NOVELTY - The system has multiple equalizer circuits (1), multiple multiplex battery voltage monitoring chips (2) and single chips units (4) connected with all multiplex battery voltage monitoring chips through a bus (3). A battery circuit comprises multiple batteries provided with battery unit positive end (5) and battery unit negative end (6) where each battery is parallel to an equalizer circuit. A current detection resistor (7) whose two ends are connected with current detection pins of the monitoring chip, and the control end of a protection circuit is connected with the single chip unit.    USE - Lithium ion power battery unit management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in circuit, convenient to maintain. The system has protecting over-voltage, over-discharge, over-flow and over-temperature and monomer battery equalizer protection functions, thus increasing the life of the lithium ion power battery unit and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lithium ion power battery unit management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Equalizer circuits (1)    Multiplex battery voltage monitoring chips (2)    Bus (3)    Single chips units (4)    Battery unit positive end (5)    Battery unit negative end (6)    Current detection resistor (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a hydrogen humidifying device connected with a hydrogen inlet on a fuel battery stack whose outlet is connected to the hydrogen inlet via a hydrogen water-vapor separator and a hydrogen circulating pump. A hydrogen decompressing protecting device is placed between a disconnecting valve e.g. pneumatic valve, and a pressure maintaining valve. A separating plate is formed with an air hole, and a pressure difference sensor is connected with the protecting device. An end of a controller is connected with the sensor, and another end is connected with the disconnecting valve.    USE - Hydrogen decompressing ejecting pump device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure with secure and reliable functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a hydrogen decompressing ejecting pump device.
NOVELTY - The frame has a closed packing frame with a ventilation opening on one face that is connected to an outlet of a fan of an air supply device. Another face of the closed packing frame with a vent that is provided with a hydrogen detector. Units of a fuel cell galvanic pile are sealed in the frame. A fuel cell includes an air supply device, an air humidifying pile, a fuel cell galvanic pile that are connected together. The vent is equipped at lowest part of a diagonal panel opposite to the ventilation opening.    USE - Dustproof, water-proof and ventilative packing frame for a fuel cell galvanic pile.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has simple structure, and better dustproof and water-proof functions. The frame detects hydrogen concentration and discharge hydrogen in time, thus preventing the fuel cell from exploding due to hydrogen leakage from a fuel cell galvanic pile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dustproof, water-proof and ventilative packing frame.
NOVELTY - The super-capacitor has a housing whose cavity is set with 3 to 6 separate rectangular lattices with a capacitor unit, which are connected in series or in parallel with each other. Each unit is combined by connecting multiple super-capacitor monomers in series. Each unit is connected in parallel with a voltage balancer, where an external layer of each monomer is aluminum-plastic film flexible package. An air outlet hole is provided on the flexible package of the monomer. Top of each unit is provided with a one-way exhaust valve.    USE - Super-capacitor for use on an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The super-capacitor has compact structure, high specific energy and specific power, balanced voltage between units during charging, gas exhausted in time during using, and better integrity. The super-capacitor is installed on electric bicycle and linked with lead acid storage battery, thus effectively improving the starting-up performance of electric bicycle, and hence increasing the service life of storage battery. The super-capacitor is small in volume, and is light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a super-capacitor.
NOVELTY - The conveyance has a set of power units equipped with a motor which is provided on an output axis. A balance weight flywheel is connected at an output axis of the motor. A set of power supply units is equipped with a battery cell set. A controller is connected at the battery cell set to control the amperage inputting the motor. A speed governing device is connected to the controller. A set of dynamoelectric units is equipped with an alternator. A set of charging unit is equipped with a voltage stabilizer. The motor is connected with a small generator.    USE - Self-charging type conveyance.    ADVANTAGE - The charging unit is connected to the generator after carrying out voltage regulation and rectification on the electrical power, so that the charging unit can charge the battery cell set, thus achieving good torque output and hence providing power-saving effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows aside view of a self-charging type conveyance.
NOVELTY - Rechargeable lithium battery comprises cathode, anode, diaphragm and electrolyte;. The anode comprises spinel lithium manganese compounds or their derivatives. The cathode comprises lithium vanadium oxides or their doping derivatives. The electrolyte is the aqueous solution of lithium-containing compounds.    USE - Rechargeable lithium battery useful as electricity sources of various electrical apparatuses, particularly electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes materials having wide resources; is easily manufactured and free of environment pollution; has low cost and long circulating life; has resolved safety problem of present organic electrolyte lithium battery; and possesses relatively high energy density and power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Rechargeable lithium battery comprises cathode, anode, diaphragm and electrolyte. The anode comprises spinel lithium manganese compounds or their derivatives of formula Li(1+x)Mn(2-y)MyO(4-z)N'z. The cathode comprises lithium vanadium oxides or their doping derivatives of formula Li(1+a)MbV(3-b)O(8-c)N'c. The electrolyte is the aqueous solution of lithium-containing compounds.    x, y, z, a, b, or c=0-1;    M=metal element(s); and    N'=non-metal element(s).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device has a capacitor (2) that is connected in parallel to a fuel cell (1). A voltage boost unit (VBU) (3) has an input section that is connected to the fuel cell so as to boost the output voltage of the fuel cell. The VBU has an output section that supplies boosted voltage to a motor (5) through a power drive unit (PDU) (4). The VBU supplies the boosted voltage to an auxiliary machine (22) through a voltage conversion unit (20). A control unit controls the electric power supply from the VBU to a secondary battery through voltage conversion unit.    USE - Fuel cell device for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the boosted voltage is supplied to the auxiliary machine by the voltage boost unit, the output voltage of the fuel cell can be made low. The number of components of the power supply device can be reduced. The size of the power supply device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Capacitor (2)    Voltage boost unit (3)    Power drive unit (4)    Motor (5)    Voltage conversion unit (20)    Auxiliary machine (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves periodically controlling inductor current of an inductor during an adjustable portion of a pulse width period. The pulse width period is extended during the reduced power consumption mode. The power consumption of the power controller (5) is controlled by the adjusting the pulse width period.    USE - Conversion method of direct current (DC) power into charging power of battery used in mobile phones, laptops, organizers, garden lighting, road studs and other devices fed by solar or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the DC-DC converter is increased by controlling the power consumption of the power controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for DC power converting device for power conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of DC power converting device.    DC power converting device (1)    DC source (2)    Converter (3)    Power controller (5)    Control terminal (TP2)
NOVELTY - A carrier film consists of fluororesin, and has a tensile elasticity modulus of 1500 MPa or more in the vertical direction as measured by ASTM D882. The tensile elasticity modulus of the carrier film in the vertical direction at 150 degrees C or more is 100 MPa or more.    USE - Carrier film is used for forming catalyst layers and solid polymer electrolyte membranes in manufacture of fuel cells used for motor vehicles, distribution electric-power generation systems, and domestic cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier film has excellent recycling property, handleability required for fuel-cell production, and wrinkle resistance, and enables efficient mass-production of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carrier film.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has air electrode (32b) provided on one surface of electrolyte membrane (31); fuel electrode (32a) provided on the other surface of electrolyte membrane; laminates each having a 3D metal mesh sheet (34) and water repellent paste (33) provided on one surface of the 3D metal mesh sheet so as to be filled into a part of 3D mesh sheet in the thickness direction; and separators (20a,20b). In the laminates, the 3D mesh sheets come into contact with the corresponding separators and the water repellent pastes come into contact with the air electrode and fuel electrode.    USE - Fuel cell, e.g. a polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited for in-vehicle power generation system of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), as a power generation system mounted on an automotive body including various movable bodies, such as ships and airplanes, and robots, and as a stationary fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water repellent pastes come into contact with the air electrode and the fuel electrode, respectively, which makes it possible to prevent a membrane-electrode assembly from being damaged. The other surface of the three-dimensional mesh sheet opposite to the surface having the water repellent paste is planarized, which makes possible to improve the contact between the three-dimensional mesh sheet and the separator. Enables to achieve a simple fuel cell, since the number of parts is reduced. The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced, and thus the contact resistance between parts is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a laminate for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a cell forming a fuel cell.    Separators (20a,20b)    Electrolyte membrane (31)    Fuel electrode (32a)    Air electrode (32b)    Water repellent paste (33)    3D metal mesh sheet (34)
NOVELTY - A computer receives the measurement of battery temperature and voltage. The computer has stored program implementing the energy flow model of target battery (21) and stored data related to model parameters including battery rated capacity, battery corrected capacity and cranking current required for engine start over the temperature range. The stored program is executed by the computer using the battery voltage and temperature measurements during engine cranking time to generate the updates of the corrected battery capacity.    USE - System for modeling battery such as lead acid battery installed on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for special hardware such as vehicle sensor module is minimized. The performance of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor vehicle control system.    Battery (21)    Electrical system control module (24)    Starter system (30)    Battery gauge (45)    Switch banks (48)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a fluid regulating system (50) in fluid communication with fluid entry port to selectively allow fluid to enter into entry port to reach a fluid consuming electrode (20). The system has a valve (60) having open/closed positions, and a chassis (70) comprising fluid passage extending between inside port in fluid communication with fluid entry port and outside port in fluid communication with outside environment, such that fluid released from cell housing passes through fluid passage to outside environment, when valve is in closed position.    USE - Battery for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid regulating system has a fast response to changes in cell potential, a long cycle lifetime, a low operating voltage that is well matched to the cell voltage range on discharge, and a high efficiency. The reuse of a portion of the fluid regulating system is allowed, thereby reducing the cost per battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Fluid consuming electrode (20)    Fluid regulating system (50)    Valve (60)    Chassis (70)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has cooling passages which are formed in each battery boxes (14,15). The downstream ends of the cooling passages of the battery boxes are merged with each other. The cooling portions of the electrical units are provided on downstream side of merging portions such that the electrical units are arranged on downstream of battery boxes. The cooling fans (19,20) are provided near merging portions.    USE - Cooling structure for batteries and electrical units used in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between the batteries is suppressed and the electrical units are cooled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the cooling structure for batteries and electrical units.    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Battery (8)    Battery boxes (14,15)    Cooling fans (19,20)    Fan control unit (21)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; a negative electrode; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-iron-phosphate, and a layered lithium-containing metal oxide.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for high-power applications, such as power source for hybrid automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can prevent abrupt resistance increase of the positive electrode active material at a late stage of discharge, thus high power can be obtained over a wide charge-discharge region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; a negative electrode; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains LibFePO4, and a layered lithium-containing metal oxide of formula LixCoyMzO2. The LibFePO4 is less than or equal to 10 wt.%.    b= greater than or equal to 0 but less than 1;    M=Na, K, B, F, Mg, Al, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Nb, Mo, Zr, Sn, or W;    x= greater than or equal to 1 but less than 1.3;    y=greater than 0 but greater than or equal to 1; and    z= greater than or equal to 0 but less than 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-electrode test cell.    Test cell (10)    Working electrode (11)    Counter electrode (12)    Reference electrode (13)    Non-aqueous electrolyte solution (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (A) has hollow enclosure (10) includes through-holes (12) for allowing external oxygen into space (11). A power generation unit (20) that is arranged in enclosure space has diffusion layer (21) and membrane electrode assembly (22) that are separated by baffle rings (26,27) for guiding flow of oxygen and hydrogen. A hydrogen storage unit (30) is positioned in chute (25) of power generation unit. The positive and negative output ends (40,50) are connected with enclosure to output positive and negative charge generated by power generation unit.    USE - Fuel cell module for use as power supply of personal digital assistant (PDA) and recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell module can be used as power supply for electric and electronic equipments. The strength and service life of the portable power supply used in electric and electronic equipments can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell module.    Hollow enclosure (10)    Space (11)    Through holes (12)    Power generation unit (20)    Diffusion layer (21)    Membrane electrode assembly (22)    Central chute (25)    Baffle rings (26,27)    Hydrogen storage unit (30)    Positive output end (40)    Negative output end (50)    Fuel cell module (A)
NOVELTY - The system has ammonia source including ammonium chloride storage tank (46), for providing ammonia to anode of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (20). A heat exchanger (168) is coupled across air flow path through cathode of the SOFC. The cathode intake air is passed through one side of the heat exchanger and the heated cathode exhaust (58a) is passed through another side of the heat exchanger to temper the intake air.    USE - Energy conversion system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, etc. used in vehicle such as light duty vehicle, urban transit bus, on board vehicle and delivery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Parasitic losses related to cooling is minimized by efficient usage of waste heat in the system. Anode deterioration is avoided by using very low rate of consumption of ammonia during SOFC start-up, shut down and stand-by operation. The heat produced by cracking of ammonia in the SOFC serves to cool the temperature of the fuel stack, so system becomes cheaper, smaller and efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of ammonia-fueled distributed energy system employing solid oxide fuel cell.    Ammonia storage complex (16)    SOFC (20)    Ammonium chloride storage tank (46)    Hot cathode exhaust (58a)    Air supply (166)    Heat exchanger (168)
NOVELTY - The system (11) has a reservoir which contains a liquid mixture that consists of 31 vol% of water and carbon-containing feedstock, and a pump assembly including a pump adapted to draw the liquid mixture from the reservoir and to deliver it to the hydrogen-producing region. Another pump of the pump assembly, draws the liquid mixture from the reservoir and delivers to a heating assembly.    USE - Hydrogen-producing fuel processing system for fuel cell system used in motor vehicle, sea-craft, dwelling, microwave relay station, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid mixture can be efficiently delivered to the hydrogen-producing region, using a simple structure, without need for more number of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing hydrogen gas by catalytic reaction of water and carbon-containing feedstock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen-producing fuel processing system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Hydrogen-producing fuel processing system (11)    Fuel processor (12)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Fuel cell (24)
NOVELTY - A dilution judgement unit judges whether a purge valve (441) has completed dilution of hydrogen gas in hydrogen supply channel (43) and hydrogen circulation channel (45) when stop signal for fuel cell (10) is input. An air increase unit increases air mass in air discharge channel (42) by air pump (21), when dilution has not been completed. A calculation unit calculates amount of power production of fuel cell, based on air mass increased by air increase unit. A drive unit drives fuel cell, so as to obtain calculated amount of power production.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency is increased and the fuel consumption is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Air pump (21)    Air discharge channel (42)    Hydrogen supply channel (43)    Hydrogen circulation channels (45)    Purge valve (441)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature sensing unit for detecting the temperature of fluid (12b) in a fluid circulating apparatus (12), where a light sensor (21a) of a light sensing device (21) and a light source device (22) are arranged oppositely at two sides of a partial space of the fluid circulating apparatus. A computing device includes a concentration-current-temperature relationship determination unit to compute the fluid concentration in a fluid communication space (12a) of the fluid circulating apparatus based on electrical signals output by the light sensor and the temperature sensing unit.    USE - Transmission concentration device for detecting the concentration of fluid in a fluid circulating apparatus, for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration-current-temperature relationship determination unit computes the fluid concentration in the fluid communication space of the fluid circulating apparatus, thus enabling to reduce the environmental temperature effect and reduce measurement error brought about by the effect of environmental temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of partial components of the transmission concentration device.    Concentration detector (2)    Fluid circulating apparatus (12)    Fluid communication space (12a)    Fluid (12b)    Light sensing device (21)    Light sensor (21a)    Light source device (22)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an internal combustion engine, and a thermoelectric device (20) overlying the internal combustion engine. The thermoelectric device has an electrical output electrically connected to an electrical system (15). The thermoelectric device has semiconductor thermophotovoltaic cells arranged in a panel. The thermoelectric device has side panels provided around the sides of an electric motor (14). A portion of the thermoelectric device is positioned adjacent to an exhaust system.    USE - Hybrid automotive vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric device directly converts the waste heat energy from the internal combustion engine into electricity and utilizes the electricity in the electrical system of the vehicle, thus achieving enhanced efficiency of the hybrid automotive vehicle. The vehicle improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle by recapturing and reusing the heat energy from the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical components of a hybrid automotive vehicle.    Electric motor (14)    Electrical system (15)    Thermoelectric device (20)    Wires (30)    Conversion circuit (32)    Electronic systems (36)    Electrical storage devices (38)
NOVELTY - An electrode material has a positive material (6) and a negative material (7) housed inside a battery case (10). Several protruding portions (20) are extended to the inner surface of the battery case. Individual protruding portions are inserted into the positive material which is fixed to the bottom surface (1a) of positive case (1) of battery case through the protruding portions.    USE - Flat-shaped battery for tire pressure detection sensor used in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A flat-shaped battery capable of securely suppressing movement of electrode materials placed inside the battery case due to vibrations or other external influences can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of flat-shaped battery.    Positive case (1)    Bottom surface (1a)    Positive material (6)    Negative material (7)    Battery case (10)    Protruding portions (20)
NOVELTY - Producing a hydrogen gas separator (A) by forming a silica coat on a porous substrate, comprises: preparing the porous substrate; and forming a silica coat on the substrate by chemical vapor deposition in which a reaction is brought about between a silica source provided to one side of the substrate and an oxygen-containing gas supplied to the other side of the substrate, where the vapor deposition process is carried out using as the silica source a silicon compound.    USE - (A) is useful as a structural element in reformers for high temperature fuel cell systems or reactors used in various other stringent environments (such as gas separation devices for separating hydrogen from methane steam reforming reactions or reactors for separating toxic gases such as NOx).    ADVANTAGE - (A) has a better balance of hydrogen gas permeability and selectivity. (I) has excellent water vapor resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing a hydrogen gas separator (A) by forming a silica coat on a porous substrate, comprises: preparing the porous substrate; and forming a silica coat on the substrate by chemical vapor deposition in which a reaction is brought about between a silica source provided to one side of the substrate and an oxygen-containing gas supplied to the other side of the substrate, where the vapor deposition process is carried out using as the silica source a silicon compound having (Si-Z-Si) bonds in the molecule.    Z = O or N.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a chemical vapor deposition device used in the vapor deposition process.
NOVELTY - A battery comprises metallic lithium or lithium alloy anode (12); cathode (14); and polyimide-based electrolyte separator (16) between the metallic lithium or lithium alloy anode and cathode. The polyimide-based electrolyte separator comprises a soluble polyimide, lithium salt, and 10-60 wt.% solvent.    USE - the lithium metal battery is used for microelectronics, telecommunications, portable computers and electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has good ionic conductivity and capable of operating with a lithium metal anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - An energy storage device electrode is manufactured by forming a first electrode film from particles; and reusing particle(s) to form a second film.    USE - Method for manufacturing an energy storage device electrode (claimed) used in capacitors, batteries or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method has high yield for manufacturing inexpensive, durable and highly reliable dry electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a degree of intermixing of dry particles.    Containers (19, 20)    Roll-mill (32)    Dry film (34)    Separating blade (35)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power generation device comprises a communicating pipe (30) connecting a cooling water tank (12) and a recovered water tank (19). The communicating pipe includes a first blocking portion (30a) and an open-to-atmosphere portion (30b) located nearer to the cooling water tank than the first blocking portion. An open-to-atmosphere device (41) is located at a position higher than the first blocking portion that couples the open-to-atmosphere portion of the communicating pipe to atmospheric pressure.    USE - Fuel cell power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents contamination of the cooling water of fuel cell and maintains the pressure of cooling water tank at the atmospheric pressure. Prevents the vapor in the cooling water tank from badly affecting the peripheral equipment. Provides more stable cooling performance since the temperature variation of the recovered water is less than the temperature variation of the atmosphere in the package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell power generation device.    Cooling water tank (12)    Recovered water tank (19)    Communicating pipe (30)    First blocking portion (30a)    Open-to-atmosphere portion (30b)    Open-to-atmosphere device (41)
NOVELTY - A polymer is placed in a state in which the ionic phase clusters can be aligned by an applied alternating electrical field. The polymer is shaped in the desired form of a membrane. An alternating electric field is applied to the polymer to align the ionic phase clusters in the thickness direction of the membrane. The applied field is maintained while removing the polymer from the state in which the clusters are mobile to fix the ionic phase clusters in alignment with the thickness direction of the membrane, to obtain a proton-exchange membrane.    USE - Manufacture of proton-exchange membrane (claimed) for fuel cells used for motive and stationary electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides proton-exchange membranes having excellent proton conductivity even at low humidity levels, provided by the aligned ionic phases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer is placed in a state in which the ionic phase clusters can be aligned by an applied alternating electrical field. The polymer is shaped in the desired form of a membrane having opposing major surfaces separated by a thickness. An alternating electric field is applied to the polymer to align the ionic phase clusters in the direction of the thickness of the membrane. The applied field is maintained while removing the polymer from the state in which the ionic phase clusters are mobile to fix the ionic phase clusters in alignment with the thickness direction of the membrane, to obtain a proton-exchange membrane consisting of a polymer of a molecular morphology having ionic phase clusters dispersed in a non-ionic continuous phase.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanofiber has surface oxygen content of 0.03 or less, calculated using area of oxygen peak having binding energy of 524-540 eV, area of nitrogen peak having binding energy of 392-404 eV, and area of carbon peak having binding energy of 282-290 eV in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The surface oxygen content of carbon nanofiber satisfies a specific relation.    USE - Carbon nanofiber is used for nanocomposite for fuel cell electrode (both claimed) used as power sources for motor vehicles and electronic devices such as mobile communication equipments, medical equipments, business equipments and space equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber has high electrochemical efficiency. The nanocomposite containing carbon nanofiber has high surface oxygen content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon nanofiber has surface oxygen content of 0.03 or less, calculated using area of oxygen peak having binding energy of 524-540 eV, area of nitrogen peak having binding energy of 392-404 eV, and area of carbon peak having binding energy of 282-290 eV in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The surface oxygen content of carbon nanofiber satisfies a specific relation: Oxygen content=(atomic percentage of oxygen/atomic percentage of carbon). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanofiber which involves hydrolyzing surface of carbon nanofiber precursor with hydroxide solution, forming hydrolyzed carbon nanofiber precursor, washing hydrolyzed carbon nanofiber precursor with hydrochloric acid solution, and sintering washed carbon nanofiber precursor. The concentration of hydroxide solution is 0.0001-1 M.
NOVELTY - The cathode electrode (14) includes a gas diffusion medium having a backing layer and a microporous layer. The microporous layer includes a fluoropolymer and an electrically conductive material. The amount of the fluoropolymer in the microporous layer is in the range from about 10 to about 60 weight percent.    USE - Cathode electrode for use in direct oxidation fuel cell (claimed) use for generating electricity from electrochemical oxidation of a liquid fuel. The direct oxidation fuel cell is used in e.g. notebook computers, mobile phones, personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the balance of water in the fuel cell and return a sufficient amount of water from the cathode to the anode when operated with highly concentrated fuel and low oxidant stoichiometry. Enables the direct oxidation fuel cell system to operate with highly concentrated fuel, including neat methanol, and minimizes the need for external water supplies or condensation of electromechanically produced water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a direct oxidation fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified schematic illustration of direct oxidation fuel cell system capable of operating with highly concentrated methanol fuel.    Multilayered composite membrane electrode assembly (9)    Anode (12)    Cathode electrode (14)    Proton conducting electrolyte membrane (16)    Methanol (19)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a stack (50) to generate electricity by an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and humidified air, and a U-shaped air cooler (52) to cool the humidified air with higher temperature generated at an exit of the stack. Water tank (53) stores water produced from the air cooler, and a humidification device (51) inhales the water stored in the water tank and air from outside through an air blower to re-supply water and air to the entrance of the stack. A water supply pipe (54) to inhale the water from the tank is installed in a lower part of the device.    USE - Humidifier for use in fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier effectively manages water inside the stack by increasing the output power of the air blower, thus improve the performance of the fuel cell vehicle. The humidifier has simple structure, thus improving production and reducing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifier.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Stack (50)    Humidification device (51)    U-shaped air cooler (52)    Water tank (53)    Water supply pipe (54)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel containing hydrogen of high concentration to an anode. An oxidizing agent supply part (220) is utilized for supplying an oxidant to a power generator (100), and the supply of the oxidant is stopped later. The anode is charged with the fuel containing hydrogen of high concentration. The concentration of the fuel containing hydrogen of high concentration is in a range of 3 to 10 moles. The charging step is carried out at a room temperature for a range of 12 to 24 hours. The oxidizing agent supply part is connected to an influx unit (26) of the power generator.    USE - Method for activating an electricity generation part of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the activation time by omitting the nitrogen purging process, so that the power generation capacity of the power generator is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an activating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the electricity generation part activating method.    Influx unit (26)    Power generator (100)    Oxidizing agent supply part (220)    Supply tube (222)    Controller (240)
NOVELTY - The layout structure has a motor (11), a fuel battery (12) and a secondary battery (13) that are sequentially arranged in front of a vehicle. The fuel battery is arranged in a central location of the vehicle. A fuel tank (15) is arranged in a left side and a right side of the fuel battery. The fuel battery and the fuel tank are mounted on the floor of the vehicle.    USE - Layout structure for a fuel cell system of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The safety during backward collision of the vehicles is enhanced, as the fuel tank and fuel cell assembly are positioned in the central location of the vehicle. The high voltage interconnection is safely protected as the fuel tank is arranged in the left and right sides of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a layout structure of a fuel cell system for an automobile.    Motor (11)    Fuel battery (12)    Secondary battery (13)    Fuel tank (15)    Humidifier (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a battery cell (11) which includes a positive electrode plate (12), a separator (13) and a negative electrode plate (14) laminated as a stack type in multiple pages. An electrode lead (17) is drawn from the each electrode plate. The electrode lead is deformed into a shape of inverted S, inverted V, or W. The separator is arranged for insulation between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate. Carbonaceous material includes binder, plasticizer and conductive material which are mixed and coated on the negative electrode plate.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for electronic instruments such as uninterrupted power supply, electric bicycle, electromotive wheel chair, electromobile, cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the shortage or ignition by preventing the penetration of the electrode lead due to impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Battery cell (11)    Positive electrode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode plate (14)    Electrode lead (17)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a case with electric parts related to a high-voltage battery. The case is integrally formed with a rear cross member (23) that is coupled to a vehicle body. The high-voltage battery has a step shape, in which a front part of the high-voltage battery is formed larger than a rear part of the high-voltage battery. The high-voltage battery has greater volume when compared with other electric parts placed in a rear part of the case. Other electric parts are placed in front of the high-voltage battery.    USE - Integrated battery module for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module mounts the high-voltage battery and other electric parts on a single case, so that the size can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated battery module.    Integrated battery module (10)    Rear cross member (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery (10) whose lower end portion is provided with a tray (100), where the battery is fixed to an engine room of a vehicle. The tray has a side formed with a support (120) and another side provided with a support rod (110). A rotation unit (200) has the side rotating about the rod, which is positioned at the upper end of the battery. Middle portion of the rotation unit is curved and positioned at the lower portion of the battery. A fixture unit (300) is provided at the terminal end of the rotation unit such that the fixture unit is selectively coupled to the support.    USE - Battery fixing apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus fastens the battery into the engine room when the battery is assembled or replaced with new one, and reduces the processing time. The processing steps are simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery fixing apparatus.    Battery (10)    Tray (100)    Support rod (110)    Support (120)    Rotation unit (200)    Fixture unit (300)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a pressure rise converter (500) i.e. step-up chopper, connected to an electric equipment, and an electrical storage mechanism connected to the converter. A set of battery elements (602, 604) i.e. lithium ion battery, is connected in parallel to a set of coils (622, 624). The converter includes a pressure rise power module (502) and a reactor (504). The coils are connected to each of a power source line (201) of the battery elements. A smoothing capacitor (400) is connected in parallel to an inverter (300).    USE - Power supply device for use in a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device ensures the balance of the output current between the battery elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply device (100)    Power source line (201)    Inverter (300)    Smoothing capacitor (400)    Pressure rise converter (500)    Pressure rise power module (502)    Reactor (504)    Battery elements (602, 604)    Coils (622, 624)
NOVELTY - The water-based hybrid capacitor has gasket (13) for short circuit prevention between the collectors (11) which oppose through separator (14). The polarizing electrode (12) having activated carbon as main constituent and the other electrode (15) having proton conduction-type compound as main constituent are formed using water-based electrolyte solution.    USE - Water-based hybrid capacitor e.g. coin-shaped water-based electric double layer capacitor used for electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the water-based hybrid capacitor excellent in overdischarge characteristic and output characteristics by using water-based electrolyte solution and by accommodating solution into highly acid resistant primitive cell container without need for chemical or electrochemical doping processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coin-shaped water-based electric double layer capacitor.    Collectors (11)    Polarizing electrode (12)    Gasket (13)    Separator (14)    Electrode (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying electrode material i.e. composite grain (6), with electrode active material and a binder at 50 to 250 degree Celsius by a fluidized bed dryer (10). The dried electrode material is transferred to a pressure forming apparatus continuously by a closed state. The electrode material is rearranged and changed by applying pressure, and active material layer is molded by the pressure forming apparatus. The active material layer is laminated on a sheet-type collector and boiled.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode in electrochemical elements such as lithium ion secondary cell and electrical double layer capacitor, utilized in a mobile telephone, a notebook-type personal computer and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively manufactures the electrode with the low moisture content and the high electrical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fluidized bed dryer.    Transfer paths (1, 4)    Flow room (2)    Baffle plate (3)    Blast area (5)    Composite grain (6)    Warm air (7)    Warm air supply path (8)    Fluidized bed dryer (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolyte membrane (23), and a fuel electrode in a side of an electrolyte layer and an oxygen electrode in another side. An oxidation gas chamber supplies oxidation gas to an oxygen side, and a gas-pressure control part controls fuel gas pressure supplied to a fuel gas chamber. A load estimation part estimates increase in load request of a fuel cell. The gas-pressure control part adjusts the gas pressure before the load changes, when the load estimation part estimates an increase or decrease in the load.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying electric power to an electric motor which is used as a drive source of an electric vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses retention of generated water in the fuel chamber interior, thus reducing necessity of performing discharge of stagnant water. The system estimates increase in the load of the fuel cell, and suppresses permeation of generated water in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of behavior of generated water in an electrolytic membrane.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolytic membrane (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a hollow membrane electrode structure in an outer peripheral surface side of an internal collector. An external collector is arranged on the outer peripheral surface side of the membrane electrode structure which is formed in hallow shape. A space is opened on the surface of the external collector and multiple fixed members are positioned in the space. A tube type fuel cell is obtained by disconnecting the fixed member which is arranged on the surface that intersects with a longitudinal direction of the internal collector.    USE - Method for manufacturing a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used for home use co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining a manufacturing method of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a head flow type heat-transfer core stacking a primary generating surface plate which is made of a material e.g. stainless steel type-material, nickel base super alloy and aluminum alloy. Paths (12h, 12l) for high and low pressure fluids are alternately formed. A housing accommodates the heat-transfer core. A top part of a corrugated fin (1) is arranged in a heat-transfer core outermost layer. The path (12h) is formed between the surface plate arranged in the heat-transfer core outermost layer and the housing inner surface, and the high pressure fluid is distributed.    USE - Primary heat-transfer-area type heat exchanger for a distribution type energy system e.g. gas turbine and high-temperature-form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation and stress occurring in the housing can be reduced, thus suppressing the bypass flow and improving the efficiency of heat exchange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a boundary condition accompanying a corrugated fin positioned in a primary heat-transfer-area type heat exchanger.    Corrugated fin (1)    Paths (12h, 12l)
NOVELTY - The structure has a set of batteries, where each battery is spaced apart mutually and positioned up and down. An upper side battery is located in top of the set of batteries and positioned to forward inclination. A lower side battery located in a lowest-part is positioned to a rearward inclination. An approximate center of the battery of the upper and lower sides is positioned to a virtual bending curve made convex at vehicle backward. A radiator cools a power generation system.    USE - Battery arrangement structure for a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves the arrangement freedom degree of the battery, and effectively changes a gravity center position of the whole battery easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Vehicle body frame (2)    Power unit (8)    Sheet (20)    Vehicle body cover (40)
NOVELTY - A protection unit (5i) has a consumption current measurement unit (22) that measures the consumption current and outputs measurement data. A communication unit (25) transmits the measurement data to a management unit and receives the setting data from the management unit. A discharge unit (SW) discharges the corresponding battery module. A discharge control unit (27) controls the discharge unit so that the sum total of the consumption current and the discharge current reaches constant value between protection units based on the measurement data and setting data.    USE - Protective device of battery pack of battery pack apparatus (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in e.g. small information machines such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC), household appliances, power tool and assistant bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the charging state between the cells can be suppressed by controlling the discharge unit based on the measurement data and the setting data. The life extension of the battery pack can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the protection unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Protection unit (5i)    Consumption current measurement unit (22)    Communication unit (25)    Discharge control unit (27)    Discharge unit (SW)
NOVELTY - The power converter (1) has a pressing mechanism (3) to pressurize a semiconductor lamination unit (2) arranged in lamination direction. The front portion (320) of press mechanism is contacted to main surface (220) of a cooling pipe (22). A pair of rib (321) is spaced apart from semiconductor lamination unit. A contact plate (32) has a back support (322) formed towards the one of the sides of ribs. A spring (31) maintained between front portion of press mechanism, ribs, and back support, presses contact plate toward semiconductor lamination unit.    USE - Power converter e.g. DC to DC converter, inverter, and inter-barter for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor module of the power converter can be cooled while easily assembling the pressing mechanism and positioning the spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power converter (1)    Semiconductor lamination unit (2)    Pressing mechanism (3)    Cooling pipe (22)    Spring (31)    Contact plate (32)    Main surface of cooling pipe (220)    Front portion of press mechanism (320)    Rib (321)    Back support (322)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle (1) controls the electrical-storage-and-discharge state of battery (4) in transit time period. An adjustment unit (9) adjusts the electrical storage residual amount of battery in return time.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy saving in vehicle is achieved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the vehicle and electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Engine (2)    Battery (4)    Electrical storage residual amount adjustment unit (9)    Electric power system (50)
NOVELTY - A porous layer is formed on a silicon single crystal substrate by electrolytic oxidation to form a silicon single crystal substrate. The electrolytic oxidation is performed using electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid. The content of water in aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid is 50 volume% or more.    USE - Manufacture of silicon single crystal substrate for electrode of fuel cell, reflection prevention layer of solar cell, and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides silicon single crystal substrate has high planarity, and is porositized by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous layer is formed on a silicon single crystal substrate by electrolytic oxidation to form a silicon single crystal substrate. The electrolytic oxidation is performed using electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid. The content of water in aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid is 50 volume% or more. The silicon single crystal substrate is N-type silicon single crystal substrate. The electrolyte solution contains hydrofluoric acid, water and ethanol.
NOVELTY - The management system has a data storage unit that stores the data of a lithium ion battery (10). A use specifying unit identifies the next use of the lithium ion battery based on the stored data including the frequency of charging/discharging at the time of use of the lithium ion battery.    USE - Management system for managing lithium ion battery used for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and backup battery for e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electric power-assisted bicycle, robot, communication repeater.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures precise determination of deterioration and long term deterioration by charging/discharging cycle. Reduces production cost of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic drawing of a lithium ion battery management system.    Computer (1)    Motor vehicle (2)    Communication repeater (3)    Lithium ion battery (10)
NOVELTY - A liquid supply apparatus has shot pump (11) that supplies liquid from supply source, electric current detecting part (26) that detects drive current of shot pump, and control part (14) that computes supply amount of liquid per unit time based on signal from a setting value of discharge amount per shot of shot pump.    USE - Liquid supply apparatus for fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus correctly computes exact supply amount of liquid per unit time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Modifier (4)    Shot pump (11)    Control part (14)    Electric current detecting part (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has cell (11) which clamps a MEA (22) containing an electrolyte membrane (23), and an electrode (24) arranged at both sides of separators (21a,21b). A rib (40) divides a gas flow path (41a) into the MEA side of separator. A protrusion (51) is formed in the separator, and forbids deformation to a direction which contacts at back of rib and spaced apart from MEA of rib.    USE - Fuel cell for use in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reactive gas to flow on gas flow path without leakage and using expensive elastic body with complicated structure, thus obtaining favorable electric power generation efficiency and reducing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Cell (11)    Separators (21a,21b)    MEA (22)    Electrolyte membrane (23)    Electrode (24)    Rib (40)    Gas flow path (41a)    Protrusion (51)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen tank (4) has a store room (3) for storing hydrogen gas at high pressure. An alarm device (6) produces a warning which shows gas discharging direction to reduce pressure inside the hydrogen tank. A fusible-plug valve (5) discharges the gas inside the hydrogen tank in the shown gas discharging direction.    USE - High pressure gas holder for use in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure gas holder can recognize the direction of the gas discharge in advance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the high pressure gas holder.    High pressure gas holder (1)    Store room (3)    Hydrogen tank (4)    Fusible-plug valve (5)    Alarm device (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel oil composition has dynamic viscosity of 1.2-1.6 mm2/s at 30 degrees C, high frequency reciprocating rig wear scar diameter of 850 mu m or less, smoke point of 20-45 mm, naphthalene portion content of 15-45 volume%, aromatic content of 1-15 volume%, initial boiling point of 140-180 degrees C as measured using distillation curve, and sulfur content of 0.8 mass ppm or less.    USE - Fuel oil composition is used for domestic space heater, petroleum hot water dispensing apparatus, fuel cell, and hydrogen fuel engine for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel oil composition has excellent stability and combustibility, and provides device having excellent durability.
NOVELTY - An azulminic acid is heated and activated in an inert gas atmosphere to manufacture nitrogen-containing carbon porous component.    USE - Manufacture of nitrogen-containing carbon porous component (claimed) used as adsorption material for electrode in capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen-containing carbon porous component has excellent electroconductivity and handleability.
NOVELTY - A composite material is formed by laminating titanium or titanium alloy-containing layer (2) and nickel-iron-chromium alloy-containing layer (1) sequentially on the iron-chromium alloy-containing layer (3).    USE - Composite material for brazing product (claimed) used for heat exchanger and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has excellent high-temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, workability, solder flowability and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite material is formed by laminating titanium or titanium alloy-containing layer and nickel-iron-chromium alloy-containing layer sequentially on the iron-chromium alloy-containing layer. The alloy layers are laminated on the stainless steel base material. The composite material further contains layers containing nickel or nickel-chromium alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of composite material.    Nickel-iron-chromium alloy-containing layer (1)    Titanium or titanium alloy-containing layer (2)    Iron-chromium alloy-containing layer (3)
NOVELTY - An internal water level detecting unit including the water level sensors detects whether the water stored inside a case (110) is more than the predetermined water level, such that the high-pressure gas supply unit is controlled based on the detecting result. A control unit opens a drain valve for draining the stored water to the exterior while supplying the high-pressure gas having pressure higher than that of the atmospheric pressure into the case.    USE - Electric power system mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure within the case is maintained higher than that of the atmospheric pressure, so that the permeation of rain water inside the case which accommodates a fuel cell is avoided when the vehicle is stopped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of vehicle mounting case and fuel cell.    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Case (110)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrode terminals (101,102) that protrude upwards from the terminal protrusion surface (13) of rectangular parallelepiped-shaped battery stack (1) are connected by terminal connection bus-bar. An electrically driven centrifugal fan is arranged at one side of the battery stack along longitudinal direction. The cooling air from the centrifugal fan is supplied to the terminal protrusion surface of the battery stack through the cooling air flow path.    USE - Battery-pack apparatus for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner side of the battery stack of the battery-pack apparatus can be cooled efficiently. The battery pack apparatus is compact since the fan and electric circuit are arranged inside the battery stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery-pack apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery stack (1)    Electric circuit (11)    Terminal protrusion surface (13)    Cover (31)    Electrode terminals (101,102)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has a storage package (14) comprising electrical storage cells (50-1A,50-2A) that are arranged parallel in upstream and downstream regions at equal intervals. The cooling property of the cell in the downstream region is lower than the cooling property of the cell in the upstream region.    USE - Plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature variation between the electrical storage cells is suppressed by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the storage package.    Storage package (14)    Air intake duct (32)    Exhaust duct (34)    Safety plug (44)    Electrical storage cells (50-1A,50-2A)
NOVELTY - A carbon contains platinum nanoparticles having structure formed using platinum element. The platinum nanoparticles have single crystal having outer diameter of 5-100 nm and wire-type structure having diameter of 1-5 nm and is cross-linked three-dimensionally or has wire-type form in which fine crystal is connected.    USE - Carbon carrying platinum nanoparticles used as functional material and catalyst material for electrode (both claimed) for electrochemical reaction, gas diffusion electrode for fuel cell, metal-air cells and brine electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon containing platinum nanoparticles is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon containing platinum nanoparticles. A reaction mixture containing platinum complex, two types of nonionic surfactant, water and several types of carbon is added with reducing agent aqueous solution and reacted, to obtain carbon containing platinum nanoparticles. The nonionic surfactant is chosen from polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester, polyoxyethylene fatty-acid ester, polyoxyethylene alkyl phenyl ether and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block polymer.
NOVELTY - The gas permeable safety valve has a gas permeation pressure-governing cartridge (28) provided with solution injection hole, a through-hole for selective gas-permeation, and a nickel-base alloy-made break-split hole. The break-split hole is opened at the time of instantaneous excessive abnormal gas evolution.    USE - Gas permeable safety valve for use in aluminum foil lamination type sheet-like electrochemical element such as aluminum electrolytic capacitor (both claimed), etc. Can also be used in lithium secondary battery, nickel hydride secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, electric charge memory element, etc., used in motor vehicle, lift, crane, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Explosion of electrochemical element provided with gas permeable safety valve can be prevented, while providing a highly reliable, lightweight, gas permeable safety valve with excellent efficiency, and improved lifetime, safety and reliability at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aluminum foil lamination type sheet-like electrochemical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the gas permeation pressure-governing unit of the gas permeable safety valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas permeation break-split valve main case (20)    Gas permeation adjustment unit (21)    Gas perm-selective film (23)    Airtight O-ring (26)    Gas permeation pressure-governing cartridge (28)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a sealing rubber (6) attached with a flange (3) formed at the upper surface of a metal casing (2). A convex shaped junction portion (3b) is protruded and joined to the electrode (1b) formed at the inner surface side.    USE - Capacitor for use in electronic device, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and height of the capacitor are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view, front sectional view and bottom view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (1b)    Metal casing (2)    Flange (3)    Junction portion (3b)    Sealing rubber (6)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of wire-like silver particles involves dripping solution (a) containing alcohol-type compound, silver nitrate and polyvinyl pyrrolidone in solution (b) containing alcohol-type compound and platinum chloride, and removing the byproduct comprising nitrogen oxide.    USE - Manufacture of wire-like silver particles as wiring material, electroconductive paste, electrode material, sensor, liquid crystal display element, nano-magnet and optical medium used in electronic field, and for fuel cell and pharmaceutical.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently provides wire-like silver particles in a short period of time.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains thermoplastic resin, carbon nanotube, triazine derivative having acidic functional group or organic dye derivative having acidic functional group, and resin having basic functional group.    USE - Resin composition used for molded product (claimed) used for fuel cells, electrode, electromagnetic shielding material and field emission display.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent dispersion stability.
NOVELTY - A catalyst material comprises heterocyclic ring, catalyst metal which coordinates adsorption layer of polymerizable ligand which has electron-attractive group bonded with heterocyclic ring, and coating layer of polynuclear complex molecule which electrolytically polymerizes polymerizable ligand. The heterocyclic ring is physically adsorbed to electroconductive material surface and coated.    USE - A catalyst material for catalyst used for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Outstanding catalyst activity. Improves electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing catalyst material.
NOVELTY - A dispersion liquid is formed by dispersing an electroconductive material in a solvent. Then, a noble-metal solution containing noble-metal ion is prepared. The noble-metal ion is reductive-precipitated in a liquid mixture formed by mixing the obtained dispersion liquid and noble-metal solution, and the noble-metal particle is supported on the electroconductive material, and a noble-metal carrying electrode catalyst is manufactured. The noble-metal particle contains noble metals. The liquid mixture contains water (5-95 volume%), non-ionic dispersion agent and glycol.    USE - Manufacture of noble-metal carrying electrode catalyst (claimed) used in fuel cell and electrochemical process.    ADVANTAGE - The noble-metal carrying electrode catalyst having excellent catalyst activity is economically and efficiently manufactured using simple method.
NOVELTY - A polarizing electrode is obtained by molding a layer (A) containing carbon powder and binder resin (a) on a metal foil (B) as collector, and molding a layer (C) containing an active charcoal powder and/or an activated carbon fiber, and binder resin (b) on the layer (A). The binder resin (a) is thermosetting polyamidoimide.    USE - Polarizing electrode is used for electrical-double layer capacitor (claimed) used as memory backup, peak assistance, electrical storage, and auxiliary power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polarizing electrode provides electrical-double layer capacitor having low resistance and high heat resistance, and excellent moldability, productivity and durability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a cathode electrode (13), an anode electrode (14) and supporting plates (16-19). The directions of support plates (17,19) at the side of anode electrode are longitudinally extended compared with support plates (16,18) at the side of cathode electrode, in inside of surface direction of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (15). The support plates (17,19) are overlapped with electrode edge of cathode electrode, through the solid polymer electrolyte membrane, in the extended direction.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel stack (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, outdoor installation, and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of shearing stress with respect to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented. The damage to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented. The number of components for manufacturing fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode electrode (13)    Anode electrode (14)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (15)    Support plates (16-19)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst comprises catalyst metal supported by electroconductive support. The surface of the catalyst metal which is not in contact with the electroconductive support is coated with an oxidation-resistant low-acidifying material. The electroconductive support is carbon or carbon compound having crystallinity. The low-acidifying material is amorphous carbon.    USE - Electrode catalyst used for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell for electric vehicles, motor vehicles and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst provides fuel cell with excellent electrical resistance and suppressed deterioration of electroconductive support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the electrode catalyst.    Electroconductive support (1)    Catalyst metal (2)    Low-acidifying material (3)    Electrode catalyst (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) drives a hydrogen pump (55) for scavenging the hydrogen gas. A control unit (80) controls the rotational speed of the hydrogen pump at the time of scavenging the hydrogen gas based on the rotational speed of an air compressor (75) or motor (94).    USE - Fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sound and vibration generated due to the drive of the hydrogen pump are effectively prevented by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Hydrogen pump (55)    Air compressor (75)    Control unit (80)    Ignition switch (82)    Motor (94)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive particles are supported on catalyst component containing noble metal component, and electroconductive particles are further vapor deposited on surface of catalyst component containing noble metal component to obtain electrode catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) for electric vehicle and power supply of small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell having improved utilization efficiency and electric power generation performance.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane electrode assembly and separators (33a,33b) provided in a single cell (32). A heat insulation layer (35) is provided in a portion of a laminated block of the single cell. The connection portions (39a,39b) connect the heat insulation layer and the exterior side of the laminated block of single cell.    USE - Fuel cell for mobile telephone, portable personal computer, power supply of motor vehicle and domestic power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of sealing function due to the expansion of gas in the heat insulation layer is prevented by providing the connection portion connecting the heat insulation layer and the exterior side of the laminated block of single cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the heat insulation cell in the fuel cell.    Coolant manifold (29)    Fuel gas manifold (30)    Heat insulation cell (32)    Separators (33a,33b)    Heat insulation layer (35)    Connection portions (39a,39b)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode edge (7) and positive electrode edge (6) of the positive and negative electrode plate (2,3) are connected by a negative-electrode strap (5) and a positive electrode strap. An insulator (8) made of polyolefin-type resin is arranged between the positive-electrode plate and negative-electrode strap.    USE - Lead storage battery for, e.g. vehicles. Can also be used in agricultural machine.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of spark due to the short circuit between the positive-electrode plate and negative-electrode strap at the time of vibration are prevented by using an insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Negative-electrode strap (5)    Positive electrode edge (6)    Negative electrode edge (7)    Insulator (8)
NOVELTY - The separator (12A) has an inclined sub flow path (72A1-2) that is connected between the main flow paths (71A1,71A2). The sub flow path has cross sectional area smaller than the cross sectional areas of the main flow path. The sub flow path is connected between the points in which differential pressure of fluid is produced.    USE - Separator for solid polymer type fuel cell used in fuel cell system mounted in electric train, aircraft, vessels, robot, two wheeled motor vehicles, four wheeled motor vehicle etc. Can also be used in phosphoric acid type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid flow through the flow paths is improved by using simple flow path structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of flow path structure of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (12A)    Main flow path (71A1,71A2)    Sub flow path (72A1-2)    Convex portion (91A)    Opening end surfaces (101,102)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (100) comprises structure with electrolyte film (1) which is arranged between anode (2) and cathode (3), first separator which is arranged to anode side of structure, second separator which is arranged to cathode side of structure, precise part which is arranged to surface at side of first and second separators, and surface of precise part which is equipped with water electrolysis catalyst (7). The first separator and/or second separator are equipped with precise part comprising carbon containing material.    USE - A fuel cell used as motive power source and portable power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation performance. Suppresses material deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Water electrolysis catalyst (7)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a cell laminate (30) including several rectangular thin plates arranged between end plates (20) at both ends. The thickness of each thin plate is varied in lamination surface so that distribution of contact pressure applied during fastening of tension plate (28) with respect to end plate is equalized.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity in contact-pressure distribution in fuel cell can be suppressed, while preventing deformation of the end plate. The size and weight of the fuel cell can be reduced, since reduction in thickness of end plate is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    End plate (20)    Insulation board (24)    Tension plate (28)    Cell laminate (30)
NOVELTY - The high pressure tank (1) has a cylindrical drum with a fiber-reinforced-resin layer (4). A grating shaped reinforcement layer (5) is formed on outer peripheral surface of the fiber-reinforced-resin layer.    USE - High pressure hydrogen tank of fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack by local impact is suppressed and the impact resistance is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pressure vessel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the high pressure tank.    High pressure tank (1)    Fiber-reinforced-resin layer (4)    Grating shaped reinforcement layer (5)    Reinforcement layers (51,52)    Gap (53)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical energy storage unit (1) has multiple flat cells, where every flat cell has an electrolyte, two arresters (3), and a housing for the flat cell. The multiple flat cells are arranged on top of one another like a stack on the flat sides that extend substantially parallel to each other. A cooling plate (2) is arranged between two adjacent flat cells, and separate from the flat cells. The cooling plate is bent on a side. The cooling plate is made from aluminum or copper. The flat cells are formed as lithium ion.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage unit for use in automotive engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical energy storage unit has a cooling plate that is arranged between two adjacent flat cells, and separate from the flat cells, where the cooling plate is bent on a side, and hence ensures simple placing of electrochemical energy storage unit with a cooling unit in a small area of vehicle, and easy manufacturing of cooling plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an electrochemical energy storage unit.    Electrochemical energy storage unit (1)    Cooling plate (2)    Arresters (3)    Flat pipe (4)    Manifold (5)
NOVELTY - The engine (F) has two rotors, and a fuel cell and/or reversible fuel cell (A) utilized as a continuously operative source for generating an exact amount volume of hydrogen and oxygen, which form oxyhydrongen gas. A container (B) is connected to a mixing chamber (D), where the exact amount volume of hydrogen and oxygen and mixed oxyhydrongen gas is formed in the container. The mixing chamber is fixed at a fuel inlet of the engine, where the oxyhydrongen gas is utilized as fuel for the engine.    USE - Internal combustion engine i.e. rotary piston internal combustion engine, for use in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell and/or reversible fuel cell is utilized as a continuously operative source for generating an exact amount volume of hydrogen and oxygen, which form oxyhydrongen gas, thus avoiding undesired or premature oxyhydrongen gas explosions and realizing carbon dioxide free emissions while improving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device, which enables utilization of oxyhydrongen gas as fuel for an internal combustion engine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reversible fuel cell (A)    Container (B)    Mixing chamber (D)    Internal combustion engine (F)    Ball bearing (G1, G2)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a cooling circuit with a cooling medium, where the circuit is formed in such a manner that a circulating direction of the cooling medium is reversible after a predetermined time interval or in accordance to a regulation based on a temperature of a cooling-needy unit e.g. battery (2). The cooling circuit includes a recirculation pump (3), which is controllable for reversal of the circulating direction. The pump is provided in a drive rotation direction, which is reversible for reversal of the circulating direction.    USE - Cooling system for cooling a cooling-needy unit e.g. battery, electrical energy storage, power electronics, electric motor and fuel cell, of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle (claimed) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the cooling-needy unit to be operable in a reliably and economically way with a long life span. The cooling circuit is formed in such a manner that the circulating direction of the cooling medium is reversible after multiple time intervals, such that uniform cooling of the battery is achieved. The system does not expose individual areas of the battery to high temperatures, thus preventing uneven degradation of the individual areas of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system.    Cooling system (1)    Battery (2)    Recirculation pump (3)    Feed line (4)    Valves (12-15)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a cooling level of an interior (20) of a motor vehicle. An air flow is produced in a direction when the cooling level lies under a threshold value, where the direction leads past from the environment at a power unit (40). The cooling level is a measure for a cooling effect, which is achieved by air residing in the interior. An interior temperature and/or an ambient temperature and/or the operation of an air conditioning system are detected.    USE - Method for cooling a power unit i.e. traction battery, using an adaptive cooling device (claimed), for a drive system i.e. hybrid drive, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adaptive selection of the cooling media and effective cooling of the battery. The method enables effective determination of the cooling degree of the interior of the motor vehicle. The method can be realized by cost-effective and simple processing components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an adaptive cooling device.    Ventilator (10)    Interior (20)    Housing (30)    Power unit (40)    Temperature sensors (60, 70)
NOVELTY - The box has a fast disassembling unit i.e. block button, arranged on the box and fixed on a location part, where the bottom of the box is arranged with a pivot to rotate the box to a certain degree. Two ingathering spaces are formed at front and back parts. The fast disassembling unit forms into integration with a block button group that is arranged in the space frame of the box. A fixing group is arranged on an ingathering casket.    USE - Rotary ingathering-structured battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box can effectively achieve the fast disassembling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rotary ingathering-structured battery box.
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate for fuel cell comprises bipolar substrate (1) of stainless steel and surface modified films (2), (3) of two sides connected with it, where the surface modified films (2), (3) are carbon chromium film. The film width is 0.1-5 mu m. The connection between substrate (1) and modified films (2), (3) is continuous matched connection of material on scale.    USE - The bipolar plate is useful for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate compound has corrosion resistance, conducting strengthening, and hydrophobic interaction. It also has a low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the bipolar plate.    Stainless steel; (1)    Surface modified film; and (2)    Surface modified film (3)
NOVELTY - Preparation of supported Raney catalyst comprises covering a layer of aluminum, aluminum alloy, aluminum, or their mixture on the substrate surface of metal or metal alloy; forming the alloy of catalyzing metal and aluminum by heating at temperature lower than the melting point, but is greater than or equal to 400 degrees C; or dipping the metal into the melting aluminum at temperature lower than the melting point of the substrate, and forming the alloy of catalyzing metal and aluminum; putting the cooled substrate into aluminum hydroxide solution, and forming the Raney catalyst layer on the substrate surface.    USE - The method for preparing supported Raney catalyst is used for inorganic catalyzing reaction, and used as the catalyzing electrode such as the electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method can solidify the Raney catalyst on the substrate surface with several forms; it has high activity, good strength, long life, good heat conducting performance and electric conducting performance, and is easy to separate from the products and convenient to operate.
NOVELTY - Method for heating methane liquid by using waste of engine to heat methane liquid, where the engine for combustion methane is used for generating electricity and then the heat discharged from the engine is collected, and the methane liquid is heated by a thermal exchanger.    USE - The method is useful for heating and fermenting methane liquid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is cheap and capable of effectively promoting the development of methane energy. The method has automatic control and enables to heat methane in methane pond.
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell-bipolar-plate composite material contains black lead material (72-88%), phenolic resin (11.5-23%) and carbon nanotube (0.5-5%). The carbon nanotube is pre-treated using ferrous ion and hydrogen peroxide.    USE - Composite material for fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has high volume conductivity and bending strength at normal temperature compared to conductive composite material based on resin and black lead.
NOVELTY - An anode has an active material layer (10) containing primary particles (80 weight% or more) (12a) as active material (12) on single surface of the collector (11), and an electroconductive coating layer (13) on surface of the primary particles.    USE - Anode is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode provides lithium secondary battery having excellent durability, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of structure of the anode.    Active material layer (10)    Collector (11)    Active material (12)    Primary particles (12a)    Electroconductive coating layer (13)
NOVELTY - Electricity storage device comprises enclosed container (11) provided with top lid (14); electricity storage unit (12) contained in the enclosed container; coolant (23), contained in the enclosed container, for cooling the electricity storage unit; and protrusion (141), protruding from the top lid (14) into the coolant, for transferring heat in the coolant to the top lid of the enclosed container.    USE - Electricity storage device used as a driving or auxiliary power source for an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has excellent capability to dissipate heat from coolant, and has simple manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing an electricity storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery device.    Enclosed container (11)    Electricity storage unit (12)    Top lid (14)    Coolant (23)    Protrusion (141)
NOVELTY - The electricity storage device has several electrodes that are stacked with the electrolyte layer interposed between each pair of the adjacent electrodes in which the electrodes coincide with each other when viewed in the stacking direction. One end of the conductive elements (2a-2d) provided in the storage device is exposed to the outside of the storage device and other ends are electrically connected to the associated electrodes respectively such that the conductive elements are extended in the stacking direction.    USE - Electricity storage device e.g. secondary battery for use in driving motors in electric vehicles (EV), hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The voltage across each cell is detected with the use of electrically conductive elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bipolar battery.    Electrically conductive elements (2a-2d)    Positive electrode tab (15)    Bipolar battery (100)
NOVELTY - Electricity storage device (1) comprises electricity storage unit (12); first container (13) containing electricity storage unit and coolant, when an electricity storage unit abnormality occurs producing gas in the electricity storage unit, the gas is discharged from the electricity storage unit into first container; first discharging channel (15) for discharging the gas in the first container into an outside of a vehicle; and a second discharging channel (13b) for discharging the gas in the first container into a second container (16).    USE - Electricity storage device for vehicle (claimed), e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is capable of checking excessive rise in internal pressure due to gas produced by an electricity storage unit; highly reliable; and can be removed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electricity storage device.    Electricity storage device (1)    Electricity storage unit (12)    First container (13)    Second discharging channel (13b)    First discharging channel (15)    Second container (16)
NOVELTY - A case (32) has a guide portion (32d) on the inner wall surface of the battery unit and has an oblique portion for leading the gas produced by a battery unit to a predetermined position. The contact portions (32c1-32c3) protrude in the direction of a battery unit with respect to the oblique portion of the guide portion and contacts with a coolant.    USE - Electricity storage device such as battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the heat dissipation of the battery pack is improved and the gas is guided outside the battery pack effectively. The coolant is arranged in contact with the guide portion and cools the battery unit and there is no need to add a separate coolant and the battery pack is easily assembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the inner wall surface of the case used in battery pack.    Case (32)    Recess (32b)    Contact portions (32c1-32c3)    Guide portion (32d)
NOVELTY - The storage device has a lead-acid battery that is connected to an electric double layer electrochemical capacitor in a common case, and shares a common aqueous sulfuric acid electrolyte. Separators (31) reside between non-polarizable positive electrodes (27), non-polarizable negative electrodes (28), and polarizable electric double layer negative electrodes (29).    USE - Hybrid electrical energy storage device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power characteristic of the device, while enhancing the reliability of the engine. Cost effective due to inexpensive lead-acid battery positive and negative electrodes and aqueous sulfuric acid electrolyte. Enhances safety while allowing use of the device at higher temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the hybrid electrical energy storage device.    Non-polarizable positive electrodes (27)    Non-polarizable negative electrodes (28)    Polarizable electric double layer negative electrodes (29)    Separators (31)    Buses (32,33)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a metal case (1) comprising a curl portion (1c) that is press-contacted to surface of an upper wall (3a) of a sealing rubber (3) protruding between the metal case and a terminal board (2). The sealing rubber comprises a lower wall (3b) protruding between metal case and a flange (2d) formed in the outer periphery of the terminal board such that the flange and lower surface of the sealing rubber are made to contact with each other.    USE - Capacitor e.g. electrolytic double layer capacitor for electronic device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short-circuit between the metal casing and terminal board is prevented and safety of the capacitor is improved by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Metal case (1)    Terminal board (2)    Flange (2d)    Sealing rubber (3)    Upper wall of sealing rubber (3a)    Lower wall of sealing rubber (3b)
NOVELTY - A pressure adjusting valve has a gas permeable sheet (9) formed covering a hole provided in a terminal board (2), for preventing transmission of electrolyte solution into the hole. A valve unit comprises valve main portion (14) positioned opposing the gas permeable sheet, a cap (4) covering the valve main portion. A ring-shaped washer (6) press-fit in the cap and ring-shaped rubber holder (17) maintains the valve main portion in compressed state with respect to the terminal board.    USE - Capacitor for motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation variation of pressure control valve is reduced by maintaining the valve main portion is compressed state so that the capacitor exhibits stable performance and high heat resistance property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure control valve of the capacitor.    Terminal board (2)    Cap (4)    Ring-shaped washer (6)    Gas permeable sheet (9)    Valve main portion (14)    Ring-shaped rubber holder (17)
NOVELTY - Slurry contains organic radical polymer electroconductive imparting agent mixture. The mixture is obtained by drying the sol-form of organic radical polymer and mixing the polymer with solvent and electroconductive imparting agent.    USE - Slurry for formation of electrode used in battery (claimed) for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry efficiently provides battery with excellent capacity even in charged state or in repeated charge and discharge state and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Slurry contains organic radical polymer electroconductive imparting agent mixture. The mixture is obtained by drying the sol-form of organic radical polymer and mixing the polymer with solvent and electroconductive imparting agent. The electroconductive imparting agent is chosen from natural graphite, artificial graphite, carbon black, vapor growth carbon fiber, mesophase pitch carbon fiber, carbon nanotube and several carbon materials. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of slurry. The slurry further contains binder and thickener. The organic radical polymer is of gel-form.
NOVELTY - The battery unit (1) has radiators (7,8) thermally connected to the end portions of positive and negative terminals (4,5) of the battery cells (2) cooled by the flow of coolant supplied to the radiators. A coolant supply passage supplies coolant to the radiators. A coolant discharge passage discharges the coolant passed through the radiator without making the coolant pass through other radiator.    USE - Battery unit for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit is capable of uniformly cooling the battery cells irrespective of the locations of the battery cells by preventing circulation of coolant from radiator connected to one battery cell to other radiator connected to other battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Battery cell (2)    Positive terminal (4)    Negative terminal (5)    Radiators (7,8)    Cover (12)
NOVELTY - The brushless motor includes a drive control circuit which generates an application voltage for driving electromagnetic coils (12,14) based on the output signal of a magnetic sensor (40). A first drive section has a predetermined number of magnetic body cores. Each phase electromagnetic coil is coiled on the corresponding magnetic body core regularly selected at a predetermined ratio among the magnetic body cores.    USE - Single-phase brushless motor e.g. fan motor, vibrating motor, spindle motor for e.g. clock, drum type washing machine, jet coaster, digital display device, vehicle on-board device, fuel cell equipped personal computer, fuel cell equipped digital camera, fuel cell equipped video camera, fuel cell equipped mobile phone, projector, optical storage device, magnetic storage device, polygon mirror drive, robot, electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves motor efficiency, and allows start up of motor without having a deadlock point and without an auxiliary coil. Avoids excessive decrease in motor output, and reduces noise and vibration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an apparatus; and    (2) a moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of drive control circuit of motor.    Electromagnetic coils (12,14)    Magnetic sensor (40)    Motor unit (100)    Drive control circuit (200)    CPU (220)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises an absorption sheet (14) sealed along with power generating element (8). The absorption sheet comprises an absorption layer of resin layer containing inorganic particles having acid and water absorption function. The absorption layer contains greater than or equal to 5 pbw of total of the inorganic particles having acid absorption function and the inorganic particles having water absorption function relative to 100 pbw resin.    USE - Lithium secondary battery used as power source for electronic devices or electric automobiles, or used to store electricity generated by fuel cells or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent productivity, durability and processibility. Deteriorations of the housing material due to penetration of moisture into the inside of the battery and hydrogen fluoride generating inside the battery are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery comprises a power generating element (8) having positive and negative electrode material layers, and a layer having lithium salt electrolyte sealed in a housing (9) of a laminate housing material having a metallic layer and a synthetic resin layer; and absorption sheet (14) sealed along with the power generating element in the housing. The absorption sheet comprises an absorption layer of resin layer containing inorganic particles having acid and water absorption function. The absorption layer contains greater than or equal to 5 pbw of total of the inorganic particles having acid absorption function and the inorganic particles having water absorption function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is schematic view of a lithium secondary battery.    Element (8)    Housing (9)    Positive electrode terminal (12)    Absorption sheet (14)
NOVELTY - A diffusion medium has an electrically conductive porous substrate layer having primary surface and secondary surface, a primary microporous layer and a thin perforated layer having perforations, a primary surface and a secondary surface. The primary microporous layer is disposed between and incorporated into the primary surface of the porous substrate layer and the primary surface of the thin perforated layer.    USE - Diffusion medium is used for proton exchange membrane fuel cell used as power source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion medium provides fuel cell having excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diffusion medium has an electrically conductive porous substrate layer having primary surface and secondary surface, a primary microporous layer and a thin perforated layer having perforations, a primary surface and a secondary surface. The primary microporous layer is disposed between and incorporated into the primary surface of the porous substrate layer and the primary surface of the thin perforated layer. The porous substrate layer is carbon fiber paper. The thin perforated layer is expanded graphite foil. The primary microporous layer and secondary microporous layer are carbon powder, fluorocarbon polymer, and/or carbon powder and fluorocarbon polymer. The fluorocarbon polymer is polytetrafluoroethylene. An INDEPTERMINALENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the diffusion medium.
NOVELTY - The synthesis of gelatine and salts based biocatalysts for chemical reactions comprises application of solid- and liquid-state organic and inorganic salts. Also claimed is a process using the biocatalysts. CLAIMED PROCESS - The process provides biocatalyst immobilization support, controlled drug delivery and e.g. facilities for production of chemical species detection sensors and biosensors.    USE - In biochemistry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The synthesis of new materials of formula (I) based on gelatine and organic salts involves the cross-linking of between the gelatine unit and the organic salts (II). X- is anion of the salt and (Y1)+ is the cation of the salt, is carried out in aqueous solutions with different ionic strengths (0.01-1000 M) and/or different pHs (1-14), depending on the origin of the gelatine used, at a temperature from 20-90 degrees C under stirring (magnetic, orbital, mechanical or other).
NOVELTY - The module has barriers (12) disposed between unit cells, and a plate shaped heating member (15) installed in the barriers. Multiple prominences (12b) in the barrier are protruded from a plate-shaped base (12a), and hot wires are arranged in the heating member. The hot wires are made of a material selected from iron chrome, nichrome, ceramics and carbon. The heating member is installed inside the plate-shaped base, and a flange part of a connecting member is formed in a side end of a bar portion.    USE - Secondary battery module for a hybrid electric vehicle and a small electronic instrument such as cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The plate shaped heating member effectively heats the unit cells, thus producing desired generating power even under low-temperature environment. The partition wall of the battery is utilized as a heating element without setting a separate member, so that the battery is manufactured in convenient manner. The size of the module is reduced in better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a secondary battery module.    Barriers (12)    Plate-shaped base (12a)    Prominences (12b)    Plate shaped heating member (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises an electric heating unit (20) to heat the air inside a battery tray (3), which is heated by an electric heating device operated by a power supply. A control unit supplies power to the electric heating device, when a temperature of a battery (2) inside the battery tray is less than a predetermined value of the temperature. The control unit controls to stop a fan (6) while operating the electric heating device. An inlet duct (4) is also provided with an outlet duct (5).    USE - Apparatus for adjusting the battery temperature of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit supplies power to an electric heating device, when a temperature of a battery inside a battery tray is less than a predetermined value, and hence enables a battery temperature to be maintained uniformly during a severe winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an apparatus of an electric vehicle.    Battery (2)    Battery tray (3)    Inlet duct (4)    Outlet duct (5)    Fan (6)    Electric heating unit (20)
NOVELTY - The connecting rod (12) has a body (10) with a hole (11) for inserting a post. An opened section (20) of the body is extended and connected to an end of the body with a gap. A joint section (30) of the body includes inclined surfaces (31) protruded on both sides with a wider width at a lower portion than the width at an upper portion. A clamp (40) is seated on a top of the joint section with inclined surfaces (41) matched to the inclined surfaces (31). A fastening device (50) fixes the clamp seated on the joint section of the body. A joint plate (60) is formed at other side of the body.    USE - Car battery terminal connecting rod.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting rod has enough strength to fasten a screwnut with a bolt. The connecting rod fastens the bolt securely by single hand, and locks the screwnut to a post more tightly by increasing tightening force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car battery terminal connecting rod.    Body (10)    Hole (11)    Connecting rod (12)    Opened section (20)    Joint section (30)    Inclined surfaces (31, 41)    Clamp (40)    Fastening device (50)    Joint plate (60)
NOVELTY - The system has two stacks (110, 120) and two membrane humidifiers (210, 220) which are fixed on a feed line of gas. Gas is introduced into one stack to cause water contained in gas which is discharged from another stack to be incorporated into the gas introduced into the former stack. The gas is incorporated by utilizing a diffusion caused by a difference in concentration. The gas which is ejected in the stack (110) is introduced to the membrane humidifier (210) through a cross valve.    USE - System for humidifying a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system causes interference in the flow between the multiple fuel cell stacks and the membrane humidifiers, thus reducing the difference in the quality of different stacks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell humidification system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stacks (110, 120)    Membrane humidifiers (210, 220)    Discharge path (300)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen station has a hydrogen cartridge (10) connected at a side of a reformer (20), and a controller that allows closing a solenoid valve to interrupt hydrogen supply from the reformer when the hydrogen pressure at an outlet of the reformer is lower than a predetermined pressure. The controller allows opening another solenoid valve in a line to supply hydrogen to the hydrogen cartridge. A storage tank (40) is installed at a side of the compressor (30).    USE - Hydrogen station for supplying hydrogen generated from a reformer to a compressor of a fuel battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen station is provided to ensure hydrogen supply to a compressor when a reformer does not supply hydrogen sufficiently. The efficiency of the fuel battery is very high, and the fuel battery avoids the pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen station.    Hydrogen cartridge (10)    Reformer (20)    Compressor (30)    Storage tank (40)    Dispenser (50)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable membrane (20) comprises hydrogen-permeable membrane material (11'), porous-metal thin film sheet (16) for reinforcement, and hydrogen-ionized catalyst layer (13).    USE - A hydrogen-permeable membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane is excellent in hydrogen-permeation performance, holding down cost and raising strength, and has improved durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the hydrogen-permeable membrane.    Porous base-material thin film sheet (5)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane material (11')    Hydrogen-ionized catalyst layer (13)    Porous-metal thin film sheet (16)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (20)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separator (1) comprises cylindrical porous support tube (2) which ends are open, minute ceramic forming body (3) which is joined by one end side of porous support tube with cement (4), hydrogen-permeable membrane (7) which selectively permeates hydrogen gas, and sealing component (8) provided in outer peripheral surface of ceramic forming body. The exposed part and porous support tube which are not coated with cement are coated with hydrogen-permeable membrane.    USE - A hydrogen separator for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator is excellent in sealing performance and does not need to give brazing for gas sealing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen separator.    Hydrogen separator (1)    Porous support tube (2)    Ceramic forming body (3)    Cement (4)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (7)    Sealing component (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has an expanded graphite and bismuth mixed to form a positive electrode active material of a positive electrode. The positive electrode is formed by filling a substrate with the positive electrode active material. Polarity electrodes are welded by a camera operating system (COS). Positive electrode grating corrosion is suppressed by exposure of a positive electrode lattice. The positive electrode and a negative electrode are combined together through a microporous separator.    USE - Industrial lead storage battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is economical and operated steadily for long period of time which responds to fuel-consumption improvement of a transporting apparatus. The battery improves utilization factor and life extension of the positive electrode. The positive electrode of the lead storage battery is compatible in size.
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (2) has fitting unit (5) which winds outer periphery of battery post (1). Both ends of fitting unit are connected to terminal main body (3). The elastic boards (6,7) are provided at both ends of terminal main body. A base end unit of lock lever (4) rotates to the elastic board. The lock lever makes the elastic boards of terminal main body approach, and diameter-reduces the fitting unit. A front-end unit (16) is secured from upper direction of the other elastic board via fall operation.    USE - Battery terminal for use in motor vehicle to connect electric wire to battery post.    ADVANTAGE - Eases attachment of operation space of lock lever to battery post, and prevents lock lever from being deviated accidentally, thus increasing attachment reliability. Suppresses damage and loss of components, and improves operativity of battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of battery terminal.    Battery post (1)    Battery terminal (2)    Terminal main body (3)    Lock lever (4)    Fitting unit (5)    Elastic boards (6,7)    Front-end unit (16)
NOVELTY - The system has an ion filter (18) provided in a bypass path (32) bypassed from a cooling water circulation path (12), for removing ion eluted in the cooling water. The cooling water flows through the cooling water circulation path. An electric conductivity detection sensor (30) detects electric conductivity of the cooling water. A 3-way valve (31) switches a flow path and pours the cooling water to the bypass path when the detected electric conductivity of the cooling water reaches a predetermined value.    USE - Liquid systemic-circulation system for cooling a fuel cell in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system extends replacement cycle of the ion filter, and attains life extension so that the cost of the system is reduced. The system abolishes formation of a resin coating layer in flow-path inner surface of the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling water circulation path (12)    Ion filter (18)    Electric conductivity detection sensor (30)    3-way valve (31)    Bypass path (32)
NOVELTY - The spacer unit (10) has a planar surface contacting the flat battery and a space (14) formed in the outside for ventilation air flow. The space is formed by providing spacers (13) between flat sections (11).    USE - Spacer unit for battery pack consisting of flat battery e.g. lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used in electric vehicle, robot, backup power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the space for ventilation air flow, the heat generated by the flat battery is radiated properly to the exterior. Hence temperature rise of the battery pack is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery pack.    Spacer unit (10)    Flat section (11)    Spacer (13)    Space for ventilation air flow (14)    Pressure plate (31)
NOVELTY - A case (5) has an insulation element (6) arranged around an electrode case (2) which accommodates a positive electrode terminal (3) and a negative electrode terminal (4). The protrusions (32,42) elastically deform, while pressing the insulation element to the side wall portion of the main case (50), during the connection of the positive and negative terminals. The positive and negative terminals contact to the case while performing the pressurized contact of the insulation element to the battery container.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium battery for drive system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient generation of heat in the electrode case by a simple structure can be obtained by pressurizing contact of the insulation element to the battery container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Electrode case (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Case (5)    Insulation element (6)    Protrusions (32,42)    Main case (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has housing (26) comprising a fuel cell module (12) which is positioned above a combustor (14). A detector (78), fuel gas supply apparatus (16), oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (18), and a water supply apparatus (20) are arranged at the side of a fluid supply path (90) positioned between a module (88) and an electrical equipment (92). A power converter (22) and a control apparatus (24) are arranged at the side of the electrical equipment.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell module can be favorably heated in a short time, and the starting property and the startability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell module (12)    Combustor (14)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (18)    Water supply apparatus (20)    Power converter (22)    Control apparatus (24)    Housing (26)    Detector (78)    Module (88)    Fluid supply path (90)    Electrical equipment (92)
NOVELTY - The discharge capacity of the battery is calculated according to the standard discharge characteristic, based on which the discharge capacitance width is set as the parameter of the battery. The discharge capacitance of the battery is measured, and the battery satisfying the allowable discharge capacitance width is selected.    USE - Method for classifying battery used in hybrid vehicle and electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The over-discharging of the battery is avoided reliably, and the battery with appropriate discharge capacity is selected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the standard discharge characteristic of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a four-way valve (46) that reverses distribution direction of cooling medium between upstream region and downstream region in a flow path, when lack of fuel gas in a fuel cell (100) is detected by a detector (60). A control unit (50) controls the operation of the four-way valve based on the amount of local current applied to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle. Can also be used in ship, domestic generator and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the efficiency of the fuel cell system is suppressed and discharge amount of unreacted fuel gas is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen exhaust valve (33)    Four-way valve (46)    Control unit (50)    Detector (60)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electronic control unit (ECU) to compute fuel consumption of fuel gas. The ECU sets threshold value equivalent to tank internal pressure, according to the fuel consumption of fuel gas, so as to determine failure of the tank internal pressure sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in aircraft, vessel, and stationary type object.    ADVANTAGE - Incorrect failure determination control of tank internal pressure sensor can be prevented even if the pressure sensor fails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the failure determination control of tank internal pressure sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several fuel cells are stacked through a separator. A side end holding portion (40) is provided in the exit side of the fuel gas of lamination direction. The side end holding portions is formed as a manifold (44) connected to most downstream of gas flow route. A fuel discharge pipe path (31) is connected upwards from the water surface of water accumulated in the manifold. A by-pass line (39) is connected to lower end of the fuel discharge pipe path, at one end.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus. Uses included but are not limited to industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatus and motive power source of satellite, spacecraft and vehicles such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and cart for luggage.    ADVANTAGE - The freedom degree of management of fuel discharge pipe path is high while mounting the fuel cell in vehicle. Also the mounting property can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and side schematic view of connection structure of discharge path and manifold. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel discharge pipe path (31)    Through-hole for fuel cell (35)    By-pass line (39)    Side end holding portion (40)    Manifold (44)
NOVELTY - The bearing apparatus (110) has rolling bearing (13,14) positioned between foil bearings (60,70). The gap between the rolling bearing and rotational shaft is smaller than the gap between the foil bearing and the rotational shaft, in non-contact state.    USE - Bearing apparatus for rotational drive apparatus (claimed) such as compressor for supplying air for fuel cell of hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in blower and turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the bearing apparatus is improved and the bearing can be exchanged easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rotational drive apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structural of compressor.    Casing (10)    Rolling bearing (13,14)    Stator (22)    Rotor (23)    Foil bearings (60,70)    Bearing apparatus (110)
NOVELTY - A separator (4) provides and heat process a silane coupling agent to the cellulosic fiber to which a paper reinforcing agent comprising polyacrylamide resin is adhered. The polyacrylamide resin of the paper reinforcing agent is imidated and used as an electrical double layer capacitor which consists of the combination of polyacrylamide resin and silane coupling agent on the surface of the cellulosic fiber.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor for electronic devices and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical double layer capacitor having excellent reliability over period of long time is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (1)    Lead wire (2)    Electrode frame (3)    Separator (4)    Sealing frame (5)
NOVELTY - An insulation portion (12) is formed in an edge portion (11) at which a lead terminal board (4) of the electrical double layer capacitor (1) protrudes. The insulation portion half-cuts one end of a cladding (6) and leaves the insulation resin and adhesion layers (9,10) by the side of an inner surface and an aluminum foil (8) and the insulation resin layer (7) by the side of outer surface.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor of memory backup power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation of the lead terminal board and the cladding are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the edge portions of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrical double layer capacitor (1)    Lead terminal board (4)    Cladding (6)    Insulation resin layers (7,9)    Aluminum foil (8)    Adhesion layer (10)    Edge portion (11)    Insulation portion (12)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a spherical shape glassy-carbon material that is obtained by heat-processing of a thermosetting resin to form an active material at a temperature in the range of 500-1200 degree Celsius. A metallic compound is added to the thermosetting resin, when the heat processing operation is performed. The particle size of the spherical shape glassy-carbon material is in the range of 0.5-30 micron.    USE - Electrode for use in a secondary battery or a capacitor (claimed) for an electronic device such as a notebook-type computer and a mobile telephone, and for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is formed by using spherical shape glassy-carbon material, hence improving the fluid property and capacitance.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pressure difference adjustment unit that controls a pressure control valve (13) or a cooling water pump (11) provided in a cooling water system, to adjust the cooling water pressure. The adjustment unit controls a pressure control valve provided in fuel gas distribution portion or oxidizing agent distribution portion, to adjust the pressure of fuel gas and air, so that the difference of gas pressure and cooling water pressure is adjusted.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for electric vehicle and small cogeneration system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of fuel cell stack can be restored and the lifetime of fuel cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for characteristic restoration method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Separator (10)    Cooling water pump (11)    Pressure control valve (13)
NOVELTY - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell has catalyst layer (5), gaseous-diffusion layer (6) and separator (2) sequentially arranged on either sides of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3). Catalyst layer consists of ion conductive polymer impregnated in metal-catalyst-supported carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is formed by baking a fibril-like polymer obtained by oxidation polymerization of compound having aromatic ring. The mass of ion conductive polymer in upstream portion of catalyst layer is more than that in the downstream portion along supply direction of oxidizing-agent gas.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles, distribution electric power generation system and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell has high robustness, and reduced change in performance under low and high humidity conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane-electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Anode (4A)    Cathode (4B)    Catalyst layer (5)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (6)
NOVELTY - Catalyst layer (A1) (2) and catalyst layer (A2) (2') are formed in gaseous-diffusion layers (A1) (1) for anode (5) and gaseous-diffusion layer (A2) (1') for cathode (5'), respectively. Catalyst layer (B1) (4) is formed in one surface of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3), and catalyst layer (B2) (4') is formed in the other surface. Then, the catalyst layers (A1 and B1) and catalyst layers (A2 and B2) are bonded by thermo-compression, to form membrane-electrode assembly (8).    USE - Manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly used for direct methanol type fuel cell (claimed) used as motive power source for motor vehicles and domestic cogeneration.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly has reduced methanol crossover, and provides direct methanol type fuel cell with excellent output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly.    Gaseous-diffusion layers A1,A2 (1,1')    Catalyst layers A1,A2 (2,2')    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Catalyst layers B1,B2 (4,4')    Electrodes (anode, cathode) (5,5')    Membrane-electrode assembly (8)
NOVELTY - A compound having aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on electroconductive porous support (6), to form fibril-like polymer. Then, the obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to form carbon fiber on porous support. A metal catalyst is then supported on carbon fiber. Then, a solution formed by dissolving ion conductive polymer in solvent, is coated on carbon fiber. The solvent contains water (more than 50 mass%), and remainder of isopropanol and/or n-propanol. Thus, electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles, electric power generation system and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the electrode has improved electric power generation performance, even when using air as oxidizing agent gas instead of oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound having aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on electroconductive porous support, to form fibril-like polymer. Then, the obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to form carbon fiber on porous support. A metal catalyst is then supported on carbon fiber. Then, a solution formed by dissolving ion conductive polymer (2-4 mass%) in solvent, is coated on carbon fiber. The solvent contains water (more than 50 mass%, preferably 60-80 mass%), and remainder of isopropanol and/or n-propanol. Thus, electrode is manufactured. The ion-conductive polymer has ion exchange group chosen from sulfonic acid group, carboxylic acid group, phosphonic acid group and/or phosphonous acid group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane-electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Catalyst layer (5)    Gaseous diffusion layer (electroconductive porous support) (6)
NOVELTY - A compound having aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on electroconductive substrate (1) to form fibril-like polymer. The fibril-like polymer is then baked, to form carbon fiber (2) on the substrate. Then, the carbon fiber is coated with electroconductive metal (3) such as copper. Metal microparticles (4) such as tin microparticles which occlude and release lithium is supported on the electroconductive metal, to form a cathode.    USE - Manufacture of cathode for lithium ion batteries (claimed) used as auxiliary power supply of hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell electric vehicle, portable terminal and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides cathode with favorable charging and discharging capacitance. The lithium ion battery comprising the cathode is excellent in high-speed charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of cathode for lithium ion batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Carbon fiber (2)    Electroconductive metal (3)    Metal microparticles (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a separator (103) that consists of several reactive gas circulating channels (c1) for circulating reactive gas from an inlet port (hi) to a discharge port (he). A water circulating path (c2) for circulating water communicates with adjacent for reactive gas circulating channels.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water in the reactive gas circulating channels is discharged immediately by the arrangement of the reactive gas circulating channels and the water circulating path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the separator of the fuel cell.    Separator (103)    Reactive gas circulating channel (c1)    Water circulating path (c2)    Discharge port (he)    Inlet port (hi)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a bottomed cylindrical metal casing (2) joined to an electrode, where an opening of the casing is sealed via a sealing rubber (4). A terminal board (3) is joined with other electrode, and an edge part of the opening is curled to an internal-diameter side of the casing while squeezing and compressing the sealing rubber from outer side of the casing. A cross-section circular arc-shaped curl part (2c) is formed, and the sealing rubber is maintained by having a contact part to which a part of a sealing rubber upper surface touches an internal peripheral surface of the curl part.    USE - Capacitor device for an electronic device in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures high sealing capability of the sealing rubber, provides highly reliable capacitor which suppresses leakage of an electrolyte solution for a drive, and prevents the damage of the sealing rubber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical double-layer capacitor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor device (1)    Hollow part (1a)    Bottomed cylindrical metal casing (2)    Junction parts (2a, 3a)    Convex part (2b)    Cross-section circular arc-shaped curl part (2c)    Terminal board (3)    Projection parts (3b, 3c)    Flange part (3d)    Sealing rubber (4)
NOVELTY - A polymer solution is coated on the flat surface of a substrate and dried at saturated vapor pressure. The polymer solution is obtained by dissolving a polymer in the solvent. The drying is performed in presence of the solvent. Thus, polymeric film-forming method is carried out.    USE - Polymeric film-forming method used for fuel cell and lithium cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and easily provides polymeric film with surface flatness and ultra film thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the steps involved during polymeric film formation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Polishing process of glassy-carbon substrate (S1)    Coating process (S2)    Drying process (S3)    Finishing drying process (S4)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a safety valve (6) that is opened when the gas pressure inside packing structure exceeds a predetermined value. An accommodation section (8) accommodating gas and electrolyte has gas transmission portion (7) for transmitting only gas from the accommodation section. The gas transmission portion has polymeric sheet enclosing the opening formed on non-sealed region. A heat resistant resin film such as polyethylene teraphthalate film or polyethylene naphthalate film is adhered in the valve, and heat-sealed with packing structure.    USE - Flat-type electrochemical cell e.g. lithium ion battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burst of packing structure by raise of internal pressure is prevented, while ensuring the airtightness inside the packing structure, and water vapor barrier property. The electrolytic leakage is also prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Safety valve (6)    Gas transmission portion (7)    Accommodation section (8)    Clip (9a)
NOVELTY - The flow cell (10) is provided with fluid inlet (16) and fluid outlet (18) separated by sample flow-through chamber (12). The sample flow through chamber is provided with UV-transparent window (22') made of polymer material e.g. polypropylene which is subjected to gamma radiation sterilization.    USE - Polymer based flow cell for ultraviolet detection of bio molecules e.g. protein and nucleic acid in liquid media for filtration, chromatographic or electrophoretic separation of bio molecules, chemicals, drugs used in medical or pharmaceuticals applications.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical contamination and environmental influence of fuel cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Flow cell (10)    Sample flow through chamber (12)    Fluid inlet (16)    Fluid outlet (18)    UV-transparent window (22')
NOVELTY - The generator has a fuel inlet, an air inlet, a fuel cell (1) including gaseous fuel outlet and an electrical energy outlet, an internal temperature sensor, a temperature controlling circuit and a control unit (6). The control unit includes a unit for increasing the air flow admitted in the fuel and the temperature of the generator, where the control unit is provided for reducing the air flow of a cooling circuit (5) of the control unit in the fuel cell.    USE - Electrochemical generator for generating electrical energy to stationary applications and aeronautic or automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The generator avoids the problem of poisoning by carbon monoxide of catalytic site of the fuel cell, and increases the output for generating the electrical energy by avoiding the harmful effects of high internal temperature for long period. The generator permits the effective desorption of the carbon monoxide blocking the catalytic sites. The configuration of the generator reduces the part of the fuel consumption. The internal temperature of the fuel cell is increased to desensitize the fuel cell from the poisoning effects, rapid increase in performance of the fuel cell, and reduce consumption of energy of the cooling system. The configuration of the fuel cell reduces the size of the fuel cell by reducing the number of elements of the battery fuel, so that the fuel cell is economic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for electrochemical generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrochemical generator.    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (2)    Compressor (4)    Cooling circuit (5)    Control unit (6)
NOVELTY - A liquid droplet removal scavenge unit (34) removes liquid droplet from reactant gas flow channel and dry scavenge unit (35) dries channel. A power generation continuation judgment unit (33) judges continuity of electric power generation by fuel cell. The object is moved by driving unit (31) by power generated by cell and scavenge is performed by both scavenge units (34,35) when cell continues power generation. The object is moved by driving motor (2) using power stored in battery (11) and scavenge is performed by scavenge unit (34) when cell stops generation.    USE - Moving apparatus e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distance traveled by fuel cell vehicle can be extended by using battery when failure is generated with respect to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for moving apparatus control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit of moving apparatus.    Driving motor (2)    Battery (11)    Driving unit (31)    Power generation continuation judgment unit (33)    Liquid droplet removal scavenge unit (34)    Dry scavenge unit (35)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube hybrid system comprises carbide-derived carbon formed by reacting a carbide compound and a halogen group containing gas to extract elements of the carbide compound except carbon; a metal supported on the carbide-derived carbon; and carbon nanotubes grown on the carbide-derived carbon from a supplied carbon source.    USE - As carbon nanotube hybrid system useful in electron emitter and electron emission device (claimed). The electron emitter device is useful in vacuum electric device such as flat display, television, X line tube, and emission gate amplifier. The carbon nanotube hybrid system is also useful as hydrogen storing material for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube hybrid system has an excellent uniformity and a long lifetime. The electron emitter having improved electron emitting properties is inexpensively prepared using the carbon nanotube hybrid system compared to conventional carbon nanotubes. The electron emission device having excellent electron emitting properties is prepared using the electron emitter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the carbon nanotube hybrid system involving either: extracting all elements of the carbide compound except carbon by reacting the carbide compound and a halogen group containing gas; mixing the carbide-derived carbon with a catalyst metal-containing compound and performing a hydrogen reduction reaction to transfer a catalyst metal from the catalyst metal-containing compound to the carbide-derived carbon; and reacting the prepared carbide-derived carbon and a carbon source to grow carbon nanotubes from the prepared carbide-derived carbon; or extracting elements of the carbide compound except carbon by reacting the carbide compound and the halogen group containing gas; and reacting the carbide-derived carbon and the carbon source to grow carbon nanotubes from the prepared carbide-derived carbon.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has two electrode spaces (2, 3) with electrodes (4a, 4b) such as anode and cathode, respectively. An electrolyte (7) separating the electrode space (2) from the electrode space (3) is arranged between the two electrode spaces. One of the electrodes is equipped with a catalyst that catalyzes fuel cell partial reaction passing in the respective electrode space. The catalyst is applied on granular carrier particles i.e. activated coal base, and catalyst-loading carrier particles (6a, 6b) are fixed to the respective electrode.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. electrochemical fuel cell, for use in a gas cell arrangement (claimed) of a space shuttle and submarine drive, for converting chemical reactive power of a continuously supplied fuel and oxidizing agent into electricity. Can also be used for an alkaline fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, solvent oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, and direct-methanol fuel cell of a road vehicle i.e. passenger car, and electrical device such as computer, portable radio telephone and movie camera.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the catalyst reduces the wear resistance in the fuel cell, thus providing a long-term stability to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electrode spaces (2, 3)    Electrodes (4a, 4b)    Carrier particles (6a, 6b)    Electrolyte (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel-cell stack (10), whose fuel cells are connected with an air inlet pipe (16) and with an air outlet pipe (24) by an end plate (14) or a distribution plate. Locking units (32,34) prevent air supply through the air inlet pipe and the air outlet pipe. Each locking unit is arranged directly on or in the end plate or distribution plate, which is connected with the air inlet pipe or with the air outlet pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a fuel-cell stack, whose fuel cells are connected with an air inlet pipe and with an air outlet pipe by an end plate or a distribution plate, thus ensures the durability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel-cell stack (10)    End plate (14)    Air inlet pipe (16)    Air outlet pipe (24)    Locking units (32,34)    Connection (36)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell incorporates a high-temperature surface coating material consisting of a spinel phase and an oxidic secondary phase incorporating a manganese oxide bond. The material is a surface protection coating for metal alloys that form chrome oxide. Also claimed is a commensurate chrome vapour manufacturing process.    USE - mandatory    ADVANTAGE - The material has long-term mechanical and thermal stability combined with high electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an X-ray diffraction graph of the high-temperature coating material showing the relative peak intensity against temperature (Drawing includes non English-language text).
