface is equalized. Then, detection is carried out to check whether the equalized deposition surface is arrived at predetermined height position. Thus, filling of catalyst is enabled.    USE - For filling catalyst in reaction container of modifier used for modifying source gas in polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generating system, and also for filling fine particles of industrial chemicals during manufacture of industrial commodity, and powdery material such as seasoning in food manufacturing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is automatically filled with high packing density. Channeling of reactive gas is reliably prevented, when catalyst is contacted with reactive gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst filling apparatus (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic perspective view of catalyst filling apparatus.    Nozzle (10)    Sensor (20)    Oscillation apparatus (30)    Ventilator (40)    Reaction container (50)    Supporting component (52)    Catalyst filling apparatus (100)    Catalyst (C)
NOVELTY - A silver image is formed on the surface of a support material, by photograph manufacturing method. The support material with the image is processed using zinc-oxide film forming composition containing zinc ion, nitrate ion and an amine borane compound.    USE - For forming zinc oxide film on electroconductive base material used for display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide film is simply manufactured. The base material of excellent transparency, electroconductivity and fretting resistance is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent electroconductive base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of cross-section of the transparent electrode base material.    Transparent support (1)    Fine wiring portion (2)    Silver image portion (3)    Zinc oxide film forming portion (4)    Non-image area (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying layers of material e.g. conductive material such as titanium, on a substrate (2) or a carrier surface. The surface is optionally removed, where the process of applying layers is accomplished by applying ink, nanoparticles, aerosol particles or a catalyst e.g. QSI-NANO (RTM: Not defined), in a material deposition printing process. The composition of the ink, nanoparticles, aerosol particles or a catalyst in the layers is optionally changed. The printing process comprises ink jet printing, laser printing, dispersion printing, and lithographic printing.    USE - Used for producing an electrochemical cell e.g. fuel cell such as catalyzed proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell (AFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC), direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and regenerative cell, parts to produce electrical power for a stationary application and transportation application.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently produces the electrochemical cell in a cost efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for producing electrochemical cell parts.
NOVELTY - The cell has speed sensors (36a, 36h,36i) for recording rotational speed of a blower (12), a dosing pump (22) and a recirculation pump (28), respectively. Level sensors (36c-36d) record water and methanol levels in a condenser (18) and methanol container (20), respectively. A temperature sensor (36g) and a level sensor (36f) record methanol temperature and solution in an intermediate container (26). A concentration sensor (36e) records concentration of the methanol. A control system (30) controls the condenser, the blower, the containers and the pumps based on information from the sensors.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct-methanol fuel cell, for converting chemical energy into electrical energy and in a portable electrical device, a household appliance, transport unit and in a space flight.    ADVANTAGE - The control system controls the condenser, the blower, the containers and the pumps based on information from the speed, level, temperature and concentration sensors, so that an optimal operation of a fuel cell plate is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell with a control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell plate (10)    Blower (12)    Condenser (18)    Methanol container (20)    Dosing pump (22)    Intermediate container (26)    Recirculation pump (28)    Control system (30)    Speed sensors (36a, 36h,36i)    Level sensors (36c-36d, 36f)    Concentration sensor (36e)    Temperature sensor (36g)
NOVELTY - The glass has a solar cell, which is compressed in a trough of a frame of an inside casing to connect an inside electrode with a current-carrying frame and an outside electrode is extracted. An inside frame is fixed to be unseamed by an insulative choke plug, and electricity generated is output. Positive and negative electrodes of the solar cell are compressed in a current-carrying frame which is made by an extrusive. An undee current-carrying sheet limits and separates a distance between the solar cells. A metal electrode tip is fixed on a side part of the current-carrying frame.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic hollow glass.    ADVANTAGE - The glass can save the installation time. The structure of the connector lug of the connection electrode is simple and flexible so that the glass can be installed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a solar energy photovoltaic hollow glass.
NOVELTY - A manufacture method for solar cell packaging glass comprises steps of choosing material, processing material, weighting material, mixing material and adding it into kiln to be melted, moulded and annealed. In this method, content of iron in arenaceous quartz is kept between 0 to 25 ppm. Height of the used kiln is 715 to 780mm. An 45 centigrade angle is formed by the corundum brick in partition and center line of width of wall body. A sensor connecting with control system is installed in the ken. The glass manufactured with technic project of this invention is provided with transmittance higher than 92 percent, and is provided with advantages of high in brightness, finish degree and intensity and is perfect in flexible and long in useful life. This glass meets the performance demand to cellular cell packaging glass completely.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method to assemble quantum dots in the mesoporous silica (SBA-15), including the stencil-SBA-15. The SBA-15 is modified by amino propyl trimethoxy silane and is added the cadmium acetate in to soak Cd2+ (2+ superscript) in the channels to form the precursor solution of SBA-15-Cd2+ (2+ superscript) cation by making use of amino complexation Cd2+ (2+ superscript), then high temperature reacting with the trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO), Se or Te ion source; and control the size of the particle diameter of cadmium selenide or cadmium telluride in the channels by controlling the reaction time. Then centrifugate, sedimentate and wash the SBA-15 containing the assembled quantum dots by the organic solvent acetone and toluene to obtain the cadmium selenide quantum dots or cadmium telluride quantum dots assembled in the SBA-15 channels. The invention has the advantages of that it can obtain the different sizes of cadmium selenide or cadmium telluride quantum dots by controlling reaction time and to cover comparatively wide wave bands, so that it makes it possible to be applied in the bio-label, light emitting diode (LED), solar battery, etc.. The necessary equipment in the invention is simple, convenient to operate and with high productivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing several surface passivation layers on both sides of a substrate and creating openings in the surface passivation layers on the back surface of the substrate. A metallic layer is deposited covering the entire back side of the substrate which fills the openings in the surface passivation layers. Several openings are created in the deposited metallic layer such that electric insulated contacts with doped regions on the back side of the substrate are obtained.    USE - Method of producing back-contacted solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A cost effective manufacturing method of solar cell with high energy conservation rate is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Re-crystallized regions (10)
NOVELTY - The thin silicon oxide film is formed on both surfaces of a crystalline silicon substrate, by soaking the silicon substrate in a chemical solution. A dielectric coating film is formed on at least one thin silicon oxide film, and crystalline silicon solar cell is produced.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline silicon solar cell having favorable efficiency is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacturing process of crystalline silicon solar cell.    Provision of crystalline silicon substrate (501)    Etching and wafer cleaning substrate with sodium hydroxide (502)    Boron diffusion on front surface (503)    Phosphorus diffusion on back surface (504)    Formation of electrodes (509)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a groove provided in parallel to the direction in which photovoltaic layers (1) are connected in series. The groove separates the photoelectric conversion layers (12,13) formed on a transparent conductive film (11), and a rear plane electrode (14) formed on the photoelectric conversion layers, at the end portion of the photovoltaic layer.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. thin-film silicon type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity with respect to insulation and destruction in improved while suppressing peeling off of the thin-film. The solar power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of thin-film silicon type solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photovoltaic layer (1)    Transparent substrate (10)    Transparent conductive film (11)    Photoelectric conversion layers (12,13)    Rear plane electrode (14)
NOVELTY - A membrane (2) electrode assembly (MEA) comprises a central first conductive gas diffusion substrate (1); first and second catalyst layers (4); two electrolyte layers (3); third and fourth catalyst layers (5); and two porous current collectors (6) each having a thickness of less than 400 mu m. The first face of the first collector is in contact with the second face of the first catalyst layer and the first face of the second collector is in contact with the second face of the fourth catalyst layer.    USE - For fuel cell operating on hydrogen as the fuel or on methanol or a sodium borohydride solution (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The MEA can reduce costs and/or size of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a planar MEA.    Gas diffusion substrate (1)    Membrane (2)    Electrolyte layers (3)    Catalyst layers (4, 5)    Current collectors (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly has two fluid flow plates (204) located on an anode and cathode sides of a membrane electrode assembly of respective fuel cells. A fuel cell stack structure (201) has a porous medium (202) located partially adjacent to flow field plates to allow or block the passage of the fuel and oxygen-containing gas during installation of plates in the fuel cells.    USE - Flow field plate assembly for use in fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water retention and ice-blockage formation in the fuel cell stack are prevented efficiently, by the provision of porous medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for managing fluids in fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the flow field plate portion.    Fuel cell stack (200)    Fuel cell stack structure (201)    Porous medium (202)    Flow field plates (204)    Back-feed port (214)
NOVELTY - The device includes at least a glass substrate (1) set on the light-incident side of a photovoltaic layer. An anti-reflection coating (3) is provided on the light-incident side of the glass substrate, and has a layer made from magnesium fluoride (MgF2) and silica. The anti-reflection coating directly contacts the light incident surface of the glass substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic device for generating electric power from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces reflection of light incident glass substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the coated article.    Glass substrate (1)    Anti-reflection coating (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves computing the curvature area of the vehicle sunroof curved glass for the full contact of the solar cell to the sunroof curved glass. The solar cell is cut into multiple pieces, such that the cell can be closely contacted to the sunroof curved glass surface based on computed curvature area. A solar cell module is formed by sequentially laminating a lower ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film, a solar cell, an upper EVA film, and a backseat over the sunroof curved glass, prior to mounting the solar cell module on the bottom copper plate of a laminator.    USE - Assembling method for solar cell module bonded to vehicle sunroof.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies forming of solar cell module and bonding/laminating of solar cell module onto sunroof curved glass. Does not require separate laminator to be utilized based on curvature of sunroof curved glass. Reduces assembly cost of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bottom plate performs electric heating to melt upper and lower EVA films, while compressed air is supplied onto the solar cell module from the upper chamber of the laminator, to bond the solar cell module tot he sunroof curved glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the solar cell module assembly process.
NOVELTY - A high-concentration cartridge (11) seals a first liquid fuel having a first fuel concentration higher than a target fuel concentration. A water cartridge (21) seals the water. A mixing tank (31) mixes the first liquid fuel from the high-concentration cartridge with the water from the water cartridge to prepare a target concentration liquid fuel having the target fuel concentration. A DMFC (40) generates electricity by being supplied with the target concentration liquid fuel from the mixing tank and an oxidant gas.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. DMFC system for controlling fuel concentration of liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces loss of methanol due to the cross-over while allowing DMFC to generate electricity. Reduces exothermic reaction at the cathode and degradation in the electrolyte membrane due to cross-over of methanol, thus enhancing the durability of DMFC. Enhances the electricity generation efficiency of DMFC system by reducing the power consumption at the opening/closing valves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the diagram of a construction of a DMFC system.    High-concentration cartridge (11)    Water cartridge (21)    Mixing tank (31)    DMFC (40)    Controller (60)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heat transmission joint (50) connecting high temperature reactor (20) e.g. combustor with a low temperature reactor (30) e.g. carbon monoxide transformer in heat transmission direction, to transfer heat from reactor (20) to reactor (30). A heat transmission fitter (41) is fitted into trench (51) of heat transmission joint through a heat sensitive component (42). The heat sensitive component is deformed and released from the trench forming a space in the joint, when temperature of low temperature heater is above specific temperature.    USE - Chemical reacting system e.g. fuel cell system (claimed) used in notebook computer, digital camera and handy camera.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer of heat from the high temperature reactor to the low temperature reactor is controlled finely, as the heat sensitive component is deformed and released from the trench of heat transmission joint based on the temperature of low temperature reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the chemical reacting system.    Chemical reacting system (10)    High temperature reactor (20)    Low temperature reactor (30)    Heat transmission fitter (41)    Heat sensitive component (42)    Heat transmission joint (50)    Trench (51)
NOVELTY - The assembly (20) has multiple sensors (24, 26) located within a sealed and pressurized environment. A power supply is communicated to the sensors within the sealed environment. One of the sensors communicates the information regarding the internal condition of the sealed and pressurized environment, in a wireless fashion to an external location. Multiple inductive power supplies are communicated to the sensors from an exterior location of a tank within the pressurized environment. An inductive data transfer is communicated from the sensor to the tank exterior through an end plug (22).    USE - Assembly i.e. wireless based sensor assembly, for remotely monitoring the conditions such as temperature, pressure conditions and deduced internal fuel levels existing within a sealed and pressurized environment e.g. pressurized cylinder, in a vehicle fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly provides wireless transmission of data relevant to the information such as temperature, pressure and deduced internal fuel levels associated with the vehicle fuel cell assembly, in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for remote monitoring of conditions existing within a sealed and pressurized environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged partial view of a sensor assembly with remote wireless transmitting capabilities.    Sensor assembly (20)    End plug (22)    Sensors (24, 26)    External portion (30)    Intermediate body portion (32)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has several carbon nanostructures (16) each comprising an oxide layer (18) having specific conduction band level, formed over transparent conducting material of an electrode (12). An oxide layer (20) having conduction band level higher than that of the oxide layer (18) is formed over the oxide layer (18). A sensitizer (22) having lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level higher than the conduction band level is formed over the oxide layer (20).    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to small scale distributed power system, centralized megawatt scale power plant, camera, watch and as sensor for detection of wide band of radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The long nanostructures provide the required porosity/surface area needed for sufficient loading of sensitizer. The oxide layer immediately over the carbon nanostructure provides the required band alignment for separation of photo-excited electrons and holes. The recombination of electrons and holes is prevented without affecting the open circuit voltage due to its band alignment. The nanostructure provides a much shorter transport path for electrons over the photovoltaic cells, thus increasing the charge extraction rate and reducing electron recombination. The carbon nanostructures sever as internal mirror that reflects both residual photons absorbed by the dye molecules and optical absorption of the dye molecules, thus increasing the effective light efficiency of the dye molecules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic device; and    (2) method for producing electron flow in photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial isometric view of the electrodes in carbon nanostructure.    Photovoltaic device (10)    Electrode (12)    Carbon nanostructures (16)    Layers of carbon nanostructures (18,20)    Sensitizer (22)
NOVELTY - A solar cell is manufactured by depositing an absorber layer on a face of a metallic web or a conducting foil; depositing a window layer on the absorber layer; depositing a transparent conductive oxide (412) layer on the window layer; and rolling the metallic web or conducting foil around an elongated core. The absorber layer is copper-indium-gallium-diselenide. The window layer is cadmium sulfide.    USE - For manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive cores (404) are sized so that they are large enough to carry a current without appreciable resistive loss, yet small enough to allow transparent conductive oxide to efficiently deliver current to leads. With this balanced design, resistive loss is minimized and an efficient solar cell assembly is realized. An overall increase in efficiency in the cell relative to analogous planar solar cells (402) is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The web is a polyimide/molybdenum web. The foil is steel foil or aluminum foil. The core can be plastic or glass. It is made of conductive metal, metal-filled epoxy, metal-filled glass, metal-filled resin, or conductive plastic. The hollowed core is a plastic rod, glass rod, glass tube, plastic tube, or metal tube. An antireflective coating is deposited on the conductive oxide layer. It is made of magnesium fluoride. The solar cell is 1-50000 cm in length and 1-50000 cm in width.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of solar cells.    Solar cells (402)    Conductive cores (404)    Semiconductor junction (410)    Transparent conductive oxide (412)    Covering (422)
NOVELTY - Provided is a direct oxidation type fuel cell system, which removes CO2 generated during a cell reaction, exhibits high power, and does not cause environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct oxidation type fuel cell system(100) comprises: an electricity generator including a membrane-electrode assembly and at least one separator(16a,16b), wherein the membrane-electrode assembly includes an anode electrode and a cathode electrode opposite to each other and a polymeric electrolyte interposed between the anode and cathode electrodes; a fuel supply part(30) that comprises fuel and a CO2 porous adsorption medium(32) and supplies fuel to the electricity generator; and an oxidation supply part that supplies an oxidant to the electricity generator.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The electrolyte solution (1) is filled in a space formed between a photo electrode layer (2) carrying a sensitizing dye, of a transparent substrate (32), and an electroconductive film (31) of an opposition substrate (33). The photo electrode layer is cleaned using the electrolyte solution by irradiating light of wavelength suitable for electric power generation. The electrolyte solution is newly filled in the space, after cleaning the photo electrode layer with the previous electrolyte solution.    USE - Manufacturing method of dye-sensitized solar cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The smooth electron flow by the electrolyte solution is ensured over a long period of time, thus high energy conversion efficiency is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-synthesized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electrolyte solution (1)    Photo electrode layer (2)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electroconductive film (31)    Transparent substrate (32)    Opposition substrate (33)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film contains an indium tin oxide/phosphoric acid composite component, and an inorganic proton conductive material.    USE - Electrolyte film is used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent durability, exhibits improved proton conduction in non-humidified state. The electrolyte film provides fuel cell which can be operated in non-humidified state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - The thin film comprises a mesoporous material (10) which contains a pigment in the pore (11). The mesoporous material compound chosen from mesoporous oxide semiconductor is mesoporous titanium oxide.    USE - Thin film for photoelectrode such as oxide semiconductor photoelectrode used for dye sensitizing solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectrode and dye sensitizing solar cell comprising the thin film has high absorption efficiency of visible incident light and increased energy conversion efficiency of sunlight. The absorption amount of pigment is increased by making the absorbent of pigment into a high surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the thin film, photoelectrode and dye sensitizing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the photoelectrode in dye sensitizing solar cell.    Mesoporous material (10)    Pore (11)
NOVELTY - The heat resistant alloy component is formed by providing a chromium diffusion-prevention layer (202a) containing an oxide and a porous layer (202b) sequentially on the surface of an alloy containing chromium.    USE - Heat resistant alloy component is used as current-collection component of fuel cell for fuel-cell cell stack used for fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The alloy component has excellent heat resistance. The peeling of the current-collection component and the fuel battery cell in the fuel-cell cell stack is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat resistant alloy component is formed by providing a chromium diffusion-prevention layer containing an oxide and a porous layer sequentially on the surface of an alloy containing chromium. The chromium diffusion-prevention layer and the porous layer contain zinc containing oxide. A fuel cell battery and a current-collection component (20) of fuel cell are joined using an electroconductive binding material. An intermediate layer (202c) containing oxide of zinc, lanthanum or iron, or perovskite-type complex oxide containing lanthanum and manganese is formed between the porous layer and the electroconductive binding material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the current-collection component of the fuel cell.    Current-collection component (20)    Current-collection base material (201)    Chromium diffusion-prevention layer (202a)    Porous layer (202b)    Intermediate layer (202c)
NOVELTY - An aluminum alloy contains silicon (in mass%) (0.25-0.35), iron (0.05-0.3), copper (0.3-0.5), manganese (1.2-1.8), scandium (0.05-0.4), zirconium (0.05-0.2), remainder of aluminum and impurity. The aluminum alloy further contains vanadium (0.05-0.2).    USE - Aluminum alloy is used for forming optical absorption layer of thin film-type solar cell substrate used for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy has high strength and softening degree even at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the thin film-type solar cell.    Thin film-type solar cell (1)    Substrate (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Back surface electrode layer (4)    Optical absorption layer (5)
NOVELTY - A catalytic converter (43) that purifies exhaust gas in the exhaust passage (EP) and the exhaust pipes (38) which form the exhaust passage downstream portion extended in row to the exit (43d) of the catalytic converter are accommodated in an exhaust chamber (50). A connecting portion (52) connects exhaust passage downstream portion to the exhaust passage and the interior of the chamber.    USE - Exhaust apparatus for two wheeled motor vehicle, four wheeled vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The number of catalytic converters required can be reduced and the simplification is achieved with a cost reduction. The heat damage is suppressed by eliminating the situation that the hot portion of the catalytic converter is exposed outside. The silencer can be made light and the exhaust noise can be reduced. The balance of the front and back weight distribution in a two wheeled motor vehicle is improved and the degree of freedom of design is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front cross sectional view of the principal portion of the exhaust passage in the exhaust apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust pipe (38)    Catalytic converter (43)    Exit (43d)    Exhaust chamber (50)    Exhaust passage (EP)    Exhaust gas (G)
NOVELTY - Boron oxide and carbon are added to metal oxide chosen from oxides of rare earth metal and IVA-VIA group transition metal, and heat-treated at a temperature (T1) in inert-gas atmosphere such that carbon is baked. The remaining carbon is oxidized and decomposed by heat-treating at a temperature (T2) which is lower than T1. The resulting product is further heat-treated in inert-gas atmosphere at a temperature (T3) which is more than T2 and lower than T1, to obtain metal boride fine powder.    USE - Manufacture of metal boride fine powder for forming thin film and molded products. Uses include but are not limited to films such as transparent electroconductive film used for transparent electrodes of solar cell, LCD, electroluminescent display and touch panel and heat-ray shielding film for window glass of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal boride fine powder is manufactured simply and stably in high yield. The molded product and thin film formed using the metal boride fine powder has excellent transparency, electroconductivity and heat-ray shielding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Boron oxide and carbon are added to metal oxide chosen from oxides of rare earth metal and IVA-VIA group transition metal, and heat-treated at a temperature (T1) in inert-gas atmosphere such that carbon is baked. The atomic ratio of carbon is 1.3 or more with respect to total amount of oxygen derived from metal oxide and boron oxide. The remaining carbon is oxidized and decomposed by heat-treating at a temperature (T2) which is lower than T1. The resulting product is further heat-treated in inert-gas atmosphere at a temperature (T3) which is more than T2 and lower than T1, to obtain metal boride fine powder.
NOVELTY - A glass substrate (10) covered with the resist films is mechanically shaved such that a groove (11) is formed from lower surface of substrate and a through-hole is formed from the upper surface of the substrate. The groove and the through-hole are dry etched, to remove the damaged layer (11a) formed at wall surface of groove, due to residual stress.    USE - Deformation reduction method of workpiece e.g. lithium containing glass material or borosilicate-glass material (claimed) such as glass substrate for manufacture of reactor. Can also be used in fuel cell used for a motor vehicle, mobile phone, notebook-type personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), an electronic notebook, wristwatch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine device and fuel cell type electric power generator cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation produced in the glass substrate is reduced reliably, by removing the damaged layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) processing method of workpiece; and    (2) manufacturing method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view explaining the formation of damaged layer in the glass substrate.    Glass substrate (10)    Groove (11)    Damaged layer (11a)    Angular portion (11b)
NOVELTY - A transparent multilayer sheet contains an organic material and has layer (A) containing an organic material and having average coefficient of linear expansion of 50 ppm/K or less, and layer (B) has tension elastic modulus of 1 GPa or less. The transparent multilayer sheet has total light transmittance of 60% or more, thickness of 100 microns and haze of 20% or less.    USE - For optical substrate for LCDs, organic electroluminescent display, touch panel, color filter, back light, Fresnel lens, solar cell and information recording medium (all claimed). Also used for optical devices such as illumination devices.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent multilayer sheet is excellent in transparency and dimensional change with respect to temperature change.
NOVELTY - A control unit (31) opens an opening-and-closing unit for supplying reaction liquid from a reaction liquid supply unit (20) for driving a pump. The pump is driven to suck a predetermined amount of reaction liquid from a reaction liquid container (2) and to store into a reaction liquid storage chamber and the opening-and-closing unit is closed. Another opening-and-closing unit is opened for discharging a predetermined amount of water from the reaction liquid supply unit to the reaction container (3) through the pump.    USE - Fixed liquid quantity discharging apparatus for fuel cell (claimed) used in portable apparatus such as mobile phone and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells are efficiently supplied with reaction liquid with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for set liquid amount ejection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of a structure of a fixed liquid quantity discharging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction liquid container (2)    Reaction container (3)    Hydrogen generating agent (10)    Reaction liquid supply unit (20)    Control unit (31)
NOVELTY - A turbine (42) is arranged in the middle of a flow path from a high-pressure gas storage tank (14). The gas filling system circulates the high pressure gas to a gas filled tank (18) by using the turbine, which is driven by using a generator.    USE - For use in vehicle-mounted fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Rise in temperature within the gas filled tank is prevented and the high pressure energy with which the high pressure gas is filled is recovered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the high pressure gas filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High pressure gas filling system (10a)    Gas filling station (12a)    High-pressure gas storage tank (14)    Gas filled tank (18)    Turbine (42)
NOVELTY - The tubular-shape flame burner (10) includes an oxidizing-agent gas supply unit which is installed in the open end (32a) side along the pipe-axis direction of the fuel chamber. The mixed gas of the fuel and the oxidizing-agent gas forms rotational flow in the combustion chamber (12). The region having high concentration of fuel is made to exist in the rotational flow of the mixed gas.    USE - For fuel modifier (claimed) of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel modifier can be stably driven over broad excess air ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the tubular-shape flame burner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tubular-shape flame burner (10)    Combustion chamber (12)    Fuel nozzle (13)    Air nozzle (14)    Open end (32a)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method for producing a photovoltaic thin film module (1) which is provided with a thin film solar cell system (2) that is mounted on carrier materials (3) and is covered with a compound (4) on at least one side of the surface, whereby the compound consists of an encapsulating material and is provided with a sealing layer (5) on the side of the surface thereof, the side being arranged on the thin film solar cell system. According to a covering method, the encapsulating material and the thin film solar cell system, together with the carrier, are guided along one another and are pressed under pressure and at an increased temperature in such a way that a weather-proof, photovoltaic thin film module in the form of a compound is designed. According to a method that can be carried out easily, a photovoltaic thin film module that is resistant to UV light, water vapor and other effects of the weather is provided. The photovoltaic module can additionally be provided with flexible characteristics by selecting the carrier material in such a way that the material is configured in the form of plastic foils or plastic foil compounds for instance. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The solar panel is shaped in the form of a mobius strip (1) whose surface is partially covered with photovoltaic materials (10,12). An adhesive joint (15) is placed on an overlapping region of the two ends of the strip. The strip is twisted at specified angles to produce a spiral effect in the strip.    USE - Solar panel used in the form of bracelet, for charging mobile phone, personal computer, camera and other personal electronic devices in home, garden, public places, and for installation in ship, vessel, vehicle or offshore oil rig, and for industries, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The geometric shape of the panel provides an aesthetically pleasing effect, which can be installed in garden, public place, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar panel.    Mobius strip (1)    Photovoltaic materials (10,12)    Adhesive joint (15)
NOVELTY - A silicon-containing compound and methanol are reacted to form dimethoxy silane (211) and/or trimethoxy silane. The obtained product is catalytically disproportionated to form monosilane. The silicon-containing compound is metallurgical silicon or ferrosilicon.    USE - Manufacture of monosilane used for manufacturing silicon used as feedstock for production of photovoltaic cell, semiconductor and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The monosilane is efficiently manufactured, and economically provides high purity silicon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for producing liquid silicon; and    (2) high-temperature thermal reactor for producing liquid silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of system used for manufacturing monosilane.    Flash drum (150)    Subsystem (200)    Liquid methanol (205)    Distillation tower (206)    Dimethoxy silane (211)
NOVELTY - The article has a bottom electrode layer comprising several individual regions produced by laser structuring. A structured passivation layer is formed on the individual regions of the bottom electrode layer.    USE - Article such as organic photovoltaic component/organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom electrode layer is structured reliably, so that the top electrode layer formed on the bottom electrode layer is insulated by the passivation layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing organic photovoltaic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic solar cell.    Top electrode layer (6)    Contacts (10,20)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor electrode (10) comprises: a transparent electrode (11) having a substrate and a conductive material coated on the substrate; and a metal oxide layer formed on a surface of the transparent electrode, where the metal oxide layer contains a phosphate.    USE - The semiconductor electrode is useful in dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor electrode: has improved power conversion efficiency through inhibition of recombination reactions of electrons; facilitates migration of electrons; improves the dispersibility of a metal oxide; and increases the amount of a dye adsorbed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising: the semiconductor electrode; an electrolyte layer (13); and a counter electrode (14); and    (2) the preparation of the semiconductor electrode comprising forming a metal oxide layer on a surface of a transparent electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Semiconductor electrode (10)    Transparent conductive electrode (11)    Light-absorbing layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Counter electrode. (14)
NOVELTY - Provided is a direct methyl formate fuel cell, which is operated in low expense and has an improved reaction efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct methyl formate fuel cell comprises an anode catalyst(20) capable of promoting a methyl formate direct modification reaction. The anode catalyst(20) consists of a platinum-ruthenium(Pt-Ru) catalyst and a platinum-palladium(Pt-Pd) catalyst, or a platinum-ruthenium-palladium(Pt-Ru-Pd) catalyst. The anode catalyst(20) is prepared under 1 atmospheric pressure at room temperature for a hour using a spontaneous deposition method.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A motor apparatus (12) receives an electric power supply from fuel cell (11) through an inverter apparatus (161). An inverter controller (162) controls the inverter apparatus and motor apparatus. A controller (17) controls the inverter controller to carry out sine change of output electric power of inverter apparatus and to maintain the torque of motor apparatus uniformly at the time of measurement of alternating current impedance.    USE - Fuel cell system such as hybrid fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, vessel, aircraft etc.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current impedance of fuel cell can be measured at high precision even when the fuel cell system is not equipped with direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for measuring method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Motor apparatus (12)    Controller (17)    Inverter apparatus (161)    Inverter controller (162)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (11) has end plates (15,16) covering the sides of a cell stack (22). A mounting plate (21) comprises a long insertion hole (25) formed at one end, into which a bolt (26) is inserted for fastening with the end plate (16), such that the attachment position of the mounting plate and end plate is displaceable along the expansion contraction direction of the cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell for use in vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in aircraft, vessel, electric train, walking robot, electric power generation system of building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fastening location is not fixed, the influence of expansion of cell stack on the mounting plate attached to end plate is suppressed. Hence, damage due to deformation or curvature of the mounting plate, when fuel cell stack expands/controls by temperature change, is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (11)    End plates (15,16)    Tension plate (17)    Mounting plate (21)    Cell stack (22)    Insertion hole (25)    Bolt (26)
NOVELTY - The protective film consisting of boron nitride having hexagonal crystal structure as main component is formed on a coated product produced in a reflection preventing structure molding die (3). A release film having thin film consisting of low melting point metal as main component and gold, platinum, copper, silver, nickel, chromium and/or aluminum, is then formed on the coated product, and reflecting preventing structure (17) is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of reflection preventing structure used as screen, lens barrel and shielding component for fluorescent lamp, solar cell, optical components such as prism, mirror device, optical pick-up, digital still camera, projector, illuminating system and light scanning optical system.    ADVANTAGE - Highly accurate reflection preventing structure without pattern shift is manufactured efficiently and economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process diagram of the press-forming method of reflection preventing structure. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Molding die (3)    Lower mold (4)    Upper mold (6)    Molding material (11)    Nickel film (16)    Reflection preventing structure (17)
NOVELTY - The glass layer assembly has an electrochemical cell (21) that is stuck to a separator (3) through a frame-like ceramic glass layer (25) and thin line of hollow patterns that are formed in the contact surface of electrochemical cell. The hollow patterns are connected inside and outside of the frame.    USE - Glass layer assembly for use in oxygen enrichment device (claimed) and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The atmospheric pressure difference inside and outside of the frame is prevented and the stress due to air bubbles is avoided reliably. The generation of crack is prevented. The lifetime of the oxygen enrichment device is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) glass layer assembly manufacturing method, which involves drying glass layer after forming pattern in the glass layer. An electrochemical cell is stuck to the separator through the glass layer. The separator is moved towards board thickness direction when load is acting on the electrochemical cell. The glass layer is baked under atmospheric pressure; and    (2) oxygen enrichment device that has anode and cathodes in the surfaces of the electrolyte substrate of an electrochemical cell. A separator comprising oxygen flow path is arranged in the anode plane such that the formation surface of anode and oxygen flow path are arranged opposite to each other. A sticking integration is formed in the outer periphery of the oxygen flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the oxygen enrichment device.    Separator (3)    Rib (4)    Distribution holes (7,8)    Electrochemical cell (21)    Frame-like glass layer (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a transparent base material (5) near the light incidence region (14). The transparent base material is covered with water-repellent oil-repellent stain resistance film (12) sintered with transparent fine particle (1) through a transparent metal oxide film (6a). The magnitude of the fine particles is 100 nm or less and the contact angle of the fine particle with respect to water is set to 130degrees or more.    USE - Solar-energy utilization apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to solar cell, solar water heater, greenhouse apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the solar energy utilization apparatus is improved, as the abrasion resistance, water-repellent and stain resistance properties of the apparatus is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar-energy utilization apparatus that involves covering transparent base material with water-repellent oil-repellent stain resistance film that is sintered with transparent fine particle through transparent metal oxide film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the solar-energy utilization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent fine particle (1)    Transparent base material (5)    Transparent metal oxide film (6a)    Water-repellent oil-repellent stain resistance film (12)    Light incidence region (14)
NOVELTY - A methanol steam modification catalyst (1) comprises a zinc plating layer formed on surface(s) of copper board. Copper and zinc are exposed on the surface by baking.    USE - For use in producing hydrogen for fuel cell used in motor vehicle, personal computer, mobile telephone, or household use.    ADVANTAGE - A catalyst with good workability, high thermal conductivity and high reaction efficiency can be manufactured by a simple process without waste material. The catalyst is compact and temperature control is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing the methanol steam modification catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional drawing of a reaction container (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Methanol steam modification catalyst (1)    Lid (3)    Reaction case (4)    Gas inlet (5)    Gas outlet (6)
NOVELTY - A silicon nitride release material powder comprises less than or equal to20 ppm iron. It is applied to an inner surface of a casting mold or a crucible which solidifies fused silicon and manufactures polycrystalline silicon.    USE - For a substrate of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon nitride release material has a good-quality silicon substrate with low iron and carbon concentration, and has an improved conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing a silicon nitride release material comprising adding water to the silicon nitride release material powder and stirring, kneading with a ball mill, stirring, and mixing with polyvinyl alcohol aqueous solution or an ethyl silicate; and    (2) a firing method of a casting mold or a crucible which is used when solidifying a fused silicon and manufacturing a polycrystalline silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the baking method (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Crucible (1)    Furnace (2)    Heater (3)
NOVELTY - Converting tetrachlorosilane into a silicon metal comprises contacting gaseous tetrachlorosilane through an injection tube with a liquid metal phase containing zinc, and obtaining a silicon-bearing metal phase and zinc chloride; separating zinc chloride from the silicon-bearing metal phase; and purifying the silicon-bearing metal phase by heating to a temperature above the melting point of silicon, and injecting chlorine and/or a gaseous silicon chloride compound to the metal phase.    USE - Method for converting tetrachlorosilane into a silicon metal used as a base material for producing a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require complicated technology, and preserves the high purity of tetrachlorosilane towards the end product. The only other reactant is zinc which can be obtained in very high purity grades and which can be recycled after electrolysis of the zinc chloride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Converting tetrachlorosilane into a silicon metal comprises contacting gaseous tetrachlorosilane through an injection tube with a liquid metal phase containing zinc, and obtaining a silicon-bearing metal phase and zinc chloride; separating zinc chloride from the silicon-bearing metal phase; and purifying the silicon-bearing metal phase by heating to a temperature above the melting point of silicon, and injecting chlorine and/or a gaseous silicon chloride compound to the metal phase, thus vaporizing zinc, eliminating impurities and obtaining silicon metal, where the contacting and the separation steps are performed in a single reactor.
NOVELTY - Sintered oxide comprises crystalline phases consisting of a zinc oxide phase of the wurtzite type and an oxide phase of the spinel type. The oxide also contains aluminum and gallium in a ratio (Al + Ga)/(Zn + Al + Ga) of 0.3-6.5 mol.% and aluminum in a ratio Al/(Al + Ga) of 30-70 mol.%. Aluminum is contained in the oxide phase Al/(Al + Ga) of 10-90 mol.%.    USE - Sintered oxide used in the production of a target, a transparent electrically conducting membrane and a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - High productivity is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the production of the sintered oxide.
NOVELTY - Solar collector comprises a base layer of multi-crystalline silicon selenide, black-colored film layer, multi-crystalline silicon selenide layer, another black-colored film layer and an uppermost transparent polystyrene plastic lining layer.    USE - The solar collector is useful in semiconductor materials for the transformation of chemical photovoltaic charge into electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The oxide film mixed with indium oxide is prepared by direct current magnet controlling spatter. The tungsten and molybdenum exist in the film as hexavalent ion. The thickness of the film is equivalent to 80-150 nanometer with high carrier mobility. The consistency of free carrier is less than predetermined value. The average transmissivity of oxide film in visible light range is more than 80 percent while the average near infrared transmissivity is more than 90 percent.    USE - Poly-crystal transparent conducting oxide film with high near infrared transmissivity for use in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains the prepared film having photoelectrical features of low resistance, high carrier mobility, high transmissivity in visible light range and high transmissivity in near infrared range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of poly-crystal transparent conducting oxide film with high near infrared transmissivity.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a preparation of dye sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell by supersonic radiation to modify the polyelectrolyte: weigh PEO and P (VDF-HFP) macromolecule, and mix into PC/DME organic solution, and put into titanium dioxide nano-particle after persistently stirring, and then persistently stir to mix evenly, and modify miscible liquids of macromolecule or nano-particle with supersonic radiation, and add redox electrolyte, and drop the system of modified polyelectrolytes by supersonic radiation on the surface of dye sensitized nano-crystalline film, and roast , and add platinum plated conductive glass to electrode, and persistently roast to combine tightly between electrodes. The profitable effect of the invention lies in: solve the problem that polyelectrolytes is difficult to sink in nano-crystalline porous film and electrical conductivity is lower, and improve the efficiency of solar energy cell made of supersonic radiation-modified polyelectrolytes and dye sensitized nano-crystalline film; supersonic radiation-modified polyelectrolytes can fully sink in nano-crystalline porous film, which effectively improve ionic conductivity.
NOVELTY - A seal film consists of resin film layer (42) containing layer of biaxially oriented film and gas barrier layer (41) containing metal, metal oxide, inorganic compound or organic compound. The biaxially oriented film comprises resin composition containing poly-p-phenylene sulfide. The seal film has ratio of 150degrees C thermal contraction rate of -2.0% to +2.0% in the longitudinal and width directions, and absolute value of difference of thermal contraction rate in longitudinal and width directions of 2.0% or less.    USE - Seal film is used for solar cell module (claimed) for use in houses and industries.    ADVANTAGE - The seal film has excellent reliability, durability, weather resistance, hydrolysis resistance and ultraviolet resistance over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the seal film.    Back sheet layer (4)    Gas barrier layer (41)    Resin film layer (42)    Polyphenylene sulfide film layer (42a)    Film layer other than polyphenylene sulfide film layer (42b)
NOVELTY - Fluorinated benzimidazole monomer terminated (I) with trifluorovinyloxy groups at both ends, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in the membrane, which is useful as a material for a fuel cell, gas separation or as an optical or electric or electronic material (claimed) as a pervaporation membrane, reverse osmosis membrane, gas separation membrane and fuel cell membrane (e.g. glass, metal, ceramic and polymer such as polysulfone or poly ether amide).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has improved process ability, gas permeation, adhesiveness, low surface energy and low dielectric constant, while retaining superior thermal and chemical resistance such as staining resistance, water resistance and oil resistance, dielectric constant as compared with conventional polybenzimidazole, physical, electrical, optical and permeation properties, and polymer polymerized the monomer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorinated benzimidazole monomer terminated compound of formula (I) with trifluorovinyloxy groups at both ends, is new.    ring Ar = benzene or bisphenyl compound of formula (III); and    X = direct bond, -O-, -S-, -CO-, -SO2-, -SO- or -C(CF3)2-.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fluorinated polymer compound of formula (VIII);    (2) a membrane comprising (VIII); and    (3) the preparation of (I).    n = 50-100.
NOVELTY - A condensed ring compound (1) is new.    USE - For organic thin film used for organic thin film element (such as organic electroluminescent element) and organic thin-film transistor (all claimed), used for organic solar cell and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The novel condensed ring compound has excellent solubility (with respect to solvent) and exhibits sufficient charge transport property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A condensed ring compound of formula (1) is new.    R11,R12=H, alkyl group, alkoxy group, alkylthio group, alkyl amino group, alkoxy carbonyl group, optionally substituted aryl group, heterocyclic group or cyano group;    R13,R14=monovalent group;    n,m=0-2;    Y'11,Y'12=bivalent group such as -S-, -O-, -S(=O)-, -S(=O)(=O)-, -Se-, -Te-, hydrogen atom-containing group of formula (1a or 1b), preferably -S-;and    R21,R22=H or monovalent group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) polymer has benzene-containing monomer unit of formula (2); and #manufacture of condensed ring compound of formula (3) which involves reacting halogen atom-containing compound of formula (3a) and cyano group-containing compound of formula (3b) in presence of a base and a metal-complex catalyst.    R31,R32=same as R11;    R33,R34=same as R13;    Y'31,Y'32=same as Y'11 and hydrogen atom-containing group of formula (2a) or nitrogen-containing group of formula (2b);    R41,R42=same as R21;    X81,X82=H or halogen atom, in which at least one of X81,X82 is halogen atom;    R81,R82=same as R11;    R83,R84=same as R13;    p,q=0-2;    Y'81,Y'82=same as Y'11 and hydrogen atom-containing group of formula (3c or 3d);and    R91,R92=same as R21.
NOVELTY - The power generation devices generate power using fuel supplied by fuel supply device. A fuel control device includes normally closed valve provided in fuel flow path connecting fuel supply device and power generation devices. The fuel is supplied to one power generation device through normally closed valve opened by output of another power generation device.    USE - Power generation system for digital camera, mobile phone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for power source device for actuation and size of the power generation system can be reduced. The power can be generated stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell unit.    Fuel cell unit (3)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (21)    Membrane electrode assembly (24)    Electrodes (25,26)    Diffusion layers (27,28)
NOVELTY - A photosensitive layer which includes polysilicon photovoltaic cell and photothermal converter is selectively formed on a substrate. A convex lens (204) in the form of semi-spheroid, thinner semi-spheroid, semi-columned or thinner semi-columned shape is formed on the photosensitive layer. An optical interface having thin film is formed between the convex lens and photosensitive layer. The convex lens includes multiple layers formed by glass, plastic, mineral oil, gel, water, gas or vacuum.    USE - Solar energy collecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy collecting efficiency of the system can be effectively enhanced. The total area of the photosensitive layer is reduced, so that the cost of the system is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of convex lens in the solar energy collecting system.    Convex lens (204)    Light paths (A1-A4)    Normal lines (N1-N4)    Incident angle relative to convex lens surface (alpha)
NOVELTY - The uniform flow channel board (20) has channels (20a-20e) connected to fuel inlets (22a,22b) and spaced apart from each other. The sizes of the cross-sectional areas of the channels have 10%-30% difference. The channels nearby the fuel cell have flowing cross-sectional area larger than that of the channel not adjacent to the fuel inlet. The materials of channels include graphite, aluminum or stainless steel, engineering plastics compatible with methanol, formic acid with anti-acid/anti-erosion properties.    USE - Uniform flow channel board for use in fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, home-based power generation, traffic vehicle and aerospace industry.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform fuel flow is facilitated in each channel by appropriate arrangement of cross-sectional area for each channel. The cell performance is improved and the life span is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the uniform flow channel board.    Uniform flow channel board (20)    Channels (20a-20e)    Fuel inlets (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - A masking layer and a conductive layer are formed on the two sides of an anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation charge collecting layer respectively. A photosensitive dry film for patterning current collector is formed on conductive layer and the portions of conductive layer which are not covered by the dry film are etched. The dry film and the masking layer are removed and a protective film is adhered on charge collecting layer. The sheet is cut to form a current collector. The current collector is stamped to form wave-shaped current collector with flow channels.    USE - Method for manufacturing wave-shaped current collector for use in fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to proton exchange membrane fuel cell direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for use in portable electric products like laptop, cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), vehicles, military equipment, in aerospace industry etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell module is formed by laminating elements including integrated current collector and flow board, so that the size and cost of the fuel cell can be reduced. The flow board is thin, light, small and resisting to chemical corrosion of the gaseous/liquid fuel and its reactant and has superior mechanical properties. The manufacturing process is fast, automatic and suitable for mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of the flow board of fuel cell.    Wave-shaped reaction zone (12)    Crossing zone (14)    Fuel inlet (101)    Fuel channel (102)    Fuel outlet (111)
NOVELTY - Diffusion media preparation comprises preparing an aqueous dispersion comprising a powder resin, a binder material, and a fiber material comprising carbon fibers and/or graphite fibers; forming a dispersion layer on a screen; removing water from the dispersion layer to form a fiber layer; molding the fiber layer; and carbonizing or graphitizing the molded layer.    USE - For a fuel cell of a fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion media preparation does not require resin impregnation step, as the carbon fiber paper or mat is formed with the powder resin already dispersed throughout it. This avoids substantial time, cost, emissions, and equipment compared to the conventional processes.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus (100) has a transparent electrode (60) having an oxide film (25) formed on transparent electroconductive film (20a) containing tin oxide, on a glass substrate (10a). The oxide film has thickness of 0.4-70 nm and contains niobium oxide, magnesium oxide and/or aluminum oxide. The oxide film contains niobium oxide.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus such as dye sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has improved excellent photoelectric conversion efficiently, and prevents backward voltage element movement from transparent electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Glass substrate (10a,10b)    Transparent electroconductive film (20a,20b)    Oxide film (25)    Transparent electrode (60)    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has cooling unit material (5) in which thin plate formed by fusion raw material (8) solidifying on the surface is formed. A holding unit immerses cooling unit material in the fusion raw material accommodated in concave portion of crucible (10). A cooling unit material (6) is provided such that it is immersed in the fusion raw material accommodated in concave portion of crucible. Another holding unit is pulled up after holding the immersed state and sucking the carbonized material (12) in the fusion raw material on the surface.    USE - Thin plate shaped silicon polycrystal manufacturing apparatus for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin plate shaped silicon polycrystal can be manufactured efficiently with high quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of thin plate shaped silicon polycrystal manufacturing apparatus.    Thin plate manufacturing apparatus (1)    Cooling unit materials (5,6)    Fusion raw material (8)    Crucible (10)    Carbonized material (12)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer has a semiconductor electrode containing at least two sensitization dyes having varying absorption wavelength. At least one dye is adsorbed in a pressurized fluid containing carbon dioxide gas at temperature and pressure condition from which supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide gas is obtained. The difference of maximum absorption wavelength of sensitization dye in near infrared light region and visible light is 90 nm or more. The dye is ruthenium complex or polymethine dye.    USE - Photoelectric transducer is used for dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed) used in electric products and residence table.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer provides dye sensitizing solar cell having high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the photoelectric transducer.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive film (2)    Dye adsorption metal oxide layers (3,4)    Electrically conductive film (6)    Electrolyte solution (7)
NOVELTY - A metal support (1) comprises honey-comb structure (2) where plane foil (2a) and wave foil (2b) are wound, wave foil which carries out corrugate processing of plane foil, and plug (3) which is inserted in hollow area where core roll (10) is inserted in honey-comb structure. The honey-comb structure is formed by winding foil material which overlaps plane and wave foil by giving external force from peripheral side to the circumference of cylinder-shaped core roll. The honey-comb structure and plug are integrated by diffusion-joint.    USE - Metal support used for catalytic converter for processing exhaust gas of car.    ADVANTAGE - Forms hollow area with high precision, seals hollow area easily and improves purification performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of metal support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of catalytic converter which has metal support. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metal support (1)    Honey-comb structure (2)    Plane foil (2a)    Wave foil (2b)    Plug (3)    Core roll (10)
NOVELTY - The terminal box has O ring (11) which is provided between opening side box (20) and cover. The concave portions for introducing the cable (15) for external connection connected to the terminal board (12) are formed in each joint surface of opening side box and bottom face side box. The cover which covers the outer periphery of cable for external connection is provided between the opening formed of each concave portion and cable for external connection.    USE - Terminal box for solar cell modules in solar energy power generation system installed in roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof characteristics of terminal box for solar cell modules can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of housing of terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    O ring (11)    Terminal board (12)    Cable (15)    Bushing (16)    Opening side box (20)
NOVELTY - A back-surface protection sheet (A) has a vapor-deposited film (2) of inorganic-acid compound provided on the surface(s) of a base film (1) consisting of fluororesin film, cyclic polyolefin resin film, polycarbonate resin film, poly (meth)acrylic resin film, polyamide resin film, or polyester resin film. A heat-resistant polypropylene resin film (3) containing a whitening agent and a UV absorber, is laminated on both surfaces of the base film. An adhesive layer for lamination is arranged between the vapor-deposited film and polypropylene resin film.    USE - For solar-cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back-surface protection sheet has excellent strength, weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, light resistance, wind-pressure resistance, hail resistance, chemical resistance, damp-proof property, stain resistance, light-reflection property, light diffusibility, design property, durability, economical efficiency, safety, and barrier property with respect to oxygen and moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the back-surface protection sheet.    Base film (1)    Vapor-deposited film (2)    Polypropylene-resin film (3)    Back-surface protection sheet (A)
NOVELTY - A ruthenium compound (1) is reacted with 4,4'-dicarboxy 2,2'-bipyridine to manufacture of cis dihalogeno bis(4,4'-dicarboxy 2,2'-bipyridine) ruthenium(II).    USE - For manufacturing cis dihalogeno bis(4,4'-dicarboxy 2,2'-bipyridine) ruthenium(II) used for manufacturing cis di(isothiocyanate) bis(4,4'-dicarboxy 2,2'-bipyridine) ruthenium(II) (claimed), and as raw material of pigments for photoelectric transducers such as dye sensitizing type wet solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufactured cis dihalogeno bis(dicarboxy bipyridine) ruthenium provides cis di(isothiocyanate) bis(dicarboxy bipyridine) ruthenium efficiently in high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ruthenium compound of formula: ((RuX2(p-cymene))2), is reacted with 4,4'-dicarboxy 2,2'-bipyridine to manufacture of cis dihalogeno bis(4,4'-dicarboxy 2,2'-bipyridine) ruthenium(II).    Ru=ruthenium;and    X=halogen.
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes nozzle (d) having substantially circular shape, for discharging the melt solution of crystal from the crucible in granular form. The cross-sectional shape of the discharge port or hole (e) formed in the nozzle is elliptical.    USE - For manufacturing granular crystal for photoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Granular crystals can be obtained efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the nozzle hole.    Nozzle (d)    Hole (e)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing an aluminum foil partially in direct contact with the surface, and implementing a partial connection of the aluminum with the surface of the semiconductor device subsequently by the action of an energy. The application of aluminum foil takes place by press on, blowing and intake of the aluminum foil at the surface, and also by a fluid film arranged between the surface and the aluminum foil.    USE - Partial metallization method for a surface of semiconductor devices with aluminum. Can also be used in metallization of solar cells, and as back contact on the solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves placing partially an aluminum foil in direct contact with the surface, and implementing a partial connection of the aluminum with the surface of the semiconductor device subsequently by the action of an energy, and hence ensures an economical and fast method for the coating of a surface of a semiconductor with aluminum at low process temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a reflection curve. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a new type solar energy electric module which includes the Fresnel lens array consists of at least two Fresnel lenses, the silicon photocell array consists of at least two small silicon photocell boards and an automatic solar tracker. The Fresnel lens array, silicon photocell array and the automatic solar tracker are set up and down and are firmly connected in order. The automatic solar tracker automatically tracks the sun so that the sun light always irradiates into the Fresnel lens array vertically. The Fresnel lens array and the small silicon photocell boards rotate after the rotation of the automatic solar tracker. The utility model collects the sun light onto a small silicon photocell board through a Fresnel lens array, which largely reduces the acreage of the electric-optic conversion equipment and makes full use of the electricity generation power of the optical photocell board. Thus, the cost of the system is reduced.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an infrared quantum clipping material, preparation method and application. Chemical formula of the material is Gd1-x-yAl3(BO3)4:Tbx, Yby and Gd1-x-yBO3:Tbx, Yby, wherein, 0.01 is not bigger than x which is not bigger than 0.2, 0.01 is not bigger than y which is not bigger than 0.99. When it is prepared, rare earth oxide with corresponding quantity is dissolved in nitric acid to prepare rare earth nitrate solution; solid nitric acid, boracic acid, citric acid and urea are added according to the dosage, mixed evenly and burnt with combustion method to get the product. The related product in the invention can absorb visible light of 485 nm and transmit very strong infra-red light when it is about 1000 nm. Light of the wave band can be effectively absorbed by silicone base solar energy battery, the quanta ration can be high as 196% after calculation. The material is hopeful to promote the low work efficiency situation of the existing solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - The catalyst tube has a bore that contains the catalyst bed, a proximal end and a distal end. The inside diameter of the proximal end and the distal end are equal, the outer diameter and wall thickness of the proximal and distal ends are not equal.    USE - Catalyst tube for use in manufacture of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The tube has substantially constant metal thickness being governed by minimum thickness required for the hottest section of the tube. The tube provides high total surface area for heat transfer and high total catalyst volume.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has longitudinal rib (13) connected with perpendicular ribs (11) on epitaxial layer (10) formed on semiconductor substrate (1). A nanometer ion-implanted layer (3) is covered by a high doped layer (4) whose conductivity is opposite to that of layer (3), which is covered by metal layer (9). The lead of upper electrode (7) is connected to metal layer and an oxide layer (5) is arranged on diffusion layer (2). The voltage is applied between upper and lower electrodes (7,6).    USE - Quantum well solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the quantum well solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Diffusion layer (2)    Ion-implanted layer (3)    High doped layer (4)    Oxide layer (5)    Lower electrode (6)    Upper electrode (7)    Metal layer (9)    Epitaxial layer (10)    Perpendicular rib (11)    Longitudinal rib (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a surface area of a semiconductor substrate with a layer (3) of doping material, which comprises amorphous silicon, silicon dioxide, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, aluminium oxide, titanium dioxide, tantalum oxide, dielectric materials, ceramic materials, materials containing organic compounds. Diffusion of the doping material takes place in the volume of the substrate by a thermal treatment of the semiconductor material in an oxidizing atmosphere. The surface area of the substrate, which is not coated with doping material, is oxidized.    USE - Method for use in producing solar cells (Claimed). Can also be used in simultaneously doping and oxidizing semiconductor substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is also included for a doped and oxidized semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of silicon wafer coated on one side with phosphoric silicon oxide.    Silicon wafer (1)    Silicon oxide (2)    Layer (3)
NOVELTY - The interconnected solar cells (101) include a first solar cell (103) and a second solar cell (105) connected by a wire (107) with a coefficient of thermal expansion matched to the coefficient of thermal expansion of first solar cell. The first and second solar cells have first and second silicon wafers, each having thickness that is less than about 300 microns. A conductive material facilitates electrical current flow between the first and second solar cells.    USE - Interconnected solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides increased yield, reduced cost, reduced degradation, reduced cracking, reduced power loss and higher reliability for interconnected solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of forming interconnected solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side view and top view of the interconnected solar cells.    Interconnected solar cells (101)    First solar cell (103)    Second solar cell (105)    Wire (107)    First surface of first solar cell (109)
NOVELTY - A predetermined pattern (26) of elongate conductors (26a,26b) made of copper material are longitudinally arranged on flat flexible insulative strip made of polymeric material on two rows along the longitudinal length and electrically isolated from each other. Each conductor has a predetermined position, length and spacing from each other on insulative strip for laterally, electrically connecting to selected electrical lines (24) from solar cells (12) at lateral electrical connection points (25) located along the length of conductor on exposed conductor surface.    USE - Buss bar strip for mounting to solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of labor required for making electrical connection to the solar cells of a solar panel and to the exterior cables can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming buss bar strip; and    (2) method of electrically connecting a solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of the electrical connector connected to the buss bar strip.    Solar cells (12)    Buss bar strip (22)    Electrical lines (24)    Electrical connection points (25)    Pattern of conductor (26)    Conductors (26a,26b)
NOVELTY - The Siemens process for polycrystalline silicon production for solar cells, comprises feeding a first vent gas stream from Siemens reactors (102) to fluidized bed reactors (105), supplementing the vent gas stream with additional chlorosilanes, removing silicon powder from the vent gas stream before feeding the vent gas stream to the fluidized bed reactor, feeding a second vent gas stream from the fluidized bed reactor to a recovery system (109), recovering tetrachlorosilane, converting the tetrachlorosilane to trichlorosilane, and feeding the trichlorosilane to the Siemens reactor.    USE - The Siemens process is useful for polycrystalline silicon production for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process improves efficiency of the polycrystalline silicon production and reduces by-products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The Siemens process for polycrystalline silicon production for solar cells, comprises feeding a first vent gas stream from Siemens reactors (102) to fluidized bed reactors (105), supplementing the vent gas stream with additional chlorosilanes, removing silicon powder from the vent gas stream before feeding the vent gas stream to the fluidized bed reactor, feeding a second vent gas stream from the fluidized bed reactor to a recovery system (109), recovering tetrachlorosilane, converting the tetrachlorosilane to trichlorosilane, and feeding the trichlorosilane to the Siemens reactor. The vent gas stream is optionally supplemented with additional trichlorosilane to form a feed gas stream to the fluidized bed reactor, and the feed gas stream to the fluidized bed reactor comprises a concentration of chlorosilanes of 20 mol.%-50 mol.%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a flow diagram of a Siemens process.    Siemens feed gas stream (101)    Siemens reactor (102)    Feed gas stream (104, 106)    Fluidized bed reactor (105)    Recovery system. (109)
NOVELTY - A slurry containing silicon-nitride particles is obtained by carrying out slurry preparatory process, and an oxide film is formed on the surface of the silicon-nitride particles. The state of aggregation of silicon-nitride particles is eliminated using aggregation elimination process by applying external force with respect to silicon-nitride particles of aggregation state. A release layer is formed by passing the slurry through the aggregation elimination process, and adhering to the inner surface of casting-mold substrate, and a casting-mold is formed.    USE - Formation of casting-mold used for manufacturing silicon ingot for manufacturing substrate used for solar cell element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The casting-mold is efficiently formed. The solar cell element formed using casting-mold has excellent performance.
