NOVELTY - The fuel cell has moisture absorption regions (11a,11b) provided in exits (6a,6b) of reactive gas flow paths (2,3), positioned mutually in contact with humidification regions (10a,10b) provided in inlet ports (5a,5b) of reactive gas flow paths so that moisture content in moisture absorption regions moves to the humidification regions. A water permeation layer (20) is positioned in the contact portion of humidification regions and moisture absorption regions.    USE - For electric vehicle and small co-generation system for home use.    ADVANTAGE - The compactness and reliability of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is ensured while maintaining humidification state of the electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the view of a structure on the surface of a separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactive gas flow paths (2,3)    Inlet ports (5a,5b)    Exits (6a,6b)    Humidification regions (10a,10b)    Moisture absorption regions (11a,11b)    Water permeation layer (20)
NOVELTY - The respective parallel joining end surfaces (12) of holding sections (7,8) are coupled when performing the parallel arrangement of the holding sections. The respective parallel connection end surfaces (13) with nuts (14) of the holding sections are joined in a state where the holding sections are already arranged in parallel.    USE - For battery pack (claimed) used in e.g. hybrid system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures versatility, and achieves cost reduction through mass production. Can easily respond to change of the number of batteries. Improves power efficiency and cooling capability per volume of battery pack. Enables firm supporting of batteries using a simple structure, and avoids formation of useless space between the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the attachment process of battery holder. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Holding sections (7,8)    Joining end surfaces (12)    Connection end surfaces (13)    Nuts (14)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has an electrode electrolyte film assembly (11) formed between the anode side electroconductivity separator board (12), cathode side electroconductivity separator board (14) and cooling water side separator board (16). The notch with rectangular cross-section is formed in the corner portions (18,19,20) of the boards (12,14,16), respectively.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity separator boards can be disassembled easily, by putting and twisting the jig to the notches.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode electrolyte film assembly (11)    Anode side electroconductivity separator board (12)    Cathode side electroconductivity separator board (14)    Cooling water side separator board (16)    Corner portions of boards (18,19,20)
NOVELTY - The cell system (1) has replacement components (11) such as filters and ion exchangers accommodated inside housing (4). The replacement components are detachable with respect to sealing lid (8), while extending the sealing lid to exterior of housing.    USE - Fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement components such as filters and ion exchangers can be removed safely, without replacing the whole housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and side views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Housing (4)    Fluid piping (5)    Sealing lid (8)    Replacement components (11)
NOVELTY - The remaining-capacity sensor (20) has pair of ultrasonic transducers (36,38) that are immersed in a solution of lead storage battery through a frame (42) covering a circuit board (40) and ultrasonic transducers, when the sensor is fixed to the battery case (12). The temperature sensor provided in the circuit board controlling the transmission and reception of sound wave from the ultrasonic transducers, measures the temperature of the solution in the lead storage battery.    USE - Remaining-capacity sensor of lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining-capacity sensor of the lead storage battery can ascertain the remaining capacity of the battery using a simple structure, without damaging the solution of the lead storage battery. The battery outputs the data regarding the remaining capacity, while receiving the electrical signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the remaining-capacity sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (12)    Remaining capacity sensor (20)    Ultrasonic transducers (36,38)    Circuit board (40)    Frame (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has a pressure vessel type magnetic floating balance (50) for evaluating the water absorption characteristic with respect to a solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell. A proton conductometry (52) measures the proton conductivity of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane simultaneously while the magnetic floating balance evaluates the water absorption characteristic of the membrane.    USE - For solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water absorption characteristics and the proton conductivity of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell can be measured simultaneously by using separate sample set in a container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrolyte-film evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of the electrolyte-film evaluation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Apparatus (30)    Humidity controller (40)    Back pressure valve (44)    Pressure vessel type magnetic floating balance (50)    Proton conductometry (52)    Electromagnet (55)
NOVELTY - A controller (13) estimates residual moisture content in fuel cell stack (1) based on electric power generation log of fuel cell stack before purge and estimates evaporation amount of water during purge based on temperature change of fuel cell stack measured by temperature measurement cell (9) with temperature sensors (10,11). The controller stops purge, when moisture degree of fuel cell stack estimated from residual moisture content and evaporation amount is less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be purged efficiently using moisture degree at the time of system stop. The durability and responsiveness during starting are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Air compressor (2)    Temperature measurement cell (9)    Temperature sensors (10,11)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The cell has gas supply hole (4c) and gas discharge hole (4d) which are formed on the surface of a metal plate (4) and arranged at the ends of the flow channel (9). The metal booths (11) attached by welding with respect to metal plate are attached to the gas supply and gas discharge holes. A flow path connector is attached with gas supply lines (12) which supply and discharge gas with respect to the flow channel. An internal communicating path connects the flow channel, gas supply line and gas discharge pipe.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas at the joints of the booths is reduced, and the damage of the fuel cell due to heat is prevented. The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Metal plate (4)    Gas supply hole (4c)    Gas discharge hole (4d)    Flow channel (9)    Metal booths (11)    Gas supply lines (12)
NOVELTY - A controller (80) prohibits the stopping of a system drive based on a system drive stop request during a warming-up processing. The controller stops the system drive irrespective of the execution of the warming-up processing, when the system drive stop request is input for a second time.    USE - For vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prohibits a system drive stop until the temperature of a fuel cell becomes more than predetermined value, even if it receives a system drive stop request, thus improving usability. Suppresses freezing of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel-gas supply apparatus (42)    Controller (80)    Ignition switch (82)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a humidifier (15) divided into supply gas chamber and off-gas chamber, by humidification film. An exhaust passage (25) guides fuel off gas such as hydrogen off gas discharged from fuel cell (2) to the humidifier, so that fuel off gas is used as humidification source in the humidifier.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and electric power generation system for building, residential building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel off gas can be diluted economically and efficiently, while suppressing cost raise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel off-gas discharge method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Humidifier (15)    Pump (24)    Exhaust passage (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (11) stack has a tension plate (17) and a monitor holding plate (52) fixed to end plates (15,16) in locations made into surfaces inclined with respect to a cell stacked structure (22). The fixed locations are inclined so that the stacked structure is approximated with respect to surfaces parallel to the stacked structure when the end plates are deformed by adding load to the stacked structure.    USE - For electric power generation system of fuel-cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric tram and walking robot. Also suits for power generation equipment of building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The bending at the side of the laminated structure of face plates spanned between end plates is restrained even if end plate deforms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (11)    End plates (15,16)    Tension plate (17)    Cell stacked structure (22)    Monitor holding plate (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a contact portion (35) formed in a metal-made fuel cell separator, provided with a securing plate (42). The securing plate receives external force acting along the separation direction of a voltage-measurement unit, using a detachment suppressing portion.    USE - For supplying electric power for moving objects such as vehicles e.g. electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, etc., and for power generation equipment for residences and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation or damage of the detachment suppressing portion is suppressed, hence attachment state of voltage-measurement unit can be maintained favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the contact portion.    Metal plate (29)    Resin frame (30)    Contact portion (35)    Securing plate (42)    Securing recess (50)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system (1) has temperature sensors (61,82) that detect temperature in fuel cell stack (10) and outside temperature, and humidity sensor (35) that detects humidity in fuel cell stack. An electronic control unit (ECU) (90) scavenges the fuel cell stack using compressor (31) based on time period calculated using difference in detected temperatures and humidity, and switches from the compressor to fan (51) for supplying external air into the fuel cell stack until humidity becomes less than preset value, at the time of stop.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system for use in vehicle e.g. fuel-cell electric vehicle and train, and non-portable power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The operation time of compressor and water in fuel cell are reduced, at the time of stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the PEFC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PEFC system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Humidity sensor (35)    Fan (51)    Temperature sensors (61,82)    ECU (90)
NOVELTY - The element has metal case (14) which is sealed through annular resin made packing (13) such that it accommodates in metal case. A cure adhesive agent (15) is coated to the resin made packing and the internal cell (12) is attached to the resin made packing.    USE - Coin shaped electrochemical element e.g. coin shaped proton polymer battery, coin shaped electric double layer capacitor for use as battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of the electrochemical element can be improved efficiently and also the size of the element is reduced and it can also respond to reflow process of lead free soldering.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of coin shaped electrochemical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of coin shaped proton polymer battery.    Cap (11)    Internal cell (12)    Resin made packing (13)    Case (14)    Cure adhesive agent (15)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting apparatus has a reverse-connection proof section (97b) formed in a clamp (97). The reverse-connection proof section determines the support position of a battery (22) with respect to a battery stand (88).    USE - For industrial vehicle such as lawn mower.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be accurately attached to a predetermined mounting direction on the battery stand, and the wiring fault of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged view of the back elevation of the principal portion of the battery mounting apparatus.    Battery (22)    Battery stand (88)    Clamp (97)    Reverse-connection proof section (97b)    Electrical insulator (100)
NOVELTY - A voltage increase converter increases the voltage of the direct current (DC) power supply prior to supply of power to an electric equipment. A diode (D3) is connected at a forward direction parallel to the voltage increase converter and with respect to the electric equipment in view of the positive electrode of the DC power supply.    USE - For driving an electric equipment of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses overvoltage and voltage fall from the side of the voltage rise converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the structure of the vehicle mounted power supply device.    Inverters (11,12)    Battery (22)    Adjustment circuit (46)    Diode (D3)    Resistance (R3)
NOVELTY - The cooling system starts generation of electric power in fuel cell stack (1) when coolant pump (4) and heater (6) are operated. The total flow of electronic control valve (9) is carried to fuel cell stack, if the temperature of bypass flow path (8) or the temperature of fuel cell stack reaches minimum driving temperature and the operation of heater is stopped. The electronic control valve is gradually switched to radiator (2) if the coolant temperature reaches the upper limit of operating temperature.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warming up time of fuel cell can be reduced and the electric power can be generated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Radiator (2)    Coolant pump (4)    Heater (6)    Bypass flow path (8)    Electronic control valve (9)
NOVELTY - A step portion (5) contacts uneven contact point of pressure plate (12) and end plate (8), by cell stacked structure (3) side rather than the case where the pressure plate is in flat form. The end plate clamps the elastic structure (11) with the cell stacked structure and pressure plate.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The uneven contact structure can exhibit sufficient resistance with respect to external force and movable range is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged view of the stack fastening structure.    Cell stacked structure (3)    Step portion (5)    End plate (8)    Elastic structure (11)    Pressure plate (12)
NOVELTY - An isolation unit (6) is arranged along the edge of battery module of battery unit (1) while adhered to elastic sheet (11). The isolation unit is comprised with liquid receiver (10) that takes discharged electrolyte liquid from edge of battery module. The elastic sheet which protrudes from outer periphery edge of isolation unit comprises a protrusion (11a) which is used as protrusion packing (15) to obstruct gap between the perimeter of isolation unit and holder cases (3). By this, the electrolyte liquid discharged from battery module is either retained or emitted from predetermined position.    USE - Used for driving e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents flowing of electrolyte liquid down from the gap between the outer periphery of the isolation unit and holder case reliably, thus preventing short-circuit with respect to up-and-down battery module. Prevents contact of discharged electrolyte liquid to electrical component, thus avoiding corrosion of electrical components reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a partial-enlargement cross-section perspective view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery unit (1)    Holder cases (3)    Isolation unit (6)    Liquid receiver (10)    Elastic sheet (11)    Protrusion (11a)    Protrusion packing (15)
NOVELTY - The corrosion resistance at the periphery of the manifolds (15a,15b,16a,16b,17a,17b) is relatively higher than the other portions of the coat layers formed between electric power generation region and periphery of manifolds. The manifolds have surrounding layer characteristics such that the pH at the side of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (30) is not easily transmitted to the separator side.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as electric power generation system in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The usage amount of coat material is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the separator.    Fuel cell (2)    Manifolds (15a,15b,16a,16b,17a,17b)    Separator (20)    MEA (30)    Gas passageways (34,35)
NOVELTY - A backing pressure control fan (31) is provided in the exhaust pipe line (25) in the middle of the large diameter flow path region (32). The upstream region of exhaust gas (25a) expands into the upstream tapered region (35a) of the large diameter flow path region and the downstream tapered region (35b) merges into downstream region (25b) of the exhaust piping. The drive motor (33) located in the large diameter flow path region rotates the fan (34) in both forward and reverse directions.    USE - For use in vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell vehicle. Also suits for other moving bodies like vessel, aircraft, electric train, tram, walking robot as well as fuel-cell power generation equipment used in residential or commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - By maintaining a positive pressure in the exhaust flow path, formation of back pressure is eliminated. Hence, the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved. The fan rotation in both forward and reverse directions ensures complete purging of residual air and unwanted gases at the time of a shutdown besides an improvement in startup performance in the next cycle. As the steam and residual water are effectively discharged, malfunctioning of the fuel cell system due to freezing in cold weather is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of back pressure control fan.    Exhaust pipe line (25)    Upstream region of exhaust pipe (25a)    Downstream region of exhaust pipe (25b)    Back pressure control fan (31)    Large diameter flow path region (32)    Drive motor (33)    Fan (34)    Upstream tapered region (35a)    Downstream tapered region (35b)
NOVELTY - The device has a jack (3) actuated by a 12 volt electric motor (2) with a reduction gear, and a tail vane (5) folded and blocked in a closing guide (6) for blocking a marine type flat wind turbine (4) in a horizontal position for permitting the turbine to turn by rotation. The motor is controlled from a fascia of a vehicle i.e. camping car, where the motor operates the jack by opening at right angle or closing at horizontal position.    USE - Device for vertically raising a marine type flat wind turbine that is placed on a roof of a vehicle i.e. camping-car, in non-utilization time for charging batteries. Can also be used for lowering the turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides current at a side of solar panels during non-sunny days. The device can be rolled with the turbine that is folded on the roof, during displacements. The jack is actuated by the electric motor with the reduction gear, without Macpherson strut, thus vertically raising the wind turbine in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind turbine raising device.    12-volt electric motor (2)    Jack (3)    Marine type flat wind turbine (4)    Tail vane (5)    Guide (6)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an insulating device (12) for thermally insulating an area (14) against an area (16), where the insulating device has a duct area (18) that is adjacent to the areas. A component of the system is conducted over the duct area during operation of the system. A part of the component is composed of a material having low heat conductivity, where an insulation part (22) lies partially within the duct area. The insulation part is made of ceramic.    USE - Used for producing electrical energy and heat energy in a mobile sector e.g. motor vehicle, and a domestic sector.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the component is composed of the material having low heat conductivity, where the insulation part lies partially within the duct area, thus avoiding unwanted heat transfer to the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a part of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Insulating device (12)    Areas (14, 16)    Duct area (18)    Insulation part (22)
NOVELTY - The module has a core unit formed by a single miniature wind power generator, and a miniature wind generator unit formed by multiple miniature wind power generators. The miniature wind power generators are combined and overlapped to form the module, where a turntable is provided under the module and a rudder is provided on a top of the module.    USE - Used in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The module utilizes the wind power fully.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a miniature capacity type wind power generator module.
NOVELTY - The equipment has a combined-type integrated assembly of multiple modularized fuel cell engine e.g. motors, installed in an intrinsic mounting space of a city bus combustion engine and diesel engine. A motor module includes an independent fuel cell pile module, an air supplying subsystem, a hydrogen supplying subsystem, a water cycle and heat dissipation subsystem, and a control and monitor subsystem. An electrical output of independent fuel cell engines are connected in parallel with a diode and a contactor.    USE - Used for modularized fuel cell engine of a city bus.    ADVANTAGE - The modularized fuel cell engine integrated equipment satisfies the requirement of power progression of different city buses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a modularized fuel cell engine integrated equipment.
NOVELTY - The device has a cathode bobbin installed in a cathode bobbin fixing frame. A heat-resisting and rub-proofing insulation layer are placed between cathode bobbin groups. A protection and control circuit board are installed on the cathode bobbin fixing frame. A connection nickel sheet is installed on the cathode bobbin fixing frame, and is connected to the cathode bobbin groups. A cell nude pack is connected to a bottom cover. An elastic vibration absorbing insulation block is placed between the bottom cover and the cell nude pack, and on a rigid protection cover.    USE - Used for improving security of a lithium cell of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides one brand-new, scientific and rational structure design, and provides reliable guarantee on using security performance of the lithium cell of the electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a exploded view of a security improving device. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an upper solar-energy silicon battery plate (1), and lower solar-energy silicon battery plates (2, 3) fixed on the top, where the plates (2, 3) are movable plates. The lower solar-energy silicon battery plate (2) extends towards a head and exceeds the head. The lower solar-energy silicon battery plate (3) is extended towards a body and exceeds the body. The solar-energy silicon battery plates are connected with an inverter (4). The inventor is connected with an accumulator (6) and an electromotor (5).    USE - Solar-energy electrically-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy received by the vehicle is increased, thus providing abundant electricity. The vehicle improves the driving speed and the practical value. The head and body can be protected from insolation when the plate is outspreaded. The vehicle is propitious to popularize the serviceable range. The vehicle satisfies the demand of people, saves the energy, and protects the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar-energy electrically-propelled vehicle.    Upper solar-energy silicon battery plate (1)    Lower solar-energy silicon battery plates (2, 3)    Inverter (4)    Electromotor (5)    Accumulator (6)
NOVELTY - It is well known that the charging time of the electric vehicle battery is 3 or 5 hours or more because the storage of the battery is limited. It limits spread and development of the electric vehicles. In order to solve the problem, the invention claims a chain investing mode of electric vehicle battery replacing station. The chain investing mode of electric vehicle battery replacing station is to place many battery replacing stations in one region sphere to supply battery replacing service for the electric vehicles and to supply battery transporting service for the electric vehicles which break in middle way. In management, glue trademark of the investing company and anti-fake label on all battery. Each replacing stations are organically linked with each other through the trademark and the anti-fake label in order to form chain investing mode of the invest company and its product. It is convenient for customer to identify the product of the company in order to increase recognition degree of the product. It also can prevent inferior products from mixing.
NOVELTY - The binder contains emulsion composition in which the resin particles are formed from olefin polymer (A) and acrylic type polymer (B) which has internal crosslinked structure, and is dispersed in water.    USE - For electrochemical-cell electrodes used for secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed) used for motor vehicles, and electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has improved highly-efficient-discharge characteristics and cycle characteristics, and sufficient adhesiveness with respect to metal collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The acrylic type polymer is obtained from compound containing acrylic type monofunctional property monomer and monomer containing polyfunctional monomer, and acrylic type monofunctional property monomer has reactive group. The reactive groups are carboxyl group, epoxy group and/or hydroxyl group. The olefin polymer (A) contains copolymer of olefin type monomer (a-1), olefin type monomer and other monomers (a-2).
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cell has several key-shaped protrusions (9) that are formed on the surfaces of a frame (3). A pair of separators (11,12) has several step-difference portions. The protrusions of the frame are engaged with the step-difference portions of the separators.    USE - Fuel battery cell e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used for portable power supply, electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery cell is produced simply without using exclusive components. The inexpensive and highly efficient polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the protrusion of the frame.    Frame (3)    Seal (4)    Protrusions (9)    Hole (10)    Separators (11,12)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas generation device has a compartment (20) containing a solid component (21), a chamber (10) containing a liquid which produces fuel gas by chemical reaction with the solid component, a liquid permeable material (24) disposed between compartment and chamber, and in contact with the solid component, and a liquid supply system arranged to deliver liquid from chamber to permeable material at fixed rate.    USE - Fuel gas generation device for generating fuel gas (claimed) and supplying to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas generation device is lightweight, compact, safe, inexpensive, and enables stable generation and supply of fuel to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation of the fuel gas generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional side view of the fuel gas generation and supply device.    Liquid storage component (1)    Chamber (10)    Compartment (20)    Solid component (21)    Liquid permeable material (24)
NOVELTY - A USB port comprises a barrel (1) for fitting within an opening sized for a receptacle of a vehicle cigarette lighter and a female USB connector (21) fitted within the barrel. The lighter opening is located in a dashboard or a console. The female USB port connector provides access by peripheral equipment to an engine control, emissions control, power train, automatic braking system, air bag deployment, real-time maintenance data, stored maintenance data, wireless internet access, worksite design data, worksite graphical depictions and/or global positioning.    USE - USB port for motor vehicle, particularly for off road heavy equipment such as civil works, forest harvesting and agricultural equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The port is robust, and occupies the space utilized by motor vehicle cigarette lighter. The USB female portion can be readily replaced with minimal disassembly and cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of USB port.    Barrel (1)    Connection (19)    Female USB connector (21)    Retainer clip (23)    Catch (25)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises an anode catalyst layer (32); a polymeric ion conductive membrane (34) disposed over the anode layer; a cathode catalyst layer comprising a cathode catalyst on a cathode catalyst carbon-support, and disposed over the membrane; and an effective amount of a carbon reactive material that electro-oxidizes at a higher kinetic rate than the cathode catalyst carbon-support, and proximate to or distributed within the cathode catalyst layer. The corrosion rate of the reactive material is at least 2 or 10 times the corrosion rate of the cathode carbon-support.    USE - Fuel cell for automobiles to replace internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved durability by reducing the carbon corrosion of anode and cathode catalyst carbon-support during cell reversal and local hydrogen starvation, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a fuel cell.    Anode catalyst layer (32)    Polymeric ion conductive membrane (34)    Sacrificial layer (36)    Anode diffusion medium (40)    Fuel flow channels (42)
NOVELTY - N lithium cells are electrically connected in series, in which N is an integer greater than one. A balancing circuit is provided for each adjacent pair of lithium cells. It adjusts a charge stored in each cell so that the charge stored in one cell is equal to a second cell and the charge stored in each cell remains above preset threshold. A voltage monitoring module uses low on-resistance differential multiplexer to select each cell and provide associated voltage. A temperature monitoring module receives a signal representative of a temperature associated with a battery pack.    USE - System for balancing energy delivery devices, such as lithium cells, within one or more battery packs that are deep cycled in electric vehicle applications. Can be used for battery cell monitoring, battery cell balancing, and/or temperature monitoring.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are monitored for voltage and temperature and the cells are balanced during charging and discharging operations for performance, longevity, and safety. The differential multiplexer provides a reliably low on-resistance from input to output. This increases the accuracy of cell voltage measurement and reduces the need for calibration due to variations in the device fabrication process, resulting in quick isolation of shorted or disconnected cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) system for providing isolated monitoring of one or more battery packs;    (2) method of balancing energy delivery devices within a battery pack    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the general functionality provided by the lithium cell balancing system and method.
NOVELTY - The method involves sampling a voltage of one of batteries (18) at a predetermined interval, and initializing a target balance voltage value to a predetermined voltage for each battery. The voltage value is sent to all other batteries. The target balance voltage is replaced with the voltage if the first voltage is lower than the target balance voltage. The battery is bleeded if a sampled voltage is higher than the target balance voltage. A determination is made if the sampled voltage is outside a voltage delta.    USE - Method for balancing voltage between batteries that are utilized in an electric vehicle e.g. automobile and car.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the self balancing batteries in the electric vehicle such that the batteries will never be adjusted outside a safe voltage range. The method balances the batteries of the electric vehicle without connecting to an external microprocessor for commands to perform balancing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of battery cells connected in parallel to form a brick.    Batteries (18)    Brick (20)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell-based system comprises a fuel cell stack to generate electrical power. A power communication path is coupled between the fuel cell stack and a load to communicate the electrical power to the load. It has a switch (20) to couple the fuel cell stack to the load and isolate the stack from the load. A first controller (30, 60) has a first response time to control the fuel cell stack and communication path. A second controller has a second response time less than the first time to monitor the communication path for fault condition and take corrective action.    USE - System for a motor vehicle, e.g. car, truck, or airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives the operator an indication of a system malfunction and allow operator to fix the malfunction during maintenance. The controllers provide faster protection due to their grounding in hardware.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method comprising providing a power communication path to communicate electrical power from a fuel cell stack to a load, providing a first controller having a first response time to control the fuel cell stack and power communication path, and providing a second controller to monitor the power communication path for a fault condition and take corrective action in response to detecting the fault condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a system.    Input terminals (17)    Switch (20)    Switch mode power stage (24)    Controller (30, 60)    Communication lines (42, 46)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell stack (104) including cathode inlet and cathode outlet, water vapor transfer unit (102) for humidifying the oxygen-containing fluid flowing through the inlet and outlet of fuel cell stack, and wide band oxygen sensor (106) for generating a signal indicative of the concentration of the oxygen in the fluid exiting the fuel cell stack. The sensor signal is used to determine a system diagnostic and to effect a change in the fluid flow to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system as source of power for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a sensor that provides a signal indicative of oxygen concentration in the air flow exiting the fuel cell stack to determine if a leak exists in the fuel cell system. The sensor signal may be used to determine if the cathode side of the fuel cell stack is properly sealed from oxygen diffusion, thus protecting the system components and extending a useful life of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of controlling fuel cell system leak.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Water vapor transfer unit (102)    Fuel cell stack (104)    Wide band oxygen sensor (106)    Heat exchanger (128)    Compressor (136)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell-based system comprises a first control system coupled to a system controller (38) and isolating a fuel cell stack from fuel flow if fuel flow pressure exceeds a first predefined threshold. An electromechanical control system isolates a fuel cell stack from fuel flow and vents the fuel flow based upon detection of a fuel flow pressure that exceeds a second predefined threshold that is greater than the first predefined threshold.    USE - Fuel cell-based system for portable or mobile, power plant, and motor vehicle, e.g. car, truck, or airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the communication of electrical power from a power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell-based system comprises a system controller to control the fuel cell system, and having a memory. A fuel cell stack receives a pressurized flow of fuel from a fuel source. A first control system is coupled to the system controller and includes executable program code stored in the memory. It isolates the fuel cell stack from the fuel flow in response to detection of a fuel flow pressure that exceeds a first predefined threshold. An electromechanical control system is independent of the first control system to isolate the fuel cell stack from the fuel flow and to vent the fuel flow based upon detection of a fuel flow pressure that exceeds a second predefined threshold that is greater than the first predefined threshold. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of usable with a fuel cell-based system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a fuel source of the fuel cell system.    Anode outlet (17)    Cathode outlet (18)    Power transfer switch (34)    Power system bus (36)    System controller (38)
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium rechargeable battery, which is improved in safety by preventing stresses resulting from prismatic and cylindrical lithium batteries and is suitable for a large-capacity battery for a hybrid electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium rechargeable battery(200) comprises: an electrode assembly(220) including a first electrode plate having a first electrode current collector and a first electrode active material layer formed on at least one surface of the first electrode current collector, a second electrode plate having a second electrode current collector and a first electrode active material layer formed on at least one surface of the second electrode current collector, and first and second electrode taps(226,227); a can(210) for accommodating the electrode assembly(220); and a cap assembly(230) which seals a top opening of the can(210). The can(210) is formed into a column shape including a long curvature radius part(211) of which the radius of curvature is formed relatively larger than that of the other part, and a short curvature radius part(212) of which the radius of curvature is formed smaller than that of the other part.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel battery stack cooling system is provided to prevent ignition and operation malfunction of a fuel cell vehicle in a hot area by cooling a fuel cell stack effectively and to improve the performances and lifespan of a fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel battery stack cooling system comprises: first supply passages(7a) which connect an air conditioner module(6) with a radiator(1) to supply cold air of the air conditioner module(6) to the radiator(1); first electronic control throttle valves(8a) which open and close the supply passages(7a); and a control unit which detects the temperature of cooling water in a fuel cell stack(3) to control the electronic control throttle valves(8a).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A super capacitor-fuel cell stack hybrid bus system and a start control method are provided to secure the stability of a 900V high-voltage fuel cell vehicle through the various DC-DC converters and a super capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A super capacitor-fuel cell stack hybrid bus system includes a fuel cell stack for driving a motor and a super capacitor(120) supplying an auxiliary power to the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack and the super capacitor are constructed as a power net. The bus system has separate units for 14V and 28V, and 14V and 18V auxiliary batteries(128) for the units for 14V and 28V. DC-DC converters charge the 14V and 28V auxiliary batteries.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a cooling and humidifying system of a fuel cell vehicle, which enhances an output response time of a stack to improve the humidification performance of a vehicle by sufficiently humidifying fuel gas to be supplied to a stack in the initial stage of the engine starting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling and humidifying system of a fuel cell vehicle comprises: a humidifier(3), a first radiator(5), and a first pump(7) to be connected in series to a stack(1); a second pump(11) and a second radiator(13) to be connected in series with a high voltage battery(9); two cooling water connection pipes(15) which connect the high voltage battery(9) with the humidifier(3) in parallel; a first valve(CV1) and a second valve(CV2) each provided in the two cooling water connection pipes(15); and a fuel cell controller(17) which controls the first valve(CV1) and the second valve(CV2) according to the temperatures of the stack(1) and high voltage battery(9).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A vehicle battery case is provided to absorb heat generated from a battery by absorbing heat from the battery through a pad unit and performing air conditioning in a space formed by the expansion of the pad unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle battery case includes a case unit(10), a pad unit(20), and a varying unit(30). The case unit accommodates a battery(2) of a vehicle. The pad unit is arranged on a front plate(12) and a rear plate(14) in the case unit, and has a material which phase-varies in accordance with the temperature variation of the battery such that the volume of the pad unit varies. The varying unit is arranged on a left plate(16) and a right plate(18) in the case unit, and varies the lengths of the left and right plates in accordance with the volume variation of the pad unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The power-supply board accommodates the direct current electric power feeding path (3) to supply electric power to the direct current type functional units. An electric power conversion unit (4) generates direct current (DC) power supply based on commercial alternating current (AC) power supply for supplying to electric power feeding path. When the electric power supplied to direct current type functional units from electric power feeding path is insufficient, the battery (5) compensates the insufficiency. An electric power generation unit (6) charges the battery.    USE - Power-supply apparatus e.g. electricity distribution panel for residences. Can also be used for luminaire using LED, information communication apparatus, personal computer etc.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the supply of AC power supply stops at the time of power failure, the power supply can be supplied to the functional unit by using the battery to compensate the insufficiency. Since the battery is charged by the electric power generation unit, the battery life is extended to perform secure and prolonged power supply operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power feeding path (3)    Electric power conversion unit (4)    Battery (5)    Electric power generation unit (6)    Switching circuit (51)
NOVELTY - A hydride composite component is obtained by pulverize-mixing a metal hydride, metallic amide compound and fullerene.    USE - Hydride composite component is used for hydrogen storage material (claimed). Can also used for power supply in fuel cell for electric vehicles, ultra high purity hydrogen-production apparatus, chemical type heat pump, actuator and metal-hydrogen storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metal hydride composite component has excellent chemical stability, and provides hydrogen storage material efficiently.
NOVELTY - The battery has separators (13,14) arranged at the inner circumference side and peripheral side of a positive electrode plate (12) of coil-shaped electrode group (10), respectively. The protrusions (13a,14a) of the separators extend from winding terminal of the positive electrode plate, when a portion of the outer periphery of the electrode group is exposed by negative electrode plate (11). The protrusion (13a) is made into attachment starting edge of adhesive tape (15) for winding stopping, adhered to outermost-periphery of the electrode group.    USE - Cylindrical-shape storage battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and pure electric vehicle (PEV). Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of the adhesive tapes for winding stopping is prevented and the reduction in discharge capacitance and increase in internal resistance are prevented, since the adhesive tapes for winding stopping is firmly stuck on the inner side separator at position where opposing area of the plates does not reduce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coil-shaped electrode group.    Coil-shaped electrode group (10)    Negative electrode plate (11)    Positive electrode plate (12)    Separators (13,14)    Protrusions (13a,14a)    Adhesive tape for winding stopping (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a liquid supply pipe (13) whose one end (13a) is inserted into a tank (11). An immersible unit (14) comprising a float (15) and a weight (16), is provided at the front end of the supply pipe, such that immersion of front end of supply pipe into the liquid is maintained regardless of the up-and-down change and inclination of the liquid level in the tank.    USE - For mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer, video camera, electric scooter, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid such as fuel can be supplied to the fuel cell, stably, even if inclination occurs in the liquid level of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the tank and supply pipe of non-fixing type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tank (11)    Supply pipe (13)    One end of supply pipe (13a)    Immersible unit (14)    Float (15)    Weight (16)
NOVELTY - A voltage sensor (5) detects a terminal voltage of a main battery (1). A change rate sensor detects a time change rate of the terminal voltage. A calculator computes an open circuit voltage by adding a threshold voltage to the terminal voltage, when time change rate is less than a predetermined value.    USE - For detecting open circuit voltage of battery such lithium ion battery used as main battery, lead acid battery for drive and auxiliary machines such as air conditioner and audio apparatus and other cooling devices such as cooling fan mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle in unloaded state.    ADVANTAGE - The open circuit voltage can be computed with sufficient precision within short time. The power consumption required for measurement and arithmetic processing can be reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for open circuit voltage detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the open circuit voltage detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main battery (1)    Inverter (2)    Motor (3)    Controller (4)    Voltage sensor (5)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel is obtained by adding ion having catalytic property and/or its salt, and improving oxidation activity.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), solar cell and wind power generated.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel has excellent catalytic property and oxidation activity.
NOVELTY - A sensor unit (60) has mutually different hydrogen gas sensors (40,50) of semiconductor type and contact combustion type, arranged in gas space of fuel cell system (1). A judgment unit (210) determines the deterioration state such as silicon positioning of the gas sensors when output difference of the sensors exceeds a threshold value.    USE - For use in fuel cell system mounted in vehicles e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The use of mutually different gas sensor helps in detecting the extent of deterioration of the sensors. Thus the reliability of a gas detection system is improved and replacement period of a gas sensor is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the gas detection system incorporated in a fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Sensor unit (60)    Semiconductor type gas sensor (40)    Contact combustion type gas sensor (50)    Judgment unit (210)
NOVELTY - The rolling component comprises steel containing carbon (in mass%) (0.25-0.65), silicon (0.15-0.35), manganese (0.6-0.9), chromium (0.3 or less), remainder of iron and unavoidable impurity in nitrogen enriched horizon formed in surface-layer portion. The rolling component comprises rolling bearing supported with rotation component, so that the rotation component which rotates in order to pump gas can be freely rotated with respect to component arranged opposite to rotation component.    USE - For pumping machines such as supercharger, impeller type pumping machine, scroll type pumping machine, swash-plate type pumping machine and screw type pumping machine used for transport of gas in fuel cell system used for generating electric power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling component suppress hydrogen embrittlement peeling and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of pumping machine in which ball bearing is provided with rolling component.    Ball bearing (1)    Pumping machine (3)    Rotating shaft (30)    Housing (31)    Gas inlet (32)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly having electrolyte film, gas diffusion electrode containing catalyst metal supported on support, and polyelectrolyte is immersed into solvent, and vibrated using sound wave or ultrasonic wave. Peeling of assembly structure is promoted, and obtained mixture is separated into solution portion having electrolyte and insoluble material portion having catalyst metal-supported electroconductive support. Catalyst metal is recovered from insoluble material portion using reductive reaction by hydrogen flame combustion or acid dissolution.    USE - For recovering noble metals from membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst noble metals are easily, efficiently and economically recovered from used polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly having an electrolyte film, a gas diffusion electrode containing electrode catalyst obtained by supporting catalyst metal on electroconductive support, and a polyelectrolyte is immersed into a solvent. The membrane electrode assembly immersed in solvent is vibrated using sound wave or ultrasonic wave, and peeling of structure of membrane electrode assembly is promoted. Solid-liquid separation of mixture obtained at peeling process is carried out into solution portion containing electrolyte and insoluble material portion containing catalyst metal-supported electroconductive support. The catalyst metal is recovered from the insoluble material portion using reductive reaction by hydrogen flame combustion or acid dissolution. Thus, recovery of noble metals is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the recovery method of noble metals from membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a tension plate (170) that prescribes the interval between end plates. The stress of tension plate is lower than the average intensity of tension plate.    USE - For vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of fuel cell is reduced, by reducing the weight of tension plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tension plate.    Tension plate (170)    Openings (210,220,230,240)    Lengths of opening (L-210,L-220,L-230,L-240)    Corners of opening (R-210,R-220,R-230,R-240)    Widths of opening (W-210,W-220,W-230,W-240)
NOVELTY - A concave material (56) guides the installation of a capacitor (18) main body between the power supply side capacitor connection portion (28) of a power supply side bus bar (12) and the ground side capacitor connection portion (34) of a ground side bus bar (14), and provided in a connector housing (20). The capacitor main body is electrically elastically attached among both the connection portion. The ground side bus bar with which the package connection of the wires led out from the minus side of electric and electronic device is made is provided in the connector housing.    USE - Used for electric and electronic device mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eases installation of the capacitor in the connection portions while ensuring reliable connection fixing of the capacitor between the connection portions. Prevents leaking of the resin from between the terminal press fit portion and terminals when filled with resin in the connector housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the joint connector with built in capacitor.    Power supply side bus bar (12)    Ground side bus bar (14)    Capacitor (18)    Connector housing (20)    Power supply side capacitor connection portion (28)    Ground side capacitor connection portion (34)    Concave material (56)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle body (4) formed of a number of body panels, where one of the number of body panels comprises a vehicular solar panel. The vehicular solar panel is formed by a hood panel (10a), a roof panel (10b), a trunk panel (10c) and a rear cabin panel (10d). The vehicular solar panel comprises a dashboard panel (10e), and a solar fabric panel (10f). The solar fabric panel comprises an electrode, a solar fabric layer provided on the electrode and a conductive layer provided on the solar fabric layer.    USE - Used for capturing solar energy to augment an electrical power system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle body is formed of the number of body panels, where one of the number of body panels comprises the vehicular solar panel, thus providing 100 percentage efficiency in the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy without fuel cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating and utilizing electrical power in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle in implementation of a vehicular body panel energy generator system.    Vehicular body panel energy generator system (1)    Vehicle (2)    Vehicle frame (3)    Vehicle body (4)    Hood panel (10a)    Roof panel (10b)    Trunk panel (10c)    Rear cabin panel (10d)    Dashboard panel (10e)    Side fabric panel (10f)
NOVELTY - The stack has a locating ring (4) with a through hole installed between plane-shaped direct methanol fuel-cell units (2). An included angle is formed between the ring and the fuel-cell units. An air circulation passage to set a distance is on the two adjacent plane-shaped direct methanol fuel-cell units by the ring. End plates (1) are installed on two end faces of the cell stack. A fixing rod (5) passes through an end plane (1), the plane-shaped direct methanol fuel-cell unit (2) and the though hole of the locating ring. Two ends of the fixing rod are fastened by a fastening component (3).    USE - Used in mobile power supply and vehicle power supply fields.    ADVANTAGE - The direct methanol fuel-cell stack increases the packaging density of the plane-shaped direct methanol fuel cell units and the effective reaction area ratio on the unit area. The direct methanol fuel-cell stack forms an integrated cell stack with relative high power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a stack-typed self-breath direct methanol fuel-cell stack.    End plates (1)    Plane-shaped direct methanol fuel-cell units (2)    Fastening component (3)    Locating ring (4)    Fixing rod (5)
NOVELTY - The case has a middle cover (2) e.g. four cornered board, matching with a top of a battery bottom shell (1). An upper part of the middle cover is provided with a positive and negative connecting terminal (5). A lower part of the middle cover is provided with a rectangle convex rib that is integrated with the middle cover. A central part of the middle cover is provided in a round cavity that is provided in an upper cover board (3). A larynx-tube is placed at a drum shaped seat, and a safety valve (4) is provided on the larynx-tube.    USE - Used for an electrically-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case has good heat emission condition, and the connection between the battery bottom shell and the middle cover is simple. The cost of producing and usage is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an outer case of monosomic battery.    Battery bottom shell (1)    Middle cover (2)    Upper cover board (3)    Safety valve (4)    Positive and negative connecting terminal (5)
NOVELTY - The car has a charger (1) and a wind machine frame (10) fixed on a canopy cap (6). A wind wheel (8) and a generator (11) are fixed on a top and a bottom of the frame, respectively. A drive shaft of the wind wheel is connected with the generator through a gear structure (9). A substrate of the frame is fixed on the cap through a pin shaft (4). An upper part of the frame is fixed at a back part of the cap through a telescopic fulcrum bar (7). A connecting element is provided at the upper part of the frame and/ or at a back part of the cap.    USE - Wind-energy electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity storage of the battery is increased. The car can sustain very long running distance, and is environment-friendly. The battery can be charged conveniently. The car is fit for household use in the area without electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind-energy electric motor car.    Charger (1)    Pin shaft (4)    Carport (5)    Canopy cap (6)    Telescopic fulcrum bar (7)    Wind wheel (8)    Gear structure (9)    Wind machine frame (10)    Generator (11)
NOVELTY - This invention claims a safe lithium ion battery. It belongs to the filed of lithium ion battery technology. Safe lithium ion battery includes cathode, isolation film and non-aqueous electrolyte, the anode and the cathode are formed by foil current collector and coating layer containing active material, the coating is painted on surface of foil current collector, anode coating containing nickel-cobalt- manganese-lithium oxide active material with laminate structure; cathode coating includes carbon fiber and one or two kinds of spherical black lead and scalelike black lead, wherein, weight percent of the carbon fiber is 1 to 5 percent. This invention reduces danger of thermal runaway, avoids lithium evolution and improves safety of lithium battery. It can be used as power source of electric device, space running, electrically-propelled vehicle and various roll boosters.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell is operated by providing an electrical potential between an anode and a cathode of an electrochemical cell, ionizing hydrogen at the anode to flow protons through a proton exchange membrane to the cathode; and initiating a standby mode where hydrogen is flowed from a cathode outlet to an anode inlet. The method further comprises sealing a cathode outlet of the cell, monitoring a pressure of the cathode outlet, and reversing a polarity of the electrical potential when the pressure of the cathode outlet reaches a predetermined threshold.    USE - A method of operating electrochemical cell for electrochemical hydrogen separation and compression systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances the operating life of the electrochemical systems because it has standby modes where systems can be operated even in idle mode thus avoiding degradation during shutdown and start up scenarios.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical hydrogen pumping system.
NOVELTY - The brazing alloy contains iron-nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper-silicon-boron-phosphorus compound.    USE - Brazing alloy for amorphous and ductile brazing-alloy foil used for forming brazed product by joining two or more metal components of exhaust gas recirculation cooler, fuel cell, and heat exchanger of car, and in reductive or oxidizing acidic medium of internal combustion engine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The brazing alloy has improved corrosion resistance, and is economical. The brazing alloy provides reliable brazed product with excellent mechanical property, leak-proof property, and corrosion resistance even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The brazing alloy contains iron-nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper-silicon-boron-phosphorus compound of formula: FeaNirestCrbMocCudSieBfPg, where values of a-g are in atomic ratio, a is 0-50, b is 5-18, c is more than 0.2 to 3, e,f are 4-15, g is 0-6 and remainder amount is nickel. When a is more than 0 to 50 atomic%, then d is 0.5 to less than 3 atomic%. When a is 0 atomic%, then d is 0.5-5 atomic%. The brazed product formed using brazing alloy is used in reductive or oxidizing acidic medium that contains sulfate, nitrate and/or chloride ions. The metal components joined using the brazing alloy, is made of stainless steel, nickel alloy or cobalt alloy.
NOVELTY - The energy storage device comprises a positive electrode composed of an activated carbon, a negative electrode composed of compound obtained by carbonaceous material capable of absorbing/desorbing lithium ion up to 75-100% of the full absorption capacity of the carbonaceous material. The electrolyte solution contains a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent.    USE - For use as backup power supply of electric vehicle, uninterruptible power system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device that supplies high capacity energy during a momentary power outage reliably can be provided, and long-time utilization of energy storage device can be performed when applying a voltage more than 3.8V.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the change of capacity maintenance factor of energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves enlisting owners of an electric resource e.g. electric vehicle battery, into a power aggregation system (100) for distributed electric resources and providing an incentive to each owner for participating in the power aggregation system. The incentive is given to each owner for participation in the form of providing power to a power grid from the owner`s electric resource under the control of the power aggregation system. The power services are directly marketed to a grid operator by the power aggregation system.    USE - Method for communicatively controlling an electric resource e.g. electric vehicle battery, for power aggregation.    ADVANTAGE - The method coordinates multiple electric resources in an effective manner and supports the firm power service contracts with grid operators in a robust manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of intermediating between owners of electric resources and power grid operators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power aggregation system.    Power aggregation system (100)    Flow control center (102)    Internet (104)    Servers (106)    Communication (108, 110)    Peripheral electric resources (112)    Automated grid controllers (118)    Ethernet-over powerline bridges (120)    Local power distribution (122)    Residence (124)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a body including a set of engaging portions, where the body is partially open. A set of contacts is positioned on the body, where the set of contacts provides electrical connectivity with a set of power sources. The set of power sources displaces one another without significant disruption of the electrical connectivity between the power sources and the apparatus. Logic couples the apparatus to a computing system e.g. mobile device. A lock mechanism holds the power sources in a place within the apparatus.    USE - Apparatus for exchanging power source e.g. battery such as nickel-cadmium battery and lithium-ion battery, and fuel cell, of a computing system such as mobile device, mobile computer, cellular telephone, desktop computer, server computer and handheld computer (claimed). Can also used in a laptop or notebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a desktop computing device e.g. workstation, and a rack-mounted computing device.    ADVANTAGE - The set of power sources displaces one another without significant disruption of the electrical connectivity between the power sources and the apparatus, thus maintaining the supply of power the computing system during the exchange of power sources in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for exchanging power sources    (2) a method for exchanging power sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for exchanging power sources.
NOVELTY - An inverter is connected to a generator output to condition a portion of electrical power output, resulting in inverter output voltage and current at a frequency and phase angle appropriate for transmission to a multi-phase utility grid (7). A frequency and phase angle sensor connected to the utility grid is operative during a fault on the grid. A phase-locked loop has an input connected to the sensor and output connected to inverter. Current command signal enables the inverter to put out current waveform which is of the same phase and frequency as detected by the sensor.    USE - Fluid-flow turbine with low voltage ride-through capability for a wind farm collection system. Uses include, but are not limited, to water current turbines, fuel cell systems, photovoltaic systems, diesel generators, and other power generation sources, or a variable speed turbine that uses partial conversion of generator output.    ADVANTAGE - The phase-locked loop allows the generator with current regulated inverter to ride-through a brief fault condition without tripping off-line or adding disturbance to the collection and sub-transmission system at termination of the fault. The variable speed wind turbine system only requires 5 percent voltage for synchronizing on single sensed phase of the 3-phase system, such that current references and inverter currents remain unaffected by a wide range of faults. As a result, the variable speed wind or water current turbine continues inverter control during utility fault, such as sudden deep drop of utility voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical schematic of wind turbine array using current regulated pulse width modulated inverters connected to a wind farm collection system and utility sub-transmission system.    Energy farm collection system (5)    Utility grid (7)    Substation (9)    Turbine group (11)    Sectionalizing devices (13)
NOVELTY - A high-power high-voltage lithium-ion cell comprises an anode which includes lithium titanate, a cathode which includes lithium nickel phosphate, lithium manganese phosphate and/or mixed lithium nickel, manganese and cobalt phosphate, a separator between anode and cathode, a non-aqueous electrolyte, and a moisture-proof enclosure. The lithium titanate and lithium metal phosphates are of nano-sized particles. The electrolyte is 1 mole lithium hexafluorophosphate/ethylene carbonate/dimethyl carbonate/ethyl methyl carbonate. The ratio of carbonates is 1:1:1.    USE - A lithium-ion cell for use in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Coupling a lithium titanate anode with a lithium nickel phosphate cathode or a lithium manganese phosphate cathode causes a voltage reduction to 3.5 V, resulting in a voltage span of 1.5-3.5 V. The cell has a high recharge rate due to the lithium titanate anode.
NOVELTY - A high-power high-voltage lithium-ion cell comprises an anode which includes lithium titanate, a cathode comprising lithium cobalt phosphate, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The lithium titanate and lithium cobalt phosphate are of nano-sized particles. The electrolyte is 1 mole lithium hexafluorophosphate/ethylene carbonate (EC)/dimethyl carbonate (DMC)/ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC). The ratio of carbonates is 1:1:1.    USE - A lithium-ion cell for use in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The higher voltage of the lithium-ion cell increases the energy density of the high power cells. The cobalt component in the lithium cobalt phosphate also provides for good stability upon cycling. The cost is also reduced by less cobalt presence.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery array with a set of series of connected batteries. A voltage detection circuit detects a voltage of the batteries that make up the battery array. A voltage detection circuit is provided with an isolation transformer, which has a primary side connected to battery connection nodes. A switching device is connected in series with the primary side of the isolation transformer. An isolated input circuit switches the switching device ON and OFF with a given periodicity.    USE - Car power source apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The isolated input circuit switches the switching device ON and OFF with the given periodicity, so that the voltage detection circuit can be manufactured at low cost with a simple circuit structure. The isolation transformer eliminates any shift to higher voltages at the input side of the voltage detection section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a car power source apparatus.    Analog-to-digital converter (12)    Ringing prevention circuit (13)    Capacitor (15)    Diode (16)    Pulse generator section (19)    FET semiconductor switch (20)    Input amplifier (21)    Microprocessor unit (22)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle (1) has an engine (3) supported by a main frame (6) and including a crank case (3b) and a cylinder block (3c) supported on a forward portion of the crank case. An exhaust pipe (21a) coupled to the engine has a portion that extends along a side of the engine. A battery (28) is located above an upper surface (3h) of the crank case and to the rear of the cylinder block. A cover plate and an insulating sheet act as a heat shield plate, where the heat shield plate is positioned between the exhaust pipe and the battery.    USE - Used in a motocross race. Can also be used for recreational off-road or on-road purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The heat shield plate is positioned between the exhaust pipe and the battery, thus inhibiting the transmission of heat from the exhaust pipe to the battery, and avoiding damage caused by the heat to the battery, and hence improving the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side view of a motorcycle provided with a battery mounting arrangement.    Competition motorcycle (1)    Engine (3)    Crank case (3b)    Cylinder block (3c)    Upper surface of crank case (3h)    Main frame (6)    Front wheel (10)    Rear wheel (13)    Exhaust pipe (21a)    Battery (28)
NOVELTY - The system has an alternator (49) that is driven directly by a drive shaft of the auxiliary engine (45). The alternator has permanent magnets and a set of windings respectively generating alternating current (AC) voltage and direct current (DC) voltage to recharge the battery of the vehicle (11). A regulator (53) regulates the output DC voltage to directly recharge the battery (43) when the main engine of the vehicle is in non-operation state.    USE - Auxiliary power system for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to truck, recreational vehicle, house trailer, tractor trailer truck, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The wastage of fuel is reduced since the coolant flowing to the auxiliary radiator is reduced. The designing of the system is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for auxiliary power provision method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational view of the vehicle including the auxiliary power system.    Vehicle (11)    Engine compartment (13)    Cab (15)    Sleeping compartment (17)    Frame (21)
NOVELTY - A capacitor comprises electrodes (I,II), and a chromophore between the electrode (I) and electrode (II). The chromophore comprises an electron donor, a conjugated bridge and an electron acceptor.    USE - For camera and electric and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high dielectric constant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor further comprises a mixture of chromophores. The conjugated bridge is alkenes, dienes, trienes, polyenes, 1,2-diphenylethene, 1,2-diphenyldiazene, styrene, hexa-1,3,5-trienylbenzene, and/or 1,4-di(thiophen-2-yl)buta-1,3-diene, preferably alkenes, diphenyldiazene and/or 1,2-diphenylethene. The electron donor is amino and/or phosphino groups, preferably amino group. The electron acceptor is nitro, carbonyl, oxo, thioxo, sulfonyl, malononitrile, isoxazolone, cyano, dicyano, tricyano, tetracycano, nitrile, dicarbonitrile, and/or tricarbonitrile, thioxodihydropyrimidinedione groups, preferably nitro, carbonyl and cyano groups.