NOVELTY - Compounds (I) containing organo-fluorochlorophosphate anions (I) are new.    USE - (I) and (II) are ionic liquids. The use of (I) is claimed for the preparation of (II); and as solvent (or solvent additive), phase transfer catalyst, extractant, heat carrier, surfactant, plasticizer, flame retardant or conductivity salt and catalyst in chemical processes. Electrolytes, electrochemical cells, capacitors or fuel cells containing (I) are also claimed.    ADVANTAGE - (I) are more readily degradable than prior art ionic liquids, and can be easily decomposed after use (e.g. as reaction medium) to eliminate risks of environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I); and    (2) the preparation of organo-phosphinates (II), by reacting (I) with water or an aqueous solvent, preferably at 40 to 200 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The industrial truck has a horizontal battery block (3) that is moved from a vehicle frame (4). The battery block is arranged in a battery trough, which has a trough (1) and a supporting foot (2) that is mounted on the trough. A vertical free space is formed between the trough and a contact plane of the supporting feet, where a load fork of another industrial truck is introduced.    USE - Industrial truck, particularly counter weight fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The industrial truck has a battery block that is arranged in a battery trough, which has a trough and a supporting foot that is mounted on the trough, and hence ensures a simple development of the industrial truck, also enables to change and handle the battery block in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an industrial truck.    Trough (1)    Supporting foot (2)    Battery block (3)    Vehicle frame (4)    Recess (5)
NOVELTY - The supply has a main power grid interface equipment equipped with a power state monitor device (3), and a fuel battery equipment placed on a supplement fuel device. A hydrogen filling device (10) is connected between a water electrolysis device (7) and a hydrogen cylinder (8). An oxygen filling device (11) is connected between the electrolysis device and an oxygen cylinder (9). An input end of a power converting device (15) is connected to a power output end of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell (1). An output end of the converting device is utilized as a power output end of the battery equipment.    USE - Backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The supply can provide an environment-protective, light and maintenance-free backup supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a backup power supply.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell (1)    Power state monitor device (3)    Water electrolysis device (7)    Hydrogen cylinder (8)    Oxygen cylinder (9)    Hydrogen filling device (10)    Oxygen filling device (11)    Power converting device (15)
NOVELTY - The prompt device has a main controller (25) electrically connected with a signal emitting device (28). A sampling device for electric quantity of a battery (30) is electrically connected with the main controller. An emitter is electrically connected with an emitter power supply, subscriber identity module (SIM) card working circuit, antenna and the main controller. An output end of a voltage dividing circuit is interconnected with an input end of an output circuit, which is interconnected with the main controller.    USE - Remote prompt device for electric quantity of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The prompt device sends short message prompt to the battery user by using the signal emitting device, when the main controller detects the electric quantity of the battery is over-low, thus allowing a user to take necessary measures in time to avoid the damage to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a remote prompt device.    Main controller (25)    Signal emitting device (28)    Battery (30)
NOVELTY - The controller has a current and voltage sensor connected to a simulating signal input, which is connected to a digital signal input. The digital signal input is connected to a modulus signal converter, which is connected to an input and output converting interface. The input and output converting interface is connected to an input and output interface converter. A CPU is connected to a memory, and an input and output interface is connected to a digital signal input, which is connected to a temperature sensor.    USE - Accumulator energy controller for an intelligent automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The controller enhances working performance, and increases service life and stability of an accumulator and various automobile electric appliances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an accumulator energy controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The storage battery has electrodes (2) provided in a shell cavity (11). An end of a shell cover (3) is configured with a pair of positive and negative holes (31, 32). The cavity is provided with a clapboard of another shell cavity (4), which separates the shell cavity into multiple independent chambers (111). The chambers are provided with the electrodes. The electrodes carry adsorptive cellucotton (21) i.e. glass cellucotton. The shell cover is configured with a fluid infusion hole (33), and is connected with the chambers. A fluid infusion is configured with a gag (331).    USE - Storage battery for a motor-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery has long service life. The storage battery saves resource, thus reducing the use-cost, and protects the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a storage battery.    Electrodes (2)    Shell cover (3)    Shell cavities (4, 11)    Adsorptive cellucotton (21)    Positive hole (31)    Negative hole (32)    Fluid infusion hole (33)    Chambers (111)    Gag (331)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind-collecting cover (24) whose front part is provided with a wind-collecting opening (1) and back part is provided with a wind chamber (3). The wind chamber is installed with an impeller (5) whose rotating shaft (4) runs out of the wind chamber. The rotating shaft is installed with a driving wheel (6) that is connected to other driving wheel of an electric generator (10) via a transmission belt (9). The electric generator is connected to an alternating/direct current transducer (11) through a lead, where the transducer is connected to a storage battery (12) through a lead.    USE - Wind energy converting device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts wind energy generated by air flowing corresponding to car into electric energy or pressure potential energy to store when the car is moving in downhill or uphill, and supplies auxiliary driving force for the car to enable non-regenerated energy consumed by the car to greatly decrease, thus saving the energy effectively. The device is reasonable in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy converting device.    Wind-collecting opening (1)    Wind chamber (3)    Rotating shaft (4)    Impeller (5)    Driving wheel (6)    Transmission belt (9)    Electric generator (10)    Alternating/direct current transducer (11)    Storage battery (12)    Wind-collecting cover (24)
NOVELTY - The solar car has a back wheel drive system formed by a back power speed changer (11), universal joint (9), rear wheel half-axis back car (8) and a back tire (15). The back tire is provided with a rear wheel electric-generating conversed motor magnetic pole (16) and a brake (10). A group of driving self-help generator power system is formed by utilization of integrated renewable natural energy combined with a direct current multi-grade electric-generating conversed motor (13). The solar car has a high-energy accumulator battery group (6) and a solar photovoltaic battery plate (7).    USE - Environment-protective self-help multi-power and multi-drive solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar car can completely utilize integrated renewable natural energy as power, according to the external condition and rule from nature, so as to command, recognize and utilize natural law, and combine natural energy organically with mechanical energy. The solar car is pollution-free, clean, energy-saving, practicable and inexpensive, and provides multi-power and multi-drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an environment-protective self-help multi-power and multi-drive solar car.    High-energy accumulator battery group (6)    Solar photovoltaic battery plate (7)    Rear wheel half-axis back car (8)    Universal joint (9)    Brake (10)    Back power speed changer (11)    Direct current multi-grade electric-generating conversed motor (13)    Back tire (15)    Rear wheel electric-generating conversed motor magnetic pole (16)
NOVELTY - The generator has one right baffle provided at an inlet section of flue to express symmetrical opening with a wide front part and a narrow back part, and other right baffle provided at an outlet section of the flue to express symmetrical opening with a narrow front part and a wide back part. A wind shroud is provided at back part of middle section, and an axis of the wind shroud is vertical with a direction of windage resistance airflow, parallel with bottom side of narrow flue opening, and lower than bottom side of narrow flue opening.    USE - Wind energy electric generator for vehicle such as car and train.    ADVANTAGE - The air door can be automatically controlled by the crank rocker machine. The windage resistance airflow flows along flue, and operates afflux and acceleration at opening in inlet section, so as to provide high speed impact to wind shroud at back part of narrow flue opening, thus driving generator to operate in high speed. The generator can be set at forecabin or top of vehicle at the weather side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy electric generator.
NOVELTY - The seat has a pad (28) constituting a part of the seat for a rider (12), where the pad is arranged at a position for covering an upper side of a fuel supply port. The pad is attached to the supply port to enable the port to be opened and closed. The pad is supported by a support member so that the pad is displaceable between a position on the upper side of the fuel supply port and a position retracted from an upper-side position to open the supply port to an exterior. The pad and support member are arranged to sink to a lower side from an upper surface of the seat.    USE - Seat for use by a rider of a motorcycle i.e. fuel cell powered motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the seat reduces the operational labor of a fuel supply and reduces the part of the seat, thus securing wide luggage carrier surface and sufficiently utilizing opening/closing structure of the seat for the rider.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a seat.    Rear frame (4)    Rider (12)    Pad (28)    Charge port cover member (29)    Cross bar (31)    Pivot (32)
NOVELTY - An attachment flange (36) has an interface area which extends between the attachment flange and a terminal post (30) when the fitting is coupled to the battery (24). The interface area has a battery contact area that increases when a nut (28) that is used to fasten the fitting to the terminal post is tightened. The terminal fitting has a cable attachment portion (38) for fitting cables.    USE - Battery cable terminal fitting for vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in contact area between the flange and the terminal post increases the electrical efficiency that leads to improved current functions such as engine start functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial isometric view of battery cable terminal fitting.    Battery (24)    Nut (28)    Terminal post (30)    Attachment flange (36)    Cable attachment portion (38)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte solution. The cathode and anode are capable of storing/releasing lithium ions. The electrolyte solution comprises (in volume%) cyclic carbonate (1) (18-30), linear carbonate (2) (74.0-81) and dioxol compound (3) (0.1-1).    USE - Lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved safety and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte solution. The cathode and anode are capable of storing/releasing lithium ions. The electrolyte solution comprises (in volume%) cyclic carbonate of formula (1) (18-30), linear carbonate of formula: R5-O-C(=O)-O-R6 (2) (74.0-81) and dioxol compound of formula (3) (0.1-1).    R1-R8=H, fluorine, chlorine, 1-3C alkyl or 1-3C fluorinated alkyl.
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery obtains log differential intrusion curve when the pore size diameter of negative electrode (3) measured by mercury porosimetry is in the range of 0.03-0.2 mu m. The volume of pores of negative electrode in surface area is 6-100 m2/g. The ratio of volume of pores having diameter of 0.005 mu m or less to the total pore volume is 20% or more.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack used in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. car, motor bicycle and electric moped. Can also be used in digital camera and rechargeable vacuum cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - The cycle life of nonaqueous electrolyte battery is improved by specifying the pore volume in each peak range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode terminal (5)
NOVELTY - A sintered substrate comprises a conductive core and a sintered substance formed on both sides the conductive core. Pores having a pore radius of 5-7 mu m have a peak volume fraction with respect to the total pore volume of the sintered substrate, and pores having a pore radius of greater than 8.5 mu m have a volume fraction of less than or equal to 11% with respect to the total pore volume of the sintered substrate.    USE - Sintered substrate used in alkaline storage battery (claimed) used as power sources for apparatus requiring high power, e.g. power tools and hybrid electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has a more uniform pore size distribution than conventional one and a more uniform pore size distribution, and shows a sufficient strength even when the porosity is increased. A cadmium negative electrode employing the sintered substrate shows excellent gas absorption capability and can reduce the internal pressure of the battery during charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an alkaline storage battery comprising a sintered cadmium negative electrode having the sintered substrate impregnated with an active material comprising a cadmium compound; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a sintered substrate comprising applying a slurry comprising nickel powder, a binder, and a pore forming agent on a surface of a conductive core, and heating the conductive core on which the slurry has been applied, to sinter the nickel slurry; using, as the nickel powder, as a nickel powder having a bulk density of 0.57 g/cm3 and a Fisher size of 2.5 mu m; and using, as the pore forming agent, a completely-swelled hollow organic substance having an average particle size of 25 mu m and a coefficient of variation of particle size distribution of less than or equal to 30%.
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has a positive electrode (8) with an end portion viewed in vertical direction of positive electrode. The top portion (18) of negative electrode (9) is arranged between the end portions of the positive electrode. The end portion of the positive electrode is arranged at the position preceding the top portion of negative electrode.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack used in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric car, motor bicycle and electric moped. Can also be used in digital camera and rechargeable vacuum cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of winding wrinkles when the electrode sheet of battery is coiled, is prevented. The cycle life and output performance of nonaqueous electrolyte battery are improved by specifying the pore volume in each peak range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of the electrode group.    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode (8)    Negative electrode (9)    Separator (10)    Top portion of negative electrode (18)
NOVELTY - A direct oxide fuel cell comprises an anode flow channel plate (23) on a side of an anode collector facing away from a membrane electrode assembly and including a fuel transmission channel with a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet; and an equalization structure (31) in the fuel transmission channel and having an end connected to the anode flow channel plate and an opposite end abutting against the anode collector. An area of the non-through zones of anode collector abutted by the equalization structure is bigger than an area of the through zones abutted by the equalization structure.    USE - A direct oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The direct oxide fuel cell reduces the occurrence of reversed reaction in anode collector, eliminates the fuel circulation at the fuel transmission channel, effectively increases the contact area between methanol and the anode collector, and realizes uniform flow of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a direct oxide fuel cell.    Fluid equalization zone (3)    Convergence zone (4)    Anode flow channel plate (23)    Walls (23a-23d)    Raised blocks (24)    Equalization structure (31)    Fluid guiding blocks (32)    Open spaces (33, 241)    Fuel inlet (231)    Fuel outlet (232)    Fuel transmission channel (233)    Separate branch streams (F1-F3)    Combined stream (F4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (21) has an air-inhaling inlet and fuel cell for generating water during power generation and for supplying the power to the computer unit (22). The vapor exhaust outlet (31) formed at lower position of fuel cell unit, exhausts water vapor to area where air inhaling inlet is not formed.    USE - Fuel cell unit for electronic appliance (claimed) e.g. notebook portable computer (PC). Can also be used for portable video player and portable TV.    ADVANTAGE - Water vapor is exhausted to an area where no air-inhaling inlet is formed hence degradation of performance of electronic components is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell unit attached with the electronic appliance.    Notebook personal computer (15)    Fuel cell unit (21)    Computer unit (22)    Display unit (25)    Vapor exhaust outlet (31)
NOVELTY - A boiler (10) containing water generates superheated steam from water. The superheated steam is delivered to a hydrogen catalytic converter (100) through an output modulation valve (46). A ceramic membrane of converter decomposes the steam and generates diatomic hydrogen gas. The generated hydrogen gas and oxygen from atmosphere are supplied to a fuel cell (80), such that electric power, heat and steam are generated. The steam and heat are returned to boiler and a controller maintains operation of the system.    USE - System for producing electrical energy in fuel cell used for traction battery in electric vehicles e.g. electric car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - As the high energy electric power is produced, the system is used as a 50 kW mobile fuel cell power plant which uses hydrogen fuel extracted from water. Also the need for storing diatomic hydrogen gas on the fuel cell powered electric vehicle is neglected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrical energy generation method in fuel cell;    (2) decomposition method of water into diatomic hydrogen and oxygen;    (3) steam amount determination method; and    (4) enhancement method of power transfer from chemical fuel cell to electrical load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for producing electrical energy in fuel cell.    Boiler (10)    Output modulation valve (46)    Fuel cell (80)    Battery (85)    Hydrogen catalytic converter (100)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical reaction vessel comprises a metal monolithic reactor comprising longitudinal cells with an opening ratio of 40-95%, as measured in a cross-sectional surface orthogonal to the longitudinal direction; and a catalyst on an inner wall of each cell. The metal monolithic reactor has a cell density of 200-1500 cpi. The target reaction is a steam reforming reaction, an exothermic oxidation reaction, a water gas shift reaction, or a selective oxidation reaction.    USE - Cylindrical reaction vessel useful for target reaction on gas used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction vessel exhibits improved thermal efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a reaction device for reforming a hydrocarbon fuel mixed with steam, comprising an oxidation catalyst chamber with a metal or ceramic monolithic reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a metal monolithic reaction vessel.    Pleated substrate (110)    Openings (113)    Sides of substrate (120, 130)    Another opening (144)
NOVELTY - The car has a fuel cell (9) and a solar panel (8) that supply electric energy to a three-phase electric motor with dual windings mounted on a device shaft attached to a gear box in tandem, during daytime operation. The electric supply is furnished by the removable batteries that are charged by a stand-by rectifier or plug-in socket, when the car is not in use.    USE - All-electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor car permits virtual limitless travel by charging the motor using solar panel or fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery and tank exchange system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor car.    Solar panel (8)    Fuel cell (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves spacing (702) several termination wires along fold areas of the current collector foils. The wires are wrapped (704) within fold lines so that wires mechanically connect to lines. The electrode is folded (706) along the fold lines and the wires are grouped together. The wires are collected (708) and the two groups of wires are bundled into two. The bundles are inserted (710) into barrel terminals. The bundles of wires are crimped (712).    USE - Corrugated electrode core terminal interface manufacturing method used for electrical energy device such as utracapacitor, lithium ion battery (all claimed), primary battery cell, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bundles of termination wires are crimped, the crimping or welding of overhanging excess foil in the electrode to the terminal is not needed. Hence the size, manufacturing cost of corrugated electrode core terminal interface are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) corrugated electrode core terminal interface manufacturing apparatus;    (2) corrugated electrode core terminal interface; and    (3) electrical energy device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining processes involved in the corrugated electrode core terminal interface manufacturing method.    Step spacing the several termination wires (702)    Step wrapping the termination wires (704)    Step folding the electrode (706)    Step collecting termination wires (708)    Step inserting termination wires (710)    Step crimping termination wires (712)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (10) comprises fuel cell stack (12); compressor (14) that provides flow of cathode inlet air to cathode side of fuel cell stack; coolant loop (22) in fluid communication with cooling fluid flow channels, and is recirculated back to fuel cell stack; reservoir in fluid communication with coolant loop, including supply of cooling fluid and gas pocket; and air box (32) in gas communication with gas pocket, and is drawn through air box by compressor which acts to draw gas from gas pocket in reservoir and send to cathode side of fuel cell stack.    USE - A fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system safely removes hydrogen gas that accumulates within cooling fluid reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Coolant loop (22)    Air box (32)
NOVELTY - The battery post connector (12) has an electrically conducting terminal adapter (20) connected at one end to a battery post (14) of the vehicle battery (16) and connected at another end to a non-conducting portion of a vehicle connector (26) electrically connected to a vehicle element. An electrically conducting shunt (40) is connected at one end to the battery terminal adapter and connected at another end to a conducting portion of the vehicle connector.    USE - Battery post connector for use in determining current flow of vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances electrical isolation of connector and provides extra protection against vibration and during shock tests. Reduces vibratory susceptibility of connector by crimping terminal adapter to non-conducting portion of vehicle connector. Reduces shock test susceptibility of the connector by encapsulating the printed circuit board within a resin. Reduces thermal stress effects with the use of spring shaped tabs to connect the shunt to the printed circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a battery post connector system.    Battery post connector (12)    Battery post (14)    Vehicle battery (16)    Terminal adapter (20)    Vehicle connector (26)    Shunt (40)
NOVELTY - Partially fluorinated monomers are new.    USE - As partially fluorinated monomers (claimed) or comonomers for forming polymers useful in cation-exchange resins useful as electrolytes, electrode binders, sensors, electrolysis cells, in lithium batteries in lithium salt form, and in any application requiring charge-transfer phenomena, such as components of light-emitting displays and for making proton-exchange membranes for electrochemical cells such as fuel cells; in the preparation of partially fluorinated dienes; and for forming membranes useful in packaging, in non-electrochemical membrane applications, as an adhesive or other functional layer in a multi-layer film or sheet structure.    ADVANTAGE - The partially fluorinated monomers can be formed into conductive films with good mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Partially fluorinated monomers of formula CF2=CF-CF2-(CF-R-SO2Q)-CH2-CH=CH2 (I) are new.    R=1-20C perfluoroalkene (optionally branched and optionally containing O or Cl);    Q=F, -OM, -NH2, -NHCN, -N(M)SO2R2, -N(CN)SO2R2, -C(M)(CN)2, -C(M)(CN)(SO2R2) or -C(M)(SO2R2)2;    R2=1-14C alkyl (optionally fluorinated and optionally containing either oxygen linkages, or an optionally fluorinated 6-12C aryl);and    M=H, an alkali cation, or ammonium (optionally substituted).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for new intermediates Cl-CF2-CF-(Cl)-CF2-CF-(R-SO2Q)-CH2-CH2-CH-(I)-CH2-O-C(=O)-CH3 (II) and Cl-CF2-CF-(Cl)-CF2-CF-(I)-CF2-O-CF2-CF2-SO2Q (III).
NOVELTY - The material has a core provided with an amorphous carbon-based material e.g. hard carbon, and a coating layer coated on an external surface of the core. A highly crystalline carbon-based material i.e. graphite, is provided in the coating layer, where the amorphous material-based material and the highly crystalline carbon-based material are mixed mechanically. The core has a size of 5-30 micrometers, and the coating layer has a thickness of 1-10 micrometers.    USE - Carbon-based negative electrode material for use in a lithium secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized for an electromobile and as a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The material has low manufacturing cost. The material has high electron conductivity, thus improving the power characteristics and lifetime characteristics of the lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing carbon-based negative electrode material    (2) a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating volume resistivity and density of a carbon-based negative electrode material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a socket installed in a battery case, and a plug (107') provided in a power cable and electrically connected with the socket. A plug locking unit is located at a side of the socket to lock/unlock the plug to/from the socket, and a plug insertion portion is provided in the socket. A plug connection terminal is fixed in the plug insertion portion, and a socket connection terminal is fixed in a socket insertion portion and connected with the power cable.    USE - Structure for connecting a power cable of a car battery in industrial and agricultural applications.    ADVANTAGE - The structure connects the power cable of the car battery in a simple manner, and prevents the plug from being readily released from the outlet by an external force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power cable connecting structure.    Internal power connection line (102)    Outlet (103')    Plug (107')
NOVELTY - The burner has a burner body (100) with an inner space. An air passage is formed in the burner body to spray hydrogen fuel into the burner body. A catalyst member (300) performs a chemical reaction by hydrogen fuel spread from a hydrogen spread unit and supplying air with oxygen through an air passage. A fuel injection unit (B1) is mounted on the burner body, and spreads fuel into the burner body. The fuel supplied to the fuel injection unit includes liquefied natural gas (LNG) or hydrogen.    USE - Hydrogen catalyst combustion burner for a mini-fuel cell, fuel cell of a car, vehicle and home fuel battery, and supplying energy to a notebook computer in home.    ADVANTAGE - The burner enables catalyst combustion at low temperature to enhance the stability of hydrogen burner, and ignites hydrogen fuel or the liquefied natural utilizing combustion heat of the hydrogen burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydrogen catalyst combustion burner.    Fuel injection unit (B1)    Burner body (100)    Hydrogen space unit (200)    Inlet tube (210, 510)    Nozzle (220, 520)    Catalyst member (300)
NOVELTY - The channel (20) has an entrance (21) and an exit (22) formed at both sides of a separator (10). Multiple channels (23) are formed on a surface of the separator to connect the entrance and the exit. The channels are arranged in parallel and divided into two parts. Width of the channels increases from a middle part of the separator to an outer part. A register is arranged according to the longitudinal direction of the channel in fixed interval.    USE - Cooling channel for a separator of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure difference between the entrance and the exit of the cooling channel is reduced, thus improving the stack cooling performance, and minimizing the consumption of energy. The flow rate of the coolant is controlled uniformly according to the channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling channel.    Separator (10)    Cooling channel (20)    Entrance (21)    Exit (22)    Channel (23)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an uneven air or hydrogen gas channels (203, 205) formed on a surface of a metal separator plate, where thickness of plate is 0.05-0.3 millimeters. Uneven coolant channels (210) are formed on another surface of the plate. An air, coolant, and hydrogen gas manifold part is formed on the surfaces of the plate. Gasket installation parts (201, 202) are formed along an edge of the plate. A polymer gasket (208) is inserted into a space formed between gasket installation parts when two pieces of metal separator plate are laminated.    USE - Metal separator assembly for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly prevents thermal deformation when the ultrasonic welding is applied to metal separators and the assembly is formed of thin plates having a thickness of 0.3 millimeters or less, so that the fuel cell is manufactured in short welding time, and the fuel cell is easily sealed by ultrasonic welding without doing damage to the material upon welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a metal separator assembly.    Gasket installation part (201, 202)    Uneven air or hydrogen gas channels (203, 205)    Polymer gasket (208)    Uneven coolant channels (210)
NOVELTY - The battery has a casing (10) provided with multiple through holes on a side wall surface, where a top part of the casing is opened. A carbon sheet tightly surrounds a circumference of an outer wall of the casing. A mesh net (30) is made of stainless steel, and surrounds an outer circumferential surface of the sheet. A metal electrode body is inserted into the casing and set with a hollow cavity at the center. A lid (50) is inserted into the top part of the casing made of thermosetting resin such as polypropylene, PVC resin, acrylic resin, polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).    USE - Metal fuel battery for use with a high capacity battery (claimed) of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. an electrical scooter, and in a spaceship, a residential heating apparatus and a military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The metal fuel battery improves the conductivity of electrons produced by chemical reactions in the metal fuel battery, thus increasing the overall reaction rate. The battery realizes a high output without using an expensive catalyst. The carbon sheet tightly surrounds the circumference of the outer wall of the casing, thus improving chemical reaction of the battery in better manner. The manufacturing cost of the battery is low. The battery is economic to use and suitable for mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a metal fuel battery.    Casing (10)    Mesh net (30)    Lid (50)
NOVELTY - The plate has a gas impermeable layer (110) including a conductive agent selected from a group consisting of natural graphite, artificial graphite and expanded graphite having a particle diameter of 0.01-50 micrometers and a binder. A gas permeable layer (120) is formed to have a flow path pattern (130) on either surface or both surfaces of the gas impermeable layer. Another conductive agent is selected from the group consisting of natural graphite, artificial graphite and carbon black having a particle diameter of 100-300 micrometers, and a binder.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate realizes an excellent electric conductivity, mechanical strength and cost efficiency, prevents reaction gases from moving through a bipolar plate, and maximizes the effective reaction area of a membrane-electrode assembly, thus improving the quality of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar plate.    Gas impermeable layer (110)    Gas permeable layer (120)    Flow path pattern (130)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power supply unit e.g. direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter (3), to supply electric power to a high power battery (1) based on an output voltage command value. A load information acquisition unit acquires drive information of a load. A power supply control unit controls power supply of the electric power supply unit based on drive information of the load acquired by the burden information acquisition unit. A main controller (5) is provided to control auxiliary machines (7), and acquires information of control state of the auxiliary machines.    USE - Supply-voltage control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus correctly determines abnormality of the generator for vehicles. The apparatus can be diagnosed correctly whether the electric power supply unit outputs the voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a supply-voltage control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High power battery (1)    Auxiliary machine battery (2)    Direct current to direct current converter (3)    Main controller (5)    Auxiliary machines (7)
NOVELTY - The machine (10) has a housing (40) accommodating a rotor (20) and a stator (30), and a cover (50) obstructing an opening (42) of the housing. A circular-shaped end plate member (70) is positioned at an end surface, and is made of resin. A bolt (80) is inserted in an opening of a through-hole (32). A bolt (90) is inserted from an opening of a cover outer side of a hole (52) which is formed in the cover. The bolt (80) fixes the stator with respect to a bottom face of the housing. The bolt (90) fixes the stator with respect to the cover.    USE - Rotary electric machine for use as a generator and an electric motor that is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The machine reduces the noise by the vibration of the stator, due to the stator is fixed to the housing and the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rotary electric machine.    Rotary electric machine (10)    Rotor (20)    Stator (30)    Through-hole (32)    Housing (40)    Opening (42)    Cover (50)    Hole (52)    Circular-shaped end plate member (70)    Bolts (80, 90)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation membrane (10) has hydrogen permselective membrane (16) and intermediate layer (14) sequentially formed on metal porous base material (12). The hydrogen permselective membrane contains palladium or palladium alloy. The intermediate layer contains metal oxide and has thickness of 50-500 nm or less. The metal oxide of intermediate layer is alumina, silica and/or zirconia. The porous base material contains nickel, nickel alloy, iron, cobalt and/or stainless steel.    USE - Hydrogen separation membrane is used for anode of fuel cell and reformed gas generator for automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion of constituent element of metal porous base material and hydrogen permselective membrane are reduced even at high temperature. Therefore, hydrogen separation membrane has high permeation ability even at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block view of hydrogen separation membrane.    Hydrogen separation membrane (10)    Metal porous base material (12)    Coarse hole layer (12a)    Microporous layer (12b)    Intermediate layer (14)    Hydrogen permselective membrane (16)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus controls amount of electric power fed from electrical storage apparatus of electric motors of several mutually arranged vehicles to load of exterior vehicle. An electric power generation unit generates power supply to load in response to supply of power, based on load dispatch instruction value. A control apparatus determination unit determines allocation of amount of power feeding between vehicles, based on state of charge of storage apparatus. The instruction value is generated for each motor, based on allocation.    USE - Electric power system for electric vehicle (claimed), hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power control at time of feeding of electric power from several electric vehicles to common load of exterior vehicle is optimized so that generation of electric power feeding impossibility of specific vehicle at early stage can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the electric power feeding control process of electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The housing (210) accommodates the capacitor (200). The reflecting plate (220) made of aluminum reflects heat radiated from the electronic component. The plate is provided between the electronic component and the capacitor.    USE - Electric unit for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since reflecting plate is provided between the electronic component and the capacitor, the temperature rise of the capacitor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the power control unit.    Capacitor (200)    Housing (210)    Reflecting plate (220)    Potting material (230)    Case (510)
NOVELTY - A controller sets an output target value and controls the fuel cell stack based on the request received from the user, and stores the output log in a memory. The controller judges whether generated water is got blocked in the piping of the cathode off gas, and adjusts the upper limit of the output target value so that the direction of the increase rate of the output target value becomes small.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the electrolytic membrane due to inadequate supply of gas by plugging of water in the gas supply pipe is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control operation in the event of failure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an O-ring accommodating part (X) equipped with a bending part (14b), which touches a left side surface of an O-ring (16). A pipe (14) is fixed by crimping to an internal peripheral surface of a sleeve (12). An engaging part (12b) is formed in an axial part (12d). A pipe line part (14c) touches an O-ring internal-diameter part. A step-difference part (10c) is formed in a right side of the engaging part. A referential mark is inserted in an opening (18b). The outer diameter (A) of the pipe is located in the internal peripheral surface of the sleeve.    USE - Pipe connection apparatus for use in a family-size fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is inexpensive. The apparatus has high sealing performance. The apparatus prevents the sleeve from being abutted to the main body through a vertical plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a pipe connection apparatus.    Outer diameter (A)    O-ring accommodating part (X)    Step-difference part (10c)    Sleeve (12)    Engaging part (12b)    Axial part (12d)    Pipe (14)    Bending part (14b)    Pipe line part (14c)    O-ring (16)    Opening (18b)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (20) has an exhaust pipe (39) for exhausting anode purge gas of fuel cell (21) in air, a thermal-medium channel (28) for circulating thermal medium to fuel cell, a heat exchanger (26) provided in thermal medium channel, and a fan (27) for increasing quantity of air passing the heat exchanger. The fuel cell generates electrical energy by reaction of oxygen supplied to cathode side, and hydrogen supplied to anode side. Anode purge gas exhausted from exhaust pipe is diffused in exit of wind generated by rotation of fan.    USE - Fuel cell system is mounted in commercial vehicles e.g. forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system forcibly diffuses anode purge gas exhausted in air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell (21)    Radiator (26)    Fan (27)    Thermal-medium channel (28)    Exhaust pipe (39)
NOVELTY - Water produced during generation of electric power by fuel cell (20) is temporarily stored in a tank (26). A valve (39) provided in drain pipe (38) is opened during application of pressure more than external pressure of fuel cell system (18), and water is discharged from tank. Thus, discharge of water generated in fuel cell system is enabled.    USE - Discharge method of water generated in fuel cell system mounted in indoor-type commercial vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The water stored in tank of fuel cell system is quickly discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (18)    Fuel cell (20)    Pressurizing unit (22)    Tank (26)    Drain pipe (38)    Valve (39)
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode pole diffused layer (14) and a cathode pole diffused layer (16) that clamp a membrane-electrode assembly (12). An anode pole separator (18) and a cathode pole separator (20) of fuel cells (2, 4) clamp outer sides of the diffused layers. A sealing material seals the separators of the fuel cells. A water-repellent fall suppression layer (24) is provided between the sealing material of the separators and the diffused layer, where the water-repellent fall suppression layer contains a water repellent.    USE - Fuel cell for use as a small power supply of a mobile machine such as mobile telephone and portable personal computer. Can also be used as a power supply for a motor vehicle and a domestic-use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The cell suppresses the degradation of fuel cell performance, and suppresses hydrophilization of a diffused layer by accommodating a water-repellent fall suppression layer between the sealing material for separators, and the diffused layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell stacked body.    Fuel cells (2, 4)    Membrane-electrode assembly (12)    Anode pole diffused layer (14)    Cathode pole diffused layer (16)    Anode pole separator (18)    Cathode pole separator (20)    Water-repellent fall suppression layer (24)
NOVELTY - A fan or blower circulates air in an exhaust valve for emitting the air outside the car. A duct emits the gas from an electrical storage device such as secondary battery. A junction block connects the duct and the exhaust valve for emitting the gas along with the air to outside of car.    USE - Cooling device of electrical storage device such as secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery and capacitors mounted in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device is cooled efficiently and the gas generated from the electrical storage device is discharged from the car reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the program executed by the electronic control unit of car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte type electrochemical device has anode (8) essentially containing activated carbon, cathode (12) essentially containing carbon material which can occlude and remove lithium ion and electrolyte solution containing lithium salt and organic solvent. Lithium is occluded in carbon material by chemical or electrochemical method. Carbon material consists of easily graphitized carbon, and hardly graphitized carbon (3.3-33.3 wt.%). Hardly graphitized carbon is amorphous-carbon material and easily graphitized carbon is highly crystalline carbon material.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte type electrochemical device such as hybrid capacitor. Can also be used as lithium ion secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor for energy source of motor drive and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolyte type electrochemical device is excellent in output characteristics, and has high energy density and high discharge rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view, front view and sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte type electrochemical device.    Anode lead board (3)    Exterior film (4)    Anode (8)    Separator (9)    Cathode (12)
NOVELTY - An anode active material contains lithium-containing transition metal oxide including nickel, manganese and/or cobalt. The lithium-containing transition metal oxide is a mixture of fine-powder lithium-containing transition metal oxide (2-10 wt.%) having volume particle size distribution D10 of 2.0 mu m or less, D50 of 1.5-5.0 mu m and D90 of 10.0 mu m or less and base lithium-containing transition metal oxide having volume particle size distribution D10 of 2.0-5.0 mu m, D50 of 5.0-10.0 mu m and D90 of 8.0-20.0 mu m.    USE - Anode active material for lithium secondary battery used for power supply of portable electronic devices, electric vehicle and for electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of anode plate during electrode winding in battery manufacture is prevented. High-density anode is provided in high yield using the anode active material. The battery comprising anode active material has excellent high-current-discharge characteristics at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Gasket (3)    Anode (5)    Cathode (6)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of an anode (11) which contains a lithium-containing metal complex oxide having a layered structure as an active material, a cathode (12), and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving electrolyte in non-aqueous solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains 0.1-5 weight% of sulfur-containing cyclic compound having unsaturated bond in its endocyclic ring. The lithium-containing metal complex oxide contains 50 mol% or more of nickel.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high charging-and-discharging characteristics and capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view and schematic perspective view of the flat electrode.    Flat electrode (10)    Anode (11)    Anode current collection tab (11a)    Cathode (12)    Cathode current collection tab (12a)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (2) which produces electric power according to an electrochemical reaction of a fuel gas i.e. hydrogen, and an oxidation gas i.e. oxygen. A moisture-content removal apparatus (29) removes moisture content from a fuel off gas by condensing and cooling the fuel off gas. A fuel gas separation apparatus (35) separates the fuel gas from the fuel off gas which is removed by the moisture-content removal apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for all moving bodies such as vessel, aircraft, electric train or tram and walking robot, application to an electric power generation system for fixation by which a fuel cell is used as power generation equipment for buildings such as residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the fuel gas separation efficiency, and reduces the fuel gas separation effect of the fuel gas separation apparatus resulting from moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (2)    Moisture-content removal apparatus (29)    Fuel gas separation apparatus (35)    Ejector (36)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a housing (26) that is segmented into a module unit (88), a fluid supply unit (90) and an electrical equipment unit (92) such that the fluid supply unit is interposed between the module unit and electrical equipment unit. A fuel cell module (12) and a combustor (14) are accommodated in a module unit such that the combustor is positioned above the fuel cell module.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the combustor is positioned above the fuel cell module, fuel cell module is not exposed to heat. Thus, durability and life time of the fuel cell module is improved. Since the fluid supply unit is interposed between the module unit and the electrical equipment unit, the control apparatus becomes difficult to receive the thermal effect from the module unit during system working. Thus, electrical equipment unit containing the control apparatus can function favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Combustor (14)    Housing (26)    Module unit (88)    Fluid supply unit (90)    Electrical equipment unit (92)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a cell laminated body with a set of cells, and positioning a current collection board (5) on a cell lamination direction outer side of an end cell (2) of the body. Change of frequency response characteristics of a gas diffusion layer (GDL) in the end cell is measured and water content in the GDL is detected, by utilizing a frequency-analysis apparatus connected to the current collection board. The current collection board is segmented and utilized as a terminal for a measurement.    USE - Method for detecting water content of a polyelectrolyte type fuel cell in a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in an electric power generation system of a vessel, an aeroplane and a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection board is segmented and utilized as the terminal for the measurement, thus facilitating adding of a sine wave signal to the end cell, and allowing efficient measurement of the change of frequency response characteristics of the gas diffusion layer (GDL) of the end cell. The method permits the water content inside the fuel cell to be easily detectable from the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water content detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view representing a detection procedure of a water content detection apparatus.    End cell (2)    Current collection board (5)    Segmentation apparatus (12)    Separator (20)    Membrane-electrode assembly (30)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (31)    Gas-diffusion electrode (32)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell is restored by supplying (S1) a high-humidity gas to the oxidizing-agent electrode side and/or fuel-electrode side of the fuel cell. The high-humidity gas is supplied as carrier gas using an inert gas, and has a relative humidity of 80% or more.    USE - Restoration of fuel cell used for electric-power generation in motor vehicles, from catalyst poisoning, electrolytic ion-conductive deterioration, and reduction in mass-transfer characteristics of electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple restoration of fuel cells, by removing impurities accumulated inside the fuel cell, and improves the electric-power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the restoration method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply of high-humidity gas (S1)    Enclosure of high-humidity gas (S2)    Increase of catalyst-layer liquid water quantity (S3)    Time passage (S4)    Removal of redundant water (S5)
NOVELTY - The air duct (124) provided in the fuel cell system has its one end connected to the exhaust manifold (53A) of the fuel cell stack, and the other end connected to an air suction fan (122), such that the fan sucks external air and distributes to each inlet of the fuel cell stack uniformly. An evaporator (51b) installed between the fuel cell stack and the fan cools the exhaust gas from the fuel cell stack and condenses the water vapor in the exhaust gas while a humidifier supplies the condensed water vapor to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure for guiding the external air to each inlet of the fuel cell stack is simplified thus achieving a compact fuel cell system and reliable heat exchange effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air supply system for the fuel cell system.    Evaporator (51b)    Exhaust manifold (53A)    Nozzle (55)    Air suction fan (122)    Air duct (124)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system is equipped with the air cleaner (13) which purifies the air supplied to fuel cell. The heater (100) is provided in the air cleaner to heat the air cleaner so that the freezing of air from air cleaner is suppressed.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The process of freezing the air from air cleaner can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air cleaner and heater. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air cleaner (13)    Case of air cleaner (81)    Filter (82)    Air inlet port (83)    Heater (100)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (1) has liquid opening stopper (21) comprising splashproof board (21a) that is arranged in liquid port (7a) leading to concave portion (7b) of lid (7) installed in the opening of battery case (6). An exhaust hole (22) that is arranged in a position higher than concave portion of lid is covered by liquid opening stopper.    USE - Lead storage battery for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of water contained in electrolyte solution of battery can be suppressed effectively by providing liquid opening stopper. Hence the performance deterioration of battery can be suppressed and productivity of lead storage battery can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (1)    Battery case (6)    Lid (7)    Liquid port (7a)    Concave portion (7b)    Liquid opening stopper (21)    Splashproof board (21a)    Exhaust hole (22)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a cell controller (11) that receives an output of a battery state detection and a regulation circuit. A battery pack is equipped with a module battery (12). A microprocessor unit (MPU) (21) adjusts remaining capacity of a cell by executing an instruction transmitted from a battery controller (2). The system forms a network by using the battery pack and the battery controller. The cell controller is equipped with a communication circuit (22). A communication interface completely insulates the battery pack and the battery controller.    USE - Battery pack for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack enables the communication circuit of the cell controller to consume current in a uniform manner, while executing charge-and discharge control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a communication control system of a battery pack    (2) a communication control method of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1)    Battery controller (2)    Cell controller (11)    Module battery (12)    Microprocessor unit (21)    Communication circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a pump (24) connected with a motor (24a) provided in a circular flow path (23) and another pump (100) connected with a motor (100a) near an injector (25). A control apparatus (6) synchronizes the rotation speed of the motor (100a) of pump (100) with the rotation speed of the motor (24a) of the pump (24), so that the phase of wave (f1) and the phase of wave (f2) deviate by 180 degrees for reducing the pulsation generated from the pump (24) to injector.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric train. Can also be used in two-wheeled or four-wheeled motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, self-propelled robot and integrated with co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the influence of pulsation with the pump become small, the malfunction of injector is suppressed. Hence the durability of injector is improved while performing circulation supply of hydrogen off gas at fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (6)    Circular flow path (23)    Pumps (24,100)    Motors (24a,100a)    Injector (25)    Juncture (A)    Waves (f1,f2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) having a separator. The separator has a gas flow path (2a) and an electrode in which a reactive gas is supplied from the path. A microcomputer (7) performs a scavenging-air processing in the fuel cell. The scavenging-air processing has a first processing which discharges condensed water so that the condensed water flow on gas flow path is accelerated and a second processing which discharges a vaporizing water content impregnated into the electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to FCHV, `electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot and fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since scavenging-air processing has a first processing which discharges condensed water so that the condensed water flow on gas flow path is accelerated and a second processing which discharges a vaporizing water content impregnated into the electrode, the inside of the fuel sell is scavenged effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Gas flow path (2a)    Microcomputer (7)    Compressor (14)    Pump (24)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has a refrigerant distribution flow path (26) formed between a refrigerant entrance-side manifold (17a) and a refrigerant exit side manifold (17b). The refrigerant entrance-side manifold and the refrigerant exit side manifold are arranged on either sides of a separator in a refrigerant flow direction. The refrigerant flow passage area of the distribution flow path in both sides of the separator, is lesser than the refrigerant flow passage area in the center portion of the separator.    USE - Separator for a fuel cell in an electric power generation system of a vehicle e.g. a fuel cell vehicle such as a fuel cell hybrid vehicle, and in various moving objects e.g. a vessel, an airplane and a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The seperator enables the restrainment in the variation in the flow rate of the cooling water in every flow path, such that the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a separator.    Refrigerant entrance-side manifold (17a)    Refrigerant exit side manifold (17b)    Separator (20)    Refrigerant distribution flow path (26)    Protrusion (41)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte and a non-aqueous solvent which dissolves the electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution further contains (in wt.%) vinyl ethylene carbonate type compound (0.001-5), nitrile compound (0.001-3) preferably mono-nitrile compound, and 7-18C aromatic compound (0.001-5).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution used for batteries (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery used in mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and power supply of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising non-aqueous electrolyte solution is compact, has high performance, high capacitance, excellent storing characteristics, cycling characteristics, and safety during overcharge.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a bypass path (56) connected to both ends of a piping (54) for circulating the fuel off gas. A three-way cross valve (55) selects the bypass path during scavenging-air operation mode, so that the fuel off gas exhausted from the fuel cell is cooled by using cooling water. The cooled fuel off gas is supplied to a vapor-liquid separation device (53).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content removal capability is maintained high in scavenging-air operation mode when compared to other modes by using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vapor liquid separation device (53)    Piping (54)    Three-way cross valve (55)    Bypass path (56)    Heat exchanger (57)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an air suction temperature sensor for detecting outside temperature. An electronic control unit (ECU) determines failure of the tank internal temperature sensor when the difference between the tank internal temperature and outside temperature is more than a predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the tank internal temperature sensor is detected correctly and the incorrect control of the fuel cell system is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of a failure determination control of the tank internal temperature sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A raw material containing lithium hydroxide and high bulk density nickel-added metal (M) co-precipitated hydroxide having tap density of 1.8 g/cm3 or more or metal (M) compound, is baked to obtain lithium metal complex oxide (anode active material). The amount of lithium lost during baking the raw material, is 1 at.% or less. The metal (M) is cobalt, aluminum, magnesium, manganese, titanium, iron, chromium, zinc and/or gallium.    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries such as lithium secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus such as mobile phone and notebook personal computer, hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method stably produces anode active material. The battery comprising the anode active material has high-output characteristics even at low temperature, durability and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material containing lithium hydroxide and high bulk density nickel-added metal (M) co-precipitated hydroxide having tap density of 1.8 g/cm3 or more or metal (M) compound, is baked to obtain lithium metal complex oxide (anode active material). The amount of lithium lost during baking the raw material, is 1 at.% or less. Lithium metal complex oxide is of formula: LixNi1-yMyO2, where x is 1.04-1.09, y is more than 0 to 0.25, and M is cobalt, aluminum, magnesium, manganese, titanium, iron, chromium, zinc and/or gallium. Metal saggers are used during baking.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode terminal (1), a negative electrode terminal (2) and an auxiliary electrode terminal provided in an electric current insulation unit (4). The positive and negative electrode terminals detect a state of the battery, and insulate electric continuity, where the operation of the insulation unit is detected by monitoring voltage between the positive-negative electrode terminals. A same-polarity electrode is electrically connected through the electric current insulation unit, without intervening the electric current insulation unit.    USE - Battery e.g. electrolyte battery such as lithium battery, for use in a battery system (claimed) of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery effectively insulates outside supply of electric current, reduces the energy consumption of an electric power generation element, and increases safety of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Auxiliary terminal (3)    Electric current insulation unit (4)    Electric power generation element (6)
NOVELTY - An all-solid secondary-battery electrode (10) consists of collector (12), electrode-material layer (14) and pole material. The pole material permeates at the side (12a) of collector and touches the electrode-material layer. The pole material contains inorganic sulfide-type solid electrolyte.    USE - Electrode for components used for all-solid secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium battery used for two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, potable electronic device and domestic electric power storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the electrode has excellent cycle-life characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (10)    Collector (12)    Side of collector (12a)    Electrode-material layer (14)
NOVELTY - An opening-closing sensor (81) detects the opening and closing of an opening and closing component (110) e.g. door or window of a vehicle. A warning unit (83) emits a warning signal based on the detection signal from the opening-closing sensor, when the opening-closing component is opened indecently. The warning signal emitted from the warning unit is outputted to a control apparatus (4).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is started easily without any interruptions and the vehicle theft is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Opening-closing sensor (81)    Warning unit (83)    Opening-closing component (110)
NOVELTY - A voltage detection circuit (35) detects the voltage of electrical storage elements (31) of an electrical storage element group (29), when a short switch (33) is turned OFF for a fixed time in which the elements are not charged or discharged. The voltage of the elements is detected when the short switch is turned ON after the fixed time. The voltage change rate is determined from the voltages detected OFF and ON states of switch. The deterioration of the group is judged, when the voltage change rate of one of the element exceeds predetermined range.    USE - Electrical storage device for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrical storage element group can be determined reliably and at a high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (11)    Electrical storage element group (29)    Electrical storage elements (31)    Short switch (33)    Voltage detection circuit (35)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen sensor has electrode component (26) which is obtained from solid electrolyte having metal-ion electroconductivity. The electrode component has sensing electrode (30) and standard electrode (28). The solid electrolyte has sodium ion electroconductivity. The solid electrolyte is ( beta )-alumina. The sodium in solid electrolyte support porous ( gamma )-alumina.    USE - Hydrogen sensor used for detecting amount of hydrogen in alloy for accumulating hydrogen used as fuel in fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor efficiently and stably determines the amount of hydrogen occluded by the alloy for hydrogen storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the hydrogen storage apparatus containing hydrogen sensor.    Hydrogen storage apparatus (1)    Electrode component (26)    Standard electrode (28)    Sensing electrode (30)    Porous component (44)
NOVELTY - The fine particle stirring mechanism has a swiveling mechanism for swiveling fine-particle accommodating container (1), so that the container is abutted against a butting structure (3) provided in the upper side of the container.    USE - Fine particle stirring mechanism of coaxial-type vacuum-arc-vapor-deposition apparatus for dispersing micro particles of metal such as carbon, aluminum oxide, silicon oxide, titanium oxide, etc., used as catalyst in fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Uniform dispersion of micro particles of metal can be easily achieved, so that the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be easily improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation method of metal micro-particle carrying fine particle; and    (2) catalyst for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and side views of the vacuum chamber provided with fine particle stirring mechanism.    Container (1)    Butting structure (3)    Container mounting base (4)    Vacuum chamber (5)    Fine particle (S)
NOVELTY - The inferior goods selector has a movable piece (14) which can be moved according to the shape of inner surface of a rectangular box (30), an expansion stopper (17) which keeps the movable piece from expanding to predetermined level or more and a support protrusion (16) for expanding the movable piece. The movable piece is pressed by the inner surface of box and the support protrusion stuffed into the inner side of box support section (11) when the opening dimension of box is smaller than a tolerance.    USE - Inferior goods selector for use in manufacturing of battery case storing square battery used in portable information device, electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The classification of two types of opening defect is performed rationally by the inferior goods selector. The reuse of box provided with opening is ensured in recycle business.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for inferior goods classification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery case can.    Box support section (11)    Movable piece (14)    Support protrusion (16)    Expansion stopper (17)    Rectangular box (30)
NOVELTY - The supply has an electrical storage unit (16) receiving electric power feeding from a battery (20). An operation detection unit detects a predetermined utilization start operation and a utilization start of a vehicle before a starter motor (40) drives. A supply unit supplies the electric power stored in the electrical storage unit to a position detection unit while a voltage of the battery is falling by the drive of the starter motor. A diode (17A) is positioned between the electrical storage unit and the battery.    USE - Auxiliary power supply for providing power supply to an electrically-driven positioning type steering-column apparatus of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply can perform exact position control to an electrically driven positioning type steering column apparatus in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrically-driven positioning type steering-column apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrically-driven positioning type steering-column apparatus (10)    Electrical storage unit (16)    Diodes (17A-17D)    Battery (20)    Starter motor (40)
NOVELTY - A single-crystal sodium manganate nanowire is obtained by reacting manganese oxide and 1-20M sodium-hydroxide aqueous solution at 180-250 degrees C and 1-500 atmosphere pressure for 6-240 hours, water-washing the obtained reaction product with ion-exchange water, and drying.    USE - Manufacture of single-crystal sodium manganate nanowire for electrodes used in lithium ion batteries (both claimed) used as energy source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides single-crystal sodium manganate nanowire which functions as battery electrode material having excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics and electric-conduction characteristics, and provides high-rate lithium ion batteries, by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A single-crystal sodium manganate (Na0.44MnO2) nanowire is obtained by reacting manganese oxide (Mn3O4) and 1-20M sodium-hydroxide aqueous solution at 180-250 degrees C and 1-500 atmosphere pressure for 6-240 hours, and water-washing and drying the obtained reaction product.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains dicarbonyl compound (1) or (2).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrochemical capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed), and electroconductive device such as lithium cell. Can also be used for electric vehicle, electrical storage apparatus, memory backup of electronic device, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent electrostatic capacitance, reliability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains dicarbonyl compound (1) or (2).    B',X1-X3=oxygen or sulfur atom;    Q=bivalent 1-3C (hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon) group;    G=halogen, monovalent 1-10C (hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon) group or -X3G3;    G3=monovalent 1-10C (hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon) group;    A+=nitrogen-containing ring of formula (3);    R1-R3=1-4C alkyl group;    R4,R5=H or 1-4C alkyl group;    Z1,Z2=H, halogen, or monovalent 1-5C (hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon) group;    m=1 or 2;    n=0 or 2;and    r=cation, preferably 0 or 1.    When m is 1, n is 0, and m is 2, n is 0.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains solvent (I) for electrolyte salting-in-solution, and electrolyte salt (II). The solvent (I) contains fluorine-type solvent (A) chosen from fluorine-containing ether, fluorine-containing ester, and fluorine-containing carbonate, non-fluorine-type cyclic carbonate (B), and non-fluorine-type chain ester and/or non-fluorine-type chain ether (C).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides lithium secondary battery having high battery capacity and excellent heat resistance, rate characteristics and charging/discharging cycling characteristics.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (100) comprises stack main component having cell laminated component, a stack case (15) in which stack main component is accommodated, and a suspension component (20). The suspension component is integrally provided in stack case, and suspends the stack main component. A cell is provided on the cell laminated component, and receives supply of reactive gas and generated according to electrochemical reaction.    USE - Fuel cell is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells provides smooth operation in vehicles, and the suspension component does not become obstructive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Stack case (15)    Concave portion (16b)    Suspension component (20)    Rod-shaped portion (22)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a collector i.e. porous body, performing sequentially an electroconductive processing, an electrolysis nickel-plating processing, and a chromeplating processing to foaming resin, where the foaming resin is removed. The porous body is filled with an activated charcoal, and the average hole diameters of the foaming resin are between 30 micrometers - 80 micrometers.    USE - Polarizing electrode for electrical double layer capacitors (claimed) used in motor vehicles, such as a hybrid vehicle and a fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can improve an electrostatic capacitance. The configuration of the electrode ensures excellent oxidation resistance of the porous body and improves the capacitor life.
NOVELTY - A reactor consists of a coil (1), and a core material (5) molded using a mixture of iron powder and resin and formed in the peripheral side of the coil, while filling the inner circumference side of the coil. The iron powder comprises silicon-iron alloy material powder having a silicon content of 3-7%, or pure iron powder having an iron content of 99% or more.    USE - Reactor is used in power systems of hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor can be manufactured economically without degradation in magnetic characteristics. Reactor loss with respect to continuous supply of electric current is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of reactor.    Ribbon wire coil (1)    Terminal portion of coil (3)    Case (4)    Core (5)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises lithium negative electrode, positive electrode containing fullerene derivative and electrolyte which is interposed between positive electrode and lithium negative electrode.    USE - Electrical storage device for electrochemical industry e.g. electrochemical device for non-commercial household appliances, and motive power source of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The device can conserve high capacity energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical storage device comprises lithium negative electrode, positive electrode containing fullerene derivative of formula (1) and electrolyte which is interposed between positive electrode and lithium negative electrode.    n=1-8;    Fu=60C, 70C, 74C, 76C, 78C, 80C, 82C, 84C, 90C or 96C fullerene;    R 1,R 2=alkyl group having H or branch; and    X -=Cl ion, Br ion or I ion.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a positive electrode material comprising fullerene derivative of formula (1).
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer (1) is formed by applying a catalyst ink obtained by dispersing a polyelectrolyte and carbon particles supporting a catalyst in a solvent, on a planar base material (3), and evaporating the solvent in a magnetic field with magnetic-flux-density distribution.    USE - Formation of electrode catalyst layers for use in membrane electrode assemblies used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used as power supply for vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms electrode catalyst layers which ensure adhesiveness with respect to polymer electrolyte membrane and electrode interface. The obtained electrode catalyst layer provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power-generation characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for forming electrode catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode catalyst layer (1)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (2)    Base material (3)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains solvent and electrolyte salt. The solvent contains fluorine-containing solvent (A) chosen from fluorine-containing ether, fluorine-containing ester and/or fluorine-containing carbonate, non-fluorine-type cyclic carbonate (B), and non-fluorine-type cyclic ester (C).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for lithium secondary batteries (claimed) used for hybrid vehicles. Can also be used for aluminum electrolytic capacitors and electrical double-layer capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution has excellent flame-retardance and ionic-conductivity. The lithium secondary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte solution is excellent in safety and battery characteristics such as charging and discharging cycle characteristics and high discharge capacitance even at low temperature.
NOVELTY - A proton-conductive glass contains ionic liquid having Bronsted acidic portion of organic salt in a molecule. The ionic liquid is dispersed into inorganic glass matrix as base and embedded.    USE - Proton-conductive glass is used as proton conductor for manufacturing organic-inorganic composite (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive glass has excellent high-temperature characteristics.
NOVELTY - A new polymer has a principal chain consisting of a carbon-carbon bond, and a structural unit containing a silole ring and/or a germole ring in the side chain.    USE - New polymer is useful as luminescent material, and as electronic and optical functional material for forming photoelectric-conversion layers of solar cells, hole-transport or electron-carrying layers of organic electroluminescent elements, and intermediate layers of capacitors, fuel cells, secondary batteries, sensors, detectors, optical circuits, optical waveguides, transistors, and electric circuits.    ADVANTAGE - The new polymer has excellent electron transport property, electronic characteristics, and heat resistance, and enables easy formation of coating films.
NOVELTY - An ion-conductive complex is a linear complex containing lone pair electron and hydrogen bond in parallel sequence in a molecule of laminated sheet.    USE - Ion-conductive complex is used as electrolyte material of lithium ion battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conductive complex has high conductivity and ion hopping property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ion-conductive complex.
NOVELTY - The package (1) has a container (20) accommodating coil (10) for winding separator (11) by the outer peripheral surface of outer cylinder (14) having axial direction length longer than the width of the separator. The container has cup-shaped portions surrounding the coil from both sides of axial direction. A portion protruding from outer cylinder is settled within inner cylinder support in concave shape.    USE - Package of separator used for manufacture of battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contamination by the adherence of foreign material to the separator during storage of the separator coil is prevented. The separator can be handled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the package of battery separator.    Package (1)    Coil (10)    Separator (11)    Outer cylinder (14)    Container (20)
NOVELTY - A metallized film capacitor has a metallized film, capacitor device which wound or laminate the metallized film, a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped exterior case which incorporated the capacitor device, and heat sink. The metallized film capacitor is installed in a heat-emitting component. A resin is filled in the exterior case. The heat sink is metal plate, preferably aluminum or copper, alternately bilayer structure of metal-plate portion and resin-made heat insulating material. The heat insulating material is silicon-type foaming material.    USE - Metallized film capacitor is used for filter component for vehicle-mounted inverter circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The metallized film capacitor has excellent compatibility and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a flat cooling plate (3) attached to electronic components (2) by a cooling flow path (33), and a coated part which covers the electronic components. Flange parts (62, 72) are extended in an outer-edge direction of the cooling plate from an opening end of the coated part. The flange parts are fixed to the cooling plate by metal cover units (6, 7), and a supporting unit (8) supports the cooling plate and is connected to outer-edge vicinity of the cooling plate. An outer edge of the flange part corresponds with an outer edge of the cooling plate.    USE - Electronic-component module i.e. capacitor module, for use in a construction machine e.g. hybrid-type vehicle and hydraulic excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The module improves vibration proof of the cooling plate attached to the electronic components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electronic-component module.    Electronic-component module (1)    Electronic components (2)    Flat cooling plate (3)    Metal cover units (6,7)    Supporting unit (8)    Cooling flow path (33)    Flange parts (62,72)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an anode gaseous diffusion plate (310) consisting of porous material, which is laminated in contact with a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (320). The anode gaseous diffusion plate permits the MEA to diffuse the reactive gas. A separator (200) laminated in contact with the gaseous diffusion plate, supplies reactive gas to gaseous diffusion plate. The cavities (312,314) formed in outer edges located in upstream path, and downstream path of gaseous diffusion plate, demarcate the space larger than the air hole of the gaseous diffusion plate.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regions at the upstream and downstream paths are expanded by the demarcated space since the pressure loss is lower than the continuous air hole in the gaseous diffusion plate, such that the diffusibility of reactive gas with respect to MEA can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Separator (200)    Anode gaseous diffusion plate (310)    Cavities (312,314)    MEA (320)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has an anode (13), a cathode (14), a catalyst layer (11) containing proton-conductive fluorine-containing polymer and a carbon material, and a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (15) arranged between the anode and the cathode. The proton-conductive fluorine-containing polymer has ion exchange capacity of 1.4-1.8 meq/g, and moisture content of 150 mass% or less. The ratio of proton-conductive fluorine-containing polymer, and carbon material is 0.7-0.8. The proton-conductive fluorine-containing polymer is perfluorocarbon polymer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent electric conductivity, and provides fuel cell having excellent discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Catalyst layer (11)    Anode (13)    Cathode (14)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (15)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink contains poly ion complex comprising catalyst supported electroconductive particles, proton conductive substance, polymer having acidic group and polymer having basic group dissolved in water-insoluble organic solvent.    USE - Catalyst ink for manufacturing catalyst electrode and membrane electrode assembly (both claimed) for fuel cells such as solid oxide type fuel cell and molten carbonate type fuel cell used as power supply for camera, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, portable music reproduction player, electric vehicle, automatic vending machine, underwater robot, submarine, spacecraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst ink forms catalyst electrode with high air permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adhesive agent of formula (5) used for joining solid polymer electrolyte membrane and catalyst layer (2,4) formed using the catalyst ink.    i=5-150;    j=0-1100;and    k=3-8.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the manufacture of catalyst electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode substrate (1)    Catalyst layers (2,4,2',4')    Micro droplets of water (6)    Catalyst electrode (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (30) has a cell laminated structure (10) stacked on both sides of the separator plate in which the oxidizing-agent flow path is formed along with the oxygen electrode. The cell laminated structure has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) included electric power generation unit (10a) and a seal that are separately provided.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack for fuel cell apparatus used as motive power source vehicle e.g. passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, luggage cart, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the MEA plate and the separator plate is easy, as the electric power generation unit and the seal can be manufactured separately. The electric power generation unit and the seal can be separately exchanged for maintenance, repair, and version upgrade, thus enabling to obtain a reliable fuel cell stack at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual structure of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell laminated structure (10)    Electric power generation unit (10a)    Seal (10b)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Upper side end plate (31)    Lower side end plate (32)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte film contains calcium phosphate microparticles (A) with average particle diameter of less than or equal to 500 nm, electrolyte salt (B) and high molecular weight compound with polyether side chain (C).    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte film for electrochemical device e.g. lithium ion battery, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell, binder for secondary battery electrodes, dye-sensitized solar cell or actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent ion conductivity.
NOVELTY - The separator (6,7) is formed using stainless steel as a base material. The stainless steel contains (in mass%) carbon (more than 0 to 0.08), silicon (0-0.50), manganese (0-0.30), phosphorus (0.020 or less), sulfur (0.002 or less), oxygen (0.005 or less), chromium (19-28), nickel (0.01 or less), molybdenum (1-3), nitrogen (more than 1 to 2) and calcium (0 to less than 0.0050) and/or soluble aluminum (0.0005-0.020) and reminder of iron and unavoidable impurity. The separator interposes the solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2) in fuel cell.    USE - Separator used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of low-pollution electric vehicles, and domestic-use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The highly pure nickel-free stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, acid resistance and plastic-working property. The separator containing stainless steel as base material has improved corrosion resistance. The performance degradation of polymer electrolyte membrane by elution of metal ion is prevented. Thus, durability and performance of fuel cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of stainless steel used for separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of structure of single cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Single cell of fuel cell (1)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Fuel electrode film (anode) (3)    Oxidizing-agent electrode film (cathode) (4)    Separators (6,7)
NOVELTY - A single-crystal coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound has 3-dimensional structure as main frame and 2-dimensional structure. The 2-dimensional structure consists of metallic element and 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylate, which maintains a gap mutually with the support containing pyrazine. The complex has pores which are divided with the support.    USE - Signal-crystal coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound used for proton exchange film for solid polymeric fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The signal-crystal coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound has improved gas adsorption property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A single-crystal coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound has 3-dimensional structure as main frame and 2-dimensional structure. The 2-dimensional structure consists of metallic element and 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylate, which maintains a gap mutually with the support containing pyrazine. The complex has pores which are divided with the support. The signal-crystal coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound is of formula: (M2(C6H2N2O4)2(C4H4N2))4H2O, where M is metallic element of penta-coordinated element chosen copper, nickel and cadmium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of signal-crystal coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound.
NOVELTY - Heat-storage microcapsule fine particles contain a cationic polyacrylamide existing in the surface of heat-storage microcapsule film.    USE - Heat-storage microcapsule fine particles used for material for clothing and bedding, heat insulating material, superheat and supercool suppression materials for fuel cell, incinerator and electronic components, civil-engineering material for road and bridge, agricultural heat retention material, household articles, health products and medical material.    ADVANTAGE - Heat-storage microcapsule fine particles have excellent heat resistance and solvent resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of heat-storage microcapsule fine particles, which involves adding cationic polyacrylamide to heat-storage microcapsule slurry, followed by drying and powdering.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a conductive polymer provided in a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (3). An ionic liquid is provided for an electrolyte solution. The conductive polymer and the ionic liquid are made into molecular structure. Carbon is provided on poles of the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The conductive polymer is precipitated on a carbon nanotube by electrolytically polymerizing a conductive polymer monomer on the carbon nanotube.    USE - Faraday capacitance type capacitor for a vehicle-mounted power supply in a hybrid vehicle or a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive polymer is precipitated on the carbon nanotube by electrolytically polymerizing the conductive polymer monomer on the carbon nanotube, thus reducing number of processes for manufacturing the capacitor with large capacitance, and hence increasing safety in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a Faraday capacitance type capacitor used for characteristics evaluation.    Positive electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Cell container (4)    Fluororesin guide (5)    Electrode clamp (6)    Spring (7)    Cell lid (8)    Thumb screw (9)
NOVELTY - An electrode material has a half value width ( Delta nu 1) of 77 or less at peak (G1) of 1580 cm-1 vicinity when observed in Raman spectrum. The half value width is increases by one or more by heat-processing.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrical-double-layer capacitors (claimed) used as backup power supply of semiconductor memories, for road signs, illumination applications, vehicle-mounted power supplies, and power supplies used during instantaneous power failure.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has high electrostatic capacitance, and provides electrical-double-layer capacitors having high output characteristics in low-temperature region.
NOVELTY - A separator (10) is formed by integrally molding plate shaped separators (SA, SH) with a pair of seal (12A,12C). The pair of seals is arranged on both sides of the plate shaped separators and the kind of seal used differs in the front and back surface. The seal consist of rubber material and has durability with respect to air, hydrogen or coolant.    USE - Separator integrated seal for fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seal has rubber material and the composition of the rubber material can be suitably adjusted according to environmental use and the rubber material is manufactured with sufficient precision. The durability of the seal of the separator is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly with seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated single cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single cell (1)    Separator (10)    Seals (12A,12C)    Hydrogen gas channel (21)    Plate shaped separators (SA, SH)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of wire-like metal particles involves dripping solution (a) (0.5-5 mL/minute) containing metallic compound and metal-particle growth regulator, in solution (b) (100 mL) containing polyhydric alcohol-type compound and platinum chloride. The metallic compound is nitrate, sulfate, oxycarbide, hydroxide or chloride of nickel, copper, silver, gold or bismuth. The polyhydric alcohol-type compound is 2-10C alkyl or trivalent alcohol-type compound, preferably ethylene glycol. The metal-particles growth regulator is polyvinyl pyrrolidone.    USE - Manufacture of wire-like metal particles (claimed) as wiring material, electroconductive paste, electrode material, sensor, liquid crystal display element, nano-magnet and optical medium used in electronic field, and as catalyst for fuel cell and pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently provides wire-like metal particles in a short period of time.
NOVELTY - Amorphous carbon containing sulfonic acid group is added into a solution containing carbon and solvent, to disperse/dissolve carbon.    USE - Dispersion/dissolution of carbon used in composition for catalyst layer of fuel cells, membrane electrode assembly, inkjet ink, electromagnetic wave absorber, conductive material and black matrix (all claimed) for liquid crystal display. Can also be used for manufacturing toner and television components.    ADVANTAGE - The composition containing dispersed/dissolved carbon, produces ink with controlled viscosity. The dispersion is performed economically and by a simple process. The composition has excellent durability, carbon dispersibility and stability. The catalyst layer with high catalytic performance is formed.
NOVELTY - A separation-regeneration equipment of absorption liquid and liquid carbon dioxide has a cooler, a separation regenerator, a buffer tank, a separator plate, and a separation promotion portion. The cooler cools the absorption liquid containing carbon dioxide gas. The separation regenerator regenerates the absorption liquid. The buffer tank is connected to the upper portion of the separation regenerator, and vaporizes the liquid carbon dioxide. The separator plate is provided in the separation regenerator along perpendicular direction.    USE - Separation-regeneration equipment of absorption liquid and liquid carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption liquid and liquid carbon dioxide separation-regeneration equipment has excellent phase-splitting-proof property, and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separation-regeneration equipment of absorption liquid and liquid carbon dioxide has a cooler, a separation regenerator, a buffer tank, a separator plate, and a separation promotion portion. The cooler cools the absorption liquid containing carbon dioxide gas. The separation regenerator regenerates the absorption liquid, when separating liquid carbon dioxide from the adsorption liquid. The buffer tank is connected to the upper portion of the separation regenerator, and vaporizes the liquid carbon dioxide. The separator plate is extended and provided in the separation regenerator along perpendicular direction. The separator plate divides the inner side of the separation regenerator into the separation chamber and setting chamber. The separation chamber and setting chamber are connected using upper communicating hole and lower communicating hole. The separation promotion portion is provided in the center of the separation chamber. The separation promotion portion acquires free droplet-like liquid carbon dioxide dispersed to absorption liquid, condenses and coarsens the adsorption liquid. The adsorption liquid is ionic liquid, organic solvent or water.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a catalyst layer (3) containing metal or alloy catalyst (3a) provided on one side or both sides of an air-permeable carbon base material (2) formed by a carbon paper, carbon cloth, carbon nanotube, fullerene, graphite or nano-carbon. The surfaces of the carbon base material are joined to the air-permeable anode (4a) and cathode (4b) directly or through the catalyst layer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polyelectrolyte form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer provided on either sides of the carbon base material enables to obtain a fuel cell inexpensively without degrading electric power generation efficiency by environmental factors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Carbon base material (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Catalyst (3a)    Anode (4a)    Cathode (4b)
NOVELTY - An ionic-conduction layer (15) is arranged between discharge circuit element (20) and collector (11). The ionic-conduction layer has an elastic extension portion (30) for protecting organic-semiconductor layer of discharge circuit element. The extension portion is extended from the edge portion of ionic-conduction layer to the exterior of sealing portion (70). The extension portion contains polyimide, aramid, polyolefin and cellulose. The extension portion is folded to fill the space between discharge circuit element and collector.    USE - Bipolar type battery for motor vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of battery is stabilized over long period of time by the prevention of the damage of organic-semiconductor layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar type electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar type battery.    Collector (11)    Ionic-conduction layer (15)    Discharge circuit element (20)    Extension portion (30)    Sealing portion (70)
NOVELTY - The battery-operated type electric power motor vehicle has an impeller (51) which is rotated by waste gas from waste gas branch pipe (56) which branched from the middle of exhaust gas pipe (55) connected by internal combustion engine. A rotating shaft (17a) of the rotary body (17) has a portion which protrudes out of the pumping tube (15) where the impeller is fixed. A waste water from drain pipe is made to contact with the cooling water pipe of cooling water after heat-exchanging with the radiator of the internal combustion engine in which cooling water heat-exchanged ins cooled.    USE - Battery-operated type electric power motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate a mechanical energy by rotation of water turbine which is convertible to an electrical energy by dynamo and the converted electrical energy is stored in the battery which is used as operation electric power for motor vehicle. Enables to circulate water to produce electric power without using a perpetual motion machine and using waste gas, between a tank and a dynamo.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the whole structure of the passenger-car type battery-operated type electric power motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pumping tube (15)    Rotary body (17)    Rotating shaft (17a)    Impeller (51)    Exhaust gas pipe (55)    Waste gas branch pipe (56)
NOVELTY - The improved electrochemical gas sensor with a novel three cup design which comprises of three electrodes i. e. sensing, reference and counter electrode formed from PTFE membrane having catalyst layer adhered to it by a unique process is reported. The electrodes are stacked with intervening separators one above the other. Three platinum strips are placed between the separator and electrode surfaces and brought out through the walls of the middle cup and connected to the bottom three electrode pins at the bottom of the same cup, serve as the current collectors. Unique specially designed three-cup sensor housing ensures leak proof sealing of the sensor. The sensor is designed for the detection of phosphine. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a hydrogen concentration on a hydrogen inlet branch (14), and measuring another hydrogen concentration on a hydrogen recirculation loop (12). A total molar flow rate of gas is calculated in the hydrogen recirculation loop with respect to a formula comprising parameters of the hydrogen concentrations, current generated by a fuel cell, number of cells in the fuel cell and Faraday's constant.    USE - Method for evaluating a flow rate of gas circulating in a hydrogen recirculation loop of a cell in a fuel cell that is utilized for providing electrical energy to a computer and portable telephone, and for assuring traction of a motor vehicle and supply of electrical devices contained in the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures the circulation of gas from an anode of the cell in the fuel cell to the hydrogen inlet branch of the anode, and permits to evaluate the volumetric flow rate of the gas circulating in the hydrogen recirculation loop in a simple and inexpensive manner. The method avoids the utilization of costly and encumbrance sensor which causes large energy loss, reduces the loss of efficiency resulting from increasing of power consumption of a circulator, and gains in mass of hydrogen, nitrogen and water vapor. The method permits to control the circulator in all situations so as to meet the constraint of gas moistening to an inlet of the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for evaluating a flow rate of gas circulating in a hydrogen recirculation loop of a cell in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a device for evaluating a flow rate of gas circulating in a hydrogen recirculation loop of a cell in a fuel cell.    Anode (4)    Outlet (4a)    Hydrogen recirculation loop (12)    Hydrogen inlet branch (14)    Hydrogen inlet system (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring change of temperature of a fluid in a point of a pipe by a temperature sensor (21), and obtaining an oscillating profile oscillating the temperature. The change of the fluid temperature is measured in another point of the pipe by a temperature sensor (22), and another oscillating profile oscillating the temperature is obtained. A delay (delta t) of the latter profile is evaluated on the former profile. A volumetric flow rate (Qv) of the fluid is determined in the pipe by a relation Qv equal to V/delta t, where V is volume of the pipe between the points.    USE - Method for determining volumetric flow rate of a fluid such as gas or coolant e.g. water or glycol water, circulated in a pipe e.g. hydrogen recirculation circuit or coolant circuit, of a cell in a fuel cell (all claimed) that is utilized for providing electrical energy to a computer and portable telephone, for assuring traction of a motor vehicle and supply of electrical devices contained in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determination of the volumetric flow rate of the fluid circulated in the pipe without volumetric flow meter, thus reducing the encumbrance of the hydrogen recirculation circuit or the coolant circuit, avoiding the additional power consumption, reducing cost, and facilitating the integration of the fuel cell. The method enables determination of the volumetric flow rate of the fluid in a redundant manner, thus diagnosing faults of the measurement, and hence improving the reliability of determination of the volumetric flow rate of the fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining volumetric flow rate of a fluid circulated in a pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for determining volumetric flow rate of a fluid circulated in a hydrogen recirculation circuit of a cell of a fuel cell.    Temperature sensors (21, 22)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has an electrically conducting coating (17), which consists of Mn+1HXn, where M is a transition metal and selected from scandium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium and molybdenum. The H is selected from cadmium, aluminum, gallium, germanium, tin, lead, phosphorus, arsenic, indium, carbon and nitrogen. The coating is nano-structured, and is flexible and soft, where the coating is leak proof. The coating consists of titanium silicocarbide.    USE - Metallic bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is designed in such a manner that the plate exhibits desired characteristics such as less electrical resistance and high corrosion resistance. The plate can be manufactured in a simple and economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing the metallic bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section wise schematic view of a metallic bipolar plate.    Metallic bipolar plate (1)    Elevation (3)    Metallic plate material (16)    Coating (17)    Half plate (18)
NOVELTY - Layer system with the function of an electrolyte comprises layers conducting oxygen ions and has a thickness of less than 3 mu m. At least one layer is formed as an electrical insulating layer.    USE - Layer system with the function of an electrolyte in a high temperature fuel cell, in a gas separation membrane or in an electrolyzer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The layer system has high thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the production of a layer system comprising depositing a first layer conducting oxygen ions on a metallic or ceramic substrate with an electrode layer using gas phase deposition, depositing a second layer conducting oxygen ions and insulated from electron flow on the first layer and depositing a third layer conducting oxygen ions using gas phase deposition.