NOVELTY - A metal film (18) is arranged between an adhesive layer (16) and a transparent electrically conductive film (12) on a transparent substrate (11), to electrically isolate the back surface electrode (15) of an adjacent photovoltaic elements. The metal film has melting point more than 1700degrees C.    USE - Thin film type solar cell module for use in outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film type solar cell module maintains the stable high generating capacity even if moisture content permeates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the thin film type solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (11)    Transparent electrically conductive film (12)    Back surface electrode (15)    Adhesive layer (16)    Metal film (18)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a resin film (1) having uneven surface, which is formed by hardening a photocurable composition containing polyfunctional (meth)acrylate type compound or photoinitiator. A metal-oxide film (2) is formed on the resin film. A polyvinyl alcohol type film is formed on the resin film surface of reverse side of the metal-oxide film. A gas barrier film consisting of silicon oxide or silicon nitride is formed on the polyvinyl alcohol type film.    USE - Transparent electrode substrate for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate excellent in external appearance is provided, while preventing the deformation, coloring and curvature of substrate. The solar cell excellent in photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electrode substrate for solar cell.    Resin film (1)    Metal-oxide film (2)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Transparent conductive film (41)    Back surface metal electrode (42)
NOVELTY - Catalyst particles comprises material of inner particles core, and material of outer particles shell. The catalyst particles have medium diameter of 20-100 nm, preferably 20-50 nm.    USE - Catalyst particles are used as electrocatalyst for fuel cells, and used in gas-phase catalysis or catalytic converters for automobiles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst particles have high specific mass activity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the catalyst particles.
NOVELTY - The dynamic electro-optic reflective optic (DERO) has mirror substrate (201) with concave reflective optical layer (202) and electro-optic layer. The electro-optic material (206) is deposited between transparent electrode (203) with addressable electrode components, and patterned transparent electrode (205). The voltage applied to each electrode component is controlled to control refractive index gradient in electro-optic material such that light rays impinging on substrate and reflecting from optical layer are controllably steered in desired direction.    USE - Dynamic electro-optic reflective optic (DERO) for solar energy collection system (claimed), electro-optic system (claimed) for astronomy and free-space optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective optic assembly having the ability to dynamically steer, focus and correct for wavefront aberration of incident optical radiation can be provided by integrating the electro-optic layer with the reflective surface of the optic. The phase changes can be imposed on incident optical radiation since the refractive index of the electro-optic material can be changed. Also the desired optical effect can be achieved and the optical radiation impinging on the optic at variable incidence angles can be focused to target location. The moving components can be eliminated and hence the manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, failure rate, size and weight of the system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electro-optic system;    (2) solar energy collection system; and    (3) light steering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded cross-sectional view of the DERO.    Mirror substrate (201)    Concave reflective optical layer (202)    Transparent electrode (203)    Patterned transparent electrode (205)    Electro-optic material (206)
NOVELTY - A honey-comb structure (1) is provided with a cell-structure component (5) having cells (3) which provides flow path of fluid divided by porous partition, and porous outer wall arranged on the outer periphery of cell-structure component. The honey-comb structure consists of ceramics, and is obtained by integrating outer walls (7) of honey-comb segments (12) with a bonding material.    USE - As support for catalyst used for particle collection filter used in internal combustion engine, boiler, chemical reaction apparatus, and modifier for fuel cells and waste gas.    ADVANTAGE - The honey-comb structure is excellent in environmental-safety property and reliability, and prevents generation of crack and peeling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the ceramic bonding material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the honey-comb structure.    Honey-comb structure (1)    Partition (2)    Cell (3)    Cell-structure component (5)    Outer wall (7)    Joining layer (8)    Honey-comb segment (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an introduction pipe (6) for feeding compressed air within gas accommodating container (1) into liquid accommodating container (2) so that fixed quantity of liquid is discharged from water lead-out pipe (11) by the application of compressed air to the liquid within the liquid container. A movable partition provided in the liquid container partitions the liquid in the container.    USE - For discharging fixed quantity of liquid such as water for hydrogen generating fuel cell used in portable apparatus such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed amount of liquid is sent from the liquid container even when the liquid quantity is less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for liquid set amount ejection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the liquid fixed quantity discharge apparatus.    Gas accommodating container (1)    Liquid accommodating container (2)    Compressed air introduction pipe (6)    Hydrogen generating agent (10)    Water lead-out pipe (11)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell comprises a collector device (10), a p-type layer (12) of a halogen salt of silver, a n-type layer (14) of a halogen salt of silver, and an emitter device (16), in a sequential order. The p-type layer of halogen salt of silver acts as an anode. The n-type layer of halogen salt of silver acts as a cathode.    USE - As a photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell exhibits improved light spectrum sensitivity, by using halogen salts of silver (i.e. silver halides). Thus, solar cell with improved efficiency can be obtained by allowing conversion of wide range of light wavelengths into energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic cell comprises a collector device (10), a p-type layer (12) of a halogen salt of silver, a n-type layer (14) of a halogen salt of silver, and an emitter device (16), in a sequential order. The p-type layer of halogen salt of silver acts as an anode. The n-type layer of halogen salt of silver acts as a cathode. The p-type layer is preferably doped with a dopant such as boron. The n-type layer is preferably doped with another dopant such as phosphorus. Void spaces in the photovoltaic cell, are preferably filled with nitrogen or at least one noble gas. The photovoltaic cell is preferably primed by inducing a voltage potential equal to or higher than a possible voltage that is to be delivered by the photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic cell.    Collector device (10)    P-type layer (12)    N-type layer (14)    Emitter device (16)    Sunlight. (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a semiconductor layer (34) on a primary substrate (30), and coating a metal layer on a secondary substrate. The primary and secondary substrates are assembled to form an intermediate space, in which the semiconductor layer faces the metal layer. Air is removed from the intermediate space to achieve a vacuum. A dye solution and electrolyte is filled into the intermediate space prior to its sealing.    USE - Sealing method for solar cell e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarges dye coating area, thus improving photoelectrical efficiency of solar cell. Simplifies sealing work. Suppresses damage of seal, thus increasing useful life of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sealing step.    Primary substrate (30)    Conductive layer (32)    Semiconductor layer (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack and a fuel purification unit. The fuel cell stack is adapted to provide heat to the fuel purification unit. The fuel purification unit is adapted to provide a purified fuel to the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell system further comprises an oxygenated hydrocarbon fuel source comprising ethanol or methanol fuel source.    USE - Fuel cell system is used as power source for combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is eco-friendly and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the method for operating a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A monolithic sputtering target assembly comprises a sputtering target and a backing plate. Cooling channel(s) is drilled into the monolithic target assembly. The target assembly comprises aluminum, or aluminum and niobium.    USE - Monolithic target assembly for depositing material onto large area substrates, e.g. flat panel display substrates or solar panel substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The monolithic target assembly produces films with consistent characteristics throughout the deposited layer. Because the target is monolithic, the composition and grain structure of the sputtered material is uniform throughout the sputtering target and the deposited layer. Due to the uniform composition and grain structure, erosion from the sputtering target during sputtering is more uniform. The target assembly is cost effective for depositing films having uniform composition and grain structure onto large area substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a sputtering apparatus; and    (2) a sputtering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded orthographic view of a two-dimensional scan mechanism.    Top plate (202)    Support bracket (204)    Gantry bracket (206)    Bracket chamber (208)    Actuator assembly (210)    Chamber roof (212)    Angle iron (214)    Sidewalls (216)    Bracket recess (218)    Rectangular aperture (220)    Actuator recess (222)    Inverted frame rails (224, 238)    Inverted gantry rails (226, 230)    Hole (228)    Base plate (232)    Gantry (234)    Magnetron plate (236)    Frame (240)    Rollers (242)
NOVELTY - Preparation of catalyst platinum supported on lithium cobalt oxide (Pt-LiCoO2) with crystalline platinum, for sodium borohydride hydrolysis, involves mixing dihydrogen hexachloroplatinumate (H2PtCl6) and black lithium-cobalt-oxide (LiCoO2) powder by impregnation method; and sintering.    USE - The catalyst is used for sodium borohydride hydrolysis (claimed) electrocatalytic reactions in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and practical to industry, as not only hydrolysis efficiency is increased but also no toxic gas such as nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide is produced and thus reducing environmental pollution. The impregnated Pt-LiCoO2 catalyst with better crystallization has more catalytic activity site resulting in better catalyst capability for hydrolysis rate.
NOVELTY - A light energy conversion material comprises: a porous material containing an electron donor in a skeleton of it; and an electron acceptor disposed in at least one portion among a pore, the skeleton and the outer circumference of the porous material.    USE - In a photo-excited electron transfer reaction; and for the fields of a photocatalyst such as the photoreduction catalyst for CO2 and H2 and a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The light energy conversion material advances a light energy conversion reaction with a high efficiency, resulting in the significant improvement in the light energy conversion efficiency, and, further improves the physical stabilities of the electron donor and the electron acceptor to give the light conversion material a sufficient durability.
NOVELTY - The cathode porous current collector (120) is arranged on the cathode electrode (112). The anode porous current collector (130) is disposed on the anode electrode (113) and opposite the cathode porous current collector. The cathode water-absorptive layer (140) is arranged on the cathode porous current collector, to absorb or guide the water at the cathode electrode.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effectively removal of the excess water from a cathode electrode, thus preventing the additional electronic impedance. Reduces the contact resistance between the cathode porous current collector and the cathode gas diffusion layer thus enhances the permeability of the air transmitted to the cathode electrode. Provides uniform gas diffusion between the cathode porous current collector and the cathode gas diffusion layer thus enhancing the gas supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross section of a fuel cell.    Cathode electrode (112)    Anode electrode (113)    Cathode porous current collector (120)    Anode porous current collector (130)    Cathode water-absorptive layer (140)
NOVELTY - A gas permeation mechanism (10) has an element comprising textile fabric with hygroscopic self-expanding yarn and non-self-extending yarn or synthetic fiber with hygroscopic polymer. The gas permeation mechanism that varies air permeability rate according to dry or wet condition, is in oxidizer flow path through which outside air supplied from the air hole (13) flows.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as automotive or residential power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The air permeability of the fuel cell system can be enhanced in wet condition while reducing the size of fuel cell system. The degradation of power generation characteristics due to the blocking of flow path by water can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Gas permeation mechanism (10)    Fuel cell unit (11)    Air hole (13)    Fuel tank (14)    Fuel cell casing (19)
NOVELTY - The light-permeable solar energy conversion device (10) has a transparent electrode (141) formed on a transparent substrate (12), and a transparent photovoltaic element formed on the transparent electrode. Another transparent electrode (142) is formed on the transparent photovoltaic element.    USE - Light-permeable solar energy conversion device for light-permeable solar energy storage system (claimed) in building such as house, office, factory and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent solar cell system can absorb the shorter-wavelength spectrum of sunlight such as ultraviolet light and can promote energy-conversion efficiency. The solar cell system has simple and lightweight structure and can thus simplify the fabrication process and reduce the fabrication cost. The transparent solar system can convert the solar energy into electric energy, and provides electric energy for building without sunlight obstruction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mixed type solar energy conversion device; and    (2) mixed type solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the light-permeable solar energy conversion device.    Light-permeable solar energy conversion device (10)    Transparent substrate (12)    Transparent electrodes (141,142)    Transparent conductive films (161,162)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (104), an aqueous solution holding device with storing portions (I,II) to hold an aqueous fuel solution, and a connecting portion to connect storing portions (I,II), a circulation device to circulate fuel solution, and having a channel (I) to supply fuel solution held in storing portion (I) and a channel (II) to supply fuel solution held in storing portion (II), a temperature detection device to detect temperature of fuel solution, and a setting device arranged to set flow amount of aqueous fuel solution through channels (I,II).    USE - Fuel cell system is used for transportation equipment (claimed) such as automobiles and marine vessels. Can also be used for personal computer, portable devices and compact electronic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system smoothly shifts from heat-up operation to normal operation by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (104), an aqueous solution holding device with storing portions (I,II) to hold an aqueous fuel solution which is to be supplied to the fuel cell, and a connecting portion to connect storing portions (I,II), a circulation device to circulate fuel solution between fuel cell and holding device, and having a channel (I) to supply fuel solution held in storing portion (I) and a channel (II) to supply fuel solution held in storing portion (II), a temperature detection device to detect temperature of fuel solution, and a setting device arranged to set flow amount of aqueous fuel solution through channels (I,II) based on detection result of temperature detection device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the piping in fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (102)    Fuel cell (104)    Separator (106)    Air chamber (140)    Main switch (148)
NOVELTY - A methanation catalyst comprises non-precious metal particles, and metal oxide particles.    USE - For a CO removing system used in a fuel processor for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high selectivity for methanation of CO rather than a reverse water gas shift reaction of carbon dioxide which is a side reaction and a methanation of carbon dioxide, to maintain a high concentration of generated hydrogen as only small amounts of hydrogen and carbon dioxide are consumed. The catalyst removes CO at low operating temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a carbon monoxide (CO) removing catalyst system;    (2) a fuel processor comprising a desulfurizer, a reformer, a shift reaction device, a CO removal unit, and the CO removing catalyst system; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising the fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of the CO removal unit including a conventional PROX catalyst and the CO removing catalyst system.
NOVELTY - An alcohol steam reforming catalyst comprises a metal oxide, palladium and yttrium.    USE - For monolith substrate used for fuel cell (both claimed) for generating hydrogen used for power generating device, laptop, notebook computer, portable computer, cellular telephone, radio, music player, camera, image and/or sound capture device, portable communication device, household appliances, lawnmower, snow blower, edge trimmer, portable generator, golf cart, motor cycle and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol steam reinforcing catalyst has improved alcohol conversion rate and carbon dioxide selectivity, and provides fuel cell having high energy density and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alcohol steam reforming catalyst further comprises zinc, and compound chosen from ceramic material, zeolite, clay, calcined clay and/or alumina-silicate. The metal oxide is chosen from alumina, silica, titania, zirconia, magnesia, manganese oxide, lanthanum oxide, cobalt oxide, iron oxide, ceria-zirconia and/or stabilized ceria. The metal oxide is cerium oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alcohol steam reinforcing catalyst.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has multilayer spiral element with fluid channels (208,209). The fluid channels are connected between inlet port and outlet port to form circulation paths in the channel. The fluids are circulated in opposite direction in the inlet ports of respective channels in spiral element. The electrodes are connected to the respective fluid channels such that an electrochemical reaction between the fluids circulating in the channels generates potential difference between the electrodes.    USE - For electrochemical fuel cell used in military, aerospace, commercial applications. Also suits for electrolyzers, polymer electrolytic fuel cells (PEFC), alkaline fuel cells (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), reactants such as air, oxygen enriched liquids, gases etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical fuel cell can be provided with high energy conversion efficiency and high output power at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the three dimensional cross-sectional view of electrochemical fuel cell.    Fluid channels (208,209)    Proton exchange membrane layer (212)
NOVELTY - A reformer comprises leading segment and trailing segment. The leading segment comprises less reactive catalyst than the trailing segment.    USE - For high temperature fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid reformer allows operation of the system on fuels, e.g. higher and lower hydrocarbon fuels, thus providing fuel flexibility including all liquid and gaseous fuels, eliminating the need for having two sets of reformers depending on the application and reducing the reformer and system cost. The reformer comprises rhodium that enhances stability and nickel that enhances reactivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system, comprising the reformer and a fuel cell stack; and    (2) a method of reforming different fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows fuel cell system components.    Fuel cell system (101)    Leading segment (109A)    Trailing segment (109B)    Stack anode inlet (113)    Stack cathode inlet (119)
NOVELTY - A noble electrode catalyst for fuel cell in which platinum or platinum alloy is supported on the carbon nanofiber or carbon nanotube at a high dispersion ratio by increasing the surface area of carbon nanofiber or carbon nanotube, and a method of preparing the electrode catalyst for fuel cell are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a fuel cell catalyst preparation for supporting platinum or platinum alloy on a carbon support, a method of preparing an electrode catalyst for fuel cell comprises the steps of: (1) injecting a carbon support as an electrode catalyst support into a ball milling equipment containing balls and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of distilled water, methanol, and ethanol, and ball-milling the carbon support and the solvent; (2) drying the ball-milled carbon support solution to prepare a carbon support with an increased specific surface area; (3) impregnating the prepared carbon support with a platinum solution and drying the platinum solution-impregnated carbon support in the atmosphere to prepare a catalyst in which platinum is supported on the carbon support; and (4) reducing the platinum supported catalyst using a hydrogen/nitrogen mixed gas as a carrier gas.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a cathode catalyst for a fuel cell which is very excellent in catalytic activity and is stable, and a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell containing the cathode catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode catalyst comprises an oxodecavanadium-M complex represented by (VM=O)10(O)9(O)3(C5H7O2)6, wherein M is Cr or Mo. Preferably the ratio of vanadium and M is 40-85 : 15-60 by atom ratio. Preferably the cathode catalyst has an average particle size of 4-7 nm and is supported in a carrier. Preferably the carrier is a carbon-based material or an inorganic material. Preferably the fuel cell using the cathode catalyst is an alkali electrolyte fuel cell.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel evaporation device, which responds promptly to control of on/off in power generation and inhibits undesired fuel consumption when used in a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel evaporation device(110A) comprises: a fuel reservoir(115) formed of a porous resin having elastic restorability; an evaporation plate(120A) disposed adjacently to the fuel reservoir and having a plurality of evaporation openings(122A); plugs(130A) provided in the number corresponding to the number of evaporation openings and biased toward such a direction that the evaporation openings are closed by the elastic restoration force of the fuel reservoir; and an electromagnet(111) for drawing the plugs toward such a direction that the evaporation openings are opened by a magnetic force.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The rolling material contains carbon (in mass%) (0.2-0.8), silicon (0.15-2), manganese (0.3-1.5), chromium (7-15), nitrogen (0.05-0.20), nickel (0.1-0.3) and sulfur (0.02 or less).    USE - Rolling material for roll bearing (claimed) such as deep groove ball bearing, ball thrust bearing, radial roller bearing and thrust needle-roller bearing used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling material has excellent water-proof property, rolling fatigue life, abrasion resistance and seizing resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional drawing of deep groove ball bearing.    Deep groove ball bearing (1)    Outer ring (2)    Outer ring surface (2A)    Inner ring (3)    Ball (4)
NOVELTY - The porous material flow path layer (11) is a fluoridated layer, and comprises a material containing fluorine.    USE - Porous material flow path layer is used for manufacture of fuel cell (both claimed) used as energy supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The porous material flow path layer has minimum change of surface characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the porous material flow path layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous material flow path layer (10)    Fluorine processed porous material flow path layer (11)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Separator (30)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The structure (4) has tubular battery cells (6-10) supported by support plates (12,14). The cell (6) has electrolyte layer (18) provided between inside and outside electrode layers (16,20). The cell has surrounding surface (16a) arranged at edge portion (6a) with respect to electrolyte and electrode layers. The edge portions (6a,6b) of cell and support plate (12,14) are sealed by sealing material (32,38) respectively. The sealing material are extended to surrounding surfaces (16a,18a,20a) respectively to set space between surface (18a) and electrode layer (20).    USE - Fuel battery cell structure for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical short circuit of inner side electrode and ground electrode can be prevented reliably, since electrode conductive sealing material is provided on the electrolyte exposure surrounding surface for removing electricity produced in the inner side electrode layer. The manufacturing process of fuel cell battery structure can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the fuel cell.    Fuel battery cell structure (4)    Battery cells (6-10)    Edge portions of battery cell (6a,6b)    Support plates (12,14)    Inside electrode layer (16)    Inner side electrode exposure surrounding surface (16a)    Electrolyte layer (18)    Electrolyte layer exposure surrounding surface (18a)    Outside electrode layer (20)    Ground electrode exposure surrounding surface (20a)
NOVELTY - The ultra-thin film is produced by depositing the film on an electrode plate by the electrophoresis depositing method using flat-shaped particle slurry.    USE - Ultra-thin film is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ultraviolet thin film is transparent, and has high gas-permeability, gas barrier property, optical characteristics and softness.
NOVELTY - Polycrystalline silicon is produced by reducing fine particles of silica under reaction conditions of oxygen concentration and temperature such that silicon production is progressed.    USE - Manufacture of silicon for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method stably and economically provides solid-state polycrystalline silicon of desired purity and large diameter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of silicon.    Silicon manufacturing apparatus (1)    Reactor (11)    Ultra-low oxygen-partial-pressure apparatus (13)    Heat regulator (15)    Crucible (17)
NOVELTY - A volatile solvent is dispersed with respect to a substance which occludes a honeycomb catalyst. An air is blown to the honeycomb catalyst to regenerate the honeycomb catalyst.    USE - Regeneration of honeycomb catalyst used for exhaust-gas denitrating device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical regeneration of honeycomb catalyst within short period of time.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a substrate (1) whose surface(s) is silicon, n-type barium-silicide layer (2) arranged on the silicon surface of the substrate by epitaxial growth, n+-type barium-silicide layer (3) containing impurity atom of groups 13-15 and arranged on the n-type barium-silicide layer, an upper electrode (6) arranged on the n+-type barium-silicide layer, and a lower electrode (5) arranged on the surface of the substrate.    USE - Solar cell is used as thin solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, a slim profile, and has high optical-absorption coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell has a substrate (1) whose surface(s) is silicon, n-type barium-silicide layer (2) arranged on the silicon surface of the substrate by epitaxial growth, n+-type barium-silicide layer (3) containing impurity atom of groups 13-15 and arranged on the n-type barium-silicide layer, an upper electrode (6) arranged on the n+-type barium-silicide layer, and a lower electrode (5) arranged on the surface of the substrate. A metal-silicide layer containing cobalt silicide is provided between silicon surfaces where the barium-silicide layers are arranged. The barium-silicide layers contain alkaline-earth metal atom(s) chosen from strontium, calcium and magnesium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Substrate (1)    N-type barium-silicide layers (2,3)    Lower electrode (5)    Upper electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The module has a soldering portion (15) at which one edge portion of conducting wire (12) and bus-bar electrode (13) formed at light-receiving surface side of solar cell element (11) are connected. A non-junction portion (16) at which conducting wire is not soldered to the bus-bar electrode, is formed between other edge portion of conducting wire and bus-bar electrode.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of stress added to the silicon substrate of solar cell element is suppressed hence generation of crack in solar cell element is prevented thus improving the reliability of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module in state at which conducting wire is attached to solar cell element.    Solar cell element (11)    Conducting wire (12)    Bus-bar electrode (13)    Soldering portion (15)    Non-junction portion (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking conductive layer (6), photoelectric converting layer (7) and back surface electrode layer (8) on translucent substrate (1). The converting layer and electrode layer are etched to form prevention groove (13) using pulse-form laser. The outer side on the substrate surface of groove is etched. The conductive layer, photoelectric converting layer and electrode layer are removed to form circumference separating groove. The laser is scanned, so that inner side edge pulse of laser beam pattern in each pulse is accumulated on prevention groove.    USE - Solar cell module manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of short-circuit between the transparent conductive layer and back surface electrode layer in the edge portion of electric power generation area can be suppressed efficiently. The peripheral portion and the electric power generation area are insulated reliably. The interstage resistance and conversion efficiency of the solar cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a beam pattern and cross-sectional shape of circumference separating groove. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Translucent substrate (1)    Transparent conductive layer (6)    Photoelectric converting layer (7)    Back surface electrode layer (8)    Prevention groove (13)
NOVELTY - Formation of low refractive index film comprises plasmifying mixed gas of silicon tetrafluoride, oxygen and hydrocarbon at less than or equal to 150degrees C. Atomic ratios of oxygen and carbon (O/C) is1-10, oxygen and silicon (O/Si) is 1.7-25 (preferably 1.6-2.1), fluorine and silicon is 0.05-0.15 and carbon and silicon is 0.001-0.03.    USE - Low refractive index film for display bodies, reflection preventing film, LCD, plasma display, CRT, measuring instrument, mirror, window glass, solar-cell cover glass, agricultural film and packaging.    ADVANTAGE - The obtained film has excellent light transmittance, high reflection preventing effect and durable.
NOVELTY - The metal material is vacuum-deposited on a substrate at temperature from 400degrees C to melting point of the metal material in vacuum deposition atmosphere to form nano metal particles. The substrate has nano-order flatness and consists of a material with very few chemical bonds on surface. The amount of vapor deposition of the metal material is controlled by nano order, and is vapor deposited. The nano metal particles have controllable diameter. The substrate is a graphite substrate.    USE - Formation of nano metal particles for forming nano metal wire (claimed) used for semiconductor, and catalyst particles of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently forms nano metal particles having controllable particle size.
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) has a reaction main-component portion (11) which chemically reacts fuel, a heat-insulation container (12), a liquid-absorption component (14), and a protection component (13). The heat-insulation container insulates the reaction main-component portion by suppressing heat exchange with external air accommodated in the reaction main-component portion. The liquid-absorption component absorbs liquid, and the protection component covers the surrounding of the reaction main-component portion.    USE - Reactor is used for fuel cell for electronic device (claimed) such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has excellent heat insulation property, and prevents fuel leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the reactor.    Reactor (10)    Reaction main-component portion (11)    Heat-insulation container (12)    Protection component (13)    Liquid-absorption component (14)
NOVELTY - The melt-solution growth of silicon-bulk polycrystal is carried out by adding crucible germanium into a silicon melt solution, and dendrite crystal is extended along (112) direction in crucible bottom face. The upper surface of dendrite crystal is formed into (110) surface, and silicon-bulk polycrystal is formed on the upper surface of the dendrite crystal. The crystal-grain direction is gathered during formation of silicon-bulk polycrystal.    USE - Formation of silicon-bulk polycrystal used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-bulk polycrystal is efficiently formed using simple method. The solar cell formed using silicon-bulk polycrystal has high efficiency.
NOVELTY - A metal-oxide catalyst contains a metal-oxide fiber assembly (7) formed by compressing an amorphous deposit (5) of fibrous metal-oxide precursor, shape-processing the compressed deposit, and baking the shape-processed deposit.    USE - Metal-oxide catalyst is used for water gas reaction used for producing reformed gas used as fuel for fuel cell electric power generating system, combustion of hydrogen in thermoelectric-type hydrogen sensor, and decomposition reaction of organic material.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide catalyst has favorable hardness and excellent handleability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model explaining the shaping processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Deposit (5)    Fiber assembly (7)    Core material (8)
NOVELTY - The halogen unit by a concentration beyond 0.17 mol per liter is contained in the electrolyte solution. The halogenated fourth class alkyl ammonium is contained by the concentration of 0.1-1.0 mol per liter in the electrolyte solution.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Decline in energy conversion efficiency does not occur easily, even in case where a halogen unit is used as a component of an electrolyte layer. The halogen unit is not easily decomposed by irradiation of light or moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electrolyte layer (1)    Photo electrode layer (2)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electroconductive film (31)    Transparent substrate (32)    Opposition substrate (33)
NOVELTY - The heat resistance alloy component has an alloy board containing chromium whose surface is coated with minute chromium diffusion-prevention layer containing an oxide, and a coated layer. The coated layer is formed by coating surface of the chromium diffusion-preventing layer with an electroconductive coating layer containing an oxide. The thickness of the coated layer along angular portion direction is larger than the planar portion. The alloy board contains manganese, and the chromium diffusion-prevention layer contains manganese and zinc.    USE - Heat resistance alloy component is used for current-collection component for fuel cell stack used for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The alloy component has excellent heat resistance, and prevents diffusion of chromium from angular portion. The alloy component provides fuel cell having excellent reliability.
NOVELTY - A counter electrode (5) opposes discharge electrode (3) during film formation. A high-frequency electric-power-feeding transmission-line (8) supplies high-frequency electric power to the discharge electrode. A gas supply line (10) is extended from a discharge adjustment unit (6). The discharge electrode adjusts the discharge state by connecting and arranging a connection portion (6b) in appropriate position on back side of the discharge electrode. The discharge adjustment unit and the gas supply line are connected to the back side of the discharge electrode.    USE - Thin-film manufacturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of thickness distribution or film-quality distribution can be suppressed when connecting the gas supply line and discharge electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the thin-film manufacturing apparatus of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge electrode (3)    Counter electrode (5)    Discharge adjustment portion (6)    Connection portion (6b)    High-frequency electric-power-feeding transmission-line (8)    Gas supply line (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a film forming batch process for forming a thin film on a substrate, and maintaining a counter electrode on the substrate. High frequency electric power (105) is controlled from self cleaning by the film forming batch process, based on setting value matched with count (101) of the film forming batch process.    USE - Method for manufacturing thin film used for manufacture of solar cell panel such as amorphous silicon solar cell, fine-crystal silicon solar cell, and thin film transistor (TFT). Can also be used in manufacture of multi-junction type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The variation of initial stage electric current generation output can be suppressed by controlling power, thickness, and initial stage electric current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film manufacturing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thin film manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thin film manufacturing apparatus (1)    Discharge electrode (3)    Power supply unit (60)    Count of film forming batch process (101)    High frequency electric power (105)
NOVELTY - A precursor metal complex and thiol compound solution containing sulfur are mixed to obtain sulfided metal nanoparticles.    USE - Manufacture of sulfided metal nanoparticles used in photoelectric transducer (claimed) of solar cell and in electronic devices. The sulfided metal nanoparticles can also be used in luminescent material, optical medium, energy conversion material and marker of biological tissue.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfided metal nanoparticles are manufactured economically under mild conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of solar cell.    Transparent electroconductive substrate (1)    Counter electrode substrate (2)    Semiconductor layer impregnated with sulfided metal nanoparticles (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Sealing material (5)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (10) has an inner surface base material (5), an intermediate barrier layer (3), and an external surface base material layer (6) laminated through an adhesive layer (4), and a base film or sheet (1) of chlorine-type resin or fluorine resin, and polyvinyl alcohol layer (2) formed on at least one surface of the intermediate barrier layer.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell. Can also be used as roof component of hen house and diary cow shed, and motor vehicle cover.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance, water resistance, damp roofing and wind pressure resistant property, chemical resistance, stain resistance, water vapor barrier property, light reflection property and light diffusibility, and manufactured efficiently and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional diagram of the outline of laminate of back surface protection sheet.    Film or sheet of fluorine or chlorine resin (1)    Polyvinyl alcohol layer (2)    Intermediate barrier layer (3)    Adhesive layer (4)    Inner surface base material layer (5)    External surface base material layer (6)    Back surface protection sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (10) is provided with an aluminum foil (12). The one or more surface of the aluminum foil is colored. The back surface protection sheet is arranged at the back surface side of a solar cell module. The surface of aluminum foil is colored using ink of epoxy or acrylic type.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed) for solar energy power generation system and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet excellent in moisture permeability-proof property and designability is provided without increasing weight per unit area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Moisture-permeable-proof resin layer (11)    Aluminum foil (12)    Transparent resin layer (13)    Ink layer (121)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion apparatus has a polyimide film that is laminated through an adhesive agent on at least single surface of a semiconductor wafer in which a photoelectric transducer is formed in at least single surface. The polyimide film has tensile elasticity modulus of 4 GPa or more and linear expansion coefficient of 12 ppm or less.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus has excellent solder heat resistance, handling property, external appearance, heat cycle resistance and reliability.
NOVELTY - A fullerene thin wire is in fibrous form of length 1 mm or more.    USE - Fullerene thin wire is used for forming aggregates (claimed) used for supports of fuel-cell catalysts, photosensitized solar cells, ion-exchange-column fillers, antimicrobial materials, composite fiber materials, catalytic-filter gas-adsorption materials, lightweight nano wiring materials, resin composite materials, exothermic thin wires, and preparation materials of fullerene shell tubes, and in semiconductor industries and pharmaceutical industries.    ADVANTAGE - The fullerene thin wire has excellent economical efficiency and handleability.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a flexible transparent base material (1) such as a silicone resin comprising a transparent electrode (2) and a moth-eye reflection prevention pattern formed at the side of transparent electrode. The average diameter of moth-eye reflection prevention pattern is 200-2000 Angstrom and the aspect ratio is 0.4-0.5. A gas barrier layer is provided between the flexible transparent base material and transparent electrode.    USE - Solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply of electric vehicle, mobile phone, automatic vending machine, spacecraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved, by forming the moth-eye reflection prevention pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flexible transparent base material (1)    Transparent electrode (2)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Back surface electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery tab lead material (13a,13b) comprises a primer layer formed on the surface of a metallic foil. The primer layer contains chitosan or its derivative(s) and has thickness of 200 nm-5 microns. The metallic foil contains aluminum, copper and/or nickel.    USE - Tab lead material used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery and fuel cell used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the non-aqueous electrolyte battery tab lead material has excellent adhesiveness with insulation film, the peeling of tab lead material from insulation film is suppressed. The secondary battery is excellent in reliability and leaking resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte battery tab lead material with an insulation film (14).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Electric power generation element (11)    Cladding material (12)    Tab lead materials (13a,13b)    Insulation film (14)
NOVELTY - Cell voltage monitors (18a-18e) measures the group voltage for several divided groups (16a-16e) of a fuel cell (14), respectively. A calculation unit (22) computes an average unit cell voltage, by dividing the total voltage of fuel cell. A detector (24) detects the minimum group voltage in the group voltage of each group. A determining apparatus (26) computes minimum unit cell voltage from the product of number of unit cells of group, with difference of minimum group voltage and average unit cell voltage.    USE - Voltage measurement system for measuring voltage of vehicle-mounted fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The value approximate to the actual minimum unit cell voltage is computed easily and reliably. Favorable, reliable, durable and appropriate control of fuel cell is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell voltage measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the voltage measurement system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (14)    Fuel cell groups (16a-16e)    Cell voltage monitors (18a-18e)    Average unit cell voltage calculation unit (22)    Minimum group voltage detector (24)    Minimum unit cell voltage determining apparatus (26)
NOVELTY - A specific heterocyclic or aromatic compound (1a) and a specific unsaturated compound are reacted in the presence of an amine and a metal complex catalyst to obtain a condensed ring compound (1c).    USE - For manufacturing condensed ring compound used for organic thin film used for organic thin film transistor, solar cell, optical sensor, organic electroluminescent element, organic memory, photorefractive element, spatial light modulator and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The condensed ring compound is efficiently manufactured with excellent solubility with respect to solvent and excellent charge transportability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heterocyclic or aromatic compound of formula (1a) and unsaturated compound (1b) of formula: R11-?=-R12, are reacted in the presence of an amine and a metal complex catalyst to obtain a condensed ring compound of formula (1c)    Ar11,Ar12=atomic group comprising heterocyclic ring or aromatic ring optionally having substituent;    X11,X12=hydrogen atom or halogen atom, at least one of X11 and X12 is halogen atom;and    R11,R12=hydrogen atom, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl amino, alkoxy carbonyl, aryl optionally having substituent, heterocyclic group optionally having substituent, or cyano, and at least one is not hydrogen atom.
NOVELTY - A hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative (I) is new.    USE - For forming self-organized nano-sized structure for e.g. self-organized nanotube and photoconductive nanotube used for optical-detection element, optical-switching element and photoresponsive charge-transport element, used for electronic-component material (all claimed). Also used for optoelectronic device material, molded material of nonlinear optical material and an inorganic-organic composite material, solar-cell material and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The novel hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative is effectively utilized as a supramolecular nanotube material having excellent photoconduction characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative of formula (I) is new    R1=alkyl group;    R2, R3=group of formula: -C6H4-O-R5-(O-R6)n-OR4;    C6H4=phenylene group;    R4=H, alkyl group or electron-accepting group;    at least one of R2, R3 and R4=electron-accepting group;    R5, R6=alkylene group;    n=integer;and    X=H or organic group.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte-type electrode-catalyst (29) has a porous catalyst film (21) and a polyelectrolyte (25) which is coated uniformly on the surface of a catalyst support (22) with which porous catalyst film has been arranged continuously. The porous catalyst film has pore (23) in the gap.    USE - For polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed) such as phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC) used for motive power source for motor vehicle and power supply for mobile machines such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte-type electrode-catalyst provides polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell which effectively utilizes noble metal catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyelectrolyte-type electrode-catalyst. The catalyst support is arranged continuously. The precursor of polyelectrolyte (24) is impregnated into a porous catalyst film which has pore in the gap. The precursor of the polyelectrolyte is polymerized. The polyelectrolyte is coated on the surface of catalyst support with which the porous catalyst film has been arranged continuously. Thus manufacturing of polyelectrolyte-type electrode-catalyst is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the manufacturing method of polyelectrolyte-type electrode-catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Porous catalyst film (21)    Catalyst support (22)    Pore (23)    Precursor of polyelectrolyte (24)    Polyelectrolyte (25)    Precursor of unreacted polyelectrolyte (26)    Electrode catalyst layer (29)
NOVELTY - Converting trichlorosilane into silicon (Si) metal involves contacting gaseous trichlorosilane by injection tube with liquid zinc (Zn) to obtain Si-bearing metal phase, zinc(II) chloride (b1) and hydrogen, or contacting gaseous silicon tetrachloride with liquid Zn to obtain the metal phase and (b1); separating the hydrogen and (b1) from metal phase; and purifying metal phase at a temperature above boiling point of Zn, to vaporize Zn and obtain Si. The end of injection tube is provided with dispersion device. The contacting and separation steps are performed in single reactor.    USE - For converting trichlorosilane to silicon (claimed) which is useful as solar grade silicon for feedstock material in the manufacture of crystalline silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require complicated technologies and preserves the high purity of the SiHCl3 towards the end product; and increases the capacity of an existing plant in an economic way. The only other reactant is Zn, which is obtained in very high purity grades, and is recycled after electrolysis of the Zn-chloride.
NOVELTY - Recovering acid from a spent aqueous etching mixture used to purify polycrystalline silicon, comprising hydrofluoric, nitric, hexafluorosilicic and nitrous acids, comprises distilling of the first 20-50 wt.% of the mixture as dilute acid containing more than 90% of the hexafluorosilicic acid, thereby reducing the water content of the mixture to 10-30 wt.%, and then distilling off a second fraction to leave a residue of 1-5 wt.%, which is disposed of.    USE - Recovering acid from a spent aqueous etching mixture used to purify polycrystalline silicon, e.g. for the manufacture of solar cells or electronic components.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and economic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for purifying polycrystalline silicon with an aqueous etching mixture containing hydrofluoric and nitric acids, where the spent etching mixture is processed as above to give a mixture of hydrofluoric and nitric acids with a nitric acid content of more than 55 wt.% and a silicon content of less than 1 wt.%, which is added to the the etching mixture for primary purification.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cell bypass device arranged in an electrical connection area of battery cells (2), where the bypass device has movably switchable electrical contact units (7) attached to the cells. The cell bypass device is designed in such a manner that one of the contact units is switched to a switching condition, in which the defective cell is not connected to the cells and by-passed by the contact unit and a by-pass conductor for maintaining current path of the battery, if one of the cells is failed.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-metal hydride battery, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid drive-vehicle and fuel cell-vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell bypass device is designed in such a manner that the contact unit is switched to the switching condition, in which the defective cell is not connected to the other cells and by-passed by the contact unit and the by-pass conductor for maintaining current path of the battery, if one of the cells is failed, thus improving reliability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a group of electrically interconnected cells with movably switchable electrical contact units.    Battery (1)    Battery cells (2)    Electrical connection contact (4)    Electrical contact units (7)    Clinch seal (8)
NOVELTY - Method for depositing a transparent conducting oxide layer on a solar cell having an absorber layer comprises using pulsed magnetron sputtering.    USE - Method for depositing a transparent conducting oxide layer on a solar cell having an absorber layer used in the production of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The wall has interval strip which forms a cavity between a curtain wall top glass (1) and a curtain wall bottom glass (6). The cavity is filled with dry inert gas. A double face glass solar energy module includes an ethylene acetic acid ethylene multipolymer (EVA2) layer fixed between the top glass and the bottom glass. An extending electrode (3) is fixed on monomeric solar energy batteries (4). An interconnection strip (5) is fixed between the solar energy batteries. Surrounding of the glasses is sealed by a seal gum to assemble a frame and a junction box.    USE - Low radiation solar energy photovoltaic curtain wall for use as a building unit.    ADVANTAGE - The wall has heat insulation and heat preservation. The wall can supply the electric energy by using the photovoltaic generating characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a low radiation solar energy photovoltaic curtain wall.    Curtain wall top glass (1)    Extending electrode (3)    Monomeric solar energy batteries (4)    Interconnection strip (5)    Curtain wall bottom glass (6)
NOVELTY - The package has a through hole (7) provided on a diabatic material to fit a single convergent solar cell (11), and a cover metal plate placed on the through hole. The through hole is smaller than an external contour of the single convergent solar cell. A structure is fixed on a system mounting card (3) of a convergent solar cell sheet. Bolts (1) are used for fixing the entire structure. A plastic washer (2) is located among the system mounting card of the convergent solar cell sheet. The metal plate with a counter bore leads-out a positive electrode.    USE - Single gathering solar cell module package.    ADVANTAGE - The package works with long-term stabilization under the high temperature and high-density sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a single gathering solar cell module package.    Bolts (1)    Plastic washer (2)    System mounting card (3)    Heat-transfers insulating level (4)    Red copper sheet (5)    Gasket (6)    Through hole (7)    Bolt cap (9)    Floured graphite (10)    Convergent solar cell (11)
NOVELTY - The box has a polyurethane layer filled between two inside and outside layers of shells. An inside surface of a box cover is covered on the polyurethane layer, and an outlet-cable pipe is provided on the box cover. An upper-end surface of the box is connected with a slot, and a washer is inserted in the slot. The box and the box cover are made of glass fiber reinforced plastic material.    USE - Used for a solar-power storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The box provides waterproofing, anticorrosion and thermal insulation function, thus improving the usage time of solar-power storage battery up to 30 years. The box displays the superiority of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a protective box.
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel outlet provided in a shell, where the fuel is a direct methanol water solution. A spring resisting device is provided in an internal part of the fuel outlet. A patch is formed at a front end of a telescopic link, which is coated on a spring. The area of the patch is larger than the fuel outlet, and smaller than the area of a horizontal section of a channel in an internal part of the fuel outlet. An electric connection interface is provided in the shell. The interface and a fuel cell are spliced, when the fuel outlet and a fuel cell device are spliced.    USE - Fuel tank structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel tank structure.
NOVELTY - The charger has a solar energy receiving plate with a substrate for locating a solar chip. Two extending elements consist of conduction material, which are arranged in parallel. Bottom of the extending elements forms an articulated part and a pin joint, and are conducted with positive and negative terminals of a charging control circuit in a charging seat. The charger is extended upward and to periphery using the extending elements, and adjusts absorbing position and elevation through the articulated part.    USE - Solar charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger receives solar energy using the absorbing position, thus improving the energy conversion efficiency. The charger is safe, and has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a solar charger.
NOVELTY - The joint has a sealing bushing or silicon rubber sleeve of a valve core fixed in a sealing slot of a valve body. A gas tube port of the joint and a gas tube joint of a valve are respectively connected with a gas supplying device and a gas storing device. A fixing head is located at inner and outer wall of the joint.    USE - Used in a small fuel cell, hydrogen generating device, a toy vehicle, and a teaching aid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint is compact. The joint is conveniently fixed, inexpensive and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydrogen fast charging joint.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a chemical pure glycol borate and indium grain to produce a green compact, and sealing a silica tube to form glycol borate indium alloy pig by an induction melting furnace. An absorption layer is made of glycol borate indium selenium. The alloy pig is crushed with glycol borate indium alloy powder, and is mixed with selenium powder to a ball milling to form a black predecessor body sizing agent. The sizing agent is coated on metal molybdenum, a conducting glass, a soda-lime glass base with a layer metal molybdenum film to form a predecessor body film.    USE - Technique for preparing a semiconductor film solar cell light absorption layer.    ADVANTAGE - The strict stoichiometric proportion is achieved, so as to easily form the absorption layer without utilizing venomous hydrogen selenium and selenium aura. The method is convenient to process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a semiconductor film solar cell light absorption layer preparation technique.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The method involves a nanometer level Contact Image Sensor (CIS) pure phase production process and a nanometer CIS material production process. In the nanometer CIS material production process, naphthyridine surface active agent is added.    USE - High-energy ball milling method for producing nanometer copper, indium, and selenium solar power battery material.    ADVANTAGE - Stable structure, single formulation and even granule nanometer copper, indium, selenium solar power battery material can be made.
NOVELTY - A cleaned base plate is placed in reaction chamber that is vacuumized to 0.001 Pascal (Pa). The pressure of reaction chamber is set to 100 to 1000 Pa by dint of silane reaction gas which is diluted by hydrogen with volume concentration of 20 to 50 percent. The base plate is kept at room temperature or heated up to 50 to 100 centigrade where high-voltage pulse power source is started and voltage is adjusted to 5 to 20 kilovolts (kV) and frequency is 5 to 20 kilohertz. The pulse is up along 20kV per microseconds (uS) while width of pulse is 2uS, in which gas is discharged to sedimentate film.    USE - Preparation method for amorphous hydrogen silicon film used in solar battery, and structural energy saving glass.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fast sedimentation of amorphous hydrogen silicon film on multiform traditional base plate or low-melting base plate in normal temperature or 50 to 100 centigrades. Improves greatly the maximal sedimentation rate of the amorphous hydrogen silicon film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the device for realizing the method of preparing the amorphous hydrogen silicon film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the device used in the preparation method for amorphous hydrogen silicon film.
NOVELTY - The solar battery sealing agent comprises cross-linkable resin composition (A) containing ethylene-(meth)acrylic-ester copolymer as a base polymer, organic peroxide having decomposition temperature (1-hour half-life temperature) of 150degreesC or less, and cross-linking support agent. The total amount of organic peroxide and cross-linking support agent is 0.5-5 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of base polymer. The sealing agent containing organic peroxide and crosslinking support agent are mixed in a weight ratio of 1/5-1/0.1.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) and thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module formed using sealing agent has excellent workability, insulation property, noncorrosive property, transparency, hygroscopic property, heat resistance, adhesiveness and flexibility. The solar cell module prevents acetic-acid generation and fall of electric-power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic peroxide is chosen from dialkyl peroxide, peroxy ester, peroxy carbonate and peroxy ketal. The cross-linking support agent is a triaryl isocyanate or a triaryl cyanurate. The resin composition (A) further contains additives chosen from silane coupling agent, antioxidant, ultraviolet absorber and light resistant stabilizer. The surface-protection material of solar cell module does not contain cerium oxide. The compound type semiconductors such as amorphous silicon, fine-crystal silicon, gallium arsenide or copper-indium selenium are used as solar cell element in solar cell module. The metal oxide film is used as transparent electrode in solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor element has a porous thin film containing complex oxide semiconductor, formed on an electroconductive substrate. The semiconductor element exhibits visible light responsiveness of cathode photoelectric current and/or anode photoelectric current. The complex oxide semiconductor contains an element (M) chosen from bismuth, nickel, silicon, titanium, yttrium, alkaline earth metal and lanthanoid, and copper.    USE - For e.g. photocatalyst, photoelectrode of light-energy utilization system used for oxidizing, reducing and decomposing toxic substance and organic material, and light-energy conversion system used for generating hydrogen (all claimed), such as solar cell, and as photoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor element has excellent photoelectric current responsiveness and stable photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - A solution containing chemical species-containing compound, is coated on a base material. A sulfide is fixed on the base material surface by heating hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere containing sulfur, to obtain a sulfide thin film.    USE - For preparation of sulfide thin film used for thin-film solar-cell optical absorption layer for semiconductor element, solar cell and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide thin film is economically and easily manufactured.
NOVELTY - A microreactor (1) has a catalyst layer (3) consisting of alumina-containing catalyst metal comprising a hydrophilic capillary (4) with internal diameter of 10-1000 mu m, formed on the inner wall. The catalyst layer has thickness of 0.5-10 mu m.    USE - Microreactor is used as reactor for portable fuel cell, gas chromatography column, liquid chromatography column and solid-phase extraction column.    ADVANTAGE - The microreactor has simple structure and minimum pressure loss at the time of circulating reaction material containing fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the microreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the microreactor.    Microreactor (1)    Hollow through-hole (2)    Porous silica (3)    Capillary (4)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing methods involves mixing a reversed-micelle solution and the reversed-micelle solution, which contains a catalyst metal ion in an acidic reversed micelle. Hydroxide of catalyst metal is deposited in the reversed micelle, and the catalyst metal is separated and dried from the mixed reversed-micelle solution. Fine particles of tin dioxide are molded and baked to a shape linked to an electrode with a gas sensor for supporting the catalyst or tin hydroxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing tin dioxide gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Can support a highly active catalyst uniformly, thus gas sensor with a desired particle size and a higher-order structure is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of the manufacturing method of the tin dioxide gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Tri-pyrane type compound (1) is reacted in the presence of an acidic catalyst and an oxidizing agent, to obtain cyclic porphyrin type compound.    USE - For manufacture of cyclic porphyrin type compound for manufacture of hexaphyrin type compound and nonaphyrin type compound (claimed) used as optical memory material, solar cell material, anion sensor, transistor material.    ADVANTAGE - Triphyrin type compound in which pyrrole rings coupled directly is manufactured. Different cyclic porphyrin compound (hexaphyrin type compound, nonaphyrin type compound, dodeca phyrin type compound, pentadeca phyrin type compound) with 3 pyrrole rings is manufactured simultaneously by one reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Tri-pyrane type compound of formula (1) is reacted in the presence of an acidic catalyst and an oxidizing agent, to obtain cyclic porphyrin type compound.    Ar1, Ar2 = aromatic hydrocarbon group which has electron withdrawing substituent or aromatic heterocyclic group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (i) manufacture of hexaphyrin type compound of formula (2) and nonaphyrin type compound of formula (3) using tri-pyrane type compound (1);    (ii) hexa phyrin type compound (2); and    (iii) nonaphyrin type compound (3).    In formula (2),    Ar1-Ar4 = aromatic hydrocarbon group which has electron withdrawing substituent or aromatic heterocyclic group, where Ar1 and Ar2 are same or different, and Ar3 is same as Ar1 or Ar2.    In formula (2),    Ar1, Ar2, Ar5-Ar8 = aromatic hydrocarbon group which has electron withdrawing substituent or aromatic heterocyclic group, Ar1 and Ar2 are same or different, Ar5 is Ar1 or Ar2 and Ar6, Ar7 is Ar1 and Ar2.
NOVELTY - The layer has a main gas diffusion layer including a carbon paper and conductive powdered carbon and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer covering a surface of the carbon paper. An additional gas diffusion layer covering another surface of the carbon paper has conductive metal/graphite foil with even fixed holes having diameter of 10 to 300 micrometers.    USE - Fuel cell composite gas diffusion layer.    ADVANTAGE - The layer improves the performance of a fuel cell, a water management and a heat balance of the fuel cell. The layer improves an operational stability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell composite gas diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a by-pass diode in upper unit solar cell module (303b). The diode is electrically connected to a lower unit solar cell module (303a) through a transparent conductive layer (302), for bypassing electric current.    USE - Photovoltaic conversion apparatus used at private facility, public facility, military facility, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The current flows into the by-pass diode, when hot spot is generated in lower unit solar cell module, so that efficiency and stability of the photovoltaic conversion apparatus is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the thin-film type solar cell.    Transparent substrate (301)    Transparent conductive layer (302)    Lower unit solar cell module (303a)    Upper unit solar cell module (303b)    Backside electrode layer (304a)
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst comprises copper oxide.    USE - The electrode catalyst is useful as biosensor, fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high electron transport efficiency and high sensitization of oxygen detection type sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an enzyme electrode; and    (2) carbon porous material.
NOVELTY - A gas containing an adamantane compound is transformed into plasma by direct current discharge to form carbon film on a base material by chemical vapor deposition method.    USE - Formation of carbon film used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides high quality carbon film having abrasion resistance and durability.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a collector electrode (21) formed on surface of adjacent photovoltaic cell (1), by conductive material (41b). The collector electrode embedded in conductive material, connects with photovoltaic cell through resin (41a).    USE - Solar cell module as power supply or house and building.    ADVANTAGE - By using low temperature resin than alloy for joining the photovoltaic cell and conductive material, the curvature stress is suppressed and the generation of cell crack, electrode peeling, etc., are eliminated. The penetration of moisture content is prevented while improving the adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Bus-bar electrode (21)    Adhesive agent (31)    Low resistant resin (41a)    Soft conductive material (41b)
NOVELTY - A composition comprises ethylene-(polar monomer)copolymer, crosslinking agent, and compound having alkylene oxy group.    USE - Composition is used for sealing film for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides sealing film having excellent compatibility, flexibility, transparency, sealing property, electric insulation property, total light transmittance, and heat-and-moisture resistance.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a solar cell comprises inkjet printing an alkali-removable water-insoluble hot-melt inkjet ink onto a substrate comprising a silicon wafer to form a resist image on the substrate. The substrate is etched or plated in an aqueous acid medium. The resist image is removed with an aqueous alkali.    USE - Manufacture of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hot-melt inkjet inks give particularly good resist image definition because they cool and solidify very rapidly following contact with the substrate, inhibiting spreading of the ink.