NOVELTY - The device has a conductive layer with a conductive shaped topographical surface. Another conductive layer having another conductive shaped topographical surface is positioned substantially parallel to the shaped topographical surface of the former conductive layer. A dielectric layer is arranged between the former conductive shaped topographical surface and the latter conductive topographical surface. The dielectric layer has opposing dielectric topographical surfaces arranged proximately to the former conductive topographical surface.    USE - Electrical charge storage device e.g. electrical capacitor, battery and fuel cell, for direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) application for energy storage, signal coupling, motor starting, motor running, power factor correction, voltage regulation, tuning, resonance, surge suppression and filtration.    ADVANTAGE - The device enhances the power characteristics such as current density, voltage rating, power transfer characteristics, frequency response and charge storage density. The device increases the conductor surface area with smooth structures, thus reducing the distance that separates the conductors, and improving effective dielectric characteristics. The device reduces the dielectric heat rise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a relative relationship between an electrical energy storage characteristics and power transfer aspects.
NOVELTY - An internal combustion motor assembly includes capacitor assembly and capacitor charging assembly. A conductive network, logic and controlled switching assembly places the motor assembly into one of a first state in which the capacitor assembly receives charge from the capacitor charging assembly but is not electrically connected to the starter, a second state in which the capacitor assembly is electrically connected to and powers the starter, and a third state in which both the battery and the capacitor assembly are electrically connected to and power the starter.    USE - Motor assembly for starting internal combustion engine or automotive engine.    ADVANTAGE - The motor assembly avoids an intense current draw from the battery at first starting up an engine and does not require the automobile user to wait when first starting his automobile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An internal combustion motor assembly comprises an internal combustion motor, a starter, a battery, a capacitor assembly, and a capacitor charging assembly. A conductive network, logic and controlled switching assembly places the motor assembly into one of a set of states including a first state in which the capacitor assembly is electrically connected to and receives charge from the capacitor charging assembly, but is not electrically connected to the starter; a second state in which the capacitor assembly is electrically connected to and powers the starter; and a third state in which both the battery and the capacitor assembly are electrically connected to and power the starter. The conductive network, logic and controlled switching assembly places the motor assembly into the third state after it has been in the second state and any one criteria set out of a predetermined set of criteria sets is met.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of an internal combustion motor assembly.
NOVELTY - The temperature sensor has a probe for insertion into a hot zone. The probe has a thermistor, two terminating pins, a housing (20) equipped with two springs (34,36) for biasing the pins against the thermistor, and two electrical contacts (42,44) engaged with the respective springs, in which the terminating pins, the springs and the electrical contacts are located outside the hot zone.    USE - For motor vehicle exhaust system, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor effectively withstands high temperatures and large variations in temperature, resulting in improved performance, as the pins in contact with the thermistor, and the springs to bias the pins against the thermistor to maintain a continuous connection between the thermistor, the pins, and the associated wires are located outside the hot zone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged cutaway schematic view showing the pins and springs in temperature sensor.    Housing (20)    Conductors (22,22)    Springs (34,36)    Electrical contact (42,44)    Tabs (70,72)
NOVELTY - The battery has an exhaust hole through which the gas (10) generated within the cell is discharged. A guiding path guides the gas towards the exhaust port formed in the cover while the exhaust gas chambers (20,26) collect the gas from the exhaust hole. A filter (21) formed at the exhaust gas chamber filters the gas discharged from the exhaust hole.    USE - Closed type lead storage battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clogging of the filter by the moisture content is prevented, and the decline in exhaust gas efficiency is suppressed. The gas is smoothly discharged from the exhaust port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of the closed type lead storage battery.    Gas (10)    Concave portion (16)    Communication path (18)    Exhaust gas chambers (20,26)    Filter (21)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (4) has electrolyte film (1) which is made of hydrocarbon type electrolyte is provided between the anode catalyst layer (2a) and cathode catalyst layer (3a). The anode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer are made of alloy catalyst containing platinum and several transition metals. The transition metal is preferably, cobalt.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for use in domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses the decrease in the function of catalyst by an organic solvent, even if the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) has the electrolyte film made of hydrocarbon type electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the partial structure of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2a)    Cathode catalyst layer (3a)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A grip mechanism (40) is arranged above a transverse component (63). Accepting portions (73L,73R) move to an upper board (64) to hit the top or the side of a plate material. A suction portion (66) draws plate material near the accepting portion. A side press piece (49) moves horizontally towards transverse component to push the side of plate material to accepting portion. A receiving claw is extended from the lower end of side press piece to receive the plate material that has fallen from accepting portion. A moving mechanism (99) moves grasping claws (75L,75R) according to size of workpiece.    USE - Apparatus for gripping plate material e.g. semiconductor wafer. Can also be used in unit fuel cell assembly line.    ADVANTAGE - Can hold plate material with different dimension or size by a single grip apparatus thus reducing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the grip apparatus.    Grip mechanism (40)    Side press piece (49)    Transverse component (63)    Upper board (64)    Suction portion (66)    Accepting portions (73L,73R)    Grasping claws (75L,75R)    Moving mechanism (99)
NOVELTY - The detector measures the flow velocity of the gas on the sensor chip (10) with a heater, by detecting the change of upstream temperature balance and downstream temperature balance of heater. An abnormality generation signal is output to notify the generation of abnormality in the sensor chip, if the voltage for heating the heater exceeds a fixed threshold value.    USE - Abnormality detector of sensor chip used in gas flowmeter used with combustion apparatus of fuel cell system. Can also be used in gas component analysis device.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality generation in the sensor chip can be detected rapidly and can be reliably notified to user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality detection method of sensor chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system including flowmeter and combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flowmeter (1)    Sensor chip (10)    Sensor controller (20)    Voltage detector (30)    Processor (40)
NOVELTY - A dehumidifying sheet article comprises dispersion liquid on surface of porous base material.    USE - A sheet article used as dehumidification device, heat-exchange device, water absorption transpiration device e.g. desiccant rotor device, building air conditioning vaporization type humidification device for building, and humidification device for fuel cells, and automatic vending machine.    ADVANTAGE - Large quantity of water content is absorbed to nanowire surface. Moisture absorption and moisture release velocity are quick in short time made by absorption reaction on surface of fibrous and porous inorganic fine particle. A porous base material carries titanium-oxide nanowire easily by impregnating the nanowire into base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dispersion liquid containing titanium oxide nanowire and fine cellulose.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (1) produces electric power by making oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas, which are received by an oxidizing agent electrode and a fuel electrode, react. An inlet valve (23) and outlet valve (24) regulate inflow of external air at the side of the oxidizing agent electrode by valve closure. An electric current extraction unit (30) controls the voltage value or electric current value when extracting electric current from the fuel cell stack. A main control unit (31) closes the inlet and outlet valves during system stop and operates the electric current extraction unit.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to a power supply of electric motor which drives vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electric current extraction unit to be operated during system stop such that oxidizing agent gas at side of oxidizing agent electrode can be consumed. Inlet and outlet valves are closed during system stop period such that inflow of external air is controllable, thus preventing increase in oxidizing agent gas concentration at side of oxidizing agent electrode, and preventing deteriorating reaction due to oxidizing agent gas existing at oxidizing agent electrode side. Eliminates need to extract electric current when starting since oxidizing agent gas concentration is suppressed at system start-up. Reduces oxidizing agent gas consumption at side of oxidizing agent electrode since electric current is extracted after closing inlet and outlet valves, thus preventing reduction in deterioration inhibitory effect during fuel cell system start-up and preventing starting time from unnecessarily taking too long.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Inlet valve (23)    Outlet valve (24)    Electric current extraction unit (30)    Main control unit (31)
NOVELTY - The air type inlet and outlet valve (23,24) provided in the upstream and downstream at the side of an oxidizing agent electrode, regulate the inflow of external air at the side of the electrode in the close state of the valves. A main controller (31) controls an extraction unit (30) to remove the electric current from the fuel cell stack (1) by closing the air type inlet and outlet valves so as to control the voltage value during stop period of fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the system during start period and stop period is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Air type inlet valve (23)    Air type outlet valve (24)    Electric current extraction unit (30)    Main controller (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel electrode material contains mixture of rough grain ceria particles, nickel oxide particles and granule ceria particles. The average particle diameter of rough grain ceria particles is greater than nickel oxide particles which is greater than granule ceria particles.    USE - For solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) and fuel battery cell used for electric power generation in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel electrode material has favorable gas permeability, electrochemical reaction property, electroconductivity, and excellent durability and redox proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The content of rough grain ceria particles is 15-50 mass%, nickel oxide particle is 40-70 mass%, and granule ceria particles is 5-30 mass%. The ceria is doped with yttrium, samarium or gadolinium, zirconia and/or alumina.
NOVELTY - The electric current accompanying charging/discharging of the battery mounted to the vehicle is measured based on the output voltage of an electric current sensor installed in the electric power feeding path of the battery. The amperometry range in the electric current sensor is divided into several measurement ranges. The output sensitivity of the electric current sensor is individually set with respect to each measurement range based on the ratio of the output voltage range.    USE - For measuring electric current accompanying charging/discharging of battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the user to accurately and flexibly measure the electric current accompanying charging/discharging of the vehicle mounted battery according to different requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery amperometry apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing a sensitivity switching aspect of the battery amperometry apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A cooling fan (F10) supplies cooling air to the upper portion of a secondary battery (B). A cooling air flow path allows the cooling air to flow through a capacitor (C1) and the secondary battery. An exhaust port (44) discharges the cooling air to the exterior of a housing (52).    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves size reduction, and provides a cooling system with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of cooling system of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling system (40)    Exhaust port (44)    Housing (52)    Secondary battery (B)    Capacitor (C1)    Cooling fan (F10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several current measurement probe pins (P-0I-P-4I) distributed in a separator (3) and several voltage measurement probe pins (P-0V-P-4V) in the vicinity of current measurement pins. A voltmeter measures voltage value at both ends of shunt resistors (R0-R4) connected through relay switches (RL-0-RL-4). A voltmeter measures the voltage between one end of the resistors and voltage measurement pins in reverse direction of relay switches. An arithmetic unit calculates resistance between a power supply device (25) and current measurement probe pins.    USE - For measuring resistance of separator of phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for power generation in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of resistance of separator is measured with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resistance distribution measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the resistance measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (3)    Power supply device (25)    Current measurement probe pins (P-0I-P-4I)    Voltage measurement probe pins (P-0V-P-4V)    Shunt resistors (R0-R4)    Relay switches (RL-0-RL-4)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material contains nitrogen-containing cyclic compound adsorbed in pore of porous carbon material.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent hydrogen storage capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separation membrane has palladium layer provided on aluminum oxide surface of a substrate.    USE - Used in hydrogen modifier (claimed) for diesel engines and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separation membrane has excellent hydrogen permeation rate, reduced thickness, excellent durability and hydrogen gas separability. The hydrogen separation membrane is manufactured economically and by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydrogen separation membrane.
NOVELTY - The system comprises a hydrogen reservoir (7), which is provided for cooling the fuel cell system (1) when unloading the hydrogen reservoir. The system also has a connection device for the connection to an external cooling system (26,27). The external cooling system is provided for exhausting of heat, which develops with loading the hydrogen reservoir with hydrogen. The external cooling system is used only when loading and remains underfoot during the flight of the aircraft.    USE - Cooling system for cooling a fuel cell system on board an aircraft (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system comprises a hydrogen reservoir for cooling the fuel cell system when unloading the hydrogen reservoir. The system also has a connection device for the connection to an external cooling system, thus ensures an improved cooling system, which is developed more easily and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a fuel cell system on board an aircraft. The method involves loading a hydrogen reservoir with hydrogen from a hydrogen reservoir tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system integrated with a fuel cell system of an aircraft.    Fuel cell system (1)    Hydride accumulator (2)    Cathode-air humidifier (3)    Condenser and separator (4)    Exhaust air regulating valve (5)    Reversing valve (6)    Hydrogen reservoir (7)    External cooling system (26,27)
NOVELTY - The motorbike has big storage racks (8) installed on a back of a bike body (1), and a battery (10A) provided inside a reserve case (9). A battery (10B) is provided in a middle of the body, and a battery (10C) is provided on a side of the big storage racks of the bike body. A battery charger (16) is provided on another side of the big storage racks, and a motor (5) is provided on a rear wheel (6). The motor drives a shaft of the rear wheel, when the shaft is running, and an engine (2) is provided in a middle of the neither part of the body and drives the rear wheel to run through a chain (7).    USE - Double-power environment-protecting and energy-saving motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The motorbike is designed to have double power, mutually supplemented electric energy and fuel, a good performance of energy saving, environment protecting, economical ability, efficiency and practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a double-power environment-protecting and energy-saving motorbike.    Bike body (1)    Engine (2)    Motor (5)    Rear wheel (6)    Chain (7)    Big storage racks (8)    Reserve case (9)    Batteries (10A, 10B, 10C)    Speed-adjusting accelerograph handle (11)    Electric power assembly (14)    Battery charger (16)
NOVELTY - The curtain has a photoelectricity exchanging film coated on strips, and a strip type curtain bar hung at a mobile track of an upper side of a car window. An automatic folded type board, or fixed solar board is fixed at the mobile track of the car roof, and an electric box is fixed at a ceiling of a back seat of the car. The strip type curtain bar comprises a solar photoelectricity exchanging film coated on the window of the car, and a remote control window at the electric box is electric or manual type. An air conditioner is used in the car.    USE - Used for a solar board at a car.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectricity exchanging film prolongs the usable time of the car cell and electric power, thus saving large amount of oil fee in a year. The air conditioner is used in the car to make cool air in summer and warm air in winter, thus forming comfortable environment in the car. The curtain prevents the car from being irradiated by ultraviolet radiation, to stay the aging of material, thus prolonging the usable life of the car, and gaining obvious safe and comfortable effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sunshade curtain of solar board at a car.
NOVELTY - The structure has an electricity-saving driving circuit with a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. A field effect pipe is connected in series with an electromagnetism element i.e. electromagnetic valve, and is connected in parallel with the PWM controller. A follow current diode is connected in parallel with the electromagnetism element, where the electricity-saving driving circuit is integrated and set out of the electromagnetism element.    USE - Used in an electromagnetism element i.e. electromagnetic valve, and in a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity-saving driving structure has an obvious energy-saving function, so that the system efficiency is obviously improved, the heat pollution to the environment is decreased, and the span of the electromagnetism element is improved. The electricity-saving driving structure has a lower working temperature so that the span of a coil is longer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an electricity-saving driving structure of an electromagnetism element.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - This invention claims a battery heat control apparatus applied to hybrid electric vehicle. It is composed of heat exchanger, cooling fan, water pump, cooling channel of battery module and inlet and outlet branch. The battery temperature control module controls cooling fan, water pump, magnetic exchange valve and heater through collecting main body temperature of battery module by transducer and outputting signal, especially controls the position of magnetic exchange valve to heat up or cool down the battery module, so the life for battery is prolonged through controlling the temperature of battery main body.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an electric-electric hybrid fuel battery power system of automobile. There is a drive system composed of drive motor and motor controller. The lithium ion storage battery is connected with the drive system. The fuel battery engine comprises a fuel battery engine controller and a fuel battery stack. The fuel battery engine is connected with the drive system through DC/DC transducer. Said lithium ion storage battery, fuel battery engine controller and the DC/DC transducer are connected with the controller of the automobile through optical cable CAN control line. The invention uses fuel battery engine as the main power source and lithium ion storage battery as the accessorial power source. The invention can reasonablely distribute power between the fuel battery and the power storage battery, so as to ensure power, economical efficiency, security of the fuel battery automobile and normal useable time of each component.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a base body (2), a board (4) to which suppression components (6,7,8) are attached, and electrically conductive plug contacts (3) for the connection of an external power supply. The plug contacts are formed on their side averted to the plug connection, which is fixed in the plug contacts by simple plug-in assembly and electrically connected with the plug contacts.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle actuating drive (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system has electrically conductive plug contacts for the connection of an external power supply. The plug contacts are formed on their side averted to the plug connection, which is fixed in the plug contacts by simple plug-in assembly and electrically connected with the plug contacts, and hence ensures simple assembly of the brush system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a brush system.    Brush system (1)    Base body (2)    Plug contacts (3)    Board (4)    Contact point (5)    Suppression components (6,7,8)    Base area (9)    Thermoprotective element (10)    Indicator (11)    Suppression choke (12)
NOVELTY - A current collection board (1) comprises a substrate (11) including current collection region(s) (110); and current collection bar(s) (13) arranged corresponding to the current collection region. The current collection bar includes a metallic pillar with copper covered by stainless steel. The substrate is an FR4 substrate, FR5 substrate, epoxy resin substrate, glass fiber substrate, ceramic substrate, polymeric plastic substrate, or composite substrate. A surface of the bar is treated by a protection process and/or an anticorrosive/acid-proof process.    USE - Current collection board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate of the current collection board is fabricated from a printed circuit substrate, which is less expensive and processed easily. Further, the metallic pillar having stainless steel covered copper is easily fabricated at low cost. So the current collection board made is favorable for mass production. In addition to possessing the ability of collecting current, the surface of the current collection bar is further treated by the protection process and/or the anticorrosive/acid-proof process. Thus, the current collection bar has a longer lifetime and an improved ability of collecting current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the current collection board.    Current collection board (1)    Substrate (11)    Current collection bars (13)    Current collection regions (110)    Outer layer of stainless steel (131)
NOVELTY - A current collection board (1) comprises a substrate (11); and current collection bar(s) (13) made of stainless steel, respectively covering hollow portion(s) (110) of the substrate, and fixed to the substrate. The substrate is one of an FR4 substrate, an FR5 substrate, an epoxy resin substrate, a glass fiber substrate, a ceramic substrate, a polymeric plastic substrate, or a composite substrate. A surface of the bar is plated with a thin metal layer of copper or a thin metal layer of gold. It is treated by a protection process and/or an anticorrosive/acid-proof process.    USE - Current collection board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate of the current collection board is fabricated from a printed circuit substrate, which is less expensive and processed easily. Further, the current collection bar having stainless steel is easily fabricated at low cost. So the current collection board made is favorable for mass production. In addition to possessing the ability to collect current, the surface of the current collection bar is further treated by the protection process and/or the anticorrosive/acid-proof process. Thus, the current collection bar has a longer lifetime and an improved ability to collect current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an elevation exploded diagram of the current collection board.    Current collection board (1)    Substrate (11)    Current collection bars (13)    Hollow portions (110)
NOVELTY - A solution (A) containing electroconductive particles dispersed in a solvent and a solution (B) containing hydrophilic particles dispersed in a solvent are prepared. The prepared solutions are mixed and deposited onto a bipolar substrate. The solution is dried to evaporate the solvent and a film containing electroconductive and hydrophilic particles is formed.    USE - For depositing electroconductive and hydrophilic layer on bipolar substrate for fuel cell (claimed) for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive and hydrophilic layer is deposited economically and has favorable hydrophilicity and low contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of a fuel cell in a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode side (12)    Anode side (14)    Perfluoro sulfonic acid membrane (16)    Cathode side diffusion media layer (20)
NOVELTY - The circuit disconnect assembly has a handle (112) that is manually shiftable within a housing of a circuit between a locked position and an unlocked position. A fuse has a first terminal and a second terminal which are movable by the handle between the locked position to close the circuit and the unlocked position to open the circuit. A detent prevents the shifting of the handle until a predetermined force is applied to the handle.    USE - For high-voltage electrical storage device (claimed), such as high-voltage traction battery, used in electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides disconnect assembly incorporated in a high-voltage electrical storage device to quickly and reliably isolate high-voltage terminals in the device from the rest of an electrical system, such as a high-voltage powertrain system without removing a fuse from the device. Disconnect assembly provides a convenient way to remove and service a spent fuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates one example of a top view of a circuit disconnect assembly.    Handle (112)    Tabs (124)    Recesses (126a,126b)
NOVELTY - An ECU (8) drives a motor generator (7) using an optional battery (5) with larger capacity than a main battery (4) when battery temperature detected by a temperature sensor (12a,12b) is normal temperature to select energy consumption mode in which expansion of energy consumption is aimed. ECU drives the motor generator using optional battery when battery temperature detected by temperature sensor is low or high temperature that is outside the range of predetermined temperature to select output increase mode in which output increase is aimed using the main battery.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves entire battery characteristic when using different kinds of batteries as battery for driving electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connection block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main battery (4)    Optional battery (5)    Motor generator (7)    ECU (8)    Temperature sensor (12a,12b)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode and a negative electrode have the laminated structure interposed by turns between the separators turned up by 99. An electrode group (2) with a larger Gurley value of the outermost layer of the separator than the Gurley value of an inner layer. The equation 3x10 power-5less than or equal to(Xdivide byY)less than or equal to1.5x10 power -3. The parameter X is rated battery resistance in milli omega of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery, and Y is the rated battery capacity in milli Ampere hour of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for use in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable heavy current characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial notch perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Container (1)    Heat seal (1a-1c)    Electrode group (2)    Positive electrode tab (9)    Negative electrode tab (10)
NOVELTY - A board (54) is equipped with the clamp unit (67) having the working surfaces (68) which contacts the upper surface (24a) of a high order separator (24). A low order separator (21), a membrane electrode structure (22), and the high order separator are clamped by the working surface of the clamp unit and a mounting unit (23) in a pushing effect of a raising/lowering unit (57).    USE - Laminating apparatus for board material.    ADVANTAGE - Eases implanting of the coupling pin since the upper surface of the high order separator is set to fixed level. Raises lamination efficiency by the lamination reference of the board material into a fixed level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the laminated state of the separator and membrane electrode structure.    Low order separator (21)    Membrane electrode structure (22)    Mounting unit (23)    High order separator (24)    Upper surface (24a)    Board (54)    Raising/lowering unit (57)    Clamp unit (67)    Working surfaces (68)
NOVELTY - The cell (8) encloses the outer peripheral surface of pair of electrodes arranged through a separator with the gasket which is made of non-electroconductive rubber. The lower end upper surface of the electrode and the gasket is covered by a collector made of electrically conductive rubber. The contact portion of the collector and the gasket is cured and the collector except the contact portion is not cured.    USE - Cell for electric power storage device (claimed) such as battery e.g. coin-shaped proton polymer battery, used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of heat with respect to the cell is prevented and the size of the cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of cell for electric power storage device; and    (2) electric power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the coin-shaped proton polymer battery.    Cell (8)    Insulation packing (9)    Cap (10)    Can (11)
NOVELTY - The electric current sensor has electrodes (7) provided at the front and back surfaces of a piezoelectric ring (1) and polarized in the thickness direction of the piezoelectric ring. A pair of magnetic rings is mounted and integrated on the front and back surfaces of the piezoelectric ring. A wire is wound in the annular portion of the piezoelectric ring for forming a pick-up coil.    USE - Electric current sensor for vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in solar power generation, wind powered electricity generation system and fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge and short circuit are prevented during the application of high voltage in the polarization process and the polarization operation is performed easily and reliably by increasing the distance between the electrodes and exhibiting high voltage resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and side views of the piezoelectric ring.    Piezoelectric ring (1)    Electrode (7)    Lead-out electrode (8)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode comprises active layer formed on surface of collector, and anchor penetrated in thickness direction of active layer. The size of the anchor is 100-120% of thickness of the active layer. The anchor comprises metal, metal oxide or conductive polymer.    USE - Battery electrode for use in bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell used in vehicle (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dropping of the active material by the shear deformation is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anchor.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode-active-material layer which is formed by coating an electrode active material to the surface of a collector using a surfactant. The electrode active material has average particle diameter of 0.01-5 microns.    USE - Electrode for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used for lithium ion secondary cell and battery pack used as power supply for motor vehicle (all claimed), hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery having excellent output characteristics and durability. The vehicle using secondary battery has excellent fuel consumption and running performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surfactant is chosen from cationic surfactant, anionic surfactant, amphiphilic surfactant and nonionic surfactant, preferably nonionic surfactant. The nonionic surfactant is polymeric material and/or polyoxyethylene type-surfactant. The electrode is anode. The active material is lithium-transition metal composite oxide.
NOVELTY - The power converter has a pair of converters (14,16) consisting of full bridge circuits for converting the direct current from a fuel cell (2) into high frequency current. A pair of high frequency insulation transformers (HTr1,HTr2) is equipped with primary coils connected to output ports of the converters and secondary coils connected in series for providing output current to a lower stage.    USE - Power converter for fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - A large voltage rise ratio is obtained at a low cost by using the full bridge circuit and the high frequency insulation transformer. The copper loss is reduced and the occupancy volume of the transformer is reduced by using pair of small transformers instead of using a single large transformer. The need for performing electric current control for two transformers separately is eliminated by connecting the secondary coils of the transformers in series.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for utility interconnected system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the utility interconnected circuit using the DC-DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Electric current controller (10)    Converters (14,16)    Rectification circuit (20)    High frequency insulation transformers (HTr1,HTr2)
NOVELTY - The bipolar type battery consists of electrolyte layer arranged between electrode containing anode which is electrically coupled with one surface of a collector (10), and anode which is electrically coupled with other surface of collector. The collector contains silicon material as main component. The collector couples anode and cathode by electronic conductivity.    USE - As power supply for electrical vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electrical vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar type battery has excellent reliability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collector has silicon layer and/or silicon-containing layer. The layer of collector contains silicon. The resin (60) in the collector consists of polyolefin, polyamide, polyimide, polyamidoimide, epoxy resin or bakelite. The silicon-containing layer contains carbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of bipolar type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of collector of bipolar type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (10)    Silicon particles (50)    Resin (60)
NOVELTY - A cathode has an electrode layer (5) formed on collector (4), that contains graphite as main component and fine particle of lithium covered with polymer. An anode electrode consists of polarizing electrode layer (3) formed by drying the phenol-resin type active charcoal powder pasted on front and rear surfaces of a collector (2).    USE - For backup power supply of hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occlusion state of lithium ion with respect to the electrode layer is stabilized hence outstanding performance is stably obtained at reduced man-hour and cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched perspective view of structure of electrochemical capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collectors (2,4)    Polarizing electrode layer (3)    Electrode layer (5)    Separator (6)    Lead wire (7)
NOVELTY - The system uses a secondary battery (5) which is charged by using a solar cell (4). A determination unit (12) determines the operation plan of the auxiliary device (9), based on the acquired position information of the vehicle, when a detector (10) detects that vehicle is in halt state. A controller (13) operates the engine or motor of auxiliary device by solar cell or secondary battery, based on the determined operation plan.    USE - Control system for auxiliary devices e.g. air-conditioner in vehicle. Can also be used in auxiliary devices such as sunshade, seat heater, seat cooler, steering heater, steering cooler.    ADVANTAGE - A comfortable and favorable operating environment inside the vehicle under it's parked is maintained by utilizing the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (4)    Secondary battery (5)    Auxiliary device (9)    Vehicle state detector (10)    Position acquisition unit (11)    Determination unit (12)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has a fuel tank (12) to store the liquid fuel which is to be supplied an internal combustion engine. The electric power supplied to the electric motor is conserved in the battery (16) immersed in the liquid fuel.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is cooled efficiently, even if the installation space of battery is small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel tank of hybrid vehicle.    Fuel tank (12)    Fuel feed pump (14)    Battery (16)    Suction inlet (40)    Fuel pipe (42)    Power cable (44)
NOVELTY - A sealed container (11) accommodates an electrode body (20) together with a non-aqueous electrolyte. A portion of the collector (232) of a negative electrode sheet (23) protrudes from the stacking end surface of the electrode body. A lithium plate (41) is arranged in a position where it is contacted by the protruding portion of the collector.    USE - Used as capacitor type secondary battery used in e.g. energy regeneration in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables smooth and rapid preliminary of occlusion of melted lithium metal, and reduces frequency of handling the lithium metal in production process, thus increasing productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of electrical storage device.    Sealed container (11)    Electrode body (20)    Negative electrode sheet (23)    Lithium plate (41)    Collector (232)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery contains a cathode active material containing palladium (0.00003-0.005 mass pts) with respect to 100 mass pts of lead as cathode active material.    USE - For engine start-up of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent charging acceptance property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead storage battery contains palladium (0.02-1 mmol) in electrolyte liquid.
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically disconnecting one module of a fuel cell (1) below an output threshold by a short circuit, where the fuel cell includes modules (40-43) electrically connected in series and formed of electrochemical cells, which have membrane electrodes. The output threshold of the fuel cell is determined according to the current delivered by the fuel cell. The module is disconnected when the current delivered by the fuel cell is lower than a defined value. The disconnected module is reconnected, when the delivered current is higher than another defined value.    USE - Method for consumption of hydrogen and oxygen of a fuel cell that supplies energy for a motor vehicle e.g. car, and in aeronautical field and stationary application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables disconnection of one module of the fuel cell for modifying current-voltage characteristics and their output at a level of the electrochemical cells remaining active and for reducing the number of active cells, thus increasing hydrogen and oxygen utilization rate of each cell, and hence avoiding increase in the consumption of hydrogen produced from a reformer and oxygen at a level of a cathodic compartment or the reformer. The decrease of the consumption of oxygen reduces the energy consumption of a compressor providing compressed air. The method enables improvement of the output related to electrical operating conditions of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a mode for carrying out a method for managing hydrogen and oxygen consumption of a fuel cell.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Fuel cell (1)    Modules (40-43)    Conduits (44-51)    Solenoid valves (52-59)
NOVELTY - The reformer for fuel cell system for conversion of hydrocarbon, comprises an oxidation zone (12) in which the fuel is supplied by a primary fuel supply unit (14) for conversion with oxidation agent, and a mixing zone (18) in which the fuel is supplied by a secondary fuel supply unit (20) for mixing with material discharged out of the oxidation zone. The mixing zone is arranged downstream of the oxidation zone. The primary and secondary fuel supply units are structurally identical fuel injection nozzles and are evaporation construction type.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) of motor vehicle for the conversion of hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer ensures economical and efficient conversion of hydrocarbon to the production of hydrogen by using low cost fuel supply units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a reformer for fuel cell system.    Oxidation zone (12)    Fuel supply units (14, 20)    Mixing zone (18)    Oxidation agent supply unit (16)    Reformation zone. (22)
NOVELTY - Use of silane for the recovery of hydrogen by pyrolysis and for the cleaning of silicon by pyrolysis.    USE - The silane is useful for the recovery of hydrogen by pyrolysis and for the cleaning of silicon by pyrolysis. The silane is useful for operating the hydrogen-containing fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The silane provides silicon with very high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of a silane comprising adding excess of hydrogen in the Muller-Rochow-synthesis steps;    (2) the use of silane for operating the hydrogen-containing fuel cell;    (3) a fuel cell that is attached with a pyrolysis area; and    (4) a separating device, for the separation, comprising one or more hydrogen diffusion permeable membrane, one or more electro filter and/or one or more centrifuge.
NOVELTY - The reformer for fuel cell system (10) for production of reformats, comprises multi functional units for treating the fuel, and a reformer (12). A functional unit is co-coordinated with a first type of fuel. The functional unit can be linked as solvable module by means of an interface with the reformer. An exchange functional unit is laid out in place of the functional unit co-coordinated with the first type of fuel with the reformer to interlink. The exchange functional unit is co-coordinated with a second type of fuel, which differs from the first type of fuel.    USE - Useful for fuel cell system for production of reformats (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reformer is operated in simple manner for fuel cell system and is economically adaptable on different requirements of the different kinds of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reformer for fuel cell system (10) for production of reformats, comprises multi functional units for treating the fuel, and a reformer (12). A functional unit is co-coordinated with a first type of fuel. The functional unit can be linked as solvable module by means of an interface with the reformer. An exchange functional unit is laid out in place of the functional unit co-coordinated with the first type of fuel with the reformer to interlink. The exchange functional unit is co-coordinated with a second type of fuel, which differs from the first type of fuel. The exchange functional unit is an evaporator and a reformer burner. The interface is a quick connection and bayonet connection. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a functional unit for a reformer;    (2) a fuel cell system; and    (3) a motor vehicle with a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Reformer (12)    Fuel pump (14)    Blower (16)    Reaction unit. (30)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple alternators or generators, which are installed on the axle in different models and formats that catches the air flow laterally or frontally by the displacement of vehicles at high speeds to turn the generators. An assembly of blades to collect side or front air, which is installed in different types of vehicles, is also provided, depending on the availability of adequate space and collection of air movement.    USE - Used for collecting and utilizing wind energy for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a collection and utilization system.
NOVELTY - A layered battery cell has at least first electrode and at least one second electrode and a separator layer positioned between the first and second electrodes. The cell has a shell (200) having an upper wall (202) and a lower wall (204) and encapsulating the electrodes; two insulators (212, 214); and a conductor device disposed between the insulators and extending through each of the upper wall and the lower wall to define a boss (240) around and above each of the insulators. The conductor device is formed from copper.    USE - Layered battery cell used in automotive vehicle applications, e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive device provides improved surface-to-surface contact with the electrically-conductive disk of adjacent cell thus improving the electrically conductive characteristics of the battery cells as the individual battery cells are placed over the studs at every other cell position to form a battery pack. Manufacturing costs are reduced due to simplified assembly pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for device for forming a layered battery cell comprising assembly line for receiving and moving two electrodes and two current collectors. At least one support member is integrated with the assembly line, and has extending pins for receiving the electrodes and current collectors layered with one another. A sliding member supports the electrodes and the current collectors, and is movable axially and along the pins to eject the electrodes and the current collectors assembled to unitary package. The device includes robotic device(s) for multi-axial movement for placing the electrodes and the current collectors onto the sliding device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross sectional view of a battery cell.    Shell (200)    Upper wall (202)    Lower wall (204)    Insulators (212, 214)    Boss (240)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plates (18,30) made of plate material has several reactant gas flow channels (28,32). The bipolar plates include titanium or titanium oxide layers (50,54) on the plate. Titanium oxide or ruthenium oxide layers (52,56) on the titanium or titanium oxide layers make the plate electrically conductive, hydrophilic and stable in the fuel cell (10) environment.    USE - For use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plates are electrically conductive, highly corrosion resistant, hydrophilic and stable in fuel cell environment. The hydrophilicity of the layers causes the water within the flow channels to form a film instead of forming water droplets so that the water does not block the flow channels. The electrical contact resistance between the fuel cells and the losses in the fuel cell are reduced so that the efficiency of the fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for flow field plate making method for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Bipolar plates (18,30)    Gas flow channels (28,32)    Titanium or titanium oxide layers (50,54)    Titanium oxide or ruthenium oxide layers (52,56)
NOVELTY - A battery having an electric power breaking function in emergency is provided to improve stability by breaking the electric power output inside the battery when sensing dangerous situations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery having an electric power breaking function in emergency includes an emergency signal sensing unit(110), a battery power breaking control unit(120), a power breaking switch unit(130), an electric cell unit(140), and an external box(150). The emergency signal sensing unit(110) outputs an emergency signal by inputting an electric leakage sensing signal inputted from an external sensor. The battery power breaking control unit(120) outputs a power switching signal to supply and break electric power when receiving the emergency signal from the emergency signal sensing unit(110). The power breaking switch unit(130) is switched to be opened or shorted according to the power switching signal from the battery power breaking control unit(120). The electric cell unit(140) has an electrode plate terminal connected to the power breaking switch unit(130) for breaking or supplying the output of the electric power. The external box(150) hermetically seals the power breaking switch unit(130) and the electric cell unit(140) and the emergency signal sensing unit(110) and the battery power breaking control unit(120) are installed on the external box(150) as one body.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method and a system for controlling a relay in a hybrid electric vehicle are provided to improve operation reliability of a circuit by preventing an arc from being generated when a main relay is turned on.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high voltage battery stores a high voltage. An inverter(4) converts a DC voltage from the high voltage battery to a motor/generator. A positive terminal main relay(2-1) is connected to a positive source line which couples the high voltage battery with the inverter. A negative terminal main relay(2-2) is connected to a negative source line which couples the high voltage battery with the inverter. A precharge relay(2-3) is parallel-coupled with the positive terminal main relay. A resistor is connected to the precharge relay. A controller(3) sequentially connects the inverter to the negative terminal main relay, the precharge relay, and the positive terminal main relay, according to a prestored program.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A lid main case (201) covers opening of box main case that accommodates an electrical component. A rotation center shaft (202) this attached to the box main case so that the rotation center shaft is fitted to edge of the main case. A shaft is rotated with respect to the bearing of box main case. A notch groove (206) is provided in outer periphery of the rotation center shaft along periphery direction of shaft. The notch groove is provided, so that the rotation center shaft breaks when force more than desired intensity is added to the lid main case.    USE - Lid for accommodation box of electrical component e.g. vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of box main case is prevented reliably, even if unexpected force is added to the lid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows oblique-view of the accommodation box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lid main case (201)    Rotation center shaft (202)    Projection portion (205)    Notch groove (206)    Planar cushion (207)
NOVELTY - A temperature detecting element (230,240) generates signal outputs according to the temperature of a positive electrode winding section and a negative electrode winding section. A control apparatus (250) regulates the heating of a heat generating body (210,220) based on the signals. The control apparatus makes small the temperature difference of the positive electrode winding section and the negative electrode winding section.    USE - Secondary battery system for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient heating of secondary battery is performed. Output characteristics of secondary battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the secondary battery system.    Secondary battery (100)    Secondary battery system (200)    Heat generating body (210,220)    Temperature detecting element (230,240)    Control apparatus (250)
NOVELTY - A fuel battery cell (10,10A,10B) differs in the ease of movement of water from one electrode to the other electrodes. The fuel battery cell differs in water retention between both electrodes of a membrane electrode assembly. The electrode of the fuel battery cells contains a catalyst and an electrolyte.    USE - Fuel cell stack for supplying driving electric power of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water movement from one electrode side to other electrode side is suppressed even when temperature difference arises between electrodes of each fuel battery cell according to stacking section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The schematic block diagram of the fuel cell stacks.    Fuel cell stack (1,2)    Fuel battery cell (10,10A,10B)    Current collection board (50A-50D)    End plate (60A,60B)    Distributor (70)
NOVELTY - A cover unit (37) is arranged in a protective cover (54) by adjoining negative electrode side terminal and protective cover. Only the negative electrode side terminal and attachment of negative electrode side cable are exposed when a battery (30) is attached to a predetermined position.    USE - Battery mounting structure body for use in e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Positive and negative electrodes are easily removed, when removing electrode terminal or power cable of battery. Attachment or detachment of battery is performed by simple structure. Permeation of water content around stopper unit is prevented by arranging cover unit in a protective cover, when attaching a battery to predetermined position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of battery in attachment state with respect to two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Battery (30)    Holder (31)    Cover unit (37)    Protection unit (44)    Protective cover (54)
NOVELTY - The active-material (6) is made of forming material (1) containing electrode active material such as carbon particles or carbon black and a binder such as fluorine-type polymer. Several corrugated patterns (8,9) are formed on both surfaces of the active material by pressurizing the forming material between upper and lower molds (3,2).    USE - Active material for electrode of electrical storage device e.g. electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed). Can also be used in portable electronic device, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the active material layer is made low. The collector is electrically connected with the active material layer favorably by the formation of fine corrugated patterns. Thus electrical storage device with a high output characteristic is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) active material manufacturing method; and    (2) electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode manufacturing process using the active material.    Molds (2,3)    Active material (6)    Collector (7)    Corrugated patterns (8,9)    Electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises catalyst layer, electrolyte layer (21) and gaseous diffusion layer (24). The catalyst layer has carbon particles on its surface, which supported the catalyst metal. The catalyst layer having own water-repellent property, comprises high carbon particles on electrolyte layer side catalyst layer (22a) and low carbon particles on gaseous diffusion layer side catalyst layer (22b).    USE - Electrode used for fuel cells for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode suppresses the fall of output voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte layer (21)    Cathode (22)    Electrode layer side catalyst layer (22a)    Gaseous diffused layer side catalyst layer (22b)    Gaseous diffusion layer (24)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode (1) has an active-material layer (3) containing an active material (4) and electroconductive material, formed on the surface of a collector (2). The electroconductive material is an electroconductive structure (5) having micropore including an electroconductive substance. The electroconductive substance is polymeric material, metal material or carbon material.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion secondary battery for battery pack mounted on vehicles (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to battery used as power supply of hybrid vehicle such as parallel and series hybrid vehicles, and fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity of active-material layer is improved by retaining active material of small particle diameter in electroconductive material. Since the micropore of electroconductive structure is filled with active-material particles, the electroconductive network that reliably supplies electron with respect to active-material particles is formed. The resistance during heavy current discharge is reduced, and output characteristics of battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery electrode.    Electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Active-material layer (3)    Active material (4)    Electroconductive structure (5)
NOVELTY - The positive-electrode electrically-conductive board (4a) and negative-electrode electrically-conductive board (4b) are arranged between the electrode group and exterior film (3) and electrically connected to the respective positive or negative electrode of the electrode group. A positive-electrode connecting terminal (20a-23a) and negative-electrode connecting terminal (20b-23b) are arranged in a position overlapping with electrode group. The positive or negative electrode connecting terminal penetrates and protrudes outside the exterior film.    USE - Film-clad battery for battery pack (claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle, portable apparatus as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to lead battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery used in electrical device comprising electrolytic capacitor, electrical-double-layer capacitor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Several film-clad batteries can be easily connected or disconnected. A predetermined clearance can be formed between connected film-clad batteries without using a spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the film-clad battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exterior film (3)    Positive-electrode electrically-conductive board (4a)    Negative-electrode electrically-conductive board (4b)    Positive-electrode connecting terminal (20a-23a)    Negative-electrode connecting terminal (20b-23b)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode has a catalyst with water electrolysis activity positioned at the interface of a gaseous-diffusion layer and a catalyst layer. The gaseous diffusion layer is a carbon cloth, carbon paper, non-woven fabric or metal mesh.    USE - Gas diffusion electrode for use in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell, micro fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode can prevent the flooding phenomenon of catalyst layer at the time of normal operation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cathode side of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has electrolytic film (112) with electrode layers (114a,114b) and gaseous-diffusion layers (116a,116b) on either side. The layers (114a,114b) are used as cathode and anode respectively in an operating mode selected by controller. A temperature sensor, voltmeter and ammeter detect temperature, output voltage and output current of fuel cell. The controller switches operating mode so that layers (114a,114b) are used as anode and cathode respectively, when detected values are below predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving object e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be operated suitably even when fuel cell started at low temperature and the power can be generated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Electrolytic film (112)    Electrode layers (114a,114b)    Gaseous-diffusion layers (116a,116b)    Separator (120)
NOVELTY - The manufacture of proton-conductive material involves using phosphoric acid and incinerated ash as raw material. The incinerated ash essentially contains calcium (40 wt.% or more).    USE - Manufacture of proton-conductive material for electrolysis film of fuel cell and electrolytic-type ozone water production unit.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides proton-conductive material having improved electroconductivity, using incinerated ash. Effective usage of incinerated is enabled. The fuel cell comprising the proton-conductive material is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the proton-conductive material having calcium phosphate as main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the relationship of temperature and electroconductivity of the metal phosphate hydrogel essentially containing calcium phosphate before and after crystallization, and pure calcium phosphate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electrical-storage apparatus has a laminated case (31) including several battery cell assemblies (4A,4B), positive electrode current correction boards (23) and negative electrode current collection boards (21), arranged in predetermined order. A terminal block (1a) supports a terminal (11) which is electrically connected to the positive electrode current-collection board. The laminated case and terminal block are sealed using resin (1).    USE - Electrical- storage apparatus e.g. bipolar battery (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, portable device and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laminated block and the laminated case are sealed using resin, the damage to storage apparatus when impact and vibration are added is suppressed and the manufacturing process is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrical-storage apparatus.    Resin (1)    Terminal block (1a)    Battery cell assemblies (4A,4B)    Terminal (11)    Negative-electrode current-collection board (21)    Positive-electrode current-collection board (23)    Laminated case (31)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stacked structure on which several battery cells (33) are stacked in thickness direction of the battery cell. A restriction band (42) is provided in a battery module (10) so that length of lamination direction of stacked structure is extended for application of load by an electrode (33a).    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of battery module mounted in e.g. hybrid electrical vehicle, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery module is stabilized for a long period of time, as the variation in restricted load applied to the stacked structure is reduced. The manufacturing of the module is performed in short duration at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Battery holder (15)    Battery cells (33)    Electrode (33a)    Restriction band (42)
NOVELTY - The battery has winding type electrode (130) comprising positive electrode (131) and negative electrode (141) separated through a separator (151). A strip shaped adhesive sheet (160) is wound around the outer periphery of winding type electrode to form a flat winding type electrode (121). The flat winding type electrode is accommodated in the battery case by deformation.    USE - Battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in portable equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning of positive electrode or negative electrode is prevented, and passage of gas from exterior of the winding type electrode is suppressed. The expansion of winding type electrode is suppressed and degradation in performance of battery is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Flat winding type electrode (121)    Winding type electrode (130)    Positive electrode (131)    Negative electrode (141)    Separator (151)    Strip-shaped adhesive sheet (160)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell is equipped with a positive electrode (155) and a negative electrode. The positive electrode contains the amorphous carbon coating activated carbon (160) by which one portion of the surface of activated carbon (161) is coated in an amorphous carbon layer (162). The amorphous carbon coating activated carbon contains 3 percent by weight or more of the amorphous carbons.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply of e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle. Can also be used as power supply of portable equipment and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces internal resistance not only in normal temperature environment but in low temperature environment. Suppresses generated gas amount inside the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of the positive electrode of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Positive electrode active material (153)    Positive electrode (155)    Amorphous carbon coating activated carbon (160)    Activated carbon (161)    Amorphous carbon layer (162)
NOVELTY - A detection unit determines the temperature of a battery (8). A temperature rise control unit promotes the internal heat generation by discharging the battery, and raises the temperature of the battery when the temperature of the battery detected by the detection unit is below predetermined temperature. An estimation unit is used for estimating possibility of resulting in the cryogenic state which performance degradation produces when a lithium metal precipitates on a negative electrode.    USE - Control apparatus for battery of vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reliably that the battery results in the cryogenic state which caused performance degradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the drive system of vehicle which the temperature control apparatus is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (1)    Propulsion motor (2)    Generator (3)    Drive mechanism (4)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst (20) consists of a carbon material (21) and catalyst particles (22) which are supported by the carbon material. The carbon material has crystalline diameter (Lc (002)) of 1-10 nm and R value of 0.5-1.    USE - Electrode catalyst for fuel cell (claimed) used as small-scale and portable power supply for electrical vehicles and domestic electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has improved catalyst efficiency and provides fuel cell with excellent electrical power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a consumption diagram of electrode catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode catalyst (20)    Carbon material (21)    Catalyst particles (22)    Microcrystal (23)
NOVELTY - A ventilation portion (33) used for circulating the external air is formed between the lower surface planar (31) and the upper surface planar (32) of a top plate (30). A housing (23) covering a capacitor (20) is exposed and provided outside of the construction machine.    USE - Electrically driven or hybrid type construction machine e.g. hydraulic excavator, wheel loader.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable radiation of the heat produced inside using the ventilation portion thus maintaining the function of the capacitor. Prevents deformation of the housing thus suppressing damage to the capacitor and the fall of the sealing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the capacitor unit mounted in construction machine.    Capacitor (20)    Housing (23)    Top plate (30)    Lower surface planar (31)    Upper surface planar (32)    Ventilation portion (33)
NOVELTY - The anode material contains nickel sulfide as active material.    USE - For lithium ion secondary battery used for portable computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and motor vehicles. Also used for storage batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material is excellent in affinity with electrolyte. The anode material improves safety, electrochemical capacity and cycle characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anode material further contains electrolyte and electroconductive agent. The electrolyte is sulfide type ionic-conductive crystalline substance, which is a compound of lithium, germanium, phosphorus, and sulfur. The electroconductive agent is acetylene black.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the result of constant current discharge of solid battery using mixture of nickel sulfide and lithium-germanium-phosphorus sulfide as anode material, lithium/aluminum as cathode and lithium-germanium-phosphorus sulfide as electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A catalyst has a metal layer (2) containing platinum formed on a metal layer (1). The surface of metal layer (2) has a region (6) in which extended distortion is induced. The adsorptivity of carbon monoxide with respect to region (6) is higher than that of platinum surface.    USE - As catalyst component for carbon monoxide removal material and electrode such as anode used for fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for household appliances and portable device used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst efficiently enables absorption and removal of carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of atomic size on the surface of catalyst.    Metal layers (1,2)    Atoms (3-5)    Extended distortion region (6)    Compressive strain region (7)
NOVELTY - An adsorption agent is manufactured by carbonizing plant type biomass at 300-900degreesC under pressure reduction or after carrying out carbonization to bottom of pressure reduction, and/or inert atmosphere at 200-900degreesC; and further carrying out activation treatment after obtaining the carbonization-process or activation treatment whose specific surface area is more than 200 m2/g and mean pore diameter is greater than or equal to20 Angstrom .    USE - The method is used for manufacturing an adsorption agent used in the removal of trace component (e.g., sulfur compound and/or polycyclic aromatic compound) in hydrocarbon oil, e.g. kerosene oil or light oil. The adsorption agent is also used in fuel cell system. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The method can manufacture an adsorption agent which absorbs-and-removes efficiently and economically the sulfur compound contained in hydrocarbon oil.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a controller (50) to start the discharge of hydrogen off gas from a fuel cell (20) to a off gas combustion unit (10), after a predetermined-time progress with respect to starting of air off gas discharge, while starting of the air off gas discharge after supplying electricity to a catalyst heater which warms up the off gas combustion unit.    USE - For electric power generation system used in fuel-cell vehicle, as vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, building, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity concentration in hydrogen gas is prevented and the efficiency of the hydrogen off gas combustion is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Off gas combustion unit (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen source (30)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - An industrial truck has a battery block (4) resting on a frame (1), with access for insertion and removal via a side-aperture (2). The battery support frame is separated from immediate contact with the battery by a flat sheet metal panel resting on separation ribs and forming a gap (5) for a fork lift between the frame and sheet metal.    USE - Battery load platform for electrically powered industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The gap facilitates fast battery change by a fork lift truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of the battery compartment with battery load platform.    Chassis (1)    frame aperture (2)    sheet metal tray (3)    battery block (4)    void (5)    ramp (6)    fork lift (7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a flow field board of C electrode made of stainless steel materials, and a steel rod added on a flow field board of D electrode. The added steel rods are distributed at the flow field in groups, where each group is fixed in a guide groove. A group of steel rod is fixed at each nook of a flow passage, and the width of the steel rod is 1-2 millimeter. The guide groove is placed on the surface of the flow field board is a snakelike flow field.    USE - Used in an automobile. Can also be applied to submarines, satellites, and spaceships.    ADVANTAGE - The cell eliminates the problem of the electrode graphite carving grooves on a lithography machine with low efficiency, high cost, decrease of the conductivity by using a die-casting graphite, and the influence on the functions of the fuel cell. The cell reduces the constriction resistance by ensuring the correct contact between the electrode and the catalyst layer, thus reducing the resistance quantity of copper, silver and gold, improving the productivity efficiency by the pressing processing, achieving the processing of multitudinous and kinds of standards, and preventing the corrosion ability of a gilded layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a hydraulic energy-concentrating electricity-generating source of electric vehicle and the utility model adopts hydraulic energy-concentrating power generation to provide electricity for electric vehicle. It comprises battery 1, small electromotor 3 which is connected by battery power source wire, the electromotor is connected to gear pump 5 by decelerator 4, the gear pump is connected to oil tank 7 by oil transmitting pipe, oil exit of energy storer is connected to hydraulic motor 12 by oil pipe 10 and oil distribution control valve 11 and the hydraulic motor is connected to generator 14. The utility model adopts hydraulic system to get electricity energy to provide power supply to electric vehicle, but not battery to provide power supply directly, it has adequate power so that it does not pollute air and the environment during driving; the utility model can provide power energy of multi-grade power so that it meets power demand of vehicle especially motor bicycle in different difficult situations such as climbing ability or upwind driving.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a voltage tour monitoring system of fuel cell, comprising a group of fuel cell formed by multiple single cells, a switch network unit, a data collecting unit and a main control unit. The positive electrode of each single cell of the fuel cell is connected to the input end of switch network unit, whose output end is connected to a digital potentiometer, the main control unit is connected to the control end of the switch network unit and supplies the control signal of network switch, the digital potentiometer transmits voltage outputted by switch network unit to main control unit through the data collecting unit, the main control unit is connected to the digital potentiometer and supplies control signal for it. The advantages of this invention are simple switch structure, fast tour monitoring speed, and low cost.