NOVELTY - The energy storage unit is arranged in a fluid-tight housing (10), in which an electric machine (12) is accommodated with a rotor (14) and a stator (16). The stator is separated from the rotor by an air gap and comprises a stator coil (20). The rotor is surrounded by the stator. The rotor is associated with a centrifugal mass (22) and is connected to a coolant reservoir (24). A heat exchanger (26) is arranged in the housing to cool the coolant after it has been in contact with the rotor.    USE - Energy storage unit for a vehicle (Claimed), particularly farm vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage unit is arranged in a fluid-tight housing, in which an electric machine is accommodated with a rotor and a stator that is separated from the rotor by an air gap, and hence ensures high power density of an energy storage unit with increased life span and less error-prone energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional side view of an energy storage unit.    Fluid-tight housing (10)    Electric machine (12)    Rotor (14)    Stator (16)    Stator coil (20)    Centrifugal mass (22)    Coolant reservoir (24)    Heat exchanger (26)
NOVELTY - The field plate has parallel reaction gas feed channels with a meandering structure. They are arranged in such a way that at a preset minimum gas flow, the shortest possible channel lengths are achieved, and also the lowest pressure channel-specific pressure drop, so that condensate is discharged at the preset minimum gas flow.    USE - For a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced pressure drop across cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the field plate.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has flow guides (4, 5) and at least one fluid line through the insulation (3). At least one of these or one of each inside the insulation has a section (5') or reduced heat conduction capacity compared with the guide sector outside the insulation. This section is passed through the insulation other than by the shortest path.    USE - For high-temperature operation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced heat losses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the principle of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Insulation (3)    Flow guides (4, 5)    Section of flow guide (5')
NOVELTY - The method involves stretching a film, and impregnating the stretched film with an electrolyte solution. The film is dried at a temperature of about 80-130 degree centigrade and the dried film is stretched for two to ten times to form a matrix layer (20). Upper and lower portions of the layer are coated with an electrolyte solution e.g. mixture of perfluorinated ionomer and a heteropoly acid. The layer is dried at about 100-150 degree centigrade to form upper and lower polymer electrolyte layers (10, 30), and is subjected to hot-pressing at a temperature of about 120-150 degree centigrade.    USE - Method of manufacturing an electrolyte reinforced composite membrane for use as an ion exchange membrane in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), chemical sensor and biofuel cell, in vehicle and mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of the electrolyte reinforced composite membrane with excellent mechanical stability and superior hydrogen ion conductivity with a thin film membrane, lowers manufacturing cost, and maintains the ion conductivity even under the case of low humidity and high temperature. The membrane is formed to be chemically and physically stable and is capable of withstanding conditions of high temperatures and humidity, low pH even less than two, and high pressure, thus enhancing the performance and stability of the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section of a hydrogen ion exchange composite membrane.    Upper polymer electrolyte layer (10)    Matrix layer (20)    Lower polymer electrolyte layer (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (7) has a battery body (71), an upper cover (72), a lower cover (73), and a switching plug (3) that is inserted with the cigar lighter jack (2). One end of a changeover switch (4) is electrically connected with the switching plug, and another end of switch is electrically connected with a rechargeable circuit board (5). A high brightness energy-saving LED lamp (12) is inserted into a MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player, a MPEG-1 Audio Layer 4 (MP4) player and a universal serial bus (USB) interface of a mobile phone.    USE - Vehicle multifunctional rechargeable battery for a MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player, a MPEG-1 Audio Layer 4 (MP4) player, and a mobile phone (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The switching plug, changeover switch and rechargeable circuit board have the integer structure with obvious virtues for solving the useful time of the battery fundamentally, so that the using time of the battery extends to 1000 times. The battery increases the charging function of a MP3 player, a MP4 player and a mobile phone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle multifunctional rechargeable battery.    Cigar lighter jack (2)    Switching plug (3)    Changeover switch (4)    Rechargeable circuit board (5)    Rechargeable battery (7)    High brightness energy-saving LED lamp (12)    Battery body (71)    Upper cover (72)    Lower cover (73)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a hollow fiber pipe bundle (40) located in an outer cylinder body (31) that is movably sealed with an outer cylinder body (31). Two ends of the outer cylinder body are set with a gas guide-in pipe (21) and a gas guide-outlet pipe (24) that is connected with hollow fiber pipes of the hollow fiber pipe bundle. A space is provided between outer wall of the hollow fiber pipe bundle and outer cylinder body formed with a cavity body (32). A driving device (10) is provided for driving the hollow fiber pipe bundle to rotate via regarding vertical axis line of the cylinder body.    USE - Fuel cell humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell humidifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Driving device (10)    Gas guide-in pipe (21)    Gas outlet (22)    Gas guide-outlet pipe (24)    Gas inlet (25)    Outer cylinder body (31)    Cavity body (32)    Hollow fiber pipe bundle (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell body fixed on a battery, where an inner side of the shell body is provided with a metal connector and a fuse. An end of the metal connector is electrically connected with an end of the fuse. Another end of the metal connector is fixedly and electrically connected with an output pole of the battery. Another end of the fuse is connected with an output cable. The shell body is divided into an upper shell body and a lower shell body.    USE - Battery output pole safety device.    ADVANTAGE - The safety device is directly connected to the battery output pole, and provides complete insulation protection and avoids short circuit. The device is convenient to mount, demount and change internal elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a battery output pole safety device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cuboids box body whose inner part is divided into six single rectangles by multiple ribs. An anode and a cathode plate are assembled in the single rectangles, and a clapboard is inserted between the two plates. Sulfuric acid is injected in the single rectangles, where one of the ribs is fixedly provided between two long edges of the body to equally divide long edges. The two ribs are fixedly provided between two short edges of the body to equally trisect the short edge. A length of the single rectangles is 65-73 mille meters, and a width is 28-32 mille meters.    USE - Durable battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces the relative height between the height and width of the pole plate face, and improves the running efficiency. The battery reduces the thickness of the single rectangle on condition of not changing thickness of the pole plate, and reduces the sheet amount of the anode and cathode plates. The clapboard is thickened to increase the acid absorbing amount, so that the transmitting distribution of the sulfuric acid is symmetrical. The battery has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a durable battery.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bicycle frame, bicycle handle (16), tire, seat chair, speed reducer, control system, luminous and signal lamp system. A silica crystal solar energy battery array (1) is installed on a bicycle roof at top of a bicycle body. A controller, storage battery group and motor are installed in the bicycle. The motor is a direct current brushless motor. A differential mechanism adjusts the rotary speed of the left and right bicycle wheels (7) and is installed through ratchet wheel (5).    USE - Solar energy powered bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The silica crystal solar energy battery array is installed on the bicycle roof at top of the bicycle body, so that the solar energy is used to power the bicycle, and hence the bicycle is environment friendly for ride in middle and small towns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy powered bicycle.    Silica crystal solar energy battery array (1)    Ratchet wheel (5)    Left and right bicycle wheels (7)    Bicycle handle (16)
NOVELTY - The engine has a wind tunnel (1) for accelerating air stream and an air-stream driving device for converting wind energy into mechanical energy. The air-stream driving device is fixed in the wind tunnel via a bearing. A shell body of the wind tunnel is designed as a rigid passage having a gas inlet (6) and gas outlets (7) at two sides and a tail part. Gas outlets at two sides of the wind tunnel are extended from two sides of the shell body to outerside. A mounting position of the air-stream driving device in the wind tunnel is located in a space between the gas inlet and the gas outlets.    USE - Wind tunnel air-stream engine for use with a wind tunnel air-stream generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The engine can generate positive and negative atmospheric pressure between the gas inlet and the gas outlets to increase the working power of air stream in the wind tunnel higher than the working power of air stream out of the wind tunnel, and to increase the generating power of the generator higher than the generating power of the driving device in natural environment. The engine improves the energy conversion ratio and has wide application range. The air-stream power generation avoids influenced by changes of natural wind force and wind direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wind tunnel air-stream generator    (2) an application method of wind tunnel air-stream generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind tunnel air-stream engine.    Wind tunnel (1)    Transmission shaft (2)    Blades (3)    Transmission gear unit (5)    Gas inlet (6)    Gas outlets (7)    Impeller shaft (9)
NOVELTY - The platform has a monitor system for controlling a fuel battery assistant system to provide hydrogen gas and oxygen gas for a fuel battery when a fuel battery stack is started. The fuel battery assistant system is controlled to close the fuel battery stack according to a set order to ensure safe stop of the fuel battery stack when the fuel battery stack stops according to operating conditions of the fuel battery. The monitor system monitors a state of the fuel batter, and transmits data by a RS485 bus.    USE - Proton exchange film fuel battery testing platform.    ADVANTAGE - The platform tests the operation conditions of the fuel battery under different conditions so as to obtain the performance of the fuel battery and the best operating conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a proton exchange film fuel battery testing platform.
NOVELTY - The utility claims a fuel gauging device of capacitance type fuel cell. There are two electrode plates set in the fuel cell trough and additionally there is an elastic part cooperating with the device to estimate the fuel dosage; with the help of the estimation, the state of the residual fuel in the fuel cell trough can be estimated; the device includes two parts, one part is located in the fuel cell trough and the other is a control unit located outside of the fuel cell; the part in the fuel cell is a structure with two electrode plates and an elastic part; this part keeps the fluid level of the fuel cell a horizontal height; it also transmits the value to the control unit outside via the distance between two plates; said value is estimated by a micro-processing unit and then the residual fuel amount in the fuel cell trough is calculated.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell membrane exchange humidifier (102a) comprises wet chamber(s) (114a), dry chambers (108a), a water permeable sheet membrane (132a), and variable flow cross section restriction device(s) (134a) fluidly connected to at least one of the dry chambers. Each of the dry chambers is separated from the wet chamber(s) by the water permeable sheet membrane, where water is transferred across the water permeable sheet membrane.    USE - Membrane exchange humidifier for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Humidity exchange efficacy can be increased with the membrane exchange humidifier at low flows by restricting the net flow cross section of the dry chambers or both the dry and wet chambers to ensure that the dry and/or wet stream are at least partially confined to a reduced number of dry and wet chambers which are adjacent to one another. This ensures proximity of the wet and dry streams for humidity exchange across a water permeable membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell having a fuel cell reactant inlet and a fuel cell oxidant exhaust, and a membrane exchange humidifier; and    (2) a method for humidifying a fuel cell reactant for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective diagram of a membrane exchange humidifier.    Fuel cell membrane exchange humidifier (102a)    Dry chambers (108a)    Wet chamber (114a)    Water permeable sheet membrane (132a)    Variable flow cross section restriction device (134a)
NOVELTY - The powering system includes an exhaust system (2) which evacuates the exhaust gas stream from the internal combustion engine (1) with closed circuit steam power plant using an organic working fluid (4) which generates electric current to power up the electric motor (7). The electric motor is connected to the power plant through a generator (6). The exhaust stream constitutes the upper heat source for the steam power plant.    USE - Powering system for electric motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows significant quantities of heat from the exhaust to be utilized very effectively and transformed into electric current with no additional fuel consumption. A significant proportion of the exhaust heat is emitted into the environment if only an internal combustion drive is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a powering method for electric motor in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the power plant with the generator.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Exhaust system (2)    Organic working fluid (4)    Generator (6)    Electric motor (7)
NOVELTY - A power supply apparatus (1) comprises power supply body (12) and coolant that cools power supply body which are housed in power supply case that contacts a heat transmitting unit. The heat transmitting unit includes first (3) and second housing portions (4) within power supply case; dividing plate (21) that allows coolant to move between the two housing portions; and circulating mechanism for circulating coolant between the two housing portions.    USE - A power supply apparatus used as power supply for driving, or an auxiliary power supply of, an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus keeps power supply body at appropriate temperature with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view illustrating a power supply apparatus.    Power supply apparatus (1)    First housing portion (3)    Second housing portion (4)    Power supply body (12)    Dividing plate (21)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanowall is formed on surface of a base in plasma atmosphere to obtain a carbon nanowall. The plasma atmosphere contains hydrogen and raw material containing carbon and fluorine. An oxygen atom radical or radical of molecule containing oxygen is added into plasma atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanowall for fuel cell, field emitter, semiconductor device and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon nanowall having high crystallinity.
NOVELTY - A sulfur-type degassing filter (1) performs removal of sulfur-type gas by contacting with gas in gas flow path. The degassing filter comprises a front-stage filter (11) positioned in upstream of the gas flow path, and a later-stage filter (12) positioned in downstream of the gas flow path. The front-stage filter is equipped with sulfur-type degassing material (A) containing a porous carrier and an iodine supported by porous carrier. The iodine is produced by catalytic thermal decomposition of ammonium iodide by using the porous carrier as catalyst.    USE - Degassing filter for removing sulfur-type gas (claimed) from exhaust gas of fuel cell, refuse incinerator and boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur-type degassing filter has high removal performance, and has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfur-type degassing filter performs removal of sulfur-type gas by contacting with gas in gas flow path. The degassing filter comprises a front-stage filter positioned in upstream of the gas flow path, and a later-stage filter positioned in downstream of the gas flow path. The front-stage filter is equipped with sulfur-type degassing material (A) containing a porous carrier and an iodine supported by porous carrier. The iodine is produced by catalytic thermal decomposition of ammonium iodide by using the porous carrier as catalyst at thermal decomposition rate of 80% or more. The later-stage filter is equipped with a sulfur-type degassing material (B) containing an activated carbon fiber and an alkaline component supported by activated carbon fiber. The alkaline component is chosen from potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate and lithium carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of degassing filter.    Sulfur-type degassing filter (1)    Case (2)    Openings (2a,2b)    Front-stage filter (11)    Later-stage filter (12)    Filtering region (Z)
NOVELTY - A titanium oxide (1) is new.    USE - Novel titanium oxide is used as active material for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle, and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium oxide provides lithium secondary battery having high capacitance and long-term charge/discharge cycle property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A titanium oxide of formula: H2Ti12O25 (1) is new. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the titanium compound.
NOVELTY - A non aqueous electrolyte solution is an electrolyte salting-in solution comprising solvent (I) and electrolyte salt (II). The solvent (I) comprises fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate (A) (1), and fluorine-containing solvent (B) containing fluorine-containing strand-shaped ether (B1), fluorine-containing strand-shaped ester (B2) and/or fluorine-containing linear carbonate (B3).    USE - Non aqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle and distributed power supply (all claimed). Can also be used for aluminum electrolytic capacitor and electrical-double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The non aqueous electrolyte solution is excellent in non-flammability and efficiently provides highly safe lithium secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non aqueous electrolyte solution is an electrolyte salting-in solution comprising solvent (I) and electrolyte salt (II). The solvent (I) comprises fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate (A) of formula (1), and fluorine-containing solvent (B) containing fluorine-containing strand-shaped ether (B1), fluorine-containing strand-shaped ester (B2) and/or fluorine-containing linear carbonate (B3).    X1-X4=-H, -F, -CF3, -CHF2, -CH2F, -CF2-CF3, -CH2-CF3 or -CH2-OCH2-CF2-CF3.    however at least one of X1-X4 is -F, -CF3, -CF2-CF3, -CH2-CF3 or -CH2-OCH2-CF2-CF3.
NOVELTY - A mold (10) has a main component (12), and a coating layer (14) comprising a mold release agent formed on the surface of the main component. The mold release agent consists of a silicon-containing compound.    USE - Mold is used for imprinting, such as nano-imprinting, in manufacture of products, such as optical elements, biochips, micro-reactor chips, optical disks, fuel cells, secondary batteries, capacitors, solar cells, micro-electro-mechanical systems, catalyst supports, filters, sensors, and super hydrophobic materials, having fine structures formed by mechanical cutting, lithography, electroforming plating, and electron-beam drawing. The optical elements include micro-lens arrays, optical waveguides, optical switches, liquid-crystal alignment films, Fresnel zone plates, wire grids, wavelength filters, polarizing plates, binary elements, photonic crystals, and antireflective films.    ADVANTAGE - The mold has a coating layer with excellent peeling strength, and can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mold (10) has a main component (12), and a coating layer (14) comprising a mold release agent formed on the surface of the main component. The mold release agent consists of a silicon-containing compound of formula: R-(-Y'(-Z)-)n-R.    R=Rf-X-;    Rf=1-20C perfluoroalkyl;    X=-(OC3F6)-, -(OC2F4)- or -(OCF2)-, with sum total of repeating unit being one or more, preferably 2-20;    Y'=2C or more organic group, preferably -CH2-CH(-)-;    n=2-10;    Z=-Si(R1)m(R2)3-m;    R1=hydroxyl or group which can be hydrolyzed;    R2=H or monovalent hydrocarbon group;and    m=1-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of mold; and    (2) mold-release-agent solution containing the silicon-containing compound and a solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the mold.    Mold (10)    Main component (12)    Coating layer (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has anode provided on one side of electrolyte, comprising fuel gas consuming face at which fuel gas is consumed. A cathode provided on other side of electrolyte comprises oxidizing gas consuming face at which oxidizing gas is consumed. A fuel gas passage portion forms passage through which fuel gas is supplied to predetermined regions of fuel gas consuming face of anode. The entire amount of supplied fuel gas is consumed at the fuel gas consuming face of anode, in operation mode.    USE - Solid polymer fuel cell for vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous operation of fuel stack with non-circulation type fuel gas passage structure can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of spreading of stagnant nitrogen gas in fuel gas passage portion.    Fuel gas supply plate (21n)    Hydrogen side electrode layer (22)    Electrolyte membrane (23)    Orifice (211n)
NOVELTY - The galvanic element for the production of battery, accumulator or fuel cell useful in electric car, comprises a open-pored foamed plastic based on a melamine/formaldehyde condensation product with a molar ratio of 1:1 and 1:5 and a specific density of 5-100 g/l. The cell pores are completely or partially filled with a free-flowing electrolyte. An ionic fluid and a fluid solution from ions or molten salt are used as electrolyte. The foamed plastic is equipped with a sheathing having metal/plastic foil resistant against the electrolyte and partially/completely carbonized at 200-500 degrees C.    USE - Galvanic element for the production of battery, accumulator or fuel cell (claimed) useful in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The galvanic element can able to produce the battery with high performance, high storage capacity, high temperature stability and good mechanical properties without any damage like leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) battery, accumulator or fuel cell; and    (2) procedure for the production of battery or fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating liquid containing catalyst and ion exchange resin and forming catalyst layer (12,22) on base material. The coating liquid containing carbon fiber and ion exchange resin is coated and gaseous diffusion layer (14,24) is formed as outermost layer for membrane electrode assembly (1) on catalyst layer (12,22). The base material is peeled off from catalyst layer (12,22).    USE - Manufacturing method for membrane electrode fuel assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high output voltage can be obtained efficiently in an extensive current density range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of membrane electrode assembly in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Anode (10)    Catalyst layers (12,22)    Gaseous diffusion layers (14,24)    Cathode (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a polyelectrolyte film (1), film reinforcing elements (10a), and film reinforcing elements (10b) which are buried so as to not expose their major surfaces. The film reinforcing elements which are buried in parallel, crosses at the four corners of the polyelectrolyte film so that they overlap when viewed from the thickness direction of the polyelectrolyte film.    USE - Film-film reinforcement element bonded structure for film-catalyst layer bonded structure used in membrane electrode assembly of polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (all claimed) used in motor vehicle, distribution type electric power generation system or domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient durability can be ensured with respect to the film-film reinforcement element bonded structure, hence mass production is enabled with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film-catalyst layer bonded structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the film-film reinforcement element bonded structure.    Polyelectrolyte film (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (5)    Fuel gas flow path (7)    Thermal medium flow path (9)    Film reinforcing elements (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises an eutectic mixture of an amide group-containing compound with at least one electron donating group (EDG) introduced into its N-position; and an ionizable lithium salt.    USE - As liquid-type electrolyte or gel polymer-type electrolyte useful in secondary battery (claimed) that is applied in mobile phones, notebooks, personal computers, etc., and in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte ensures the safety of secondary battery and simultaneously has improved reduction stability. The battery is also ensured by inherent properties of the eutectic mixture, including good thermal stability, good chemical stability, and high flame retardancy. The electrolyte comprising the eutectic mixture is used in combination with an anode with a reduction potential versus lithium potential of less than or equal to 1 (preferably less than or equal to 0.5) V.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery comprising cathode, anode, separator and electrolyte; and    (2) adjusting an electrochemical stability window of an eutectic mixture of amide group-containing compound and lithium salt involving regulating electron donating properties of at least one substituent introduced into the N-position of the amide group-containing compound.
NOVELTY - An active material-containing layer (18) formed on a current collector (16) comprises an outer most layer (19) on the farthest side from current collector and a lower layer (17) between outer most layer and the current collector. The thickness of outmost layer and lower layer are 3-30 mu m and 50-100 mu m respectively. The degree of flexion of outermost layer is 3.0-24.0 and that of lower layer is 1.8-3.0.    USE - Anode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in power tool and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The outermost layer with large degree of flexion suppresses the rapid entrance and exit of lithium ions at anode side. Hence the lithium ions are prevented from rapidly intercalating into anode active material particles during charging and discharging. The thickness of outermost layer is less than that of the lower layer, hence deformation of anode during quick charging and discharging is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the anode for lithium ion secondary battery.    Anode (10)    Current collector (16)    Lower layer (17)    Active material-containing layer (18)    Outer most layer (19)
NOVELTY - An electrode (110) for an electrochemical cell comprises a current collector, and an active material in electrical contact with the current collector, where the electrode has a raised pattern.    USE - As an electrode for an electrochemical cell useful in battery pack (claimed), portable computers, tablet displays, personal digital assistants, mobile telephones, motorized devices e.g. appliances and vehicles, instruments, illumination devices e.g. flashlights and heating devices.    ADVANTAGE - The raised features more or less evenly distributed in a pattern or randomly throughout the electrode coating, thus accommodation of the negative electrode volume expansion is evenly distributed and tolerated internal stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for following:    (1) making (P1) an electrode involving adding an active material to current collector; and providing the current collector that includes an active material with a raised pattern; and    (2) an electrochemical cell comprising negative electrode, positive electrode, and a separator, where the negative electrode and/or positive electrode comprise current collector, and an active material in electrical contact with the current collector, where at least one of the electrodes that comprises an active material in electrical contact with the current collector has a raised pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electrode has a square-lattice pattern of raised dots.    Electrode. (110)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell arrangement (1) with heat exchangers (2, 5), which are provided with corresponding coolant inlets (3, 6) and coolant outlets (4, 7). The heat exchanger (5) is connected to a heat reservoir, where a coolant e.g. ethanol, is evaporated in the heat exchanger (2) and is condensed in the heat exchanger (5). The coolant outlet (4) is arranged higher than the coolant inlet (3) in a direction of gravity, and the coolant outlet (7) is arranged lower than the coolant inlet (6) in the direction of gravity.    USE - System for recycling heat.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows temperature distribution over the fuel cell arrangement to be kept uniform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recycling heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling circuit.    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Heat exchangers (2, 5)    Coolant inlets (3, 6)    Coolant outlets (4, 7)
NOVELTY - A flowing electrolyte battery cell stack comprises a casing; half cells defining positive and negative polarity ends of the casing, where each half cell comprises an electrode plate (705) and a separator plate; and a flow distribution zone (830) connected to an electrode cavity of the half cell for uniformly distributing electrolyte through the half cell. The flow distribution zone comprises a first bifurcation (910) having a trunk (905) connected to an end of a capillary tube (727), and second bifurcations (925) each having a trunk (920) connected to a branch (915) of the first bifurcation.    USE - Cell stack for flowing electrolyte battery.    ADVANTAGE - The flowing electrolyte battery cell stack has improved distribution of electrolyte, and can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a diagram of an electrode plate.    Electrode plate (705)    Capillary tube (727)    Flow distribution zone (830)    Trunks (905, 920)    Bifurcations (910, 925)    Branch (915)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an anode containing anode active material, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is formed of sodium-containing oxide containing lithium-containing oxide belonging to a hexagonal group P63/mmc.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for portable equipment and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics, and favorable cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an anode containing anode active material, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode is formed of sodium-containing oxide containing lithium-containing oxide belonging to a hexagonal group P63/mmc. The lithium-containing oxide has a compositional formula: NaaLibMO2|\( alpha ), where a is 0.5-1.1, b is greater than 0 and lesser than or equal to 0.3, ( alpha ) is 0-0.3, and M is magnesium and/or cobalt. The cathode contains lithium metal, silicon, carbon, tin, germanium, aluminum, lead, indium, gallium, lithium-containing alloy, carbon material and/or silicon material.
NOVELTY - A plating process is carried out using a plating solution to form a metal oxide thin film (70) which is then heated. The plating solution is a methyl-ketone-based organic solution (20) containing dimethyl sulfoxide, and halogen (0.02-0.1 mol/L). The methyl-ketone-based organic solution further contains proton-donating organic material (5 mol/L or less) which includes methanol, ethanol, propanol and/or acetic acid. The halogen is bromine.    USE - Method for producing metal oxide thin film used for forming capacitors and hydrogen separation membrane-electrolyte membrane assembly for fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides crystalloid metal oxide thin film having high thickness uniformity and density using organic solution as plating solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the view illustrating the flow of metal oxide thin film formation process.    Methyl-ketone-based organic solution (20)    Anode (30)    Cathode (40)    Power source (50)    Cylindrical metal oxide thin film (70)
NOVELTY - The energy storage cell (1) has a flexible covering, and is fixed to a surface of the heat conducting plate (7). The heat conducting plate is thermally coupled to a temperature device for cooling and heating of the energy storage cell. The heat conducting plate is made of aluminum and the surface of the heat conducting plate is stiffened by an alloy of the surface.    USE - Energy storage cell for use in energy storage, particularly in hybrid or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting plate is made of aluminum and the surface of the heat conducting plate is stiffened by an alloy of the surface, where the heat conducting plate is thermally coupled to a temperature device for cooling and heating of the energy storage cell, and hence ensures to keep the energy storage cell at a moderate temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy storage element, which has more than two energy storage cells    (2) a device for cooling energy storage cells    (3) a device for heating energy storage cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an arrangement of an energy storage cell, heat conducting plate and a frame.    Energy storage cell (1)    Heat conducting plate (7)    Housing (8)
NOVELTY - The catalyst composition comprises a nickel catalyst and a bonding agent. The catalyst has a pore volume of 200 mm3/g, and size of catalyst particles is 2-10 mu m, preferably 2-5 mu m. The catalyst contains nickel, silicon and aluminum.    USE - Catalyst composition for methane steam reforming, for use with catalyst suspension, and as reformation catalyst in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst composition ensures high stability against potassium, good adhesion on surfaces, and less sensitivity to poisoning with potassium hydroxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a catalyst composition, which involves forming a suspension of a bonding agent and a nickel catalyst powder in a dispersing agent, adding a combustible material to the suspension, and heating the mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of particle size distribution of a hydrogenation catalyst.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte, non-aqueous solvent and compound (1) having 2-4 cyano groups. The electrolyte solution, anode comprising active material which can occlude-discharge metal ion and cathode containing active material comprising silicon, tin or lead, which can occlude-discharge metal ion are contained in a secondary battery.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for secondary battery (claimed) used in including but not limited to, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, portable copier, portable printer, liquid crystal television, mini disk, calculator, memory card, motor vehicle, game machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides secondary battery with improved cycle characteristics and high temperature storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte, non-aqueous solvent and compound having 2-4 cyano groups, of formula (1): C(R1)(R2)=C(R3)(CN).    R1-R3=H, cyano or optionally halogenated 1-10C hydrocarbon, preferably cyano group or optionally halogenated 1-10C hydrocarbon.
NOVELTY - The ventilating method involves the use of a housing (12) including an inlet (28) and outlet (14), and provided for an energy source. The inlet is in fluid communication with the fluid source while the outlet is in fluid communication with the ventilator. Fluid is made to flow from the fluid source through the housing and through the ventilator to ventilate the housing.    USE - Ventilating method for an energy source in a fuel cell system of fuel cell vehicle so as to cool a high voltage battery in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ventilating apparatus is compliant with a desired noise level, preventing damage to or shortening the life of the energy source. Simple to manufacture and install.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a ventilating apparatus for an energy source in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom plan view of the fuel cell vehicle including an apparatus for ventilating an energy source.    Fuel cell vehicle (8)    Housing (12)    Outlet (14)    Outlet conduit (24)    Inlet (28)
NOVELTY - Operating method involves transitioning from stoichiometry-based RH control to temperature-based RH control when membrane hydration in membrane electrode assembly falls below target membrane hydration value. Temperature-based RH control is characterized by temperatures exceeding at least some of the temperatures characterizing the stoichiometry-based RH control.    USE - Method for operating electrochemical conversion assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes membrane stress and optimizes membrane fatigue life by properly controlling membrane variables like membrane dehydration rate, water content, and temperature during fuel cell start-up. Enhances durability of fuel cell utilizing the hydrated membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system of operating an electrochemical conversion assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of additional contemplated implementations in a method of operating an electrochemical conversion assembly.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a secondary battery (51) for reserving electric power supplied from a fuel cell (30). A pair of left and right radiators (60L, 60R) is provided as heat radiators for cooling water for the fuel cell. The radiators are arranged on left and right sides on a skew rear side of a front wheel (WF) in relation to a front-rear direction of a vehicle body. The battery is arranged between the radiators. A thin plate-shaped inner cowl is arranged between the battery and the front wheel, and a voltage converter unit (50) is arranged between the radiators.    USE - Fuel cell powered vehicle i.e. saddle ride type motorcycle. Can also be used for a three-wheeled vehicle and a four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is arranged between the left and right radiators, such that running airflow impinging on the radiators is not blocked by the front wheel, and the running airflow is permitted to collide on the radiators efficiently, thus enhancing cooling performance of the radiator, and reducing size of the radiator, while securing the same cooling performance. The vehicle enhances cooling effect on a voltage converter unit with a simple configuration, and weight balance of the vehicle body through the layout position of the voltage converter unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell powered vehicle.    Front wheel (WF)    Fuel cell powered vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (30)    Voltage converter unit (50)    Secondary battery (51)    Left and right radiators (60L, 60R)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has fuel cell (30) that is formed in rectangular parallelepiped shape, and positioned on lower side of seat in the state inclined towards the vehicle rear side. A pivot shaft (13) is positioned in the range defined on the front side of vertex located at rear end of fuel cell, and rear side of vertex located at lower end of fuel cell.    USE - Saddle ride, fuel cell powered vehicle such as motorcycle. Can also be used in three or four-wheeled vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of supplying reactant gas to fuel cell is enhanced. Sufficient quantity of gas is sucked into fuel cell without enlarging supercharger. Leakage of hydrogen can be detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of saddle ride, fuel cell powered vehicle.    Handle post (4)    Steering handle (5)    Swing arm (11)    Pivot shaft (13)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - An active material contains lithium-titanium oxide as metal oxide.    USE - Active material is used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery for battery pack used for vehicle (all claimed) and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has excellent ion conductivity with reduced charge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material contains lithium-titanium oxide as metal oxide. The lithium-titanium oxide is of formula: LixM1aM2bTiOz.    M1=zirconium, germanium, silicon or aluminum;    M2=chromium, manganese, iron, nickel, tin or titanium having oxidation state of +4;    x=0.01-0.2;    a,b=0.005-0.1;and    z=2-2.5.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heat exchanger (22) to cool air, and a blower in fluid communication with the heat exchanger to blow the air across the heat exchanger. A cabin air supply duct (18) channels the cooled air to a cabin. A battery air supply duct (24) channels the cooled air to a battery chamber for cooling a battery. A distribution gate (34) is provided in the fluid communication with the heat exchanger, enables ducts to receive the cooled air and to direct the cooled air to the cabin air supply duct and the battery air supply duct.    USE - System for cooling a battery of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system efficiently cools the battery, without leakage, temperature, humidity, and noise, thus improving comfort of the cabin. The system achieves fuel economy, and extends battery life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a cabin and a battery of a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cooling system showing a pathway of air by arrow, from an entry port through a multi port and to either or both of a cabin and battery.    Battery cooling system (10)    Cabin air supply duct (18)    Heat exchanger (22)    Battery air supply duct (24)    Distribution gate (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves learning a set of combinations of true values of state variables of a secondary battery for a predetermined neural network, and detecting the state variables of the secondary battery. Absolute value of a difference between temperature small value and temperature true value, and an absolute value of difference between temperature large value and the temperature true value are set such that the absolute value of difference is approximately equal to an absolute value of maximum detection error of a temperature sensor.    USE - Method for calculating state variable of a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively calculates the state variable of the secondary battery by utilizing the neural network, and prevents deterioration of estimation accuracy for state variables of the secondary battery, and estimates the state variables of the detection target effectively depending upon sensor's accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for estimating state variables of an estimation target based on neural network based calculation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for calculating state variables of a secondary battery.    Vehicle alternator (102)    Electrical load (103)    Buffer unit (106)    Neural network unit (107)    Electric generator control unit (109)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises an electrode plate having a flow field; a membrane electrode assembly; and a compressible fluid-permeable diffusion media (32a, 32c) disposed between the electrode plate and the membrane electrode assembly adjacent to the electrode plate. The diffusion media is compressed against the electrode plate so that a portion of the diffusion media intrudes into the flow field.    USE - Fuel cell is used in fuel cell stack useful producing fuel cell system (claimed). It is used in electrical vehicular power plants to replace internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell and/or fuel cell stack have an improved flow field design. The fuel cell has a pressure drop that can be varied. The compressible nature of the diffusion media enables the pressure drop across the fuel cell to be adjusted so that a desired operation of the fuel cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) fuel cell stack (15) comprising fuel cells arranged adjacent to one another; and    (2) fuel cell system comprising two fuel cell stacks arranged in parallel with each fuel cell stack having fuel cells and receiving a portion of a feed stream.    The electrode plate is a cathode plate, or an anode plate. The diffusion media is compressed against the electrode plate so that a predetermined pressure drop occurs across the flow field, a velocity of a feed stream flowing through the flow field is maintained above a predetermined level, or to cause greater than or equal to 10% reduction in the thickness of the diffusion media as compared to an uncompressed state. The predetermined pressure drop occurs at a predetermined power output level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partial perspective cross-sectional view of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack containing the fuel cells.    Fuel cell stack (15)    Flow channels (20)    Membrane (26)    Anode catalyst layer (28)    Diffusion media (32a, 32c)
NOVELTY - An active material contains a material (M) disposed on the surface of lithium titanate and non-reactive with an electrolyte at potential of 0-4 V with respect to lithium. The active material is used in the presence of electrolyte.    USE - Active material is used for lithium cell (claimed) used for rechargeable battery used as power supply for electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium cell having excellent electrical conductivity and electric power generating capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of rechargeable battery including lithium-based cells.    Battery pack (14)    Circuit (16)    Switch (18)    Battery management system (20)    Interface circuit (22)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte membrane is produced by graft polymerizing monomeric acrylic acid derivative or monomeric vinylketone derivative on polymer substrate and then introducing sulfonic acid groups to carbon atom adjacent to carbonyl in graft chains.    USE - In fuel cells (claimed) that are useful as powder supplies to house-hold cogeneration systems, mobile communication devices and electric vehicles or as simplified auxiliary power sources.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has not only high ion conductivity and low fuel permeability but also superior hot water resistance and oxidation resistance; hence it is useful in household cogeneration systems that desirably have durability to prolonged use and in automotive fuel cells that are required withstand use at elevated temperatures; and is produced at much lower cost than the fluoro-resin polymer electrolyte membranes.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises a liquid electrolyte containing a protic solvent; an anode electrode disposed in contact with the liquid electrolyte; a cathode electrode disposed in contact with the liquid electrolyte; and ion transport interruption ways for interrupting transport of ions between the electrodes at a predetermined temperature disposed in the liquid electrolyte between the anode electrode and cathode electrode.    USE - As electrochemical device i.e. battery, fuel cell, electrolyzer, sensor, and ionic switch (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents fire and explosion hazards associated with electrochemical devices. The membrane material that shuts down or interrupts the flow of ions at high temperatures in liquid electrolyte solutions i.e. the temperature dependent ion gate material has a property of temperature-dependent wettability, in a gel-type material membrane, the membrane is ion permeable and the ions pass through the membrane, but when the membrane exhibits no wettability, the membrane is ion impermeable and the ions are unable to permeate through the membrane, effectively shutting down the flow of ions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preventing a fire or explosion in the electrochemical device involving inserting a membrane having temperature-dependent ion permeability into the liquid electrolyte between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode, where the electrochemical device has liquid electrolyte, anode electrode disposed in contact with liquid electrolyte, and cathode electrode disposed in contact with liquid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The catalytic layer-electrolytic membrane laminate has an electrolytic membrane containing a strong acid. A conductive layer is disposed on one surface or both surfaces of the electrolytic membrane, and formed thinner than the electrolytic membrane. A catalytic layer is formed on the conductive layer, which is formed from fluorine-containing resin and carbon powder.    USE - Catalytic layer-electrolytic membrane laminate for unhumidified-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents forcibly impregnating the carbon layer with strong acid by forming the carbon layer thinner than the electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing catalytic layer-electrolytic membrane laminate; and    (2) a transfer sheet for producing catalytic layer-electrolytic membrane laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the sheet for forming conductive layer.
NOVELTY - A separator has a hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane, a machined component, a closed channel having primary terminal, a secondary terminal and a channel section, a inlet opening fluidly connected to primary terminal of the channel, and an outlet opening fluidly connected to secondary terminal of the channel. The cross-sectional area of the channel decreases monotonically from the primary terminal to the secondary terminal of the channel. At least one channel section is formed by the machined component and/or portion of gas-permeable membrane.    USE - Separator is used for separating gas/liquid mixture, and for fuel cell system used for portable computer (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent thermal conductivity and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator has a hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane, a single-portion machined component, a closed channel having primary terminal, a secondary terminal and a channel section, an inlet opening fluidly connected to primary terminal of the channel, and an outlet opening fluidly connected to secondary terminal of the channel. The cross-sectional area of the channel decreases monotonically from the primary terminal to the secondary terminal of the channel. At least one channel section is formed by the single-portion machined component and/or portion of the hydrophobic gas-permeable membrane. The surface of machined component contains elongate groove and thermally conductive material. The membrane contains polytetrafluoroethylene.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel converter installed at common equipment to reform fuel, and a main heat storage bath which is supplied with waste heat from the fuel converter to store as warm water. A fuel cell stack (5) is installed at household, and generates electricity and heat by supplying hydrogen from the fuel converter. A household heat storage bath (6) is installed at a part of the fuel cell stack to be supplied with waste heat as warm water and optionally supplied with auxiliary water from a boiler (100). A supply unit is provided with a pipe to supply the warm water as household water.    USE - Fuel cell system for an apartment house.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables the connection with heating equipment, and has high energy efficiency.    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 block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (5)    Household heat storage bath (6)    Boiler connection line (23)    Cold water line (25)    Generation supply line (27)    Boiler (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has a bottom cover (120) connected to bottom of a battery casing for preventing a decoupling of a screw portion at the bottom. The bottom cover is provided with a supporting member (130) for allowing height of a coupling member by supporting a head unit of the coupling member, when elastically pressurized the head unit to cause the coupling member to depress under action of an external pressurizing force. The head unit of the coupling member is formed of polygonal shape and the supporting member forms a polygonal shaped accommodating groove (132) to accommodate the head unit.    USE - Ring terminal connection structure for a battery in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure causes the coupling member for inserting the ring terminal to be depressed under the external pressurizing force, and restores the original state upon the removal of the external force, thus ensuring firm bonding between the coupling member and the nut, and prevents spark generation between the ring terminal and the coupling member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bottom cover of a ring terminal connection structure.    Bottom cover (120)    Supporting member (130)    Accommodating groove (132)
NOVELTY - The plant (100) has a heat exchanger (120) that receives exhausted gas from a fuel cell system (110) and discharges steam. Pure oxygen combustion unit (130) reheats the steam by pure oxygen combustion. A turbine (140) generates a mechanical energy by receiving the steam reheated by the unit. A generator (150) converts the mechanical energy into an electrical energy, and a condenser (160) is formed to condense the steam passed via the turbine. A water collecting pump (180) interposed between the condenser and a water supply pump (170) collects carbon dioxide generated in the condenser.    USE - Fuel cell-linked plant for generating power using pure oxygen combustion.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell-linked power generation plant increases the thermal efficiency and carbon dioxide collection by heating the high temperature steam directly using a pure oxygen combustion unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell-linked power generation plant.    Fuel cell-linked power generation plant (100)    Fuel cell system (110)    Heat exchanger (120)    Pure oxygen combustion unit (130)    Turbine (140)    Generator (150)    Condenser (160)    Water supply pump (170)    Water collecting pump (180)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a catalytic reaction unit (40) including a catalyst (41) for accelerating selective oxidation. A flow path (31) is utilized for introducing reforming gas into the catalytic reaction unit. A condensed water storage unit (60) is utilized for storing water in the reforming gas, which is condensed partially while passing through the flow path. An introduction gas inlet (13) is connected with the flow path. A production gas discharge portion (15) is connected with the catalytic reaction unit.    USE - System for treating carbon monoxide for a direct oxidation membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces adsorption of liquid water onto the catalyst, thus maintaining catalytic activity. The system prevents delay in initial driving of the system, and improves quality and reaction efficiency of the system. The system treats the carbon monoxide for the fuel cell by reducing concentration of carbon monoxide through selective oxidation of carbon monoxide contained in the reforming gas. The system is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a carbon monoxide treating system.    Introduction gas inlet (13)    Production gas discharge portion (15)    Flow path (31)    Catalytic reaction unit (40)    Catalyst (41)    Condensed water storage unit (60)    Carbon monoxide treating system (100)
NOVELTY - The supply has a current balancing unit (220), and transformer (T) including a primary coil (N1) and a secondary coil (N2). A switching unit (200) has switching elements (SW1, SW2) turned on/off according to a control signal applied from outside. The transformer adjusts a transformation ratio of an input voltage and output voltage according to a turn ratio of the coils. Voltage with an alternative pole is applied to a primary side of the transformer by turning a direction of a current applied to the primary side current of the transformer according to a turn on/off state of the element.    USE - Switching power supply for a power conversion device of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The supply prevents a current from being concentrated on one switching element by allowing the current to evenly flow on the switching elements, thus improving efficiency of the power supply. The supply prevents the noise and harmful electromagnetic wave generation and extending the lifetime of the system, thus securing reliability about clean energy usage of a hydrogen fuel cell. The supply prevents the switching element from being damaged by heat due to unbalance current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power conversion device using a switching power supply.    Primary coil (N1)    Secondary coil (N2)    Switching element (SW1, SW2)    Transformer (T)    Switching unit (200)    Current balancing unit (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves turning off a valve, and controlling other valve to allow a channel (302) and a bypass line (303) to be connected. A heating unit is operated to heat cooling water except the cooling water in a cooling water storage tank (130) for increasing the temperature of the stack (100) over prescribed temperature. Latter valve is opened by the temperature. Space between the cooling water storage tank and channels is connected by the bypass line, and the bypass line is heated by a heating unit.    USE - Method for starting a fuel cell stack in a vehicle, electronic device and a public building.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the amount of the cooling water to be heated by the heating unit to increase the temperature of the fuel cell stack rapidly, thus decreasing the starting time of the fuel cell stack. The remodeling of an old system is very convenient with less expense by utilizing the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a cooling system of a fuel cell stack.    Plates (5)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Cooling water storage tank (130)    Channel (302)    Bypass line (303)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has multiple battery cells (100, 200, 300) electrically connected with one another. A cell temperature sensing unit is provided with an optical fiber (410). Multiple fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors (411) are provided to sense temperature of the battery cells. The optical fiber is connected with the battery cells to install sensors at a surrounding position of positive electrode taps (120, 220, 320) and negative electrode taps (130, 230, 330) of the battery cells. The battery cells are connected to cell bodies (110, 210, 310).    USE - Secondary battery for a wireless mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery cells can be measured simply and accurately by utilizing the optical fiber, thus reducing the size and weight of the secondary battery. The secondary battery avoids the influence of external electromagnetism, thus providing accurate sensing of the temperature. The damage of the optical fiber is prevented, thus maintaining temperature measuring position of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Battery cells (100, 200, 300)    Cell bodies (110, 210, 310)    Positive electrode taps (120, 220, 320)    Negative electrode taps (130, 230, 330)    Optical fiber (410)    Fiber Bragg grating sensors (411)
NOVELTY - The drive system has system main relay which attaches electric power line that performs electric power supply from high voltage battery to drive device, and which releases the connection of high voltage battery and drive device. The outside temperature sensor detects the temperature of external air. The HVECU controls the system main relay so that connection state of high voltage battery and drive device is maintained and system start-up is not performed, when detected temperature of external air is less than predetermined temperature.    USE - Drive system for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses malfunction of the system during system start-up by providing HVECU which regulates system main relay to maintain connection of high voltage battery and drive device so that system start-up is not performed, when external air temperature is less than predefined temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of the drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the starting processing performed by power supply electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Outside temperature input step (S100)    Outside temperature comparison step (S110)    Ignition signal and start signal output step (S120)    Ready signal confirmation step (S130)    Light-extinguishing step (S140)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus of electrical storage device such as capacitor unit (14) comprises a capacitor control unit which regulates the voltage of capacitor module (15) and capacitor cell (16) in the processing voltage range set by deviating from a control range. The voltage difference between the capacitor module and capacitor cell is reduced by controlling the voltage in a processing voltage range. The voltage equilibrium speed difference is expanded between the capacitor module and capacitor cell.    USE - Control apparatus of electrical storage device e.g. capacitor unit for use in control system of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces voltage difference between capacitor module and capacitor cell without increasing cost since voltage is controlled in a processing voltage range. Eliminates variation in cell voltage without applying cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the control apparatus of electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Capacitor unit (14)    Capacitor module (15)    Capacitor cell (16)    External circuit (41)    Relay switch (42)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte (5). The anode contains anode active material including lithium iron phosphate. The cathode contains cathode active material including lithium manganate. The lithium manganate is coated with carbon.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as niobium-titanium secondary battery, titanium secondary battery and aqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery is used as backup power supply of motor vehicles and portable equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is excellent in cyclic characteristics, and has high allowable temperature limit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic explanatory view of test cell.    Counter electrode (1)    Working electrode (2)    Reference pole (3)    Separator (4)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a power supply device (12) which supplies electric current to the separators (2a,2b) through the terminals (3a,3b) connected to the voltage monitor (11). The voltage monitor measures the voltage between the separators and the terminals. The fuel cell (10) consists of laminated cell (100) is provided with electrolyte in which electrode layer is formed on both sides and the separators are positioned on the outer side of the electrode layer.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system of moving bodies e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric tram, walking robot. Can also be used as power generation equipment for buildings such as residences.    ADVANTAGE - Improves performance of the whole fuel cell system without causing a steep raise of design cost or manufacturing cost since the structure is simplified. Enables to supply electricity to each separator without complicating the structure of separator and wiring where temperature of each cell can be maintained at an appropriate range, and electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separators (2a,2b)    Terminals (3a,3b)    Fuel cell (10)    Voltage monitor (11)    Power supply device (12)    Cell (100)
NOVELTY - A vapor-liquid separator (A) consists of a tank (25) for separating liquid from gas, a drain mechanism for discharging the liquid from the tank, a discharge-pipe portion (P7) which connects the tank and drain mechanism, a liquid detector (29), and a controller (51). The liquid detector is provided in the discharge-pipe portion at the upstream of drain mechanism, for detecting the presence or absence of liquid. The controller controls the discharge amount of liquid in the drain mechanism based on the detection signal from the liquid detector.    USE - Vapor-liquid separator is used in fuel-cell systems used for producing electromotive force in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor-liquid separator enables exact control of drain timing using only a single sensor, without detecting the water level in the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell system using the vapor-liquid separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell system (1)    Tank (25)    Liquid detector (29)    Controller (51)    Vapor-liquid separator (A)    Discharge-pipe portion (P7)
NOVELTY - An AC impedance measurement unit (92) measures AC impedance of fuel cell. An estimation unit (94) estimates scavenging-air implementation time based on the predetermined time. An abnormal processing unit (95) terminates the scavenging-air processing, when the measured AC impendence is smaller than the AC impedance measured in scavenging-air start-time.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fail-safe processing is implemented by the fuel cell system, when the scavenging-air implementation time cannot be estimated correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage instruction unit (91)    AC impedance measurement unit (92)    Measurement memory (93)    Estimation unit (94)    Abnormal processing unit (95)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal main body (11) is provided at one end with a fixed bolt (11g) and at the other end with an attaching part (11c). A current sensor (12) is mounted on the battery terminal main body such that an attachment piece (12e) at one end of the current sensor is attached to the attaching part and the fixed bolt is inserted into an attachment hole (12g) on the other end of the current sensor. The fixed bolt is inserted into the attachment hole (13f) on a connection part (13b) of a fusible link assembly (13) arranged beside the battery terminal main body.    USE - Battery terminal structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Current sensor can be supplied to vehicle factory in state integrated to battery terminal main body such that only fixing of battery terminal main body to battery post is required after attaching fusible link assembly to battery terminal main body, thus easing attachment of current sensor. Reduces dead space between fusible link assembly and battery, thus contributing to effective use of restricted member placement space in engine compartment. Eliminates need for mounting bracket, thus reducing cost and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery terminal structure.    Battery terminal main body (11)    Attaching part (11c)    Fixed bolt (11g)    Current sensor (12)    Attachment piece (12e)    Attachment holes (12g,13f)    Fusible link assembly (13)    Connection part (13b)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has an elastic structure (5) which moves downstream from the valve-seat portion (3), when the water in a valve chest (2) is frozen in valve closing state. The valve-seat portion is formed in taper shape such that its outer periphery becomes thin gradually towards the valve main portion (6).    USE - Freezing compatible valve for using fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of the freezing compatible valve is improved effectively without increasing the pressure by the volume expansion at the time of water freezing and without complicating the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the freezing compatible valve.    Valve (1)    Valve chest (2)    Valve-seat portion (3)    Elastic structure (5)    Valve main portion (6)
NOVELTY - The pressure vessel has hydrogen desorption switch (6) that is operated to discharge the fluid containing hydrogen outside based on the fixed time period.    USE - Pressure vessel such as high pressure tank mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle, natural gas vehicle, airplane, ship, robot, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid containing hydrogen is discharged outside efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the switch.    Nozzle (3)    Switch (6)    Resin layer (11)    Bolt (61)    Head (61a)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen absorbent consists of aggregated porous material and carbon material deposited in the pores.    USE - Hydrogen absorbent used in fuel cells and hydrogen storage tanks for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen absorbent is manufactured economically and with improved productivity without performing vapor phase carbonization processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydrogen absorbent.
NOVELTY - The case for fuel cell (10) has case inner peripheral side goods (30), a fuel cell stack (20) formed by laminating several single cells and components accompanying the fuel cell stack. An air bag (40) provided between the case inner peripheral side goods, expands and contacts with the case inner peripheral side goods when the collision of moving objects is detected.    USE - Case for fuel cell mounted in car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The impact which acts on the case inner peripheral side goods is absorbed and hence the damage to the case inner peripheral side goods is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the case for fuel cell before and after the air bag operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case for fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Case inner peripheral side goods (30)    Air bag (40)    Vehicle side portion goods (60)
NOVELTY - An accommodation chamber which is formed by a concave portion on the floor (35) in front of the vehicle seat (17) has upper open side closed by a lid that is integrated with the floor portion. A battery which is seated on the bottom of the accommodation chamber has longitudinal side oriented along vehicle front-rear direction and is secured by a holding component provided at a longitudinal end side.    USE - Electrically driven two wheeled vehicle e.g. scooter. Can also be used in four wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the accommodation chamber and the holding component ensures firm seating of the battery, and easy insertion and extraction to and from the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Wheels (11,12)    Vehicle seat (17)    Floor (35)    Battery box (40)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation membrane contains niobium compound phase (1) including titanium, zirconium, hafnium, nickel, cobalt, chromium, iron, tantalum, vanadium, aluminum and/or manganese, and has a dendrite structure.    USE - Hydrogen separation membrane for hydrogen purification apparatus used for producing highly purified hydrogen for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separation membrane having excellent hydrogen-permeation ability and hydrogen brittleness resistance is manufactured economically in high yield, without using expensive noble metals such as palladium. The hydrogen separation membrane can be used at high temperature for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen separation membrane contains niobium (Nb) compound phase, and has a dendrite structure. The niobium compound phase has compositional formula: Nb100-(~a+~b+~c)X~aY~bZ~c (1) including unavoidable impurity, where, X is titanium, zirconium and/or hafnium, Y is nickel, cobalt, chromium and/or iron and Z is tantalum, vanadium, aluminum and/or manganese, alpha is 10-60 atomic%, beta is 10-50 atomic%, gamma is 0-5 atomic% and alpha + beta + gamma is 80 or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen separation membrane.
NOVELTY - An information-technology equipment comprises a detector (116) for detecting residual amount of fuel supplied to fuel cell, a detector (120) for detecting residual amount of secondary battery charged by electricity generated by fuel cell, and a display unit (303). The display unit indicates charging of secondary battery, and displays the residual amount of secondary battery while charging. The information-technology equipment is operated by the output of secondary battery.    USE - Information-technology equipment such as video camera (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The information-technology equipment is user-friendly, and displays the replenishment stage of fuel, and replacement stage of fuel cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the screen figure of residual amount display (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cartridge (110)    Fuel residual amount detector (116)    Secondary battery residual amount detector (120)    Display unit (303)    Icon (311,313,314)
NOVELTY - Vehicle mounted power wire superimposition communication unit has a capacitor (16) is arranged between the branch lines (15A,15B) which are connected to the communication units (20A,20B) respectively. The transmission signal is transmitted and received between the communication units through the capacitor.    USE - Vehicle mounted power wire superimposition communication unit.    ADVANTAGE - The communication path between communication units can be shortened by using capacitor and noise of attenuation signal is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural block of vehicle mounted power wire superimposition communication unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Power wire (12)    Branch lines (15A,15B)    Capacitor (16)    Communication units (20A,20B)
NOVELTY - The structure has a wiring member equipped with a metal circuit board (31) which contacts a front-end part (31a), where the front-end part is pressed on an electrically conductive member by an elastic deformation. A solder member mutually joins the front end tip part and the electrically conductive member of the metal circuit board. A convex part (31d) is provided in a contact surface with the electrically-conductive member of the metal circuit board. The front-end part intersects an intermediate part (31c) connected with a base.    USE - Connection structure for a power module for carrying a vehicle-mounted semiconductor device of a motor drive of an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The connection structure improves the transmission of high electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of a structure of a power unit.    Metal circuit board (31)    Front-end part (31a)    Intermediate part (31c)    Convex part (31d)    Electrode terminal layer (56)
NOVELTY - The device has a cutting blade (21A) suitable for the back side of moving direction (C) of a secondary battery (60) provided with respect to a workpiece drive unit (50), equipped with a cut surface made parallel to the moving direction and to battery surface. The workpiece drive unit has a wire which ties the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal of the battery, from the direction orthogonally crossed to the cut surface of the cutting blade such that the blade contacts only one of the terminals.    USE - Cutting device for terminals of secondary battery such as lead storage battery used as industrial battery for motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminals can be cut safely and efficiently, even for many kinds of secondary batteries differing in the height between wall portion and bottom face of terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the cutting device.    Band saw (21)    Cutting blade (21A)    Workpiece drive unit (50)    Secondary battery (60)    Moving direction (C)
NOVELTY - The controlling-valve type lead storage battery (1) has mat separators (4,5) consisting of acid-proof fibers such as synthetic resin fiber and glass fiber which are positioned between positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate (3). The tensile strength of mat separator (4) is more than 9 Newton per square millimeter and below 30 Newton per square millimeter. The hole volume in battery inclusion state of mat separator (5) is set to predetermined value with respect to amount of electrolyte solution volume in order to obtain electrolyte solution filling factor of 0.76 or more.    USE - Controlling-valve type lead storage battery used for electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to electrically-driven cart, electric wheelchair, electric golf cart, electric forklift truck and industrial transport vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Acquires high output characteristics and cycle-life characteristic with respect to controlling-valve type lead storage battery by setting hole volume in the battery inclusion state of mat separator to predetermined value in order to obtain electrolyte solution filling factor of 0.76 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of controlling-valve type lead storage battery.    Controlling-valve type lead storage battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Mat separators (4,5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (5) detects the variation of minimum cell voltage per unit time. The ECU determines whether the minimum cell voltage becomes less than a predetermined value, based on the detected variation of minimum cell voltage. A current limiter (7) limits the electric current supplied to a load from fuel cell (2), if minimum cell voltage becomes less than the predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be prevented. The restoration of minimum cell voltage can be performed within short time. The durability of fuel cell can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    ECU (5)    Cell voltage detector (6)    Current limiter (7)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery (1) thermally radiates the heat through the heat radiator. A thermoelectric element (12) absorbs the heat from a heat radiator at the time of power supply. A temperature detector (11) detects the temperature of the lithium ion battery. An electricity supply unit (13) supplies the electricity to the thermoelectric element from the generator (7) or from the lead storage battery (9), when the detected temperature of lithium ion battery is less than the predetermined temperature.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electricity supply unit supplies the electricity to the thermoelectric element from the generator or from the lead storage battery, when the detected temperature of lithium ion battery is less than the predetermined temperature, the use of the cooling fan is not needed and the deterioration of the battery capacity of the lithium ion secondary battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion battery (1)    Generator (7)    Lead storage battery (9)    Temperature detector (11)    Thermoelectric element (12)    Electricity supply unit (13)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell system (1) consists of a fuel cell (2), an oxidation-gas supplier (31), and a controller (6). The controller provides a control command to the oxidation-gas supplier for controlling its operation. The controller provides a control command to the oxidation-gas supplier while rapidly decreasing the load for which the decreasing rate of the output requirement with respect to the fuel cell exceeds a preset threshold value, for regeneration.    USE - Fuel-cell system is used for electric vehicles, robots, vessels, aircrafts, and for domestic and commercial power-generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell system has a simple structure. The electric-power generation amount of the fuel cell can be quickly reduced while rapidly decreasing the load to which the output requirement with respect to the fuel cell falls rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel-cell system (1) consists of a fuel cell (2), an oxidation-gas supplier (31), and a controller (6). The fuel cell produces electric power by receiving supply of a reactive gas and supplies the generated electric power to a preset load (M3). The oxidation-gas supplier compresses oxidation gas among the reactive gasses and supplies to the fuel cell. The controller provides a control command to the oxidation-gas supplier for controlling its operation. The controller provides a control command to the oxidation-gas supplier while rapidly decreasing the load for which the decreasing rate of the output requirement with respect to the fuel cell exceeds a preset threshold value, for regeneration. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control 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 system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Controller (6)    Oxidation-gas supplier (31)    Load (M3)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an electrical storage apparatus connected to a fuel cell (40) through a voltage conversion apparatus. A power converter converts the direct current electric power output from the fuel cell or the electrical storage apparatus into alternating current electric power and supplies to a load. A determination unit determines the operating voltage of the system based on the voltage conversion efficiency of the voltage conversion apparatus, and the power conversion efficiency of the power converter.    USE - Fuel cell system for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle, a two wheeled vehicle, a motor vehicle and various moving objects such as a vessel, an airplane and a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The determination unit determines the operating voltage of the system based on the voltage conversion efficiency of the voltage conversion apparatus and the power conversion efficiency of the power converter, so that the electric power output from the battery can be transmitted to the load in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Relay (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Inverter (50)    Battery (60)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode group has positive and negative electrodes (3,4) that comprise positive and negative electrode active material content layers (8,12) formed respectively in positive and negative electrode collectors, are wound through separator. The electrodes are curved on peripheral side of electrode group so that cross section (9) of electrode along short side direction is formed in curve shape.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for mobile phone, electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The offset of positive and negative electrode is reduced at time of winding electrodes with electrode group so that charging/discharging cycle characteristics and stabilization characteristics of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Positive electrode active material content layer (8)    Cross section (9)    Negative electrode active material content layer (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (5) has a humidifier (30) that is provided for humidification of fuel gas or oxidation gas supplied to a fuel cell (20). A pair of openings is provided in the humidifier case. The case is inclined so as to locate one of the openings at a comparatively lower position.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric power generation system installed in mobile object such as fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, and for building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of excess moisture content in inside the humidifier, corrosion, and freezing state under low temperature conditions can be avoided, due to inclined orientation of the humidifier case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (5)    Fuel cell (20)    Humidifier (30)    Support band (40)    Vehicle (S)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (22) has a vapor liquid separator (28) provided in flow direction of coolant, rather than a condenser (26). A downstream coolant flow passage (30) discharges the gaseous coolant from the vapor-liquid separator.    USE - Cooling system for cooling fuel cell used in fuel cell system installed in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the flow passage and the vapor liquid separator promotes uniform cooling of the fuel cell, and prevents excess pressure in the coolant flow passages. The arrangement of cooling system reduces energy required for the cooling operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Cooling system (22)    Upstream flow passage (24)    Condenser (26)    Vapor liquid separator (28)    Downstream flow passage (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a normally opening inlet port shut valve (20) provided in an oxidation gas supply flow path (14), which is in closed state during normal condition. A humidifier bypass valve (18) which is in opened state during normal condition is provided in a humidifier bypass path (32). A control unit interrupts the upstream of gas flow path at the side of cathode side electrode of fuel cell stack (12), by isolating both the valves, at the time of stop of electric power generation of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be use din non-vehicular applications.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable electric power generation performance can be ensured for long period of time, and the lifetime of the system is improved. The fuel cell system can be operated even at the time of failure of the valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxidation gas supply flow path (14)    Humidifier bypass valve (18)    Inlet-port shut valve (20)    Humidifier bypass path (32)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell consists of hydrocarbon and water as cathode active material, oxidizing agent as anode active material, and electrolyte film (12). The electrolyte film is a diaphragm which has proton conductivity or hydroxyl ion conductivity and/or oxygen ion conductivity. Transition metal catalyst is included in cathode side of fuel cell. Oxygen is further added to cathode active material. The hydrocarbon is petroleum-type hydrocarbon, naphtha, gasoline, light oil or natural gas.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkali type fuel cell, solid oxide type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and phosphoric acid type fuel cell, used as portable power supply, household use power supply and vehicle-mounted motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell generates electric power efficiently, economically and stably. Since hydrocarbon type fuel is directly used without modification, the need for usage of modification machine in fuel cell is eliminated. Therefore, battery size is reduced. Poisoning of catalyst by carbon monoxide adsorption is prevented by addition of oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of membrane-electrode composite used for fuel cell.    Membrane-electrode composite (10)    Cathode layer (11)    Electrolyte film (12)    Anode layer (13)    Cathode active substance inlet (14)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the temperature of battery cell. A switch mechanism (50) switches the connection state of coolant supply pipes (11-14) and cooling air supply unit (70) and the connection state of coolant supply pipe and exhaust unit. A control unit (90) drives the switch mechanism based on the information from detector.    USE - Battery cooling device for hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell can be cooled favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling device.    Coolant supply pipes (11-14)    Battery case (30)    Switch mechanism (50)    Cooling air supply unit (70)    Control unit (90)
NOVELTY - An interdigidated (IDT) electrode (13) formed on the surface of a quartz substrate (11) has a pair of electrodes (12a,12b). A pair of reflectors (15) is arranged at both sides of the IDT electrode along the propagation direction of the surface acoustic wave excited with the IDT electrode. A hydrogen reaction catalyst film (14) is formed on the propagation path of the surface acoustic wave excited with the IDT electrode. The temperature change of the quartz substrate due to the heat released by the hydrogen reaction catalyst film is detected as frequency signal.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. contact combustion type hydrogen sensor of fuel cell used for motor vehicles and household purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The gas concentration is detected by the gas sensor efficiently, hence the sensitivity of the gas sensor is enhanced and the mass productivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the hydrogen sensor.    Quartz substrate (11)    Electrodes (12a,12b)    IDT electrode (13)    Hydrogen reaction catalyst film (14)    Reflector (15)
NOVELTY - The shut-off valves (32a-32d) interrupt the fuel gas from the fuel tanks (31a-31d) to a fuel-supply tip apparatus (20). A control apparatus (40) controls the opening and closing of the shut-off valves. The control apparatus opens the shut-off valves so that the fuel tanks discharge the fuel gas to small order of the tank pressure (Pa-Pd).    USE - Fuel supply apparatus for fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply apparatus which avoids act of back pressure on the shut-off valve of the valve closing state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-supply tip apparatus (20)    Fuel tanks (31a-31d)    Shut-off valves (32a-32d)    Control apparatus (40)    Pressure of tanks (Pa-Pd)
NOVELTY - The device has a communicating tube integrally formed by using a duct which forms an inhalation path for supplying air to an internal combustion engine or a fuel cell. A communicating tube is provided in a resonator chamber, and comprises a Helmholtz type esonance silencer. A duct and the resonator chamber are integrated. A part of the duct and the communicating tube are molded by using foamed resin hollow molding. A non-foaming layer is provided in an internal peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface of the duct.    USE - Inhalation noise-reduction device for supplying air to an internal combustion engine and fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the induction noise generated especially through the air intake duct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a noise-reduction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of a structure of an inhalation noise-reduction device.    Duct (1)    Resonator chamber (2)    Communicating tube (11)    Air-intake-duct part (12)    Inhalation path (13)    Air inlet (14)    Air discharge port (15)    Interior space (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotating shaft (20) extended along a vehicle advancing direction. A biasing member i.e. spring (34), is provided for biasing a magnetic body i.e. magnet (32), to a direction spaced apart from the magnetic body, where ends of the magnetic body are coupled by an interlocking part. The magnetic body cooperates with the operation part positioned in a vehicle i.e. car. A wire (46) is operated by the operation part or the interlocking part.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the apparatus changes the angle of attack with respect to the vehicle advancing direction of a blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a schematic structure of a windpowered-electricity-generation apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rotating shaft (20)    Magnet (32)    Spring (34)    Wire (46)    Brake pedal (48)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing apparatus (100) comprises metal hydride which discharges hydrogen by heating, and liquid supply unit which supplies liquid that contains water in metal hydride and forms oxide film or hydration film in surface of metal hydride.    USE - A hydrogen producing apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Stores metal hydride steadily by small apparatus structure for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) fuel cell electric vehicle; and    (2) hydrogen storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen producing apparatus (100)    Container (110)    Recovery tank (130)    Fuel cell (200)    Hydrogen storage material (300)
NOVELTY - The automotive battery exchange device has an air injection opening (50) that is provided in the downward side of a base (20) for ejecting the air towards a base. The base is raised from the floor surface, when the air is supplied to the air injection opening. A lifting section (30) is arranged at the upward side of the base for lifting a battery from the floor surface. A battery is mounted in the position of the seat formation portion of a forklift truck, while the driver seat formation portion is opened.    USE - Automotive battery exchange device for vehicle such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the base is raised from the floor surface, the burden to the operator at the time of material handling operation of the battery can be reduced. The battery can be installed easily. The installation time of the battery can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the automotive battery exchange device.    Battery exchange device (1)    Base (20)    Lifting section (30)    Fork (32)    Air injection opening (50)
NOVELTY - An aqueous-based liquid mixture (10) containing ionic liquid is irradiated by light in presence of photocatalyst and the ionic liquid decomposed.    USE - Decomposition treating method of ionic liquid used for secondary battery such as lithium cell, fuel cell, solar cell, lubricating oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe, efficiently decomposes ionic liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of closed-system light irradiation reactor.    Oxygen gas introduction port (3)    Magnetic stirrer (5)    Stirring rod (6)    Mirror (9)    Aqueous-based liquid mixture (10)
NOVELTY - The module has three series circuits comprising multiple cells (B1A-B2A, B1B-B2B, B2C-B3C) connected in parallel through semiconductor switches (Sa1-Sa6, Sb1-Sb6). The switches are turned ON by using a driver with oscillation circuits. A capacitor cell and a secondary battery cell are used in an electrical storage cell. Capacitance ratio and total capacitance of the capacitor cell and the secondary battery cell in parallel stage are made equal. A switch control part is used to control transverse electric current flow between each cell by controlling input signal to a switch group.    USE - Electrical storage module for use in power supply of an electric vehicle, an uninterrupted power supply, power supply of personal computer, power supply of mobile machine, power supply of mobile body containing an aero plane, a domestic power supply, and the power supply during emergency.    ADVANTAGE - The usage rate of the cell can be made high. The number of cells and the number of switches required for the module can be reduced. The stress generated to the cell, when the electric current concentrates, can be reduced. The infrared drop resulting from the internal resistance of the cell can be made small by reducing the concentration of the electric current. The noise generated during the switching of the connection state can be reduced. The damage caused to the cell while switching connection in big state of voltage dispersion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical storage module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cells (B1A-B2A, B1B-B2B, B2C-B3C)    Semiconductor switches (Sa1-Sa6, Sb1-Sb6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has internal collector (5) which is positioned so as to contact with the internal periphery of the MEA (4). The external collector (6) is positioned so as to contact with the outer periphery of the MEA. The MEA consists of electrolyte film (1), an anode catalyst layer (2) and a cathode catalyst layer (3). A hydrophilic wire (7) intersects the MEA which makes the longitudinal direction of MEA a normal line direction so as to contact with the external collector.    USE - Fuel cell for e.g. home-use co-generation system, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation performance by improving the drain property since the water which exists on the outer periphery of the MEA is moved to the direction of wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the fuel cell for e.g. home-use co-generation system, motor vehicle.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    MEA (4)    Internal collector (5)    External collector (6)    Wire (7)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - A compound having aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidizing polymerization to obtain a fibril-form polymer. The fibril-form polymer is baked at 300-500 degrees C in oxygen/inert atmosphere to obtain carbon fiber. The volume ratio of oxygen and inert gas is 1/5 or less.    USE - Manufacture of carbon fiber (claimed) used for polyelectrolyte fuel cell for power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon fiber having high electroconductivity.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a solid electrolyte material (1) that is comprised of a plate-shaped active material (3) and a spherical-shaped active material (2) made of graphite. An elastic material made of silicone rubber is mixed with the active materials at a specific mass percentage.    USE - Electrode for all-solid lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle e.g. eco-friendly car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress generated by the expansion and contraction of the active material at the time of charging and discharging is relieved. Hence, the deformation of the solid-electrolyte material and the fall in capacitance are prevented, the electrical conductivity path is ensured and electroconductivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode for all-solid lithium secondary battery.    Solid electrolyte material (1)    Spherical-shaped active material (2)    Plate-shaped active material (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has gaseous diffusion layers made of titanium formed on the outer sides of catalyst layers covering a polymer electrolyte membrane. The gaseous diffusion layer (6) has a triangular pore (14) with a water film (15) formed partially at each corner (13).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in motor vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Moderate amount of moisture can be retained and gas can be transmitted by the diffusion layer. Hence drying of polymer electrolyte membrane is prevented and fall in ion-conductive performance of the electrolyte layer is suppressed. Battery performance is improved without voltage drop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows partially expanded view of a gaseous diffusion layer.    Gaseous diffusion layer (6)    Corner (13)    Pore (14)    Water film (15)    Side of pore (16)
NOVELTY - A binder contains polyolefin resin (A) containing unsaturated carboxylic-acid component (A1), ethylene component (A2) and (meth)acrylic ester component (A3). The unsaturated-carboxylic-acid component (A1) is maleic acid anhydride.    USE - Binder for slurry used for capacitor electrode for capacitor (all claimed) used in battery used as power supply for transport device, motor vehicle, copier, uninterruptable apparatus, road stud, elevator, escalator, hot water jug and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent corrosion resistance, binding property and heat resistance, and provides capacitor electrode having low volume resistivity. The electrode has small fall of electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane/catalyst composite component has an electrode catalyst layer formed on at least one surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane. The polymer electrolyte membrane contains polymer (1). The polymer electrolyte membrane has linear expansion coefficient of 150-200 degrees C, after drying at 25 degrees C under nitrogen atmosphere for 20 minutes using apparatus for thermomechanical analysis, in dimensional-change rate at 350 degrees C with increasing rate of 5 degrees C/minute.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane/catalyst composite component is used for fuel cell (claimed) for generation of electric power for motor vehicles, and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane/catalyst composite component has electric power generation performance at low humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane/catalyst composite component has an electrode catalyst layer formed on at least one surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane. The polymer electrolyte membrane contains polymer of formula (1). The polymer electrolyte membrane has linear expansion coefficient of 150-200 degrees C, after drying at 25 degrees C under nitrogen atmosphere for 20 minutes using apparatus for thermomechanical analysis, in dimensional-change rate at 350 degrees C with increasing rate of 5 degrees C/minute. The polymer electrolyte membrane/catalyst composite component has surface roughness of 1 mu m or less.    n1,n2,m1=1 or more;and    n1/(n1+n2)=0.40-0.70.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane/catalyst composite component.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte containing supporting electrolyte comprises ionic liquid containing double bond-containing phosphorus-nitrogen, and heterocyclic compound chosen from thiophene and thiophene derivative.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for non-aqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, power supply of electronic device such as notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides battery having improved battery characteristics.
NOVELTY - A flame-retardant masterbatch contains a phenol-type resin (A) and a phosphazene compound (B).    USE - Flame-retardant masterbatch is used for flame retardant composition for molded products (both claimed) for coil bobbin, flyback transformer, connector, including but not limited to printed wiring board, electrical insulation material, laminated sheet, electric wire, cable, table ware, coating material, synthetic leather, coating-film waterproof material, composite material, household articles, electronic office equipment, audio-video equipment, lithium ion battery, component for battery electrical equipment, fuel cell, solar cell, motor-vehicle component, and mobile telephone. The flame retardant composition is used for rubber, lubricant, nonflammable electrolyte solution, sealing agent, varnish for high-speed calculation, adhesive agent, fiber and paper processing agent, lacquer, paint, aircraft interior agent, and release agent.    ADVANTAGE - The flame-retardant masterbatch has excellent dispersibility and flame retardance, and provides molded product having excellent external appearance, heat stability, impact resistance and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the flame-retardant masterbatch.
NOVELTY - The battery sleeve (10) has a sleeve case (12) made of non-electroconductive material of acrylonitrile styrene-butadiene rubber (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and mixture of ABS and PVC or nylon. The sleeve case comprises cylinders (14,16,18) with same external shape. The three cylinders have hollow containing space (20) for accommodating the cylindrical battery. The edges of the cylinders are adjoined each other mutually. The outer edge shape of the cylinders is polygon.    USE - Battery sleeve. Uses include but are not limited to personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook computer, electrically driven tool, mobile telephone, electric power assisted bicycle, electrically driven motor vehicle, golf cart, motive power mixing of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly of cell battery is made more convenient by the battery sleeve. The assembly time and manufacturing cost are decreased and efficiency is increased. The quantity of cell battery is adjusted more flexibly and unrestricted expansion is achieved. The collision and dispersion between the cell batteries are conquered. The calorie amount between cell batteries is isolated. The safety and stability of power supply module are acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural three-dimensional view of battery sleeve.    Battery sleeve (10)    Sleeve case (12)    Cylinders (14,16,18)    Containing space (20)
NOVELTY - The solar cell-charging system has a solar module mounting frame with variable assembly, which is installed at each electric golf cart. An adapter coupling (12) with integrated ammeter makes a problem-free connection to an existing battery supply. The individual solar modules are inclined and locked. The complete solar module mounting frame is installed and dismantled simply by quick release fastener.    USE - Solar cell-charging system for electric golf carts.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell-charging system has a solar module mounting frame with variable assembly, which is installed at each electric golf cart and an adapter connection with integrated ammeter makes a problem-free connection to an existing battery supply, and hence ensures reduced battery capacitance and thus constant recharging by a permanent recharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric golf cart with supplemented mounting socket and an adapter-coupling.    Push bar (1)    Motor control switch (2)    Frame profile (5)    Mounting socket (11)    Adapter coupling (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring an open-circuit voltage of a vehicle battery (14), and determining a battery condition. An energy saving mode of an on-board power supply (28) of a motor vehicle (10) is activated. A duration of an activation of the energy saving mode of the on-board power system (28) is measured. The battery condition is determined depending on the duration of the activation of the energy saving mode and depending on the open-circuit voltage. Information about the battery condition is provided in such a manner that the information is viewed from outside of the motor vehicle.    USE - Method for monitoring a motor vehicle battery i.e. automotive battery, for providing a report on a condition of the automotive battery for seizing a battery undervoltage and for warning in a case of a battery undervoltage.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables examination of the battery condition of the vehicle batteries with a large number of vehicles in time-saving and cost-effective manner during transportation or the storage of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle with an on-board power supply, comprising a controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle with a device for monitoring a vehicle battery.    Motor vehicle (10)    Battery monitoring device (12)    Vehicle battery (14)    Controller (18)    On-board power supply (28)
NOVELTY - The device has a lock bar unit (24) pivotably supported at a battery insertion case (2) by a fastener part (18) and a slotted hole (20) so that the lock bar unit is movable between a safety position and a release position and pre-stressed to the safety position. A hydraulic cylinder (34) is provided for force-actuation of the lock bar unit, which is activated in the safety position by the hydraulic cylinder to supply a clamping force to a battery (4) that is accommodated in the battery insertion case.    USE - Locking device for securing a battery in a battery insertion case of an electric vehicle i.e. industrial truck (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The locking device is designed in such a manner that the lock bar unit automatically and safely engages into the locking position, as soon as the battery is inserted into the battery insertion case, thus automatically preventing unintentional movement of the battery from the battery insertion case, without requiring any operating steps, which provides cause for operating errors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic horizontal sectional view and top view of a battery insertion case of an industrial truck with a battery.    Battery insertion case (2)    Battery (4)    Fastener part (18)    Slotted hole (20)    Lock bar unit (24)    Hydraulic cylinder (34)
NOVELTY - The device has controller area network (CAN) communication interfaces and a secure digital card (SD) card placed in a closed shell. A single chip exchanges data with single-section voltage measuring units of a fuel cell pile through a CAN bus at real time, where the chip is a Motorola vehicle single chip. A clock chip performs data communication through a serial peripheral interface (SPI). The closed shell is provided with a circuit board (903). A splicing piece (904) is a vehicle splicing piece connected with the CAN bus.    USE - Data recording device for vehicle fuel cell engine.    ADVANTAGE - The device is utilized as the network gate to administrate the cell voltage of each section, which optimizes the distribution of the control system of the engine. The device provides fast memorizing speed, convenience for reading, low cost, and safety for the memorizing data, which satisfies the demand for the vehicle environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a data recording device.    Circuit board (903)    Splicing piece (904)
NOVELTY - The case has two reinforcing steel bars (4) welded at a top part. A movable dismountable case top cover and the reinforcing steel bars are connected through a locking bolt. Two through holes (7) of the locking bolt are opened at one of the reinforcing steel bars. Two blocking grooves are welded at an internal side of the movable dismountable case top cover. Two through holes of the locking bolt are opened at one blocking groove. The blocking grooves at the case top cover are co-coordinately installed at the two reinforcing steel bars at a top part of a vehicle case body (1).    USE - Theft proof accumulator case for vehicle e.g. large or medium trucks, to prevent stealing of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The case has simple structure and beautiful appearance. The case has high theft proof ability. The battery is not easy to be stolen, when the vehicle is packed. The case can resist dust and ash, so that the operational life span of battery is protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a theft proof accumulator case.    Vehicle case body (1)    Reinforcing steel bars (4)    Through holes (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an automatic take-up box (13) for containing a lead (11), where the lead is electrically connected to a solar energy dormer of vehicle. The lead is pulled out from the automatic take-up box and withdrawn back automatically. An electric connecting plate (7) is fixedly connected with a rotary winding base (3). Two ends of a torsional spring are fixedly connected with the box and the rotary winding base respectively. A lead (12) is electrically connected to an electric connecting end (14).    USE - Device for electrically connecting a solar energy dormer and devices in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device adjusts length of the lead for electrically connecting the solar energy dormer of vehicle with devices in the vehicle, thus reducing connection stress sustained by the lead effectively, and preventing rupture, winding and abrasion of the lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical connection device.    Rotary winding base (3)    Electric connecting plate (7)    Lead (11, 12)    Automatic take-up box (13)    Electric connecting end (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a generating device having a generator and an engine connected with the generator via a shaft coupling. A driving motor is provided with a power supply via an accumulator, and provides power to a running device via a transmission device under a control of a control system. A steering device and a braking device control the steering and braking of the running device. An accumulator monitoring system monitors an electric quantity of the accumulator and controls the engine of the generating device to generate and charge for the accumulator.    USE - Pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle solves the defect that the endurance mileage of the existing pure electric vehicle is not enough. The vehicle has improved aspects of endurance and deadweight, when compared with the existing electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a pure electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims an accumulator-fixing stand of automobile, comprising fixed pressure pad, which is pressed above the accumulator, screw and nut, which are connected with the two ends of the fixed pressure pad and tray, wherein, the two sides of the tray are fixed with suspension loop, which has earhole, and it is hung with the lower hook of the two screws, the bottom of the tray is connected with tray, which is connected with automobile bottom. The utility model holds the accumulator through the tray, thus the accumulator can be firmly held under any instances, it is fixed with the automobile by the bracket at the bottom of the tray, the bracket is adapt to the exact status of the fixing part, so, there is no need for the connection of the screw with the automobile, with more rational structure, it is safe and dependable.
NOVELTY - The device has impulse output circuit (20), voltage regulation circuit (30), voltage detection circuit (40), voltage amplification and stabilizing circuit (50), impulse control circuit (60), temperature detection circuit (70) and impulse shaping circuit (80) electrically connected with an accumulator electric source through a wire connecting terminal and an earth terminal. The detection circuit directly transmits battery end voltage to the stabilizing circuit. The impulse control circuit receives amplifying signal of the stabilizing circuit and collects output signal of the detection circuit.    USE - Vehicle accumulator charging and discharging efficiency stabilization controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves charging and discharging efficiency of the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle accumulator charging and discharging efficiency stabilization controlling device.    Impulse output circuit (20)    Voltage regulation circuit (30)    Voltage detection circuit (40)    Voltage amplification and stabilizing circuit (50)    Impulse control circuit (60)    Temperature detection circuit (70)    Impulse shaping circuit (80)
NOVELTY - The system has temperature detecting path with data processing and controlling modules i.e. trailing modules, respectively connected with a main control module. The main control module controls the data processing and controlling modules of the temperature detecting path to realize a sequential collection of temperature signals. A temperature of a single battery is collected by a thermocouple wire sensor, and temperature signals gathered by the thermocouple wire senor are amplified by a thermocouple compensation and amplification chip.    USE - Temperature detecting system of powerful battery pack for a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The system simple in design, inexpensive, and is convenient to use. The system has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature detecting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an output circuit of a wind-driven generator connected with a selenium rectifier and a storage battery group, where the group includes an anode that is respectively connected with a fixed joint matched to a switch. A cathode of the group is connected with an input end of a power inverter. A switch mobile joint is connected with the input end of the power inverter. An anode and a cathode of an assist gasoline generator are connected with the positive and negative input ends of the power inverter.    USE - Electric automobile power device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can recover wind energy that can be saved, thus reducing the running cost, and hence utilizing the device for a long distance without charging in midway, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a electric automobile power device.
NOVELTY - The pack has 42 volt super capacitor and 36 volt storage battery pack directly connected in parallel. Anodes of the super capacitor and the storage battery pack are connected to large current fuse in series as an output anode of a power supply pack. Cathodes of the super capacitor and the storage battery pack are directly utilized as an output cathode of the supply pack. A unit of the storage battery pack is equipped with a temperature sensor and connected to a signal acquisition input interface of an integrated control system. The sensor is fixed to a middle unit of the storage battery.    USE - 42 volt dynamic power pack for an integrated control system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply pack cancels direct current(DC)/DC converter, so that the mixing dynamic power system is simple, reliable and the cost is low. The power pack utilizes the discharging property of large current and energy of super capacitor, thus reducing the discharging current of the storage battery, and hence prolonging service life of the storage battery. The property of rapid discharge of the super capacitor is utilized, and the recharge for the storage battery by the super capacitor is directly actualized, thus improving the recharging property and energy recycle of the storage battery, and hence shortening recharging time. The capability of the super capacitor is fully utilized, so that the mixing dynamic power vehicle reaches ideal power performance, energy saving property and energy recycle, thus protecting the integrated control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a 42 volt dynamic power pack.
NOVELTY - A middle- or large-sized battery pack case (70') comprises coolant inlet and outlet ports (10', 20') disposed so that a coolant for cooling battery cells (30N, 30R) can flow from one side to other side of a battery module (32) in a direction perpendicular to stacking direction of battery cells, and a flow space (inlet duct) extending from inlet port to the module and another flow space (outlet duct) extending from the module to outlet port. The inlet duct (40') has a vertical sectional area less than that of outlet duct and a vertical height equivalent to 55-85% of that of outlet duct (50').    USE - The case is used in a middle- or large-sized battery pack (claimed) for a secondary battery used as energy source for wireless mobile devices and power source for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The case has the effect of improving the distribution uniformity of coolant flux, effectively removing heat accumulated between the battery cells, and improving the performance and life span of the battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional vie of a battery pack constructed in a structure in which a battery module is mounted in a battery pack case.    Coolant inlet and outlet ports (10', 20')    Battery cells (30N, 30R)    Battery module (32)    Inlet duct (40')    Outlet duct (50')    Battery pack case (70')
NOVELTY - A honeycomb structural component (2) has an outer wall coated with a coating material. The coating material contains a biosoluble fiber. The honeycomb structural component comprises ceramics.    USE - Honeycomb structural component is used for microparticles collection filter and as catalyst for internal combustion engine, boiler and chemical reaction, and as modifier for fuel cell and waste gas.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb structural component has excellent catalytic activity, dispersibility, and regeneration efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cell-structure component along plane perpendicular to central axis.    Cell-structure component (1)    Honeycomb structure component (2)    Cell (3)    Partition (4)
NOVELTY - The valve (113) has housing (12) that includes an inflow passage (13) connected to upstream side of fluid passage and an outflow passage (14) connected to a downstream side of fluid passage. The valve cases (17,18) are arranged in the housing. The valve case has an intermediate fluid passage for providing communication between inflow passage and outflow passage. A heating element (11) applies heat directly to the valve cases.    USE - Fluid passage valve for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transferability can be improved upon start-up of the fuel cell system. The thawing time at the passage, valve seat and the valve element can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the valve.    Heating element (11)    Housing (12)    Inflow passage (13)    Outflow passage (14)    Valve case (17,18)    Fluid passage valve (113)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell module (11) has a stacked-cell body (15) which is provided with electric output terminals (21,23) for taking electric power from stacked power generating cells. A metallic casing has an insulation layer (13) on inner surface and accommodates the stacked-cell body. A resin insulating plate (45) which is thicker than the insulation layer is disposed between the insulation layer and electric output terminals.    USE - Fuel cell module for vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short-circuiting of electric output terminals of fuel cell module for vehicle or between the power generating cells of fuel cell module for vehicle. Prevents increase of temperature in the individual electric output terminals since the heat is transmitted to the individual insulating covers and readily radiated from the outside surfaces. Eliminates temperature variations since the heat from the individual electric output terminals can be radiated evenly from the entire periphery. Absorbs the impact and reduces occurrence of damage to the insulating covers by virtue of thickness to maintain the insulated states of individual electric output terminals. Prevents deterioration of catalyst as a result of abnormal electric potentials in the power generating cells during sintering of catalyst or oxidation of supported carbon. Reduces insulator by providing a thick insulator on the side face which is easily deformed to enhance the insulating property of the side face.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a fuel cell module.    Fuel cell module (11)    Insulation layer (13)    Stacked-cell body (15)    Electric output terminals (21,23)    Resin insulating plate (45)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises electrolyte (13) interposed between cathode (12) and anode (11) which faces each other. The fuel (14) is held in contact with portion of anode. The anode is a fibrous mat (11b) anode formed of conductive fiber or non conductive fiber coated by conductive material having high surface-to-volume ratio. The portion of cathode is in contact with air or oxygen.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell contains anode having high surface-to-volume ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell comprises electrolyte interposed between cathode and anode which faces each other. The fuel is held in contact with portion of anode. The anode is a fibrous mat anode formed of conductive fiber or non conductive fiber coated by conductive material having high surface-to-volume ratio. The portion of cathode is in contact with air or oxygen. The fuel is glucose, fructose, lactose, alcohol, hydrocarbon, aldehyde, organic acid, organic fuel substance containing carbon-hydrogen links, hydrogen, boron hydride or organic compound dissolved in water or solvent. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel-cell anode;    (2) manufacture of fuel-cell anode; and    (3) manufacture of anode or cathode as electron spun element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (11)    Fibrous mat (11b)    Cathode (12)    Electrolyte (13)    Fuel (14)
NOVELTY - Substantially anhydrous solid or liquid chemical adduct (I), comprising hydrogen peroxide and a compound of sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, ammonium nitrate or ammonium dinitramide, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in a propellant, explosive, or pyrotechnic formulation and for synthesizing VPHP (claimed). (I) is useful to manufacture anhydrous or of low water content hydrogen peroxide, biocides (sporacides, bactericides, fungicides, viruscides and sporacides, etc.,), fuel cells, and gas generator applications for breathable oxygen or VPHP reactions. (I) is useful to manufacture low water content hydrogen peroxide. (I) is useful to manufacture chemicals and in bioremediation.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is: inexpensive and easily-manufactured; environmentally-friendly and safe; readily-transportable and storable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I);    (2) method for carrying out a hydroxylation, epoxidation, or biodecontamination reaction comprising adding to a reaction mixture a nitrate-peroxidate adduct as a hydroxylation, epoxidation or biodecontamination reactant; and    (3) a propellant, explosive, or pyrotechnic formulation, comprising (I) as an oxidizer.
NOVELTY - A functionalized polytriazole polymer is produced by mixing a hydrazine salt with at least one of a dicarboxylic acid and a dicarboxylic acid derivative in polyphosphoric acid to obtain a solution; heating the solution in a protective gas atmosphere and adding at least one prim. amine to the solution to form polyhydrazides. The primary amine is aromatic prim. amines or heteroaromatic prim. amines. A polymer is precipitated from the solution.    USE - For producing a functionalized polytriazole polymer (particularly poly(1,2,4-triazole)-polymer) for a membrane for a fuel cell, and a fiber (claimed), and in the area of biocompatible implants.    ADVANTAGE - The method has a short duration and low temperatures. The polytriazoles are easily soluble in organic solvents and have high molecular weights.