NOVELTY - The heat energy collector includes a matrix of conductive material incorporating Europium containing nanoparticles to be used for broad spectrum absorption of solar and thermal energy. The nanoparticle comprises of an aluminum oxide base crystal framework, an activator, an energy reservoir and a coactivator.    USE - For collection of solar or other light or heat energy which is in turn converted to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enjoys wide utilization not only for any area where current solar cell technology is applied but also open new areas of use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a converting method for solar or other light or heat energy to electrical energy; and    (2) a method for storing electrical energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the preparation of a solar cell incorporating europium containing nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - Mobile terminal equipment comprises an inner surface of a battery-receiving chamber (20) to be loaded with a fuel battery (50) comprising a hydrogen storage alloy container, a control valve and a fuel battery cell. A protrusion is on the fuel battery cell. A space section is formed by contact between the inner surface of the battery-receiving chamber and the protrusion occurring when the battery-receiving chamber is loaded with the fuel battery.    USE - Mobile terminal equipment. Can be used as a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), an electronic camera, or a cradle on which the mobile phone, PDA or electronic camera can be placed.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile terminal equipment can reliably maintain a space without reducing a space between a vent hole of a fuel battery cell and an inner surface of a battery-receiving chamber when a battery lid is closed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel battery system for mobile terminal equipment, comprising a hydrogen storage alloy container, a fuel battery cell, an opening and closing valve, a control valve, a pressure sensor, and a battery-receiving chamber; and    (2) electronic equipment comprising a fuel battery cell main body including a hydrogen fuel tank, a pressure control valve, a battery cell, and a vent hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an apparatus main body which receives a device load unit as mobile terminal equipment and a fuel battery for the device load unit.    Cradle (10)    Insertion port (12)    Recess section (14)    Cradle-side connector (16)    Universal Serial Bus terminal (18)    Battery-receiving chamber (20)    Electronic camera (30)    Power switch button (32)    Shutter button (34)    Display apparatus (36)    User operator button (38)    Camera connector (40)    Fuel battery (50)    Terminal assembly (70)
NOVELTY - Proposed power installation has electrochemical generator incorporating oxygen supply line communicating with oxygen storage and treatment unit, water drain line communicating with water accumulation tank, hydrogen supply line communicating with hydrogen outlet line of water-activated chemical current supply with gas cushion incorporating soluble metal anode and inert catalytic cathode both installed in sealed tank filled with aqueous solution of electrolyte which is provided with electrolyte level sensor and communicates with water supply line and with solid-phase reaction product accumulation line, voltage converter whose inputs are connected to electric outputs of electrochemical generator and chemical current supply, outputs being connected to users. Newly introduced in power installation are at least two groups of reversible hydrogen storages with hydrogen filling and draining lines for alternate connection through controlled valves to line for hydrogen outlet from sealed-bowl gas cushion of water-activated chemical current supply and with hydrogen supply lines of electrochemical generator. Hydrogen storages are provided with heat-transfer surfaces connected via lines to coolant heating and cooling systems and accommodating valves affording alternate heat supply to one of hydrogen storage groups and heat transfer from other group; hydrogen storage filling line communicates with water admixture accumulating system through periodically opened valve. Hydrogen filling capacity of each group of hydrogen storages is not over 20% of that required to ensure desired rated capacity of power installation.    USE - Power installations incorporating electrochemical generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced safety and functional efficiency of electrochemical generator.2 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A metal composite catalyst for fuel cell of which activity is improved by the size and the supporting ratio of a supported metal, a preparation method of the metal composite catalyst for fuel cell, and a fuel cell using the metal composite catalyst for fuel cell are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a metal composite catalyst in which a metal catalyst is supported on a carbon support, a metal composite catalyst supported on a mixed carbon support is characterized in that the carbon support is a mixture in which carbon blacks are mixed with graphite nanofibers in a weight ratio range from 100:10 to 100:40. The metal is selected from Pt, Ru, Ni, Co and an alloy formed of combinations thereof. A preparation method of a metal composite catalyst supported on a mixed carbon support comprises the steps of: doping a metal with a mixture in which carbon blacks are mixed with graphite nanofibers in a weight ratio range from 100:10 to 100:40 in the presence of a liquid phase to obtain a solid powder; and filtering and drying the solid powder. The preparation method further comprises the step of treating a support with a basic material between the metal doping step and the filtering and drying step.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method of preparing a metal composite catalyst with high activity in a simple manner while controlling the size and the supporting amount of the catalyst is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A preparation method of a metal composite catalyst comprises the steps of: (1) treating a surface of a carbon support with an aqueous solution containing a basic material or a neutral organic solvent; (2) supporting a metal on the surface treated carbon support in the presence of a liquid medium; and (3) treating a surface of the metal supported carbon support with a basic material. The carbon support is selected from carbon blacks, graphite nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, and a mixed carbon formed of combinations thereof. The metal is selected from Pt, Ru, Ni, Co and an alloy formed of combinations thereof. The basic material used in the step(3) is NaOH, KOH, LiOH, Ca(OH)2 or NaBH4.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A supporting method of the steam reformer catalyst for a fuel cell is provided to disperse uniformly the catalyst with the metal component into the surface of the catalyst supporter in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal precursor comprises metal such as ruthenium, platinum, rhodium and the like and glass ligand. The metal precursor is sublimed at the atmosphere of nitrogen(300). The sublimed metal precursor is deposited on the supporter(400). Thereafter, the impurities of the supporter are removed(500). The metal precursor is constructed by the coordinate bond between the metal component selected from a group consisting of ruthenium, platinum and rhodium and the glass ligand.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A coolant composition contains a polyamine.    USE - Coolant composition used for cooling of motor-vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition efficiently maintains electrical conductivity of motor-vehicle fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The metal of the partition (21) between a combustion gas flow path (11) and an evaporator (4a) has thermal conductivity lower than the metal of the partition (22) between the evaporator and a transformation catalyst (6a). The difference of the metal thermal conductivity of the partitions is more than 2 watts per meter degree centigrade.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fully evaporates according to the hydrogen production apparatus, without covering the upstream in an evaporator with liquid water. The temperature of the hydrogen containing gas introduced into carbon oxide removal device is reduced. Reduces carbon monoxide by a shift reaction and produces hydrogen-rich reformed gas. Produces water steam reliably, and heats the catalyst layer of a transformer uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the principal part of the hydrogen-production apparatus. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Evaporator (4a)    Transformation catalyst (6a)    Combustion gas flow path (11)    Partition (21,22)
NOVELTY - The sealing structure of solar cell module (500), is formed by forming solar cell module by heat-sealing the module mainframe (300) which has a photovoltaic cell (103) internally provided between surface side sealing agent (104) and back surface side sealing agent (102) on a fluorine steel plate (100), and surface protection material (105) arranged at the surface of sealing agent (104) by vacuum pressurization and lamination sealing. A reaction type intermediate layer (101) is arranged between the plate (100) and sealing agent (102).    USE - Sealing structure of solar cell module used for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing structure of solar cell module has high adhesive strength of sealing interface of the fluorine steel plate and reactive intermediate layer, and improves the durability of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of a solar cell module.    Fluorine steel plate (100)    Reaction type intermediate layer (101)    Back surface side sealing agent (102)    Photovoltaic cell (103)    Surface side sealing agent (104)    Surface protection material (105)    Module mainframe (300)    Solar cell module (500)
NOVELTY - The structure has pressure-sensitive type sheet-like adhesive agent (200) and a reaction hardening type adhesive agent (201) arranged between a board (202) and back surface side sealing agent (102) of a submodule (300). The submodule is laminated on the surface of the board. A surface-protection material (105) is formed on the surface side sealing agent (104).    USE - Sealing structure for solar cell module used at rooftop of residence.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion performance of the board and the sealing agent of sealing structure is stabilized. The durability of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Back surface side sealing agent (102)    Surface side sealing agent (104)    Surface-protection material (105)    Pressure-sensitive type sheet-like adhesive agent (200)    Reaction hardening type adhesive agent (201)    Board (202)    Submodule (300)
NOVELTY - A composition contains an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a crosslinking agent, an acid-receiving agent, and an alkyleneoxy group-containing compound.    USE - Composition for sealing film (claimed) of solar cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides transparent sealing film. The solar cell has high electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back surface of protection component (12)    Sealing film (13)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell panel has a substrate, a solar-cell film formed on the main surface of the substrate, and a protection sheet stuck on the solar-cell film through an adhesive sheet. The protection sheet consists of translucent resin sheet (51) provided in the adhesive-sheet side, translucent resin sheet (52) provided in the reverse side of the adhesive sheet, and a metal sheet (53) provided between the resin sheets.    USE - Panel is used for thin-film solar cells and fine-crystal silicon solar cells used for electric-power generation from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel has excellent economical efficiency and uses a stable protection sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar-cell panel has a substrate, a solar-cell film formed on the main surface of the substrate, and a protection sheet stuck on the solar-cell film through an adhesive sheet. The protection sheet consists of translucent resin sheet (51) provided in the adhesive-sheet side, translucent resin sheet (52) provided in the reverse side of the adhesive sheet, and a metal sheet (53) provided between the resin sheets. The resin sheets contain polyethylene terephthalate, and the metal sheet is aluminum foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of protection sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin sheets (51,52)    Metal sheet (53)
NOVELTY - An electronic device is 3-terminal electronic device which has a control electrode (14), electrode (I), electrode (II), and an active layer (20) provided facing the control electrode through an insulating layer (15). The active layer consists of aggregation of composite material comprised from inorganic semiconductor fine particles (21) coated with protective layer. The protective layer consists of alkyl chain which has functional group bonded with the inorganic semiconductor fine particle at one end and organic semiconductor molecule bonded with other end of the alkyl chain.    USE - Electronic device is used as field effect transistor, photoelectric transducer, light emitting element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic device exhibits stable performance even with respect to disturbance factor such as heat, and has high electron mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support (10)    Glass substrate (11)    Insulating film (12)    Substrate (13)    Control electrode (14)    Insulating layer (15)    Source/drain electrode (16)    Channel formation area (17)    Active layer (20)    Inorganic semiconductor fine particle (21)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst powder consists of mixture of platinum black and polytetrafluoroethylene (6.9-8 weight%). The mixed catalyst contains platinum and iridium or its oxide in the weight ratio of 80-90:20-10.    USE - Electrode catalyst powder for electrode-electrolyte-film assembly used in hydrogen-air and solid polymer-electrolyte type reversible cell and water-electrolysis-fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst powder provides fuel cell having steady performance, improved electric power generation and reciprocation efficiency. The reversible cell comprising electrode catalyst powder is compact and light weight, and has high degree of versatility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph of electric power generation in fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A metal-oxide film (12) has a titanium-dioxide film having anatase structure. Tin, hafnium, silicon, zirconium, lead and/or germanium, and niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, arsenic, antimony and/or tungsten are added to the titanium-dioxide film as dopant.    USE - Metal-oxide film is used for transparent electrodes of flat panel displays, solar cells, organic electroluminescent panels, white LEDs, blue lasers, surface emission-type lasers, illumination devices, communication apparatuses, and touch panels. Can also be used for heat-reflective glass, UV-reflective glass, electromagnetic-wave-shielding films, anti-reflective films, antistatic films, and electroconductive films of optical filters.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-oxide film has excellent optical property and transparency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the laminate of metal-oxide film on a substrate.    Substrate (11)    Metal-oxide film (12)
NOVELTY - The wet etching process is carried out on a semiconductor substrate (1) for forming uneven structure (3) using solution containing hydrofluoric acid. A natural oxidation film formed on the surface of the substrate is removed using solution containing hydrofluoric acid. An antireflective film of preset thickness, is formed by immersing the semiconductor substrate in ozone solution. A reverse conductivity type region (2) is formed by gaseous phase diffusion using predetermined doping element.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell element of solar cell module used in electric power supply company.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse conductive type region having uniform thickness, can be formed easily, and increase in short circuit current of the solar cell element can be achieved by forming precise and uniform oxide film in semiconductor substrate by immersing semiconductor substrate in ozone solution. The electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell element.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Reverse conductivity type semiconductor area (2)    Uneven structure (3)    Anti reflective film (4)    Surface electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A diphenylamine derivative (I) is new.    USE - For photoreceptor layer of electrophotographic photoreceptor (claimed) used for solar cell, electroluminescent element, and image forming device.    ADVANTAGE - The diphenylamine derivative has excellent solubility, compatibility and provides electrophotographic receptor having excellent sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diphenylamine derivative (I) is new.    Ar1,Ar2=hetercyclic group having optionally substituted aryl group or substituent;    R1-R14=H, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted aralkyl;and    n=0-3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of monolayer-type photoreceptor.    Monolayer-type photoreceptor (10)    Electroconductive substrate (12)    Photoreceptor layer (14)
NOVELTY - The process for manufacturing a selective layer (20) for a solar collector with double concentric tube, comprises depositing the selective layer on a cylindrical tube by sputtering a copper target using a capacitor discharge process associated with an ancillary unit to create an electronic cyclotronic resonance plasma through a source of microwave energy. The ancillary unit ensures contaminant in the plasma to obtain dense plasma and to avoid loss on walls. The obtained plasma is uniformly distributed according to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical tube.    USE - The process is useful for manufacturing a selective layer for a solar collector with double concentric tube (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is effective and continuous to manufacture a selective layer with less consumption of time and less cost, and ensures consistency and uniformity during the deposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process for manufacturing a selective layer (20) for a solar collector with double concentric tube, comprises depositing the selective layer on a cylindrical tube by sputtering a copper target using a capacitor discharge process associated with an ancillary unit to create an electronic cyclotronic resonance plasma through a source of microwave energy. The ancillary unit ensures contaminant in the plasma to obtain dense plasma and to avoid loss on walls. The obtained plasma is uniformly distributed according to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical tube, which is intended to receive the selective deposit. The cylindrical tube rotates during the deposition of the layer on the tube to ensure a uniformity of the layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a selective layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a longitudinal cross-section of a solar collector with double concentric tube.    External tube (12)    Internal tube (14)    Annular portion (15)    Wall (17)    Selective layer. (20)
NOVELTY - Membrane for a fuel cell comprises an aluminum foil as carrier medium, which undergoes an anodic oxidation and in which a hydrogen ion conductor is introduced after the anodic oxidization, where the aluminum foil undergoes a tunnel etching before the anodic oxidization.    USE - The membrane is useful as carrier material for hydrogen ion conductor for high temperature-fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane exhibits high proton conductivity and suitable for high temperature fuel cells. The mechanical characteristics of the membrane are improved by subjecting the aluminum foil to tunnel etching before the anodic oxidation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing a membrane for a fuel cell, comprising subjecting one of an aluminum foil for structuring a tunnel conductor, subjecting the structured aluminum foil as surface protection to an anodic oxidation and subsequently bringing a hydrogen ion conductor in the structure of the aluminum foil.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a hollow glass solar battery subassembly. It includes solar battery composed of several single solar batteries and interconnecting bars jointed with them, hollow glass composed of underside glass, superface glass, and spacing bar set between underside glass and superface glass, lead wire post, and joint box. A metal film composed of 2-3 layers of composite films is set on the underside glass. The intermediate film is stainless steel film. The superface film is copper film. And the composite film is divided into several insulating sub-film blocks. The solar battery is jointed with corresponding sub-film block so as to be fixed on the underside glass. In the process, the interconnecting bar is used as fillet. The solar battery is also set in the hollow glass. The merits of the utility model are high photoelectric conversion efficiency, good performance of electricity, and long service life.
NOVELTY - Solar cell brick is designed to solve the problem that present solar cell brick has to be mounted with bracket and is likely to undergo the corrosion of wind, rain, sand and dust. Transparent layer and protecting pad layer are respectively set on the upper surface and lower surface of the solar cell plate; an insulated electrode terminal is led out from one side of the solar cell plate to form solar cell brick, which can make the solar cell plate receive sunlight and be protect at the same time. It has good work reliability without the bracket. The solar cell brick can be set on square, the top of the wall of parterre, the top of house, wall, balcony and so on. It is connected to chargeable cell to work as the power supply for semiconductor luminotron.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a fuel by high-concentration liquid fuel and aqueous solution and connecting liquid fuel cell electrically. A consumption value of the high-concentration liquid fuel and another consumption value of the aqueous solution are measured respectively. The concentration value of current fuel and power value is consumed by a load. A ratio of the latter consumption amount of the aqueous solution and the former consumption amount of the high-concentration liquid fuel are calculated. An electric-property load-value of the load and power value is measured.    USE - Method for providing fuel of a liquid fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a fuel providing process. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The device has a taper structured guide light canister with smaller diameter end fixed on a heat sink. A solar battery is fixed on the heat sink in the middle of the guide light canister. A condensation lens vertical to axes of the guide light canister pass through a bracket to fix on the top of the bigger diameter end of the guide light canister. A floor plate fixes the heat sink. A wall of the guide light canister has a taper canister with a mirror reflector.    USE - Solar battery condensation device for a condensation photovoltaic system directional guide light device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery condensation device.
NOVELTY - The method involves using a hydraulic pump to press a close medium i.e. ammonia or carbon dioxide water, into a heat collecting pipe, and using a multilevel solar energy baffle-board and a heat collecting tube to compose a heat collecting unit array. The sunlight is reflected by a solar energy baffle-board from a heating close medium. Heat energy is absorbed to generate a gas with high temperature and pressure to separate gas and water. An air-pressure motor generating set is pushed by high-pressure gas to generate an electric energy. The solar energy is changed into electric energy.    USE - Method for generating solar energy close medium cyclic power.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the method is reasonable in conception, convenient for repair and low in operation cost. The strong vital force is ensured in a modern industry society that is lack of the energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy close medium cyclic power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a solar energy close medium cyclic power generating process.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a solar battery assembly, a glass, and a ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) gum film in series, and overlaying from up to down into five-layer structure as a glass-EVA gum film-solar battery-EVA gum film-glass. The five-layer structure is processed with a polymer material. A warm-up temperature of a laminating machine of a solar is designed into 70 centigrade. A laminating temperature of the laminating machine is designed into 135-145 centigrade, and a laminating time under the temperature is 15-25 minutes.    USE - Method for sealing a double-surface glass crystalline silicon solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids air bubble, displacement, breaking of the solar battery, and a breaking of glass in a process of the solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view illustrating a method for sealing a double-surface glass crystalline silicon solar battery assembly.
NOVELTY - A pressure control valve has a movable part e.g. a diaphragm (1), operable by differential pressure, a valve part including a valve seat (3), a valve body portion (4) and a support portion (5), and a transmission mechanism e.g. a piston (2), for transmitting action of the movable part to the valve part. Either movable or valve part is provided separate from the transmission mechanism.    USE - Pressure control valve for use in fuel cell system (Claimed) for mounting in compact electric instrument. Uses include but are not limited to a pressure reducing valve and a temperature dependent cut-off valve.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent sealing characteristics and durability using compact construction. Contributes to size reduction of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a pressure control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of a pressure control valve.    Diaphragm (1)    Piston (2)    Valve seat (3)    Valve body portion (4)    Support portion (5)
NOVELTY - The control valve has a diaphragm (1) which is operated by a differential pressure. The valves (3-5) are operated to reduce primary pressure to secondary pressure. The valves (10,11) are operated to block the flow path between inlet flow path (12) and outlet flow path (8) for discharging secondary pressure, when valves (3-5) are operated to open the inlet flow path for introducing the fluid having primary pressure. A piston (2) is provided for linking the operation of diaphragm with operation of valves, where the diaphragm and valve are separated from the piston.    USE - Pressure control valve functioning as pressure check valve and pressure reducing valve for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The piston is made to move together with the diaphragm, so that the damage of valve occurring due to the increase in pressure is prevented. Hence the pressure control valve is used as both pressure check valve and pressure reducing valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) pressure control valve production method;    (2) fuel cell system; and    (3) method of controlling pressure of pressure control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the compact pressure reducing valve.    Diaphragm (1)    Piston (2)    Valves (3-5,10,11)    Outlet flow path (8)    Inlet flow path (12)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst is formed by making a colloidal suspension of catalyst nanoparticles comprising platinum and iron in a solvent. Support particles are introduced to the colloidal suspension. Portion(s) of the catalyst nanoparticles is deposited onto the support particles. Portion(s) of the iron is removed from the deposited catalyst nanoparticles.    USE - The method is used for forming supported nanoparticle catalysts for use in electrochemical devices, e.g. fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows formation of small particle sizes and increased exposed surface areas of the platinum nanoparticles, thus increasing the catalytic properties of the supported catalyst and the operation voltages of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for forming a fuel cell comprising coating the supported catalyst onto a fuel cell layer consisting of a gas diffusion layer or a polymer electrolyte membrane, and drying the supported catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing the potentiodynamic polarization curves for a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly containing the supported catalysts and a comparative membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - Process for the production of pure silicon metal and amorphous silica by reduction of quartz (SiO2), comprises introducing powdered quarts with a grain size d50 less than 35 microns, in a plasma furnace and reducing in one step using at least one reduction agent, where the powdered quartz being introduced by means of a carrier gas or by means of gaseous reduction agent.    USE - The silicon metal is useful in solar panels. The amorphous silica is useful as an additive for paints and other chemical products.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides pure silicon metal and amorphous silica by reduction of quartz in a single step (claimed), where the silicon metal is greater than 98% of purity as raw material, a specific surface area greater than 200 m2, and excellent as a filler in the paint industry and other chemical industry. The process provides production of solar cell quality of silicon metal from silicon metal in an inexpensive and competitive way.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the pure silicon metal and the amorphous silica prepared by the process.
NOVELTY - The photoresist layer and cap layer is formed on an indium tin oxide film. The photoresist layer is patterned to expose selected areas of the cap layer, and the exposed selected areas of the cap layer is removed to expose selected areas of the indium tin oxide film. The exposed selected areas of the indium tin oxide film is subjected to plasma phase etchant comprising water, to obtain a patterned indium tin oxide film. The cap layer comprises an oxide. The plasma phase etchant comprises water plasma.    USE - Method of patterning indium tin oxide film used for optical microelectromechanical system (MEMS), flat panel display, solar cell, touch screen, camera lens, and surface heater sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The indium tin oxide film having excellent compactability is efficiently patterned. The sharpness and resolution of indium tin oxide pattern is reduced during patterning.
NOVELTY - The semiconductor electrolyte structure has a nanopores directed from a first surface to a second surface, with the metalized surface of anode structure coupled to the first surface of the electrolyte structure with the metalized surface of the cathode structure coupled to the second surface of the electrolyte structure. The electrolyte structure (52) is fabricated from a low conductivity semiconductor material as compared to the conductivity of anode and cathode.    USE - Solid state fuel cell used for opto-electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the operation cost of the fuel cells. Improves the fuel cell which employs the nanostructures tubes and fuel cells exhibit improved operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the assembly of the fuel cell and circuit operating with a load to provide a current through the load upon fuel cell operation.    Electrolyte structure (52)    Coated surface (54, 55)    Load (60)    Electrical contact (61L)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel source (2) that is adapted to supply main fuel during a start up operation. Another fuel source (4) is adapted to supply back-up fuel during stable state operation. The fuel cell system is configured to generate power continuously when switching from main fuel to the back-up fuel.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous generation of power is possible even when interruption in fuel infrastructure occurs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel sources (2,4)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (101)    Fuel exhaust outlet (103)    Valve (108)
NOVELTY - The solar cell is integrated with an overlaid array of miniature lenses (5) to generate a conforming array of brightly illuminated spots on the solar cell by focusing the sun on the solar cell. The miniature lenses are molded in a transparent corrugated sheet. Sun radiation is focused by the array of miniature lenses to a panel of miniature solar cells.    USE - Large area solar cell used as renewable energy source.    ADVANTAGE - Inhomogeneous solar energy distribution enhances the voltage output of the solar cell and the efficiency of the solar cell. Attains considerable cost saving since amount of silicon used for panel of separate miniature solar cells integrated with focusing optics is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a procedure for preparation of miniature solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar cell panel integrated with array of lenses in which miniature solar cells of panel are physically separated entities imbedded in insulating retaining matrix.    Metal base contact (3)    Lenses (5)    Silicon oxide layer (11)    Tin oxide layer (12)    Isolating matrix (13)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic cells (100,200,300) have first regions and second regions. A first conductor formed of a first thermoelectric material, such as bismuth telluride, is coupled to the first regions of photovoltaic cells. The first thermoelectric material has a thermoelectric coefficient of a first polarity. A second conductor formed of a second thermoelectric material, such as boron carbide, is coupled to the second regions of photovoltaic cells. The second thermoelectric material has a thermoelectric coefficient of a second polarity.    USE - Seebeck solar cell apparatus for generating electric power from solar energy and thermoelectric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides more efficient and powerful combination of solar and thermoelectric technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of fabricating photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows solar cells connected in series configuration.    Photovoltaic cells (100,200,300)    Lead ends (122,325)    Read lead ends (125,225)    Front lead ends (222,322)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing the water vapor condenser component (2) and heavier liquid gas component above the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer (1). The lighter molecules produced by the electrolyzer is passed to the fuel cell so as to generate energy in the form of electricity and heat. The heavier liquid component is attracted by gravity, such that the liquid begins to accelerate towards the earth. The micro generators are placed to capture the generated energy by the gravitation forces and to generate the additional electricity.    USE - Method of obtaining energy from downward acceleration of liquid.    ADVANTAGE - Additional electricity can be generated easily by using the micro generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of obtaining energy from downward acceleration of liquid.    PEM electrolyzer (1)    Water vapor condenser component (2)    Condenser (4)    Micro generator (5)    Holding tank (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) comprises a fuel cell stack (5) containing fuel cells (2); a hydrocarbon fuel storage device (3) operatively connected to the fuel cell stack, and comprising nanotubes (4) to store hydrocarbon fuel; and a heating device (9) to heat the storage device to desorb the hydrocarbon fuel from the nanotubes in the storage device, and comprising a heat transfer device to transfer heat from the fuel cell stack to the storage device. The nanotubes comprise carbon nanotubes having a total surface area greater than 1000 m2/g.    USE - The system is used for a vehicle comprising a truck, car, motorcycle, or moped (claimed). It is used to generate electric power (i.e. electricity) for buildings, airborne and water based vehicles, and stationary and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - SWNTs have a capability of adsorbing a large amount of hydrocarbons due to their high surface area to provide a high solid to gas ratio. They store large hydrocarbon fuel molecules in addition to smaller hydrogen molecules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon nanotubes comprise single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) having a total surface area of 1000-1587 m2/g. The nanotubes (4) contain a hydrocarbon fuel absorbed or adsorbed to the nanotubes, where hydrocarbon fuel is methane or natural gas. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a vehicle; and    (2) a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cells (2)    Hydrocarbon fuel storage device (3)    Nanotubes (4)    Fuel cell stack (5)    Heating device (9)
NOVELTY - A method of fabricating silicon quantum dots-sensitized layer of silicon quantum dots-sensitized solar cells is disclosed. A substrate comprises an ITO (indium tin oxide) layer stacked up on the TiO2 layer is set in the reactive chamber. Using SiH4 as a precursor, Argon as a dilute or transmitted gas to complete process of forming a silicon quantum dots nucleation, and a growth layer and a surface passivation layer by chemical vapor deposition and multiple pulse to form a silicon quantum dots structure. And then depositing SiCx quantum dots thin film by single pulse to obtain a silicon quantum dots distributed layer on the surface of the titanium dioxide layer. Accordingly, the silicon quantum dots distributed layer can generate electron-hole pairs and limit the motion and direction of the electron by the silicon quantum dots structure to improve the light-electron transforming efficiency.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell prepared by a low-temperature process using TiO2 paste is provided to develop the entire process for manufacturing the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell is prepared by a low-temperature process using TiO2 paste. A process for manufacturing inorganic binder sol including high concentration aqueous TiO2 includes a step of mixing water(10) with titanium alkoxide(20) using catalyst(30). Start materials for manufacturing inorganic binder sol including high concentration aqueous TiO2 include titanium alkoxide (TiRO4(20), wherein R=alkyl group), and distilled water(10). A low grade alcohol solvent includes ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, and butanol.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for activating a fuel cell system is provided to improve the output power density of a fuel cell system by activating it more simply and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for activating a fuel cell system containing an electricity generation unit provided with at least one membrane electrode assembly comprising an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode, comprises the step of maintaining the fuel cell system at humidity of 95-100 % for 10 min to 2 hours. Preferably the activation process is carried out at a temperature of 0-80 deg.C after the initial operation of the fuel cell system.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A method for recovering the characteristics of a fuel cell system is provided to recovery the moving pathway of an electron and an ion formed at a polymer membrane, thereby enhancing the efficiency of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for recovering the characteristics of a fuel cell system having an electricity generation part provided with a polymer membrane(12) which comprises an anode(16) and a cathode(14) exposed to atmosphere at both ends, comprises the steps of stopping the generation of the electricity generation part; and applying voltage to the both ends of the anode and the cathode. Preferably the applied voltage is 0.35-0.45 V. Preferably the method comprises further the steps of detecting the output voltage of the electricity generation part; and comparing the detected voltage and the reference voltage.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A dye sensitive solar cell is provided to enhance a photoelectric transformation efficiency by using a lengthened light path and to obtain an excellent flexibility capable of being easily applied to a variety of modules for mounting the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitive solar cell includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a semiconductor electrode, an opposite electrode and an electrolyte solution. The first and the second substrates(200,250) are arranged opposite with each other. The first substrate is made of a polymer based resin. The second substrate contains a plurality of bubbles capable of increasing the resistivity. The semiconductor electrode(220) is formed on the first substrate. The semiconductor electrode includes a plurality of metal oxide layers for a photochemical reaction and a dye layer. The dye layer is chemically adsorbed to the metal oxide layer to supply excited electrons. The opposite electrode(240) faces the semiconductor electrode. The opposite electrode is arranged at a lower portion of the second substrate to conduct the electrons generated from the semiconductor electrode. The electrolyte solution is interposed between the semiconductor electrode and the opposite electrode. The electrolyte solution is capable of supplying electrons to the dye layer by using oxidation-reduction reactions.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are an MEMS(microelectromechanical system) filter to improve mechanical strength and hydrogen moving efficiency and to simplify the manufacturing process of a fuel cell system, and a method for preparing the MEMS filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An MEMS filter comprises a porous silicon substrate which a hydrogen ion can pass through and has the holes having the size capable of obtaining the adsorptive force to a proton conductive material solution; and a proton conductive material film which is filled in the holes. Preferably the proton conductive material is Nafion; and the holes have a diameter of 60 nm to 5 micrometers.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A paste composition for forming a semiconductor electrode is provided to be easily used in a flexible plastic substrate by using as a binder t-butanol completely removed at a temperature of 150 degreesC to lower and by performing a low-temperature sintering process at a temperature of 80~200 degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A paste composition includes a binder solution and metal oxide powder such that the binder solution is composed of t-butanol and a solvent. The paste composition can include a binder solution of 50~80 weight percent and metal oxide powder of 20~50 weight percent. The metal oxide can be at least one selected from a group of titanium oxide, niobium oxide, hafnium oxide, indium oxide, tin oxide and zinc oxide.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A process for preparation of copper selenide compound for absorption layer of solar cell is provided to produce the compound useful as a reactive material of the absorption layer of Cu(In,Ga)Se2, to easily regulate size and distribution of particles in the compound without alternative heat treatment by applying ultrasonic vibration to a mixture of copper chlorides and selenous acid to induce chemical reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process includes adding Cu chloride and selenous acid to a constant amount of solvent and applying ultrasonic vibration to the prepared solution to derive a chemical reaction to produce the copper selenide compound(CuSe2). Reaction products are CuCl2 and H2SeO3 combined together in a relative ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:5. The solvent is any one or more than two selected from a group consisting of ethyleneglycol, ethylenediamine, poly(ethyleneglycol) and poly(mono-butylether). The ultrasonic vibration is performed by applying ultrasonic wave at a power density of 10W/cm^2 to 1000W/cm^2 for 5 minutes to 3 hours.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium polymer battery having a solar cell, which is capable of self charging without using a separate battery charger when a discharged lithium polymer battery is charged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium polymer battery(20) having a solar cell(10) comprises: a pouch adhesion part which is formed on the back glass of the solar cell(10) and has a gap for vacuum; a lower foil formed within the pouch adhesion part; an insulating coating layer formed on the lower foil; a lithium polymer battery(20) which is formed on the insulating coating layer of the lower foil and is obtained by stacking a plurality of negative electrodes, separators, and positive electrodes; a pouch which has an edge member to be glued to the pouch adhesion part and covers the lithium polymer battery; and a protection circuit module(40) which has a circuit for protecting the lithium polymer battery(20). The lithium polymer battery(20) having a solar cell(10) is prepared by gluing the edge member of the pouch to the pouch adhesion part, making a space between the pouch and the lower foil into a vacuum state by the gap for vacuum, and performing pressing and sealing.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a mechanical seal of a water pump for a fuel cell is provided to prevent a matrix from being worn by friction, and to allow the use of a cost-efficient material for forming the matrix.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for manufacturing a mechanical seal of a water pump for a fuel cell, which transfers the driving power of a motor unit to an impeller unit, comprises the steps of: forming a friction surface section(11) by using tungsten carbide; forming a matrix(10) by using stainless steel; and inserting a filler metal(12) between the friction surface section and the matrix and performing vacuum brazing of the friction surface section and the matrix.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell has an electrode layer (2), a photoelectric converting layer (6) comprising a porous semiconductor layer (4) and which adsorbs pigment (5) provided on electrode layer, a counter electrode (8) provided opposing the electrode layer, an electric charge carrying layer (7) arranged between photoelectric converting layer and counter electrode, and a short circuit prevention layer (3) consisting of fluorocarbon, between electric charge carrying layer and electrode layer.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell prevents current leakage and suppresses reduction in photoelectric conversion performance by short circuit, and manufactured without requiring high temperature process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the typical sectional drawing of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Electrode layer (2)    Short circuit prevention layer (3)    Porous semiconductor layer (4)    Pigment (5)    Photoelectric converting layer (6)    Electric charge carrying layer (7)    Counter electrode (8)
NOVELTY - Ratio of content of nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and oxygen in gas is adjusted to standard predetermined ratio. Carbon monoxide is oxidized by oxygen and nitrogen oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide, by contacting gas with oxidation catalyst (4), which is capable of making content of oxides at secondary side as zero, when ratio of content at primary side is taken as standard ratio. Oxygen content of secondary side is detected. Ratio of content is controlled such that detected oxygen content is adjusted to set oxygen content of zero vicinity.    USE - Combustion of gas in regenerator of water-tube boiler and absorption refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion method stably reduces discharge amount of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide to zero level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ratio of concentration of nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and oxygen in gas is adjusted to standard predetermined ratio of concentration, where nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and oxygen from gas-evolution source are included. Carbon monoxide is oxidized by oxygen and nitrogen oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide, by contacting the gas with an oxidation catalyst. The catalyst is capable of making the concentration of nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide at secondary side as zero, when the ratio of concentration at primary side is considered as standard ratio of concentration. The oxygen concentration of the oxidation catalyst secondary side is detected. The ratio of concentration is controlled such that detected oxygen concentration is adjusted to set oxygen concentration of zero vicinity. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combustion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of steam boiler.    Burner (1)    Oxidation catalyst (4)    Sensor (7)    Controller (8)    Damper (29)
NOVELTY - A gaseous-diffusion path (37) is provided between the gas pipe accommodation space (36) and an opening (38) facing the counter electrode. The opening is closed with the porous object (40). The gas pipe is formed with a nozzle-hole (42c) penetrating from the inner surface of pipe to outer surface of pipe. The nozzle-hole is positioned in the gas pipe along Y-direction facing the electrode inner surface (39a) opposing the gaseous-diffusion path.    USE - Discharge electrode for use in thin-film manufacturing apparatus (claimed) for manufacturing solar cell e.g. amorphous-silicon solar cell, fine-crystal silicon solar cell and multi-junction type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of gas on the board is equalized, since the gas emission is performed to the porous object through the nozzle-hole so that the film thickness distribution and film forming speed are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thin-film manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the discharge electrode.    Gas pipe accommodation space (36)    Gaseous-diffusion path (37)    Opening (38)    Electrode inner surface (39a)    Porous object (40)    Nozzle-hole (42c)
NOVELTY - The amorphous semiconductor film formed on a substrate having a dissimilar material thin film is heat processed by irradiating high energy beam for 0.00001-0.1 second, and set as polycrystal semiconductor film. The defect in semiconductor film is erased by heating processing with high pressure water vapor of one atmosphere or more and/or heat processing in hydrogen. An active region which absorbs sunlight and produces electron and hole is formed, and polycrystal semiconductor solar cell is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of polycrystal semiconductor solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - High quality polycrystal semiconductor solar cell having favorable energy conversion efficiency is manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The amorphous semiconductor film formed on a substrate having a dissimilar material thin film is heat processed by irradiating high energy beam for 0.00001-0.1 second, and set as polycrystal semiconductor film. The substrate is glass substrate having heat conductivity less than crystalline semiconductor or fine crystal-containing semiconductor film. The defect in semiconductor film is erased by heating processing with high pressure water vapor of one atmosphere or more and/or heat processing in hydrogen. An active region which absorbs sunlight and produces electron and hole is formed, and polycrystal semiconductor solar cell is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of change of heat conduction of semiconductor film formed on glass substrate according to heat processing time. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Zinc-oxide type transparent electrically conductive film containing zinc oxide and additive is heated at 150degrees C or more in non-oxidizing atmosphere. The air is removed after the temperature of zinc-oxide type transparent electrically conductive film becomes 150degrees C or less. Thus method of heat processing zinc-oxide type transparent electro-conductive film is carried out. The heat processing is carried out in nitrogen atmosphere.    USE - Method of heat processing zinc-oxide type transparent electro-conductive film used as transparent electrodes for flat panel display, liquid crystal display and solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Zinc-oxide type transparent electro-conductive film is heat processed without steep raise in resistivity.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has two anodes (10,30), each comprising sensitizing dye (24,44) arranged forward and backward. A translucent cathode (50) is arranged between the anodes. The subcells (6,7) connected parallely and electrically are piled up forward and backward. The electrolyte is filled among anodes and cathode. The light which permeated the dye layer (20) is efficiently introduced to the dye layer (40).    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption of incident light for conversion into electrical energy can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Subcells (6,7)    Anodes (10,30)    Dye layers (20,40)    Sensitizing dye (22,44)    Cathode (50)
NOVELTY - Electroless plating is performed on a glass substrate to form a metal film. A photoresist film is formed on the metal film. Pattern is exposed, developed, and etched after image formation. The pattern is used as photomask and a screen plate is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of screen plate for screen printing of panel such as plasma display panel, and for other large sized device.    ADVANTAGE - The screen plate is economically manufactured with improved adhesiveness between metal plating layer of substrate and photomask, and large size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacturing process of screen printing plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion apparatus has a polyimide film that is formed on opposite surface of a semiconductor wafer in which a photoelectric transducer is formed in at least single surface. The polyimide film has tensile elasticity modulus of 4 GPa or more and linear expansion coefficient of 5-35 ppm/degreesC.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus has excellent solder heat resistance, handling property, external appearance, heat cycle resistance and reliability.
NOVELTY - The burner (23) comprises a fuel jet nozzle (31) that ejects fuel of different combustion rates at the time of starting and driving of burner. Several air jet nozzles (30,32) located in each of the inner and outer circumferences of fuel jet nozzle, blow off air, so that the combustion chamber (25) is confronted towards gravity direction.    USE - Burner of modifier (claimed) used in fuel cell system for use as power supply system in residence.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of fuel of different combustion rates, and air can be efficiently performed, and the electric power generation efficiency of burner can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the modifier.    Modifie (6)    Burner (23)    Combustion chamber (25)    Air jet nozzles (30,32)    Fuel jet nozzle (31)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell (10) has an electrolyte layer (5) containing a semiconductor electrode of pigment having photosensitization effect on an electrode substrate, and chemical species as an oxidation-reduction pair. The electrolyte layer contains ionic liquid having bis(fluoro sulfonyl) imide as an anion.    USE - As photosensor for outdoor use.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell is excellent in photoelectric conversion efficiency and high temperature durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cation of the ionic liquid is a heterocyclic nitrogen compound, preferably 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium or 1-propyl-3-methyl imidazolium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electroconductive film (2)    Porous metal-oxide semiconductor (3)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Dye sensitizing solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A mixed gas containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen is made to contact catalyst (I) and react by microwave heating. The produced gas containing methanol is made to contact catalyst (II) and react by microwave heating, to obtain dimethyl ether.    USE - For synthesizing dimethyl ether used as fuel for diesel engine, electric power generation and fuel cell, and as liquid petroleum gas alternate fuel and freon alternative.    ADVANTAGE - The dimethyl ether is efficiently and economically synthesized.
NOVELTY - The surface side electrode component has transparent electro-conductive-film layer (2), and layer (3)containing metal-oxide fine particle group sequentially laminated on one-side surface of transparent substrate (1). The layer (3) has scratch intensity more than pencil hardness 3H.    USE - For dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface side electrode component has low electronic transfer loss and interfacial resistance, and improved adhesion intensity in interface of transparent electro-conductive-film layer and layer containing metal-oxide fine particle group. The dye sensitizing solar cell has high conversion efficiency, and improved fill factor and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal oxide is titanium oxide having crystal structure of anatase type. The transparent substrate is resin substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of surface side electrode component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of a dye sensitizing solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electro-conductive-film layer (2)    Layer containing metal-oxide fine particle group (3)    Conductive layer (5)    Electrolyte (6)
NOVELTY - A composite structure has a solid electrolytic ceramic (2) and a metallic component (4) joined by silver solder (3). A metal-paste coating layer (5) containing silver and copper is formed in the surface region of solid electrolytic ceramic which carries out silver-solder joining. Silver-solder joining of the ceramic and the metallic component is carried out through the metal-paste coating layer.    USE - For film-type de-oxygenators (claimed) of air, and for film-type reactors (claimed) used for conversion of hydrocarbon gas, such as methane, into hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The composite structure has excellent reliability, and contains ceramics having favorable oxygen ion conductivity and electronic conductivity. Destruction of ceramics in the joining interface vicinity, gas-leakage, and reduction in gas-seal property in junction portion are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model of the composite structure.    Porous support (1)    Solid electrolytic ceramic (2)    Silver solder (3)    Metallic component (4)    Metal-paste coating layer (5)
NOVELTY - A honeycomb catalyst has a catalyst layer containing a metal and a metal oxide, formed on the surface of a honeycomb base material formed using metal or ceramics.    USE - For methanation for carbon monoxide (claimed) contained in hydrogen-containing gas used as fuel gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb catalyst has excellent durability and improved hydrothermal resistance, and efficiently and stably enables removal of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing gas. The honeycomb catalyst has reduced abrasion and enables removal of carbon monoxide without raising reaction temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of honeycomb catalyst. Metal salt aqueous solution, its oxide aqueous dispersion or hydroxide aqueous dispersion formed using metal component is applied on honeycomb base material and dried at 80-200degreesC. The metal salt is neutralized, and further base material is dried at 80-200degreesC, baked at 200-700degreesC and reduced at 100-700degreesC to obtain honeycomb catalyst.
NOVELTY - Primary centrifugation of used slurry (1) containing coolant, abrasive grain and silicon grain in manufacture of silicon wafer is carried out, and abrasive grain is recovered. Water-soluble coolant is removed from sample containing at least one portion (3a) of obtained liquid by distillation, and solid content (3b) is obtained. The water-soluble coolant remaining in solid content is extracted using organic solvent having low boiling point than coolant. The organic solvent is removed by centrifugation and solid content (9b) is recovered as silicon-containing material.    USE - For recovering silicon-containing material from used slurry used for manufacturing silicon wafer, semiconductor material, manufacture of sodium silicate, polysilicon and halo silane, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-containing material is easily recovered without generation of organic material group toxic substance and contamination by adhesion of organic material within purification furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the recovery system of silicon-containing material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Used slurry (1)    Portion of liquid (3a,5a)    Solid content (3b,5b,9b)    Regenerated abrasive grain (4)    Regenerated coolant (6)
NOVELTY - A raw material liquid containing a metal component as a reversed micelle in a hydrocarbon-based solvent is ejected from an ejection nozzle (3) in the shape of smog within reaction, and single wall carbon nanotube is manufactured. The ejection nozzle comprises several exhaust nozzles having diameter of 0.05-0.4 mm.    USE - For manufacturing single wall carbon nanotube used for antistatic agent, electroconductive ink, coating material, hydrogen storage material, semiconductor material, chemical reaction, fuel-cell catalyst support, secondary battery cathode material, sensor, filler of composite material, and material used in aeronautical, astronautic and bio-medical fields.    ADVANTAGE - The single wall carbon nanotube having narrow dimension is economically manufactured with high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of double pipe nozzle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Double pipe nozzle (3)    Spraying nozzle (31)    End surface (32)    Tubular component (33)    Ejection nozzle pipe (34)    Cooling pipe (35)    Hydrogen gas ejection pipe (36)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing method involves forming a solar cell module by laminating solar cell films on a transparent substrate, performing inspection of electric power generation on the solar cell module, forming a solar cell panel by executing a panel formation on the solar cell module, and cleaning a light incidence surface of the solar cell panel immediately before inspecting the electric power generation on the solar cell panel.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Permits reducing the output change and the dispersion more and permits inspecting the characteristics of the electric power generation of the solar cell panel with even higher accuracy. Can perform measurement with a high accuracy at an electric power generation inspection in the manufacturing processes. Improves throughput and yield of the manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the method for manufacturing a solar cell panel.
NOVELTY - Hard solder has the general formula FeaNiRestSibBcMd. a =5 - 35 atom%; b = 1 - 15 atom%; c = 5 - 15 atom%; d = 0 - 4 atom%; and Rest indicates the content of nickel and incidental impurities; M is one or more of: cobalt, chromium, manganese, niobium, molybdenum, tantalum, copper, silver, palladium or carbon. The solder has a maximum liquidus temperature of 1025degrees C.    USE - Soldering steel, optionally age-hardened nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, copper or copper alloys and in the production of heat exchangers, fuel cells, molds and dies (all claimed). The use of the hard solder sheets for the same purposes is separately claimed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) amorphous, ductile hard solder sheets of the same composition;    (B) heat exchangers with solder beads produced from the hard solder;    (C) heat exchangers with solder beads produced from the hard solder sheets;    (D) a bonding method for two components comprising soldering with the hard solder;    (E) a bonding method for two components comprising soldering using the hard solder sheets;    (F) a method for making the hard solder sheets by heating a melt of the solder and preparing the sheets by cooling the melt at a rate of more than 105degrees C/sec;    (G) a bonding method for two components comprising preparing hard solder sheets using the method described and soldering the components using the product;    (H) hard soldered objects produced using the solder; and    (I) hard soldered objects produced using the solder sheets.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device (100) has multiple elongated semiconductor nanostructures (101) emanating from a porous nanotemplate (102). A semiconductor conformal layer (103) is disposed conformally about the elongated nanostructures for providing a charge separating junction. A bottom contact (106) is electrically connected with the nanostructures and a top contact (105) is electrically connected with the conformal layer.    USE - Photovoltaic device for fabrication of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - High operation efficiency is obtained without increasing cost by providing conformal charge separating junction. The nanostructures provide excellent light trapping and optical absorption properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of making photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the P-N junction photovoltaic device consisting of elongated nanostructures.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Elongated nanostructure (101)    Porous nanotemplate (102)    Conformal layer (103)    Conductive transparent material (104)    Top contact (105)    Bottom contact (106)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator comprises a heat exchanger (1) provided with a water pipe (13), where heat exchanger incorporates a reformer (2) for generating hydrogen from a fuel and steam into a flue gas passage (12). The reformer comprises a reforming catalyst or a hydrogen separation membrane.    USE - Used as a hydrogen supply source in a fuel cell system for use e.g. in a hospital, restaurant, or a hotel utilizing both steam and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in size of an entire facility and reduction in running cost can be realized. Hydrogen can be obtained stably in the reformer. Efficient use of energy can be attempted, or nitrogen oxide generation can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a piping block diagram showing a fuel cell system provided with a hydrogen generator.    Heat exchanger (1)    Reformer (2)    Flue gas passage (12)    Water pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic-thin layer structure for solar cells and/or photovoltaic module, comprises photoelectric active absorber layer (3), transparent front contact layer (5) and a multi-layer buffer layer (4) placed between the absorber layer and the front contact layer. A zinc-magnesium-oxide-layer is separated by sputtering from a ceramic zinc-magnesium-oxide target. A zinc-sulfide-buffer layer has a thickness of 20-60 mm and has oxygen content of maximum one third of sulfur content. The doped zinc-oxide-buffer layer has a sheet resistance of 80 MOmega .    USE - Photovoltaic-thin layer structure for solar cells and/or photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic-thin layer structure has good environmental compatibility and high stability and is manufactured in an economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for production of photovoltaic-thin layer structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of photovoltaic-thin layer structure.    Carrier substrate (1)    Rear contact layer (2)    Absorber layer (3)    Buffer layer (4)    Front contact layer. (5)
NOVELTY - The roof covering (1) comprises a roofing plate of a base area till a water groove in upper area (31). The roofing plate has an even thickness with an even surface, a water groove at the longitudinal sides, and a covering side. Heat insulation is integrated in the lower surface of the roofing plate. The other adjacent roofing plate has other upper side integrated with the heat insulation, and has even surface rising from the head to the base area. The base area intervenes into the water groove and a surface edge proceeds concisely to the adjacent surface edge in the upper area of the plate.    USE - Roof covering.    ADVANTAGE - The roofing plate has an even thickness with an even surface, a water groove at the longitudinal sides, and a covering side, thus ensures a safe and durable mounting of a solar film or solar cells on an even mounting surface, which is not destroyed by temperature changes, precipitation or wind loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a roof with a roof covering.    Roof covering (1)    Solar unit (3)    Normal roof covering plates (20,31)    Roof covering plate with cable bushing (22)    Cable bushing channel (23)    Ridge tile (29)    Upper area of roofing plate (31)
NOVELTY - The layers are used e.g. on surface boundary layers of the p-charge carrier- and/or the n-charge carrier forming elements and/or their associated conductive electrodes. The novel feature is arrangement of the charge- or current-conducting orientation in the flow direction of the electron charge carrier. The layer is an orientated nano-, e.g. silicon-containing layer, and is in a form orientated for rectification. It alternatively contains gallium, arsenic, selenium, copper oxide or germanium, in a similar arrangement.    USE - For the configuration of rectification layers in photovoltaic solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Even non-transparent materials, when in the form of nanolayers, cause comparatively little loss of light and enhance efficiency. They can be used on solar cells with light incident on both sides. The layers can be used with advantage on stacked photovoltaic layers or p- and n- charge carrier layers.
NOVELTY - Catalytically active composition (I) for the selective methanation of carbon monoxide, comprises: an element from ruthenium, rhodium, nickel and cobalt, as active component; and a carrier material on the basis of carbon.    USE - (I) is useful for the selective methanation of carbon monoxide and for the preparation of hydrogen for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits improved selectivity for the methanation of carbon monoxide from a gas stream. (I) exhibits constant selectivity for a wide temperature range (preferably 100-300degrees C). The process is less expensive compared to the existing oxidation procedures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methanation of carbon monoxide comprising using (I).
NOVELTY - The device has 1-10 lithium bromide air conditioners connected with a radiator in parallel or in series. The lithium bromide air conditioners and radiator are connected with a fuel battery pile. The lithium bromide air conditioners are positioned on an engine of a fuel battery car, or positioned at a fuel battery power station.    USE - Energy saving device for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes waste heat, and the efficiency of the device is enhanced. The device saves energy, and the current resource can be adequately used. The device produces good profit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy saving device.
NOVELTY - Unaggregated nanometer titanium dioxide of nonmetallic material is prepared by slowly dripping vaal water in titanium tetrachloride, diluting with inorganic acid or dilute solution of inorganic salt, heated and preserved by microwaves to produce nanometer titanium dioxide latex with high Zeta electric potential, filter and wash the nanometer titanium dioxide latex by carboxylic acid having pH less than 5.2 through filter membrane, then add carboxylic acid with azeotropic distillation to remove water and organic acid to produce nanometer titanium dioxide.    USE - Preparation of unaggregated nanometer titanium dioxide of nonmetallic material for plastic, rubber, dope, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides generated nanometer titanium dioxide having large amount of electrostatic charge, and it forms higher Zeta electric potential. It overcomes any gravitational interaction by taking use of the electrostatic repulsion formed by high Zeta electric potential. It also keeps the nanometer titanium dioxide with high Zeta electric potential all the time whenever from its generated heating process to the later washing and drying process. (All claimed)
NOVELTY - The method involves etching a conducting glass base of a dye sensitized battery board before printing a titanium oxide sizing agent. A working electrode and a counter electrode are prepared. A prepared dye sensitized titanium oxide working electrode and a prepared counter electrode glass board are overlapped, and are packed and sealed in the battery board in sandwich type whose centre is empty. A high temperature oxy-acetylene flame meltdown glass dust, which is spout out by an oxy-acetylene flame spray rod, is used to join and seal edges of the glass board.    USE - Method for encapsulating anti-aging of a dye sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The prepared dye sensitized titanium oxide working electrode and the prepared counter electrode glass board are packed and sealed in the battery board in sandwich type, thus maintaining conditions of anhydrous, oxygen free and low-pressure, avoiding degradation of dye and organic bath on the surface of titanium oxide particle and performance degradation of the solar cell, and increasing the efficiency of the solar cell. The method thus extends the working life of solar cell, reduces the production cost of the battery, and eliminates the pollution problems of environment, which are caused by electrolyte leaking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing a technique current sheet based on a standard integrated circuit. Electrodes are at the back of a solar cell that is a back contacted solar cell structure. A manufacturing technique together with the integrated circuit is finished by a partial structure of the solar cell based on the integrated circuit. Photo etching, corrosion, metal deposition and silicon nitride (SiNx) deposition are combined to design and adopt a set of complete subsequent processing techniques. The crystal-silicon solar cell integrated component is finally acquired.    USE - Method for manufacturing integrated crystal-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell directly realizes the high voltage output, and provides high energy conversion. The method is completely compatible with the manufacturing technique of the integrated circuit, thus realizing the integration of the solar cell and a single chip of the integrated circuit. The method is simple, and the finished product rate is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view illustrating an integrated crystal-silicon solar cell manufacturing.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a flexible transparent conductive film and preparation. The metal alkoxide and organic polymer are the primary materials. The transparent PANI/ATO hybrid conductive film created by the sol-gel method can be the electrode of flexible solar cell and the conductive film of folding display screen. The electrical conductivity of transparent hybrid conductive film can be 10S.cm-1(superscript), the transmission of visible light can be 85% and the thickness is 200nm. The film is even and compact. The viscosity coefficient of dipcoating fluid can keep stabilization as long as 25 days and is fit for dipcoating technics. The high rate of finished products and shorter period of preparation of preparation method is fit for mass production.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method of making vulcanized cadmium quantum dot sensitized porous titanium dioxide photoelectrode, comprising steps of, heating surfactant by water bath to make it melt, adding into normal butanol and cyclohexane, getting mixed liquid; again adding cadmium nitrate and thiouracil into the mixed liquid, adding deionized water after melting, forming microemulsion; pouring the microemulsion into reaction kettle and doing hydro-thermal synthesis, repeatedly cleansing the reaction products by alcohol, and pouring into the alcohol after vacuum drying, forming alcohol solution of vulcanized cadmium; making titanium dioxide porous film by solgel method or hydro-thermal crystallization method; steeping the titanium dioxide porous film in alcohol solution of oxalic acid and thioglycolic acid, then steeping it into alcohol solution of the vulcanized cadmium quantum dot making the quantum dot automatically set into the surface and cavities of the titanium dioxide. The making method of this invention is simple, and has low cost of raw material; making solar energy battery applying the photoelectrode made by this invention will make the stability and photo-electricity transformation property of the battery improved.
NOVELTY - A packaging structure of high-efficiency focus solar energy battery, the packaging structure comprises bearing base for placing solar energy chip, a pair of anode and cathode conducting frame and a outer layer packaging body. Outer layer packaging body can be used to gather light, and itself has function of resisting reflected light to increase the gathering efficiency of sunlight, this structure can increase the light receiving quantity of solar energy chip. The packaging structure of solar energy battery has the advantage that low in production cost and it can be designed or assembled into needed shape and size according to the demanding of user.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solvent treating method for enhancing energy transformation efficiency of polymer film solar cell; said polymer film solar cell component uses transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) as anode, metallic aluminum as cathode; anode is ornamented by polythiophene ramification adulterated with polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS), active layer is admixture of P3HT: PCBM, coating active layer as film; then putting it into container containing chlorobenzene or dichloro-benzene, solvent molecules filter into active layer to activate P3HT to take self-assembly in order to enhance orderliness of P3HT; in this way, absorbency of film and mobility of cavity are improved, performance of device is improved greatly; said invention has advantage of simple preparation technics and is able to enhance energy transformation efficiency of solar cell effectively.
NOVELTY - An alkaline earth metal salt modificatory nanocrystal semiconductor photo-anode and preparation method and its application on dye sensitization solar cell, belongs to technology application field of solar cell. The invention uses dipping sintering technique to form an alkaline earth metal salt modificatory layer on nanocrystal, then acquires alkaline earth metal salt modificatory nanocrystal semiconductor membrane electrode by silk-screen printing method. The invention not only obviously increases dye absorption capacity and light absorption capacity of photo-anode, it also efficiently restrains compound of photo-generated electron and cavity and increases performance such as photo-electric conversion efficiency of dye sensitization solar cell. The method has cheap and accessible raw materials, simple technique, easy control, stable product quality and good technique repetition; it can be applied to relative fields such as solar cell, photocatalysis, piezoceramics and gas-sensitive material.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a trough concentrating solar heat and power co-generation composite system belonging to the solar energy utilization field. The trough concentrating solar heat and power co-generation composite system in the invention is comprised of the solar concentrating reflector (1) placed on the rotary shaft (9), the hot water supplying tank (2), the circulating pump (3) connected with the hot water supplying tank (2) through the pipeline (4), the heat and power composite receiver (5) connected with one end of the pipeline (4), the electrode (6) outputting power from the heat and power composite receiver (5), the sun rays (7) radiated from the sun (11), the connecting bar (8) supporting the heat and power composite receiver (5) on the ground support (10), and the rotary shaft (9) driving the solar concentrating reflector (1) to rotate and fixed on the ground support (10). The invention has advantages that: the solar energy using rate is high; the structure of the device is compacted; it is convenient to make and install; and it covers a little area, and so on; the device has a wide application prospect in the solar heat and power co-generation field.
NOVELTY - Nonplanar chip and telluride solar battery belong to the field of electro-optical technology which can directly convert the sunlight energy into electric energy. Firstly, the battery substrate is processed into the needed nonplanar structure. Then at least one compound semiconductor material of tellurium (Te) of the battery membrane material is prepared on the battery substrate. So it can directly become the nonplanar chip and telluride solar battery. The sunlight irradiating to the surface of the battery as the rising and the setting of the sun can be absorbed and converted into electro-optical energy to the maximum. The producing cost is low and it is propitious to be generalized and applied.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a dye-sensitized solar cell carbon pair electrode and preparing method, comprising inductance base bottom and electroanalysis layer, further comprising carbon layer with electrochemical catalyzing activation; said inductance base bottom is composed of installing inductance layer on base bottom; said carbon layer solidifying at outside of inductance layer; wherein making method comprising following steps of: a, depositing one layer of inductance layer on clean base bottom as inductance base bottom of bearing carbon layer; b, preparing one layer of carbon layer with electrochemical catalyzing activation on inductance base bottom on base bottom, conducting heat treatment in 100-150 centigrade; c, after washing, natural drying, getting catalyzing pair electrodes. This electrode has high inductance rate, high catalyzing activation, high stability, etc strengths, suitable to be applied in dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar cell module; the solar cell connects with an upper cover board and a lower soleplate by bond; a non-light tight coating in 400-1010 nm wave band is set on the upper surface of said upper cover board; a heat sink is set on the lower surface of the lower soleplate; the invention translates the visible light wave band selectively through a selective coating that is set on the upper surface of the upper cover board, in order to make a part of ray of ultraviolet and infrared wave band not translate, assure the temperature on the surface of the solar cell become even, improve the conversion of photoelectricity of solar cell, extend the useful life; especially, a heat sink is set on the lower surface of the lower soleplate, it can carry off the solar heat which does not translate to electricity, make the cell work in lower temperature and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - Pile-type silicone base mini-type fuel battery set and manufacturing method belongs to mini-energy field and mini- machining field. Pile-type silicone base mini-type fuel battery set comprises single battery pile, sealed assembly, clamp assembly and hydro-pipe. Two or more single battery of fuel battery form single battery pile, wherein the pile order is 2nd outer plate (12), 2nd membrane electrode (22), inner plate (13), 1st membrane electrode (21) and 1st outer plate (11). It is sealed by clamp and sealed assembly. The manufacturing method comprises machining of silicone plate and encapsulation of each assembly of pile-type silicone base mini-type fuel battery set. Silicone plate adopts silicone mini- machining to manufacture conduction channel and seals the single battery pile. This invention has small battery internal resistance, small encapsulation cubage, flexible design of flow- field graphics and several connection in series or parallel connection. It can obtain higher output current and improve function of voltage, when the cubage increases slightly.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a soft-base nanometer semiconductor sensitized thin film solar battery, which comprises basal body (1), electrically conducting layer (2), nanometer crystal semiconductor electrode layer and dye-sensitized layer (3), solid electrolyte layer (4), metal electrode layer (5) and basal body (6), which are compounded. There is battery anode connection (7) connected with the electrically conducting layer (2). There is battery cathode connection (8) connected with the metal electrode layer (5). The said basal bodies (1), (6) are soft insulating layers. The said electrically conducting layer (2) is ITO thin film. The stock of the nanometer crystal semiconductor electrode layer is formed by low-temperature plasma field treatment. It has simple producing process, low producing price, light weight and convenient use etc.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an antiicer for fuel cell engine of motor. It includes fuel cell pile, hydrogen admission pipe, hydrogen discharge pipe, hydrogen jar, air admission pipe, air discharge pipe, blower, circulation pipe for cooling fluid and water tank. A pipe is set between said air admission pipe and hydrogen admission pipe. A normally closed solenoid valve is set on the pipe. When the engine of fuel cell motor does not operate, the invention sweeps all residue moisture in the air admission pipe, hydrogen admission pipe and fuel cell pile cleanly; its inner moisture does not block the pipeline because of icing under condition of chilliness. Besides, fuel cell pile, air hydrogen admission pipeline, circulation pipeline for cooling fluid and water tank are all enwrapped by protective heat insulating material; therefore it can make fuel cell preserve heat for a long time.