NOVELTY - A humidifier (5) humidifies the fuel gas produced in a hydrogen generator (4), by utilizing the heat energy and off-gas. A fuel cell (8) generates electric power while discharging heat energy and off-gas, using the humidified fuel gas. A condenser (6) cools the water vapor contained in off-gas discharged from fuel cell by heat exchange with the cooling medium, converts water vapor to condensed water and supplies condensed water to humidifier.    USE - For electric vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is durable and inexpensive, and humidifies the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell reliably without using any special auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (4)    Humidifier (5)    Condenser (6)    Fuel cell (8)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel is reformed using steam at elevated temperature to produce reformate containing hydrogen, steam and carbon dioxide. A portion of reformate is contacted with hydrogen permeating membrane at preset temperature sufficient to prevent steam condensation and to permeate upto 50 mol% of hydrogen, to produce first hydrogen product and retentate fraction. The retentate fraction and remaining portion of reformate are subjected to pressure swing sorption to produce second hydrogen product with 90 volume% of hydrogen. The hydrogen products are input to fuel cell.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide content in reformate is reduced by low temperature water gas shift. The efficiency of hydrogen production is enhanced by water gas shift reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generator; and    (2) hydrogen volume control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generator.    Splitter (118)    Permeator (122)    Line (126)    Pressure control valve (128)    Hydrogen product demand sensor (130)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive composite comprises 20-40 wt.% of a block copolymer; and 60-80 wt.% of conductive filler. The block copolymer is a copolymer of a rubber and a vinyl ester resin. The rubber has greater weight ratio than vinyl ester.    USE - Used as an electrode, which is a bipolar plate of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (claimed) useful for conveyances, such as vehicles, ships, and aircraft motors.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive composite has high conductivity, hermeticity, high mechanical strength, low surface roughness, high gas reaction rate, high power, low cost, lightweight, and thin profile. It has flexural strength of 4000-7000, preferably 3000-5000 psi; and conductivity of 150-200 S/cm.
NOVELTY - A capacitor (C2) blunts an output node voltage of voltage rise converter (12). A motor drive unit (23) receives electric power from the voltage rise converter and capacitor, and drives a rotary electric machine. A control apparatus (30) regulates the voltage rise converter and motor drive unit. The control apparatus regulates the motor drive unit to consume a predetermined amount of energy according to a signal showing that abnormality relevant to the voltage rise converter is generated.    USE - Vehicle drive device used for driving motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides vehicle drive device which cannot receive distance limitation easily when performing evacuation driving if failure is generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a control method of vehicle drive device;    (2) a computer recordable recording medium; and    (3) a computer program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of motor vehicle's main structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wheel (2)    Voltage rise converter (12)    Motor drive unit (23)    Control apparatus (30)    Capacitor (C2)
NOVELTY - The state amount of the storage battery (1) is measured, for calculating charging-discharging log of battery. The stratification degree of the storage battery is estimated from the charging-discharging log, based on predetermined correlation data. The deterioration state of the battery is determined, when the stratification degree reaches predetermined reference value.    USE - Control method of vehicle-mounted storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to control the storage battery so that to estimate the stratification degree and to ensured the discharge capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control apparatus of vehicle-mounted storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control apparatus of the storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (1)    Generator (2)    Electronic control unit (3)    Control apparatus of storage battery (100)    Sensor (110)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage tank is accommodated with at least two types of hydrogen absorbing alloys (12,13,16-19) having different plateau pressure.    USE - For fuel cell used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage tank maintains storage and discharge performance of hydrogen for long period of time. The alloy deterioration accompanying heat generation during absorption and release of hydrogen is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of structure of hydrogen storage tank.    High pressure tank (11)    Titanium-chromium-vanadium alloys (12,16,17)    Titanium-chromium-manganese alloys (13,18,19)
NOVELTY - The cathode material contains a complex of metal oxide (2) having melting point of 1500degreesC or more and hydrogen occlusion alloy powder (1) having average particle diameter of 10-100 nm. Several hydrogen occlusion alloy powders are integrated with metal oxide to form particulate.    USE - For alkaline storage battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material has excellent corrosion resistance, and provides alkaline storage battery having favorable charging characteristics even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal oxide is calcium oxide, yttrium oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, dysprosium oxide, erbium oxide and/or zinc oxide. The content of metal oxide and hydrogen occlusion alloy powder is 0.1-3 wt.% and 0.5-6 wt.%, respectively. The composition of hydrogen occlusion alloy powder contains rare earth element, cobalt, manganese, magnesium and aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of surface vicinity of cathode material.    Hydrogen occlusion alloy powder (1)    Metal oxide (2)    Grain boundary (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel-cell sealing plate (36) with adhesive-agent pouring openings (61) at both ends, spot-welded to a separator (18), such that the openings not oppose gas-flow channels (35). The fuel-cell sealing plate and separator are fixed by ultra-violet (UV) curable adhesive agent (60) poured through the openings.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell used in fuel-cell electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application quantity of adhesive agent is decreased, and adhesion surface area between sealing plate and separator is increased as adhesive agent enters into adhesive-agent extrusion gap, hence the sealing plate and separator are attached firmly. The amount of extrusions of adhesive agent is reduced, and obstruction of flow channel is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel-cell sealing plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Separator (18)    Gas-flow channel (35)    Sealing plate (36)    Adhesive agent (60)    Adhesive-agent pouring opening (61)
NOVELTY - The module has a wavelike discharge board (10), a wavelike current collector, where the collector is inserted in a reaction zone (12) into a manufactured main substrate plate (11) from injection molding polymer materials. The wavelike current collector defines multiple independent fuel channels (12a,12b,12c,12d) in the reaction zone. A diaphragm electrode unit is arranged between the conductive cathode plate and the anode discharge board. The polymer material includes polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polysulfone, liquid crystal polymer, epoxy resin polymer adhesive.    USE - Fuel cell module. Uses include but are not limited to electronic devices, vehicles, military equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector is inserted in a reaction zone into a manufactured main substrate plate from injection molding polymer materials, where the polymer material include polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polysulfone, liquid crystal polymer, epoxy resin polymer adhesive, which have strong mechanical characteristics, thus ensures improved discharge board, a better and smaller gas cell module and an economical manufacturing process with fast mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a discharge board.    Discharge board (10)    Substrate plate (11)    Reaction zone (12)    Fuel channels (12a,12b,12c,12d)    Crossing zone (14,16)    Fuel inlet (101)    Fuel entry channel (102)    Manifold (103)    Fuel outlet channel (112,113)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind energy generating structure of a wind energy electric generator set (1) connected to a power source control platform (5) by a grid-connected controller (2) and a stabilizer (3). The power source control platform is connected to each battery of a battery group (4) and a motor (8) that is connected to an accelerator of a power output structure (7) by coupling. A generator of a power generator set (6) is connected to a flywheel disk by a belt, and is connected to the control platform by a stabilizer. A control button and an indicator are placed on the control platform.    USE - Used in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the motor power and wind energy formed during the electric vehicle movement, thus the device does not need fuel which is in shortage as power source, and increases the travel distance during one charge. The structure of the device is simple. The device is convenient, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a drive device.    Wind energy electric generator set (1)    Grid-connected controller (2)    Stabilizer (3)    Battery group (4)    Power source control platform (5)    Power generator set (6)    Power output structure (7)    Motor (8)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims the air transportation device of new type fuel cell engine. It comprises motor, impeller, blower upper and lower drums, inlet port, and air outlet. The center stator of the motor is fixed at the upper and lower drums of the blower. The impeller is directly set on the outer rotor. The height of the whole air transportation device is the sum of the upper and lower drums. The inlet port and air outlet are set on the drum. Compared to present technology, the motor and the winnower are integral structured. It saves the space and has small volume. The performance of output wind rate can reach to normal blower. The impeller is directly set on the motor. It can output the heat when out put the wind rate at the same time.
NOVELTY - The unit (10) has an engine e.g. direct current power alternator, with sufficient power to power areas. A frame mounts the engine to a vehicle e.g. long-haul truck. The frame includes a sliding component for readily moving the engine away from the vehicle for service and maintenance. A heating ventilating air conditioning (HVAC) system is provided within a human occupied area of the vehicle. An engine control unit has a programmable processor, and a user interface for controlling the engine control unit. The engine includes a condenser and fan unit that is mounted to the frame.    USE - Auxiliary power unit for e.g. long-haul truck and transportation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit provides enough energy to supply concurrent loads, and requires a minimal amount of space that adds a minimum amount of weight to the vehicle, and enables intelligent management of the power unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for conveying information regarding an auxiliary power unit to a user through a user interface    (2) a frame assembly for mounting an auxiliary power unit to a vehicle    (3) a control system for an auxiliary power unit mounted to a vehicle    (4) an apparatus for mounting an auxiliary power unit to a frame rail of a vehicle    (5) an auxiliary power unit mounted to a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front and left side of auxiliary power unit (APU) in its service/maintenance position.    Auxiliary power unit (10)    Auxiliary power unit engine (12)    Frame assembly (14)    Water/coolant radiator (18)    Air cleaner (20)    Fuel filters (22)    Serpentine belt (24)    Engine flywheel (26)    Air conditioning compressor (28)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises a composite unipolar plate (12) positioned at both ends of the stack; a non-permeable shim plate (40) positioned adjacent to the unipolar plate; and a terminal plate (34) positioned adjacent to each shim plate and opposite to the unipolar plate. The non-permeable shim plate is sealed to the unipolar plate so that cooling fluid that may permeate through the unipolar plate is trapped between the unipolar plate and the shim plate.    USE - For a fuel cell system used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Because the shim plate is non-permeable, it prevents cooling fluid that diffuses through the unipolar plate from contacting the terminal plate, which would otherwise corrode the terminal plate. The shim plate can be coated with a conductive material, e.g. gold, to reduce its contact resistance with the composite plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shim plate is a stainless steel or stainless steel alloy shim plate, or titanium or titanium alloy shim plate. It includes an outer conductive layer from gold, layer, ruthenium oxide layer, and/or platinum layer. The outer conductive layer is 10 nm thick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a blown-apart perspective view of an end section of a fuel cell stack.    Unipolar plate (12)    Opening (18, 20)    Terminal plate (34)    Shim plate (40)
NOVELTY - An electric power system for a hybrid vehicle and a method for detecting a fault in the electric power system are provided to detect fault of a power repeater and to rapidly discharge a capacitor by including a discharge resistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high voltage battery pack(100) supplies power to an electric power system. The battery pack includes a battery module, which generates the power. At least one power repeater(120,130,150) turns on/off the power from the battery module. A first controller(200) is electrically connected to the high voltage battery pack and controls the power repeaters. An inverter(300) is electrically connected to the battery pack, converts the DC power from the battery pack to an AC voltage, and delivers the AC voltage to an electric motor. A capacitor filters the DC current. A discharge resistor is electrically connected to the capacitor and discharges the charges from the capacitor. A power element(340) delivers the AC power to the electric motor. A second controller(400) is electrically connected to the inverter and turns on/off the power element. The electric motor(500) is electrically connected to the power element and drives the electric power system.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The converter (3) has semiconductor circuit (4) attached to a heat receiving block (5) and several heat pipes (6) arranged in heat block. One end of the heat pipes attached to heat block acts as work fluid evaporator and condenser. Other end of the heat pipes is attached such that the vehicle-running wind is covered by the heat pipe. The heat pipes include several radiator fin plates attached to the surface parallel to vehicle travel direction. A slit (7a) whose width and height are equal to width and height of heat pipes, is formed in both sides of heat pipes.    USE - Power converter for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaustion of work fluid in the heat pipe is suppressed by forming slits in the radiation fin plates, even when the environmental temperature of the power converter is below the work fluid condensation point of heat pipe. The cooling capability of the vehicle in the low speed travel area is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure of the power converter for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Converter (3)    Semiconductor circuit (4)    Heat receiving block (5)    Heat pipes (6)    Slit (7a)
NOVELTY - The device has long time backup load (130) in parallel with short time backup load (140), which is connected to output side of step-up circuit (110) that rises power supply voltage from electric power supply interruption time. A ripple removal capacitor (C) which is connected to the output side of step up circuit functions as backup power supply (120) with respect to long time backup load after electric power supply interruption.    USE - Passenger protective device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The backup power supply can be set efficiently according to the characteristic of load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of passenger protection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step up circuit (110)    Backup power supply (120)    Long time backup load (130)    Short time backup load (140)    Capacitor (C)
NOVELTY - The detector (40) has a contact burning gas sensor (70) and gas heat conduction sensor (80) for detecting concentration of target gas exists in the gas space. The sensor (70) contains the sensing element (30) and sensing element (40). The sensor (80) contains sensing element (40) and reference sensing element (50), where sensing element (40) is act as common element for both sensors.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle e.g. airplane, vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leak of gas from the pipe of the fuel cell is detected and the size of the gas concentration detector is reduced by simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of gas concentration detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensing elements (30,40)    Reference element (50)    Gas detection sensor (60)    Contact burning gas sensor (70)    Gas heat-conduction sensor (80)
NOVELTY - A resin material contains resins (I-IV). The resin (I) is obtained by polymerizing monomer (m1) and/or monomer (m2). The resin (II) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1,m2) and/or monomer having sulfonic acid group (m3). The resin (III) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1-m3) and/or monomer having 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds (m4). The resin (IV) has specific fluoro structural unit(s), in side chain.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices (all claimed) such as personal computer, digital camera, digital camcorder, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, projector, electronic paper, game machine, inkjet printer, laser printer and copier.    ADVANTAGE - The resin material has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin material contains resins (I-IV). The resin (I) is obtained by polymerizing monomer (m1) of formula: CH2=CHCOOCH2CH2OPO(OH)2 and/or monomer (m2) of formula: CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH2OPO(OH)2. The resin (II) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1,m2) and/or monomer having sulfonic acid group (m3). The resin (III) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1-m3) and/or monomer having 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds (m4). The resin (IV) has structural unit of formula: CF2CH2- and -CF2CFCl- and/or structural unit of formula: -CH2CF(CH2OCOOR)-, in side chain.    R=-CH2CH2- or -CF2CH2-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of resin material.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains a polyvinyl alcohol-type resin having specific 1,2-diol structural unit, and polycarboxylic acid.    USE - For gas barrier film used as packaging material for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, drink, heavy chemicals and agrochemicals, vacuum heat insulating material, optic plastic substrate, electrolysis film of fuel cell, petrol tank and protective film for wall paper.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides film with excellent gas barrier property under high humidity. The film is quickly and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin composition contains a polyvinyl alcohol-type resin having 1,2-diol structural unit of formula (1), and polycarboxylic acid.    R1-R6=hydrogen atom or organic group;and    X=single bond or linear chain.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film is formed using tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer having fluoro sulfonyl group as precursor, which is processed at 200-250degreesC in fluorine-gas atmosphere.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer having fluoro sulfonyl group is stabilized without changing its copolymerization ratio or molecular weight. The electrolyte film is durable and has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carboxylic acid group and/or carboxylic-acid alky ester group of terminal group of principal chain of tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer is converted into tetrafluoromethyl group by heat processing in fluorine-gas atmosphere. The fluoro sulfonyl group (-SO2F) of tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer is converted into sulfonic acid group by protonation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of stabilization treatment of electrolyte film for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A controller (4) controls a cut-off valve (33) at injector upstream of hydrogen-supply flow path (31), to reduce pressure of hydrogen gas in the injector upstream. The controller supplies electricity to injector (35) for preset time period to detect abnormality of the injector, when pressure of hydrogen gas in injector upstream is reduced to less than preset value by the cut-off valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system for buildings such as residential buildings, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality detection of injector is achieved, while suppressing variation of gas pressure in injector downstream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for injector abnormality detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Controller (4)    Hydrogen-supply flow path (31)    Cut-off valve (33)    Injector (35)
NOVELTY - The system has an air introducing duct (24) attached to air-inlet side of fuel cell stack (11). The air introducing duct is divided into several small flow paths (17a,24a) along flow direction of oxidizing agent into air introducing duct.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) systems for vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and cart for luggage, and also for motive power source of satellite, spacecraft and industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of oxidizing agent supplied to each portion of fuel cell stack is homogenized without increasing the size of system, hence output of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of structure of air supply flow path of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air feed chamber (17)    Small flow paths (17a,24a)    Air introducing duct (24)    Water supply nozzle (55)
NOVELTY - A controller performs scavenging-air processing with respect to fuel cell, during shutdown of fuel cell system. The controller increase shunt circuit ratio which is ratio of oxidation gas flow rate which flows into downstream of bypass valve through bypass from supply-side connection portion to oxidation gas flow rate which flows into fuel cell from the supply side connection portion, in the middle of scavenging-air processing, by enlarging opening degree of bypass valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle such as fuel-cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot and fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing during system shutdown is suppressed and start-ability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining control process in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A bypass connects supply path and exhaust passage so that oxidation gas can bypass fuel cell and can flow. A butterfly valve opens and closes the bypass. A butterfly valve is valve-opened when fuel cell system performs a low efficiency driving of electric power loss compared to normal driving. An effective sectional area of flow path in butterfly valve is determined based on discharge flow rate of oxidation gas in compressor when performing low efficiency driving and discharge pressure, and minimum opening degree of pressure governing valve when performing low efficiency driving.    USE - For bypassing oxidation gas with respect to fuel cell, used in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies oxidation gas appropriately while diluting oxidation off gas during low efficiency driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of relationship between oxidation gas supply pressure of fuel cell and effective sectional area of flow path in pressure governing valve or butterfly valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A bypass (17) is used to bypass a fuel cell (2) and connects supply path (11) and exhaust passage (12). A mechanical relief valve (18) opens and closes the bypass. A throttle valve (19) is provided in supply path more downstream than supply side connection unit (B) of supply path and bypass. The mechanical relief valve is valve-opened when upstream oxidation gas pressure of throttle valve becomes higher than predetermined value. A control apparatus (7) regulates opening degree of throttle valve.    USE - For bypassing oxidation gas with respect to fuel cell, used in e.g. FCHV, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption and enables to operate mechanical relief valve when the mechanical relief valve is freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (2)    Control apparatus (7)    Supply path (11)    Exhaust passage (12)    Bypass (17)    Mechanical relief valve (18)    Throttle valve (19)    Supply side connection unit (B)
NOVELTY - A bypass path (17) connects the oxidation gas supply path (11) to an exhaust passage (12) via a bypass valve (18) which opens and closes the bypass path so that the oxidation gas bypasses the fuel cell (2). The length of the bypass path is adjusted so that a phase-shifted oxidation gas and a phase non-shifted oxidation gas join together when the bypass valve is opened.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and for vessel, airplane, robot, fixed type power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The sound generated in the bypass valve opening is significantly reduced, as the sound of the phase-shifted oxidation gas offsets the sound of the phase non-shifted oxidation gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the oxidation gas piping system.    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidation gas supply path (11)    Exhaust passage (12)    Humidifier (15)    Bypass path (17)    Bypass valve (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has bypass (17) that connects oxidation gas supply path (11) and oxidation gas exhaust passage (12). A back pressure regulating valve (16) in upstream of the exhaust passage is in valve opening state when the oxidation gas flows through the bypass such that control apparatus (7) controls the oxidation gas flow rate to fuel cell (2) by separating portion of oxidation gas to the bypass.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid-polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for fuel cell electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle (CHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is driven appropriately even when the back pressure regulating valve freezes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control apparatus (7)    Oxidation gas supply path (11)    Oxidation gas exhaust passage (12)    Back pressure regulating valve (16)    Bypass (17)
NOVELTY - The solution (2) containing two or more metal source (A) having metallic element and non metallic portion, and metal source (B) is provided on the base material (1) and heated at temperature more than contact temperature of metal source (B) to manufacture metal oxide film.    USE - For manufacturing metal oxide film used for transparent electroconductive and optical thin electrolyte in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The manufactured metal oxide film has excellent crystallinity and film quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of metal oxide film.    Base material (1)    Solution (2)    Spray apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - The holder (14) are used for holding the opening end (13a) of a drain hose (13) upwardly at the outside face of a battery case (11). The drain hose is used for discharging the drain from the inside of the battery case, and provided in the bottom side of the battery case. The battery cells (12) are accommodated in the battery case.    USE - Used as power supply of automatic guided vehicle, battery type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables discharging the drain without damaging the battery liquid. Eases confirmation of the state of the drain within the battery case from the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the battery apparatus.    Battery case (11)    Battery cells (12)    Drain hose (13)    Opening end (13a)    Holder (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a separator (19) including transparent sheet (17), so that a membrane electrode assembly (14) is observed from the exterior through the transparent sheet. The antireflection processing of applying a coating material to the surface of the cathode (13) is performed, so as to prevent the reflection of light on the surface of the cathode corresponding to the transparent sheet.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as electric power supply source for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Imaging of the cathode surface is performed accurately as anti-reflective processing is performed to the cathode surface, so that water droplet adhered to the fuel cell can be easily removed based on the image processing result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Transparent sheet (17)    Separator (19)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous battery active material comprises a dioxide of a metal M1 chosen from titanium (preferably), molybdenum, or tungsten to which M2, chosen from chromium iron, nickel, copper, zirconium, germanium, tin, or zinc, was added. In X-ray diffraction pattern, the half value width of a peak with the largest intensity is greater than or equal to 1degrees and less than 4degrees. The dioxide metal oxide has rutile type or anatase-type titanium oxide as a main phase. The M1 and M2 molar ratio satisfies 0.03-0.2 (M2/(M1+M2)).    USE - For a nonaqueous-electrolyte battery for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and a mobile-telephone base station.    ADVANTAGE - The material is excellent in the cycle characteristics and provides a high-energy density battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a nonaqueous-electrolyte battery; and    (2) a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional model of a nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive-electrode terminal (1)    Negative-electrode terminal (2)    Winding electrode group (6)    Exterior member (7)
NOVELTY - Head support arrangement comprises a power storage unit (20) coupled with a crash and/or airbag sensor of a vehicle (10) and moving from one position to another depending of a signal from the sensor.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The head support arrangement has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: A controllable electric drive unit (26) is assigned to a holder (14a-c) to move the head supports (16a-c) between two positions. The electric drive has a coupling unit (28) for coupling/uncoupling the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of a rear row of seats with the head support arrangement and side views of the head support arrangement.    Vehicle (10)    Holder (14a-c)    Head supports (16a-c)    Power storage unit (20)    Electric drive unit (26)    Coupling unit (28)
NOVELTY - A bioanode comprises electron conductor, anode enzyme(s) capable of reacting with fuel fluid to produce oxidized form of the fluid, and enzyme immobilization material capable of immobilizing and stabilizing enzyme and permeable to the fuel fluid. The anode enzyme is capable of releasing electrons to the electron conductor.    USE - Used in biofuel cell for generating electricity (both claimed), used in electronic device, toys, internal medical device, electrically powered vehicles and in living organism.    ADVANTAGE - The bioanode has improved enzyme stability. The immobilization material forms a barrier which provides favorable mechanical and chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biocathode (40).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the single, functional bioanode or biocathode.    Microfluidic channels (33,34)    Biocathode (40)
NOVELTY - The power unit (14) has a direct current (DC) alternator (30) run by a variable speed auxiliary engine (18). Electrical connections are provided between the DC alternator and a main battery (15) for recharging the main battery. A direct current-to-alternating current (DC-AC) inverter (34) receives a DC power from the DC alternator or from the main battery when the engine is running or not running, respectively. The inverter converts the DC power to an AC power, and an air conditioning compressor (20) runs-off the engine.    USE - Used in an auxiliary power unit system for providing air conditioning, heating, and auxiliary power for a truck (claimed) e.g. long haul truck and local truck, a motor home and a tractor and trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the direct current alternator along with the DC-AC inverter provides the electrical power for the truck at multiple voltages in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed view of components of an auxiliary power unit (APU).    Auxiliary power unit (14)    Main battery (15)    Variable speed auxiliary engine (18)    Air conditioning compressor (20)    Direct current alternator (30)    Direct current-to-alternating current inverter (34)    Electrical cables (36)    Air conditioning condenser (46)    Radiator (48)    Fan (54)
NOVELTY - A battery (1) powers an air compressor (10) and a generator (3). Air compressor has an air tank (11) coupled to a mixer (12) and two powder tanks (14,15) with different powders via a pressurization tube (13). Powder tanks are connected to the mixer via powder tubes (16,17). A powder jetting device (18) is coupled to mixer and a combustion chamber (20) with a cylinder (2) and piston (21). A spark plug (27) and an outlet are in an upper portion of the cylinder. Piston is connected to a shaft on a shaft box fixed by a base. Generator is coupled to an ignition device (31) via a power line (30).    USE - For a powder fueled internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine provides a chemical to mechanical energy conversion structure that uses powdered fuel. It provides an alternative fuel that reduces dependence on gasoline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a powder fuel engine.    Battery (1)    Cylinder (2)    Generator (3)    Air compressor (10)    Air tank (11)    Mixer (12)    Pressurization tube (13)    Powder tanks (14,15)    Powder tube (16,17)    Powder jetting device (18)    Combustion chamber (20)    Piston (21)    Spark plug (27)    Power line (30)    Ignition device (31)
NOVELTY - Invention is designed for use in vehicle power drives and for power generation. Method of conversion of energy of working medium into mechanical and electric energy is provided by multistage conversion of energy of drive engine having rotating output shaft, for instance, hydraulic turbine. Power torque is transmitted from shaft of drive engine to mechanical power consumer by means of at least two-stage conversion of mechanical energy into energy of working medium, for instance, water. Water pressure is provided by use of centrifugal hydraulic pump or radial-axial hydraulic turbine operating as a pump with provision of generation of reactive energy caused by interaction of water with blades of hydraulic turbine stage or reactive jet nozzle of stage runner, with transmission of water through fixed waterway and stage stator made in form of spiral chamber or branched manifold. Peripheral speed of stage runner with blades or reactive jet nozzles in creases torque by value of difference of radii of stage runner and drive engine wheel. Device contains drive engine with rotating shaft, for instance, hydraulic turbine, transmitting shaft, generator and at least two similar conversion stages. Shaft of hydraulic turbine is coupled with centrifugal pump impeller of first stage radially from which fixed waterways are laid to branched manifold or to spiral chamber on side surface of which radial-axial turbine runner is installed with working blades or nozzles over periphery under which drain manifold is installed. Runner of second stage hydraulic pump is rigidly installed on shaft by means of which it is connected with runner of first stage and rotor of electric generator.    USE - Power generating.    ADVANTAGE - Increased torque transmitted to electric generator.3 dwg
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium secondary battery which is free from dead volume, is improved in capacity and energy density, and is decreased in the number for checking voltage, capacity and is used in a hybrid automobile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery(300) comprises an electrode assembly, a can and a cap assembly, wherein the two short sides facing each other on a transverse cross-section are formed in a semicircular shape and the two long sides have a line length of twice as much as the diameter of the semicircle, so as to form a stadium shape totally, and the lithium secondary battery has one appearance corresponding to the volume of a cell unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The impurity removal apparatus has a casing (10) provided with an inlet port (12) which introduces the gas containing impurity, and an exhaust port (13) which discharges the gas in which impurity is removed. An element which is supported so that the element can rotate freely in the casing contacts with the impurity in gas, and removes the impurity. The impurity removal apparatus has a blade component for rotating the element by airflow of the gas.    USE - Impurity removal apparatus is used for removing impurity in gas, and cleaning hazardous substance in gas. Can also be used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity removal apparatus has long life, and is efficiently removes impurity without reducing reaction efficiency of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows vertical front view of impurity removal apparatus.    Impurity removal-apparatus main portion (1)    Casing (10)    Inlet port (12)    Exhaust port (13)    Dust cup (14)    Bearing (23)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a smoothing capacitor (109) and a voltage sensor (110) connected in parallel with a battery (102). A motor control circuit (114) computes the preliminary charging current of the smoothing capacitor based on the detection voltage of the voltage sensor and controls the preliminary charging of the smoothing capacitor based on the calculated current value.    USE - Power supply device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for electric current detection circuit for detecting preliminary charging current is eliminated for simplifying the structure of the power supply device and reducing the cost of the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (102)    Smoothing capacitor (109)    Voltage sensor (110)    Inverter (112)    Motor control circuit (114)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane is obtained by adjusting salt substitutional rate of cation exchange group of polymer electrolyte membrane to 5-95%, and reducing salt substitutional rate of cation exchange group of polymer electrolyte membrane to 5% or less.    USE - For membrane-electrode assembly used for fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply of energy device for residence and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrode membrane has excellent water absorption dimensionally stability and proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The battery electrode (1) has an active-material layer (3) containing active material (4) formed on the surface of a collector (2).    USE - For secondary battery used for battery pack for vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode provides secondary battery having excellent capacity characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material layer further contains a binder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the battery electrode.    Electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Active-material layer (3)    Active material (4)    Adhesive material (5)
NOVELTY - Several parallel cases (3) in which several batteries (1) are accommodated in rows, are stacked in multi-stage in a holder case (2), to form several parallel units (6) with the direction of positive and negative electrodes aligned in the same direction. The electrodes of the batteries in each parallel case, are connected to a circuit board (4) by a lead (5) projected from the parallel case integrally connecting each parallel unit.    USE - For power supply to bicycles, motorcycles, tools, uninterruptible power system, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The change in number of batteries is enabled by a simple structure and a large number of batteries that are accommodated are connected with tough integral construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Holder case (2)    Parallel case (3)    Circuit board (4)    Lead (5)    Parallel unit (6)
NOVELTY - A separator has layers (I,II) having groove portions. The layer (I or II) is used as fuel gas flow path or oxidizing agent gas passageway. The layer (I) contains carbon (in wt.pts) (300-800) with respect to polyamide resin (100). The layer (II) contains carbon (300-800) with respect to polyester copolymer resin (100). Carbon has particle size of 10-100 microns and aspect ratio of 1-10.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), such as phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, solid polymer-type fuel cell, sulfuric acid-type fuel cell and alkaline fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent gas barrier property, and provides fuel cell having excellent output characteristics and catalyst efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of separator; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of manufacturing apparatus of separator.    Hoppers (1,1')    Screws (2,2')    Cylinders (3,3')    Feed block (4)    Extruders (5,5')    Cooling roll (6)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has a battery unit (30) consisting of a packing film containing a non-metallic base material layer and a heat sealing layer. An exterior case (40) accommodating battery unit is formed from a material having water vapor barrier property.    USE - For hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of water vapor inside the battery from the exterior side is prevented by forming the exterior case from a material having water vapor barrier property. The generation of short circuit is prevented even during the generation of crack and pinhole in the innermost layer of the packing film by using the packing film not containing metal layer. The generation of creep deformation and fracture in the packing film due to the increase of internal pressure are prevented without providing a safety valve mechanism by not using metal layer in the packing film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Battery unit (30)    Exterior case (40)    Cooling fin (41)    Positive electrode extraction terminal (42)    Negative electrode extraction terminal (43)
NOVELTY - An anode material contains lithium nickel manganese oxide as active material. A portion of lithium layer in the active material is substituted by alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. The symmetry of the space group of the crystals in the active material is R-3m.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, and power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material provides lithium ion battery with low resistance. Since the change of crystal structure of the lithium nickel manganese complex oxide from hexagonal crystal to rhombic crystal is suppressed, the contact between primary particles is maintained and the internal resistance increase by charging/discharging cycle in high temperature region is suppressed.
NOVELTY - The device has control unit to control to increase the amount of output allocation of an electric motor (100), when the regeneration of the diesel, particulate and filter (DPF) (15) and regeneration of the adsorption type nitrogen oxide catalyst (14) is performed. The amount of output allocation of the electric motor is increased such that the charge amount of a battery (102) is increased.    USE - For diesel hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine load can be reduced by reducing the discharge amount of exhaustion fine particle from the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diesel hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Adsorption type nitrogen oxide catalyst (14)    DPF (15)    Electric motor (100)    Battery (102)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply e.g. storage battery and solar battery and a performing element e.g. blower connected to a control unit, respectively. An input terminal of the control unit is connected to a temperature sensor signal of a vehicle air-conditioner system and an igniter signal, and an output terminal of the control unit is connected to the blower.    USE - Used for controlling temperature in an interior of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery under the glass can absorb the solar energy, which is charged by the vehicle top-window control unit to assure the power of the storage battery. The device increases the usage life of the storage battery. The device adjusts the temperature in the interior of the vehicle, when the vehicle is under the sunshine in summer. The user does not feel hot, when the user opens the vehicle door and sits in the vehicle. The device can improve the air in the vehicle and reduce the frost on the windscreen in winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature control device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The system has a thermoelectric chip connected to an actuating unit e.g. vehicle engine, to transfer heat energy into electric power. A heat dispersion device is connected to an electric power management unit, for adjusting the temperature. A wind power generating unit fixed to the management unit, generates power by wind energy. A solar energy board fixed to the management unit, generates power by light energy. The management unit is connected to an accumulator that accumulates over all electric power generated by the chip, power generating unit and the solar board.    USE - Electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the system is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric power system.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The device has a radio frequency (RF) transmitter with an antenna output, and a battery. A terminal is connectable to a power supply of a vehicle and a RF blocking unit is provided between the terminal and one side of the battery. Another terminal which is connected to an antenna output of a transmitter is connectable to a metal body part of the vehicle. Another RF blocking unit is provided between the latter terminal and other side of the battery. The RF blocking units are a set of diodes in series.    USE - Used for tracking a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows to efficiently track the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The working electrodes include positive electrode (502), negative electrode (501). Each electrode includes an active material (504), inert material, an electrolyte and current collector. A separator region (503) separates the working electrodes so that the working electrodes are not electrically connected to the cell. Another separator region (508) is arranged between an auxiliary electrode and working electrodes to separate auxiliary electrode from working electrodes so that working electrodes are not connected to auxiliary electrode within the cell.    USE - For hybrid-electric vehicle, portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharging of the working electrodes can be prevented and replaces the lost capacity of the battery cell. Excess lithium from the working electrodes can be removed efficiently, thus increasing the battery life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method to replenish diminished supply and remove of excess supply of lithium in working electrodes of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the rechargeable lithium ion cell.    Negative electrode (501)    Positive electrode (502)    Separator regions (503,508)    Active material (504)    Lithium reservoir electrode (509)
NOVELTY - A gas reclaiming system comprises a getter device having a getter chamber and a gas getter to receive mixed gases and separate the mixed gases (50) into at least one gas of interest and constituent gases (50b); and a recirculation loop disposed in fluid communication with the getter device and adapted to receive the gas of interest from the getter device.    USE - System for reclaiming gas (claimed), preferably reclaiming a fuel gas (48a), e.g. hydrogen or other absorbable gas of interest lost from a fuel cell or other system and returning the gas to the system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is capable of reclaiming hydrogen lost from a fuel cell system (2) during fuel cell operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a gas reclaiming system.    Fuel cell system (2)    Exhaust gas (44a)    Fuel gas (48a)    Mixed gases (50)    Constituent gases (50b)
NOVELTY - The assembly (33) has a power capacitor (32) diametrically mounted around an alternating current (AC) motor (16), where the capacitor is annular or arcuate in shape. The capacitor is electrically connected to windings of the motor, where an arcuate length of the capacitor is about 270 degree. Housing surrounds an outer periphery of a stator of the assembly, where an axial length (L) of the assembly is limited to a length of the motor and an inverter (30). An output shaft (42) of the motor is fixed with respect to the armature of the motor.    USE - Used for driving wheels of an automotive vehicle, a tractor, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power capacitor is diametrically mounted around the alternating current motor, and the axial length of the assembly is limited to the length of the motor and the inverter, thus providing assembly consuming less axial space while increasing output power and torque, thus enhancing design flexibility for automotive vehicles while providing the assembly consuming minimal additional radial space. The assembly increases the amount of capacitance, thus increasing reliability of the assembly. The utilization of the capacitor shields the motor against electromagnetic interference from components of the automotive vehicle or from electromagnetic interference exterior to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor with a diametrically mounted annular capacitor.    Axial length (L)    Alternating current motor (16)    Inverter (30)    Power capacitor (32)    Alternating current motor assembly (33)    Output shaft (42)    Ends (43, 44)
NOVELTY - One end (28) of a battery power transfer device (12) is connected to the positive battery terminal while the other end (30) of the device is connected to the positive terminal of a starter motor (S) grounded along with the negative battery terminal. A length of inner tubing (18) is coextensive with an elongated length of copper tubing (14) and its 5 complete coils (16), and is insulated from the copper tubing.    USE - For an electric motor-driven vehicle or a battery-powered vehicle (marked claimed). The electric motor is included in an internal combustion engine such as diesel or gasoline engine. The vehicle is a car, truck, boat, lawn mower, personal mobility vehicle, hybrid vehicle or golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The battery power transfer device enhances the power delivery into the starter motor of internal combustion engines and into the drive motor of battery-powered vehicles. The device increases vehicle top speed and duration of useful battery charge before recharging the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the vehicle driven by an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified schematic view of the battery power transfer device.    Starter motor (S)    Battery transfer device (12)    Elongated length of copper tubing (14)    Complete coils (16)    Length of inner tubing (18)    End (28,30)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell sub-bundle comprises multiple microfibrous fuel cell (24) elements and a common heat-exchanging and/or humidifying element. Each microfibrous fuel cell element comprises an inner current collector (22), a hollow fibrous membrane separator comprising an electrolyte medium, an inner electrocatalyst layer, an outer electrocatalyst layer, and an outer current collector.    USE - For fuel cell assembly used in handheld or mobile electrical devices, electrically powdered vehicles, as well as in distributed power generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - Microfibrous fuel cell element provides efficient thermal and/or humidity management. The fuel cell provides increased current output. The porous insulating layer prevents electrical shorting between adjacent fuel cell sub-bundles when serially connected and allows diffusion of fuel or oxidant fluid to contact the outer electrocatalyst layer of each microfibrous fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell assembly comprising at least one hollow humidifying fiber containing a nonporous or microporous, hydrophilic polymeric membrane wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective partial view of a fuel cell.    Current collector (22)    Microfibrous fuel cell (24)    Wrapping element (26)
NOVELTY - A logarithmic scale is adopted as time-axis of display screen while displaying waveform of to be measured signal. The waveform data of to be measured signal is converted and stored in memory corresponding to predetermined point within each decade of logarithmic scale.    USE - For displaying the waveform indicating the evaluation test of fuel cell that is recorded in waveform recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The short time and long time change produced in portion of measurement waveform, can be observed simultaneously without need for any special order specification and expensive measuring device, even if it has limited memory capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waveform display device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model showing the display of waveform.    Voltage signals (V1-V3)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature is estimated periodically by a predetermined relation including battery atmospheric temperature, previously estimated battery temperature, temperature-change coefficient and operation period. The battery temperature is updated using the temperature-change coefficient that shows the influence degree of battery atmospheric temperature with respect to surrounding temperature and battery temperature.    USE - For estimating temperature of battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presumed precision of the battery temperature is improved effectively. The need for the use of battery temperature sensor can be avoided and the cost reduction can be achieved. The load with respect to battery can be reduced, the battery degradation can be suppressed, and the life time of battery can be prolonged. Fuel consumption reduction can be achieved by controlling the electric power generation of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of battery estimation operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a primary lateral pressure sensor (41) that detects pressure of fuel gas in upstream of injector (35). The fuel pressure is smoothened and subtracted from predetermined offset. The control unit (4) adjusts predetermined offset for varying opening-closing time of injector, according to driving state of fuel cell (10).    USE - For use as electric power generation system for vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft, building, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas supply difference due to difference between predetermined pressure and actual pressure can be suppressed, and hence control precision can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Control unit (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Injector (35)    Primary lateral pressure sensor (41)
NOVELTY - An injector (35) adjusts amount fuel gas supplied from fuel-supply source (30) to fuel cell (10) through supply flow path (31). A purge valve (37) discharges impurity in discharge flow path (32). A control unit (4) controls opening-closing operation of injector and purge valve, to set fuel gas supply amount from injector to fuel cell according to switching state of purge valve.    USE - Fuel cell system used as electric power generation system for moving body (claimed) such as fuel-cell vehicle, vessel, robot, aircraft, etc., and for building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The purge efficiency is raised while reducing the fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel-supply source (30)    Supply flow path (31)    Discharge flow path (32)    Injector (35)    Purge valve (37)
NOVELTY - A variable gas supply apparatus (28) adjusts the upstream gas supply state of the supply flow path (22). An exhaust valve (31) discharges the gas in the discharge flow path (23), outside. An exhaust-gas controller (7) controls the switching state of the exhaust valve corresponding to the change of gas supply state from the variable gas supply apparatus, based on the pressure change of fuel gas and flow-rate change from the variable gas supply apparatus.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft etc. Also used for electric power generation system for building, residential building etc.    ADVANTAGE - The displacement i.e. the amount of purges from the exhaust valve is stabilized easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for displacement estimation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Exhaust-gas controller (7)    Supply flow path (22)    Discharge flow path (23)    Variable gas supply apparatus (28)    Exhaust valve (31)
NOVELTY - A recuperator (4) attached to a vehicle engine (2) collects heat generated from the generator (1) mounted on a trolley (3). A water supply apparatus (5) feeds water into the recuperator which heats the water using the heat collected from the generator. Another water supply apparatus (7) supplies the warm water to the disaster hit area, while a water purifier (6) purifies either the inlet water or the warm water before delivery to the affected area.    USE - For vehicle mounted portable electric power generating apparatus for use in disaster hit area.    ADVANTAGE - The portable electric power generating apparatus ensures rapid supply of warm water or drinking water in disaster hit area in addition to electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the portable electric power generating apparatus.    Generator (1)    Vehicle engine (2)    Trolley (3)    Recuperator (4)    Water supply apparatus (5,7)    Water purifier (6)
NOVELTY - A base material layer (12) which is an outermost layer, barrier layer (13) containing aluminum foil, chemical conversion treatment layer (13a), adhesive layer (8) and heat-sealing layer (14) are stacked one upon the other. The heat-sealing layer comprises a pair of polypropylene layers. One of the polypropylene layers arranged at the side of the heat-sealing layer has higher melting point and melt index than that of the other polypropylene layer.    USE - For lithium ion battery used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the battery packaging material is improved for long period of time and the productivity of the lithium cell can be improved. The generation of hydrofluoric acid by the reaction of electrolyte and water vapor can be suppressed. The generation of internal short circuit can also be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the structure of the battery packaging material.    Adhesive layer (8)    Base material layer (12)    Barrier layer (13)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (13a)    Heat-sealing layer (14)
NOVELTY - A vinyl polymer (1) of sulfone group-containing monomer is new.    USE - For polyelectrolyte and polymer electrolyte membrane used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vinyl polymer is easily and economically manufactured, and provides polymer electrolyte membrane with excellent film formability and flexibility, and high ion exchange group capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vinyl polymer of formula (1) of sulfone group-containing monomer is new.    x=1-20;and    n=10-10000.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of vinyl polymer.
NOVELTY - A fuel-gas primary supply line (22) leads out fuel gas (40) supplied to fuel cell from a storage tank. A circulation line leads out anode off gas (42) to the fuel cell from the fuel-gas primary supply line. A fuel-gas secondary supply line (24) joins and supplies the anode off gas from the circulation line to the fuel cell. A double pipe structure of unification portion (20) consists of outer side piping which is the fuel-gas secondary supply line connected to the circulation line and inner side piping which is the fuel-gas primary supply line.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction of piping due to freezing of the water content is prevented. The structure of unification portion of the fuel cell system is simplified, so that size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of unification portion of fuel cell system.    Unification portion (20)    Fuel-gas primary supply line (22)    Fuel-gas secondary supply line (24)    Fuel gas (40)    Anode off gas (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a temperature sensor (61) which detects the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack (10). A switching unit switches the flow of the coolant to a refrigerant flow path (13). An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) controls the switching unit based on the reactive-gas inlet-port temperature and coolant outlet temperature.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content present in the reactive gas cannot form condensation easily during driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Refrigerant flow path (13)    Temperature sensor (61)    ECU (70)
NOVELTY - Detecting stratification within a vehicle battery, comprises determining whether a state of charge of the battery is greater than a predetermined state of charge threshold; determining whether a working capacity of the battery is greater than a working capacity threshold; determining whether a voltage differential of the battery is greater than a predetermined voltage differential threshold; and detecting stratification within battery response to satisfying the predetermined state of charge threshold, the working capacity threshold, the voltage differential threshold, respectively.    USE - For detecting stratification within a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides an energy management algorithm for detecting stratification of the acid concentration in a vehicle battery. Corrective measure may also be provided to remix the acid in the battery by increasing the battery charge voltage if stratification is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart of a method for detecting and correcting stratification within a battery.
NOVELTY - The equipment has a pilot lamp (9), a power cord outlet (10), a power-generating electrode (21), a fan (22) and a terminal post (23), that are placed on a working faceplate (20). The faceplate is joined with a case body of a holding device. An electrolysis electrode (3) is connected with a power supply via a lead and a gas-collecting tower (4) via a gas pipe. An ammeter (5) and a voltmeter (6) are respectively jointed in series and in parallel with a circuit. The electrode (21) and the tower are respectively connected with the terminal post and a water-storage tower (2) via the lead.    USE - Portable united equipment for water-electrolyzing demonstration experiment and fuel cell demonstration experiment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment is convenient to install. The equipment has better experimental effect and compact size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a portable united equipment.    Water-storage tower (2)    Electrolysis electrode (3)    Gas-collecting tower (4)    Ammeter (5)    Voltmeter (6)    Pilot lamp (9)    Power cord outlet (10)    Working faceplate (20)    Power-generating electrode (21)    Fan (22)    Terminal post (23)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle air-conditioning cooling system with an air outlet, and a heat exchanging passage whose two ends are respectively installed with a cold air inlet and an exchanged air outlet. A power draught unit, which is a draft fan, is located in an exhaust conduit. The air outlet of the vehicle air-conditioning system communicates with the cold air inlet of the passage. The exchanged air outlet of the passage communicates with an inlet of the exhaust conduit, where an outlet of the exhaust conduit is the exchanged air outlet.    USE - Used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses an existing vehicle air-conditioning with the power draught unit to process cooling, so the structure of the system is simple. The system has better cooling effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery package cooling system.
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper layer provided with a blower layer comprising centrifugal blowers that are arrayed dispersedly. A lower layer is a cell layer with a supporting fixed frame, end board and a cell module. The blower layer and the cell layer are installed in a box body. A series of holes are formed in a bottom of the body. Grooves are opened in middle of the frame with a relative configuration to fix a radical position of the cell module. Two ends of the cell module are fixed on left and right end boards.    USE - Used for a forced convection heat transfer hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery for a forced convection heat transfer hybrid electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner has a solar panel equipped out of a top of a cockpit in parallel. A blower is installed in an air-conditioner cover fixed in a ceiling of the cockpit. A top end of the cover is provided with a cervical part which spreads out of the ceiling. A semiconductor refrigeration sheet is installed in a cervical part of the cover in parallel, and an outboard surface is aerated directly. The solar panel has an electric connection with the semiconductor refrigeration sheet and the blower via a controller.    USE - Used in a driving station for a worker e.g. truck man, crane driver, and tractor man.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner provides a comfortable environment of the station for workers e.g. trackman, crane driver and a tractor man, working in execrable condition. The air-conditioner saves energy, and protects the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar-powered semiconductor air-conditioner of a driving station.
NOVELTY - The skylight has a solar collecting plate that is connected with a converting circuit line. A converting circuit is connected to a spare storage battery with lines. The spare storage battery is connected to car equipments such as stereo system, by lines. The skylight converts the luminous energy connected in the solar collecting plate into electrical energy through the converting circuit, and stores the electrical energy in the spare storage battery to provide power to car equipments. A ringent transparent plate body, which can open or close a car top, is set up below the skylight.    USE - Used for a car equipment e.g. stereo system, refrigerator and air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The car skylight effectively allows the car equipment e.g. stereo system, refrigerator and air conditioning, to operate without starting the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car skylight.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method taking three-dimensional electrode as the anode of direct boron hydride fuel cell and belongs to fuel cell field. Boron hydride electro-oxidation catalyst material is made into filling bed electrode or porous electrode, which is taken as three-dimensional anode, and the anode contacts said alkaline boron hydride liquid fuel; and the cathode contacts oxidant such as oxygen, air or hydrogen peroxide; and they are separated by ion exchanging film to form the single cell system of direct boron hydride fuel cell; the boron hydride alkaline liquid fuel contacting with said three-dimensional anode is aqueous solution composed of alkali metal boron hydride and alkali metal hydroxide, and its feeding way is spray type or back filling way. The three-dimensional electrode of the direct boron hydride fuel cell of the invention has large active specific surface area and mass transferring surface area; under given operation condition, it can reduce activation polarization and concentration polarization significantly, makes DBFC have high operation voltage and large output power.