NOVELTY - A system involves multiple power machines e.g. fuel cells that each includes source sharing control circuitry (210). An external data source (230) actuates the power machines includes an electric meter (204) to monitor a market price of electricity. A gas meter (206) monitors a market price of hydrocarbon fuels. An aggregator (232) calculates the difference between the market price of electricity and the market price of hydrocarbon fuels. The control circuitry evaluates its stored local data prior to actuating the power machines after the source transmits an actuation signal to the machines.    USE - Distributed generation power system for operating power machines such as fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The system determines the optimal times to actuate alternative power devices based on economic factors such as the relative costs to generate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for generating power machine actuation data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram an Aggregator and power machine.    Electric meter (204)    Gas meter (206)    Source sharing control circuit (210)    External data source (230)    Aggregator (232)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery can (50) that accommodates a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and an electrolyte solution. A battery cap assembly seals an aperture of the can, where the assembly has a cap (10). A current interrupt device (20) is installed at a lower part of the cap. A gasket (30) is arranged to allow the cap and the interrupt device to be isolated with the can. A tap (40) is connected with the interrupt device by protruding from the positive/negative electrodes. The cap contacts with the current interrupt device by welding or surface contact.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. a lithium secondary battery for use in an electrical appliance, hybrid electromobile and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cap contacts with the current interrupt device by welding or surface contact, so as to reduce contact resistance between the cap and the current interrupt device, thus enhancing output power of the battery and the conductivity of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery.    Cap (10)    Current interrupt device (20)    Gasket (30)    Tap (40)    Battery can (50)
NOVELTY - The separator has two groups of hydrogen channels (130, 140), which are independently formed on an anode separator (100). Two groups of air channels are formed on a cathode separator. The anode separator is provided with two hydrogen supply parts and two hydrogen discharge parts. The cathode separator is provided with two air supply parts and two air discharge parts. The channels are formed by connecting inlet parts (110, 112) to outlet parts (114, 116) via manifolds. The air discharge parts of the cathode separator are connected to electronic valves of a stack.    USE - Fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The separator increases response speed according to load variation during the operation of the stack and improves the management of water generated within the channels, and enhances the fuel cell efficiency in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell separator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anode separator (100)    Inlet parts (110, 112)    Outlet parts (114, 116)    Hydrogen channels (130, 140)
NOVELTY - A startability predictor comprises a startability determination part (14) to compute the voltage value of a battery (1) when applying the starting current value during start-up of a predetermined engine to a volt ampere characteristic. The startability determination part determines whether the computed voltage value is lower than a first voltage value so that an engine estimates that start-up is impossible.    USE - Startability predictor for use in power supply control apparatus (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can estimate correctly whether a vehicle-mounted battery can start an engine according to the state of vehicle-mounted battery. Enables power supply control apparatus to increase the charge amount of vehicle-mounted battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the schematic structure of the startability predictor of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Battery (1)    Current sensor (2)    Ignition device (11)    Power supply control part (12)    Startability determination part (14)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has a power supply manager (50) which controls the voltage conversion of DC-DC converters (10,20) based on electrical storage state of an electrical storage apparatus so discharging or charging is performed. An alternating current (AC) dynamo (60) and the battery (61) performs electric power feeding of vehicle-mounted load and the electrical storage apparatuses. A vehicle-mounted load (12) is equipped with the electrical storage apparatus (11) and the vehicle-mounted load (22) is equipped with an electrical storage apparatus (21).    USE - Power supply device for vehicles electrically fed to vehicle-mounted current consumer e.g. load.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents lack of the amount of electrical storage of the electrical storage apparatus where the vehicle-mounted load is equipped as a power supply. Prevents rush current from battery by adjusting the changing rate of an electric current with a DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DC-DC converters (10,20)    Electrical storage apparatus (11)    Vehicle-mounted load (12)    Electrical storage apparatus (21)    Vehicle-mounted load (22)    Power supply manager (50)    AC dynamo (60)    Battery (61)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus (1) has emitter unit (21) which includes an emitter in thermoelectron electricity generating component (10). A collector unit (22) includes a collector. The joint electrodes (20) are arranged on predetermined direction to separate the emitter unit and collector unit with a predetermined gap. The thermoelectron electricity generating components are electrically connected in series to the joint electrodes.    USE - Thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus with high output voltage efficiently. Suppresses fall of electric power generation efficiency resulting from heat conduction. Performs space adjustment of emitter unit and collector unit, and provides thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus with high electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus.    Thermoelectron electric power generating apparatus (1)    Thermoelectron electricity generating component (10)    Joint electrodes (20)    Emitter unit (21)    Collector unit (22)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a control unit that controls charging and discharging of the lead storage battery for a predetermined time. When the electric power consumption of the battery is less than predetermined value and the terminal voltage is more than threshold voltage, the stratification phenomenon of the battery is determined.    USE - Control apparatus for lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stratification phenomenon of the lead storage battery can be determined in advance and the deterioration of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the stratification phenomenon determination process and the graph illustrating the relationship between the terminal voltage of lead storage battery and specific gravity. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (50) has an anode (54) to which hydrogen is supplied and cathode to which oxygen is supplied. When hydrogen deficiency of fuel cell stack (10) is detected, reset processing for filling the hydrogen is performed, after stopping supply of oxygen to the cathode and reducing oxygen retained in cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - An electric potential raise of cathode is suppressed effectively, so that corrosion reaction of cathode is inhibited effectively and deterioration of fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining cathodic-corrosion reaction of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A composite powder has a structure in which electrode active materials are joined through an electroconductive material, and is obtained as follows. A raw-material mixture containing electrode active material and electroconductive material is mechano-fused, and the obtained bonded mixture is filled in an electroconductive mold. Electricity is supplied and the mixture is sintered by direct pulse current under 60 MPa or more pressure, to obtain the composite powder.    USE - Composite powder is used for electrodes of primary batteries, secondary batteries, fuel cells, and capacitors (all claimed). The secondary batteries are used as power supply for electronic devices, such as portable communication apparatuses and notebook computers. The fuel cells are used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite powder has excellent joint strength with respect to electrode active material and electroconductive material. The composite powder provides electrodes having excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics at high current density, without reduction in weight energy density and volume energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite powder.
NOVELTY - The Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has rivet (1) that is fixed to an exterior case by axial rod (3).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle such as motorbike, car, and electric power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the battery is improved and the fall of reliability due to increase in resistance is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the rivet of the battery.    Rivet (1)    Head (2)    Axial rod (3)    Internal thread portion (4)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative electrode terminals (20,22) are provided in an electrode housing (14) accommodated inside a case (10), wherein the electrolyte solution is provided inside the case. The side edges of the plates form several convex portions, wherein the convex portions are arranged in a line and spaced from each other. The convex portions of the corresponding positive and negative plates are mutually laminated to form the corresponding positive and negative electrode tabs (16,18) respectively.    USE - Winding type electrode battery used as power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A heavy current flow in the battery is removed by laminating several convex elements having portion of the positive and negative electrode plates which forms the corresponding electrode tabs, such that the size of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of winding type electrode battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the winding type electrode battery.    Case (10)    Electrode housing (14)    Positive electrode tab (16)    Negative electrode tab (18)    Positive electrode terminal (20)    Negative electrode terminal (22)
NOVELTY - A floor panel (6) has side portion (5) that extends in vehicle length direction and is arranged in vehicle width direction at lower surface of the floor panel. The battery pack (1) is mounted on the floor panel. The battery pack has an outline shape to which the dimension of the car width direction becomes small as the car height goes upwards.    USE - Battery pack such as lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid car or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The interference with the car side portion and the battery pack is suppressed in the case of collision from the car side portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery pack mounted in car.    Battery pack (1)    Car side portion (4)    Side portion (5)    Floor panel (6)    Cooling fan (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell system (10) consists of a fuel cell (20) which receives and generates supply of fuel gas and oxidation gas, an oxidation-gas supplier (32) for supplying the oxidation gas to the fuel cell, and a controller (70). The controller reduces the oxidation-gas flow rate based on the discharge from the capacitance component of the fuel cell, and enables supply to the fuel cell from the oxidation-gas supplier when the output voltage of the fuel cell is reduced.    USE - Fuel-cell system is used as power source for electric vehicles, robots, vessels, aircraft, and domestic and commercial power-generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell system enables efficient control of battery running when the output voltage of fuel-cell stack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system block diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Oxidation-gas supplier (32)    Fuel-gas supplier (40)    Controller (70)
NOVELTY - A stud (10) used for connecting the laminated type fuel cell assembly consists of a main stud (10a) and an extension stud (10b). The engagement mechanism between the studs includes an internal thread (11) and an external thread (12) formed at the mating ends of the main stud and the extension stud respectively so that the main stud and extension stud are detachedly attached.    USE - Fuel cell stack for electric vehicle, electronic devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the stud facilitates easy and safe handling during lamination of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the stud assembly used in the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stud (10)    Main stud (10a)    Extension stud (10b)    Internal thread (11)    External thread (12)    Spacer (13)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (1) has a preparation unit (16) that prepares digitization image data by binarizing luminance value of image region of input image data with a predefined value. A calculation unit (17) calculates liquid adhesion area in target object based on the digitization image data. The image region whose luminance value is greater than threshold value is extracted from the input image data.    USE - Device for measuring liquid adhesion area in target object such as fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid adhesion area in the target object is measured efficiently with sufficient precision by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) program for measuring liquid adhesion area in target object; and    (2) method for measuring liquid adhesion area in target object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for measuring liquid adhesion area in the target object. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Device for measuring liquid adhesion area in target object (1)    Image acquisition units (11,12)    Digitization image data preparation unit (16)    Liquid adhesion area calculation unit (17)    Imaging device (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (40) has a liquid permeable film (72a) for closing a discharge hole (72) provided in the center portion at bottom face of recess (71) in downstream flow-path structure (70). A gas permeable film (74a) is provided for closing a deaeration hole (74) provided in outer circumferential portion of recess. A guide section (81) provided between an electroosmotic flow pump (50) and the discharge hole induces the liquid sent through the flow pump to the outer circumferential portion of recess.    USE - Liquid feeding apparatus for fuel cell type electric power generation apparatus in electronic device (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas mixed with liquid sent with electroosmotic flow pump is removed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid feeding apparatus.    Liquid feeding apparatus (40)    Electroosmotic flow pump (50)    Downstream flow-path structure (70)    Recess (71)    Discharge hole (72)    Liquid permeable film (72a)    Dearation hole (74)    Gas permeable film (74a)    Guide section (81)
NOVELTY - A control unit supplies electric power to circulation pump (33) through direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) converter (15) from electric power storage apparatus (16) and starts circulation of coolant at the time of self-sustaining. The electric power is supplied to AC/DC converter (14) from storage apparatus (16) and the electric power generation unit (10) is started. The electric power is supplied to electric power loads (61,62) at the time of self sustaining, after supplying electric power to DC/AC converter from electric power generation unit.    USE - Cogeneration system for use in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of electric power supply interruption with respect to the electric power load is eliminated at the time of self sustaining and the influence of electric power supply interruption with respect to the user is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (10)    AC/DC converter (14)    Bidirectional DC/AC converter (15)    Electric power storage apparatus (16)    Circulation pump (33)    Electric power loads (61,62)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (1) has a reactor (2) carrying out partial oxidation decomposition of an organic compound by heat excitation of oxide semiconductor (22) and producing hydrogen, a heating unit (3) provided in reactor and supply unit. The heating unit carries out heating of oxide semiconductor to predetermined temperature. The supply unit carries out supply of organic compound and oxygen gas to reactor.    USE - Apparatus is used for producing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell used for domestic appliances and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently and economically enables production of hydrogen by simple method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of hydrogen production apparatus.    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Reactor (2)    Heater (3)    Organic compound supply pipe (4)    Organic gas supply line (5)    Piping (8,9)    Oxide semiconductor (22)
NOVELTY - The feeding structure has a switch that is turned OFF to control supply of power from an auxiliary power supply (5) to an electronic device (4) such as starter, navigation apparatus, audio system, etc., mounted in vehicle after a lapse of a predefined time interval. The supply of power from a main power supply e.g. battery (3) and auxiliary power supply to the electronic device is performed during the predefined time interval.    USE - Electric power feeding structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption and exhaustion of the main power supply and auxiliary power supply is reduced by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric power feeding structure for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (1)    Battery (3)    Electronic device (4)    Auxiliary power supply (5)    Relay driver (23)
NOVELTY - The connecting ducts (77,79) between the air passages (105,111) and the battery casing is positioned at an upstream side from the heater core (97) of the air conditioner's blower (91). The cooling air is supplied to the battery casing (3) from the air passages of the air conditioner (37) in the vehicle.    USE - Battery cooling device for use in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Effective supply of cooling air is ensured to the battery casing irrespective of the temperature of air supplied to the vehicle interior from air-conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner and battery casing.    Battery casing (3)    Air conditioner (37)    Connecting ducts (77,79)    Air filter (89)    Blower (91)    Heater core (97)    Air passages (105,111)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an air blower (13) that blows the air into the battery pack (1) through an air pipe (11). The air blower includes an inlet port (13e) through which the air is inhaled at the direction along which the rotating shaft of the fan (13b) is extended. The air blower is arranged at the rear side of the backseat (62), such that the inlet port connected to the air pipe faces the lower side.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. sedan type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space consumption of the cooling device cooling the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motor vehicle.    Battery pack (1)    Air pipe (11)    Air blower (13)    Fan (13b)    Inlet port (13e)    Backseat (62)
NOVELTY - A refrigeration unit (2) has an inner tube (4) enclosed by an outer tube (6) which includes a flat surface (8) on which electronic component such as inverter (10) is mounted. The outer peripheral surface of the inner tube is closely contacted with inner peripheral surface of the outer tube. A coolant is circulated through a gap between the inner and outer tubes.    USE - Cooling device for electronic component e.g. inverter of motor vehicle e.g. hybrid, electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the attachment state of the inverter in the refrigeration unit.    Refrigeration unit (2)    Inner tube (4)    Outer tube (6)    Flat surface (8)    Inverter (10)
NOVELTY - The electric apparatus has a circuit board (3) which is arranged inside a converter case (2) having an opening (2a) for introducing cooling air inside the converter case from a supply air duct. A sponge (19) is arranged at the opening of the converter case, so that air flow path is obstructed and the flow of air from vehicle interior is not passed inside the cover to the circuit board.    USE - Electric apparatus e.g. electric storage pack for use in motor vehicle. Can also be used in secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery and capacitor in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dew condensation formed on the surface of the circuit board can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery pack.    Converter case (2)    Opening (2a)    Circuit board (3)    Heat sink (4)    Sponge (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electric pole (5) connecting a lid (6) which derives an electrode edge (3) from a strap (4) carries out a cluster weld with a terminal bushing (7). A deformation part (11) is deformed such that the dimension of a longitudinal direction of a pipe of a covering member is reduced when a cylindrical covering member (10) covering the pole is compressed into the longitudinal direction. The covering member (10) forms a taper part in an edge part (10a), and the deformation part is comprised by forming a slit in the covering member.    USE - Lead storage battery for use in a motor vehicle for start-up purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is designed in such a manner that the covering member is not depressing the strap by excessive force, thus suppressing the deformation and damage of the strap by the covering member, and hence avoiding the change of the strap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lead storage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lead storage battery (1)    Electrode (2)    Electrode edge (3)    Strap (4)    Electric pole (5)    Lid (6)    Terminal bushing (7)    Covering member (10)    Edge part (10a)    Deformation part (11)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a catalyst layer (3) with an internal peripheral surface side equipped with a flow path (6X) circulating an oxygen-containing gas, where the oxygen-containing gas and a hydrogen-containing gas are circulated in reverse directions. A pressure control valve (13) makes pressure of the oxygen-containing gas in a hydrogen exit (11b) of the flow path higher than the pressure of the oxygen-containing gas in a hydrogen entrance (11a) of flow path. A hollow-shaped diffused layer (5) is provided between the catalyst layer and a collector (6).    USE - Fuel cell i.e. electrolyte fuel cell, for a domestic-use cogeneration system and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can effectively continue an un-humidified driving in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Catalyst layer (3)    Hollow-shaped diffused layer (5)    Collector (6)    Flow path (6X)    Hydrogen entrance (11a)    Hydrogen exit (11b)    Pressure control valve (13)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrodes (1, 2) occluding lithium discharge, where the electrodes are formed through an electrolyte and a separator (3). The positive electrode and the negative electrode are wound, and an electrode winding body is formed. The negative electrode has a negative electrode collector and a cathode-mix comprising carbon material i.e. graphite. The cathode-mix has a density of 1.4 to 1.7 gram/cubic centimeter. A coating amount of about 6-8 milligram/square centimeter of the cathode-mix is provided to the negative electrode collector.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for supplying electric power to a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved load characteristic and input-output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional drawing of an electrode winding body.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Battery cover (9)    Bursting valve (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a shut-off valve (35) adjusting a gas state in the upstream of a fuel-supply flow path (31), and a sensor (43) detecting the gas state in the fuel-supply flow path. The shut-off valve expands gradually, when the cross-sectional area of a flow (F) of fuel gas i.e. hydrogen gas, injected from the shut-off valve becomes downstream. A detection position of the sensor is positioned more downstream than the position, where the cross-sectional area of the flow of the fuel gas injected from the shut-off valve becomes identical with the cross-sectional area of the fuel-supply flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for providing electric power to a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for robot, vessel, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The shut-off valve can change the supply state of the fuel gas, so that the gas state in the shut-off valve downstream is detectable with a sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an injector of a fuel cell system and a secondary side pressure sensor.    Fuel gas flow (F)    Fuel-supply flow path (31)    Shut-off valve (35)    Sensor (43)    Nozzle body (51)
NOVELTY - The burner has a heater (2) for vaporizing liquid fuel and a vaporization chamber (6) provided to generate pre-mixed gas by receiving sprayed air and liquid fuel. An ejection path (8) is turned to inner wall of vaporization mixing chamber (7) which promotes further mixing of pre-mixed gas and makes the gas to blow off. The vaporization mixing chamber is provided with corrugated portions (9) in the inner wall, which bars flowing down of liquid fuel to downward direction, when liquid fuel is adhered to inner wall of mixing chamber.    USE - Burner for fuel modification in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable complete combustion can be acquired and the favorable fuel modification can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the burner for fuel modification.    Heater (2)    Vaporization chamber (6)    Vaporization mixing chamber (7)    Ejection path (8)    Corrugated portion (9)
NOVELTY - The structure has two batteries (12) positioned in a deep part and a side part of an engine compartment (1). One of the batteries is adjoined in front of a dash panel (4), and is positioned between a master cylinder (6a) and a front-wheel suspension tower (7). The dash panel is equipped with a cowl part (5) extended towards the engine compartment. An engine is mounted in the engine compartment in horizontal format. The batteries are sub-battery and main battery. A gearbox casing is integrated with a transverse engine in downward direction of an air box (10).    USE - Battery arrangement structure for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves safety at time of front collision by using interaction of batteries. The structure prevents damage of auxiliary machines. The structure reduces possibility of a battery from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial top view of a battery arrangement structure.    Engine compartment (1)    Dash panel (4)    Cowl part (5)    Master cylinder (6a)    Front-wheel suspension tower (7)    Air box (10)    Batteries (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a thermal medium flow path (14) cooling a fuel cell part (1). Hot water flows through a hot water flow part to a hot water storage tank (2). A heat exchanger (5) exchanges heat between a thermal medium flow path and a hot water storage flow path (15). A supply channel (16) supplies a cooling water tank (8) to the thermal medium for supplying hot storage water removed from downstream hot water storage flow path of the heat exchanger. A flow rate regulator adjusts water quantity of hot water storage water which flows through the supply channel.    USE - Fuel cell system for an electric power generating apparatus i.e. domestic use fuel battery cogeneration system, for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the flow rate regulator to control the distribution of water to the heat exchanger, thus controlling the water quantity, and controlling temperature of the fuel cell in a stable temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a structure of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell part (1)    Hot water storage tank (2)    Heat exchanger (5)    Cooling water tank (8)    Hot water storage flow path (15)    Supply channel (16)
NOVELTY - An alcohol modifier consists of a modification reactor (10) in which an alcohol modification catalyst (50)is accommodated, an alcohol supplier (20) for supplying alcohol to the modification reactor, a steam supplier (30), a heat supplier (40), a catalyst-performance decrement detector (60), and a catalyst regenerator. The regenerator regenerates the alcohol modification catalyst when the detector detects performance decrement of the alcohol modification catalyst.    USE - Alcohol modifier is used for supplying hydrogen-containing gas to power units, such as fuel cells and internal combustion engines, of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol modifier enables steady production of hydrogen-containing gas over a long period of time. The alcohol modifier provides fuel cells which stably produce electric power and internal combustion engines which carry out stable combustion with high thermal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the alcohol modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification reactor (10)    Alcohol supplier (20)    Steam supplier (30)    Heat supplier (40)    Heat supply gas inlet (41)    Heat supply gas outlet (43)    Alcohol modification catalyst (50)    Catalyst-performance decrement detector (60)    Oxidizing-gas supplier (70)    Inert-gas supplier (80)
NOVELTY - A new urethane (meth)acrylate is obtained by reacting a compound (1) having fluorene structure, a polyisocyanate compound, and a (meth)acrylic type compound having a reactive active hydrogen atom with respect to an isocyanate group.    USE - New urethane (meth)acrylate is used for forming cured materials (claimed), such as molded products including films, sheets, plates, rods, tubes, and hollow products, and for forming coating films. Can also be used as raw material of plastics, and for adhesive agents, ink materials, luminescent materials of organic electroluminescent elements, coating agents of LED elements, optical fibers, optical waveguides, and holograms. The films are used as gas-separation films, carbon-dioxide gas-separation films, polarizing films of LCDs, antireflective films, films of touch panels and plasma display panels, protective films of cathode ray tubes, and films of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new urethane (meth)acrylate has excellent hardness, flexibility, light transmittance, weather resistance, mechanical strength, dimensional stability, rigidity, and heat resistance, and high cross-linking density and refractive index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new urethane (meth)acrylate is obtained by reacting a compound of formula (1) having fluorene structure, a polyisocyanate compound, and a (meth)acrylic type compound having a reactive active hydrogen atom with respect to an isocyanate group.    rings Z1,Z2=aromatic hydrocarbon ring, preferably benzene ring or naphthalene ring;    R1,R2=substituent, with R2 preferably being alkyl or aryl;    R3=alkylene, preferably 2-4C alkylene;    k=0-4;    m,n=0, or 1 or more, with m preferably being 0-2 and n preferably being 1-10;    r,s=1 or more, preferably 2 or 3;and    r+s=3 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of urethane (meth)acrylate.
NOVELTY - A polymer solution (2) containing a polymer and a solvent is discharged on a rotating support (3). The solvent is removed until self-support property is achieved, and a solution-made film is removed from the support. While covering portion(s) of the solution on the region of the support to the line of separation from the support by a chamber (9) towards the upstream of support rotating direction from landing line to support, space inside the chamber in atmosphere of gas of class 100 or less is made into positive-pressure state than surrounding space.    USE - Formation of solution-made film, such as aromatic polyamide film, used as base film of magnetic recording medium, flexible printed circuit boards, printer ribbons, dielectric of capacitors, separators of solar cells and fuel cells, optical filters, and supports of piezoelectric elements.    ADVANTAGE - The method stabilizes workability during vapor-deposition process of magnetic layers, and reduces film surface defects, such as pinholes. Adhesion of dust to the support is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for forming solution-made film.    Slit die (1)    Polymer solution (2)    Support (3)    Filter (6)    Chamber (9)
NOVELTY - The tube-type fuel cells (2) arranged in a case (1), comprise anode and cathode catalyst layers formed at the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of solid polymer films, respectively. The internal and external current collectors are provided at the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the anode and cathode catalyst layers, respectively. The fuel cells are pinchingly supported in case using external collectors (7) comprising thermal-medium flow paths (10).    USE - Fuel cell module such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) module and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) module for domestic cogeneration system, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning of tube-type fuel cells in case is easily performed so that productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel-cell module has an internal and external elastic elements arranged in the openings of internal and external current-collection boards such that the elastic elements are pinchingly supported by the internal current collector and internal current-collection board and external current collector and external current-collection board, respectively. The positioning elements are arranged in the longitudinal direction edge portion of tube-type fuel cells and comprising openings having internal diameter same as outer diameter of fuel cells. The adhesive agent is provided in the space surrounded by the positioning elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of fuel-cell module.    Case (1)    Fuel cell (2)    External collector (7)    Module unit (9)    Thermal medium flow path (10)
NOVELTY - A temperature detector detects the temperature of target gas containing combustible gas. The combustible gas is burnt using heat generated by heating resistor in presence of catalyst. When the detected temperature is higher than preset temperature, the power supplied to heating resistor is controlled so that combustible gas is burnt. When the detected temperature is lower than preset temperature, the power is supplied to the heating resistor. The density of combustible gas is detected based on the electrical resistance value of the heating resistor.    USE - Combustible gas detection apparatus e.g. for hydrogen in e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC). Can also be used in detection of hydrogen in hydrogen internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the detection accuracy of the combustible gas due to humidity, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the combustible gas detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Heat insulating material which surrounds a modifier, consists of compact containing fumed silica (20) and inorganic fiber (21).    USE - Heat insulating material for single-tube cylindrical modifier used for steam reforming of hydrocarbon type fuels such as town gas and liquefied petroleum gas for forming hydrogen-rich gas, used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell for household use and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulating material has reduced thickness and high insulating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Heat insulating material which surrounds a modifier, consists of compact containing fumed silica and inorganic fiber. The heat insulating material further contains inorganic fine particles (22) which have average particle diameter of 1-50 mu m, and does not contain inorganic and organic binders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of heat insulating material for modifiers. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fumed silica (20)    Inorganic fiber (21)    Inorganic fine particles (22)
NOVELTY - An acid-proof electrode catalyst has oxygen reduction ability with electric potential of 0.8 eV or more in normal hydrogen electrode electric potential reference in predetermined acidic electrolyte. The catalyst partially reduces compound of metallic element, such as nitride, oxynitride and oxide.    USE - Acid-proof electrode catalyst is used for fuel cells especially polymer electrolyte fuel cells for electric vehicles, water electrolysis and organic electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The acid-proof electrode catalyst has excellent chemical stability and high electric potential.
NOVELTY - The catalyst includes catalyst-activity component containing platinum in a carbon carrier as metallic element. The amount of platinum is 10-80 mass%. The ratio of peak intensity (X) at 0.18-0.22 nm of the nearest neighbor atom of distance from platinum atom and peak intensity (Y) at 0.26-0.30 nm is 1-10 measured by X-ray absorption-edge fine-structural spectral method (XAFS).    USE - Catalyst used for forming electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for electric vehicle, portable computer and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalyst activity, reduced usage-amount of noble metals, and is economical. The catalyst provides compact fuel cell having excellent energy density.
NOVELTY - The safety structure has several action grooves (30) extending from joint edge surface (22) to storage space (21) of resin battery container (20). Several openings are formed on the external wall corresponding to the action grooves. When external wall is molded, the gas pressure between the bottom surface of action grooves and external wall is increased. The action grooves are extended in the radial direction and crack is generated in the external wall through which the gas is discharged.    USE - Safety structure for resin battery container including lithium ion secondary cell like phosphoric acid iron lithium secondary cell used in electric-power assisted bicycle and electric-power assisted wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The excess gas of the resin battery container can be discharged through the crack generated in the external wall, and hence contamination and damage of the container can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the round-shaped resin battery and exploded perspective view of the battery core.    Resin battery container (20)    Storage space (21)    Joint edge surface (22)    Battery cover (23)    Action grooves (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an end plate adhered on both sides of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (4) using a liquid gasket (7) in the exposed portions of the electrolyte film (1) formed between each anode (3) and cathode (2) of the MEA. The particulate material (8) contained in the liquid gasket presses the electrolyte film to form a concave portion in the electrolyte film.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used in e.g. motor vehicle, distributed power supply, electronic devices such as portable information terminals, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in ionic conduction between the adjoining fuel cells is suppressed by forming a concave portion in the electrolyte film by the particulate material contained in the liquid gasket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Cathode (2)    Anode (3)    MEA (4)    Liquid gasket (7)    Particulate material (8)
NOVELTY - A porous carbonaceous powder is an aggregate comprising carbon material obtained by baking carbon precursor and carbon black with average particle diameter of 12-300 nm.    USE - Porous carbonaceous powder is used as cathode active material for lithium ion capacitor and hybrid capacitor used for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous carbonaceous powder provides lithium ion capacitor having high output characteristic, high energy density and high electrostatic capacitance economically. The porous carbonaceous powder is obtained by a simple process using inexpensive raw materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the porous carbonaceous powder.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises graphite substance having carbon hole which supports dimer molecule of platinum group element chosen from platinum, osmium, iridium, rhenium, rhodium and/or palladium.    USE - Catalyst for electrode used for fuel cell (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, and portable apparatus used for domestic electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst suppresses deterioration of catalytic action, and has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - An electrode contains rubeanic acid (1) combined to lithium ion or rubeanic acid polymer.    USE - Electrode is used for manufacturing non-aqueous solution type battery (claimed) used for mobile devices such as mobile telephone and digital camera, power supply for wristwatches, music-reproduction machines, personal computers, electric vehicles and robots for bipedal locomotion.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides battery which can be used efficiently even below normal temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode contains rubeanic acid combined to lithium ion or rubeanic acid polymer, having structure of formula (1): -(NH-CS-CS-NH)-.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of non-aqueous solution type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Non-aqueous solution type battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Collector (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has separator (121) arranged between bipolar electrode while stacking electrodes so that positive and negative electrodes (113,112) are surrounded by electrolyte layers (124,125). The filling portion comprising packing materials (114,116) that are arranged between cell layer (111) of electrode and separator provides pressure to junction portion of separator and electrode. The thickness of packing material is equal to thickness of positive or negative electrode so that thickness of battery does not exceed total thickness of electrolyte layers.    USE - Bipolar battery used as battery pack for driving electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The bubbles remained in the surroundings of packing material can be suppressed, since bipolar electrode contacts separator containing electrolyte that conducts ion before contacting packing material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the packing material in bipolar battery.    Cell layer (111)    Negative electrode (112)    Positive electrode (113)    Packing materials (114,116)    Separator (121)    Electrolyte layers (124,125)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has anode layer, solid-electrolyte layer, and cathode layer laminated on at least one surface of substrate. The substrate is resin molded component. The resin molded component is obtained by photocuring photocurable composition.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery is used for electronic device such as flexible display, motor vehicle component, electric vehicle, and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent reliability, charging and discharging cycle characteristics, and is lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of all-solid-type lithium secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Battery structure (2)    Substrate (10)    Anode (35)    Solid-electrolyte layer (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) having an electrolyte film. Two electrodes are positioned on both surfaces of the solid electrolyte film. A separator is positioned on the outer side of the membrane electrode assembly. A sealing agent (18) which consists of a fluorine-type rubber is interposed between the separators. The heater (20) heats the sealing agent.    USE - Fuel cell for use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the sealing agent in low temperature environment is prevented, so the fuel cell can also be used in low temperature environment. The energy efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) temperature control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Sealing agent (18)    Heater (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control unit which controls the oxidation gas pressure which is an internal gas pressure of oxidation gas flow path. A judgment unit judges the raise of oxidation gas pressure, if the electric power supply with respect to load is possible, without increasing the output of fuel cell. The control unit raises the oxidation gas pressure, when it is judged that the oxidation gas pressure is raiseable.    USE - Fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation state of the fuel cell can be ensured, and the recovery of water content from the electrolyte film can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the routine process of reducing water content in the electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an oxidizing agent flow path (2) and a fuel flow path (7) that respectively supplies oxidizing agent and fuel to oxidizing agent electrode and fuel electrode arranged on the sides of an electrolyte film of a membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assembly is inclined towards the direction in which channel width at the entrance side of oxidizing agent flow path and fuel flow path is larger.    USE - Passive type polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, domestic-use power supply, notebook personal computer (PC), mobile phone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent and fuel can be efficiently supplied to the oxidizing agent electrode and fuel electrode of the polymer electrode assembly. Hence electric power per unit volume and power generation efficiency is improved without increasing the size of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator arranged at the side of oxidizing agent electrode (1)    Oxidizing agent flow path (2)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (5)    Fuel flow path (7)    Separator at the side of fuel electrode (8)
NOVELTY - The convex portions (20A) extended toward the anode electrode (6A) side is provided in the bottom wall of the fuel-gas flow channel (21) formed in the separator (10A) of an anode side. The convex portions (20B) extended toward the cathode electrode (6B) side is provided in the bottom wall of the oxidizing-agent gas flow path channel (31) formed in the separator (10B) of an anode side. The convex portions has a higher hydrophilicity than the anode and cathode electrodes. The convex portions consists of nylon, polythene terephthalate, electrolyte film, porous carbon.    USE - Separator for fuel cells for domestic co-generation system, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the condensed water on the surface of electrodes is discharged easily, the flooding of water is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell with separator.    Anode electrode (6A)    Cathode electrode (6B)    Separator (10A,10B)    Convex portions (20A,20B)    Fuel-gas flow channel (21)    Oxidizing-agent gas flow path channel (31)
NOVELTY - A corrugated card board sheet (30) comprises liners (21,22) formed on both opposing sides of a core (20). The corrugated board is impregnated into thermosetting resin. The carbon sintered compact is obtained by baking the corrugated card board sheet such hat gap (25) between core and each liner is used as a gas flow path.    USE - Porous base material for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous base material is manufactured using simple process at reduced cost, by obtaining carbon sintered compact by baking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell provided with porous base material, in disassembled state.    Electrolyte film (6)    Fuel electrode (7)    Core (20)    Liners (21,22)    Gap (25)    Corrugated cardboard sheet (30)
NOVELTY - Polyphenylene-ether ultrafine fiber has average fiber diameter of 0.01-10 mu m.    USE - Polyphenylene-ether ultrafine fiber for fiber assembly (claimed) used as fuel-cell electrolyte-film support, support of filter, flexible printed substrate and battery separator.    ADVANTAGE - The polyphenylene-ether ultrafine fiber has uniform and thin fiber diameter. The fiber assembly formed using the ultrafine fiber has excellent heat resistance and electrical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of apparatus used in electrostatic spinning method.    Solution holding tank (1)    Metering pump (2)    Metal nozzle (3)    High-voltage generator (4)    Collector (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a crusher (10) i.e. hammer type crusher, crushing lead accumulators to obtain crushed rubble, and a sorting device (20) placed downstream from the crusher, where the device (20) has a container (21) with a grid (23) having dimensions of 4 millimeter. The grid separates gross rubble from fine substances. Another sorting device (30) recuperates the substance from the device (20). A static separator (50) is placed downstream of a dynamic separator (40) and downstream of the crusher, and separates plastic materials e.g. polypropylene, from other plastic materials.    USE - Device for processing non-crushed lead accumulator i.e. lead-acid battery, for a vehicle in a recycling field of utilized lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to process the lead-acid battery in a simple and cost effective manner. The combination of the sorting devices improves quality of processing of the lead-acid battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for processing non-crushed lead accumulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a processing device for processing non-crushed lead accumulator.    Crusher (10)    Sorting devices (20, 30)    Container (21)    Helical screw (22)    Grid (23)    Dynamic separator (40)    Static separator (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has a V-shaped groove (30) formed in an inner surface of an air-tight reception space (21) of a plastic battery case (20). The space has an open end to receive an electrode plate and an electrolyte (50). The groove has an open side directed towards interior of the case, and a thin working part (32) arranged between a base of the groove and an outer surface of the case. The working part is bulged towards exterior and becomes thin when internal pressure of gas in the case exceeds a preset value, so as to form a slit (33) for releasing the pressure.    USE - Safety structure for a plastic case housing a battery such as lithium iron phosphate battery, which is utilized in a power device e.g. electric bicycle and electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The working part is bulged towards exterior and becomes thin when the internal pressure of the gas in the case exceeds the preset value, so as to form the slit for releasing the pressure in a safe manner, thus dampening an impact force caused by the increase of the pressure, while preventing explosion of the battery, contamination of the electrolyte and any damage to the power device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view illustrating a working part that is inflated and broken for releasing gas.    Plastic battery case (20)    Air-tight reception space (21)    V-shaped groove (30)    Thin working part (32)    Slit (33)    Electrolyte (50)
NOVELTY - The set has a polymer electrolyte type hydrogen fuel cell (110) including a stack of elementary electrolytic cells, and electrical output terminals connecting an oxygen generator (130) i.e. on-board oxygen generation systems (OBOGS), to an electrical load. A fuel delivering device delivers a fuel to the cell, and has a supplying system that supplies the cell with an oxygen-based oxidizing gas drawn from an ambient air. The system has a separator i.e. pressure swing adsorption generator, for separating components of air by filtration without changing a state of oxygen and nitrogen of the air.    USE - Electric generating set for being installed on board of an electric traction or propulsion vehicle e.g. heavy goods vehicle or airborne vehicle such as military aircraft, for directly generating an electrical energy i.e. current, from an on-board fuel source.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the electric generating set permits to ensure an improved performance for vehicle applications in which great autonomy is required. The fuel cell can be installed on board electric traction or propulsion vehicles, in an efficient manner. The electric generating set is inexpensive and has reduced encumbrance. The configuration of the electric generating set permits to prevent any incident related to an accidental leakage or a slow loss of gas for supplying reaction of the fuel cell and to constitute an explosive mixture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of supplying a consumable material to a hydrogen fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a hydrogen fuel cell supplied from a system for separating components of an ambient air by pressure swing adsorption.    Polymer electrolyte type hydrogen fuel cell (110)    Inlet pipe (112)    Low pressure compressor (122)    Oxygen generator (130)    Oxygen enriched gas outlet (132)    Compressor (140)    Turbine (150)
NOVELTY - The skylight has a glass layer installed with a solar energy cell (20) that is connected with a microprocessor control system (50). The microprocessor control system is connected with a temperature monitoring system (60) for detecting temperature, where the monitoring system includes a fan (70). The energy cell includes a silicon chip and a copper belt, where a lower side of the energy cell is adhered on an upper side of the glass layer by ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) subbing. An upper side of the energy cell is adhered with a tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) film by the EVA subbing.    USE - Automobile skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The skylight utilizes electric power generated by the solar energy cell to drive the fan for reducing the temperature in the automobile, thus reducing the temperature in the automobile when the automobile is irradiated under the sun. A driver and a passenger do not fell sultry while traveling in the automobile in summer. The air-condition system of the automobile can synchronously reduce the temperature in the automobile in short time to provide comfort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile skylight.    Solar energy cell (20)    Microprocessor control system (50)    Temperature monitoring system (60)    Fan (70)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar silicon crystal battery array (11), a charging-discharging controller, and a drive motor (18) for driving a car to run. A storage battery (6) stores energy and an automatic switching distribution box balances and switches electric power that is generated by a solar battery and electric power stored in a storage battery. A programmable logic controller (PLC) automatic control system controls an electromechanical system, and a car frame (13) is made of fiber glass strengthening resin base materials.    USE - Solar car for use in middle and small cities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar car.    Storage battery (6)    Solar silicon crystal battery array (11)    Car frame (13)    Drive motor (18)
NOVELTY - The structure has a copper plastic wire (2) joined with a battery pole outer pile head (1) that is cast to a form by using an epoxy pole glue (3) at an outside. One part of the copper plastic wire close to joint end is cast inside the structure.    USE - Outer pile wire structure for an electric vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure adopts stretch-proof copper-plastic wire with high intensity to directly join with battery pole outer pile head, uses epoxy pole glue at out of outer pile head to cast form with one time, while in casting, casts one part of copper-plastic wire closing to jointing end to inside, so as to protect the copper wire at jointing position and improve the connecting intensity. The structure is easy to lead the wiring copper pile exposed to outside to be etched to damage due to many reasons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an outer pile wire structure.    Outer pile head (1)    Copper plastic wire (2)    Epoxy pole glue (3)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a protection frame, and a multi-aperture carbon layer with lesser circumference than a circumference of a diffusion layer. A layer of a polytetrafluoroethylene film is adhered on an area where the circumference of the diffusion layer is bigger than the multi-aperture carbon layer. An adherence width of the polytetrafluoroethylene film is the same with the width of the multi-aperture carbon layer.    USE - Proton exchange film fuel battery compound film electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode's middle part has the same thickness with the circumference of the multi-aperture carbon layer, while the circumference is adhered on the protection frame, so that another protection film is formed on the polytetrafluoroethylene film and an electrode combination part, and increases the mechanical intensity of the film and the electrode combination part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a proton exchange film fuel battery compound film electrode.
NOVELTY - The plate has a body with a collecting zone and a strip of routing line set at the surface of the body. A pre-made collector plate is made of high conductive material e.g. corrosion-proof or acid-proof resistant material. The collector plates are respectively jointed with each other and are covered at the collecting zone of the plate body, and are extended to contact the routing line. The collector plate has an extending part, and the extending part contacts with the routing line, which is connected with the routing line through an electric property.    USE - Electro-collecting plate for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electro-collecting plate.
NOVELTY - The case (1) has a front wheel and a back wheel, which are installed before a motor car frame. A guard plate is provided in a middle of the car frame, where the case is installed below the guard plate. A bottom case board (11), two end boards (13,14) and a piece of a side panel (15) are mutually fixed and formed into one body. A moving case door board (16) is arranged in other side panel of the case, where the case is an L-shaped case body. The case is made of steel board or plastic, and a connecting and locking device is set in the moving case door board and the bottom case board.    USE - Rectangular shaped side-opening battery case for an electric motor car, electric motor cycle and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The case is passed through one side of a case door, so that a battery can be conveniently taken out when the battery is needed to be changed. The case does not need load or unload component of the motor car. The guard plate is large in size, and covers a lower part of the case, thus protecting the battery in an effective manner during rain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rectangular shaped side-opening battery case.    Battery case (1)    Bottom case board (11)    End boards (13, 14)    Side panel (15)    Moving case door board (16)
NOVELTY - The structure has a shell body provided with an opening on an upper part, and a battery electrolytic cell set with a positive plate, negative plate and a clapboard that are fixed vertically and intersected in order. The positive plate, negative plate and clapboard are set with a shell lug. The shell lug is converged with the positive plate and negative plate that are outstretched from the shell body. A theft-proof element is composed of a digital chip. A relay is connected with the positive plate of the battery. The chip and a relay electric property are connected on a circuit wafer.    USE - Theft-proof storage battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has improved anti-interference property and working stability, and improved theft-proof property of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a theft-proof storage battery structure.
NOVELTY - A carbon felt or a graphite felt is heat-adhered to the side(s) of a base material containing carbon black (10-20%) and polyolefin (95-70%), at 160-240 degrees C by applying a pressure of 0.1-10 kg/cm2 for 1-30 minutes, to obtain an electrode. The polyolefin is chosen from low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, and polypropylene.    USE - Preparation of electrode for vanadium-oxidation-reduction cell or battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrodes having low resistance and excellent mechanical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon felt or a graphite felt is heat-adhered to the side(s) of a base material containing carbon black (10-20%) and polyolefin (95-70%), at 160-240 degrees C by applying a pressure of 0.1-10 kg/cm2 for 1-30 minutes, to obtain an electrode. The polyolefin is chosen from low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, and polypropylene. A vanadium-oxidation-reduction battery obtained using the electrode has anode and cathode comprising vanadium ions in sulfuric acid. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of electrolyte; and    (2) re-balancing method of vanadium-oxidation-reduction battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte supply system, wriggling pump, electrolyte inlet and outlet (71) and a cathode flow channel (41) forming an electrolyte passage. An oxidant supply system, wriggling pump, oxidant inlets (61, 62), cathode flow channel (42) and an oxidant outlet (72) form an oxidant passage. An anode (21), cathode flow channel and a film cathode (22) form a reaction cavity of an electrolyte. A cathode shell (12), cathode flow channel and a film cathode (52) form an oxidant reaction cavity. The oxidant inlet (61) is placed inside the cathode shell.    USE - Semi-fuel battery for use at underwater or outer space.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high conversion rate, high energy density, high power density, high battery performance index and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a semi-fuel battery.    Cathode shell (12)    Anode (21)    Cathode (22)    Cathode flow channel (41)    Cathode flow channel (42)    Film cathode (52)    Oxidant inlets (61, 62)    Electrolyte inlet and outlet (71)    Oxidant outlet (72)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell cathode material comprises conductive mixing material, cementing medium, base body and catalyst directly electrically deoxidized by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The catalyst is a composite oxide of cobalt.    USE - A fuel cell cathode material.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell cathode material is low cost; and has high catalytic activity and stable capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell cathode material comprises conductive mixing material, cementing medium, base body and catalyst directly electrically deoxidized by H2O2. The catalyst is a composite oxide of cobalt, preferably cobalt oxide (Co3O4) or MxCo3-xO4.    x=greater than 0-1;and    M=Ni, Fe or Mn.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an inner wall of a ruthenium shell tightly closed to an oxidized ruthenium cathode. A sheet-type sintered tantalum anode is fixed to centre of the annular oxidized ruthenium cathode. An electrolyte is filled between the oxidized ruthenium cathode and the sintered tantalum anode. An anode protrusion is fetched out through an insulation sealing ring, and a cathode protrusion is connected at an end of the tantalum shell. The sintered tantalum anode is supported between oxidized ruthenium cathodes. A resin gel seals between the anode and cathode.    USE - Tantalum ruthenium composite electrolytic capacitor for use in electron, automobile, astronavigation and military applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing tantalum ruthenium composite electrolytic capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tantalum ruthenium composite electrolytic capacitor.
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid separating head (605) placed at upside and downside of a battery case body (608) and connected to a battery module (607). Cooling liquid flows into a cooling pipe (602) through the battery module and the liquid separating head. A water pump (604) is mounted in the cooling pipe, where an end of the water pump is connected to an end of a temperature three-way valve (603) by the cooling pipe and another end is connected to an outlet of the liquid separating head. Another end of the temperature three-way valve is connected to an inlet of a double-pipe evaporator (601).    USE - Battery device for a jacket-type hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively lowers the temperature of the whole battery module when the electric vehicle is at the worse heat environment, thus achieving the best condition for running the vehicle. The device can prolong the useful time of the battery while improving the drive performance of the hybrid electric vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a jacket-type hybrid electric vehicle battery device.    Double-pipe evaporator (601)    Cooling pipe (602)    Temperature three-way valve (603)    Water pump (604)    Liquid separating head (605)    Battery module (607)    Battery case body (608)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion phosphate compound material is prepared by mixing (g) lithium salts (8), phosphate containing compound (10.4) and iron oxide (balance); adding mixed carbon source (1-20 wt%); pulverizing; mixing at 550-800 (preferably 800) degrees C for 1-5 (preferably 3) hours with a gradient of 5 degrees C/minute in the presence of a protecting atmosphere; cooling rapidly; drying; and pulverizing.    USE - A method for preparing lithium ion phosphate compound material for lithium ion battery (claimed) for mobile phone, notebook computer, portable equipment or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cheap and environmentally friendly; and has a production rate of more than 90%.
NOVELTY - A semi-solid or fully solid water-system supercapacitor comprises separation membrane between positive electrode membrane and negative electrode membrane, and a polymer gel electrolyte with ionic conductivity. The positive electrode membrane comprises oxide, sulfide, phosphide or chloride of transition metal. The negative electrode membrane comprises active carbon, mesoporous carbon and/or carbon nanotube and pseudocapacitance performance material. The electrolyte comprises lithium or other alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, rare earth metal, aluminum and/or zinc ion as positive ion.    USE - A semi-solid or fully solid water-system supercapacitor for use as power battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supercapacitor has increased self-charging and leakage current. The polymer gel electrolyte reduces rate-decreasing speed of supercapacitor. The supercapacitor has large power and low cost. It is safe and non-polluting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semi-solid or fully solid water-system supercapacitor comprises separation membrane between positive electrode membrane and negative electrode membrane, and a polymer gel electrolyte with ionic conductivity. The positive electrode membrane comprises oxide, sulfide, phosphide or chloride of transition metal. The negative electrode membrane comprises active carbon, mesoporous carbon and/or carbon nanotube and pseudocapacitance performance material. The electrolyte comprises lithium or other alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, rare earth metal, aluminum and/or zinc ion as positive ion. The polymer is polyvinyl alcohol, potassium polymethacrylate, polyacrylamide, polyacrylonitrile, sodium polymethacrylate, or polyethylene glycol.
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting rod i.e. hollow round bar, ensconced in the inner part, where one of two heads of the hollow round bar is choked up. The heads of the hollow round bar are wringed with a thread. Multiple holes that have different size and arrangement are opened on the connecting rod. Hydrogen is input or output from the hole. The hollow round bar is made of metal material, stainless steel, titanium products or engineering plastic. Outside of the connecting rod is bundled or coated with an isolation material.    USE - Power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting rod is ensconced in inner part of the device, thus reducing the volume of the device. Outside of the connecting rod is bundled or coated with the isolation material, thus preventing the conduction of switch with the device, and avoiding short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power generation device.
NOVELTY - The sensor has a humidity sensing element i.e. capacitive character polymer, a temperature sensing element, an analog/digital (A/D) converter and a serial joint circuit connected to a micro processor through a data wire and a clock wire. The micro processor simulates clock signal, emits command, and reads data and carries out dynamic control to air humidity, hydrogen humidity and temperature of a fuel cell. The temperature sensing element is made of an energy gap material. Supplying voltage of the humidity sensing element is from 2.4 to 5.5 Volt.    USE - Temperature and humidity sensor for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has strong reference resistance. The fuel cell realizes high-efficiency operation under any power output requirement, and operates under best working condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a temperature and humidity sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a main controller that receives voltage and temperature data of a cell sent by multiple sub-monitoring units. The main controller analyzes the voltage and temperature data and actualizes balance control of the cell. The main controller is connected in series with the sub-monitoring units by a plastic optical fiber. A burst transmitted by the monitoring unit executes an injunction of the main controller. The burst includes the injunction of the main controller and data appended by the sub-monitoring unit.    USE - Cell management system for electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, pluggable hybrid electric vehicle and one-fold electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The main controller is connected in series with multiple sub-monitoring units by the plastic optical fiber, which drastically eliminates the hidden trouble and the electromagnetic interference caused by the communication wires extensively distributed in the high-voltage network of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cell management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell has sealing components placed between a flow-field panel (1) and a film electrode (3), and between the electrode and an anode flow-field panel respectively. A hydrogen-storage unit (9) is set between every two fuel cell monomers. A hydrogen-storage cavity is placed in the unit, and hydrogen-storage material is set in the cavity. A hydrogen injection hole (20) is set at the unit, where the unit is connected to a hydrogen injection hole via a cavity channel. The hole at the unit is connected to a hydrogen hole (13) on a fuel cell monomer to form a hydrogen channel.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a power supply of an electronic apparatus, continuous power supply system and motor system of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cell achieves simplified monomer configuration, reduces volume and power waste of fuel cell system, and enhances energy density without managing heat of fuel cell and hydrogen-storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell.    Flow-field panel (1)    Film electrode (3)    Hydrogen-storage unit (9)    Hydrogen hole (13)    Hydrogen injection hole (20)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power generation system has a fuel cell having a primary membrane electrode assembly and a fuel flow passage for supplying hydrogen into fuel cell, and a hydrogen removal apparatus. The primary membrane electrode assembly has an anode for reducing enzyme, a cathode for oxidizing hydrogen, and a solid electrolyte membrane arranged between the anode and the cathode. The hydrogen removal apparatus removes at least one portion of the hydrogen exist in the system connected with the fuel flow passage.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system is used for personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generation system has excellent workability, durability and compatibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell power generation system has a fuel cell having a primary membrane electrode assembly and a fuel flow passage for supplying hydrogen into fuel cell, and a hydrogen removal apparatus. The primary membrane electrode assembly has an anode for reducing enzyme, a cathode for oxidizing hydrogen, and a solid electrolyte membrane arranged between the anode and the cathode. The hydrogen removal apparatus removes at least one portion of the hydrogen exist in the system connected with the fuel flow passage. The fuel cell power generation system further has hydrogen supply source.
NOVELTY - A casing (26) has a fluid supply area (90a) comprising fuel gas supply apparatus (16), and water supply apparatus (20), on vertical partition plate (84) of a module area (88). A fluid supply area (90b) comprising oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (18) is provided on lateral partition plate (94). An electronic component area (92) comprising power conversion apparatus (22) and control apparatus (24), is provided on vertical partition plate (86). The casing has doors (102a-102d) to open/close the fluid supply areas and module area, and a rotation mechanism (110).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fluid supply areas are separated, even if leakage of fuel gas from the fuel gas supply apparatus occurs, the fuel gas is not sucked into the oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus. Prevents thermal effects on the components operated at relatively low temperature, and enables operating the components reliably with suitable functionality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (18)    Water supply apparatus (20)    Power conversion apparatus (22)    Control apparatus (24)    Casing (26)    Vertical partition plates (84,86)    Module area (88)    Fluid supply areas (90a,90b)    Electronic component area (92)    Lateral partition plate (94)    Doors (102a-102d)    Rotation mechanism (110)
NOVELTY - Catalyst for the methanation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing gas mixture comprises metal-doped nickel oxide.    USE - The catalyst is for use in inert support body, i.e. monolithic ceramic honeycomb bodies, metallic honeycomb bodies, metal sheets, heat exchanger plates, open-celled ceramic foam bodies, open-celled metallic foam bodies, or irregularly shaped components. It is used for the methanation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing gas mixture, which is brought into contact with the catalyst at 180-270 degrees C. The hydrogen-containing gas mixture is a reformate gas for operation of fuel cells (all claimed). The catalyst can be used as pure catalysts in the form of pellets, spheres, or powder; or as supported catalysts.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon monoxide conversions above 75% are achieved at an operating temperature of 250 degrees C. The catalyst displays high conversion and high selectivity. It has a minimal reactivity towards carbon dioxide so that it suppresses the consumption of further hydrogen in the methanation reaction and thus gives a high hydrogen yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Catalyst for the methanation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing gas mixture, comprises metal-doped nickel oxide of formula (M1)a(M2)bNicOx.    a=0.1-5 mol.%;    b=3-20 mol.%;    c=100-(a+b) mol.%;    M1=comprises a metal(s) of transition group VII or VIII;and    M2=comprises a metal(s) of transition group III or IV.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of producing a catalyst by sol-gel processes.
NOVELTY - The device has a sheet frame, in which power storage cells e.g. lithium ion cells, are plugged, and a cooling body (7) is arranged. The power storage cells are arranged in a rigid housing (4), which comprises a window opening on a planar side and two openings for a metallic current collector (2) for the cells. A printed circuit board is provided with a charge redistribution circuit, which redistributes charge between the power storage cells. An electrically isolating foil (8) is attached to an inner side on the frame based on a height of the collector of the cells.    USE - Device for combining and housing power storage cells e.g. e.g. lithium ion cells and nickel metal hydride cells, with a flexible envelope, in a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage cells are plugged in the sheet frame, and the cooling body is arranged in the sheet frame, thus stably positioning the power storage cells in the hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of power storage cells with a cooling body and side panels.    Metallic current collector (2)    Flexible envelope (3)    Rigid housing (4)    Cooling body (7)    Electrically isolating foil (8)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing elastomer composition contains polyol crosslinkable fluorine-containing elastomer, polyol type cross-linking agent, hydrotalcite and acid receiving agent. The acid receiving agent contains bivalent metal oxide or trivalent metal hydroxide. The content of acid receiving agent contained with respect to 100 wt.pts of fluorine-containing elastomer is 2 wt.pts or less.    USE - For forming molded product, sealing material and fuel hose (all claimed) used for semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, liquid crystal panel manufacturing apparatus, plasma panel manufacturing apparatus, field emission display panel, solar-cell substrate, pharmaceuticals, developing machine, printing machine, coating installation, foodstuffs plant equipment, fuel cell, gasket, engine-head gasket, metallic gasket, automatic transmission, torque transmission, 0 ring, fuel-feed-pump 0 ring, oxygen sensor, injector packing, gear box, crankshaft, motor vehicle, air craft, rocket, diaphragm (for fuel system) and biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine containing elastomer composition provides molded product with excellent flexibility, fuel-barrier property, heat resistance, chemical resistance and oil resistance.
NOVELTY - A battery grid comprises lead-based alloy comprising (wt.%): lead, tin (at least 0.500), silver (greater than 0.006), and bismuth (at least 0.005), where if calcium is present in alloy then calcium concentration is no greater than 0.010 wt.%.    USE - Battery grid for starting-lighting and ignition (automobile) batteries for full electric and hybrid electric vehicles; and stationary batteries for uninterruptible power service or telecommunications service.    ADVANTAGE - The battery grid has reduced corrosion and improved retention of mechanical properties and active material at elevated temperatures.
NOVELTY - A vaporizer tube (102) with an inlet and an outlet is provided. A heat is applied to an outer surface of the tube. The volatile liquid hydrocarbon fuel such as a jet fuel is injected to the tube inlet. The carrier air (114) is passed through the tube during the injection of jet fuel.    USE - A method for vaporizing a volatile liquid material such as hydrocarbon fuel or a jet fuel to a catalytic hydrocarbon reformer in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides continuous vaporization of a liquid without a progressive buildup of non-volatile material on walls of the vaporizing apparatus. It eliminates the periodic shutdowns to regenerate the vaporizer tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) vaporizer assembly for vaporizing a volatile liquid material;    (2) catalytic hydrocarbon reformer for generating by reforming hydrocarbon fuel;    (3) fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a catalytic hydrocarbon reformer equipped with single tube of a contact liquid vaporizer assembly.    Vaporizer assembly (100)    Vaporizer tube (102)    Carrier air (114)    Catalytic reactor (240)    Tailgas combustor (242)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller (12) for controlling an operation of an accessory device (34). A battery current sensor (24) measures amount of current being charged and discharged to and from a high voltage battery (18) and generates a signal corresponding to the measured amount of current charged and discharged to and from the battery. An electrical load optimization controller (30) receives the signal from the current sensor and generates a flag signal in response to detect whether current is being charged to the battery.    USE - System for controlling electrical power consumption of an accessory device in a vehicle such as series hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV), parallel hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical load optimization controller receives the signal from the current sensor and generates the flag signal in response to detect whether the current is being charged to the high voltage battery, thus reducing inefficiency associated with stored electrical power of the battery to drive the accessory device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling the electrical power consumption of an accessory device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a hybrid electric vehicle system.    Controller (12)    High voltage battery (18)    Low voltage battery (20)    Battery current sensor (24)    Electrical load optimization controller (30)    Accessory devices (34, 45)
NOVELTY - An electro-catalyst composite composition (C1) for use in a fuel cell composite composition comprises a catalyst supported on electronically conducting, elongate-shape solid carrier particles with an aspect ratio greater than 10; and a proton-conductive and electron-conductive matrix material, where the solid carrier particles are dispersed in the matrix material to form a composite structure and the matrix material has an electronic conductivity not less than 10-4 S/cm and a proton conductivity not less than 10-5 S/cm.    USE - In a fuel cell electrode, a fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly, a coated proton-exchange membrane (claimed) and an ion exchange membrane-type fuel cells particularly proton-conducting membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composition comprising matrix material has an electronic and proton conductivity of not less than 10-3 S/cm and carrier particle has an electronic conductivity of not less than 100 S/cm; exhibits no chemical reaction, grafting, or covalent bonding between the solid carrier particles and the matrix material; provides improved fuel cell performance with reduced resistive loss, higher catalyst utilization efficiency, and higher cell output voltage; exhibits desired operating current density; optimizes the electron and ion transfer rates; induces a higher rate of electrochemical conversion in a fuel cell resulting in improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly (A1) comprising an electro-catalyst composition (C1);    (2) a coated proton-exchange membrane (M1) comprising an electro-catalyst composite composition (C1), which is coated on a surface or two opposing surfaces of the membrane; and    (3) a fuel cell gas diffusion layer comprising an electro-catalyst composite composition (C1), where the gas diffusion layer is coated with or impregnated with the composite composition (C1).
NOVELTY - A battery case (20) has at least one groove (30) that is formed at the inner surface of a receiving space (21). A working section (32) is formed between the bottom of the groove and the outer surface of the battery case, and corresponds to the thinnest area of the battery case. The working section bulges outward and becomes thinner to form a slit for releasing pressure when the internal pressure of the battery case exceeds a predetermined value.    USE - Safety structure for plastic battery case used for accommodating lithium secondary battery for providing power to power device such as electric bicycle and electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe release of internal pressure through the slit of the working section. Prevents contamination of the powered device due to abrupt gushing out of gas from the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the plastic battery case with safety structure.    Battery case (20)    Receiving space (21)    Groove (30)    Working section (32)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (50)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell support structure comprises conductive base (12) defining holes (14) passing through the conductive base; and microporous cellular substrate on the base.    USE - Used as electrochemical cell support structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating an electrochemical cell structure comprising providing a conductive base having through holes; attaching a microporous cellular substrate to the base to provide a substantially smooth outer surface; and depositing electrode material or electrolyte material upon the substantially smooth outer surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the cell support structure.    Conductive base (12)    Holes (14)    Cellular substrate (16)    Cell (100)    Electrolyte layer (102)    Screen (106)    Screen (108)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a tray (22) installed below a battery (21) to support the battery. A strut housing panel (23) is installed to support the tray. A master cylinder (24) is installed at one side of the battery. A booster (25) is connected with the master cylinder. A brake pedal is connected with the booster. A rotating device is provided whose one end is connected with the battery and another end is connected with the strut housing panel. The rotating device prevents the battery from colliding with the master cylinder and the booster by rotating the battery, when front offset collision occurs.    USE - Apparatus for rotating a battery of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus uses a battery rotation structure system to prevent lower limbs of an occupant from being injured. The apparatus minimizes the intrusion of a brake pedal. The intrusion is contributed for the collision performance improvement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery rotating apparatus.    Battery (21)    Tray (22)    Strut housing panel (23)    Master cylinder (24)    Booster (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an electrical perturbation in an alternating current or pulse form to two ends of an oxidation electrode and reduction electrode, where an electrolyte is filled between the electrodes. The electrochemical device is selected from a group equipped with a battery, a capacitor, a fuel cell, and an electro chromic device. An amplitude of the electrical perturbation of the applied interchange shape is 1 milli ampere to 100 A ranges or 10 mV to 1000 V range.    USE - Manufacturing method for an electrochemical device such as capacitor, battery, fuel cell and electrochemical device, in a cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves performances of the electrochemical device e.g. battery, and reduces a production process time of the electrochemical device. The method shortens the fabrication time of the electrochemical device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electrochemical device manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a hollow chamber for wrapping a battery (1) and storing condensed water in the inside. A battery cover (2) that is hollow surrounds the battery. An inlet of the hollow chamber is formed, so that an outlet has height difference. The inlet is connected to a drain hose (3) to allow the condensed water discharged from an evaporator (4) of an air conditioner to be flowed in. The outlet is connected to a drain hose (5) to allow the condensed water in the chamber to be discharged to the chamber.    USE - Thermal damage prevention device for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device protects the battery from thermal damage effectively by wrapping the battery with low temperature condensed water and being heat-exchanged with heat radiated from heat source such as engine. The device protects the battery during an accident and prevents the battery fluid from affecting other parts inside the engine of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal damage prevention device.    Battery (1)    Battery cover (2)    Drain hoses (3, 4)    Evaporator (4)    Drain hose (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a water cooling device and an energy conversion brake device. The water cooling device has a low temperature cooling line (8). A low temperature cooling line is utilized for the passage of cooling water, which flows through a high temperature cooling line (6), is cooled in a radiator (7), and is supplied to a fuel cell (10) by operation of a water pump (9). The energy conversion brake device has a vehicle control unit (VCU) (2) to control a vehicle and to calculate the brake torque through an operation signal of a pedal (1).    USE - Auxiliary brake apparatus for a fuel cell bus of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus generates the continuous brake force through reverse torque generated by converting electricity of the driving motor into heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an auxiliary brake apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pedal (1)    Vehicle control unit (2)    High temperature cooling line (6)    Radiator (7)    Low temperature cooling line (8)    Water pump (9)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The generator has a gate (22) formed at an outer portion of a shaft (26) to open/close the gate by a piston. Wind introducing ports (11) of a wind induction pipe (10) are fixed to an edge of a wind introduction pipe by utilizing the shaft. A wind discharging port is formed in same direction as that of the wind introducing ports. A rotational rod (13) is supported by a support bar (15) in a central portion of the wind induction pipe. A spiral wind plate (14) is coupled to the rotational rod. The rotational rod is coupled to the wind induction pipe by utilizing a bearing (34).    USE - Wind power generator for a vehicle such as truck, high-speed train and car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator collects wind generated by a high speed vehicle i.e. train in an effective manner, and adjusts the open/close of the wind introduction ports to protect a propeller from impurities. The generator provides steady power generation by employing the wind induction pipe. The generator increases the fuel ratio of the vehicle. The generator is capable of fixing and opening or closing the wind introduction ports stably and automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generator.    Wind induction pipe (10)    Wind introducing ports (11)    Rotational rod (13)    Spiral wind plate (14)    Support bar (15)    Gate (22)    Shaft (26)    Bearing (34)
NOVELTY - The heating method of battery device which includes predetermined number of battery cells involves sensing the temperature of the battery device with respect to the prescribed temperature or less. The prescribed temperature or less which is sensed fulfills the force discharging function equipped for the system on a chip (SOC) balancing and heating up of the battery device.    USE - Heating method for battery device including predetermined number of battery cells for battery of e.g. HEV, fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle (FCHEV).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the low-temperature characteristic of battery with addition while balancing the SOC and fulfilling battery heating. Improves the efficiency of the battery management device by providing heating method of battery device which includes predetermined number of battery cells which fulfills the force discharging function equipped for the SOC balancing and heating up the battery device if the sensed temperature is the prescribed temperature or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a configuration diagram of the temperature compensation apparatus of the battery device .    Battery pack (100)    Switching unit (102)    Discharge circuit (104)    Controller (106)    Memory unit (108)    Temperature sensor (110)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has anode arranged in both sides of separator (13) and electrode group (10) which includes cathode (12) and core (40). The electrode group is rolled and electrically connected to one uncoated side area of electrode group, connection tab is formed in core and administers current while separation tap is connected to other uncoated side area of electrode group. The case (20) in which electrode group is built in, cap assembly (30) is combined with case and shuts tightly together with external terminal (32,33) which is combined on cap assembly and connected to each tap.    USE - Secondary battery for motor of e.g. HEV, EV, wireless cleaner, electric bicycle and electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the number of components by simplifying the structure, making facilitation's that improves productivity while lowering the manufacturing cost by providing a secondary battery which has external terminal which is combined on cap assembly and connected to each tap. Minimizes the electrical damage, improves current collecting ratio and performance since tap and core are integrated and the contact area with the uncoated area is done.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view showing the configuration of the secondary battery.    Electrode group (10)    Cathode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (20)    Cap assembly (30)    External terminal (32,33)    Core (40)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has converter (106) that converts solar energy collected by collecting plate (103) into electric energy. A distribution unit (109) distributes converted electric energy to main battery (115) and auxiliary battery (112). A switch (118) performs ON/OFF operations of lamp (130), based on which a switch (121) outputs control signal by performing operation mode changing functions of lamp. A sensor (127) senses variations of voltage and current applied to lamp, while a controller (124) changes operation modes of lamp by controlling switch (121).    USE - Apparatus for driving head lamp of vehicle (claimed) using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The traffic accident is prevented effectively by switching the ON/OFF operations of the head lamp and changing the operation modes of the lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the apparatus for driving head lamp of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for driving head lamp (100)    Collecting plate (103)    Converter (106)    Distribution unit (109)    Auxiliary battery (112)    Main battery (115)    Switches (118,121)    Controller (124)    Sensor (127)    Lamp (130)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has membrane electrode assembly includes an electrolyte film (17) clamped by the anode (13) and cathode (16). A fuel supply mechanism (3) consists a fuel accommodating unit (6) connected to fuel distribution mechanism (5) arranged at the anode side of membrane electrode assembly through a flow path (7). A fuel shutoff mechanism (4) is provided in the flow path to insulate the flow path in which the electric power is consumed only during a transfer in an insulation state.    USE - Fuel cell for use in portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses unnecessary power consumption, and obtains fuel cell with excellent fuel utilization efficiency and reliability. Enables to stop power generation when fuel accommodating unit performs abnormal temperature rising, thus suppressing generation of abnormal temperature rising. Maintains fuel of fuel receptacle interior unit safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel supply mechanism (3)    Fuel shutoff mechanism (4)    Fuel distribution mechanism (5)    Fuel accommodating unit (6)    Flow path (7)    Anode (13)    Cathode (16)    Electrolyte film (17)
NOVELTY - An electronic device has proton conductor from nickel oxalate and/or magnesium oxalate.    USE - Electronic device e.g. humidity sensor (claimed), fuel cell or gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Has proton conductor that is heat resistant and does not corrode surrounding metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a humidity sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between electric conductivity logarithm value, and relative humidity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) includes a power generation motor (19) installed at a rear wheel suspension unit (6) and which supplies electric power to a battery (17). A controller (18) regulates the supply of electricity from the power generation motor to the battery.    USE - Two-wheeled motor vehicle e.g. electric two-wheeled motor vehicle, fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle, hybrid two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces number of components of vehicle. Allows packaging of electric component, thus reducing size of vehicle and improving vehicle maintenance property. Simplifies wiring structure of vehicle. Eliminates need for protection of movable components. Ensures efficient installation and positioning of vehicle, while suppressing increase in vehicle width.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the two-wheeled motor vehicle, and the top view of the rear wheel suspension unit.    Two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Steering handle (3)    Rear wheel suspension unit (6)    Battery (17)    Controller (18)    Power generation motor (19)
NOVELTY - The device includes a main battery (1) and an auxiliary battery (41) connected to a load e.g. electric motor (33) of the electric power steering system (3) through an electric power feeding path e.g. wire (2). An auxiliary battery controller (43) regulates the electrical power supply from the auxiliary battery to the load, in which electric power supply from the auxiliary battery is performed to increase the electric current flowing through the electric power feeding path to the load.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces electric current from the main battery, while reducing voltage drop across electric power feeding path. Ensures stable operating voltage at load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Diagram shows non-English language text).    Main battery (1)    Electric power feeding path e.g. wire (2)    Electric power steering system (3)    Electric motor (33)    Auxiliary battery (41)    Auxiliary battery controller (43)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium salt and an organic solvent. The salt contains 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl imidazolium ion compound (1) as cation.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides lithium secondary battery having excellent high-temperature storing characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium salt and an organic solvent. The salt contains 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl imidazolium ion compound of formula (1) as cation.    X=halogen, ClO4, B10Cl10, PF6, CF3SO3, CF3CO2, AsF6, SbF6, AlCl4, CH3SO3, C2F5SO2, (CF3SO2)(C4F9SO2), CF3SO2, or lower aliphatic carboxylic acid.
NOVELTY - A flake shaped nano carbon material (12) contains flake shaped carbon containing graphite component.    USE - Flake shaped nano carbon material used as composite in electronic device (both claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell and secondary battery, as electrode material, emitter material and structural material. Can also be used in electron emitting element for surface emitting element.    ADVANTAGE - The flake shaped nano carbon material has high crystallinity, large surface area, favorable physical property, high stability and reliability, and is manufactured economically. The electron emitting element with high reliability is provided. Since the flake shaped nano carbon material having ultrafine protrusions is used as an emitter material, the concentration of an electric field is easy and the electronic device can be operated at low voltage. The peeling of the flake shaped nano carbon material integrated with a substrate is prevented. The electronic device having simple structure, high reliability, high quality, high luminance and reduced in-plane variation is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the flake shaped nano carbon material, which involves heating a substrate (11) in an organic liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of structure of flake shaped nano carbon material composite.    Flake shaped nano carbon material composite (10)    Substrate (11)    Flake shaped nano carbon material (12)
NOVELTY - A particulate nano carbon material (12) contains particulate carbon containing graphite component.    USE - Particulate nano carbon material used as composite in electronic device (both claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell and secondary battery, as electrode material, emitter material and structural material. Can also be used in electron emitting element for surface emitting element.    ADVANTAGE - The particulate nano carbon material has high crystallinity, large surface area, favorable physical property and reliability, and is manufactured economically. The electron emitting element with high reliability is provided. Since the particulate nano carbon material having ultrafine protrusions is used as an emitter material, the concentration of an electric field is easy and the electronic device can be operated at low voltage. The peeling of the particulate nano carbon material integrated with a substrate is prevented. The electronic device having simple structure, high reliability, high quality, high luminance and reduced in-plane variation is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the particulate nano carbon material, which involves heating a substrate (11) in an organic liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of structure of particulate nano carbon material composite.    Particulate nano carbon material composite (10)    Substrate (11)    Particulate nano carbon material (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the radiation reflecting film (24c) in to the inner surface of the insert die frame (24b). The insert die frame is inserted and joined to the inner side of a frame (24). The radiation reflecting films (21c,22c) are formed in to the inner surface of the upper cover material and lower cover materials (21,22). The upper end and lower end of the insert die frame is inserted in to the upper cover and lower cover material.    USE - Manufacturing method of heat insulation package for electric power generating apparatus for notebook-type personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper end and lower end of the insert die frame is inserted in to the upper cover and lower cover material, the leakage of the radiant ray to outside is prevented. So, the heat insulation effect is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the manufacturing method of heat insulation package.    Upper cover material (21)    Radiation reflecting films (21c,22c,24c)    Lower cover material (22)    Frame (24)    Insert die frame (24b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an output cable (11) that is connected to output terminal (5a) of terminal plate, and wired along the inner wall surface of a protective wall (7a) formed in an endplate (7). The output cable is drawn out from the side of cell stack (3) rather than the endplate to the side of cell lamination direction of cell stack, and connected to a relay (14). The output cable is protected by the endplate. A board (12) is provided in the cell lamination direction side of the cell stack, so that the output cable is covered.    USE - Polyelectrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be mounted in fuel cell vehicle in the state at which the cell lamination direction corresponds to the front-back direction of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Cell stack (3)    Output terminal of terminal plate (5a)    Endplate (7)    Protective wall of endplate (7a)    Output cable (11)    Board (12)    Relay (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (110) has a cathode side separator (5a) and an anode side separator (5b). The cooling fluid channels (9a,9b) are formed in the positions of cooling fluid flow paths (8a,8b), corresponding to the upstream region and downstream region of a fuel gas flow path (7a) and an oxidizing agent gas flow path (7b) located opposite to the ribs (7a1,7b1).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polyelectrolyte form fuel cell for portable power supply of motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and domestic co-generation system. Can also be used in direct methanol type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat emission of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) by electric power generation can be effectively removed. The cooling efficiency can be improved. The reliability and the durability of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the basic composition of the fuel cell.    Cathode side separator (5a)    Anode side separator (5b)    Fuel gas flow path (7a)    Ribs (7a1,7b1)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (7b)    Cooling fluid flow paths (8a,8b)    Cooling fluid channels (9a,9b)    Fuel cell (110)
NOVELTY - The battery has a multilayered-separator (4) provided between anode (2) and cathode (3). The thickness per one layer of separator is set to 10-30 mu m, when the total value of thickness of separator occupied in the battery thickness is set to one. The battery thickness is set to 2.5-6.    USE - Flat-type nonaqueous-electrolyte battery used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in square-type, cylindrical type, coin type, button type, sheet type and laminated type non-aqueous electrolyte batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous-electrolyte battery with excellent rapid charge-and-discharge performance, battery capacity and safety is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of nonaqueous-electrolyte battery.    Electrode group (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Container (7)    Sealing portion (8)
NOVELTY - A crosslinked polymer comprises polymer which has branched structure and matrix polymer.    USE - A crosslinked polymer.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved heat resistance and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a crosslinked polymer.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of catalyst electrode (1000) involves forming a catalyst layer (200) by drying a catalyst ink layer. The catalyst ink layer is formed on an electrode base material (100) by applying a catalyst ink. The catalyst ink is formed by dissolving catalyst-particles-carrying electroconductive particles and electrolyte to a supercritical fluid.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst electrode of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (claimed) used in fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC). Uses include but are not limited to camera, mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), portable music player, electric vehicle, automatic vending machine, underwater robot, submarine, spacecraft, and navigation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalyst ink layer is dried without heating, the thermal deterioration of electrolyte in the catalyst layer is suppressed. The electrode with high noble-metal-catalyst effective-usage rate is provided. The usage amount of noble metal catalyst is reduced. MEA excellent in catalyst efficiency is provided by using the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst-particles-carrying electroconductive particles; and    (2) catalyst-particles-carrying electroconductive particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of electrode and manufacture of MEA. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode base material (100)    Catalyst layers (200,400)    Electrolyte film (300)    MEA (600)    Catalyst electrode (1000)
NOVELTY - A primary electrolyte layer (10) separates the oxygen electrode (30,40) and the fuel electrode (50,60). A secondary electrolyte layer (20) of solid polymer type is arranged to an inlet port of the purge gas which is between the primary electrolyte layer and the oxygen electrode. The secondary electrolyte layer has proton conductivity and moisture content that is lower than the moisture content of the primary electrolyte layer.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The scavenging-air process is shortened and hence membrane-electrode assembly can be scavenged efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Primary electrolyte layer (10)    Secondary electrolyte layer (20)    Oxygen electrode (30,40)    Fuel electrode (50,60)    Membrane-electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon coated metal component (10) has an electroconductive carbon film (2) formed at the surface of a metallic component (1). The metallic component contains equal amount of carbon before and after formation of electroconductive carbon film.    USE - Carbon coated metal component is used as separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon coated metal component has excellent electroconductivity and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon coated metal component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of carbon coated metal component.    Substrate (1)    Electroconductive carbon film (2)    Carbon coated metal component (10)
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple galvanic cells, which are arranged in a housing (1). A printed circuit board (2) has an electronic component (3) e.g. switching element such as transistor e.g. field effect transistor, thyristor, resistor and diode, which produces heat during operation, and a contact terminal (4) of a battery pack. The electronic component is connected with the contact terminal in a heat conducting manner. The contact terminal is a metal strip that is made of metal.    USE - Electricity generation pack for use as a current source for a hand machine tool e.g. hand drilling machine, hand saw and hand grinding machine.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic component is connected with the contact terminal in a heat conducting manner, such that the electricity generation pack can be designed and assembled in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electricity generation pack.    Housing (1)    Printed circuit board (2)    Electronic component (3)    Contact terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The truck has a traction battery provided for power supply of a drive motor, so that an absolute electric operation of the truck is realized. A required operating power is completely obtained by the traction battery, and a separate traction battery charging unit removable from the truck comprises a fuel cell unit for charging and/or supplying the battery with electric power. A detachable coupling device e.g. plugging coupling device, is provided between the fuel cell unit and the traction battery.    USE - Electric industrial truck e.g. electric driver seat traction vehicle and/or flatbed car, for use in an airport for transporting baggage of a passenger from a luggage counter area to a aircraft and/or from the aircraft to the luggage counter area.    ADVANTAGE - The traction battery is provided for power supply of the drive motor, so that the absolute electric operation of the truck is realized, and the required operating power is completely obtained by the traction battery, thus operating the truck in a cost-effective manner, without interruption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating two electric industrial trucks.
NOVELTY - Side supports (61A,61B,61C,61D) and front supports (62A,62B), projected outward from the bottom of a battery case (13), are connected under the side members (11) and front members (12) of the vehicle body. One of the side supports (61A) is located at the forefront of the battery case. Both supports are molded of metal.    USE - Battery mounting structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves crash-resistant capability of battery without accompanying increase in weight and cost, by locating one of side supports between battery case and side members at forefront of battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a battery mounting structure for electric vehicles.    Side members (11)    Front members (12)    Battery case (13)    Side supports (61A,61B,61C,61D)    Front supports (62A,62B)
NOVELTY - The unit (18) has plates (30) configured in such a manner that the plates form flow channels (34, 36), which are arranged on a side of each membranes (32). The flow channels supply steam to the membranes, and takes up the steam from the membranes, when the channels are arranged on an opposite side of the membranes. A side of each plate supplying the steam comprises a hydrophilic coating (38), which causes the steam on the plate to form a film, and allows the steam to be transferred to the membrane. The hydrophilic coating is metal oxide e.g. silicon dioxide.    USE - Steam transfer unit for moistening an intake flow, which is guided to a fuel cell stack that is used in a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, system of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The side of the plate supplying the steam comprises the hydrophilic coating, which causes the steam on the plate to form the film, and allows the steam to be transferred to the membrane, thus improving channel water transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a part of a steam transfer unit.    Steam transfer unit (18)    Plates (30)    Membranes (32)    Flow channels (34, 36)    Hydrophilic coating (38, 40)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining number of possible combinations of a value of characteristic values of a sentence as another number of possible combinations. Fuel cell injection devices are placed in a cabinet, so that number of combinations of good parts are provided in a relationship, which is an administrative value, to which the number of combinations stands. One of the fuel cell injection devices is a strained part, when a characteristic value e.g. fuel sealing value, is a management value or smaller.    USE - Method for accommodating a fuel cell injection device that is used in a machine such as petrol engine and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell injection devices are placed in the cabinet, so that the number of combinations of good parts are provided in the relationship, which is the administrative value, to which the number of combinations stands, thus efficiently accommodating the fuel cell injection device, and hence ensuring a preset quality by the preset number of fuel cell injection devices in the set for a machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for accommodating a fuel cell injection device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The truck has a changing carriage (W) with an inner section (WI) supported in a vehicle frame and an outer section (WA) adjacent and connected to the inner section. The outer section is rotated downwards from a horizontal position in which the inner and outer sections have a common support plane (E), and brought in attachment to a track in an area of an outer end with a joint edge. A battery block is supported on the track over the downward folded outer section with respect to the completely moved carriage in an axial direction of outer-eccentric moving on the carriage.    USE - Industrial truck i.e. counterweight- forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The truck is designed in such a manner that the changing carriage is assembled from the inner and outer sections, so that the outer section evades downwards during setting of the incorrectly positioned battery block on the changing carriage and serves as a support, thus preventing overloading of the changing carriage and strong bending or tilting of the industrial truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a changing carriage of an industrial truck.    Rotation axis (A)    Support plane (E)    Side walls (S)    Changing carriage (W)    Outer section (WA)    Inner section (WI)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (1) and a direct current to direct current converter (2) which is coupled to the fuel cell, and is coupled to an energy store (3). A control unit is connected to the fuel cell and to the direct current to direct current converter. The control unit comprises a performance characteristics regulator that receives a current value (I-bz), a voltage value (U-bz) from the fuel cell and a value for an additional operating variable of the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is connected to the fuel cell and to the direct current to direct current converter. The control unit comprises a performance characteristics regulator that receives a current value, a voltage value from the fuel cell and a value for an additional operating variable of the fuel cell system, and thus enables to balance the aging processes of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an active hybrid system    (2) a method for controlling a characteristic diagram of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an interconnection of a gas cell and energy storage in an active hybrid system.    Fuel cell (1)    Direct current to direct current converter (2)    Energy store (3)    Current value (I-bz)    Voltage value (U-bz)
NOVELTY - The energy regulation device (1) is arranged in such a manner that a demand of a demand unit of a customer (2) is measured and operational characteristics of two energy sources (3,4) are determined. The energy regulation device controls the former energy source and the latter energy source such that a demand portion and another demand portion of the consumption unit of the customer is provided depending on an operating characteristic and depending on another operating characteristic.    USE - Energy regulation device for the regulation of hybrid energy sources for an aircraft (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy regulation device is arranged in such a manner that a demand of a demand unit of a customer is measured and operational characteristics of two energy sources are determined, and thus ensures the energy regulation device increases the efficiency of a hybrid energy production system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy system for an aircraft    (2) a method for the regulation of hybrid energy sources for an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy regulation device.    Energy regulation device (1)    Customer (2)    Energy sources (3,4)    Inserting system (8)    Water system (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell system (10) includes a reformer (12) for generating a reformat from fuel and an oxidation agent, a fuel-cell (22) for converting the reformat into depleted reformat and electrical energy, and a recirculation line (30) for partly feeding back of the depleted reformat to the reformer (12). A feed device (14) is provided for supplying both the fuel as well as the depleted reformat of the recirculation line (30) to the reformer (12).    USE - As fuel-cell system with reformer.    ADVANTAGE - Has relatively simple constructional design for cost-favorable fabrication.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is given for method for operating a fuel-cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic representation of a fuel-cell system is given.    Fuel-cell system (10)    Reformer (12)    Feed device (14)    Fuel-cell (22)    Recirculation line (30)
NOVELTY - An electrode (100) fabrication method involves preparing a freely supporting network of nano-tubes, and at least partly hydro-phobizing the network of nano-tubes, and then placing a catalyst (116) on the network of nano-tubes. Specifically, an at least partly hydrophilic layer is placed on the network of nano-tubes followed by activating the catalyst (116).    USE - For fuel-cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - Improved method for fabrication of electrode. Improved fuel-cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following.    (1) (A) An electrode    (2) (B) A fuel-cell with at least one electrode    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic representation of an electrode is depicted.    Electrode (100)    Cathode (102)    Electrolyte (104)    Hydrophobic face (112)    Hydrophilic face (114)    Catalyst (116)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind power generator respectively connected with a power supply regulating circuit and a charging circuit. The power supply regulating circuit is connected with a CPU, a general package wireless service module and a receiving module. The power supply regulating circuit is connected with a rechargeable battery, where the rechargeable battery has large capacity. The wind power generator is arranged on a vehicle. A main body of the wind power generator is internally provided with a wind turbine that is connected with a generator.    USE - Global positioning device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is powered by wind, which ensures the normal work with simple installation and convenient usage. The device is environment-friendly and practical without any connecting wires.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a global positioning device.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box placed in a lower part of a pedal, and a battery pressure plate (7) component welded with a two-side vehicle beam (1). A lockset is provided with a mandrel lock that is fixed with an oblong lock hole. A lower end of a connection beam (5) is welded with one side of vehicle beam. A lower end of a triangle fixed plate (8) is welded with another side of vehicle beam. A lock core and the oblong lock hole are vertically installed on a narrow end of a T shaped lock body (9). A pressure spring is sleeved on an outer circle of a column lock bar.    USE - Electric vehicle battery external anti-theft device.    ADVANTAGE - The lockset avoids upturn and the key hole faces down, so that the anti-theft effect is better in the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric vehicle battery external anti-theft device.    Two-side vehicle beam (1)    Connection beam (5)    Battery pressure plate (7)    Triangle fixed plate (8)    Lock body (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel combustion device i.e. seal system, supplying power to a generator, and a control circuit unit controlling the fuel combustion device and the generator. A storage battery e.g. poly (LI-ION) battery, is utilized to store electric power that is generated by the generator. Fuels such as petroleum, gasoline, and diesel oil or water-hydrogen fuel are contained in a container of the fuel combustion device. The control circuit unit is electrically connected with the generator.    USE - Small vehicle dynamic system.    ADVANTAGE - The small vehicle can supply power by generating electricity by the system in the vehicle, when the vehicle has no power supply. The storage battery can be charged by city power line directly and can be charged by home power line, when there is no power line to charge the storage battery in an urban district. The inner fuels can be used to operate the generator to generate electric power to the storage battery. The system is portable, practical with high efficiency, and protects the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a small vehicle dynamic system.