NOVELTY - The ventilator has a fresh air intake path for introducing a part of fresh air from an induction system to a crank chamber. A part of the fresh air intake path corresponds to an outer space defined between double walls of an air cleaner case. A rear end of a double-walled exhaust gas purification catalyst (66) is connected to a left upstream end of an exhaust muffler of an exhaust system. The exhaust muffler is oriented diagonally downward and backward and connected to a tale pipe. The system including an exhaust pipe heats the intake path with an internal combustion engine.    USE - Blowby gas ventilator for use in a four-stroke-cycle internal combustion engine, of a three-wheeled vehicle for introducing fresh air from an induction system and for introducing and recirculating blowby gas in a crank chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust system heats the fresh air intake path with the four-stroke-cycle internal combustion engine, thus effectively heating the blowby gas with a high-temperature exhaust gas, and recirculating the blowby gas in a smooth manner, and hence simplifying the structure of the ventilator to reduce the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a crankcase emission control system for an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a three-wheeled vehicle including a blowby gas ventilator and a crankcase emission control system of an internal combustion engine.    Front wheel (2)    Front vehicle body (4)    Rear vehicle body (6)    Handlebar (7)    Double-walled exhaust gas purification catalyst (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) comprises carbon dioxide vent (150) and vent membrane (155) containing poly siloxane, within vent. The vent membrane selectively allows passage of carbon dioxide gas from fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), reformed methanol fuel cell, direct ethanol fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), microbial fuel cell and formic acid fuel cell, used for smoke alarms, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gas detectors, mini and microelectronics, car engines and power plants. Can also be used with power generation devices such as batteries, capacitors, solar cells, turbines, geothermic power collectors and thermoelectric devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising vent and vent membrane selectively allows passage of carbon dioxide gas. Thus, increase in internal pressure in fuel cell, and escape of unused fuel is prevented, and efficiency and durability of fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell comprises carbon dioxide vent and vent membrane containing poly siloxane, within vent. The vent membrane selectively allows passage of carbon dioxide gas from fuel cell. The vent membrane further contains hydrophobic organic compounds such as 1,6-divinyl perfluorohexane (10-60 wt.%) and 1,9-decadiene (10-60 wt.%), as additives. The vent membrane alternately contains poly-(trimethylsilyl-1-propyne).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of fuel cell with carbon dioxide vent.    Fuel cell (100)    Anode (110)    Cathode (120)    Vent (150)    Vent membrane (155)
NOVELTY - The optoelectronic device comprises electrode (A), electrode (B) and layer of photoactive nanoparticles interposed between electrode (A) and electrode (B). The photoactive nanoparticles comprise conducting solid surface which is covalently bonded to photocatalytic unit of photosynthetic organism. The electrode (B) is light transmissive electrode.    USE - Optoelectronic device is used in spatial imaging device, solar batteries, optical computing switches, photonic A/D converters and thin-film photovoltaic structures.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device has excellent photocatalytic activity, and provides thin-film photovoltaic structures having flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of optoelectronic device.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several grooves on a diode structure, which is divided into several discrete solar cells (206a,206b). A non-continuous insulating layer made of polymer is formed on the diode structure made of polycrystalline silicon for covering one sidewall (204a) of the solar cell. A non-continuous conductive layer (400) made of metal paste is formed on the diode structure such that exposed sidewall (204b) of the solar cell (206b) is connected to surface contact regions (304a) of solar cell (206a).    USE - Thin film solar cell interconnection method.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnection process of the thin film solar cell is simplified and electrical conductance of the solar cell is improved by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Sidewalls of solar cell (204a,204b)    Solar cells (206a,206b)    Upper surface of solar cell (302)    Surface contact regions (304a,304b)    Non-continuous conductive layer (400)
NOVELTY - The reactant gas control valve (32) has a passage (50) that is defined by the inner surface (52) of a main body (48), and occluded by a movable unit (54). A hydrophobically enhanced surface is formed at the inner surface of the main body and/or movable unit. A coating comprising of polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, nanoparticles, or silicone is applied to the hydrophobically enhanced surface    USE - Reactant gas control valve for fuel cell system. Can also be used in wet gas stream application.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the hydrophobic character of the valve through hydrophobic coating with polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, nanoparticles, or silicone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the reactant gas control valve.    Reactant gas control valve (32)    Main body (48)    Passage (50)    Inner surface (52)    Movable unit (54)
NOVELTY - A thin film prepared by a mixture of nanocrystal particles and a molecular precursor by a wet process in which the molecular precursor includes the same composition as the nanocrystal particles.    USE - As semiconductor thin film or a metal oxide thin film useful in manufacturing electronic device thin film transistor, an electroluminescence device, a memory device, or a solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nanocrystal particles as nuclei provides crystal growth and reduce grain boundaries of the thin film. The thin film shows superior electrical properties e.g. charge carrier mobility, and improved physical properties e.g. crystallinity. The method involves low-temperature annealing to prepare the thin film, thus contributes to cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation (M1) of thin film containing nanocrystal particles involving a) dissolving nanoparticle precursor in an organic dispersant and an organic solvent, and heating the solution to a temperature greater than or equal to150degreesC to grow a crystal to prepare nanocrystal particles; b) displacing the organic dispersant present on the surface of the nanocrystal particles with a dispersant having a high affinity for the organic solvent; c) dissolving molecular precursor in an organic solvent to prepare a solution of the molecular precursor; d) mixing the nanocrystal particle solution prepared in step b) with the molecular precursor solution prepared in step c) to prepare a mixed solution of the nanocrystal particles and the molecular precursor; e) coating the mixed solution on a substrate followed by f) annealing.
NOVELTY - A system for recovering waste catalyst and an apparatus for separating oil from the waste catalyst for the same are provided to prevent the degeneration of the waste catalyst due to high temperature, by indirectly heating the waste catalyst so as to separate metal components from the waste catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A housing(100) has a heating space therein. A plurality of pipe units(210) each having a rotary screw(220) are connected to one another within the heating space. A waste catalyst inputting port(230) and a waste catalyst outputting port(240) are respectively formed at the uppermost pipe unit and the lowermost pipe unit. The pipe units, the waste catalyst inputting port, and the waste catalyst outputting port constitute a waste catalyst heating unit(200). The rotary screw is obliquely formed in a direction corresponding to a progressing direction of the waste catalyst moved by the pipe units.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An exhaust system of a v-type engine and a control apparatus and method thereof are provided to increase an engine load by using one bank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exhaust system of a v-type engine includes a first exhaust pipe(109), a second exhaust pipe(111), a catalyst unit(115), a center muffler(116), a by-pass pipe(93), and a variable valve. The first exhaust pipe is connected to an exhaust pipe of a first bank side of the V-type engine. The second exhaust pipe is connected to an exhaust pipe of a second bank side. The catalyst unit is connected to both ends of the first and second exhaust pipes. The center muffler is connected to a lower portion of the catalyst unit. The by-pass pipe by-passes exhaust gas exhausted from a second bank to the center muffler. The variable valve is connected to the second exhaust pipe and the by-pass pipe.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a rear electrode in a single crystal solar cell is provided to reduce a manufacturing cost and to enhance efficiency by performing a manufacturing process using a silk screen mask.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rear silicon oxide layer is formed on a rear surface including a P+ region and an N+ region(ST11). An etching resist is formed on the rear silicon oxide layer(ST12). A contact opening array is formed and the etching resist is removed(ST13). A patterned mask is formed on the rear silicon oxide layer(ST14). A seed layer is formed(ST15). A plating process is performed(ST16). The patterned mask is removed(ST17). In the process for forming the mask, the mask is formed on the rear silicon oxide layer by using a screen printing method.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An aging preventing solar cell module sheet and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to extend the lifetime of a solar cell module by prolonging an aging time of ethylene vinyl acetate using a nano sized distributed clay capable of absorbing a solar beam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module is used for transforming a solar beam energy into an electric energy. The solar cell module includes a solar cell module sheet. The solar cell module sheet(100) includes a cell(140) for absorbing the beam energy, a glass plate(110) and a transparent layer. The transparent layer(120) is interposed between the cell and the glass plate to make the cell and the glass plate attached with each other. The transparent layer has a clay type compensating member(130).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A device and a method for manufacturing a hydrogen fuel tank for a fuel cell vehicle are provided to reduce manufacturing cost and improve performance and productivity by increasing efficiency in manufacturing an end of a composite hydrogen fuel tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device for manufacturing a hydrogen fuel tank for a fuel cell vehicle includes a filament winding shaft(62), a fiber stopper(21), a resin transmission pad, a resin absorption pad, a fixing member, and a fixing bolt. The filament winding shaft is inserted in a hole of a mandrill of the hydrogen fuel tank. The fiber stopper prevents spread of fiber at an end of the hydrogen fuel tank in a filament winding process. The resin transmission pad functions to easily separate the resin adhered absorption pad from parts after forming an oven. The resin absorption pad absorbs resin having passed through a groove of the fiber stopper when winding and forming the oven. The fixing member is coupled to the fiber stopper by the fixing bolt and fixes the resin transmission pad and the resin absorption pad to the fiber stopper by compressing the pads. The fixing bolt couples the parts to the filament winding shaft.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A compound of a polymer electrolyte, a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the same, and a method for manufacturing a dye sensitized solar cell are provided to improve long-term stability by reducing leakage and volatility of a solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound of a polymer electrolyte of a dye-sensitized solar cell includes a non-volatile solvent, polyols, and organic polyisocyanate. The non-volatile solvent is ionic liquid or polyalkylene glycol dialkylether. The ionic liquid is melted at room temperature and includes anions selected from a group including quaternary ammonium salt, imidazolium salt, and pyridinium salt, and cations selected from a group including Br-, Cl-, BF4-, PF6-, SbF6-, CF3SO3, and (CF3SO2)2N-.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An organic-inorganic hybrid solar cell and a method for preparing the same are provided to enhance optic transformation efficiency by increasing a contact area between an electron transporting material and a conductive polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A working electrode has a work function smaller than a work function of n-type CdTe. A plurality of CdTe complex nano-tubes(11) are arranged vertically on a metal electrode. The inside of the CdTe complex nano-tube is filled with a conductive polymer. The CdTe complex nano-tubes are dipped into an inside of an electro-polymerizing conductive polymer layer(13). The metal electrode is installed at an upper part of the electro-polymerizing conductive polymer layer. The metal electrode has the work function larger than the work function of the electro-polymerizing conductive polymer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel conversion device is provided to prevent cavitation from being generated at an upper part of a pure water supplying pump, and supply pure water to a deformer and an aqueous gas conversion reactor continuously and stably for supplying deformed gas having a small content of CO and a low flow rate change to a stack, thereby improving durability of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel conversion device includes a pure water treatment unit(100) for purifying water supplied from the outside to pure water. A pure water buffer tank(101) is mounted between the pure water treatment unit and a pure water supplying pump(102), and has a water level control sensor exposed in the air, wherein the pure water supplying pump supplies the pure water to a deformer(201) and an aqueous gas conversion reactor(202). The pure water buffer tank recovers the pure water from a divider(205), which is mounted between first and second PROX(Preferential Oxidation) reactors(203,204).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell, which prevents the localization of nafion tubes by using mesh caps which fix the nafion tube to allow the tube to be distributed uniformly at both ends, and a manufacturing method thereof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane humidifier for a fuel cell comprises: a housing having respective inlets(12a',12c') and outlets(12a",12c") at the front and rear ends thereof; a bundle of nafion tubes(11) which are installed within the housing in a lengthwise direction and through which reactive gas goes; and support caps(13) which are fitted with meshes(13a) supporting both end parts of the nafion tube bundle(11) so as not to localize the many nafion tubes(11a). The method for manufacturing a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell includes the steps of: binding many nafion tubes(11a) into a bundle; covering both end parts of the nafion tubes(11a) with support caps(13) so that both end parts of the nafion tubes(11a) are supported by meshes(13a) mounted on support caps(13); and placing the nafion tubes(11a) covered with the support caps(13) in a housing.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An improved method for forming a catalyst in a thin type reformer is provided to prevent the generation of defective products when packaging a reformer into a fuel cell by improving a method for forming a catalytic material, enable the reformer to be suitably used in the mass-production by performing a continuous production process, and reduce the production cost by reducing process and production costs related with formation of the catalyst in the reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method(1) for forming a catalyst in a thin type reformer comprises: a step(10) of preparing raw materials of the catalyst; a step(20) of selecting an appropriate raw material composition by considering deposition variables such as power, process gas amount and process pressure of an RF deposition machine relative to the catalyst raw materials; a step(30) of ball-milling the raw materials into powders with a predetermined particle size or less, and mixing the powders; a step(40) of calcining the mixture; a step(50) of pressurizing the calcined mixture to mold the mixture into a catalyst target; and a step(60) of mounting the catalyst target on the deposition machine, and performing catalyst deposition within a micro-channel of the reformer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An ion conductor (10) contains an organic porous material (12), and an electrolyte material (14) containing a cation component and an anion component. The organic porous material has a hole (12a), and the electrolyte material is maintained in the hole.    USE - Ion conductor is used for energy device and fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has excellent ionic conductivity, strength, chemical-resistance and ductility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the ion conductor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion conductor (10)    Organic porous material (12)    Hole (12a)    Electrolyte material (14)    Electrode (20)
NOVELTY - A titanium-oxide particle-containing composition contains titanium oxide particles and organic titanium chelate complex.    USE - Titanium oxide particle-containing composition is used for manufacture of photoelectrode used for manufacture of solar cell (both claimed) such as extremely thin absorber type solar cell and bulk hetero junction type organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium oxide particle-containing composition effectively improves the energy conversion efficiency of solar cell.
NOVELTY - An inclusion target material is carried-in and included in a nanotube by exposing the inclusion target material and nanotube to vapor for carrying-in at co-existence state. Thus, conveyance of substance to inside and outside of nanotube is enabled.    USE - Conveyance of substance to inside and outside of nanotube during cleaning of micropores, preparation of hybrid carbon nanotube nanohorn, preparation of hybrid porous component and tubes used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substance conveyance method to inside and outside of nanotube is economical and eco-friendly, and is carried out without using large quantities of solvent.
NOVELTY - A casting mold of a mesoporous structure is formed with a Gemini type surface active agent. Titania is deposited on the casting mold, and mesoporous titania is obtained.    USE - For manufacture of mesoporous titania used as photoreaction catalyst for wet solar cell and removing harmful organic material.    ADVANTAGE - The mesoporous structure having desired crystal structure and mesopore size is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) use of the Gemini type surface active agent; and    (2) computer program to select desired Gemini-type surface active agent.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus (1) has porous oxide semiconductor layers (3,4), electrolyte solution permeation layer (7) and counter-electrode layer (8), sequentially stacked on an electroconductive substrate (2). The arithmetic mean deviation of surface of porous oxide semiconductor layer (3) at the side of light-incidence is smaller than arithmetic mean deviation of surface of porous oxide semiconductor layer (4) at the side of light-emission. The thickness of the layer (3) is greater than thickness of the layer (4).    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell used in photovoltaic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus with high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The arithmetic mean deviation of surface of permeation layer is larger than arithmetic mean deviation of surface of porous oxide semiconductor layer. The permeation layer contains insulator particles and oxide semiconductor particles. A seal (9) is provided at sides of the porous oxide semiconductor layers and permeation layer. The average particle diameter of oxide semiconductor fine particles in the layer (4) is larger than average particle diameter of oxide semiconductor fine particles in the layer (3). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoelectric-conversion apparatus manufacturing method; and    (2) photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Substrate (2)    Porous oxide semiconductor layers (3,4)    Permeation layer (7)    Counter electrode layer (8)    Seal (9)
NOVELTY - The melioration has a fuel outlet equipped on a shell, which includes a sealing configuration with an inner space used to store fuel e.g. methanol. A metallic ion absorption component e.g. nafion film, is equipped in the inner space of the shell and connected to an inner hatch of the fuel outlet. The fuel stored in the inner space of the shell flows to a fuel cell through the metallic ion absorption component. The fuel is drained out of the shell through the fuel outlet. An inlet of a resultant is equipped at the shell, which is made up of a metallic horniness plastic.    USE - Configuration melioration for a fuel container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a configuration melioration.
NOVELTY - The cell has a flexible electrode (1031) provided in an inner cavity of an airtight container (101), a counter electrode (1041), an electrolyte (105) and an illuminator (102). The electrolyte lies between the electrodes, and an electrode terminal (1032) is set in the flexible electrode. A counter electrode terminal (1042) is provided in the counter electrode. The terminals are separately formed into with an electrode outgoing line interface (1061) and a counter electrode outgoing line interface (1062). A light leading down-lead (1022) is formed into a light leading down-lead interface (1023).    USE - Light leading type stereoscopic photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves the compatibility, when each battery module is combined with a battery unit, and solves the problem that the cell is hard to process the encapsulation, when a dye sensitization solar battery with a tabulate structure adopts the efficient liquid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a light leading type stereoscopic photovoltaic cell.    Airtight container (101)    Illuminator (102)    Electrolyte (105)    Light leading down-lead (1022)    Light leading down-lead interface (1023)    Flexible electrode (1031)    Electrode terminal (1032)    Counter electrode (1041)    Counter electrode terminal (1042)    Electrode outgoing line interface (1061)    Counter electrode outgoing line interface (1062)
NOVELTY - The cell has a padding piece (102) fixed in a non-light tight airtight container (101), and a slit (105) formed between an inner wall of the container and the padding piece. A flexible electrode (1031) and a counter electrode (1041) are provided in the slit. An electrolyte (107) is fixed between the flexible electrode and counter electrode. A counter electrode lead-out wire (1042) is connected in the counter electrode. The electrode lead-out wire goes directly through an outer surface of the container and forms lead-out wire connectors (1061, 1062).    USE - Slit type tridimensional photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves illumination effect, photoelectric conversion rate, and practical application. The cell can effectively produce a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a slit type tridimensional photovoltaic cell.    Non-light tight airtight container (101)    Padding piece (102)    Slit (105)    Electrolyte (107)    Flexible electrode (1031)    Counter electrode (1041)    Counter electrode lead-out wire (1042)    Lead-out wire connectors (1061, 1062)
NOVELTY - The table has a welding area block provided on a face of the table, and uniwafer welding areas (2) formed on a surface of the table. String-block welding areas are formed at a relative side of the uniwafer welding area. A normal-temperature heating device is provided at a lower part of the table. A welding aluminum plate (11) is provided on the uniwafer welding area, and daylight lamps (14) are provided at an upper end of the table. Battery piece tray salvers (15) are provided between the daylight lamp and a surface of the table.    USE - Single series welding integrated table for a solar battery uniwafer that is interconnectiblely welding to needing battery string.    ADVANTAGE - The table provides steady welding temperature, exact welding position, and flat welding surface. The table provides high efficiency and reduces the influence of product quality caused by human elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a single series welding integrated table.    Uniwafer welding areas (2)    Welding aluminum plates (11, 12)    Sunk screw (13)    Daylight lamps (14)    Battery piece tray salvers (15)
NOVELTY - The module has an outer frame (1) sleeving out of a solar plane, and a double-faced adhesive plaster layer (2) provided between the outer frame and a laminated solar panel. Solar battery pieces (3) are provided in the laminated solar panel. An ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) layer (4) covers the surrounding of the battery pieces. A glass layer (5) is covered on the solar battery pieces, and a tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) backboard (6) is provided at a lower part of each solar battery piece.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has good sealing function, and prolonged usage time. The structure of the module is reasonable. The appearance of the module is beautiful.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar module.    Outer frame (1)    Double-faced adhesive plaster layer (2)    Solar battery pieces (3)    Ethylene-vinyl acetate layer (4)    Glass layer (5)    Tedlar-polyester-tedlar backboard (6)
NOVELTY - The module has an ethyl vinyl acetate packaging material installed on an outside of a solar square wafer. A toughened glass layer is installed directly above the module. Multiple quadrate concentrating films (2) are installed on a concentrating film layer, where the concentrating film is provided on a direct upper surrounding area of the corresponding solar square wafer. A concentrating film (1) is hollow shaped or quadrate annular structure is plated in a middle of the toughened glass layer.    USE - Solar energy module.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the module is high, thus enabling production of large unity output power at low cost and with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy module.    Concentrating film (1)    Multiple quadrate concentrating film (2)
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide film is decorated with heterocyclic compound by preconditioning titanium dioxide film under vacuum heating at 300-450degreesC for 4-12 hours; under the condition of continual distracting vacuum, performing decorating reaction using low b.pt. heterocyclic compound of organic ring shape having nitrogen or sulfur element at 60-100degreesC for 20-120 minutes; washing the surface using anhydrous alcohol; and vacuum drying.    USE - For decorating titanium dioxide film with heterocyclic compound, useful in solar cell of film photochemistry, photocatalysis, photolysis water and compound semi-conductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and easy to process, makes film material having good stability of photochemistry; and utilizes small amount of heterocyclic compound. The decorated titanium dioxide film has extended range to use sunshine.
NOVELTY - High effect compound solar battery, it comprises convex lens (1), triple prism (2), compound solar battery (3) and pedestal (5). Convex lens (1), triple prism (2) and compound solar battery (3) are fixed on pedestal (5). Convex lens (1) and triple prism (2) locate in front of compound solar battery (3). Compound solar battery (3) is made up of seven pieces of solar cells. Sunlight is focused by convex lens to strengthen intensity of light, and then polychromatic light is decomposed to monochromatic light through refraction of triple prism to irradiate compound solar battery. Adjust distance between triple prism and compound solar battery to make width of each red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple monochromatic light match with width of corresponding material. The invention decomposes sunlight to make each monochromatic light match with corresponding material with high photoelectric transformation efficiency, so the invention has highest photoelectric transformation efficiency to visible light.
NOVELTY - The invention claims encapsulation material of back panel of solar battery and its manufacturing method, wherein said encapsulation material of back panel of solar battery comprises components of following weight shares: PET resin of 40-60 shares; polyamide of 20-40 shares; polyvinyl fluoride of 15-25 shares; titanium pigment of 0.5-2 shares; age resister of 0.5-2 shares; and EVA resin of 10-30 shares. Said manufacturing method comprises following steps: (1) mixing the PET resin, polyamide, polyvinyl fluoride, titanium pigment and age resister well, drying, heating and extruding, stretching to form basement membrane; (2) coating EVA resin on one flank of the basement membrane to obtain finished product of encapsulation material of back panel of solar battery. The encapsulation material of back panel of solar battery in the invention is provided with simple manufacturing technique, excellent performance. The solar battery panel encapsulated by the invention is able to resist high and low temperature, acid and alkali, and it is provided with weather resistance, moreover it is never delaminated and chapped, and is able to resist aging for more than 25 years.
NOVELTY - The socket (4) has a main housing (32) comprising nozzle insertion port (14) and valve mechanism. An elastic holder e.g. O-ring (37) arranged in socket main housing seals the fuel flowpath and opens the valve mechanism. A guide material (38) arranged in outer periphery lower portion (34) of housing, restricts the inclination of nozzle (8) in a connection state by guiding front end peripheral portion of nozzle to connect with socket.    USE - Socket for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. passive-type direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that is used in portable electronic devices such as notebook personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - By improving the guide function during connecting nozzle of fuel cartridge, the inclination of fuel cartridge is suppressed and hence the damage to socket components is prevented. As a result the reliability and safety is increased and malfunctioning of socket is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the disconnection state of fuel cell socket and nozzle of a fuel cartridge.    Socket (4)    Nozzle (8)    Insertion port (14)    Main housing (32)    Outer periphery lower portion (34)    O-ring (37)    Guide material (38)
NOVELTY - Phthalocyanine crystal is obtained by contacting phthalocyanine crystal precursor with an aromatic aldehyde compound, and converting the resulting mixture into crystal form.    USE - As charge generating substance for forming photosensitive layer of electrophotographic photoreceptor used for cartridge of image-forming device (all claimed) such as copier, printer and facsimile, and for solar cell and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The phthalocyanine crystal has high sensitivity. The sensitivity variation of phthalocyanine crystal by changing humidity in use environment is reduced. The electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising the phthalocyanine crystal has high sensitivity. The image forming device comprising the photoreceptor stably provides high-quality image.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of image forming device.    Photoreceptor (1)    Charging device (2)    Exposure apparatus (3)    Image development apparatus (4)    Transfer device (5)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device (100) has multiple silicon nanowires (101) formed on a substrate (102). A conformal silicon layer (104) is conformally formed on another conformal silicon layer (103) of amorphous intrinsic silicon which is conformally formed on silicon nanowires such that the conformal silicon layer (103) effectively absorbs majority of light. A conductive transparent material (105) is formed on the conformal silicon layer (104). A bottom contact is in electrical contact with the nanowires and the top contact (106) is in electrical contact with the conformal silicon layer (104).    USE - Photovoltaic device for solar panel (claimed) used at roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The potential of the device is high and the bandgap is more optimally adjusted to that of the amorphous material, resulting in less band-bending. The optical characteristics of the device are improved and efficient path for electrical charge carrier is provided in the nanowires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of thin-film photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Nanowires (101)    Substrate (102)    Conformal silicon layers (103,104)    Conductive transparent material (105)    Top contact (106)
NOVELTY - Load on fuel cell is controlled during startup or shut down of fuel cell to regulate voltage of fuel cell, and corrosion during startup or shut down of fuel cell is prevented.    USE - Method for preventing corrosion during startup or shut down of fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles such as car, truck, and airplane. Fuel cell includes solid oxide of fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, methanol fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion during startup or shut down of fuel cell is efficiently prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode outlet (16)    Anode outlet (18)    External electrical load (80)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a silicon substrate having textured top surface coated with antireflection coating and back surface containing unpatterned etch resist. Mutually spaced P-doped and N-doped regions are formed in back surface. Interdigitated metal contacts are formed in doped regions. The metal contacts have thin seed layer on which a thicker electrical conductive layer is formed. The seed layer has an aluminum layer in ohmic contact with substrate to act as back surface reflector. The aluminum layer is covered using barrier layer and plating initiation layer.    USE - Solar cell e.g. interdigitated back-surface solar cell and solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The capture of photons can be increased and operating efficiency can be improved. The infrared reflection can be increased by forming aluminum layer in ohmic contact with substrate to act as back surface reflector, and hence absorption path length can be increased. The seed layer can be formed thinner as it is not required to have significant current-carrying capacity, and hence manufacturing cost can be reduced. The ohmic connection is excellent as interdigitated metal contacts are formed in the doped regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar cell.    Metal gridlines (50,52)
NOVELTY - An integrated fuel-processing apparatus comprises catalytic reactor (302) coupled with hydrocarbon fuel and air sources, desulfurizers (107) having material for removing sulfur from fuel, inlets (103, 203, 301) connected and feeding oxygen to desulfurizers for regenerating the desulfurizers, and separators (116) for receiving desulfurized fuel. The catalytic reactor has catalyst that causes reaction involving air and hydrocarbon fuel to form hydrogen-rich product. The desulfurizers communicate thermally around the catalytic reactor to transfer heat between desulfurizers and catalytic reactor.    USE - The integrated fuel-processing apparatus is for converting hydrocarbon fuels into a hydrogen-rich gaseous stream (claimed) for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has a desulfurizer which can be in regeneration mode, while the rest of the desulfurizers are in desulfurization mode. By switching a value to a next state, a regenerated desulfurizers is switched back to desulfurization mode, and another desulfurizer is switched to regeneration mode. With this manner, a continuous, stable and sulfur-free reformate is produced. The apparatus can operate on hydrocarbon fuels (e.g. gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel or heating oil); and gaseous fuels that contain sulfur (e.g. natural gas, propane, liquefied petroleum gas or naphtha).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the integrated fuel-processing apparatus.    Inlets (103, 203, 301)    Desulfurizers (107)    Separators (116)    Catalytic reactor (302)    Hot combustion gas (407)
NOVELTY - The nitrogen is introduced into the indium-gallium-zinc -oxide film by applying a pulse voltage by turns to cathodes and sputtering using the target containing indium, gallium and zinc in atmosphere containing oxygen gas, nitrogen gas and inert gas, to obtain p-type indium-gallium-zinc-oxide film. The target of the method is indium-gallium-zinc-oxide sintered compact.    USE - Manufacture of p-type indium-gallium-zinc -oxide film for semiconductor electronic device of PN-junction type solar cell and pin junction type solar cell, and complementary metal oxide semiconductor circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high quality and reliable p-type indium-gallium-zinc-oxide film having desired physical properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of film-forming method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Chamber (1)    Target (2)    Cathodes (3,4)    Substrate (5)    Plasma emission monitor (6)
NOVELTY - A polycrystal having grain boundary with high grain boundary energy is formed from a melt solution in the bottom portion of a crucible. Crystals are grown in uniaxial direction and grain boundary with low grain boundary energy is formed to obtain bulk polycrystal material.    USE - Manufacture of bulk polycrystal material such as silicon or silicon-germanium polycrystal (claimed) for solar cell. The bulk polycrystal material can also be used as structural material and magnetic material.    ADVANTAGE - The bulk polycrystal material having excellent electrical property, crystal strength, thin-plate cutting out property and handleability is manufactured.
NOVELTY - A metallic silicon having particle size of 5-150 mu m is pulverized, and metallic silicon having particle size of 5 mu m or less from ground material is extracted by performing classification removal. Then, acid cleaning is performed by immersing process, water washed, and dried to obtain purified metallic silicon. The acid cleaning is performed by immersing fine particles of metallic silicon in dilute hydrofluoric acid for 10 hours or more. The metallic silicon has purity of 99.5% or more.    USE - Purification of metallic silicon used as raw material for sealing agent of integrated circuit chip, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides purified metallic silicon having favorable filterability, productivity, and manufactured economically.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte raw material containing barium-cerium oxide as main component, is molded on an electrode substrate and co-baked. A solution or sol of the electrolyte raw material is coated on the molded film and solid electrolytic ceramic film containing barium-cerium oxide perovskite is formed.    USE - Solid electrolyte ceramic film is used for electrochemical device (claimed) such as gas sensor, fuel cell and ceramic reactor. The solid electrolyte ceramic film can also be used as gas-separation film.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte ceramic film with reduced thickness is produced easily at low baking temperature. The reaction of the electrode and electrolyte is inhibited by carrying out co-sintering of the electrolyte molded film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture flowchart of the solid electrolyte ceramic film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The resin molding component has a resin-made battery cover (10) into which a current collection board (1A) is inserted. A sealing region (6) comprises sealing compound that blocks a gap (14) formed between the terminal end of the current collection board and the resin-made battery cover.    USE - Resin molding component e.g. direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel from the resin molding component is prevented. The molding component is compact and is assembled easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing region formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the resin molding component.    Current collection board (1A)    Sealing region (6)    Resin-made battery cover (10)    Battery housing (12)    Gap (14)
NOVELTY - A diamond like carbon (DLC) is formed on the surface of a substrate by plasma chemical vapor deposition using pulse discharge. The substrate is cooled by a source gas containing argon gas, hydrogen gas and hydrocarbon gas while forming the DLC film. The pressure of the source gas used for cooling the substrate is greater than or equal to 300 Torr. The mix ratio of source gas is controlled to 1-50%.    USE - Formation method of diamond like carbon film for manufacture of photovoltaic element of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The growth of die monde particles is suppressed and a smooth DLC film is formed easily while controlling the band gap in the film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate is cooled using source gas containing nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas to form a DLC film of n-type semiconductor and the substrate is cooled using source gas containing trimethyl born gas and hydrogen gas when DLC film is formed of p-type semiconductor. A boron target is installed in a negative electrode while forming the DLC film and boron is doped on the DLC film by sputtering to form DLC film of n-type semiconductor. The DLC film of n-type semiconductor and p-type semiconductor are stacked and a DLC film of authentic layer is arranged between the DLC film of n-type semiconductor and p-type semiconductor to form a DLC film of pn junction. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for DLC film manufacturing apparatus which includes a pair of rod-shaped electrodes arranged in parallel for performing plasma discharge and a substrate forming the DLC film. The front end of the electrodes is round-shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining pulse discharge of glow-discharge region using plasma chemical vapor phase epitaxy apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing agent contains nickel oxide (in mass%) (50-75), silica (10-30), copper oxide (3-30) and alumina (1 or less), and has BET specific surface area of more than 250 m2/g. The desulfurized lamp oil obtained after desulfurizing lamp oil containing 0.1-30 mass ppm of sulfur, at 1500 hours or more oil flow at 180-250degreesC, pressure of normal pressure to 0.6 MPa and liquid hourly space velocity of 0.5-2 hour-1 in the absence of hydrogen, contains 20 mass ppb or less of sulfur. The increment of bicyclic aromatic in the desulfurized lamp oil is less than 0.5.    USE - Desulfurizing agent for lamp oil used in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing agent has excellent carbon deposition inhibitory effect and enables to efficiently remove sulfur content in lamp oil under low pressure conditions in the absence of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A desulfurizing agent contains nickel oxide (in mass%) (50-75), silica (10-30), copper oxide (3-30) and alumina (1 or less), and has BET specific surface area of more than 250 m2/g. The desulfurized lamp oil obtained after desulfurizing lamp oil containing 0.1-30 mass ppm of sulfur, with oil flow of 1500 hours or more at 180-250degreesC, reaction pressure of normal pressure to 0.6 MPa and liquid hourly space velocity of 0.5-2 hour-1 in the absence of hydrogen, contains 20 mass ppb or less of sulfur. The increment of bicyclic aromatic in the desulfurized lamp oil is less than 0.5. The carbon content in the desulfurizing agent after the oil flow is 5 mass% or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic of the fuel cell system.    Water tank (1)    Water pump (2)    Fuel tank (3)    Fuel feed pump (4)    Desulfurizer (5)
NOVELTY - A mixture of magnesium amide and lithium hydride is heated, and pulverize-mixed, to obtain hydrogen storage material.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen storage material for generating hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material is manufactured effectively with low hydrogen desorption temperature.
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains copper particles (20-60 wt.%) supported on a silica support, and zinc (60 weight parts or less with respect to 100 weight parts of copper particles).    USE - Catalyst is used in steam reforming of methanol to produce hydrogen (claimed) used as fuel in polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst exhibits high catalytic activity with respect to methanol reforming, and enables economical hydrogen manufacture with suppressed carbon-monoxide byproduct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst by sol gel process using alkoxide of silicon.
NOVELTY - The method involves transferring the liquid hydrocarbon such as kerosene, etc., and gaseous-state hydrocarbon such as town gas, etc., that are generated by desulfurization to conduit (11). Two branch pipes (12a,12b) are branched from the conduit. A pressure-governing valve (13) for reducing pressure of the liquid hydrocarbon and gaseous-state hydrocarbon is provided in each branch pipe branched from the conduit.    USE - Method for supplying gas-liquid mixed fluid comprising liquid hydrocarbon such as kerosene, etc., and gaseous-state hydrocarbon such as town gas, etc., for generating hydrogen gas for fixed-type fuel cell. Can also be used in supplying gas-liquid mixed fluid comprising liquid hydrocarbon such as petrol, naphtha, light oil, etc., and gaseous-state hydrocarbon, for generating hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the fuel cell can be improved, as the electric power is generated with sufficient hydrogen gas that is generated by liquid hydrocarbon and gaseous-state hydrocarbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas-liquid fluid supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the supply apparatus of gas-liquid mixed fluid.    Supply apparatus (1)    Tank (2)    Conduit (11)    Branch pipes (12a,12b)    Pressure-governing valve (13)
NOVELTY - A sealing film composition contains an ethylene-polarity monomer copolymer and carbodiimide compound having carbodiimide group.    USE - Sealing film composition is used for forming sealing film for solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using the sealing film composition has excellent durability and electric power generation characteristics for a long period of time.
NOVELTY - A silicon-manufacturing apparatus produces highly-purified silicon by carrying out zinc reductive reaction using a reactor in which zinc gas or zinc-mixed gas is regularly fed and silicon tetrachloride is introduced in liquid state in the zinc gas atmosphere. In the reactor terminal portion, only reaction-production gas is discharged to the reactor exterior. The produced silicon is locally stored in the reactor.    USE - Apparatus is used for manufacturing highly-purified silicon used in solar cells and electronic components, such as integrated-circuit tags, as raw material of monocrystal and polycrystal substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables stable and efficient manufacture of highly-purified silicon without volume and pressure fluctuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic model of the manufacturing apparatus of silicon with horizontal-type reactor and vertical separation column.    Horizontal-type reactor (5)    Silicon-tetrachloride supply nozzle (8)    Vertical separation column (9)    Silicon melting-holding tank (12)    Silicon melt (14)
NOVELTY - The stress of a functional film (1) formed on the substrate is relieved by setting a thin film (3) and a laminate film (2) which provides hardness to the substrate, as two-layer lamination on the substrate. A transparent electrically conductive film, barrier film, optical functional catalyst film, AR film, LR film or silicon film is as the functional film. The functional film is formed to the upper and lower sides of an adhesion layer (4) of the laminate film and to an outermost surface layer.    USE - Crack prevention flexible substrate for organic electroluminescent (EL) display, solar cell, LCD, electronic paper (all claimed), electronic display board, flexible display and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The elongation rate of functional film at the time of deformation is restrained in the direction in which the laminate film is provided so that generation of crack is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the functional film provided on the thin film and laminated film with the adhesive material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Functional film (1)    Laminate film (2)    Thin film (3)    Adhesive layer (4)
NOVELTY - The dye-synthesized solar cell (11) has a metal frame (15) attached to a glass base material (12). The glass base material engaged in metal cell housing (13) is filled with electrolyte solution (14). The metal frame and metal cell housing are welded by electron beam welding. An electric current terminal (18) protruded through a sealing stopper (19) from bottom face of metal cell housing removes the electromotive force in housing.    USE - Dye-synthesized solar cell for photoelectric conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The airtightness of interface of metal frame and glass base material is ensured and leakage of electrolyte solution is prevented. The chemical-resistance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-synthesized solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views illustrating the structure of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dye-synthesized solar cell (11)    Glass base material (12)    Metal cell housing (13)    Electrolyte solution (14)    Metal frame (15)    Electric current terminal (18)    Sealing stopper (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting thermoplastic-resin thread (7) supplied from supply roll (6) into the electroconductive cylindrical nozzle (2). The positive charge is applied to nozzle and high voltage is applied to target (1) from high-voltage generator (4) so that the nozzle becomes positive electrode and target becomes negative electrode for heat-melting the thermoplastic-resin thread.    USE - For manufacturing thermoplastic-resin fiber used in battery separator, electromagnetic shielding material, filter, artificial leather, artificial blood vessel, cell-culture base material, integrated circuit (IC) chip, organic electroluminescent (EL) element, solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic-resin fiber of diameter 500 nm or less is manufactured easily, without using solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing apparatus of thermoplastic-resin fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermoplastic-resin fiber manufacturing apparatus.    Target (1)    Electroconductive cylindrical nozzle (2)    High-voltage generator (4)    Supply roll (6)    Thermoplastic-resin thread (7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a semiconductor layer (2) arranged on a band-like metallic carrier (1), and a number of collecting tracks in the layer. A lateral projection of a contact track (4) or a collection track bends on a rear side of the carrier. The lateral projection is electrically isolated and is arranged against the carrier. The contact track is arranged transverse to a longitudinal direction (3) of the carrier. The contact track or the collection track is designed as a copper wire. The layer is designed as a copper indium seleneide layer or transparent conductive oxide layer.    USE - Solar cell for use in a band-like metallic carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The lateral projection of a contact track or a collection track bends on a rear side of the carrier, thus enabling interconnection of the solar cell with a solar module in a simple manner. The solar cell is designed such that it is provided with high productivity and high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing a solar cell    (2) a conductive path for producing an electrical connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a band-like carrier with a solar cell and laterally projecting contact tracks.    Metallic carrier (1)    Semiconductor layer (2)    Longitudinal direction (3)    Contact track (4)    Carrier edge (5)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a technique of manufacturing Cu2ZnSnS4 semi-conductor membrane solar battery, belonging to photovoltaic cell field. Mix chemical purity Cu particle, Zn particle, Sn particle according to the stoichiometric proportion of Cu: Zn: Sn =1.6-1.7: 1: 1. Compress the mixture to columnar green compact with 10mm of diameter and 15mm of height. The green compact is sealed in the quartz tube with 10 negative quartic power-10 negative cubic power Pa of vacuum degree. The green compact is formed to alloy ingot through induction melt. The fragile alloy strip with 15-30 mum of thickness and 5-8 mm of width is manufactured through spinning technique. Mill the mixed strip and sulfur powder for 48-96 hours to form black sizing agent. Daub the black sizing agent on the molybdenum substrate or glass substrate. Carry out heat treatment to the dried molybdenum substrate or glass substrate in the hydrogen or the helium atmosphere. By adopting the method of melting alloy, the loss of element is avoided and the strict stoichiometric proportion is guaranteed. Compared to other sulfuration method, the invention is easy to form even absorbing layer without sulfur atmosphere. The operation is simple.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an antireflection film of silicon solar battery. The film deposits silicon nitride film with rich silicon on the frontal surface of silicon slice. The silicon nitride film is deposited on the surface of the silicon nitride film with rich silicon. The content of silicon nitride film closed to the surface of silicon slice is high. The surface passivation effect is superior to the silicon nitride film closed to perfect proportion. The surface composite speed is one times slower than the silicon nitride film of the normal proportion. The silicon nitride film with rich silicon is much thinner. The losing of photoabsorption is much fewer. It absorbs 20% to 30% of the light for the short wave is in the 300 nanometer more or less. It can not absorb the medium wave or long wave. The element of the other silicon nitride film is close to the perfect chemistry proportion and has no losing of photoabsorption. After adopting the silicon nitride film of several layers or gradual change refractive index, the efficiency of battery is improved. The light reflection of single refractive index (the refractive index is 1.9-2.1) is deceased by 2%-4%.
NOVELTY - This invention belongs to solar cell technology field; it concretely comprises a dye sensitizer nanocrystalline solar cell based on butanedinitrile group solid electrolyte and preparation method thereof. In the solar cell, surface of the wide-bandgap semiconductor nanocrystalline membrane for adsorbing photosensitizer is mounted with solid electrolyte inclusive butanedinitrile group to institute the liquid electrolyte, it effectively solves leakage and packing problem of solvent in the electrolyte, in the premise of not obviously reducing photoelectric inversion efficiency of the cell, it greatly extends the service life and thermal stability of the cell.
NOVELTY - The a-Si: H solar battery with window layer of boron-doped amorphous diamond film and manufacturing method thereof refers to an amorphous silicon solar battery and manufacturing method. The invention solves the problem that the conversion efficiency of p type amorphous silicon solar battery is low. The upper end face of the corning glass (1) of the a-Si: H solar battery is fixedly connected with the lower end face of the SnO2: F conductive film (2); the upper end face of the SnO2: F conductive film (2) is fixedly connected the lower end face of the p-ta-C: B film (3); the upper end face of the p-ta-C: B film (3) is fixedly connected with the lower end face of the transition p-a-Si: H (C) film (4); the upper end face of the transition p-a-Si: H (C) film (4) is fixedly connected with the lower end face of the i-a-Si: H film (5); the upper end face of the i-a-Si: H film (5) is fixedly connected with the lower end face of the n-a-Si: H film (6). The method of the invention is carried out according to the following steps: a. depositing the SnO2: F conductive film, b. laser scoring, c. depositing the p-ta-C: B film, d. depositing the transition p-a-Si: H (C) film, the i-a-Si: H film and the n-a-Si: H film, e. firstly scoring with silicon, f. aluminizing, g. secondly scoring with silicon. The invention has an advantage of improving the conversion efficiency of the battery.
NOVELTY - This invention claims new solar electrical energy generation structure system; it belongs to solar photovoltaic electricity generation system. The solar electrical energy generation structure system of the invention is divided into the illumination part and the non-illumination part, composed of narrow energy gap photosensitive nanometer thin film ZnFe204, insulation micabond plate, Al: Li alloy foil and the graphite, and Ag metal bunch is doped in a contact face of ZnFe204 nanometer thin film and the graphite. The anode is drawn out by Al: Li alloy foil, and the cathode is drawn out by the graphite to form the electric current. This invention uses the difference of the function of different constituents as well as charge can carry dispersion because of different energy state under illumination and non-illumination condition; it is a new solar electrical energy generation structure system; because each raw material cost is low, the industrialization preparation is easy and feasible, it is advantageous to popularize the solar electrical energy generation.
NOVELTY - A solar cell unit (A) has a support base material (30) and even number of photovoltaic cells (20) fixed to base material through adhesive. The cells are arranged in the base material such that the polarity of adjacent photovoltaic cell is reversed. A conductive material is connected to the bus bar electrode (15) formed on the surface of cell. The surfaces of reverse adjacent photovoltaic cells are electrically connected using conductive material. The upper surface of translucent support base material acts as a light receiving surface by attaching resin film.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of yield at the time of attachment of the photovoltaic cell is reduced and the production yield of modularization is improved, even if the number of sheets of photovoltaic cell is increased. The number of lines by which the photovoltaic cells are connected in series can be increased without providing the space for wiring out of photovoltaic cell, since the support base material is not connected electrically. The defect unit can be replaced before modularizing, even when defect is produced at the time of connection of solar cell units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bus bar electrode (15)    Photovoltaic cell (20)    Support base material (30)    Solar cell unit (A)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply apparatus has a hydrogen tank (3), a hydrogen supply path (6) to supply hydrogen from hydrogen tank to a hydrogen supply target (1), a branching path (9) branching from the hydrogen supply path, to flow a portion of hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen tank, an odorizing agent addition unit (10) to add odorizing agent to hydrogen flowing in the branching pipe, a buffer tank (11) to store the odorizing agent treated hydrogen, and a supplying unit (13) to supply odorizing agent treated hydrogen stored in the buffer tank to the hydrogen supply path.    USE - Hydrogen supply apparatus for supplying hydrogen used as fuel to fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply apparatus is compact, lengthens cycle of replenishing odorizing agent tank with odorizing agent, and suppresses non-uniformity in supply of odorizing agent concentration to hydrogen supply target.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling hydrogen supply in the hydrogen supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the configuration of fuel cell system using the hydrogen supply apparatus.    Hydrogen supply target (1)    Hydrogen supply path (6)    Branching pipe (9)    Odorizing agent addition unit (10)    Buffer tank (11)    Supplying unit (13)
NOVELTY - A metallic surface defined by a thin film metallic layer on a substrate, defines voids for confining surface plasmas. The metallic surface is coated with a semiconductor to form a Schottky region at an interface between the metallic surface and the semiconductor within each void. The voids comprise pyramidal pits having square aperture ranging from 400 to 2000 nm. The semiconductor comprises an ohmic top contact.    USE - Plasma-enhanced photovoltaic device for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Confinement o surface plasmas within the voids produces a high optical intensity in the Schottky region, which enhances electron-hole production in the semiconductor, and electron hole separation, thus photovoltaic device with high efficiency can be provided. Voids of scale larger than 50 nm are more easily reproduced than smaller voids, making the manufacture process more reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The semiconductor can comprise an n-type semiconductor, such as n-doped cadmium Telluride (CdTe), Zinc Oxide (ZnO) or Lead Telluride (PbTe), can comprise p-type semiconductor such as Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) or Indium Arsenide (InAs), or can comprise an alloy or heterostructure. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method making photovoltaic device of the materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an example of photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - The laminated film has porous semiconductor layer, transparent electrically conductive layer and transparent plastic film. The porous semiconductor layer comprises a crystalline titanium oxide fiber and crystalline titanium oxide fine particles consisting of anatase phase and rutile phase. The anatase phase contains ratio 1-0.32 calculated from integrated-intensity ratio of X-ray diffraction.    USE - Laminated film for electrode used in dye sensitizing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with high photovoltaic performance can be achieved by using specific laminated film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the discharge apparatus.    Solution ejection nozzle (1)    Solution (2)    Solution tank (3)    Electrode (4)    High-voltage generator (5)
NOVELTY - A flexible fuel cell structure comprises a battery pack (20) composed of fuel cell units, and having a preset amount of fuel cell units and configuration. Each fuel cell unit comprises a polar plate and membrane electrode assembly. The polar plate has a flow field and electrode. A flexible locator covers and positions each fuel cell unit. It comprises flexible materials and is internally provided with a chamber and gas flow field. A sealed surface layer (11) is mounted externally on the flexible locator. The polar plate comprises plastic materials and a conductive metallic layer.    USE - Flexible fuel cell structure for portable power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible fuel cell maintains air-tight seals, is light-weight, and has strong shock resistance. It is able to energize 3C electronics continuously and reliably, at anytime and anywhere. The fuel cell features a higher degree of flexibility and applicability. It reduces heat loss and has good conductivity as compared to the prior art. The flexible materials have the characteristics of maintaining gas-tight seals and having strong resistance to heat and corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a flexible fuel cell.    Sealed surface layer (11)    Fuel supplier (12)    Control switch (13)    Power transmission unit (14)    Battery pack (20)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a sulfur-resistant composite metal membrane involves: seeding a substrate with palladium crystallites; decomposition of organic ligand present on the substrate; reducing the palladium crystallites to the metallic form; depositing a first film of palladium metal on the substrate; depositing a second film of gold on the first film; and annealing of the metal films at 200 to 1200degreesC to form a sulfur-resistant composite palladium-gold (PdAu) alloy membrane.    USE - For fabricating sulfur-resistant composite metal membrane i.e. sulfur-resistant composite palladium-gold alloy membrane (claimed) useful in purification of hydrogen that produces energy in fuel cell power systems.    ADVANTAGE - The PdAu alloy layer has a thickness of 2-10 microns. The sulfur-resistant composite metal membrane has high hydrogen permeability and good resistance to sulfide poisoning. The fabrication method is capable of inexpensively and efficiently producing palladium alloy membranes having high thermal stability, durability and resistance to sulfide poisoning. The electroless plating method can deposit uniform films on complex shapes and large substrate areas with sufficient hardness, using simple equipment. The method eliminates tin and carbon impurities in the Pd films, which can cause structural instability at higher temperature and reduced H2/N2 separation ratio. The method is carried out without using organic complexing agent such as EDTA.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen-permeable and sulfur poisoning-resistant composite membrane comprising a porous substrate having a PdAu alloy layer on at least one surface, where the mass percent Au in the alloy is 5 and 50 mass% and the PdAu alloy is non-homogeneous such that the exterior surface of the PdAu alloy has at least an 80% Au composition.
NOVELTY - The unit uses light or microorganism and a conductive imparting agent which comprises 20 percent or less weight of a degradable plastic portion of a battery case, for decomposing plastic portion. The unit is covered by a power supply unit case.    USE - Power supply unit used as fuel cell in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The environmental problems caused during the burning of plastics is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Electrode assembly (11)    Diffusion layers (12,13)    Separators (14,15)    Seal frames (16,17)
NOVELTY - A connecting lead wire (101) comprises trunk portion (102) having conductor and enamel coating layer (5) on the conductor; and branch portions having conductor and solder plating layer on the conductor and protruding from the trunk portion in a lateral direction to be connected to an electrode of each of the solar battery cells, to connect the solar battery cells with each other.    USE - Connecting lead wire for solar battery module, in which solar battery cells connected in series by an inter-connector are arranged (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The wire makes possible for strings in the solar battery module to be electrically connected with each other, which provides assurance of electrical insulation between the lead wires. Production efficiency is improved and reduction in cost is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for fabricating a connecting lead wire for solar battery module; and    (2) a solar battery module.    A solder plating layer comprises tin-silver alloy, tin-silver-copper alloy, tin-copper alloy, or tin-lead alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the connecting lead wire.
NOVELTY - The surface of solid proton-conductive electrolyte (60) is patterned and coated with an electrocatalyst (66), to form fuel cell.    USE - For forming fuel cell (claimed) for cell phones and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high surface area for proton exchange between anode and cathode, and has high power density per unit volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid proton conductive electrolyte comprises perfluorosulfonic acid. A porous metal layer is formed on the patterned surface of electrolyte before coating with electrocatalyst. A layer of porous gas conducting material is formed on the layer of electrocatalyst. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Solid proton conductive electrolyte (60)    Electrocatalyst (66)    Porous conductive material layers (68,73)    Oxidant (70)    Fuel (74)
NOVELTY - Provided are a ruthenium complex having a novel structure, and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the complex as a dye molecule showing improved solar conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ruthenium complex is represented by the formula(1) of Ru(Li)2(L2)(X)2, wherein L1 is a ligand of the formula(2), L2 is a ligand selected from the group consisting of formulae(3) to (5), and X is CN or NCS. In the formulae(2) to (5), each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 is independently H, halogen, hydroxy, carboxyl, substituted or unsubstituted amino, nitro, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted C1-20 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C1-20 alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted C2-20 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted C2-20 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-30 aryl, substituted or unsubstituted C6-30 aryloxy, substituted or unsubstituted C2-30 heteroaryl, or substituted or unsubstituted C2-30 heteroaryloxy. The dye sensitized solar cell comprises a semiconductor electrode, a photoabsorption layer comprising the ruthenium complex and a metal oxide, and a counter electrode.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An aluminum layer is adhered on aluminum base layer, and aluminum layer is anodized to form porous alumina layer in which the pore is penetrated from porous alumina layer to aluminum base layer. Then, porous alumina layer is peeled after specific time to obtain porous alumina having fine through-hole.    USE - Manufacture of porous alumina having fine through-hole (claimed) used for catalyst, sensor and optical device.    ADVANTAGE - The porous alumina having fine through-hole is manufactured easily, efficiently and economically.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen permeable film has a metal film having thickness of 3 microns or more, on outer periphery seal portion (3,4) of a hydrogen-permeation layer having thickness of 0.1-1 microns. The metal film contains a metal and another metal which does not form an intermetallic compound. The hydrogen-permeation layer consists of a palladium film or palladium alloy film. The metal film contains copper, nickel, silver and/or gold. The component formed using hydrogen permeable film has a barrier layer containing oxides or nitrides of aluminum, chromium, silicon and/or titanium.    USE - Hydrogen permeable film for component (claimed) used in hydrogen separation apparatus and hydrogen purification apparatus used for generating reduced-gas for manufacturing silicon used for semiconductor. Can also be used for separating hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen permeable film is economical, and effectively separates hydrogen gas from mixed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen permeable film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the hydrogen permeable film.    Hydrogen-permeation portion (1,2)    Outer periphery seal portion (3,4)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell laminated body (3) which containing a fuel battery cell(s) activated by the reaction between oxidizing gas supplied to a cathode pole and fuel gas supplied to an anode pole. A hydrocarbon compound supply apparatus supplies hydrocarbon compound to the anode pole when supply of oxidizing gas to the cathode pole and supply of fuel gas to the anode pole is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of abnormal electric potential after stopping of electric power generation of fuel cell system by supplying hydrocarbon compound to anode pole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for controlling an abnormal electric potential of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell laminated body (3)    Container (10)    Pump (12)    High pressure gas holder (16)    Compressor (18)
NOVELTY - Electrode formed by disassembling fuel cell and containing catalyst, is formed on surfaces of polyelectrolyte layer. Assembly having gas flow path layer containing electroconductive porous material, arranged on electrode, is pulverized at dry condition. Pulverized particles are isolated into catalyst-containing particle group and electrolyte-containing particle group with more content of polyelectrolyte than catalyst-containing particle group, based on particle size and particle density at dry condition. Thus, recovery of catalyst is enabled.    USE - Recovery of catalyst from fuel cell used as electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst containing noble metals is efficiently and simply recovered from fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode obtained by disassembling fuel cell and containing catalyst, is formed on both surfaces of polyelectrolyte layer. Membrane-electrode-gas flow path layer assembly having gas flow path layer containing electroconductive porous material, arranged on the electrode, is pulverized at dry condition. The pulverized particles are isolated into catalyst-containing particle group containing high concentration of catalyst, and electrolyte-containing particle group with more content of polyelectrolyte than the catalyst-containing particle group, based on particle size and particle density at dry condition. Thus, recovery of catalyst is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the recovery method of catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An organic thin-film solar cell has PN junction of acene group or acene group substituted compound, and C60 fullerene.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin-film solar cell is economical and has low environmental impact, high performance, and favorable open circuit voltage.