NOVELTY - A multi-drive and separate controlled pattern light type electric motor car is a light type electric motor vehicle that depends on the storage battery to provide energy and is provided with dynamic drive by several sets of dynamic system synchronously or respectively.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell includes an anode (2); a cathode (3); and an electrolyte membrane (1) arranged between the anode and the cathode. A fuel deficiency countermeasure is implemented for the anode and a fuel deficiency countermeasure is implemented for the cathode. The fuel deficiency countermeasure for the anode is a water electrolysis catalyst layer (2c) arranged between an anode catalyst layer (2a), which includes a normal catalyst and an electrolyte component, and an anode diffusion layer (2b) that supplies reaction gas evenly to the anode catalyst layer.    USE - For home cogeneration systems and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses a decline in performance from a hydrogen deficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water electrolysis catalyst provided in the water electrolysis catalyst layer is formed of iridium, iridium containing material (preferably iridium oxide), or ruthenium containing material, preferably ruthenium oxide. The fuel deficiency countermeasure implemented for the cathode is an iridium oxide containing layer an arranged between cathode catalyst layer that includes a normal catalyst and an electrolyte component, and a cathode diffusion layer (3b) that supplies reaction gas evenly to the cathode catalyst layer (3a). The iridium oxide in the iridium oxide containing layer is carried on carbon. The cathode catalyst layer includes an electrolyte component and platinum-ruthenium black or platinum black powder having particle diameters of 0.3-100 nm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Anode catalyst layer (2a)    Anode diffusion layer (2b)    Water electrolysis catalyst layer (2c)    Cathode (3)    Cathode catalyst layer (3a)    Cathode diffusion layer (3b)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell includes an anode (2) provided with an anode reaction catalyst layer (2a); a cathode (3) provided with a cathode reaction catalyst layer (3a); and an electrolyte membrane (1) arranged between the anode and the cathode. A water electrolysis catalyst (4x) is provided on the cathode. It is iridium, iridium containing material (preferably iridium oxide), or ruthenium containing material, preferably ruthenium oxide. The catalyst is carried on carbon and has a mass ratio to carbon of 3:7-6:4. It has a surface density of at least 0.01 to not greater than 1 mg/cm2.    USE - For home cogeneration systems and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can suppress material degradation, even if the cathode is exposed to a high potential state without affecting performance during normal operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Anode reaction catalyst layer (2a)    Cathode (3)    Cathode reaction catalyst layer (3a)    Water electrolysis catalyst (4x)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises an electrolyte body, and greater than or equal to2 separate electrodes capable of conducting electrons. The electrodes are porous to allow gas flow through them. The electrodes comprise an electrically negative anode, and an electrically positive cathode. The electrolyte body is capable of carrying charged particles between the anode and cathode that are electrically connected to form an electrical circuit.    USE - Used as, e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, alkali fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, or solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has a very high reaction surface area per unit volume, and has an electrolyte with a reduced thickness through which ions must be transported.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of manufacturing a fuel cell; and    (2) a fuel cell electrolyte membrane containing pores sized to facilitate transport of charged particles across the membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of a gas flow channel system.    Hydrogen carrying tertiary channel (31)    Secondary gas flow channel (33, 37, 39)    Oxygen carrying tertiary channel (35)
NOVELTY - The system has a holder in which a fuel concentration meter (41), power generation structure, an electrical signal transmission mechanism, a fuel circulation module (3) and a computing module are located. The holder is made of fiber reinforced material (FR4, FR5), fiber glass, epoxy resin, ceramic, polymer or composite board material. The meter detects the concentration of fuel from power generation structure. The computing module selects and executes a control procedure, based on signal from the meter.    USE - Micro-fuel cell system for use in portable electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - The size of fuel cell is reduced, and circulation of fuel in fuel cell is ensured due to predetermined arrangement of the components in the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flow-field plate of micro-fuel cell system.    Fuel circulation module (3)    Fuel flow channel (32)    Concentration meter (41)    Light-sensing element (41a)    Light-source element (41b)
NOVELTY - The system has a sensor providing indications of charging and discharging current flowing through a battery, temperature of the battery and terminal voltage of the battery. A predictor counts the charging and discharging current, and utilizes a measurement model of the battery to estimate a state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery. A data rejection unit generates information associated with errors attributable to the measurement model of the battery. A measurement unit makes a correction of the SOC depending upon the measurement model and the information associated with the errors.    USE - Used for estimating a state-of-charge (SOC) of a battery in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle, and for managing charge and discharge of a battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The data rejection unit generates the information associated with the errors attributable to the measurement model of the battery, thus reducing the voltage level calculation of the battery management system, and estimating more accurate state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery, and hence effectively managing the charge and discharge of the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for estimating a state-of-charge of a battery    (2) a driving method of a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a main control unit (MCU) of a battery management system (BMS).
NOVELTY - A current measurement unit measures charge/discharge current of battery. An ambient temperature measurement unit measures the ambient temperature surrounding the battery. A control unit (10) calculates differential temperature between measured battery temperature and ambient temperature and calculates calorific value of battery based on the internal resistance of battery and charge/discharge current. The control unit controls airflow of cooling unit based on the calculated differential temperature and calorific value.    USE - For cooling battery e.g. nickel-metal hydride battery, lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The airflow of the cooling unit can be optimally controlled so that the efficiency of the cooling device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) air flow control device; and    (2) computer readable medium storing airflow control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the battery cooling device.    Control unit (10)    Cooling fan (20)    Battery case (32)    Temperature sensors (34,36)    Current sensor (35)
NOVELTY - A battery cooling device has cooling fan (20) for supplying air to battery. A temperature change rate calculation unit calculates an amount of change in battery temperature over a predetermined time. An air flow control unit controls air flow of the cooling fan so that the battery temperature is at or below a predetermined reference temperature. When the battery temperature change rate satisfies a predetermined suppression control condition, the air flow control unit suppresses cooling air flow regardless of whether or not the battery temperature is at or below the reference temperature.    USE - For cooling battery of electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Driving the cooling unit more than necessary can be prevented in the battery cooling device for cooling the battery with air from the cooling fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) air flow control device (10) comprising a temperature change rate calculation unit; and the air flow control unit; and    (2) computer readable medium storing a program for controlling an air flow of a cooling unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the configuration of a battery cooling device.    Air flow control device (10)    Cooling fan (20)    Battery blocks (B1-B20)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell has an electrode (15); and fuel compartment with input and output sidewalls of dimension h and end walls of dimension w. The fuel compartment is arranged between an input flow plate and output flow channel (14). The input flow plate has porous membrane or openings through which electrolyte can flow. The porous membrane or the openings extend along a surface of the input flow plate adjacent to the input side wall, thus providing for an electrolyte flow through the fuel compartment in a direction parallel to dimension w and into the output flow channel.    USE - For use as battery for electric-powered vehicle, and for use in stand-alone electric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is readily and practically refuelable; has performance characteristics similar to the fossil fuel engine; has full (greater than 99%) consumption of the added particles; maintains low resistance; and does not become clogged or caked with accumulated reaction products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) electric-powered vehicle comprising multiple electrochemical cells;    (2) electric generator comprising electrochemical cells;    (3) method of producing an electric current; and    (4) method of introducing electrolyte to an electrochemical cell containing anodic metal particles.    Screens (44, 46, 48) extend substantially between and along the output side wall of the fuel compartment and the output flow channel. The electrode in an air cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic representation of the flow of electrolyte and electrochemical reaction products through three screens separated in space.    Output flow channel (14)    Electrode (15)    Screens (44, 46, 48)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack has end cell heaters (48) that are positioned within the end cells. A proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller (46) provides control signal to end cell heaters so that the temperature of end cells are maintained at temperature above the operating temperature of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for hydrogen fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of end cells are maintained same as that of other cells in the fuel cell stack. Hence the performance of end cells can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling temperature of end cells in fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control system for controlling the end cell heaters in the split stacks of the fuel cell system.    Control system (40)    Input line (42)    Comparator (44)    PID controller (46)    End cell heaters (48)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell based system comprises a fuel generator having an exhaust flow to provide fuel, a thermal swing adsorber (TSA) having a bed to enrich a first oxidant flow with oxygen to produce a second oxidant flow, a fuel cell-based power generator to produce electrical power in response to the second oxidant flow and the fuel, and a subsystem to route the exhaust flow from the fuel generator to the TSA to regenerate the bed.    USE - As fuel-cell based system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has fuel generator that produces fuel for both fuel cell-based power generator of the system and fuel cell-based vehicles. During off peak pricing hours, the fuel generator generates fuel (e.g. hydrogen) which is stored in a fuel storage tank and electricity for a load (e.g. a residential load or a commercial re-fueling station) while the fuel cell-based power generator is shut down. During peak pricing times or when grid electricity is not available, the fuel generator is shut down and isolated so that no exhaust flows to the TSA and the fuel cell-based power generator uses the fuel from the fuel storage tank to generate electricity. The operation of the fuel generator is used also to regenerate the bed of the TSA.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of producing electrical power; and    (2) a method of regenerating a bed of a thermal or pressure swing adsorber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a combined refueling and fuel cell-based power generation station.    Refueling and fuel cell-based power generation station (10)    Blower (19)    Anode inlet (22)    Cathode inlet (26)    Various input terminals (92)
NOVELTY - The method involves purging reactant gas flow channels in a fuel cell stack if a potential freeze condition exists. The fuel cell system is shut down normally without a reactant gas flow channel purge if the potential for a freeze condition does not exist. The existence of potential freeze condition is determined periodically after the normal shut down if the normal system shut down is performed. The reactant gas flow channel purge is performed if the subsequent determination of a potential freeze condition exists.    USE - For selectively performing fuel cell stack purge in fuel cell system for vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high flow of air can be provided from the compressor. By using fuel stack power to run the compressor, battery energy can be saved and a small amount of product water is continually generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of determining whether a potential freeze condition exists at a fuel cell system shut down and if so performing a reactant gas flow channel purge.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an anode containing a lithium-free metal oxide and an anode active material. The anode active material contains an olivine-type lithium-containing phosphate.    USE - As power sources used for power tools, hybrid automobile and power assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charge-discharge performance even at large current, and thermal stability even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an anode containing a lithium-free metal oxide, and an anode active material. The anode active material contains an olivine-type lithium-containing phosphate of formula: LixMPO4, where M is chosen from cobalt, nickel, manganese and iron, and x is more than 0 and less than 1.3.
NOVELTY - The controller (10) has an input capable of receiving signals from a generator. An output capable of sending signals to the generator is provided. A memory accessible by a processor is provided, where the memory contains information corresponding to the signals received from the generator. The memory stores programming instructions operable by the processor to control the operation of the generator and to present on a display, the information corresponding to the signals received from the generator. A safety start inhibit device is connected to the controller via a signal cable (84).    USE - Used for monitoring and adaptively controlling starting and stopping an engine driven power generator that is used with a recreational vehicle (RV) such as motor home, coach, camper, trailer, fifth-wheel trailer and boat, emergency vehicle, and stationary energy system with an engine driven diesel, gas, liquefied petroleum, and other generators.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the safety start inhibit device prevents operation of the generator in unsafe conditions. The configuration of the controller facilitates to monitor generator flashing fault or status light output and to display the equivalent message in english and other languages in a user display. The controller adaptively adjusts a stop/start duty cycle to optimize generator running without excessive run time or starts and stops. The controller monitors battery state-of-charge and uses the resulting battery level to start and stop a generator, thus improving the performance of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a generator controller integrated with a generator and other components.    Generator controller (10)    Signal cable (84)    Communication bus (90)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte comprises a crosslinked self-assembly of a polymerizable salt surfactant, where the crosslinked self-assembly includes nanopores and where the crosslinked self-assembly has a conductivity of at least 1x10-6 S/cm at 25degreesC.    USE - In a battery (claimed) for electronic device, electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte exhibits good room temperature conductivity and very little decrease in conductivity at low temperatures, without the addition of volatile solvents or plasticizers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of a polymer electrolyte involving providing a polymerizable salt surfactant (s1); and crosslinking the polymerizable salt surfactant to form a nanoporous polymer electrolyte; and    (2) a battery comprising a nanoporous polymer electrolyte containing a crosslinked self-assembly of a polymerizable surfactant having a conductivity of 1x10-6 S/cm at 25degreesC.
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power supply device of a vehicle is provided to start the vehicle by driving a starter motor directly in case of the flat discharge of electricity for the battery of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An auxiliary power supply device of a vehicle comprises a starter motor driving power source and a microprocessor. The starter motor driving power source is installed to operate the starter motor of the vehicle in case of the flat discharge for the battery of the vehicle. The microprocessor is operated in real time to control a switch by using an intelligence control method. The switch is controlled accurately by using the signal transmitted from a voltage and current detecting circuit by the microprocessor.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A battery management system and a method for detecting an error cell are provided to rapidly and accurately detect a performance-lowered battery cell by measuring an inner resistance during the traveling of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery management system includes each cell inner resistance calculator(21), a cell output checker(22), and an error cell detector(23). The each cell inner resistance calculator(21) calculates a DC-IR of each cell by applying ohm's law to the charging and discharging current of each cell from a sensing unit(10). The cell output checker(22) receives the DC-IR of each cell and checks an output of each cell. The error cell detector(23) determines a error cell based on an output of each cell received from the cell output checker(22).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a metallic current collector for a fuel cell system is provided to show improvements in corrosion resistance, life-cycle and efficiency of electricity generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for manufacturing a metallic current collector for a fuel cell system comprises the steps of: processing metallic materials to prepare a current collector preform; maintaining the current collector preform under an acidic atmosphere; and plating gold on the surface of the current collector preform drawn from the acidic atmosphere. In particular, the acidic atmosphere is formed by dipping the current collector preform into an acidic solution such as a solution of sulfuring acid or hydrochloric acid for 24-48 hours.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The processing system extracts the oxygen and hydrogen from the process liquid used for processing the substrate and supplies the extracted gas to the fuel cell (18). The fuel cell generates electric power using the extracted gas and supplies to the substrate processing apparatus (100). The nitrogen contained in the waste gas emitted from the processing apparatus is supplied to the fuel cell. The temperature of the processing apparatus is controlled by the warm water produced from the fuel cell using the extracted gas.    USE - For processing substrate such as semiconductor wafer, glass substrate used in manufacture of LCD and plasma display, and for photomask, and substrate used in optical disk.    ADVANTAGE - The energy cost required for removing the gas from the process liquid and for waste liquid processing can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the structure of the energy assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas removal tanks (14,15)    Buffer apparatuses (16,17)    Fuel cell (18)    Exhaustion purification tank (19)    Substrate processing apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A controller (26), which operates a battery cooling fan (18), receives the output from a seating sensor (30), as well as outputs corresponding to e.g. engine rotational speed, vehicle speed, battery temperature. The seating sensor detects seating position of the passenger. The control unit determines the air volume, supplied to the battery (13) by the cooling fan based on the outputs, or may change the air volume according to the seating sensor output.    USE - For controlling battery cooling fan for vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively cools battery, while considering noise levels in passenger compartment. Reduces unpleasant sound emitted by cooling fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of a cooling fan of a battery for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic diagram of a battery cooling fan control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (13)    Battery cooling fan (18)    Controller (26)    Seating sensor (30)    Battery cooling fan control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The battery (54) is installed in the concave portion (24) provided in the floor panel (20) of vehicle. The horizontal support (38) and vertical support (42) are arranged at the bottom of concave portion for protecting the battery.    USE - For installing battery in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electrically-driven motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The horizontal support and vertical support are arranged at the bottom of concave portion, so that the installation space of the battery is made small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the battery installation structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Floor panel (20)    Concave portion (24)    Horizontal support (38)    Vertical support (42)    Battery (54)
NOVELTY - A high voltage battery (4) is positioned in the trunk (3) of the back of a backseat (2). A cooling fan (5) ventilates the battery and cools air in vehicle interior taken in through a cooling duct (7). The cooling duct has an inlet port (9) provided in the backseat.    USE - For cooling high voltage battery of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Length of cooling duct is restrained short, and size of cooling fan is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view which shows the backseat of a hybrid vehicle where the battery cooling device is applied. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Backseat (2)    Trunk (3)    High voltage battery (4)    Cooling fan (5)    Cooling duct (7)    Inlet port (9)
NOVELTY - Each mount (6) is spanned between the side members (4) and between the strut towers. A fuel cell module (20) is fixed to the mount. The strut tower (5) fixes the buffering device of the suspension system.    USE - For the arrangement of e.g. vacuum pipe in a motor room of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses a reduction of space in the motor room with the mount installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view explaining a structure of the mount.    Side members (4)    Strut tower (5)    Mount (6)    Fuel cell module (20)
NOVELTY - An open command is sent to contactor (106p) in the start time of fault detection mode and the air compressor (36) connected to the capacitive load is driven. The load voltage (VId) and the fuel cell voltage (Vfc) are compared for detecting the state of contactor. The close failure of contactor is detected if the voltage difference is large.    USE - For detecting the contactor fault in the fuel cell system mounted to fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The change in voltage at the time of driving the auxiliary machine after sending the open command to the contactor, is monitored hence the failure in contactor can be detected in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for contactor fault detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic circuit block diagram of fuel cell vehicle mounted with fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Air compressor (36)    Contactor (106p)    Load voltage (VId)    Fuel cell voltage (Vfc)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separator (15) which is formed at a side of fuel electrode (13) or air electrode (12). A flow path (18) adds fuel to oxidizing agent to fuel electrode or air electrode.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) used in fuel cell system (claimed) as motive power source in satellite and vehicles such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, spacecraft, and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode can be heated rapidly, since the oxidizing agent and fuel react uniformly in the surface of fuel electrode, and thee electric-potential difference does not arise in the surface of fuel cell electrode. The catalyst layer is provided at both sides of electrolyte layer to avoid damage by rapid heat generated with respect to combustion reaction of oxidizing agent and fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (10)    Air electrode (12)    Fuel electrode (13)    Separator (15)    Flow path (18)
NOVELTY - The generating apparatus has several fins (10) each perforated with a hole. The metal material and corrosion resistance material are integrated at heat conduction direction of fins. The dispersed phase (12) of fins is distributed in particulate or fibrous form.    USE - For collecting exhaust heat of waste gas discharged from engine mounted in motor vehicle, furnace installed in factory, etc., and converting it into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus excellent in heat transfer characteristic and corrosion resistance, can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fin of exhaust heat electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fins (10)    Dispersed phases of fins (12)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has trapezoid-shaped manifolds (16,17) for supplying reaction gas and coolant, for each cell. A hole (21) for positioning is arranged in the vicinity of oblique sides (16c,17c) of the manifolds.    USE - Separator of fuel cell used in hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The hole for positioning and the manifolds are arranged, compactly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the separator of fuel cell.    Manifolds (16,17)    Oblique sides of manifolds (16c,17c)    Separator (20)    Hole for positioning (21)    Gas passageway (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has tension plates (29) which are arranged in the concave sections (26) formed on the periphery sides of the separator (20). The load is provided with respect to the cell stack using the tension plates along the lamination direction.    USE - For electric power generation system mounted in hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening force acting of the surface of each cell is equalized, and the complications in the structure of the interconnecting passageway are avoided. The flow-path resistance is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the separator in fuel cell.    Separator (20)    Corner (25)    Concave sections (26)    Tension plates (29)    Interconnecting passageway (62)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolytic capacitor (4) has a separator (2) made of non-woven fabric containing 50 wt.% of cellulose fiber, 30 wt.% of synthetic fiber and 20 wt.% of binder. An anode foil (1) and a cathode foil (3) are wound with the separator through conductive polymer.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since separator is made of cellulose fiber, synthetic fiber and binder, equivalent series resistance (ESR) is reduced and the shape of the separator is maintained even when the shape of separator is changed during heat processing. Also, the withstand voltage of the capacitor is increased. The oxide film of cut-end processed anode foil can be restored as dielectric by the binder, hence leakage current is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solid electrolytic capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solid electrolytic capacitor.    Anode foil (1)    Separator (2)    Cathode foil (3)    Solid electrolytic capacitor (4)    Anode lead rod (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) with catalyst layers (2a,3a) that are positioned in the both sides of electrolyte film (1). The separators (6a,6b) are positioned in the outer side of diffused layers (2b,3b). The reactive flow paths (7a,7b) are formed in the side surface of catalyst layer (2b) and diffused layer (3b). The inhibition layers (10) which can inhibit the flow of reactive gas into diffused layers are formed in the diffused layer portion corresponding to the flow path.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in domestic use co generation system, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The drainage efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by suppressing the decline in gaseous diffusion efficiency of reactive gas supplied to catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,3a)    Diffused layers (2b,3b)    MEA (5)    Separators (6a,6b)    Reactive flow paths (7a,7b)    Inhibition layers (10)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A navigation ECU which detects parking time of a vehicle has a parking time prediction unit which estimates parking time of vehicle during duration of idle state of the vehicle. A power supply management ECU manages starting operation of a vehicle equipment based on prediction result by the navigation ECU.    USE - For determining parking time and managing starting operation of equipment e.g. audio apparatus, mini disk (MD) player, compact disc (CD) player, DVD player, television, navigation apparatus, smart key apparatus, installed in a motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces discharge of battery in vehicle without impairing a user's convenience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of parking time prediction processing program of the power supply management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen producing apparatus has a flow path (502) provided on one or both surfaces of a metal substrate (501), and an insulating material (503) coated on the surface of metal substrate by spray-coating method.    USE - For e.g. fuel reformer used for producing hydrogen used for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, household appliance and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus has excellent impact resistance, high heat resistance and high insulation reliability, and is economically and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial explanatory drawing of hydrogen production apparatus.    Metal substrate (501)    Flow path (502)    Insulating material (503)    Heat generating component (504)
NOVELTY - The vehicle mounted fuel cell system has pressure sensors (22,23) arranged side by side in a direction (A) which is substantially parallel to the gas flow direction in piping (1), to detect the pressure of the gas including air and fuel, flowing through the piping. The temperature sensors (24,25) arranged side by side in the same cross section, substantially orthogonal to the gas flow direction, detects the temperature of the gas.    USE - For vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas pressure and the temperature detection precision are improved by optimizing the arrangement of the pressure and the temperature sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    Piping (1)    Pressure sensors (22,23)    Temperature sensors (24,25)    Heater (26)    Direction (A)
NOVELTY - A state amount detector (52) outputs a detected state amount of a reactive gas supplied to a fuel cell. A maximum difference of the detected value becomes more than a predetermined value when the detector value changes from a state whose detected value is less than predetermined value to a state whose detected value is larger than a predetermined value. An arithmetic unit (61) calculates an operating quantity from a target value during set up time so that the state amount of the reactive gas becomes larger than the target value.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A lack of reactive gas is prevented. The difference of the detected value can supply the reactive gas with sufficient according to the target value of the fuel cell so that the output fall of the fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A set up time is lengthened in a case where operation quantity generator (54) has a small predetermined value. A time measurement unit (63) measures a time in the state whose predetermined value is less. A set up time is long when the measurement time is long and the set up time becomes short when the measurement time is short. A detector detects flow rate of the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell based on the degree of heat exchange performed between the reactive gas and the state amount detector. A calculation unit calculates phase retardation for detected value. The recognition unit recognizes an outside environment and changes the set up time based on the recognition result. The detected value enlarges a degree which becomes larger than the target value according to detection temperature, and detection pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Target value generation unit (51)    State amount detector (52)    Operating quantity generator (54)    Arithmetic unit (61)    Time measurement unit (63)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (29) detects pressure at downstream of hydrogen pressure governing valve (15). A controller controls valve (15). An abnormality determination unit determines abnormality of the pressure sensor. The hydrogen pressure-governing valve is controlled based on fuel-cell inlet-port hydrogen pressure when the pressure sensor is abnormal.    USE - For fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is supplied and operation of fuel cell system is continued even when pressure sensor is abnormal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen pressure-governing valve (15)    Ejector (17)    Hydrogen circulation path (19)    Purge valve (23)    Pressure sensor (29)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an electrical energy storage unit (20) arranged in a case (32), and includes a parallelepiped tray for receiving the storage unit. The tray includes a thermally insulating layer and a thermal control material e.g. paraffin, for thermally insulating the storage unit from ambient air exterior to the tray. The layer covers internal surfaces of walls of the tray, where one wall includes two parallel partitions remote from each other.    USE - Used for connecting an electric machine e.g. alternator-starter, with a battery of an electric/hybrid type motor vehicle for supplying power to the machine that serves as an electric motor to start a thermal engine of the vehicle or as an electric generator for recovering kinetic energy of the vehicle during braking.    ADVANTAGE - The thermally insulating layer and the thermal control material e.g. paraffin, of the tray thermally insulate the storage unit from ambient air exterior to the tray, thus preventing transmission of the heat generated by a thermal engine towards the storage unit. The utilization of the thermal control material accumulates a specific quantity of heat and prevents overheating of the storage unit around a slightly varying temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.    Power supply device (10)    Electric machine (12)    Battery (16)    Electrical energy storage unit (20)    Case (32)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an electric energy storage unit (20) arranged in a case (32), where the case includes a tray for receiving the storage unit. The tray includes a volume of thermo regulator material e.g. paraffin, which absorbs certain quantity of heat during transition of phase and exchanges the heat with the storage unit. The storage unit is in direct contact with the thermo regulator material.    USE - Used for connecting an electric machine e.g. alternator-starter, with a battery of a hybrid/electric type motor vehicle, for supplying power to the electric machine that serves as an electric motor to start a thermal engine of the vehicle and as an electric generator for recovering kinetic energy of the vehicle during the braking.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo regulator material e.g. paraffin, absorbs the quantity of heat during the transition of phase and exchanges the heat with the storage unit, thus maintaining constant temperature of the storage unit and efficiently storing the electric current in the storage unit, and hence reducing rhythm of charging and discharging cycles to be followed one after another when the vehicle rolls in a city and the driver stops or restarts the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.    Power supply device (10)    Electric machine (12)    Battery (16)    Electric energy storage unit (20)    Case (32)
NOVELTY - The structure has a membrane electrode element (1) with plane contact surfaces (23, 24) on respective diffusion layers (3B, 4B) of an anode (3) and a cathode (4). Each of supply plates (10) has a distribution surface with reactive gas e.g. oxygen/hydrogen, circulation channels (14) and refrigerating channels (15) contacting the contact surfaces. Superficial sealing units are provided between the channels and are formed by densification layers (20) placed on a surface of the diffusion layers against the refrigerating channel. The layers (20) are made of adhesive or hydrophobic material.    USE - Used in a proton exchange membrane (PEM) type fuel cell that is utilized for converting chemical energy of fuel e.g. hydrogen, into electrical energy in a civil/military application, a fixed/stationary application such as service building e.g. hospital, and in a transport application for propulsion of a lorry, train, submarine and common transport urban vehicle such as bus or tramcar.    ADVANTAGE - The densification layers are placed on the surface of the diffusion layers opposite to the refrigerating channel, thus ensuring better sealing of refrigerating liquid e.g. water, in the refrigerating channel with respect to the reactive gas circulation channels at the level of the diffusion layers of the anode and the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an elementary cell structure.    Membrane electrode element (1)    Anode (3)    Diffusion layers (3B, 4B)    Cathode (4)    Supply plates (10)    Reactive gas circulation channels (14)    Refrigerating channels (15)    Densification layers (20)    Plane contact surfaces (23, 24)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a main battery (20), operator actuated switch, bypass switch and unlatching actuator that are configured, when the circuit is in normal condition so that the actuation of the operator actuated switch causes the unlatching actuator to be energized by the main battery. A secondary battery, operator actuated switch, bypass switch and unlatching actuator are configured when the bypass switch is in emergency condition so that actuation of operator switch causes unlatching actuator to be energized by the secondary battery.    USE - For use in vehicle door latch system for operating unlatching actuator used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. car for unlatching door latch e.g. land vehicle door latch such as car passenger door.    ADVANTAGE - The logic controller causes the capacitor to be drained, when the vehicle operator parks the car and locks the door. The draining of the capacitor energizes the reset switch through which capacitor is drained through the actuator without actuating the latch. The system allows the opening of the door in the event of failure of the controller and/or failure of primary power source and the controller are significantly less critical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electric circuit arrangement.    Main battery (20)    Diode (30)    Contact (37)    Spring (38)    Coil (44)
NOVELTY - The battery has a plate shaped overheating protection and a mixing device have a two plates (4a,4b), and another two plates (4c,4d) which are inter connected. The two overflow plates (4e,4f) are arranged a few millimeters above an electrolyte level (3a) of a liquid electrolyte (3). An outer edge of the overflow plate are connected with the upper edge another plates and an inner edge of the overflow plate at a distance from each other makes an inlet opening (6) free.    USE - Liquid electrolyte battery such as lead acid battery for use in vehicle e.g. as starting battery.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid electrolyte battery has two overflow plate that are arranged a few millimeters above an electrolyte level of an electrolyte, and hence battery is warmed up fast and carefully without damaged the heat sensitive electrode plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral sectional view of a liquid electrolyte battery.    Housing (1)    Perpendicular housing walls (1a,1b)    Housing base (1e)    Electrode (2)    Liquid electrolyte (3)    Electrolyte level (3a)    Plastic plates (4a,4b,4c,4d)    Overflow plates (4e,4f)    Perfusion opening (5)    Inlet opening (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a reformer (26) and an afterburner (48) for transforming fuel and an oxidizing agent. A fuel supply device (10) is provided for supplying fuel to the reformer and the afterburner, and flow adjusting valves (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) for controlling the fuel supply are arranged upstream to the reformer or the afterburner. The adjusting valve (20) is arranged upstream to the afterburner, and no flow adjusting valve is provided in a fuel supply rod to the reformer.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system effectively controls the supply of the fuel to the individual components of the fuel cell system independent of each other depending on a desired operating condition and utilizes a single fuel supply device for supplying fuel to the reformer and the afterburner to reduce the manufacturing costs of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel supply device (10)    Oxidizing agent supply device (12)    Electronic controller (14)    Flow adjusting valves (16, 18, 20, 22, 24)    Reformer (26)    Afterburner (48)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting and evaluating an open circuit voltage at a fuel cell unit e.g. terminal fuel cell unit, for determining lambda values. The fuel cell unit is provided for measuring purposes, and the voltage at remaining fuel cell units of a fuel cell pile is measured, where the voltage is provided for a load. The lambda value of the remaining fuel cell units is determined depending on the temperature of the fuel cell unit.    USE - Used for determining lambda value of a reformat of a gas cell system e.g. proton exchange diaphragm (PEM) system, that is utilized for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method determines the lambda values in an assembled and operation friendly manner. The open circuit voltage at the fuel cell unit e.g. terminal fuel cell unit, is detected and evaluated such that a cable guide is simplified. The remaining terminal fuel cell units are accessible in a simple and precise manner. The fuel cell unit is provided for measuring purposes, such that a continuous and smooth operation of the system is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for determining lambda values of a reformat    (2) a system comprising a reformer for igniting fuel and air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart for illustrating a method for determining lambda value of a reformat.
NOVELTY - The car has a storage battery (4) installed on a frame (1). Frequency modulating motors (8) are respectively installed on a front wheel (2), a rear wheel (3) and a steering wheel (7). The wheels are driven by an own frequency modulating motor.    USE - Three-wheel driving storage battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is driven by electricity, thus avoiding the environment pollution and reducing the labor intensity. The car is easy to drive, and has strong starting power and grade ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a three-wheel driving storage battery car.    Frame (1)    Front wheel (2)    Rear wheel (3)    Storage battery (4)    Passenger chair seat (5)    Driver seat (6)    Steering wheel (7)    Frequency modulating motors (8)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a lead acid storage battery group of electric bicycle with automatic equalization charging equipment. It is made up of several lead acid storage batteries and several automatic equalization charging equipments series connected by exact balance pressure current divider (1) and limiting fuse (2), and these automatic equalization charging equipments are directly bond on the top side or underside of lead acid storage battery and are cross connected on the positive electrode and negative electrode. The lead acid storage battery can be charged in balance for a long time without taking other measurements; this largely prolonged the actual using life of lead acid storage battery group of electric bicycle. The utility model has the features of simple circuit, small cubage, low cost convenient for using and good using effect, and it is also fit for other similar series connected lead acid storage battery group to solve the balanced charging problem automatically.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a remote-control caution light of bicycle. The caution light can display different signals, which makes the following cars know the running intention of bicycle. It includes control device installed on the handle of bicycle; caution light set on the obvious place of the bicycle body, wherein, the control device is remote-control controller. There is a remote-control receiver on the bicycle body. The caution light connects with the remote-control receiver. A drive device is set on the handle of bike. The priming device connects with the remote-control controller. The control device and the caution light are connected by wireless remote-control. It has convenient installation and long useful life. The caution light comprises left turn light, right turn light and brake light. When different signals is transferred to the remote-control receiver, different lights shine; then the back cars can clearly know the intention of rider. It uses solar energy electuoplaques to charge for the rechargeable batteries, which assures caution light in the state of work; therefore, it is safer.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a detection method and device for liquid level in fuel container of fuel cell. The device comprises a container, many sensors and a circuit device. The container comprises a containing space containing the liquid fuel. These sensors are separately linked with the circuit device electrically. These sensors separately comprise the liquid level position sense-measuring means providing the liquid level position information. The circuit device comprises logical calculus circuit. The logical calculus circuit is comprised of the calculus means converting the electric signal of the liquid level position information into the electric signal of the liquid fuel storage volume. These sensors separately detect the liquid level position and the piece number of the separately acquired liquid level position information is corresponding to the referenced position information of liquid level position. The logical calculus circuit of the circuit device makes use of the electric information of each referenced position corresponding to liquid level position information to convert into the liquid fuel storage volume.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a direct dimethyl ether fuel battery system, including direct dimethyl ether fuel battery, material supply equipment communicated with fuel battery cathode entrance and dimethyl ether feeding device, wherein dimethyl ether feeding device includes dimethyl ether steel bottle and elevated tank filling with water, adds dimethyl ether reclaiming recycle system, including gas-liquid separating tank, purification can, cooling tank and constant flow pump. In which dimethyl ether steel bottle is connected with elevated tank controlled by control valve. Elevated tank is communicated with anode exit of fuel battery by pipeline installed with constant flow pump, flowmeter and control valve. Entrance of cooling tank is communicated with anode exit of fuel battery. Its exit is connected with entrance of gas-liquid separating tank. Exit of upper gas-liquid separating tank is connected with purification can; lower exit and exit of top of purification can are communicated with elevated tank respectively. Dimethyl ether reclaiming recycle system provided by the invention not only increases utilization ratio of dimethyl ether, saves fuel, but also eliminates safety problem of system operation.
NOVELTY - Power-off charging-free hybrid-power motorcycle using non-traditional fuel, DC generator annexed with ABS brake and electric motor are set on the front and back wheels; there are two groups of lithium cell and solar energy cell daylighting plates. When a single pile is used for providing electricity for driving or the gas engine is used for driving, it can also charge the cell; it can also use solar energy fully; the electric motor has a speed limit and lattice brake device; it enhances the driving safety modulus; the lithium cell is portable and endurable and is hidden in the spare box. It is difficult to damage and loss it. It is environment-friendly. Several kinds of energy are used, it dose not need to power off for charging; it is fit for long-distance driving. It is an ideal safe energy-saving environment-friendly vehicle to replace the old type motorcycle.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a system which can use the earth gravity to transform mechanical energy into electric energy. Wherein, it uses reverse-gravity device, torsion gravity straight line accelerator for accelerating the particles annularly, gravity accumulator, and electric controller, to be gravity generator car. The inventive car has zero fuel, zero discharge, and zero radiation, which can replace general internal-combustion car.
NOVELTY - The hybrid power system comprises a gas turbine unit (2) with a firebox (21) that communicates with an anode outlet (11B) of a fuel cell unit (1), and a compressor (22) that communicates with a cathode outlet (11b) of the fuel cell unit. A fuel bypass unit (3) includes a fuel bypass (31) for guiding fuel into the firebox, and an air bypass unit (4) that includes an air bypass (41) for guiding air into the compressor.    USE - Hybrid power system including solid oxide fuel cell for electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid power system has a high popularization value and can use other energy sources besides hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) startup method of hybrid power system; and    (2) method for regulating the load of hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (1)    Gas turbine unit (2)    Fuel bypass unit (3)    Air bypass unit (4)    Anode outlet (11B)    Cathode outlet (11b)    Firebox (21)    Compressor (22)    Fuel bypass (31)    Air bypass (41)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion storage battery has anode active material chosen from nickel-lithium-manganese oxide and derivatives of nickel-lithium-manganese oxide and provides lithium insertion-extraction potential over the capacity operating range.    USE - For electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion storage battery has excellent operating voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion storage battery has anode active material chosen from nickel-lithium-manganese oxide (LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4) and derivatives of nickel-lithium-manganese oxide and provides lithium insertion-extraction potential over the capacity operating range. The derivatives of nickel-lithium-manganese oxide are nickel-lithium-manganese oxide type (Li1-aNi0.5-bMn1.5-cO4-d) and (LiNi0.5-xMn1.5+xO4-d), where a, b, c, d and x are -0.1-0.1, and d is less than or equal to0.1. The storage batter further has separator imbibed with liquid electrolyte containing salt with lithium ion.
NOVELTY - A power supply system (100) operable during a cold-start condition, comprises a fuel cell stack (104) to produce direct current (DC) power; a power conversion system (108) coupled to the fuel cell stack to receive DC power; at least one battery (106) coupled to the power conversion system to exchange battery DC power with the power conversion system; and a controller (112) to control operation of the power supply system such that an amount of pulsating current is supplied to the battery during the cold-start condition.    USE - Used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has an increased efficiency and provides reduced cold-start times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a fuel cell stack and at least one battery during at least a cold-start condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply system.    Power supply system (100)    Fuel cell stack (104)    Battery (106)    Power conversion system (108)    Controller (112)
NOVELTY - The light has a primary illumination circuit for indicating an application of a brake of a vehicle, where the application of the brake causes activation of a primary illumination device (130) of the primary illumination circuit. A secondary illumination circuit is connected to the primary illumination circuit, and includes an electric power storage device to store an electric power accumulated during activation of the primary illumination circuit. A controller selectively distributes the electric power to an illumination device of the secondary illumination circuit.    USE - Used for a secondary electric circuit system for illuminating a light from a vehicle while applying brake to the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the light provides a secondary electric circuit and associated power storage system for storing an excessive power unused by an electrically-activated primary circuit for creating a desired visual illumination display by recycled or diverted electric power, and prevents the simultaneous activation of the primary and secondary electric circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a secondary electric circuit comprising an electric power storage device    (2) a method of activating a secondary electric circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary electric device.    Brake light assembly (100)    Housing (110)    Board (120)    Primary illumination device (130)    Secondary illumination device (140)
NOVELTY - The device (20) has a power supply unit (30) that is supplied with power from a battery (50) and generates a voltage higher than the voltage of the battery. An electronic drive unit (EDU) (40) has driving unit that is supplied with power from the power supply unit and drives a fuel injector (10). A housing (34) houses the driving unit, where the power supply unit is placed externally to the EDU. Another power supply unit is supplied with power from the battery and generates a voltage higher than the voltage of the battery.    USE - Used for an injector drive system (claimed) to drive an injector for injecting fuel to a vehicle using an internal combustion engine such as diesel engine, and an engine-motor hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the power supply unit is increased, thus increasing the number of times of injector operation and the amount of heat produced at the power supply unit, and suppressing the increase in the size of the electronic drive unit. The noise produced by turning on and off a discharge switch is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an injector drive system comprising an injector drive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric circuit representation showing an injector drive system.    Fuel injector (10)    Injector drive device (20)    Power supply unit (30)    Housing (34)    Battery (50)    Electronic drive unit (40)
NOVELTY - Electrical current is monitored through the electrical energy storage device (ESD) and a time-integral of the current is calculated during active periods of operation. A state-of-charge of the ESD is monitored during periods of vehicle activity, while the temperature of the ESD is monitored during periods of vehicle inactivity. A state-of-life of the ESD is determined based on the electrical current, state-of-charge, and temperature of the ESD during periods of vehicle activity and inactivity. Vehicle activity and inactivity are respectively inferred from key-on and key-off events.    USE - Method for determining the state-of-life of an electrical energy storage device (ESD) operative to exchange electrical energy with a hybrid vehicular powertrain.    ADVANTAGE - The method estimates a state-of-life of the ESD in real-time based upon the monitored inputs. With this, the state-of-life for the ESD is determined based on electrical current, state-of-charge, and temperature of the ESD during active and quiescent periods of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a state-of-life determining apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a control system and powertrain.    Hybrid control module (5)    Transmission control module (17)    Transmission power inverter module (19)    Transfer conductor (27)    Output shaft (64)
NOVELTY - Present state-of-life is provided for the battery pack system (74). A life target is established for the battery pack as a predetermined limit in a predetermined elapsed service time and vehicle distance traveled at a predetermined end-of-life. A state-of-life gradient is determined with respect to the elapsed service time that converge the state-of-life of the battery pack to the life target. Motor/generators (56,72) are operated such that battery pack state-of-life tracks the state-of-life gradient based on the determined changes in end-of-life.    USE - Method for operating a hybrid electric powertrain.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides an electronic control module structure that monitors the charging, temperature, voltage and current, and estimates the state of the battery pack. It manages the vehicle operation based state of life profile of the battery pack system. It reduces deterioration of the battery. It increases the performance and reliability of the vehicle and optimizes the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of architecture for a control system and powertrain.    Hybrid control module (5)    Transmission power inverter module (19)    Motor/generators (56,72)    Battery pack system (74)
NOVELTY - Values are established for current of the battery pack system (74) during periods of vehicle activity via electronic control modules. For each respective value, a corresponding change in state of life is determined for the battery pack system based upon the respective value. The motor/generators (56,72) are operated based on the determined changes in state of life and to enable a predetermined state of life profile such as limiting motor/generator currents. Motor/generators impart torque via electro-mechanical transmission having four fixed gear ratios and two continuously variable modes.    USE - Method for operating a hybrid electric powertrain.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides an electronic control module structure that monitors the charging, temperature, voltage and current, and estimates the state of the battery pack. It manages the vehicle operation based state of life profile of the battery pack system. It reduces deterioration of the battery. It increases the performance and reliability of the vehicle and optimizes the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an architecture for a control system and powertrain.    Hybrid control module (5)    Transmission power inverter module (19)    Motor/generators (56,72)    Battery pack system (74)
NOVELTY - The lower plate (2) has a main body made from resin and is made to support the battery module stacked portions (5) arranged in parallel and individually mounted on mounting surfaces. Each is inserted and molded in one mounting surface with the metal frames arranged in a direction of the battery module stacked portions and electrically insulated with each other.    USE - For use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lower plate of the battery pack has enough rigidity to ensure insulation between the inside and outside of the battery pack with the lower plate made of a simple resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack using a lower plate.    Battery pack (1)    Lower plate (2)    Battery modules (3)    Battery module stacked portions (5)    Main body (6)
NOVELTY - A removable barrier (10) comprises an elongated film (30) having two joined ends (20a, 20b) forming a film loop having an elongated passage and an exterior surface, a planar insert slightly less than half the length of the elongated film received within the passage, and a tether coupled to the exterior surface for imparting movement to the film loop. The movement of the film loop relative to the insert received within the passage is obtained by pulling the tether in a direction generally parallel to the planar surface of the insert to remove the barrier from its position between the strata.    USE - Used for an enclosure (claimed) for keeping a material such as foodstuffs such as cheese or bread, batteries, explosives, incendiary devices, exothermic and/or endothermic chemical packs, photography, dye, stencils, fuel cells, or adhesives.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier provides for easy and convenient storing of the components of a sandwich, prevents contact between the components during storage, and allows for easy and convenient assembly of the sandwich from the isolated components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the removable barrier.    Removable barrier (10)    Pull tab (20)    Ends (20a, 20b)    Elongated film (30)
NOVELTY - An elongated support connected from one end to the pivot mount extends across the vehicle frame. A suspension system is connected between one longitudinal beam of the vehicle frame (11) and the elongated support at a middle location between the ends of the elongated support. An auxiliary power unit (10) is supported on the elongated support between an opposite end of the elongated support and a middle location.    USE - For use in driving a compressor of the air conditioner provided to a vehicle e.g. long haul truck.    ADVANTAGE - Easier to access for repair or replacement. Enables highly efficient use of power generated by the auxiliary power unit engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the long haul truck with an auxiliary power unit.    Auxiliary power unit (10)    Frame (11)    Fuel tank (F)    Cabin (S)    Wheels (W)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element has pair of electrode groups (11,12) protruding in opposing direction so that side edge of metallic foils (1a,1b) may mutually become reverse polarity. The electrode group has pair of metal strip groups (1e,1f) between the side edges of the mutually spaced apart metallic foils. The thickness of the positive electrode of the metallic foil is 10-50microns, and the thickness of the negative electrode of the metallic foil is 5-50microns.    USE - Electrical storage element e.g. electric double layer capacitor and lithium ion secondary cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal strip group with large thermal capacity protects the cutting of the metallic foil of the thin plate. The gap of the metallic foil can be blocked without using a comb-tooth shaped collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric external view of the electrical storage element.    Coil (1)    Metallic foils (1a,1b)    Active material layers (1c,1d)    Metal strips (1e,1f)    Electrode groups (11,12)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (3) are the collector made from aluminum or aluminum alloy. The lead is connected to the long side edge of the collector. An active material content layer is supported by the collector. The formula (Ldivide byW)less than or equal to30 is satisfied. The parameter L is the effective collector length per lead, and W is the width of the short side direction of the collector.    USE - For use in e.g. portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, and electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures quick charge characteristics favorable in short productive time and volume energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode lead (5)    Negative electrode lead (6)
NOVELTY - The laminated battery has a battery element (21) formed by sequentially laminating an anode having anode active material (13), and a cathode having cathode active material (15) on the surface of a collector (11) through a separator (17). The separator includes a heat resistant material.    USE - As bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell used for battery pack as power supply for motor vehicles (all claimed), electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated battery has excellent durability and heat resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (10)    Collector (11)    Anode active material layer (13)    Cathode active material layer (15)    Separator (17)    Battery element (21)
NOVELTY - The system has air supply line (10) in which compressor (15) and inlet side filter (14) are interposed in series and supplies pressurization air to fuel cell (90). A filter (31) for cleaning filters air that flows through branch line of air supply line and valves (32,12). The valve (32) is opened and valve (12) is closed during cleaning of inlet side filter. The airflow taken in on the branch line (30) through the filter for cleaning is sent to the air supply line such that the airflow which flows backward in air supply line cleans the inlet side filter.    USE - For fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet side filter can be cleaned easily so that the inlet side filter reduces the frequency where the filter element is replaced and maintenance is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of air supply system.    Air supply line (10)    Valves (12,32)    Inlet side filter (14)    Compressor (15)    Branch line (30)    Filter for cleaning (31)    Fuel cell (90)
NOVELTY - A graphene sheet (31) is positioned approximately rectangularly with respect to the surface of an electrolyte film (11a). Each related graphene sheet has the carbon nanowall (3) extended only one dimensionally in a direction parallel to the surface of the electrolyte film. A catalyst and the ionic conduction layer consisting of an electrolyte are provided in the surface of each related graphene sheet of the carbon nanowall.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply of e.g. electric vehicle, power supply for outdoor installation, portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation performance and reduction of the catalyst content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly;    (2) and a cell for fuel cell    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst layer (1)    Carbon nanowall (3)    Electrolyte film (11a)    Electrode (13)    Graphene sheet (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrolyte film (11a) contacting a catalyst layer (1). The catalyst layer has carbon nanowalls (3) each including a rectangular graphene sheet (31) positioned along the perpendicular direction with respect to the electrolyte film. An ionic conduction layer (6) is positioned on the surface of each graphene sheet.    USE - Electrode for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed) for use as power supply in electric vehicle, and as power supply for outer installation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has simple structure. The electrical conduction path from the catalyst layer to the electrolyte film is reduced, and so the electrochemical reaction is performed efficiently, and electric power generation efficiency is improved. The catalyst usage amount is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst layer (1)    Carbon nanowalls (3)    Ionic conduction layer (6)    Electrolyte film (11a)    Graphene sheet (31)
NOVELTY - The anode active material is obtained by mixing lithium nickelate and lithium olivinate (less than 5 wt.%) such that lithium olivinate is partially in contact with lithium nickelate.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and electronic portable equipments such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material improves charge-and-discharge capacitance and heat stability of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode active material is obtained by mixing lithium nickelate and lithium olivinate (less than 5 wt.%) such that lithium olivinate is partially in contact with lithium nickelate. The lithium nickelate is of formula: LiyNi1-zMzO2, where y is 0.05-1.2, z is 0-0.5 and M is iron, manganese, cobalt, copper, zinc, aluminum, tin, boron, gallium, chromium, vanadium, titanium, magnesium, calcium and/or strontium. The lithium olivinate is of formula: LixM'PO4, where x is 0.05-1.2 and M' is iron, manganese, cobalt, copper, nickel, zinc, aluminum, niobium, molybdenum, boron, gallium, chromium, vanadium, titanium and/or magnesium. The metal (M) is preferably cobalt, and metal (M') is preferably iron. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show schematic model and sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)    Anode tab (4)    Cathode tab (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has stacked structure comprising several cells each comprising catalyst layers (12A). The area of catalyst layer of edge-portion cell (10A) positioned at the edge portion of stacked structure is set smaller than the area of catalyst layer of center cell arranged at position excluding the edge portion.    USE - For vehicle and also for supplying power to power-consumption apparatus such as traction motor and auxiliary machine motor.    ADVANTAGE - The drainage in edge-portion cell is improved hence flooding of water is suppressed thus preventing reduction of gaseous-diffusion property of catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of edge-portion cell of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Edge-portion cell (10A)    Catalyst layer (12A)    Fuel-gas flow path (14a)    Fuel-gas inlet (14c)    Oxidation gas inlet side manifold (14d)
NOVELTY - A load sensor (41) detects the fastening load of fuel cell stack (20) formed by stacking several single cells. A determination unit determines the presence or absence of vehicle collision based on the output of the load sensor. A controller (35) operates safety device for protecting vehicle from impact, when the presence of vehicle collision is determined.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The safety precaution with respect to collision of fuel cell vehicle can be implemented inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the safety device of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Controller (35)    Load sensor (41)    Cut-off valves (42,43)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (1) has a cathode catalyst layer (12c) containing carbon powder whose degree of graphitization along the upstream direction of a cathode gas flow path (17c) is lower than that of the downstream direction of the cathode gas flow path. The half-width of the carbon powder along the upstream direction measured using Raman spectrometer is greater than 80 cm-1 and downstream direction is less than 75 cm-1.    USE - For use in electric vehicle and fixed-type cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is increased by suppressing the oxidation of the carbon powder contained in the cathode catalyst layer using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) gas diffusion electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (1)    Anode catalyst layer (12a)    Cathode catalyst layer (12c)    Anode gaseous diffusion layer (13a)    Cathode gaseous diffusion layer (13c)    Cathode gas flow path (17c)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly is arranged between anode and cathode separators (16a,16c). A polymer electrolyte membrane (11) is arranged between anode and cathode catalyst layer (12a,12c). The electrode catalyst and electroconductive carbon particle used as support carrier are in the cathode catalyst layer. The degree of graphitization of electroconductive carbon particle in a portion corresponding to the upstream of the cathode gas passageway (17c) is lower than the electroconductive carbon particle in a portion corresponding to the downstream of the cathode gas passageway.    USE - For polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (claimed) for fixed-type cogeneration system, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the electroconductive particle by oxidation can be fully suppressed. The polyelectrolyte form fuel cell can be manufactured with sufficient cell voltage and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode catalyst layer (12a)    Cathode catalyst layer (12c)    Anode separator (16a)    Cathode separator (16c)    Cathode gas passageway (17c)
NOVELTY - The system has a bidirectional buck-boost chopper (20) whose output (15) is connected to an inverter (4). A battery (3) is connected to output (16) of chopper. A diode (14) has an anode connected to positive electrode of a fuel cell (1) and a cathode connected to inverter. A power supply circuit (19) has electric power supplying circuit input (17) connected between positive electrode of fuel cell and diode, and to negative electrode of fuel cell, and electric power supplying circuit output (18) connected to chopper, to supply power to inverter.    USE - For electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of insulated-type direct current (DC)-DC converter can be eliminated, so that the size of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The energy efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    DC battery (3)    Inverter (4)    Backflow-prevention diode (14)    Outputs (15,16)    Electric power supplying circuit input (17)    Electric power supplying circuit output (18)    Power supply circuit (19)    Bidirectional buck-boost chopper (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a multiple-layered current-collection foil (9) which is divided into pair of bundles (30). A weld-bonding is carried out between foil and the auxiliary current-collection boards (12,13) in the current-collection junctions (10,17). The weld-bonding is carried out between the auxiliary current-collection boards and a plate-shaped terminal (2) in the terminal junctions (11,16).    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. secondary battery and capacitor used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The device can connect the current-collection foil and the plate-shaped terminal through weld-bonding, even if the number of sheets of the foil is increased. The generation of damage because of bending of the foil by the force can be prevented. The weld-bonding can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show enlarged views of the internal structure of the electrical storage device and electrolyte. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plate-shaped terminal (2)    Current-collection foil (9)    Current-collection junctions (10,17)    Terminal junctions (11,16)    Auxiliary current-collection boards (12,13)    Bundles (30)
NOVELTY - The polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system (5) is surrounded by a shell (1). Sealing space (10) is provided between the polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system and shell. The sealing space is filled with inert gas consists of nitrogen. The polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system and the shell are fixed by deformation promotion element (6). The hydrogen in the inert gas is detected using a sensor (4).    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen is detected easily using polymer-electrolyte fuel cell. The fire is prevented since the vehicle does not use the sulfonic-acid-group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vehicle.    Shell (1)    Hydrogen sensor (4)    Polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system (5)    Deformation promotion element (6)    Sealing space (10)
NOVELTY - A counter (263) is used for counting the count to which the terminal voltage of one battery block is less than the reference voltage. A timer (264) measures the time when the counter counts. An overdischarge prevention processing portion (265) performs an overdischarge prevention processing when the counter counted more than a predetermined count within time for the timer to measure.    USE - For controlling discharge of secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery mounted in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and lithium ion battery as motive power source of motor, or drive source of different load.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents that the battery block which lapses into an overdischarge state out of the battery block group which comprises a secondary battery appears.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the secondary battery and battery electronic control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Charging state estimation portion (261)    Reference voltage setting portion (262)    Counter (263)    Timer (264)    Overdischarge prevention processing portion (265)
NOVELTY - The detected values which a battery temperature detection unit outputs about each of the part from which the compound battery (10) differs. A determination unit distinguishes whether an air blower is driven based on the detected value which a ventilation temperature sensor (16) outputs. An air blower control portion regulates the air blower based on the judged result of the determination unit.    USE - For regulating temperature of battery used as drive source of motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dew condensation phenomenon in the surface of the compound battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the compound battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compound battery (10)    Ventilation fan (14)    Ventilation temperature sensor (16)    Fan control unit (18)    Compound battery system (100)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic film (1) is provided between an anode (2) and a cathode (3). Separators (6a,6b) are provided on the outer side of the anode and cathode. The anode includes a water electrolysis catalyst (4) and a diffusion layer (2b) made of electroconductive ceramic material.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, domestic cogeneration system. Also, for use as portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The water electrolysis catalyst in the anode promotes electrolysis of water and generation of protons. Since the diffusion layer in the anode is made of a ceramic, the anode diffusion layer does not corrode easily. Hence deterioration during lack of fuel is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode (2)    Anode diffusion layer (2a)    Cathode (3)    Water electrolysis catalyst (4)    Separators (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (100) has water-electrolysis catalyst (10) on the surface of a thermal-medium flow path (9a). The inner side of a separator (6) made of porous carbon material is equipped with a proton conductive material (11) e.g. sulfuric-acid polyaniline.    USE - For domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle, portable power supply etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water flowing through the thermal-medium flow path is electrolyzed into proton and electron by the water-electrolysis catalyst, and guided to the anode by the proton conductive material. Hence, the deterioration of the anode is suppressed, when fuel is less or when anode is exposed to high electric potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the PEFC.    Separator (6)    Thermal-medium flow path (9a)    Water-electrolysis catalyst (10)    Proton conductive material (11)    PEFC (100)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates the electromotive force of secondary battery (30) based on the computed no load voltage of battery. The relevant information showing the relationship of the electromotive force and computed charging state is referred. The charging state of the secondary battery is estimated based on the computed electromotive force.    USE - For secondary battery such as nickel ion battery and lithium ion battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of estimated state of charge (SOC) of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) charging state estimation method; and    (2) charging state estimation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional block diagram demonstrating the secondary battery and battery electronic control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle ECU (10)    Battery ECU (20)    Controller (26)    Storage unit (28)    Secondary battery (30)
NOVELTY - Water-soluble phase transition substance particles are dispersed in non-aqueous solvent containing microcapsulation agent through dispersion containing porous material, and microcapsulation reaction is advanced simultaneously by the interface of the non-aqueous solvent and the phase transition substance particles to obtain microcapsulated water-soluble phase transition substance.    USE - Used in coolant or heat-transfer medium supply material for fuel cells (all claimed) used in automobile engine, and energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface specific heat of the microcapsulated particles is large, the amount of circulating flows of the medium is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for microcapsulating water-soluble phase transition substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the microcapsulation method.    Water-soluble phase transition substance container (1)    Water-soluble phase transition substance dissolved liquid (2)    Dispersion film (4)    Dispersion container (5)    Microcapsulation agent solution container (6)
NOVELTY - A hollow chamber (510) formed across the length of the electric vehicle (10) driven by the fuel cell stack (110) forms an airflow path that discharges the heat released from the radiator (122) mounted in the front portion of the electric vehicle to the rear portion of the vehicle, when the electric vehicle is operated.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The airflow path included hollow chamber formed across the vehicle length improves the cooling efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining the airflow mode inside the hollow chamber during operation of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Radiator (122)    Secondary battery (300)    Hollow chamber (510)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has an insulation board (10') having anodes (2) and cathodes (4) on front and back surfaces. The anodes and cathodes are in contact with a proton conductive polymeric layer (3) containing proton conductive substance and binder. The fuel gas flow paths (20) and oxidizing agent gas flow paths (40) are formed corresponding to the anode and cathode. The anode and cathode consist of electron conductive substance, proton conductive substance and binder supported with the catalyst.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell apparatus (claimed) used in personal computer (PC), video camera, domestic water heater, robot, satellite, electric vehicle, mobile phone, and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The use of separator and gaseous diffusion material can be prevented, and hence structure is simplified and cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the polymer electrolyte cell.    Anodes (2)    Proton conductive polymeric layer (3)    Cathodes (4)    Insulation board (10')    Fuel gas flow paths (20)    Oxidizing agent gas flow paths (40)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (10) is an electrolyte film consisting of a block copolymer having an ionic-conductive block. The cylindrical domain (14) of the ionic-conduction portion (12) formed by the ionic-conductive block is arranged in parallel with respect to the thickness direction of the electrolyte film.    USE - As polyelectrolyte or electrolyte composition for membrane electrode assemblies of fuel cells (all claimed), such as phosphoric acid type fuel cell, alkali-type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, and solid-oxide type fuel cell, used as portable small power supply for vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has high ionic conductivity and strength, and provides stable and high output even in low humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the polymer electrolyte membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (10)    Matrix (11)    Ionic-conduction portion (12)    Cylindrical domain (14)
NOVELTY - The primary combined water (161) having temperature higher than maximum temperature of normal use temperature range of secondary cell, is contained in cell case. The water desorbs at temperature lower than decomposition temperature of a positive electrode active material (153). The content of water and other gas, is made into quantity by which the internal pressure of case reaches injection-valve opening pressure before reaching decomposition temperature of material (153), after the cell temperature exceeds maximum temperature of normal use temperature range.    USE - For use as power supply for portable apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The smoke emission resulting from thermal runaway is suppressed, and thus a reliable lithium ion secondary cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of positive electrode plate of lithium ion secondary cell.    Positive-electrode base material (151)    Positive-electrode compound material (152)    Positive electrode active material (153)    Positive electrode plate (155)    Primary combined water (161)
NOVELTY - A water column (22) at the downstream of the water supply pump (8) in the water supply line (21) stores water for supplying to a steam generator (2), when the system is stopped or power failure, by gravity. The steam generator produces steam for steam purging of the fuel supply path, the reformer (3) and the combustible gas system.    USE - For generation of electric power for electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the modifier is steam purged, a nitrogen gas supply is unnecessary and the installation space is reduced. Also the backup power supply for steam purge is not required. As the hydrogen gas is not retained in the combustible gas supply path, the burning of it within the fuel cell electric power generation system, during shutdown or power failure is prevented. The operational safety is ensured and the initial cost and the running cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Steam generator (2)    Reformer (3)    Water supply pump (8)    Water supply line (21)    Water column (22)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has modifiers (6,7) that modify fuel gas and generate reformed gas, and fuel cell (4) that generates electric power using reformed gas. A detector detects generated electric power. A characteristic deterioration detector detects deterioration of characteristics of modifier based on detected electric power. The fuel gas is supplied to modifier (7) while performing reproduction processing of modification catalyst of modifier (6) when deterioration of characteristics is detected. The air is supplied to modifier for a predetermine time.    USE - For electric vehicle, mobile phone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be continuously supplied to the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric-power-generation system has voltage-conversion unit to generate output voltage for driving load based on generated electric power. A controller has electric-charge-amount detector to detect electric charge amount currently stored at electric-power storing unit. The voltage conversion unit generates output voltage based on electric charge amount stored at storing unit. The electric power is supplied to load from external power supply when external power supply is connected. The reproduction processing is performed when external power supply is connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric-power-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric-power-generation system (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Modifiers (6,7)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a base carrier (1a), in which an energy source e.g. battery, is attached, and a step tread (11) of a climbing device is fastened to an outer side of the base carrier. A cover component (2) covers the base carrier, which has a recess (25), through which the step tread extends in the covered condition of the base carrier. The step tread is detachably fastened to a carrier part, which is connected with a mounting bracket. The cover component has opposite side panels with a depth corresponding to the depth of the step tread.    USE - Used for a battery, of a vehicle e.g. truck and tractor-trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The cover component covers the base carrier, which has the recess, through which the step tread extends in the covered condition of the base carrier, thus precisely reducing the risk of injury of striking pedestrians or two-wheeler drivers, such that an entire walk area of the step tread freely lies, and hence ensuring the slip resistance of the entire step tread.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a carrier module.    Carrier module (1)    Base carrier (1a)    Cover component (2)    Step tread (11, 12)    Recesses (25, 26)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrodes arranged in a housing, and a drain plate arranged above a water level of a liquid electrolyte. The drain plate has a vertical partition wall (7), which runs from a side of a left-sided exhaust slot (5a) to a diagonally opposite side of a right-sided exhaust slot (5b) such that drain channels are formed based on the respective exhaust slots. Drain openings (9a, 9b) are formed in the drain channels at a distance by the appropriate exhaust slots, where the distance is larger than half of the housing length.    USE - Used in a moving vehicle e.g. passenger car, boat or aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical partition wall of the drain plate runs from a side of the left-sided exhaust slot to the diagonally opposite side of the right-sided exhaust slot such that the drain channels are formed based on the respective exhaust slots, thus the electrolyte that leaks from the left-sided exhaust slot is incorporated in a right battery half and the electrolyte that leaks from the right-sided exhaust slot is incorporated in the left battery half, and hence the electrolyte is mixed in an efficient manner. The drain openings are large so that the amount of electrolyte that leaks from the respective exhaust slots flows quickly, hence avoiding a return of the electrolyte if the battery acceleration is equal to zero.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective side view of a drain plate.    Left-sided exhaust slot (5a)    Right-sided exhaust slot (5b)    Vertical partition wall (7)    Drain openings (9a, 9b)    Reference markings (10, 11a, 11b)
NOVELTY - The storage has an electro-chemical battery (3) arranged approximately in a surface center point of a spare wheel recess (2), where the storage is designed as an energy storage unit, and arranged in the spare wheel recess in a base area (1) of a motor vehicle. A capacitor storage (4) has a set of separate individual capacitor cells (4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-5, 4-20) that are arranged in such a manner that they surround the battery on a partial section of their outer contour in a circular-shape. A free installation space between the battery and the cells remains in the circular shape.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle with a hybrid drive with an internal-combustion engine and an electric machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the electro-chemical battery and the capacitor storage enables a high storage capacity and enables the storage to be arranged with small complexity in the spare wheel recess, thus ensuring good heat dissipation in the storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an energy storage.    Vehicle body base area (1)    Spare wheel recess (2)    Electro-chemical battery (3)    Capacitor storage (4)    Capacitor cells (4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-5, 4-20)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a fuel cell radiator (1), stage condenser (2) and radiator suction type electronic fan (5) which forms a front end radiator assembly. The cell radiator is arranged at a front end of a windward side. The former condenser and the radiator fan are placed behind the cell radiator. A condenser assembly has a suction type electronic fan (4) and a stage condenser (3) that is arranged between a headlight (9) and a wheel casing (6). A power element radiator assembly has a power element radiator (10) and a suction type electronic fan (11) that are placed at a side of a nose cabin.    USE - Used in a nose cabin of a saloon car.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly satisfies radiating requests of fuel cell, power element and air conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a two-stage condenser and power element radiator assembly.    Fuel cell radiator (1)    Stage condensers (2, 3)    Suction type electronic fans (4, 5, 11)    Wheel casing (6)    Headlight (9)    Power element radiator (10)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric source output end with a colorized mark linked with a voltage converter. An electric source input end for receiving an exterior direct current electric source is transferred to an electric source disposing circuit. A color mark around the input end is different from the colorized mark of the output end. The exterior direct current electric source from the input end or the direct current electric source from a fuel battery is received by an electric source selector. An universal serial bus (USB) linker is positioned to a circuit board.    USE - Fuel battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric source port of the device is differently colored with different function, thus avoiding a damage to the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a sun shield, a transparent board, and a solar board adhered on the sun shield. A storage device saves electrical energy transformed from solar board and supplies to the electrical appliances of a car.    USE - Used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is transformed from solar to supply the electrical appliances of the car as a another source. The structure extends the useful time of the battery cell and the electrical appliance of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a clearstory structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a transmission, where output terminal of the transmission is meshed with a transaxle according to a small driving gear, and input terminal of the transmission is connected to output terminal of a height torque converter. Input terminal of the height torque converter is connected with a small electric motor clutch and a big electric motor clutch which are connected with a power source i.e. battery, of an electric automobile. An inside of the transaxle is set with a semiaxis for driving a wheel to turn.    USE - Used for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently makes an operating condition of the electric automobile better, reduces consumption of electric energy of the automobile, prolongs usage time of the battery and the driving electric motor, and improves rate of energy conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a driving device of an electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The device has a silicon photoelectric solar cell array plate mechanically installed on a vehicle e.g. refrigerator car, roof through a stainless steel blot. Electric energy output of the array plate is coupled with a bipolar of a storage battery. Electric energy output of the battery is connected with a bipolar of a direct current or alternating current inverter. Electric energy output of the inverter is connected with a bipolar of the device. A display device is fixed with a control device via a power supply. The control device is fixed to the air-conditioning device via the power supply.    USE - Used on a refrigerator car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photoelectric solar air-conditioning device.