NOVELTY - The collector has a piezoelectric generator with two symmetrically-arranged annular shells tightly matching each other. Each shell has a ring-shaped groove formed along a circumferential direction on a contact surface matching with the other shell. Two grooves are correspondingly arranged and are butted to form a sealed ring-shaped steel ball channel. Multiple piezoelectric vibrators are evenly fixed in the steel ball channel along circumferences to separate the steel ball channel into segments. A steel ball is movably fixed in each segment of the steel ball channel.    USE - Piezoelectric energy collector for a tire pressure monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The collector raises density of monitor and wireless emission, improves real time of system, overcomes limit of battery to lifetime of system and prolongs lifetime of the tire pressure monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a piezoelectric energy collector.
NOVELTY - A high silicon cast iron composition with mixed graphite having nodularity of 30-90%, comprises carbon equivalent (4.35-4.95), transition metal ( less than or equal to 3 wt.%) comprising vanadium (V), niobium, tantalum, chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), and/or tungsten (W), magnesium (Mg), and rare earth metals having nodularity of 30-90%, iron, and essentially no aluminum, manganese, nickel, cobalt or copper.    USE - A high silicon iron composition used in casting article for automotive transportation and industrial applications including exhaust manifolds, turbocharger housings, back plates, turbo housing-integrated exhaust manifolds, turbo outlet pipes, hot end components such as catalytic converter housings, and fuel cell components.    ADVANTAGE - Controlling the Mg, sulfur and P contents reduces the middle temperature brittleness of high silicon cast iron composition. Alloying the composition with Cr increases hot oxidation resistance and elevated-temperature strength with low material cost. Heat treatment may not be needed. The composition can withstand static and cyclic thermomechanical stresses and chemical attack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a high silicon cast iron composition with spheroidal graphite having nodularity of not less than 90% comprises CE (4.35-4.95), transition metals (3 wt.%), magnesium, and rare earth metals having nodularity of not less than 90%, and phosphorus (P, 0.012-0.050 wt.%);    (2) a high silicon cast iron article comprising cast iron above 70%, graphite nodularity of 35-85 or greater than or equal to 90%, and optionally phosphorus (0.01-0.05 wt.%);    (3) a ferritic cast iron composition comprising iron, silicon, P, C, Mg, rare earth metal, and group 5 or 6 transition metal or metals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of classifying ferritic high silicon cast irons.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel-cell bypass valve (36) which is driven according to the pressure change of the fluid supplied from a fluid supply unit. A pressure change unit changes the pressure value in a valve opening pressure chamber (52) when the driving of any one of the valve among two inlet port shutoff valve (20) and a humidifier bypass valve (18) is not performed.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of the fuel in the fuel cell is reduced efficiently, as the valve is driven stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Humidifier bypass valve (18)    Inlet port shutoff valve (20)    Fuel-cell bypass valve (36)    Valve opening pressure chamber (52)
NOVELTY - A battery side bus bar unit (4) is equipped with a battery connecting terminal. An alternator side bus bar unit (5) is equipped with an alternator connecting terminal. A temporary connecting unit (7) connects the battery side bus bar unit and alternator side bus bar unit to each other at position different from a fusion cutting unit (6).    USE - Multiple fuse apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the fusion cutting portion used for charging current protection is prevented during the assembling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views illustrating the assembly procedure of multiple fuse apparatus.    Battery side bus bar unit (4)    Alternator side bus bar unit (5)    Fusion cutting unit (6)    Temporary cutting unit (7)    Insulator housing (20)
NOVELTY - The melting portion (11) of a current collecting plate is positioned outside than the top surface (S) of an exposed end (1a) of positive electrodes, when the electrode group is arranged in a housing portion (14). The induction portion (12) of the current collecting plate is positioned inside than the top surface of the exposed end. The melting portion is melted so that the current collecting plate and electrodes are joined through a joint portion (19).    USE - Method for manufacturing secondary battery like lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery for power tool, electric vehicle, consumer appliance e.g. mobile phone, backup, electrical storage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting plate and electrodes can be joined by melting the melting portion and hence the current collection resistance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the cover for secondary battery.    Exposed end of positive electrode (1a)    Melting portion (11)    Induction portion (12)    Housing portion (14)    Joint portion (19)    Top surface of exposed end of positive electrode (S)
NOVELTY - Reducing the tendency for formation of an electrically resistive silica layer on a silicon-containing ferritic stainless steel article, e.g. fuel cell interconnect (50), subjected to high temperature conditions when in use comprises prior to placing the article in use, subjecting article to conditions such that silica including silicon derived from steel forms on a steel surface. The article is heated in an oxidizing atmosphere to form silica including silicon derived from steel on a steel surface. A portion of the silicon is depleted from a near-surface region of the ferritic stainless steel.    USE - Method of reducing the tendency for formation of an electrically resistive silica layer on a silicon-containing ferritic stainless steel article, preferably mill product, sheet or fuel cell interconnect, subjected to high temperature conditions when in use (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method alters the silicon content of at least a sub-surface region of the steel to inhibit formation of silica when the treated article is subjected to high-temperature oxidizing conditions in service.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a fuel cell interconnect; and    (2) a method of treating a fuel cell interconnect comprising a silicon-containing ferritic stainless steel to reduce the tendency for formation of an electrically resistive silica scale on a surface of the interconnect when subjected to high temperature conditions in service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a planar solid oxide fuel cell.    Single energy conversion cell (12)    Adjacent energy conversion cell (14)    Cathode (20)    Anode (30)    Electrolyte (40)    Fuel cell interconnect (50)    Cathode (60)
NOVELTY - A bipolar direct current (DC) source has a positive and negative monopole having corresponding voltage potentials with respect to common earth ground (9) or with respect to a neutral point of an alternating current (AC) load. A DC ground fault interrupt circuit detects a fault current in both monopole of the bipolar DC source to a earth ground or to the neutral point of AC load and interrupts the flow of fault current automatically.    USE - Apparatus for converting power from bipolar direct current (DC) source such as battery, fuel cell, reciprocating generator and turbine generator (all claimed) to supply alternating current (AC) load.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum DC working voltage of the DC-to-AC converter can be doubled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of DC-to-AC power converter.    Earth ground (9)    Contactor (10)    Inductor (72)    Power grid (88)    Control board (90)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has humidifier with fuel cell (10); inlet (11) for supplying air to the cell; another inlet for supplying hydrogen to the cell; outlet (12) for discharging air and water vapor from the cell; chamber (13) having first and second end for mixing discharged air, and water vapor with fresh air, where first end receives discharged air and water vapor from the first outlet; blower (15) at the second end of the chamber for supplying the mixed air from the chamber to the first inlet; and another outlet for discharging waste from fuel cell.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can efficiently humidify reactant flows.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of humidifying a fuel cell in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a fuel cell system.    Cell (10)    Inlet (11)    Outlet (12)    Chamber (13)    Blower (15)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has casing (2) accommodated with laminate type batteries (6a,6b) which are formed by stacking several battery elements with sheet-like electrodes on both sides of an electrolyte. A plug (5) is removably inserted between the laminate type batteries for providing electrical connection between them.    USE - Battery pack comprising several secondary batteries like bipolar battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need of space and wiring required for battery elements can be eliminated, and the miniaturization of battery pack can be enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Battery pack (1)    Casing (2)    Collectors (3a1,3a2,3b1,3b2)    Plug (5)    Laminate type batteries (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has medium passage having several paths to circulate cooling medium. A supply unit supplies cooling medium to electric equipment through medium passage. A detector detects the temperature difference between upstream and downstream components of cooling medium. The absolute value of detected temperature difference is larger than predetermined value and the smallest path among distribution channels is selected by cooling medium.    USE - Cooling device of electric equipment such as battery for fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of temperature difference between electrical storage elements can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control structure of program executed by electronic control unit (ECU) contained in cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a convertor that reduces the output voltage of a fuel cell so as to perform an activation process for a catalyst of the fuel cell. A sensor detects an output current of the fuel cell while measuring the change of output voltage of the fuel cell. A determination unit determines the degradation state of the electrode catalyst of the fuel cell based on the cyclic-voltammetry characteristic of the output current and change of output voltage of the fuel cell. A display unit displays the determination result to the user.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation state of the electrode catalyst can be determined accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for degradation determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the processing for determining the presence or absence of degradation of the electrode catalyst of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Start intermittent operation (S1)    Direct current terminal voltage sweep process (S2)    Calculating charge amount of electrode catalyst (S3)    Comparing charge amount and degradation determination value (S4)    Displaying replacement message (S5)
NOVELTY - The temperature adjustment mechanism has a coolant (4) for cooling a power source. A pump (51) delivers the coolant between inside and outside of case (30) to establish the filling state of coolant in the case, and air layer (AS) creation state, respectively.    USE - Temperature adjustment mechanism of power source such as battery pack in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The excessive heating or cooling of battery pack is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for temperature adjustment mechanism control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the internal structure of the temperature adjustment mechanism.    Coolant (4)    Case (30)    Pump (51)    Valve (52)    Air layer (AS)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a battery unit that comprises positive and negative electrode fluid guide plates and membrane electrodes. The membrane electrodes are arranged between the positive and negative electrode fluid guide plates. A bolt hole is provided on the non-periphery area such as a central area of the positive and negative electrode fluid guide plates. A fastening bolt is provided in the bolt hole.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell is simple. The inner resistance is reduced and the output power is increased. The disassembly and maintenance of the fuel cell can be performed conveniently, and the operation of fuel cell is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A low platinum cathode catalyst comprises a porous carbon bearer such as Vulcan XV72 (RTM: carbon bearer) and AD100 (RTM: acetylene black), and a platinum-cobalt alloy (1). The total platinum and cobalt content in the catalyst is 9.5-15 mass%. The cobalt in the platinum-cobalt alloy is incorporated into the platinum lattice. The ratio between the cobalt and platinum content on the surface of the catalyst particles is 0.4-0.5, and the mean size of the catalyst particles is 3-5 nm.    USE - Low platinum cathode catalysts is used for alcohol fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A low platinum cathode catalyst comprises a porous carbon bearer such as Vulcan XV72 (RTM: carbon bearer) and AD100 (RTM: acetylene black), and a platinum-cobalt alloy (PtaCob, where a is 0.5-0.7, and b is from 0.3-0.5, a+b is 1). The total platinum and cobalt content in the catalyst is 9.5-15 mass%. The cobalt in the platinum-cobalt alloy is incorporated into the platinum lattice. The ratio between the cobalt and platinum content on the surface of the catalyst particles is 0.4-0.5, and the mean size of the catalyst particles is 3-5 nm.
NOVELTY - A composite polymer electrolyte membrane comprises ion-conducting layers (I,II). The composite membrane is defined by dimensions Xm and Ym and thickness Z in the Zm dimension perpendicular to Xm, Ym plane. Layer (I) comprises a dimensionally stabilized ion-conducting layer which swells anisotropically in the Zm dimension as compared to its swelling in Xm and/or Ym dimensions.    USE - Composite polymer electrolyte membrane is used for catalyst-coated membranes, membrane electrode assemblies, and fuel cells used in electronic devices, power supplies, electric motors, and vehicles (all claimed). The fuel cells are used as power source for residential applications, industrial applications, commercial power systems, and portable electronic devices, such as cell phones, video and audio equipment, laptops, computer notebooks, and personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - The composite polymer electrolyte membrane has reduced methanol crossover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the composite polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The diaphragm pump has a laser welding section (9) placed between a peripheral edge (11a) of the pump chamber (11) and an outer peripheral edge (27a) of a movable section (28) of a metal diaphragm (25), so that vibration of a piezoelectric element (30) is produced only by the movable section. A resin diaphragm is joined to a case (10) at the laser welding section.    USE - Diaphragm pump for use as micro pump for supplying medical fluid, fuel in fuel cell, ink in printing press, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The heat produced at the time of laser welding can be radiated effectively, so that the deformation of resin diaphragm by heat emission can be suppressed. The pump performance is improved by setting appropriate laser welding location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the diaphragm pump.    Resin diaphragm (2)    Laser welding section (9)    Case (10)    Pump chamber (11)    Peripheral edge of movable section (11a)    Metal diaphragm (25)    Outer peripheral edge (27a)    Movable section (28)    Piezoelectric element (30)
NOVELTY - A collector structure (110), provided within an active layer (116) between conductive layers (112,118) on a non-conductive substrate (114), includes nano- and or micro protrusions serving as collector elements extending perpendicularly from one conductive layer (112) by a distance corresponding to the absorption length of the active layer. The elements are spaced apart by a distance corresponding to twice the collection length of the active layer.    USE - Photo-voltaic device for use in e.g. power generation using photo-voltaic cells. Can also be used in e.g. photo detectors, chemical sensors, electroluminescent devices and light emitting diode structures, as well as chemical batteries, fuel cells, and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Disposed high surface to volume ratio materials provided by collector structure of micro- and or nano-protrusions permits manageable high interface area which is easily contacted electrically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a lateral collection photo-voltaic structure.    Contacts (105)    Collector structure (110)    Conductive layers (112,118)    Non-conductive substrate (114)    Active layer (116)
NOVELTY - Flow of air (174) is provided to the cathodes (19) of a fuel cell stack, in an amount in excess of the stoichiometric amount for a limiting stack current for a period of time required to provide the amount of heat for a fixed time of about 20 seconds or until the temperature of the fuel cell stack is determined to have reached 0 degrees Centigrade. The electrical output connections (155,156) of the fuel cell stack are short-circuited by switches (200,211,212) after providing flow of hydrogen to the anodes of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Heating method for fuel cell stack of fuel cell power plant in vehicle engine propulsion system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides oxidant to assure stoichiometric amount for limiting stack current. Melts ice in fuel cell stack to enable rapid cold starting of vehicle engine from frozen condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary schematic drawing of a fuel cell power plant.    Cathodes (19)    Electrical output connections (155,156)    Air (174)    Controller (185)    Switches (200,211,212)
NOVELTY - The second electrodes (402) are electrically connected together to form a second polarity of capacitor, and are electrically isolated from the first electrodes (401) electrically connected together to form first polarity of capacitor. The second electrodes are made from high resistance electrically conductive material same as the first electrodes. The first electrodes are made from fusible high resistance conductive material that when subjected to high temperatures of short circuit, converts in the area of fault to a much higher resistive electrically conductive material.    USE - Multi-layer ceramic capacitor for electric energy storage device such as battery for such as electric and hybrid cars, electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - Disconnects defect in the dielectric layer from the rest of the capacitor structure. Limits energy discharged through defect in the dielectric layer to amount predefined by the electrode construction. Prevents hard short circuit when dielectric layer fails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustrating the failure resistant arrangement of dielectric and electrode layers in the capacitors.    First electrodes (401)    Second electrodes (402)    Dielectric material (403)    End electrodes (404,405)    Conductive surfaces (406)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing silane e.g. trisilane, or silane solution in a liquid state, where the silane or silane solution is provided as a storage medium for hydrogen. The silane or the solution is transferred to a reaction chamber. The silane or the silane solution in the reaction chamber is reacted with an aqueous solution or water vapor to release the hydrogen. Solid and/or liquid reaction products are separated from the reaction chamber. The hydrogen is transferred to a fuel cell.    USE - Method for supplying hydrogen to a fuel cell by a fuel generator (claimed), where the fuel cell is utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves improved manageability with respect to storing, conveying and dosing of the silane or the silane solution, and achieves better environmental safety.
NOVELTY - A light source (104) e.g. tunable diode laser is positioned within an instrument enclosure (102). Two detectors (130,132) e.g. photo detectors, positioned within the instrument enclosure and disposed in the path of a split beam (112,114), quantify intensity of light transmitted in split beam as split beam traverses the instrument enclosure path length within the instrument enclosure. A control unit (134) receives and interprets signal from one detector and other signal from the other detector to calculate the water vapor partial pressure or density in the flowing humidified gas stream.    USE - Apparatus for detection and measurement of water vapor densities in gas stream. Uses include but are not limited to gas streams for fuel cells and exhaust streams from combustion processes in internal combustion engine in automotive application to measure partial pressures of products of combustion (POC), measurement of water vapor partial pressure in metal processing industry such as furnace or heating application, and other high humidity, high temperature environments such as sauna.    ADVANTAGE - Noise due to variations in the background gases is eliminated or reduced by measuring direct absorption. Ensures accurate, quick and reproducible measurements of water vapor partial pressure. Enables single line spectroscopy in which scanning the entire width of absorption line or even the peak absorption feature of the line is unnecessary by utilizing laser whose spectral bandwidth is much narrower than the bandwidth of absorption lines of interest.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the example of a humidity sensor.    Instrument enclosure (102)    Light source (104)    Split beam (112,114)    Detectors (130,132)    Control unit (134)
NOVELTY - A heating device (20) has several conductive traces between flexible non-conductive layers. The heating device overlaps a portion of a battery pack (14) containing several interconnected cells (12). The conductive traces include a heating strip and a thermal sensor. The cells are heated by the heating strip on supplying electric current through a connection pad which is electrically connected to the cells by a connection tab (38) extending outside the heating device.    USE - Lithium ion battery pack assembly for use in commercial electronic device and automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - An external current source is not required for the heating strip, so that need for additional wiring is avoided and cost is reduced. The battery pack assembly can be easily carried by a person due to its light weight. The over reliability is improved without need for additional external sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded view of battery pack assembly showing the heating device wrapped around the cells.    Cells (12)    Battery pack (14)    Printed circuit board (18)    Heating device (20)    Connection tab (38)
NOVELTY - A bypass valve (214) is located between a heat exchanger (218) and compressor (216). The bypass valve (214) regulates flow of air from the heat exchanger to the compressor. A three-way valve is connected with the bypass valve for regulating air flow.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell temperature is increased during starting operation to prevent vapor condensation and ice formation in fuel cell assembly, so that warm-up time is reduced and operation efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic flow diagram of the fuel cell system.    Bypass valve (214)    Inlet of bypass valve (214a)    Outlet of bypass valve (214b)    Compressor (216)    Heat exchanger (218)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a signal representative of a desired current flow through an electrical component. A signal representative of a difference between the desired current flow and an actual current flow is generated by the electrical component. A duty cycle for a switch is calculated based on the signal representative of the difference and a voltage generated by a voltage source. Actual current flow is determined from the voltage sources, and the switch is connected to a voltage source.    USE - Method for operating an automotive direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) power converter in an automotive drive system (claimed) of a fuel vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter is effectively operated, so as to enhance the control dynamic performance of the duty cycles of the transistors within the converter to be changed without making hardware changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automotive drive system comprising a power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) converter system.    Direct current-to-direct current converter system (26)    Bi-directional direct current-to-direct current converter (32)    Insulated gate bipolar transistor (40)    Filter (50)    Capacitor (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two power sources (302, 304) electrically connected with two converters respectively. A controller (312) is electrically connected to each of battery and ultra capacitor subsystems (316, 318), and an electric motor/generator (314), where the controller monitors the operating state of charge of each of power sources to ensure that the two power sources include minimum electrical power for the electric motor/generator. The controller directs the power from one power source or another power source to the electric motor/generator.    USE - Electrical energy storage apparatus for electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides a power management solution for electric energy storage system (EESS) in electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. The physical layout provides stable output of voltage and current from the multi-input, and one-output bi-directional direct current (DC)/DC converter. The physical layout allows the controller to control each of the power sources separately, thus optimizing the performance of the system without adding complexity to the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for implementing an energy storage apparatus coupled with an electric motor/generator in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electric energy storage system utilizing a battery subsystem and an ultra capacitor subsystem.    Power sources (302, 304)    Controller (312)    Electric motor/generator (314)    Battery subsystem (316)    Ultra capacitor subsystem (318)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell consists of electrode comprising a composite with porosity of less than 20%, and electrolyte containing vinylene carbonate (I) or ethylene carbonate (II). The composite contains graphite and binder. The amount of graphite is more than 20 volume% of the total volume of the active material and graphite.    USE - Electrochemical cell used in battery pack (claimed) and devices such as portable computer, tablet display, personal digital assistant, mobile telephone, personal or household appliances and vehicles, instruments, flash light and heater.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell having favorable discharge capacity and improved cycle life is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical cell consists of electrode comprising a composite with porosity of less than 20%, and electrolyte containing vinylene carbonate of formula (I) or ethylene carbonate of formula (II). The composite contains active material, graphite and binder. The amount of graphite is more than 20 volume% of the total volume of the active material and graphite.    R=H or 1-4C alkyl or alkenyl;    X=H, fluorine or chlorine;and    Y'=F, Cl or 1-4C alkyl or alkenyl.    When X is H or fluorine, Y' is fluorine, and when X is H, Y' is -CH=CH2.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (110) comprises catalytic electrode (120), counter electrode, separator (124) and electrolyte. The catalytic electrode comprises active layer (121) and gas diffusion layer (122). The active layer comprises nano-catalytic material for oxidizing or reducing active material; electrically conductive material; and binder. The gas diffusion layer comprises material that is gas permeable and electrolyte-impermeable; and surface with gas diffusion area that is adhered to active layer by adhesion having areas of relatively high adhesion and areas of relatively low adhesion.    USE - For use as fuel cells, metal-air battery cells, gas generating cells or electrochemical sensor cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is manufactured in an easy, economical and safe manner; has good leakage resistance and improved performance than cells made through prior art methods; and is stable during periods of storage and non-use. The manufacture of the electrochemical cell eliminates the need for mixing catalytic material components in inert atmosphere and the use of highly volatile, flammable and/or explosive liquids. The catalytic electrode has a permeability that is capable of providing greater than or equal to 250 mW/cm2 maximum power on half cell alternating current impedance/potential dynamic scan test; and has improved performance characteristics and improved electrical properties and that will work well in electrochemical cell when operated at high power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for making a catalytic electrode for electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational view, in cross-section, of prismatic shaped metal-air cell with catalytic electrode.    Electrochemical cell (110)    Catalytic electrode (120)    Active layer (121)    Diffusion layer (122)    Separator (124)
NOVELTY - A prepeg insert is arranged in a mold so that the insert is at the header region (14) of the molded unipolar plate (10), and a charge of bulk molding compound is placed in the mold. The bulk molding compound charge is pressed, according to the shape of the mold, and is cured to the prepeg insert.    USE - Method for molding composite unipolar plate (claimed) for fuel cell stack of hydrogen fuel cell, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the header region of the plate is increased, and the risk of damage of the plate due to subsequent processing can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for unipolar plate for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the unipolar plate for fuel cell.    Unipolar plate (10)    Active region (12)    Header region (14)    Cathode input manifolds (16,18,20)    Cathode outlet manifolds (22,24,26)
NOVELTY - The process involves providing a layer of conductive filler-resin composite that is provided with two primary surfaces. A clad of conductive carbon or graphite material is dispensed onto one of the primary surfaces of the composite layer to form a precursor two-layer structure, where the conductive filler-resin remains in a melt, uncured fluid or wet state. A fluid flow channel is created onto a planar outer surface on a clad side of the precursor two-layer structure.    USE - Process for producing a precursor composition to a carbon-cladded composite intended for use as a fuel cell flow field plate or bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The clad of conductive carbon or graphite material is dispensed onto one of the primary surfaces of the composite layer to form the precursor two-layer structure, thus providing a significant improvement in the production of the precursor composition to the carbon-cladded composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-layer model to simulate a possible structure of a conductive filler-resin composite sandwiched between top and bottom layers.
NOVELTY - A PEM fuel cell power plant operating method involves maintaining a pressure in an anode reactant flow field which is greater than the coolant pressure in the coolant passages (12) to ensure that the coolant does not flood the fuel cell assemblies (2,4). The coolant water pressure is greater than ambient pressure.    USE - PEM fuel cell power plant operating method for use in powering vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes the amount of gas which enters into the coolant stream by having the water coolant pressure that is greater than the cathode oxidant reactant pressure and greater than the ambient pressure. Minimizes oxidant leakage into the coolant channels. Enables coolant stream to operate at above ambient pressure to be highly desirable for use in fuel cell power plants that are used to operate vehicles which must be relatively quickly started, even under subfreezing conditions. Enables power plant to be relatively quickly started so that the coolant stream can be recirculated through the cells without ingesting substantial amount of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the PEM fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of two adjacent hybrid fuel cell assemblies in a fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell assemblies (2,4)    Gas diffusion layer (7,9)    Coolant passage (12)    Anode plate (14)    Cathode plate (16)
NOVELTY - A casing (30) stores an electrode assembly (15) including a positive electrode (11), a negative electrode (12), and a separator (13). The casing includes a support (32) for supporting the electrode assembly that protrudes inwardly from an inner surface. A cap plate (17) is combined with the casing and includes an electrode terminal (21,22) electrically connected to the electrode assembly.    USE - Rechargeable battery, e.g. Nickel-Cadmium battery, Nickel-Hydride battery, Lithium polymer battery, Lithium ion battery, for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables robustly supporting the electrode assembly inside the casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Electrode assembly (15)    Cap plate (17)    Electrode terminal (21,22)    Casing (30)    Support (32)
NOVELTY - The material of an over-voltage protection device (10) comprises either a p-type semiconductor powder or an n-type semiconductor powder, and an adhesive. A gain size of the p- or n-type semiconductor powder is 1-50 mu m.    USE - The component deals with the material of an over-voltage protection device.    ADVANTAGE - The material of the over-voltage protection device is simple and cost effective to manufacture, and has quite a low capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of manufacturing an over-voltage protection device; and    (2) a structure of an over-voltage protection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and a side view of the over-voltage protection device.    Substrate (1)    Electrodes (2, 3)    Porous matrix (5)    Over-voltage protection device. (10)
NOVELTY - A dissolved-fuel direct alcohol fuel cell has fuel anode (64); first oxidant cathode (56) having alcohol-tolerant oxidant reduction catalyst; and liquid electrolyte in ionic contact with the anode and first cathode, comprising a solution and an alcohol fuel dissolved in the solution.    USE - Dissolved-fuel direct alcohol fuel cell for powering portable electronic devices and vehicles, preferably light-duty vehicles such as golf carts, forklifts, wheelchairs, motor bikes, and scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell operates on liquid or solution-based electrolyte, has fewer layers and could be more easily assembled and sealed, does not depend upon expensive solid electrolyte membrane or platinum catalyst materials for its operation, works on a wide variety of electrolyte materials (acidic and basic), and delivers a high voltage and/or high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a planar fuel cell system comprising a planar array of liquid electrolyte chambers containing liquid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded isomeric view of the planar fuel cell.    Cathode (56)    Channel (63)    Fuel anode (64)    Plastic frame (65)    Cover (70)    Access holes (72a-d)
NOVELTY - The electrode for an anode of a fuel cell, comprises an electrode substrate, a catalyst layer having a first catalyst having a tungsten-containing compound and a second catalyst having a noble metal, and an anode of the fuel cell. The catalyst layer is arranged on the electrode substrate. The first catalyst and the second catalyst comprise a physical mixture, and are mixed in a weight ratio of 99-50:1-50. The second catalyst (0.01-50 parts by weight) is supported on the first catalyst (99.99-50 parts by weight).    USE - Useful for an anode of a fuel cell that is useful for non-polluting automobiles, and electricity generation systems and portable power sources for mobile equipment and military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode reduces the cost of a fuel cell, has improved catalyst efficiency, and prevents a reduction in the diffusion efficiency due to water generated during operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a membrane-electrode assembly; and    (2) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a membrane-electrode assembly:    Cathode; (21)    Anode; (22)    Polymer electrolyte membrane. (25)
NOVELTY - Invention pertains to a fuel element and a fuel-cell battery with a polymer electrolytic membrane, using hydrogen as fuel and oxygen (in pure form or from the air) as an oxidising agent. According to the invention, in the fuel element there is an electrolytic membrane, electrodes, gas-diffusion collectors joined to a single construction - integrated membrane-electrode assembly with a frame made from polymer material. The membrane is sealed and the gas-diffusion collectors are strongly fixed to the frame. The membrane is protected from mechanical damages by the gas-diffusion collectors. Through putting an intermediate non-metallic netting in the current net collectors (between nets), allowing for formation of film flow, there is provision for conditions of removal of the water of reaction. A bipolar cooling fin, made in the form of a thin plate heat exchanger, provides for supplying reagents to the gas chambers of the fuel element and their outlet through several small channels in the frame of the bipolar cooling fin and openings in the side walls of the cooling fin, uniformly distributed on the width of the gas chambers. The channels at the input of the reagents are throttled. Sealing of component parts of the fuel element and the fuel elements in the battery is done using a glue bearing film, serving as an adhesive, without use of an elastomer lining and special glue.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Simplification of the structure and better manufacturability of the fuel element; improved electrical characteristics and long-term performance of the battery; lowering of small-scale characteristics.11 cl, 6 dwg
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a prismatic unit cell (11) and a barrier (12) that is disposed between the unit cells to separate the unit cells from each other. A thermally conductive medium is placed between the unit cell and the barrier. The thermally conductive medium is made of a thermally conductive pad (15). An adhesive layer is formed on a surface or both surfaces of the thermally conductive pad. The thermally conductive pad is made of silicon. A connecting member (30) has a flange part (31) formed in a one-side end of a bar portion (32).    USE - Battery module for a hybrid electric vehicle, electro mobile or electric vehicle, wireless cleaner, electric bicycle, and an electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The module emits heat generated from unit cells efficiently by installing a thermally conductive medium between a unit cell and a barrier. The module improves the stability, and the charge and discharge efficiency of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Prismatic unit cells (11)    Barrier (12)    Thermally conductive pad (15)    Connecting member (30)    Flange part (31)    Bar portion (32)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring temperature, electric current and voltage variation of a battery, and judging whether the voltage variation is deviated from a predetermined range. A judgment is made to find whether the measured electric current is deviated from a balancing allowable current range, if the voltage variation is deviated from the range corresponding to the measured temperature. Cell balancing is performed, if the electric current is deviated from the balancing allowable current range.    USE - Method for balancing a cell of a battery pack in a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents imbalance in the battery pack by performing the cell balancing in view of the voltage deviation of the battery cells and the balancing allowable current during traveling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a battery pack cell balancing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) includes cells (11) and a spacer (14) arranged between the cells. The spacer includes protrusions (12) which are adhered to the corresponding cell via an adhesive. Preferably, the protrusions are made of synthetic resin or ceramics.    USE - Battery module for powering e.g. motor of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient cooling of cells by allowing the cells to be in direct contact with a cooling medium. Reduces the total weight of battery module by reducing the weight of the spacers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of battery module.    Cells (11)    Protrusion (12)    Spacers (14)    Connecting section (30)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine consuming a fuel, and a middle-sized/ large-sized battery pack (100). A fuel tank stores the fuel that covers two sides of the battery pack. The fuel tank has a symmetric structure in which main storage parts are disposed at two sides of the battery pack and a quadrangle structure. A saddle figure in a middle portion is divided into two sides with a main storage and a receiving part on the battery pack. The fuel tank is surrounded on upper side of the battery pack with a cap. A receiving portion is mounted on opposing side of a major storage.    USE - Energy storing system for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enhances the safety of the battery pack collision by forming a fuel tank. The system enhances the space conjugation rate due to the effective arrangement of the fuel tank and the battery pack. The system is compact in structure and light in weight. The system reduces the generation of sloshing phenomenon in the car driving, thus ensuring the comfort ride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a middle-sized/ large-sized battery pack.    Middle-sized/ large-sized battery pack (100)    Battery module (110)    Inverter (120)    Pack housing (140)    Fuel tank (200)    Refrigerant inlet portion (240)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly installed inside a battery casing formed as a laminate sheet, and a resin layer and a metal layer provided in the laminate sheet. A continuous barrier film (200) is applied to a front end of a heat fused portion that is formed at an outer part of the battery casing, and a bent portion is provided in the continuous barrier film. A notched structure (210, 220) is provided in the bent portion based on central axis, and an electrode lead is inserted in through holes (230, 240).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery and lithium polymer battery (LPB), for use in mobile apparatus, electro-mobile, hybrid electric vehicle, electric motorcycle and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple assembling process, provides high capacity and excellent lifespan. The battery is safe to use and inexpensive. The battery improves the sealing ability at the heat fused portion of the battery casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a continuous barrier film of a secondary battery.    Continuous barrier film (200)    Notched structure (210, 220)    Through holes (230, 240)
NOVELTY - An automobile generator is provided to improve a fuel efficiency of the generator by using a contraction and expansion movement of a tire as a power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An attachment member(10) is coupled with a wheel-coupling bolt. Plural cylinders(13) are radially arranged on the attachment member around an origin point. A rod shaft(14) is inserted into the cylinder and implemented to move reciprocally in an axial direction. A contact member is connected to one end of the rod shaft, while a bar-type magnet is attached to the other end thereof. A spring(16) is inserted into the rod axis between the cylinder and a cylindrical generating coil, so that the contact member is attached to an outer periphery of a tire all the time. A hollow portion is formed on the cylindrical generating coil(11), so that the bar-type magnet is inserted to and extracted from the hollow portion. A spiral conductor is wound around the cylindrical generating coil. A movement of the tire which is contracted when the tire is attached to a ground, and expanded, when the tire is separated from the ground, is delivered to the magnet. A current induced on a winding of the generating coil due to a reciprocal movement of the magnet flows in an electrical line portion(17).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The cell (200) has multiple unit cells (220) with a membrane-electrode assembly (221), and a cathode separator (240) including oxidant channels (247) fixed adjacent to a side of the membrane-electrode assembly. An anode separator (230) includes fuel channels placed adjacent to another side of the membrane-electrode assembly. Fastening plates (253) are placed on outer sides of the unit cells. Coolant channels (231) are placed on the separator with a groove (232) adjoining the coolant channels, and are injected with an adhesive of an epoxy resin.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in a e.g. portable power source of a vehicle, public building, house and electronic device dragon.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stably seals the anode separator and the cathode separator, and saves the production cost by reducing the amount of adhesive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (200)    Unit cell (220)    Membrane-electrode assembly (221)    Anode separator (230)    Coolant channels (231)    Groove (232)    Cathode separator (240)    Oxidant channel (247)    Fastening plate (253)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has an anode terminal plate (120) and a cathode terminal plate (120') equipped at two opened sides of a housing (110) that is made of aluminum. The anode and cathode terminal plates respectively have a pair of terminals (130, 140) that are protruded from the housing. Anode lead cables are connected to multiple terminals of the anode terminal plate, and cathode lead cables are connected to multiple terminals of the cathode terminal plate. The anode and cathode lead cables are respectively connected to multiple anode electrodes and multiple cathode electrodes.    USE - Electrical double-layer capacitor for use as a back-up power source of a memory device, rechargeable battery of a portable information device and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) battery.    ADVANTAGE - The anode terminal plate and the cathode terminal plate are equipped at two opened sides of the housing, so that the faced resistance due to the point of contact of the unit cell is reduced, electrical flow is improved and the rechargeable fuel capacity of the capacitor is enlarged. The capacitor has reduced wired path for connecting the electrode, and high productivity with improved rechargeable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a housing of an electric double layer capacitor.    Electric double-layer capacitor (100)    Housing (110)    Anode terminal plate (120)    Cathode terminal plate (120')    Terminals (130, 140)    Gas exhaust port (150)
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing a microchannel cylindrical solid oxide fuel cell having a high power density per unit volume to reduce a manufacturing cost by simplifying the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method comprises the steps of mixing EVA and stearic acid with a negative electrode material, an electrolyte material, a positive electrode material and a channel forming material at 100-140 deg.C; extruding the mixture at 120-150 deg.C to obtain a precursor filament having a diameter of 30-40 mm; arranging the precursor filament in turn of activated carbon-positive electrode (negative electrode)-electrolyte-negative electrode (positive electrode) from the center, combining and extruding the arranged one to obtain a feed rod; extruding the feed rod at 110-130 deg.C to obtain a unit cell having a diameter of 30-40 mm; combining a plurality of unit cells and extruding the combined one at 90-100 deg.C to obtain a micro solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) mold having a plurality of unit cells; firstly cleaning the micro SOFC at 500-700 deg.C under N2 atmosphere; secondly cleaning the micro SOFC at 900-1,100 deg.C in air; and sintering the micro SOFC at 1,200-1,400 deg.C in air.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a cell (1) composed of battery group arranged by two or more non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. The connection fixing of connection board (4) which integrates the connection rod (42), the voltage monitoring apparatus and the voltage equalization apparatus is performed with respect to battery group.    USE - Battery pack used for electric vehicles e.g. electrically-driven motorbike, electric-power-assisted bicycle, senior car and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies assembly of battery pack by connecting positive-negative electrode terminal and connection board of each battery which comprises the battery pack without separately connecting voltage-measurement wire to battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery pack.    Cell (1)    Connection board (4)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Connection rod (42)
NOVELTY - A phase magnetic sensor (40A) outputs a position signal of coordinate phase difference for every revolution of rotating shaft. A basic clock generating circuit (510) generates a reference clock signal. A counter (610) counts the pulse number of the reference clock signal in a measurement period between two position signals generated sequentially. A measurement period setting unit (800) sets the measurement period based on the period coefficient (G-a). The calculating units (660,670) calculate the rotation speed of the rotating shaft based on the count value.    USE - Rotation speed measuring device for electric motor used in projector (both claimed), electric power assisted bicycle, robot, mobile phone, fan. Can also be used in timepiece, drum type washing machine, roller coaster, digital display, personal computer, digital camera, video camera, optical memory device using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the measurement precision by overflow or underflow of count value is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rotation speed measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the measurement unit of rotation speed measuring device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Phase magnetic sensor (40A)    Clock generating Circuit (510)    Counter (610)    Calculating units (660,670)    Measurement period setting unit (800)    Period coefficient (G-a)
NOVELTY - The conducting-wire cable (6) is extended through the opening (22D) of a terminal connector (22) having an external junction part (22C) detachably joined to the electric equipment main body (21). A first engaging part (21B) is formed at the electric equipment main body, while a second engaging part (22B) is formed at the terminal connector, to mutually abut each other and facilitate the detachable joining of the terminal connector to the electric equipment main body.    USE - Cable connection structure for connecting conducting-wire cable to electric equipment in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies and expedites connection and disconnection of electric equipment to and from conducting-wire cable, thus simplifying and expedites maintenance work. Eliminates need for providing surplus length to conducting-wire cable to move electric equipment to detaching direction, thus reducing cost and weight of conducting-wire cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the cable connection structure.    Conducting-wire cable (6)    Electric equipment main body (21)    First engaging part (21B)    Terminal connector (22)    Second engaging part (22B)    External junction part (22C)    Opening (22D)
NOVELTY - The power converter (10a) includes a second switching transistor pair (22a,22d) that is turned ON for a predetermined time. A first switching transistor pair (22b,22c) is turned OFF or is turned ON for a time shorter than the predetermined time to make the value of an intermediate voltage smaller than the peak value of the output voltage of an inverter (16).    USE - Power converter for transforming DC voltage from e.g. solar cell, fuel cell into AC voltage for transmission or AC voltage for driving a motor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces loss in switching transistors, and simplifies control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power converter (10a)    Converter (14)    Inverter (16)    Second switching transistor pair (22a,22d)    First switching transistor pair (22b,22c)
NOVELTY - A cooling unit (16) cools a heat-emitting projection portion (15) by circulating water generated by electric power generation of fuel cell (11) through circulation path (12), while connecting to the fuel cell. The generated water circulated through the through circulation path is stored in a water collection chamber (13).    USE - Mobile communication apparatus e.g. mobile phone with camera and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - A heat resistant countermeasure with respect to the heat-emitting projection portion of apparatus can be performed appropriately. The size reduction of apparatus can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method in mobile communication apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the portable terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Circulation path (12)    Water collection chamber (13)    Projection portion (15)    Cooling unit (16)
NOVELTY - A generator circuit (26) has a control terminal (27) that controls a drive current of a drive circuit (1), which is connected to an anode of a light emitting element (11). A transistor (Q1) controls the conduction and non-conduction of the drive current, which is connected to the cathode of the light emitting element. A differential circuit has a transistor (Q8) that is connected to another transistor (Q5). A capacitor (21) is connected to the transistor (Q5) and the cathode of the light emitting element so as to output anti phase drive signal.    USE - Light emitting element drive circuit for consumer application apparatus, audio multimedia apparatus and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the capacitor is connected to a transistor and the cathode of the light emitting element, the drive circuit does not need additional process at the time of manufacture of semiconductor device. The transitional electrical potential difference is generated in the capacitor by connecting transistors. Hence, high speed switching operation of the drive circuit can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of light emitting element drive circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive circuit (1)    Light emitting element (11)    Capacitor (21)    Generator circuit (26)    Control terminal (27)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has tertiary electrodes (3,26) that are provided in every cell (4) in additional to primary electrode (1) and secondary electrode (2). The impurities of electrolyte solution such as antimony within every cell are removed by supplying electric current to tertiary electrodes.    USE - Lead acid battery for use in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the lead acid battery can be increased effectively, since the electrolyte solution provided within lead acid battery is purified by supply electric current to tertiary electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cell in lead acid battery.    Electrodes (1-3,26)    Cell (4)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has a form in which the battery is set with five cells provided as one unit. The lead acid battery has a nominal value of 12 volts.    USE - Lead acid battery for motor vehicle starter, electric vehicle such as electric forklift truck, energy electrical storage apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of a lead acid battery and lengthens life span.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a form of the 5 cell lead acid battery.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film (74) has an effective electrolyte film portion (74e) where the electrode catalyst layers (75a,75c) are formed, and peripheral electrolyte film portions (74f). The thickness of the peripheral electrolyte film portions is set to be larger than that of the effective electrolyte film portion.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of the peripheral electrolyte film portions of the electrolyte film is set to be larger than that of the effective electrolyte film portion, damage to the electrolyte film due to contact with the gas diffusion layer is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) provided in a fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (73)    Electrolyte film (74)    Effective electrolyte film portion (74e)    Peripheral electrolyte film portion (74f)    Electrode catalyst layers (75a,75c)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow-meter (4) which measures the supply amount of warm water from a storage tank (2) to a consumer. A control apparatus (5) calculates the accumulation supply amount of warm water in a predetermined time and judges whether the accumulation amount is less or more than the quantity of volume of storage tank. The control apparatus discharges the water stored in storage tank without supplying to the consumer, when it is judged that the accumulation supply amount of warm water is less than the water quantity of volume of storage tank.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for domestic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Since the warm water is discharged from the storage tank in a predetermined time without supplying to the consumer, the possibility of reproduction of ligionella bacteria in the storage tank can be prevented. So the consumption of energy can be reduced and high electric power generation efficiency can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel-cell electric power generation system.    Fuel cell power generating device (1)    Storage tank (2)    Flow-meter (4)    Control apparatus (5)    Exhaust valve (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric power generation system has an exhaust gas temperature indicator (4) measuring temperature of exhaust gas of a condenser (3). A waste heat recovery pump (5) adjusts the circulation load of coolant flowing through a waste heat recovery system in the condenser. A controller (7) increases rotation speed of the waste heat recovery pump for increasing condensed water in the condenser when the plant waste gas temperature measured by the exhaust gas temperature indicator is higher than the temperature required for water self-supporting state.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive fuel cell electric power generation system is provided by driving the fuel cell electric power generation system in a water self-supporting state without measuring the temperature of the exhaust gas with a thermometer and detecting water level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (1)    Burner (2)    Condenser (3)    Exhaust gas temperature indicator (4)    Waste heat recovery pump (5)    Controller (7)
NOVELTY - A control unit changes the changing rate of the output voltage of a fuel cell (2) for catalytic activation processing, based on the surplus electric power acceptance capability of a battery (52).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The changing rate of the output voltage of the fuel cell for catalytic activation processing is changed, based on the surplus electric power acceptance capability of the battery. Hence the generation of the surplus electric power that affects the battery is suppressed and the high voltage direct current (DC)-DC converter can be protected from the damage of the surplus electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the fuel of the surplus electric power in the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    DC-DC converter (51)    Battery (52)    Auxiliary machine (M)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen dilution device (50) has an expansion-contraction container (52) whose interior volume expands or contracts according to internal gas pressure. An elastic structure (53) is adjoined to the expansion-contraction container. A hydrogen off-gas inlet (52a) and a hydrogen off-gas release opening (52b) of the expansion-contraction container are connected to the upstream and downstream of a discharge flow path (37). The restoring force is applied to the expansion-contraction container by the elastic structure according to the expansion of the interior volume.    USE - Hydrogen dilution device of fuel cell system (claimed) for motor vehicle. Can also be used in vehicle mounted electrical power generation system of fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and electric power generation system of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas-flow rate is mechanically adjusted by the expansion-contraction of the expansion-contraction container using elastic structure, the momentary pressure rise during intermittent discharge of waste gas is suppressed and the raise of the concentration of the fuel gas in waste gas suppress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen dilution device.    Discharge flow path (37)    Hydrogen dilution device (50)    Expansion-contraction container (52)    Hydrogen off-gas inlet (52a)    Hydrogen off-gas release opening (52b)    Elastic structure (53)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has moisture content adsorption structure (7) provided within a case (2) of a fuel cell (1). The moisture content adsorption structure adsorbs the moisture content within the case, during electric power generation halt state of the fuel cell. The moisture content within the case during the electric power generation state of the fuel cell is adsorbed by the heat produced by the electric power.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle, vessel and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture content within the case of the fuel cell is adsorbed in electric power generation halt condition, the dew condensation within the case is suppressed. Since during electric power generation state the moisture content is adsorbed by the generated heat, a regenerating apparatus of the moisture content structure is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Case (2)    Insulator (3)    Ventilator (6)    Moisture content adsorption structure (7)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) estimates stagnant water retained in hydrogen gas flow path of fuel cell stack (10), and estimates the timing of stagnant water in hydrogen flow path discharged to the exterior of fuel cell stack. The ECU opens a drain valve to discharge generated water in a storage apparatus on estimating that the amount of water in the cell stack is above predetermined amount even if the valve opening elapsed time has not passed.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance is stabilized even if the fuel cell system changes from low load driving to high load driving suddenly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electrolyte film (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Separator (14)
NOVELTY - A flow-path opening (48) is opened and closed with respect to the movement of a valve structure (32). The valve structure is biased by a compression spring (92) in a concave portion (40) so as to open a valve (24). The valve structure is biased by the compression spring (94) in the concave portion (44) so as to close the valve.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The number of valves in the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views showing the opening and closing states of the valves.    Valve (24)    Valve structure (32)    Concave portions (40,44)    Flow-path opening (48)    Compression springs (92,94)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control unit (50) to acquire output requirement value with respect to a fuel cell (10). The control unit detects the increase rate of output requirement value per unit time. An output detection unit including a voltage sensor (13), a current sensor (14) and the control unit detects the output of fuel cell when the output of fuel cell is less than predetermined output at predetermined time. The control unit raises the fuel gas concentration in a cell (100) when increase rate of output requirement value exceeds predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, vessel, portable generator or domestic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The transitional lack of fuel gas within the cell is prevented. The safety of the fuel cell is improved while suppressing efficiency deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Voltage sensor (13)    Current sensor (14)    Control unit (50)    Cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack is accommodated inside the case which is provided with base material layer (14) to divide the case into the inner and outer surfaces. The reinforcement layer (15) in the shape of porous, mesh, textile fabric form, or non-woven fabric is provided on both sides of base material layer, which has larger resilience or strengthening property larger than the base material.    USE - Case for fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the components within the case can be suppressed while attaining the thickness reduction and weight reduction even when the components collide with the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the state before and after collision of the projection structure with the case for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (14)    Reinforcement layer (15)    Panel (16)    Inner peripheral side goods (30)    Projection structure (41)
NOVELTY - A main case (6b) accommodates a fuel cell stack (5). A cover (6a) covers the main case provided with grooves (15).    USE - Fuel cell case mounted in e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the grooves in the main case ensures that the case deforms easily during action of external impact, safety is ensured since the gas leaking from the fuel cell stack is discharged from the case reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cell case.    Fuel cell stack (5)    Cover (6a)    Main case (6b)    Top opening (7)    Flanges (8,9)    Grooves (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several structures each comprising a pair of structure sequences (2a,2b) arranged adjacently and electrically connected in series. A vapor-liquid separation film (3) prevents the electrical link of collector of one structure sequence with that of other structure sequence.    USE - Tube type fuel cell for electric vehicle, motor vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell which suppresses a short circuit is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (1)    Structure sequences (2a,2b)    Vapor-liquid separation film (3)    Contact prevention section (4)    Module (5)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has an inner side collector (5) arranged at the internal surface side of an electrode. The inner side collector has a pair of collectors (1,2) separated by a predetermined space in the longitudinal direction. An outer side collector is arranged at the outer surface side of another electrode.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved by preventing the failure of the membrane electrode assembly by preventing the bending of the inner side collector due to the concentration of stress in the longitudinal direction center portion of the inner side collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the inner side collector.    Collectors (1,2)    Space (3)    Coupling portion (4)    Inner side collector (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has an internal collector positioned in the internal peripheral surface of a hollow membrane electrode structure, and an external collector positioned in the outer peripheral surface of the membrane electrode structure. A binding wire holds several tube-type fuel cells (1) and cooling pipes (2) together. The tube-type fuel cells and the cooling pipes are positioned such that they mutually intersect in their length direction.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. tube-type polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as domestic co-generation system and portable power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air-tightness of the reaction material in the fuel cell is improved, as the binding wire holds together the tube-type fuel cells and the cooling pipes such that they mutually intersect in their length direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cell structure of the fuel cell.    Tube-type fuel cell (1)    Cooling pipe (2)    Air circulation path (3)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system (22) has a desulfurization fuel tank (27) in the exit side of desulfurizer (26). The desulfurization fuel tank separates desulfurization fuel in air layer portion and liquid layer portion. An introductory line (28) connects the air layer portion of the desulfurization fuel tank with the modifier burner (29).    USE - Vehicle mounted fuel cell system for liquid fuel such as petrol, kerosene, methonal etc. Can also be used in gaseous fuels such as town gas, propane gas.    ADVANTAGE - Since the desulfurization fuel tank separates desulfurization fuel in air layer portion and liquid layer portion, the fuel cell stack is stabilized and a stable electric power generation is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system of liquid fuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel processing system (22)    Desulfurizer (26)    Desulfurization fuel tank (27)    Introductory line (28)    Modifier burner (29)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery consists of an anode layer (20), an insulating layer (30), an electrolyte layer (40) containing lithium halide, and a cathode layer (50). The lithium ion battery contains an additive which increases ionic conductivity of the electrolyte layer. The additive is fine particles containing an oxide of group XIII element of periodic table. The lithium halide is lithium iodide. The oxide is an alumina.    USE - Lithium ion battery used as power supply for electrical-electronic components and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has improved charging/discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (10)    Anode layer (20)    Insulating layer (30)    Electrolyte layers (40-43)    Cathode layer (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an oxidation gas bypass flow path (8) that is provided in oxidation gas piping system, for rerouting a humidifier (15). The valves (18,81) switch the flow path of oxidation gas to the oxidation gas bypass flow path, at the time of completion of driving of fuel cell (2).    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation system in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of hollow fiber membrane of humidifier by freezing of residual water in the humidifier at the time of low temperature, can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the oxidation gas piping system.    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidation gas bypass flow path (8)    Humidifier (15)    Valves (18,81)    Humidity sensor (82)
NOVELTY - A coolant circulatory system (4) circulates coolant in a fuel cell (10). The coolant circulatory system has a coolant storage unit (61) that stores the coolant in a heat retention state. A control apparatus (5), coolant pump (53), three-ways switching valve (62) controls the supply of coolant from the storage unit to the fuel cell and supplies the coolant to the fuel cell before scavenging-air processing.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coolant is supplied to fuel cell before scavenging-air processing, the fuel cell is maintained at high temperature suitable for moisture content removal process and the moisture content is removed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant circulatory system (4)    Control apparatus (5)    Fuel cell (10)    Coolant pump (53)    Coolant storage unit (61)    Three-ways switching valve (62)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer (76) has an electrode contact diffusion portion (76e) touching an electrode catalyst layer (75a) and a peripheral diffusion portion (76d) surrounding the electrode contact diffusion portion. The peripheral diffusion is located more inward more than the electrode contact diffusion portion from boundary of the electrode contact diffusion portion and the catalyst layer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the peripheral diffusion portion of the gas diffusion layer does not contact the electrolyte film potion in which the electrolyte film is not formed, damage to the electrolyte film due to contact with the gas diffusion layer is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows expanded top and sectional views of the membrane electrode assembly and the gas diffusion layer of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (73)    Electrolyte film (74)    Electrode catalyst layer (75a)    Gas diffusion layer (76)    Peripheral diffusion portion (76d)    Electrode contact diffusion portion (76e)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (20) judges the open failure of a hydrogen cutoff valve (4) arranged at downstream of in-tank solenoid valve (3) when flow of hydrogen gas is detected by a flow sensor (7) arranged at the downstream of hydrogen cutoff valve during supply start of hydrogen gas from a hydrogen tank (2). The ECU controls the valve opening of in-tank solenoid valve by controlling the valve-opening degree of a hydrogen regulator (5) when open failure of hydrogen cutoff valve is judged.    USE - Hydrogen gas supply system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The in-tank solenoid valve is reliably opened during open failure of hydrogen cutoff valve hence electric power generation stop is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system provided with hydrogen gas supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen tank (2)    In-tank solenoid valve (3)    Hydrogen cutoff valve (4)    Hydrogen regulator (5)    Flow sensor (7)    ECU (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has pair of battery case rib (8) arranged at the inner wall of battery case (6) and a pair of separator rib (3a) arranged at outer side of bag-like separator (3). The distance between pair of battery case rib arranged at the inner wall of battery case is set A mm. The distance between pair of separator rib arranged at outer side of separator is set B mm, where the difference in distance between pair of battery case rib and pair of separator rib is 3.0 mm or less.    USE - Lead storage battery for use in motor vehicle and farm machines.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of pole-plate and damage of bag-like separator due to the shake is prevented effectively. Hence the internal short circuit of battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (1)    Bag-like separator (3)    Separator rib (3a)    Battery case (6)    Battery case rib (8)
NOVELTY - A storage tank (23) processes the surplus electric power, when the output electric energy of fuel cell is increased. The storage tank is connected between converter (11) and inverter (12). The electric circuit switches (MC-1, MC-2) are connected in series in the electric power adjustment unit. An electric circuit switch (MC-3) is connected between auxiliary machine (4) and external power supply (22). The connection line between switch (MC-3) and auxiliary machine and the connection line between switches (MC-1,MC-2) are connected.    USE - Portable self-supporting electric power generating apparatus for use in truck and helicopter.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is supplied efficiently over long period of time using fuel cell system by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of portable self-supporting electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the portable self-supporting electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Auxiliary machine (4)    Converter (11)    Inverter (12)    External power supply (22)    Storage tank (23)    Electric circuit switches (MC1-MC-3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has control unit (4) that controls the injector (35) provided in hydrogen supply path (31) for controlling the fuel supply amount to fuel cell (10) based on the pressure detected by pressure sensor (43). The control unit performs opening/closing operation of the injector in primary driving period or secondary driving period that is longer than primary driving period, when fuel supply amount through injector is smaller or larger than the preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and building.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of detection accuracy of the pressure sensor at the time increase of fuel supply amount through injector can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for 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 system (1)    Control unit (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)    Pressure sensor (43)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) has electromotive part with membrane electrode assembly (10) consist of electrolyte film arranged between air electrode and fuel electrode, cathode conductive layer (7a) adjoined with air electrode, anode conductive layer (7b) adjoined with fuel electrode and fuel distribution mechanism (11) which supplies fuel to electromotive part with fuel diffusion energy reduction unit.    USE - Fuel cell for portable apparatuses e.g. mobile telephone, portable audio, handheld game machine or notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation output is stable and has few variations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Cathode conductive layer (7a)    Anode conductive layer (7b)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Fuel distribution mechanism (11)
NOVELTY - A copper conductive paste contains an electroconductive powder containing copper powder, organic vehicle and/or glass frit. The glass frit contains primary and secondary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit. The primary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit contains (in mass%) silica (3-10), boric oxide (25-35), zinc oxide (50-65), alumina (0-5) and mixture (1-5) of sodium oxide, lithium oxide and potassium oxide.    USE - Copper conductive paste used for forming electroconductive pattern on ceramic board and conductor-circuit board used for electronic component and electrode of multilayer capacitor, (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The copper conductive paste provides highly reliable conductor-circuit board having excellent plating-proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper conductive paste contains an electroconductive powder containing copper powder, organic vehicle and/or glass frit. The glass frit contains primary and secondary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit. The primary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit contains (in mass%) silica (3-10), boric oxide (25-35), zinc oxide (50-65), alumina (0-5) and mixture (1-5) of sodium oxide, lithium oxide and potassium oxide. The contact angle of primary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit with respect to film formed by surface-oxidizing copper powder at 900 degrees C in nitrogen atmosphere, is 60 degrees C or less. The secondary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit contains silica (30-45), boric oxide (7-15), zinc oxide (20-30), calcium oxide (0-5), alumina (0-5), titanium oxide (0-5), zirconium oxide (3-10) and mixture (8-15) of sodium oxide, lithium oxide and potassium oxide. The primary and secondary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit have softening point of 700 degrees C or less. The solubility of secondary borosilicate zinc-based glass frit with respect to 100 mass% of aqueous sulfuric acid solution is 1 mg/cm2.hr at 25 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1000) is provided the battery module (130) positioned between the frames (121,122) attached to the structure (10), and the frames (111,112) attached to the structure (20). The battery module is pressed and fixed by the frame (111,121), when the structure (30) is moved with respect to the structures (10,20) along certain direction.    USE - Battery structure mounted in internal combustion engine such as gasoline engine, and diesel engine used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can be reliably maintained inside the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal structures of battery pack (10,20,30)    Frames of internal structures (111,112,121,122)    Battery module (130)    Upper surface of battery pack (131)    Battery pack (1000)
NOVELTY - A fuel storage tank (12) in a housing (11) of a fuel container (10) stores the fuel (17). A movement reflective mirror (21) is connected to moving unit (20) of the housing to reflect light from fixed reflective mirror (19) to optical sensor (49), corresponding to the position of moving unit moving along a longitudinal direction of the housing. The fixed reflective mirror receives light from a light source (48) through transmission materials (95A,11A).    USE - Fuel container in fuel cell apparatus of electronic device (all claimed) such as notebook type personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, digital camera, mobile phone, wrist watch, game machine. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual amount of the fuel can be detected easily using a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel container (10)    Housing (11)    Transmission materials (11A,95A)    Fuel storage tank (12)    Fuel (17)    Fixed reflective mirror (19)    Moving unit (20)    Movement reflective mirror (21)    Light source (48)    Optical sensor (49)
NOVELTY - The linear lens (12) comprised of flat-shaped transparent material has several recesses and steps on a surface viewed from an edge in the depth direction. Several protrusions are formed corresponding to the troughs formed between the recesses and steps, on another surface.    USE - Linear lens for sunlight beam condensing unit (claimed) installed in solar water heater, building like apartment house, steam engine, fuel cell, cultivation field of algae, freshwater fish like carp and loach, and soft-shelled turtle, drying of sludge and organic refuse, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Advancing of sunlight in a single direction can be prevented and hence the optical intensity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the sunlight beam condensing unit.    Sunlight beam condensing unit (11)    Linear lens (12)    Reflecting plate (18)    Roof (21)    Solar water heater (23)
NOVELTY - A hot water supply unit (12) independently supplies warm water to an indoor storage tank (22) and an outdoor storage tank (24) via different pipes (21,23). A switching mechanism (13) switches the supply of warm water from the hot water supply unit to either the indoor storage tank or the outdoor storage tank.    USE - Hot water supply apparatus e.g. multi-tank storage type hot water supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to provide two storage tanks of multiple uses with reduced heat radiation loss, and to effectively use both the storage tanks continuously, thus raising the utility value of the hot water supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a building equipped with the hot water supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water supply apparatus (10)    Gas generator (11)    Hot water supply unit (12)    Switching mechanism (13)    Pipes (21,23)    Indoor storage tanks (22)    Outdoor storage tank (24)
NOVELTY - The system measures the amount of heat supplied to storage tank (2) and heat supplied from tank to user. A control apparatus (5) estimates heat amount of water presently stored in storage tank and future demand of heat by the user from heat demanded by user in past. The control apparatus compares present heat amount and heat amount of past demand, to determine excess or deficiency of heat amount with respect to present demand of heat amount by user, when present heat demand differs from past heat demand and guides the user accordingly.    USE - Fuel-battery cogeneration system for home use for bathing and cooking.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell exhaust heat can be utilized effectively on optimal conditions, and the system can be controlled with high overall efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control method of fuel battery cogeneration system; and    (2) control program of fuel battery cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel-battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Storage tank (2)    Amount measuring device (3)    Heat supply measuring device (4)    Control apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen refueling station (1) has slush hydrogen storage tank (2) which stores slush hydrogen inside. A dispenser side hose (5a) is connected to high pressure hydrogen dispenser (5), and includes a dispenser side coupler to connect to a vehicle mounting side coupler attached to vehicle-mounted hydrogen filling tank (16a). A hydrogen supply line (12) connects the slush hydrogen storage tank and high pressure hydrogen dispenser.    USE - Hydrogen refueling station used for supplying hydrogen as fuel to vehicle mounted hydrogen filling tank of vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization efficiency of hydrogen or energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of hydrogen refueling station structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen refueling station (1)    Slush hydrogen storage tank (2)    High pressure hydrogen dispenser (5)    Dispenser side hose (5a)    Hydrogen supply line (12)    Vehicle mounted hydrogen filling tank (16a)
NOVELTY - The valve apparatus (10) has an arm (3) which is rotated by a motor. The arm contacts the contact portions (211,221,222) of elastic flow paths (21a,22a) and controls the flow rate of fuel/water flowing through the paths.    USE - Valve apparatus used in electric power generation apparatus (claimed) e.g. fuel cell used in electronic device (claimed) such as notebook computer. Can also be used in mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of fuel/water in several flow paths can be controlled using a single arm portion and hence size and cost reductions are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a valve apparatus.    Arm (3)    Valve apparatus (10)    Tubes (21,22)    Elastic flow paths (21a,22a)    Grooves (41,42)    Contact portions (211,221,222)
NOVELTY - The compressor (14) includes an air compression part (51) that is driven by a drive motor (52) to compress gas. A cooling fan (55) is also driven by the drive motor. An air-cooled intercooler (59) cools the compressed gas using the external air taken in by the cooling fan. The air-cooled intercooler and the cooling fan are placed side by side.    USE - Compressor for compressing oxidation gas in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Avoids enlargement of the heat exchanger since compressed gas can be cooled reliably using external air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the schematic structure of the compressor. (Drawing includes Non-English language text.).    Compressor (14)    Air compression part (51)    Drive motor (52)    Cooling fan (55)    Air-cooled intercooler (59)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) includes a water retention apparatus which stores water generated during operation of a fuel cell (103). The stored water is utilized to irrigate a plant e.g. potted plants (102) loaded in the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows growing of plants within vehicle, thus allowing vehicle driver to enjoy chore of growing plants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plant irrigation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side explanatory diagram of the fuel cell type electric vehicle.    Fuel cell type electric vehicle (10)    Plant e.g. potted plants (102)    Fuel cell (103)    Irrigation pipe (106)    Manual switch (108)
NOVELTY - A step-up circuit increases the voltage of electric power supplied from a low voltage type battery to a predetermined voltage and is supplied to a current consumer. An ignition switch state detection unit detects ON/OFF state of an ignition switch in vehicle. A control unit controls the operation of the step-up circuit and step-down circuit. The control unit starts the voltage increasing operation of step-up circuit and stops the voltage decreasing operation of step-down circuit, when switching of ignition switch from ON state to OFF state is detected.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for electric power supply system of vehicle e.g. electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting property of the hybrid system mounted in vehicle at the time of turning OFF the ignition switch can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart of electric power supply control in electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle has a power apparatus built by fixing together an engine (31), a motor (32), and an inverter and supported on a front frame (10). An acceleration sensor (1) is fixed to the front frame at a position in which it can interrupt electrical connection between the motor and the battery in event of vehicle collision.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses malfunction of acceleration sensor, since sensor can interrupt electrical connection between motor and battery at time of vehicle collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the power apparatus and front frame of a hybrid vehicle.    Acceleration sensor (1)    Front frame (10)    Front rail (11)    Engine (31)    Motor (32)
NOVELTY - A battery arrangement structure has a battery storage box (8), enclosing a sub-battery (10), arranged in a region enclosed by a front wheel housing and the side of a bumper facing. An air duct introduces airflow into the battery storage box from an airflow guide opening on the bumper facing. A sealing agent (15) of electrical insulation material seals the upper part (10a) of the sub-battery. Drain holes (16,17) are formed on the battery storage box and at the air duct tip (11c).    USE - Battery arrangement structure for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By arranging the battery storage box between the bumper facing side and the front wheel housing, the battery e.g. sub-battery, is protected from heat damage or thermal influence from the engine without imposing design restrictions with respect to the bonnet line of the vehicle. The battery can be cooled reliably using airflow introduced from outside of the bumper facing via air duct. Battery can be supported reliably using bracket on front side frame or crushing member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a battery arrangement structure, with drain holes formed on the battery storage box and air duct.    Battery storage box (8)    Sub-battery (10)    Upper part (10a)    Air duct tip (11c)    Sealing agent (15)    Drain holes (16,17)
NOVELTY - A composite material (5) has a wax layer having lamination of magnesium or magnesium alloy layer (2), titanium or titanium alloy layer (3) and nickel or nickel alloy layer (4), integrally provided on surface of a base material (1).    USE - Composite material is used for producing brazed product (claimed) used for cooler for fuel cell modifier and exhaust gas recirculation.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has excellent fluidity, corrosion resistance and heat resistance, and surface color change is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of composite material.    Base material (1)    Magnesium or magnesium alloy layer (2)    Titanium or titanium alloy layer (3)    Nickel or nickel alloy layer (4)    Composite material (5)
NOVELTY - The electro-endosmosis material conduction structure has a holder (52) having an inner portion for accommodating an electro-endosmosis material (51) containing electrodes on both surfaces. A pair of lead-out electrodes (53,54) have openings with a diameter same as the diameter of the electro-endosmosis material. A conductive adhesive is used for attaching the electrodes of the electro-endosmosis material and the lead-out electrode.    USE - Electro-endosmosis material conduction structure for liquid feeding apparatus (claimed) of fuel cell type electric power generating apparatus (claimed) used in fuel cell electric vehicle, portable apparatus and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes of the electro-endosmosis material and the lead-out electrode are attached simply using the conductive adhesive by dripping process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for liquid feeding apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the liquid feeding apparatus from the fuel cartridge side.    Liquid feeding apparatus (40)    Electro-endosmosis material (51)    Holder (52)    Lead-out electrodes (53,54)    Electrode connection portions (55A,56A)
NOVELTY - A nanocarbon paste is obtained by mixing nanocarbon-material composite, metal or metallic compound, binder material and solvent. The nanocarbon-material composite contains nanocarbon material formed in electro-conductive particles.    USE - Nanocarbon paste for manufacture of nanocarbon emitter (claimed) used as emitter material and electrode material of electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocarbon paste has excellent homogeneity and favorable processing ability. The nanocarbon emitter is manufactured economically using the nanocarbon paste.
NOVELTY - A carbon-monoxide modifying apparatus (142) consists of a transformation container filled with a copper system carbon-monoxide modifying catalyst through which reformed gas is circulated, and a controller (190). When starting introduction of reformed gas into the transformation container and transforming carbon monoxide, the controller introduces a reducing gas and/or an inert gas into the transformation container at 50 degrees C or less.    USE - Apparatus is used for modifying carbon monoxide in fuel cell systems (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses deactivation of copper system catalyst and enables efficient transformation of carbon monoxide over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon-monoxide modifying apparatus (142) consists of a transformation container filled with a copper system carbon-monoxide modifying catalyst through which reformed gas is circulated, and a controller (190). A reformed gas containing hydrogen gas produced by modification processing of source gas containing a hydrocarbon raw material (111A) is introduced into the apparatus and carbon monoxide remaining in the reformed gas is transformed into carbon dioxide. When starting introduction of reformed gas into the transformation container and transforming carbon monoxide, the controller introduces a reducing gas and/or an inert gas into the transformation container at 50 degrees C or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Hydrocarbon raw material (111A)    Carbon-monoxide modifying apparatus (142)    Fuel cell (170)    Controller (190)
NOVELTY - A carbon-monoxide modifying apparatus (142) consists of a transformation container and a controller (190). The transformation container is filled with a copper system carbon-monoxide modifying catalyst through which reformed gas is circulated. When stopping introduction of reformed gas into the transformation container and transforming carbon monoxide, and before the catalyst temperature becomes less than water condensation temperature, the controller removes water existing in the transformation container.    USE - Apparatus is used for modifying carbon monoxide in fuel cell systems (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses deactivation of copper system catalyst and enables efficient transformation processing of carbon monoxide over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon-monoxide modifying apparatus (142) consists of a transformation container and a controller (190). The transformation container is filled with a copper system carbon-monoxide modifying catalyst through which reformed gas is circulated. Reformed gas containing hydrogen gas produced by modification processing of a source gas containing a hydrocarbon raw material (111A) is introduced into the apparatus and the catalyst transforms carbon monoxide in the reformed gas into carbon dioxide. When stopping introduction of reformed gas into the transformation container and transforming carbon monoxide, and before the catalyst temperature becomes less than water condensation temperature, the controller removes water existing in the transformation container.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Hydrocarbon raw material (111A)    Carbon-monoxide modification apparatus (142)    Fuel cell (170)    Controller (190)
NOVELTY - A capacitor element (2) is accommodated in a case (1) which is filled with a resin (9). The conductor wires (7,8) are connected with the accumulation electrodes (3,4) at the side of the capacitor element and are pulled out through the upper surface of the case. The convex portions (10,11) are provided at the inner wall of the case. The lower surfaces of the convex portions are contacted with the upper portion of the projection portions (5,6) in the respective conductive wires.    USE - Film capacitor for electrical equipment of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The floating of the capacitor element can be suppressed by providing convex portion, at the time of filling the resin in the case. The moisture resistance of the film capacitor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the film capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (1)    Capacitor element (2)    Accumulation electrodes (3,4)    Projection portions (5,6)    Conductor wires (7,8)    Resin (9)    Convex portions (10,11)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor i.e. thermistor, for detecting the temperature in a high pressure tank i.e. hydrogen tank, by filling the tank with a high pressure fluid i.e. hydrogen gas. A determination unit performs failure determination of the temperature sensor based on failure criteria. The failure criteria are conditions based on the detected result of the temperature sensor and a failure determination threshold value. The determination threshold value is defined according to the amount of fluids in the high pressure tank or variation of fluids in the high pressure tank.    USE - Temperature sensing system for sensing a temperature of a high pressure fluid i.e. hydrogen gas, contained in a high pressure tank i.e. hydrogen tank, of a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system raises the precision of the fault detection of the temperature sensor which detects the temperature in the high pressure tank i.e. hydrogen tank, and improves the temperature detection capability in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a range of disconnection determination of a thermistor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film contains thermoplastic resin, polyarylene sulfide and compatibilizing agent. The thermoplastic resin forms a dispersed phase with the compatibilizing agent. The mean dispersion of the dispersed phase has diameter of 100-900 nm. The biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film contains 100 inert particles at 1 mm2. The inert particles have particles size of 1 mu m or more.    USE - Biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film is used for capacitor (claimed), motor, transformer, circuit board, material, optical material, protective film, lithium ion battery material, fuel cell material and diaphragm.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film has excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, electrical property, self-recoverability, planarity, and provides highly reliable capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film, which involves sintering metal fiber and/or metal powder using filter having filtration accuracy of 1 mu m or less. The filtered powder and/or fiber are laminated and are formed into a film.
NOVELTY - A partial-oxidation catalyst comprises catalyst active component supported by a support. The catalyst contains ferric oxide. The lattice oxygen of the ferric oxide takes place in partial-oxidation reaction and is reproduced by oxidizing the catalyst. The support is oxide support containing yttria.    USE - Partial-oxidation catalyst for manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas (claimed) used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The partial oxidation catalyst is economical and provides partial-oxidation reaction of hydrocarbon without carbon deposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-containing-gas production apparatus.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen refueling station (1) has a hydrogen storage tank (2) for storing liquid hydrogen and/or slush hydrogen, a booster pump (3) for compressing liquid hydrogen flowing from storage tank, heating unit (4), hydrogen supply line (7), vehicle side hydrogen supply line (15) extending from hydrogen filling tank and control unit (10). The booster pump and heating unit are controlled based on temperature and/or pressure of hydrogen filling tank. The control unit controls temperature of hydrogen supplied to hydrogen filling tank.    USE - Hydrogen refueling station is used for supplying hydrogen to tank mounted in vehicle, such as fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen refueling station quickly enables filling of hydrogen gas to filling tank of vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen refueling station (1) has a hydrogen storage tank (2) for storing liquid hydrogen and/or slush hydrogen, a booster pump (3) for compressing liquid hydrogen flowing from storage tank, heating unit (4) for heating hydrogen gas discharged from booster pump, hydrogen supply line (7), vehicle side hydrogen supply line (15) extending from hydrogen filling tank and control unit (10). The supply line (7) has coupler (12) connected to one end portion of supply line (15), and coupler (16) attached to other end portion. The booster pump and heating unit are controlled based on temperature and/or pressure of hydrogen filling tank. The control unit controls temperature of hydrogen supplied to hydrogen filling tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of hydrogen refueling station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen refueling station (1)    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    Booster pump (3)    Heating unit (4)    Hydrogen supply line (7)    Control unit (10)    Couplers (12,16)    Vehicle side hydrogen supply line (15)
NOVELTY - An activated carbon has nitrogen content of 1 wt.% or less, and surface functional group content of 0.5 meq/g or less. The activated carbon has pore volume of 0.15 cc/g or less of pore having size of 7 degrees A or less, measured by density functional theory method using carbon dioxide adsorption. The ratio of pore volume of pore having size of 7 degrees A or less, with respect to total pore volume, is 40% or less.    USE - Activated carbon is used for electrical double layer capacitor electrode, and for hybrid vehicle and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon provides electrical double layer capacitor electrode having excellent durability, and is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the activated carbon.
NOVELTY - A fuel gas holder (110) is filled with fuel gas. The fuel gas holder has a layer (I) formed using a material which has permeability with respect to fuel gas, a layer (II) formed in outer side of the layer (I), and an opening (113) penetrated in the thickness direction of the layer (II). The layer (II) is formed using a material having permeability with respect to fuel gas lower than layer (I). The fuel gas holder further has a catalyst layer formed by mixing catalyst material in a solid polymeric material.    USE - Fuel gas holder is used for fuel cell system (claimed) used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas holder has excellent reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel gas holder.    Fuel gas holder (110)    Resin layer (111)    Reinforcement layer (112)    Opening (113)    Attachment portion (114)
NOVELTY - The reformation unit has a lower casing (611) equipped with ring plate-shaped top connection flange (611A) for connecting an upper housing (612). The outer periphery edge of connection flange is bent into cylindrical shape and fitted to the upper housing. The internal circumference edge of the connection flange is bent into cylindrical shape and fitted to reverse side of the upper housing.    USE - Gas reformation unit for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat loss is prevented and the energy efficiency is improved by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the gas reformation unit in fuel cell system.    Gas reformation unit (300)    Lower casing (611)    Top connection flange (611A)    Upper housing (612)    Modifier (620)
NOVELTY - The reformation unit (300) has carbon monoxide (CO) modifying device (820) and CO selective-oxidation device (830) that are accommodated at one side of exterior case (610), while accommodating a modifier (620) on other side. A heat insulation unit (500) is provided along the outer peripheral surface of the exterior case. An electric heater (833) is provided at bottom portion of one end side of exterior case to supply predetermined heat to CO-modifying device and CO selective-oxidation device.    USE - Gas reformation unit for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the gas reformation unit is well stabilized with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the reformation unit of fuel cell system.    Reformation unit (300)    Heat insulation unit (500)    Exterior case (610)    Modifier (620)    CO modifying device (820)    CO selective-oxidation device (830)    Electric heater (833)
NOVELTY - An activated carbon carbonizes and activates phenolic compound (I) and a mixture containing an organic aerogel (II). The organic aerogel is obtained by polymerizing the phenolic compound having one hydroxyl group in the molecule, and a mixture containing an aldehyde compound in an aqueous medium, in presence of a catalyst.    USE - Activated carbon for electrode of electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, electrical-energy storage device, hybrid vehicle, portable personal computer, mobile telephone and portable audio visual apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon provides electrical double layer capacitor having high electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An activated carbon carbonizes and activates phenolic compound of formula (I) and a mixture containing an organic aerogel of formula (II). The organic aerogel is obtained by polymerizing the phenolic compound having one hydroxyl group in the molecule, and a mixture containing an aldehyde compound in an aqueous medium, in presence of a catalyst.    R=1-12C hydrocarbon having hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, aryloxy, sulfonyl, halogen, nitro, thioalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, amino or amide;    R'=H or methyl;and    n=3, 5 or 7.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the coin-shaped electrical double layer capacitor.    Metal container (11)    Collector (12)    Electrode (13)    Separator (14)    Metal lid (15)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains an unsaturated bond-containing silicon compound (I) which has carbon carbon triple bond and carbon carbon double bond in the molecule. The non-aqueous electrolyte dissolves an electrolyte salt in an organic solvent.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable personal computer, hand video camera and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having small internal resistance, high electric capacitance, and excellent durability and stabilization effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains an unsaturated bond-containing silicon compound (I) which has carbon carbon triple bond and carbon carbon double bond in the molecule. The non-aqueous electrolyte dissolves an electrolyte salt in an organic solvent.    R1,R2=1-8C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkynyl or 6-18C aryl optionally substituted by halogen;and    R3-R6=1-8C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkynyl, 6-18C aryl or silyl optionally substituted with H and halogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-section of coin-type battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte solution (3)    Anode case (4)    Cathode (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell solid electrolyte contains phosphoric acid compound including nitrogen as essential component. Phosphoric acid compound is condensed phosphoric acid, imide polyphosphoric acid or their salt. The imide polyphosphoric acid compound or its salt is tetracyclo imide tetraphosphoric acid. The phosphoric acid compound including nitrogen has amino group, imino group or triazine ring, preferably ammonia or melamine.    USE - Solid electrolyte for proton conduction film of fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles, spacecraft and household use, and for hydrogen detector, hydrogen gas sensor, hydrogen concentration cell, hydrogen separation membrane and electrochromic display elements.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel-cell solid electrolyte has high proton-conductivity, excellent heat resistance and chemical stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electric power generation characteristics of tetra-imide cyclic tetraphosphoric acid. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A nanosheet has thickness of 0.4 nm or less, and contains ruthenium oxide (I).    USE - Nanosheet is used for electrode of electrochemical element (claimed) such as redox capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode formed using the nanosheet, provides redox capacitor with high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nanosheet has thickness of 0.4 nm or less, and contains ruthenium oxide of formula: (RuO2) (I), where the ruthenium-oxide complex has charge of -0 to -1 (excluding -0 and -1). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the nanosheet.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (2) generates electricity according to electro chemical reaction of reactive gas. The ion exchange resin is provided in a coolant flow path (41) through which coolant is passed to the fuel cell. A cooler (43) cools the coolant passed to fuel cell through a cooling pump (42). The ion exchange resin for lowering the electric conductivity of coolant, is accommodated in the spherical resin accommodation filter.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric conductivity of coolant is maintained to low state, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Coolant flow path (41)    Cooling pump (42)    Cooler (43)
NOVELTY - A detector (102) detects the electrostatic capacitance of each fuel cell (100). Discharge circuits (104) discharge the electric power of the cells, when the detected capacitance is greater than a threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in vehicle such as car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform water content is maintained in each fuel cell, and reduction in operational lifetime of the cells is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a circuit for making water content in the fuel cells uniform in a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Electrostatic capacitance detectors (102)    Discharge circuits (104)
NOVELTY - A circuit board with a connection lead (21) is provided to connect with a battery (1). The circuit board is embedded inside a plastics substrate holder by insertion molding process, such that the connection lead connected to the battery is protruded or exposed from the substrate holder.    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for electric vehicle, electric power assisted bicycle and industrial robots.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit board is molded easily without using a substrate holder and molding resin. Hence, the components cost is reduced and increases production rate efficiently. The components mounted in the circuit board are fixed firmly, thereby improves impact strength and water resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Lead board (6)    Battery block assembly (20)    Connection lead (21)    Connection spring (31)
NOVELTY - A pressurized fluid is supplied to the fuel cell stack equipped with multiple fuel cells stacked together, each fuel cell coated with resin film in the outer surface. The peeling state of the resin film resulting from the leak of the pressurized fluid is determined.    USE - Leak detection method of fuel cell stack (claimed) used as power supply in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be leak-tested with high precision, while enabling to pinpoint the fluid leak location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack leak detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the fuel cell stack leak detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The nozzle has seal which has hollow structure. A pressure provision unit provides pressure to hollow portion of seal. The seal is expanded with pressure provided to hollow portion so that nozzle case (31) and inner walls which demarcate an opening is sealed.    USE - Nozzle for tank such as high pressure tank to accommodate anode gas used by fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The friction generated between inner walls is suppressed. The opening can be sealed reliably. The leakage of fluid stored in tank can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) tank; and    (2) tank assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the nozzle.    Nozzle (30)    Nozzle case (31)    O-ring (32,33)    Insertion portion (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves dividing the fuel cells into several groups and selecting group of fuel cells having cell voltage whose difference is above a predetermined value before starting of fuel cell. The group of fuel cells having cell voltage less than predetermined value is selected during starting of fuel cells. The generation of deficiency state of reactive gas in fuel cell is determined based on selected groups of fuel cells.    USE - Determination method of deficiency state of reactive gas in solid polymer type fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas deficiency state is correctly and easily determined.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining reactive gas deficiency state determination process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The raw material of molten resin (R) is supplied into a cavity (18) in the fixed die (12), and subsequently subjected to expansion by shifting the movable die (14) in the reverse direction. The movable die is moved to compress the raw material, and the resulting product is removed from the cavity after hardening.    USE - Manufacturing method for injection molded product e.g. fuel cell components such as spacer, insulation board, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The process of expanding and compressing the raw material eliminates defects such as voids in the molded material, and leads to the product with uniform resin density and good strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the injection molding apparatus, in the state where the cavity is expanded to inject molten resin.    Injection molding machine (10)    Fixed die (12)    Movable die (14)    Cavity (18)    Projection portion (24)    Molten resin (R)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a gas-adsorption agent (6) arranged in storage container (2) to which supply pipe (3) and discharge pipe (4) are joined. A heater (7) for heating the gas-adsorption agent is spaced apart from the junction portions of pipes and container so that temperature of junction portions do not exceed allowable temperature limit.    USE - Reactor for fuel cell system for electronic device. Can also be used in medical and pharmaceutical applications and food industry.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the gas-adsorption agent can be maintained in desirable range without deteriorating junction portions. The compact reactor can maintain vacuum state in container favorably for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Storage container (2)    Supply pipe (3)    Discharge pipe (4)    Gas-adsorption agent (6)    Heater (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode material has specific surface area of 1800-2600 m2/g, pore capacitance of 0.7-1.5 ml/g, mean pore diameter of 1.6-2 nm, surface functional group concentration of 0.1-1 mmol/g, average particle diameter of 1-20 mu m, and half value width of 65-80 cm-1 measured using Raman spectrum at peak vicinity of 1580 cm-1.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrical double layer capacitor layer (claimed) for electric equipment and vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, and is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode material.
NOVELTY - A sealing film (13A,13B) is formed by cross-linking-curing a film containing an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer and a cross-linking agent, and has a swelling degree of 8 or less after immersing in tetrahydrofuran at 25 degrees C for 22 hours.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed) used for electric-power generation in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has excellent high-temperature insulation property, and provides solar cells having excellent safety and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back-surface-side protection component (12)    Sealing films (13A,13B)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - Two gas diffusion electrodes are joined to a polymer electrolyte membrane on both sides of the membrane. The joint portion is immersed in hot water in the temperature range of 55-100 degrees C under a pressure of 0.1-5Mpa until the electrical resistance of the joint portion reduces significantly.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power supply for electric vehicles, portable equipments, domestic cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the joint between the membrane electrodes is improved and the resistance between the membrane electrodes is reduced significantly by immersing joint portion of gas diffusion electrode and polymer electrolyte membrane in hot water under pressure. This results in reduction in the resistance of the MEA, and improved performance of the fuel cell battery. The usage amount of noble metal catalyst used in the electrode catalyst layer of the fuel cell is significantly reduced.