NOVELTY - The solar cell element has a N-type diffusion layer (2) formed on light-receiving surface of a P-type semiconductor substrate (1). Through-holes (3) are formed in the diffusion layer. The side surfaces surrounding the through-holes are covered using an insulation layer (6). Electrodes (4) are formed in the through-holes. An insulation layer (7) is formed on the back surface of substrate. Opposite polarity electrodes (5) are formed on the insulation layer (7), so that current collection electrode (5b) is provided between insulation layer (7) and electrode.    USE - Solar cell element for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The formation of P-type diffusion layer on the back surface of substrate can be eliminated, thus area required for formation of opposite polarity electrodes can be increased. The structure can be simplified and output characteristic can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell element manufacturing method; and    (2) solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell element.    P-type semiconductor substrate (1)    N-type diffusion layer (2)    Through-holes (3)    Electrodes (4,5)    Current collection electrode (5b)    Insulation layers (6,7)
NOVELTY - A heat resistant insulation material has an intermediate layer (203) formed between an insulating coating layer (202) and an alloy (201) by covering the surface of alloy containing chromium with the coating layer. The intermediate layer consists of oxide containing zinc and manganese.    USE - Heat resistant insulation material is used as insulation material for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistant insulation material has favorable insulation, and effectively prevents diffusion of chromium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the insulation material.    Alloy (201)    Insulating coating layer (202)    Intermediate layer (203)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is a compact comprising zeolite (in wt.pts) (0.1-20) with respect to alumina (100), and sodium oxide (0.01 wt.% or less). The catalyst contains silica and alumina in molar ratio of 0.018-0.3, and has Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 100-300 m2/g.    USE - Catalyst for manufacturing dimethyl ether used as fuel for diesel engines, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dimethyl ether of high selectivity is formed effectively in high yield from methanol using the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of catalyst, which involves mixing zeolite including silica and alumina in molar ratio of 10-1000 with Boehmite crystal-water aluminum oxide, followed by molding and baking the mixture.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has a fuel cell (100), a reactive gas supply flow path (25) arranged in the fuel cell to flow reactive gas to the fuel cell, and a pyrogen supply unit to supply heat generating pyrogen gas to the reactive gas supply flow path. The reactive gas carries out electrochemical reaction by reacting with water at the time of raising temperature of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is inexpensive, eco-friendly, and heats up fuel cell efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Fuel gas supply flow path (25)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen chloride tank (300)    Control circuit (400)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - A silicon melt solution is discharged in granular form from the nozzle portion of a crucible. Crystalline-silicon particles (101) having a projection (105) containing segregated impurities, are then obtained by cooling and solidifying the granular silicon melt solution. The projection of particles is then removed by polishing.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline-silicon particles for photoelectric-conversion apparatuses, such as photoelectric transducers and solar cells, used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of crystalline-silicon particles which provide photoelectric-conversion apparatuses having excellent reliability and conversion efficiency. The obtained particles do not have projection containing high-concentration impurity. When producing photoelectric-conversion apparatuses, the particles do not receive cracks, notches, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a polishing apparatus used in the manufacture of crystalline-silicon particles.    Crystalline-silicon particles (101)    Lower-side substrate (102)    Upper-side board (103)    Abrasive cloth (104)    Projection (105)
NOVELTY - A silicon containing material (4) containing silicon (6) (30-99.9 atomic%) and reducible metal element (7) (0.1-50 atomic%) is irradiated with laser beam of wavelength of 192-1064 nm and pulse width of 100 nano seconds-10 femto seconds, with irradiation intensity of 108-1015 W/cm2, to obtain silicon. The silicon containing material is maintained in vacuum atmosphere with oxygen partial pressure of less than 10-2 Pa.    USE - Formation of silicon for fuel cell, solar cell and semiconductor such as large scale integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Since the silicon is formed without using combustible gas or poisonous gas, environmental impact is reduced and silicon is manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of the silicon forming apparatus.    Laser light source (1)    Vacuum chamber (3)    Silicon containing material (4)    Silicon (6)    Reducible metal element (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell system has a fuel cell, an aqueous-solution supplier, a concentration detector provided in the supplier, and a time-measurement unit. The aqueous-solution supplier has a pump for supplying fuel aqueous solution to the fuel cell. The concentration detector detects the density information of the fuel aqueous solution. The time-measurement unit measures the drive time of the pump. A unit is provided for determining abnormality of the pump based on result detected by the concentration detector and result measured by the time-measurement unit.    USE - Fuel-cell system is used for transporting apparatuses (claimed), such as two-wheeled motor vehicles and vessels, and for personal computers, portable apparatuses, and small electronic devices. The fuel-cell system can be used as modifier-mounted type fuel-cell system or installation-type fuel-cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell system reliably determines abnormality of the aqueous-solution pump, by a simple method without requiring a new sensor for abnormality determination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel-cell system has a fuel cell, an aqueous-solution supplier, a concentration detector provided in the supplier, and a time-measurement unit. The aqueous-solution supplier has a pump for supplying fuel aqueous solution to the fuel cell. The concentration detector detects the density information of the fuel aqueous solution based on the physical characteristics of the fuel aqueous solution. The time-measurement unit measures the drive time of the pump. A unit is provided for determining abnormality of the pump based on result detected by the concentration detector and result measured by the time-measurement unit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the operation of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell system (10) has a fuel cell (11), a compressor (14), a bypass flow path (25), a bypass valve (27), and a controller (61). The compressor compresses the oxidizing-agent gas supplied to the fuel cell. The flow path bypasses the fuel cell and flows the compressed oxidizing-agent gas. The valve is provided in the flow path and carries out opening degree adjustment. The controller functions as a fuel-cell stop unit for stopping the fuel cell in a state in which opening degree of the bypass valve is set to a preset value.    USE - Fuel-cell system is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell system starts efficiently even in cold conditions, reducing the effluent water matter gas concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel-cell system (10) has a fuel cell (11) generated by electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing-agent gas, a compressor (14), a bypass flow path (25), a bypass valve (27), and a controller (61) which starts and stops control of the fuel cell. The compressor compresses the oxidizing-agent gas supplied to the fuel cell. The flow path bypasses the fuel cell and flows the compressed oxidizing-agent gas. The valve is provided in the flow path and carries out opening degree adjustment. The controller functions as a fuel-cell stop unit for stopping the fuel cell in a state in which opening degree of the bypass valve is set to a preset value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the systematic diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell system (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Compressor (14)    Bypass flow path (25)    Bypass valve (27)    Controller (61)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-permeation structure consists of hydrogen-permeable base material and proton-conductive film comprising oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide. The perovskite structure oxide contains alkaline earth metals, transition metal(s), and element(s) chosen from neodymium, gallium, aluminum, yttrium, indium, ytterbium, scandium, gadolinium, samarium and praseodymium. The perovskite structure oxide orientate in perpendicular direction to hydrogen permeable base-material surface, and contains columnar crystal having width of 60 nm or less.    USE - Hydrogen-permeation structure for hydrogen devices such as fuel cell (claimed) used for vehicles, portable electric appliances and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeation structure has excellent proton conductivity, suppressed quality change of material in interface of hydrogen permeable base material and proton-conductive film and suppressed generation of water in the interface. High output and high performance fuel cell is provided using the hydrogen-permeation structure. The fuel cell is used as eco-friendly energy supply source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen-permeation structure consists of hydrogen-permeable base material and proton-conductive film comprising oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide. The perovskite structure oxide orientate in perpendicular direction to hydrogen permeable base-material surface, and contains columnar crystal having width of 60 nm or less. The oxygen-deficiency type perovskite oxide structure is of formula: AL1-xMxO3-~a, where A is alkaline earth metals, L is element(s) chosen from cerium, titanium, zirconium and hafnium, M is element(s) chosen from neodymium, gallium, aluminum, yttrium, indium, ytterbium, scandium, gadolinium, samarium and praseodymium, x is 0.05-0.35 and alpha is 0.15-1.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeation structure consists of hydrogen permeable base material and proton-conductive film. The proton-conductive film comprises oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide containing alkaline-earth metals, element(s) chosen from cerium, titanium, zirconium and hafnium, and element(s) chosen from neodymium, gallium, aluminum, yttrium, indium, ytterbium, scandium, gadolinium, samarium and praseodymium. The oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide has rhombic crystal which carried out c-axis orientation.    USE - Hydrogen-permeation structure used for hydrogen devices such as fuel cell (claimed) used for vehicles, portable electric appliances and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeation structure has excellent proton conductivity, suppressed quality change of material in interface of hydrogen permeable base material and proton-conductive film and suppressed generation of water in the interface. High output and high performance fuel cell is provided using the hydrogen-permeation structure. The fuel cell is used as eco-friendly energy supply source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-permeation structure consists of hydrogen permeable base material and proton-conductive film. The proton-conductive film comprises oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide. The oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide has rhombic crystal which carried out c-axis orientation. The oxygen-deficient perovskite structure oxide is of formula: AL1-xMxO3-~a, where A is alkaline-earth metals, L is cerium, titanium, zirconium and/or hafnium, M is neodymium, gallium, aluminum, yttrium, indium, ytterbium, scandium, gadolinium, samarium and/or praseodymium, x is 0.05-0.35 and alpha is 0.15-1.0.
NOVELTY - The filler is filled on the pores of a support using a solution containing filler dissolved in dilution liquid. Then, a catalyst is supported on the pores filled with filler using an aqueous solution containing catalyst material. Thus, supporting method of catalyst is carried out. The filler is slightly soluble in water. The filler is paraffin, ether, ketone and/or ester. The dilution liquid is acetone, methyl acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, benzene and/or ethyl ether.    USE - Supporting method of catalyst used for forming catalyst layer in fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a catalyst-carrying support which is effectively utilized for forming catalyst layer of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the supporting method of catalyst in support. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electric potential of a high electric potential unit (9) is higher than the electric potential of a high electric potential separator among the cell laminated bodies (3) during electric power generation. The high electric potential unit is connected to the fluid flow path (15). The fluid flow path extends in a row in the lamination direction is formed in a separator while multiple lamination of the cell is performed.    USE - Fuel cell system used as primary power source of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses corrosion of the separator of high electric potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system having rod shaped high electric potential unit.    Cell laminated bodies (3)    Current collection board (6)    Insulation board (7)    High electric potential unit (9)    Fluid flow path (15)
NOVELTY - A flexible photoelectric transducer (8) is embedded inside a translucent substrate (9). A protective layer (10) is arranged in the light-receiving surface of the translucent substrate and another protective layer (11) is arranged in the reverse side of the light-receiving surface. A reinforcement structure (12) embedded in the periphery of the translucent substrate, comprises an attachment hole (13) for external attachment.    USE - For use in roof, wall surface, etc of common house.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of gap between the curved surfaces is avoided and high weather resistance is realized, hence life of the solar cell can be extended. The failure of the collector electrode is prevented and the current collection property is improved. The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Photoelectric transducer (8)    Translucent substrate (9)    Protective layers (10,11)    Reinforcement structure (12)    Attachment hole (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a heat insulation structure (76) accommodated in a concave portion (72), to thermally suppress the heat radiation from the edge of a flat-film type humidifier (14) with end plate (18c) positioned at side edge.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation from the edge of humidifier is suppressed favorably by simple and economic structure. The desired humidification performance is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial isometric view of the humidifier.    Humidifier (14)    End plate (18c)    Laminated structure (46)    Concave portion (72)    Heat insulation structure (76)
NOVELTY - The element (11) has a collector electrode provided on a surface of a photoelectric conversion layer. A collector electrode covering layer covers a surface of the electrode. A tab electrode (12) is provided through the collector electrode covering the layer on top surface of the collector electrode. A portion of the collector electrode covering layer lies between the tab electrode and the collector electrode comprising a solder layer. Another portion of the collector electrode covering layer covers the lateral surface of the collector electrode comprising a thermosetting resin layer.    USE - Photovoltaic element.    ADVANTAGE - The element allows usage of low-melting solder that suppresses reduction in reliability and output due to mechanical stress or water intrusion into the vicinity of the collector electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for fabrication of a photovoltaic element    (2) a solar cell module including a set of the photovoltaic elements connected to each other by a tab electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a photovoltaic element.    Finger electrode (5a)    Resin coating film (10)    Photovoltaic element (11)    Tab electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heat generating components supplied with ambient air and arranged in a housing, where the ambient air is heated by the heat generated by the components and the housing is a thermal insulation device (38). A reformer (12), a fuel cell stack (14) and a reheater (16) are supplied with the heated air as process air. The housing has an air intake opening for admission of the ambient air and an air outlet opening that is coupled with an air intake side of a fan.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer, fuel cell stack and the reheater are supplied with the heated air as process air, such that the fuel cell system can be manufactured with reduced heat loss and improved heat management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for influencing heat balance of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Reformer (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Reheater (16)    Thermal insulation device (38)
NOVELTY - The interconnector has electrical contacting units (4) that are formed from nickel, and an oxide layer (3) provided within a cupriferous layer (2). The oxide layer is formed between interconnector steel (1) and the cupriferous layer. The cupriferous layer is arranged in partial areas of a surface, where the interconnector is formed from ferritic chromium steel. The oxide layer is arranged at a boundary layer of the cupriferous layer. An additional chromium oxide layer is arranged at the boundary layer of the chromium steel.    USE - Used in a fuel cell e.g. high temperature fuel cell, that is utilized for directly converting chemical energy of fuel such as hydrogen or methane, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cupriferous layer is arranged in the partial areas of the surface, thus preventing the inter-diffusion between the chromium steel and other components, and hence improving the life span of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an interconnector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an interconnector.    Interconnector steel (1)    Cupriferous layer (2)    Oxide layer (3)    Electrical contacting units (4)
NOVELTY - The connecting ends (2,10) of graphite electrode pieces (1) of the electrode group link to corresponding graphite steadiers (7,13) through the porcelain bolts (11,12). The connecting ends (14,15) of the graphite electrode pieces of another electrode group link to relevant graphite connector conductively through the porcelain bolts (6,16). The electrode inlet holes of power source are separately set in the graphite connector and graphite steadier. The through holes are formed in each graphite electrode piece except the graphite electrode piece of an outer flank.    USE - Used for manufacturing electrode device of anti-reflection film of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Improves productive energy, and ensures connection of same electric potential electrodes and insulation between the different electrode potentials. Prevents weight of graphite electrode from increasing, and ensures that substrate is firmly fixed and well contacted when a graphite electrode is enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of large size graphite electrode.    Graphite electrode pieces (1)    Connecting ends (2,10,14,15)    Porcelain bolts (6,11,12,16)    Graphite steadiers (7,13)
NOVELTY - An electrolyzer cell (100) comprises: a cathode (104) comprising an electron-conducting phase comprising nickel oxide intermixed with magnesium oxide, which reduces an oxygen-containing molecule to produce an oxygen ion and a fuel molecule; an electrolyte (106) coupled to the cathode to transport the oxygen ion; and an anode (102) coupled to the electrolyte to receive the oxygen ion to produce oxygen gas.    USE - As a solid oxidizer electrolyzer cell used for converting an oxygen-containing molecule e.g. water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and a fuel molecule e.g. hydrogen and carbon monoxide (claimed), particularly as an reversible electrode electrolyzer cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes exhibit significantly improved electrocatalytic performance for the conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide when compared to historical electrode materials. The anode/cathode may also be infiltrated with an electrocatalyst such as praseodymium, cobalt, which provides additional activation energy to break the bonds of water and carbon dioxide molecules supplied to the cathode, further improving electrochemical performance. The ion-conducting phase of the anode/cathode includes oxides, such as ceria, that provides better electronic and ionic conductivity and the enhanced ionic conductivity and oxygen availability of ceria further improves the electrochemical performance. The cathode or anode is designed with a selected porosity to allow gas to pass through it. To further improve the electrochemical efficiency, the pores of the anode/cathode may be infiltrated with an electrocatalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows is a high-level block diagram of the electrolyzer cell.    electrolyzer cell (100)    anode (102)    cathode (104)    electrolyte (106)    circuit. (108)
NOVELTY - Chromium-free catalyst (I), for the low-temperature conversion of carbon monoxide and water to hydrogen and carbon dioxide, comprises copper oxide, zinc oxide and/or aluminum oxide, where the catalyst precursor is present essentially as hydrotalcite and the amount of copper oxide is up to 20 wt.%.    USE - (I) is useful for the conversion of carbon monoxide and water to hydrogen and carbon dioxide, at low temperature. The hydrogen obtained in the process is useful for fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) is free of chromium, does not contain noble metals and is not a pyrophor (claimed). (I) is highly active. (I) is stable, durable and economically producible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I) comprising precipitating a precursor substance containing at least copper, zinc and/or aluminum.
NOVELTY - A powder batch comprises crystalline metal-containing particles having a crystal size of less than 50 nm as measured by X-ray diffraction and a weight average particle size of 10 nm to less than 500 nm as measured by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The particles include a continuous or non-continuous coating of a ceramic material.    USE - Powder batch for optical, electronic and fuel cell applications. Can also be used in anti-counterfeiting and graphic applications, printable or display applications (e.g., conductors, resistors, dielectrics, capacitors, various circuits, solar panels, plasma television, cell phones or laptops), and as electrocatalysts.    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline metal-containing particles have a crystal size of less than 50 nm and a weight average particle size of 10 nm to less than 100 nm. Because of the particles small size, even the aggregates are ink-jettable without having to break up the aggregates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of producing the metal-containing particles by contacting in the vapor phase a metal or metal alloy component and a ceramic component, and condensing the particles from the vapor.
NOVELTY - A copper indium diselenide (CIS)-based photovoltaic device (104) comprises a CIS-based solar absorber layer (506) containing copper, indium, and selenium; and a substrate (106) formed from a silicone composition.    USE - As photovoltaic device for manufacturing array (claimed) for providing electric power to spacecrafts or high altitude airships; and for generating electricity from sunlight and other sources of light.    ADVANTAGE - The cured silicone composition provides the substrate with flexibility and a sufficient ability to withstand annealing temperatures of 500degreesC without exhibiting substantial cracking, a high electrical resistivity, and thus provides photovoltaic devices with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an array including several copper indium diselenide- based photovoltaic devices; and    (2) preparing the device involving forming CIS-based solar absorber layer comprising copper, indium, and selenium on a substrate formed from a silicone composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of the copper indium diselenide based photovoltaic device.    copper indium diselenide based photovoltaic device (104)    substrate (106)    molybdenum layer (504)    solar absorber layer (506)    window layer (508)    top contact layer (510)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a pressure sensitive adhesive (3) on a side (1a) of carrier substrates (1, 10). A conductive adhesive (4) is applied on electrically conductive contact areas (2a, 2a`, 20a, 20a`). The carrier substrates are combined such that the contact areas partially overlap and are electrically connected by the conductive adhesive. A carrier foil is removed and the pressure sensitive adhesive is activated such that function layers (2, 20) e.g. transponder chip, and additional layer are fixed on the substrate (1).    USE - Used for producing an active or passive electrical component such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, LED e.g. organic LED, solar cell, LCD e.g. polymer dispersed LCD, display, data memory, battery e.g. printed flat battery, and sensor (all claimed), that is utilized for an electronic ticket, car theft protection, luggage inspection or electronic postage stamp and a water mark.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes possible to enable the electrical component that is flexible and withstands the mechanical load such as bending load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical component including a carrier substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a carrier substrate, in which another carrier substrate is applied.    Carrier substrates (1, 10)    Side (1a)    Function layers (2, 20)    Contact areas (2a, 2a`, 20a, 20a`)    Pressure sensitive adhesive (3)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell is fabricated by forming nanowire (24) on the first substrate; and forming nanoparticles (26) on nanowire surface. A dye (28) is formed on the first substrate for contacting the nanoparticles. An electrolyte (30) is filled between the first substrate and a second substrate (40) for contacting the dye and the nanoparticles. A conductive layer is formed on the first substrate before forming the nanowire. Nanowire formation comprises thermal evaporation or sputtering at 400-950degreesC for 5-60 min. The dye comprises organic dye or organic metal complex.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for use as low or non-polluting power source.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases surface contacted with the dye, thus promoting cell efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first substrate and the second substrate (40) comprise plastic or glass. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising nanoparticles (26) arranged linearly and a dye adsorbed on a surface of each nanoparticle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of fabricating a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Nanowire (24)    Nanoparticles (26)    Dye (28)    Electrolyte (30)    Second substrate (40)
NOVELTY - A combustible gas detector comprises catalyst for reaction with combustible gas; first displacement unit having flexible unit displaced with catalytic combustion caused by reaction of catalyst with the combustible gas; and electrical contacts which are switched by the displacement of the flexible unit in the first displacement unit.    USE - Combustible gas detector for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas detector has low power consumption, low noise, and high speed response, and further enables miniaturization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a combustible gas detector array; and    (2) a process for producing combustion gas detector.    The catalyst includes a material containing platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the combustible gas detector.    Catalytic layer (301)    Bimetal upper layer (302)    Bimetal lower layer (303)    Upper electrode (304)    Lower electrode (305)    First substrate (306)    Oxide layer (307)    Supporting layer (308)
NOVELTY - The nanometer-size spherical particles is made of metal, alloy, metal compound, carbon, organic compound and/or metal organic compound. The particles have polycrystalline region and/or single crystalline region. The particles have particle size of less than 1 microns and sphericity of -10% to 10%. The metal compound is metal oxide, metal silicide, metal nitride, metal carbide and/or metal sulfide.    USE - Nanometer-size spherical particles are used for manufacturing fine wires and connection component for electrical and electronic devices, semiconductor photoelectric transducers, such as solar cell and charge coupled device, reflective plates, non-oil grease and luminescent materials.    ADVANTAGE - The nanometer-size spherical particles have excellent surface stability, and oxidation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nanometer size spherical particles.
NOVELTY - Making a coated support material for use in fabricating a fuel cell matrix, involves mixing (S103) a support material and an alkaline precursor material to form a mixture. The alkaline precursor material is soluble in water and has a m.pt. of less than or equal to400degreesC. The mixture is processed to cause the alkaline precursor material to coat the support material to form the coated support material.    USE - For making a coated support material for use in fabricating a fuel cell matrix.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require use of a high temperature melting process to form coated ceramic particles. The electrolyte matrix has higher porosity, greater particle packing and improved retention of electrolyte, is cost effective, easily scalable and has a consistent formulation. The operating life of fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) method of fabricating a matrix element for use in a fuel cell system comprising mixing the coated support material and dispersant using a milling technique to form a mixture; and forming the mixture into the matrix element; and    (2) fuel cell comprising an electrolyte matrix disposed between anode section and cathode section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of a method for fabricating the coated support material.    Mixing step (S103)    Heating step (S104)    Cooling step (S105)    Comminuting and sieving step (S106)    Matrix fabrication (S107)
NOVELTY - A sealing structure comprises grooves (4b, 5b) formed in corresponding regions of a separator (4) of the unit cell and the cooling plate (5) on the separator; a first seal (50) formed within the grooves; and second seal (60) respectively formed on the bottom of each groove.    USE - The sealing structure is used for a cooling plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing structure has an improved sealing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view when a separator and a cooling plate are combined using the seals.    Separator (4)    Channels (4a, 5a)    Grooves (4b, 5b)    Cooling plate (5)    Seals (50, 60)
NOVELTY - The system has III-V compound semiconductor solar cell and a concentrator with concave trough-shaped reflector for focusing the sunlight on solar cell. A solar tracker is coupled to the concentrator so as to align the concentrator with respect to the rays of sun (100) as the sun traverses the sky, so that the sunlight is focused on solar cell. A heat spreader is connected to the solar cell for cooling the solar cell and an electric circuit is connected to the solar cell for transferring the electric energy from solar cell.    USE - Electric power generation system e.g. terrestrial solar power system for generating electric power from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell in connected with the optical components such as reflector or concentrator in an array for tracking the sun and capturing the sunlight efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of terrestrial solar cell system.    Sun (100)    Solar collector (102)    Rotatable platform (103)    Support (104)    Solar tracking (106)
NOVELTY - Treating a material to render at least some surfaces of the material hydrophilic involves coating at least a portion of the surface with an oxygenated element; and controlling a rate of a breakdown of the oxygenated element to leave a corresponding elemental oxide on the surfaces.    USE - For treating a material such as carbon or graphite for manufacturing hydrophilic articles (claimed) e.g. water transport plates useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides intended hydrophilicity in articles using lower temperatures, which requires less energy, is coat effective, less complex and require reduced time compared.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system is coupled to load and primary power supply. The fuel cell system supplies power to load when a failure of the primary power supply occurs. A temperature of fuel cell system is measured by a temperature sensor located in an atmosphere of fuel cell system. The temperature signal is sent to a controller and is determined whether the temperature is below a predetermined threshold. A heater located in the atmosphere of fuel cell system is actuated when the temperature is below the predetermined threshold which is 0-15degreesC.    USE - For regulating the temperature of dormant fuel cell backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The system is maintained at the operating temperature which is about 50-70degreesC by using a heater. Hence the start up time is minimized and the power is provided in a timely manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of logic steps of temperature regulating method.
NOVELTY - A solar cell electrode and its manufacturing method, and a solar cell with the same are provided to improve the efficiency of the solar cell by increasing the surface roughness of the electrode and oxidation-reduction sites of electrolyte using an improved catalytic layer composed of vertically arranged carbon nano tubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell electrode includes a catalytic layer. The catalytic layer(320) is formed on a flexible substrate(310). The catalytic layer is composed of a plurality of carbon nano tubes, wherein the carbon nano tubes are vertically arranged with each other. The thickness of the catalytic layer is in a range of 1 to 500 nm. A second catalytic layer is additionally formed on the catalytic layer in the electrode. The second catalytic layer is formed like a thin film type structure or a grain type structure. The second catalytic layer is made of one selected from a group consisting of Pt, Au, Ag, Ti and Pd.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The assembly (3) of aluminum component and stainless steel component is formed by joining stainless steel component (2) and an aluminum component (1) containing aluminum or its alloy, and forming oxide films (71,72) at surface of aluminum component by hydrothermal processing at 75-100degreesC. The assembly is used in contact state with water having electrical conductivity of 5 microsiemen/cm or less and temperature of 20degreesC or less. Component (1) contains 1000 group, 3000 group, 5000 group and/or 6000 group aluminum alloy. Component (2) contains SUS304 or SUS316 steel.    USE - Assembly of aluminum component and stainless steel component is used for cooling water circulation component used in fuel cell and semiconductor manufacturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly of aluminum component and stainless steel component has excellent corrosion resistance, and is economically manufactured. The generation of defect of aluminum oxide film in junction portion is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of assembly of aluminum component and stainless steel component.    Aluminum component (1)    Stainless steel component (2)    Assembly (3)    Through-hole (4)    Oxide films (71,72)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer has a polycrystal semiconductor substrate (13) having one conductive region and reverse conductive region, an insulating layer and thin film layer. The insulating layer contains hydrogen and silicon nitride, and is formed on portion(s) of main surface of conductive region of substrate. The thin film layer exhibits mono conductivity, and is formed on substrate through insulating layer.    USE - Photoelectric transducer is used as solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and stability. The passivation of grain boundary of polycrystal semiconductor substrate is effectively carried out. The generation of curvature on semiconductor substrate is effectively suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of photoelectric transducer.    Polycrystalline silicon substrate (13)    Diffused layer (14)    Light receiving surface side insulating layer (15)    Back surface side insulating layer (16)    Surface electrode (17)    Back surface electrode (19)    Back surface extraction electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The anode side end plate (22) of the fuel cell stack (10A) is fixed with an electric heater (222) that consists of heating wires received in grooves on the plate surface. The heater causes a temperature gradient in the fuel cell stack, so that one end side of the cell is maintained at higher temperature with respect to the other end.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Flooding in the fuel-gas flow path and oxidizing-agent gas passageway of the fuel cell, due to condensation of moisture is avoided by the temperature gradient maintained by the heater. The power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell stack (10A)    Current collection boards (16,18)    Anode side end plate (22)    Electric heater (222)    Power supply (224)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has plate-shaped single cell (40) provided in fuel gas flow path and rotating shaft (20). The single cell comprises electrolyte film (41), catalyst electrode layer formed on electrolyte film and oxidation gas passageway formed on electrode layer, to induce oxidation gas towards vicinity of shaft from outer periphery of electrolyte film. The fuel gas flow path is formed in shape to permit movement of water from rotating shaft side to outer periphery of electrolyte film, when single cell is rotated focusing on rotating shaft, and inducing fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell is used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses reduction of water content of electrolyte film by low steam partial pressure of oxidation gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a plate-shaped single cell (40) provided in a fuel gas flow path, and a rotating shaft (20) penetrating single cell at right angles to surface direction, and takes lead in rotation of the single cell. The single cell comprises an electrolyte film (41) consisting of a solid polymer electrolyte, a catalyst electrode layer formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte film and an oxidation gas passageway formed on any one of the catalyst electrode layer, to induce oxidation gas towards vicinity of the rotation shaft from the outer peripheral portion of electrolyte film. The fuel gas flow path is formed in the shape to permit movement of water from the rotating shaft side to the outer peripheral portion of the electrolyte film, when the single cell is rotated focusing on the rotating shaft and inducing fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section model of the outline structure of fuel cell.    Rotating shaft (20)    Single cell (40)    Electrolyte film (41)    Cathode (42)    Anode (43)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte solution is obtained by coating the surfaces of electroconductive compound fine particles (C) and fine particles (A) with a conductive polymer (B). The conductive polymer (B) is dispersed in an electrolytic solution (F). The electrolytic solution (F) contains an electrolyte and a solvent. The ratio of specific gravity of electroconductive compound fine particles (C) and electrolytic solution (F) is 0.80-1.2.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrochemical element (claimed) for electrochemical devices such as aluminum electrolytic capacitor, electrical-double-layer capacitor, dye sensitizing solar cell and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte solution is obtained by coating the surfaces of electroconductive compound fine particles (C) and fine particles (A) with a conductive polymer (B). The conductive polymer (B) is dispersed in an electrolytic solution (F). The electrolytic solution (F) contains an electrolyte and a solvent. The ratio of specific gravity of electroconductive compound fine particles (C) and electrolytic solution (F) is 0.80-1.2. The fine particles (A) are hollow fine particles chosen from titanium oxide and/or silicon oxide. The fine particles (A) are organic polymer. The solvent is an organic solvent.
NOVELTY - A pore-forming material (4) contained in catalyst electrode layer (5) is decomposed and a void (S) is formed in catalyst electrode layer. The pore-forming material is metal carbonate or metal oxalate containing metallic element provided with hydrogen peroxide.    USE - Fuel cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance of fuel cell and durability of fuel cell can be improved by forming void in the catalyst electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the process of manufacturing fuel cell.    Solid electrolyte film (1)    Electro conductive material (2)    Pore-forming material (4)    Catalyst electrode layer (5)    Void (S)
NOVELTY - The biological fuel cell consists of a halfcell structure containing oxidoreductase and an electrolyte solution containing the substrate of oxidoreductase, and electroconductive base material connected to an anode side and/or a cathode side of an external circuit. The oxidoreductase carries out electron transport between electroconductive base materials. At least one halfcell structure is equipped with substrate diffusion mechanism which promotes the diffusion to the direction of the electroconductive base material of the substrate.    USE - Biological fuel cell is used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The biological fuel cell has excellent diffusibility and electric power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The biological fuel cell consists of a halfcell structure containing oxidoreductase and electrolyte solution containing the substrate of oxidoreductase, and electroconductive base material connected to an anode side and/or a cathode side of an external circuit. The oxidoreductase carries out electron transport between electroconductive base materials. At least one halfcell structure is equipped with substrate diffusion mechanism which promotes the diffusion to the direction of the electroconductive base material of the substrate. The halfcell structure further contains electron mediator. The fuel of fuel cell is chosen from alcohol, aldehyde, saccharide and/or ketone, preferably ethanol, methanol and/or glucose.
NOVELTY - An electrode material of dye sensitized solar cell (1) comprises steel with austenitic or austenitic and ferrite phase structure. The electrode material contains less than or equal to0.15% carbon, less than or equal to1.2% silicon, less than or equal to1.2% manganese, 17-32% chromium, 0.8-3% molybdenum, 0.025% nitrogen, and remainder mass% iron.    USE - An electrode material for use in electrolytic solution (9) containing iodine for steel surface exposure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Electroconductivity is high and very inexpensive compared with noble metals. The corrosion resistance is excellent. The production cost dye sensitized solar cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional of dye sensitized solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Glass (2)    Photoelectrode (3)    Counter electrode (5)    Photoelectric converting layer (6)    Titanium dioxide particles (7)    Ruthenium dye (8)    Electrolytic solution (9)    Load (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell catalyst layer has an electrode catalyst obtained by supporting catalyst metal microparticle obtained using platinum or platinum alloy, to a carbon carrier. The reactivity of additive mixed with water is higher than reactivity of carbon carrier with water. The additive is tin oxide, nickel, antimony, cobalt, rhenium, arsenic, bismuth, tellurium, technetium, ruthenium, osmium, antimony oxide, selenium, rhodium or indium, preferably tin oxide, nickel, antimony or cobalt. The additive is carbon having low crystallinity degree than carbon carrier.    USE - Fuel cell catalyst layer is used for fuel cell system used as power supply for factories, hospitals and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell catalyst layer suppresses deterioration of fuel cell for long period of time by suppressing oxidation of carbon carrier, and has excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electric potential operation measurement. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Half cell (1)    Working electrode (2)    Counter electrode (3)    Reference electrode (4)    Electrolytic solution (5)
NOVELTY - A catalyst solution capable of melting a catalyst containing noble metals is supplied with respect to gas passageway formed in a fuel cell comprising an electrode. The gas passageway supplies a reactive gas to the electrode. The catalyst solution allowed to pass through the gas passageway is recovered.    USE - Method for recovering catalyst from fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective recovery of catalyst from fuel cell, without using a special installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the process for catalyst recovery from fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger (1) comprises an upper chamber (4) including a ceiling (6) that incline with respect to a horizontal surface. An upstream connection hole (36) formed on the ceiling is positioned in a region which is highest with respect to the gravity direction of the ceiling as a result of the inclination.    USE - Ion exchanger for use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The air retained in the ion exchanger is easily discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the ion exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion exchanger (1)    Ion exchange resin (2)    Upper chamber (4)    Ceiling (6)    Upstream connection hole (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves engaging glass substrate (11) in the sealant (15) to which cooling contraction is carried out. An opening is sealed by the expansion of sealant and contraction of metal cell container (10) by equalization of temperature of metal cell container after integrating sealant in the opening of metal cell container.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte solution can be prevented so that the battery characteristics can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dye sensitizing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of dye sensitizing solar cell.    Dye sensitizing solar cell (1)    Metal cell container (10)    Glass substrate (11)    Electrolyte solution (14)    Sealant (15)
NOVELTY - A carbon material is surface modified with sulfonic acid group and fluorine atom.    USE - Carbon material is used for electrode material used for fuel cell and electrical double layer capacitor, catalyst support, and black pigment for inkjet recording fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The surface modification property of carbon material is stably maintained for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of surface modified carbon material. The carbon material is reacted with sulfonic acid group supply source, and surface modified with sulfonic acid group. The carbon material is then reacted with fluorine gas, and surface modified with fluorine atom. Surface modified carbon material is obtained.
NOVELTY - The peeling apparatus (1) has a vertical migration rod (15) for moving Bernoulli suction pad (13) and vacuum suction pad (11). The vacuum suction pad adsorbs a predetermined portion of sheet-like silicon substrate grown on a main surface (3a) of a growth substrate (3). The Bernoulli suction pad conveys the peeled sheet-like silicon substrate. A normal line vector makes obtuse angle with respect to the main surface.    USE - Sheet-like substrate peeling apparatus for use in manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet-like substrate is peeled automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet-like substrate peeling method, which involves moving growth substrate and peeling sheet-like substrate grown on the main surface of the growth substrate by making the growth substrate to contact with the melt solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sheet-like substrate peeling apparatus.    Sheet-like substrate peeling apparatus (1)    Growth substrate (3)    Main surface (3a)    Vacuum suction pad (11)    Bernoulli suction pad (13)    Vertical migration rod (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a purification device (9) for purifying the water flows through a water supply path (18). A return path (17) returns the water from a purification water tank to recycled water tank (7). A controller (10) circulates water between purification and recycled water tanks in water purification operation mode by operating a pump (8). The amount of water cycle in the water purification operation mode is reduced when the temperature of recycled water is less than predetermined threshold value, and vice-versa.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal deterioration of purification device is prevented by low-cost and simple structure. Electrical conductivity of water is reliably maintained to less value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pumps (6,8)    Recycled water tank (7)    Purification device (9)    Controller (10)    Cooling-water return path (17)    Water supply path (18)
NOVELTY - The abnormality diagnosis system has a voltage detection unit (1) to detect voltages of the cell groups in a fuel cell stack (100). A signal-processing unit (8) calculates frequency corresponding to the voltages and extracts a predetermined frequency range. The abnormality of the electric power generation system is determined based on the diagnosis of the predetermined frequency range.    USE - Abnormality diagnosis system for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used in home.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the fuel cell stack can be diagnosed from the predetermined frequency range, and hence calculation of average voltage and voltage variation and use of monitor can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) abnormality diagnosis method for fuel cell electric power generation system; and    (2) operating method for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the abnormality diagnosis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detection unit (1)    Output terminals of fuel cell stack (3a,3b)    Direct current detection line (4)    Signal processing unit (8)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - A heat-transfer medium engages with several cells in the fuel cell stack (50). The fuel cell stack is adjoined to a steam generator (60) so that heat conduction connection is made with heat-transfer medium. The steam generation device generates steam based on the amount of heat supplied to cells through the heat-transfer medium.    USE - Fuel-cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of the fuel-cell electric power generation system can be improved. The power generation system with simpler structure can be achieved, so that the manufacturing cost of the system is reduced. The heat produced in medium-temperature type fuel cell stack can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pure water tank (22)    Modifier (24)    Fuel cell stack (50)    Steam generator (60)    Fuel-cell electric power generation system (70)
NOVELTY - A water gauge installed in a steam separator (14) separating steam-water in downstream of the fuel cell, measures water level of the steam separator. A controller (30) changes the operating method and driving state of the fuel cell based on the measurement result.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and the motive power performance are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steam separator (14)    Air-supply apparatus (16)    Pressure-governing apparatus (17)    Cooling system (21)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - A gasket is integrally formed with a side section on both sides of a seal lip, whose height is lesser than that of seal lip. An opening (33) of an injection gate (32) in inner surface of a cavity (34) of a metal mold (31), is formed in a position corresponding to the side section of the gasket. The opening is set to an ellipse shape extended along the longitudinal direction of the gasket, and molding material is injected through the opening into the cavity, to form the gasket.    USE - For manufacturing gasket used as seal for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The opening of the gate of the metal mold is made large, and the lack of filling produced by the increase of injection resistance can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view and the bottom view of the principal portion of the metal mold used for manufacturing gasket. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal mold (31)    Injection gate (32)    Opening (33)    Cavity (34)    Length of opening (a)    Breadth of opening (b)
NOVELTY - The method involves opening a purge valve in fuel flow path before supplying fuel to fuel cell from fuel tank, and closing the purge valve after preset time from start of fuel supply. The purge valve is opened and closed, based on signal from a fuel-tank attachment-detachment detection mechanism.    USE - For supplying fuel in fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed), mounted in vehicle and residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be supplied to fuel cell without damaging the fuel cell. The purge gas can be discharged from fuel flow path efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining fuel-supply process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a controller (91) that selectively performs control to pre-heat a modifier (20) and control that does not carry out pre-heating, when injecting modification water (w1) and exhaust-heat-collection humidified water (w4) into the water possession units (83,84) from the state that does not have water in the water possession unit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Waiting time when performing electric power generation test after the completion of injection of water can be shortened, since unnecessary pre-heating is not performed when not doing electric power generation test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Modifier (20)    Water possession units (83,84)    Controller (91)    Modification water (w1)    Exhaust-heat-collection humidified water (w4)
NOVELTY - A gas pipe (10e,11e) supplies various gases to electric power generation unit and a gas pipe (10f,11f) discharges the various gases from electric power generation unit. The various gases supplied from the pipe (10e,11e) are adjoined through the channel and moved inside the single cell through a return pipe (10g-12g) provided in other end of fuel cell stack (1). The various gases are made to move through the channel provided between different electric power generation units from the outbound path of single cell (2) and discharged from the pipe (10f,11f).    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of single cell at the gas supply side and gas discharge side is detected efficiently, since the various gases are made to move through the channel between different electric power generation units from the outbound path of single cell. Hence the driving cost is reduced and the operational efficiency of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Single cell (2)    Gas pipe (10e,10f,11e,11f)    Return pipe (10g-12g)    End plate (50)
NOVELTY - The gasket made of rubber has a seal (5) comprising inner and outer seals (11,12) consisting of bidirectionaly protruding cross-sectional triangular lips (6,7). The apex angle of the cross sectional lips is 50-70degrees. An annular connector (8) connects the inner and outer seals.    USE - Gasket sealed between separators of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A stabilized sealing performance is realized for a long period of time so that the falling down of gasket is prevented reliably. A good installation stability is realized with equal sealing performance with respect to both sealing surfaces. The reaction force is reduced and an optimal seal contact pressure is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gasket.    Seal (5)    Lips (6,7)    Annular connector (8)    Inner seal (11)    Outer seal (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell apparatus comprises discharge path (140), through which water is discharged from discharge port (120B) in condensation unit (10) to water tank (6). A non-return valve (200) makes water tank to discharge water through discharge path, in open state and prevents discharge of water to water tank from discharge path, in close state, in response to hydraulic pressure. An aperture diaphragm (180) arranged in discharge path gives resistance to the water flow.    USE - For vehicle, house and business application.    ADVANTAGE - The excess stagnant water can be discharged through discharge path, even if hydraulic pressure increases, by the operation of the non-return valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual diagram of fuel-cell apparatus.    Water tank (6)    Condensation unit (10)    Discharge port (120B)    Discharge path (140)    Aperture diaphragm (180)    Non-return valve (200)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (1) has several insulator partitions (30) consisting of adhesive resin between a positive electrode side board (2) and a negative electrode side board (3). The partitions are arranged in a direction parallel to the plane of solar cell.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the positive and negative electrodes is prevented reliably, even if the positive and negative electrode side boards are bent. Hence, the deterioration of photoelectric conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Positive electrode side board (2)    Negative electrode side board (3)    Insulator partition (30)    Negative electrode (31)
NOVELTY - A mesh filter (4) in an exhaust gas flow path (10), removes liquid droplets in the exhaust gas. A shielding structure (2) at the downstream side of the mesh filter, has a shielding mesh (6) that holds ion exchange resin (5). The width of the shielding mesh is smaller than the width of the mesh of the mesh filter. A housing (9) accommodates the mesh filter and shielding structure.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of droplets in the exhaust gas flowpath is prevented, as droplets in the exhaust gas is removed by the mesh filter and shielding mesh. A compact vapor-liquid separation mechanism with lower pressure loss is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Shielding structure (2)    Exhaust gas inflow path (3)    Mesh filter (4)    Ion exchange resin (5)    Shielding mesh (6)    Housing (9)    Exhaust gas flowpath (10)
NOVELTY - The cell has gas supply hole (4c) and gas discharge hole (4d) which are formed on the surface of a metal plate (4) and arranged at the ends of the flow channel (9). The metal booths (11) attached by welding with respect to metal plate are attached to the gas supply and gas discharge holes. A flow path connector is attached with gas supply lines (12) which supply and discharge gas with respect to the flow channel. An internal communicating path connects the flow channel, gas supply line and gas discharge pipe.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas at the joints of the booths is reduced, and the damage of the fuel cell due to heat is prevented. The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Metal plate (4)    Gas supply hole (4c)    Gas discharge hole (4d)    Flow channel (9)    Metal booths (11)    Gas supply lines (12)
NOVELTY - A pair of leg wall (4) which stands upwardly succeeding both fastening walls and retaining wall (5) connects both leg walls. An eaves-side fastening wall (3E) and ridge-side fastening wall (3R) are bended in a different-level parallel form. The retaining wall of solar cell module is inclined towards the ridge side.    USE - For roof installation.    ADVANTAGE - The installation support of the solar cell module is carried out which simple structure in electric power of solar is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for attachment structure of bend plate roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the solar cell module.    Eaves-side fastening wall (3E)    Ridge-side fastening wall (3R)    Leg wall (4)    Retaining wall (5)    Substrate (20)
NOVELTY - The terminal box (1) has an integrated baseplate and surrounding wall dividing exterior and interior of the housing, in a watertight manner. An external connection cable is passed through the cable penetration portion provided in the baseplate or the surrounding wall in a watertight manner. A terminal board (20) is fixed to the housing.    USE - For solar cell module of solar-cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime and reliability of solar cell system can be improved, since the terminal box attached to the solar cell module at low cost can prevent permeation of water into terminal board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) terminal box attachment method; and    (2) solar-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the terminal box attachment method.    Terminal box (1)    Housing opening (16)    Terminal board (20)    Adhesive agent (71)    Caulking agent (72)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a contact portion (35) formed in a metal-made fuel cell separator, provided with a securing plate (42). The securing plate receives external force acting along the separation direction of a voltage-measurement unit, using a detachment suppressing portion.    USE - For supplying electric power for moving objects such as vehicles e.g. electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, etc., and for power generation equipment for residences and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation or damage of the detachment suppressing portion is suppressed, hence attachment state of voltage-measurement unit can be maintained favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the contact portion.    Metal plate (29)    Resin frame (30)    Contact portion (35)    Securing plate (42)    Securing recess (50)
NOVELTY - Several detection elements are provided in the exterior of fuel tank (3) for detecting the magnetic force generated from magnet (5). The detection elements are positioned in different direction with respect to the float (4) which moves with increase and decrease of fuel.    USE - For supplying power to electronic device such as notebook personal computer, small audio player and wireless headset.    ADVANTAGE - The residual amount of fuel is grasped by simple structure without visually recognizing the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel tank (3)    Float (4)    Magnet (5)    Resin-made outer shell (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling-water flow path that is switched through a radiator, when circulating water temperature is higher than predetermined temperature. A completion time of warming-up is calculated as cooling water temperature reaches predetermined temperature. An electric conductivity fall time is estimated so that electric conductivity of cooling water falls to predetermined value by trapping ion in cooling water. The production of electricity is suppressed when fall time is longer than completion time, so that fall time is below completion time.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pH of cooling water is rapidly transferred to pH of grade at which the corrosion of the radiator is prevented without lengthening the warming-up time during starting of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the cooling-water control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves allowing fluid (3) e.g. water to pass from one side of porous diffused layer (2) to another side of diffused layer, to form path in the diffused layer. Pressure applied to the diffused layer during passage of fluid, is controlled based on thickness and property of the diffused layer.    USE - For manufacturing diffused layer for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diffused layer can be obtained easily. By using diffused layer, the output of fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section drawing illustrating the path formation process.    Jig (1)    Hole (1a)    Partition plate (1b)    Porous diffused layer (2)    Fluid (3)
NOVELTY - An air humidifier (21) humidifies a low-humidity moist supplied to a fuel cell (19). The moisture content is moved from high-humidity moist to low-humidity moist through a wet heat-exchange film. The wet heat-exchange surface area in the humidifier is controlled according to the production of electricity of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance is increased and durable deterioration is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (19)    Air supply apparatus (20)    Air humidifier (21)    Heat exchanger (26)    Air filter (32)
NOVELTY - The anti-icing system has an air temperature probe (34) that detects external temperature directly or indirectly, and water temperature sensors (31,32,33) that detect water temperature of water cycle line (2). A controller (8) performs freeze-prevention driving of the water cycle line, based on detected external temperature and water temperature.    USE - For fuel cell system such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system used in vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing suppression of water cycle line is improved, while reducing damage to pump and heating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Water cycle line (2)    Controller (8)    Water temperature sensors (31-33)    Air temperature probe (34)    Pumps (51,52)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an expandable diaphragm (30) which separates two adjustable internal spaces provided away from each other in the apparatus. Several heaters (41) are inserted through holes provided inside a heater panel (35), in hermetically sealed state.    USE - Apparatus for laminating solar battery modules. Can also be used in lamination of light transmissive substrate, filler, and solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - As the heating temperature for solar battery module lamination is stabilized, the lamination process is performed in short duration, so that the production efficiency of the module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the lamination apparatus.    Lamination apparatus (1)    Lamination unit (3)    Diaphragm (30)    Heater panel (35)    Heaters (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a silicon wafer (3) in a texturing solution (7), which exhibits temperature of eighty degrees Celsius and consists of water, which is displaced with one weight percentage up to six weight percentage potassium hydroxide or two weight percentage up to eight weight percentage sodium hydroxide. Concentration of tenside and/or tenside mixture in the texturing solution is extremely small i.e. less than 0.01 weight percentage.    USE - Method for texturing silicon wafer for fabricating solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of tenside and/or tenside mixture in the texturing solution is extremely small i.e. less than 0.01 weight percentage, thus avoiding unwanted characteristics e.g. foam formation, in relatively high process temperature, and obtaining relatively high etching rate, and hence permitting texturing in an economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical structure of an arrangement with which silicon wafer can be processed.    Silicon cube (1)    Silicon wafer (3)    Wafer holder (5)    Texturing solution container (6)    Texturing solution (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has heater panel which includes several heaters. The temperature sensors are provided in several heating zones formed by providing top surface of heater panel. A control device controls several heaters based on measurement result of temperature sensors.    USE - Laminating apparatus for laminating objects such as light transmissive substrate, filler, solar battery element etc., for manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The object to be laminated can be heated uniformly irrespective of shape and size of laminated object to be produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of laminating apparatus.    Laminating apparatus (1)    Support pillars (17)    Brackets (21)    Hydraulic cylinder (22)    Piston rod (23)    Conveying sheet moving mechanism (70)
NOVELTY - The chemical reaction unit (1), especially to produce a combustion gas for a fuel cell, has two overlaid shaped plates (2,3) forming a flow field between them with a flow channel (4). The flow channel contains a catalyst for the fuel chemical reaction. The shaped components are within outer cover plates (8,9).    USE - The unit is for a chemical reaction to convert a liquid or gas fuel into a gas with a hydrogen content for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plates are easily shaped by pressing to give a unit with a simple structure and high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the chemical reaction unit.    chemical reaction unit (1)    shaped plates (2,3)    flow channels (4,4.1-4.3)    cover plates (8,9)    reaction flow field (R)
NOVELTY - The hose/chain has a solar cell (2) connected with a control unit/plate (3) by a plug connector (5) to any cable length. The solar cell, the control unit/plate, a battery (4), and the plug connector are provided in a container (6), where the hose/chain is movable and is operated independently by solar energy of the solar cell, and is separated from the control unit and placed at different positions. Color LEDs, resistors, and a cable with the lateral plug connector are molded and sealed in a transparent plastic.    USE - Light hose/chain.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the solar cell provides the solar energy for the light hose/chain during day time, and the battery provides the stored energy for the light hose/chain during dawn. The color LEDs, resistors and cable with the lateral plug connector are molded and sealed in the transparent plastic, thus protecting the components of the light hose/chain from climatic influences. The light hose/chain is designed in such a manner that it can be extended to any length.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a container with a plate, a battery and a solar cell.    Solar cell (2)    Control unit/plate (3)    Battery (4)    Plug connector (5)    Container (6)
NOVELTY - The roofing has a roofing panel (1) in plane tile form, where conical projections (4) e.g. turbulators, with upper surfaces (5) protrude from an upper side (2) of the roofing panel and lie in a common virtual plane. The virtual plane has a determinable inclination angle between a ridge and an eave, and is eroded at the lower side by external air. The projections are formed of ribs, and the roofing panel is formed from concrete, metal or plastic.    USE - Roofing.    ADVANTAGE - The projections e.g. turbulators, with the upper surfaces protrude from the upper surface of the roofing panel and lie in the common virtual plane, which has the determinable inclination angle between the ridge and the eave and is eroded at the lower side by external air, thus ensuring a safe and durable attachment of a solar film of solar cells or other electrical devices, and ensuring effective ventilation of the lower side of the virtual plane, and hence ensuring effective cooling of the solar cells or other electrical devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a roofing panel with an upper surface and conical projections.    Roofing panel (1)    Upper side of roofing panel (2)    Projections (4)    Upper surfaces of projections (5)    Openings (19)
NOVELTY - The device has a rolling wheel (3) fixed above an upper ridge (11) of a solar battery plate (1) via a bracket (2). Vanes (31) are fixed to outer surface of the rolling wheel on the bracket and act as a rotor of a pint-sized generator. Loops are coiled on a beam (21) that is fixed to the bracket and the rolling wheel is coated on the beam. The hollow rolling wheel is made of permanent magnetic material.    USE - Solar battery plate protecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The birds can not inhabit on the rolling wheel because of the column shape rolling wheel fixed above the solar battery plate and the rolling wheel rotating around the bracket, and thus the excrement of the birds does not pollute the solar energy panel. The bracket and the rolling wheel can be designed to be a wind power generating structure thus generating electricity by wind power as a complement to generating electricity by solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar battery plate protecting device.    Solar battery plate (1)    Bracket (2)    Hollow rolling wheel (3)    Upper ridge of solar battery plate (11)    Beam (21)    Vanes (31)
NOVELTY - This invention claims a quasi-solid electrolyte and its preparation method and application. The quasi-solid electrolyte contains the main part of ionic liquid, inorganic layered materials, iodine, iodide, light anode accessory ingredient, guanidine thiocyanate. It can be prepared by directly mixing or with the mixing volatilization method of organic solvent. Wherein, the ionic liquid is solvent. The molarity of other component is as following, inorganic layered materials 0.001-10mol/L, iodine 0.01-1mol/L, iodide 0.01-10mol/L, light anode accessory ingredient 0.01-1mol/L and guanidine thiocyanate 0.01-1mol/L. The preparation technics of the electrolyte is simple; the prepared quasi-solid electrolyte distributes symmetrically, with well stability; it can improve longterm stability of dye sensitization solar battery and the efficiency of photoelectricity conversion. This invention will play an important role in the preparation field of dye sensitization solar battery, have a broad application prospects.
NOVELTY - This invention belongs to the solar cell technology, which is one dye-sensitized solar cell of nanocrystalline thin film that has the vein passage and the preparing method. In the solar cell, on the surface of the wide bandgap nano-semiconductor thin film that absorbs the sensitizer is covered by one layer liquid, quasi-solid or solid electrolyte. The other end of the electrolyte is the electric glass that is plated with the platinum layer to form the layer shape. The dye-sensitized solar cell of nanocrystalline thin film and the preparing method that has the vein passage make the electrolyte diffuse easily into the depth of the film through the exited self passage structure, improving the interface contacting between the electrolyte and the film and increasing the light-electric conversion ratio of the dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The invention publishes a high performance metal/graphite compounded pair electrode for dye sensitize solar energy battery and its preparing method, it is, take graphite as basic material, mix it with inorganic solid particulate with small size, press mixture into porous metal gridding under certain pressure, so as to form porous electrode material with high ratio surface area. Surface resistance of the compounded electrode is very small, this enables comparatively big efficient contacting area for graphite and liquid electrolyte in dye sensitize nanometer crystal solar energy battery, it is able to obtain photoelectricity transforming performance comparing favourably with platonic electrode after being applied in dye sensitize solar energy battery. The compounded electrode is low in manufacturing cost, high in stability, good in mechanical performance and long in using life, it improved open voltage of battery (relative to platonic electrode) after being applied in dye sensitize solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - The multilayer photovoltaic compound has sequential lamination of layer(s) (1) designed to adhere to surface (S) of support (T), layer(s) (2) of electroconductive material which defines electrode, optoelectronically active layer(s) (3) designed to absorb and convert photons into electrical energy, and layer(s) (4) of electroconductive material which defines counter electrode.    USE - Multilayer photovoltaic compound used for absorption and conversion of light radiation into electrical energy on surface of movable or stationary support (claimed) such as wall of building, ship, plane and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer photovoltaic compound is compact and has high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multilayer photovoltaic compound has sequential lamination of layer(s) (1) designed to adhere to the surface (S) of support (T), layer(s) (2) of electroconductive material which defines an electrode, optoelectronically active layer(s) (3) designed to absorb and convert photons into electrical energy, and layer(s) (4) of electroconductive material which defines a counter electrode. Layer (1) is formed on homogenous and continuous base material which is electronically, chemically and mechanically inert to other layers (2-4) to define universal anchoring base adaptable to surfaces of any shape and size. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation and application of multilayer photovoltaic compound on surface of movable or stationary support for absorption and conversion of light radiation into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the multilayer photovoltaic compound.    Layers (1-5)    Terminal (6)    Multilayer photovoltaic compound (P)    Surface (S)    Support (T)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device comprises a group IV layer; and a nucleating layer on the group IV layer. The nucleating layer includes a III-V compound having aluminum as a group III element, arsenic, nitrogen and antimony as a group V element.    USE - A semiconductor device, e.g. opto-electronic device, preferably solar cell or LED (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor device has suitable morphology, and allowing better control over optical and electrical interface properties as well as the diffusion layer in the group IV substrate    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating a semiconductor structure on a group IV layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of three junction semiconductor structure.
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cell has several key-shaped protrusions (9) that are formed on the surfaces of a frame (3). A pair of separators (11,12) has several step-difference portions. The protrusions of the frame are engaged with the step-difference portions of the separators.    USE - Fuel battery cell e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used for portable power supply, electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery cell is produced simply without using exclusive components. The inexpensive and highly efficient polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the protrusion of the frame.    Frame (3)    Seal (4)    Protrusions (9)    Hole (10)    Separators (11,12)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas generation device has a compartment (20) containing a solid component (21), a chamber (10) containing a liquid which produces fuel gas by chemical reaction with the solid component, a liquid permeable material (24) disposed between compartment and chamber, and in contact with the solid component, and a liquid supply system arranged to deliver liquid from chamber to permeable material at fixed rate.    USE - Fuel gas generation device for generating fuel gas (claimed) and supplying to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas generation device is lightweight, compact, safe, inexpensive, and enables stable generation and supply of fuel to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation of the fuel gas generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional side view of the fuel gas generation and supply device.    Liquid storage component (1)    Chamber (10)    Compartment (20)    Solid component (21)    Liquid permeable material (24)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has electrodes (130) comprising nanostructure network (110). A photosensitive active layer (120) is arranged between electrodes.    USE - Thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The need for transparent electrode is eliminated. The damage to active layer and cost of solar cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the optoelectronic device.    Nanostructure network (110)    Active layer (120)    Electrode (130)
NOVELTY - Thiophene polymer of phenanthrenyl imidazole obtained by polymerizing a first monomer and a second monomer having phenanthrenyl imidazole by Grignard metathesis, is new.    USE - In solar cell for photo-electrical conversion (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The phenanthrenyl-imidazole group introduced to the polymer reduces power band of the polymer, thus photocurrent and photoelectrical transformation efficiency are improved, making the polymer very suitable to be used in a solar cell to acquire a high photoelectrical transformation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thiophene polymer of phenanthrenyl imidazole of formula (I) obtained by polymerizing a first monomer and a second monomer having phenanthrenyl imidazole by Grignard metathesis, is new.
NOVELTY - Anode humidification comprises humidifying an anode of a fuel cell comprising saturating an oxidant flow and maintaining a temperature of the oxidant flow above a temperature of the fuel cell so that excess water propagates from a cathode of the fuel cell to the anode.    USE - Method for humidification of anode for fuel cells, e.g. solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, methanol fuel cell, and proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates or prevents drying effects in the fuel cell stack near anode inlet (14). It humidifies the incoming oxidant flow to the fuel cell stack and saturates the oxidant flow so that excess moisture propagates from the cathode chamber to anode chamber to supplement the humidification of the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system comprising a fuel cell stack, fuel source, an oxidant source, and a humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a system.    Anode inlet (14)    Cathode inlet (16)    Cathode exhaust flow (19)    Inlet of humidifier (34)    Outlet of humidifier (38)
NOVELTY - A bleed valve is controlled by determining a partial pressure of nitrogen in an anode exhaust gas; calculating a partial pressure of water vapor and hydrogen in the anode exhaust gas; calculating a gas mole fraction of nitrogen, water vapor and hydrogen in the anode exhaust gas using the partial pressures of nitrogen, water vapor and hydrogen; calculating a desired valve flow coefficient using the gas mole fractions of nitrogen, water vapor and hydrogen in the anode exhaust gas; and using the desired valve flow coefficient to determine when to open and close the bleed valve.    USE - Method for controlling a bleed valve for bleeding an anode exhaust gas from a fuel cell stack in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method distributes constantly the hydrogen within the anode flow channels in the fuel cell stack for proper fuel cell stack operation. There are more input hydrogen to the fuel cell stack than is necessary for a certain output load of the stack so that the anode gas distribution is accessible. The anode exhaust gas recirculates back to the anode input to reuse the discarded hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system on a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of an anode recirculation loop in a fuel cell system that employs a control technique for controlling a bleed valve.    Fuel cell system (10)    Mixing junction (16)    Pressure sensors (24, 36)    Bleed valve (26)    Recirculation pump (30)    Controller (34)
NOVELTY - A method and apparatus for manufacturing an ingot for a solar cell is provided to prevent the generation of environmental pollution and to reduce the cost necessary for solar cell material by using used silicon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Residues of silicon of a crucible are firstly fractured by using a physical member and a thermal expansion(S100). A heating process is performed on the silicon and whether particles attached to one side of the silicon are capable of being removed or not is determined(S110). When an automatic separation node is determined through a separation process, the resistance of the silicon is measured by using a resistance measuring probe(S120). When the silicon is determined as a usable one, the silicon is secondly fractured(S140). A micro etching process is performed on the silicon to separate the particles from the silicon(S150). An ingot for a solar cell is grown by using the silicon(S160).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The fuel storage gel is obtained by swelling and gelatinizing a fuel gelatinization resin and methanol fuel containing a cationic polyelectrolyte. A re-liquefying ion is generated by addition of a re-liquefying ion generating agent. The re-liquefying ion and polyelectrolyte are reacted to form a salt. The fuel storage gel shrinks the fuel gelatinization resin and discharges methanol fuel in gelled material.    USE - Fuel storage gel is used for fuel storage and fuel extraction in fuel storage extraction kit, fuel storage extraction system and fuel cartridge, and for fuel cells used for portable device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel storage gel has excellent handleability, fuel storage force, fuel extraction efficiency and versatility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel storage gel is obtained by swelling and gelatinizing a fuel gelatinization resin and methanol fuel containing a cationic polyelectrolyte. A re-liquefying ion is generated by addition of a re-liquefying ion generating agent. The re-liquefying ion and polyelectrolyte are reacted to form a salt. The fuel storage gel shrinks the fuel gelatinization resin and discharges methanol fuel in gelled material. The re-liquefying ion is ammonium ion. The re-liquefying ion generating agent is gel-form resin such as strongly acidic cation exchange resin, weakly acidic cation exchange resin and/or chelate resin. The cationic polyelectrolyte is polyacrylic acid or polyacrylic-acid cross-linking component. A filter provided with a ion exchange resin reduces the re-liquefying ion concentration in the discharged fuel.