NOVELTY - A mixture of carbonaceous main material and conductive support agent is activated, to obtain carbon material.    USE - For manufacturing carbon material used for electrodes of hybrid capacitor and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient production of carbon material with favorable specific surface area. The electrode containing carbon material provides battery with low internal resistance and high electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - A redox fuel cell (1) comprises: an anode and a cathode (3) separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane (2); a unit for supplying fuel to the anode; a unit for supplying an oxidant to the cathode; a unit for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile catholyte solution in fluid communication with the cathode and containing a polyoxometallate (0.075M) redox couple that is at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially regenerated by reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode.    USE - Used as a redox fuel cell (claimed) used in microfuel cells for electronic and portable electronic components, in larger fuel cells for the automotive industry and for stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catholyte has improved performance such as reoxidation of the catalyst occurs very rapidly, which allows the fuel cell to produce a higher sustainable current than with catholytes of the prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cathode compartment of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    polymer electrolyte membrane of the cathode side (2)    cathode (3)    oxidant inlet (4)    cathode gas reaction chamber (5)    catholyte reservoir (7)    cathode inlet channel (8)    cathode outlet channel. (9)
NOVELTY - Upon detection of an engine crank event, the current supplied to the battery is dynamically adjusted in response to a measured battery voltage and input power limitation. The current is dynamically adjusted by increasing the current to boost amperage upon detecting a lowered battery voltage corresponding to the crank event. The current is stepped down from the boost amperage according to a current reduction profile governed by the battery voltage and input power limitation. A crank-ready condition in the battery is verified at a time occurring between minimum and maximum charging times.    USE - For boosting a vehicle battery to assist in starting the engine of a disabled vehicle e.g. an automobile, a boat, or other electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method dynamically adjusts the current to the battery in relation to the voltage in the battery. This rapidly boosts a vehicle battery to a crank-ready state while simultaneously reducing the risk of damaging or destroying the battery during boosting and cranking process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery monitoring module measures a factor selected from the group consisting of battery voltage, battery current, battery charge accumulation, battery error conditions, and their combination. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle battery boosting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hardware block diagram of the battery charger/tester.    Battery charger/tester (100)    Power source (110)    Circuit breaker (112)    Power switch (114)    Power transformer (116)
NOVELTY - The device has a motion sensor i.e. accelerometer, to detect motion and to generate motion data, and an activity monitor to detect user activity based on the motion data. A power detection circuit detects the connection of the portable electronic device to an external power supply. A control circuit responsive to signals from the power detection circuit prevents activity detection by the activity monitor while the portable electronic device is connected to the power supply. A memory stores the activity report, and a display displays the activity report.    USE - Portable electronic device such as cellular telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA) device, audio player, video player, pager, digital camera and audio and video recorder for use by a person during walking, running and riding in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit responsive to signals from the power detection circuit prevents activity detection by the activity monitor while the portable electronic device is connected to the power supply, thus preventing detection of false activity i.e. false steps, and preventing vehicle`s motion from being counted as physical activity during riding in a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method in a portable electronic device comprising detecting user activity based on motion data from a motion sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a portable electronic device.    Short-range wireless interface (24)    Wired interface (26)
NOVELTY - A hard layer (12) made of metal or metallic compound and formed on a resin layer (11), has wavelike corrugated pattern (12a) having average pitch of 1microns or less. The average depth of bottom of corrugated pattern is 10% or more at average pitch of 100%.    USE - Corrugated pattern forming sheet for original process sheet plate used in manufacturing optical element such as retardation plate and antireflector (all claimed) attached to image display device such as LCD panel, plasma display device, LED display, liquid crystal television and solar battery panel, and also for polarizing plate, abrasive film, cell culture sheet, electrolyte membrane for fuel cell, die-releasing film, anti-blocking film and adhesion film.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugated pattern forming sheet having excellent optical performance is simply and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) corrugated pattern forming sheet manufacturing method; and    (2) optical element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of corrugated pattern forming sheet.    Corrugated pattern forming sheet (10)    Resin layer (11)    Hard layer (12)    Corrugated pattern (12a)
NOVELTY - An alternating current generator has an induced gear and two output connectors. Generator is positioned in the inside tip of a cam shape cover (105) fixed to a non-rotating shaft (101) of a wheel. Two sets of LEDs are connected in one line and inside a valve knob-like case (120) with 8 protrusions and 8 holes. LEDs are exposed between the protrusions and fixed between the spokes (104) of the rotating shaft. Two rotating ring connectors with a main gear on outer surface and center terminals inside a disc connect the two terminals and gear of the generator. A lead wire extends from the case.    USE - For a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides a rotating lighting structure with electric power generator on non-rotating shaft of front or rear wheels. It provides a stable mounting and reliable gear and disc mechanism to convert mechanical energy to electric energy. It provides aesthetic cover and case that enhances the bicycle appearance. It is easy to assemble and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle wheel of the current application.    Non-rotating shaft (101)    Rim (103)    Spokes (104)    Cam shape cover (105)    Valve knob-like case (120)
NOVELTY - Provided is a lead-acid battery for vehicles, which prevents an early leakage of an electrolyte solution, promotes emission of hydrogen and oxygen to inhibit a density increase of oxygen and hydrogen, and is effective in preventing explosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead-acid battery for vehicles consists of a lower housing and an upper housing. The lower housing comprises many cells divided by many walls. The cell is charged with an electrolyte solution and has electrode plates. The upper housing includes a cover part which protects the lower housing so that an electrolyte solution charged in the lower housing does not flow out. A pair of terminals capable of drawing out electricity from an electrode plate group of each cell are formed on the outside top of the cover part. An upper cover(30) is installed on the cover part and gas discharge passages are formed in the cover part. The gas discharge passages are formed into maze to discharge gas coming from the respective cells and recover an electrolyte solution contained in the gas. A filter sheet is formed at the end parts of the gas discharge passages. A filter is installed on the filter sheet. The filter sheet formed on the gas discharge passages is formed of a double sheet of an upper sheet(230) and a lower sheet(231). Explosion-resistant filters(240,241) are installed in the upper sheet(230) and lower sheet(231), respectively.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An electric automobile including a power generation device driven by wind is provided to drive the automobile with a power of a battery and charge the battery with electricity generated when the automobile drives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric automobile includes a power generation device(10) for generating power by using wind generated when the automobile drives, a rectifier(11) rectifying an AC power generated by the power generation device into a DC power, a battery(12) connected to the rectifier to be charged with the electricity and supplies the charged electricity to a motor, and a speed control device(13) controlling the power supplied to the motor from the battery to control a rotation speed of the motor.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring life extension of battery by providing object for control relay and object for starter separately.    USE - For extending lifetime of battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the battery is efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the battery life extension method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lower side separator cutting structure (14) is held in cradle (1-4) and upper side separator cutting structure (15) is held in pressure plate (2-2). A positive electrode plate (11) is arranged on the structure (14) and pressure plate is pressed towards cradle, to attach the structures on both sides of electrode plate. A packed electrode plate (16) is obtained by performing thermobonding process and removing the remaining separator (24). A negative electrode plate is laminated on the packed electrode plate and the laminated lithium ion battery is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing lithium ion battery used in e.g. electric vehicle, and used for night time electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated lithium ion battery can be manufactured inexpensively using a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional enlarged view of the pressure plate removal portion.    Cradle (1-4)    Pressure plate (2-2)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Lower side separator cutting structure (14)    Upper side separator cutting structure (15)    Packed electrode plate (16)    Remaining separator (24)
NOVELTY - The upper separator zone is disconnected in a predetermined state between a feeding-out apparatus and pressure plates (2-3-2-7), and the lower separator zone is disconnected between cradles (1-4-1-8). The thermo bonding of the separator of the upper and lower sides of the electrode plate (11) are carried out by moving the electrode plate and fixing the pressure plate, while the separator is heat welded on the outer side of the edge of the electrode plate.    USE - For large sized lithium ion battery (claimed) in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, emergency electric power, nighttime electric-power storage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the lithium ion battery is easy, and the high quality lithium ion battery is manufactured at low cost. The mass-productivity is improved, and the lifetime of the battery is extended. The generation of the positioning defect is prevented, and the excess separator portion is removed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) packed electrode plate manufacturing apparatus; and    (2) lithium ion battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional enlarged view of the pressure-plate removal portion.    Cradles (1-4-1-8)    Pressure plates (2-3-2-7)    Electrode plate (11)    Lower-side separator disconnection piece (14)    Upper-side separator disconnection piece (15)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell has an anode (1) and a cathode (2) provided through an inorganic solid electrolyte (3). The lithium ion secondary cell has composite material layer (4) provided between anode and inorganic solid electrolyte, and between cathode and inorganic solid electrolyte. The composite material layer contains ionic liquid, carbon material or polymeric material. The composite material layer has electric conductivity more than the electric conductivity of inorganic solid electrolyte.    USE - For vehicles (claimed) such as fuel-cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has improved energy charging characteristics and low movement resistance of ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ionic liquid is a liquid containing alkali metal ion. The carbon material is a carbon nanotube. The polymeric material is a high-molecular-weight component which consists of a polymerizable monomer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of a lithium ion secondary cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Inorganic solid electrolyte (3)    Composite material layer (4)
NOVELTY - A pressure indicator (25-27) detects the pressure in a piping (15) formed between main stop valve (SV1-SV4) and pressure governing valve (RG1-RG3). A memory (31) stores the detected pressure after stopping the fuel cell system. A determination unit (32) determines the abnormality such as gas leakage in upstream and downstream of piping based on the difference in detected pressure at the time of restarting of fuel cell system.    USE - For fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the fuel cell system is reduced and an appropriate detection can be performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality detection method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Piping (15)    Pressure indicator (25-27)    Memory (31)    Determination unit (32)    Pressure governing valve (RG1-RG3)    Main stop valve (SV1-SV4)
NOVELTY - The amount of holes per unit area of the positive electrode plate (C) in the anode mix layer that exists between the adjacent positive electrode collector (22) and the negative electrode collector are many. The hole is formed at the center region (C1) from the edge region (C2, C2') of the width direction. The ratio of the capacitance of the negative electrode plate that opposes with respect to the capacitance per unit area of the positive electrode plate is larger than the center section region than the edge section region of the width direction of the positive electrode plate.    USE - Used as power supply of e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computers, power tools, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and home-use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a long charging and discharging cycle life of the battery. Simplifies the structure of the battery, thus simplifying the manufacturing operation and lowering the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of the positive electrode plate.    Positive electrode collector (22)    Positive electrode plate (C)    Center region (C1)    Edge region (C2, C2')
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film and electrode assembly is a solid polymer electrolyte membrane clamped by a pair of electrode containing a catalyst layer coated and/or impregnated on a porous support. The electrolyte film irradiates radiation to a resin film, and is obtained by graft polymerizing a radically polymerizable monomer. The amount of catalyst including proton-conductive polyelectrolyte which has sulfonic acid group, platinum group metal or platinum containing alloy fine particle catalyst with particle diameter of 4 nm or less in catalyst layer is 0.05-1 mg/cm2.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film and electro assembly has excellent electric power generation performance even in low-humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The platinum group metal or platinum containing alloy fine particles are supported by carbon particles. The resin film is a fluorine-resin film. The radically polymerizable monomer is the radically polymerizable monomer which has alkoxy silyl group.
NOVELTY - The center section (73) is located between the outer edge section (72) positioned in the outer edge section of the battery pack (20), and the apparatus side edge section. The heating wire (61) is wired more densely than the position that opposes the center section and the position which opposes the apparatus side edge section (71). The heating wire is connected to the position that opposes the apparatus side edge section in the position which opposes the outer edge section.    USE - Used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the variation in the battery temperature of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of a battery pack.    Battery pack (20)    Heating wire (61)    Apparatus side edge section (71)    Outer edge section (72)    Center section (73)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer (31) promotes the protonation of hydrogen, while the water electrolysis catalysis catalyst layer (32) contains the water electrolysis catalyst and the fuel electrode (3) contains the electrolyte to provide electronic conductivity. The buffer layer (33) has a contact angle which is less than 90 degrees. The catalyst layer is arranged in the electrolyte film side compared with the water electrolysis catalyst layer and buffer layer. The water electrolysis catalyst layer and buffer layer are arranged in the gaseous diffusion layer side compared with the catalyst layer.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the lack of water content in the fuel electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of a fuel electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel electrode (3)    Catalyst layer (31)    Water electrolysis catalysis catalyst layer (32)    Buffer layer (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (2) has fastening band (12) made of glass-fiber reinforcement resin that is wound around the side of stack towards the lamination direction in helical form. The ends of the fastening band are fixed to the insulator (10) of the fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The side slip arising in the fuel cell stack by the load of horizontal direction can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Output terminal (8)    Insulator (10)    Fastening band (12)    Bolt for band fixing (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a gas retention container (410) with anode-off-gas retention space (4101), anode-off gas pipe (400) for introducing anode-off gas, impurity-gas conduit (402) for discharging impurity gas separated from the anode-off gas, and exhaust-gas valve (420) for adjusting discharge amount of impurity gas. Orifice plates (4104a-4104c) with openings (4105a-4015c) are arranged at intermediate portion of the gas retention container, for narrowing cross-sectional area of the gas retention space.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of hydrogen gas along with impurity gas from anode-off gas is suppressed, and hydrogen utilization efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of anode exhaustion unit in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode-off gas pipe (400)    Impurity-gas conduit (402)    Gas retention container (410)    Exhaust-gas valve (420)    Gas retention space (4101)    Orifice plates (4104a-4104c)    Openings (4105a-4105c)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery contains 0.00001-0.003 mass parts of platinum in the negative electrode active material, per 100 mass parts of lead. The face-to-face dimension of the positive electrode and negative electrode is 1.50 millimeter or less.    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves service life and reliability of the lead storage battery with a highly efficient discharge characteristic by using platinum, which does not promote corrosion of the current collection edge of the negative electrode grating.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (101) has a cathode active material containing a hydrophobic material which adsorbs carbon and carbon.    USE - For electric-electronic devices, engines and vehicle mounting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The dissipation of carbon from cathode active material in lead storage battery is suppressed. The fall of charging acceptance property and the fall of the visibility of an electrolyte level by choking to the battery case inner wall are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophobic material is fibrous and contains polypropylene and/or polyethylene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (101)    Anode plate (102)    Cathode plate (103)    Separator (104)    Battery case (106)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has water repelling processing regions (14a) formed over oxidation gas passageway (14) connecting oxidation gas discharge regions (14Da) and oxidation gas supply regions (14Sa). The fuel cell has hydrophilization treatment regions (14b) for discharging water in the oxidation gas passageway to oxidation gas discharge manifold through holes corresponding to oxidation gas discharge regions (14Db). The water repellent property of the water repelling processing regions is set higher than the water repellent property of the other regions.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as electric power generation source in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction in oxidation gas passageway by the freezing of water in the passageway at the time of low temperature, is prevented by discharging the water in the passageway using the water repelling processing regions formed in the passageway, and so the shutdown of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the oxidation gas passageway.    Oxidation gas passageway (14)    Water repelling processing regions (14a)    Hydrophilization treatment regions (14b)    Oxidation gas supply regions (14Sa,14Sb)    Oxidation gas discharge regions (14Da,14Db)
NOVELTY - The tank (A) contains pure water (H) to be supplied for a fuel cell. A stress-relaxation portion (20) is inserted in interior of a tank structure (10) for relieving the stress produced during freezing process of tank.    USE - For fuel cells in electric power generation system of e.g. vehicle, household use etc.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation of pure-water tank and damage of tank provided relative to internal pressure rise during volume expansion and decompression when performing freezing process are prevented efficiently, by the provision of stress-relaxation portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional views of water tank before and after freezing processes.    Tank structure (10)    Covers (11,12)    Stress-relaxation portion (20)    Pure-water tank (A)    Pure water (H)
NOVELTY - The gas supply apparatus (30) is provided with a controller (30a) which operates the change-over switches (38a,38b) for sending the electric current through display portions (41a,41b) when there is a minimum residual amount of fuel gas left in the hydrogen cylinders (31a,31b) measured by the measuring devices (34a,34b). The change-over switches are for supplying electric current to the solenoid valves (35a,35b). The solenoid valves interrupt a corresponding channel by stopping electricity supply while connecting the channel between the hydrogen cylinders.    USE - Used for power generating apparatus of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a gas supply apparatus which has improved design, reduces power consumption, enables to simultaneously monitor the residual amount of fuel gas and prevents mixing of foreign material to fuel gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the a block diagram of the gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas supply apparatus (30)    Controller (30a)    Hydrogen cylinders (31a,31b)    Measuring devices (34a,34b)    Solenoid valves (35a,35b)    Change-over switches (38a,38b)    Display portions (41a,41b)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an exterior casing (M1) made of aluminum foil which is processed by annealing. The exterior casing serves as an electrode of the battery. The exterior casing forming a concave portion (5) has a flange portion (4) in the circumference. The exterior casing and a lid metallic foil (M2) covers an electric power generation element (2). A metal-bonding resin layer (8) interposed between the flange portion and the lid metallic foil seals the flange of the exterior casing and the lid metallic foil.    USE - For e.g. personal computer (PC), video camera, electric vehicle, storage battery for energy storage, robot, satellite, portable-terminal-device e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The metal terminal for picking out electric current which protrudes from the exterior casing is not needed since electric current can be picked out directly from exterior casing that contacts the electric power generation element. Hence battery enclosure structure can be simplified and manufacturing process of battery is made easy with high production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective and sectional views of battery.    Battery (1)    Electric power generation element (2)    Flange portion (4)    Concave portion (5)    Metal-bonding resin layer (8)    Exterior casing (M1)    Lid metallic foil (M2)
NOVELTY - An electrode electrolyte contains polyarylene having bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (1) and bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (2). The ratio of structural units (1 and 2) contained in polyarylene are 95-50 mol% and 5-50 mol%, respectively. The total amount of structural units (1 and 2) contained in polyarylene is 100 mol%.    USE - For electrode paste used for electrode of membrane-electrode assembly (all claimed) used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as motive power source for motor vehicles, electric power generation power supply for fixation and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode electrolyte provides membrane-electrode assembly with excellent mechanical characteristics, workability and methanol resistance. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using membrane-electrode assembly has excellent electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode electrolyte contains polyarylene having bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (S) of formula (1) and bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (T) of formula (2). The ratio of structural units (S and T) contained in polyarylene are 95-50 mol% and 5-50 mol%, respectively. The total amount of structural units (S and T) contained in polyarylene is 100 mol%.    A=bivalent coupling group such as -CO- or -SO2-;and    R1-R4=H, fluorine atom, alkyl group or aryl group.
NOVELTY - An additional information generation unit (102) measures electric power load beyond usable electric energy as additional information. A driving plan creation unit (103) computes test drive plans for predetermined gestation periods. An additional information influence determination unit (105) computes influence degree of additional information on drive plans. A driving result calculation unit (106) accordingly calculates driving result to determine optimal drive plan. A driving plan determination unit (107) drives cogeneration apparatus using optimal drive plan.    USE - For fuel cell cogeneration apparatus and gas engine cogeneration apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The driving plan that causes fall of breaker is not selected and energy saving driving plan can be selected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) driving plan method; and    (2) driving plan program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the driving plan apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Additional information generation unit (102)    Driving plan creation unit (103)    Additional information influence determination unit (105)    Driving result calculation unit (106)    Driving plan determination unit (107)
NOVELTY - The system has an air supply path (43) which distributes the air supplied from a compressor (41) and an air exhaust passage (44) which discharges the supplied air from the system. A controller adjusts a butterfly valve (433), when a fuel cell (10) and a catalyst heater (20) are operated simultaneously, so that the pressure losses from a junction of air supply path to a juncture of the air exhaust passage become equal.    USE - For use as power source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation stability can be ensured even if the fuel cell and the combustor are operated simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Catalyst heater (20)    Compressor (41)    Air supply path (43)    Air exhaust passage (44)    Butterfly valve (433)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has the fuel electrode (4a) and a oxidizing agent electrode (4b) with respect to catalyst layers (2a,2b) and gaseous diffusion layer (3a,3b), formed on either sides of an electrolyte film (1), in which the glass transition temperature of the electrolyte film is higher than the glass transition temperature of the gaseous diffusion layer.    USE - For e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film and catalyst layers are firmly joined to gaseous diffusion layer without damaging the electrolyte film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,2b)    Gaseous diffusion layer (3a,3b)    Fuel electrode (4a)    Oxidizing agent electrode (4b)    Gas flow path (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion electrode contains electrode catalyst fine particles (1), carbon particles (2), proton conductive polymer (3) having hydrophilic group, and orientation controlling agent (5). The surface of carbon particles supports electrode catalyst fine particles. The orientation controlling agent orientates the proton-conductive polymer so that the hydrophilic group portion is turned to electrode catalyst fine particles which are supported on the surface of the carbon particles.    USE - For membrane electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle and communication apparatus, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having favorable electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst fine particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram showing the structure of the gas diffusion electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode catalyst fine particles (1)    Carbon particles (2)    Proton-conductivity polymer (3)    Hydrophobic portion of proton-conductive polymer (4)    Orientation controlling agent (5)    Hydrophilic chemical-structure portion (6)
NOVELTY - The module (3) has a clamp (4) which is interposed at the outer side of stacking end surface of a laminated cell structure (1). A movable clamp (5) is arranged at the inner side of stacking end surface of the clamp (4) along the cell lamination direction.    USE - For fuel cell stack (claimed) such as solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell stack used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of contact pressure at the center and outer side of laminated cell structure in the cell stack can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of multi-cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated cell structure (1)    Multi-cell module (3)    Clamps (4,5)    Side plate (6)    Groove (8)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) clamped between a pair of separator has a fuel chamber formed in the anode pole side and an air chamber formed of a net material (2), in the cathode pole side. The connection area of the air chamber is small in the upstream area rather than down stream area.    USE - For fuel cell stack in fuel cell system (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, outdoor installation, and also as portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The smaller connection area of air chamber in the upstream area rather than downstream area in the cathode pole side of the MEA ensures stable chemical reaction in the whole cathode pole, so that the cell voltage and power generation efficiency of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Plate (1)    Plate sides (1a,1b)    Net material (2)    Net material sides (2a,2b)    Reservoir (2d)    MEA (5)
NOVELTY - The oxygen-atom adsorption energy in the catalyst-metal surface obtained from molecular simulation analysis is used as a parameter and the performance of an electrode catalyst consisting of catalyst metal supported by an electroconductive support is evaluated.    USE - For evaluating performance of electrode catalyst used in fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, used for electric-power generation in electric vehicles and small cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method quickly evaluates the exact performance of electrode catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) search method of electrode catalyst;    (2) electrode catalyst; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An activated carbon has ratio of Brunauer Emmett Teller-specific surface area (S1) (m2/g) calculated from nitrogen adsorption, and specific surface area (S2) (m2/g) at the desorption side calculated from Barrett-Joyner-Halenda analysis of the nitrogen adsorption isotherm of 77 K, which satisfies specific relations.    USE - For active material of electrical-double-layer capacitor used for devices such as motor drive for hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon provides electrical-double-layer capacitor having high-energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An activated carbon has ratio of Brunauer Emmett Teller-specific surface area (S1) (m2/g) calculated from nitrogen adsorption, and specific surface area (S2) (m2/g) at the desorption side calculated from Barrett-Joyner-Halenda analysis of the nitrogen adsorption isotherm of 77 K, which satisfies the relations: 1200 less than S1 less than 2500, and 0.5 less than S2/S1 less than 0.9. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the activated carbon.
NOVELTY - A porous layer of two layers is formed in the separator flow path board. A mean pore diameter is small towards the porous layer from the separator flow path board where the porous layer more than the two layers is the farthest to separator flow path board. A fluid flow path with bigger characteristic particle size than the mean pore diameter of porous layer is formed in the porous layer that is more than the two layers.    USE - For PEFC (claimed) used in e.g. industry, home-use cogeneration system, vehicle mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to keep away the generated water liquefied in the electrode vicinity rapidly from electrode. Promotes electric power generation reaction in the electrode vicinity. Provides PEFC in which the output stabilized by using the separator is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of separator structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main flow path (6)    Branch flow path (7,10)    Flow path network (8,11)
NOVELTY - The aqueous solution of nickel salt and cobalt salt, and aqueous solution of sulfuric acid of titanyl sulfate are mixed and heat processed at 50-80degreesC, and alkaline solution is added and coprecipitated under pH 10 or more and pH 12.5 or less, to obtain nickel cobalt titanium compound hydroxide. The obtained nickel cobalt titanium compound hydroxide is mixed with lithium compound to obtain lithium nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide (I) as anode active material.    USE - For manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed), portable electronic devices, large sized secondary battery for hybrid vehicles, and electronic vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides battery having improved heat stability, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aqueous solution of nickel salt and cobalt salt, and aqueous solution of sulfuric acid of titanyl sulfate are mixed and heat processed at 50-80degreesC, and alkaline solution is added and coprecipitated under pH 10 or more and pH 12.5 or less to obtain nickel cobalt titanium compound hydroxide. The obtained nickel cobalt titanium compound hydroxide is mixed with lithium compound to obtain lithium nickel cobalt titanium complex oxide of formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2 as anode active material, where x is 0.1-0.21, y is 0.03-0.08, and z is 0.05-0.1. The lithium compound is hydrate of lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate, or hydrate of lithium hydroxide.
NOVELTY - A heat radiator (13) has a heat collecting structure (15) that collects the heat generated from a secondary-battery cell (12), and a heat radiating structure (16) that diffuses the collected heat to the exterior of a battery case (11). The heat radiating structure has an external exposure unit (16a) exposed to the exterior of the battery case.    USE - For electric-power-assisted bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated from the secondary-battery cell is transmitted to the exterior of battery case efficiently, while improving safety. The reception electric shock to the person who contacts the battery case is prevented, even if the weight reduction and anti-corrosion of battery case are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the battery apparatus.    Battery case (11)    Secondary-battery cell (12)    Heat radiator (13)    Heat collecting structure (15)    Heat radiating structure (16)    External exposure unit (16a)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of anode (1) containing fibrous carbon as electroconductive agent, cathode (2) which can occlude-discharge lithium, and non-aqueous electrolyte having lithium ionic conductivity and containing solute dissolved in non-aqueous solvent. The electrolyte contains lithium salt containing oxalate complex as anion.    USE - Used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved output characteristics even in low temperature condition and even when the quantity of the lithium salt in the electrolyte is changed. Since the anode contains fibrous carbon, the battery has favorable electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Anode lead (5)
NOVELTY - The aluminum foil (1) has anodic oxide film (2) of barrier type having thickness of 5-1000 nm.    USE - For collectors of lithium ion batteries (claimed) used as motive power source of motor vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil has excellent alkali resistance and adhesiveness. The aluminum foil provides lithium ion secondary battery having excellent battery characteristics, such as charging and discharging characteristics. There is no elution of active-material paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pores are formed on the surface of anodic oxide film. An electroconductive substance chosen from carbon, conductive polymer, and metal is filled inside the hole. The anodized film is formed of anodic oxidation using ammonium tartarate, ammonium adipate, boric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium phosphate, sodium borate, or sodium carbonate. Preferably the anodized film is formed of anodic oxidation using phosphoric acid, sodium phosphate, sodium borate and/or sodium carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of aluminum foil with barrier type anodic oxide film.    Aluminum foil (1)    Anodic oxide film (2)    Barrier layer (3)
NOVELTY - The controlling valve type lead storage battery has an electrolyte liquid to which silica fine particle (0.5-5 mass%), and aluminum potassium sulfate and/or aluminum sodium sulfate (0.5-4 mass%) are added.    USE - As power supply for electric vehicles and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The controlling valve type lead storage battery has excellent cycle life, discharge capacitance, charging efficiency and overdischarge recovery characteristics, and is economical.
NOVELTY - A metal catalyst (11) is supported to single wall nanotube (10), and multiple wall nanotube (12) is grown on single wall nanotube supported with metal catalyst, using the metal catalyst. Thus, carbon nanotube is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of carbon nanotube for supported catalyst for electrode of fuel cell (all claimed), such as direct methanol fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, domestic electric power generation system, mobile communication equipment, medical equipment, equipment for military affairs and space commercial equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon nanotube having improved electrical conductivity characteristics, surface resistance characteristics and favorable specific surface area. The fuel cell using the carbon nanotube has improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of formation of carbon nanotube. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single wall nanotube (10)    Metal catalyst (11)    Multiple wall nanotube (12)
NOVELTY - A laser beam from a semiconductor laser torch (100) is irradiated onto a junction (80) of the segmenters of a resin liner (11) of high pressure gas container in presence of inert gas atmosphere. The inert gas is sprayed after adjusting the temperature of the inert gas by a heater (163) in the inert gas supply system (160).    USE - For manufacturing high pressure gas container e.g. hydrogen gas container and compressed natural gas (CNG) container used in fuel cell system for power generation. This laser welding technique is also used for production of various resin molded products such as pipe fitting and motor vehicle component e.g. intake manifold.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature fall of inert gas at the junction of the segmenters of the resin liner is suppressed so that the welding defect is suppressed and welding property can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view explaining the high pressure gas container manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin liner (11)    Junction (80)    Laser torch (100)    Inert gas supply system (160)    Heater (163)    Opening (171)
NOVELTY - The fluid distributor has a hollow cylinder (13) with an upstream chamber (14) for supplying a fluid e.g. hydrogen, in connection with a fluid inlet (15). The chamber is separated by a circular partition (25) of a downstream chamber (18) for the evacuation of the fluid in connection with fluid outlets (21, 22). The partition is mounted relative to the cylinder and includes a circular hole (27) for the passage of the fluid from the chamber (14) until the chamber (18). A sealed wall (28) crossing the hole communicates the fluid with the inlets according to an angular position of the partition.    USE - Used for supplying fluid e.g. hydrogen, to an anodic compartment of a fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized in an automobile industry for producing electricity from synthesis reaction of water.    ADVANTAGE - The sealed wall crossing the hole communicates the fluid with the inlets according to the angular position of the partition, thus optimizing the operation of the fuel cell through hydration of active zone of anode without using components such as circulator and comparator, thus reducing cost of the distributor. The distributor permits to reduce the frequency of purges for reducing loss of hydrogen and increasing output of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective and schematic representation of a fluid distributor.    Fluid distributor (12)    Hollow cylinder (13)    Upstream chamber (14)    Fluid inlet (15)    Downstream chamber (18)    Fluid outlets (21, 22)    Circular partition (25)    Circular hole (27)    Sealed walls (28, 30)
NOVELTY - The method involves fitting a socket (32) that is made of a resistance material, on a cable end (28). A measuring tap (34) is inserted between the cable end and the inner circumference of the socket, where the cable end is provided with the socket. The measuring tap is inserted into the cable receiver, and the cable end is connected with the cable receiver and a measuring device (12) in a stable manner. The cable receiver and the socket are arranged in a hollow cylindrical form, after the socket is suspended on the cable end.    USE - Used for manufacturing a battery sensor unit (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates to manufacture the sensor unit for the motor vehicle battery in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective, exploded view of a battery sensor unit with a measuring device for detecting the condition of a motor vehicle battery.    Battery sensor unit (10)    Measuring device (12)    Cable end (28)    Socket (32)    Measuring tap (34)
NOVELTY - The cell has a membrane-electrode arrangement (16) that is provided between separator plate units (44). A separation wall (36) is arranged in a fluid chamber (12) e.g. cathode chamber, and divides the chamber into a dosing chamber (32) and sectioned fluid chamber (34). The dosing chamber has a fluid connection to the sectioned chamber so that the fluid is dosed from the dosing chamber to the sectioned chamber through a dosing point. A cross section of the sectioned chamber is increased in the fluid flow direction (40) to an outlet port (26) based on an inlet port (24) in the fluid chamber.    USE - Used for traction or for supplying power to a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross section of the sectioned fluid chamber is increased in the fluid flow direction to the outlet port, thus improving the dosing of non moisturize or less moisturized fluid e.g. oxidizing agent, into the fluid chamber with reference to the development of relative moistness along the fluid chamber in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell with a membrane-electrode-unit.    Fluid chamber (12)    Membrane-electrode arrangement (16)    Inlet port (24)    Outlet port (26)    Dosing chamber (32)    Sectioned fluid chamber (34)    Separation wall (36)    Fluid flow direction (40)    Separator plate units (44)
NOVELTY - The power storage unit (120) has a capacitor (C), where the capacitance of the storage unit is calculated from a preset equation. A loading unit (130) is provided for loading and/or unloading and/or supervising the power storage unit. A current supply unit is designed as switching power supply. An electrical connection is provided between the current supply unit and the loading unit. The power storage unit has two wires for outputting a unipolar output voltage and has three wires for outputting a bipolar output voltage.    USE - Used in a power supply system (claimed) for storing electrical energy that is utilized for supplying load to an audio signal amplifier of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage unit increases the impulse load and the stability of the output voltage of the power supply system over a large operating range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an execution form of the energy store unit.    Capacitor (C)    Load (102)    Power storage unit (120)    Loading unit (130)    Comparator circuit (131)
NOVELTY - The device has a condensing room (2), where oil vapor of gas-oil from an oil tank or a fuel cell of a car enters the condensing room from an oil-gas inlet pipe, and is condensed into gas-liquid mixture. A principal part of a low temperature condensing unit (7) is a profound low temperature condenser. An entrance (3) and outlet port (4) are respectively provided at a low temperature low pressure pipeline (9) and a low temperature high pressure pipeline (8), which are respectively connected with the entrance and outlet port of an evaporator (5).    USE - Used for condensing oil-gas recovery.    ADVANTAGE - The device recycles and reproduces high-grade gasoline, where tail gas finally exhausted has no component of gasoline. The device achieves high recovery rate and consumes low power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a condensing oil-gas recovery device.    Condensing room (2)    Entrance (3)    Outlet port (4)    Evaporator (5)    Low temperature condensing unit (7)    Low temperature high pressure pipeline (8)    Low temperature low pressure pipeline (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell whose bottom is coupled with a roller, and an elastic locating ratch placed at lower part of an outer side of the shell in a symmetrical manner. An upper part of a side face of the shell is coupled with a coniform-out surface output terminals of anode and cathode of the battery. A through groove is coupled with a center of the outer surface, and a coniform sleeve is clamped in a hole of the terminals. An inner wall of the sleeve is coupled with an annular lug boss and is clamped in a circular groove on the terminals.    USE - Used in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a reasonable structure, and trustworthy connection. The battery can be installed and detached in a convenient manner. The battery prolongs the continuous driving distance, and the service life of the automobile in effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a storage battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell including an anode that connects with a switch and an end of a control circuit. Another end of the control circuit connects with an end of a driving circuit. Another end of the driving circuit connects with an end of the switch. Another end of the switch connects with an end of a follow current LED, or an end of an electric vehicle motor. Another end of the motor and another end of the LED connect with a cathode of the fuel cell. The output of the fuel cell forms a series connection with a coil inside the motor.    USE - Used for controlling a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high reliability and low power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a controlling device of a fuel cell electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel battery main radiator (1) arranged on a front end of a windward face. One stage condenser (2), a power element radiator (12) and a suction type electron fan (4) are arranged behind the fuel battery main radiator. A two-stage condenser (3) is arranged between a headlight (9) of a saloon car and a wheel cowling (6), and the suction type electron fan is collocated behind the two-stage condenser. A fuel battery subsidiary radiator assembly has a fuel battery subsidiary radiator (10) and another suction type electron fan (11) arranged in a side of a nose cabin.    USE - Used in a nose cabin of a saloon car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure satisfies the heat dispersion request of the fuel battery, power element and air condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a two-stage condenser and fuel battery subsidiary radiator assembled structure.    Fuel battery main radiator (1)    One stage condenser (2)    Two-stage condenser (3)    Suction type electron fans (4, 11)    Radiator (5)    Wheel cowling (6)    Headlight (9)    Fuel battery subsidiary radiator (10)    Power element radiator (12)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a fuel battery radiator fixed on a front end of a windward face. A fuel battery subsidiary radiator (2), a power element radiator (10) and a suction type electron fan for a radiator (5) are fixed behind a fuel battery radiator (1). The fuel battery subsidiary radiator and the power element radiator are superposed together up and down. The assembly is made up of a nonconventional type condenser (3) lying between a headlight (9) of a saloon car and a wheel cowling (6) and a suction type electron fan (4).    USE - Condenser structure assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly satisfies request of heat dispersion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a condenser structure assembly.    Fuel battery main radiator (1)    Fuel battery subsidiary radiator (2)    Nonconventional type condenser (3)    Suction type electron fan (4)    Radiator (5)    Wheel cowling (6)    Headlight (9)    Power element radiator (10)
NOVELTY - The main structure consists of the volt change conversion unit, the rectification unit, the power conversion output unit, the start control unit and the charging control unit. This charging device (CD) has advantage: during car start, controlling CD to charge the car battery; ensuring that the battery has enough energy to offer the start current; helping the car to start; CD can help car start when the battery energy is insufficient and the city power is not available; after charging, CD will stop automatically. Features are: small volume, lightweight, low noise and low cost. It has a protection means specially designed for CD to prevent CD from damage caused by short circuit or opposite connection so as to extend service life.