NOVELTY - The single cell (25) comprises frame-shaped plates (21,22) that comprise a base material (101), and a highly heat-conductive portion (102) formed of thermal conductivity material whose heat conductivity is higher than the heat conductivity of the base material.    USE - Single cell for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of gasket arranged around the manifold can be improved and the sealing performance can also be improved, so that the efficiency and reliability of the single cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of single cell for fuel cell.    Frame-shaped plates (21,22)    Separator (24)    Single cell (25)    Base material (101)    Heat-conductive portion (102)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has a polymer electrolyte membrane (1) interposed between pair of catalyst layers. The pair of catalyst layer is interposed between a pair of gaseous-diffusion layer (6,7). Each of catalyst layers is comprised of several unit catalyst layers (2-5), where the porosity of the unit catalyst layers decreases towards the electrolyte membrane. The proportion of weight of the catalyst to that of the electronic-conductive material in each unit catalyst layer is decreased towards the electrolyte membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for use in fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel-cell. Can also be used in polymer electrode fuel-cell as power supply device for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, portable information terminal e.g. portable digital assistant (PDA),notebook personal computer (PC) and video camera, and power supply for electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the electric power generation characteristic by the cross-over of the electrolyte-fuel cell can be suppressed, by providing the porosity of the catalyst layer lower by the side of the electrolyte membrane than the gaseous diffusion layer side. Also the manufacturing cost can be reduced by reducing the amount of catalyst at the side of the electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layers (2-5)    Gaseous diffusion layer (6,7)    Separator (8)    Gasket (9)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has a separator position between an anode layer (3) and a cathode layer (6). The anode layer contains anode active material (1) and cathode layer contains cathode active material (5). The separator (10) is a separator base material (8) in which the porous surface of base material supports lithium ion-conductive resin (9) having lithium ion-conductive group.    USE - Lithium ion battery is used as power supply for communication apparatus and motor vehicles, electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion battery has a separator position between an anode layer and a cathode layer. The anode layer contains anode active material and cathode layer contains cathode active material. The separator is a separator base material in which the porous surface of base material supports lithium ion-conductive resin having lithium ion-conductive group. The lithium ion-conductive group is a sulfuric acid group (-SO3H), and lithium ion conductive resin is perfluorocarbon sulfonic-acid type-resin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Anode active material (1)    Anode layer (3)    Cathode active material (5)    Cathode layer (6)    Separator base material (8)    Lithium ion-conductive resin (9)    Separator (10)
NOVELTY - The fastening mechanism (300) has a nut for fixing the rod (330) to an end plate (310). A bolt (340) is extended in the direction at which the edges of end plate are orthogonally crossed.    USE - Fuel cell fastener for fuel cell stack (claimed) such as solid polymer type fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The restriction of arrangement of through-holes provided in the vicinity of side of end plate is relieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the fastening mechanism.    Fastening mechanism (300)    End plate (310)    Fuel-gas supply port (313)    Rod (330)    Bolt (340)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (12,14) and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (20) with a diffused layer are formed on either sides of film. A porous structure layer (22,24) is formed on the catalyst layer, where a separator (26,28,30,32) is formed at either side of the electrolyte film with a separator hole (34,38) for supplying reactive gas is provided and a common-rail (36,40) facing the separator hole. The width (L1) of the common-rail is larger than the width (L2) of the separator hole at any one of the surfaces of the film.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte type fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell for small power supply for mobile machines, mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and power supply for motor vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The gas distribution property along the cell surface direction can be improved by the formation specific structure of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    Catalyst layer (12,14)    MEA (20)    Porous structure layer (22,24)    Separators (26,28,30,32)    Separator holes (34,38)    Common-rails (36,40)    Width of common rail (L1)    Width of separator hole (L2)
NOVELTY - A composite material consists of an electroconductive substrate, and fibrous carbon material arranged on the electroconductive substrate. The fibrous carbon material electrolytically polymerizes compound having aromatic ring, and generates fibril-like polymer. The fibrous carbon material is 3-dimensional continuous-form carbon fiber which bakes and generates fibril-like polymer. The abundance of 15 vol% of fibrous carbon material is 80-200% with respect to abundance of 40 vol% of interface of electroconductive substrate.    USE - Composite material for electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Anode (4A)    Cathode (4B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has polymer electrolyte in which the anode and cathode are positioned, and accommodated in a storage container (200). The housing (205) supports the fuel cell, and a storage container which has wiper material (201) and wiper (202) in the inner top surface for absorbing liquid.    USE - Fuel cell for mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the wiper and wiper material are provided in the inner top surface of the storage container, the liquid adhering to the cathode surface can be removed and the scattering of liquid to the exterior of storage container can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the storage container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage container (200)    Wiper material (201)    Wiper (202)    Housing (205)    Sealing structure (208)
NOVELTY - A resin restricted plate (31) has several taper-shaped holes (41) which faces air-path system (33). The hole extends in the normal line direction of the opposing surface of a battery cell (21) and has a circular cross-section in which the internal diameter gradually decreases. The depth of the hole is more than the one-fourth of wavelength of the wave generated in the air-path system when the battery cell responds to the frequency of an electric current ripple and vibrating surface of the battery.    USE - Battery apparatus used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise due to battery apparatus swelling/contraction under the influence of an electric current ripple is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of air-path system between battery apparatus and restricted plate.    Battery cell (21)    Resin restricted plate (31)    Rib (32)    Air-path system (33)    Taper-shaped holes (41)
NOVELTY - The porous structure (20) is provided with the thickness direction along the both sides of the electric power generation structure (1). The rubber material (2) for gasket shaping is impregnated into the peripheral surface (22) of porous structure which comprises the limited thickness direction of the both sides of electric power generation structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of seal structure for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rubber impregnation is limited to the fixed width, the indefinite element required for various control in the manufacturing process can be decreased and the robustness can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the clamping process in the manufacturing method of the seal structure for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation structure (1)    Rubber material (2)    Metal mold (4)    Porous structure (20)    Peripheral surface of porous structure (22)
NOVELTY - A gasket is molded integrally for plate shaped base frame (110) from rubber like elastic material using a metal mold having an air vent (42) located in unification portion. The burr formed during the molding process is removed with the base frame.    USE - Manufacturing method of seal for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The burr can be removed easily by cutting the whole base frame. The size of the fuel cell stack can be reduced. The raise in manufacturing cost can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the manufacturing process of seal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cavity (4)    Gate (41)    Air vent (42)    Base frame (110)    Channel hole (112)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte laminated film is obtained by laminating 1-500 mu m thick polymer electrolyte membrane on corona discharge treated or plasma electrodischarge treated resin film with thickness of 5-500 micron.    USE - Polyelectrolyte laminated film is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as alternative power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte laminated film is easy to handle and can be stored over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polyelectrolyte laminated film.
NOVELTY - A unit cell (100) has an electric power generation region (82) and peripheral region (80). The peripheral region has spacers (70a-70c) of predetermined thickness fixed to resin frames arranged between pair of metal separators (22,24) in stacking edge of unit cell.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable sealing performance is realized with respect to each unit cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the unit cell in fuel cell.    Metal separators (22,24)    Spacers (70a-70c)    Peripheral region (80)    Electric power generation region (82)    Unit cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a heat insulation cell (32) that consists of a resin frame (34) with several heat insulation layers (35) arranged in a parallel manner. Several beam-shaped portions (56), whose rigidity is higher than that of the heat insulation layer, are arranged in between the heat insulation layers respectively in the resin frame.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle, mobile phone, portable personal computer and in domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the heat insulation layer is prevented by the beam-shaped portion. The insulation property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the heat insulation cell of the fuel cell.    Heat insulation cell (32)    Resin frame (34)    Heat insulation layer (35)    Penetration portion (54)    Beam-shaped portion (56)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a cooling unit material (230) that is arranged between the unit cells. The cooling unit material comprises several grooves (2311-2321) and protrusion portions (2331-2341) that are provided in the layers (231,233) respectively. The height of the protrusion portion is same as the depth of the groove. The air present between the cells is maintained at the airtight state by grooves and protrusions, when cooling unit receives air from a cooling fan. The air flows between the ends of the cooling unit through the flow path.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation of motor vehicle and household application.    ADVANTAGE - The unit cells are efficiently cooled by cooling unit material. The leakage of the air is prevented by providing grooves and protrusion portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the cooling unit material of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Cooling unit material (230)    Layers (231,233)    Grooves (2311-2321)    Protrusion portion (2331-2341)
NOVELTY - The electric current sensor has two sets of sensor elements (4) each comprising piezoelectric material (1) in between two magnetic materials (2,3). An electrode film is provided in front and back of piezoelectric material in each sensor element. A pick-up coil (5) is wound around the sensor elements. An electric wire (7) is interposed between the sensor elements for measurement.    USE - Electric current sensor for use in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric wire of the measuring object can be attached easily to the electric wire of the sensor. The electric current sensor can be manufactured easily and the design can be changed easily. The output characteristics can be adjusted appropriately by changing the gap so that the required characteristics can be acquired. Hence a favorable sensor output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric current sensor.    Piezoelectric material (1)    Magnetic materials (2,3)    Sensor element (4)    Pick-up coil (5)    Electric wire (7)
NOVELTY - An ion exchange resin and a carrier are distributed in the pure water for forming dispersion liquid. A catalyst metal is supported by a carrier which is made of a black carbon such that catalyst metal is made of platinum or platinum alloy. An organic solvent is added to the dispersion liquid after the distribution process for forming a catalyst ink. A catalyst layer is formed by coating the catalyst ink to an electrolyte film or diffused layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell for motor vehicle, portable power supply of electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the organic solvent is not mixed with the ion exchange resin at the time of distribution process, the three-phase interface can produce a large dispersion liquid. The catalyst layer cannot be separated easily from the electrolyte film. Thus, the electric power generation of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The separator has laminate films (LFa, LFc) held and thermo-compression-bonded to anode plate (SPa) and cathode plate (SPc). The end surfaces (30-32) of the fluid flow path formed by the separator, in the fuel cell are covered with the laminate films.    USE - Separator used in fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell in vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the separator is highly improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator used in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the thermo-compression bonding process of a separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    End surfaces (30-32)    Joining interface (BS)    Laminate films (LFa, LFc)    Anode plate (SPa)    Cathode plate (SPc)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a porous structure (13) formed in an inflow port (11) of oxygen containing gas and a porous structure (16) formed in an outflow port (15) of hydrogen containing gas. The porosity of the porous structure (13) is greater than the porosity of the porous structure (16) and diameter of holes formed in the porous structure (13) is greater than the diameter of the holes formed in the hydrophilic porous structure (16).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in domestic cogeneration system, motor vehicle such as electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of the fuel cell is prevented since the evaporation of the moisture content inside the fuel cell is suppressed by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Inflow port of oxygen containing gas (11)    Porous structures (13,16)    Outflow port of hydrogen containing gas (15)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The bipolar type secondary battery module (10) has a collector (11) made of iron, polymer, chromium and nickel. The tensile stress of the tensile stress materials (31a,31b) is higher than that of a cladding material (29). The high tensile stress materials are inserted between a bipolar type secondary-battery element and the cladding material. The carbon or lithium transition metal composite oxide is used as a negative electrode active material.    USE - Bipolar type secondary-battery module for use as power supply for driving motor of electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and rigidity of the bipolar type secondary-battery module are improved. The manufacturing yield of the bipolar type secondary-battery module is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar type secondary-battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bipolar type secondary-battery module (10)    Collector (11)    Positive-electrode tab (25)    Cladding material (29)    High tensile stress materials (31a,31b)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (10) has a hollow heat insulation layer (13) that is provided below a battery case (12) and filled with thermal medium liquid (14) selected from water, oil, rustproofing liquid, alcohol, polyethylene glycol or its mixtures. The temperature difference of downward direction of battery case is equalized by the circulation of thermal medium liquid inside the heat insulation layer.    USE - Power supply device for electric vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of battery within the battery case is maintained uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (10)    Battery case (12)    Heat insulation layer (13)    Thermal medium liquid (14)    Top duct (33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a support structure (154) for supporting a clamping mechanism (190) used for holding the bipolar-type electrodes (111-113). The clamping mechanism is moved to the holding position of the electrode which is overlapped with the projection surface of the electrode. The support structure supports the clamping mechanism, such that the clamping mechanism is moved to the evacuation position which is not overlapped with the projection surface of the electrode.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing bipolar type battery such as lithium secondary battery (claimed), etc., used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A compact bipolar type battery with favorable working efficiency can be easily provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bipolar type battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the bipolar type battery manufacturing apparatus.    Bipolar-type electrodes (111-113)    Electrolyte layer (120)    Electrode stocker (150)    Support structure (154)    Clamping mechanism (190)
NOVELTY - The electrode group includes the welding protrusions (16) having the resistance-welding surface and resin sealing groove which are used for negative-electrode strap (6) and positive-electrode strap (9). The electrode groups are inserted in the battery case partitioned off with the battery case partition (4). The resistance welding of resistance-welding surfaces that oppose is performed. The resin sealing groove is filled with liquid epoxy resin (19) containing inorganic powder such as silica powder that is hardened in order to produce a mono block-type lead storage battery.    USE - Manufacturing method of mono block-type lead storage battery used for electric vehicles, motor vehicles and portable machine.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains long life and reliable mono block-type lead storage battery since the gap between the welding protrusion welding and battery case partition can be sealed easily and completely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic view of the resistance-welding portion in the manufacturing method of mono block-type lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case partition (4)    Negative-electrode strap (6)    Positive-electrode strap (9)    Welding protrusions (16)    Liquid epoxy resin (19)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) has a collector (11) whose surfaces are coated with a positive electrode active material (13) and a negative electrode active material (15) respectively. A separator has an electrolyte layer (17) that is provided between the positive and negative electrode active materials. A low altitude porosity region (17b) is provided in the electrolyte layer, whose porosity is less than the porosity of other regions of the separator such that the other regions are provided on the peripheral portion of the separator.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in battery pack of motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. car, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The drop-off of the electroconductive particle from the peripheral portion of the active material layer can be suppressed by the low altitude porosity region. The thickness of the electrolyte secondary battery can be reduced. The altitude porosity region can be formed in the electrolyte layer. Thus, the output characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material (13)    Negative electrode active material (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Low altitude porosity region (17b)
NOVELTY - A heater (51) has a surrounding wall (52) provided along the inner wall of a sensor element accommodation section for heating the sensing element (31). A bottom wall (53) of the heater formed along the inner wall located at the periphery of a gas flow portion, heats the gas flow portion.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. hydrogen gas sensor provided in off gas piping solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell e.g. for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable heating of the gas sensing element is ensured and hence dew condensation is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of hydrogen gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas detection chamber (25)    Sensing element (31)    Heater (51)    Surrounding wall of heater (52)    Bottom wall of heater (53)
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger (50) has a core (30) including several heat exchange tubes (32) formed either in vertical or horizontal direction to connect inlet port and outlet port of heat exchanger. Several heat radiation fins (58) are formed in the outer surface of the heat exchanger.    USE - Ion exchanger for removing ions in coolant of heat exchanger for fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ion exchanger is integrated with heat exchanger with easy removal and attachment while providing low resistance to refrigerant flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the ion exchanger.    Core (30)    Heat exchanger tube (32)    Fin (34)    Ion exchanger (50)    Heat radiation fin (58)
NOVELTY - The power generation is continued for 10secs after the elapse of prescribed time, when the unit cell voltage of the fuel cell is greater than or equal to 0.85V before a load transfer. Load transfer is performed so that unit cell voltage of fuel cell after load transfer is greater than 0.75V.    USE - Operation control method for fuel cell system (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in the performance of the battery due to dissolution and elution of the platinum contained in the electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell during load fluctuation is suppressed. The durability of the fuel cell system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode has an electrode base material and a platinum group-catalyst layer laminated on the surface of electrode base material. The platinum group-catalyst layer comprises a catalyst support containing diamond fine particles. The diamond fine particles contain nano-carbon composite material consisting of nano-carbon materials.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used for film and electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) used as battery for portable device, vehicle and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode provides economical fuel cell having excellent electric power generating property.
NOVELTY - A salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid and platinum (I), and salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid with metal (II), are impregnated into catalyst support solution, and contains 20 mol% or more of platinum with respect to total amount of metal, and concentration of free carboxylic acid of 100 g/L or less, reduction processed and heated to obtain platinum or platinum alloy supported catalyst. The organic carboxylic acid is chosen from formic acid, propionic acid, acetic acid, and metal is chosen from palladium, rhodium, iridium, silver and nickel.    USE - For manufacturing platinum alloy supported catalyst for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell having improved electric power generation efficiency, and is carried out easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid and platinum (I), and salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid with metal (II), are impregnated into catalyst support solution containing 20 mol% or more of platinum with respect to total amount of metal, and concentration of free carboxylic acid of 100 g/L or less, reduction processed and heated to obtain platinum or platinum alloy supported catalyst. The organic carboxylic acid is chosen from formic acid, propionic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid and maleic acid, and metal is chosen from palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and gold, silver, iron, cobalt and nickel.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell component has a fuel cell component body (10) that has a self-abrasive surface (11), and an identification information display portion (4) provided on the fuel cell component body. The identification information display portion is provided at a recessed region (3) of the fuel cell component body which is recessed relative to the self-abrasive surface.    USE - Fuel cell component used in e.g. vehicle, stationary use, electrical equipment, mobile use.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that abrasions of the identification information display portion are effectively restrained even when the fuel cell component is used for a long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the recess and its vicinity for the separator.    Separator (1)    Recessed region (3)    Identification information display portion (4)    Fuel cell component body (10)    Self-abrasive surface (11)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner (20) has a variable-capacity compressor (22) that undergoes rapid change with instantaneous power consumption. The fuel cell system (10) supplies electricity generated by reacting fuel with oxygen to the air conditioner. The fuel cell system stores the generated electricity, if the instantaneous power consumption of the air conditioner is low. The fuel cell system supplies the stored electricity together with the generated electricity to the air conditioner, if the instantaneous power consumption is increased.    USE - Air conditioner using fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell system stores and supplies the generated electricity to the air conditioner, if the instantaneous power consumption is low and high respectively, the air conditioner with variable load can receive the power normally, even from the fuel cell system with the low rate of output change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system and the air conditioner.    Fuel cell system (10)    Electrical storage (15)    Air conditioner (20)    Variable-capacity compressor (22)    Power supply (23)
NOVELTY - The drive device has a generator (2), which is provided for charging a battery, where the drive device is driven by an electric motor (1), which is fed by the battery. A propeller (P1) is connected with a shaft (1.1) of the electric motor in a torque proof manner. The propeller (P1) stays in effective connection with another propeller (P2), where the propeller (P2) is connected with a shaft (2.1) of the generator in a torque proof manner. The propeller (P2) is driven by an air flow, which is produced by the propeller (P1).    USE - Drive device for use in a mounting bracket of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - One of the propellers stays in effective connection with the other propeller, where the latter propeller is connected with shaft of generator in torque proof manner, such that the drive device can be transported and installed in an easy manner with simple and economical design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive device.    Propeller of electric motor (P1)    Propeller of generator (P2)    Electric motor (1)    Shaft of electric motor (1.1)    Generator (2)    Shaft of generator (2.1)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle (1) is driven by a motor that uses electrical energy generated in a fuel cell (25) as its power source. It has a fuel cell arranged in front of a rear wheel, a drive unit that supports the motor and that is mounted that it can pivot in the vertical direction relative to the frame body and a water drainage tube connected to the fuel cell and extending behind the rear wheel through the interior of the drive unit. It has a water drainage opening at the rear end region of the water drainage tube.    USE - For water removal from a motorcycle fuel cell. .    ADVANTAGE - An increase in the width of the vehicle and a degradation of the appearance is avoided without water spraying towards the tires or passenger's legs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell motorcycle    motorcycle (1)    joint axle (15)    ECU housing (23)    fuel cell (25)    exhaust pipe (38)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heat conducting plate (12) for tempering the battery. The battery has multiple single cells connected together in parallel or serially. The heat conducting is associated with heat conducting plate, which is provided with recesses (16) in the area of the poles (5.1,5.2) of the solitary cells, through which the poles of the solitary cells penetrate. The heat conducting plate has a number of recesses corresponding to the number of the poles or pole pairs.    USE - Battery, particularly for a hybrid drive or a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting is associated with heat conducting plate, which is provided with recesses in the area of the poles of the solitary cells, through which the poles of the solitary cells penetrate, and hence ensures that the battery has a simple opening for filing and upgraded heat conducting plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a heat conducting plate.    Poles (5.1,5.2)    Heat conducting plate (12)    Channel (15)    Recess (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10), with a number of cells arranged in a fuel cell stack (20), is shut down by blocking the inlet and outlet by valves (54,56) at the cathode zone (22) with mixing through of the gas volume in the cathode zone by a blower (60). A channel (58) carries gas from the cathode zone outlet to its inlet    USE - The system is for shutting down a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The operation prevents oxidation and extends the cell system life against aging..    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (10)    fuel cell stack (20)    anode zone (22)    cathode zone (24)    valves (54,56)    gas return channel (58)    blower (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electrode coil (3), which is made from electrode strip and is wound around a longitudinal axis of a cell (1) of a high voltage battery e.g. lithium-ion battery. The coil is applied on a coil core (2) by winding the strip around a dimensionally stable coil core extending in a direction of the longitudinal axis. The core is massively formed as heat conductor and is hollow. The coil is formed with a compression molding in a cross sectional shape, where the molding is pressed from outside in a radial direction, which is transverse to the axis, on the coil.    USE - Method for producing a high voltage battery cell e.g. cell of a lithium-ion-battery or nickel-metal hydride battery, which is utilized for a vehicle with a hybrid drive or fuel cell-vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a high packing density of the battery cell in a cell compound or cell block and/or allows inner film cooling and/or reduces required number of electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cell with a rectangular coil core and an electrode coil.    Battery cell (1)    Coil core (2)    Electrode coil (3)    Cell housing (4)    Corner region (5)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises a further electrochemical cell arranged in the waste gas stream of the cathode of a first fuel cell and connected to an external voltage source. The cathode chamber of the first fuel cell is connected to the anode chamber of the electrochemical cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Unreacted alcohols, aldehydes or organic acids are removed from the waste gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting air pressure fluctuations that is arising during vehicle passage on walls flanking the route. The air pressure fluctuations are sensed for driving electrical generator operating in rotational or linear manner.    USE - Method for utilizing regenerative energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves converting an air pressure fluctuations that are arising during vehicle passage on walls flanking the route, and thus ensures low capital expenditure and the renewable energy sources are available for feed-in of electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for executing the method for utilizing regenerative energy.
NOVELTY - The battery has housing (11), in which battery cells are arranged and active cooling equipment is provided to cool the battery cells in the housing. A cooling trap (12) is provided for condensing and dissipating the humidity from the housing. The cooling trap or the battery housing has a condensation area. The cooling trap has a ripped cooling body made up of a metal, particularly aluminum or from a ceramic. The battery is a lithium-ion battery or nickel-metal hybrid battery and a high voltage battery.    USE - Battery for a motor vehicle, particularly a hybrid vehicle or a gas fuel vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a housing, in which battery cells are arranged and active cooling equipment is provided to cool the battery cells in the housing and the cooling trap is provided for condensing and dissipating the humidity from the housing, and hence decreases the corrosion of the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of barrel-shaped battery housing of a high voltage battery with a cooling trap.    Battery housing (11)    Cooling trap (12)    Cooling water inlet (13,14)    Connection ventilation hose (15)
NOVELTY - The scooter has front and back chain wheels (11) provided under a main body (1). A shaft of the chain wheel is fixed with a revolving core (12) that turns with the chain wheel in a unique direction. Front and back of the revolving core are respectively fixed with a north and south poles (13). Electric energy generated by the north and south poles of the revolving core is connected with a lamp (14) and an acoustic generator (15) at a front end of the main body.    USE - Scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The scooter generates electricity during sliding process to provide lamp light and enable acoustic generator to generate sound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a scooter.    Main body (1)    Front and back chain wheel (11)    Revolving core (12)    North and south pole (13)    Lamp (14)    Acoustic generator (15)
NOVELTY - The motorcar has a reinforcement pallet (7) fixedly equipped on a rear side of a frame assembly (8), and vertical plates (6) assembled at left and right sides of the reinforcement pallet. A battery case supporting frame (5) is assembled between left and right sides of the vertical plates under a double base (2). A battery case (1) is internally equipped with two groups of battery (3) and equipped on the supporting frame of the battery case. The battery groups are connected with a battery switch (4) through a lead.    USE - Light electric motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcar has reasonable configuration and simple structure. The motorcar is comfortable to ride. The motorcar has high usage efficiency, convenient switching of power supply and long trip mileage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a light electric motorcar.    Battery case (1)    Double base (2)    Battery (3)    Battery switch (4)    Battery case supporting frame (5)    Vertical plates (6)    Reinforcement pallet (7)    Frame assembly (8)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a generator connected with a battery system (32) through a rectification pressure regulator, and a stator coil (25) connected with the battery system through a frequency modulator. A control system obtains a position signal of stator core teeth relative to a rotor magnetic pole according to a sensor (3), and electrifies current from different directions to an alternative of the stator coil. Wheels are rotated due to the pulling torque and pushing torque of an electric magnetic pole of the stator teeth that is exerted on a permanent magnetic pole.    USE - Magnetic energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has high efficiency, and is energy saving and environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a magnetic energy vehicle.    Sensor (3)    Rectangular teeth core (9)    Stator core (14)    Stator coil (25)    Battery system (32)
NOVELTY - The module has a connecting bar (5) arranged between multiple super capacitor monomers (1) and a separating object (6) such as metal or non-metal material piece with random geometry. A wind hole for air drafting is formed by the object. A wind cooling system (3) is coupled with a fan work controlling equipment and a temperature monitoring equipment. Cooling system has temperature detecting probe heads, controlling module and fans e.g. direct current fan, where one end of the heads is coupled to a temperature collecting point, and another end of heads is coupled to a controlling system.    USE - Super capacitor assisting dynamic module for a hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module provides required power for hybrid electrical vehicle under the situation of sudden changing, thus realizing energy-recycle and achieving the effect of power balancing. The module reduces energy consumption, and tail gas discharging. The module has very long life, very wide temperature suitable range and very high safe reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a super capacitor assisting dynamic module.    Super capacitor monomers (1)    Voltage controller (2)    Wind cooling system (3)    Installing box (4)    Connecting bar (5)    Separating object (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting specific load, selectively activating a blowing unit and selectively closing a fuel processing unit in turn. A confirmation is made whether a control unit repeatedly activates a fuel processing unit. An electric power generating part is judged by the control unit, where the electric power generating part finishes an activation start-up program. A definite voltage load is selected by the control unit so that the electric power generating part outputs definite voltage by a membrane electrode group.    USE - Method for activating a fuel battery in an electric device e.g. personal computer, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA) and an information processing device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively activates the fuel battery in the electronic devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a method for activating a fuel battery.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a structure of toy car with hydrogen power. It comprises car underpan, wheel, fuel cell fixed on the underpan, hydrogen-storing device, motor and gear case. The said car underpan is taken as the end plate of the fuel cell at the same time. There is a through-hole at the opposite position of the car underpan, to be as air intake. The said fuel cell is put on the car underpan flatly. The other side end plate of the fuel cell is parallel with the car underpan. The said hydrogen-storing device comprises at least one air cell and at least one entrance and exit for hydrogen. The cubage of the air cell of the hydrogen-storing device is increased along the increasing capacity of inner hydrogen, and reduced along the reducing capability. Compared with the present technique, this toy car with hydrogen power owns few parts, its structure is compact and cabinet, it runs fast, it not only can be taken as toy, but also can be taken as a teaching aid to gain ground fuel cell technique.
NOVELTY - The battery has a welded bracket (30) conductively connected to a connector (28), and disposed substantially vertically. The connector has a top (34) positioned opposite a base (32), and a longitudinal side (36) adjoins the base, so that the welded bracket is connected to the connector on the side. The welded bracket is electrically connected to the connector via a contact element (44.1) that is laterally disposed on the welded bracket and is guided onto a surface of the connector.    USE - Battery such as comer vehicle lead acid storage battery (claimed) e.g. passenger car-lead acid storage battery and motorcycle lead acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The welded bracket is electrically connected to the connector via the contact element that is laterally disposed on the welded bracket and is guided onto the surface of the connector, thus providing the battery with reduced internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell connection element for a battery.    Connector (28)    Welded bracket (30)    Base (32)    Top (34)    Longitudinal side (36)    Contact element (44.1)
NOVELTY - An insulation-heat transfer layer (6) is provided between bottom surface of metal casing (4) and a capacitor element. A metal electrode (3) is perpendicularly arranged with respect to the bottom surface of the metal casing.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for inverter circuit of vehicle mounted drive unit.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electrical property of the capacitor is suppressed without reducing the breakdown voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for usage method of case mold type capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the case mold type capacitor.    Metal electrode (3)    Metal casing (4)    Mold resin (5)    Insulation heat transfer layer (6)    Cooling unit (7)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage unit has a case (113) made of high-thermal-conductance insulation resin, holing the electrical storage elements (111). The electrical storage element blocks (115) are electrically connected by the external-bus bar and fixed to metal base (133). A cover (143) is fixed to the case so as to cover the electrical storage element blocks.    USE - Electrical storage unit for hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical storage unit reduces the cooling variation of each electrical storage element extremely, the reliability of the electrical storage unit is improved high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrical storage unit.    Electrical storage element (111)    Case (113)    Electrical storage element block (115)    Metal base (133)    Cover (143)
NOVELTY - A discharge port (9) discharges hydrogen produced by reaction of a workpiece (3) with a reaction solution (12) in a container (2). A load board (8) presses the workpiece at the side of supply holes (7) of reaction solution. The supply holes are opened for circulation of the solution when end surface of the pressed workpiece is located at predetermined distance and the holes are closed to prevent circulation of the solution when end surface of the workpiece is not located at predetermined distance.    USE - Hydrogen producing apparatus for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen producing reaction is controlled exactly even if the position is changed while abolishing retention of solid reaction material by the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen producing apparatus.    Reaction material container (2)    Workpiece (3)    Reaction solution supply holes (7)    Load board (8)    Discharge port (9)    Reaction solution (12)
NOVELTY - The header openings are extended between the upper surface (112) and lower surface of the rectangular shaped planar structure for providing a flow path (122). The inlet and outlet port (128) of each flow field are connected to the header openings. The inlet and outlet ports has baffle (130) which extends in to the flow path.    USE - Fluid flow field plate for electrochemical fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer fuel cells for automobiles and stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The preferred angle of the battle is selected to turn the high velocity flow towards the direction of the header flow path without impinging any adjacent plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fluid flow field plate.    Upper surface of rectangular shaped planar structure (112)    Flow path (122)    Outlet port flow field (128)    Baffle (130)    Remote end of baffle (134)
NOVELTY - The reinforcement structure (20) comprises reinforcement films (10a,10b) that are provided along the entire surface of both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane (1), in which the reinforcement films are bent along the four corners.    USE - Membrane-joining reinforcement structure of MEA provided in polyelectrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as main or auxiliary power supply to moving object such as motor vehicle, distribution-type electric-power generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the membrane-joining reinforcement structure of MEA provided in polyelectrolyte fuel cell can be improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the membrane-joining reinforcement structure.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Reinforcement films (10a,10b)    Gasket (11)    Reinforcement structure (20)    Cell (100)
NOVELTY - A reference electrode comprises an active material comprising particles of a silver compound and a porous material (9) impregnated with an electrolyte solution within an inner cavity of a casing (1), and a silver wire (4). The silver wire is fixed to a bottom of the inner cavity and is partially embedded in the active material. The inner cavity is closed by a closing plug (10) forming a porous liquid junction. The silver compound is an insoluble silver salt or oxide containing the anion of electrolyte solution.    USE - Reference electrode such as normal hydrogen electrode, saturated calomel electrode, or saturated mercurous sulfate electrode is used for battery (claimed), fuel cell, and used in electrochemical cell for measuring electrode potential in electrochemical experiment.    ADVANTAGE - The reference electrode is economical and efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reference electrode comprises an active material comprising particles of a silver compound and a porous material (9) impregnated with an electrolyte solution within an inner cavity of a casing (1), and a silver wire (4). The silver wire is fixed to a bottom of the inner cavity and is partially embedded in the active material. The inner cavity is closed by a closing plug (10) forming a porous liquid junction. The silver compound is an insoluble silver salt or oxide containing the anion of electrolyte solution. The active material is made of a paste (8), containing powder of the silver compound and electrolyte solution. The impregnated porous material is mechanically compressed by said closing plug.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the reference electrode.    Casing (1)    Silver wire (4)    Paste (8)    Porous material (9)    Closing plug (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (130) has wound element conductively coupled directly to terminal assembly. A can (190) has an end (140) defining an aperture that surrounds portion of terminal assembly.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride battery, lead acid battery, lithium polymer battery for use in starting, lighting, ignition applications of vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motorcycles, buses, recreational vehicles, boats etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can include several terminals integrally formed with cover of battery and also the terminals can be directly coupled to the jellyroll by using sonic welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of battery.    Battery (130)    End of battery cell (140)    Terminal post (160)    Terminal stud (170)    Can (190)
NOVELTY - A rectangular prism resin surrounds and covers the bipolar battery (2). The resin includes four through passages (3a), which are formed to extend through the resin so that the heat is exchanged between the cooling medium and the bipolar battery.    USE - Power storage device for, e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, drive power source or an auxiliary power source of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure uniformity between the bipolar electrodes is maintained for improving the protection of the bipolar battery from vibration and shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power storage device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bipolar battery (2)    Through passages (3a)    Negative electrode layer (22)    Positive electrode layer (23)    Bipolar electrode (25)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device includes electrode assemblies (10) that are stacked with a solid electrolyte layer (13) in between. Each electrode assembly consists of a current collector (11) on which several electrode portions (12a,12b) are formed. A portion of the solid electrolyte layer is located between successive electrode portions in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the successive electrode assemblies in the stacking direction.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. bipolar battery for use in electrical vehicles (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The regions of the solid electrolyte layer without electrode portions, are prevented from being deformed toward each other by the specific arrangement of the electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Current collector (11)    Electrode portions (12a,12b)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - The structure has a reactive gas piping (22) including resin piping (R) which is arranged at vicinity of high voltage component (HV). The reactive gas piping includes a rubber hose which is attached to metal piping (M) by a hose clip.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation between reactive gas piping and other components can be ensured appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the piping structure of fuel cell.    Reactive gas piping (22)    Supply path (31)    High voltage component (HV)    Metal piping (M)    Resin piping (R)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing metal nanoparticles (I), comprises preparing a mixed solution by mixing a metal precursor with a solvent; and producing the metal nanoparticles by reducing the metal precursor by radiating the mixed solution with an ion beam.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing (I), which is useful as a catalyst, preferably fuel cell catalyst (claimed), solar cell or purification, functional particles of nano silver, or nano gold, conductive ink for manufacturing electrodes of display and functional additives for adhesives.    ADVANTAGE - The method is a simple for manufacturing (I) on a large scale.
NOVELTY - The enclosure comprises wall portions defining several internal sub-compartments for receiving components such as fuel cell stack or fuel storage device. The sub-compartments comprise conduits and cavities.    USE - Cast enclosure for cast enclosure assembly (claimed) used in fuel cell of fuel cell/battery hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of components placed within the housing can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational view of the cast enclosure.    Casting (34)    Lower fuel storage casting (40)    Fuel cell sub-compartment (44)    Air filter sub-compartment (48)    Air blower sub-compartment (62)
NOVELTY - The electrode includes a water-repellent layer (12) which has a uniform thickness. One surface of the water-repellent layer is bonded to a catalyst layer (13). Another surface of the water-repellent layer faces a gas diffusion layer (11). The catalyst layer and water-repellent layer are in intimate contact with each other and have no interstice between them.    USE - Electrode for direct oxidation type fuel cell (claimed) used as power source of e.g. cellular phones, personal digital assistants, notebook computers, video cameras, electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a water-repellent layer with high bonding capability with respect to a catalyst layer and a smooth surface without being affected by the surface condition of gas diffusion layer. Suppresses formation of interstices at the interface between the water-repellent layer and catalyst layer, thus reducing contact resistance of interface between the water-repellent layer and catalyst layer. Reduces occurrence of flooding phenomenon, thus achieving excellent power generation capability. Reduces impedance and increases output of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electrode producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of fuel cell electrode.    Gas diffusion layer (11)    Water-repellent layer (12)    Catalyst layer (13)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has an exterior package for covering a battery element (21). The exterior package has a package layer (25) located at one side of the battery element whose linear expansion coefficient is greater than that of the package layer (26) located at other side of the element.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in vehicles (claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for powering driving motor.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristic of battery at normal and high temperatures is maintained, hence lithium ion secondary battery with excellent durability even at high temperature is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode active material layers (13)    Separator (15)    Battery element (21)    Package layers (25,26)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises an electrolyte membrane (22); anodes on one face of the electrolyte membrane; cathodes on the other face of the electrolyte membrane counter to the anodes to form cells; anode current collectors (30a) in association with the anodes; cathode current collectors in association with the cathodes; sealing member which seals a peripheral edge part of the electrolyte membrane; and connector (60) which connects the anode current collector of one of adjacent cells with the cathode current collector of the other within the sealing member.    USE - Fuel cell used as a power generation system used in space applications, automobiles, mobile devices, and large and small scale power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has reduces area of current collectors, realizes closer proximity of cells while preventing shorts between adjacent electrodes in a fuel cell with its cells disposed in a planar arrangement, and improves the current collection performance of the current collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for connecting current collectors to a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view of a connector on an anode.    Membrane (22)    Current collector (30a)    Current collection region (31)    Terminals (32)    Connector (60)
NOVELTY - The battery positioning structure has positioning grooves (40) which are placed on the side wall of a preset chamber (21) and which engage the two snapping sections (32) at both sides of a flexible pull handle (30). A central handle section (31) is pulled upwards as the two snapping sections are recessed into the holes (12) of a battery (10).    USE - Battery positioning structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery can be quickly removed by simply pulling handle section of flexible pull handle. Battery can be removed and positioned more conveniently and quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isolated perspective view of the battery and the battery positioning structure, as separated from the electric vehicle chamber of an electric vehicle.    Battery (10)    Holes (12)    Preset chamber (21)    Flexible pull handle (30)    Handle section (31)    Snapping sections (32)    Positioning grooves (40)
NOVELTY - The unit cell (100) has a MEA (110) which comprises an electrolyte membrane (112), a cathode electrode (114) and an anode electrode. The electrodes are individually formed on the opposite sides of the electrolyte membrane. A plastic anode plate (120) and a plastic cathode plate (130) are attached to each other with the MEA interposed between them. A current collector (141) is interposed between the cathode plate and MEA.    USE - Unit cell for fuel cell in fuel cell system (claimed) for small mobile device e.g. cellular phone, personal digital assistant, laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - Allows use of ultrasonic attachment to provide a uniform pressure distribution and ensure airtightness, thus preventing leakage of fuel and reducing size and thickness of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a unit cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of unit cell.    Unit cell (100)    MEA (110)    Electrolyte membrane (112)    Cathode electrode (114)    Plastic anode plate (120)    Plastic cathode plate (130)    Current collector (141)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a semiconductor element accommodating a temperature sensitive element for detecting a temperature of a battery (2). A serial communication circuit outputs a temperature detection result to an outer device through a serial communication line (212). The semiconductor element is mounted on a primary member with heat conductivity. A secondary member of heat conductivity is lower than the former heat conductivity of the primary member, where the primary member and the semiconductor element are sealed with the secondary member.    USE - Battery condition detection apparatus for detecting a temperature of the battery that is mounted on a battery case in a vehicle e.g. passenger vehicle and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently detects the temperature of the battery with improved high reliability, thus preventing decrease in detection accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a battery condition detection apparatus that is mounted on a battery and connected to an electric control unit (ECU) mounted on a vehicle through a serial communication line.    Battery condition detection apparatus (1)    Battery (2)    Arithmetic processing circuit (30)    Communication processing circuit (32)    Communication driver (34)    Serial communication line (212)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (101) has a cooling device (90) is used for cooling a fuel cell by circulating a coolant through the fuel cell. A fuel cell operating temperature output device is used for outputting a maximum temperature inside the fuel cell as an operating temperature of the fuel cell. A fuel cell temperature adjustment device is used for adjusting the temperature inside the fuel cell so that the operating temperature inside the fuel cell is less than a preset upper temperature limit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration in the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell since maximum temperature inside the fuel cell can be maintained below the acceptable upper temperature limit. Performs warming up operation efficiently since the supply flow rate of coolant is controlled in response to the maximum temperature inside the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the feature block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Controller (60)    Flow meter (86)    Coolant control valve (87)    Cooling device (90)    Fuel cell system (101)
NOVELTY - A pressure relief device disposed in the outer support layer has a chamber (200) enveloping a chamber material. The chamber material evacuates the chamber upon exposure to a desired temperature. A diaphragm is disposed between the chamber and the cavity, and is adapted to rupture and facilitate an evacuation of the compressed fuel from the cavity when the chamber material is evacuated from the chamber.    USE - Pressure vessel e.g. fuel storage tank for a fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Combination of the outer wall and the liner provides the desired structural integrity, pressure containment and gas tightness in a lightweight and cost effective manner. Improved safety with the use of a second pressure relief device. Pressure vessel is constructed without significantly affecting the complexity of the vessel construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary cross sectional view of he end of the Type IV pressure vessel showing an activated second pressure relief device.    Pressure vessel (2)    Chamber (200)    Ejected material (300)    Fracture (302)    Adjacent portion (304)
NOVELTY - The plastic battery tray (50) has a floor (58) including multiple dividers (84,86) defining multiple battery locations. A sidewall (60) is extended from and integrally formed with the floor. A plastic mounting arm is outwardly extended from the sidewall. A series of ribs (90) is extended between the mounting arm and the sidewall.    USE - Plastic battery tray used for vehicle (claimed) e.g. golf car, to support multiple batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Offers non-corrosive battery tray that requires no painting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rear isometric view of a battery tray.    Plastic battery tray (50)    Floor (58)    Sidewall (60)    Dividers (84,86)    Ribs (90)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a can (200) has an opening portion into which an electrode assembly (100) is inserted. A cap assembly (300) has a cap plate (360) for closing the opening portion of the cap. A groove is provided on the entering portion of an electrolyte injection hole (362) of the cap plate such that the diameter of the groove is larger than that of the injection hole. A sealing layer is provided on the surface of the groove such that a plug is inserted into the injection hole.    USE - Secondary battery for use in cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the electrolyte from the secondary battery is prevented. The secondary battery can be manufactured easily with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (100)    Can (200)    Cap assembly (300)    Cap plate (360)    Electrolyte injection hole (362)
NOVELTY - An energy gathering sheet (105a,105b) includes circuit connections and receives small energy gathering devices (110-1-110-N). At least one interface is electrically connected to and provides energy from the sheet to a destination. The destination includes at least one of an electrical grid (115a), a residential home (115b), businesses (115c), or a reporting/billing system (115d).    USE - Small wind energy gathering system for generating power for e.g. electrical grid, residential home, vehicle, business, or electrical roadway system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation and delivery of clean energy on a unit-by-unit grass roots level using very small, noiseless or low-noise wind turbines to meet both small and large power demands. Allows the turbines to be mounted on a single sheet of installable material that may be loosely rolled or stacked in sheets to protect the integrity of the turbines and allow for large areas of sheeted turbines to be rolled out and efficiently installed. Allows the power generated by the very small wind turbines to be sent to existing electrical grids or to residential homes, businesses, or systems without connecting to the existing grids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind energy gathering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of energy gathering sheet connected to another energy gathering sheet.    Energy gathering sheet (105a,105b)    Energy gathering devices (110-1-110-N)    Electrical grid (115a)    Residential home (115b)    Businesses (115c)    Reporting/billing system (115d)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has a fuel cell stack (202) comprising several fuel cells (201) between upper end unit (204) and lower end unit (206). A compression retention system (208) has serpentine shape strips (210) that are connected between the upper and lower end units by fastening units (212) such as clamps and brackets.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressive force applied to the fuel cell stack reduces electrical contact resistance between individual fuel cell so that the overall electrical efficiency of the fuel cell stack is improved. The size of the fuel cell system can be reduced and the electrical connections are made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (200)    Fuel cell (201)    Fuel cell stack (202)    Upper end unit (204)    Lower end unit (206)    Compression retention system (208)    Strip (210)    Fastening unit (212)
NOVELTY - The structure has a motor (11), an air blower (12), component parts of an electrical system and a fuel cell system mounted in the form of a module on an upper portion of a sub-frame (10) using a mounting member (30) such as a rubber. The sub-frame is mounted on a main frame (20), where the air blower is mounted in front portion of the motor, and the mounting member is disposed between the sub-frame and the main frame.    USE - Engine room frame structure for a fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, various commercial made vehicles, watercraft including a variety of boats and ships, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The motor, air blower, component parts of the electrical system and the fuel cell system are mounted in the form of the module on the upper portion of the sub-frame, thus reducing assembly processes to improve productivity and decrease the manufacturing cost. The air blower is mounted in front portion of the motor, thus reducing interior noise of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view showing a structure in which a sub-frame module is mounted on a main frame.    Sub-frame (10)    Motor (11)    Air blower (12)    Main frame (20)    Mounting member (30)
NOVELTY - Method of fabricating a three-dimensional structure (I), comprises: providing a template (10) made from spheres (12) arranged and coupled together to form an opal-like lattice having volumetric spaces formed between the spheres; filling the volumetric spaces with a cured form of a carbon yield material having carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersed in it; carbonizing the carbon yield material; and eradicating the spheres, where the spheres are replaced by spherical voids (16).    USE - The method is useful in the production of porous carbon product, which are useful in a variety of technologies, such as energy storage, fuel cells, electrochemical devices, thermal dispersion devices, electric charge dispersion devices, and filtration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a porous carbon structure having good mechanical strength and uniform porosity. The CNTs remain dispersed throughout the fabrication process, hence the mechanical and/or electrical properties are uniform throughout the porous carbon structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the process used to fabricate a carbon nanotube reinforced porous carbon.    Template (10)    Spheres (12)    Necking connections (14)    Voids (16)    Tank. (22)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises positive electrode (3) containing lithium-cobalt composite oxide as active material; negative electrode (4) containing lithium-titanium composite oxide having spinel structure as active material; and non-aqueous electrolyte having non-aqueous solvent containing gamma -butyrolactone, 0.01-0.05 wt.% first lithium salt dissolved in non-aqueous solvent and 1-2.5 mol/L second lithium salt.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery used in battery pack and vehicle (claimed), e.g. hybrid automobile, electric cars and power-assisted bicycles; and as a power source of digital camera and vacuum cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is light-weight, has high output, is superior in long-term reliability and is preferably mountable on vehicles. It attains high large-current performance and can be used for a period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises positive electrode (3) containing lithium-cobalt composite oxide of formula LixCo1-yMyO2 as active material; negative electrode (4) containing lithium-titanium composite oxide having spinel structure as active material; and non-aqueous electrolyte having non-aqueous solvent containing gamma -butyrolactone, 0.01-0.05 wt.% first lithium salt dissolved in non-aqueous solvent, and 1-2.5 mol/L second lithium salt dissolved in the non-aqueous solvent. The first lithium salt is lithium salt(s) of formula (I) or (II). The second lithium salt is lithium tetrafluoborate (LiBF4) and lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6).    M=alkaline earth metals of group II, boron group of III or late transition metals of group VIII except Co;    x=0=1.1; and    y=0-0.5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional typical view from flat type non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Outer package unit (7)    Specific surface area (A)
NOVELTY - A polymer composite bipolar plate for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is prepared as follows: (a) compounding phenolic resin and carbon fillers to form bulk molding compound (BMC) material, the BMC material containing 60 to 80 wt% graphite powder, 1 to 10 wt% carbon fiber; and one ore more conductive carbon fillers selected from: 5 to 30 wt% Ni-planted graphite powder, 2 to 8 wt% Ni-planted carbon fiber and 0.01 to 0.3 wt% carbon nanotubes, based on the weight of the phenolic resin, provided that the sum of the amounts of the carbon fiber and Ni-planted carbon fiber is not greater than 10 wt%; (b) molding the BMC material from step (a) to form a bipolar plates having a desired shape at 80-200 DEG C and 500-4000 psi.
NOVELTY - The solar panel has multiple solar mounted cells provided in a plastic sealed case and fixed in side window or windshield of an automotive vehicle adhered by suction. The 39 polycrystalline silicon cells are held by means of safety elements in the frame and integrated within the solar panel. The voltage regulator stops providing load to the battery to certain volts by a voltage limiter and returns a certain amount of load to the battery.    USE - Solar Panel for recharging automobile batteries.
NOVELTY - The circuit has two batteries (41, 42) connected to multiple power lines. A protective unit (30) is connected between a converter (20) and the batteries. The protective unit blocks another circuit, which is connected between the converter and the batteries when power lines are wrongly connected. The power lines include two power lines. The protective unit includes a switch (31) connected between the output lines and the power lines. The switch is commonly connected with the latter output line. A converter outputs voltage with output lines.    USE - Wrong connection protection circuit for a car battery equalizer.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit blocks voltage, thus preventing the batteries from overcharging when multiple power lines are connected wrongly, and hence improving stability and effectiveness of a product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a Wrong connection protection circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply unit (10)    Converter (20)    Protection unit (30)    Switch (31)    Batteries (41, 42)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte container (10) storing an electrolyte solution, and a capillary (20) supplying the electrolyte solution of the electrolyte container to a positive electrode (4a). A capillary (30) supplies the electrolyte solution of the electrolyte container to a negative electrode (4b). A valve (40) opens and closes a path to allow the electrolyte solution discharged through the capillary (30) for circulating into the electrolyte container. A pump (P) increases the circulation velocity of the electrolyte solution.    USE - Lead storage battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery decreases the weight to the electrical charge capacitance by using the capillary for discharging the electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lead storage battery.    Pump (P)    Positive electrode (4a)    Negative electrode (4b)    Electrolyte container (10)    Capillaries (20, 30)    Valve (40)
NOVELTY - The diffuser (10) has a sensor unit (13) that measures the concentration of hydrogen gas within a hose (12). A fan operating unit (14) discharges the hydrogen within the diffuser through a fan (14a) that delivers hydrogen gas from a fuel cell stack to a case (11) and a gas reservoir. The fan is rotatable in two directions through the control of a controller based on the sensing signal from a current sensor sensing the power source increment of the fan operating unit.    USE - Diffuser for hydrogen exhaust of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents possibility of explosion due to high hydrogen concentration by discharging backward flown hydrogen through both sides of case. Enhances quality of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of a diffuser.    Diffuser (10)    Case (11)    Hose (12)    Sensor unit (13)    Fan operating unit (14)    Fan (14a)
NOVELTY - The motorcar has a battery (10) generating main power for driving the motorcar. An inverter (20) converts the power generated from the battery into alternating current and transmits the alternating current to a driving motor connected to a driving axis. A fuel cell (30) receives air supplied through an air feeder (2) and hydrogen supplied from a hydrogen storage tank (4) and assists the battery for maintaining a charge state of the battery in a normal region.    USE - Hybrid electric motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell assists the battery and maintains the charge state of the battery in the normal region, thus improving the charging time of the battery, mileage of the motor car and durability, and reducing the cost and maximizing the efficiency by adding an idle-stop and a reinforcing regenerative braking function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid electric motorcar.    Air feeder (2)    Hydrogen storage tank (4)    Battery (10)    Inverter (20)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - The battery includes a grid (11) integrally extending from an electrode plate of an electrode assembly (10) and an electrode tap (15) connected to the grid by a rivet (13). The grid is formed by ultrasonic fusion of plural of unit grids. A protection member partially covers the joint between the grid and the electrode tap or totally covers the electrode plate.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for e.g. electric bicycle, electromotive wheel chair, electromobile, cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable connection between grid and electrode tap. Increases power storage capacity of lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial isometric view of the lithium secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Grid (11)    Rivet (13)    Electrode tap (15)    Rivet head (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a stack unit for generating electricity via electrochemical reactions between hydrogen and oxygen. A reformer unit supplies hydrogen to the stack unit, and an air supplying unit supplies oxygen to the stack unit. Off-gas discharged from the stack unit is supplied to a burner (270) of a reformer unit. The burner includes a burner body (271). A catalytic section (273) is disposed at a center of the burner body. Metal fibers (275) are filled in a gap between the burner body and the catalytic section.    USE - Fuel cell system for a steam generator of a reforming unit.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the thermal efficiency of the burner, reduces consumption of fuel supplied to the burner, and improves the quality of a fuel cell and performance of the reforming unit. The system prevents backfire of flame generated during the reaction of catalyst and fuel, by utilizing the material fiber installed with the burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a burner.    Burner (270)    Burner body (271)    Catalytic section (273)    Metal fibers (275)
NOVELTY - The system has a three-way valve (100) disposed to supply high pressure hydrogen from a hydrogen tank (1) to a stack (2). A purging hydrogen feeding line (200) has an end installed on the three-way valve, and another end linked onto a blower (4) that is installed for recirculating the hydrogen discharged from an outlet of the stack in a moistened vapor state. Solenoid valves (300a, 300b) are installed at inlet and outlet of the stack, and are opened on start-up of a fuel cell vehicle and closed on shut down of the vehicle.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents drop in the efficiency of the blower caused by hydrogen in moistened vapor state, thus improving the efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hydrogen recirculation system of a fuel cell vehicle.    Hydrogen tank (1)    Stack (2)    Blower (4)    Three-way valve (100)    Purging hydrogen feeding line (200)    Solenoid valves (300a, 300b)
NOVELTY - The system has a control valve (100) installed on a feed line linked to a stack (4) to control the pressure and flow of hydrogen supplied from a hydrogen tank (2). An ejector (200) controls the pressure and flow of hydrogen supplied to the stack in combination with the control valve. A pressure relief valve (300) controls the pressure of hydrogen to be supplied to the stack. A valve controller (400) is electrically connected to the control valve. A fuel cell controller (500) receives the signals input from a pressure sensor.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the recirculation of hydrogen within a pressure range that does not adversely affect a membrane, and causes hydrogen gas to be used in the winter season.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen recirculation system.    Hydrogen tank (2)    Stack (4)    Control valve (100)    Ejector (200)    Pressure relief valve (300)    Valve controller (400)    Fuel cell controller (500)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen recirculation turbine (10) mounted in a hydrogen feeding line (140) to allow recirculation of hydrogen by using compression energy of the hydrogen feed while controlling recirculation pressure by the recirculated hydrogen having a variable flow depending on an output of a fuel cell stack (130). Hydrogen stored in a hydrogen tank (100) is depressurized through pressure regulators (110,120) and supplied to the fuel cell stack. The hydrogen discharged from the fuel cell stack is reused through a hydrogen recirculation line (150).    USE - Hydrogen recirculation system for a fuel cell vehicle or a hydrogen fueled engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the recirculation of hydrogen by using compression energy of the high-pressure hydrogen, avoids a need for an additional power source, controls the recirculation flow depending on the load on the fuel cell stack, prevents a drop in pressure, and facilitates design of the pressure regulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen recirculation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen recirculation turbine (10)    Hydrogen tank (100)    Pressure regulators (110, 120)    Fuel cell stack (130)    Hydrogen feeding line (140)    Hydrogen recirculation line (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (300), and a stack (3) for generating electric energy by making hydrogen and oxygen respectively supplied from a hydrogen tank (2) and an air supplying unit (4) to react. A hydrogen feeding line (100) is linked to the hydrogen tank and the stack, and comprises a control valve (110) for controlling a feed of hydrogen gas from the hydrogen tank. A pressure regulator (120) is utilized for regulating pressure of hydrogen supplied to the stack via the control valve. The stack has a receiving cathode (3a) and an air electrode (3b).    USE - Hydrogen supply system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents deterioration of the stack with time after the shut-down of the fuel cell vehicle by maintaining an anode and a cathode at a low potential. The electric potential of the air electrode and receiving cathode is steadily maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hydrogen supply system.    Hydrogen tank (2)    Stack (3)    Receiving cathode (3a)    Air electrode (3b)    Air supplying unit (4)    Hydrogen feeding line (100)    Control valve (110)    Pressure regulator (120)    Control unit (300)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen circulation line (100) installed in a connection line in which hydrogen is received from a hydrogen tank (2). The hydrogen is supplied to a stack (4) and reacted with air. The reacted hydrogen is passed through a blower (6) and discharged from the tank. A hydrogen feeding line (200) is linked to the circulation line discharged from the tank at one end and the circulation line discharged from the stack at another end. A humidity sensor (300) is installed on the circulation line. A control unit (400) is connected to a control valve (210) and the humidity sensor.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation system for a vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents production of water in the hydrogen circulation line, thus preventing the load on the blower and breakage of the control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen recirculation system.    Hydrogen tank (2)    Stack (4)    Blower (6)    Hydrogen circulation line (100)    Hydrogen feeding line (200)    Control valve (210)    Humidity sensor (300)    Control unit (400)
NOVELTY - The structure has a sliding fixing unit formed at a side of an electric vessel of a battery, and a heat insulation plate (200) fixed to the sliding fixing unit. The heat insulation plate includes a sliding bar (210) protruded at a side of a plate type body (240). The sliding fixing unit includes a pair of sliding guides (110, 120) to slide the sliding bar. The sliding guides have a shape to narrow a gap to an outer direction of the electric vessel. A recessed part (210a) is formed at a side end of the sliding bar, and an engaging protrusion (P) is protruded between the sliding guides.    USE - Heat insulation plate fixing structure for a battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure connects the sliding fixing unit and the sliding bar, thus fixing the heat insulation plate to the battery in an easy and firm manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a heat insulation plate fixing structure.    Engaging protrusion (P)    Sliding guides (110, 120)    Heat insulation plate (200)    Sliding bar (210)    Recessed part (210a)    Plate type body (240)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heater (15) installed at an inhalation line (16) between an air blower (10) and a humidifier (11), and a temperature sensor (18), which is installed at a back end part of the heater. Another temperature sensor (19) is installed at a ventilation line (17) adjacent to an exit of a fuel cell (12), and the heater heats the inhaled air according to the difference of sensed values of temperature sensors for allowing the temperature of the air inhaled to the fuel cell to be similar to that of the air ventilated from the fuel cell.    USE - Intake temperature controlling apparatus for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves the humidification condition of air, and the performance and lifetime of the fuel cell by controlling the temperature of the inhaled air. The apparatus reduces the fuel cell normalization time due to heating of the air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for controlling an intake temperature of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an intake temperature controlling apparatus of a fuel cell system.    Air blower (10)    Humidifier (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Heater (15)    Inhalation line (16)    Ventilation line (17)    Temperature sensors (18, 19)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling channel (14) formed at a fuel cell (10). An air channel (12) and a hydrogen channel (13) are in contact with an air supply source (20) and a hydrogen supply source (30) respectively. A cooling line (41) is provided with a cooling pump (50) and a radiator (60). Another cooling line (42) adds/reduces a cooling antifreeze solution for cooling a stack between a cooling pump and the radiator. A cooling antifreeze solution storage device (70) is provided with two-way valves (72a, 72b) at an entrance side and an exit side.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling line adds/reduces the cooling antifreeze solution for cooling the stack between the cooling pump and radiator, thus improving velocity of starting at a low temperature and reducing cooling/thawing cycle, and hence enhancing the durability of a fuel cell system in a remarkable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic valve of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Air channel (12)    Hydrogen channel (13)    Cooling channel (14)    Air supply source (20)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Cooling lines (41, 42)    Cooling pump (50)    Radiator (60)    Cooling antifreeze solution storage device (70)    Two-way valves (72a, 72b)
NOVELTY - The ejector has a suction chamber (110) forming a predetermined flow channel (113) on an inside. A nozzle (120) is mounted on an inlet port (111) of the chamber. A nozzle (140) is formed within the flow channel of the chamber, where the two nozzles are used controlling flux and flow rate on the flow channel of the chamber. Two needles (130, 150) are respectively used for varying an axis cross-sectional area of the nozzles. A separate driving part is mounted on the flow channel of the chamber. An expanded head unit (153) of the needle (150) is provided between the nozzles.    USE - Bidirectional variable nozzle ejector for a hydrogen fuel battery of a vehicle. Can also be used for a sinker appointment pump, a vacuum pump, an exhaust pump and a thermo-compressor in chemistry fields, a natural gas apparatus, a manufacturing apparatus, air conditioning facility, drying and deodorization device and a semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector improves the recycling efficiency of fuel by the variable respond to an operation condition change of the fuel battery. The ejector has wide application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a bidirectional variable nozzle ejector.    Suction chamber (110)    Inlet port (111)    Flow channel (113)    Nozzle (120, 140)    Needles (130, 150)    Expanded head unit (153)
NOVELTY - Solar cell control apparatus (24) compares the amount of cooling energies which is the amount of energy consumed for cooling and electric power generation amount of energy which is electric power generation amount that is increased due to temperature fall by cooling. The cooling is controlled by the solar cell control apparatus such that the electric power generation amount of energy is larger than the amount of cooling energies.    USE - Solar cell control apparatus of solar energy power generation system mounted in vehicles such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of solar energy power generation system.    Cooling device (14)    Electric equipment (16)    Cooling water pump (20)    Heat radiator (22)    Solar cell control apparatus (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a coolant pipe line (5) used to cool the fuel cell (2). The coolant flow paths (51,61) perform circulation supply of coolant discharged from coolant exit of fuel cell to coolant entrance of fuel cell. The primary pump (52) pumps the coolant in the coolant flow path (51) during running of fuel cell system. The secondary pump (62) pumps the coolant in the coolant flow path (61) during shutdown of fuel cell system. The secondary pump is driven by the power supply of lower voltage than the primary pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in moving bodies other than fuel cell vehicle such as robot, vessel, aircraft and an electric train or as power generation equipment in buildings such as residence building and factory.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves correction of fuel cell internal temperature out of balance and implements effective cooling of fuel cell by circulating coolant through fuel cell after the shutdown of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a cooling method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Coolant pipe line (5)    Coolant flow paths (51,61)    Primary pump (52)    Secondary pump (62)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (20) that generates electric power according to an electrochemical reaction, based on the supply of the oxidation and fuel gases to the fuel cell. An indicator (40) notifies that the fuel cell is in a state of generating the electric power above a predetermined value, after receiving a system starting command. A control apparatus (50) controls the indicator by changing the time after receiving the system starting command, until the indicator is operated based on an elapsed time between the system starting and stop commands.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, aircraft, walking robot and power generator for building.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the fuel cell can be stabilized and the indicator can be operated reliably, by setting the time corresponding to the operation of indicator with respect to the system starting and stop commands through the control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Indicator (40)    Control apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery has nickel anode (11) having anode active material, cathode (12), separator (13) and alkaline electrolyte solution, in an armored can (16). The total amount of iron contained in the porous sintering nickel layer containing nickel anode and anode active material is 129-325 ppm. The nickel hydroxide is filled into the porous sintering nickel layer which is formed in electroconductive core containing nickel-plating steel plate.    USE - Alkaline storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen storage battery used for mobile telephone, personal computer, power tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery is safe and efficiently controls the charging of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    Nickel-hydrogen storage battery (10)    Nickel anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Separator (13)    Armored can (16)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has a voltage transformation unit that transforms electric power supplied from a battery into predetermined voltage before supplying to current consumer such as electric power steering apparatus, and detects output current from the voltage transformation unit. The operation of the voltage transformation unit is stopped on judging that the operation of current consumer is completed based on detected current value.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply stop can be judged immediately without requiring notification of state from the current consumer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart of electric power supply control in the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell air e.g. an oxidation gas is cooled by a reformed-gas condenser (6). The fuel gas is cooled by the reformed gas condenser until the fuel cell is warmed up by self-heating at the time of low temperature start. The cold hydrogen rich fuel gas and the oxidation gas are supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system starting method for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flooding is prevented at the time of low temperature start of a fuel cell without providing special apparatus such as offgas combustion device. The size and the manufacturing cost of the system are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a time chart showing the control method of fuel cell air. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bearing bar (2) is at upper surface of battery for screw-fixing with the attachment portion (21) of terminal (20). The terminal is externally fitted to outer periphery of outer frames (4,5) moved along reduction direction. The outer frame is moved to expansion direction by raising and dropping stopper element (3) while press-fixing the terminal.    USE - Battery post mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be attached reliably while ensuring operability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery terminal.    Bearing bar (2)    Stopper element (3)    Outer frames (4,5)    Battery terminal (20)    Attaching portion (21)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (4) comprises a positive electrode plate (6) and a negative electrode plate (8) that are separated by a separator (10). A connection portion (30) of positive electrode plate and current collection board (28), comprises a thin portion (30b) and a base end portion (30a) protruding from the edge of positive electrode plate. The radial direction inner surface of the thin portion is located in the radial direction outer side of the base end portion.    USE - Battery for use in power tool, electric power assistant bicycle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of internal short circuit can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connection unit of positive electrode plate and current collection board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode group (4)    Positive electrode plate (6)    Negative electrode plate (8)    Separator (10)    Current collection board (28)    Connection portion (30)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains platinum (70 atomic% or more) supported on an electroconductive support. The ratio of summit-current value (I(190-230 mV)) in hydrogen desorption electric current of hydrogen adsorption-and-desorption waveform measured by cyclic voltammetry method, and summit-current value (I(250-270 mV)) of electric current value in point of inflexion, is 0.9-1.1.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cells of electric-power generation systems used in motor vehicles, domestic applications, and electronic devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent mass activity, specific activity, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) evaluation of activity of electrode catalyst; and    (2) manufacture of electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - An amorphous alloy is electrolytically etched using an electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains a liquid mixture containing glycol liquid and an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid. The amorphous alloy is processed into desired shape. Thus, processing method of amorphous alloy is carried out.    USE - Processing method of amorphous alloy for core material (claimed), spring products, face groove portion of golf club, mirror, optical elements, diffraction grating, sensor material, hydrogen permeable films and fuel cell separator material.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently processes amorphous alloy, and provides core material with excellent magnetic property.
NOVELTY - A rectangular-parallelepiped-shaped back-up battery and main battery (12) are arranged with a positive terminal and a negative terminal in each. The end surface (11d) suitable for vehicle forward and the side surface (12d) of suitable for vehicle backward confront each other. The batteries are arranged in such a way so that the clearance (L1) between terminals (11a,12a) of same polarity of back-up battery and main battery is smaller than the clearance (L2) between terminals (11a,12b) of unlike polarities of batteries.    USE - Battery arrangement structure in engine compartment for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the batteries with terminals are arranged in a predetermined manner, the contact between the unlike terminals for the cause of short circuit is reduced. So the collision of batteries during the vehicle collision can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial schematic top view of engine compartment showing arrangement of batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive terminal of back-up battery (11a)    End surface suitable for vehicle forward (11d)    Main battery (12)    Positive terminal of main battery (12a)    Negative terminal of main battery (12b)    Side surface suitable for vehicle backward (12d)    Clearance between same polarities (L1)    Clearance between different polarities (L2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cell (4b) provided with a pair of electrodes (21b, 22b) whose electrode areas are smaller than an electrode area of another pair of electrodes (21a, 22a) of a cell (4a). A lamination cell (6) laminates the cells, and a cooling water flow path (11) carries out supply discharge of cooling water. The fuel cell laminates the lamination cell and the cooling water flow path. A gas flow path carries out a supply discharge of an oxidizing agent gas which carries out supply discharge of a fuel gas. The cooling water flow path is arranged on a separator board (31a, 31b, 32a, 32b).    USE - Fuel cell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell equalizes the temperature distribution of the lamination direction of a stack and obtains better power generation characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cells (4a, 4b)    Lamination cell (6)    Cooling water flow path (11)    Electrodes (21a, 21b, 22a, 22b)    Separator board (31a, 31b, 32a, 32b)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case (5) that is divided into a set of cell chambers (7) by a partition (6), and a set of electrode groups (9) that is accommodated in the chamber. A connection body is arranged in the group and a resistance welding is carried out through a through-hole (6a) that is provided in the partition. An electrolyte level is attained in the through-hole. An area (A) in circumference of the hole that is tapered such that the partition is applied to an opening from a bottom part of the battery case, and thickness of area is reduced gradually.    USE - Lead storage battery e.g. normal open liquid type lead storage battery and normal controlling valve type lead storage battery, for use as a test battery, which is used in an electric vehicle for start-up.    ADVANTAGE - The air tightness of the connection part between the cells and the fluid tight characteristic are improved, such that the liquid leakage between the cells is suppressed, thus preventing the capacity variation between the cells by the electrolyte level variation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lead storage battery.    Area (A)    Battery case (5)    Partition (6)    Through-hole (6a)    Cell chamber (7)    Electrode groups (9)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a hydrogen supply flow path (31) for allowing flow of a fuel gas supplied from a fuel-supply source to a fuel cell (10). A pressure-governing apparatus i.e. injector (35), adjusts an upstream gas state of the path. A pressure-governing device control part controls the apparatus based on increase or decrease in upstream pressure of the pressure-governing apparatus. A pressure-control part reduces the downstream pressure of the pressure-governing apparatus, when the upstream pressure is greater than a preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses increase in the upstream pressure of the pressure-governing apparatus, thus improving the operation of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Traction motor (12)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)
NOVELTY - The system power supply integrally provides the head-tide sensor (9) for detecting the reverse power-flow of electric power from fuel cell to system power supply. The head-tide sensor consists of L1-phase electric wire, L-2 phase electric wire and N-phase electric wire.    USE - Breaker apparatus for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse power-flow is detected correctly and the leakage of electric power generated by fuel cell to the system power supply is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the breaker apparatus.    Breaker (6)    Head-tide sensor (9)    Breaker apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - A gaseous diffusion layer (9,10) is positioned in a membrane electrode assembly (4). A water repellant layer (5,6) is positioned between the membrane electrode assembly and the gaseous diffusion layer. A protective layer (7,8) covers the water repellant side surface of the gaseous diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell for use in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Occurrence of flooding can be suppressed by draining generated water from catalyst layer, thus short circuit of fuel cell can be suppressed, and electric power generation performance can be improved. Fuel cell can be easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is also included for a manufacturing method of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Water repellant layer (5,6)    Protective layer (7,8)    Gaseous diffusion layer (9,10)    Separator (11,13)
NOVELTY - The earth structure has a bolt hole (8) formed in a cooling pipe (7) connected between a fuel cell and a heat exchanger such that coolant is circulated through the cooling pipe for cooling the heat generated by electric power generation of fuel cell. A resin bolt (9) is screwed in the bolt hole, and preset end (11A) of earth wire (11) is fixed in the through-hole (10) in the center of the bolt along axial direction, and the other end (11B) of the wire is connected to vehicle housing (6) for removing electrons generated in coolant during electric power generation.    USE - Earth structure of fuel cell cooling system used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrons generated in the coolant during electric power generation of fuel cell, can be removed easily, and so the leakage current can be easily removed out of the cooling system from a fuel cell, without the need for forming resin coating in the inner surface of heat exchanger or heat exchanger components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the earthing structure of the fuel cell cooling system.    Vehicle housing (6)    Cooling pipe (7)    Bolt hole (8)    Resin bolt (9)    Through-hole (10)    Earth wire (11)    Ends of earth wire (11A,11B)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has electric wheels (A) including electric motors such as dynamo or generator, for generating electric energy and for recovering the electric energy to recharge batteries. The electric wheels are equipped with a guide (B) that is inserted in a guide rail (C), where the vehicle includes a roof equipped with a photovoltaic panel (G). The guide includes permanent magnets (D) that are pushed by magnets of the guide rail, and are used to guide the vehicle without mechanical contact and friction. An electric propeller (E) is placed under a chassis of the vehicle.    USE - Individual or collective electric vehicle e.g. omnibus or train.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle has conventional design, and high energy transmission. The electric motors generate electric energy and recover the electric energy to recharge batteries, thus reducing the energy consumption of the motor, reducing number of utilization of the batteries, and hence increasing autonomy of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle.    Electric wheels (A)    Guide (B)    Guide rail (C)    Permanent magnet (D)    Electric propeller (E)    Photovoltaic panel (G)
NOVELTY - Lubricant releasing involves utilizing a lubricant dispenser (1), which has a lubricant reservoir (5) in housings (2) attached to a housing outlet (3). An auxiliary component is placed in an electrolyte liquid (7) with a galvanic gas production element (12). The electrolyte liquid is decomposed during a period shorter related to the entire period of operation in the electrolyte liquid by gas production, and thus causes temporarily increase the gas production rate.    USE - Method for releasing lubricant using a lubricant donor.    ADVANTAGE - The lubricant releasing method ensures to reduce the danger of insufficient lubrication and to temporarily increase the gas production rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas producing, element for execution of the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lubricant donor..    Lubricant dispenser (1)    Housings (2)    Housing outlet (3)    Lubricant reservoir (5)    Electrolyte liquid (7)    Gas production element (12)
NOVELTY - Supports (61A,61B,61C,61D,62A,62B) project out from under the bottom of a battery case (13) and connect under the side members (11) and cross member (12) of a vehicle body. Each of crash-proof blocks (63A,63B,66A,66B,66C,66D) are connected between each support and each of the side and cross members. The supports and the crash-proof blocks are preferably formed of metal.    USE - Battery mounting structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves crash-resistant capability of battery without accompanying increase in weight and cost, by interposing crash-proof blocks between battery case and vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of a battery mounting structure for electric vehicles.    Side members (11)    Cross member (12)    Battery case (13)    Supports (61A,61B,61C,61D,62A,62B)    Crash-proof blocks (63A,63B,66A,66B,66C,66D)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a box-shaped casing (24) comprising end plates (20a) provided at opposite ends of a stack body (14) in a stacking direction. Side plates (60b) are provided on sides of the stack body. Coupling pins (64b) connect the end plates and the side plates. Separate cylindrical insertion portions (72a) are fixed separately to the side plates or the end plates, for inserting the coupling pins into the cylindrical insertion portions. The cylindrical insertion portions are made of metal, non-metal or resin.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical insertion portions are fixed separately to the side plates or the end plates, thus reducing production cost of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Stack body (14)    End plates (20a)    Box-shaped casing (24)    Side plates (60b)    Coupling pins (64b)    Cylindrical insertion portions (72a)
NOVELTY - The wire grid to heat steam, for inhalation, is of wires with a high electrical resistance wound around a support structure of steel or other heat-resistant material, in a variety of shapes and dimensions. It can be shrouded with a plastics of low conductivity, with inflow and outflow openings. The power supply for heating is from an accumulator, primary battery, fuel cell, or the mains electricity supply.    USE - The grid is for heating steam for increased therapeutic effects on inhalation.    ADVANTAGE - The steam mist passing through the heated grid is hotter than the surface of a mucous membrane, for condensation with the required therapeutic effect.
NOVELTY - Storing and supplying ammonia comprises using two storage materials (M1and M2), where M1 has a higher vapor pressure than M2 and serves as an ammonia source for M2 when M2 becomes depleted by ammonia consumption.    USE - The method is useful for supplying ammonia to a fuel cell or to a selective catalytic reduction catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxide emissions in exhaust gases (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids then need to heat large amounts of storage material to high temperatures (compare WO2006012903).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for supplying ammonia to a consumption unit, comprising a storage vessel containing M1, a storage vessel containing M2, a heater for heating M2 to release ammonia, a system for supplying ammonia from the M2-containing vessel to the consumption unit, and a system for supplying ammonia from the M1-containing vessel to the M2-containing vessel.
NOVELTY - The structure has an opening installed at a rear wall of a box (4) for storing things. A rear cover connected to a frame (14) for limiting a battery (1) is placed at the opening of the box. A locating bracket provided on an upper end of the rear cover is connected to the frame. A limiting plate and a columnar structured shock absorption limiting rubber are fixed on a side of the rear cover near a battery case (15). The height of the limiting plate is equal to the height of the battery. A rubber string or a spring is penetrated by a hook. The rubber is placed on the rear cover in protrusion.    USE - Battery installation structure for a pedal motor-cycle box.    ADVANTAGE - The structure increases the volume of the box for storing things. The opening connected to the battery case and the limiting rear cover is placed at the rear part of the box, thus ensuring the stability of the battery. The structure makes the installation and overhaul of the battery convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery installation structure for a pedal motor-cycle box.    Battery (1)    Box (4)    Frame (14)    Battery case (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a charger fixed on bottom side of an electric motor, and two conductive layers laid on a roadway. A power supply case is fixed by the roadway, and a gap is formed between adjacent conductive layers for forming an intermediate insulating band. The conductive layers are connected to two pole leads of the power supply case. The conductive components are connected to the charger. An end part of the conductive components is touched with the conductive layers, and an electrical source is conveyed to the charger by the conductive components.    USE - Charging system for an electric automobile, an electric motor, vehicle, an electric tricycle, a mixed power car, a fuel cell car and a locomotive.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure and convenient operation. The system greatly improves continual drive of the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a charging system.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar silicon plate electrically cable-connected to a rectifier, a storage battery, a power supply switch and a car-suited fan. The solar silicon plate is several-strip shaped, and the plate bottom is a whole cloth. The series or parallel circuit is curtain shaped and electrogenesis curtain of solar, where solar shell is curtain pulling box or curtain folding box. The bottom plate of the solar silicon plate is several high-energy transparent plastic boards. The board is 100-300 millimeter in width, 2-3 millimeter in space distance and 4-5 millimeter in thickness.    USE - Solar multifunction temperature reducing device for car with or without top windows.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively reduces the car temperature and increases the freshness of the air, while consuming less amount of power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar multifunction car temperature reducing device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power supply which is a double electric layer capacitor for vehicles, electrically connected to an electric motor e.g. asynchronous traction electric motor, where the electric motor matches with a controller. An output shaft is connected to a drive train, and a negative plate made of carbon powder and an intermediate insulation membrane. A positive electrode of the capacitor is made of nickel hydroxide electrode. Positive and negative plates and the insulation membrane form a group of capacitor cores inserted into a shell injected with an electrolyte.    USE - Dynamoelectric heavy traction vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is large in the starting moment, and carries 60 tons of loads in a convenient manner. The vehicle can be operated in short distance transportation in the area concentrated with heavy cars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a dynamoelectric heavy traction vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has a plate group installed in a frame, and two external terminals installed at two ends of the frame to work as anode and cathode terminals of the battery. An anode active substance and a cathode substance are coated on two sides of a substrate, where the substrate is made of plastic. Electrically conductive needles are installed at the two sides of the substrate. The substrate and the electrically conductive needles include electrodes. The frame tightly presses against the plate group and provides the anode active substance in the plate group with initial pressure.    USE - Bipolar plate lead-acid battery for an electric automobile and a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long service life and high-capacity. The battery is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a bipolar plate lead-acid battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a pole plate group formed by a double pole typed pole plate, a top pole plate, a bottom pole plate, and clapboard. The pole plate group is installed in a frame, and external connection terminals are fixed on two terminals of the frame. A key part i.e. double pole typed pole plate, is formed by a plaque, and an anode active material and a cathode active material are attached on two sides of the plaque. Conductance needles are placed on anode faces of the bottom pole plate and the double pole typed pole plate. The pole plate group is pressed by the frame.    USE - Double pole typed pole plate lead-acid battery for an electric automobile and a motor-assisted bicycle as a dynamo-electric source.    ADVANTAGE - The battery capacity is high, thus ensuring long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a double pole typed pole plate lead-acid battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a compressing device, guide end plate, and multiple single batteries connected in series. Each single battery has a current collector, positive electrode, diaphragm, drainage spreader plywood, and a negative electrode, where the drainage spreader plywood and the negative electrode are arranged in an interval. Width of a sealing face is 5 to 80 millimeters, and thickness is 0.5 to 15 millimeters. An elastic plate and a central mesh of the drainage spreader plywood are made of polypropylene, polyethylene and modified polyethylene.    USE - Electric stack structure for a high-power liquid stream battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic plate increases the sealing property of each layer of the structure. The structure realizes the feeding way that multi-path vertical main runners are parallel to feed by adopting the drainage spreader plywood. The structure avoids the negative and positive electrolyte of the diaphragm from leaking at the intersection, decreases the self-discharging loss caused by leaking, increases the assembly efficiency, and increases the service efficiency of the battery material. The structure is convenient to manufacture and assemble. The structure has reliable sealing, and stable running functions. The structure provides equal flow of the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric stack structure. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a housing that is matched with a fuel cell air transmission device, and forming a space of 0.1 to 0.5 centimeters between the housing and the air transmission device. Noise-proof, sound-absorbing and sound insulation materials are filled in the space, and an air suction inlet is arranged on the air transmission device and connected with an air filter. An air discharge opening is connected with a fuel cell engine through a pipe that is packed in the sound insulation materials.    USE - Method for decreasing noise of a fuel cell air transmission device and a fuel cell electricity-generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the noise-proof, sound-absorbing or sound insulation materials to encapsulate the main noise parts of the fuel cell electricity-generating system, thus decreasing shake and noise which are caused by the noise parts. The method increases the riding comfort of passengers, when the fuel cell electricity-generating system is utilized for driving cars. The noise insulation, sound-absorbing and sound insulation material are environment-friendly and inflaming retarding materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell air transmission device.
NOVELTY - A complex has accelerant-couplant-proton conduction high molecule. The complex is formed by bond-linking the couplant with accelerant through a functional group (B1), and bond-linking couplant with proton-conduction ion high molecule through a functional group (B2).    USE - Complex is used for composition for improving utilization rate of fuel cell accelerant (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The complex has excellent dispersibility with respect to fluoride.