NOVELTY - The fuel storage gel contains gelatinization ion coexisted in a composition containing a fuel gelatinization resin. The fuel gelatinization resin contains a polyelectrolyte and a methanol fuel. The fuel storage gel increases the degree of dissociation of the polyelectrolyte. A re-liquefying ion is generated by adding a re-liquefying ion generating agent to a gelled material. The degree of dissociation of polyelectrolyte is reduced by reducing the effect of re-liquefying ion and fuel gelatinization resin.    USE - Fuel storage gel is used fuel storage extraction kit, fuel storage extraction system, fuel storage method, fuel extraction method and fuel cartridge for fuel cell for portable device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel storage gel has excellent versatility, fuel retention strength, fuel extraction efficiency, handling property, safety and suppress the fuel loss. The fuel cell formed using fuel storage gel has excellent electric power generation efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel storage gel contains gelatinization ion coexisted in a composition containing a fuel gelatinization resin. The fuel gelatinization resin contains a polyelectrolyte and a methanol fuel. The fuel storage gel increases the degree of dissociation of the polyelectrolyte, and swells the composition to form gelatinized material. A re-liquefying ion is generated by adding a re-liquefying ion generating agent to a gelled material. The degree of dissociation of polyelectrolyte is reduced by reducing the effect of re-liquefying ion and fuel gelatinization resin. The fuel cells discharge a methanol fuel.
NOVELTY - The quantum-dot sensitization solar cell consists of counter electrode, inorganic-type light electrolyte, a semiconductor quantum-dot, and a metal oxide n-type semiconductor film sequentially formed in a transparent electrode surface.    USE - Quantum-dot sensitization solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quantum-dot sensitization solar cell has excellent light resistance and electric current conversion efficiency, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor quantum-dot is chosen from lead sulfide and cadmium sulfide. The inorganic-type liquid electrolyte is aqueous solution of polysulfide, preferably sodium sulfide mixed solution.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system consists of a secondary tank, a level detection unit, a desulfurizer temperature detection unit and a desulfurization control unit. A liquid fuel is desulfurized with desulfurizer. The secondary battery temporarily stores the fuel after desulfurization. The level detection unit detects the fuel liquid level in the secondary tank. The desulfurization control unit controls the desulfurization operation of desulfurizer based on the information from the level detection unit and/or desulfurizer temperature detection unit.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for removing sulfur content in raw material fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent energy utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system consists of a secondary tank, a level detection unit, a desulfurizer temperature detection unit and a desulfurization control unit. A liquid fuel is desulfurized with desulfurizer, and modified as nitrogen-containing gas. The anode side of the fuel cell is supplied as anode gas, and an electrochemical reaction is carried to the oxygen-containing gas supplied to the cathode side, to generate electric power. The secondary battery temporarily stores the fuel after desulfurization. The level detection unit detects the fuel liquid level in the secondary tank. The desulfurization temperature detection unit detects the temperature change by exhaust heat supplied to the desulfurizer. The desulfurization control unit controls the desulfurization operation of desulfurizer based on the information from the level detection unit and/or desulfurizer temperature detection unit.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-permeation alloy film contains copper (45-60%), gold (1-10%) and remainder of palladium. The hydrogen-permeation alloy film contains palladium and copper as main components.    USE - Hydrogen-permeation alloy film for purification and separation apparatus of hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cell. Hydrogen gas is also used as reducing gas used as reducing gas in manufacture of silicon used for semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeation alloy film has excellent hydrogen-permeation performance and high hydrogen diffusion coefficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model of Sievert's measuring device which measures the hydrogen storage capacity of alloy film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sample container (1)    Electric furnace (2)    Empty container (3)    Valve (4)    Pressure indicator (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell stack (3) stacked with several fuel battery cells (10), each cell having a diffused layer formed on either sides of an electrode membrane assembly. The fuel cell stack has one or more high oxidation resistance fuel cells (12) provided at connection side of the gas supply pipes (14a,16a) and gas discharge pipes (14b,16b).    USE - Fuel cell system used as portable power supply for portable machines. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal computer (PC), motor vehicle, domestic power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The high oxidation resistance fuel cells provided at connection side of gas supply pipes effectively suppresses the oxidation of the catalyst layer in the fuel battery cell, and prevents deterioration of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Fuel battery cell (10)    Oxidation resistant high fuel battery cell (12)    Gas supply pipes (14a,16a)    Gas discharge pipes (14b,16b)
NOVELTY - An anode pole receives a supply of fuel while a cathode pole receives a supply of oxygen. An electrolyte film electrode assembly (2) is interposed between the anode pole and cathode pole. An air supply duct (13) supplies air to the cathode pole and has a shape that is bent in at least a portion of the intermediate part. A water absorption member (14) is provided in at least the inner wall face of the air supply duct.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to an electric scooter, motor vehicle, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer, and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Air supply duct is bent in intermediate part, thus ensuring water contacting inner wall face of air supply duct and water absorption by water absorption member regardless of position of fuel cell and preventing water from entering and damaging air supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film electrode assembly (2)    Anode flow path (4)    Fan (12)    Air supply duct (13)    Water absorption member (14)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel is obtained by adding ion having catalytic property and/or its salt, and improving oxidation activity.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), solar cell and wind power generated.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel has excellent catalytic property and oxidation activity.
NOVELTY - A sensor unit (60) has mutually different hydrogen gas sensors (40,50) of semiconductor type and contact combustion type, arranged in gas space of fuel cell system (1). A judgment unit (210) determines the deterioration state such as silicon positioning of the gas sensors when output difference of the sensors exceeds a threshold value.    USE - For use in fuel cell system mounted in vehicles e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The use of mutually different gas sensor helps in detecting the extent of deterioration of the sensors. Thus the reliability of a gas detection system is improved and replacement period of a gas sensor is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the gas detection system incorporated in a fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Sensor unit (60)    Semiconductor type gas sensor (40)    Contact combustion type gas sensor (50)    Judgment unit (210)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (11) or an electric storage unit is used to supply current for driving an electric motor (14). The storage apparatus includes a capacitor (12) and a controller (18) that controls the output current of the capacitor. A charging controller (15) controls the capacitor charging current and voltage raise controller (16) increases the capacitor output voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system consisting of solid polymer electrolyte/aqueous alkali solution/phosphoric acid/molten carbonate/solid oxide/direct methanol/proton exchange membrane type fuel cell for industrial/domestic power generation apparatus, satellite, spacecraft, electric vehicle, passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, cart for luggage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High current can be supplied to the motor quickly from the capacitor when the motor load is high. As the current is supplied at a high voltage, the motor can be operated at a higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (11)    Capacitor (12)    Motor (14)    Charging controller (15)    Voltage raise controller (16)    Output current controller (18)
NOVELTY - The rolling component comprises steel containing carbon (in mass%) (0.25-0.65), silicon (0.15-0.35), manganese (0.6-0.9), chromium (0.3 or less), remainder of iron and unavoidable impurity in nitrogen enriched horizon formed in surface-layer portion. The rolling component comprises rolling bearing supported with rotation component, so that the rotation component which rotates in order to pump gas can be freely rotated with respect to component arranged opposite to rotation component.    USE - For pumping machines such as supercharger, impeller type pumping machine, scroll type pumping machine, swash-plate type pumping machine and screw type pumping machine used for transport of gas in fuel cell system used for generating electric power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling component suppress hydrogen embrittlement peeling and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of pumping machine in which ball bearing is provided with rolling component.    Ball bearing (1)    Pumping machine (3)    Rotating shaft (30)    Housing (31)    Gas inlet (32)
NOVELTY - A mesh shaped piping (25M) regulates the temperature of a water vapor permeable film (23). The water vapor permeable film selectively permeates the water vapor isolated with a humidification gas chamber (21). A humidified gas (28) containing fewer water vapor volumes than the humidification gas is supplied. A humidified gas chamber (22) humidifies the humidified gas with the water vapor permeated through the water vapor permeable film from the humidification gas chamber.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling the amount of humidification of the humidified gas with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a humidification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Humidification gas chamber (21)    Humidified gas chamber (22)    Water vapor permeable film (23)    Piping (25M)    Humidified gas (28)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a digital jet printing preparation technology of the thin-film material of the solar battery. The practical steps are: evenly mixing the metal materials or the metal salts of Cu, In, Ga and selenium powder in proportion in the organic solvents such as the ethylenediamine, and put them in the high-temperature reaction kettle; the above-mentioned materials react 24 hours under 250 degree in the high-temperature reaction kettle to get the powder of CuIn(1-x)GaxSe2; The powder is mixed with the solvent, adding antioxidants and dispersants to make jet printing ink, and make thin-film by digital jet printing; Put the thin-film in the atmosphere furnace after blowing-dry, heating-up to 350-450 degree under the protection of argon, preserving heat for half an hour and natural cooling with the furnace to get the thin-film of CuIn(1-x)GaxSe2. Wherein the chemical elements of the product is controlled by the synthesis technique of organic solvents, the thickness and quality of the thin-film is controlled by the jet printing technology, the crystal phases of the thin-film is controlled by the heated treating technology. The advantages of the invention are that the utilization ration of the material is high, the cost is low, the controlling of the technology is simple, the preparation of the extensive thin-film is easy and so on.
NOVELTY - The invention claims composite doping La2Zr2O7 proton conductor material and its preparing method. Its chemical formula and mixture ration are: La2-yNyZr2-xMxO7-Delta; M is Yb3+, Er3+, Gd3+ and Sc3+ (wherein, 3+ is superscript) to carry out Zr bit adulteration; x is 0.01~1; N is Sr2+ and Ca2+ (wherein, 2+ is superscript) to carry out La bit adulteration; y is 0.002~0.4; Delta is oxygen space bit and lies on x and y. Charge mixture according to proportion; use water or ethanol as ball milling to mix 4~10hours and then drying; it is synthesized under 1400centigrade and then preserves the temperature 2~20hours. The synthesized material undergoes ball milling, drying, sieving and granulation again and then is packed in mould to be shaped by dry-press. The pressure is 50~120Mpa. And then do isostatic pressing and the pressure is 120~300Mpa. It is sintered in air atmosphere under 1400~1650centigrade. The heating velocity is 2~10centigrade/minute and the temperature is preserved 2~50hours and then is naturally cooled to room temperature. Then the doping La2Zr2O7 material is manufactured. The invention adopts composite adulteration, which is not reported, to prepare good electrical conductivity property proton conductor material. It establishes foundation for developing hydrogen and vapor sensor, hydrogen pump, catalyst and concentration battery electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The brazing alloy contains iron-nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper-silicon-boron-phosphorus compound.    USE - Brazing alloy for amorphous and ductile brazing-alloy foil used for forming brazed product by joining two or more metal components of exhaust gas recirculation cooler, fuel cell, and heat exchanger of car, and in reductive or oxidizing acidic medium of internal combustion engine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The brazing alloy has improved corrosion resistance, and is economical. The brazing alloy provides reliable brazed product with excellent mechanical property, leak-proof property, and corrosion resistance even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The brazing alloy contains iron-nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper-silicon-boron-phosphorus compound of formula: FeaNirestCrbMocCudSieBfPg, where values of a-g are in atomic ratio, a is 0-50, b is 5-18, c is more than 0.2 to 3, e,f are 4-15, g is 0-6 and remainder amount is nickel. When a is more than 0 to 50 atomic%, then d is 0.5 to less than 3 atomic%. When a is 0 atomic%, then d is 0.5-5 atomic%. The brazed product formed using brazing alloy is used in reductive or oxidizing acidic medium that contains sulfate, nitrate and/or chloride ions. The metal components joined using the brazing alloy, is made of stainless steel, nickel alloy or cobalt alloy.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack of unit cells each having an electrolyte membrane, a pair of electrodes disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a pair of separators disposed outside the paired electrodes and in which a fastening load is applied in the stacking direction to maintain the stacked state of the stack. The through-holes are formed through outer peripheral portions of the separators that allow at least a reactant gas to flow through the separators.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is economical, efficient, and has high accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a stack of unit cells each having an electrolyte membrane, a pair of electrodes disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a pair of separators disposed outside the paired electrodes and in which a fastening load is applied in the stacking direction to maintain the stacked state of the stack. The through-holes are formed through outer peripheral portions of the separators that allow at least a reactant gas to flow through the separators and support components are disposed between the pairs of separators for supporting the fastening load in areas with no through-holes on the outer peripheral portions of the separators. The support components are adhesives. The adhesive is a silicone, epoxy resin, epoxy-modified silicone, olefin or olefin-modified silicone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view illustrating general configuration of a fuel cell stack.    End plate (10,70)    Insulating plate (20,60)    Current collecting plate (30,50)    Plurality of unit cells (40a)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - The metal-air battery or fuel cell comprises metal or metal hydride anode, aqueous liquid electrolyte containing ion conducting material, and air electrode (103) which allows ingress and egress of oxygen and contains one or more catalyst capable of evolution and/or reduction of oxygen. The air electrode has hydrophobic and hydrophilic pores. The hydrophilic pores are partially filled with aqueous liquid electrolyte. The air electrode and/or electrolyte contains hygrosopic material and hydroxyl ions, by which water vapour exchanged with the environment is limited.    USE - As metal-air battery or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-air battery or fuel cell has excellent stability. The battery prevents flooding at high humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hygrosopic material comprises calcium bromide, potassium phosphate, potassium acetate, potassium carbonate, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, phosphorus pentaoxide, calcium oxide and/or calcium chloride, preferably comprises calcium bromide. The hydroxyl ions are in the form of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and/or lithium hydroxide, preferably in the form of sodium hydroxide. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of controlling humidity of metal-air battery or fuel cell;    (2) method of dry assembly of metal-air battery or fuel cell;    (3) method of wet assembly of metal-air battery or fuel cell; and    (4) method of reactivating dry metal-air or fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of battery.    Battery case (101)    Zinc electrode (102)    Air electrode (103)    Opening (104)
NOVELTY - The method involves plating a thin layer on surface of a conductive substrate made of silicon, aluminum or conductive glass. A carbon nanotube (CNT) layer having several CNTs is covered over the thin layer. A semiconductor material is deposited on CNTs by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). A transparent conductive layer is plated on the CNT layer. A voltage source is set by connecting its one end to the transparent conductive layer and other end to the conductive substrate.    USE - CNT based semiconductor sensitized solar cell preparing method.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be prepared with reduced amount of fabrication material. The fabrication cost is reduced and the durability of solar cell is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of preparing CNT based semiconductor sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The supporting apparatus (101) is substantially wedge-shaped with a base for contacting the surface of the roof (203), and an inclined front face for supporting the solar energy collection device such that the supporting apparatus is manufactured using molding process using rubber or plastic material. The apparatus is configured such that the total weight of the apparatus is adjustable so as to applying an appropriate loading on the roof to withstand wind uplift forces.    USE - Apparatus for supporting solar energy collection device e.g. photovoltaic device (claimed) connected to inverter, for attaching to roof of building e.g. commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the supporting apparatus is reduced. The supporting apparatus can be positioned on the roof manually and without the use of heavy lifting equipment. The wind uplift is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for applying solar energy collection device to flat or modestly sloping roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the supporting apparatuses attached to roof of building.    Supporting apparatuses (101,201)    Roof (203)    Applicator (204)    Compass (205)
NOVELTY - A catalyst formulation for a direct formic acid fuel cell comprises a noble metal and a metal oxide.    USE - The catalyst formulation is useful for an organic fuel cell, e.g. a formic acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst formulation has a metal oxide that can store and release catalyst poisons at room temperature, reducing the exhaustion of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a direct organic liquid feed fuel cell comprising an anode, a cathode, a liquid organic fuel comprising formic acid, and an anode catalyst comprising a noble metal and a metal oxide;    (2) a method of reducing catalyst poisoning in a direct organic liquid feed fuel cell, comprising preparing a catalyst comprising a noble metal and a metal oxide; and    (3) a method of preparing an anode catalyst for a direct liquid feed fuel cell, comprising mixing a noble metal and a metal oxide; and depositing the mixture on an electrically conductive sheet material to form an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing depicts oxygen vacancies where cerium is in a trivalent state.
NOVELTY - The device has a conductive layer with a conductive shaped topographical surface. Another conductive layer having another conductive shaped topographical surface is positioned substantially parallel to the shaped topographical surface of the former conductive layer. A dielectric layer is arranged between the former conductive shaped topographical surface and the latter conductive topographical surface. The dielectric layer has opposing dielectric topographical surfaces arranged proximately to the former conductive topographical surface.    USE - Electrical charge storage device e.g. electrical capacitor, battery and fuel cell, for direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) application for energy storage, signal coupling, motor starting, motor running, power factor correction, voltage regulation, tuning, resonance, surge suppression and filtration.    ADVANTAGE - The device enhances the power characteristics such as current density, voltage rating, power transfer characteristics, frequency response and charge storage density. The device increases the conductor surface area with smooth structures, thus reducing the distance that separates the conductors, and improving effective dielectric characteristics. The device reduces the dielectric heat rise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a relative relationship between an electrical energy storage characteristics and power transfer aspects.
NOVELTY - A metal current collector (11) made of metallic tape such as aluminum, copper, nickel, stainless steel, etc is used to form electrode (10). An active core (18) mixed with polymeric electrolyte is formed from integral particles (20) and particles (22) connecting with integral particles to form porous structure of active core. An anode layer formed from lithium, carbon, silicon oxide, linear tape open, thin oxide covers the active core.    USE - For cell such as high efficiency thin film photovoltaic solar cells used in portable hand held devices such as cell phones, laptops, thin film sensors and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The active layer is formed inside the current collector so that specific characteristic of the cell is increased. The cell of electrochemical device with improved cell charge capacity, recycling stability can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the structure of the metal current collector of electrode.    Electrode (10)    Metal current collector (11)    Opposed sides (12,14)    Active core (18)    Particles (20,22)
NOVELTY - A quartz tube (4) is attached to a reaction container (3), so that the quartz tube is inserted into the cavity (3a) of the reaction container and both ends (4a,4b) of the quartz tube protrude from the reaction container. A plasma reactor (5) in the quartz tube is excited by the high frequency excitation signal supplied to the cavity for generating plasma and semiconductor film is formed in the circumference of wiring element (2) positioned in the quartz tube.    USE - Semiconductor-film forming apparatus e.g. plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus used for forming n-type or p-type silicon film, carbon group semiconductor film, germanium group semiconductor film for wiring element (claimed) made of glass, gold, or dielectric material used in manufacture of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The uniform semiconductor film with good crystallinity and high film-deposition velocity is formed in the circumferential direction of the wiring element, since the semiconductor film obtained due to the generated plasma is uniformly annealed in the circumferential direction of the wiring element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor-film formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the semiconductor-film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wiring element (2)    Reaction container (3)    Cavity (3a)    Quartz tube (4)    Ends of quartz tube (4a,4b)    Plasma reactor (5)    Plasma (P)
NOVELTY - The water supply valve (30,40) adjust the relative humidity of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to a cathode (15) of a fuel cell (10) and the relative humidity of fuel gas supplied to an anode (14) of the fuel cell. A control unit (50) regulates the water supply valve so that the relative humidity of the fuel gas in the anode inlet port of the fuel cell becomes higher than the relative humidity of the oxidizing agent gas in the cathode inlet port of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses flooding of the cathode while suppressing drying of the anode thus suppressing electric power generation efficiency fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (14)    Cathode (15)    Water supply valve (30,40)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The calendering roll used for calendering of an ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer resin composition. The hard chromium metal plating is performed on surface of calendering roll main component. The calendering roll main component consists of metal material. The calendering roll has surface roughness of 0.02-0.1 microns. The metal material is a weld steel or chilled steel.    USE - Calendering roll is used for calender apparatus (claimed). Can also be used for manufacture of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer film used as intermediate film for laminated glass and sealing film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The calendering roll has excellent release property and prevents the adhesion of ethylene-vinyl-acetate resin composition. Manufacture of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer film using calendering roll has favorable yield.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has solar cell panel (30) which comprises laminated solar cell that carries out double sided light reception. A reflective mirror (20) has concave surface (21) in which solar cell panel is made to reflect the sunlight by passing through transparent board material (10) made of resin. An infrared absorption sheet (22) is provided on the surface of reflective mirror.    USE - Solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature in solar cell panel can be reduced so that the electric power generation efficiency can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rupture perspective view of solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar power generation apparatus (1)    Transparent board material (10)    Reflective mirror (20)    Concave surface (21)    Infrared absorption sheet (22)    Solar cell panel (30)
NOVELTY - The ionic conductive film comprises liquid electrolyte material arranged in the holes of porous material. The contact angle of liquid electrolyte material and porous material, is 0-90degrees. The porous material has hydrophilic group having element(s) that have lone pair in molecular structure, such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and/or phosphorus. The hydrophilic group has functional group chosen from hydroxyl, aldehyde, carbonyl, sulfonic acid, phosphoric acid, carboxylic acid, amino, ether and ester. The liquid electrolyte material is normal-temperature fused salt.    USE - Ionic conductive film for energy devices and fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dissipation of electrolyte from porous material is suppressed. Therefore, the performance of ionic conductive film is maintained for long time. High performance and compact fuel cell system is provided using the ionic conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the relationship between retention strength, and contact angle of liquid electrolyte and porous material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The zinc oxide transparent electroconductive film contains aluminum and fluorine that are doped using zinc oxide as a main material.    USE - Zinc oxide transparent electroconductive film is used for display device and window layer material of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide transparent electroconductive film has excellent electroconductivity, crystallinity and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of zinc oxide transparent electroconductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus for manufacturing zinc oxide transparent electroconductive film.    Chamber (1)    Hydrogen gas supply source (2)    Argon gas supply source (3)    High frequency electric power (4)    Vacuum pump (5)
NOVELTY - A dehumidifying sheet article comprises dispersion liquid on surface of porous base material.    USE - A sheet article used as dehumidification device, heat-exchange device, water absorption transpiration device e.g. desiccant rotor device, building air conditioning vaporization type humidification device for building, and humidification device for fuel cells, and automatic vending machine.    ADVANTAGE - Large quantity of water content is absorbed to nanowire surface. Moisture absorption and moisture release velocity are quick in short time made by absorption reaction on surface of fibrous and porous inorganic fine particle. A porous base material carries titanium-oxide nanowire easily by impregnating the nanowire into base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dispersion liquid containing titanium oxide nanowire and fine cellulose.
NOVELTY - A carbonate ester (B) (in weight part) (0.1-100) is added with respect to salt (A) (100) containing anion component, cation component and moisture content. The resultant mixture is heat processed to remove the water content. Then, the salt (A) has water content of 500 ppm or less. Thus, the manufacture of salt is enabled.    USE - For manufacturing salt used for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte (claimed) used for electrical double layer capacitor, secondary batteries and dye sensitized solar cell, and used as solvent and catalyst for reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The salt is efficiently, economically and easily manufactured with low moisture content.
NOVELTY - The particles which act as nucleus or catalyst (8) is provided on p-type or n-type compound-semiconductor thin films (4), to form a buffer layer (5) which is a transparent and very thin high-resistance mixed-crystal compound-semiconductor thin film.    USE - For forming buffer layers of solar cells, such as thin-film solar cells and heterojunction thin-film solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides uniform buffer layers and solar cells having excellent surface morphology with large photoelectric force conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A zinc salt, sulfur-containing salt, or sulfur compound, and a complex-forming agent are mixed and dissolved in a solvent, and a zinc ammonia complex is formed in the solution when depositing the particles. The zinc salt is zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate, zinc halide, or zinc acetate. The sulfur-containing salt is thiocarbamide, diethyl thiourea, dibutyl thiourea, trimethyl thiourea, thioacetamide, thiosemicarbazide, or thio urethane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the buffer layer formation.    Substrate (2)    Back surface electrode (3)    Compound-semiconductor thin film (4)    Buffer layer (5)    Nucleus or catalyst (8)
NOVELTY - The present investigation related to the preparation of nanocrystalline and compact as well as porous titanium oxide (TiO_2) in thin film form onto electrically conducting and non-conducting glass substrates by a simple chemical deposition method, in which titanium oxide films have been prepared by sequential dipping of the substrate in Ti_2 ion containing solution and double distilled water. The compact or porous morphology was obtained by varying the immersion time period in above solutions. The films obtained will be applicable for photocatalysis, dye sensitized solar cells, gas sensors, supercapacitors, electrochromism, anode for lithium batteries etc. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The lightweight photo-voltaic system has modules (PVM) in rows and columns in a panel. Two open frame profiles (RP) are at opposite sides of each panel (PVP). A clamp system (KS) is at the under side of each panel to hold four panels firmly together at a common intersection (KP). The clamped modules form a module plate (MP) of a photo-voltaic system (PVS) held by anchor cables (SSS) directly at a substrate (SU) without gaps. The panel forms a weather-resistant laminate (LT) with bi-facial solar cells (BSZ) and a reflector (RF) on the upper side of the lightweight plate.    USE - The system is for mounting at walls and roofs of buildings, to harness solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is lightweight and weather resistant. It is not detached from the substrate by wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective and an exploded view of the modular photo-voltaic system.    bi-facial solar cells (BSZ)    intersection points (KP)    clamp system (KS)    lightweight plate (LBP)    laminate (LT)    module plate (MP)    photo-voltaic module (PVM)    photo-voltaic plate (PVP)    photo-voltaic system (PVS)    reflector (RF)    frame profile (RP)    anchor cables (SSS)    substrate (SU)    surface structure (TZS)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has sandwich structures (3.1-3.4) with inner solar cells (7.1-7.4) and transparent mediums (9.1-9.4). Each of the solar cells has a front side that borders at the transparent mediums. Light (L) is received from a direction of a surface normal (N) of the front side of an outer solar cells (2) in a frame area (4), which borders an edge of the outer solar cells, and is guided into the transparent mediums by a mirror (6). A transparent light guiding unit (5) is arranged in the frame area, where the guiding unit and the transparent mediums are made of glass or acrylic.    USE - Solar cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell arrangement is designed such that it has an improved efficiency with respect to the irradiated surface with less surface consumption. The light guidance unit and/or the transparent medium are made of acrylic, thus reducing weight of the solar cell arrangement, so that it can be assembled in an improved manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell arrangement with an outer solar cell, four sandwich structures having inner solar cells, and a light guiding unit having a mirror.    Light (L)    Surface normal (N)    Solar cell arrangement (1)    Outer solar cells (2)    Sandwich structures (3.1-3.4)    Frame area (4)    Light guiding unit (5)    Mirror (6)    Inner solar cells (7.1-7.4)    Transparent mediums (9.1-9.4)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of cathode of Al-H2O2 fuel cell has the following steps: a) immerse the foam nickel base into HCL solution and the consistency of the HCL solution is 1-3M; put it out after 10 to 60 minutes and wash it by deionized water; b) put the foam nickel base actively processed in step a into silver salt electrodeposit solution which contains 20 to 50 g/L Ag ion. Under 20 to 30 centigrade, the ampere density is 3 to 5 mA/square cm, and the time for plating is 2 to 5 minutes. Deposit metallic silver catalyst on the cellosilk of the foam nickel base and keep the porous structure of the foam nickel base and get H2O2 reduction cathode. The cathode of Al-H2O2 fuel cell produced by this invention contains the porous structure. Its specific surface is large and its catalytic grains are small. The distribution is even and its arrangement is orderly. It is good for quickly proliferating and evenly distributing H2O2. It has good catalytic ability for the reduction reaction of H2O2. This method is easy to execute with low cost. It is suitable for mass production and practical application.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises a light permeable, particularly transparent, organic or inorganic functional layer (6,7,8). The organic functional layer has light-scattering particle (4a) and luminescent particles. The functional layer has a refractive index lying between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of an electrode layer (3), and is fitted with a relief structure reducing reflection. A semiconductor layer (2) is arranged at the side of the electrode layer. The transparent substrate (10) is selected from polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or glass.    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell comprises a light permeable, particularly transparent, organic or inorganic functional layer, thus the efficiency of the solar cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Electrode layers (1,3)    Semiconductor layer (2)    Light-scattering particle (4a)    Functional layers (6,7,8)    Transparent substrate (10)    Encapsulation layer (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a transfer film (5) e.g. embossed film, comprising an electric transfer layer (52) made of an electro-conductive polymer e.g. polyethylenedioxythiophene/polystyresulfonate (PEDOT/PSS). The layer is transferred from the transfer film to a multilayered body (4) and is filmed based on the transfer of the film to the body through the effect of temperature, pressure and chemical reaction. A layer of the body is combined with the transfer layer.    USE - Method for producing a multilayered body i.e. polymer-solar cell (claimed), in a semiconductor industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the multilayered body in such a manner that its electrical characteristics can be adjusted without application of chemical procedure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a transfer film, in particular embossed film, with a carrier layer and an electric transfer layer    (2) an application of a transfer film for manufacturing an antenna    (3) an application of transfer film as pre-stage electrocoating processes for the antenna.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a manufacturing step of a multilayered body.    Multilayered body (4)    Transfer film (5)    Carrier layer (41)    Transfer layer (52)    Embossing die (53)
NOVELTY - The proton conducting membrane (13) comprises a thin glass plate to migrate protons and hydroxonium ions from one side of the membrane to the other, and a catalyst fused on the glass surface to conduct an anodic reaction or a cathodic reaction in the fuel cell or reactor.    USE - For fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell, and reactor using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conducting membrane carries out reactions reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The glass is ordinary soda lime glass, and doped with silver chloride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the fuel cell unit with arrangement of electrodes, intermediate membranes and flow channels.    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Proton conducting membrane (13)    Flow channels (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (11) comprises a power generating portion to perform power generation based on fuel supplied from fuel tank. The power generating portion includes fuel electrode (17) and oxidizer electrode (18). A switch (14) is provided between fuel electrode and oxidizer electrode to switch connection and disconnection of resistor between fuel electrode and oxidizer electrode. The switching of connection and disconnection of resistor is performed based on temperature difference between two of the power generating portion of fuel cell, fuel tank (12) and outside air.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as power source in mobile electronic device e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), note type personal computer (PC), digital camera and digital video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of outside air temperature in the use environment is suppressed, while performing constant control of fuel cell irrespective of outside air temperature. The fuel cell is controlled at the time of start activation and stop suspension using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Fuel tank (12)    Switch (14)    Fuel electrode (17)    Oxidizer electrode (18)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion material contains specific fullerene derivative (1).    USE - For photoelectric transducer used in solar cell (both claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion material has high photoelectric generation quantum efficiency and provides inexpensive solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion material contains fullerene derivative of formula (1).    R1=optionally substituted organic group;    M=metal atom;    L=ligand of metal atom (M);and    n=number of ligand (L).
NOVELTY - A current collection board (1) comprises a substrate (11) including current collection region(s) (110); and current collection bar(s) (13) arranged corresponding to the current collection region. The current collection bar includes a metallic pillar with copper covered by stainless steel. The substrate is an FR4 substrate, FR5 substrate, epoxy resin substrate, glass fiber substrate, ceramic substrate, polymeric plastic substrate, or composite substrate. A surface of the bar is treated by a protection process and/or an anticorrosive/acid-proof process.    USE - Current collection board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate of the current collection board is fabricated from a printed circuit substrate, which is less expensive and processed easily. Further, the metallic pillar having stainless steel covered copper is easily fabricated at low cost. So the current collection board made is favorable for mass production. In addition to possessing the ability of collecting current, the surface of the current collection bar is further treated by the protection process and/or the anticorrosive/acid-proof process. Thus, the current collection bar has a longer lifetime and an improved ability of collecting current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the current collection board.    Current collection board (1)    Substrate (11)    Current collection bars (13)    Current collection regions (110)    Outer layer of stainless steel (131)
NOVELTY - A current collection board (1) comprises a substrate (11); and current collection bar(s) (13) made of stainless steel, respectively covering hollow portion(s) (110) of the substrate, and fixed to the substrate. The substrate is one of an FR4 substrate, an FR5 substrate, an epoxy resin substrate, a glass fiber substrate, a ceramic substrate, a polymeric plastic substrate, or a composite substrate. A surface of the bar is plated with a thin metal layer of copper or a thin metal layer of gold. It is treated by a protection process and/or an anticorrosive/acid-proof process.    USE - Current collection board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate of the current collection board is fabricated from a printed circuit substrate, which is less expensive and processed easily. Further, the current collection bar having stainless steel is easily fabricated at low cost. So the current collection board made is favorable for mass production. In addition to possessing the ability to collect current, the surface of the current collection bar is further treated by the protection process and/or the anticorrosive/acid-proof process. Thus, the current collection bar has a longer lifetime and an improved ability to collect current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an elevation exploded diagram of the current collection board.    Current collection board (1)    Substrate (11)    Current collection bars (13)    Hollow portions (110)
NOVELTY - Operating a water management subsystem (40) in a fuel cell system includes recovering water from other subsystems, e.g. fuel cell cooling subsystem, fuel processing subsystem (20), oxidant subsystem (30), anode exhaust, and/or cathode exhaust, in the fuel cell system. Silica is removed from the recovered water by passing through a silica absorber. Silica-free water is supplied to a humidification subsystem for oxidant stream, a humidification subsystem for fuel stream, a fuel processing subsystem and/or a fuel cell cooling subsystem.    USE - Method for operating a water management subsystem in a fuel cell system, e.g. electrochemical fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - By removing silica from recovered water by passing through silica absorber, formation of insoluble metal silicates which may lead to reduced lifetime or performance of individual components within the fuel cell system can be eliminated or reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Electric power generation subsystem (10)    Fuel processing subsystem (20)    Oxidant subsystem (30)    Water management subsystem (40)    Power conversion subsystem (50)    Control subsystem (60)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises two catalysts (A,B). The catalyst (A) contains non-noble-element-containing compound including non-noble element(s) chosen from cobalt, chromium, molybdenum and/or iron, and catalyst (B) contains noble metal.    USE - As anode for membrane-electrode assembly used in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is economical, and has improved catalyst performance and electrical performance. The high power fuel cell is economically formed using the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-noble-element containing compound consists of carbide, sulfide, phosphide and/or nitride of cobalt and molybdenum, preferably cobalt phosphide and/or molybdenum phosphide. The catalyst (B) consists of platinum, ruthenium, palladium, gold, rhodium, silver, iridium, osmium and/or rhenium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of structure of fuel cell system.    Electricity generating element (3)    Fuel supplier (5)    Oxidant supplier (7)    Fuel tank (9)    Fuel pump (11)    Membrane-electrode assembly (17)
NOVELTY - The optoelectronic device has intermediate band gap material comprising several silicon nano-wires arranged between a transparent conductor and a solid conductor such that a portion of the nano-wire is in electrical contact with the conductors. The material has a Fermi energy level, several carrier pockets and mixed electronic states at an interface. The mixed electronic states comprise an initial state that is below or within kT, where k is Boltzmann constant and T is temperature in degreesK and another state that is greater than or within kT.    USE - Optoelectronic device such as LED, solar cell, infrared detector, photovoltaic cell, near infrared emitter, blue emitter, red emitter, near UV emitter (all claimed), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic transitions in the optoelectronic device are enhanced and intermediate band gaps are accessed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material has a predetermined disruption of symmetry at the interface. The diameter of the nano-wire is 50-200nm. The nano-wire has a crystallographic orientation selected from the group consisting of (1-21), (211) and (121) orientations. The material comprises nano-dot or nano-well. An insulating material is arranged between the nano-wires.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the crystallographic orientation of bismuth.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaically powered cathodic protection system comprises photovoltaic array for mounting upon an exterior surface of a vehicle, and having first and second load terminals; first conductor to extend from the first terminal of the array to a first portion of the vehicle; and second conductor to extend from the second terminal of the array to a second portion of the vehicle.    USE - For automotive vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system uses photovoltaic array with battery storage to power a cathodic protection system in the vehicle to prevent corrosion of the vehicle, without the need for increasing fuel consumed by the vehicle's power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an automotive vehicle body having the photovoltaically powered cathodic protection system; and    (2) a method for providing cathodic protection for the body of automotive vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing component parts of the cathodic protection system.
NOVELTY - A coating installation comprises a substrate carrier (1) for coating substrates. The substrate carrier contains a glass-ceramic material.    USE - For producing solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The coating installation has a low-warpage substrate carrier that permits more economical, especially less expensive use of the installation. The substrate carrier can be manufactured simply and economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a plan view of a substrate carrier.    Substrate carrier (1)    Plate (2)    Bars (4)    Boundary regions (7-10)    Strip (13)
NOVELTY - A fan (40) driven by the flow of an oxidizing agent gas (81) is provided in the joint portion (121a) of an oxidizing agent gas supply piping (121). A communicating hole (93) for oxidizing agent gas supply is penetrated in the lamination direction of a fuel cell stack (1), and connected with an oxidizing agent gas passageway. The oxidizing agent gas supply piping is connected with the communicating hole for oxidizing agent gas supply.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves exhaustion capability of the residual water of the fuel cell. Reduces manufacturing cost since the need for the system for driving a rotary body, electric power, complicated control, is eliminated. Prevents decline in the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell since the distribution of the reactive gas is not stopped. Eases generation of turbulent flow of the reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fan (40)    Oxidizing agent gas (81)    Communicating hole (93)    Oxidizing agent gas supply piping (121)    Joint portion (121a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack having lamination of several single cells, a current collection board (16) provided at both ends of stack, edge portion cell (14) having uneven shaped separator (26) and provided at both ends of stack, and cooling medium flow path (30) containing heat insulating material (32). The flow path (30) is provided between separator and current collection board, and is formed with concave portion and board (16) of separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell, solid electrolyte-type fuel cell and solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has favorable corrosion resistance. The heat radiation from edge portion cell is suppressed by suppressing the heat flow from edge portion cell to cooling medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a stack having lamination of several single cells, a current collection board (16) provided at both ends of stack, edge portion cell (14) having uneven shaped separator (26) and provided at both ends of stack, and cooling medium flow path (30) containing heat insulating material (32). The flow path (30) is provided between separator and current collection board, and is formed with concave portion and board (16) of separator. The heat insulating material is formed using ceramic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section of edge portion cell provided with current collection board.    Edge portion cell (14)    Current collection board (16)    Electrolyte film (18)    Catalyst layer (20)    Separator (26)    Gas passageway (28)    Cooling medium flow path (30)    Channel (31)    Heat insulating material (32)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel feed route (135) supplies the liquid fuel vaporized by the vaporization unit (130) and a modifier (142A) comprises modification catalyst for performing modification processing of the vaporization liquid fuel. A pre-processing unit (141) which is attached or detached between the liquid fuel feed route and the modifier, performs modification processing of portion of the vaporization liquid fuel, using the heat produced from a burner (142A1) of the modifier.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modification proceeding of the vaporization liquid fuel can be performed efficiently, and hydrogen gas can be produced stably for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing apparatus of fuel gas for fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vaporization unit (130)    Liquid fuel feed route (135)    Pre-processing unit (141)    Modifier (142A)    Burner (142A1)
NOVELTY - A source gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and oxygen-containing gas are contacted in presence of a catalyst. The carbon monoxide is selectively oxidized, and the concentration of carbon monoxide in the source gas is reduced. The catalyst temperature before oxygen introduction is 95degreesC or more. The catalyst contains ruthenium supported on carrier containing inorganic acid compound comprising alumina, silica, zirconia or titania.    USE - For reducing carbon monoxide concentration in source gas and manufacturing high concentration hydrogen-containing gas used as cathode side fuel in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide concentration in the source gas can be reduced over a long period of time by controlling the catalyst temperature before oxygen introduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for reducing carbon monoxide concentration and manufacturing high concentration hydrogen-containing gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the fuel cell system.    Water tank (1)    Water pump (2)    Fuel tank (3)    Fuel feed pump (4)    Desulfurizer (5)
NOVELTY - A back sheet (1) has a laminate of a film base material layer (11), a deposition thin film layer (12) containing an inorganic compound, a gas barrier film layer (13) containing composite with water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and a high polymer film layer (21,22) on both surfaces of gas barrier film layer. The film base material layer has one or both transparent surfaces, and contains a silicon compound or its hydrolyzate.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) of solar cell used as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet is lightweight, inexpensive, has excellent damp proof property, protection property and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back sheet has a laminate of a film base material layer, a deposition thin film layer containing an inorganic compound, a gas barrier film layer containing composite with water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and a high polymer film layer on both surfaces of gas barrier film layer. The film base material layer has one or both transparent surfaces, and contains at least one silicon compound of formulae: Si(OR1)4 and R2Si(OR3)3, or its hydrolyzate.    R1,R3=hydrolysable group;and    R2=organic functional group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the back sheet.    Back sheet (1,2)    Gas barrier film layer (10,10')    Film base material layer (11)    Deposition thin film layer (12)    Gas barrier film layer (13)    Primer layer (14)    High polymer film layers (21,22)
NOVELTY - A silicon refiner (1) has crucible (12) which accommodates silicon raw material (10) containing impurity, heater (13) which heats the silicon raw material accommodated in a crucible, coolant (14) which is immersed in silicon raw material accommodated in crucible and which cools and crystallizes silicon raw material, chamber which accommodates crucible and coolant, vacuum holder which maintains the inside of chamber in vacuum state, and control unit (18) which controls heater and maintains temperature of silicon raw material accommodated in crucible to be 1415-1500degreesC.    USE - For purifying silicon (claimed) used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon refiner efficiently removes high vapor pressure impurity and metal impurity from silicon raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing which simplifies and shows a mode that a silicon raw material is purified using silicon refiner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silicon refiner (1)    Silicon raw material (10)    Crucible (12)    Heater (13)    Coolant (14)    Control unit (18)
NOVELTY - A dehydrogenation catalyst has a medium, which contains metal catalyst (5) supported on a catalyst support (2), which consists of porous oxide film. The dehydrogenation catalyst removes hydrogen using the medium, and repeats hydrogen storage-supply chemically. The water absorption/film thickness of the porous oxide film is 0.03-0.065 (mg/(cm2.microns)).    USE - For hydrogen supply apparatus (claimed) used for supplying hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell used as distributed power supply for motor vehicles, domestic equipment, automatic vending machine and portable apparatus, and for engines such as internal combustion engine, micro engine and micro turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The dehydrogenation catalyst improves reaction efficiency of dehydrogenation reaction, and thermal efficiency of hydrogen supply apparatus. The hydrogen supply apparatus comprising the dehydrogenation catalyst has high operating speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of dehydrogenation catalyst.    Aluminum substrate (1)    Catalyst support (2)    Gas passageway (3)    Macropore (4)    Metal catalyst (5)    Catalyst layer (20)
NOVELTY - Metal-oxide film formation comprises fixing a fine particle having average particle diameter of 10-1000 nm and a negative charge on its surface, on an electroconductive substrate; and performing cathode electrolysis in an aqueous solution containing a metal ion(s) (0.001-0.5 mol/L) consisting zinc ion, cerium ion, or iron ion, and nitrate ion (0.001-0.5 mol/L).    USE - For forming metal-oxide film e.g. zinc-oxide, cerium-oxide, or iron oxide film for use in a semiconductor structure (claimed), such as chemical sensor, solar cell, photocatalyst, and electromagnetic-wave absorbent material for high frequencies.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal-oxide film having large surface area (10-10000 times the surface area of the used substrate), high quality, favorable crystallinity, and outstanding performance. The metal-oxide film is formed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a semiconductor structure.
NOVELTY - The thin film contains oxide of indium, tin and/or zinc and alkali metal. The ratio of alkali metal atom with respect to total amount of metal atom and alkali metal atom, is 1-60 atomic%. The thin film has average refractive index of 1.5-2 in wavelength of 400-700 nm.    USE - For electrode used for electronic devices, such as liquid crystal display element, solar cell and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film has high transparency and low refractive index.
NOVELTY - An alloy substrate (3) has a metal-oxide layer containing metal (A) oxide and metal (B) oxide formed on the surface. Atleast one of metal (A) is used as catalyst for carbon nanotube generation and atleast one of metal (B) is used as non-catalyst.    USE - For manufacturing carbon nanotube production alloy substrate for electrical-double-layer capacitor and separator for fuel cells (all claimed). Also as carbon material for the catalyst support of fuel cells, as electrode material for field-electron-emission source of devices such as field emission display, and hydrogen storage material of hydrogen storage system, and semiconductor-element material.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy substrate is effective in manufacturing high-density carbon nanotube easily, without arranging and depositing a catalyst in a retrofit on a substrate. The fluctuation in heat-processing temperature during preparation of alloy substrate is controlled. The electrical-double-layer capacitor formed using carbon nanotube has excellent capacitance, and fuel cell separator formed using carbon nanotube has high density and small contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of alloy substrate for carbon nanotube production which involves arranging substrate in oxidizing atmosphere and heat-processing at predetermined temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the apparatus which synthesizes carbon nanotube production alloy substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (1)    Organic liquid (2)    Alloy substrate (3)    Heating unit (4)    Condensation unit (5)
NOVELTY - A diamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - In photoreceptor layers of electrophotographic photoreceptors (claimed) used in image-forming devices, and as hole-transport material for electroluminescent elements and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new diamine derivative has excellent solubility in solvent and compatibility with binder resin, and provides electrophotographic photoreceptors having excellent sensitivity and electrical property and which enable high-speed image formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diamine derivative of formula (1), is new.    Ar1=optionally substituted arylene, optionally substituted bivalent heterocyclic group, or optionally substituted alkylene;    Ar2,Ar3=optionally substituted heterocyclic group or optionally substituted aryl;    R1-R12=H, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkoxy, or optionally substituted aralkyl;    m,n=0-3;and    Ra,Rb'=optionally substituted alkenyl or alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of a monolayer-type photoreceptor.    Photoreceptor (10)    Electroconductive base (12)    Photoreceptor layer (14)
NOVELTY - A diamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - In photoreceptor layers of electrophotographic photoreceptors (claimed) used in image-forming devices, and as hole-transport material for electroluminescent elements and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new diamine derivative has excellent solubility in solvent and compatibility with binder resin, and provides electrophotographic photoreceptors having excellent sensitivity and electrical property and which enable high-speed image formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diamine derivative of formula (1), is new.    Ar1=optionally substituted arylene, optionally substituted bivalent heterocyclic group, or optionally substituted alkylene;    Ar2,Ar3=optionally substituted heterocyclic group or optionally substituted aryl;    R1-R12=H, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkoxy, or optionally substituted aralkyl;    m=0 or more;and    n=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of a monolayer-type photoreceptor.    Photoreceptor (10)    Electroconductive base (12)    Photoreceptor layer (14)
NOVELTY - A major surface of a wafer (5) having photovoltaic junction, is exposed to light (27) such that negative charges and positive charges are collected at opposing major surfaces of wafer. The wafer is set in contact with a cyanide-free metal plating bath (21) containing aqueous solution comprising metal ions, water-soluble nitro-containing compound, surfactant, amido-compound, and water-soluble amino acid, water soluble sulfonic acid or both. An electric potential is applied to the bath, and a metal layer is deposited on preset surface of wafer when exposed to light.    USE - For performing light assisted electroplating for forming pattern of current collecting lines and busbars on photovoltaic device such as solar cell e.g. flat plate silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cyanide-free metal plating bath has sufficient stability under the conditions of illumination used in light assisted electroplating. High current outputs are possible on the metal plated photovoltaic devices. The amount of energy used during metal electroplating process, is reduced, and the electroplating process is carried out at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the structure for carrying out electroplating process on photovoltaic device.    Wafer (5)    Plating cell (20)    Plating bath (21)    Power source (24)    Silver anode (22)    Light (27)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion device comprises a semiconductor electrode (3), a counter electrode (9), and an electrolyte layer (5) held between the electrodes. The electrolyte layer contains an aromatic, non-aromatic, hetero aromatic or hetero non-aromatic cyclic compound as an oxidation-reduction pair.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion device has excellent performance characteristics, photoelectric conversion efficiency, economical efficiency, corrosion resistance, durability, and transparency. Since the electrolyte solution does not corrode metal, a metal sheet can be used as the substrate. The oxidation-reduction pair does not have a strong absorption in a visible light region, and hence the latitude in designing the device is broadened. The electrolyte layer does not absorb visible light to interfere with the light absorption by the dye.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion device comprises a semiconductor electrode (3), a counter electrode (9), and an electrolyte layer (5) held between the electrodes. The electrolyte layer contains an aromatic, non-aromatic, hetero aromatic or hetero non-aromatic cyclic compound as an oxidation-reduction pair (A-S- M+, A-S-S-A).    M+=organic or inorganic cation;and    A=aromatic, non-aromatic, hetero aromatic, or hetero non-aromatic cyclic compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion device.    Semiconductor electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Conductive polymer catalyst (6)    Counter electrode (9)    Photoelectric conversion device (10)
NOVELTY - The cell has a solid electrolyte located in an oxygen containing atmosphere. A conductive layer functions as an electrode and is superimposed on front and rear sides of the solid electrolyte. The conductive layer is provided in such a manner that an assembly reaction of oxygen-ions into the electrolyte operates with high rate during incident of light radiation on the front or outer side than at rear or inner side that is not exposed to light. The light radiation is occurred by a glass plate, where the surface of the glass plate is provided with a coating.    USE - Photovoltaic solar cell for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell exhibits a high and long-term steady degree of efficiency, thus representing an economical alternative for solar flow generation with semiconductor photo cells. The surface of the glass plate is provided with the coating, thus ensuring efficient absorption of sun light and effectively reducing the radiation from the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principal outline of an electric conductive layer as electrode. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - Use of silane for the recovery of hydrogen by pyrolysis and for the cleaning of silicon by pyrolysis.    USE - The silane is useful for the recovery of hydrogen by pyrolysis and for the cleaning of silicon by pyrolysis. The silane is useful for operating the hydrogen-containing fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The silane provides silicon with very high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of a silane comprising adding excess of hydrogen in the Muller-Rochow-synthesis steps;    (2) the use of silane for operating the hydrogen-containing fuel cell;    (3) a fuel cell that is attached with a pyrolysis area; and    (4) a separating device, for the separation, comprising one or more hydrogen diffusion permeable membrane, one or more electro filter and/or one or more centrifuge.
NOVELTY - The device has a photovoltaic electric supply system for converting solar energy to electricity. A photosensitive time control system is connected in series with a working power source loop of a time controller for controlling an alternation between spectrum light source groups. One end of a high voltage generator is connected in parallel with an insect attracting light source group and the time controller. The other end of the voltage generator is connected with a high voltage electric shock network.    USE - Used in a farm field.    ADVANTAGE - The light supplying, oxygen producing and insect killing phenomenon can be achieved by the photosynthesis power of green plant at night and the working time of different light sources, without electricity, thus saving electricity and cost, and enhancing efficiency of photosynthesis with less energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy photons increasing oxygen supplying deinsectization device.
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent counter electrode (2), an electrolyte (3), a dye sensitization agent (4), a semiconductor material membrane (5) and a transparent conductive glass (6) which are folded sequentially between transparent glasses (1, 1`). The transparent glasses are provided with rare earth luminescent material membrane layers (7, 7`) of thickness 1-100 microns. The rare earth luminescent material is oxide, sulfide or oxy-sulfide with long afterglow performance containing rare earth.    USE - Used in a construction lamp and a street lamp, for storing solar energy and emitting a visible light at night.    ADVANTAGE - The rare earth function material with luminescent performance enables the solar cell to absorb the emitted part of light at night to continue working, and does not absorb the part of light emitted by the luminescent material, thus utilizing the light emitted by the material for decoration and illumination at the same time. The cell is designed in such a manner that it fully absorbs the ultraviolet light and visible light in the solar light, thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell. The solar cell enables saving of the energy and plays a role of decoration if the solar cell is combined with glass and utilized in the construction and street lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a visible light responding solar cell.    Transparent glasses (1, 1`)    Transparent counter electrode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Dye sensitization agent (4)    Semiconductor material membrane (5)    Transparent conductive glass (6)    Rare earth luminescent material membrane layers (7, 7`)
NOVELTY - The set has a quadrate sign post with photo sensors and a focusing lens immovably connected. A solar photocell matching parts group is focused with sunlight through the focusing lens. A controller makes a drive mechanism to adjust east-west and south-north directions of the sign post through comparing strengths respectively sensed by the two photo-sensors placed on east-west side and south-north sides. A relative position between the focusing lens and sun is converted into two groups of difference values of numbers.    USE - Light concentrating type solar power generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The generating set provides audio visual effect by adjusting the position of the focusing lens relative to the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a light concentrating type solar power generating set.
NOVELTY - The invention claims field of dye sensitized solar cell material, especially a photo-anode in nanometer porous titanium dioxide and the preparing method. The invention prepares titanium dioxide nanometer porous film on conductor layer: the surface of the film is modified by metallic compounds; then absorb dye; form surface potential barrier, enhance the level of semiconductor and restrain surface state and other mechanisms through the modifying metallic compound layer; improve the performance of photoelectric conversion; enhance photoelectric conversion rate of solar cell. The photoelectric conversion rate of dye sensitized solar cell is enhanced by 10%-20% by metallic compounds modified. It can be widely used as electrode in the field of solar cell.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method of making solar battery absorbing membrane, especially, making tiny silicon metal germanium membrane by using plasma reactive heat chemical sediment method in low temperature. The direct growth of membrane tiny silicon metal material needs temperature of more than 600 centidegree, and can not use glass or other cheap underlay. People should use a plasma reactive heat chemical sediment method to make the tiny silicon metal germanium membrane, so they can make low bandgap and high steady tiny silicon metal material, using the oxidation reactive heat between Si2H6 and GeF4 so that the temperature of membrane is reduced to 450 centidegree, and then with the help of plasma temperature reducing to 250-350 centidegree, tiny silicon metal germanium membrane will be completely finished in low temperature. The beneficial effect of the invention is: the invention can get low bandgap and high steady silicon metal material, and it also can improve the effect of solar battery.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a N-type organic semiconductor material. It is linear poly aromatic nucleus diimide derivative. The framework of the linear poly aromatic nucleus comprises intermolecular Pi-Pi acting force to make the molecules stack in order. The substitutional group on the nitrogen atom of the diimide also comprises the same effect. The above material can improve electron migration rate. It applies the channel area as grid structure, electronic transmission layer of the organic LED or N-type material of organic solar battery.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a technology of producing down face of mono-crystalline silicon solar battery. Mono-crystalline silicon is put in NaOH solution of 0.5-2% concentration and 60-70 centigrade temperature for treating for 25-40 minutes; 170-400KHz ultrasonic vibration is utilized while treating. The invention method can remove the bubble on the silicon surface without damaging. It is suitable for producing down face of small pyramid.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method of producing texturisation of multi-crystal silicon solar battery. Multi-crystal silicon is put in alkaline corrosive solution which is the mixture water solution of NaOH, natrium alkylsulfonate and EDAT; the concentration of NaOH is 5-10%; the concentration of natrium alkylsulfonate is 0.5-4%; the concentration of EDAT is 2-10%; the corrosion temperature is 85 centigrade and time is 2-10 minutes. Reflectivity of the texturisation prepared with the method is slightly lower than that with existing acid solutions; because the crystal boundary among crystal grains is not evident, light and color difference caused by different crystal reflection directions can not be sensed when watched. The method can remove 10-30um damaged layer of silicon surface at the same time, in addition, the concentration of the alkaline solution is not easy to be maladjusted in producing process, which ensures the quality stability of the multi-crystal silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method of producing down face of mono-crystalline silicon solar battery. Mono-crystalline silicon is put in alkaline corrosive solution which is the mixture water solution of NaOH, alcohol and glucose; the concentration of NaOH is 0.5-1.5%; the concentration of glucose is 1-5%; NaOH solution: alcohol: glucose solution = (9-11): 1: (0.01-0.02); the corrosion temperature is 85 centigrade and time is 30-45 minutes. The down face (right pyramid) made with the invention method is small but covers the whole surface; the top of the pyramid is clear and it has low surface reflectivity (about 8%); it increases the battery short current and photo-electricity conversion ratio. The invention is suitable for the mass production of solar battery with big surface as 125 multiply 125 mm.sq and 156 multiply 156 mm.sq.
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing photoactive layers by forming a non-semiconducting layer from pre-cursor material comprising a metal compound and a salt-like or organic reactant on a substrate by printing or blade coating. The layer is exposed to less than 300 degrees temperatures. The semiconducting, photoactive layer is formed from the non-semiconducting layer by thermal conversion of the precursor material. The metal compound is selected from the groups of sulfide, selenide, telluride, carbide, phosphide, nitride, antimonide and arsenide.    USE - Method for manufacturing photoactive layers and components, particularly solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconducting, photoactive layer is formed from the non-semiconducting layer by thermal conversion of the precursor material, thus an easy and simply way to synthesize photoactive layer at low temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the method for manufacturing semiconducting copper-indium sulfide layer.
NOVELTY - Silicon content of silicon-containing alloy which is in liquid phase at electrolysis temperature is increased using alloy as a cathode and molten salt electrolysis is performed in an electrolysis vessel. Silicon-containing alloy as cathode is taken out of electrolysis vessel before concentration at which silicon starts to precipitate at electrolysis temperature is reached. Silicon is solidified by cooling the alloy at temperature more than eutectic point and less than electrolysis temperature. The solidified silicon is collected.    USE - For manufacturing silicon used as raw material for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The silicon is stably, economically and continuously manufactured with high yield and high purity. Short circuit by electrodeposition of solid silicon is prevented, and stable electrode interface is formed.