NOVELTY - The invention supplies an electronic load box privately for the fuel cell. It is based on the constant current circuit constructed by the three-terminal adjustable tension regulator; many circuits ofthis type are connected in parallel to form several groups of constant-current with different weight. Different combinations of the groups of constant-currents are chosen based on needs, the combinations are separately linked to the output of the fuel cell via the solid-state relay to be the load; the fuel cell can be discharged with constant current precisely and firmly.
NOVELTY - The system (11) has lifting equipments (15,16) for displacing the nacelle (3) vertically during self-loading or self-unloading of nacelle. A displacing element (28) is provided for displacing the lifting equipment.    USE - For handling wind turbine nacelle in connection with self-loading or self-unloading to or from vehicle such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The nacelle is lifted at or near the longitudinal center axis of nacelle easily by the lifting equipment. Hence the lifting procedure and the design of lifting equipment are made simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) wind turbine nacelle transporting method; and    (2) wind turbine nacelle vertical displacement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of wind-turbine nacelle handling system.    Wind turbine nacelle (3)    Handling system (11)    Lifting equipments (15,16)    Displacing element (28)    Gear bell (30)
NOVELTY - Three or more hydraulic lifting cylinders (15) are engaged to lifting areas (14) forming part of or integral to the bottom of the load carrying structure of a nacelle (3). The cylinders provide linear force to the load carrying structure, causing the nacelle to vertically displace.    USE - For self-loading or unloading wind turbine nacelle to or from transportation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables nacelle to self-loaded to or unloaded from vehicle without using lifting equipment. Enables nacelle to be vertically displaced with less stress or pressure acted on longitudinal direction of nacelle. Overall cost of nacelle can be reduced. Prevents nacelle from wobbling on uneven ground surface since nacelle is steadily support by at least three lifting cylinders functioning as legs. Reduces space and weight of transported load including nacelle and lifting cylinders. Minimizes need in redesigning load carrying structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for vertical displacement of a wind turbine nacelle; and    (2) a wind turbine nacelle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows the perspective view of a wind turbine nacelle handling system.    Nacelle (3)    Handling system (11)    Lifting areas (14)    Lifting cylinders (15)    Longitudinal sides (18,19)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises mixture of lithium/manganese spinel oxide and lithium/nickel/cobalt/manganese oxide.    USE - For lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles and electric bikes.    ADVANTAGE - A non-aqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery comprising the cathode active material has long lifespan and superior safety at both room temperature and high temperature, even after repeated high-current charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises mixture of lithium/manganese spinel oxide of formula Li1+xMn2-yMyO4-zAz (I) and lithium/nickel/cobalt/manganese oxide of formula Li1+aNibMncCo1-(b+c)O2 (II).    M=metal having an oxidation number of 2-3, e.g. B, Mg, Ca, Sr, Co, Ni, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ti, Y, Zn, and/or preferably Al;    A=anion having an oxidation number of -1 or -2, e.g. F, Cl, Br, and/or S;    x, y=0-0.2;    z=greater than 0-0.5;    a=0-0.1;    b, c=0.2-0.7; and    b+c=less than 1    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lithium secondary battery; and    (2) a high-power, large-capacity medium/large-sized battery module.
NOVELTY - The device has an inlet pipe (7) for supplying a combustion gas into a cathode area (5), and a conveying unit (8) arranged in the inlet pipe. An outflow line (9) is provided for removal of a residual gas from the cathode area. A return line (14) is arranged for returning a part of the residual gas into a return region (15) of the inlet pipe. The return region is arranged outside the conveying unit in a flow direction. A regulating device (12) is provided for regulating a mass flow in the return line, and is arranged downstream of a residual gas branch in the outflow line.    USE - Used for supplying a combustion gas to a cathode area of a fuel cell stack in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively supplies the combustion gas to the cathode area of the fuel cell stack in the vehicle, thus allowing the fuel cell stack to produce a maximum power during very high speed traveling and to produce minimum power during idling. The device can be designed in a simple construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for returning of residual gas by an application of a combustion gas supplying device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for supplying a combustion gas to a cathode area.    Cathode area (5)    Inlet pipe (7)    Conveying unit (8)    Outflow line (9)    Regulating device (12)    Return line (14)    Return region (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has intermediate collectors (52,53) between two end collectors (50,51), and sub-stacks (P,Q,R) comprising cells (110,210,310) layered between end collectors and intermediate collectors. The anode gas supply openings (172I,272I) are connected to anode gas supply manifolds (192I,392I) of the one of the sub-stacks. The cathode gas supply openings (173I,273I) are connected to the cathode gas supply manifolds (193I,393I) of one of the sub-stacks.    USE - For fuel cell system used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, two-wheeled motor vehicle, domestic co-generation system, domestic electrical appliance, portable computer, mobile telephone, portable audio equipment and other portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The output electric power can be adjusted flexibly and economically, while suppressing the degradation of the membrane electrode assembly. The structure of fuel cell system is simplified, and the size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminated structure of the fuel cell stack.    End collectors (50,51)    Intermediate collectors (52,53)    Cells (110,210,310)    Anode gas supply openings (172I,272I)    Cathode gas supply openings (173I,273I)    Anode gas supply manifolds (192I,392I)    Cathode gas supply manifolds (193I,393I)    Sub-stacks (P,Q,R)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell controller (5a-n) has microprocessor (10a-n), output interface connected to the microprocessor for outputting signals to control a fuel cell stack (110a-n), and input interface connected to the microprocessor for receiving from the stack signals indicative of the operating condition of the stack. The controller starts operation of the fuel cell stack by output from the output interface of signals controlled by the microprocessor and stops operation in the event of fault occurring. The fault is detected by monitoring by the microprocessor of signals input to the input interface.    USE - For controlling, monitoring and logging data from a fuel cell stack, and for use within vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is capable of controlling a wide variety of fuel cells and associated peripherals. The use of fuel-cell controllers combined with a network controller allows for real-time remote control and monitoring of performance of each of the fuel cell stacks. It also enables the control of operating parameters, and can automatically collate and log performance data from the several stack controllers for analysis of historical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) fuel-cell stack control network, comprising a network controller (130); and fuel-cell stack controllers; and    (2) method of controlling fuel cell stacks, where each fuel cell stack incorporates a stack controller.    The fuel cell controller further comprises a network interface comprising a controller area network interface, an Ethernet interface or RS232 interface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of an example control network.    Fuel-cell controllers (5a-n)    Microprocessors (10a-n)    Fuel cell stacks (110a-n)    Network controller (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining captured power for an adaptation time period for a wind turbine system (300) operating with a pitch angle. Wind power available for the system for a time period is determined. Power coefficient for the adaptation time period is determined based on ratio of the captured power to the available wind power. Design parameters such as taper, twist distribution, and airfoil selection are fixed, and a blade pitch is provided to be adaptively controlled. An adaptive controller i.e. personal computer includes a processor and a memory for storing received data from sensors.    USE - Used for providing an adaptive control for adjusting a pitch of blades in a wind turbine system i.e. variable-speed wind turbine, that is utilized for generating electricity from wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The design parameters such as taper, twist distribution, and airfoil selection are fixed, and the blade pitch is provided to be adaptively controlled, thus enhancing power coefficient for a wind turbine system. The method provides the adaptive control that allows a control system to use a control approach or algorithm that generally eliminates a need for prior knowledge of the turbine`s performance to achieve improved power capture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an adaptive controller for variable speed wind turbines    (2) a method of adaptively adjusting pitch angles of blades in a variable speed wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a wind turbine system including an adaptive controller with an adaptive pitch control module.    Wind turbine system (300)
NOVELTY - A seat plate of aluminum is fitted to a laminated unit having tubes of aluminum and corrugated fins alternately superimposed on each other to form a core unit. A flux for brazing is applied to the core unit and the surface of the seat plate is shaved off to remove the residual flux. A resin coating layer is formed on the internal surface of the core unit through which circulating water from fuel cell flows.    USE - For fuel cell used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The residue flux can be removed in short time, and the elution of residue flux to the circulating water is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method of heat exchanger for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery element (35) arranged between the positive and negative electrode collectors (31,36). An insulator (45) is arranged in the surrounding of battery element. The cell (30) has insulator region (300) whose thickness is lesser than the thickness of battery element region (200).    USE - For e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, etc., for power supply of vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suitable contact pressure for the battery element is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stacked battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cell of stacked battery.    Cell (30)    Positive electrode collector (31)    Battery element (35)    Negative electrode collector (36)    Insulator (45)    Battery element region (200)    Insulator region (300)
NOVELTY - In a hyperpolarization process to break down water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, two electrodes in water are separated by a porous ferro-electric layer. The electrodes are subjected to either alternating current or direct current pulses.    USE - Process to produce gas for use in e.g. internal combustion engine, technical gas mixtures, welding or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process reaches an efficiency of more than 90% in comparison with prior art electrolysis 205. Further claimed is that a commensurate assembly is smaller than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are V2A or V4A stainless steel, noble metal or palladium or their alloys, electrically conducting ceramic materials, or electrically conducting polymers. The porous ferro-electric material consists of e.g. organic ferro-electrica such as halogen hydrocarbons. Also claimed is a commensurate assembly incorporating a frequency generator operating in the mega- to giga-Hertz range with a suitable filter circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a suitable ferro-electric membrane panel with open pores.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has the cathode input line (32) and anode input line that provide the anode and cathode input gases to a fuel cell stack. The cathode and anode exhaust lines provide the cathode and anode exhaust gases from the fuel cell stack. A controller maintains a pressure bias between the anode and cathode output lines so as to maintain the concentration of nitrogen in the mixed cathode and anode exhaust gases below a predetermined percentage.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The delay for providing cathode and hydrogen reactant gases to the fuel cell stack is reduced. The hydrogen exhaust gas bleed during power down transient is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for limiting concentration of hydrogen in mixed cathode and anode exhaust gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Bleed valve (26)    Compressor (30)    Cathode input line (32)    By-pass valve (42)
NOVELTY - A cathode input line provides cathode input air to fuel cell stack. A water vapor transfer (WVT) device receives and humidifies cathode input air flowing through cathode input line. A cathode by-pass line allows cathode input air to by-pass the WVT device. A by-pass valve (30) switches flow of cathode input air between input line and by-pass line. A controller controls by-pass valve and switches cathode input air to cathode by-pass line, when high to low power request or low power condition is detected, so as to send dry cathode input air to stack.    USE - For vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode inlet humidification is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling humidity of cathode input airflow to fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Compressor (14)    By-pass valve (30)    End cell heaters (40,42)
NOVELTY - A water vapor transfer (WVT) device receives cathode inlet air flow and cathode exhaust gas flow from compressor (18) and fuel cell stack (12) respectively. A coolant loop (28) is provided for flowing cooling fluid through stack to control the stack temperature. A controller controls relative humidity of cathode inlet air, so that relative humidity does not fall below predetermined percentage. The controller decreases temperature of the cooling fluid, increases cathode pressure and decreases cathode stoichiometry to increase relative humidity of cathode exhaust gas.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The falling of relative humidity of cathode inlet air below the predetermined percentage is prevented reliably. The power output of the fuel cell stack is controlled effectively, so that relative humidity of cathode inlet air is maintained to above the predetermined percentage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preventing humidity of cathode inlet airflow to fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (18)    Pump (24)    Coolant loop (28)    Temperature sensor (38)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing a set of values for an operating parameter e.g. current, of an electrical energy storage device (ESD) (74) such as battery pack system. A corresponding change in an operating state such as state of life, for each respective value is determined for the energy storage device based upon the respective value. The change in the state of life is determined based upon an integration of electrical current, a depth of discharge of the device and an operating temperature factor of the device.    USE - Used for predicting change in an operating state such as state of life, for an electrical energy storage device e.g. battery pack system, for supplying electrical energy to motor and generators, that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle powertrain system.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently determines an effect of the change in the operating parameter upon the operating state of the device, thus protecting control operation of a hybrid powertrain system to optimize battery life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for predicting change in state of life of an electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an exemplary architecture for a control system and powertrain.    Hybrid control module (5)    LAN communications bus (6)    Transmission device (10)    User Interface (13)    Transmission control module (17)    Transmission power inverter module (19)    Battery pack control module (21)    Engine control module (23)    Transfer conductor (29)    Electrical energy storage device (74)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the weighted average temperature of an electrical energy storage device during a quiescent period of operation based on the average temperature of the electrical energy storage device during the quiescent period and the temperature of the electrical energy storage device contemporaneous with the start of the quiescent period. A resting temperature factor for the electrical energy storage device is determined based on the determined weighted average temperature.    USE - For quantifying the effect of temperature during quiescent period of operation on an electrical energy storage device e.g. battery pack for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates determination of the effect of temperature during quiescent period on life expectancy of battery pack for hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature effect quantifying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a data graph for temperature effect quantification.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining weighted average temperature of an electrical energy storage device e.g. battery pack system, by a computer based controller during period of inactivity of a hybrid electric vehicle based on average temperature of the storage device during the period of inactivity and another temperature of the storage device. A resting temperature factor for the storage device is determined based on the weighted average temperature during the period of inactivity. A life expectancy for the storage device is determined based on the resting temperature factor.    USE - Used for determining effect of the temperature during a period of an inactivity of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively accounts for the effect of temperature during the period of the inactivity of the hybrid electric vehicle. The method increases service life of the electrical energy storage device, and decreases resting temperature of the electrical energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for determining effect of temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an algorithmic block diagram of a control system for a temperature effect determining method.    Electrical storage device current integrated over time (110)    Estimated state of life (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring the temperature of an electrical energy storage device (74) during active periods of operation, and monitoring the temperature of the electrical energy storage device during quiescent periods of operation. The state-of-life of the electrical energy storage device is determined based on the electrical current, state-of-charge, and temperature of the electrical energy storage device during active periods of operation and during quiescent periods of operation.    USE - For determining the state-of-life of an electrical energy storage device for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable and real-time determination of the state-of-life of energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a state-of-life determining apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of control system and power train.    Hybrid transmission (10)    Engine (14)    Electrical machines (56,72)    Electrical energy storage device (74)
NOVELTY - A detector buffer (220), coupled to selectors (210), receives the cell voltage of a predetermined cell and supplies a corresponding intermediate voltage. The detector buffer includes an inverting terminal and a non-inverting terminal. A data processing circuit (230), coupled to the detector buffer, processes the intermediate voltage to acquire a voltage value indicative of the cell voltage of the predetermined cell.    USE - For detecting the voltage of battery pack in electronic system (claimed) e.g. electronic vehicle, portable computer, electronic camera.    ADVANTAGE - Can be cost effectively fabricated by using switching elements produced using high-voltage complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process. Enhances accuracy without complicating circuitry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a voltage detecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of voltage detecting apparatus.    Voltage detecting apparatus (200)    Selectors (210)    A/D converter (217)    Detector buffer (220)    Data processing circuit (230)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a set of barrier ribs comprising bands mounted to surround external peripheries of a set of unit batteries (10) and to form paths that accommodate flow of a heat conductive medium between the unit batteries. The unit batteries are arranged in serial alignment. The bands are sequentially staggered to mesh with each other, and form planes that lie parallel to upper surfaces (31) of the unit batteries. A set of supporting portions is attached to the bands to provide support to the bands.    USE - Used as an energy source for driving a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), cordless cleaner, motorbike and an electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier ribs exhibit excellent mechanical strength, and is easily manufactured and assembled with sufficient stiffness, thus increasing the productivity of the module, and reducing manufacturing cost of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an orthogonal view of a battery module.    Unit battery (10)    Anode terminal (11)    Cathode terminal (12)    End plate (13)    Connection rod (14)    Nut (15)    Case (17)    Upper surfaces (31)    Lower surface (32)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - Multiple barriers (20) are interposed between unit batteries (11) such that the convexly curved and elastically bendable front surfaces of the barriers contact the unit batteries. The unit batteries and barriers are alternately stacked to constitute a battery set such that the outermost sides of the battery set are closely contacted by corresponding end plates (35).    USE - For powering the motor of e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, wireless vacuum cleaner, electric bicycle, electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Enables uniform application of tightening pressure to unit batteries, and improves contact characteristics between unit batteries and barriers, thus increasing output efficiency of battery module. Prevents poor contact due to deformation of unit batteries and barriers, thus avoiding reduction of heat dissipation efficiency and increasing the reliability and stability of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of battery module.    Unit batteries (11)    Barriers (20)    Side surfaces (22)    Connecting rod (30)    End plates (35)
NOVELTY - The system (50) has a subtractor (56) to response to a fixed power source state of charge (SOC) set-point signal and an actual power source SOC signal to obtain difference signal between SOC set point and actual power source SOC so as to generate power source SOC signal. The damped power request signal obtained by a first order filter and power source SOC signal are added to obtain fuel cell system power signal so as to determine the amount of power provided by a fuel cell stack, and a battery to recharge battery during low power and high power transients.    USE - For generating electric power in hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery SOC can be maintained at optimum level and the power output of fuel cell stack and battery can be controlled so that the durability of the fuel cell system can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power distribution method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (50)    Nodes (54,58,60)    Subtractor (56)    Adder (64)    Lines (72,74)
NOVELTY - The system (S) has an acoustic refrigerator (50) comprising an acoustic wave generator (52). A low temperature heat exchanger (60) is installed within a fuel tank (10), and is connected to a low temperature circulation line (L). A high temperature heat exchanger (70) is installed to a canister (20) and connected to a high temperature circulation line (H), to transfer heat of a high temperature circulation fluid to the canister. A control unit (40) controls the refrigerator. A thermoacoustic effect of the refrigerator cools an inner space of the tank, and heats the surface of the canister.    USE - Used in a fuel tank and a canister of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle, for controlling a temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoacoustic effect of the acoustic refrigerator cools the inner space of the fuel tank, thus minimizing an amount of fuel evaporative gas. The thermoacoustic effect heats the surface of the canister, thus increasing an amount of purge. The system achieves low maintenance cost, less noise and vibration, more accurate control of temperature, and lower electric power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a temperature control system of a fuel tank and a canister using an acoustic refrigerator.    High temperature circulation line (H)    Low temperature circulation line (L)    Temperature control system (S)    Fuel tank (10)    Canister (20)    Control unit (40)    Acoustic refrigerator (50)    Acoustic wave generator (52)    Low temperature heat exchanger (60)    High temperature heat exchanger (70)
NOVELTY - A composite material (1) has at least three layers (2-4). At least one of the composite material layer contains active ingredient, ceramic nanoparticles, silver salts, or nanoparticulate carbon modification material.    USE - For oral administration of bad-tasting active ingredients such as medical agents, to an animal, and in preparation of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material is easily, quickly and economically manufactured with high quality. The composite material is outstandingly suitable for oral administration of bad-tasting medicinal active ingredient to humans, preferably children, as the gelatin layers masks the odor and taste of medicinal active ingredient and the medicinal active ingredient is first released in the stomach and not in mouth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of composite material on carrier layer.    Composite material (1)    Layers (2,4)    Carrier material (5)    Medicinal active ingredient (7)    Flavor substance (8)
NOVELTY - An elastic member the outer surface of a DMFC (10) to the inner surface of a housing opposing the outer surface of the DMFC. The housing accommodates the DMFC and a fuel-keeping portion that stores liquid fuel filled into a liquid fuel storage portion (26). The DMFC includes an anode electrode (12) provided on one surface of an electrolyte membrane (16), a cathode electrode (14) provided on another surface of the electrolyte membrane and the liquid fuel storage portion provided adjacent to the anode electrode.    USE - For accommodating DMFC used to power e.g. vehicle, personal digital assistant, cellular phone, laptop computer, electronic dictionary, digital camera, MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) player.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents gas such as carbon dioxide, generated by anode of DMFC from adhering to electrode. Increases power generating efficiency of DMFC. Prolongs flow of methanol solution stored in liquid fuel storage portion for long period of time to suppress adhesion of bubble to electrode. Enhances strength of connection between case and DMFC. Stops electrochemical reaction in DMFC rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded isometric view of a DMFC.    DMFC (10)    Anode electrode (12)    Cathode electrode (14)    Electrolyte membrane (16)    Liquid fuel storage portion (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a pivoted arm (20) connected to a curved arm (30) and attached to a curved magnet (35) inside a multi-turn coil (40) that is mounted at a frame (15). The frame is carried by or attached to human body. A magnet assembly pivots inside the coil, when the human body is in motion. Alternating current (AC) is induced to the coil, where the AC current is rectified and connected to a battery. The rectified current provides charge current to the battery. The battery is mounted in a mobile electronic equipment e.g. cell phone, that is connected to the device.    USE - Used with a human body or animal body for charging a battery of a mobile electronic equipment e.g. cell phone, music player and portable phone, during walking, running, exercising and riding in a transport equipment such as car or truck.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-turn coil is small, light and easy to manufacture. The inductive device keeps the battery always in a charged state in a simple and effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a frame mounted coil and pivoted magnet assembly.    Inductive device (10)    Frame (15)    Pivoted arm (20)    Pivot point (25)    Curved arm (30)    Curved magnet (35)    Multi-turn coil (40)    Diode bridge (50)    Mechanical stops (55)    Electrical charge current connectors (60)
NOVELTY - The direct liquid fuel cell useful in portable electronic devices, includes an aqueous gel electrolyte (3) having water, an basic inorganic compound and polymeric gelling agent, a liquid fuel having water, dispersion and a borohydride compound, an air-breathing cathode (1), and an anode (2) having gas-blocking layer on a side of the electrolyte. The fuel cell is refillable and portable. The gelling agent comprises matrix material and organic polymer. The particulate material comprises powder and fiber. The gel electrolyte is present as paste with thickness of not more than 0.8 mm.    USE - Useful in portable electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is simple and cost effective due to low catalyst loading and high performance, avoids toxicity, and provides high discharge characteristics at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct liquid fuel cell useful in portable electronic devices, includes an aqueous gel electrolyte (3) having water, an basic inorganic compound and polymeric gelling agent, a liquid fuel having water, dispersion and a borohydride compound, an air-breathing cathode (1), and an anode (2) having gas-blocking layer on a side of the gel electrolyte. The fuel cell is refillable and portable. The gelling agent comprises matrix material and organic polymer. The particulate material comprises powder and fiber. The gel electrolyte is present as paste with thickness of not more than 0.8 mm and conductivity of 4x10-3 S/cm. The anode is subjected to a hydrophilization treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a direct liquid fuel cell:    Cathode; (1)    Anode; (2)    Electrolyte; (3)    Fuel chamber. (4)
NOVELTY - A mode-switching device selectively couples a voltage mode controller and a current mode controller to a pulse width modulator (PWM). The PWM controls a high frequency switching circuit. The voltage mode controller selectively controls the PWM. The high frequency switching circuit selectively connects an external power source to a high frequency transformer.    USE - Used in e.g. recreational vehicle (RV), to power e.g. cabin lighting, furnace fan motor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents noise generated by transformer from reaching filter. Allows use of smaller heat sinks to provide reliable and cost-effective switched mode converter. Includes voltage and mode and current mode control. Optimizes transient response time and output regulation relative to known switched mode power supplies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a switched mode converter.    Switched mode converter (20)
NOVELTY - A bracket (300) is arranged in side of vehicle body (200). The temporary support unit (410) temporarily supports battery carrier (100) when attaching battery carrier to vehicle, and is extended from either battery carrier or bracket. The accommodating unit accommodates temporary supporting unit.    USE - For vehicle e.g. truck, bus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a mounting structure with pleasant physical appearance, and suppresses deformation of mounting structure when fastening. Provides a mounting structure that can attach battery for vehicle with sufficient workability to vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of whole structure of mounting structure of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery carrier (100)    Vehicle body (200)    Stud bolt (210)    Bracket (300)    Temporary support unit (410)
NOVELTY - A regenerator (3) stores thermal medium e.g. hot water which recovers exhaust heat of a fuel cell (1) used in producing electric power. An electric heater (4) heats the thermal medium using surplus electric power of the fuel cell. A control device (6) operates power consumption of the electrical loads including surplus electrical-load (12) and the electric heater, and a thermal load (13) that consumes heat of regenerator based on predicted value of heat storage amount of regenerator.    USE - For co-generation system (claimed) which uses motor engine e.g. gas turbine, diesel engine or fuel cell in supplying power to electrical load e.g. electric heater.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high energy saving property of exhaust-heat recovery driving and electric power load operation by which performance control of electric heater is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a controlling method of an electric power load-control apparatus; and    (2) an electric power load-control program    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of structure of the electric power load-control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Regenerator (3)    Electric heater (4)    Control device (6)    Surplus electrical-load (12)    Thermal load (13)
NOVELTY - The anode catalyst layer (21) promotes the protonation of hydrogen, while the waterelectrolysis catalyst layer (22) by the water electrolysis catalyst is supported by the water repellent carbon. The water repellent carbon is a high crystallization carbon with average face distance of the surface of 3.45 nanometer or less. The electrolyte film is formed on the fuel electrode for fuel cell and has proton conductivity.    USE - For fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the irreversible degradation by oxidation, thus suppressing the electric power generation efficiency fall of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the drawing of a fuel electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode catalyst layer (21)    Waterelectrolysis catalyst layer (22)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (23)
NOVELTY - An electrode group is formed by a positive electrode plate (104) and a negative electrode plate (105) laminated through a separator (106). A battery case (102), which accommodates the electrode group, is provided with a protrusion (108) having an expandable grid portion forming a grating square, such that the protrusion is configured for clamping the side of the negative electrode plate in the inner wall of the battery case.    USE - For electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppress swelling of the negative electrode active material when the lead storage battery is repeatedly used, and suppress internal short circuit, thereby prolonging the lifetime characteristic of the lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the lead storage battery.    Battery case (102)    Positive electrode plate (104)    Negative electrode plate (105)    Separator (106)    Protrusion (108)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode tab and a negative electrode tab are respectively extending from a positive electrode collector and a negative electrode collector. The gross area of the positive electrode tab perpendicular to the electric current flow direction is larger than the minimum sectional area of a positive electrode lead (7). The gross area of a negative electrode tab perpendicular to the electric current flow direction is larger than the minimum sectional area of a negative electrode lead (6).    USE - For motor vehicle (claimed), hybrid vehicle, hybrid bike, electrically-driven motorbike, rechargeable vacuum cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - Enhance safety at the time of external short circuit and achieves high energy efficiency of the whole motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode lead made from aluminum or aluminum alloy has en end connected to the positive electrode tab, and other end extending besides the cladding material. The negative electrode lead made from aluminum or aluminum alloy has one end connected to the negative electrode tab and other end extending besides the cladding material. The negative electrode layer contains a negative electrode active material whose lithium occlusion discharge electric potential is nobler than 0.4 volt. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery pack of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial notch perspective view of the flat-type nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Exterior container (1)    Electrode group (2)    Negative electrode lead (6)    Positive electrode lead (7)
NOVELTY - A ring (20) covers the outer peripheral surface of a sealant (11) sealing the openings of tank main structure (10). The openings are provided at the ends of the tank main structure.    USE - For fuel cell of fuel cell electric power generation system used in fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation and damage of the pure-water tank or prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pure-water tank.    Tank main structure (10)    Sealant (11)    Fitting structure (11a)    Ring (20)    Pure-water tank (A)
NOVELTY - A safety valve (150) is formed by sealing a safety valve hole formed in sealing lid (140) accommodating an electric power generation element. A plate-shaped valve function portion (151) which cleaves and discharges gas formed inside the sealing lid, is formed in the valve. The annular circumference (153) of the valve is formed thicker than valve function portion, and annular welding plan portion (156) is formed thinner than annular circumference of valve. The welding plan portion is melted to weld the valve and the sealing lid.    USE - For manufacturing secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, etc., used as drive power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable equipments, portable apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation of the safety valve can be prevented, due to the thickness difference. Welding plan portion can be formed at low energy, hence dispersion during welding process is prevented. A highly-reliable and economical battery is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the battery.    Sealing lid (140)    Safety valve (150)    Valve function portion (151)    Valve circumference (153)    Welding plan portion (156)
NOVELTY - A controller (60) operates the inverters (20,30) for electric power conversion and the switch (40) between the inverters and motor-generators (MG1,MG2). The controller operates the switch into connecting or disconnecting between one of the inverters (20) and the motor-generators, when the same inverter is used or unused. The inverters are powered by battery (B1).    USE - Used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption for vehicle drive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a circuit diagram of a hybrid vehicle drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverters (20,30)    Switch (40)    Controller (60)    Battery (B1)    Motor-generators (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - The pipe (40) has a knock-out plate (58) which is continuously protruded from an internal peripheral surface of the pipe to more downstream than a centrifugal-force providing unit in a flow direction of exhaust gas. A lower surface of the plate is made to oppose the turning direction front side of the exhaust gas.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The significant increase of the pressure loss of the exhaust gas can be suppressed since the cross-sectional area of the pipe is not changed rapidly. The freezing of water content can be prevented effectively, when the temperature of the gas is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional views of the exhaust pipe.    Exhaust pipe (40)    Knock-out plate (58)    Water content trapper (60)    Opening (68)    Drainage tube (72)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has compressor that supplies reactive gas to fuel cell stack. A hollow fiber membrane (42) having moisture content permeability, provided in humidifier (1A) humidifies reactive gas by raising flow rate of off-gas emitted from fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas supplied to fuel cell can be efficiently humidified using a humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (1A)    Case (10)    Core material (31)    Hollow fiber membrane bundle (41)    Hollow fiber membrane (42)    Sealing portion (51)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a electrode group (4) comprising a separator (3) which faces an anode-mix coating portion (1b) of a positive electrode plate (1) and a cathode mix coating portion (2b) of a negative electrode plate (2), on a longitudinal direction. A current collection structures (10,11) have blade edge shaped rib portion (12a) which is smaller than the width of the anode mix non-coated portion (1a) and cathode mix non-coated portion (2a). The rib portion is connected to the cut portion formed in the non-coated portions.    USE - Secondary battery such as nickel hydrogen storage battery and lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle, power tool and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Enables charging/discharging by heavy current, by making reliable connection between the current collection structure and the collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Anode mix non-coated portion (1a)    Anode-mix coating portion (1b)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Cathode mix non-coated portion (2a)    Cathode mix coating portion (2b)    Separator (3)    Electrode group (4)    Current collection structures (10,11)    Rib portion (12a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has front-side division section (18) having gas introduction port (34) and air inlet (35), and a rear-side division section (20) having gas penetration section (74). A center division section (22) has air flow path (72) and an accommodation space (70) separated by a partition (50). The air flow path and the accommodation space are formed using division formation plate (44).    USE - For fuel cell used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the apparatus main structure is set easily for ensuring steady dilution of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell exhaust-gas processing apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the exhaust-gas processing apparatus of fuel cell.    Front-side division section (18)    Rear-side division section (20)    Center division section (22)    Gas introduction port (34)    Air inlet (35)    Division formation plate (44)    Partition (50)    Accommodation space (70)    Air flow path (72)    Gas penetration section (74)
NOVELTY - The method involves deforming a plastic deformation plan portion of a bus-bar (160) that is connected between a positive-electrode terminal (131) and negative-electrode terminal (151). The positive-electrode terminal side and the negative-electrode terminal side deform plastically the plastic deformation plan portion so that the position of the positive-electrode terminal and the negative-electrode terminal is adapted respectively.    USE - For secondary batteries such as nickel hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion battery used for electric vehicle or hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is of simple structure and the unit batteries are connected favorably in the battery pack. The generation of residual stress is avoided and the desired deformation can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100,300)    Cell (120)    Positive-electrode terminal (131)    Negative-electrode terminal (151)    Bus-bar (160)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electronic control unit that calculates the deterioration speed of a battery for every predetermined time based on the increase rate of the internal resistance or decrease rate of current-capacity change of the battery. The deterioration degree of the battery is determined by comparing the calculated deterioration speed with a reference deterioration speed. The deterioration inhibitory control of the battery is performed, when the deterioration speed of the battery is more than the reference deterioration speed for a predetermined time period.    USE - For use in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the battery is extended till the guaranteed period, even if the vehicle is used in environment where deterioration of battery is advanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of the battery control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode having electric potential more than 1V, consists of carbon by lower-alcohol thermal decomposition in negative electrode active material. The surface of negative electrode active material is formed using lithium titanate which is a substance in which lithium ion is added or removed. The lithium titanate is represented with a general formula LixTiyO4, where x lies between 1 and 2.4 and y lies between 1 and 2.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell used as electrochemical device in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas evolution can be suppressed. The electrochemical device excellent in high temperature charging/discharging cycle and storage characteristic, can be obtained.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (100) has direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) (10) that is connected with a connector through an electric-power connection portion (54), accommodated in a hollow case (52). An air supply path opening-and-closing element (56) is provided between the case and the DMFC. The air supplying opening (36) in a housing is closed/opened using the opening-and-closing element to control oxygen supply to a cathode electrode.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for motor vehicle, electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, notebook-type personal computer (PC) etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration in the performance of the fuel cell in non-usage state can be suppressed and user-friendly fuel-cell module can be manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external perspective view of the fuel-cell module.    DMFC (10)    Air supplying opening (36)    Hollow case (52)    Electric-power connection portion (54)    Air supply path opening-and-closing element (56)    Fuel-cell module (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a separator (50) comprising a surface having a burr formed in the formation area of a hole (71c), and another surface which does not include the burr. A surface of another separator is made to contact a communicating-path structure which comprises the communication path connecting the reactive-gas paths with the respective separators.    USE - For fuel cell system in moving objects such as vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The separator with a burr can be utilized effectively without the need for removing the burr, and a fuel cell can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of a fuel cell stack.    Separator (50)    Cathode side plate (52)    Middle plate (54)    Anode side plate (56)    Hole (71c)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery has a hydrogen-absorbing alloy cathode plate (11), a nickel anode plate (12), a separator (13) which separates the plates, and an alkali electrolyte liquid in an armored can (17). The anode plate contains nickel oxide or nickel hydroxide as active material. The packing density of hydrogen-absorbing alloy in the cathode plate is 5 g/cm3 or more. The ratio of Vicker's hardness with respect to electrode core and Vicker's hardness with respect to hydrogen-absorbing alloy is 5.1 or less.    USE - For electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric-power-assisted bicycles, mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has suppressed waviness with respect to cathode plate and high output efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery has a hydrogen-absorbing alloy cathode plate (11), a nickel anode plate (12), a separator (13) which separates the plates, and an alkali electrolyte liquid in an armored can (17). The cathode plate is formed by coating a slurry containing hydrogen occlusion alloy powder as cathode active material on both surfaces of an electrode core consisting of punched metal. The anode plate contains nickel oxide or nickel hydroxide as active material. The packing density of hydrogen-absorbing alloy in the cathode plate is 5 g/cm3 or more. The ratio of Vicker's hardness with respect to electrode core and Vicker's hardness with respect to hydrogen-absorbing alloy is 5.1 or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the alkaline storage battery.    Cathode plate (11)    Anode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Armored can (17)    Insulation gasket (19a)
NOVELTY - The single cell (10) has an anode flow path (AP), cathode flow path (CP) and refrigerant flow path (WP) clamped to a corrugated membrane electrode assembly (11), using a separator (12). The projection area (Pm) of the membrane electrode assembly, and the projection areas (Pa,Pc,Pw) of the anode flow path, cathode flow path and refrigerant flow path respectively, overlap each other.    USE - For fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency inside the single cell can be changed arbitrarily and the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be increased. The thickness of the single cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the fuel cell and single cell.    Single cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Separator (12)    Anode flow path (AP)    Cathode flow path (CP)    Projection areas (Pa,Pc,Pm,Pw)    Refrigerant flow path (WP)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulation unit for circulating the cathode circulation gas discharged from a fuel cell to the cathode side, and a moisture content removal unit for removing moisture content in the cathode circulation gas. The supply of the anode gas and the cathode gas is stopped when the fuel cell is stopped. The cathode circulation gas is circulated after removing the moisture content from the gas by sealing the cathode side of the fuel cell. The circulation of the cathode circulation gas is controlled based on the detected moisture content in the gas.    USE - For use as power supply for motor vehicle, portable apparatus such as mobile phone, portable personal computer. Also used as domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst of the catalyst layer during stoppage of fuel cell or oxidation corrosion of catalyst support, can be suppressed. The moisture content in the fuel cell can be removed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stop method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of stopping the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an anode which occlude-discharge a lithium ion, a cathode which occlude-discharge a lithium ion and a non-aqueous electrolyte interposed between the anode and the cathode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains an effective amount of electroconductive imparting agents containing an ionic liquid. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt (0.5 mol/L or more).    USE - For electronic devices, apparatus for transport (both claimed) and machines for transport. Also used as lead storage battery, nickel-hydrogen battery used for automobile industries as energy source of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and lithium ion battery used for personal computer, mobile telephone and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is economical, and has excellent regeneration acceptance property and safety. The internal resistance of secondary battery is reduced, and inclination of change in electrical potential with respect to charging capacitance of cathode is increased.
NOVELTY - A pressing force generator (20) applies pressing force to thickness direction of membrane electrode assembly. The generator increases the pressing force applied to membrane electrode assembly, when the request for reducing the moisture content inside membrane electrode assembly is received.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual moisture content in fuel cell can be discharged within short time, while restraining the gas volume used for discharge processing of residual moisture content in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Pressing force generator (20)    Pressure sensor (22)    Control unit (30)    Hydrogen tank (40)
NOVELTY - A fuel production device produces the fuel gas from the source gas. The oxidizing-agent gas supply pipes (94) supply the oxidizing-agent gas to the fuel-gas side of a cell stack. A voltage-measurement unit (72) measures the voltage of a fuel battery cell. A control unit (74) determines the quantity of the oxidizing-agent gas added to the fuel gas based on the state of the variation of the measured voltage of several fuel battery cells independently.    USE - For portable apparatus, electric vehicle and domestic fuel cell co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of the oxidizing-agent gas added to the fuel gas is determined efficiently based on the state of the variation of the measured voltage of several fuel battery cells independently. The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell power generating device is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Blower (39)    Voltage-measurement unit (72)    Control unit (74)    Oxidation gas pump (92)    Oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe (94)
NOVELTY - The secondary-battery temperature regulator performs temperature control of a secondary battery (16) of a vehicle. A suction air temperature measuring unit detects the suction air temperature of a ventilation fan (26). A heater heats the suction air of the ventilation fan when the secondary-battery temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature. A suction-pipe path (23) and an exhaust-pipe path (24) are connected by a recirculating pipe line (28) that recirculates the air of the ventilation fan.    USE - Secondary-battery temperature regulator e.g. for lead storage battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted on vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is heated in the cold condition efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the secondary-battery temperature regulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (16)    Suction-pipe path (23)    Exhaust-pipe path (24)    Ventilation fan (26)    Recirculating pipe line (28)
NOVELTY - The duct (3) comprises centrifugal type fan (13) which is connected to inlet port (11a) of fan case (11). A recess (3a) has an inclined surface (3b) which suppresses the rotation of air in the edge of duct.    USE - For cooling device (claimed) of electrical storage apparatus such as capacitor, secondary battery e.g. nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery or lithium ion battery etc., mounted in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation of air in edge of duct and generation of noise can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the connector of duct.    Duct (3)    Recess (3a)    Inclined surface (3b)    Fan case (11)    Inlet port (11a)    Centrifugal type fan (13)
NOVELTY - The structure consists of the seat frame (26) which is mounted over the floor panel and set to enclose the battery (18). Several horizontal tabs (38) are protruded from the inner wall surfaces of the frame. The tabs are allowed to deform plastically when pressed over the edges of the battery.    USE - For supporting seat on floor panel of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deforming tabs eliminate the need for a special reinforcement structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (18)    Seat frame (26)    Frame (30)    Bolts (34)    Tabs (38)
NOVELTY - The dynamo (1) is biased to use condition by trigger power of a spring (3). The dynamo is switched to non-use position by rotating a securing rod (5) according to tension of a wire (6). By pulling the wire, the trigger power of the wire is resisted, and the dynamo is secured in non-use position by the securing rod.    USE - For switching dynamo of headlamp for bicycle to use condition and non-using condition by remote operation.    ADVANTAGE - The external force does not act on the wire and hence the raising/lowering apparatus of the dynamo can be used stably over long time period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical section side view of the raising/lowering mechanism of dynamo.    Dynamo (1)    Shaft (2)    Spring (3)    Securing rod (5)    Wire (6)
NOVELTY - The electrode sheet has a non-application portion to which an electrode mixture is not applied on the upper and/or lower surface of an electrode collector (21) made of aluminum and copper in the longitudinal direction. The shift (L1) of the electrode-mixture layers in longitudinal direction is 0.3 - 30 mm.    USE - For battery (claimed) such as non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in portable video recorder with built-in monitor, movie camera with built-in monitor, compact camera, single lens reflex camera, disposable camera, notebook computer, notebook type word processor, electronic notebook, mobile phone, cordless telephone, power tool, electrically driven mixer, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the electrode sheet is improved. The performance of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode collector (21)    Tape (22)    Anode-mixed layers (23a,23b)    Pressing portions (31,32)    Shift of electrode-mixed layers (L1)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has electronic control units (ECUs) connecting with vehicle mounted electronic devices (32,42,51,52). The analog voltage signal reflecting mounted battery voltage is converted into digital signal and is input as an operation power supply voltage of vehicle mounted electronic device. A determination unit determines deterioration condition of mounted battery based on monitored battery voltage information. A predetermined deterioration compatible processing is performed when deterioration condition of battery is determined.    USE - For monitoring voltage of battery used for supplying power to electronic devices e.g. car audio apparatus mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage can be monitored accurately without use of new control unit, hence the battery overdischarge can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of mounted battery monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mounted battery monitoring system (1)    ECUs (2-5)    Network bus (6)    Mounted battery (10)    Vehicle mounted electronic devices (32,42,51,52)
NOVELTY - The integrated circuit (IC) (10) has a control terminal (T16) connected to a series regulator (12) and the control-input end of switching circuit (16). The operation of series regulator is permitted, while turning-on the switching circuit by making the control terminal to one level, when switching regulator (20) is not mounted on printed wiring board (40). The operation to series regulator is prohibited, while turning-off the switching circuit by making the control terminal to other level, when switching regulator is mounted on printed wiring board.    USE - For power supply device (claimed) used in audio-video apparatus mounted on motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The series and switching regulators are selected according to the state of load, and hence efficient power supply is provided irrespective of the magnitude of the output current. The size of the integrated circuit is reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the integrated circuit for power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    IC (10)    Series regulator (12)    Switching circuit (16)    Switching regulator (20)    Printed wiring board (40)    Control terminal (T16)
NOVELTY - A transistor (Q21) connected in series between a car battery (11) and an input port controls a magnitude of supply voltage. A temperature sensor (27) detects the temperature of an electronic component in an audiovisual apparatus (12). A capacitor (32) smoothes an output of switching-power-supply circuit (23) while feeding back the output voltage to a switching circuit (31) which stabilizes the output voltage to a predetermined voltage. The voltage drop in the transistor is controlled by detection output of sensor and the supply voltage of input port is controlled.    USE - For supplying electric power to audiovisual apparatus such as radio receiver, compact disk (CD) player, cassette deck, etc., mounted in motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The unnecessary radiation of power supply device is suppressed. The direct-current (DC) switching voltage becomes small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Car battery (11)    Audiovisual apparatus (12)    Switching-power-supply-circuit (23)    Temperature sensor (27)    Switching circuit (31)    Capacitor (32)    Transistor (Q21)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system has solid polymer electrolyte membrane whose water content is removed after the stoppage of electric power generation so that the water content of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane becomes less than a preset value. The maximum water content in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is W60, when the bottom relative humidity of ice coexisting at freezing point is 60 %.    USE - For vehicle-mounted motive power source, fixation-type small electric power generation device, cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Damage caused to the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) by freezing can be prevented, even when the fuel cell is exposed to freezing point during the stoppage of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The two plate-shaped fix terminals (3,4) has elastic contact (22) which interposes in rotary terminal (12), and an external connection portion which serves as an input-output terminal. The rotary terminal contacts each pair of the elastic contact with respect to the bounding off of the rotary terminal compact (2) between the fix terminals.    USE - Used for battery post of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a size reduced power switch that can maintain favorable electricity supply effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view of a power switch. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotary terminal compact (2)    Fix terminals (3,4)    Shaft (6)    Rotary terminal (12)    Elastic contact (22)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte layer (410) contains an electrolyte liquid (415) filled in space formed with a frame consisting of a polymer electrolyte (411).    USE - For lithium ion secondary cell used for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte layer provides secondary cell having favorable output characteristics, and leakage of electrolyte liquid is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic partial cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary cell.    Electrolyte layer (410)    Polymer electrolyte (411)    Electrolyte liquid (415)    Collector (420)    Anode active material layer (431)    Cathode active material layer (432)
NOVELTY - The separator is obtained by performing cathode electrolysis processing to peripheral portion surface except each gas passageway of a pair of separator base material (20) which consists of stainless steel in an alkaline solution, forming iron-type hydrous-oxide film (24) on the peripheral portion surface of pair of separator base material, and forming resin layer (26) which consists of a water-soluble electrodeposited resin on one iron-type hydrous-oxide film of separator base material(s).    USE - For fuel cells used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent corrosion resistance and improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water soluble electrodeposited resin is amine resin. The alkaline solution is electrolysis processing solution. The electrolysis processing solution contains sodium hydroxide (in wt.%) (5-50), or aqueous solution obtained by adding tribasic sodium phosphate dodeca hydrate (0.2-20) and sodium carbonate (0.2-20) to sodium hydroxide solution (5-50). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model explaining adherence force of the iron-type hydrous oxide and water soluble electrodeposited resin layer in the separator for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator base material (20)    Passive film (22)    Iron-type hydrous oxide film (24)    Water-soluble electrodeposited resin layer (26)
NOVELTY - The cell comprises a positive electrode (101) or a negative electrode (104) formed of lithium titanate having a spinel structure. The peak intensity of lithium titanate at a reflection angle of 35degrees measured using alpha ray is 65% or more and the peak intensity of lithium titanate at a reflection angle of 43degrees is 73% or more. The atomic weight ratio of titanium and lithium is 1.15 or more and 1.35 or more respectively. The total amount of silicon, iron, aluminum and magnesium is 0.04% or less.    USE - For e.g. coin shaped lithium electrolyte battery used for backup power supply of electronic device such as microcomputer, solar time piece, motor drive, electric vehicle and auxiliary energy conversion and storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of electrochemical cell is not deteriorated even if re-flow solder attachment is exposed under high temperature. The electrochemical of reduced voltage is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of coin shaped lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (101)    Conductive adhesive (102,105)    Negative electrode (104)    Separator (107)    Electrolyte liquid (108)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a voltage and current detector (1a) for detecting the amplitude of voltage and current of a battery (2) at the time of engine start-up. An internal resistance calculation unit (1b) computes real internal resistance of battery from the amplitude of the voltage and current. The internal resistance which is normalized by the electric power of the battery is stored in a memory (1c). A determination unit (1b) determines the deterioration of the battery based on the real internal resistance and internal resistance stored in a memory.    USE - For determining deterioration of battery used in vehicle-mounted electrical components e.g. air conditioner of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the battery can be appropriately determined by computing the internal resistance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The determination unit determines the deterioration of the battery according to the temperature of the battery which is detected by a temperature detector. A stabilizer stabilizes the battery when it is judged that the internal state of the battery is not stable. The stable judgment unit determines the predetermined discharge time of the battery with the output voltage of the battery while stopping the engine. The predetermined discharge time is corrected with the temperature of the battery while stopping the engine. The current of the alternating current dynamo is controlled to be less than predetermined value about the discharge current of the battery. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery deterioration determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the battery deterioration determination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery deterioration determination apparatus (1)    Voltage and current detector (1a)    Internal resistance calculation unit (1b)    Memory (1c)    Determination unit (1d)    Battery (2)
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode plate (8) whose effective-surface product per unit capacity is more than 70 cm2/Ah including non water-soluble polymeric binder in which electrode group (4) binds hydrogen absorbing alloy particles. A hydrophilization treatment chosen from fluorine-gas processing, plasma processing, and surface-active-agent processing, is performed on polyolefin made non-woven fabric of a separator (10a), and sulfonation processing is performed on polyolefin made non-woven fabric of separator (10b) whose porosity is large than separator (10a).    USE - For use as power supply in hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid-absorbability of a sulfonation separator is ensured, when the porosity of the sulfonation separator is more than the porosity of hydrophilization separator. The cell reaction advances uniformly and high-output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    Armored can (2)    Electrode group (4)    Negative electrode plate (8)    Separators (10a, 10b)    Insulation gasket (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main drive Direct Current (DC) Motor for recharging a battery, where electrical energy exerted from a back-up battery is converted into mechanical energy in a motor that makes a DC dynamo to produce electrical energy. A recharge dynamo is completely isolated from the main back-up battery whereas continuity of rest of the circuit is interlinked, where conceptual fact is enabled in which 12 volt recharges 12, 24, 36, 48 Volts by using one battery to recharge 4 batteries and by motion energy.    USE - Electrical power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recharge dynamo is completely isolated from the main back-up battery where as continuity of rest of the circuit is interlinked, thus reducing consumption of current using reduction gear unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an air driven blade of an electric powered vehicle.    Air driven blade (1)    Blade drive alternator (2)    Accelerator (5)    DC Generator (26)    Drive belt (28)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell electrode testing station producing an electric power and driving a household appliance e. g. air conditioner, to work after inverting the appliance via a direct current-alternating current exchanging device. The station is comprised of 30-300 pieces of electrodes, where a valid area of each piece of electrode is 100-500 square centimeters. An output current density of the valid area is 100-1000 milliAmpere per square centimeters. The appliance is parallelly connected with the power and the station.    USE - Used for supporting a work of a household appliance e.g. air conditioner, in a ship.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell testing system improves the working environment in the ship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell testing system.
NOVELTY - The maximum power point operating voltages is predetermined for representative array of photovoltaic (PV) module. The operating current and voltages of electrolyzer for desired hydrogen production rate are determined. The PV array of modules are selected and employed, as presently operating array, to operate at maximum power point voltage for delivery of the determined operating current and voltage to the electrolyzer.    USE - For operating hydrogen producing electrolyzer such as solar-powered PV electrolyzer for producing hydrogen used as energy source of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the photovoltaic modules is optimized and hydrogen is produced efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for continuously optimizing operation of solar-powered photovoltaic (PV) electrolyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of PV electrolyzer system.