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle control unit (10), motor controller (20) e.g. inverter, engine control unit (ECU), low-voltage power battery (40), motor (50) and transmission control unit (TCU), and a battery management system (BMS). The vehicle control unit and motor controller form a hybrid electric controller that collects a switch signal, analogue signal and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) signal to determine running condition of a vehicle and to control an operation of an engine by communication between a control area network (CAN) and an engine management system (EMS).    USE - Control system for a mild hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid electric controller controls engine by the engine management system (EMS) based on the intention of the driver, thus avoiding fuel consumption and exhaust emission due to idling operation of a car, and hence saving energy and reducing environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)    Control area network (CAN)    Engine management system (EMS)    Vehicle control unit (10)    Motor controller (20)    Low-voltage power battery (40)    Motor (50)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a plumbic acid battery for electric bicycle; it comprises battery case and positive plate and negative plate set in the battery case and orderly parallel in the phase stagger mode, the positive plate and negative plate are respectively connected to anode and cathode through connector, insulating clapboard with absorptive capacity and insulating filter plate, the pore diameter of which is less than 1.5 um are set between the positive plate and negative plate, and periphery size of insulating clapboard and insulating filter plate is greater than periphery size of positive plate and negative plate. This utility model solves short circuit problem of positive, negative plate caused for ceruse absorbing on the insulating clapboard in the process of charging and discharging of plumbic acid battery for long time; it has simple structure, convenient to manufacture, low manufacture cost and long useful time.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims drawer-type storage cell of electric car and assorted special tool and rack of chargeable battery. It comprises drawer-type battery box and storage cell. It also comprises special tool assorted with it. Electric fork truck of negative pressure siphoning installation and tray are set in it. It also comprises special rack of chargeable battery. Positive and negative planar electrodes are set at inner end of storage cell. Papillate elastic electrode correspondingly contacted with planar electrode of storage cell is set at inner side of each battery box. Battery lock of electronic locking mechanism is additionally set in it. It can make electric transport vehicles assemble many groups of battery at head of car, tail of car and two sides of cross beam. Capacitance of storage cell is greatly increased. Electric car may drive 400 kilometers by changing battery for one time. Drawer-type storage cell of electric car has advantages of convenient and quick change, and the charging of storage cell cannot affect normal running of electric car.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a temperature humidity sensor; this sensor contains a humidity sensitive element and temperature sensitive element; said humidity sensitive element, temperature sensitive element, an A/D converter and a serial interface circuit are designed on the same chip and connected with microprocessor through data wire and clock; comparing with current technology, fuel battery of this utility model is temperature humidity sensor; its response is quick; the capacity of resisting disturbance is strong; the fuel battery can realize high-efficiency running and running in optimal working condition under the working condition of any output request of power.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a lithium-ion storage battery, especially refers to a lithium-ion storage battery for motor bicycle. Lithium-ion storage battery, comprising a plastic shell, several monomer lithium-ion batteries in the plastic shell and a transition circuit board connected with battery tabs, a positive and a negative electrode charging-discharging electrode columns and bonding pad are set on the transition circuit board, the transition circuit board comprises a socket slot on the bonding pad connected with the battery tab, the positive and negative electrode tabs of battery are inserted in the positive and negative socket slots respectively, it insulates the insulation material between tabs, and respectively welds the exposed tab part on the bonding pad of the transition circuit board; there are several socket holes set on the transition circuit board, the bonding pad is connected with the socket hole, the socket hole is connected with the protective circuit board module and the equalization circuit module; the monomer battery is series-wounded with the socket slot by the bonding pad. The lithium-ion storage battery of the utility model has characteristics of safe and reliable, simple and high-efficiency assembly procedure and the like.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims elementary cell having positive and negative electrode posts including plural single cells, wherein, covering cap of the single cell is fixedly connected with a positive electrode post and shell bottom of the single cell is fixedly connected with a negative electrode post; connecting piece is used to connect six nickel-hydrogen single cells in series to form elementary cell. Plural elementary cells comprise group battery used by mixed power automobile. This utility model has the following advantages: it eliminates changing factor of air discharge pressure of rubber ball in the covering cap caused by over-heat of welding at root; it further improves evenness of air discharge pressure of the cell; and further improves charging and discharging properties of nickel-hydrogen group battery under high-power condition.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a collecting panel used for fuel cell, which is composed of one plate. The plate is composed of the base material and at least more than one collecting electric component. The collecting electric component is composed of one first part and one second part. The physical property of the elastic stiffness of the first part is different from that of the second part, thus when those collecting electric components distort because of being heated, they still can keep a good contact with the film electrode pack.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims an anticathode runner plate used for fuel cell which comprises: a plate, and diffluence part which is fixed on the plate, intake flow passage structure, at least more than one trough, outflow flow passage structure, and outflow hole. The diffluence part is generated by digging a small area in the plate into a hollow area. The intake flow passage structure is connected between the diffluence part and its troughes. The location of these arrayed troughes corresponds to the setup location of the anticathode of every membrane electrode group. The outflow flow passage structure is connected between the trough and the outflow hole. The outflow hole is connected with outflow flow passage structure, and also is generated by digging a small area in this plate into a hollow area.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a composite type fuel cell bipolar board, comprising a hard graphite plate, at least one soft graphite plate and a sealing lathingwattle. There are flow fields fixed on one face of each hard graphite plate and soft graphite plate. The soft graphite plate and the hard graphite plate are jointed with each other to form the composite type bipolar board. The sealing lathing is covered on the edge of the soft graphite plate and connected with the hard graphite plate. Because the utility model composite type bipolar board of fuel cell uses the composite structure combined by the soft graphite plate and the hard graphite plate, it comprises the virtue of good electroconductibility and thermal conduction of the soft graphite plate plane and the virtue of the hard graphite plate that can process deep air cooling flow slot. It is applied for air cooling type fuel cell bipolar board.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (10) has an insulating resin clip (88) that fixes the separators (24,26,28) together in a stacking direction; and a resin load receiver (76,80,82) provided on the outer end of at least one of the separators that are fixed together by insulating resin clip. Resin load receiver protrudes outwardly beyond the outer ends of other separators to receive external load. Resin load receiver has hole (78a,78b,84a,84b,86a,86b) extending in the stacking direction for insertion of the insulating resin clip.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation in sealing performance or short-circuiting of the separators caused by deformation when external load is applied to the fuel cell stack since separators are fixed together by connecting member so that external load applied to the resin guide section is distributed to the separators through the connecting member at the time that resin guide section that protrudes outwardly at the outer end of at least one of the separators receives the external load. Sliding resistance is reduced and assembly operation is performed easily since resin guide section disposed at the outer end of at least one of the separator slides along the guide when assembling the fuel cell. Prevents short-circuiting of the second separator since side plate is prevented from coming into contact with the metal portion of second separator to greatest extent even if the side plate is deformed inwardly when external load is applied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded cross sectional view of the principal components of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Separators (24,26,28)    Resin load receiver (76,80,82)    Hole (78a,78b,84a,84b,86a,86b)    Insulating resin clip (88)
NOVELTY - The battery module has cells (12) arranged in a battery pack, in which the cells have first terminal and second terminal. The battery pack includes trays (14,16,18,20,22) adjacently arranged to receive different rows of cells. The first and second rows of cells are arranged between the first and second trays with the terminals of first row of cells facing away from the terminals of second row of cells. The third and fourth rows of cells are arranged between the second and third trays with the terminals of third row of cells facing away from the terminals of fourth rows of cells.    USE - Battery module for use in vehicles such as automobiles. Uses include but not limited to hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a system for packaging and cooling or heating batteries e.g. in a cell assembly or module. Provides an improved battery module or system for use in vehicles, and for efficiently and effectively cooling or heating battery cells used in the module. Provides an improved system and method for assembling and arranging a battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first tray is configured to receive the first and second rows of cells. The second tray is provided adjacent the first tray, the first row of cells, and the second row of cells, and is configured to receive the third and fourth rows of cells. The third tray is provided adjacent the second tray, the third row of cells, and the fourth row of cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Cells (12)    Trays (14,16,18,20,22)    First cell supervisor controller (24)    Second cell supervisory controller (26)    High voltage link cover assemblies (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a regression characteristic curve based on the measured voltage and current of a secondary battery. A maximum discharge co-ordinate is set on an extended curve which is extended in the regression characteristic curve toward the current discharge side. A pre-discharge co-ordinate designated by the measured voltage and current is set before current discharge is occurred. An internal resistance of the battery is calculated based on an inclination of a line that connects the maximum discharge co-ordinate and pre-discharge co-ordinate.    USE - Method of calculating internal resistance of secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pre-discharge co-ordinate and the maximum discharge co-ordinate can be calculated, the internal resistance of the battery can be determined accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of internal state detection device of secondary battery.    Storage battery (201)    Vehicle alternator (202)    Electrical load (203)    Current sensor (204)    Internal state detection device (205)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell unit comprises fuel cells (4) and connecting passages (12, 44, 46) with different flow resistances depending on the longitudinal position in a longitudinal channel.    USE - Fuel cell unit for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell unit has a long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The flow resistances are adjusted so that the static pressure differences in the fuel cells connected to the longitudinal channel are the same during operation. The flow resistances continuously increase in the flow direction over the length of the longitudinal channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (4)    Connecting passages (12, 44, 46)    Anode gas chamber (20)    Flow throttle (48)    Gas feed lines (58)
NOVELTY - A battery composition contains a carbon material as a conductive support agent, and contains one or more dispersing agents. The dispersing agent is selected from organic dye derivative having acidic functional group or triazine derivative having acidic functional group.    USE - Battery composition is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed), nickel hydride secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, alkaline manganese battery, lead battery, fuel cell and capacitor used for electronic devices such as digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery composition provides battery with excellent charging-discharging characteristics and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery composition contains a carbon material as a conductive support agent, and contains one or more dispersing agents. The dispersing agent is selected from organic dye derivative having acidic functional group or triazine derivative having acidic functional group. The acidic functional group is a sulfonic acid group, carboxyl group or phosphoric acid group. The organic dye is ammonium salt of sulfonic acid, ammonium salt of carboxylic acid or ammonium salt of phosphoric acid. The battery composition further contains an aprotic solvent, a binder component and anode active material or cathode active material. The binder component is a high molecular compound containing fluorine atom in a molecule. A lithium secondary battery comprises anode having anode material layer provided on a collector, a cathode having cathode material layer provided on a collector. The lithium secondary battery further comprises an electrolyte containing lithium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the battery composition.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) comprises a cell stack (50), two end plates (610, 630) contacting the ends of the cell stack in a stacking direction of the cells, a side unit (620) between the two end plates, and connecting bolts (640, 650) connecting the end plates and the side unit by a bolt axial force acting in the stacking direction. The end plate comprises a stopper (612, 632) located opposite from the cell stack which contacts a surface of the side unit that faces in a direction intersecting with the stacking direction.    USE - A fuel cell for providing electric power to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening structure for the cell stack of the fuel cell has an improved strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fastening device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cell stack (50)    End plates (610, 630)    Stoppers (612, 632)    Side unit (620)    Connecting bolts (640, 650)
NOVELTY - A liquid electrolyte fuel cell (18) system comprises ultrasonic transducer (24). The system is fed by a liquid fuel.    USE - A fuel cell system for generation of electricity (claimed) used in clean energy vehicles; in notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant and cellphone batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The system incorporates ultrasonic transducer generating high frequency vibration which can improve the cell performance by 13-25% under different cell operating voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a direct methanol fuel cell system.    Methanol tank (12)    Pump (14)    Flow channel (16)    Fuel cell (18)    Ultrasonic transducer (24)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery has anode plate (1) comprising anode active material (4) filled with anode grating component (5), cathode plate (2) comprising cathode active material filled with cathode grating component and separator (3) which is between the anode and cathode plate. The anode grating component has base material containing lead-calcium-tin alloy and surface layer containing lead-tin alloy containing lead-tin alloy. The amount of tin in the surface layer is less than that of the amount of tin base material.    USE - Lead storage battery such as winding type lead storage battery and controlling-valve type lead storage battery used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage device has excellent durability, favorable charge property and suppresses the elongation of corrosion which reduces short-circuiting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead storage battery has anode plate comprising anode active material filled with anode grating component, cathode plate comprising cathode active material filled with cathode grating component and separator which is between the anode and cathode plate. The anode grating component has base material containing lead-calcium-tin alloy and surface layer containing lead-tin alloy containing lead-tin alloy. The amount of tin in the surface layer is less than that of the amount of tin base material. The surface layer in the anode grating component contains aluminum, bismuth, silver, barium and/or strontium. The lead storage battery contains electrolyte solution containing aqueous sulfuric acid solution comprising magnesium sulfate or sodium sulfate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lead storage battery; and    (2) anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the single-plate lead storage battery.    Anode plate (1)    Cathode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Anode active material (4)    Anode grating component (5)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises a metal ion dispersed into a non-aqueous solution. The metal ion is bivalent metal ion chosen from copper ion, manganese ion, and nickel ion. The non-aqueous solution is chosen from propylene carbonate and acetonitrile. The electrolyte solution further contains an organic solvent such as methanol.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for capacitor (claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor and electrochemical capacitor used as backup power supply in electronic device, e.g. telephone apparatus, audio-video equipment, notebook personal computer (PC) and digital camera. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, petrol car, diesel car, fuel motor vehicle, electric train, bicycle, solar power generation, and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides capacitor having high energy density and excellent electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - Catalyst layer (1) production involves utilizing a precursor layer, which has multiple conductive precursor particles, where a catalyst is electrochemically deposited. The catalyst layer is produced as a structured layer by targeted inhomogeneous selection of the precursor particles with regard to a particle property.    USE - Method for producing a catalyst layer for fuel cells (Claimed), chemical or electrochemical reactors.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer production method ensures an improved utilization, and increases the efficiency of the subsequent energy conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPEDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a precursor solution for the production of a precursor layer, which comprises multiple electrically conductive precursor particles; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell, which comprises a solid electrolyte membrane and two electrode layers, with a diffusion layer, where the electrode layer has a structured catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a catalyst layer.    Catalyst layer (1)    Catalyst particle (2)    Carbon particles (3,4)    Gas diffusion layer (5)    Electrolyte material (6)    Electrode layer (7)
NOVELTY - A membrane is formed using an ionic-group-containing polyelectrolyte on a support. The membrane is contacted with an inorganic-acid-containing acidic liquid and the ionic group is converted into an acid type. The free acid is removed, and the acid-removed membrane is dried to obtain a polymer electrolyte membrane. The acid-treatment process, acid-removal process, and drying process are carried out without peeling the membrane from the support.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power supply for electric vehicles and distribution electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of polymer electrolyte membranes having no thickness non-uniformity, warpage, and concavo-convex portions, and excellent fuel-penetration suppressing property and mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - A stacking type electrode assembly (300) constructed in a cathode(310)/separator/anode(320) structure, has a pair of holding members, a male coupling member (700) and a female coupling member (600), inserted through a through-hole (340) inside a battery case (200). An outer surface of the female coupling member is brought into tight contact with the through-hole when the male coupling member is inserted into the female coupling member while the female coupling member having an outer diameter less than an inner diameter of the through-hole is inserted through the through-hole.    USE - For secondary battery, such as a pouch-shaped battery, used in a high-output, large-capacity battery pack for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly restrains the cathodes and the anodes from being moved separately from the separators, when an external force is applied to the electrode assembly, thus preventing the occurrence of internal short circuits, and eventually, improving the safety of a secondary battery including the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly also restrains the movement of the electrodes due to repetitive contraction and expansion of the electrode assembly during the charge and discharge of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for secondary battery including the electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded sectional view, in part, showing a secondary battery to which electrode holding members constructed in a male-female coupling type structure are mounted.    Battery case (200)    Electrode assembly (300)    Cathode (310)    Anode (320)    Through-hole (340)    Female coupling member (600)    Male coupling member (700)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing an electrical connection to a vehicle parked on a premise. A signal is received from the vehicle to either receive electric energy from the vehicle or to deliver the energy to the vehicle. A determination is made to find whether the signal is to receive or deliver the energy. The energy is received from the vehicle and conditioned for use by a public electric power grid, and the conditioned energy is provided for use by the grid or for use on the premise, when the signal is to receive the energy. The energy is provided to the vehicle, when the signal is to deliver the energy.    USE - Electric power providing or receiving method for use by a docking facility in a premises e.g. home and business structure.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates the provision of the electric power to the public electric power grid on the small scale individual by individual basis and reduces the load on the grid by providing the electric power for the home or business use based on the small scale applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power providing or receiving system comprising a docking facility fixed on a premises    (2) an electric power providing or receiving method for use by a vehicle suitable for transportation    (3) a vehicle suitable for transportation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a method of operation of a docking facility and a third party facility serving many docking facilities.
NOVELTY - A catalytic combustion unit (2) comprises a reactor (2) including a porous medium with a deposited catalyst, disposed adjacent to a heat exchanger (10), and adapted to receive an air stream and hydrogen stream (8). The reactor promotes an exothermic reaction and modulates a temperature of a fuel cell stack. The reactor is adapted to provide an adiabatic temperature rise of 80 degrees K per percentage of hydrogen stream.    USE - A catalytic combustion unit for a fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is a rapid light-off catalytic combustion unit, and modulates temperature of fuel cell stack thus avoiding accumulation of water in the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack, an oxygen source, a hydrogen source, and catalytic combustion; and    (2) a method of operating a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-section of a side elevational view of a catalytic combustion unit.    Catalytic combustion unit (2)    Reactor (2)    Hydrogen stream (8)    Heat exchanger (10)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a redemption code output providing an output e.g. coupon, having a redeemable value based on a battery maintenance circuitry. The redemption code provides the output based upon the usage of the battery maintenance circuitry, where the output is a function of time, and is transmitted over a network. The redemption code includes information related to a serial number and a location of the maintenance equipment, and identifies an operator.    USE - Equipment for maintenance of a storage battery i.e. lead acid storage battery, in a commercial setting e.g. service station and automotive dealership, of an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment allows a condition of the storage battery to be accurately tested, thus providing an improved maintenance for the storage battery. The redemption code provides the output based upon the usage of the battery maintenance circuitry, thus encouraging the operator to use the maintenance equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for encouraging use of battery maintenance equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified flowchart illustrating the steps of generating a redemption code.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell, and a circuit for receiving power from the fuel cell, where the circuit is electrically connected to a device including a capacitor (440). The capacitor maintains power in the circuit when the fuel cell is unavailable. The circuit includes an alternate current (AC) power source i.e. micro turbine generator (390). A rectifier (430) converts an electrical output of the AC power source. The fuel cell receives hydrogen from a storage tank. The power source produces an AC current that passes through a switch (420) to the rectifier.    USE - Power system for maintaining power to a device such as transformer and switchgear, of a remote telecommunications facility.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides compact, efficient and reliable micro turbine generator, such that the system avoids both the reliability problems and environmental hazards inherent in internal combustion generators and the costs and environmental concerns associated with commercial electrical power. The system provides redundant sources of power from a commercial electrical utility and a number of proton exchange membranes, such that the system is uninterruptible. The system avoids the use of batteries, thus saving significant cost and space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the power system.    Micro turbine generator (390)    Valves (400)    Switch (420)    Rectifier (430)    Capacitor (440)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing a fluid material supplied from multiple material supply holes (2) of a rectification plate (4) into a drawing die (5). The flow rate distribution of the fluid material in the drawing die is homogenized using multiple wires (8) stretched from the material supply holes to near an exit section (6) of the drawing die. The fluid material is extruded from the exit section of the drawing die in which a prescribed forming pattern is formed by the wires to enable the wires to form hollow holes through a formed body (20).    USE - Method for producing a formed body i.e. rod-like body (claimed), that is utilized in a chromatograph column, ceramic filter, high speed heat exchanger, small reactor, metal composite material, cell structure object for fuel cells, separator, ink-jet nozzle, ceramic die, spinning die, burner nozzle, multi-channel liquid feed passage, lightweight ceramic component, heat insulating ceramic material, optical connector ferrule, and kitchen instrument such as pasta extruder, by extrusion molding using a forming jig.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables designing or change of design of the forming pattern of hollow holes and the external configuration of the formed body in an easy and inexpensive manner, and facilitates formation of fine hollow holes at high density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a forming jig.    Material supply holes (2)    Rectification plate (4)    Drawing die (5)    Exit section (6)    Wires (8)    Formed body (20)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of valving switches directing initial reactant flow streams away from a fuel cell test article and directing new flow streams to the fuel cell test article required for a next test point, at an appropriate time.    USE - Parallel humidification system for setting temperature, flow and humidity of a reactant gas for testing a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables changing of reactant gas set points external to the test in process with high stability, thus allowing the test to continue without delay due to parameter changing and settling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an operating state of a parallel humidification system.
NOVELTY - The device has two P-channel MOSFETs (Q1, Q2) directly connected between a battery (6) and a load (8). A small signal MOSFET (Q3) and a resistor (Rc) are provided between an ignition switch (2) and the P-channel MOSFETs. A direct current (DC)-link capacitor (10) is connected with one of the P-channel MOSFETs in parallel. A drain of the other P-channel MOSFET is connected to a drain of the former P-channel MOSFET. A source terminal of the former P-channel MOSFET is connected to the battery. A resistor (Rb) is equipped with the DC-link capacitor and the load.    USE - Device for preventing inrush current for an electronic element of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the driving current and noise by charging the direct current (DC)-link capacitor by increasing the drain current lineally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electronic element inrush current preventing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    P-channel MOSFETs (Q1, Q2)    Small signal MOSFET (Q3)    Resistors (Rb, Rc)    Ignition switch (2)    Battery (6)    Load (8)    Direct current-link capacitor (10)
NOVELTY - A mounting structure has a bent upper battery mounting bracket (7) with a vertical surface (7a) fixed to the upper fender member of an L-shaped fender (3); a vertically projected guide boss (9) mounted to a horizontal mounting surface; and a rib (15) with a fixing hole and is projected to the upper side of a battery (8). Vertically projected guide boss is placed in the fixing hole of rib when battery is mounted on a battery tray (13).    USE - Mounting structure for torsion rotation prevention of battery in battery equipment within vehicle front engine room.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents twisted rotation of the battery in case of idle operation of the engine and transfer of the idle vibration of battery and reduces weight of the support frame by placing the guide boss into the fixing hole of rib when battery is mounted in the battery tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the mounting structure for torsion rotation prevention of the battery in battery equipment within a vehicle front engine room.    L-shaped fender (3)    Bent upper battery mounting bracket (7)    Vertical surface (7a)    Battery (8)    Guide boss (9)    Battery tray (13)    Rib (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel system (100) has fuel cell main body (10) which generates an electrical energy by the reaction of fuel and oxidizing agent. The fuel supply source (50) is configured to supply fuel to fuel cell main body, while oxidant supply source is configured to supply oxidant to fuel cell main body. A connection line (61,62) is configured to connect fuel cell main body and fuel supply source. An identification part (80) formed on the connecting part of the connection line, identifies the fuel leaked at the connection line.    USE - Fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents operation error of the system due to leakage of fuel and its harmful effect to human body by easily identifying the leakage of fuel by including identification part which is formed on connecting part of connection line to identify the fuel leaked through the connection line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plane structural plan showing the configuration of the fuel system.    Fuel cell main body (10)    Fuel supply source (50)    Connection line (61,62)    Identification part (80)    Fuel system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a flash memory (30) to make the amount of consumption current according to the output of the electric devices installed in a vehicle into a database. A consumption current detecting unit monitors operation of the electric devices of the vehicle, reads out the amount of consumption current of the electric devices in operation, and detects total amount of usage current consumption. A control unit controls the output of the electric devices within a permissible range of a battery for the vehicle.    USE - Telematic output controlling apparatus for use in vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus controls output current by checking the consumed amount of current in a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a telematic output controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a telematic output controlling apparatus.    Processor (23)    Memory (30)    Touch screen (50)    Electronic component (60)    Battery (65)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell (10) converting solar energy into electric energy. A voltage converting device (20) i.e. direct current (DC)/DC converter, is connected to the solar cell to adjust power generated from the solar cell. A sub battery (30) is connected to the voltage converting device to store surplus power of the solar cell or a main vehicle battery (5). A controller (40) is connected to the sub battery to select apparatuses to be driven based on available power and information on an input unit (45) and control a relay module (50) to actuate apparatuses installed in a vehicle.    USE - Solar cell system for a vehicle i.e. a car.    ADVANTAGE - The sub battery stores power of a solar cell and surplus power of the vehicle to prevent the discharge of power of the main vehicle battery, thus improving efficiency of energy, and hence improving air cleaning function of the vehicle by utilizing energy of the solar battery during vehicle service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main vehicle battery (5)    Solar cell (10)    Voltage converting device (20)    Sub battery (30)    Controller (40)    Input unit (45)    Relay module (50)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate (100) has a separator (110) made from corrosion resistant stainless steel, gas flow paths (120) formed on either or both surfaces of the separator, a manifold structure, and a pair of parallel grooves (140) of predetermined depth formed around the perimeter edge of the separator. Each groove has a width identical to that of each gas flow path.    USE - Bipolar plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves cost reduction, since separator can be integrally formed with gas flow paths by stamping process. Prevents perimeter edge of separator from deforming during stamping process, by forming grooves around perimeter edge. Ensures high electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, low gas permeability, and efficient gas reaction environment for separator, since it is made from stainless steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (100)    Separator (110)    Gas flow paths (120)    Grooves (140)
NOVELTY - The double layer capacitor (10) has sealing board (12) which is welded to container (11) to seal capacitor cell with positive electrode active material (13), separator (14), negative electrode active material (15) and electrolyte solution (16) inside the container. The upper surface (12a) of the sealing board is dented to form a convex portion (22) at lower surface (12b). The convex portion acts as guide for positioning the sealing board with respect to opening of the container when mounting the sealing board in container.    USE - Electrochemical element e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and non-aqueous electrolyte battery. Can also be used in microcomputer, solar timepiece, integrated circuit (IC) memory, semiconductor memory, motor, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The exact positioning of the sealing board to the container is carried out with simple structure. The productivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the double layer capacitor.    Double layer capacitor (10)    Container (11)    Sealing board (12)    Upper surface of sealing board (12a)    Lower surface of sealing board (12b)    Positive electrode active material (13)    Separator (14)    Negative electrode active material (15)    Electrolyte solution (16)    Convex portion (22)
NOVELTY - A by-product-gas absorber contains an aldehyde-type gas absorbent and an organic acid property gas deodorizer. The organic acid property gas deodorizer comprises an aminoguanidine salt and/or a hydrazide compound.    USE - By-product-gas absorber is used for by-product-gas absorption filter used for by-product-gas absorption system of hydrocarbon type fuel cells (claimed) used for electric power generating apparatus used for household appliances and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used as a cartridge.    ADVANTAGE - The by-product-gas absorber efficiently absorbs harmful by-products such as formaldehyde and formic acid emitted from hydrocarbon type fuel cell, and suppresses emission of harmful substances into the environment.
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel supply board (301) has a liquid fuel supply flow path (302) of concave structure on a substrate, and performs liquid sending in the flow path of liquid fuel according to capillary force. The liquid fuel is methanol, dimethyl ether, formic acid, hydrazine, ammonia, ethylene glycol and/or sodium borohydride aqueous solution.    USE - Liquid fuel supply board is used for supplying liquid in passive-type fuel cell (both claimed) used for power supply of portable electric equipment and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel supply board supplies liquid fuel uniformly to whole surface of the membrane electrode assembly. The passive-type fuel cell has reduced size, without using auxiliary devices such as pump and blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell structure using liquid fuel supply board.    Liquid fuel supply board (301)    Liquid fuel supply flow path (302)    Porous component (303)    Fuel electrode side gas diffusion layer (304)    Electrolyte film (306)
NOVELTY - The system has variable orifice (22) that restricts the flow rate of a coolant supplied to a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) by a circulatory system (20). An ECU (50) controls the flow rate of the coolant and estimates the temperature of the coolant. The ECU determines whether the restriction mode is released based on the estimated temperature of the coolant and temperature at which restriction of flow rate of the coolant is released, when the flow rate is restricted by the variable orifice.    USE - Fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant flow rate of the fuel cell system is control based on the determined temperature. The rise in the temperature of the coolant and the boiling of the coolant are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the bock diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant flow path (13)    Circulatory system (20)    Coolant pump (21)    Variable orifice (22)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has a cathode catalyst layer, an anode catalyst layer and proton-conductive film arranged between the cathode catalyst and the anode catalyst layer. The fuel is supplied to the anode catalyst layer. The cathode catalyst layer contains palladium-type catalyst in which palladium single-portion or palladium alloy is supported on a support having electronic conductivity.    USE - Fuel cell is used for electronic device such as personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent has excellent heat resistance and output characteristics.
NOVELTY - An abnormality determination unit determines the abnormality of a pressure sensor positioned in downstream position rather than variable gas supply apparatus of supply flow path. A control unit prohibits use of detection pressure value of the pressure sensor during calculation of gas supply amount command for controlling the variable gas supply apparatus, based on the calculation result.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residential building and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous driving is enabled even when abnormality in pressure sensor is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the control block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel supply board (101) has two or more through-holes (102) at inside surface. The driving force which the concave flow path (103) for supplying liquid fuel to the through-hole from a liquid fuel supply source (104) is provided on surface(s), and supplies liquid fuel is a capillary force. The liquid fuel is methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, formic acid, hydrazine, ammonia, ethylene glycol and/or sodium borohydride aqueous solution.    USE - Liquid fuel supply board is used for supplying liquid in passive system drive-type fuel cell (both claimed) used for power supply of portable electric equipment and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel supply board supplies liquid fuel uniformly to whole surface of the membrane electrode assembly. The passive system drive-type fuel cell has reduced size, without using auxiliary devices such as pump and blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the liquid crystal supply board.    Liquid fuel supply board (101)    Through-hole (102)    Liquid fuel supply flow path (103)    Liquid fuel supply source (104)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell (1) for generating electrical energy by carrying out electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and a fuel gas, and a fuel gas circulation unit (8). The circulation unit carries out recirculation of exhausted fuel gas discharged from fuel electrode of fuel cell, by utilizing pressure energy of waste gas discharged from oxidizing agent electrode of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for electric vehicles, vessel and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system enables recycling of exhausted fuel gas without requiring motive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Electric power apparatus (2)    Fuel gas circulation unit (8)    Compressor (81)    Turbine (82)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains anode, cathode, separator and non-aqueous electrolyte. The cathode contains silicon, tin or their compounds. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains vinylene carbonate, lithium hexaflouro phosphate and imide salt (0.02-0.5 mol/L).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic devices such as digital camera and mobile telephone, and for electric vehicle and hybrid type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has reduced internal resistance even when charged at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship of impedance and imide salt concentration when using 2,2-imide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The contact burning gas sensor has a sintered compact (2) which is provided on both surfaces of a heater (9) and exposed on an insulated substrate (1). The heater is linked with the top of a slit (10) which is penetrated to the insulated substrate. The heater and the slit are covered by the sintered compact.    USE - Semiconductor type contact burning gas sensor used in domestic or industrial gas leakage detector and for detecting combustible gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sintered compact is provided on the both surfaces of the heater linked with the top slit, such that gas sensitivity with respect to the detection object is improved. The impact resistance and reliability of the sensor are improved. The thermal capacity is decreased and response speed is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the contact burning gas sensor.    Insulated substrate (1)    Sintered compact (2)    Silicon substrate (4)    Heater (9)    Slit (10)
NOVELTY - The cooling system is positioned in the vehicle so that the up-stream radiator for air-conditioners and down-stream radiator (62) for fuel cell overlap in the air flow path. The cooling system is equipped with the actuator to which at least one portion of installation position of heat exchangers (42a,42b) is moved according to the driving condition of vehicle, so that the size of overlapped portion in flow path gets changed.    USE - Cooling system for fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of fuel cell can be performed effectively based on the driving condition of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the operation of radiator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat-exchangers (42a,42b)    Piping (48)    Electric motor (56)    Bracket (58)    Downstream radiator (62)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (51) has support structures (53,54) for fixing the iron core by the side of the center portion of the coil. An external shape press mechanism (72) presses the peripheral side of the crossover portions (17,18) of the coil, an inner surface shaping mechanism (71) contacts the inner surface of the crossover portions and shaft-end press mechanism (73) presses the shaft-end side of the crossover portions for shaping the crossover portions of the coil in predetermined manner.    USE - Shaping apparatus for coil of rotary machine e.g. motor in motor integrated pump apparatus used for supplying fuel gas etc., in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in shaping of coil for generator and electric motor used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The crossover portions of the coil can be shaped with high precision, suppressing disconnection of the coil during shaping, by using simple structure. The storage space of the bearing can be formed in the crossover portion easily and the bearing can be installed appropriately by using simple structure. Degree of freedom of installing the pump apparatus comprising the shaped coil is increased and the length of the pump apparatus is reduced while reducing the resonance during high speed rotation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for shaping method for coil of rotary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principal portion of the shaping apparatus of coil for rotary machine.    Crossover portions (17,18)    Shaping apparatus (51)    Support structures (53,54)    Inner surface shaping mechanism (71)    External shape pressing mechanism (72)    Shaft-end pressing mechanism (73)
NOVELTY - The device has a smoothing capacitor (3) connected with a power converter (2) i.e. three-phase inverter, in parallel and electrically fed by a high voltage battery (1) for vehicles. A discharge circuit (5) is connected with the smoothing capacitor in parallel. A discharging resistor (6) discharges a storage electric charge of the smoothing capacitor. A temperature sensitive circuit suppresses the electric supply to the discharging resistor.    USE - Power converter smoothing capacitor discharge device for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the bad thermal influence by using a simple circuit structure. The discharge of the smoothing capacitor can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power converter smoothing capacitor discharge device.    High voltage battery (1)    Power converter (2)    Smoothing capacitor (3)    Discharge circuit (5)    Discharging resistor (6)
NOVELTY - The lamination coil unit has coil connection units (80,82) including the planar air-core coils (40A-40D). The planar air-core coils respectively include the coil-shaped electrical conductivity patterns that are formed on the insulated substrates along the thickness direction. The coil connection units including series planar air-core coils are connected in parallel to each other.    USE - Lamination coil unit for electronic device (claimed) e.g. mobile phone. Can also be used in wrist watch, electric toothbrush, electrically-driven shaving apparatus, cordless telephone, personal hand-held phone, mobile personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electric-power-assisted bicycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gap between the primary and secondary coils is shortened, so that the thickness of the lamination coil unit is reduced. The total inductance and Q-value of the coils are improved, and the transmission efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic device; and    (2) charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the lamination coil unit.    Planar air-core coils (40A-40D)    Electrode patterns (55A,56A)    Through holes (57A-57C,58A,59A-59C)    Coil connection units (80,82)
NOVELTY - A case (33) accommodates an electrical storage unit (17) including electrical storage elements (35) such as capacitors. The sensors (27,29) arranged at vicinity of air introducing portions (41,43) respectively detect humidity of external air and air inside the vehicle. A sensor (31) is arranged at vicinity of electrical storage unit. The absolute humidity is calculated during non-usage condition of vehicle, based on outputs of sensors. The fan (23) is operated when air with lowest absolute humidity is introduced into electrical storage unit.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The dew condensation is reduced so that the reliability of the electrical storage apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage unit (17)    Fan (23)    Sensors (27,29,31)    Case (33)    Electrical storage element (35)    Air introducing portions (41,43)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit has a circuit board provided with a control circuit of a capacitor (11). A holding unit (19) holds the capacitor in such a manner that a positioning convex part (14) provided in a positive electrode (12) of the capacitor is inserted in a fitting part (21) such that a pressure-governing valve (15) is turned-on. A bus-bar carries out a weld-bonding between the electrodes of the adjacent capacitors. A bus-bar terminal is integrally formed by the bus-bar. The circuit board is arranged at a side of an upper case (20), where the circuit board is electrically connected by a cable.    USE - Capacitor unit for an electrical storage apparatus of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the capacitor unit provides the capacitor unit in a reliable and compact with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a capacitor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a capacitor unit.    Capacitor (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Positioning convex part (14)    Pressure-governing valve (15)    Holding unit (19)    Upper case (20)    Fitting part (21)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit has capacitor (11) that is maintained in holding section (19) in horizontal direction so that a pressure-governing valve (15) provided in the positive electrode (12) of capacitor is turned upwards. The positioning convex portion (14) provided in the positive electrode is inserted in the fitting portion (21) provided in the upper case. The bonding between electrodes of adjacent electrode is preformed. The circuit board is electrically connected with the bus-bar terminal.    USE - Capacitor unit for regeneration system of vehicle. Can also be used in abnormalities of vehicle, auxiliary power supply for idling stop, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stress added to the electrode of capacitor is reduced. Highly reliable capacitor unit can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of capacitor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of capacitor unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Positioning convex portion (14)    Pressure-governing valve (15)    Holding section (19)    Fitting portion (21)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor detects the temperature of battery (1). When the temperature of the battery is higher than external temperature, the operation of the cooling device such as cooling fan (4) is stopped. A judgment unit judges failure of cooling fan, based on whether the temperature of the battery rose after stopping the operation of the cooling fan.    USE - Failure judgment apparatus of cooling device e.g. cooling fan of battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the cooling fan can be detected reliably, without receiving the influence of control which limits the output of battery. The failure of the cooling fan can be reported to the driver promptly. The use of the battery in high temperature can be suppressed and the lifetime of the battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the failure judgment apparatus of cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Temperature sensors (2a,2b)    Battery controller (3)    Cooling fan (4)    Control module (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel has an end plate (40) having a pair of holes (50,52) in which the hole (50) supports a fixed load adjusting screw (60) and the hole (52) supports a slidable load adjusting screw (72) such that screw slides in longitudinal direction. The end plate presses the fuel cell stacks (20,22) through the screws. The screw (72) slides when a positional offset arises in holes.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the slidable load adjusting screw slides in longitudinal direction in the hole when a positional offset arises in holes, the distortion and deformation in the fuel cell stacks are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal sectional view and front view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell stacks (20,22)    End plate (40)    Holes (50,52)    Load adjusting screws (60,72)    Stopper (70)
NOVELTY - The edge of the nickel series lead is subjected to chamfer processing.    USE - Electrode lead of non-aqueous secondary battery for use in e.g. notebook-type personal computer, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode lead manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode lead. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A separator has a metal substrate and a coating layer having an amorphous carbon layer and a current carrying portion formed on the metal substrate. The current carrying portion is graphite portion containing graphite particles. The metal substrate contains titanium.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent corrosion resistance, moisture resistance and contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the separator.
NOVELTY - A waste gas heat recovery heat exchanger (5), a air exhausting heat recovery heat exchanger (6) and a heat of cooling collection heat exchanger (8) are integrated as one heat exchanger. The integral type heat exchanger arranges a hot water storage flow path (26) in one side where the hot water flows from a hot water storage tank (3) and a waste gas flow path (22), an air exhausting flow path (23) and a cooling water flow path (24) are arranged on the other side.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The simple and compact structure is achieved by the integrating several heat exchangers as one heat exchanger for providing high heat exchange performance, so that a low cost fuel battery cogeneration system is obtained that is excellent in maintenance property and can achieve high energy saving property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel battery cogeneration system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage tank (3)    Waste gas heat recovery heat exchanger (5)    Air exhausting heat recovery heat exchanger (6)    Heat of cooling collection heat exchanger (8)    Waste gas flow path (22)    Air exhausting flow path (23)    Cooling water flow path (24)    Hot water storage flow path (26)
NOVELTY - The active material includes iron oxide ultra-fine particles with an average particle diameter and particle diameter distribution width in the range of 1-10 nm.    USE - Active material for lithium cells (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices such as mobile phone, notebook computer, hybrid car, electric power load leveling system, high capacity backup power supply, emergency power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By using an active material having iron oxide ultra-fine particles with specific average particle diameter and particle diameter distribution width, improved charging-discharging characteristics of the lithium cell is achieved. The material has low toxicity and can be manufactured at low cost and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of active material for lithium cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the particle size distribution of iron oxide ultra-fine particles in the active material.
NOVELTY - Several positive/negative electrode plates (11,12) are stacked through a separator (13) with predetermined distances between each other. The positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate are detected by the sensors (31,32) installed in both ends of transportation line (2) so as to measure the distance between the electrodes. The electrode structure is determined to be a suitable structure or not by determining whether the detected distances between the electrodes satisfy predetermined relationship or not.    USE - Testing method of electrode group for lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The erroneous insertion of the positive and negative electrode plates can be easily detected with a sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the testing process of electrode group.    Transportation line (2)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Electrode edge (15)    Sensors (31,32)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer transfer sheet has a thin film containing an amide-group containing compound formed on one surface of a base-material sheet, and a catalyst layer formed on the thin film. The amide-group containing compound is fatty acid amide.    USE - Catalyst layer transfer sheet is used for manufacturing catalyst layer-electrolyte film laminate (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer transfer sheet does not have bad influence on performance of the fuel cell. The fuel cell has excellent battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the catalyst layer transfer sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A temperature detecting unit (11) detects the temperature of cooling-medium. A cell voltage detecting unit (21) detects fuel cell voltage. A cooling medium flow rate detection unit (31) detects cooling medium flow rate. A calculating unit (41) calculates temperature gradient of cooling medium in a desired region, and calculates power-generation-current density based on detected cell voltage and flow rate of cooling medium. An abnormal judging unit (51) judges existence of abnormalities based on power-generation-current density.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power-generation-current density is calculated based on detected cell voltage and flow rate of cooling medium, the measurement of power-generation-current density is not required and the presence of abnormalities in the fuel cell is judged easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling-medium temperature detecting unit (11)    Cell voltage detecting unit (21)    Cooling medium flow rate detection unit (31)    Current distribution and temperature distribution calculating unit (41)    Abnormal judging unit (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a voltage conversion apparatus (4) to control an output voltage applied to a load using a fuel cell (2) as a power supply by an on-off control of a switching element. An output current of the cell is calculated based on an output voltage of the fuel cell, an output voltage of the conversion apparatus, and an ON time of the switching element. The electric charge consumed by supply of the output current is calculated based on the output current and the ON time. A residual amount of a fuel is detected based on the electric charge and the consumed electric charge.    USE - Method for detecting a fuel residual amount in a fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The output current of the fuel cell is calculated based on the output voltage of the fuel cell, the output voltage of the voltage conversion apparatus, and an ON time of the switching element, so that the output current is detectable to be less than power consumption, thus rationally ensuring highly accurate detection of predetermined fuel residual amount with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel residual amount detection apparatus in a fuel cell apparatus    (2) a fuel cell apparatus having a fuel residual amount detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell apparatus having a fuel residual amount detection apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel supply apparatus (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Load (3)    Voltage conversion apparatus (4)    ON-time measuring device (7)    Memory device (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing diameter reducing processing of a cylindrical element (4) along axial direction. An axial load is provided to a catalyst support (2) after certain quantity of diameter reducing processing. The transition of axial load with respect to cylindrical element is monitored. The holding surface pressure which holds the catalyst support in cylinder element is determined by a buffer element (3) based on the monitoring result.    USE - Manufacturing method of fluid-processing device e.g. catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, cleaning filter, modifier for fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The confirmation of holding surface pressure of catalyst support is performed rapidly and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process drawings during manufacturing of fluid-processing device.    Catalyst support (2)    Buffer element (3)    Cylinder element (4)    Shafts (13,14)    Metal mold (22)
NOVELTY - The structure has duct case (22) that forms interior space (25) so that cooling air flows into space. A heat insulation sheet (31) is positioned at outer surface of space. A straightening rib (26) protrudes towards recess is formed in duct case. The sheet covers rib so that air space (27) is formed inside rib.    USE - Structure of air intake duct for supplying air to battery mounted in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer from outer side of duct case to inner side is suppressed so that temperature rise of cooling air supplied to battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of air intake duct.    Duct case (22)    Interior space (25)    Straightening rib (26)    Air space (27)    Heat insulating sheet (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a motor driver (3) for tracking a significant voltage variation, and a solar panel (10) with voltage variation provided in a direct current (DC) brushless motor (4). Voltage is supplied to the motor driver from the solar panel.    USE - Device for driving a direct current (DC) brushless-motor for acquiring rotational motion force in a non-electric power area such as sea, dry river bed, and an alpine club by a solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The driving energy of the device is sunlight. The device avoids the power supply construction and the electrical-work expense. The device enables the driverless operation in the long period of time, and the drive motor is maintenance free.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a direct current brushless-motor drive device.    Motor driver (3)    Brushless motor (4)    Fan (5)    Pump (6)    Screw (7)    Solar panel (10)
NOVELTY - A metal foil is provided with pressure to form a cathode layer and an anode layer (3). A solid electrolyte layer (1) is hold-pinched by the cathode layer and the anode layer to obtain solid lithium secondary battery. The metal foil is subjected to cathode integration pressing process. The metal foil and the solid electrolyte layer are press-formed and integrated with a pressure lower than the pressure with which the metal foil is press-formed during press-formation of cathode layer.    USE - Manufacture of solid lithium secondary battery used for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of solid lithium secondary battery having excellent reliability and high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solid lithium secondary battery.    Solid electrolyte layer (1)    Anode layer (3)    Lithium secondary battery pellet (4)    Battery case (10)    Resin packing (11)
NOVELTY - The cell side connector (3) comprises a cell side laminated housing (5) accommodating a monitor side terminal of a monitor side connector (13) and a cell side terminal (4) contacting the cell side terminal. The cell side terminal is rotated relatively with respect to the housing to the circumference of an imaginary axis parallel to the lamination direction of the housing.    USE - Connector of connector apparatus (claimed). Can also be used in e.g. cell voltage monitor connector for monitoring cell voltage of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - During lamination of the housing, the cell side connector is connected with the monitor side connector even if the difference arises in the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the left and right rotational state of the cell side connector.    Cell side connector (3)    Cell side terminal (4)    Cell side laminated housing (5)    Monitor side connector (13)    Monitor side housing (15)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage tank (1) has a hydrogen storage unit (3) with a coil spring (16) provided between a heat exchanger (10) and a heat contraction tube (17) made of silicone that covers the outer periphery of heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has several fins (14) joined to a heat-medium pipe (11), so that the heat-medium pipe into which the heat medium circulates, and the space (S) filled with hydrogen storage alloy (H) is divided by the fins.    USE - Hydrogen storage tank for use in fuel cell electric vehicle and hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell of domestic power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of heat contraction tube by expansion and contraction of the hydrogen storage alloy, is prevented, and the hydrogen storage tank can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen storage tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen storage tank (1)    Hydrogen storage unit (3)    Heat exchanger (10)    Heat-medium pipe (11)    Fins (14)    Coil spring (16)    Heat contraction tube (17)    Hydrogen storage alloy (H)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - The structure has front equipment goods (117) fixed to a body frame (127) arranged on an attachment plate (118), where the front equipment goods are selected from a group consisting of a radiator (119), a shroud (120), a battery (121), a condenser (122), an oil cooler (123), a receiver dryer (124), a sub-tank (125) and a bonnet lock (126). An attachment stay that serves as a slide guide is provided in a lower surface of the attachment plate. The attachment plate is attached via a vibration-proofing member on the body frame.    USE - Mounting structure for front equipment goods of an engine of a tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The front equipment goods are fixed to the frame arranged on the attachment plate, so that generation of vibration from the tractor engine is reduced, and man-hour required for attaching the mounting structure is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of front equipment goods.    Front equipment goods (117)    Attachment plate (118)    Radiator (119)    Shroud (120)    Battery (121)    Condenser (122)    Oil cooler (123)    Receiver dryer (124)    Sub-tank (125)    Bonnet lock (126)    Body frame (127)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a change-over switch (17) that performs an electrical connection and a switching between a load apparatus i.e. motor (4) and an electrical storage part, and an electric power generator control part that controls the output electric power of a generator (7). The electrical storage part supplies electric power to a load apparatus from an electric power supply source e.g. battery (16). The electrical storage part is switched to a non-connecting state when the electric current flowing into the electrical storage part becomes zero.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for a driving force control apparatus (claimed) of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is designed such that the apparatus supplies power to the driving force control apparatus of the vehicle without fluctuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor (4)    Generator (7)    Battery (16)    Change-over switch (17)    Battery control part (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus (12) transmitting an indication signal via a dedicated short range communication (DSRC) roadside machine (20). A control part (41) is provided in a DSRC vehicle-mounted device (40) i.e. wireless apparatus. The control part transmits the indication signal which turns off the power supply of a vehicle-mounted security system (30) according to a switching indication signal. A door-opening-or-closing sensor (35) detecting an abnormal release of a door in a parking state.    USE - Road-to-vehicle security system.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively suppresses power consumption of a battery. The system allows a vehicle to be effectively protected from an illegal act by a roadside security system, even when the power supply of a vehicle-mounted security system is OFF.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a road-to-vehicle security system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control apparatus (12)    Dedicated short range communication roadside machine (20)    Vehicle-mounted security system (30)    Door-opening-or-closing sensor (35)    Dedicated short range communication vehicle-mounted device (40)    Control part (41)
NOVELTY - The structure (S) has a gas sensing element (23) for detecting the hydrogen gas which flows inside a piping (10). The valve mechanism which consists of ball screw (50) and ultrasonic motor (60) is used for opening or closing a communication path (42). A communication port (43) of the communication path and the gas detection chamber (41) are arranged at the upstream of the piping. The gas sensing element is arranged at upstream of the communication port.    USE - Gas sensor structure for fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the gas sensing element can be prevented by discharging the moisture content to exterior through piping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas sensor structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Piping (10)    Gas sensing element (23)    Gas detection chamber (41)    Communication path (42)    Communication port (43)    Ball screw (50)    Ultrasonic motor (60)    Gas sensor structure (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a windmill blade (22) receiving airflow of a vehicle by a front blade surface (26). The front blade surface receives wind with headwind and tailwind forms. The wind with tailwind form superimposes the lift torque based on a flow velocity difference of a relative air flow of a high-speed air-flow passage surface and a low-speed air-flow passage surface on the direct rotational torque by the incident wind and making a back blade surface (28) into a concave curved surface.    USE - Wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus for a vehicle (claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is thermally radiated during large-output electric power generation effectively. The protection is improved by preventing penetration of water droplet into the electric power generation functional part. The conversion efficiency of the windmill from rotational force to winding force is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind powered electricity generation apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Windmills (20, 30)    Windmill blade (22)    Front blade surfaces (26, 36)    Back blade surfaces (28, 38)    Generator (40)
NOVELTY - A modification unit (300) has modifier (620), carbon monoxide-modifying device (820) and carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (830), each having case component formed by plate-rolling molding of cylindrical metal plate. The modifier produces hydrogen gas-containing reformed gas by heating source gas containing hydrocarbon raw material. The carbon monoxide-modifying device modifies carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas to carbon dioxide. The selective oxidation device carries out oxidation of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide remained in reformed gas.    USE - Modification unit is used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modification unit has stable modification efficiency and simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modification unit has a modifier, carbon monoxide-modifying device and carbon monoxide selective oxidation device, each having a case component formed by plate-rolling molding of cylindrical metal plate. The modifier produces hydrogen gas-containing reformed gas by heating a source gas containing a hydrocarbon raw material in the presence of a modification catalyst. The carbon monoxide-modifying device modifies carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas to carbon dioxide in the presence of modification catalyst. The carbon monoxide selective oxidation device carries out oxidation of carbon dioxide produced by modification device, and carbon monoxide remained in reformed gas by selective oxidation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of modification unit.    Modification unit (300)    Heat insulating material (500)    Modifier (620)    Carbon monoxide modifier device (820)    Carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (830)
NOVELTY - The cooling device comprises a cooling plate (3) having cooling flow paths in which medium for cooling an electronic component is poured. Multiple screw holes are formed in a capacitor cell (2) for fixing the capacitor cell to predefined position of cooling plate using screw. The screw holes are arranged between the linear flow paths that are located in a line at equal space along transverse direction of a capacitor module (1). The extension direction of the linear flow paths is orthogonal to longitudinal direction of the capacitor module.    USE - Cooling device for cooling electronic component in electronic component module (claimed) e.g. capacitor module used in hybrid construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated from the electronic components can be thermally radiated accurately. The temperature of the electronic component can be maintained at predetermined range efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of capacitor module.    Capacitor module (1)    Capacitor cell (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Temperature sensor (4)    Upper cover (6)
NOVELTY - Water-molecule-containing coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound has 1-dimensional strand-shaped complex or 3-dimensional strand-shaped complex. The 1-dimensional strand-shaped complex consists of metal ion with planar tetra-coordinated structure, 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylic acid and water molecule as crystal water. The 3-dimensional strand-shaped complex consists of metal ion with hexa-coordinated octahedron structure, 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylic acid and water molecule as ligand and water molecule in pore.    USE - Water-molecule-containing coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound used for proton-exchange film for solid polymeric fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides water-molecule inclusion coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound with improved proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Water-molecule-containing coordinated polymer-metal-complex compound has 1-dimensional strand-shaped complex or 3-dimensional strand-shaped complex. The 1-dimensional strand-shaped complex consists of metal ion (MA) with planar tetra-coordinated structure, 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylic acid and water molecule as crystal water. The 3-dimensional strand-shaped complex consists of metal ion (MA) with hexa-coordinated octahedron structure, 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylic acid and water molecule as ligand and water molecule in pore. The 1-dimensional strand-shaped complex is of formula: (MA.2(C4H2N2)-(COOH)2).nH2O. The 3-dimensional strand-shaped complex is of formula: (MA.2(C4H2N2)-(COOH)2.2H2O).H2O.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage value of a secondary battery, and a detection unit for detecting remaining capacity of the battery. A state detection unit is provided for detecting a state of a vehicle. A control unit controls the remaining capacity, and a change unit is provided for changing a control target value. A determination unit determines a deterioration state of the battery based on a relationship between the remaining capacity detected in a state in which the target value is changed, and the voltage value of the battery.    USE - Deterioration determination apparatus for determining deterioration state of a secondary battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the secondary battery mounted in the vehicle is determined correctly without affecting the state of the vehicle. The ratio of a change of the remaining capacity with respect to a change of an open circuit voltage value is small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a deterioration determination apparatus of a secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Source gas is supplied into a desulfurizer containing a desulfurizing agent. The source gas is heated in a modifier using a modification catalyst to generate reformed gas containing hydrogen gas, and desulfurization of the source gas does not containing oxygen is carried out using the stabilized desulfurizing agent. The desulfurizing agent contains iron, nickel, copper, cobalt and/or magnesium in a metal state.    USE - Desulfurization of source gas used for fuel cell system (claimed). The source gas is liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The source gas is efficiently and stably desulfurized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) desulfurizing apparatus; and    (2) reformed gas production apparatus.
NOVELTY - An artificial graphite fine powder is manufactured by drying ground carbon precursor and drying and graphitizing fine powder which is obtained by wet grinding.    USE - Artificial graphite fine powder manufacture for battery, conductive support agent for capacitors, conductive support agent for fuel cells; electroconductive filler materials to resin, rubber, ink, ceramics, metal, carbonaceous carbon and composite material, and coating carriers.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite fine powder has low oil absorption amount and specific surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an artificial graphite fine powder.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (2) has an electrolyte, comprising a mixture of polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylate and water, stored in a portion of a rectangular parallelepiped shape plastics container (1). The plastics container accommodates a charger (9) at the other portion and has a storage chamber (13) between the two portions for storing the constituents of the electrolyte for replenishment.    USE - Lead storage battery for driving electric motor used for start-up of engine in automobile such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the lead storage battery is improved by utilizing mixture of polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylate and water as electrolyte. Replenishment of the electrolyte is easily accomplished by having a storage space in the plastics container for storing the constituents of the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external perspective view of the lead storage battery.    Plastics container (1)    Lead storage battery (2)    Charger (9)    Storage chamber (13)    Storage chamber lid (14)
NOVELTY - The system for generating power and pushing the vehicle forward is disclosed. The system comprises a fan assembly with blades mounted on top of the vehicle, such that the blades are between the roof layers. The fan assembly has a hub. The hub has a top and bottom portion. The bottom portion of the hub is fixed with toothed wheels of predetermined size. An associated complementary toothed wheel of predetermined size is integrated with wheels fixed to the hub. A dynamo is connected to the complementary toothed wheel. A battery is connected to the dynamo. A base rod is provided on which the fan assembly is positioned. A set of vertical rods and horizontal rods is provided to which the base rod is connected. The combined rod assembly pushes the vehicle forward. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a main frame for supporting front and rear wheels. A solar panel is mounted on the handle of the bicycle such that to charge the battery mounted on the carrier of the cycle to provide energy to drive motor secured with the main frame to drive the gear means provided to get different speeds by the rider during riding the bicycle/cycle rikshaw. Locking means is provided with the bottom bracket of the bicycle to stop the free movement of the sun gear of the gear means. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a combustor (150) i.e. a catalytic reduction stage combustor, arranged for disposal in an exhaust conduit of a reciprocating engine (20). A compressor (50) is arranged for providing fluid communication with an inlet (140) of the combustor for supplying compressed air to the combustor. A turbogenerator (120) is arranged for converting combustion product from the combustor into electrical energy. A controller (200) controls the supply of electrical energy to the ancillary electrical load. A combustor fuel is different to the fuel used in the reciprocating engine.    USE - Auxiliary power generation apparatus for powering an ancillary electrical load in a vehicle (claimed) such as refrigeration truck and cab.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides the auxiliary power for the longer spells without using the vehicle battery and reducing risk of running the battery flat. The apparatus generates the electrical power more efficiently at low electrical load if the reciprocating engine is run. The apparatus increases the power output of the turbo generator whilst the reciprocating engine is running. The apparatus reduces the emissions from the reciprocating engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing power to an ancillary electrical load whilst a reciprocating engine is switched off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an auxiliary power generation apparatus.    Auxiliary power generation apparatus (1)    Reciprocating engine (20)    Compressor (50)    Turbogenerator (120)    Inlet (140)    Combustor (150)    Controller (200)
NOVELTY - The home appliance system has a high temperature fuel cell system (10) in which fuel is reacted with oxygen to generate electricity and super heated steam. The super heated steam is transferred through a steam path (20) connected to a home appliance among home appliances such as washing machine (21), dish washer (24), steam oven (27) and hot water tank (31).    USE - Home appliance system including home appliances such as hot water tank, dish washer, steam oven, cooker for cooking foodstuffs, and washing machine.    ADVANTAGE - The super heated steam generated from the fuel cell system is transferred to the home appliance to perform washing or cooking operation, and so the need for heat storage tank or steam generator used for generating super heated steam is eliminated, and the manufacturing cost of the home appliance is reduced. The heat loss occurring when waste heat is stored in the heat storage tank can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for supplying super heated steam in home appliance system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the home appliance system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Steam path (20)    Washing machine (21)    Steam valves (22,25,28,32)    Dish washer (24)    Steam oven (27)    Hot water tank (31)    Flow rate sensor (34)    Temperature sensor (35)
NOVELTY - The structure has a body (11, 12), which is made of metal, forming a body of an electric vehicle (10). A battery case (13) is made of resin, includes a battery containing electric power for driving the electric vehicle. A framework made from metal, is embedded in the battery case. A connecting member (63A, 63B, 66A, 66B, 66C, 66D) is connected between the framework and the body. The body extends into a longitudinal direction of the electric vehicle. The framework includes a front framework, and a rear framework.    USE - Structure for mounting a battery onto an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids the battery case moving forward and being crashed against the battery, avoids damage to cables, thus improving the reliability of the electric vehicle. The structure suppresses the weight and cost of front-end supporting members, improves crash-resisting capability of the batteries mounted on the electric vehicle while preventing increased weight and cost, and improves the mounting stiffness of the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a structure for mounting a battery onto an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (10)    Body (11, 12)    Battery case (13)    Connecting member (63A, 63B, 66A, 66B, 66C, 66D)    Bolt (68)
NOVELTY - The accumulator unit (A) has a housing whose form is pressed on a receiving device (AV) provided in the electric vehicle (RL), which is provided for mechanical receiving of a part of the housing. The housing of the accumulator unit has a carrying handle on its upper side. The accumulator unit has two electrical plug-in connectors.    USE - Accumulator unit for an electric vehicle (Claimed), particularly electric scooter (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator unit has a housing whose form is pressed on a receiving device provided in the electric vehicle, which is provided for mechanical receiving of a part of the housing and the housing of the accumulator unit has a carrying handle on its upper side, and hence ensures user-friendly charging of the accumulator unit and ensures cost effective accumulator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of an electric scooter with exchangeable rechargeable arrangement.    Accumulator unit (A)    Receiving device (AV)    Electric vehicle (RL)    Seat bench (SB)
NOVELTY - Forklift truck comprises a sensor (30) arranged in the region of a connection (28) to detect a connected loading unit and a battery unit with a ventilator (26) which is actuated when the sensor has sensed the loading unit.    USE - Forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Collection of gas during loading is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: Loading protection is interrupted responsive to a warning signal to separate the electrical connection between battery and connection. A control unit prevents starting of the truck when the sensor has sensed a connected loading unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a rear view of the forklift truck and a perspective view of the component for the connection.    Rear region (10)    Ventilator (26)    Connection (28)    Sensor (30)    Lever (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery (4), a starter (2) powered by the battery, an activation switch, an activation circuit and an engine (1) start control unit (5) that outputs an OPERATE command to operate the activation circuit when a START command is received from the switch. The controller has a bypass circuit that sends the START command that would be sent by the activation switch directly to the activation circuit.    USE - For controlling starting of an engine, including when the electronic control unit is inoperative owing to a temporary voltage drop in the battery caused by starting..    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable detection of the depression of a starter switch by a user and is in a position to reliably prevent unintentional starting of an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a significant part of an engine starting controller (Drawing includes non-English text)    engine (1)    starter (2)    battery (4)    start control unit (5)    CPU (10)    ROM (11)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple hinge-shaped crawlers connected in a crawler through a pin shaft, where an end of the crawler is equipped with a connecting hook that has an inward opening. Another end of the crawler is equipped with a hasp that includes a hasp ring, a hasp piece and a hasp seat, where sides of the hasp piece and the hasp seat are equipped with a rivet hole for riveting. A crawler piece of two parts of a joint is equipped with multiple adjusting screws. The latter end of the crawler is connected with a crawler panel.    USE - Crawler type anti-theft device for a motor-assisted bicycle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ends of the crawler are connected with the strip crawler panel, for reducing process difficulty and process cost. The device is reasonable in structure, and inexpensive. The device is easy to manufacture and use. The device is suitable for assembling motor-assisted bicycle of different types of norms and models. The device has anti-theft function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a crawler type anti-theft device.
NOVELTY - The system has an electric generator (2), and a smoke port connected with a high-level generator of a smoke hot water absorption type heat pump device (3) and a smoke inlet and outlet of a condensing heat exchanger (4). The smoke outlet of the smoke hot water absorption type heat pump device is connected with the smoke inlet of the condensing heat exchanger. An outlet of a high-temperature water path (1a) of a gas internal combustion engine (1) is connected with a low-level generator of heat pump device.    USE - Combined heat-power system for a gas internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a combined heat-power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas internal combustion engine (1)    High-temperature water path (1a)    Electric generator (2)    Smoke hot water absorption type heat pump device (3)    Condensing heat exchanger (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an accumulator connected with three circuits, where one of the circuits is connected with a direct current machine through a discharge prevention circuit, contactor, speed regulator, advance and a retreat switch. The circuit is connected with a vehicular lock master switch via a 12 voltage stabilizer. The master switch is connected to a LED front headlight and turn-light. The circuit is connected with an inverter via a discharge protection circuit and inverter switch. A solar energy battery plate set has multiple solar energy battery plates connected in series.    USE - Solar energy electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle reduces overshadow of small area causes un-generation of electricity of battery plate with large area, thus improving the electricity generation efficiency of solar energy battery plate to minimize the energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electronic system, particularly transmitter and sensor has a remote control module installed on all motorcycles for sending signal to receiving plate and is connected through an ignition key, on or off switch and a lamp. The module is installed in the panel at the top or left of the front windows of cars. The module has light emitting diode lamps of different colors flashing alternately or simultaneously and speaker for sending an electronic sound. The remote control receiver is connected to a battery of the vehicle or a power inverter.    USE - Electronic system, particularly transmitter and sensor for rapprochement between motorcycles and vehicles multiple wheels.
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises lithium-nickel-cobalt-metal oxide (1). The lithium site occupancy of the lithium site in the crystal is 98.5% or more, and the metal site occupancy of the metal site in the crystal is 95-98%. The site-occupancy is determined by Rietveld analysis.    USE - Anode active material is used as anode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles such as gasoline engine and diesel engine. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic equipments such as notebook personal computer, video camcorders, personal digital assistants and mobile phone terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides battery with excellent charging-discharging characteristics and output characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material comprises lithium-nickel-cobalt-metal oxide of formula (1). The lithium site occupancy of the lithium site in the crystal is 98.5% or more, and the metal site occupancy of the metal site in the crystal is 95-98%. The site-occupancy is determined by Rietveld analysis. The lithium-nickel-cobalt-metal oxide is of formula: (LixNi1-yCoy)1-zMzO2 (1), where x is 0.98-1.10, y is 0.05-0.4, z is 0.01-0.2 and M is element chosen from aluminum, zinc, titanium and magnesium.
NOVELTY - The cogeneration plant (1) comprises a device (4) for thermo tunneling effect. The cogeneration plant is a fuel cell system. The current from cogeneration plant and the device are connected to a common inverter (5). The device for thermo tunneling effect has a hot metallic cathode and a cold metallic anode, between them a vacuum is provided where the exhaust gases from cogeneration plant heats the cathode, and the anode is cooled by a cooling fluid or an ambient air. The cogeneration plant is a heat engine or a gas turbine or an internal combustion engine with internal or external combustion.    USE - Cogeneration plant.    ADVANTAGE - The cogeneration plant comprises a device for thermo tunneling effect and the cogeneration plant is a fuel cell system, and hence provides extensive utilization of the heat loss and increases the lifetime of the plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of cogeneration plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cogeneration plant (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Exhaust duct (3)    Device for thermo tunneling effect (4)    Common inverter (5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical single cell (7) has an electrode stack wound around a cooling pipe and unfolded on a cooling pipe. The cooling pipe is manufactured from heat conducting material at its surface facing the electrode packet in section. The cooling pipe is formed as heat conducting bar and the heat conducting bar is a solid material made of a heat conducting metallic material. The material of heat conducting bar is aluminium and copper.    USE - Electrochemical single cell for a battery as a high power battery, particularly for partly driven of a motor vehicle for passenger transport (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical single cell has a electrode stack wound around a cooling pipe and unfolded on a cooling pipe, and thus ensures a cost-effective and space-saving temperature of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery made of a round single cell formed and evaporator board and a cooling coil.    Heat conducting unit (2)    Temperature-control unit (3)    Single cell (7)    Battery (8)    Base plate (9)    Cooling coil (10)    Battery housing (11)    Connections (12,13)
NOVELTY - The battery (14) has a heat conducting plate (1) for temperature control of the battery and also has multiple parallel and serially connected single cells. The channel structure is arranged in the heat conducting plate through which a heat conducting medium is flown and connection cross-sections (3,4) for the channel structure are extended from the heat conducting plate. The heat conducting plate is formed as cast part made of a heat conducting material and a cooling coil (2) is arranged in the casted heat conducting plate.    USE - Battery, particularly takes place in the form of lithium-ion-battery or nickel-metal hydride battery for partly driven of a motor vehicle for passenger transportation and for traction and traction aid battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a heat conducting plate for temperature control of the battery and also has multiple parallel and serially connected single cells, and thus ensures good efficiency factor of the battery and are realized in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for tempering a battery with battery and cast-in cooling coil.    Heat conducting plate (1)    Cooling coil (2)    Connection cross-sections (3,4)    Partial plates (7,8)    Parting plane (9)    Heat conducting bar (12)    Single cells (13)    Battery (14)    Battery housing (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has an electrolyte membrane, an anode-forming layer having an anode provided on an outer surface of the electrolyte membrane, a cathode provided on outer side of another surface of an electrolyte membrane, and a gas introduction portion for introducing fuel gas into the anode-forming layer. The anode-forming layer is provided with a partition wall portion which is formed along a thickness direction of the anode-forming layer from a side of the anode-forming layer opposite to a side of the anode-forming layer where the electrolyte membrane is located.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell has an electrolyte membrane, an anode-forming layer having an anode provided on an outer surface of the electrolyte membrane, a cathode provided on outer side of another surface of an electrolyte membrane, and a gas introduction portion for introducing fuel gas into the anode-forming layer. The anode-forming layer is provided with a partition wall portion which is formed along a thickness direction of the anode-forming layer from a side of the anode-forming layer opposite to a side of the anode-forming layer where the electrolyte membrane is located. The partition wall portion divides at least a portion of the anode-forming layer into blocks. The gas introduction portion has a gas passage portion which allows the fuel gas to pass through, and introduces the fuel gas into the blocks through the gas passage portion. The fuel cell further has oxidizing gas channel-forming portion.
NOVELTY - The support system includes engagement mechanisms (6-9) which can be displaced in relation to the reference support section (20) of at least one individualized support (4,5). A surface can be tilted in relation to the reference support section and can form a curved surface through the displacement of the engagement mechanisms.    USE - Support system for component e.g. nacelle, tower section of wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Can be adapted to the different components of wind turbine such as nacelle or tower section and to different constructional constraints of each of the components of the wind turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a vehicle transport system; and    (2) a support system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective of individualized support in fully expanded state in relation to suspending a load in four engagement mechanisms of the support.    Individualized support (4,5)    Engagement mechanisms (6-9)    Telescopic actuators (11-14)    Support racks (15,16)    Reference support section (20)
NOVELTY - The power supply apparatus (1) is provided with the assembled battery (12), and the coolant that cools the assembled battery, which are arranged in a battery case (11). The cooling air from the coolant is circulated to the assembled battery, by rotating the endless belt arranged in the coolant. The circulation fins are provided in the endless belt to suppress the variation in temperature distribution of coolant.    USE - Power supply apparatus e.g. secondary battery for driving hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in temperature distribution of coolant can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply apparatus.    Power supply apparatus (1)    Battery case (11)    Assembled battery (12)    Rotating shaft (14)    Battery electric control unit (63)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film comprises graft copolymer having sulfonate group as proton conductive group. The film is divided into quarters in the direction of thickness. The content of sulfonate group in individual external quarters is more than the content of sulfonate group in individual internal quarters. The maximum value of sulfonate group distribution in two external quarters are referred to A1 and A2, and averages of maximum and minimum values of sulfonate group distribution in two internal quarters are referred to as B1 and B2. The film has ion exchange capacity of 0.5-2 meq/g.    USE - Electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, electric vehicle and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent surface vicinity, adhesiveness with respect to electrode, reduced sulfonate group density and interfacial resistance with respect to film and electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte film comprises graft copolymer having sulfonate group as proton conductive group. The film is divided into quarters in the direction of thickness. The content of sulfonate group in individual external quarters is more than the content of sulfonate group in individual internal quarters. The maximum value of sulfonate group distribution in two external quarters are referred to A1 and A2, and averages of maximum and minimum values of sulfonate group distribution in two internal quarters are referred to as B1 and B2. The film has ion exchanging capacity of 0.5-2 meq/g. The A1, A2, B1 and B2 satisfy relation: 1.5 less than or equal to (A1+A2)/(B1+B2) less than or equal to 8.
NOVELTY - A battery cell (110) is constructed in a structure in which electrode assembly of cathode/separator/anode structure is mounted in a battery case such that electrode leads (111) of electrode assembly protrude outside. When external impacts are directly or indirectly applied to battery cell, and electrode leads move toward electrode assembly, external impacts are absorbed by deformation of electrode leads or of predetermined regions (211) of module in direct contact with or adjacent to electrode leads.    USE - Battery module for small-sized wireless mobile devices, and for medium and large-sized devices, such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Occurrence of a short circuit due to the contact between the electrode assembly and the electrode leads is prevented. Safety of battery module against external impact is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium or large-sized battery pack of high power and large capacity including a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical view illustrating a process of absorbing an external force through the deformation of an electrode lead in a battery module.    Battery cell (110)    Electrode leads (111)    Predetermined regions (211)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrode catalyst comprises a conductive carrier, i.e. carbon powder or fibrous carbon material, and a catalytic metal particles (preferably platinum) having an average size (1.8 nm) that is larger than an average pore size of micropores in the conductive carrier.    USE - For a solid polymer fuel cell useful as power source for vehicles, i.e. electric cars and small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode catalyst has improved noble metal utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell electrode catalyst, comprising mixing and stirring a catalytic metal salt solution and conductive carrier particles, reducing the catalytic metal salt to allow the conductive carrier to carry the catalytic metal; and mixing, stirring and heating (80-100 degrees C for 0.5-2 hours) the catalytic metal salt solution and conductive carrier particles to adjust the average particle of the catalytic metal particles to greater than or equal to 1.8 nm; and    (2) a solid polymer fuel cell having an anode, a cathode, and a polyelectrolyte membrane between the anode and cathode, comprising the fuel cell electrode catalyst as above as an electrode catalyst for the cathode and/or anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell electrode catalyst.    Platinum (Pt)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy source includes a water supply, a water-to-hydrogen converter, hydrogen fuel cells, and a collection and pumping device that moves the fuel cell exhaust back into the water supply. A temporary power source for the water-to-hydrogen converter is supplied for use until the hydrogen fuel cells fill, after which the water-to-hydrogen converter and the exhaust water pump run off of a portion of the energy created by hydrogen fuel cells creating a self-sustaining unit and simultaneously provides a larger portion of the energy for output.    USE - Closed loop electrical energy source for replacing electrical output sources from small, temporary generators to entire electrical power plants servicing major cities, or replacing gas/oil energy systems for e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables multiple existing elements can be brought together into single contained system to create a versatile, scalable, close loop energy source. Size, capacity, output, and use of the unit is flexible within the system specifications and can be varied to meet any individual need for energy, large or small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a closed loop electrical energy output source depicting calculations and considerations for scalability and reservoir size.
NOVELTY - The electrodes-wound frame (11) comprises positive electrode that is electrically connected in parallel with a positive collector plate and the negative electrode (34) is electrically connected in with a negative collector plate to form a group of electrodes. The group of electrodes is placed in a battery case.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for electric motor car, hybrid motor car and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The high output characteristics and excellent long life properties are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium secondary battery.    Electrodes-wound frame (11)    Positive collector tab (32)    Negative collector tab (33)    Negative electrode (34)
NOVELTY - Electrical energy storage tank (1) stores electrical energy from utility grid or from photovoltaic cells and wind turbine. Traction wheels (3) are used as vehicle propulsion. Solar cell and wind turbine that respectively generate energy from sun and wind are coupled to energy storage tank. A stator and a rotor are respectively the stationary and moving parts of the traction wheel. A computer (2) switches back to gasoline drive or electrical drive modes. The computer provides system control and display of energy level, vehicle speed and connected to traction wheels and energy storage tank.    USE - Smart electrical retrofit for existing and new gasoline-driven vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The retrofit provides a structure that switches to a cheaper and zero pollution electric driving mode at any time. It is easily incorporated to the existing and new gasoline vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a smart electrical retrofit.    Energy storage tank (1)    Computer (2)    Traction wheels (3)
NOVELTY - Electrical connector should be placed on a conic outlet of storage battery using a coupling bolt with a square head and hexahedral screw-nut, on the lugs for clamps, which don't allow slewing. It serves for connecting circular tips with wires of different diameters, as it transmits electric power from the source to the receivers in an electric chain of vehicle or tractor with a starter storage battery. The construction of electrical connector for storage battery outlet is two-layer, more reliable and economical. Its conducting layer is made of sheet copper which has reduced thickness and size and increased conductivity. Its fixing layer is made of high tensile steel which guarantees its reliability. Besides the socket part with mutually shifting frustaconical-shaped layers which is placed on the storage battery outlet, the connector has two adjoining layers which are bound by three pressed and expanded screwed bushings. The upper horizontal layer is conducting and the lower horizontal layer is steel. Three circular tips with wires of different diameters can be connected to the horizontal conducting layer using washers and bolts.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - High performance of electrical connector3 dwg
NOVELTY - The method involves conditioning a battery by plumbing a liquid refrigerant into a self contained pressurized battery pack (1). Cooling fluid is sprayed directly into each cell of the battery utilizing a manifold/injection system (2).    USE - Method for cooling a battery of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables balance and control of the temperature of the battery by localized zones. The cooling fluid is non-conductive which prevents the dielectric breakdown of the battery. The method enables passive cooling of battery by opening valves and allowing differential pressure to move the refrigerant through the system for cooling the battery, thus improving fuel economy and increasing the battery life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a system for cooling battery of a hybrid electric vehicle.    Self contained pressurized battery pack (1)    Manifold/injection system (2)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas flows through a gas hydrogen gas pipe (28) between dispenser (5) and compressor unit (3) is cooled. The regenerator of absorption refrigerator (7) is heated with compression heat produced in compressor unit. A switching valve is provided so that hydrogen gas of modifier (2) and hydrogen gas of cylinder bottle type holder is selectively supplied to compressor unit.    USE - Hydrogen station for filling fuel cell vehicle with high pressure hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - Since regenerator of absorption refrigerator is heated with compression heat produced in compressor unit, the consumption of energy is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structural view of hydrogen station.    Modifier (2)    Compressor unit (3)    Dispenser (5)    Absorption refrigerator (7)    Hydrogen gas pipe (28)
NOVELTY - Two or more types of particles are made repulsive and dispersed in a solution. The dispersed particles are made into attraction state and hetero coupling of the particles is carried out to obtain catalyst material.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst material used in catalyst component (both claimed) for purifying toxic gas contained in waste gas of internal combustion engines, and in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has improved heat resistance and catalytic performance. The sintering of the catalyst component is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the catalyst material at the time of dispersion, arrangement and after drying and baking.    Catalyst particles (1)    Metal oxide particles (2)    Noble metals (3)    Co-catalyst component (4)
NOVELTY - The three-phase power cable (UL1,VL1,WL1) of an inverter (14) are connected in series by the coolant path (112,114,116). The three-phase power cable (UL2,VL2,WL2) of an inverter (18) are connected in series by the coolant path (112,114,118). The power cables (PL1,SL1) are connected between a battery (10) and a pressure rise converter (12) and are connected in series by the coolant path (112,114,120). A water pump (110) circulates the cooling water along the coolant path (2) to the power cable, inverters and pressure rise converters.    USE - Load drive device for driving hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant of the drive device is used for cooling the power cable, so that the coolant of the power cable and the coolant of the drive device are combined, thus the coolant of the power cable is realized by a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram demonstrating cooling water supply to power cable. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Pressure rise converter (12)    Inverter (14,18)    Water pump (110)    Coolant path (112,114,116,118,120)    Power cables (PL1,SL1)    Two pairs of three-phase power cable (UL1,VL1,WL1,UL2,VL2,WL2,)
NOVELTY - The electric power system has auxiliary power supply circuit (10) in which abnormality is detected based on the main electric power value, auxiliary electric power value and measurement result acquired from main electric power measurement unit (26). The auxiliary electric power value shows the electric power which the main and auxiliary power supply circuits must deliver and receive which is calculated based on motor-generator target electric power. The control unit (34) controls the main power supply circuit based on the motor-generator target electric power.    USE - Electric power system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to detect abnormality rapidly among the power supply circuits by providing several power supply circuits which deliver and receive electric power between motor generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the vehicle drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply circuit (10)    Operation part (22)    Main electric power measurement unit (26)    Memory (30)    Control unit (34)
NOVELTY - The device (31) has a capacitor (35) charged through a resistive element (34) with voltage of a lithium cell (1), where the device is connected to the cell through a connector (2). A simulation clock signal output circuit (32) outputs a one-shot pulse to a discharge circuit (5), when predetermined time is passed after complete charging of the capacitor. A control-signal output circuit (6) outputs a discharge prohibition signal pulse with respect to the discharge circuit, so that discharging operation of the discharge circuit is stopped.    USE - Discharge device for a secondary battery i.e. lithium cell, used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device stops the operation state of the discharge circuit reliably, even if electronic control unit (ECU) is not started, so that unwanted exhaustion of the lithium cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a discharge device, and a timing chart illustrating operations of a simulation clock signal output circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lithium cell (1)    Connector (2)    Discharge circuit (5)    Control-signal output circuit (6)    Discharge device (31)    Simulation clock signal output circuit (32)    Resistive element (34)    Capacitor (35)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a capacitor (C1) containing several cells (CL). A temperature sensor (20) detects a temperature of a capacitor for estimating an inner-pressure-rise in cells. A control apparatus (30) reduces the voltage between terminals of the capacitor when the inner-pressure-rise arises in cells of the capacitor.    USE - Power supply device for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance decrement of the capacitor is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (20)    Control apparatus (30)    Vehicle (100)    Capacitor (C1)    Cell (CL)
NOVELTY - A cooler (3) has a connection portion for connecting the coolant inlet port (311) and coolant exit port (312) of several cooling pipes (31) arranged on main surface of semiconductor module. The coolant inlet port and coolant exit port are provided in the region divided by the straight line (M) passing through the gravity center of main portion of semiconductor module.    USE - Power converter e.g. inverter and direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter for generating drive current in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of freedom of positioning the component in the power converter is increased and the size reduction of power converter is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power converter (1)    Cooler (3)    Cooling pipe (31)    Coolant inlet port (311)    Coolant exit port (312)    Straight line (M)
NOVELTY - A capacitor consists of a capacitor element (1) accommodated in a metal casing (9) with an electrolyte solution (11) for drive, and a sealing component (10) for sealing the opening of metal casing. The capacitor element is formed by laminating or winding anode (2) and/or cathode (3) of an electrode pair in which a polarizing-electrode layer (6) is formed on a collector (5) consisting of a metal foil, in a state in which a separator (4) is interposed between electrode layers. A weak acid (salt) or a weak base (salt) is added in the metal casing.    USE - Capacitor is used as electrical-double-layer capacitor for backup power supplies of electronic devices, hybrid vehicles, and fuel-cell vehicles, and for regeneration or storage of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor prevents degradation of separator by oxidation, and exhibits stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A capacitor consists of a capacitor element (1) accommodated in a metal casing (9) with an electrolyte solution (11) for drive, and a sealing component (10) for sealing the opening of metal casing. The capacitor element is formed by laminating or winding anode (2) and/or cathode (3) of an electrode pair in which a polarizing-electrode layer (6) is formed on a collector (5) consisting of a metal foil, in a state in which a separator (4) is interposed between electrode layers. A weak acid (salt) or a weak base (salt) is added in the metal casing. The separator is cellulose. The electrolyte solution contains tetrafluoroborate ion or hexafluorophosphate ion as electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical-double-layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Collector (5)    Polarizing-electrode layer (6)    Metal casing (9)    Sealing component (10)    Electrolyte solution (11)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery case (51) divided by partition (52) to form several cell rooms (53). A positive electrode plate is accommodated in one cell room and a negative electrode plate is accommodated in another cell room, forming an electrode unit and is electrically connected through a connection portion (2c). A sealing pot (59b) is provided in bottom cover (59) of battery case, accommodated between edge portion of partition and connection portion. The connection portion between the cells is sealed by filling sealing agent (60) in sealing agent pot.    USE - Lead storage battery used as power source for engine start of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection portion between the cells can be sealed by the sealing agent. So the air-tight and fluid-tight characteristics of the connection portion between the cells can be significantly improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (1)    Connection portion (2c)    Battery case (51)    Battery case (52)    Cell room (53)    Bottom cover (59)    Sealing pot (59b)    Sealing agent (60)
NOVELTY - The body (10) has frame side-cover board parts (11, 12) covering outer surfaces of a storage battery i.e. lead storage battery, respectively. An upper surface cover board part (13) covers an upper surface and a bottom face at right and left sides of the storage battery. A fastening band (15) fixes the cover board part that is positioned in a state where four sides of the storage battery are surrounded. The band is fit in a groove such that the band is fixed to an end of the frame-side-cover board part in a horizontal direction.    USE - Package body for packaging a storage battery i.e. lead storage battery, in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The package body can be manufactured with fewer materials, thus effectively saving resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage battery packaged by a package body.    Battery case (1)    Cover body (2)    Handle part (5)    Storage battery package body (10)    Frame-side-cover board parts (11, 12)    Upper surface cover board part (13)    Fastening band (15)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery assembly (2) comprising a series of several batteries (4) each having a positive and negative electrodes (6,7). The batteries are bundled by several restricted electro-conductivity band strips (20). The negative electrode of a battery (4a) is connected with a band strip (20a) by a connection plate (28), to output the voltage at the time of connecting the several batteries in series.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the negative terminal of the electrode is connected to the electro-conductivity band strip by a connection plate, the voltage of the battery assembly is output through the band and the need for electrical wire in the battery assembly is avoided. Thus the connection position accuracy is improved and the manufacturing cost and the size of the power supply device are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery assembly of power supply device.    Battery assembly (2)    Batteries (4,4a)    Positive and negative electrodes (6,7)    Electro-conductivity band strips (20,20a)    Connection plate (28)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has a catalyst layer, an electrolyte layer, an electroconductive water repellent layer, a gaseous diffusion layer, and a cell sequentially laminated on a separator. The gaseous diffusion layer contains base material comprising carbon fiber comprising carbon-fluorine bound on the surface.    USE - Fuel cell is used for mobile telephone, portable information terminal, notebook personal computer and video camera, and for electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electroconductivity and water-reduction property.
NOVELTY - The temperature measuring device has a storage unit for storing temperature measurement position of each electrical storage cell such as battery cell in a battery back of a vehicle. A servo mechanism moves a thermistor to the temperature measurement position of each battery cell, so that the thermistor measures the temperature of each battery cell individually.    USE - Temperature measuring device of electrical storage structure e.g. capacitor and battery pack of vehicle (both claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermistor is moved to each storage cell by the servo mechanism, the temperature of several storage cells is detected with a single thermistor. Thus the temperature of the unit cell of the vehicle is measured by a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow-chart explaining control of battery temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has hydrocarbon type electrolyte film (21a) such as fluorine type electrolyte film formed on a membrane electrode assembly (24a). The thickness of the electrolyte film located in edges of the electrode assembly is smaller than thickness of the electrolyte film located in center of the electrode assembly. The average value of the thickness of the electrolyte film is less than or equal to 30 mu m.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (21a)    Cathode (22)    Anode (23)    Membrane electrode assembly (24a)    Separators (35,36)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a humidity detector (44) that detects humidification performance of a humidifier (22). An air-conditioner (30) includes condensed water to the waste gas and supplies to the humidifier, when humidification performance fall is judged by a control unit (40). The humidifier humidifies the supplied gas along with the condensed water, which is supplied through a water permeable film (24).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the condensed water is supplied to the waste gas when the performance of humidification fall, the impurity contained in the condensed water is prevented by water permeable film. Thus the condensed water is utilized as moisture content for humidification and the humidification performance is improved with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Humidifier (22)    Water permeable film (24)    Air-conditioner (30)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (1000) has several battery modules (130) with flat upper surface. A side edge (131a) and an upper edge (131b) of the battery modules form a parallelogram shape and the intersection forms an acute angle. The several battery modules are separated by a distance along the upper edge direction and a coolant is poured along the side edge of the battery modules.    USE - Battery structure for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is formed with flat upper surface and in parallelogram shape, so that the protruding portion and the dead space are not formed and hence the useless space in the battery structure is eliminated. The volume energy density of the battery pack is improved and the pressure loss of the cooling air is reduced by introducing the coolant into the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery structure.    Coolant channel (100-103)    Battery modules (130)    Side edge of battery module (131a)    Upper edge of battery module (131b)    Battery pack (1000)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an opening-and-closing unit supplying a fuel gas to a fuel cell (20). A control part (80) estimates a closing state of a merging part (58). A drive part forcibly circulates the fuel gas. A temperature sensor (32) detects the temperature of the fuel cell. A current sensor (98) detects the output current of the fuel cell. A pressure change rate after the occlusion of a hydrogen injector (45) is calculated from a detected value of a pressure sensor (44). The fuel cell is equipped with an oxidation gas supply system (7).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motor of a vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system reliably detects the closing state by freezing-in the merging part of a fuel gas flow route and a circulation path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Oxidation gas supply system (7)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Temperature sensor (32)    Pressure sensor (44)    Hydrogen injector (45)    Merging part (58)    Control part (80)    Current sensor (98)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a pair of support side wall (12) connected to a lead board (5) which is positioned on outer side of support side wall. A protrusion (16) is protruded towards the outer side from the battery holder (15). An output lead board (20) is positioned in inner side of the protrusion, and connected to lead board and then to output terminal.    USE - Battery pack used for electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in electrically driven motorcycle, and for use as power supply of electric equipment used in outdoor environment.    ADVANTAGE - Heat emission of the lead board can be reduced and the temperature fall of the battery can be prevented. The electrical resistance of the lead board can be reduced. Useless power consumption can be reduced and maximum output electric power can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery block assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead board (5)    Support side wall (12)    Battery holder (15)    Protrusion (16)    Output lead board (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises current collection boards (11a,11b,12a,12b) arranged by the side of anode electrode and cathode electrodes of fuel cell stacks (10a,10b). The pads (101) located on the current collection boards (11b,12a) are formed of electrically conductive material. A beam (102) made of electrically conductive material is located over the pads arranged on current collection boards in order to connect the pads.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to electric power generation system of motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and power generation equipment used at houses.    ADVANTAGE - The heat emission of the current collection board can be suppressed and current distribution is uniform through out the fuel cell stack. The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stacks (10a,10b)    Current collection boards (11a,11b,12a,12b)    Pads (101)    Beam (102)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a heat insulation layer (4) in a cell laminated body, and computing cell voltage of a cell made into a calculation object to contact resistance of the heat insulation layer. A fallen part by the contact resistance is estimated by a parameter of a distance of a vehicle i.e. Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle. The cell voltage is computed by correcting the estimated fallen part.    USE - Method for computing voltage of each cell in a cell laminated body in a fuel cell system of an electric vehicle i.e. Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle. Can also be used for a vessel and an aeroplane.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively computes the cell voltage in the cell laminated body in which the heat insulation layer is formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cell voltage calculation apparatus comprising a voltage sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a part of cell laminated body.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage sensor (S)    Separator (2)    Heat insulation layer (4)    Terminal plate (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell shutdown unit (70) closes a fuel gas supply valve (42), and stops drive of an air compressor (26), when receiving signal showing electric power generation stop command. A hydrogen pump control unit (72) drives a hydrogen pump (48) after predetermined time has elapsed from generating-mode stop of fuel cell stack (18).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance decrement of the fuel cell by carbon poisoning of cathode side can be restrained at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (18)    Air compressor (26)    Fuel gas supply valve (42)    Hydrogen pump (48)    Fuel cell shutdown unit (70)    Hydrogen pump control unit (72)
NOVELTY - The battery system has solidification start element (11h) that is arranged fluid tightly within latent heat effluent (12) and electric power generation element (20) that are arranged adjacent to effluent within container (10). An impact providing apparatus (60) moves-up the solidification start element within effluent so as to increase the discharging effect of effluent, when temperature of battery system at low temperature. The electric power generation elements are heated with discharged latent heat.    USE - Battery system for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and battery mounting apparatus (claimed) such as notebook type personal computer (PC) and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of battery system can raised by discharging latent heat from latent heat effluent and heating electric power generation element with discharged latent heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (10)    Solidification start element (11h)    Latent heat effluent (12)    Electric power generation element (20)    Impact providing apparatus (60)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve (26) has a position detection unit (60) that detects the position of a valve body (52) at the time of closing of solenoid valve. A control apparatus controls the electric current value with respect to the solenoid valve, based on the position detection result of the valve body.    USE - Solenoid valve for use in fuel cell system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The inadequate condition at the time of valve opening by long term deterioration can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solenoid valve.    Flow path (22)    Solenoid valve (26)    Solenoid (50)    Valve body (52)    Position detection unit (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus supplies exciting current containing control current to the load equipped with pair of magnetic bearing for supporting rotor of electric motor in axial direction. The rotation of electric motor is controlled so that the control current is not more than predetermined value.    USE - Centrifugal compressor apparatus such as magnetic bearing apparatus for compressor used for fuel cells mounted in vehicles such as motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in turbo type compressor such as turbo molecular pump, blower, turbine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can maintain safe and reliable operations without expanding the structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of compressor for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart explaining the control of electric motor in compressor for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has an ejector (24) provided with a nozzle (51) which generates negative pressure for injecting a fluid and sucking another fluid. The suction fluid is sucked by the ejector nozzle through a suction flow path (62). An injector (25) with a nozzle (81) is provided in the upstream of ejector. The injector and the ejector are arranged in the system in such a way that one end (63) of suction flow path is located on streamline of injection fluid from injector nozzle.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle. Can also be used in two wheeled motor vehicle and four-wheeled motor vehicle, electric train, air craft and self-propelled robot.    ADVANTAGE - As an injector with a nozzle is provided in addition to the ejector, the suction capability of ejector can be heightened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell system showing the relationship between ejector and injector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ejector (24)    Injector (25)    Ejector nozzle (51)    Suction flow path (62)    End of suction flow path (63)    Injector nozzle (81)
NOVELTY - The battery (350) is fixed to the inner-upper wall (110) of a loading chamber of a vehicle, and is accommodated in the space directly below the wall's lower surface (110A). A hollow structure (112) connected with the wall portion adjoins the front side of the battery unit.    USE - Mounting structure of battery used in motor vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure improves utility of the loading chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the battery mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Inner-upper wall (110)    Lower surface (110A)    Hollow structure (112)    Battery unit (350)
NOVELTY - The heat sink comprises a substrate (1) and several fins (2) are arranged on the substrate. The substrate and fins are integrally-molded by extrusion molding. The fins are provided with a cut (3) and parted to the direction of extrusion at multiple rows. A fin (2b) of row one is arranged in the position deviating in the direction at right angles to the direction of extrusion with respect to a fin (2a) of row two, so that the fins (2a,2b) of two rows adjacent to the direction of extrusion does not overlap each other.    USE - Aluminum extruded section made heat sink attached to heat-emitting devices e.g. electronic device in several electronic and electric equipments, circuit board, converter, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, fuel-cell power generation equipment and also in railways.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation performance of the heat sink made from aluminum extruded section is highly improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front, top and side views of the heat sink. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Fins (2)    Fin of row one (2a)    Fin of row two (2b)    Cut (3)
NOVELTY - A modification unit (300) has modifier (620), carbon monoxide-modifying device (820) and carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (830), each having case component (610) having heat insulation component (511B) provided at outer surface and reinforced by cover plate (540). The modifier produces hydrogen gas-containing reformed gas by heating source gas containing hydrocarbon material. The device (820) modifies carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas to carbon dioxide. The device (830) carries out oxidation of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide remained in reformed gas.    USE - Modification unit is used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modification unit has stable modification efficiency and simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modification unit (300) has a modifier (620), carbon monoxide-modifying device (820) and carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (830), each having a case component (610) having a heat insulation component (511B) at outer peripheral surface. The heat insulating component is reinforced by a cover plate (540). The modifier produces hydrogen gas-containing reformed gas by heating a source gas containing a hydrocarbon raw material in the presence of a modification catalyst, using combustion gas of burner. The carbon monoxide-modifying device modifies carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas to carbon dioxide in the presence of modification catalyst. The carbon monoxide selective oxidation device carries out oxidation of carbon dioxide produced by modification device, and carbon monoxide remained in reformed gas by selective oxidation catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of modification unit.    Modification unit (300)    Heat insulating material (500)    Cover plate (540)    Case (610)    Modifier (620)    Carbon monoxide modifier device (820)    Carbon monoxide selective oxidation device (830)
NOVELTY - The unit (300) has a burner (151) positioned at upper end of modifier (620) which generates reformed gas, in perpendicular direction. A case (610) which accommodates a modifying device (820) which transforms CO in reformed gas to carbon-dioxide (CO2), and a selective-oxidation device (830) which oxidizes CO to CO2, is positioned in a downward direction of the modifier in a perpendicular direction. The burner is positioned so that the modifier at the upper end of the case is heated.    USE - Reformation unit in fuel cell system (claimed) for household application.    ADVANTAGE - The heating efficiency is improved and the reformation processing is stabilized using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Burner (151)    Reformation unit (300)    Case (610)    Modifier (620)    CO modifying device (820)    CO selective oxidation device (830)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a module container (4) for accommodating solid oxide fuel cell (3). The solid oxide fuel cell is arranged so that an internal modifier (2) receives a thermal radiation from the solid oxide fuel cell. An external modifier (11) provided in the exterior of the container modifies alcohol and produces reformed gas. The reformed gas obtained from the external modifier is supplied to an anode (A) of the solid oxide fuel cell through a pipe.    USE - Indirect inside reforming type solid oxide fuel cell system for generating electric power for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reformed gas is supplied to anode of solid oxide fuel cell, the need for storing and supplying hydrogen can be eliminated and the start and stop operation time of the indirect inside reforming type solid oxide fuel cell can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for indirect inside reforming type solid oxide fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the indirect inside reforming type solid oxide fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal modifier (2)    Solid oxide fuel cell (3)    Module container (4)    External modifier (11)    Burner (11b)    Anode (A)
NOVELTY - Intramolecular ring closure reaction of a raw material compound having 3 or more unsaturated bonds and which does not contain metallole ring is performed to obtain metallole ring-containing compound.    USE - Synthesis of metallole ring-containing compound used as luminescent material, electronic functional material, optical functional material used in electronic device such as organic electroluminescent element, solar cell, capacitor, fuel cell, secondary battery, sensor, detector, optical circuit, optical waveguide, transistor, electric circuit, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The metallole ring-containing compound is manufactured easily by a simple process under mild conditions. The performance of the compound as functional material is freely controllable by selecting the substituent.