NOVELTY - A positive-negative node is formed on surface of a semiconductor thin plate e.g. silicon or polycrystalline silicon wafer after carrying out and washing texturing process. A passivation film and a reflection film are formed on plate. A deep diffusion is carried out after cleaning groove in the plate. A chemical depositing metal processing is carried out on the other surface of plate after passivation. A sintered metal or metal alloy is chemical deposited on processed surface for preset time. The sintered metal or metal alloy is electrochemically deposited on plate.    USE - For manufacturing electrode used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved and the production cost of the electrode is reduced. The industrial waste liquid generated during the manufacturing process is treated easily, and the reaction time for manufacturing electrode is shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrochemical depositing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A shaped article comprises semiconductor nanocrystals (20).    USE - Shaped article, e.g. lens, LED cup, LED, optical epoxy, or solar cell, for lighting applications, e.g. light emitting devices, as light scatterers in lighting applications, in security applications, and in the preparation of luminescent concentrator solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a shaped article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a semiconductor nanocrystal.    Semiconductor nanocrystals (20)    Core (21)    Shells (22)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (1) has an electrode (7) comprising a semiconductor layer (8) with a sensitizing dye supported on one surface, a counter electrode (9) arranged opposing the semiconductor layer, and an electric charge carrying layer (4) arranged between the electrode and counter electrode. The electric charge carrying layer contains an oxidant iodine (I3-) and reduced form iodine (I-), and N-methyl formamide. The content of oxidant iodine in the electric charge carrying layer is 0-0.02 mol/dm3.    USE - Photoelectric transducer such as silicon group solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has excellent photoelectric transfer characteristics even in low illumination intensity environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of the photoelectric transducer.    Photoelectric transducer (1)    Substrates (2,3)    Electric charge carrying layer (4)    Electrode (7)    Semiconductor layer (8)    Counter electrode (9)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises catalyst layer, electrolyte layer (21) and gaseous diffusion layer (24). The catalyst layer has carbon particles on its surface, which supported the catalyst metal. The catalyst layer having own water-repellent property, comprises high carbon particles on electrolyte layer side catalyst layer (22a) and low carbon particles on gaseous diffusion layer side catalyst layer (22b).    USE - Electrode used for fuel cells for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode suppresses the fall of output voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte layer (21)    Cathode (22)    Electrode layer side catalyst layer (22a)    Gaseous diffused layer side catalyst layer (22b)    Gaseous diffusion layer (24)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode has a catalyst with water electrolysis activity positioned at the interface of a gaseous-diffusion layer and a catalyst layer. The gaseous diffusion layer is a carbon cloth, carbon paper, non-woven fabric or metal mesh.    USE - Gas diffusion electrode for use in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell, micro fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode can prevent the flooding phenomenon of catalyst layer at the time of normal operation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cathode side of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module has a photoelectric transducer (S1) formed on each electrode (3) between substrates (1,2). A cell sealing layer (11) consisting of photosensitive resin or thermosetting resin is formed between substrate (2) and electrode (62) on top of an insulating layer (7). A photoelectric transducer has a photoelectric-converting-layer (4) which consists of porous semiconductor layer and porous insulating layer (5) containing an electrolyte and a catalyst layer (61). The insulating layer consists of film though which an electrolyte is not permeated.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The accrual rate of the photoelectric transducer is increased and the high photoelectric conversion efficiency can be obtained. The internal short circuit can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye sensitizing solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye sensitizing solar cell module.    Substrates (1,2)    Electrodes (3,62)    Photoelectric-converting-layer (4)    Porous insulating layer (5)    Insulating layer (7)    Cell sealing layer (11)    Catalyst layer (61)    Photoelectric transducer (S1)
NOVELTY - The manufacture of proton-conductive material involves using phosphoric acid and incinerated ash as raw material. The incinerated ash essentially contains calcium (40 wt.% or more).    USE - Manufacture of proton-conductive material for electrolysis film of fuel cell and electrolytic-type ozone water production unit.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides proton-conductive material having improved electroconductivity, using incinerated ash. Effective usage of incinerated is enabled. The fuel cell comprising the proton-conductive material is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the proton-conductive material having calcium phosphate as main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the relationship of temperature and electroconductivity of the metal phosphate hydrogel essentially containing calcium phosphate before and after crystallization, and pure calcium phosphate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst (20) consists of a carbon material (21) and catalyst particles (22) which are supported by the carbon material. The carbon material has crystalline diameter (Lc (002)) of 1-10 nm and R value of 0.5-1.    USE - Electrode catalyst for fuel cell (claimed) used as small-scale and portable power supply for electrical vehicles and domestic electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has improved catalyst efficiency and provides fuel cell with excellent electrical power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a consumption diagram of electrode catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode catalyst (20)    Carbon material (21)    Catalyst particles (22)    Microcrystal (23)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas injection apparatus (10) has a valve seat (17) having a gas injection tip (18), a valve component (14) to control opening and closing of the gas injection tip, and a dew condensation prevention component to prevent dew condensation around the gas injection tip.    USE - Hydrogen gas injection apparatus for hydrogen gas supply apparatus used for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas injection apparatus prevents dew condensation in gas injection tip efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the hydrogen gas injection apparatus.    Resin coating layer (1)    Hydrogen gas injection apparatus (10)    Valve component (14)    Valve seat (17)    Gas injection tip (18)
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier laminated plastic film has a surface layer, a back layer, an intermediate layer, and a carbon coat layer provided on the surface(s) of the intermediate layer. The surface and back layers are polypropylene film, nylon film, polyester film, or polyethylene film. The intermediate layer is ethylene-vinyl alcohol film, polyvinyl alcohol film, or polyvinyl alcohol copolymer film.    USE - Gas-barrier laminated plastic film is used for packaging materials of electronic components, food-preservation materials, confidential materials, moisture-resistant materials, and back sheets of solar-cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-barrier laminated plastic film has excellent airtightness, economical efficiency, gas-barrier property with respect to oxygen and water vapor, light resistance, water resistance, flexibility, and durability.
NOVELTY - The gasket has a flat base that is integrally joined to the circumference (111) of a reinforcement frame (11). A seal lip is formed in both sides along the thickness direction, in the outer side of the circumference of the reinforcement frame.    USE - Gasket for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of reinforcement frame on the sealing performance of seal lip is reduced, and hence stable sealing performance can be achieved. The reinforcement frame is not exposed to the sealing object fluid, and hence the degrees of freedom of the material selection of the reinforcement frame can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gasket. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reinforcement frame (11)    Circumference of reinforcement frame (111)    Lower mold (42)    Base molding portion (431)    Seal-lip molding portion (432)
NOVELTY - The metal microparticles by which an oxidizing layer is formed is prepared. The metal microparticles are dispersed into an organic solvent in which an inorganic or organic metallic compound is dissolved to obtain a mixing raw material solution. The mixing raw material solution is coated on the surface of a substrate, and the raw material solution coated on surface of the substrate is heat-processed to obtain transparent electro-conductive film.    USE - Formation of transparent electro-conductive film used for photoelectric-conversion apparatus used as electric power generation unit of photovoltaic apparatus (all claimed). Can also be used for generation of solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides transparent electro-conductive film with high productivity. The highly efficient and highly reliable photoelectric-conversion apparatus is economically formed using transparent electro-conductive film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic or organic metallic compound contains indium, tin, zinc, titanium, gallium, tungsten, cerium and/or lead. The metal microparticles are indium fine particles. A substrate consists of silicon.
NOVELTY - The transparent electrically conductive film containing magnesium added to zinc oxide, is formed on a substrate. The transparent electrically conductive film is patterned using etching liquid containing hydrochloric acid, to form transparent electrode.    USE - For forming zinc oxide type transparent electrode used in flat panel display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The etching rate of transparent electrically conductive film is reduced to a speed suitable for patterning. Thus, zinc-oxide type transparent electrode is formed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent electrically conductive film containing magnesium added to zinc oxide, is formed on a substrate. The transparent electrically conductive film is patterned using etching liquid containing hydrochloric acid, to form transparent electrode. The transparent electrically conductive film further contains aluminum, boron and/or gallium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing the relationship between etching rate of zinc oxide mixed with magnesium, and magnesium content.
NOVELTY - The transparent electrically conductive film containing zinc and oxygen formed on the substrate at 150degreesC or more within vacuum devices, and cooled to 150degreesC or less. Then, substrate is removed to obtain zinc oxide type transparent electrically conductive film.    USE - For forming zinc oxide type transparent electrically conductive film used for flat panel display, solar cell and liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides transparent electrically conductive film having low resistant zinc oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent electrically conductive film further contains element chosen from aluminum, gallium, indium and boron.
NOVELTY - An adsorption agent is manufactured by carbonizing plant type biomass at 300-900degreesC under pressure reduction or after carrying out carbonization to bottom of pressure reduction, and/or inert atmosphere at 200-900degreesC; and further carrying out activation treatment after obtaining the carbonization-process or activation treatment whose specific surface area is more than 200 m2/g and mean pore diameter is greater than or equal to20 Angstrom .    USE - The method is used for manufacturing an adsorption agent used in the removal of trace component (e.g., sulfur compound and/or polycyclic aromatic compound) in hydrocarbon oil, e.g. kerosene oil or light oil. The adsorption agent is also used in fuel cell system. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The method can manufacture an adsorption agent which absorbs-and-removes efficiently and economically the sulfur compound contained in hydrocarbon oil.
NOVELTY - A catalyst is a complex of platinum or platinum-type alloy and carbon. The peak of the 4f orbit of platinum or platinum-type alloy is shifted to the high-energy side of 0.01-0.40 ev measured using the X-ray-photoelectron-spectroscopy analyzer.    USE - For electrode used for fuel cells (claimed) such as solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved poison-resistance with respect to carbon monoxide. The usage-amount of noble-metal material in manufacture of catalyst is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst which involves forming a film containing platinum or platinum-type alloy conjugated on carbon by performing physical vapor deposition method or chemical vapor deposition method, and transducing a carbon source into platinum or platinum-type alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the typical diagram of manufacturing apparatus for catalyst.    Reaction chamber (12)    Anode (13)    Substrate (15)    Stabilized electrode (17)    Electromagnetic coil (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a transfer foil (5) with transmission layers (52) that exhibit an electrically conductive polymer. An electrically conductive layer is formed by transmission of transmission layers from the transfer foil to a multi-layer body (4). The electrically conductive layer is formed from the transmission layers arranged one above the other by thermo transfer printing on the multi-layer body. The transmission layers are used for forming gradient of resistance along a surface normal of the electrically conductive layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a multi-layer body with an electrically conductive layer of an organic solar cell e.g. polymer-solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical characteristics of the electrically conductive layer are adjustable without the application of a chemical process. The multi-layer body with the structured electrically conductive layer can be formed in mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymer solar cell comprising an electrically conductive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a manufacturing step of a multi-layer body.    Multi-layer body (4)    Transfer foil (5)    Support layers (41,51)    Poly 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene/polystyrensulfonate sublayer (42)    Transmission layers (52)
NOVELTY - The invention publics a structure of amorphous silicon-crystalline silicon heterojunction solar battery, between solar battery photic side electrode with N silicon diffusion layer, there is an amorphous silicon thin layer; amorphous silicon thin layer and N silicon diffusion layer form uneven heterojunction structure. The invention use different photoabsorption property of different qualitative semiconductor material and two-dimension electron gas effect which is token by semiconductor heterojunction to gain higher photoelectric transformation efficiency than commoncrystalline silicon solar battery; long using stability is better than commoncrystalline silicon solar battery and photoelectric transformation efficiency is higher than commoncrystalline silicon solar battery; series resistance is lower than single amorphous silicon-crystalline silicon heterojunction solar battery, it is easily to gain higher photoelectric transformation efficiency.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a method of applying one-dimension CuO nanometer needle/Cu baseplate material in dye solar energy battery; said material adopts impulse electrodepositing technology to electrodeposit a layer of nanometer crystal Cu film on metal Cu baseplate; then said film is placed in heating furnace for thermal oxidating for 1 to 2 hours when air temperature is 750 centigrade and 50 centigrade more or less to prepare one-dimension CuO nanometer needle material, considering prepared one-dimension CuO nanometer needle/Cu baseplate material as cathode materials of solar energy battery of TCO electric glass/TiO2 nanometer crystal/dye/ CuO nanometer needle/Cu baseplate and measuring further opto-electrical transfer efficiency eta ; for work function of Cuo( phi=5.3eV) is approximate to that of metal Pt(phi=5.65eV) and p type Cuo material has high hole mobility (0.1 sq.cm /VS), it can replace metal Pt electrode as cathode material of solar energy battery, reduce greatly producing cost of solar energy battery and it is helpful for actual popularization and application of solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a method for realizing selective emitting area of crystalline phosphorus solar cell. This method includes the following procedures. Firstly, sedimentate object with phosphorus as phosphorus source uniformly. Then partially form heavy doping area on the surface of the silicon chip through laser heating selectively. At last execute whole heating process to silicon chip to form light pervasion area. This invention can realize selective emitting area of crystalline phosphorus solar cell easily and improve the capability of solar cell. This method is simple and easily realized without pollution. This method can be applied in industrial production and can be used in the processing of producing normal crystalline phosphorus solar cell.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar battery with hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film and its preparation method. The product comprises setting the first layer Ag/Cr electrode on indium-tin oxide transparent conductive film glass. The indium-tin oxide transparent conductive film glass is equipped with p-typed hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film with boron, eigen i-typed hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film, n-typed hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film with phosphor. The first layer Ag/Cr electrode is through p-typed hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film with boron and extends into eigen i-typed hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film. The n-typed hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film with phosphor is equipped with SnO2 transparent conductive thin film. The SnO2 transparent conductive thin film is equipped with the second layer Ag/Cr electrode. Every layer is made in turn. The invention prepares pin-structure solar battery with micro silicon crystal thin film on cheap substrate. Attenuation of converting efficiency of stable apparatus is less than or equal to 10% of original efficiency. It effectively improves using stability of solar battery with hydrogenation amorphous silicon thin film.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a back-contact type solar energy battery and its manufacture method. It includes a P type or N type crystal silicon substrate whose thickness is 100 to 600 um, resistance rate is 0.2 to 500 Omega cm as the base region. There is a texture coating and an anti-reflection coating which are set at the face surface of silicon substrate. There is a layer of 5 to 300nm non-crystal membrane as the reflection region opposite to the polar of silicon substrate, which is deposited at the back surface of silicon substrate; a base region electrode connecting the back surface of silicon substrate, which is set at the non-crystal membrane by the way of interval; and an emitting region electrode set at the surface of non-crystal membrane. The invention is set with a layer of non-crystal membrane ser at the back surface of silicon substrate, at the same time, and makes use of the transverse non-conduction of non-crystal membrane to set the base region of battery and the electrode of emitting region at the back surface of battery wholly. It can not only promote the efficacy of solar energy battery effectively, but also provide good condition for the generalization of solar energy battery because of the simple manufacture method and the cheap cost.
NOVELTY - A humidifier (5) humidifies the fuel gas produced in a hydrogen generator (4), by utilizing the heat energy and off-gas. A fuel cell (8) generates electric power while discharging heat energy and off-gas, using the humidified fuel gas. A condenser (6) cools the water vapor contained in off-gas discharged from fuel cell by heat exchange with the cooling medium, converts water vapor to condensed water and supplies condensed water to humidifier.    USE - For electric vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is durable and inexpensive, and humidifies the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell reliably without using any special auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (4)    Humidifier (5)    Condenser (6)    Fuel cell (8)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - An electroplating solution for application of a submicron thick gallium-containing film on a conductor comprises a gallium salt, a complexing agent and a solvent.    USE - For application of a submicron thick Ga-containing film on a conductor for fabrication of electronic devices, e.g. thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method deposits uniform, defect-free and smooth Ga films with high plating efficiency and repeatability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of obtaining a gallium (Ga) containing film having a submicron thickness on a surface of a conductor comprising applying a solution including a Ga salt, a complexing agent and a solvent onto an anode and the surface of the conductor; providing a potential difference between the anode and the conductor; and electrodepositing the Ga-containing film on the surface of the conductor to the submicron thickness.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has a fuel cell (100) having a cooling medium flow path (55), a fluid circulation unit to circulate fluid through the cooling medium flow path, and thermal-capacity adjustment unit to adjust thermal capacity of whole medium in the cooling medium flow path while substance having thermal capacity per unit volume differing from the fluid, with the fluid.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has easy temperature management of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the schematic structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Circular flow path (28)    Cooling medium flow path (55)    Fuel cell (100)    Controlling medium supply unit (500)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The module has a bonding material (14) that connects the electrically conducting wire (7) and output extraction aluminum electrodes (2a,3a) on the sides of the semiconductor substrate (1). The yield stress required to deform the edge of the connection region made of silver and formed along longitudinal is smaller than the yield stress at the center of the connection region.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack in the semiconductor substrate by applying stress more than predetermined level is suppressed, and the yield stress of the connection regions is controlled simply based on the thermal-expansion displacement of the conducting wire. The shrinkage or swelling of the conducting wire due to stress is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the solar cell module.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Output extraction aluminum electrodes (2a,3a)    Electrically conducting wire (7)    Protective layer (10)    Bonding material (14)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus (1) has a lower porous oxide semiconductor layer (3) formed on the light-incidence side, whose thickness is greater than thickness of an upper porous oxide semiconductor layer (4) formed on the light-emission side. The average particle diameter of the sintering particles contained in the upper porous oxide semiconductor layer is greater than the average particle diameter of the sintering particles contained in the lower porous oxide semiconductor layer.    USE - Dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus such as solar cell used in photovoltaic apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus is improved by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus manufacturing method; and    (2) photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Substrate (2)    Lower and upper porous oxide semiconductor layers (3,4)    Counter electrode (8)    Sealing layer (9)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (1) has an electrode (A) (7) adhered to sensitizing-dye carrying semiconductor layer (8), and electrode (B) (10) arranged opposite to semiconductor layer through an electric charge carrying layer (4) containing iodine. The electric charge carrying layer contains organic solvent or ionic liquid, and modified amylose, amylopectin or dextrin. A portion of hydroxyl-group terminal of modified amylose, amylopectin and dextrin is subjected to cyanoethylation for improving solubility with respect to organic solvent or ionic liquid.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has improved conversion efficiency especially open circuit voltage value, short-circuit-current value, and form factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoelectric transducer has an electrode (A) adhered to sensitizing-dye carrying semiconductor layer, and electrode (B) arranged opposite to semiconductor layer through an electric charge carrying layer containing iodine. The electric charge carrying layer contains organic solvent or ionic liquid, and modified amylose, amylopectin or dextrin. A portion of hydroxyl-group terminal of modified amylose, amylopectin and dextrin is subjected to cyanoethylation for improving solubility with respect to organic solvent or ionic liquid. The organic solvent is acetonitrile, methoxy acetonitrile, 3-methoxy propionitrile or (gamma)-butyrolactone. The content of modified amylose, amylopectin and dextrin in the electric charge carrying layer is 1-50 weight%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photoelectric transducer (1)    Substrates (2,3)    Electric charge carrying layer (4)    Electrode layers (7,10)    Semiconductor layer (8)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has planar base material (12), flexible electrode (16) directly or indirectly formed on the base material, electric power generating layer (18) formed on electrode (16) and flexible and transparent electrode (20) formed on the electric power generation layer. The electric power generation layer contains oxide semiconductor or mixed oxide, pigment and electrolyte, and generates electric power on injection of light.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell exhibits suppressed damage even by washing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Base material (12)    Resin layer (14)    Electrodes (16,20)    Electric power generation layer (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) has the fuel occluding elements (20,25) filled with liquid fuel consists of methanol liquid, ethanol liquid, dimethyl ether, ethylene glycol, sodium borohydride and sucrose aqueous solution. The capillary-force of the fuel occluding element (20) is less than the capillary force of fuel occluding element (25) that is less than the capillary force of a relay (30). The resin layer having the oxygen barrier property is formed.    USE - For liquid-fuel supply system (claimed) for fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The blowing of the liquid fuel in the time of heating or pressure reduction environment is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for liquid-fuel supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel storage element (10)    Storage chambers (10a,10b)    Fuel occluding elements (20,25)    Relay (30)    Liquid-fuel cartridge (A)
NOVELTY - A crude refined silicon is melted within the crucible (2) arranged in a smelting furnace (1). The impurity contained in crude refined silicon is removed by contacting crude refined silicon containing metallic-element unit as metallic element with crucible containing boronization agent (4) consists of atleast one boride, to form boride.    USE - For silicon purification used for solar cell such as single crystal or polycrystalline-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method removes efficiently and economically the metal impurity contained in the crude refined silicon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for silicon refiner which refines silicon by silicon purification method, and has a heating unit to heat the crucible accommodating silicon, silicon and boronization agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of silicon refiner.    Smelting furnace (1)    Crucible (2)    Molten metal (3)    Boronization agent (4)
NOVELTY - The reformer (1) has a water supply tube (3) with internal diameter of front-end larger than internal diameter of insertion port (11) in vaporization chamber (2). Slit cutting and slit hole are provided in front-end of the water supply tube.    USE - For use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation of water can be set constant, hence output of fuel cell can be stabilized and lifetime of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reformer.    Reformer (1)    Vaporization chamber (2)    Water supply tube (3)    Gas supply tube (4)    Reaction chamber (5)    Insertion port (11)
NOVELTY - A refiner which purifies silicon has crucible which accommodates melting silicon, heating unit which heats inner portion of crucible, a rotational-cooling component and a silicon additional-loading unit. The portion of surface of melting silicon as purified silicon which rotates the rotational-cooling component is crystallized, the purified silicon in which the surface is crystallized by rotational-cooling component is collected, and crude refined silicon is additionally loaded in the crucible. Thus, silicon purification method is carried out.    USE - For purifying silicon used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon purification method enables high productivity, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A refiner which purifies silicon has crucible which accommodates melting silicon, heating unit which heats inner portion of crucible, a rotational-cooling component and a silicon additional-loading unit. The portion of surface of melting silicon as purified silicon which rotates the rotational-cooling component is crystallized, the purified silicon in which the surface is crystallized by rotational-cooling component is collected, and crude refined silicon is additionally loaded in the crucible. The impurity concentration of the highly purified silicon initially melted within crucible is lower than the impurity concentration of the additionally loaded crude refined silicon. Thus, silicon purification method is carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining silicon purification method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A heat resistant three dimensional porous structure (116) absorbs water content in the flow of fuel for heating introduced by a fuel introducing unit (110). An ignition rod (120) burns the fuel for heating, when the downstream of the foam metal or ceramic porous structure is ignited.    USE - For modifier of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The accidental fire resulting from fuel with water content is prevented without changing direction of the combustion burner, and hence the combustion is stabilized with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the combustion burner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustion burner (100)    Fuel introducing unit (110)    Combustion tube (114)    Heat resistant three dimensional porous structure (116)    Ignition rod (120)
NOVELTY - The photoelectrode (10) has transparent electrode (3), reverse-current prevention layer (2) containing gallium-doped zinc oxide (GZO), and metal-oxide semiconductor porous layer (1), stacked in order on a transparent substrate (4). The gallium doped amount is 3-10 wt.%.    USE - For use in dye-sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fall of photoelectric transfer characteristics by generation of reverse current can be prevented. The adhesiveness of transparent electrode and metal-oxide semiconductor porous layer is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectrode.    Metal-oxide semiconductor porous layer (1)    Reverse-current prevention layer (2)    Transparent electrode (3)    Transparent substrate (4)    Photoelectrode (10)
NOVELTY - The liquid-hydrogen tank has adiabatic container (11) storing liquid hydrogen (20), a rotor (12), and a magnetic-field generation unit (13) outside the container. The rotor contacts the liquid hydrogen stored in the container. The magnetic-field generation unit generates magnetic field and rotates the rotor. The liquid-hydrogen tank heats the liquid hydrogen directly by rotation of the rotor.    USE - For hydrogen use apparatuses such as fuel cell and engine using hydrogen as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid-hydrogen tank has heat insulating property. The liquid-hydrogen tank removes liquid hydrogen with sufficient responsiveness as hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotor is formed using magnetic material and heat storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of liquid-hydrogen tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Adiabatic container (11)    Rotor (12)    Magnetic-field generation unit (13)    Permanent magnetic (17)    Liquid hydrogen (20)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a resin with corrugation in curved-surface shape of height in a range of 0.1-6 microns. The four vertices of an adjacent convex portion (6) forming a tetragon are connected with a straight line to form tetragon ABCD. The linear ratio between longer and shorter straight lines is 1.0-1.3, and the interval between two vertices is 0.1-15 microns.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fine irregularities of specific regular curved-surface shape is formed in resin surface. The closing-light effect and the optical picking out efficiency of the reaction layer are improved by making the corrugation into regular form. The electric power generation efficiency and light-emission brightness are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of metal substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a surface electron micrograph of the metal substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Convex portion (6)
NOVELTY - A droplet (8) of aqueous solution containing a catalyst-activity component, having a diameter of 30 microns or less is introduced into a plasma flame under atmospheric pressure by an argon carrier gas of oxygen content 5% or less, and fine-particle catalyst (18) having an average particle diameter of 10 microns or less is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing fine-particle catalyst used for steam modification reaction, shift reaction, and oxidation reaction of carbon monoxide, and in modifiers (all claimed) for hydrogen production in fuel cells used for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fine-particle catalyst having excellent activity, durability, and economical efficiency. The catalyst component is uniformly dispersed on the support. The obtained catalyst enables efficient steam modification, shift reaction, and removal of harmful carbon monoxide in the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the apparatus used for manufacturing fine-particle catalyst.    Ultrasonic atomization device (7)    Droplet (8)    Reaction tube (9)    Plasma generation portion (14)    Fine-particle catalyst (18)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a new type of method and device biofuel cell termed as 'Bio-Cell' which works on the principle of the oxidation of substrate in the anodic compartment, to generate electrons/protons due to the biochemical action of the immobilized micro aero-phillic bacteria. The clostridium produces electrons following the oxidation of substrate which is transferred to the oxygen which acts as electron acceptor. In oxygen deficient environment, bacteria transfers electron produced to the anode which acts as receptor in absence of oxygen. The electrons then flow through an electrical circuit with a load or a resistor to the cathode. The potential difference (Volt) between the anode and the cathode, together with the flow of electrons (Ampere) results in the generation of electrical power (Watt). The 'Bio-Cell' would go a long way in developing a portable, long-lived, eco-friendly, alternative energy source. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Making a solar cell involves depositing a photovoltaic material onto a fiber optic or light tube.    USE - For making a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By coating a fiber optic with a thin film solar cell, which has been optically or mechanically optimized to leak light into the surrounding solar cell, light can be effectively completely trapped. The surface area is dramatically increased compared to conventional solar cell technology. It is possible to cool the column of solar cells by inserting pipes through the middle or around the column, which not only cools the cells, and increases performance, but also produces hot water, which can be used for heating or to drive a generator. It is much easier to do this as compared to a conventional flat solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Making a solar cell involves depositing a photovoltaic material onto a fiber optic or light tube. The method further involves surface texturing or optical engineering the fiber optic or light tube prior to deposition of the photovoltaic material, and applying a protective coating on top of the photovoltaic material. The surface texturing or optical engineering is effected by a reel-to-reel process, and a sandblasting or acid etching operation. The optical engineering is effected by modification of refractive index or by optical matching of the coating applied to the fiber optic or light tube. The conductive transparent metal oxide layer is applied to the fiber optic or light tube prior to deposition of the photovoltaic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a photovoltic coated and monolithically connected fiber optic or light tube.
NOVELTY - The film has a conducting layer made of molybdenum which is sputtered on a base material via a vacuum magnetron, where the base material is glass or stainless chip steel plated sodium compound film. A main absorption layer made of copper indium gallium diselenide alloy is sputtered on the conducting layer. A buffer layer made of cadmium sulfide or zinc oxide is plated on the main absorption layer. Another conducting layer made of zinc oxide is sputtered on the buffer layer. An electrode layer made of nickel or aluminum is sputtered on the latter conducting layer.    USE - Used for a solar power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The film efficiently reduces the thickness of coating, makes the coating to be distributed on each face evenly, and increases the effectiveness of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar power battery film.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a processing method of insulating laser etching of peripheral electrode of amorphous silicon solar energy. The processing procedure are (1) doing first laser grooving to positive electrode film of glass substrate, then (2) depositing amorphous silicon by chemical vapor deposition to form PN section of amorphous silicon solar energy, and (3) taking magnetron sputtering or vaporization to deposit aluminum film layer with 1500A degreee-4000A degree on amorphous silicon film of processing (2), getting negative electrode film layer, at last (4) doing second laser grooving to positive electrode film of glass substrate, amorphous silicon film and positive electrode film layer. This grooving is staggered arranging with the first grooving, and solves the problem of positive pole and negative pole of solar energy. It has advantages of simple work-craft, easy to operation and stability of the production quality. It improves the resistance to elements and prolongs the usage life, and wild uses in the line of solar energy.
NOVELTY - The invention refers to nickel chromium aluminum yttrium nitrogen oxygen compound material film NiCrAlY-N-O and its preparation method. The invention further refers to solar energy heat-collecting element or solar energy selective absorption coating system and its preparation method; it comprises nickel chromium aluminum yttrium nitrogen oxygen compound material NiCrAlY-N-O used for light selective absorption layer and the application of light selective absorption layer of said compound material film used for solar energy heat-collecting element or solar energy selective absorption coating system. The invention further refers to the application of nickel chromium aluminum yttrium alloy used for metal raw material of preparing light selective absorption layer.
NOVELTY - A nanocrystalline silicon metal foil film solar battery comprises crystalline silicon foil film sheet. The said crystalline silicon foil film sheet takes metal foil film as substrate. Nanocrystalline silicon layer is equally doped on the substrate. It also comprises TPT iron deficiency textured glass cover shell which is above the crystalline silicon foil film sheet, polyurethane tyre cushion which supports the crystalline silicon foil film sheet, metal substrate plate which supports the tyre cushion and metal frames which are placed at the circumference of the foil film sheet and the tyre cushion. Its production technology comprises doing surface roughness concentration processing to the metal foil film, equally spraying nanocrystalline silicon at cementing compound on the foil film surface, solidifying the foil film, cutting the crystalline silicon foil film sheet of the needed size, placing the crystalline silicon foil film sheet on the polyurethane tyre cushion which is supported by the metal substrate plate, edge sealing the crystalline silicon foil film sheet and the tyre cushion with the metal frames, placing the glass cover shell matching with sealing glue on the side frame and vacuuming to store. Silicon material used by the invention is obviously reduced. It has potential to replace traditional crystalline silicon slice solar battery.
NOVELTY - Electroless deposition of metal atoms on an electrode comprises treating a carbon-containing support by contacting the carbon-containing support with treatment. The carbon-containing support is impregnated with a precursor metal component comprising rhodium, palladium or Group VIII or IB element to form seed sites on the carbon-containing support. Metal atoms comprising platinum or Group VIII or IB element are deposited on the seed sites through electroless deposition by contacting the carbon-containing support with a chloroplatinic salt or Group VIII or IB metal salt and a reducing agent.    USE - Electroless deposition of platinum or Group VIII or IB metal atoms on an electrode for fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electroless deposition method provides for controlled deposition of platinum or other metal atoms on catalytic seed nuclei previously deposited on a carbon support. Because only low concentrations of metal salts are required for formation of seed nuclei, non-aqueous solvents can be used. During electroless deposition, the temperature and concentrations of metal salts, reducing agents and complexing agents can be modified to give controlled rates of metal deposition on the seed nuclei. Platinum can be chemically deposited onto seed nuclei, resulting in the formation of very small metal particles having surface/volume ratios approaching unity. In this manner, the required loading of platinum necessary for fuel cell performance can be lowered, resulting in savings on fuel cell costs.
NOVELTY - Thiazolothiazole derivatives (I) are new.    USE - (I) are useful in organic electronic device, such as organic light emitting device, organic transistor and organic solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides organic semiconductor materials having crystalline or amorphous property, good charge mobility and higher electrochemical and thermal stability. (I) enhances the device performance. (I) provides organic thin films having excellent film quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thiazolothiazole derivatives of formula (I) are new.    Ar1, Ar2 = bivalent cyclic or non-cyclic hydrocarbon group having a conjugated structure, or a bivalent heterocyclic group having a conjugated structure;    A, B1 = bivalent cyclic or non-cyclic hydrocarbon group having a conjugated structure, a bivalent heterocyclic group having a conjugated structure, or an acyclic group of formula (R11-C=C-R1) or (-C?=C-);    R1, R11 = H, halo, linear/branched/cyclic alkyl group, a linear/branched/cyclic alkoxy group, thioalkoxy, nitrile, nitro, amino group, (hetero)aryl group (optionally substituted);    x = 0-1;    y, z = 0 to less than 1 (where x+y+z = 1); and    n = 1-1000.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an organic electronic device comprising at least two electrodes, and one or more organic material layers (13) comprising (I) disposed between the two electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a bottom contact type organic thin film transistor device.    Substrate (8)    Insulating layer (9)    Gate electrode (10)    Source electrode (11)    Organic material layer. (13)
NOVELTY - The solar element has a solar cell carrier (1), a frame (2) and temperature control device (3), which is an integral component of the frame. The solar cell carrier, frame and temperature control device are formed single piece. The temperature control device has multiple cavities (4) connected with each other, and formed as parallel channels (5) in the frame spaced from each other. The channels are connected with each other at the front sides by an inlet and an outlet. Every side of the channels is formed adjoining on the solar cells carrier.    USE - Used for a solar energy plant (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar element has a solar cell carrier, a frame and temperature control device, where the temperature control device is an integral component of the frame. The temperature control device has multiple cavities connected with each other, and formed as parallel channels in the frame spaced from each other, and hence enables simple production, high mechanical stability, simple handling, easy and efficient heat transfer of the solar cells to keep a moderate temperature, small weight, high abrasion resistance for service life, smaller production costs, a fast, and economical assembly of an efficient solar energy system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a solar element particularly inserting shaped component and sheathing in an injection mold    (2) a kit for a solar energy plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross sectional view of a solar element.    Solar cell carrier (1)    Frame (2)    Temperature control device (3)    Cavities (4)    Channels (5)    Reinforcement (10)    Glass layer (13)    Ethyl vinyl acetate layer (14)    Solar cell (16)    Support surface (17)    Support web (18)    Plate (19)
NOVELTY - Multi-junction solar cell manufacture includes disposing a nucleus generation site on a substrate (6) comprising a first semiconductor (2a) (preferably germanium) forming a first single-junction solar cell. A first material gas (preferably mixed gas of trimethyl indium, trimethyl gallium and arsine) is fed to the nucleus generation site to grow a second semiconductor (3) (preferably indium-gallium arsenide) into a wire-like second single-junction solar cell comprising the second semiconductor in the nucleus generation site.    USE - Method for manufacturing multi-junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the manufacturing method can epitaxially grow the wire-like semiconductors on the substrate, the multi-junction solar cell obtained is shaped like a wire. The junction interface is small and does not undergo any defect. Thus, a device with large area can be obtained by forming an indefinite number of wire-like multi-junction solar cells on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a multi-junction solar cell.    First semiconductor (2a)    Second semiconductor (3)    Third semiconductor (4)    Fourth semiconductor (5)    Substrate (6)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel cell (FC) comprises a fuel cell chamber and an electrolyte chamber for accommodating fuel and electrolyte, respectively. A transfer system transfers the fuel or fuel component and electrolyte or electrolyte component in cartridge (C) to fuel cell for providing electrical energy of 500 watt-hour.    USE - For use as emergency back-up power system for loads such as cell phone tower, industrial motor, life support system, computer system, facsimile, emergency lighting system, air conditioner, furnace fan, space heater, water heater, freezer, refrigerator, range, hotplate, microwave oven, water well pump, sump pump and battery charger used at home, communication system, office, hospital, small store/shop (all claimed), and as power system for recreational activities such as boating, camping, etc., and also for forestry, warehouse, mining and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The recycling and refurbishment of the cartridge and fuel cell can be facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the power supply system.    Cartridge (C)    Fuel cell (FC)    Stand-alone fuel cell power system (PS)    Support (SM)    Wires (W)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a section comprising p-n junction which converts photon energy into separate charge and hole carriers. Another section of opposing conductivity type semiconductors are connected electrically in series and thermally in parallel, to section having p-n junction.    USE - Thin film photodetector such as photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell used in remote area power systems, earth-orbiting satellite, space probes, consumer system such as handheld calculators or wrist watches, remote radio telephones and water pumping applications. And also other types of photovoltaic cells, light dependent resistors (LDR) photodiodes, photo resistors, photo cathodes, pyroelectric detector, infrared sensors, chemical detectors, golay cells, thermo couples, thermometers, cryogenic detectors etc., for converting photon energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion of higher proportion of available photon energy into usable electric energy is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photodetector manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevation view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    p-n type layers (14,16)    Electrodes (18,20)    Substrates (22,24)    Electrical interconnects (26,28)
NOVELTY - The catalytic grains are prepared and evenly spread on inner walls of associated holes (22) of multi-silicon layer, to form a catalytic layer. An insulating layer is formed on surface (20B) of silicon wafer (20'). A micro sensor layer mounting micro temperature or humidity sensor, is formed on the insulation layer. The micro sensor layer, gas diffusion layer, catalytic layer and flow field plates are integrated, to obtain a fuel cell.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell that can generate heat internally, is simplified. The temperature and humidity of fuel cell can be detected simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the manufacturing process of fuel cell.    Silicon wafer (20')    Surfaces of wafer (20A,20B)    Multiple flow ways (21)    Associated holes (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises a composite unipolar plate (12) positioned at both ends of the stack; a non-permeable shim plate (40) positioned adjacent to the unipolar plate; and a terminal plate (34) positioned adjacent to each shim plate and opposite to the unipolar plate. The non-permeable shim plate is sealed to the unipolar plate so that cooling fluid that may permeate through the unipolar plate is trapped between the unipolar plate and the shim plate.    USE - For a fuel cell system used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Because the shim plate is non-permeable, it prevents cooling fluid that diffuses through the unipolar plate from contacting the terminal plate, which would otherwise corrode the terminal plate. The shim plate can be coated with a conductive material, e.g. gold, to reduce its contact resistance with the composite plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shim plate is a stainless steel or stainless steel alloy shim plate, or titanium or titanium alloy shim plate. It includes an outer conductive layer from gold, layer, ruthenium oxide layer, and/or platinum layer. The outer conductive layer is 10 nm thick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a blown-apart perspective view of an end section of a fuel cell stack.    Unipolar plate (12)    Opening (18, 20)    Terminal plate (34)    Shim plate (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode for a photoelectric conversion device including a metal mesh layer is provided to guide excited electrons generated from dye to flow to an external circuit via a porous layer and a conductive transparent layer by artificially forming a metal mesh layer between a substrate and a conductive transparent layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode(120) for a photoelectric conversion device includes a substrate(121), a transparent conductive layer(123), and a metal mesh layer(122) interposed between the substrate and the transparent conductive layer. The metal constituting the metal mesh layer can be Pt, Au, Ag, Cr, Pd, Al, Cu, Fe, Ni, Ti, Zr or an alloy thereof.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A novel dithiafuvalenes compound, a method for preparing the same compound, and a dye-sensitized solar cell using dye comprising the same compound are provided to form the dye-sensitized solar cell having various kinds of colors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell includes a semiconductor electrode(10), a facing electrode(20), and an electrolyte solution(30) inserted between the semiconductor electrode and the facing electrode. The semiconductor electrode is formed with a transparent conductive glass substrate(12) and a nano-particle metal oxide layer(14) formed on the transparent conductive glass substrate. The facing electrode includes a conductive glass substrate(22) and a platinum layer(24).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The organic-inorganic fused semiconductor device (10) has an organic-semiconductor apparatus (11) formed using an organic material, an inorganic semiconductor device (12) formed from inorganic material, a flexible organic-material component (13), and one or more signal wires or power wires (14) for electrically connecting devices (11,12). The devices (11,12) are included with the flexible organic-material component. The inorganic material is silicon.    USE - Organic-inorganic semiconductor device comprising organic semiconductor device e.g. ferroelectric RAM and inorganic semiconductor device such as integrated circuit and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-inorganic fused semiconductor device is economical and has high flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of organic-inorganic fused semiconductor device.    Organic-inorganic fused semiconductor device (10)    Organic semiconductor apparatus (11)    Inorganic-semiconductor device (12)    Flexible organic-material component (13)    Signal wires or power wires (14)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell (10) has transparent substrate (12), electroconductive substrate (18), transparent electrically conductive film (14), porous semiconductor layer (20) and electrolyte (22). The layer (20) comprises stannic oxide, and has conductive layer portion (20a), porous semiconductor layer portion (20b) provided on substrate (12) and porous semiconductor layer portion (20c) provided on other surface of conductive layer portion electrically connected to the electrically conductive film having a through hole.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dye sensitizing solar cell (10) has a transparent substrate (12), an electroconductive substrate (18) opposing the transparent substrate, a transparent electrically conductive film (14) formed on the surface of transparent substrate, a porous semiconductor layer (20) which adsorbs dye, and an electrolyte (22). The porous semiconductor layer comprises stannic oxide as main component, and has a conductive layer portion (20a), a porous semiconductor layer portion (20b) provided on the transparent substrate and another porous semiconductor layer portion (20c) provided on other surface of conductive layer portion electrically connected to the electrically conductive film having a through hole. The conductive layer portion contains chlorine and fluorine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of dye sensitizing solar cell.    Dye sensitizing solar cell (10)    Transparent substrate (12)    Transparent electrically conductive film (14)    Electroconductive substrate (18)    Porous semiconductor layer (20)    Conductive layer portion (20a)    Porous semiconductor layer portions (20b,20c)    Electrolyte (22)
NOVELTY - The catalyst electrode layer consisting of an anode (22) and a cathode are formed on the electrolyte film (21). The catalyst electrode layer is a plate shaped porous platinum sheet. An electrolyte (45) is formed in the surface of the internal hole of the porous platinum sheet.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses electric power generation performance decrement of the fuel cell due to fall of the catalytic action of the catalyst metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell;    (2) and a manufacturing method of fuel cell    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged view of the dotted line area. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film (21)    Anode (22)    First gaseous diffusion layer (31)    Hole (42)    Electrolyte (45)
NOVELTY - The detector (40) has a contact burning gas sensor (70) and gas heat conduction sensor (80) for detecting concentration of target gas exists in the gas space. The sensor (70) contains the sensing element (30) and sensing element (40). The sensor (80) contains sensing element (40) and reference sensing element (50), where sensing element (40) is act as common element for both sensors.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle e.g. airplane, vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leak of gas from the pipe of the fuel cell is detected and the size of the gas concentration detector is reduced by simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of gas concentration detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensing elements (30,40)    Reference element (50)    Gas detection sensor (60)    Contact burning gas sensor (70)    Gas heat-conduction sensor (80)
NOVELTY - A hardenable organo polysiloxane composition contains silylated organo polysiloxane (1) with weight average molecular weight of more than 50000 by polystyrene conversion, and condensation catalyst.    USE - For solar cells (claimed), for cured material used as cover, binder resin or coating material of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hardenable organo polysiloxane composition forms cured material with excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, ultraviolet ray resistance, optical transparency, toughness, insulation property, flexibility, adhesiveness and birefringence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hardenable organo polysiloxane composition contains silylated organo polysiloxane with weight average molecular weight of more than 50000 by polystyrene conversion, and condensation catalyst. The silylated organo polysiloxane is of formula (1): R1a(OX)bSiO4-a-b/2.    X=-SiR2R3R4, 1-6C alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy alkyl and/or acyl;    R2-R4=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group;    a=1.00-1.5;    b=0-2;and    a+b=1-2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (1)    Glass plate (2)    Cured material (3)    Solar cell (4)    Cured material layer (7)
NOVELTY - A resin material contains resins (I-IV). The resin (I) is obtained by polymerizing monomer (m1) and/or monomer (m2). The resin (II) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1,m2) and/or monomer having sulfonic acid group (m3). The resin (III) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1-m3) and/or monomer having 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds (m4). The resin (IV) has specific fluoro structural unit(s), in side chain.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices (all claimed) such as personal computer, digital camera, digital camcorder, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, projector, electronic paper, game machine, inkjet printer, laser printer and copier.    ADVANTAGE - The resin material has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin material contains resins (I-IV). The resin (I) is obtained by polymerizing monomer (m1) of formula: CH2=CHCOOCH2CH2OPO(OH)2 and/or monomer (m2) of formula: CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH2OPO(OH)2. The resin (II) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1,m2) and/or monomer having sulfonic acid group (m3). The resin (III) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1-m3) and/or monomer having 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds (m4). The resin (IV) has structural unit of formula: CF2CH2- and -CF2CFCl- and/or structural unit of formula: -CH2CF(CH2OCOOR)-, in side chain.    R=-CH2CH2- or -CF2CH2-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of resin material.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains a polyvinyl alcohol-type resin having specific 1,2-diol structural unit, and polycarboxylic acid.    USE - For gas barrier film used as packaging material for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, drink, heavy chemicals and agrochemicals, vacuum heat insulating material, optic plastic substrate, electrolysis film of fuel cell, petrol tank and protective film for wall paper.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides film with excellent gas barrier property under high humidity. The film is quickly and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin composition contains a polyvinyl alcohol-type resin having 1,2-diol structural unit of formula (1), and polycarboxylic acid.    R1-R6=hydrogen atom or organic group;and    X=single bond or linear chain.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode (6) contains electrolyte containing chemical species as an oxidation-reduction pair, electroconductive fiber or particles, and conductive polymer and/or catalyst substance. The electrode is arranged opposing to the transparent semiconductor electrode containing the pigment having photosensitization effect.    USE - For dye sensitizing solar cells (claimed) such as photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode has excellent electrode characteristics, and provides dye sensitizing solar cells having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode, involves arranging electrolyte opposing the transparent semiconductor electrode, and laminating the mixture containing chemical species on substrate as collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Electrode substrate (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electroconductive film (3)    Porous metal oxide semiconductor layer (4)    Electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The system has an air introducing duct (24) attached to air-inlet side of fuel cell stack (11). The air introducing duct is divided into several small flow paths (17a,24a) along flow direction of oxidizing agent into air introducing duct.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) systems for vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and cart for luggage, and also for motive power source of satellite, spacecraft and industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of oxidizing agent supplied to each portion of fuel cell stack is homogenized without increasing the size of system, hence output of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of structure of air supply flow path of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air feed chamber (17)    Small flow paths (17a,24a)    Air introducing duct (24)    Water supply nozzle (55)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell has an electrolyte liquid between photoelectrode and anode. The photoelectrode has transparent electrode containing indium tin oxide and metal oxide semiconductor porous layer laminated on substrate. The electrolyte liquid contains an ionic liquid of pH of 4 or more.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell has favorable adhesiveness of metal oxide semiconductor porous layer and substrate, and stable photoelectric transfer characteristics.
NOVELTY - The alloy component consists of an alloy surface containing chromium, coated with chromium diffusion-prevention layer. The chromium diffusion-prevention layer is coated with a coating layer containing zinc oxide and metallic element having more than +3 valence, and has electroconductivity.    USE - For current-collection component used for cell stack for fuel cell (all claimed) e.g. fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy component has excellent heat resistance, and provides economical fuel cell having excellent reliability, electroconductivity and current collection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductivity portion of the coating layer contains aluminum and/or iron.
NOVELTY - The solution (2) containing two or more metal source (A) having metallic element and non metallic portion, and metal source (B) is provided on the base material (1) and heated at temperature more than contact temperature of metal source (B) to manufacture metal oxide film.    USE - For manufacturing metal oxide film used for transparent electroconductive and optical thin electrolyte in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The manufactured metal oxide film has excellent crystallinity and film quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of metal oxide film.    Base material (1)    Solution (2)    Spray apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - A metal indium, metal gallium, or oxide sintered compact comprises 35-100 atom% of gallium, indium, and oxygen; has density of 3.4-5.5 g/cm3; and does not contain metal phase of these solid solutions.    USE - For manufacture of an oxide transparent electrically conductive film useful in liquid crystal display device or solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The compact eliminates the generation of crack even if it switches on a highly strong electron beam when a tablet comprised of this compact is used as deposition source in vacuum evaporation methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacture of an oxide transparent electrically conductive film.
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (10) has anode (2) provided on electroconductive film such as indium tin oxide (ITO) film formed on transparent substrate (4). The transparent substrate is made of high transparency glass, tempered glass, high transparency synthetic resin such as acrylic resin, polymethacrylate, polycarbonate resin, etc.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of freedom of material for opposing substrate is improved by providing anode on transparent substrate, hence cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Cathode (1)    Anode (2)    Transparent substrate (4)    Opposing substrate (5)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The module (11) has a light receiving surface side protective member (14) arranged above a light receiving surface of a photovoltaic element (1). A back surface side protective member (15) is provided above a back surface opposite to the light receiving surface of the photovoltaic element. The photovoltaic element includes two transparent conductive films, which are respectively formed on a set of surfaces facing the back surface side protective member, where a transparent conductive film is formed on tungsten doped indium oxide.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module efficiently controls an arithmetic mean roughness on the surface of the indium oxide layer without being influenced by the orientation of a single crystal silicon substrate, thus improving conductivity and light transmittance of the indium oxide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.    Photovoltaic element (1)    Solar cell module (11)    Flat tab (12)    Sealing material (13)    Light receiving surface side protective member (14)    Back surface side protective member (15)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) a poly(ethylene oxide-co-alkylene oxide) copolymer (A1) involves: (a) allowing a reaction mixture containing ethylene oxide and at least one other alkylene oxide to undergo a polymerization reaction; and (b) adding a defined amount of further ethylene oxide to the reaction mixture at least once whilst the polymerization reaction is in progress.    USE - For producing poly(ethylene oxide-co-alkylene oxide) copolymer used in an electronic device (preferably battery or solar cell) (claimed), in lithium batteries and in photovoltaic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides poly(ethylene oxide-co-alkylene oxide) copolymer having a low degree of crystallinity (or crystallinity) and thus use in various applications such as polymer electrolytes in batteries, photovoltaic devices etc. The poly(ethylene oxide-co-alkylene oxide) copolymer has a crystallinity grater than 85 (preferably grater than 45, more preferably greater than or equal to26, especially 1-26)%. The addition of ethylene oxide during the polymerization reaction allows a better control over the introduction of the co-monomer into the growing polymer chain.
NOVELTY - The high voltage heating plate is integrated into a photovoltaic plate, and is inserted or re-tooled behind a solar plate. Solar cells are cooled by evacuation of the heat to a heat exchanger. The coolant is pumped from down to upward direction through the plate. The solar power is used in two ways e.g. for heating and for electricity. The solar plates removes snow layer by heating the solar plates for a short time with the heating plate.    USE - High voltage heating plate.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage heating plate is integrated into a photovoltaic plate, and is inserted or re-tooled behind a solar plate, and hence ensures production of energy in two ways e.g. for heating and for electricity in cold areas in an economical way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high voltage heating plate.    Connection (1)    Coolant entrance (2)    Coolant exit (3)    Heat conducting plate (4)    Tubing system (5)    Isolation (6)    Frameworks with silicone seal (7)
NOVELTY - This invention claims a solar power supply system. It is formed by one solar cell, electrolyte supplying device, electrolyte recovering device, hydrogen recovering device, fuel cell, heating device and electric power managing device. It generates electricity to start the electrolyte supplying device by using heat source and then the electrolyte is filled into the internal part of solar cell. The electrolyte is the mixture of water and photocatalyst. The solar cell receives the light source or heat source to generate electricity. The generated vapor and hydrogen are recovered and reused through the electrolyte recovering device and hydrogen recovering device. The recovered hydrogen provides fuel cell to generate electricity continuously when there is no light source and heat source or the heating device provides the heat source of solar cell to generate electricity continuously. The solar cell and current generated by the fuel cell change into the finally used electric power specification through the electric power managing device.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a lower solar cell layer comprising a silicon-based thin film (506) grown by a layer transfer process method; and an upper solar cell layer stacked on the upper portion of the lower solar cell layer, and comprising an amorphous silicon-based thin film (504) formed by a chemical vapor deposition method.    USE - Used as a heterojunction with intrinsic layer type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Low-cost high efficiency solar cell is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of high efficiency solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings are cross-sectional views showing a manufacturing method of a two-terminal high efficiency solar cell using a layer transfer process method.    Transparent adhesive (502)    Upper electrode (503)    Amorphous silicon-based thin film (504)    Silicon-based thin film (506)    Backside electrode (508)
NOVELTY - Indium metal is granulated to a size at which metal is easily dissolved in acid. The obtained granular indium metal is dissolved in an acid to obtain indium salt solution. An indium oxide powder is obtained using the indium salt solution.    USE - For manufacturing indium oxide powder used as sputtering target raw material for forming indium tin oxide film used as electroconductive film for solar cell, liquid crystal display device and touch panel, and as dew condensation prevention exothermic film for window glass.    ADVANTAGE - The indium oxide powder is quickly and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of granular indium metal, which involves dripping fused indium metal in water at 70degreesC or less; and    (2) manufacture of indium salt solution, which involves dissolving granular indium metal (0.01-3 g/grain) in nitric acid (30-60%) heated at 100degreesC or more.
NOVELTY - Article of manufacture (I) comprises: at least one metal foil substrate; a coating layer on at least a portion of one side of the metal foil substrate, where the coating layer comprises a condensation cured silicone resin composition and silica nanoparticles.    USE - (I) is useful for copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cells and in thin film batteries.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits very thick and crack free coatings, upto 4 micrometer thick, on the substrate such as a stainless steel foil that can sustain a temperature of 700degreesC.
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic-resin composition contains (in wt.%) a propylene polymer (1-95) and a propylene copolymer (5-99) of propylene and 2-20C alpha-olefin except propylene. The copolymer has a melting point of 80degreesC or less, or no melting point as measured by differential scanning calorimeter. The polymer has a melting point of 80-135degreesC as measured by differential scanning calorimeter, and an endotherm curve with no endotherm attributable to crystal fusion observed in the region of 140degreesC or more.    USE - For sheets used for sealing solar cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic-resin composition has excellent mechanical strength, adhesive strength, solar-cell sealing property, transparency, and weatherability even in non-cross-linked state. The resin composition provides solar-cell sealing sheets having excellent heat resistance and no cloudiness, and solar cells which can be easily recycled after use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar-cell sealing sheet.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar module has a common substrate for supporting a rectifying diode sheet. An absorber layer is located between the front and back electrode layers. The diode sheet is divided into two sheet portions (B,C). The sheet portion (C) comprises electric series connections (19-21) between bus bars (16,17) and solar cells (C1-C3). The sheet portion (B) comprises electric series connections (22-24) between bus bars and bypass diodes (B1-B3). The solar cells are connected with each other in anti-parallel configuration through the bus bars.    USE - For solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The production of bypass diode on the solar module does not require additional processing step, since the solar cells are formed on the same rectifying diode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic top view of the solar module.    Bus bars (16,17)    Electric series connections (19-24)    Sheet portions (B,C)    Bypass diodes (B1-B3)    Solar cells (C1-C3)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of solar panels comprises identifying a scrap wafer (2) and/or a scrap die by monitoring thickness, flatness and/or electrical performance. Remaining structures are cleaned and removed from the surface of the wafer or die. When using a scrapped die, the die is mounted on a flat steel plate before the removing step. Both surfaces of the wafer or die are ground to a required thickness, preferably 300 microns. The wafer or die is n+ doped by adding a glass layer having a phosphorus doping content. It is further processed using a solar panel manufacturing method.    USE - Manufacture of solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides raw panels on a cost competitive level. The raw panels achieve the required specification limits for solar panels. Disposal of the scrap parts during manufacture of semiconductor wafers and/or dies can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of how to generate four solar panel plates out of a 300 mm scrap wafer.    Wafer (2)    Quads (4)
NOVELTY - A system for converting sucrose to beta-D-glucose, includes a reservoir comprising a solution of sucrose, pump and three separate columns attached in series. The first porous packed column comprises invertase, a second porous packed column comprising glucose isomerase, a third porous packed column comprising mutarotase, and device for heating the three porous packed columns.    USE - As a bio-fuel for use in a fuel cell to power a mechanical/electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The bioreactor converts complex sugar to simple sugars by enzymatic cascade reaction through systematic continuum of reactions and discharging in the system output stream by adjusting the solution temperature and pH to maximum glucose output.