NOVELTY - An electrode has a binder layer (buffer layer) on gaseous-diffusion layer, and an electrode catalyst layer containing catalyst particles and polyelectrolyte, laminated on the binder layer. The binder layer contains binder chosen from cellulose derivative.    USE - For manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as electric power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode suppresses generation of crack in electrode catalyst layer, and peeling of binder layer. The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cellulose derivative is chosen from cellulose nitrate, trimethyl cellulose, alkyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, benzyl cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, and methyl cellulose. The gaseous-diffusion layer is carbon paper and/or carbon cloth. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminated structure of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The separator (7) has dynamic hardness (DH) of 1000 or more when load of 12Kgf/cm2 is applied on the separator surface using a pressurizing piece. The separator has porous layers with porosity of 35-65%.    USE - For cylindrical shaped, square shaped, coin shaped, button type, sheet type, flat type, winding type and stacked type nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, audio-video equipment, household electronic appliance, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable cycle characteristic is achieved, and safety is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery can (1)    Battery cover (2)    Anode (5)    Cathode (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The ion conductor (10) contains inorganic porous membrane (1) having electrolyte material (2) containing anion component and cation component. The inorganic porous membrane contains multiple pores (1a) in which multiple proton donating functional groups are bonded on the surface.    USE - For energy devices such as fuel cells (both claimed), water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic-acid electrolyzier, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen enricher, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has excellent ionic conductivity, heat resistance, water resistance, and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic porous membrane having spherical shape is chosen from metal oxide of alumina, silica, titania and/or zirconia. The inorganic porous membrane is formed from inorganic sol, suspension liquid of polymer fine particles or inorganic material. The inorganic sol is an inorganic colloid. The electrolyte material is an ionic liquid. The proton donating functional group is Broensted-acid type functional group. The Broensted-acid type functional group is sulfonic acid, phosphoric acid or carboxylic acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of manufacture of ion conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the scanning electrode microscope of inorganic porous membrane.    Inorganic porous membrane (1)    Pores (1a)    Electrolyte material (2)    Communication port (4)    Ion conductor (10)
NOVELTY - A judgment module judges whether the external temperature of the fuel cell system and the temperature of system components satisfy preset temperature conditions between start and stop of the fuel cell system. An alerting unit promotes the input of low temperature countermeasure request with respect to the user.    USE - Fuel cell system having solid polymer type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell and molten carbonate type fuel cell, used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The low temperature countermeasure control is not performed superfluously. The useless consumption of fuel gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The compartment has a front-end module (100) that is separated from an engine (10) by a predetermined distance and is disposed on a front end of a vehicle body (20). An air cleaner (300) is positioned near to a side of the engine and an air duct (500) connects the air cleaner to the engine, where a mounting place of a battery (200) is secured and the battery is finely disposed on a corresponding place without being biased. An intake port (120) is formed at a front-end upper member (110) to secure a desirable open space. Another air duct (700) guides exterior air into the air cleaner.    USE - Used for an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intake port is formed at the front-end upper member to secure the desirable open space, thus minimizing turbulence that is generated when the exterior air flows into the air duct, and hence minimizing noise due to an intake of the exterior air. The mounting place of the battery is secured and the battery is finely disposed on the corresponding place without being biased, thus preventing occurrence of booming noise, while the vehicle is in motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an engine compartment of a vehicle.    Engine (10)    Vehicle body (20)    Front-end module (100)    Front-end upper member (110)    Intake port (120)    Battery (200)    Air cleaner (300)    Air ducts (500, 700)    Intake cover (900)
NOVELTY - The module (20) has a transistor connected to a relay e.g. twelve volt automotive grade electromechanical relay, and a solid state driver component such as 1R2153S driver, connected to the transistor and controlling switching on and off of the transistor. The transistor comprises a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET). The solid state driver component drives a gate of the transistor at a fifty percent duty cycle. A Zener diode connected to the driver component reduces a voltage to the driver component.    USE - Used in a pre-charge architecture (claimed) for pre-charging very large integrated capacitors for providing power to number of electrical loads in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The pre-charge module is inexpensive and smaller in size, thus reducing the overall cost and the size of the module with smaller relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a pre-charge circuit controlling power to a load.    Solid state pre-charge module (20)    Pre-charge resistor (22)    Contacts (24)    Contactor (26)    Capacitors (36)
NOVELTY - Multiple isolation devices are disposed between the inner surface of a frame and the opposing outer surface of a hard disk drive. A fuel cell is coupled to the hard disk drive and the isolation devices. The isolation devices comprises of a fluid contained within a flexible membrane to provide shock absorption to the disk drive within the frame and to provide fuel for powering the cell.    USE - For providing fluid and damping structure to hard disk drive or other sensitive electronic device used in high vibration and shock environments.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective isolation of the vibration on e.g. hard disk drive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a shock absorbing power device;    (2) and a method for providing fluid damping structure with fuel cell    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the method of providing electronic device with fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises a cathode comprising primary positive material(s) and secondary positive material(s), an anode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a redox shuttle additive. The redox potential of the redox shuttle additive is greater than the redox potential of the primary positive material and lower than the redox potential of the secondary positive material. The redox shuttle additive is stable at least up to the redox potential of the secondary positive material.    USE - As a lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design of positive electrodes for lithium-ion batteries dramatically boots the pulse overcharge protection capability of the redox shuttle added to the batteries. The design allocates a small portion of the capacity in the cathode beyond the redox potential of the redox shuttle. The extra capacity will not be accessed during normal battery operation and low-rate overcharge, but acts as the charge buffer to store the extra charge that cannot be handled by the redox shuttle during a pulse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of the differential capacity profile of a half-cell containing a blended positive electrode comprising LiFePO4 and LiMn2O4.
NOVELTY - A power supply system using a fuel cell is provided to use an alternate energy source by protecting air pollution and noise in power production process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power supply system includes a hydrogen chamber(11), a fuel cell(12), and a DC/DC converter(13). The power supply system supplies an electric power source to a load. Hydrogen in the hydrogen chamber is supplied to the fuel cell. The fuel cell generates a direct current due to the supplied hydrogen. The DC/DC converter receives the direct current from the fuel cell, converts the direct current into a stable direct current, and supplies the stable direct current to the load.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An anode active material consists of secondary particles and primary particles of aggregated laminar multiple oxide. The secondary particles has periphery cobalt content rate higher than the internal cobalt content rate.    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed) used for power supply of hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides lithium secondary battery having excellent discharge capacitance, internal resistance and electrode resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material consists of secondary particles and primary particles of aggregated laminar multiple oxide of formula: LiaMnxNiyCozO2, where a is greater than 0 and greater than or equal to1.2, x,y,z is 0-1, and x+y+z is 1. The secondary particles has periphery cobalt content rate higher than the internal cobalt content rate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for granulation of secondary particle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the cylindrical lithium cylindrical battery.    Anode plate (4)    Cathode plate (5)    Separator (6)    Anode lead piece (7)    Cathode lead piece (8)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode layer (4) containing electrical conductivity agent that is comprised of graphite and carbon black particles, whose average particle diameters are between 1 and 50microns, and between 0.01 and 1microns.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance can be reduced, and hence output characteristics in heavy current applications can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The upstream temperature sensor (10) and downstream temperature sensor (11) measures the value relevant to production of electricity distribution of electric power generation surface. The value relevant to production of electricity distribution is measured by production of electricity distribution unit by removing the fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas, during start of sub-zero temperature. The control apparatus changes the running condition by moving the coolant in the fuel cell stack based on the difference of the temperature during start of sub-zero temperature.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle used in sub-zero temperature environment.    ADVANTAGE - The warming-up time of fuel cell system is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air compressor (2)    Coolant pump (3)    Hydrogen tank (5)    Upstream temperature sensor (10)    Downstream temperature sensor (11)
NOVELTY - The electrical device (1A) has laminate films (5,6) that are arranged surrounding both the sides of a battery element along the thickness direction. The heat shielding materials (4a,4b) are arranged between the inner surface of the laminate films and the heat-sealed edge of the films, in the side other than that in which positive-electrode extension and negative-electrode extension are drawn out.    USE - Film-clad electrical device such as lithium ion secondary cell, lead battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery, electrolytic capacitor, electrical double-layer capacitor etc., used as power supply for electric vehicle and other portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The high heat energy is not released to the exterior through the opening formed due to destruction of heat-sealed edge of the laminate films.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the film-clad battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film-clad electrical device (1A)    Heat shielding materials (4a,4b)    Laminate films (5,6)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)
NOVELTY - A battery is made of predetermined battery cells (b1-b3) while a capacitor is composed of predetermined capacitor cells (c1-c3). The predetermined conjugate bodies (E) provide predetermined groups of battery cells and capacitor cells that are arranged in series-parallel via connection lines.    USE - For combining a battery and capacitor used as power supply of e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation and damage by rising of voltage on capacitor cell, since terminal voltage of stabilized battery cell is utilized where equalization of capacitor cell is performed without wasting electric power. Provides a high utility power supply device with an easy structure where electric power can be supplied or charge appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of a power supply device.    Battery cells (b1-b3)    Capacitor cells (c1-c3)    Connection lines (d)    Conjugate bodies (E)
NOVELTY - A determination unit determines whether the temperature of fuel-cell stack is less than a preset value after the stop of electric power generation. A controller blocks the entrance and exit of anode piping, cathode piping and cooling piping with respect to the fuel-cell stack when temperature of fuel-cell stack is determined to be less than a preset value.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of heat outside the fuel cell during electric power generation stop, is reliably suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining control operation of fuel-cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (50) has bypass valve (52), particulate matter (PM) filter (54) and selector valve (56) between air cleaner (16) and air compressor (18) connected in air-intake path (12). A bypass path (58) is provided between bypass valve, and air-intake path between air compressor and selector valve. The filter removes diesel emission particulates of diameter 2.5 microns or less from air and selector valve opens exhaustion path (60), when regeneration of filter is performed. Air is supplied to fuel cell (FC) (30) through bypass path.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated continuously for a long period, even during filter replacement or cleaning. The diesel emission particulates can be removed without decreasing performance of the filter. The time required for low-temperature start-up of the fuel cell system can be reduced by providing a heater in the filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel-cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air-intake path (12)    Air cleaner (16)    Air compressor (18)    FC (30)    FC system (50)    Bypass valve (52)    PM filter (54)    Selector valve (56)    Bypass path (58)    Exhaustion path (60)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has protrusions (16,17) which are fit to the openings (26,27) to form group on the side wall of the cases (10,20). The protrusions which are arranged in parallel are different from each other.    USE - Pack battery incorporating secondary battery used for electric-power-assisted bicycle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening of the cases can be suppressed without impairing the simplification of the fastener. The assembling operation of the pack battery is improved efficiently. The number of arrangements of the protrusion can be reduced and hence the yield of the pack battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view and expanded sectional view of the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cases (10,20)    Edge of side wall (14)    Protrusions (16,17)    Groove (24)    Openings (26,27)
NOVELTY - A core (11) is made of a heat-conducting material e.g. metal. An electrode coil (12) is formed by laminating and winding a positive electrode plate (12a) and a negative electrode plate (12b) through a separator on the core. A heat absorber (13), which has a greater specific heat than the core, is provided in the electrode coil arrangement area of the core.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective radiation of heat to suppress temperature rise during charging and discharging without enlarging the size of battery, thus avoiding degradation of battery performance and extending lifetime of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of battery.    Core (11)    Electrode coil (12)    Positive electrode plate (12a)    Negative electrode plate (12b)    Heat absorber (13)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (7) has a determination unit (13a) that determines the distribution and appearance frequency of the deviation of measurement voltage with respect to facility-design specification voltage. A determination unit (13b) determines the deterioration state of battery pack (3) based on the distribution and appearance frequency of the deviation of measurement voltage with respect to facility-design specification voltage.    USE - For measuring state of battery-pack used as emergency-power-source installation during traveling of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of battery pack is determined simply with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery-pack deterioration determination method; and    (2) battery-pack deterioration determination program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the battery-pack state measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (3)    Battery-pack state measuring device (7)    Internal memory (12)    Voltage-bias distribution determination unit (13a)    Battery-pack state determination unit (13b)
NOVELTY - An external facility (30) heats a heat medium e.g. liquid, air. A pump makes the heat medium flow between a fuel cell stack (12) and the external facility. A controller (54) determines whether a fuel gas e.g. hydrogen is mixed in the heat medium. The controller regulates the flow of the heat medium by controlling the pump based on the determination result.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively control the flow of hydrogen leaking from fuel cell, thus avoiding adverse effect of hydrogen in the surrounding environment. Ensures effective ventilation of surrounding space of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (12)    External facility (30)    Power supply (50)    Heating apparatus (52)    Controller (54)
NOVELTY - A current measurement unit measures the electric current which flows through the closed circuit to an air electrode which intervenes a fuel-electrode side separator (3) and electric current probe (22) of a fuel cell (10). A voltage measurement unit measures the voltage between the contact point and the fuel-electrode side separator of a voltage probe (23). A correction unit corrects the contact resistance of the current probe and separator for calculating the electric power generation of the fuel cell based on the voltage measured by the voltage measurement unit.    USE - For measuring current-distribution in hydrogen-type fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can reproduce correctly the partial electromotive force of the electromotive forces obtained from the electrode of the fuel cell and the influence of the contact resistance is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lamination fuel-cell current-distribution measuring device; and    (2) fuel-cell current-distribution measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel-cell current-distribution measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-electrode side separator (3)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel-cell current-distribution measuring device (20)    Electric current probe (22)    Voltage probe (23)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (70) has a detector (44) which detects the electric potential between the probe pin (35) and reference probe pin (35a). A personal computer (42) calculates the electromotive flow distribution of the cell based on the detected electric potential.    USE - For fuel cells in power supply of motor vehicle. Examples of fuel cells are hydrogen fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), photoelectric cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electromotive flow distribution is measured correctly from which the partial electromotive force is reproduced correctly, and the influence of the contact resistance for every probe pin is disregarded. The power loss by the surface current in the electrode phase is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electromotive flow distribution measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electromotive flow distribution measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Probe pin (35)    Reference probe pin (35a)    Personal computer (42)    Detector (44)    Electromotive flow distribution measuring device (70)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric current signal collection module (44) which measures the electric current which flows into each probe pin (35), when the probe pin contacts non-divided region of a fuel-electrode side separator (3). A correction unit (46) corrects the resistance factor which contains the contact resistance of each probe pin to the fuel-electrode side separator with respect to the calculated measurement electromotive flow.    USE - For measuring electromotive force distribution of hydrogen type fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The partial electromotive force of the electromotive forces obtained from the whole electrode of a fuel cell can be reproduced correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electromotive force distribution measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electromotive force distribution measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode side separator (3)    Fuel cell (10)    Probe pin (35)    Electric current signal collection module (44)    Correction unit (46)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fluid unit (19) containing heat exchanger (14), evaporator (15) and modifier (16), at one end side of fuel cell stack (12), and combustor (17) at other end side of the fuel cell stack, along longitudinal direction. A combustion gas path (120) for discharging combustion gas generated at the combustor to the heat exchanger, is formed in gap between inner boards (91a,91b) and housings (84a,84b) accommodating load providing mechanism (21) and fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system using solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for use in vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can prevent heat radiation favorably and can be heated uniformly and rapidly, hence starting ability is improved. The thermal efficiency and durability of combustor are improved. The structure of the system is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    Evaporator (15)    Modifier (16)    Combustor (17)    Fluid unit (19)    Load providing mechanism (21)    Housings (84a,84b)    Inner boards (91a,91b)    Combustion gas path (120)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has fluid unit (19) containing heat exchanger (14), evaporator (15) and modifier (16), at one end side of fuel cell stack (12). A combustor (17) is positioned inside the evaporator, and modifier is positioned in combustion gas path (134) through which combustion gas generated in the combustor is discharged. The fluid unit is positioned at axial symmetry with respect to center axis of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system using solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), used in vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency, starting ability of fuel cell stack and durability of combustor are improved. The structure of the system is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    Evaporator (15)    Modifier (16)    Combustor (17)    Fluid unit (19)    Combustion gas discharge path (134)
NOVELTY - The device (40) has several probes (50) for electric potential measurement contacting the surface of a separator (18) arranged at one side of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10a). The contact points of the probe with the separator surface are arranged with bottom face of a groove (18a) of the separator.    USE - For measuring electric potential of separator surface of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance distribution of separator surface near resistance distribution of MEA surface is obtained by acquiring the current distribution of the separator surface independently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric potential measuring device.    MEA (10a)    Separator (18)    Groove (18a)    Electric potential measuring device (40)    Probes for electric potential measurement (50)
NOVELTY - A controller (7) determines a time when the temperature of a coolant becomes more than a predetermined temperature since the start of using a fuel cell (2). The controller operates a three-way valve (51) to reduce the flow rate of the coolant delivered to an ion exchanger (50) for a predetermined period of time after the determined time.    USE - For e.g. fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses reduction of flow rate of coolant delivered to fuel cell, thus improving the cooling capability of cooling system in fuel cell system. Reduces power consumption of cooling system, and optimizes fuel consumption. Increases lifetime of ion exchanger, and reduces fixed turnover rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an ion removing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling system (5)    Controller (7)    Ion exchanger (50)    Three-way valve (51)
NOVELTY - Two current-collection boards (14) clamp stacked fuel cells (2) such that the electromotive force of the fuel cells can be output through the current-collection boards. A welding portion (11) mutually joins the contact portion of a separator (7A,7C) and the corresponding current-collection board.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase in cost of fuel cell stack, and ensures high electric power generation performance by reducing penetration electrical resistance between separator and current-collection board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cells (2)    Separator (7A,7C)    Welding portion (11)    Current-collection boards (14)
NOVELTY - An elastic sealing material (17) is provided between a separator assembly (15) and an electrolyte-film electrode assembly (1). The sealing material opposes a welding area (20) formed in the separator assembly. The separator assembly is arranged at a small surface which defines the anode side of the sealing material.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively maintain a sealing performance at an anode side by suppressing load applied at the anode side of the sealing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of fuel-cell separator.    Electrolyte-film electrode assembly (1)    Separator assembly (15)    Sealing material (17)    Support layer (18)    Welding area (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has gas manifold (31C) comprising manifold openings (45,46) formed in respective separators (7A,7C). The areas of the manifold openings are mutually different. The stack has manifold welding portion (41C) formed by welding the manifold-opening inner peripheral end (49) of one separator to another separator.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion-resistance property and electric power generation performance of the fuel cell are improved. The cost of the fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator assembly.    Separators (7A,7C)    Corrosion-resistant coating layer (27)    Separator assembly (30)    Gas manifold (31C)    Manifold welding portion (41C)    Manifold openings (45,46)    Manifold-opening inner peripheral end (49)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack comprises a corrosion-resistant coating layer formed only in reaction side surface mutually opposing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of separators (7A,7C). The contact regions at the back side of the separators are joined by a welding portion (10).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistance of the reaction side surface is fully ensured. By maintaining the electroconductivity of the reaction side surface through the corrosion-resistant coating layer, the contact resistance of the separators and the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) can be kept low. The cost of the fuel cell stack is reduced and the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (2)    MEA (3)    Separators (7A,7C)    Heat regulation medium flow path (9)    Welding portion (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell temperature sensor (28) detects the temperature inside the fuel cell (1). The fuel cell is made to circulate cooling water through the flow path (31) when the detected temperature is more than the predetermined temperature.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of fuel cell can be promoted, hence fuel cell is prevented from exceeding durable upper limit temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (7)    Regulator (14)    Fuel cell temperature sensor (28)    Flow path (31)
NOVELTY - An open-circuit shelf test and amount measurement of crossover are repeated by turns with respect to the cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The integration amount of fluorine discharged from fuel cell is calculated, when the amount of crossover reaches a predetermined value. The discharge speed of fluorine in an electric power generation test is calculated. The lifetime of polymer film is computed based on the amount of integration and discharge speed of fluorine.    USE - For testing lifetime estimation of polymer film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime evaluation of polymer film can be performed within reduced time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer film lifetime estimation test device; and    (2) polymer film lifetime estimation test program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the procedure of lifetime extension of polymer film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An air conditioner ECU (50) determines the amount of charging of a battery (74). If the amount of charging is below a threshold or is free of allowances, the ECU selects the battery to receive the supply of electricity produced by a solar cell (70). If the amount of charging is over the threshold or presents allowances, the ECU selects the air conditioner (10) to receive the electricity supply. The air conditioner operates in pre air conditioning or parking ventilation mode.    USE - For air conditioning control in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively uses electricity generated by solar cell for battery charging or for pre air conditioning or parking ventilation at time of vehicle stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a block diagram of a solar cell electricity supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air conditioner (10)    Air conditioner ECU (50)    Solar cell (70)    Switch (72)    Battery (74)
NOVELTY - The cobalt oxyhydroxide coated nickel hydroxide particle is mixed with cobalt hydroxide coated nickel hydroxide particle. The positive electrode active material mixed powder and binder are mixed and it is set as positive electrode active material slurry. An electrode is formed by combining a non-sintered type battery element and cadmium negative electrode and the battery element is activated.    USE - For manufacturing nickel-cadmium battery used in power tool and electric power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity of electrode is increased by efficiently oxidizing the cobalt hydroxide coating layer to cobalt hydroxide at the time of charging. The manufacturing cost of the battery is reduced and the battery with high efficient discharge characteristics can be achieved. The fall of storage capacity can be suppressed since the cobalt is not used.
NOVELTY - A mutual rotating shaft comprises inner circumference side rotor and peripheral side rotor arranged in same axis. A phase control apparatus (25) changes the relative phase of the rotors such that the magnetic flux of the magnet of the rotors is in weak state when the transmission gear ratio is below a predetermined value. The apparatus changes the relative phase such that magnetic flux is in strong state when the transmission gear is more than a predetermined value.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relative phase of the rotors is changed efficiently with respect to the motor so that the induced-voltage constant is easily changed from stronger state to weaker state. The increase of power consumption is suppressed and a complicated structure is eliminated. The braking effect arising due to counter voltage in non-driving state of motor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (11)    Internal combustion engine (12)    Power transmission device (14)    Battery (18)    Phase control apparatus (25)
NOVELTY - The battery operated cargo carrying three wheeler comprises mudguard, clutch, meter, handle and sheet, battery box and wheel, rim. Its main improvement is this that it is operated by battery. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a compressor (18) for supplying cathode exhaust gas flow to a fuel cell stack (12). A controller (40) controls relative moisture of the gas flow in order to control the relative moisture of cathode inlet air. The controller rests in a cathode pressure area based on a current density produced by the stack, if the density lies below a preset value. The controller rests in another cathode pressure area based on the current density, if the density lies above the preset value. The latter area is narrower than the former area and is broader based on the density.    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller rests in two cathode pressure areas based on the current density, if the density lies below and above the predetermined value, where one of the pressure areas is narrower than the other pressure area, thus providing a better controlling of the relative moisture of a cathode inlet gas. The controller uses the broader cathode pressure area based on the current density of the fuel cell stack with low and stable current density, thus increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell system by reducing parasitic compressor losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling cathode pressure of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system with a controller for controlling the relative moisture of a cathode inlet gas. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Cathode input line (14)    Cathode output line (16)    Compressor (18)    Controller (40)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger network (1) has a set of pipes (4) made of plastic e.g. polyolefin, polyethylene, arranged in heat guiding units (6) made of metal, where the channels are arranged between the pipes. The pipes are connected with the heat guiding units. An additive e.g. graphite, is added with plastic for increasing the heat conductivity. The pipes are designed as oval, flat or round pipes in their outlet form.    USE - Used as air-to-air cooler for a laundry dryer or as water/air coolers for heating strips or fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger is manufactured in a simple and an economical manner and provides good thermal conduction and heat transfer characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat exchanger network.    Heat exchanger network (1)    Pipes (4)    Heat guiding units (6)    Plates (7, 8)    Side plates (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The device has a base part (1) with openings (3), where electrical units (5) are arranged at a cup part (4) e.g. injection molded part, that is provided at the base part. The electrical parts are arranged parallel to a plane. The cup part has an outer wall, is made of an insulating material e.g. plastic and is cylindrical in shape. A channel for air flow is provided between each electrical unit and the outer wall. The base part is made of a metal e.g. aluminium.    USE - Used for cooling electrical units e.g. lithium-ion-batteries, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical units are arranged parallel to the plane and at the cup part that is provided at the base part, thus optimally distributing the cooling air to the electrical units, and hence ensuring good cooling of the electrical units with high operating safety, and enabling increase in the packing density of the electrical units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a spatial representation of a partially mounted device for cooling electrical units.    Base part (1)    Hollow space (2)    Openings (3)    Cup part (4)    Electrical units (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying air containing oxygen to a combustion process. The air containing oxygen is heated before entering into a combustion chamber in such a manner that a part of the heat developed during ignition is transmitted to the inflowing combustion air over a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger extends into the combustion chamber and a peltier unit. Another heat exchanger extends into the fresh air chamber. Heat normally escaping from the combustion exhaust gases is recovered to generate a current at low temperature level.    USE - Used for producing heat and current to operate a battery such as automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces high electric power to fulfill measuring functions and to operate electric motor directly or with an interconnection of a battery such as automobile battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing heat and current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for producing heat and current.    Heating space (1)    Fuel supply channel (2)    Thermal converter (5)    Fan (6)    Electrical switchbox (11)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a telephone heating device which belongs to telephone and heating technology field. The telephone is used widely, but the battery operation time is short so that there is few function of telephone. Now the telephone using fuel cell can supply long time power source with minute extension of heating device. The invention connects with the heating device inside the telephone, on the phone cover or in the outside. The heating telephone can supply a comfortable environment. The invention has the advantage of expanding the use of telephone, reducing repeat investment, and also saving the cost.
NOVELTY - The invention claims sub-controller for vehicle fuel battery distributed control system. It belongs to the technique field of fuel battery control system, in particular to the technique field of vehicle fuel battery control system. It contains core singlechip, CAN interface filter circuit, digital quantity input expander circuit, digital quantity output expander circuit, AD switching circuit and current-voltage switching circuit. The core singlechip is C8051F040 digital core singlechip. The connection of the invention with sensor and actuator is simple. It has good electromagnetic compatibility and clear control structure. It is very applied to the research and development of fuel battery distributed control system and the requirement of satisfying the development of fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The system comprises several sleeves (30) that are coupled to one another at different configurations. Each sleeve has a battery cell and a printed circuit board. The sleeves have a hexagonal cross-section and are configured to act as an insulator. A measurement is taken around the perimeter of the coupled sleeves which differ at different configurations.    USE - Battery system e.g. for nickel-metal-hydride battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery system is efficiently manufactured such that it can be quickly and easily assembled with the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Sleeve (30)    Channels (39,43)    Tubes (40a-40c)    Rod (60)
NOVELTY - A battery management system (BMS) (100) comprises BMS printed circuit board (PCB) (200) having circuit and elements for controlling battery pack operation; connector (300) attached to one side of PCB; housing having housing body (400) for receiving PCB while exposing connector and cover (500) for covering the body, where the cover is coupled to the body while it is disposed on the body; and waterproofing member between body and cover. The waterproofing member is in tight contact with the interface between the body and cover, and is coupled at coupling regions of the housing body and the cover.    USE - For controlling the operation of a middle or large-sized battery pack used as a power source for electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents moisture from permeation into the housing of the BMS in a high-temperature, high-humidity environment, prevents the damage and the corrosion of the BMS PCB, thus improving the reliability of the battery pack and increasing the service life of the battery pack, and provides battery pack having high output and large capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a middle or large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view of a battery management system.    System (100)    Housing body (200)    Connector (300)    Body (400)    Cover (500)
NOVELTY - A double winding type electrode assembly comprises cathode; anode opposite to each other; and separator between the cathode and anode, and is manufactured by preparing cell units (501-505) having cathode sheet and anode sheet of a predetermined size, wound, while a separator is disposed between the cathode or anode sheet, where each cell unit is elliptical in section, and winding the cell units while arranging the cell units on a long separator sheet (910).    USE - For secondary battery, e.g. lithium secondary battery for middle or large-sized battery module as a unit cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is capable of providing higher productivity and operational performance of a battery, and provides excellent service life characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a secondary battery; and    (2) a middle or large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates arrangement of cell units when manufacturing an electrode assembly.    Cell units (501-505)    Separator (910)
NOVELTY - The structure has a bus bar (263) which is pulled out from a coil end (262) of a motor. A connector (4) connects a feeder terminal (220) arranged at spacing from the bus bar and a cable (3A). The connector has a bent shape and includes positional offset absorption section (46) which is formed by bending a portion of the connector and is deformable to absorb the positional offset between the bus bar and feeder terminal.    USE - For connecting electric power feeding terminal and bus bar of motor mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle of front engine front wheel drive (FF) system and hybrid vehicle of front engine rear wheel drive (FR) system, electric vehicle, vehicle containing fuel cell, various industrial apparatuses, air-conditioning equipment, environmental apparatuses, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of connector can be performed easily, changing the positional offset absorption section preferentially and absorbing the amount of positional offset of bus bar and power feeding terminal, even when the amount of relative positional offset and its variation of the bus bar are large. The structure of the connector can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the connection structure of the bus bar of the motor generator and the terminal block for electric power feeding.    Cable (3A)    Connector (4)    Positional offset absorption section (46)    Feeder terminal (220)    Coil end (262)    Bus bar (263)
NOVELTY - The pack housing (101) has two inner walls (103,104) and two outer walls (105,106) corresponding to the inner walls. The surface area of center portion of each outer wall, is larger than surface area of end portion. Each outer wall has radiation fins (102) with space interval between radiation fins positioned in center portion less than space interval between radiation fins at end portions.    USE - Battery pack containing bipolar secondary battery, for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration for restricting and cooling the battery can be simplified, and deflection in temperature distribution of battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack housing (101)    Radiation fin (102)    Inner walls (103,104)    Outer walls (105,106)    Battery expansion direction (D)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has high-voltage connectors (21,22) with voltage higher than low-voltage connector (23). The high-voltage connector is arranged at front side of the vehicle, and the low-voltage connector is arranged at back side of the vehicle.    USE - Electric-storage apparatus like secondary battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-nitrogen battery, lithium ion battery etc., used in motor vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degrees of freedom of arranging high and low-voltage connectors is increased. The damage caused corresponding to collision is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the motor vehicle.    Electric-storage apparatus (1)    High-voltage connectors (21,22)    Low-voltage connector (23)    Front seat (43a)    Rear wheel (47)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises the electrodes mounted towards the respective separators (22,24). A seal (62a) is formed contacting the electrolyte (30a) by the periphery of an electrolyte and electrolyte and electrode structure (20a), and the seals (62b,62c) are formed abutting the periphery of one of the separators.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas can be sealed effectively, in an economical and efficient way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Unit cell (12a)    Electrolyte and electrode structure (20a)    Separators (22,24)    Electrolyte (30a)    Seals (62a-62c)
NOVELTY - The motive power output device (20) comprises a secondary battery that exchanges electric power through a motor. The ratio of total electrode area of the battery cell and maximum rated output power of the motor is set more than a predetermined value.    USE - For hybrid vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance and the drive performance of the motor generator set is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for setting method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hybrid vehicle (10)    Motive power output device (20)    Drive shaft (28)    Planetary gear (30)    Inverters (32,34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a reservoir tank (5) to which cooling water flows from a heat exchanger (2), through a pipe (4), when the pressurization valve (2a) opens. An air supply piping (13) supplies air for diluting the fuel gas, when the reservoir tank is covered with fuel gas. A discharge piping (15) discharges the diluted fuel gas from the reservoir tank.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the dilution of fuel gas in inflammable region and frequent occurrence of the vehicle stop for fail-safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system.    Heat exchanger (2)    Pressurization valve (2a)    Pipe (4)    Reservoir tank (5)    Air supply piping (13)    Discharge piping (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an operating control module (17) controlling a large number of normal operation relevant sensor/actuator systems (11a, 11b). A safety control module (16) controls safety-relevant sensor/actuator systems (10a, 10b), where the modules (16, 17) are designed as single-microprocessor system and several microprocessor system, respectively. The safety control module (16) is designed as a component, which operates in a self sufficient manner with respect to the operation control module.    USE - Used for a fuel cell stack utilized in an internal combustion engine for energy supply of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety control module is designed as the component, which operates in self sufficient manner with respect to the operation control module, thus achieving secured operation of the internal combustion engine of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control device.    Vehicle (1)    Safety-relevant sensor/actuator systems (10a, 10b)    Normal operation relevant sensor/actuator systems (11a, 11b)    Safety control module (16)    Operating control module (17)
NOVELTY - The driver's seat and driver assistant's seat are installed in the vehicle interior and located in a line with the vehicle width direction. The instrument panel is installed in the front of the vehicle interior with electronic devices. The battery pack assembly (35) is arranged between the seats. The wire harness (380) is connected to the battery pack assembly. The wire harness is surrounded by the battery pack assembly from the front side and upper side of the vehicle.    USE - Mounting structure of power supply device in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle, electrical machinery motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic devices can be properly protected from the electromagnetic waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the console box.    Console box (21)    Battery pack assembly (35)    Junction box (60)    Cooling fans (70,80)    Wire harness (380)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a combustion burner (2a) that supplies heat for a reformer for reforming hydrocarbon gas to generate a fuel gas for a fuel cell. A hydrocarbon gas supply device is controlled to decrease supply amount of hydrocarbon gas to combustion burner, when a controller controls a changeover valve (8) to switch the fuel gas produced by the reformer to the fuel cell through a bypass route (R2).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is environment friendly, as the carbon monoxide exhaust generated at the time of power generation start operation is limited. Hence, adverse effect on ecological system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustion burner (2a)    Changeover valve (8)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel gas routes (R1,R4)    Bypass route (R2)
NOVELTY - Temperature control at auxiliary power unit located in a vehicle includes sensing reformer zone temperature and determining whether it is at first selected temperature range (300-500degreesC), and adding process air flow to the reformer zone (24) if the reformer zone temperature rises above the first selected temperature range. Hot zone temperature is sensed and determined whether it is in second selected temperature range (600-800degreesC). Second process air flow is added to the hot zone (22) if the hot zone temperature rises above the second selected temperature range.    USE - For controlling temperature at auxiliary power unit located in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature at hot zone and reformer zone can be regulated. The method enables maintenance of different temperatures in outside zone, reformer zone and hot zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system thermal management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell auxiliary power unit.    Hot zone (22)    Reformer zone (24)    Fuel cell stack (28)    Waste energy recovery unit (30)    Fuel reformer (32)    Process air supply (34)    Air control valves (40, 46)    Controller (54)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell comprises anode and cathode inlets (22,26) for receiving fuel and oxidant respectively and anode and cathode outlets (24,28) for exhausting fuel and oxidant and purified hydrogen respectively. A controller (50) applies an electrical load to two electrical connectors (32,34) of electrochemical cell so that the electrochemical cell acts as a fuel cell to generate electricity, and applies an electric potential to the connectors so that the electrochemical cell acts as hydrogen pump to purify hydrogen.    USE - For hydrogen fuel infrastructure system (claimed) and oxygen fuel infrastructure system, used for supplying hydrogen in motor vehicle, generating electricity in building and homes, and hydrogen purification in service station etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since two separate devices such as fuel cell for electricity generation and hydrogen pump for hydrogen purification are used, the cost is reduced and space required for providing the separate devices is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen fuel infrastructure system; and    (2) method of generating electricity and purifying hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the combination fuel cell and hydrogen pump.    Combination (10)    Anode inlet (22)    Anode outlet (24)    Cathode inlet (26)    Cathode outlet (28)    Electrical connectors (32,34)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - The battery packs are electrically coupled to each other by electrically coupling each terminal (130,140) of each battery pack to a terminal of another battery pack. The coupling is made via a flexible mesh conductor capable of carrying a current above 30A. The two terminals of each battery pack extend from a different face of the pack to a location adjacent the face of the pack. The conductors are connected to a flexible bus bar (150) via a screw terminal in which the head of the screw is parallel to the face of the pack.    USE - For electrically coupling several battery packs for a battery-powered or hybrid-powered vehicle, motor vehicle and a rocket (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multiple thin wire strands of the flexible bus bar allow a high current carrying capacity with minimal danger of stresses and fractures in the flexible bus bar or battery pack in a high vibration environment. The battery packs themselves can use an arrangement of the series-connected battery sets allowing the bus bars to be shorted, yet avoids the use of mirror-image or other types of different battery packs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block schematic diagram of a system of parallel-interconnected battery packs.    Terminal (130,140)    Flexible bus bar (150)
NOVELTY - One surface of electrolyte film (112) is joined to a cathode side catalyst layer (114c) for promoting electrochemical reaction. A cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (116c) is attached to the cathode side catalyst layer and makes the cathode side catalyst layer diffuse oxygen. Joint surface of the cathode side catalyst layer and the cathode side gaseous diffusion layer form a contact adhesion portion (118) and an unattachment portion (117) arranged in predetermined interval.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppress damage of the cathode side catalyst layer even if the water froze in the interface of the cathode side catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of a sheet electrode assembly used for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the cross-section of the single cell.    Electrolyte film (112)    Cathode side catalyst layer (114c)    Cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (116c)    Unattachment portion (117)    Contact adhesion portion (118)
NOVELTY - A water droplet discharge judgment unit (53) judges whether the water droplets discharged to exterior of fuel cell is less than amount of water droplets generated inside fuel cell. A heat release calculation unit (52) calculates the heat released from the fuel cell. A calorific value calculation unit (51) calculates the calorific value of fuel cell. A coolant control unit (54) controls the coolant circulation system i.e. water pump when the amount of discharged water droplets is judged to be less than generated amount of water droplets.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of dew condensation can be prevented by controlling coolant circulation system. The efficiency of fuel and energy can be improved since the supply of fuel gas or oxidation gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the control apparatus of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (40)    Calorific value calculation unit (51)    Heat release calculation unit (52)    Water droplet discharge judgment unit (53)    Coolant control unit (54)
NOVELTY - A pump (3) installed in the off-gas circulation path (32) pumps the off-gas, discharged from the anode into the fuel cell (1). A cooling unit (20) cools the anode off-gas flowing through the off-gas circulation path. A vapor-liquid separator (4) separates the moisture content from the anode off-gas when the operation of the fuel cell is stopped.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of recovery of moisture content from the anode off-gas discharged from the fuel cell is improved, by cooling the anode off-gas circulation path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell (1)    Pump (3)    Vapor-liquid separator (4)    Cooling unit (20)    Off-gas circulation path (32)
NOVELTY - The bipolar secondary battery pack (100) includes a cooling path (112) and an introductory path (111) is connected using a connector (113) and are integrated with the battery housing (101). The introductory path is provided with an inlet port (102) through which a cooling medium poured and is allowed to pass through the housing and the cooling medium is discharged through a discharge port (103) of the cooling path. A direction changing unit changes the flow direction of the cooling medium in the introductory path for homogenizing the temperature of the housing.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery pack used in motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Temperature homogenization in the bipolar secondary battery pack is achieved by providing a temperature changing unit, hence the quantity of cooling medium consumed by the battery pack is reduced. Also the charging/discharging capacity of the battery is improved by connecting several batteries in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bipolar secondary battery pack.    Bipolar secondary battery pack (100)    Battery housing (101)    Inlet port (102)    Discharge port (103)    Introductory path (111)    Cooling path (112)    Connector (113)
NOVELTY - Each secondary battery (4) includes bipolar electrodes laminated in a direction similar to the lamination direction of the secondary batteries. An electrolyte is positioned between the positive electrode of one bipolar electrode and the negative electrode of an adjacent bipolar electrode. Cooling channels deliver a cooling medium among secondary batteries.    USE - Used in motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables cooling the interior of the battery pack, and achieves size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of battery pack.    Through hole (2A)    Secondary battery (4)    Negative-electrode current collection board (21)    Positive electrode current collection board (23)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - A three dimensional metal porous structure (1) has an active material (2) that fills the gap of three dimensional metal porous structure. A metal rich layer (3) with large metal density is provided in the intermediate portion between the active layer portions, except the surface-layer along the thickness direction. The thickness ratio of the metal rich layer with respect to the thickness of the electrode is 15%.    USE - Electrode for secondary battery e.g. alkaline storage battery for hybrid electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The metal rich player provided with large metal density bears current-collection property and short-circuit-proof property, by rationalizing the arrangement of the metal rich layer, so as to provide a highly efficient electrode for secondary batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode for secondary batteries.    Three dimensional metal porous structure (1)    Active material (2)    Metal rich layer (3)
NOVELTY - The battery positive electrode has resin fiber comprises a resin structure orientating a positive-electrode board (121k) in predetermined direction. A positive electrode lead (121r) is joined to the board edge portions (121t) containing the edges (121m) that intersect the orientation direction of the resin fiber among the circumferences of the positive-electrode board.    USE - Positive electrode of battery e.g. square sealing-type nickel-hydrogen storage battery and alkaline storage battery used for portable equipment, portable apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current-collection property of the positive electrode of the battery is excellent. The battery positive electrode is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of battery positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode (121)    Positive-electrode board (121k)    Edges (121m)    Positive electrode lead (121r)    Edge portions of positive-electrode board (121t)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly contains an ionic-conductive film, a fuel electrode arranged along thickness direction on one side of the ionic-conductive film, and oxidizing agent electrode along thickness direction on other side of the ionic-conductive film. The fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode is considered as primary region (51) where wettability is relatively high, or as secondary region (52) where dryness is high.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used for electric power generation for vehicle, electronic device and portable electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly suppresses excess drying of secondary region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane electrode assembly contains an ionic-conductive film, a fuel electrode arranged along thickness direction on one side of the ionic-conductive film, and oxidizing agent electrode along thickness direction on other side of the ionic-conductive film. The fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode is considered as primary region where wettability is relatively high, or as secondary region where dryness is high. The membrane electrode assembly contains primary region and secondary region which are connected, and moisture-content transfer element (71,72) which transmits the moisture content of primary region to the secondary region with water permeability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the flow direction of the moisture-content transfer sheet of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidizing agent electrode (4)    Adhesion portion (7B)    Upper side (40u)    Primary region (51)    Secondary region (52)    Moisture-content transfer element (71,72)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the heat radiation speed of fuel cell, if freezing of water is detected in flow path of reactive gas inside fuel cell. A heater heats fuel cell from outside if the detected heat radiation speed is smaller than a predetermined value.    USE - Vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The useless energy consumed during heat retention can be decreased and the efficiency of fuel cell system can be improved, while preventing the freezing of water inside fuel cell during stop of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a load application portion for applying load to fuel cell stack and a purge gas supply unit for supplying purge gas to remove moisture content in the gas channel formed inside the fuel cell stack. A control unit when stopping the operation of fuel cell system, controls the load application portion so that the load applied to fuel cell stack is reduced rather than standard load, and controls supply of purge gas.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - When the control unit stops the operation of the fuel cell system the load of fuel cell stack is reduced rather than the standard load and the supply of purge gas to a gas channel is controlled, hence the deterioration of structural material that removes the moisture content can be efficiently reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the process at the time of shutdown of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A vibration is applied to a restricted band (5) and the oscillation state is measured. The frequency of vibration applied to restricted band is gradually changed. The restraining force of restricted band is determined based on the measured oscillating state.    USE - For inspecting restraining force for restricted band (claimed) in battery module such as lithium ion battery module mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the restraining force of restricted band is measured by oscillation frequency, the restraining force of restricted band can be inspected in advance and the quality of restraining force of restricted band can be confirmed more appropriately and non-destructively without integrating special components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the restraining force inspection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Restricted band (5)    Battery cell (6)    Hammering actuator (21)    Actuator drive device (22)    Vibration pickup (23)    Frequency analysis apparatus (24)
NOVELTY - The water evaporator (1) has a piezoelectric element (4) arranged in the bottom surface of a storage tank (1a) so that water contained in the storage tank is converted to mist state and supplied to a heat-exchange core (1b) by applying a fixed voltage to the piezoelectric element. A gas humidification unit supplies fuel gas into the storage tank through a solenoid valve for mixing the water with the fuel gas.    USE - For use in heat exchanger, fuel cell apparatus and hydrogen generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation efficiency of the water evaporator is increased and size of the water evaporator is reduced by using a simple arrangement. The damage of the water evaporator due to the thermal stress is suppressed by preventing the fluctuation in the flow rate of the water supplied to the heat-exchange core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the water evaporator.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water evaporator (1)    Storage tank (1a)    Heat-exchange core (1b)    Piezoelectric element (4)    Solenoid valve (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a fuel cell (15) equipped with several single cells (21) stacked in a rim (16) of vehicle wheel (13) in wheel circumference direction in fan shape. A drain system fixed in the wheel guides the waste water generated by the reaction of the reactive gas in the fuel cell, to the tire or road surface.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Space saving in the fuel cell vehicle is achieved by installing the fuel cell in the vehicle wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell vehicle wheel.    Vehicle wheel (13)    Fuel cell (15)    Wheel rim (16)    Tire (17)    Single cells (21)
NOVELTY - A state determination unit (14) determines the charging state of an auxiliary machine battery (44) based on the voltage rise time until the direct current (DC) voltage of smoothing capacitor (36) in pre-charge, reaches a predetermined voltage.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive power supply device can be obtained with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (10)    State determination unit (14)    Engine (20)    Capacitor (36)    Auxiliary machine battery (44)
NOVELTY - A battery (1) is adjoined on a fuel tank (11) to which heat generated on the battery is transmitted. An electronic control unit (ECU) (9) determines whether a battery needs to be cooled based on detected result of a temperature sensor (SNS). A fuel feed system (10) has solenoid valve (15) that is controlled by ECU so that fuel that came out from fuel tank returns again via return valve (14) by which heat escapes from fuel. Heat exchange is performed between the battery and fuel upon circulation of the fuel through the fuel piping (13).    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle which mounts storage battery for moving a driving source e.g. motor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to cool a storage battery mounted on a vehicle by an easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel feed system of the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    ECU (9)    Fuel feed system (10)    Fuel tank (11)    Fuel piping (13)    Return valve (14)    Solenoid valve (15)    Temperature sensor (SNS)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrolyte film by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) using organometallic material containing metal. A plasma metal spray is performed using fine particle for thermal spraying containing the metal.    USE - For forming electrolyte film used in solid fuel battery (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film with high compactness and adhesiveness can be obtained. The productivity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heater (20)    Exhaust system (28)    Microwave generator (44)    Radiant tube (48)    Storage tank (50)
NOVELTY - The bipolar type secondary battery (10) has a laminated structure containing an electrolyte layer (17) and active-material layers (13,15) formed on a collector (11). The electroconductive layers (33a,33b) containing electroconductive material is arranged on the outermost layer of the laminated structure. The Young's modulus of the electroconductive material is 0.1-120 GPa.    USE - For battery module and battery pack used as power supply for drive of electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles (all claimed) and fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar type secondary battery has reduced internal resistance and improved power efficiency. The damage of the battery by external impact is prevented. The battery pack and battery module comprising secondary battery, has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive material contains bismuth, zinc, gold, indium, antimony, tin or their alloys. The electroconductive material further contains metal fiber and porous electroconductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional diagram and perspective view of the bipolar type secondary battery.    Bipolar type secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Anode active-material layer (13)    Cathode active-material layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Electroconductive layers (33a,33b)
NOVELTY - A pressure-reduction valve (7,59) reduces the pressure of fuel gas supplied from the supply port of tank and flowing through the fuel-supply flow path. A heat-exchange apparatus (11) in-take the drain water generated by electric power generation reaction of fuel gas and oxygen and makes the fuel gas flowing through the fuel-supply path in upstream to contact the drain water directly for exchanging the heat.    USE - For use in vehicle using fuel-cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of temperature of fuel gas by an adiabatic expansion is suppressed since the drain water is utilized and the fuel gas is heated and humidified. Hence the reduction of flow-rate and stopping the supply of fuel gas is made unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of high-pressure-hydrogen storage system and heat-exchange apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure-reduction valve (7,59)    Pressure sensor (9)    Heat exchanger apparatus (11)    Fuel cell (30)    Temperature sensor (33,55-58)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has an anode separator (12) and a cathode separator (13) that are press-formed in waveform shape. A reaction portion which constitutes a fuel gas flow path (6) and an oxidizing agent gas passageway (7), is surrounded by a seal (14) formed between membrane electrode assembly (11) and separators. The rigidity of the lamination direction of the reaction portion of the seal is larger than the rigidity of the reaction portion of separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of seal can be suppressed, hence the power density is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the fuel cell laminated structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel gas flow path (6)    Oxidizing agent gas passageway (7)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Anode separator (12)    Cathode separator (13)    Seal (14)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has an aperture member (14) connected between the pair of refrigerant paths (22p,22q), for decreasing the flow passage area of refrigerant discharge path between the refrigerant paths.    USE - For battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cooling structure suppresses the rise in variation of battery temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery pack equipped with battery cooling structure.    Aperture member (14)    Refrigerant paths (22p,22q)    Exhaust chamber (24)    Battery cell (30)    Battery pack (32)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer touching an electrolyte film, promotes reaction of fuel gas. A diffused layer (20) touching the catalyst layer, has a base material layer (26), water repellent layer (28) and a water management layer (30). The water management layer has a perfluoro sulfonic-acid polymer (38) of spherical granular form.    USE - For fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable gaseous diffusion property is ensured and the moisture content in the battery is managed. The evaporation of moisture is suppressed and moisture retention is acquired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water management layer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the diffused layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diffused layer (20)    Base material layer (26)    Water repellent layer (28)    Water management layer (30)    Perfluoro sulfonic-acid polymer (36)
NOVELTY - A comparator compares electric power generation voltage of cathode cooling type cell (13) and anode cooling type cell (15) in flooding region directly or indirectly. A determination unit determines whether fall factor of the electric power generation voltage is flooding of cathode or flooding of anode, based on the comparison result.    USE - For vehicle, electric machine and portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determining whether flooding is generated in anode or cathode appropriately and improves the electric power generation performance of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminated structure of the fuel cell stack.    Stack (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Cooling path (4)    Ionic conduction film (11)    Cathode cooling type cell (13)    Anode cooling type cell (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (21) generates electric power using fuel gas and air. An air blower (25) receives air (24) through air intake pipes (27a-27c) and a filter (26), for supplying to the fuel cell such that the length of an air intake pipe is different from the other pipes.    USE - For use as power supply for domestic cogeneration system and electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The remarkable fall in voltage and generation of electric power generation stop state, by the clogging at the filter inlet port, or by the exhaust gas, are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (21)    Air (24)    Air blower (25)    Filter (26)    Air intake pipes (27a-27c)
NOVELTY - A separator is equipped with a temperature change moderation portion which relieves the temperature change of a cell when the load added to a fuel cell changes. A separator forms an air supply path between the air electrodes, and forms a fuel supply path between the fuel electrodes. The air electrode is positioned in one side of an electrolyte film while the fuel electrode is positioned in the other side of the electrolyte film.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures constant temperature of the cell when changing from driving state with high load fuel cell to low driving state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the fuel electrode side collector.    Fuel electrode side collector (115)    Fine protruding line (125)    Bottom portion (151)    Top portion (152)    Opening (153)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (11), an air supply system (12) for supplying air to fuel cell, fuel supply unit (14) for supplying fuel gas to fuel cell, motor (73) driven with electric power generated by fuel cell, and water electrolysis apparatus (81). Fuel gas and air are supplied to fuel cell, and electric power is generated. The apparatus (81) electrolyses water produced by generation of electric power in fuel cell, and produces hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - For vehicles, such as car, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has improved output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel gas is hydrogen An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of vehicle-mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air supply system (12)    Gas discharge unit (13)    Hydrogen gas supply system (14)    Water supply system (16)    Motor (73)    Water electrolysis apparatus (81)    Fuel tank (82)
NOVELTY - A battery block (3) consists of stacked square shaped battery cells (1). A spacer (2) is interposed between the battery cells to prevent the positional offset inside the stacked surface. An interposing attachment plate (10) is attached to both surfaces of the battery block through a connection material (11).    USE - For use in hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset between the adjoining battery cells is avoided and the thermal runaway of the battery cell is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Square shaped battery cell (1)    Spacer (2)    Battery block (3)    Interposing attachment plate (10)    Connection material (11)
NOVELTY - A controller (4) switches pressure control valve (3) of oxidizing-agent electrode (1a) to closed state, when fuel cell (1) is started. A throttle position sensor (5) detects closed-position opening degree of the valve, when switching operation of the valve is performed. The controller maintains the valve in fixed opening degree or prohibits drive of the fuel cell, when detected value is more than preset value. The controller controls pressure control valve (10) of fuel electrode (1b) based on pressure of electrodes, when valve (3) is in fixed opening degree.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening degree restriction of the pressure control valve of oxidizing-agent electrode superfluously at the time of cryogenic etc., is avoided, and high output can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Oxidizing-agent electrode (1a)    Fuel electrode (1b)    Control valves (3,10)    Controller (4)    Throttle position sensor (5)
NOVELTY - The device includes batteries (44,54) spaced and set alongside each other. A rear shield cover (350), made from metal, isolates the batteries from the vehicle interior chamber. Inlet ports (355) are formed through the rear shield cover to lead two-way flow of air through the batteries.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces transmission of electromagnetic-wave noise to vehicle interior chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional view of the power supply device.    Air introduction slits (22)    Batteries (44,54)    Rear shield cover (350)    Inlet ports (355)
NOVELTY - The device has bolt (110) screwed with weld nut (125) to the inner wall (41c) of battery case (41) from outer side of battery case. The nut has a cap (127) which interrupts the internal thread (126p) from battery accommodation space (48) in case.    USE - For fuel-cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Spreading of saw dust from the bolt portion towards the interior space of battery case is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (41)    Inner wall (41c)    Battery accommodation space (48)    Bolt (110)    Nut (125)    Internal thread (126p)    Cap (127)
NOVELTY - The system has nozzles (55a,55b) which are arranged adjacent to water attainment region (R1) placed opposing the opening (940). The nozzles overlap with water attainment region to form an overlapping region. The overlap region is moved towards the rectangular long side (LL) to cover entire region of opening.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonuniformity in the water quantity reaching the opening can be decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view explaining the variation of maximum attainment region of nozzle during water supply control mode.    Nozzles (55a,55b)    Opening (940)    Rectangular long side (LL)    Maximum attainment regions (MRa,MRb)    Water attainment region (R1)
NOVELTY - The module has spacers (5) including the sections which are bent respectively along the left-right directions. A gap (4) is formed between the spacers while some of the spacers are directly attached to the battery cell through a pressure plate (6). The pressure sections are extended along the length direction (L). the spacers are pressurized and elastically deformed when the elastic force is applied to the pressure plates.    USE - For hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawing), wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus, solar-power-generation apparatus and fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The desired pressure is applied with respect to the cell, and the cooling efficiency is improved. The elastic hysteresis is improved, and the pressurization performance, vibration-proof performance and ventilation performances are improved. The weight and size of the battery module are reduced so that the battery module is compact. The movement of the spacer along the length direction is regulated so that the position of the spacer is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and front views of the spacer clamped by the pressure plate.    Gap (4)    Spacer (5)    Pressure plate (6)    Length direction (X)    Thickness direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage pack has an air supply pipe (11) for supplying air for cooling secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, that is positioned between a floor component (52) and backseat (62). A heat insulation structure comprises a rib (15) positioned between the air supply pipe and the floor component.    USE - Battery pack comprising lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery used in sedan type motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack excellent in cooling capability is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the electrical storage pack and backseat.    Battery pack (1)    Rib (15)    Case (20)    Floor component (52)    Backseat (62)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an introduction hole (2) that is formed in one side downward direction of the case (1). An air leading-out hole (3) is formed in the other side upper direction of the case. The air introduction hole and the air leading- out hole are always opened. The air introduction hole (4) and the lid (5) are located in the interior space of a variable resonator (8). The interlocking control of the volume change of the variable resonator and opening degree of the air introduction hole (4) is performed.    USE - For fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The induction noise can be reduced efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the air cleaner for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (1)    Air introduction holes (2,4)    Air leading-out hole (3)    Lid (5)    Variable resonator (8)
NOVELTY - The ratio of hydrogen atom with respect to carbon atom is 0.60-0.05. Face distance of crystal plane for controlling the particle diameter of insoluble infusible substrate is 3.6 angstrom or more. The average particle diameter of insoluble infusible substrate is 2.0 micrometer or less. The insoluble infusible substrate is made to support a lithium with an amount of 500 milliampere-hours per gram (mAh/g) or more with respect to weight of insoluble infusible substrate.    USE - For a non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) used for driving electric vehicles e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a non-aqueous secondary battery exhibiting high energy density and output by using a negative electrode with dischargeable high output characteristics, capacity and current density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the current and discharge capacity per weight of insoluble infusible substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A cell stack (12) contains an electrolyte film (12a), an anode (12b) with anion replacement film and a cathode (12c). An anode circulation unit (13) supplies fuel aqueous solution from fuel aqueous solution tanks (14a,14b) to the fuel cell. An external discharge unit discharges the fuel aqueous solution to the exterior of anode circulation unit. A judgment unit judges whether the fuel aqueous solution is released to the exterior of anode circulation unit. A release control unit controls the external discharge unit based on the judgment result.    USE - For motor vehicle, vessel and two wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of supply of fuel aqueous solution in anion replacement type fuel cell system during electric power generation is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Cell stack (12)    Electrolyte film (12a)    Anode (12b)    Cathode (12c)    Anode circulation unit (13)    Fuel aqueous solution tanks (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The electrode makes a foaming type three dimensional porous structure having a triple point. A point ratio between number of objects per unit area of triple point in cross section of vertical direction and number of objects per unit area of triple point in cross section of horizontal direction is 3.0-6.0.    USE - For alkaline storage batteries (claimed) e.g. capacitance-type alkaline storage battery such as lithium ion secondary cell, nickel cadmium storage battery and nickel-hydrogen storage battery used as power supply for portable equipments and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can prevent the drop-off of the active material and can be easily filled the hole with large amount of active materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the positive electrode for alkaline storage batteries.    Frame (1)    Hole (2)    Active material (3)
NOVELTY - A purge valve (261) discharges the gas flowing through the re-circulating flow path and a calculation unit (41) computes the nitrogen concentration in the re-circulating flow path. An emission-control unit (42) adjusts the discharge frequency of purge valve according to the nitrogen concentration in re-circulating flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of gas discharged from the re-circulating path is adjusted by the discharge frequency of purge valve without enlarging the dilution device. Hence the electric power is generated stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of control apparatus of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (30)    Nitrogen concentration calculation unit (41)    Emission-control unit (42)    Purge valve (261)    Purge interval calculation unit (421)
NOVELTY - A cooling unit (7) supplies coolant to a fuel cell (1) through a piping (6). The coolant supplied by the cooling unit is bypassed to the fuel cell through a bypass pipe (9). An electronic control unit (ECU) (12) adjusts the flow rate of coolant which flows through the piping and bypass pipe. A heating unit (10) heats the coolant which flows through the piping and bypass pipe. The ECU controls the heating unit to heat the coolant, when flow rate of coolant which flows through bypass pipe is larger than the flow rate of coolant which flows through the piping.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of output by heat shock can be prevented and the low temperature coolant flows into the warmed fuel cell is restrained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Piping (6)    Cooling unit (7)    Bypass pipe (9)    Heating unit (10)    ECU (12)
NOVELTY - A detector detects open circuit voltage of secondary battery based on battery voltage, current, internal resistance estimated based on battery temperature, and estimated polarization electromotive voltage. The charging state is estimated based on detected voltage. The polarization electromotive voltage is estimated based on previously estimated voltage value and battery current. The voltage is estimated based on current in heavy-current state during low current state immediately after heavy-current state.    USE - For estimating charging state of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) and nickel-hydrogen battery, used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging state can be estimated correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining charging state estimation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A battery electronic control unit (ECU) estimates the polarization electromotive voltage of the secondary battery based on the log of charging/discharging in detected fixed electric current continuous time. The internal resistance of the battery is estimated based on temperature of the secondary battery. The open-circuit-voltage is detected based on the voltage, current, internal resistance and the polarization electromotive voltage. The state-of-charge (SOC) is estimated based on the open-circuit voltage (OCV).    USE - Hybrid vehicle, to estimate the SOC of the secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The charging state of the secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, is estimated correctly since the OCV takes all the factors contributing to polarization electromotive voltage such as the state amount e.g. electric current, voltage, temperature, etc. into consideration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the secondary battery charging state estimation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power supply management system has semiconductor relays (4a-4d) connected between a power supply (3) and the loads (5a-5d). A voltage sensor (7) detects the voltage value (VO) in power supply path and the state of the relays is switched based on detected result. An electronic control unit (ECU) (10) calculates discharge current value of a battery (2) and remaining power of alternator (1) based on load current value of each load stored in data table (DT).    USE - For managing power supply in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge current value of the battery can be calculated without using electric current sensor, hence the cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the power supply management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vehicle-mounted power-supply management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Alternator (1)    Battery (2)    Power supply (3)    Semiconductor relays (4a-4d)    Loads (5a-5d)    Voltage sensor (7)    Electronic control unit (10)    Data table (DT)    Voltage value (VO)
NOVELTY - A CPU (30) determines whether the drive state of the vehicle is engine brake operating state. The CPU controls a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter (21) so that electric power is supplied to a battery (22) from battery (20), when the vehicle is in engine brake operating state.    USE - For regenerating drive energy of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - While increasing the braking force at the time of deceleration braking of vehicle, engine energy drive is used effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the energy regeneration apparatus of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Regulator (11)    Battery (20,22)    DC-DC converter (21)    CPU (30)    Clutch (34)    Accelerator (35)    Electromagnetic clutch (42)
NOVELTY - A battery (20) with stored electric power is supplied to motor (4) during catalyst warming-up hydrogen lean driving to supplement lack of output of internal combustion engine (2) with respect to request driving output. The catalyst warming-up hydrogen lean driving unit performs catalyst warming-up hydrogen lean driving which drives internal combustion engine with excess air coefficient. An exhaust gas purification cleaning catalyst (15) is arranged at exhaust gas path (14) of internal combustion engine. A hydrogen injector (11) supplies hydrogen gas directly to cylinder.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses emission discharge into atmosphere. Achieves low emission during warming up of exhaust gas purification catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system assembly of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (2)    Motor (4)    Hydrogen injector (11)    Exhaust gas path (14)    Exhaust gas purification cleaning catalyst (15)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - A battery monitoring unit (56) detects the battery condition e.g. battery temperature. A hybrid vehicle ECU (60) adjusts the horsepower output continuation time, in which electricity is supplied to the motor/generator (MG2) with the horsepower output from a battery (54), based on the detected battery condition.    USE - For control of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables motor/generator to smoothly provide torque assistance to engine, without overloading battery. Ensures desired motive power performance with minimal wasteful power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic diagram of a hybrid vehicle with a control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Battery (54)    Battery monitoring unit (56)    Hybrid vehicle ECU (60)    Motor/generator (MG2)
NOVELTY - A controller (30) drives a DC/DC converter (50) to facilitate engine start-up, when the electric power stored in smoothing capacitors (C1,C2) is insufficient, and the electric power provided by the motor/generator (MG1) is not enough. The motor/generator can start the engine when failure occurs in the high voltage battery (B1) and the relays (SMRB,SMRG), connected to the battery, are opened.    USE - For electric power supply to electric motor for starting internal combustion (IC) engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases certainty of engine start-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a circuit diagram including a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (4)    Controller (30)    DC/DC converter (50)    Battery (B1)    Smoothing capacitors (C1,C2)    Motor/generator (MG1)    Relays (SMRB,SMRG)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a casing (1) and lid (2) coated with an insulating resin film. A winding-up portion (5) performs airtight sealing of the casing and the lid. The positive and negative electrode terminals (3,4) comprises an electrolyte-liquid injection hole formed in the lid through an insulation element (6).    USE - For electric vehicle and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of secondary battery due to volatilization of electrolyte liquid solvent or leakage of electrolyte liquid is prevented. The number of components required for the secondary battery is reduced so that manufacturing process is simplified and cost of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external appearance of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Casing (1)    Lid (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Winding-up portion (5)    Insulation element (6)
NOVELTY - The stacked fuel cell (10) has an elastic structure (50) which contains an adhesive agent used for sealing materials. The structure is positioned at a front end surface (42a) of a rib (42) in a protrusion direction. The rib is located at an outside of electric power generation region of a separator (18). The structure controls a variation in gap between ribs due to manufacture error and an assembly error.    USE - For e.g. solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator deformed due to gas pressure and the gas leakage can be prevented. The number of ribs provided in the fluid communicating path is increased so that the backup force is uniformly distributed in the cell surface direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial expanded sectional view of the elastic structure and its vicinity of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Separator (18)    Rib (42)    Front end surface of rib (42a)    Elastic structure (50)
NOVELTY - The silencer (1) has a gas passageway (4) which is formed in the acoustic absorber (2). Several resonance holes (3) are pierced in the acoustic absorber of the silencer.    USE - For fuel cell, inhalation and exhaust system of various engines, and air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content is discharged reliably, and the noise reduction performance is maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the resonance silencer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silencer (1)    Acoustic absorber (2)    Resonance holes (3)    Gas passageway (4)    Inlet pipe (5)    Outlet pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an injection cavity between a fixed mold and a movable mold, injecting a molding material into the cavity and compressing the molding material. The interval of the horizontal direction of movable lower portion with respect to fixed mold lower portion is broadly controlled than the interval of the horizontal direction of movable upper portion with respect to fixed mold upper portion.    USE - For manufacturing fuel-cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The board thickness of the fuel cell separator is controlled with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the process of manufacturing fuel-cell separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A bypass flow path (27) reroutes an ejector (24) and connects an ejector downstream position and a circular flow path (23) of a supply flow path (22). A valve (34) is positioned between the buffer tank (40) that is provided in the bypass flow path, and the supply flow path. A valve (35) is provided between the buffer tank and circular flow path.    USE - For electric power generation system mounted in moving structure (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle, robot, aircraft and vessel. Also for power generation equipment used in building and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of circulation capability of the ejector during increase of output in fuel cell is suppressed. The stable electric power generation is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply flow path (22)    Circular low path (23)    Ejector (24)    Bypass flow path (27)    Valves (34,35)    Buffer tank (40)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode structure has a cathode catalyst layer formed in one surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane, and an anode catalyst layer formed on the other surface. The cathode catalyst layer contains catalyst supported on a carbon support, a proton electrolyte, and a molecular sieve carbon having pores of diameter 0.3-0.5 nm.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cells used for electric motors of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode structure has improved power-generation performance by raising oxygen partial pressure, without requiring an additional oxygen enrichment apparatus.