NOVELTY - A memory stores conversion data regarding correlation of hydrogen gas concentration and humidity calculation difference. A calculation unit calculates humidity calculation difference corresponding to the gas concentration of the past. The after-correction humidity calculation unit calculates corrected humidity value by correcting humidity within to-be-detected atmosphere using humidity calculation difference. The concentration calculation unit calculates the hydrogen concentration inside to-be-detected atmosphere using corrected humidity value.    USE - Combustible gas detection apparatus mounted in pipe of fuel cell unit of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of detection accuracy of the combustible gas can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the detection process of combustible gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer has a noise-reduction portion (6) integrally formed at the combustion portion (2) and connected to the end of an air introducing portion (4). The noise-reduction portion has interior space (7) of dimension corresponding to the frequency of sound generated in the ventilation portion (3).    USE - Fuel reformer for fuel-cell power generation system (claimed) for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - The noise generated in the ventilation portion is muffled in the noise-reduction portion without complicating the structure of fuel reformer so that generation of backfire and misfire by columnar resonance is prevented and size reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel reformer.    Combustion portion (2)    Ventilation portion (3)    Air introducing portion (4)    Noise-reduction portion (6)    Interior space (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating solubility parameter (SP) value of a composite structure of a catalyst metal support carrier and an ionomer such as proton conductive polymer present in an electrolyte film. The catalyst ink produced after SP calculation process turns in to a Newtonian fluid or non Newtonian fluid when a predetermined equation is satisfied. The produced ink is applied on one side of the film for forming a catalyst layer in the side of the film.    USE - Manufacturing method of flat type polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) in e.g. motor vehicle and domestic use co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the electric power generation is improved efficiently, as the contact resistance in the interface of the electrolyte film and the catalyst layer is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A bipolar battery (100) comprises positive and negative electrode active material layers which are formed in surface of collector, bipolar electrodes, ionic conduction layer (110) which is interposed between positive and negative electrode active material layers, ion filter layer (180) which electrically insulates ionic conduction layer and discharge circuit element, and collector (140) which is electrically connected via discharge circuit element (170) containing electroconductive polymeric material. The bipolar electrodes and ionic conduction layers are laminated by turns.    USE - A bipolar battery for vehicle (claimed), e.g. motor vehicles as power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability and stability. Has low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (100)    Ionic conduction layer (110)    Collector (140)    Discharge circuit element (170)    Ion filter layer (180)
NOVELTY - Vehicle component comprises solar cells (1) forming a light guiding element and/or light scattering element when illuminated by light sources.    USE - Vehicle component with solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle component is simple and efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The vehicle component is made from plastic and/or glass and has a structured arrangement of integrated solar cells. The light sources are formed as an incandescent lamp, a gas discharge lamp, an illuminating diode and/or an electroluminescent film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle with the solar cells.    Solar cells (1)    Headlamps (2)    Windscreen (3)    Roof (6)    Vehicle (F)
NOVELTY - The system has a current distribution system (20) stabilizing a non-stabilized battery direct current (DC) voltage of a vehicle. The current distribution system outputs the stabilized voltage on a stabilized power bus (26). An inverter system is connected with the stabilized power bus, where the inverter system includes a transformer and an inverter. The transformer raises the stabilized voltage, and the inverter converts a raised voltage to an alternating voltage for current supply of an alternating current equipment.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle, system for use with an alternating current equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed in such a manner that it limits perceptible power variations in voltage-sensitive loads such as armature instruments, maintenance systems and lighting systems, thus promoting the acceptance of the hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle technologies by the customers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a current distribution system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current distribution system (20)    Non-stabilized power bus (24)    Stabilized power bus (26)    Voltage stabilization module (30)    Output filter (34)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a casing including a base (3) and a side wall (2). A cell combination of cells (4) is arranged in the casing. The cell combination is fastened with a sealing compound (8) in the casing. The sealing compound passes from the cell combination to an inner side of the side wall. The sealing compound is heat conductive and electrically isolated. The casing has an isolation layer (11) on an inner side of the casing.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery and automotive battery, for a hybrid drive vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows easier installation of the cell combination into the casing. The battery does not require a cladding sheet around the cell combination. The sealing compound balances tolerances of the cell combination and the casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Side wall (2)    Base (3)    Cells (4)    Sealing compound (8)    Isolation layer (11)
NOVELTY - The cell (2) has a heat-conductive shell (7) i.e. casing, enclosing the cell and extending in a longitudinal direction, where the thickness of the heat-conductive shell is variably thick in a circumferential direction. The shell is formed for dissipating heat from the cell in the longitudinal direction. The shell with the hexagonal outer contour is provided on a layer perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.    USE - Battery cell for a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, which is utilized for hybrid drive and fuel cell vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell is designed such that the cell can be manufactured in an economic manner and is compactly assembled into the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cell combination of battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a battery cell.    Cell composite (1)    Battery cell (2)    Heat-conductive shell (7)    Gap (8)
NOVELTY - The cell composite (1) has battery cells (2) that are fixed by a sealing compound (9), where the battery cells are arranged parallel to each other in a longitudinal axes. A form closure is formed with the sealing compound in an outer side of the battery cells. Heat conductive bars (4) are arranged between the cells that are attached with a cooling plate (3). Multiple form closure-increasing structures are arranged at a distance to each other in an axial direction of the cells.    USE - Cell composite for a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, which is utilized for hybrid drive and fuel cell vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell composite is designed such that the cells and the other components of the composite are integrated into the cell composite with improved mechanical loading capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell composite with heat conductive bars.    Cell composite (1)    Battery cells (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Heat conductive bars (4)    Sealing compound (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a double-walled housing comprising an internal housing (8) provided with an external housing (9). A gap (10) is formed between the internal and external housings. Cells (2) are arranged in the internal housing. The gap is formed for discharging exhaust gas of the cells to an environment. The cells are arranged next to each other in a compact uniform arrangement. The cells are arranged parallel to each other in a longitudinal axis, where the cells are insulated against each other.    USE - Automotive battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, for a fuel cell vehicle and a hybrid drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high thermal insulation, electrical insulation, exhaust gas guiding and mechanical stability, eliminates the need for an exhaust gas pipeline, such that weight of the battery is reduced, thus saving installation space. The design of the battery protects a cell connecting and monitoring plate, electrical connection and cooling connection, thus increasing the electrical safety of the component, and hence decreasing environmental endangerment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a battery.    Automotive battery (1)    Cells (2)    Internal housing (8)    External housing (9)    Gap (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a printed circuit board (11) arranged inside a housing (2) in an electrical connection area (10) of cells (5). A supporting unit (14) is arranged inside the housing. A loading force exerted by a deformation (13) of the housing on the printed circuit board is supported by the supporting unit, for protecting the printed circuit board when the deformation is caused by a deformation force (12). The deformation force acts from outside the housing, and causes the deformation in a direction of the printed circuit board.    USE - Battery e.g. automotive battery, lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, for a fuel cell vehicle, and a vehicle with a hybrid drive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved deformation safety, during vehicle crash. The battery has enhanced electrical safety and can be formed in a crash-endangered installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Cells (5)    Electrical connection area (10)    Printed circuit board (11)    Deformation force (12)    Deformation (13)    Supporting unit (14)
NOVELTY - The unit has electrical systems (12, 14) energized by a battery (10). A bus system (24) i.e. controller area network bus system, has a diagnostic connector (22) for a testing device (32). A current sensor (16) sends a wake-up signal to a controller (28) over a local bus (30) when amperage of electric current exceeds a preset threshold value. The controller changes from a resting condition, in which it cannot receive signals from the testing device, into an active condition in which it receives signals from the testing device, after receipt of the wake-up signal.    USE - Transportation unit i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transportation unit is designed such that diagnostic communication between the transportation unit and the testing device can be initiated in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for initiating diagnostic communication between a transportation unit and a testing device attached to a diagnostic connector of the transportation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of components of a motor vehicle and a testing device.    Battery (10)    Electrical systems (12, 14)    Current sensor (16)    Diagnostic connector (22)    Bus system (24)    Controller (28)    Local bus (30)    Testing device (32)
NOVELTY - Polymer-electrolyte-membrane based on perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, comprises at least one oxidation protective agent, additives and acid-base-polymer-blend, which forms acidic and basic domains, where the basic polymer is formed from polybenzimidazole and the oxidation protective agents are formed from manganese oxide. The membrane shows proton conductivity at least in the presence of water and is useful for operating fuel cells.    USE - The polymer electrolyte membrane is useful in hydrogen driven low-temperature fuel cells in motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane based on perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, shows a high stability against the oxidative decomposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing the polymer electrolyte membrane from oxidation-stabilized acid-base polymer blends, comprising mixing a weak ammonium alkaline Nafion (RTM: Sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) solution with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate and/or metallo-organic manganese (II, III, IV)-compounds, adding a polybenzimidazole solution to the mixture, introducing and spreading the obtained solution on a cold substrate and drying the substrate to a layer with a thickness of 2-200 mu m.
NOVELTY - The launcher has a missile body whose tail end is provided with a motor, where output shaft of the motor is projected out by tail end of the missile body and fixed with an impeller. The missile body is provided with a fuel cell, and a remote controlling valve and a rechargeable high energy battery are connected with each other by a switching controller and a power supply end of the motor. The impeller is fixed with a generating set that is connected with the high energy rechargeable battery by lead.    USE - Bathyscaphe missile launcher.    ADVANTAGE - The launcher has a flue cell that supplies power to the missile, so that the missile cannot be exploded even the missile doesn't launched due to trouble in the cabin door, thus ensuring the safety of the staff in the bathyscaphe. The fire power impelling is changed into the electrical power impelling, so that the launcher provides less noise and good invisibility in the launching process. The bathyscaphe cannot be easily found under the water, and the speed of impelling is not influenced, thus threatening the enemy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a bathyscaphe missile launcher.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a body, an accumulator cell and a motor, which are installed on a chassis. A wind power generator is installed on the body, and the wind power generator and the motor are connected with an accumulator cell via a controller. The body is equipped with a window and a door, and seats are connected in the body. The controller comprises two relays, a motor and a charger. The wind power generator is connected to the accumulator cell via the charger. The relay is connected in parallel with a power source via a button.    USE - Manned vehicle for use in a mine.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle automatically generates electricity using wind power, and utilizes mine ventilation to receive power supply. The vehicle can be continuously charged by using wind power along wind direction. The vehicle automatically supplies driving power, and the accumulator cell is charged by the wind power generation at any time, so that the motor drives the vehicle. The vehicle can run multiple vehicles, when linked together, and each vehicle runs forward or backward by the power generated by the vehicle without locomotive. The vehicle has good shock absorption effect with low noise in the vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a manned vehicle.
NOVELTY - The bag has a relay (7) including an electric current coil (9) and a contact (10). The electric current coil is set between an electric double-layer capacitor bank (4) and ferrous phosphate lithium ion batteries (5), and is electrically connected to an anode contact (3-1). A main power switch (11) is set among the electric double-layer capacitor bank, the ferrous phosphate lithium ion batteries and winding type lead acid batteries (6).    USE - Charging battery bag for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The bag ensures long service life for charging or discharging. The bag provides high safety, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a charging battery bag.    Anode contact (3-1)    Electric double-layer capacitor bank (4)    Ferrous phosphate lithium ion batteries (5)    Winding type lead acid batteries (6)    Relay (7)    Electric current coil (9)    Contact (10)    Main power switch (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel system has an exhaust valve that is connected in downstream end portion of an anode side gas flow path of a fuel cell. The exhaust valve exhausts small amount of gas than the amount of fuel gas consumption, in anode side gas flow path during exhaust mode. A control unit increases (S106) output current of fuel cell to predetermined value after reception of stop request of electric power generation of fuel cell. The exhaust mode is set while increasing output current and exhaust rate of the valve is increased in accordance with the output current value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the exhaust valve exhausts small amount of gas during the exhaust mode, the impurity which is discharged along with the fuel gas in anode side gas flow path is covered with the small amount of gas. Hence, the impurity in the anode side gas flow path is reduced suppressing the useless emission of the fuel gas outside the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of control of exhaust valve in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Determination is made as to whether electric power generation stop request is received or not (S100)    Amount of impurities in current load condition is computed (S102)    Amount of impurities corresponding to output current value is computed (S104)    Output current is increased (S106)    Determination is made as to whether output current value is more than predetermined value (S108)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (2) has fluid medium (29) and air space in the cases (30a,30b). The air space volume increases by vaporization of the fluid medium, when fluid medium is heated above the vaporization temperature by outside heat so that the heat conduction of outside heat with respect to battery pack (22) is reduced.    USE - Power supply device for use in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature increase of the power supply device can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply device (2)    Battery pack (22)    Coolant (23)    Power supply case (24)    Bracket (25)    Fluid medium (29)    Cases (30a,30b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has generator (1) which generates direct current (DC) electric power. An electric current detector (13) detects the electric current that flows between a system power supply (8) and an interconnection point. A switching device (4) switches the DC electric power from the generator and alternating current (AC) electric power from system power supply that flows through the interconnection point, to an electric power load (11).    USE - Electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of installation suitable for testing the electric current detector can be reduced. The surplus electric power generated at the time of abnormality in the system can be consumed by the electric power load, and hence the reverse power-flow can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power generator (1)    Switching device (4)    System power supply (8)    Electric power load (11)    Electric current detector (13)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an eolic generator that produces and directly transfers electrical energy to an electric motor or accumulated in vehicle batteries. The motor transforms the received electrical energy into mechanical energy for moving the vehicle. The excess electrical energy stored in vehicle batteries is used for other purposes through an electrical socket.    USE - Eolic vehicle e.g. electric car with electric motor supported by eolic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of energy is reduced efficiently, by the provision of the eolic generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the eolic vehicle.
NOVELTY - The power storage device (1) has power storing case that has stacked structure. Several holes extend from one end side to other end side of power storing case, in the stacking direction through which the coolant flows. A guide portion (22) leads the coolant passed through an intermediate hole (15a) into a side hole (15b).    USE - Power storage device e.g. bipolar battery for hybrid and electric vehicles. Can also be used in electric double layer capacitor or secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in temperature in plane perpendicular to stacking direction of power storage device is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show an exploded and external perspective view of power storage device.    Power storage device (1)    Intermediate hole (15a)    Side hole (15b)    Guide portion (22)    Recessed portion (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell arrangement (66) has multiple fuel cells (8), which are combined in multiple cascade stages (S1,S2,S3, S4) disposed in a cascade-like manner in an operating gas flow. One cascade stage is disposed spatially between two preceding cascade stages in the operating gas flow. The last cascade stage in the operating gas flow is disposed spatially between two preceding cascade stages in the operating gas flow. The fuel cells are arranged in continuous fuel cell block (16).    USE - Fuel cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The last cascade stage in the operating gas flow is disposed spatially between two preceding cascade stages in the operating gas flow and the fuel cells are arranged in continuous fuel cell block, and hence enables the routing of the channels in a compact manner and ensures that the fuel cell block has small size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell arrangement.    Oxygen side (4)    Fuel cells (8)    Fuel cell block (16)    Fuel cell arrangement (66)    Cascade stages (S1,S2,S3,S4)
NOVELTY - An electrode composition comprises powdered material (M1) capable of undergoing lithiation and delithiation, where the powdered material is selected from tin, tin alloy, silicon, silicon alloy and/or carbon; and binder (B1) selected from lithium polystyrenesulfonate, lithium polysulfonate fluoropolymer, lithium salt of copolymer that includes maleic acid or sulfonic acid, polyacrylonitrile polymer, cured phenolic resin and/or cured glucose.    USE - For electrochemical cell that is used in battery pack (claimed) and lithium ion cells used in variety of devices, including portable computers, tablet displays, personal digital assistants, mobile telephones, motorized devices e.g. personal or household appliances and vehicles, instruments, illumination devices e.g. flashlights and heating devices.    ADVANTAGE - The binders used can provide reduced irreversible capacity and fade compared to electrodes or cells made with conventional polymeric binders. The binders improve cycle life and allow fabrication of rechargeable lithium ion cells having improved capacities and reduced capacity fade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrode composition for negative electrode comprising powdered material (M1); and nonelastic binder (B2) comprising lithium polyacrylate, where 100-107% of the carboxylic acid have been neutralized;    (2) an electrode composition for positive electrode comprising powdered material (M2) capable of undergoing lithiation and delithiation, where the powdered material (M2) is selected from LiCoO2; lithium metal oxide comprising cobalt, manganese, and nickel; Fe2O3; Li4/3Ti5/3O4; LiV3O8; LiV2O5; LiCo0.2Ni0.8O2; LiNiO2; LiFePO4; LiMnPO4; LiCoPO4 and/or LiMn2O4 and binder (B1); and    (3) method (P1) of making an electrode involving applying to a current collector, a coating that comprises powdered material (M2), binder (B1) or nonelastic binder (B2).
NOVELTY - An electrochemical system comprises a source of fuel, a source of water, an oxidation chamber (52), a reaction chamber (54), a water conversion chamber (58), three conduits (61, 63, 64, 66-69), and a cleanup chamber (56). The first and second conduits exchange heat via countercurrent, crosscurrent, or cocurrent flow, and the first and third conduits exchange heat via countercurrent, crosscurrent, or cocurrent flow. A fuel cell is in communication with the third conduit.    USE - For producing hydrogen and/or power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method comprising:    (A) providing a source of fuel, and the system having an oxidation chamber, a reaction chamber and a cleanup chamber;    (B) determining an amount of fuel entering the system from the source of fuel; and    (C) directing a flow of air into the oxidation chamber and/or the cleanup chamber such that there is a stoichiometric amount of oxygen to react with the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of an electrochemical system.    Oxidation chamber (52)    Reaction chamber (54)    Cleanup chamber (56)    Water conversion chamber (58)    Conduits (61, 63, 64, 66-69)
NOVELTY - A polyester contains a dicarboxylic acid component having a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (A) (in mol%) (5-50) (I) and a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (B) (50-95) (II) and a diol component having an oxygen-containing repeating unit (C) (III).    USE - Polyester is used for composition, and forming film (both claimed) used for flexible printed substrate, fuel cell, capacitor, solar cell and flexible display.    ADVANTAGE - The film formed using polyester, has excellent dimensional stability and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyester contains a dicarboxylic acid component having a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (A) (in mol%) (5-50) of formula (I) and a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (B) (50-95) of formula: -C(=O)-Rb-C(=O)- (II) and a diol component having an oxygen-containing repeating unit (C) of formula: -O-Rc-O- (III).    Ra,Rc=2-10C alkylene;and    Rb=pehnylene or naphthalane.
NOVELTY - A lithium manganese composite oxide contains lithium manganese oxide-type crystal structure in which lithium and/or manganese is substituted by doping elements such as titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, silicon, germanium, tin, phosphorus, antimony or bismuth.    USE - Lithium manganese composite oxide for anode used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) for electric power supply and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising anode formed using lithium manganese composite oxide as improved discharge capacity and cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The electric double layer capacitor (10) has a metal film (17) that is joined to one external terminal (T1,T2) provided at the outer surface of a container (11). A sealing plate (12) occludes the opening of the container by welding a brazing material (22) to the metal film. An electricity collector sheet (35) is electrically joined to an electrode active material near the opening of the container, and having an extending portion (35a) that projects from the end of the container, such that the container and sealing plate are welded with the extending portion in between.    USE - Electrochemical element such as electric double layer capacitor and non-aqueous electrolyte battery used as back-up power source for time-keeping functions. Uses include but are not limited to back-up power sources for semiconductor memories, auxiliary power sources for electronic devices such as microcomputers and IC memories, batteries for solar powered watches, power sources for driving a motor, and power sources for electrical automobiles and auxiliary systems for energy converting and storing systems.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy welding of the container and the sealing plate irrespective of reduction in size. Ensures reliable electrical connection between the negative electrode electricity collector sheet and the negative electrode active material by forming convex that applies pressure to the negative electrode active material after welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electric double layer capacitor.    Electric double layer capacitor (10)    Container (11)    Sealing plate (12)    Metal film (17)    Brazing material (22)    Electricity collector sheet (35)    Extending portion (35a)    External terminal (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The storage device has a through- hole (14) which is arranged on the upper or lower ends of the outer and inner wall of a housing (10) that is provided to receive a battery module (12). The housing consists of several airflow spaces and the fins (16) which are protruded from the bridge walls blocks the portion of longitudinal cross-sectional area of the flow spaces in the housing.    USE - Storage device for battery modules of hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform cooling of the housing is achieved, thus improving the cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of storage device for battery modules.    Housing (10)    Battery module (12)    Through-hole (14)    Fins (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a controller (1000) that is coupled to sensors (F, T, P) and operates the pump (335) and valve in response to changes in humidity of second reactant in the cathode flow path (336) to maintain the humidity within the prescribed range. The controller correlates the temperature set point, pressure set point and stoichiometry set point established to an operating condition of the system to maintaining the humidity with minimum operation of the pump.    USE - Fuel cell system used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the optimal pressure such that maintenance or attainment of the desired relative humidity occurs with a minimum amount of parasitic power loss. Manipulates the operation cathode components in such a way as to reduce system level performance penalties associated with such airflow manipulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of operating a fuel cell system; and    (2) a method of regulating relative humidity in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of components used to regulate the relative humidity of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (300)    Pump (335)    Cathode flow path (336)    Controller (1000)    Sensors (F, T, P)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (102) provides excess water during the fuel cell operation. A concentrated washer fluid reservoir (120) stores the concentrated washer fluid. A mixing pump (112) has a larger chamber (114A) that receives the waste water and a smaller chamber (114B) receives the concentrated washer fluid. The mixing pump mixes the waste water and the concentrated washer fluid in a predetermined ratio and provides a mixed washer fluid.    USE - Washer fluid system for fuel cell vehicles such as motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water produced during the operation of the fuel cell is utilized efficiently for providing a washer fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the washer fluid system.    Fuel cell (102)    Mixing pump (112)    Larger chamber (114A)    Smaller chamber (114B)    Concentrated washer fluid reservoir (120)
NOVELTY - A filter interface provided between a power inverter and a power utility grid has a solid-state relay (134) for interconnecting a power conditioning system and a utility power grid. A current loop controller (116) is included for admittance compensation. The inductor-capacitor-inductor (LCL) filter has an inverter-side inductor and a grid-side inductor in which output voltage (vac) (114) from the inverter-side inductor provides feedback voltage and feedback current to current loop controller. It allows the inverter to operate in grid-tie connection mode and standalone operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell power conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The current loop controller achieves admittance compensation to eliminate the steady-state error problem by using an inductor-capacitor-inductor (LCL) filter as the interface between the inverter and the utility grid. Unwanted current introduced by grid voltage through an undesired admittance path can be cancelled and low stability margin can be avoided while maintaining sufficient gain at the fundamental frequency. The LCL filter allows the inverter to work in both standalone and grid-tie connection modes, making it a universal inverter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The current loop controller can be a proportional resonant controller or a second-order lead-lag current controller. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) system for eliminating a steady-state error caused by an undesired admittance path in a current loop controller for a grid-tie inverter;    (2) method for admittance compensation in a power conditioning system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell inverter control system with an inductor filter.    Output voltage (114)    Current loop controller (116)    Solid-state relay (134)    Source inductance (138)    Inverter output current (142)
NOVELTY - Activated carbon and binder are provided and mixed to obtain a mixture. The mixture results with an iron content in the range of about 0-20 parts per million. The activated carbon has an iron content not exceeding about 20 parts per million. Conductive carbon is also provided. Mixing of the activated carbon and binder includes dry blending the activated carbon and the binder without processing additives and using a ceramic mixing apparatus.    USE - A method for making particles of an active electrode material used in the fabrication of electrodes for energy storage devices e.g. electrochemical double layer capacitors. Uses include but are not limited to electrodes widely used in devices that store electrical energy including primary battery cells, secondary battery cells, fuel cells, and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electrodes do not lower the breakdown voltage of electrolyte to the same extent as typical porous electrodes when immersed in the electrolyte. The optional conductive carbon includes a low contamination level and/or high conductivity conductive carbon particles. Iron content may be controlled through limiting or eliminating introduction of iron during processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus for mixing includes a ball mill, an electromagnetic ball mill, a disk mill, a pin mill, a high-energy impact mill, a fluid energy impact mill, an opposing nozzle jet mill, a fluidized bed jet mill, a hammer mill, a fritz mill, a Warring blender, a roll mill, a mechanofusion processor, or an impact mill. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) electrode;    (2) electrochemical double layer capacitor;    (3) processing equipment for providing active electrode material    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a process for making active electrode material.
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a signal representing a desired current flow through an electrical component. The signal representing a difference between the desired current flow and an actual current flow through the component is generated. A duty cycle is calculated for switches (40, 42) based on the signal representing the difference and a voltage generated by a voltage source. Another duty cycle is calculated for switches (44, 46) based on the signal representing the difference and another voltage generated by another voltage source.    USE - Method for operating a direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) power converter of an automotive drive system (claimed) and a DC/DC converter system within an automobile such as fuel vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively operates the power converter, and enables control dynamic performance of the duty cycles of the transistors within the converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile including a direct current-to-direct current converter system.    Chassis (12)    Body (14)    Electronic control system (18)    Backup Domain Controller (34)    Switches (40, 42, 44, 46)
NOVELTY - The vehicle system (10) comprises a passenger compartment (28), a battery compartment with a battery sub-system, which has a battery and battery components. A fuel cell stack (12) is also provided with a cathode input line (16) for receiving cathode input airflow and a cathode output line (18) for receiving cathode exhaust gas flow from the stack. There is a cooling line which is in communication with the passenger compartment and the battery compartment and an injector line which is in communication with the battery compartment and the cathode output line.    USE - Vehicle system for use in fuel cell vehicle hybrid design for cooling fuel stack and battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling line is in communication with the passenger compartment and the battery compartment and an injector line is in communication with the battery compartment and the cathode output line, thus enables cooling of the battery system under low load conditions and reduces weight and packaging space of the fuel cell vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system with a battery positioned within a battery housing    (2) a fuel cell hybrid vehicle with a passenger compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle system for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    Vehicle system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode input line (16)    Cathode output line (18)    Passenger compartment (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a distribution switch (5) turning on/off a power source through multiple distribution lines (1) that are connected to multiple generators (7), and a main switch (3) connected to the distribution lines. The power on a main line is turn on/off by the main switch. The current flowing through the main and distribution lines is detected by multiple measuring units (11), and measured data values are transmitted by a multiplexer (13) at the same time. The values processed at a controller (15) in the external system are transmitted by a communication unit (19).    USE - Linkage protection apparatus for a distributed power source e.g. a light power generation, wind power generation, fuel cell generation, and a miniature power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus protects a power source component by disconnecting the power source, when a fault is detected. The apparatus can selectively block the accident electricity flowing line among multiple lines, and the whole lines can be blocked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a linkage protection apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Distribution line (1)    Main cable furnace (2)    Main switch (3)    Distribution switch (5)    Generator (7)    Measuring unit (11)    Multiplexer (13)    Controller (15)    Communication unit (19)
NOVELTY - The detection method involves partially applying the prevention layer which prevents the contact of the fluorescent-paint surface and the sample at the fluorescent-paint surface top of the workpiece; and acquiring the fluorescence intensity of the fluorescence generated by irradiation of excitation light in the prevention layer from a contact. The influence of the fluorescence-intensity variation factor is calculated by sample concentration independence based on the fluorescence intensity.    USE - Method of detecting the concentration of a sample on the surface of a workpiece, such as detection measurement of the gas concentration which flows through the electrode cell of a fuel cell, and detection measurement of the concentration of the shielding gas in the case of welding of a workpiece.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the influence of a fluorescence-intensity variation factor independent of a sample concentration. Enables to detect the sample concentration on the surface of a workpiece with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a sample concentration detection apparatus; and    (2) a sample concentration detection program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the gas concentration detection flowchart. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Surface diffusion of oxygen gas to the detection material (S10)    Mixing light and the generated fluorescence (S12)    Separating the mixing light into two-way (S14)    Acquiring the image luminance value of the removed reflective excitation light (S16)    Obtaining data which adjusted the position and the relationship of the luminance value (S18)
NOVELTY - The current measurement apparatus has a gap (12) provided in the middle of loop core (11) with respect to small electric current detector (10). The gap opening-and-closing drive mechanism (13) opens and closes the gap. A gap opening-and-closing control unit opens the gap according to running condition during non-use of small electric current detector.    USE - Current measurement apparatus used for capacitor system and other electric installations mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids magnetization of loop core and maintains detection accuracy of electric current even if heavy current flows into to-track since the magnetic flux of loop core cannot concentrate by opening the gap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of small electric current detector of current measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Small electric current detector (10)    Loop core (11)    Gap (12)    Gap opening-and-closing drive mechanism (13)    Drive circuit (15)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a power supply unit (5) that supplies electric power to an electric equipment attached by vehicle body. The power supply unit has a compression coiled spring (51) which extrudes battery seat (55) from opening of installation stand to outside. The vehicle body includes a head tube (21) with a hollow portion in which the battery seat is incorporated. A battery (56) is attached to the battery seat. The head tube is penetrated by upper end of front fork (4) of the bicycle.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Conceals power supply unit and electrical cord in vehicle body so as not to impair appearance of bicycle. Enables easy removal of battery from battery seat through the inclusion of compression coiled spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principal part longitudinal cross-sectional view of the vehicle body frame of bicycle.    Front fork (4)    Power supply unit (5)    Head tube (21)    Compression coiled spring (51)    Battery seat (55)    Battery (56)
NOVELTY - A silica coating porous metal in which a hydrophilicity is maintained for a long period of time which comprising a frame surface of a porous metal containing 2.5-15 mass% carbon and silica, is new.    USE - The metal is useful for manufacturing silica coating porous material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has excellent conventional hydrophilicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a gaseous-diffusion layer of the fuel cell which consists of a silica coating porous metal in which the prolonged hydrophilicity is maintained; and    (2) a manufacturing method of a silica coating porous metal with which a hydrophilicity is maintained for a long period of comprises coating surface frame with silane coupling agent and baking at 280-500 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of catalyst involves absorbing aqueous solution containing ruthenium nitrate and nitric acid by metal oxide carrier, followed by drying and subjecting to reduction process. The aqueous solution contains ruthenium of 0.12-90 g/L. The light absorbency in wavelength 600 nm of the aqueous solution, while adjusting concentration of ruthenium in the aqueous solution to 0.5 g/L is 2.0-4.0.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for removal of carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively manufactures catalyst having high catalytic activity and carbon monoxide selectivity.
NOVELTY - A pressure control valve (34) controls the pressure in the battery container from rising and the substance such as gas is discharged out of the container. A filter (31) in the discharge path comprises a halogenated or non-halogenated type flame retardant (33), silica and antimony trioxide to prevent the combustibility of the gas.    USE - Battery container for lithium ion battery used for power supply of motor vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The flame retardant reduces the combustibility of the gas discharged outside the container when the pressure of the gas increases and prevents the discharging of combustible gas to the exterior of the battery container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stopper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of upper cover of lithium ion battery.    Filter (31)    Flame retardant (33)    Pressure control valve (34)    Positive electrode (40)    Negative electrode (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing the electrical storage device (1) e.g. storage battery, into a rotary body (2) of an electric vehicle in fixed or semi-fixed state, and additionally storing rotational kinetic energy using a fly wheel. The rotary body is semi-fixed to a fixing base (3) through a bearing (5), and a motor (6) is connected to the rotary body. The stored rotational kinetic energy is convertible for electric power with a generator. The rotary body is provided with electronic devices such as an electromagnetic induction coil and an inverter.    USE - Method for installation of an electrical storage device e.g. storage battery and capacitor, in a body of an electric vehicle e.g. passenger car, bus and electric train, in fixed or semi-fixed state. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases stored energy per unit weight by exploiting rotational kinetic energy of a heavy article. The method avoids hindrance for propagation of the electric vehicles, and avoids deterioration in repeated charging/discharging of the device. The vehicle is light in weight and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (1)    Rotary body (2)    Fixing base (3)    Vehicle body (4)    Bearing (5)    Motor (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a catalyst electrode layer (3), a gaseous-diffusion layer (5) and a separator (6) arranged in a sequential manner on a side of a solid-electrolyte membrane (2). A concave part provided as a reactive-gas flow path is formed in the separator. A minute part is formed in the gaseous-diffusion layer and is provided opposite to the convex part between concave parts of the separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use as a motive power source and a portable power supply, that is utilized for an electric vehicle, a motor vehicle and a domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is designed such that permeation of the water to the bottom of the convex part of the separator is suppressed, so that freezing of the water under the convex part of the separator in sub-zero temperature is suppressed in an effective manner, while achieving high energy conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Solid-electrolyte membrane (2)    Catalyst electrode layer (3)    Membrane-electrode composite body (4)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - A through-hole is provided in a lower piece (41a). A rivet (51) penetrates the through-hole of lower piece and is equipped with a metal terminal (41) which is fixed to a housing of a battery module. The front end side of the rivet of a through-hole is taken as a taper hole which the hole diameter expands gradually towards the front end side of the rivet. The inclination angle of the taper hole is 30-50 degrees from the center axis of the through-hole.    USE - Electrode for battery apparatus mounted in hybrid and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress concentration in a rivet front end side is reduced and conduction of an electrode is made reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (21)    Metal terminal (41)    Lower piece (41a)    Inclined surface (42)    Rivet (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has the separators (48a,48b) pinching a membrane electrode assembly (47) that is comprised with the catalyst layers (45a,46a) and diffused layers (46a,46b). A reactive gas circulation unit (51) circulates reactive gas to the electrode assembly so as to generate electric power. A water circulation unit (52) that is provided at the side of the electrode assembly apart from the reactive gas circulation unit supplies water to the electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used in robot, aircraft and building.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of electric power generation capacity of the fuel cell is improved by supplying the appropriate water content for the membrane electrode assembly, by providing the water circulation unit at the side of the electrode assembly. The size of the fuel cell system is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Catalyst layers (45a,45b)    Diffused layers (46a,46b)    Membrane electrode assembly (47)    Separators (48a,48b)    Reactive gas circulation unit (51)    Water circulation unit (52)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (1) is obtained by drying a solution containing an electrolyte polymer and a solvent to form a membrane, and softening, melting or dissolving the membrane in a magnetic field with magnetic-flux-density distribution.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte membranes for use in membrane electrode assemblies used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used as power supply for vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polymer electrolyte membranes which ensure adhesiveness with an electrode interface and have excellent proton conductivity. The obtained polymer electrolyte membrane provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power-generation characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for manufacturing polymer electrolyte membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Base material (2)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying measurement pulse voltage to secondary battery, to activate the battery. The frequency "f" of measurement pulse voltage is changed over a whole range of minimum frequency "fmin" to maximum frequency "fmax". The electric current value "I" corresponding to the frequency, flowing into the secondary battery is measured. The maximum frequency of fluctuation range "delta-I" of electric current value is calculated. The activation pulse voltage of the calculated maximum frequency is applied to the secondary battery.    USE - Activation method of secondary battery e.g. lead storage battery mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-cadmium cell and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum activated electric current corresponding to the maximum frequency can be sent into the battery. So the crystal film of lead sulfate can be removed efficiently and the activation of the lead storage battery can be attained sufficiently and reliably, not depending on the grade of deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for activation apparatus of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph showing the relationship between the frequency and electric current flowing into secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power generating device has inlet port (3) provided in switch room (1) for attracting the external air towards motor housing (2) through partitions gap. A ventilating fan (4) is arranged at upper portion of motor housing including fuel reformer for inhaling interior air from housing. An exhaust duct (7) provided in sidewall of motor housing inhales the air from ventilating fan and discharges the inhaled air towards exterior of housing.    USE - Fuel-cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The ventilation performance of the fuel-cell power generating device can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switch room (1)    Motor housing (2)    Inlet port (3)    Ventilating fan (4)    Exhaust duct (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) comprising an anode (1a) and a cathode (1b) has a fuel gas circulation system having a hydrogen tank (2) connected to the anode. The fuel gas circulation system includes a small ejector (6) and a large ejector (5) connected in series. The hydrogen tank is connected to the drive inflow ports of the ejectors. The inlet and outlet of the anode are connected with the large and the small ejectors respectively.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ejectors for fuel gas circulation are connected in series, a valve for preventing the backflow of fuel gas in the fuel gas circuit is avoided. Thus the anchoring of the valve by freezing at a low temperature environment is prevented and the rapid starting of the fuel cell system at the low temperature is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (1a)    Cathode (1b)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Large ejector (5)    Small ejector (6)
NOVELTY - An inner connector (122) has a terminal (121) which is connected to the output terminals of the semiconductor device. The outer connector (123) is attached to the outer-side resin layer (113) of a case (11). The outer-side resin layer and the inner side resin layer (112) of an inner connector and a case are shaped integrally. A sealing portion (125) is provided in the joint surface (126) of the inner side resin layer, outer-side resin layer and the outer connector.    USE - Semiconductor module for inverter apparatus for electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner-side resin layer and outer-side resin layer of the inner connector and case are molded integrally, the attachment strength of the connector portion is increased. The external force acts on the inner connector and the generation of gap in a joint surface is reduced by providing a sealing portion in the joint surface of the inner side resin layer, outer-side resin layer and the outer connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the semiconductor module.    Case (11)    Inner side resin layer (112)    Outer-side resin layer (113)    Terminal (121)    Inner connector (122)    Outer connector (123)    Sealing portion (125)    Joint surface (126)
NOVELTY - A city water supply line (50) supplies city water from outside apparatus to a temporary water treating unit (41). The temporary water treating unit carries out water treatment of the city water from outside apparatus prior to the water treatment by a water treating unit (12) so that chlorine, calcium and sodium present in the city water is removed by the temporary water treating unit. The temporary water treating unit which can be attached or detach freely by using a connection coupling (40).    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for home application.    ADVANTAGE - The protection of fuel cell power generation device from initial-stage filling city water is performed and installation efficiency of a temporary water treating unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Recycled water tank (10)    Water treating unit (12)    Connection coupling (40)    Temporary water treating unit (41)    City water supply line (50)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device consists of electrolyte containing electrolyte salt dissolved in solvent with dielectric constant of 55-90 at 20 degrees C, anode (13) and cathode (16). The anode and cathode contain active material comprising organic polymer having pi -electron conjugation cloud.    USE - Electrical storage device used as power supply of hybrid vehicles, mobile communication apparatus and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has favorable output characteristics, durability and high capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of coin-shaped electrical storage device.    Case (11)    Anode current collection board (12)    Anode (13)    Separator (14)    Cathode (16)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a battery case (14) for accommodating power supply units, and supply ducts (11, 12) for supplying a heat exchange medium with respect to the power supply units. A cross-sectional area of the supply duct (12) is smaller than a cross sectional area of the supply duct (11). A discharge duct (13) discharges the medium within the case. An opening for guiding the medium with respect to the power supply unit is formed in a surface facing the power supply unit in the supply duct (12). The discharge duct and the supply ducts are connected to a surface of the case.    USE - Temperature-control mechanism for controlling a temperature of multiple power supply units that are arranged in parallel in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply ducts supplies the heat exchange medium with respect to the power supply units, such that the variation in the temperature in the multiple power supply units is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external-appearance perspective view of a cooling mechanism.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (10)    Supply ducts (11, 12)    Discharge duct (13)    Battery case (14)    Side of battery case (14a)
NOVELTY - A waste-heat-recovery unit (120) collects exhaust heat discharged from a fuel cell (111). A heat use terminal (130) supplies the exhaust heat collected from the waste-heat-recovery unit to house (200). A detection unit (140) detects the thermodynamic state amount of the heat-use terminal and the house. A control unit (150) controls the output of the fuel cell, based on the detected thermodynamic state amount.    USE - Fuel cell exhaust-heat utilization system for hot water supply to house, room-temperature adjustment of house and snow melting panel provided on roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The heat discharged from fuel cell can be utilized efficiently. The required installation space for fuel-cell exhaust-heat utilization system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel-cell exhaust-heat utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (111)    Waste heat recovery unit (120)    Heat use terminal (130)    Detection unit (140)    Control unit (150)    House (200)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (111) emits heat at the time of generation of electric power. A waste heat recovery unit (120) recovers the exhaust heat from the fuel cell. A heat-use terminal (130) supplies the recovered exhaust heat to a house (200). A detection unit (140) detects the thermodynamic state of the heat-use terminal and the house. A control unit (150) controls the output of the fuel cell based on the thermodynamic state of the heat-use terminal and the house.    USE - Fuel cell exhaust-heat utilization system for use as heat source for heating water in storage tank of house.    ADVANTAGE - Since the waste exhaust-heat is recovered and supplied to the house, the waste exhaust-heat of the fuel cell can be efficiently utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell exhaust-heat utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (111)    Waste heat recovery unit (120)    Heat-use terminal (130)    Detection unit (140)    Control unit (150)    House (200)
NOVELTY - The outer peripheral portion of sealing board (17) and positive electrode collector (14) are welded directly. An annular groove (16b) is formed in the side wall regions of armored can (16) corresponding to arrangement position of sealing board. The opening edge (16a) of the can is crimped onto an insulation gasket (18) and the opening of the can is sealed.    USE - Cylindrical shape storage battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery. Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery, lithium secondary battery for personal computer, personal digital assistant, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The volumetric efficiency of storage battery is improved. Since annular groove is formed in side wall region of armored can corresponding to arrangement position of sealing board, the sealing board is firmly anchored to predetermined position of opening and volumetric efficiency is improved. Hence reliability of storage battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of cylindrical shaped storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of cylindrical shaped storage battery.    Positive electrode collector (14)    Armored can (16)    Opening edge (16a)    Annular groove (16b)    Sealing board (17)    Insulation gasket (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a moving body detection unit to detect a moving body of a vehicle periphery. An approach vehicle detection unit is provided for detecting a vehicle close to the moving body. A collision possibility prediction unit is provided for estimating a collision possibility of the moving body and approach the vehicle, which is detected by the moving body detection unit and the approach vehicle detection unit. A moving body advance suppression unit is provided for displaying a virtual image on a course of the moving body.    USE - Safe assistance apparatus for vehicles i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The moving body advance suppression unit prevents the collision of the approach vehicle by the jump out protrusion of the moving body due to advance of the moving body is suppressed by the moving body by the moving body. The jump-out of the moving body is suppressed without giving the damage to the moving body due to advance of the moving body is suppressed by the virtual image displayed on the course of the moving body. The apparatus simply and reliably detects the approach vehicle. The approach vehicle and the moving body are detectable for the long time due to since the power-saving mode is set as electric power supply mode with respect to the approach vehicle detection unit or the moving body detection unit at the time of own vehicle stop. The solar cell achieves the power saving at the time of an own vehicle stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a safe assistance processing performed with a control unit in a safe assistance apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An operation control unit (5) divides and manages time sequential estimation electric power load and time sequential prediction heat load for every driving period and stop period of a fuel cell (1). The fuel cell is driven for every start time of the driving period based on the electric power load and heat load. The fuel cell is driven based on the estimation electric power load and prediction heat load for stop period when the driving period is followed by stop period.    USE - Cogeneration system for household purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is driven also in driving stop period so that driving merit of fuel cell is improved. The structure for setting the driving period is simplified so that the assembly cost of cogeneration system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Storage tank (2)    Heat consumption terminal (3)    Hot water storage unit (4)    Operation control unit (5)
NOVELTY - The system has flow-rate detection section (22) that is provided in the hot water supply line, to detect outflow of warm water in the storage tank (1). An operation-control unit (24) operates hot water storage circulation pump (3), to substitute warm water in the heat-recovery pipe (2) by the water in storage tank, when flow of warm water is continued without predetermined period.    USE - Fuel-cell co-generation system for use in domestic and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - Water in the heat-recovery pipe can be heated more than constant temperature such that safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel-cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (1)    Heat-recovery pipe (2)    Hot water storage circulation pump (3)    Flow-rate detection section (22)    Operation-control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen tank has a coolant (103) for hydrogen storage alloy (102). The coolant cools the alloy, when the hydrogen tank receives an external force or an internal pressure more than predetermined pressure.    USE - Hydrogen tank of fuel cell system (claimed) used as drive source for electric power generating apparatus, motor vehicle such as hydrogen-fueled car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the hydrogen tank due to external force or increase in internal pressure can be prevented. The leakage of hydrogen gas to the exterior can be minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the hydrogen tank.    Hydrogen storage unit (101)    Hydrogen storage alloy (102)    Coolant (103)    Solvent (104)    Fuel-supply opening (107)
NOVELTY - The electric power feeding system has a bidirectional telecommunication cable (101) which transmits and receives information between load apparatus (100) and hybrid power supply device (10). The hybrid power supply device side receives the signal of operation mode which shows the operation state of load apparatus. The electric power generation state of a fuel cell module (15) is varied according to the operation mode of load apparatus.    USE - Electric power feeding system for printer connected to personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Low consumption of electric power is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hybrid power supply device in electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid power supply device (10)    Fuel cell module (15)    Load apparatus (100)    Bidirectional telecommunication cable (101)    Control system circuit (103)
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped electrode terminal (12) is projected in upper direction from an end surface of the battery cell (10). A connecting face of a terminal (70) for voltage detection is positioned between the bending surfaces (12a) of the electrode terminal, when the terminal for voltage detection and the electrode terminal are fixed by a fixing tool (FS) which contains a bolt (52) and a nut (53).    USE - Lithium ion battery pack for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electric corrosion in the electrode terminal is suppressed, thus the reliability of the battery pack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of external appearance of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (10)    Electrode terminal (12)    Bending surface of electrode terminal (12a)    Bolt (52)    Nut (53)    Terminal for voltage detection (70)    Fixing tool (FS)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a feed valve (6), a charcoal-filter apparatus (7) and a reverse osmosis membrane apparatus (8) used as water treating unit, a water tank (10) and a modifier (4), which are connected in order by a water supply tube (5). A control apparatus (14) controls opening and closing of the feed valve for fixed time, for supplying water.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in the usage frequency of the water treating unit is avoided and the water is supplied regularly to the water treating unit. Hence generation of various microorganisms in water treating unit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (4)    Water supply tube (5)    Feed valve (6)    Charcoal-filter apparatus (7)    Reverse osmosis membrane apparatus (8)    Water tank (10)    Control apparatus (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus is provided with a water flow sensor (19) between the feed valve (6) and water tank (10). The water flow sensor is used to detect the flow of water through the water supply tube (5) for predetermined time, after closing the feed valve, and to denote the out of order state of feed valve.    USE - Fuel-cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of feed valve can be detected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of fuel-cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (4)    Water supply tube (5)    Feed valve (6)    Water tank (10)    Water flow sensor (19)
NOVELTY - The ratio of sulfuric acid mass contained in the electrolyte solution (10) per cell with respect to amount of positive electrode active materials per cell chamber (8) is 0.48 or more. The dimension of cell chamber is longer than the thickness of electrode lamination direction of electrode group (5). The electrode surface of positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate (3) is immersed into the electrolyte solution. A controlling valve (9) is opened and closed according to the internal pressure of cell chamber.    USE - Lead storage battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery and lithium secondary battery for motor drive and engine start-up of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit produced during overdischarge of lead storage battery is suppressed reliably, and overdischarge-proof performance in the lead storage battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Electrode group (5)    Cell chamber (8)    Controlling valve (9)    Electrolyte solution (10)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a scavenging-air drive device operated at a predetermined period and a predetermined maximum driven amount from a scavenging-air start time, so that clarified water adhered to an electrolyte film of a fuel cell (20) is removed physically. An upper limit of the maximum driven amount is defined based on a noise level of the scavenging-air drive device.    USE - Fuel cell system    ADVANTAGE - The system discharges the water content in the cell rapidly, so that the system ensures zero temperature startability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system .    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (21)    Fuel-gas supply apparatus (42)    Hydrogen pump (55)    Air compressor (75)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (10) arranged in a moving body i.e. fuel-cell vehicle, and a scavenging-air unit for discharging a moisture content in the external of the fuel cell. A scavenging-air control unit controls the scavenging-air unit to operate to the action sound according to a switching state of a opening-and-closing part i.e. door, provided in the moving body, where the scavenging-air control unit and the scavenging-air unit act as a control apparatus (4).    USE - Fuel cell system for producing electric power for a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system suppresses the noise by the action of the scavenging-air unit during the shutdown of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Power control unit (11)    Traction motor (12)
NOVELTY - A control unit (7) controls an exhaust-gas drain valve (31) to restrict the discharge operation of water generated by electrochemical reaction of a fuel cell (2), when the temperatures of exhaust-gas drain valve and the fuel cell are below and above the freezing point, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and used as electric power generation system for building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the freezing of the exhaust-gas drain valve is suppressed effectively, the gas leakage to exterior by ice pinching within exhaust-gas drain valve is reduced. Hence the reliability of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (7)    Exhaust-gas drain valve (31)    Dilution device (34)
NOVELTY - The system has a co-generation apparatus (1) which combines electric power and generates heat, and a storage tank (2) which stores water heated using generated heat. Energy is consumed at the time of starting of cogeneration apparatus irrespective of whether the apparatus is driving during start time of driving form determination period. Driving merit is calculated when time slot which follows start time of driving form determination period is assumed as operation time zone in which energy is consumed at predetermined temporary starting time.    USE - Co-generation system used in general household, etc., for supplying electric power to various electric equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The driving form such as continuous operation form or intermittent operation form which is appropriate for the driving of cogeneration apparatus, can be detected easily and with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Co-generation apparatus (1)    Storage tank (2)    Heat consumption terminal (3)    Hot water storage unit (4)    Mains power supply (7)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure has a flat bracket (7) that is provided between a lower stage battery (4) and an upper-stage battery (5). The bracket has a load input unit which inputs a side collision load into width direction of vehicle. The bracket is formed with respect to dead weight of upper-stage battery, by the suspending rib (9) in which decompression of bracket in flat direction is suppressed.    USE - Battery mounting structure for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Strength of battery supporting structure is improved using simple structure while reaction force is increased with respect to input load such that side-collision load is decreased and weight of battery mounting structure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view explaining the battery accommodation state.    Cover (2)    Lower-stage battery (4)    Upper-stage battery (5)    Bracket (7)    Suspending rib (9)
NOVELTY - The resin battery case structure comprises a metal front block that connects a battery case and a vehicle side component. A Front side battery partition wall positioned at the back of the front block is extended along the vehicle length direction. The metal reinforcement walls (39A,39B) buried inside the front side battery partition wall is extended in the vehicle length direction.    USE - Resin battery case structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the battery case can be improved by provided the metal reinforcement wall along vehicle length direction while attaining weight reduction of the electric vehicle. The collision proof performance of the battery mounted in the electric vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the metal frame embedded on the battery tray of the resin battery case structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Frame structure (32)    Front right frame (37)    Front left frame (38)    Metal reinforcement wall (39A,39B)    Rear left frame (42)
NOVELTY - The connection between electrode terminals (12) is released, when the thermal insulation element (80) is heated by the temperature rise of battery cell (10) more than a predetermined temperature. The thermal insulation element is solder containing silver.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High temperature heat conduction can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery cells (10)    Electrode terminals (12)    Separator (20)    Thermal insulation element (80)    Battery pack (100)    Fixing tool (FS)
NOVELTY - A fuel-feeding-pipe path (21) supplies fuel gas to a fuel-gas flow path. A fuel discharge-pipe path (56) discharges the fuel gas from the fuel-gas flow path .A control apparatus judges whether fuel discharge-pipe path discharges fuel gas from fuel-gas flow path or the water is stagnated at the fuel-gas flow path during steady operation. The control apparatus supplies higher pressure fuel gas to the fuel-gas flow path, when water is stagnated at the fuel-gas flow path and opens a by pass valve (24) for discharging water content from the fuel-gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The water content is discharged effectively thus prevents performance decrement of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    By pass valve (24)    Fuel-feeding-pipe path (26)    Hydrogen high pressure supply valve (29)    Hydrogen circulation solenoid valve (34)    Fuel discharge-pipe path (56)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has several battery cells such as lithium ion battery that are mutually connected in series or parallel. A plate-shaped electrode terminal (12) is made to project from the end surface of battery cell in upper direction. The bending surface (12a) of the electrode terminal of adjacent battery cells are contacted and fastened by the blind rivet (51) which is used as the fixing tool (FS) in the overlapping state.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection of battery cells can be performed by direction contact, without using any bus-bars, and hence cost reduction can be achieved. The series of production process is automated or semi-automated, and hence the production efficiency of the battery pack is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the external perspective view of the battery pack.    Electrode terminal (12)    Bending surface (12a)    Blind rivet (51)    Battery pack (100)    Fixing tool (FS)
NOVELTY - A carbon-cluster dispersion liquid is obtained by crushing a flow of mixture of carbon cluster and solvent, and immediately re-aggregating in the solution in which carbon cluster is dispersed. The mixture is crushed by air flow injected from a gas-injection opening (162) arranged around a liquid-ejection opening (161), making it discharge from the liquid-ejection opening.    USE - Manufacture of dispersion liquid of carbon cluster, such as fullerene and carbon nanotube, including elements, such as hydrogen and oxygen (claimed). The hydrogen-storage liquid, obtained when the element is hydrogen, is used for fuel cells. The dispersion liquid is used for forming carbon thin films used in electron-emitting elements of display devices, and as fuel-ion occluding material of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides dispersion liquids in which carbon cluster is dispersed uniformly without impairing the characteristics of carbon cluster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus (100) of carbon-cluster dispersion liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the manufacturing apparatus of carbon-cluster dispersion liquid.    Manufacturing apparatus (100)    Raw-material tank (111)    Raw-material liquid (112)    Liquid-ejection opening (161)    Gas-injection opening (162)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode contains a catalyst, a catalyst support, and an ionic liquid, and has a gas flow path. The catalyst electrode further contains a fixed agent.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used for fuel cells used as power supply for vehicles (both claimed), such as motor vehicles and electric vehicles. The fuel cells include polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power generation efficiency even at high temperatures. The catalyst electrode is excellent in reaction efficiency. The catalyst layer has a three-phase interface structure in which movement of electron, ion, and reactive-gas molecule is carried out efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic model of the catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The drainage apparatus (15) has a control unit that reduces internal pressure of water storage chamber (16c) of a separator tank (16) than external pressure, by a pressure regulating valve, at the time of stop of unit in fuel cell system. An opening-closing valve is arranged at the side of open end (L14) of drain flow path (L13), above liquid level (C) of water in the flow path. The control unit opens the valve after reducing the internal pressure of water storage chamber, for freezing suppression processing.    USE - Drainage apparatus for hydrogen unit and air unit of fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle, for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the valve can be suppressed, and the discharge of excess gas can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the drainage apparatus.    Drainage apparatus (15)    Separator tank (16)    Water storage chamber (16c)    Opening-closing valve (17)    Liquid level (C)    Drain flow path (L13)    Open end (L14)
NOVELTY - The drainage apparatus (15) has a control unit that reduces internal pressure of water storage chamber (16c) of a separator tank (16) than external pressure, by a pressure regulating valve, at the time of stop of unit in fuel cell system. An opening-closing valve (17) arranged at the side of open end (L14) of drain flow path (L13), is opened and closed accordingly for freezing suppression processing.    USE - Drainage apparatus for hydrogen unit and air unit of fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle, for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing can be suppressed, and the discharge of excess gas can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the drainage apparatus.    Drainage apparatus (15)    Separator tank (16)    Water storage chamber (16c)    Opening-closing valve (17)    Drain flow path (L13)    Open end (L14)
NOVELTY - The ammeter (22) measures output current value of the fuel cell (2). A control unit (20) increases and decreases the exhaust stream volume of the exhaustion mechanism so as to obtain high or low output current value respectively.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust stream volume control can be performed according to impurity distribution state in anode side gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Exhaust valve (14)    Control unit (20)    Ammeter (22)    Temperature sensor (24)
NOVELTY - A system power supply abnormality detection unit (15) detects abnormality of voltage and current in a system power supply. An acquisition unit (16) acquires abnormality generation information in system power supply. The detection sensitivity of detection unit is raised, when the number of abnormality detection within fixed period is more than predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The stable electric power generation can be performed continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Conversion unit (12)    Operation control unit (14)    System power supply abnormality detection unit (15)    Acquisition unit (16)
NOVELTY - A cooling fan (250) with high cooling capacity cools a cell group (212) located in the center portion of the stack (210). The cooling fans (240,260) with low cooling capacity cool the cell groups (211,213) located in the edge portion of the stack. A gasket is provided between outer periphery of polymer electrolyte membrane, and outer periphery of separator to maintain airtightness with respect to air from cooling fans.    USE - Stack type polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicles, household applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the center portion of stack is cooled by the high capacity cooling fan and edge portion of stack is cooled by low capacity cooling fan, heat generated in the center and edge portions of unit cell can be removed and a stack maintains uniform temperature easily. Hence, the temperature at the time of operation of several unit cells can be equalized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of stack type polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (200)    Stack (210)    Cell groups (211-213)    End plates (220,230)    Cooling fans (240,250,260)
NOVELTY - A broad electrode plate (4) is cut into several narrow electrode plates (1) with a cutting unit (A), conveyed through the guide rollers (5,6). The edges of the narrow electrode plates are pressed with a press roll unit (E) for reducing the sharp burr generated at the peripheral portion of the electrode plates.    USE - Electrode plate manufacturing method for non-aqueous-electrolyte lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sharp burr generated at the peripheral portion of the electrode-plate after cutting is reduced by processing with the press roll, the generation of internal short circuit is reduced. The battery excellent in safety is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of slitter apparatus with the press roll.    Narrow electrode plate (1)    Upper blade (2)    Broad electrode plate (4)    Guide rollers (5,6)    Cutting unit (A)    Press roll unit (E)
NOVELTY - The battery load reducing apparatus has penetration type shunts (1-3) including several trunk lines, which are connected in series. The direct current (DC) is supplied to the diodes (4) connected to respective secondary-coil output terminals (8,13).    USE - Apparatus for reducing load to battery of motor vehicle e.g. car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the performance of the battery due to the voltage drop by heavy current that flows at time of starting of the engine is reduced. Hence lifetime of the battery is improved. The gas mileage of the internal combustion engine is raised by reducing load to battery, while improving electric power generation efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the wiring of the penetration type shunt. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Penetration type shunts (1-3)    Diode (4)    Breaker (5)    Grounding points (6,7)    Secondary coil output terminals (8-13)
NOVELTY - The fuel modifier has a cylindrical inner pipe (2) surrounded by a cylindrical outer pipe (1). A ring shaped base plate (4) is located between the lower ends of the outer pipe and the inner pipe. A ring shaped upper board (5) which is more flexible than the base plate is located between the upper portions of the outer pipe and inner pipe, so that upper board absorbs the thermal expansion and contraction of inner pipe along axial and radial direction. A combustor (8) is provided inside the inner pipe to heat the catalyst (9).    USE - Fuel modifier for converting hydrocarbon based raw material into hydrogen for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The stress acting on the base plate by thermal expansion of the inner tube along radial direction and axial direction is reduced without using filler, so that the damage to the other components is suppressed and the life time of the modifier is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel modifier.    Outer pipe (1)    Inner pipe (2)    Base plate (4)    Upper board (5)    Combustor (8)    Catalyst (9)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (10) has a hollow container (1) formed by a synthetic resin liner material (7), a reinforcing material layer (2) formed using a reinforcing fiber material and provided at outer layer of container, and nozzle component (3). The container and nozzle component are adhered or welded with an adhesive layer provided as outer layer of container.    USE - Pressure vessel is used for storing natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, argon, rocket fuel and hydrogen used for fuel cells and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure vessel has improved hermetic seal property and adhesive force between nozzle and container, and is simply and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of pressure vessel.    Hollow container (1)    Reinforcing material layer (2)    Nozzle component (3)    Adhesive agent (4)    Outer side nozzle portion (5)    Liner material (7)    Pressure vessel (10)
NOVELTY - A battery non-aqueous electrolyte contains an ionic liquid having double bond between phosphorus-nitrogen and containing an aromatic amine compound comprising an aniline derivative (1).    USE - Battery non-aqueous electrolyte is used for non-aqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle, note book computer, electronic watch and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery non-aqueous electrolyte has excellent battery performance, charge-and-discharge characteristics and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery non-aqueous electrolyte contains an ionic liquid having double bond between phosphorus-nitrogen and containing an aromatic amine compound comprising an aniline derivative of formula (1).    R1=H, alkyl or aryl;and    R2=H, methyl, methoxy or phenyl.
NOVELTY - A battery non-aqueous electrolyte contains a supporting electrolyte and an ionic liquid having double bond between phosphorus-nitrogen and containing a sulfonyl compound. The sulfonyl compound is chosen from 1,3-propane sultone, 1,3-butane sultone, 1,4-butane sultone, 1,3,2-dioxa thiolane-2,2-dioxide and/or sulfur-containing compound (1).    USE - Battery non-aqueous electrolyte is used for non-aqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle, note book computer, electronic watch and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery non-aqueous electrolyte has excellent battery performance, charge-and-discharge characteristics and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery non-aqueous electrolyte contains a supporting electrolyte and an ionic liquid having double bond between phosphorus-nitrogen and containing a sulfonyl compound. The sulfonyl compound is chosen from 1,3-propane sultone, 1,3-butane sultone, 1,4-butane sultone, 1,3,2-dioxa thiolane-2,2-dioxide and/or sulfur-containing compound of formula (1): R1-S(=O)(-R2)=0.    R1,R2=1-3C alkyl, alkenyl or phenyl, and combined each other to form ring.
NOVELTY - An automobile has an electric motor powered either by a battery or a fuel cell, the power output of which is regulated by the rate at which the driver rotates bicycle-style foot pedals.    USE - Electric automobile for personal transport.    ADVANTAGE - The pedal power enables the driver to derive exercise while moving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of the electric automobile component parts.    Pedal crank (1)    brake system (2)    generator (3)    on-board computer (4)    angle sensor (5)    DC charger (14)    gear (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (4) has a diaphragm (11) connected with a bipolar plate (3) over a sealed surface (12). The diaphragm consists of an infrared-transparent material and the bipolar plate consists of an infrared-transparent material. The material is welded together as lentiform in cross-section of sealed surface.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material is welded together as lentiform in cross-section of sealed surface, and thus ensures cost-effective material of the fuel cell. The fuel cell has a diaphragm connected with a bipolar plate over a sealed surface, and thus ensures that with the diaphragm no degradation of the mechanical characteristics and the diffusion characteristics are entered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective sectional view of a fuel cell stack with a single cell.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Bipolar plate (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Passage bore (5)    Clamping screw (6)    Electrode (7)    Anode (8)    Cathode (9)    Diaphragm (11)    Sealed surface (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves using electrical battery modules as rechargeable energy storage in electrical road vehicles. The geometrical and technical parameters of the rechargeable energy storage are subjected to a single and uniform standard. The rechargeable energy storage is therefore identical and interchangeable among each other. The vehicle access over cassettes for holding the battery modules, which corresponds to the standard of the battery modules.    USE - Method for fast energy stocking in electrical road vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves using electrical battery modules as rechargeable energy storage in electrical road vehicles, where geometrical and technical parameters of the rechargeable energy storage are subjected to a single and uniform standard, and hence ensures same driving power in which conventional vehicles are refueled, as well as ensures to achieve flexibility.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte membrane (16) for a high temperature-fuel cell for traction systems or the additional power supply of motor vehicles and for small power stations or house power supply devices and in membrane electrode unit, comprises an organic polymer material (24) impregnated with an electrolyte (26), and a laminated structure having silicate polymer and/or polysiloxane (10-20 wt.%) or its derivatives in the form of nano-particles. The silicate polymer consists of clay mineral having an additional cross-linking, and ions laid-in between the layers of the clay mineral.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane useful for a high temperature-fuel cell for traction systems or the additional power supply of motor vehicles and for small power stations or house power supply devices and in membrane electrode unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has high efficiency, high proton conductivity, high barrier properties and high mechanical stability such as strength and flexibility and reduces the power loss and power requirements in membrane electrode unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) membrane electrode unit; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a detailed representation of a membrane electrode unit.    Membrane electrode unit (14)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (16)    First gas diffusion electrode (18a)    Polymer material (24)    Electrolyte. (26)
NOVELTY - The structure has a base (2) provided under a seat (7) and a connection part of the base and the seat is movably hinged by a rotation shaft (1). An annular convex body (3) is provided on an upper edge of the base, and an annular groove (4) is correspondingly formed on a lower edge of the seat. A hollow cavity is provided in the base, and a battery pack (5) is provided in the hollow cavity. An annular gland strip (6) is provided at an inner side of the groove, and a length of the convex body is less than length of the base. A width of the convex body is less than width of the base.    USE - Electrically-driven sight-seeing vehicle seat structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can accomodate a battery pack. The structure is convenient to install and maintain, simple in structure, and beautiful in appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrically-driven sight-seeing vehicle seat structure.    Rotation shaft (1)    Base (2)    Annular convex body (3)    Annular groove (4)    Battery pack (5)    Annular gland strip (6)    Seat (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has an accumulator case body (1) arranged between multiple seats (4), and an accumulator storage groove (2) arranged inside the accumulator case body. A protective layer (3) is coated at outer sides of the accumulator case body that is fixed on a surface of a chassis (5). The protective layers are made of flexible leather materials, and the accumulator case body is arranged with a water-proof baffle, where the accumulator case body is a strip structure.    USE - Electric motor car seat structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has sufficient stored accumulators, and provides high mileage for continuous vehicle driving, good appearance and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric motor car seat structure.    Accumulator case body (1)    Accumulator storage groove (2)    Protective layer (3)    Multiple seats (4)    Chassis (5)
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner (1) has a wind-driven generator (2) whose power output end is connected with a storage battery group (5) through a charge controller (4). The storage battery group is connected with a power input end of the air conditioner through an inverter (6). An impeller (7) on the wind-driven generator is fixed inside a wind rate control box (3). A front end air inlet of the wind rate control box is fixed with a wind rate control fence (8).    USE - Wind-powered air-conditioner for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The wind force produced in the running process of the car drives the electricity generator to generate electricity through the impeller, and the charge battery group is charged through the charge controller, so that the air-conditioner can regulate electricity quantity of the charge battery group. The direct current of the charge battery group is inverted by the inverter into alternate current for the working of the air-conditioner in an easy manner. The air-conditioner is simple in structure. The manufacturing cost of the air-conditioner is low. The air-conditioner does not pollute the environment, and is not affected by weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind-powered air-conditioner.    Air-conditioner (1)    Wind-driven generator (2)    Wind rate control box (3)    Charge controller (4)    Storage battery group (5)    Inverter (6)    Impeller (7)    Wind rate control fence (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of fuel cell (40), and a memory (153) that stores a variation reference value. The moisture status of the fuel cell is detected based on the comparison of detected temperature and stored reference value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content of the fuel cell is controlled by detecting the moisture status of the fuel cell with sufficient precision appropriately. The moisture status of the fuel cell can be grasped even if impedance measurement is not performed repeatedly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of scavenging-air control function of control unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Fuel cell (40)    Impedance calculation unit (140)    Memory (153)    Scavenging control unit (160)
NOVELTY - The system has electrical energy storage unit such as capacitor connected to power line, and electric energy conversion units connected between power line and motor generator. An electric power target value determination unit (200) determines load electric power target values within allowable electric power total value, according to operation conditions. The conversion unit performs electric energy conversion operation so that electric power delivered and received between power line and motor generator, is equal to target value.    USE - Driving force generating system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electric power management and improves operability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of driving force generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid vehicle electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power target value determination unit (200)    Electric power target value monitoring unit (202)    Adder (204)    Subtractor (206)    Inverter control systems (220,222)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (300) and battery (400) supply the electric power to the motors (320,420) without intervening a direct current (DC)-DC converter (200). A control unit controls the electric power supplied to the motors from the fuel cell and battery when the output requirement from the vehicle (100) is normal. The electric power from the battery is supplied to the motor (320) through the converter when the output requirement from the vehicle exceeds the electric power generated by the fuel cell.    USE - Electric power supply system such as fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, rail vehicle and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the power supply efficiency is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    DC-DC converter (200)    Fuel cell (300)    Motors (320,420)    Battery (400)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit has several capacitors (109) that are arranged in parallel so that each capacitor has end surface electrode (111) positioned at one end surface and side surface electrode (113) positioned at other side surface. A bus bar (121) connects end surface electrode of one capacitor and partially connects side surface electrode of adjacent capacitor. A circuit board is positioned at end surface side of several capacitors. The circuit board is electrically connected with bus bar via conductor unit (129) arranged towards circuit board from bus bar.    USE - Capacitor unit for auxiliary power supply used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric power steering device and electrically driven supercharging device.    ADVANTAGE - The measurement and control of voltage values at both ends of capacitor is performed by circuit board of single sheet so that weight and size of capacitor unit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the capacitor unit.    Capacitor (109)    End surface electrode (111)    Side surface electrode (113)    Bus bar (121)    Conductor unit (129)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has cell units (2) comprising positive electrode active material layer, ion-conductive inorganic material layer and negative electrode active material layer which are stacked in order. The multilayer structure (23) has positive collector layer (7) as lowermost layer and negative collector layer (8) as uppermost layer, and unit cells.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and digital appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging characteristic of the battery is improved by using the collector layers and the power generation efficiency of the battery is improved. The simple secondary battery is manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Unit cell (2)    Positive collector layer (7)    Negative collector layer (8)    Metal layer (20)    Multilayer structure (23)
NOVELTY - The energy storage comprises an housing. An energy storage cell (3) is fitted and fastened in the housing and has a pair of electrodes, which is surrounded on all sides by a flexible housing (4). The flexible housing is closed tightly by a welded seam on one side of the energy storage cell, which develops an edging (5) adjoining the electrode pair. The energy storage cells are fastened in the housing by being clamped in by a edging between the housing modules (6). The energy storage cell is lithium ion cell.    USE - Energy storage for electrical energy. Can also be used for hybrid drives for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage cell is fitted and fastened in the housing and has a pair of electrodes, which is surrounded on all sides by a flexible housing, and hence omits additional operating measures and ensures a smaller mechanical stress and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a housing module with inserted energy storage cell.    Energy storage cell (3)    Flexible housing (4)    Edging (5)    Housing modules (6)    Interlayer housing (7)    Stabilizers (9)
NOVELTY - The system (3) has a humidifying section (8) and a throttle device (13) humidifying a supply gas, which is supplied to a fuel cell stack (2), as a function of a control signal. A dehumidifying device (7) dehumidifies an exhaust gas formed from the supply gas conducted through the fuel cell stack and discharges the exhaust gas as a dehumidified exhaust gas. A controller (14) generates the control signal based on temperature of the dehumidified exhaust gas.    USE - Supply system for a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell device in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows reliable control of humidity in an area of a membrane of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell device with a supply system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Supply system (3)    Dehumidifying device (7)    Humidifying section (8)    Throttle device (13)    Controller (14)
NOVELTY - A nanofiber yarn assembly includes longitudinally extending core having multifilament structure or braided structure. The ribbon of multiple nanofibers is twisted about the core in opposite direction.    USE - Nanofiber yarn assembly for use in textiles, electronic devices, conducting wires and cables, fiber-based supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, artificial muscles and electrochromic articles, field emission and incandescent light emission devices, protective clothing, tissue scaffold applications and mechanical and chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The nanotubes can be combined with other textile fibers, yarns, silvers, braided and knits to make composite textile structure with unique combination of properties such as enhanced toughness, high electrical and thermal conductivities, high field emission and high surface area for absorption of active agents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming nanofiber yarn assembly; and    (2) apparatus for forming nanofiber yarn assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the carbon nanotube core-spun spinner.    Yarn (90)    Draw core (101)    Thread guide (102)    Hollow spindle (103)    Spindle whorl (104)
NOVELTY - A melt containing zirconia, ceria and/or rare earth oxide (in mol%) (5-50), boric oxide (10-50) and metal oxide (30-75) is produced. The melt is rapidly cooled and the amorphous substance produced is heated to form precipitate comprising crystals of solid solution of zirconia, ceria and rare earth oxides. The crystals of the solid solution are separated from the precipitate to obtain solid solution fine particles. The metal oxide contains magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and/or zinc.    USE - Manufacture of solid solution fine particles for oxidation-reduction catalyst, co-catalyst of ternary catalyst used for processing automobile exhaust gas, and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The solid solution fine particles having small particle diameter, high specific surface area, excellent heat resistance, high crystallinity and durability are manufactured easily.
NOVELTY - The method involves deforming a portion of planar electrically conductive blank to form corrugations (4) on the conductive black defining an electrical contact (5) and fluid flow path (6). The thickness of the conductive blank made of metal such as titanium, stainless steel, mild steel, nickel, copper and its alloy is in the range of 0.4-1.0 mm. The conductive blank is coated with corrosion resistance material and low contact resistance material.    USE - Method for forming bipolar interconnect for electrochemical cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The size and manufacturing cost of the bipolar interconnect are reduced and working efficiency of the electrochemical cell stack is improved by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrochemical cell stack.    Electrochemical cell stack (1)    Bipolar interconnect (3)    Corrugations (4)    Electrical contact (5)    Fluid flow path (6)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing device includes a film unwinder (210) that supplies a film coated with a catalyst layer at regular intervals to the membrane. A film rewinder which collects the film where a catalyst layer is removed. A diffusion layer supply compression portion (300) supplies a diffusion layer unit to the surface of the catalyst layer to compress it. A cutter (600) cuts the diffusion layer compressed membrane to separate it into a membrane electrode assembly. A membrane rewinder (120) collects the membrane separated from the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Manufacturing device for a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a catalyst layer coated membrane type membrane electrode assembly to be prepared continuously. Productivity of the film-electrode assembly can be improved by consecutively manufacturing the film-electrode assembly with the decal process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the film-electrode assembly manufacturing device.    Membrane rewinder (120)    Film unwinder (210)    Diffusion layer supply compression portion (300)    Cutter (600)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple hydrogen tanks (10) utilized to store and supply hydrogen. Valves (14, 16) are connected in same line to control supply of the hydrogen tank when a vehicle's key is on. Temperature and pressure of hydrogen tank are respectively detected by a temperature sensor (12) and a pressure sensor (20). Hydrogen is supplied to a fuel cell stack (26) by a fuel processing system (24), and is allowed to react with oxygen to generate electricity. High pressure of hydrogen is regulated to low pressure using a low-pressure regulator (22).    USE - Hydrogen leakage detecting system for a fuel cell vehicle system to prevent burning/explosion caused by hydrogen leakage.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents occurrence of burning or explosion that is caused by leakage of hydrogen, thus ensuring safety of the fuel cell vehicle by detecting hydrogen leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting hydrogen leakage of a fuel cell vehicle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen leak detecting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen tank (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Valves (14, 16)    Pressure sensor (20)    Low-pressure regulator (22)    Fuel processing system (24)    Fuel cell stack (26)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has multiple unit cells (10) including outwardly-protruded electrode terminals (21, 22). The cell has a cap-plate (17) tightly shutting a case (15), which receives an electrode group. A gasket (23) is installed between the cap plate and electrode terminals. A connection member (30) electrically connects the electrode terminals on the neighboring unit cells with each other. Nuts (25, 26) are fastened to the electrode terminals to support the connection member. Protrusions (27) are formed on the surface of the nut that is in contact with the connection member.    USE - Battery module for hybrid electric vehicle and electronic instrument such as a cellular phone, a notebook computer and a camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The module reduces the contact resistance between the connection member and nuts by improving the structure of the nut installed in the electrode terminal, and prevents the nut from loosening by external vibration. The constant resistance between the screw nut and the connecting member can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a battery module.    Unit cell (10)    Case (15)    Cap plate (17)    Electrode terminal (21, 22)    Gasket (23)    Nut (25, 26)    Protrusion (27)    Connection member (30)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The system includes an ECU which regulates turning ON/OFF of a battery switch, and an output control transistor which regulates a memory battery based on the ON/OFF state of the battery switch. The memory battery is selectively connected to the memory maintaining relay of a memory maintaining battery unit, based on the signal output from the output control transistor. The memory battery supplies power to the ECU based on the command from the memory maintaining battery relay.    USE - Memory-retention voltage power system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves convenience in successive memory retention function. Ensures maintaining operation of battery memory.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A memory maintaining battery line supplies power from the memory battery to other ECUs. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery-memory retaining method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart diagram of the battery power supply process. (Diagram shows non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves making metal channel members (100) in the shape of a coolant channel by a low-melting metal (120) having lower melting point than graphite. The metal channel members are placed into a lower plate mold (210) for making a graphite separator that is filled with graphite powder. An upper plate mold (220) is placed on the lower plate mold, and compression sintering is performed. A molten solution of the low-melting metal is discharged into the outer side of the molds when the metal channel members are molten by the compression sintering.    USE - Method for manufacturing an integrated graphite separator of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the time of the production process and cost of the production. The complicated graphite separator can be made by overcoming the limit of the aerial image. The efficiency of the fuel battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated graphite separator.    Metal channel members (100)    Low-melting metal (120)    Lower plate mold (210)    Upper plate mold (220)    Coolant flow way (310)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a support heat generating unit (100) keeps the flow of cooling water through the cooling water manifold constant and the heat generating unit is inserted into the cooling water manifold (13) in a longitudinal direction to improve the cool starting. The heat generating unit is equipped with a stack, where an air manifold (12), hydrogen manifold (11), and cooling water manifold are formed. The heat generating unit generates heat by receiving a battery power, and a control unit (200) controls a heat generating temperature of the support heat generating unit.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle stack.    ADVANTAGE - The stack improves the performance by steadily maintaining the flow rate distribution of the cooling water manifold by installing a support heat generating unit inside the cooling water manifold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a Schematic view of a fuel cell vehicle stack.    Stack (10)    Hydrogen manifold (11)    Air manifold (12)    Cooling water manifold (13)    Support heat generating unit (100)    Control unit (200)
NOVELTY - The device has an indoor temperature detecting sensor for detecting an indoor temperature of a vehicle. An outer air temperature detecting sensor detects an outer air temperature. A control unit controls a rotation direction of a blower motor by receiving the indoor temperature and the outer air temperature. A duct allows a high voltage battery to be connected to an indoor side of the vehicle. Another duct allows the high voltage battery to be connected to an outer side of the vehicle.    USE - High voltage battery cooling device for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the heat generated by the high voltage battery of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), thus contributing to an indoor heating performance. The device uses the outer air to cool the high voltage battery, thus improving the cooling performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high voltage battery cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a high voltage battery cooling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plate has a membrane electrode assembly (11) and a gas diffusion layer, which is interposed between bipolar plates to form a unit cell. The bipolar plate is formed by firmly connecting two planar plates, and has gas (hydrogen, oxygen) flow paths on both surfaces for passing reaction gases. A cooling water flow path is formed in the middle portion of the planar plates for removing heat. Manifolds are formed at both ends of the flow paths for supplying hydrogen, oxygen and cooling water to the gas flow paths and the cooling water flow paths.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate reduces the driving pressure requirement of an air supply unit, hence improving the efficiency of the overall system. The plate enables uniform distribution of water, hence improving the output characteristics and durability of the overall system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Separator (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Gas diffusion Layer (12)
NOVELTY - The surface of nickel-cobalt complex hydroxide is coated with titanium compound, baked at 700 degrees C or less, and mixed with lithium compound. The obtained mixture is baked at 650-850 degrees C in presence of oxygen, to obtain powder of lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide (anode active material).    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides anode active material excellent in heat stability. The non-aqueous secondary battery comprising anode active material, is excellent in safety and charging and discharging capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surface of nickel-cobalt complex hydroxide is coated with titanium compound, baked at 700 degrees C or less, and mixed with lithium compound. The obtained mixture is baked at 650-850 degrees C in presence of oxygen, to obtain powder of lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide (anode active material). The lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide powder has a compositional formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2, where x is 0.10-0.21, y is 0.01-0.04 and z is -0.05 to 0.10. Complex agent and aqueous-alkali-solution are added to the aqueous solution containing nickel salt and cobalt salt at 50-80 degrees C, and co-precipitation of hydroxide of nickel and cobalt is carried out, to form nickel-cobalt complex hydroxide. The coating process of nickel-cobalt complex hydroxide is carried out by adding titanium salt aqueous solution and aqueous alkali solution to slurry of nickel-cobalt complex hydroxide. The complex agent is ammonium-ion supply material. The titanium salt aqueous solution is titanyl sulfate aqueous solution. The lithium compounds are lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide or their hydrates.
NOVELTY - A surface of nickel cobalt hydroxide compound is coated with a titanium compound and baked at 700 degrees C or less, to obtain mixture which is baked at 650-850 degrees C in an oxygen atmosphere, to obtain powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (A). The obtained powder of lithium nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (A) is water-washed, filtered and dried, to obtain powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (B) (I), to obtain anode active material containing powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (B).    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as coin battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and combustion engine, gasoline engine and diesel engine of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has excellent heat stability, and provides non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having high capacitance and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A surface of nickel cobalt hydroxide compound is coated with a titanium compound and baked at 700 degrees C or less, to obtain mixture which is baked at 650-850 degrees C in an oxygen atmosphere, to obtain powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (A). The obtained powder of lithium nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (A) is water-washed, filtered and dried, to obtain powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (B), to obtain anode active material containing powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (B). The powder of nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (B) is of formula Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2, where x is 0.10-0.21, y is 0.04-0.10 and z is (-)0.05-0.10.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the coin battery.    Lithium metal cathode (1)    Separator (2)    Anode (3)    Gasket (4)    Negative pole can (5)