NOVELTY - Provided are a catalyst for a fuel cell which has an excellent catalytic activity and a self-humidifying effect and improves the performance of a fuel cell, its preparation method, and a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell containing the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst comprises 5 wt% or less of a compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of silicon (Si), zirconium (Zr), aluminum (Al) and titanium (Ti); and a catalyst metal having an average particle size of 1-8 nm. Preferably the compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of silica, fumed silica, zeolite, zirconia, alumina and titania; and the catalyst metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of platinum and binary (or more) alloys of platinum and at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ru, Ir, W, Mo and Rh.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell and its manufacturing method are provided to prevent recombination of a pair of electron-hole by forming a titanium dioxide layer whose specific surface is large and crack-free.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first substrate(200) and a second substrate(210) are arranged to be opposite to each other. A semiconductor electrode(240) is formed between the first and second substrates, and includes at least one nanotube oxide layer(250) and a dye layer(270). The nanotube oxide layer has plural protrusions(255) whose specific surfaces are large. The dye layer is chemically absorbed to the nanotube oxide layer to supply exited electrons. An opposite electrode(230) is opposite to the semiconductor electrode. The opposite electrode is prepared between the first and second substrates. An electrolyte solution is disposed between the semiconductor electrode and the opposite electrode to supply electrons to the dye layer through an oxide-deoxide reaction.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The impurity removal apparatus has a casing (10) provided with an inlet port (12) which introduces the gas containing impurity, and an exhaust port (13) which discharges the gas in which impurity is removed. An element which is supported so that the element can rotate freely in the casing contacts with the impurity in gas, and removes the impurity. The impurity removal apparatus has a blade component for rotating the element by airflow of the gas.    USE - Impurity removal apparatus is used for removing impurity in gas, and cleaning hazardous substance in gas. Can also be used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity removal apparatus has long life, and is efficiently removes impurity without reducing reaction efficiency of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows vertical front view of impurity removal apparatus.    Impurity removal-apparatus main portion (1)    Casing (10)    Inlet port (12)    Exhaust port (13)    Dust cup (14)    Bearing (23)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has conductive impurity-diffused layers (A and B) (106,105) formed on surface of silicon substrate (101). The passivation films (I,II) (103,104) having different chemical compositions are formed on conductive impurity-diffused layers (A and B), respectively. The passivation film (I) contains silicon oxide and/or aluminum oxide. The passivation film (II) contains silicon nitride.    USE - For e.g. double-sided junction type solar cell, floating junction type solar cell, and back surface junction type solar cell for solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has high conversion efficiency and reduced surface recombination velocity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell has conductive impurity-diffused layers (A and B) formed on surface of silicon substrate. The passivation films (I,II) having different chemical compositions are formed on conductive impurity-diffused layers (A and B), respectively. The passivation film (I) contains silicon oxide and/or aluminum oxide. The passivation film (II) contains silicon nitride. The diffusion masks (C and D) are patterned to form conductive impurity-diffused layers (A,B) on silicon substrate. The diffusion mask (C) is a single film or laminated film containing silicon nitride. The diffusion mask (D) is single film or laminated film containing silicon oxide and/or aluminum oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show sectional and top views of back surface junction type solar cell.    Silicon substrate (101)    Passivation films (103,104)    Conductive impurity-diffused layers (105,106)    N-electrode (107)    P-electrode (108)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric converter includes an insulation layer (4) formed between crystal semiconductor particles (2) on electroconductive substrate (1), and current collection layer formed on insulation layer such that it contacts translucent conductive layer (5). Another translucent conductive layer (5') is formed on electroconductive electrode layer (10) and in contact with conductive layer (5).    USE - Photoelectric converter e.g. solar cell installed in roof and wall of sunny building for supplying power to various electrical equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic conversion efficiency is improved, while preventing optical refraction/scattering. The usage amount of semiconductor is decreased, while reducing the size and cost of the photoelectric converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of photoelectric converter.    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Crystal semiconductor particles (2)    Insulation layer (4)    Translucent conductive layers (5,5')    Electroconductive electrode layer (10)    Anti-reflective film (11)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive paste contains organic binder, solvent, electroconductive particles, glass frit and tin compound. The tin compound is oxide, hydroxide, chloride or organometallic compound of tin, preferably tin oxide.    USE - For forming electrode on N-type semiconductor (N-type diffused layer) of crystalline silicon solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using electroconductive paste has excellent filling factor and improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive paste contains organic binder, solvent, electroconductive particles, glass frit and tin compound. The tin compound is oxide, hydroxide, chloride or organometallic compound of tin, preferably tin oxide. The electroconductive paste further contains zinc oxide and/or titanium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic structure of solar cell.    Light-incidence lateral electrode (1)    Anti-reflective film (2)    N-type diffused layer (3)    P-type silicon substrate (4)    Back surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A film (1) consists of a polyester-type resin having an oligomer content of 0.1-0.6 mass% and a carboxyl terminal radical weight of 3-15 eq/ton, and a 2-(4-(4-oxo-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-yl) phenyl)-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-4-one (0.3-2 mass%).    USE - For back surface protection sheets (claimed) of solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent weather resistance, hydrolysis resistance, fracture strength, and resistance to yellowing phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the back surface protection sheet.    Film (1)    Resin film (2)    Base film (3)
NOVELTY - A fuel electrode is provided with a carbon nanotube (9). The carbon nanotube includes an electrode catalyst (11) and a water-electrolysis catalyst (10) which provides catalyst activity with respect to electrolysis of water.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation corrosion of carbon material in fuel electrode is suppressed by providing carbon nanotube with water-electrolysis catalyst. Hence the performance of electric power generation is maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolyte film (1)    Carbon nanotube (9)    Water-electrolysis catalyst (10)    Electrode catalyst (11)    Electroconductive particles (12)
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing solar cell (10) has transparent semiconductor electrode containing dye (4) which has photosensitization effect on electrode base (8) and electrolyte layer (5) containing chemical species used as oxidation-reduction pair, and counter electrode (9) which is arranged opposingly in transparent semiconductor electrode and which has electro-conductive polymer-catalyst layer (6) having catalyst activity with respect to oxidation-reduction pair. The electrolyte layer consists of mixed solvent of hydrophobic ionic liquid which contains aprotic polar solvent.    USE - As photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell is excellent in photoelectric-conversion-efficiency and high temperature durability, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of basic structure of dye sensitizing solar cell.    Transparent base (1)    Transparent electro-conductive film (2)    Porous metal-oxide semiconductor (3)    Dye (4)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Electro-conductive polymer-catalyst layer (6)    Electrode base material (7)    Electrode base (8)    Counter electrode (9)    Dye sensitizing solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte (6) consists of copolymer containing nitrogen-type ionic segment (A), siloxane segment (B) and iodine. The segment (A) consists of iodide of quaternized nitrogen-atom containing cation (I). The segment (B) has a polysiloxane structure (II) having 2 or more silicon atoms.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is free from volatilization of solvent and liquid spill, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte (6) consists of copolymer containing nitrogen-type ionic segment (A), siloxane segment (B) and an iodine. The segment (A) consists of iodide of quaternized nitrogen-atom containing cation of formula (I): I-(-(CmH2m)R1R2N+(CnH2n)-).    R1,R2=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, where R2 does not have an aliphatic unsaturated bond;    m,n=2 or more;    -=bond;and    I-=iodine ion.    The segment (B) has a polysiloxane structure having 2 or more silicon atoms of formula (II): -(SiR3R4O)nSiR3R4-.    R3,R4=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group which does not have aliphatic unsaturated bond;and    n=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional model of laminated dye-sensitized solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive film (2)    Porous semiconductor layer (3)    Electroconductive substrate (4)    Sealing agent (5)    Electrolyte (6)
NOVELTY - The damp heat test is performed to the CIS type thin-film solar cell module under the conditions of 85 degrees Celsius temperature, and 85 percent relative humidity, in the darkness for 1,000 hours. The temperature, humidity, and storing time remain as it is. The intensity of a xenon lamp (1E) is adjusted, and the light from a solar simulator (1D) is continued during duration of test, and irradiated. Solar-cell characteristics are measured until irradiance of a taper is equivalent to the solar radiation amount of a cloudy day.    USE - For testing endurance of or sulfurized copper indium (CIS) type thin-film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves the realistic, appropriate, and steady characteristics evaluation according to the characteristic of the CIS type thin-film solar cell module and that solar-cell characteristics, such as conversion efficiency, are recovered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The optical absorption layer of the CIS type thin-film solar-cell device is a compound-semiconductors thin film from I-III-VI2 group chalcopyrite semiconductor such as 2 copper indium selenide (CISe), 2 copper indium selenide-gallium (CIGSe), 2 seleniumized copper gallium (CGSe), the 2 selenium-sulfurized copper indium-gallium (CIGSSe), 2 sulfurzed copper indium (CIS), 2 sulfurized copper gallium (CGS), the 2 sulfurized copper indium-gallium (CIGS), and a p form semiconductor like the 2 copper indium selenide-gallium (CIGSe) which has 2 selenium sulfurzed copper indium-gallium (CIGSSe) of a thin film as a surface layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic explanatory drawing of the endurance-test method or system by which the CIS type thin-film solar cell module is improved. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Glass window (1a)    Measurement portion (1B)    Temperature controller (1C)    Sunlight simulator (1D)    Xenon lamp. (1E)
NOVELTY - An anti-reflective film contains silicon dioxide fine particles (7) and metal alkoxide (8).    USE - For reflection preventing base material used for photoelectric conversion apparatus, and as panel for solar cells (all claimed). Also used for display surface of display unit and window glass, glass for show windows, television cathode ray tubes, cover glass of measuring instrument and timepiece, polarization film, and lens for spectacles and cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-reflective film has high durability and is manufactured economically using a simple installation. The anti-reflective film has excellent adhesiveness with respect to base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anti-reflective film contains silicon dioxide fine particles and metal alkoxide of formula (1): RaO((M(ORb))2-O-)n-Ra.    M=metal;    Ra,Rb=alkyl group;and    n=2-10.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the structure of solar cell.    Panel (1)    Translucent base material (2)    Foundation film (3)    Silicon dioxide fine particles (7)    Metal alkoxide (8)
NOVELTY - The imprint apparatus (1) has a moving mechanism (30) for performing relative displacement between roller group (10) interfacing a flat plate (20). Each back side roller (12,13) equalizes the contact pressure of front side roller (11) and the flat plate.    USE - For transferring fine pattern of semiconductor element, optical element, etc., on resin film used in manufacture of display device, DNA chip, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure of mold and resin film can be made uniform, even if length direction of front side roller is long. The exact transfer of fine pattern can be enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nano imprint method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front and side views of the nano imprint apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nano imprint apparatus (1)    Roller group (10)    Front side roller (11)    Back side rollers (12,13)    Flat plate (20)    Moving mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises: a transparent substrate; a light absorbing semiconductor layer placed over the transparent substrate; a carbon nano-tube film placed over the light absorbing semiconductor layer; the carbon nano-tube film has at least two electrodes; a patterned insulating layer having at least two electrodes biased with opposite-polarity by a first and second bias disposed on the carbon nano tube film; the arrangement being such that when the light, is transmitted through the transparent substrate, photovoltaic effect will be observed between the electrodes placed on the carbon nano-tube film. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The device has a main storing groove for storing a liquid fuel i.e. methanol aqueous solution. A connecting pipe is connected to a caliber size of the main storing groove. A water gauge i.e. electronic type water gauge, is fixed on the connecting pipe, and is used for measuring a liquid level height of the liquid fuel. The water gauge is placed in an inner part of the connecting pipe, and a water gauge surface is disposed through an anti- corruption and a preventing acid.    USE - Liquid fuel storing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a liquid fuel storing device.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a solar cell based on carbon nano-tube film and preparing method. It belongs to the technology field of solar cell and nano material application. The technology characteristics of this invention are following adopting the carbon nano-tube film as the photoelectric changing material and the carbon nano-tube film working as upper electrode at the same time or setting transparent conductive film on the carbon nano-tube film, the carbon nano-tube film working as photoelectric changing material and the transparent conductive film working as upper electrode. This invention uses the carbon nano-tube film as the photoelectric changing material of solar cell, therefore the efficiency of photoelectric change and using time are further enhanced. The preparing method of cell is simple and the manufacture cost is low.
NOVELTY - The tubular fuel cell (1) has a membrane electrode assembly (2) with a collector (6) and a sheet-like ionic-conduction membrane (3). A sheet-like oxidizing-agent lateral electrode (5) and sheet-like fuel lateral electrode (4) are positioned on either side of the ionic-conduction membrane. The membrane electrode assembly is bent in folding back direction at a section along a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the fuel cell.    USE - Tubular fuel cell for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to fixation, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-section of the membrane electrode assembly is reduced and hence the size of the fuel cell is reduced. The electric power generating capacity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tubular fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the tubular fuel cell.    Tubular fuel cell (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Sheet-like ionic-conduction membrane (3)    Sheet-like fuel lateral electrode (4)    Sheet-like oxidizing-agent lateral electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A sealing film (3A,3B) contains ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and organic peroxide. The organic peroxide is organic peroxide (A) having 10 hours half life temperature of 110-130degreesC, and/or organic peroxide (B) having 10 hours half life temperature of 80-100degreesC.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has improved heat resistance, light resistance and moisture resistance. The solar cell is manufactured with excellent productivity and favorable exterior. The generation of yellowing of sealing film by fading after long term storage is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Glass substrate (1)    Back cover (2)    Sealing film (3A,3B)    Electricity generating element (4)
NOVELTY - A laminated component is obtained by sequentially laminating a fluorine resin film (A), and adhesive layer (B) and a resin sheet (C) does not containing fluorine. The adhesive layer (B) contains an ultraviolet absorber. The laminated component has total light transmittance of 85% or more.    USE - As solar cell surface production sheet and building material sheet (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component is light weight, and has excellent weather resistance, durability and impact resistance.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic solar cell module comprises photovoltaic cells encapsulated by transparent composition containing crosslinked ethylene copolymer and ethylene copolymer of fatty acid amide (150-1000 pbw per million parts by weight (ppm)).    USE - The photovoltaic solar cell module is useful as solar panels or modules.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic solar cell module provides high transparency, good resistance to weathering, high thermal stability, and high mechanical strength with low modulus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic solar cell module comprises glass glazing. The silicon wafer and wiring encapsulated by composition, and protective backsheet. The photovoltaic solar cell module comprises thin transparent polymeric film, photovoltaic solar cells, and wiring encapsulated by composition as flexible protective backsheet. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) ethylene copolymer containing composition comprising ethylene copolymer blended with ethylene copolymer of fatty acid amide (150-less than 500 pbw per ppm); and    (2) transparent laminate.
NOVELTY - The photosensitive cell contains donor-type organic material and acceptor-type organic material forming donor-acceptor junction connected between anode (315) and cathode (340). An exciton blocking layer (335) is connected between acceptor-type organic material and cathode. The exciton blocking layer has hole mobility of 10-7 cm2V-second or higher. The highest occupied molecular orbital of exciton blocking layer is higher than or equal to highest occupied molecular orbital of acceptor-type organic material.    USE - For organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices for photodetector, photoconductor and as photovoltaic for solar cells, power electronic devices such as calculator, radio, computers, remote monitory and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive cell has favorable external quantum efficiency. The organic semiconductors having photosensitive cell has high resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exciton blocking layer contains tris(acetylacetonato) ruthenium (III).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the double heterostructure device using a ruthenium (acac)3 exciton blocking layer to transport disassociated holes from cathode to the acceptor.    Transparent substrate (310)    Anode (315)    Donor (325)    Acceptor (330)    Exciton blocking layer (335)    Cathode (340)
NOVELTY - The image sensor has a photo sensor located above a photo sensor circuit, that includes an opaque bottom electrode for reflecting light radiation back to nano-crystal layer of thickness 100-500nm. The nano-crystal layer comprises nano-crystal particles having particle size of 2-15mm distributed in a silicon compound layer, for capturing photon and converting into photocurrent. The refractive index of the nano-crystal layer is 1.6-2.4. A transparent electrode is formed on the nano-crystal layer.    USE - Silicon nano-crystal image sensor for video phone, digital camera, mobile phone and aerospace industry. The nano-crystal is also used in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the photo sensor circuit is located under the photo sensor, the aperture ratio of the image sensor is increased. The electric signal generated from the light radiation can be increased and unfavorable noise signal generated by the photo sensor circuit due to the light radiation can be reduced, by providing opaque bottom electrode, hence the photosensitivity of the photo sensor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solar cell similar to the image sensor.    Solar cell (300)    Substrate (320)    Plug (325)    Solar cell circuit (330)    Electrodes (360,380)
NOVELTY - A fuel processor comprises a processor reactor; a feed to the processor reactor; and a coolant subsystem separate from the feed and capable of circulating a coolant through the processor reactor.    USE - For proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The processor inhibits additional heat management problems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a power plant; and    (2) a method of cooling the fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel processor.
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell, and a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell containing the cathode catalyst are provided to improve catalytic activity and efficiency in an oxygen reduction reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst comprises a compound represented by Ir_y M_z O_x, wherein M is Ag or Au; 1less than=xless than=15 by atom%; 5less than=yless than=70 atom%; and 15less than=zless than=95 atom%. Preferably the cathode catalyst has an average particle size of 2-4 nm and is supported on a support, and the support is a carbon-based material. Preferably the cathode catalyst is used in an alkali electrolyte fuel cell.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst for fuel cells is provided to exhibit excellent catalytic activity in an alkaline fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode catalyst for fuel cells comprises a carrier including a Cu-Ni alloy, and an active material including an Fe-Ni alloy supported on the carrier. A content of Cu in the carrier is 25-70wt%. A content of Ni in the active material is 30-70wt%. The membrane-electrode assembly(17) for fuel cells has an anode electrode and a cathode electrode which are opposite to each other, and an electrolyte placed between the anode electrode and cathode electrode, wherein the anode electrode contains the anode catalyst.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell and a membrane-electrode assembly comprising the same are provided to improve catalytic activity of the catalyst and increase the efficiency in an oxygen reduction reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst comprises a carrier and MnCoxOy(1less thanxless than 5, 0.1less thanyless than 1) supported on the carrier. The cathode catalyst has an amorphous type. The cathode catalyst has an average particle size of 4-6 nm. The carrier is selected from a group consisting of activated carbon, denka black ketjen black, acetylene black, graphite, alumina, silica, zirconia, and titania. The cathode catalyst is used for an alkaline electrolyte type fuel cell.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell is provided to improve the quality of a membrane electrode assembly and a fuel cell system using the same by virtue of its excellent activity and selectivity to reduction caused by an oxidant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell comprises: azofullerene(C48N12); and A(Ru or Rh)-Ch(at least one element selected from S, Se and Te) supported on the azofullerene. In the cathode catalyst, A-Ch comprises 20-80 atom%, preferably 40-60 atom% of A and 80-20 atom%, preferably 60-40 atom% of Ch, and is supported on the azofullerene in an amount of 5-80 wt%, preferably 30-70 wt% based on the total weight of the catalyst.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Fuel battery cells (3) are laminated to form a fuel cell stack (1) with end plates (4) provided in the uppermost layer and lowermost layer of the fuel battery cells. The fuel cell stack is penetrated by stack fastening components (5) which fasten the fuel cell stack. At least one of the stack fastening components incorporates a heat pipe.    USE - Fuel cell for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a digital camera, digital camcorder, small projector, small printer, or notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature rise due to electric power generation. Enables reduction in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an orthogonal view of a fuel cell which is used for a digital camera. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    External fuel tank (2)    Fuel battery cells (3)    End plates (4)    Stack fastening components (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen gas to anode of fuel cell (2) from high-pressure hydrogen tank (3) by a supply path (21) and supplying air to cathode by an air-path (31). The hydrogen gas is re-supplied to the channel connected to anode by opening a secondary cutoff valve (6) when a primary cutoff valve (4) is closed, at the time of electric power generation is stopped.    USE - For stopping electric power generation of fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The required electric power is generated rapidly and stably so that the starting of fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen tank (3)    Primary cutoff valve (4)    Secondary cutoff valve (6)    Hydrogen supply path (21)    Air-path (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has catalyst layers (2a,3a) at both surfaces of the electrolyte film (1), and fixed layers (10,11) at outer edge of electrolyte film, in laminated structure (16). The separators (5,6) are stacked on the both sides of the laminated structure. The elastic layer (9) made of fluororubber and silicon rubber, is arranged between the fixed layers with space securing portions (10x,11x).    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can reduce damage to electrolyte film reliably by using the elastic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,3a)    Separators (5,6)    Elastic layer (9)    Fixed layers (10,11)    Space securing portions (10x,11x)    Laminated structure (16)
NOVELTY - A sealing agent (9) comprises an electrically resistant solution liquid layer (7) containing a fluorine-type polymer, and a gas-proof permeation layer (8) containing polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and/or polyvinyl alcohol. The sealing agent is provided between two-electrode substrates (1,1') arranged mutually opposing each other, enclosing an electrolyte liquid (15) filled in space between two-electrode substrates. The electrically resistant solution liquid layer contacts the electrolyte liquid.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent has excellent resistance to electrolyte liquid, adhesiveness with electrode substrate, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell having high reliability and excellent electric power generation characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the dye-sensitized solar cell using the sealing agent. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Substrates (1,1')    Electrically resistant solution liquid layer (7)    Gas-proof permeation layer (8)    Sealing agent (9)    Electrolyte liquid (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a convex portion on the surface of each sealing plate to define an air space between adjacent sealing plates. The sealing plate to be removed by suction is incurvated.    USE - For removing a sealing plate (claimed) from a bundle of sealing plates for separator in fuel cell assembly process.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable removal of sealing plate from bundle of sealing plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell sealing plate removing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of fuel cell sealing plate removing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An organic material is purified by forming a partition part with communicating hole (3) that partitions off lower and top sealed spaces (1, 2) and connects the spaces, using a heating container to heat the organic-material powder, and evaporation. The lower space encloses an organic material. The top space has a discharge hole (6) in upper part. A sealed pipe (10) has a space that accommodates the container, where it adheres to the purified substance of the organic material. The purified substance is re-enclosed in the lower space and is re-purified. Inert gas is flown into the sealed pipe    USE - For purification of organic material used in organic-semiconductor device, e.g. organic transistor device, organic electroluminescent element, organic thin-film solar cell, organic capacitor, organic actuator, organic sensor, organic optical element, or dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The purity of the organic material is improved, thus improving the device performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a drawing of the purification method (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower and top sealed spaces (1, 2)    Communicating hole (3)    Discharge hole (6)    Sealed pipe (10)
NOVELTY - A water supply tube (37) and a fuel supply tube (35) supplies water vapor and mineral fuel to the modifier (4), respectively. The fuel supply pipe comprises a U-shaped portion (35c) connected to a horizontally extended installation (35a) that prevents backflow of residual water from the modifier to fuel supply tube. A water discharge pipe with a valve is connected to the lower portion of U-shaped portion.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The backflow of residual water after shutdown of a fuel cell is prevented and a reliable fuel cell system is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (4)    Fuel supply tube (35)    Horizontally extended installation (35a)    U-shaped portion (35c)    Water supply tube (37)
NOVELTY - The system has modifiers (11,12) with fuel-gas inlet ports and reformed-gas outlet ports that are mutually connected with each other. A gas passageway leads to inlet port of one modifier from outlet port of other modifier. A controller controls opening/closing of valves for controlling inflow of fuel-gas to modifiers, outflow of reformed gas and distribution of reformed gas. Controller sequentially sets each modifier in operation or halt mode at the time of starting or stopping the operation of reforming system to circulate reformed gas through gas passageway.    USE - For fuel cell based electric power generation system (claimed), for supplying power to electronic devices such as desktop personal computer, notebook-type personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine and domestic electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Activity of the modification catalyst is maintained favorably, while preventing the backward flow of air to modifier and improving power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power generation system comprising fuel cell that receives reformed gas from reforming system to generate electric energy; and    (2) control method of reforming system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (1)    Fuel container (2)    Fuel cell (5)    Reforming system (10)    Modifiers (11,12)
NOVELTY - A triarylamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - For electrophotographic photoreceptors (claimed) of image-forming devices, and for solar cells and electroluminescent elements.    ADVANTAGE - The new triarylamine derivative has excellent hole-transportability solubility in solvent and compatibility with binder resin, and provides photoreceptors having excellent sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triarylamine derivative of formula (1), is new.    R1-R3=H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted phenoxy, optionally substituted aralkyl, or optionally substituted aryl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (10)    Electroconductive base (12)    Photoreceptor layer (14)
NOVELTY - This invention claims a method for providing the fuel to liquid fuel battery, comprising the following steps of (A) providing the fuel with known concentration to liquid fuel cell, (B) changing the electric load value of the load which is electrically connected with the battery, (C) measuring and recording consumption of the high concentration liquid fuel and aqueous solution which are consumed by running battery, when the step (B) is carrying through, (D) calculating at least more than one ratio between the consumption of aqueous solution and consumption of high concentration liquid fuel, (E) choosing a calculated ratio from these ratios, (F) when this battery has consumed fuel with a known volume, apart calculating consumption of the high concentration liquid fuel and consumption of aqueous solution in the fuel which is consumed by battery according to the calculated ratio and known volume, (G) providing the new high concentration liquid fuel and new aqueous solution which are equaled to these consumptions to fuel according to the consumption of the high concentration liquid fuel and consumption of aqueous solution which are gained from step (F).
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method taking three-dimensional electrode as the anode of direct boron hydride fuel cell and belongs to fuel cell field. Boron hydride electro-oxidation catalyst material is made into filling bed electrode or porous electrode, which is taken as three-dimensional anode, and the anode contacts said alkaline boron hydride liquid fuel; and the cathode contacts oxidant such as oxygen, air or hydrogen peroxide; and they are separated by ion exchanging film to form the single cell system of direct boron hydride fuel cell; the boron hydride alkaline liquid fuel contacting with said three-dimensional anode is aqueous solution composed of alkali metal boron hydride and alkali metal hydroxide, and its feeding way is spray type or back filling way. The three-dimensional electrode of the direct boron hydride fuel cell of the invention has large active specific surface area and mass transferring surface area; under given operation condition, it can reduce activation polarization and concentration polarization significantly, makes DBFC have high operation voltage and large output power.
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell (10) has a porous semiconductor layer (16) that absorbs the dye between the electroconductive substrate and electrolyte (18). Multiple through-holes (24) are irregularly arranged in the interior of the semiconductor layer or on the conductive substrate side surface of the porous semiconductor layer. The transparent conductive film (14a) is electrically connected to the electroconductive film (20) which is a corrosion-resistant metal made of tungsten, titanium, nickel.    USE - For use as wet solar cell, pretzel battery.    ADVANTAGE - A solar cell with higher conversion efficiency can be obtained at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dye sensitizing solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the dye-sensitizing solar cell.    Dye-sensitizing solar cell (10)    Transparent conductive film (14a)    Conductive film (14b)    Semiconductor layer (16)    Electrolyte (18)    Electroconductive film (20)    Through-holes (24)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises an electrolyte body, and greater than or equal to2 separate electrodes capable of conducting electrons. The electrodes are porous to allow gas flow through them. The electrodes comprise an electrically negative anode, and an electrically positive cathode. The electrolyte body is capable of carrying charged particles between the anode and cathode that are electrically connected to form an electrical circuit.    USE - Used as, e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, alkali fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, or solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has a very high reaction surface area per unit volume, and has an electrolyte with a reduced thickness through which ions must be transported.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of manufacturing a fuel cell; and    (2) a fuel cell electrolyte membrane containing pores sized to facilitate transport of charged particles across the membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of a gas flow channel system.    Hydrogen carrying tertiary channel (31)    Secondary gas flow channel (33, 37, 39)    Oxygen carrying tertiary channel (35)
NOVELTY - The system has a holder in which a fuel concentration meter (41), power generation structure, an electrical signal transmission mechanism, a fuel circulation module (3) and a computing module are located. The holder is made of fiber reinforced material (FR4, FR5), fiber glass, epoxy resin, ceramic, polymer or composite board material. The meter detects the concentration of fuel from power generation structure. The computing module selects and executes a control procedure, based on signal from the meter.    USE - Micro-fuel cell system for use in portable electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - The size of fuel cell is reduced, and circulation of fuel in fuel cell is ensured due to predetermined arrangement of the components in the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flow-field plate of micro-fuel cell system.    Fuel circulation module (3)    Fuel flow channel (32)    Concentration meter (41)    Light-sensing element (41a)    Light-source element (41b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has n-type layer comprising amorphous silicon, i-type layer comprising amorphous silicon germanium, and sub-p-layers that is deposited on i-type layer at desired predetermined temperature. The other sub-p-layer is deposited on the predetermined sub-p-layer at the temperature lower than the predetermined temperature. The substrate in the solar cell is selected from glass, metal or plastic.    USE - Novel photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high optical transmission is achieved by reducing the moisture and contaminants. The efficiency is improved, and the structural order and photovoltaic quality are improved. The flexibility of the inexpensive solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the novel photovoltaic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a crystalline silicon solar cell (8) between a front cover (4) and several facets (26). The facets, solar cell and front cover are assembled to form the solar cell module with internal reflection capability. The solar cell module is suitable to receive the light impinging on the front cover. The light is configured to impinge on several facets to reflect the light towards front cover at critical angle for total internal reflection to reflect the light back towards the solar cell.    USE - For manufacturing photovoltaic solar cell module used for photoelectric conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The internal light reflection is produced by the portions of reflecting back cover not obscured by the solar cells to increase the power output of cell array. The optically reflective back cover for internally reflecting the solar radiation passed between the cells is improved such that the cracking, impervious to water, non-reactive chemically with other cell components are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic solar cell module.    Front cover (4)    Silicon solar cell (8)    Back cover (14)    V-shaped groove (24)    Facet (26)    Light-reflective coating (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves purging reactant gas flow channels in a fuel cell stack if a potential freeze condition exists. The fuel cell system is shut down normally without a reactant gas flow channel purge if the potential for a freeze condition does not exist. The existence of potential freeze condition is determined periodically after the normal shut down if the normal system shut down is performed. The reactant gas flow channel purge is performed if the subsequent determination of a potential freeze condition exists.    USE - For selectively performing fuel cell stack purge in fuel cell system for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high flow of air can be provided from the compressor. By using fuel stack power to run the compressor, battery energy can be saved and a small amount of product water is continually generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of determining whether a potential freeze condition exists at a fuel cell system shut down and if so performing a reactant gas flow channel purge.
NOVELTY - The composition comprises at least one organic p-type semiconductor pigment with at least one p-type conducting polymer. The ionization potential of the organic p-type semiconductor pigment and the ionization potential of the p-type conducting polymer are made nominally equivalent.    USE - Used in production of optoelectronic devices e.g. photodiodes, photodetectors, solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves unique electrical, optical, electroclieniical, and processing properties. Can be formed into bilayers and multilayers and into a blended or bulk p/n heterojunction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cyclic voltammogram of napthimide conducting polymer NB-2 recorded at a glassy carbon electrode in 3 is to 1 methylene chloride/methanol containing 0.1 M tetrabutylammoniumtetrafiuoroborate.
NOVELTY - A concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) device (100) comprises a solid, light-transparent optical element (110) having opposing two surfaces and a focal point at which light received by optical element is concentrated; a PV cell at the focal point; and a backsheet (140) fixedly mounted on first surface of optical element. The backsheet has an adhesive layer (155) between a printed circuit structure (150) and the first surface of optical element. The printed circuit structure includes two conductors disposed on non-conductive layer(s). The PV cell has terminals electrically connected to conductors.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes fewer semiconductors than flat-panel solar collectors, thus providing a production cost benefit. In addition, because the concentrator elements are permanently fixed inside the composite structure, and because the composite structure has flat front and back surfaces, the device provides maintenance cost benefits similar to flat-panel solar collectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a laminated concentrating solar collector array; and    (2) a method for producing a CPV device.    The device further comprises an optically transparent material disposed in the central cavity; a heat slug disposed in the central cavity; and a transparent coversheet (180). The backsheet further comprises a protective shell layer, and another adhesive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view showing a simplified CPV device.    CPV device (100)    Optical element (110)    Backsheet (140)    Printed circuit structure (150)    Adhesive layer (155)    Coversheet (180)
NOVELTY - Provided are a membrane electrode assembly capable of preventing the crossover of fuel into a cathode layer through the gap between a gasket and an anode layer, and a fuel cell containing the membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane electrode assembly(10) comprises: catalyst activation parts(11, 12) which are formed at the both side of a membrane(13); and a gasket(15) which is adhered to the edge part of the membrane so as to be connected to the edge terminal of the each catalyst activation part, wherein the gasket is adhered to the edge part of the membrane and the edge terminal of the each catalyst activation part by using an adhesive. Preferably the adhesive is an acrylic acid adhesive.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a cathode for a fuel cell, which inhibits oxidation of a catalyst, causes little degradation of the quality even after a long use time of the cathode for a fuel cell, and imparts improved quality to a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode(5) for a fuel cell comprises: a conductive electrode substrate(51); and a catalyst layer(53) formed on the electrode substrate, and comprising at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of ZrO2-SO42-, silica-alumina and zeolite. The catalyst is at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum, ruthenium, osmium, platinum-ruthenium alloy, platinum-osmium alloy, platinum-palladium alloy and platinum-M alloy (wherein M is at least one transition metal selected from Ga, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The processing system extracts the oxygen and hydrogen from the process liquid used for processing the substrate and supplies the extracted gas to the fuel cell (18). The fuel cell generates electric power using the extracted gas and supplies to the substrate processing apparatus (100). The nitrogen contained in the waste gas emitted from the processing apparatus is supplied to the fuel cell. The temperature of the processing apparatus is controlled by the warm water produced from the fuel cell using the extracted gas.    USE - For processing substrate such as semiconductor wafer, glass substrate used in manufacture of LCD and plasma display, and for photomask, and substrate used in optical disk.    ADVANTAGE - The energy cost required for removing the gas from the process liquid and for waste liquid processing can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the structure of the energy assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas removal tanks (14,15)    Buffer apparatuses (16,17)    Fuel cell (18)    Exhaustion purification tank (19)    Substrate processing apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell has a seal (4) that uses UV curing or thermosetting type polyisobutylene group resin as base material for sealing an electrolyte layer (3) enclosed between a counter electrode (2) and a photoelectrode (1). The electrolyte layer contains halogen.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the dye-sensitized solar cell can be favorably maintained over a long period of time, so that the lifetime of the dye-sensitized solar cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photoelectrode (1)    Counter electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Seal (4)    Substrate (13)
NOVELTY - A reinforcement plate (3) is positioned at a side of peripheral portion (11a) of electrolyte film (11) protruded between gaseous-diffusion layers (2). The through-holes (3a,11b) are mutually established in peripheral portion of reinforcement plate and electrolyte film. A gasket (4) consisting of rubber-like elastic material accommodates the peripheral portion and reinforcement plate of electrolyte film. The gasket is integrally molded in joining state of peripheral portion of diffusion layer. The through-holes are filled with rubber-like elastic material of gasket.    USE - For sealing water generated by fuel cell according to fuel gas and oxidation gas.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation or damage occurring in the peripheral portion of electrolyte film by the compacting pressure of gasket is prevented. The peripheral portion of the gaseous diffusion layer is mutually joined to the gasket, so that the difference or gap produced by the expansion or contraction of electrolyte film and gaseous-diffusion layer is prevented effectively. The peripheral portion of gasket and gaseous-diffusion layer is joined without using adhesive agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel battery cell seal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (2)    Reinforcement plate (3)    Through-hole (3a,11b)    Gasket (4)    Electrolyte film (11)    Peripheral portion (11a)    Electrode layer (12)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has several photovoltaic cells (4) with non-light receiving surface in contact with a heat insulating board (2). A transparent protective film (1) is provided covering the light receiving surface of the photovoltaic cells. A transparent adhesive layer (3) is formed between the transparent protective film and photovoltaic-cell-non-contact surface of the heat insulating board. The thickness of photovoltaic cell is 30-100 microns.    USE - Solar cell module for use in airship used as relay station in stratosphere platform.    ADVANTAGE - As transparent adhesive layer is not formed at non-light receiving surface, the adhesive-agent application quantity and module weight are reduced. The productivity of 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.    Transparent protective film (1)    Heat insulating board (2)    Transparent adhesive layer (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separator (15) which is formed at a side of fuel electrode (13) or air electrode (12). A flow path (18) adds fuel to oxidizing agent to fuel electrode or air electrode.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) used in fuel cell system (claimed) as motive power source in satellite and vehicles such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, spacecraft, and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode can be heated rapidly, since the oxidizing agent and fuel react uniformly in the surface of fuel electrode, and thee electric-potential difference does not arise in the surface of fuel cell electrode. The catalyst layer is provided at both sides of electrolyte layer to avoid damage by rapid heat generated with respect to combustion reaction of oxidizing agent and fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (10)    Air electrode (12)    Fuel electrode (13)    Separator (15)    Flow path (18)
NOVELTY - Dye-sensitized solar cell (10) has a translucent protection component (1) provided at light-incidence side of a photoelectrode layer (2) containing sensitizing dye supported on a semiconductor material. The protection component contains mixture of ultraviolet absorber and thermoplastic synthetic resin.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Dye-sensitized solar cell has simple and continuous operation, and improved durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Protection component (1)    Photoelectrode layer (2)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electroconductive film (31)    Electrolyte layer (32)    Substrate (33)
NOVELTY - A polyester film consists of ethylene terephthalate unit as a main repeating unit. An easily bonding layer is provided on the polyester film. The polyester film has X-ray-diffraction intensity ratio satisfying a specific formula.    USE - For solar-cell back surface protective films (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film is excellent in adhesiveness with an ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer resin, mechanical capability, heat resistance and moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyester film consists of ethylene terephthalate unit as a main repeating unit. An easily bonding layer is provided on the polyester film. The polyester film has X-ray-diffraction intensity ratio satisfying the formula: 0.16less than or equal tof (110) /f (100)less than or equal to0.24.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide selection methanation catalyst for methanation of mixed gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced from steam reforming of fuel containing purely dimethyl ether (50-100 vol.%) or a mixture of dimethyl ether and methanol, comprises ruthenium (0.5-4.5 mass%) and potassium supported by a carrier (pore diameter of greater than or equal to0.63 nm) comprising a zeolite (pore volume of 0.3-1 cm3/g).    USE - For methanation of mixed gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced from steam reforming of fuel containing dimethyl ether.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has a long life. It provides a fuel cell system with outstanding carbon monoxide selectivity and carbon monoxide removal performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hydrogen-production device comprising the carbon monoxide selection methanation catalyst; and    (2) a fuel cell system (1) comprising the hydrogen-production device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the fuel system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Carburetor (3)    Carbon monoxide shift-reaction part (5)    Carbon monoxide selection methanation-reaction part (6)    Catalyzed-combustion part (8)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus (10) has modification unit (14) in which generation of hydrogen-containing-gas from a modification raw material containing sulfur component is performed by using a supported modification catalyst (18), heating unit (16) in which fuel which adjoined is burned for supplying heat to modification unit for advancing modification reaction and catalyst-regeneration unit in which regeneration process for recovering modification catalyst is performed by supplying steam in combustion exhaust gas.    USE - For modifying raw materials such as hydrocarbon and generating hydrogen used for fuel cell for supplying electric power to the motor of a motor-vehicle drive and hydrogen fueled engine for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus recovers modification catalyst having efficient catalyst activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production apparatus (10) has modification unit (14) in which generation of hydrogen-containing-gas from a modification raw material containing sulfur component is performed by using a supported modification catalyst (18), heating unit (16) in which fuel which adjoined is burned for supplying heat to modification unit for advancing modification reaction and catalyst-regeneration unit in which regeneration process for recovering modification catalyst is performed by supplying steam in combustion exhaust gas of heating unit to modification unit in a predetermined case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell system of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen production apparatus (10)    Modification unit (14)    Heating unit (16)    Modification catalyst (18)    Discharge pipe (26)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine (1) has a fuel reformer (50) for producing reformer gas. An exhaustion purification unit (40) has a purification catalyst which is heated by the reformed gas supplied to an exhaust emission control device (42) from the reformer.    USE - For internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The activation of exhaustion purification catalyst is activated in an earlier stage using the reformed gas, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal combustion engine (1)    Air intake path (20)    Exhaustion purification unit (40)    Exhaust emission control device (42)    Fuel reformer (50)
NOVELTY - A light energy converter (11) has a semiconductor photoelectrode (15) and a counter electrode (16) which are mutually and electrically connected, and arranged in a solution (13). The semiconductor photoelectrode has a titanium oxide film (19) formed on the surface of a nitride semiconductor (18).    USE - For solar cell, battery of electronic device, gas generation device, and electric current and voltage generator.    ADVANTAGE - The light energy converter has favorable durability, stability and energy conversion efficiency. The deterioration of semiconductor photoelectrode is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor photoelectrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of schematic structure of the light energy converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Light energy converter (11)    Container (12)    Solution (13)    Semiconductor photoelectrode (15)    Counter electrode (16)    Nitride semiconductor (18)    Titanium oxide film (19)
NOVELTY - A ceramic filter (23) is supported with a catalyst, which decomposes at least tar.    USE - Used for a gas engine electric power generating system, fuel cell electric power generating system, and synthesis gas oil formation system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic filter is eco-friendly, and efficiently and economically removes toxic substances in gas ejected from a gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow sheet of a gas engine electric power generating system.    Gasifier (21)    Positive blower (22)    Ceramic filter (23)    Gas cooler (24)    Induced draft fan (25)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has N type semiconductors with different band gaps, and an ion conductor e.g. manganese gel type electrolyte (4) clamped between a semiconductor substrate and an opposite substrate. The solar cell produces electric power by excitation of electrons of different energy order.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated at sufficient rate. A simple and efficient solar cell is manufactured at low cost. The durability of the solar cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fluorine dope stannic oxide (FTO) (1)    Titanium-manganese oxide (2)    Titanium-tin oxide (3)    Manganese gel type electrolyte (4)
NOVELTY - Electrode substrate is immersed into platinum colloidal solution protected with organic acid. The platinum colloid is integrated on the electrode substrate, and platinum modified electrode is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of platinum modified electrode used as hydrogen generation electrode for hydrogen production apparatus, counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cell and oxygen reduction electrode for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides platinum modified electrode having high proton reduction catalyst activity and low charge transfer resistance with small amount of platinum.
NOVELTY - A sensor (10) has oxidation-catalyst layer (13) around the thermoelectric converter (12) and heater (14) formed in substrate, contacting the to-be-tested gas. The sensor is accommodated in base (20) so that the axial direction of thermoelectric converter in sensor is orthogonal to direction of mutually opposing windows (21) in base.    USE - For detecting combustible-gas e.g. hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible-gas can be detected reliably without receiving influence of the air flow by specific arrangement of sensor in the base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the combustible-gas detector.    Combustible gas sensor (10)    Thermoelectric converter (12)    Oxidation-catalyst layer (13)    Heater (14)    Base (20)    Window (21)
NOVELTY - A sensor (10) has an oxidation-catalyst layer (13) which promotes an oxidation reaction of tested gas in a thermoelectric converter (12) extended in an axial direction, forming a detection region. A heater (14) formed in a substrate (11) heats the detection region to predetermined temperature with a Joule heat while contacting with the tested gas. A temperature controller (20) adjusts the supply current so that the resistance value of the heater is fixed.    USE - For detecting combustible-gas such as hydrogen in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the calorific value is adjusted and the temperature of oxidation catalyst layer is maintained uniformly, the concentration of combustible-gas is detected at a high precision while preventing the output fluctuation with respect to the environmental temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the combustible-gas detector.    Sensor (10)    Substrate (11)    Thermoelectric converter (12)    Oxidation-catalyst layer (13)    Heater (14)    Temperature controller (20)
NOVELTY - Solid oxide fuel cell module (1) comprises a solid oxide fuel cell (2); and an oxidation self-heat type reformer (3) having modification part for generating reformed gas having hydrogen as main component by modification reaction of a mixture of greater than or equal to1 type of reforming raw material and water vapor consisting of hydrocarbon or aliphatic alcohol, and an oxidation exothermic part which oxidizes a part of raw material or reformed gas and generates a heat. The modification part combines exhaust heat generated from fuel cell and heat generated in oxidation part for use in modification reaction.    USE - For solid oxide fuel cell, e.g. battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The module does not run short of heat. The fuel cell can be operated in an optimal running condition for which modification reaction can be advanced steadily and does not depend on modification reaction, without largely reducing the fuel utilization factor in the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the solid oxide fuel cell module (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid oxide fuel cell module (1)    Solid oxide fuel cell (2)    Reformer (3)    Reformer (8)    Desulfuring apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (10) has a modification catalyst apparatus (13), a carbon monoxide transformation apparatus (15), and a carbon monoxide removal apparatus (18). Apparatus (13) modifies raw material and hydrocarbon group mineral fuel (11) and produces reformed gas (12). Apparatus (15) transforms produced carbon monoxide using carbon monoxide transformation catalyst (14). Apparatus (18) removes remaining carbon monoxide using carbon monoxide removal catalyst (16) and produces fuel gas (17). A heat resistant oxide (19) is added to catalyst (14 and/or 16).    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer has favorable daily startup and showdown (DSS) durability. Transformation and removal of carbon monoxide are stably enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modification of raw material and mineral fuel, which involves modifying raw material and mineral fuel using product obtained by adding heat resistant oxide to copper/zinc oxide catalyst as carbon monoxide transformation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel reformer (10)    Mineral fuel and raw material (11)    Reformed gas (12)    Modification catalyst apparatus (13)    Carbon monoxide transformation catalyst (14)    Carbon monoxide transformation apparatus (15)    Carbon monoxide removal catalyst (16)    Fuel gas (17)    Carbon monoxide removal apparatus (18)    Heat-resistant oxide (19)
NOVELTY - A silk cocoon carbon material is formed by carrying out alkali activation of silk cocoon raw material or carbonized material of silk cocoon raw material.    USE - For electrical-double-layer capacitor, fuel-cell capacitor, adsorption material, electronic material, medical material, soil-improvement material and as catalyst support.    ADVANTAGE - The silk cocoon carbon material is prepared easily. The silk cocoon carbon material is formed from the waste material of silk and has favorable specific surface area required for activated carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of silk cocoon carbon material, which involves carbonizing silk cocoon carbon material in inert atmosphere at 600-1000degreesC and subjecting the obtained carbonized silk cocoon carbon material to alkali activation.
NOVELTY - The system has an aqueous solution pump to supply fuel cells (104) with aqueous fuel solution, preferably aqueous methanol solution. An ultrasonic sensor provided in the pump detects concentration information of the solution based on a physical property e.g. refraction index, of the solution. The sensor is located at a place higher than a liquid level in an aqueous solution tank when the pump is stopped. An abnormality e.g. breakage of a rotating shaft of the pump, is determined based on a detection result from the sensor.    USE - Used in a transport equipment (claimed) e.g. motorbike, automobile and marine vessel and for personal computer, portable device and small electronic appliance, for generating electric energy i.e. power, for driving an electric motor and other system components.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in the pump is determined based on the concentration information detection result, thus determining the abnormality without providing new sensors, and hence constructing the fuel cell system in a compact manner without increasing the number of constituent parts. The system is thus applied to the transport equipment. The ultrasonic sensor determines the abnormality in a simple and easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system diagram of a piping in a fuel cell system.    Fuel cells (104)    Electrolyte film (104a)    Anode (104b)    Cathode (104c)    Separators (106)    Level sensor (122)    Temperature sensor (150)
NOVELTY - The structure has a n-type silicon substrate e.g. monocrystalline silicon substrate, including a front surface (12) and a back surface (14). An intrinsic amorphous silicon layer (16) is arranged on the surface (12). Another amorphous semiconductor layer (22) is arranged on a portion of the surface (14). Third amorphous semiconductor layer (32) arranged on another portion of the surface (14) is spaced from the layer (22), where each of the layers (22, 32) is compositionally graded through its depth, from layer (16) at an interface with the substrate to conduct at an opposite side.    USE - Used for a photovoltaic device in a solar cell (claimed) that is utilized in an architectural design for a structure e.g. home.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the structure minimizes the problem of charge-carrier recombination at various interface regions between the semiconductor layers and exhibits electrical properties that ensure good photovoltaic performance e.g. photoelectric conversion efficiency. The structure enables to manufacture the photovoltaic device in an inexpensive and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-section view of a structure of a photovoltaic device.    Front surface (12)    Back surface (14)    Intrinsic amorphous silicon layer (16)    Top surface (20)    Amorphous semiconductor layers (22, 32)    Electrode layers (28, 38)    Regions (24, 26, 34, 36)    Isolation trench (42)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device containing a transparent conductive oxide electrode, a blocking layer, a semiconductor oxide layer sensitized with a dye, a layer of a solid conjugated semiconductor as a hole transport material and a counter electrode. It has fluoride and/or acetate layer(s) which is evaporated on top of the layer of the hole transport material and/or on top of the transparent conductive oxide electrode.    USE - As photovoltaic device, e.g. hybrid solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device has increased stability, and decreasing energy potential losses on interfaces between layers of such devices in a controllable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing a photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - The method involves endowing less than 1 micro meter lanthanide in the upper most layer or in the uppermost area for changing the absorption properties of the silicon material. The lanthanide is brought in, silicon nitride consists of a silicon layer for solar cells, transparent carbon nano tube layer of silicon for solar cells, a transparent carbon oxide (TCO) layer of silicon for solar cells, and silicon dioxide consists of silicon for solar cells.    USE - Used for doping of silicon material in form of wafers for production of solar cells (all claimed) and the silicon material is excluded with the used lanthanide erbium.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption properties of the silicon material is changed by endowing less than 1 micro meter lanthanide in the upper most layer or in the uppermost area, and hence the transition for the allocation of the energy levels is not affected from the crystal field and ensures improved energy efficiency.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a solar automatic irrigation controller. It belongs to agricultural electric installation field. It can automatically irrigate the crops in farmland or vinyl house adopting sprinkler irrigation, drop irrigation and filtration irrigation when lacking water. Circuit is made up of solar battery plate, diode, storage battery, soil moisture sensor and direct-current magnet valve. The solar battery plate is connected with the diode and the storage battery. The storage battery, soil moisture sensor and direct-current magnet valve are connected in serial. Therefore, it can automatically irrigate the crops. It saves time. The circuit is simple. It does not need to use alternating current. The cost is not high.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a direct dimethyl ether fuel battery system, including direct dimethyl ether fuel battery, material supply equipment communicated with fuel battery cathode entrance and dimethyl ether feeding device, wherein dimethyl ether feeding device includes dimethyl ether steel bottle and elevated tank filling with water, adds dimethyl ether reclaiming recycle system, including gas-liquid separating tank, purification can, cooling tank and constant flow pump. In which dimethyl ether steel bottle is connected with elevated tank controlled by control valve. Elevated tank is communicated with anode exit of fuel battery by pipeline installed with constant flow pump, flowmeter and control valve. Entrance of cooling tank is communicated with anode exit of fuel battery. Its exit is connected with entrance of gas-liquid separating tank. Exit of upper gas-liquid separating tank is connected with purification can; lower exit and exit of top of purification can are communicated with elevated tank respectively. Dimethyl ether reclaiming recycle system provided by the invention not only increases utilization ratio of dimethyl ether, saves fuel, but also eliminates safety problem of system operation.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method of passivating the solar battery surface. Tetraethoxy-silicane solution of 50% concentration is coated on the diffused silicon chip under 15-28 centigrade. Tetraethoxy-silicane is pyrolyzed to generate SiO2 and hydrogen under heating condition of 500-750 centigrade; the SiO2 adheres to and enters into the silicon surface when sintered with electrodes for passivating. The invention can increase at least 10 percentage points of packing factors to the multi-crystal silicon solar battery without changing existing consecutive producing procedure of civil solar battery and without adopting PECVD device method.
NOVELTY - The profile includes an opto-electric unit interface which assures maximum light radiation collection depending on sun position and on the module use. Light collecting units are in different interior positions. Protection units and digital electric load optimizer generate optical combination intensity that allows extracting maximum power and protection against punctual shadows.    USE - For use as solar cell installed to e.g. panel, wall, roof, pavement. For heat and electric generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - Increases operation life and durability of glass-brick module profile. Reduces production cost of glass-brick module profile. Improves efficiency in converting solar energy into electrical energy, while reducing losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an opto-electrical module;    (2) a solar-energy collection unit;    (3) an optical adaptive device; and    (4) a fixed electrical pane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial view of the modified solar cell.    Semiconductor units (4)    Profiled side structure (5)    Opto-electrical module (6)    Inter-profile channels (7)    Back pane (8)
NOVELTY - The surface of III-nitride substrate is coated with a layer of sacrificial planarization material (30) to cover the surface roughness features. The sacrificial planarization material is etched to expose the surface roughness features. The sacrificial planarization material and surface roughness features are simultaneously etched to reduce the height of the surface roughness features.    USE - For manufacturing light emitting diode, laser diode and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structural defects can be corrected and an atomically smooth planarized surface can be rendered, hence high quality optical and semiconductor devices can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for III-nitride substrate or film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration of the etch-back technique applied to the GaN surface.    Substrate layer (10)    GaN layer (20)    Sacrificial planarization material (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves printing of a contact barrier (18) at an edge section (16) of a electrodes (14), which is provided on substrate (10) in a method step. In another method step, a lift-off resist layer is printed, which extends from the contact barrier over a free area region (24) between adjacent former electrodes as far the adjoining another edge region (22) of the adjacent former electrode. In third method step, the substrate is printed over the whole area with single-layered active layer (26), which is composed of a low-viscosity and readily flowing layer medium.    USE - Used for producing a structured layer sequence on a substrate (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves printing of a contact barrier at an edge section of a electrodes, which is provided on substrate in a method step. In another method step, a lift-off resist layer is printed, which extends from the contact barrier over a free area region between adjacent former electrodes as far the adjoining another edge region of the adjacent former electrode, and hence ensures low-priced manufacturing of polymer solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In fourth method step, the substrate is covered over the whole area with a metal layer (28), where the partially printed lift-off resist layer is removed from the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of a structured layer sequence on a substrate.    Substrate (10)    Electrodes (14)    Edge section (16)    Contact barrier (18)    Edge region (22)    Free area region (24)    Active layer (26)    Metal layer (28)    Individual flat elements (34)    Top layer (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has protective cover (2) whose main surface comprises air introducing hole (24) for supplying air to cathode of cell structure (10). A heat storage agent (3) absorbs, stores and releases heat energy from main surface of protective cover. The heat energy is generated in cathode by electric power generation reaction.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices such as mobile phone, notebook personal computer, cordless portable apparatus, portable audio, handheld game machine etc., and also for small aircrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal expansion deformation of protective cover can be suppressed efficiently by using heat storage agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the internal transillumination sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Protective cover (2)    Heat storage agent (3)    Cell structure (10)    Air introducing hole (24)
NOVELTY - Building thin film flexible solar cells involves degassing bio-based plastic substrate in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chamber at 120degreesC; retaining the bio-based material's shape without any visible bubbles or cracks; and forming a barrier layer of silicon oxide through the process of CVD. The silicon oxide layer seals any micro-cracks in the bio-based material and provides a stable substrate during the production and operation of the thin film PV device.    USE - For building thin film flexible solar cells on bio-based plastic substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The process overcomes the problems of degassing and deformation in bio-based substrate material during CVD chamber processing; and produces large volumes of thin film PV devices on bio-based plastic substrates to reduce pollution associated with petroleum based plastic substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thin film flexible solar cell comprising a bio-based substrate layer; a silicon oxide barrier coating applied to both sides of bio-based substrate layer; an ohmic contact layer applied to one side of the silicon oxide barrier coating; a P-type "absorber" layer applied over the ohmic contact layer; an N-type "window" layer applied over the P-type "absorber" layer; an anti-reflection coating applied over the N-type "window" layer; and a transparent conductive coating applied over the anti-reflection coating. The bio-based substrate and silicon oxide coating comprise a thickness of 12.7-254 (preferably 50.8) microns. The bio-based substrate comprises a film of approximately 25.4-127 microns. The silicon oxide barrier layer is examined for micro cracks and fissures with an instrument comprising a microscope or other magnifying aid. The thickness of the silicon oxide does not exceed 1.5 microns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross sectional view of thin film solar cells manufactured using a bio-based plastic substrate.
NOVELTY - A mixed reactant fuel cell system (100) comprises fuel tank (40) for storing mixed fuel including hydrocarbon-based fuel and hydrogen peroxide; fuel cell body (20) for generating electricity, having polymer electrolyte membrane (10) between inner surfaces of anode (12) and cathode (13), and electrode substrate (14) on an outer surface of the anode or cathode; and fuel pump (60) coupled to each of the fuel tank and fuel cell body, for supplying the mixed fuel to the fuel cell body.    USE - Used as mixed reactant fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can operate at low temperature and has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen peroxide mixed in the mixed fuel is 0.1-10, preferably 1-3 M with respect to 1M of hydrogen generated from the hydrocarbon-based fuel. The anode comprises an anode catalyst that selectively activates the oxidation reaction of the hydrocarbon-based fuel. The cathode comprises a cathode catalyst that selectively activates the reduction reaction of an oxidant supplied from hydrogen peroxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a structure of the mixed reactant fuel cell system.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Electrode substrate (14)    Fuel cell body (20)    Fuel tank (40)    Fuel pump (60)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A solar cell system with a digital peak power tracker and a controlling method thereof are provided to increase a power conversion efficiency to be higher than 80% by accurately tracking a maximum power point using the digital peak power tracker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell system includes a solar cell plate(10), a measuring unit(20), a DC/DC converter(30), a PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) controller(44), and a microcomputer(41). The measuring unit measures a voltage and a current which are outputted from the solar cell plate. The DC/DC converter converts the power from the solar cell plate, supplies the converted power to a load, and adjusts an operation point of the solar cell. The PWM controller modulates a pulsewidth of the DC/DC converter. The microcomputer applies a control signal to the PWM controller, so that the PWM ratio is adjusted according to a power variation based on the current and voltage values from the measuring unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A preparation method of a direct methanol fuel cell catalyst containing a PtRu nanoalloy by simply synthesizing a direct methanol fuel cell catalysts containing a colloidal PtRu nanoalloy and chemically removing a stabilizer from a surface of the direct methanol fuel cell catalyst, a direct methanol fuel cell catalyst containing a PtRu nanoalloy prepared by the method, and a direct methanol fuel cell comprising the direct methanol fuel cell catalyst containing a PtRu nanoalloy are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A preparation method of a direct methanol fuel cell catalyst containing a PtRu nanoalloy comprises: a step(1) of dissolving a platinum precursor, a ruthenium precursor and a reductant into a solvent, and heating the mixed solution from a room temperature to 100 deg.C at a heating rate of 0.5 to 10 deg.C/min in an inert gas atmosphere; a step(2) of adding a surface stabilizer to the heated material, and refluxing the mixture to obtain a Pt-Ru nanoalloy; a step(3) of adsorbing the Pt-Ru nanoalloy onto a support to obtain a Pt-Ru catalyst; and a step(4) of removing the surface stabilizer from the Pt-Ru catalyst. The reflux is performed by heating the mixture from 100 deg.C to a temperature ranging from 280 to 300 deg.C at a heating rate of 1 to 10 deg.C/min, and holding the heated mixture at the temperature range of 280 to 300 deg.C for 10 to 60 minutes. The method further comprises the step of cooling the refluxed material to a room temperature, removing an upper layer of the cooled material obtained through centrifugal separation, and dissolving a sediment to obtain a PtRu nanoalloy.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a catalyst material for a solid electrolyte fuel cell is provided to obtain a highly dispersed crystallized sulfide catalyst material having an uniform nanoparticle size of 5 nm which is based on elemental ruthenium without adding platinum and can be used as an electrode catalyst material for an oxidation pole and a reduction pole for the solid electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for preparing an electrode catalyst material for a solid electrolyte fuel cell comprises the steps of: (a) adding predetermined quantities of elemental sulfur and carbon black into a solvent, and heat-treating the mixed solution in a nitrogen atmosphere; (b) cooling the heat treated material to a room temperature, adding a predetermined quantity of Ru3(CO)12 as Ru precursor to the cooled material to react the cooled material with the Ru precursor, and cleaning and drying the reaction product to obtain a synthesized sulfide powder material based on elemental ruthenium; and (c) heat-treating the dried synthesized powder material to obtain a final nanoparticle-sized crystallized sulfide material as the electrode catalyst material.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The thin film solar cell (10) has semiconductor thin film (I) as optical absorption layer containing copper, indium, gallium and/or selenium and semiconductor layer (II) (13b) containing copper, indium, aluminum and/or selenium. The semiconductor thin film (I) is semiconductor layer (I) (13a). The semiconductor layer (II) is arranged at the light-incidence side. The semiconductor layer (I) has small band gap. The semiconductor layer (II) has larger band gap. The semiconductor thin film is chalcopyrite structure.    USE - As thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film solar cell has excellent energy conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model of the thin-film solar cell.    Thin-film solar cell (10)    Substrate (11)    Semiconductor layers (13a,13b)    Window layer (14)    Transparent electroconductive film (15)