NOVELTY - The elastic module (4) has elastic structures (5) that are mutually arranged in parallel. A pair of plate-shaped structure (6) clamps several elastic structures in the lamination direction. The elastic structure with high elastic force is provided in the portion corresponding to the sealing structure arranged around an electric power generation region. The elastic structure with low elastic force is provided in the portion corresponding to the electric power generation region.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in hybrid vehicles, robot and airplanes.    ADVANTAGE - The load and pressure acting on the electric power generation region can be relatively decreased so that sealing performance of the reaction gas and the water, and diffusibility of the reaction gas are ensured. Power generation efficiency is improved and the generation of malfunction due to stacking of several fuel cells can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of the elastic module.    Fuel cell (1)    Cells (2)    Elastic module (4)    Elastic structures (5)    Plate-shaped structure (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a detector (16) which detects a full-charge signal of the capacitor cells (C1-Cn), while the cells are charged using constant-current generator (11). The characteristics of module such as quality of connection between capacitor cells and parallel monitors (M1-Mn), normal and abnormal states of fundamental parameter, quality of parallel monitors, and quality of capacitor module are determined based on module's voltage value calculated using full-charge signal.    USE - For testing characteristics of capacitor module such as electrical-double-layer capacitor module used as an object for memory backup, power assistance of an electric vehicle, storage-battery alternative for electric-power storage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of the capacitor module can be tested simply, quickly and efficiently by an easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the capacitor module characteristics testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Constant-current generator (11)    Constant-voltage generator (12)    Signal detector (16)    Capacitor cells (C1-Cn)    Parallel monitors (M1-Mn)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power unit (10) comprises a unitary housing (11) containing a fuel reservoir for storing fuel, an electrochemical fuel cell stack for delivering electrical power from the fluid fuel, a refueling port (16) in an outer surface of the housing, and an airflow path extending between a first inlet port on an outer surface of the housing and a first outlet port (15) on an outer surface of the housing, via cathode elements in the fuel cell stack.    USE - For vehicle, e.g. bike (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell power facilitates easy maintenance by enabling the swapping of power units, or use of the same power unit in more than one vehicle, has reduced time to recharge or refuel the vehicle to an acceptable level, is removable from vehicle so that it can be used as an alternative power source, and provides optimum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrically powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell power.    Power unit (10)    Housing (11)    Handle (12)    Outlet port (15)    Refueling port (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell system (1) and rechargeable traction battery (2) supplying electric power in a combined manner to a propulsion engine (M). A controller (7) is programmed to manage the charge of the traction battery from the fuel cell during normal operation of a vehicle. The traction battery is recharged with available energy in the fuel cell when the power consumed by the engine is less than the power in the fuel cell system.    USE - Used for producing electric power for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the low capacity battery, thus reducing the volume, cost and weight of the system. The traction battery is recharged with the available energy in the fuel cell when the power consumed by the engine is less than the power in the fuel cell, thus ensuring that the battery is sufficiently charged when the vehicle is freshly started.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing electric power for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general architecture of an electric power producing system.    Propulsion engine (M)    Fuel cell system (1)    Traction battery (2)    Power battery (5)    Controller (7)
NOVELTY - The system has alternator-turbine blocks mounted on a chute utilizing the principle of a venturi tube, where an alternator e.g. Li-x Bosch, is incorporated in a turbine and is placed at the outside of the chute. The turbine has different dimensions based on power obtained by the characteristics of the alternator, for obtaining the voltage and amperage at the output. The chute is placed in the direction of moving of a vehicle e.g. Renault Clio electric vehicle, so that air penetrates in the chute.    USE - Used for producing electrical energy by alternator-turbine blocks on a vehicle e.g. Renault Clio electric vehicle and Citreon Saxo electric vehicle, and an engine to permit the recharge of batteries, in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The system permits to attain the desired speed of the vehicle, for improving the autonomy of the vehicle utilizing the electrical energy for the principal mode of propulsion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of an electrical energy producing system.
NOVELTY - The battery structure has several unit cell layers. Each unit cell layer comprises a cathode active material layer formed on a surface of one collector. A separator for retaining an electrolyte and an anode active material layer are formed on a surface of another collector. A heat dissipating element is arranged between one unit cell and another unit cell.    USE - For use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipating property and vibration absorbing performance of the battery structure are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of making battery structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the battery structure.    Cell element (40)    Covering material (50)    Cathode tab (60A)    Anode tab (60B)
NOVELTY - The cathode material contains electrochemical compound having olivine, sodium super ion conductor (NASICON) structure and conductive metal oxide.    USE - Used in rechargeable battery (claimed) used as power supply for medical devices, motor cycles, automobiles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material provides rechargeable battery with improved charging/discharging cycle characteristics and thermostability. The cathode produced using the cathode material has favorable electrochemical reversibility and structural stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical compound contains metal phosphate of formula: A3xM12y(PO4)3 and the conductive metal oxide is of formula: M2aOb, where A is metal element chosen from group IA, IIA and/or IIIA, preferably lithium, sodium, potassium, beryllium, magnesium, boron and/or aluminum, M1 and M2 are metal element chosen from group IIA and IIIA and/or transition element, preferably scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, yttrium, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, silicon, germanium and/or tin, x is 0-1.2, y is 1.2-1.8, a is 0-7 (excluding 0) and b is 0-12 (excluding 0). The electrochemical compound is preferably lithium ferrous phosphate. The conductive metal oxide is zinc aluminum oxide. The cathode material further contains carbonaceous material (0.1-5 wt.%).
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an air conditioning system (1) with a circulating medium, which is accommodated in a container (3). The circulating medium is discharged partially from the container by a control device (4). The control device supplies the circulating medium of the air conditioning system to an energy storage (2). The energy storage is arranged as a rechargeable lithium ion battery, which contains inflammable electrolytes. The circulating medium stays in the container under pressure, which is higher than the atmospheric pressure.    USE - Used in a transportation unit (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as hybrid car and airplane, for cooling energy storage.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement cost-effectively manufactures the energy storage with high energy density and protects reliably against critical operating conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle.    Air conditioning system (1)    Energy storage (2)    Container (3)    Control device (4)    Nozzle (6b)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell drive unit (16) couples to a rear axle (20) to form a drive mechanism. There is also a rear-axle braking unit (24). A cooling system (26) has air inlets (34,36,38,40,42) in a motor vehicle's rear/trunk/boot area (10). The cooling system has air-inlet devices (44,46,48) that are like blades or plates.    USE - As a motor vehicle for operating with a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - This motor vehicle allows a low wind resistance correction value to be attained along with advantageous travel dynamics properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show side-view and top-view diagrams of the present invention.    Motor vehicle's rear/trunk/boot area (10)    Fuel cell unit (14)    Fuel cell drive unit (16)    Rear axle (20)    Rear-axle braking unit (24)    Cooling system (26)    Air inlets (34,36,38,40,42)    Air-inlet devices (44,46,48)
NOVELTY - The vehicle drive train has a drive unit made up of an IC engine (2) and two electric motors (3A, 3B). They are connected via a fieldbus (19) with a control unit (20) which regulates their torque in relation to desired input values.    USE - Vehicle drive train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive train.    IC Engine (2)    Electric motors (3A, 3B)    Fieldbus (19)    Control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a tail gas pipe provided at a front end, middle end, a tail-end, a left end and a right end of a motorcar chassis, where an opening direction of the pipe is opposite to a direction of a traffic. The tail gas pipe is provided at a position nearer to a fuel cell engine and behind a louver for rain-sheltering at a front end of a car. An air filter is arranged at a part where the air forms a positive pressure during running of a car.    USE - Used for increasing performance of a fuel cell engine in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves high efficiency, saves energy and facilitates convenient installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car.
NOVELTY - A sliding table (13) comprises a lifting device (46) for raising and lowering a battery pack. Several rollers (19) support the battery pack, when the sliding table is in a position. The lifting device supports the battery pack, when the sliding table is in another position so that the rollers not bear any of the weight of battery pack.    USE - Battery change table for reach truck (claimed) for handling material.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding table can be moved from one position to other when replacing the battery pack, while at the same time the battery pack is locked in position, when the truck is in use, so that replacement of battery pack is easier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery change table.    Sliding table (13)    Rollers (19)    Bottom section (39)    Lifting device (46)    Lifting element (47)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode assembly, which can be charged and discharged, mounted in sheet-shaped battery case (200) including metal layer and resin layer in sealed state. The electrode assembly has electrode terminals (411) protruding outside sealing part (240) of battery case. At least one electrode terminal is provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the sealing part with a self cutting part (431) having a vertical sectional area (SA) less than that of the remaining part of the electrode terminal. The self cutting part can break first when overcurrent flows in the battery.    USE - For use as lithium ion battery or lithium polymer battery, and as unit cell for middle- or large-sized battery pack for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The self cutting part can break first when overcurrent flows in the secondary battery, thus securing the safety of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for middle- or large-sized battery pack including one or more secondary batteries. The self cutting part is formed in a cathode terminal made of aluminum. The self cutting part has a vertical sectional area equivalent to 30-90% of the vertical sectional area of the remaining part of the electrode terminal. The sealing part includes an endothermic material having high latent heat during the change of phase, or an endothermic layer is formed on the cathode terminal adjacent to the sealing part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a partial perspective view showing a secondary battery.    Battery case (200)    Sealing part (240)    Electrode terminals (411)    Self cutting part (431)    Vertical sectional area (SA)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode comprises an ion-conductive polymer material such as ionomer that evenly covers the inner wall of pores within the primary aggregates of carbon on which a metal catalyst is supported. The weight ratio of the ionomer and the carbon black is 0 and 7 or more.    USE - For use in polymer-electrolyte-fuel cell used as power supply for portable devices, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The percentage utilization of the metal catalyst can be improved, by suppressing the lowering in material diffusion speed of oxygen and water as a reactant and product in the cathode electrode, since the hydrogen ions are efficiently arrived at the cathode catalyst layer. Hydrogen ions produced in an anode catalyst layer can be efficiently conducted to an electrolyte structure using gas diffusion layer and the catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) manufacturing method of gas diffusion electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sequence flow diagram illustrating the manufacturing method of gas diffusion electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Forming an orientationally ordered mesostructured inorganic-organic material that is produced by molding self-assembling organic agents and network-forming inorganic species in a controlled environment, involves: combining solvent concentration control and surface interaction control to provide for mesostructural alignment.    USE - For preparing mesostructured inorganic-organic materials with controllable orientational ordering useful for optical, opto-electronic, catalysis, fuel cells, membrane, or microfluidic device applications (claimed), for the optical devices such as electro-optic modulators and switches, optical data storage, optical limiting devices, optical sensors, displays, lasing materials, also as patterned thin films for photolithography and microelectromechanical systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides ease of processing and versatility for incorporating desirable compositions and structures and materials with desirable mechanical, optical and anisotropic properties for use in wide range.
NOVELTY - Anode active material particles have ratio of average longest shaft diameter and average shortest shaft diameter of 1.5-1000.    USE - For anode of non-aqoues electrolyte secondary battery used in battery pack used by vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode containing anode electrode active material particles provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent output characteristics even at the time of supplying heavy current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the anode active material particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of anode active material particles.
NOVELTY - A rotatable element (164) includes a fluid volume (184) partially enclosed with an annular perimeter wall (170). An input fluid conduit (196) includes an exit aperture (202) for delivering the fluid flow stream into the fluid volume. A rotary motor (192) rotates the rotatable element about the axial center for generating centrifugal force capable of moving liquid droplets deposited on other surfaces of perimeter wall to inner surface (172) of the wall. An output liquid conduit (208) includes an collection aperture (212) for collecting the liquid.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A simple device is provided for separating liquid droplets especially water from the byproduct outflow and for collecting the liquid droplets. The volume, weight, cost and electrical energy consumption of the fuel cell system are reduced. The fuel cell is operable in all possible orientations without degrading the performance of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for separating liquid droplets from a fluid flow stream; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the liquid droplets recovering device.    Rotatable element (164)    Annular perimeter wall (170)    Inner surface of annular perimeter wall (172)    Fluid volume (184)    Rotary motor (192)    Input fluid conduit (196)    Exit aperture (202)    Output liquid conduit (208)    Collection aperture (212)
NOVELTY - Proposed method that involves conversion of vehicle recuperative braking energy into useful electrochemical transforms in battery plate active material includes generation of return-current pulse whose length is independent of charge current pulse length and whose energy is then returned to battery terminals in the form of additional charge pulse during intervals between charge current pulses provided volumetric efficiency is other than unity.    USE - Electrical engineering; electrochemical methods for acting upon active material of lead battery plates.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced effectiveness of energy conversion.2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - In reaction pipe having an inlet window, graphitic cover-rod is mounted with composite graphitic target located in the channel of cover-rod. The target is prepared by mixing at room temperature of powders of graphite, nickel and yttrium oxide with atomic ratio Ni:Y equal to (4-10):1. Nickel and yttrium content in composite target - 1-10% at. Then the mixture is placed in the channel of graphitic cover-rod and packed. Protective diaphragm screen is installed between the window and the target. Laser evaporation of the target is performed by continuous CO2 laser with power not less than 0,5 kWt with irradiation density not less than 1.104 Wt/cm2, with blow-off by constant flow of inert gas under atmospheric pressure. Resulting one-wall carbon nanotubes are gathered in collector, made in form of metallic substrates, positioned along the length of reaction pipe.    USE - Nanotechnology, possible use in chemical industry, electronics, medicine, mechanical engineering for producing plastics, fuel cell components, accumulators, super-capacitors, displays, electron emitters, prosthetics materials.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified manufacture of composite graphitic targets for laser ablation, ensured high quality and high nanotube output, substantially lowered labor, energy and time costs.3 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - Provided is a battery cooling system of a hybrid engine vehicle (HEV) to increase the cooling speed of a battery and to improve the cooling effect of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery cooling system comprises an inflow hole(22); a cooling duct(23) which connects the air inflow hole and a battery case(21); a discharge duct(24) which connects the battery case and an air outflow hole; a rear duct(11) connected to an air conditioner(10); an auxiliary duct(12) which connects the cooling duct; a cooling door(13) installed on the auxiliary duct; and a control part which operates the air conditioner according to the surface temperature of a battery(20) and opens and closes the cooling door.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The connecting terminal has a clamping washer (21) with bending structure (22) so that the extension portion (11c) protruded in direction of elastic structure (12) from incision of coupling structures (11a,11b) is secured. A bolt (25) is protruded from the lower side of elastic structure. The bolt is fastened with the washer from upside after inserting into the hole (23). A nut (27) is screwed in the width direction of washer to decrees the diameter of the terminal insertion unit (11).    USE - For storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ability to prevent the rapid diameter change of terminal insertion unit is performed effectively. The damage caused to the mail box terminal is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the connecting terminal of storage battery.    Terminal insertion unit (11)    Coupling structures (11a,11b)    Extension portion (11c)    Elastic structure (12)    Clamping washer (21)    Bending structure (22)    Hole (23)    Bolt (25)    Nut (27)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has unit cell (1) which positions electrode terminal (2) connected with bus bar (3) by a predetermined interval. The bus bar has planar portion (4) whose both ends are curved in cylinder shape which inserts the electrode terminal. A stacking portion (5) stacks a front end portion on planar portion (4). A stopper screw (8) is inserted into a through hole (7) which is provided in planar portion. The electrode terminal of the unit cell which adjoins with a bus bar is connected.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bus bars can be connected with the electrode terminal of unit cell reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded perspective view of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (1)    Electrode terminal (2)    Positive electrode terminal (2A)    Negative electrode terminal (2B)    Bus bar (3)    Planar portion (4)    Stacking portion (5)    Cylinder portion (6)    Through hole (7)    Stopper screw (8)
NOVELTY - A pair of signal lines (3) are used for communication between the management apparatus (CU) and to-be-managed apparatus (RC) so that the to-be-managed apparatus and management apparatus shares the same signal line to transmit the digital signal. The communication system sets signal level such that the signal levels of the digital signal transmitted to the management apparatus from the to-be-managed apparatus are different.    USE - For management of battery management unit and vehicle control circuit in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of signal lines of management apparatus and to-be-managed apparatus can be reduced and the transmission origin of the digital signal can be easily pinpointed so that the communication function between the management apparatus and to-be-managed apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the communication system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Battery monitoring apparatus (2)    Signal line (3)    Management apparatus (CU)    To-be-managed apparatus (RC)
NOVELTY - A liquid raw material and mineral fuel have end point of more than 220degreesC in a distillation curve, and content of sulfur compound of molecular weight of 213 or more of 0.3 mass ppm or less. The liquid raw material and mineral fuel are used for fuel-cell co-generation system which de-sulfurizes the liquid raw materials and mineral fuel, generates and supplies the fuel gas which has hydrogen by modification to fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell co-generation system (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid raw material and mineral fuel has low sulfur content. Easy starting and maintenance of fuel cell co-generation system. The fuel cell co-generation system is compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of the fuel cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurizer (1)    Self thermal reforming device (2)    Solid oxide fuel cell housing (3)    Water vapor modifier (4)    Fuel cell (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (10) comprises several substacks (11-15) to which hydrogen gas is supplied using parallel and serial feed routes. A switching unit switches the hydrogen gas feed route between serial and parallel feed routes, based on determining the completion of starting of fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst during fuel-cell stack starting is effectively suppressed using simple structured system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Substacks (11-15)    Unification Piping (16)    Shut-off valves (18-21)    Voltage sensor (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has protrusion (9) in inner periphery and outer periphery of manifold of frame (3) which covers the separator manifold (10) connected with separator electric power generator by flow path transducing portion. The flow path transducing portion of manifold of separator is connected with inner periphery of introductory flow path of frame manifold.    USE - For use as portable power supply for electric vehicles and also used for domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution in the lamination direction at the time of normal operation can be suppressed by improving insulating property for every single battery and also the heating up time during electric power generation can be shortened so that the thermal efficiency of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the integral seal, anode separator and cathode separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Frame (3)    Sealant (4)    Protrusion (9)    Manifold of separator (10)
NOVELTY - A composition containing a functional material and an organic solvent is coated on a substrate using discharge apparatus. The coated film is dried, to obtain a functional film having predetermined pattern. Thus, the formation of functional film is enabled.    USE - For forming functional film used for forming electrode for manufacturing secondary battery (both claimed) used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The function film is efficiently manufactured, and provides secondary battery having excellent capacity and charge-and-discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - The substrate (1) has ventilation openings (1a) on the sides. The thin-film heaters (10,20) having reinforcement portion (12b,22b) of heater electrodes (12,22), and resistance (11,21), are protruded through ventilation opening. A through-hole (2) is formed penetrating surface and back surface of substrate, on either sides of thin-film heaters.    USE - For contact burning gas sensor e.g. hydrogen gas sensor used in fuel cell electric vehicle, and for fuel cell system used as auxiliary power supply in home and industry.    ADVANTAGE - The earthquake resistance and impact resistance can be increased and hence relative response can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for contact burning gas sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the contact burning gas sensor.    Substrate (1)    Ventilation openings (1a)    Through-hole (2)    Thin-film heaters (10,20)    Resistance (11,21)    Heater electrodes (12,22)    Reinforcement portion (12b,22b)
NOVELTY - The sensor head has a container having a sealing performance with respect to gas other than hydrogen gas. A homogeneous material ball (40) has a curved surface with a rotation band that defines multi-orbits of the collimated surface acoustic wave (SAW). An electroacoustic transducer excites the SAW along the rotation band of the homogeneous material ball. A hydrogen gas molecule, a sensitive film (25), an electrode wiring (27) and the homogeneous material ball are accommodated in the container.    USE - For sensor such as hydrogen gas sensor, semiconductor type sensor, optical-type sensor, surface-acoustic-wave type sensor and electrochemical-type sensor used in petroleum refining and rocket of chip fabrication factory, space industry and fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. for industrial fixation type fuel cell and domestic fixation type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic range of the hydrogen gas detection is increased. The high sensitivity and high-speed response of the sensor head are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sensor head. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensitive film (25)    Electrode wiring (27)    Homogeneous material ball (40)    Hydrogen permeable film (661)    Micro heater (665)
NOVELTY - An external terminal of battery cell has larger resistance than each connection bodies arranged between electrode group accommodated inside of battery cell. A linear groove (5) is formed in width direction orthogonal to longitudinal direction at substantial center portion with thinner width than other portion of electrical-connection body (3).    USE - For battery unit (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply of e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes a connection state while protecting a cell of a battery unit by identifying a cutting portion during flow of abnormal heavy current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electrical connection body.    Electrical-connection body (3)    Groove (5)
NOVELTY - The battery is charged and discharged such that charging or discharging curve explaining relationship between battery remaining capacity and cell voltage is obtained. The cell voltage and battery remaining capacity are taken along vertical axis and horizontal axis. The cell voltage curve becomes flat with respect to change of battery remaining capacity. The positive electrode active material in positive electrode contains lithium ion having transition-metal complex oxide comprising olivine crystal structure, layered crystal structure and spinel crystal structure.    USE - For power supply in electric vehicle and domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The charging state of the battery is detected easily and rapidly without using a complicated electronic circuit, and the detection precision is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the change of cell voltage with respect to the change of battery remaining capacity during charging and discharging the laminate-film battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A compound having an aromatic ring is subjected to oxidation-polymerization, irradiated using ultrasonic wave and fibril-like polymer is generated. The generated fibril-like polymer is baked, to obtain carbon fiber which has three-dimensional continuous structure.    USE - For manufacture of carbon fiber used for electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electronic device and electronic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon fiber which is manufactured easily and has high moisture content and large surface area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Metal support carbon fiber (5)    Porous support (6)
NOVELTY - A carbon nano material and succinic-acid acyl peroxide are heated in the presence of a solvent, and carboxyl group is introduced into the surface of the carbon nano material to obtain a surface modified carbon nano material.    USE - For manufacturing surface modified carbon nano material used for manufacturing platinum-type catalyst (both claimed) for electrode used for fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum type catalyst obtained using the surface modified carbon nano material has high catalytic ability, and aggregation of platinum type fine particles is prevented.
NOVELTY - The device has an electronic control unit (20) controlling an actual air flow (Qmes) measured by a flowmeter at a flow setpoint (Qcons) by controlling a rotational speed setpoint (omegacons) of a motor of a compressor. The control unit includes an observer for reconstructing states of a motorized compressor assembly, that is associated to the flowmeter, from the rotational speed setpoint and from the air flow measured by the flowmeter.    USE - Used for controlling air flow delivered by a motorized compressor assembly to a fuel cell for generating an electrical power supplied to a traction motor of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures controlling of air flow delivered to a fuel cell in a robust manner, by considering a transfer function between the rotational speed of the motor of the compressor and the measured air flow which non linearly vary according to an operating temperature and pressure. The observer enables better reconstruction of states of the motorized compressor assembly from the rotational speed setpoint and from the air flow measured by the flowmeter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for implementing a device for controlling air flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional representation of an air flow controlling device for a fuel cell.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Rotational speed setpoint (omegacons)    Flow setpoint (Qcons)    Actual air flow (Qmes)    Electronic control unit (20)    Regulating unit (21)
NOVELTY - The device has a holding body (3) arranged on a carrier (2) of a vehicle lateral to a battery (1). The holding body is fixed by using a screw (6), which can be attached in a threaded bush (7) at the carrier. The holding body is movable in a direction of the battery above the screw. The holding body is engaged in a lateral projection of the battery in a force fit manner and is fit laterally planar to the battery. The head of the screw can be rotatably connected with a guiding body (4). The holding body and the guiding body are movable against each other and are connected together.    USE - Used for batteries that are arranged in a carrier in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holding body is engaged in the lateral projection of the battery in the force fit manner and is fit laterally planar to the battery, thus fixing the battery in the motor vehicle in a space saving, effective and secure manner in connection with free accessible battery contacts and avoiding risks of short circuit of an electrical system or a battery. The device permits mounting and demounting of the batteries in a reliable and stable manner during increased corrosive load and/or pollution. The device avoids the occurrence of strong, local and narrow limited shearing force on a battery housing, during strong impulse force loading of the vehicle or the battery. The device avoids strong, local, narrow, limited force effects in the carrier area and or a vehicle body, during impulse force effects on the vehicle or the battery. The device also facilitates mounting and demounting of the battery in the carrier of the vehicle in a time saving and effective manner even by the untrained personal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of constructive units of a fixing device.    Battery (1)    Carrier (2)    Holding body (3)    Guiding body (4)    Screw (6)    Threaded bush (7)
NOVELTY - The electronic bicycle bell has a universal serial bus (USB) connection for dubbing a bell tone from a computer, which is connected with a microcontroller (5). The microcontroller includes an analog-digital-converter and a digital-analog-converter. The microcontroller is connected with a jumper (2) in such a manner to change desired melody of the bell tone, where current supply is provided to the bell via one or two mignon-batteries (6). A loudspeaker (3) is attached at the microcontroller. The microcontroller is steered from outside via a pushbutton (4).    USE - Electronic bicycle bell.    ADVANTAGE - The universal serial bus (USB) connection dubs the bell tone from the computer, which is connected with the microcontroller, and the microcontroller is connected with the jumper in such a manner to change the desired melody of the bell tone, thus enabling humans to use their own favorite melody as the bicycle bell tone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic bicycle bell. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Jumper (2)    Loudspeaker (3)    Pushbutton (4)    Microcontroller (5)    Mignon batteries (6)
NOVELTY - A peroxide curable butyl rubber compound comprises a butyl rubber polymer containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer and repeating units derived from at least one multiolefin monomer (at least 3 mol.%); and a peroxide curing co-agent comprising a polyfunctional monomer containing an electron-attractive group.    USE - In a shaped article (claimed), e.g. fuel cell components, medical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The peroxide cured compound has a compression set of less than or equal to25 (preferably less than or equal to10)%; an ultimate elongation of at least 150%; a gas permeability of less than or equal to4.5x10-8 cm2/atm.sec and a tensile strength of at least 6.5 MPa. The compound is peroxide curable, completely soluble and devoid of free divinyl benzene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing peroxide curable butyl rubber compound involving providing a butyl rubber polymer containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer and repeating units derived from at least one multiolefin monomer (at least 3 mol.%); providing a peroxide curing co-agent (at least 10 parts per hundred of resin (phr)) comprising a polyfunctional monomer containing an electron-attractive group; and blending the butyl rubber polymer and the co-agent to form a peroxide curable compound; curing the peroxide curable compound with a peroxide curing agent (at least 10 phr).
NOVELTY - The hydrogenated endohedral metallofullerene contains metal(s) encapsulated in carbon fullerene cage containing plurality of carbon atoms and portion of carbon atom of fullerene cage is bonded to hydrogen.    USE - As source of molecular hydrogen used in fuel cells and as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogenated endohedral metallofullerene has excellent biological property, magnetic property, electronic property and chemical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogenated endohedral metallofullerene is soluble in water. The metal and metal (a) are rare earth elements and 3B group element such as scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, gadolinium, holmium, erbium, thulium and ytterbium. The carbon fullerene cage is chosen from C60, C68, C70, C80, C84, C86 and C88 fullerene cage. The solvated electron is generated by group (I) metal, preferably lithium, and an amine, preferably ethylene diamine. The hydrogen donor is an alcohol, preferably butanol. An at least one metal is encapsulated in trimetallic nitride (A3-nXnN), and carbon fullerene cage (Cm), where A is metal, preferably scandium or gadolinium, X is metal (a), m is even integer from 60-200, preferably 80, and n is 0-3. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogenating endohedral metallofullerene.
NOVELTY - A resistance acquisition unit acquires internal resistance of cell blocks of the battery based on voltage and current of the cell blocks. A temperature detector detects the temperature of the battery considering predetermined conditions. A determination unit determines standard internal resistance based on the detected temperature. An abnormality detector detects abnormality of the battery based on the initially detected internal resistance and standard internal resistance of the battery.    USE - For vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Abnormality of the battery with internal resistance which changes depending on temperature can be determined with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality judging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart illustrating abnormality determination routine of the battery performed by electronic control unit.
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing (1) with a base, electrodes (2) arranged vertically in the housing, and a liquid electrolyte (3). A flat convection acceleration device (4) comprising a raised edge (4a) is arranged between the housing base and a lower edge of the electrodes. The height of the raised edge is one fourth of height of the electrodes. The raised edge comprises holes (5), where a horizontal section of the convection acceleration device comprises another set of holes (6).    USE - Used as a starter battery for a vehicle e.g. passenger car, in an automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The flat convection acceleration device is arranged between the base of the housing and the lower edge of the electrodes, thus resulting in a stronger convection, which leads to a faster and better mixing of the electrolyte and a faster heating of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a liquid electrolyte battery. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Housing (1)    Electrodes (2)    Liquid electrolyte (3)    Flat convection acceleration device (4)    Raised edge (4a)    Holes (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrodes (2) arranged vertically in a housing (1), and a heater arranged at a base of the housing. The housing is designed such that a heatable area of the base extends at a right-angle and central to electrode plates. A mixing device has a heat protection plate (5), and two plates (6a, 6b) comprise an upper area designed as an over-flow funnel, where upper edges of the funnel protrude a few millimeter above the electrode level, such that a liquid electrolyte (3) is swashed into the funnel during the movement of the battery.    USE - Used as a starter battery in a vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The upper edges of the funnel protrude a few millimeter above the electrode level, such that a liquid electrolyte is swashed into the funnel during movement of the battery, and hence the electrolyte can be strongly heated during driving, without damaging the electrode plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid electrolyte battery.    Housing (1)    Electrodes (2)    Liquid electrolyte (3)    Heat protection plate (5)    Plates (6a, 6b)
NOVELTY - manganese based lithium secondary battery comprises cathode, anode, and electrolyte. The cathode contains manganese based lithium metal oxide. The anode comprises anode active material particles coated with manganese scavenger. The manganese scavenger is capable of reducing manganese ions on surface by conducting or semiconducting properties.    USE - The manganese based lithium secondary battery is used as power source for electric automobiles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has manganese scavenger that provides excellent storage performance during long term storage even at high temperatures. The battery eliminates or reduces direct deposition of manganese on the anode active material can be inhibited thus completing the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) anode active material coated with manganese scavenger; and    (2) anode comprising the above active material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell hybrid power generation system has an electrical assembly responsive to output of energy recovery generator and a fuel cell power plant to generate combined electric current. The fuel cell power plant has a fuel cell module that produces electric current and waste heat due to the electrochemical conversion of the fuel gas and hydrogen gas. The fuel cell power plant supplies flue gas containing exhausted oxidant gas to a pre-heater.    USE - For use in gas transmission or distribution system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The overall efficiency of the gas distribution system is improved by using a simple arrangement. The need for using a boiler to heat the waste heat from the fuel cell power plant is prevented by supplying the waste gas to the heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power generation station;    (2) gas distribution system; and    (3) method for generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell hybrid power generation system.
NOVELTY - A one-piece copper alloy battery terminal connector (10) comprises having a body (12) having top, bottom, and first and second, opposed side surfaces; and an intermediate aperture (24) for engaging a battery post, and having a size that is variable to accommodate placement of the connector onto, and the removal of the connector from, the battery post. The body further comprises a rounded frontal portion (25), first and second upturned flanges.    USE - For motor vehicles with limited underhood space.    ADVANTAGE - The connector can be placed in more confined areas, e.g. under-hood areas of modern, more compact automobiles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view of the battery terminal connector.    Connector (10)    Body (12)    Ferrule (14)    Aperture (24)    Rounded frontal portion (25)
NOVELTY - A battery terminal connector (1) comprises an electrical conductor having two spaced apart terminal connecting parts each comprising three adjacent wavelike fins each formed with curved portion(s). A predetermined angle is between the orientation of the open end of the middle fin and the orientation of the open ends of other fins for each terminal connecting part. An electrical insulator is formed with a slot for accommodating the conductor. A vertical distance of a space between the curved portions of the fins is smaller than the thickness of a battery terminal.    USE - For connecting two batteries in series, e.g. for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and accumulator for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal connector enables user to easily connect two batteries in series even when the battery terminals are subjected to slight deformation. It is capable of firmly coupling with the battery terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrical conductor for battery terminal connector comprising two spaced apart terminal connecting parts; and    (2) an electrical insulator for battery terminal connector comprising a slot, a T-shaped recess, and ribs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a battery terminal connector.    Battery terminal connector (1)    Terminals (21)    Through holes (213)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a compressed air engine configured for extracting energy from compressed air, which is received from a compressed air supply apparatus, where the extraction produces rotary power. A rotary power conversion apparatus is connected to the compressed air engine and is configured for converting the rotary power to electrical power of a preset specification. An electrical power conversion apparatus is connected to the rotary power conversion apparatus and is configured for converting the specification electrical power to electrical power of another specification.    USE - Powertrain system e.g. electric powertrain system and hybrid powertrain system, for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. passenger vehicle such as car, commercial vehicle e.g. truck and van, military vehicle and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the engine, the air supply apparatus, the rotary power conversion apparatus and the electrical power conversion apparatus facilitates selective and variable output of the electrical power, creation of wind-generated electrical power and input of energy from external energy sources, without consuming petroleum-based fuel. The consumption of the petroleum-based fuel is avoided, so that the powertrain system is not detrimental to the global environment and is not detrimental to an economy of a country that is highly dependent on imported crude oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method comprising a step of extracting energy from compressed air for producing rotary power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a powertrain system.    Powertrain system (100)
NOVELTY - An elongated and portable structure has a pair of axially opposed end portions (21A,21B) and pair of L-shaped arms protruded outwardly. The end portion (21B) and arms define electrical contacts (23) for receiving corresponding male receptacle associated with an auxiliary power device. A flap is connected through the end portion for sheltering the electrical contact associated with end portion during non-operating condition. The power distribution from the structure is disconnected automatically, when the tractor trailer power supply source drops below 12-volts.    USE - For use with tractor trailer.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the user to power portable electrical devices easily and readily from the rear of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the 12-volt power supply adaptor.    Power supply adaptor (10)    Rotatable end portion (21)    Axially opposed end portions (21A,21B)    Electrical contacts (23)    Sockets (28)
NOVELTY - A method for estimating a life span of a battery and a battery management system using the same are provided to correctly and stably check the life span of the battery by outputting a warning signal and a defection signal based on deterioration of the battery and a battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for estimating a life span of a battery includes the steps of: measuring a first pack voltage and a first pack current of the battery(S110); measuring a second pack voltage and a second pack current of the battery after a first time(S130); calculating a pack internal resistance based on the first pack voltage, the first pack voltage, the second pack voltage, and the second pack current, and calculating maximum power of the battery based on the pack internal resistance(S150); outputting a first signal if the calculated maximum output is less than a first reference maximum output(S160); and outputting a second signal if the maximum output is larger than the first reference maximum output and less than the second reference maximum output which is larger than the first reference maximum output(S180).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A DC power supply apparatus using a fuel cell is provided to convert DC power outputted from the fuel cell into DC power of a constant level and supply it to DC power home electronics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system includes a stack having a fuel pole(31) and an air pole(33) to generate electricity by using electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. A converter(100) boosts or drop a DC voltage outputted from the stack. An AC power generator(200) coverts the DC power outputted from the converter into DC power of a constant level. A DC power generator(300) converts the DC power outputted from the converter into the DC power of a constant level. The DC power generator has a variable resistor at an output end thereof.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An open circuit detecting method in a battery terminal of a vehicle is provided to notify a driver of an open circuit of a wiring by sensing the open circuit of the wiring connected to the battery terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An open circuit detecting method in a battery terminal of a vehicle comprises the steps of: measuring a voltage outputted from a generator(ST10); measuring that the voltage is over a maximum or minimum value of a reference voltage(ST20); repeating the previous step a certain number of times(ST50); judging that the number of maximum or minimum value measuring times is more than a certain number of times(ST70); repeatedly performing measurement of the previous step for a certain number of times(ST90); and warning a driver if the number of measurement times is more than a certain number of times(ST100).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A detection unit (13) detects discharge-voltage value and open circuit voltage value of a battery (20), in connection and disconnection states of load. A calculation unit (11a) computes difference value of voltage in both states. The reference open circuit voltage value corresponding to the computed difference value is derived based on characteristics pattern (12a) in a storage unit (12). A calculation unit (11b) calculates the deterioration degree of battery, based on reference open circuit voltage value obtained corresponding to full-charge state of battery.    USE - For estimating state of battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery state can be estimated accurately, using a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Calculation units (11a,11b)    Storage unit (12)    Characteristics pattern (12a)    Detection unit (13)    Switching unit (15)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has liquid-level float (13) which opens the space of separator (5). The contacts (13a) protrude towards downward direction and connected directly inside the float housing to float the electrolyte liquid (6) in the cell (1b).    USE - Lead storage battery such as stacked type lead storage battery and winding type lead storage battery mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of electrolyte liquid level is reduced so that the positive and negative electrodes are connected directly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional front view of the cell arranging the liquid-level float in guide pipe.    Cell (1b)    Separator (5)    Electrolyte liquid (6)    Liquid-level float (13)    Contact (13a)
NOVELTY - A control unit (21) turns off a switch (20) when the battery remaining capacity detected by a battery remaining capacity detection unit (22) is below the setting value. The control unit interrupts the connection of a power supply socket and a battery (11). A power source plug detection unit (23) determines insertion of the power source plug to the power supply socket. The battery remaining capacity detection unit determines the remaining capacity of the battery linked to the power supply socket.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents overdischarge of the battery remaining capacity required for engine start up. Prevents others people from starting the engine using an ignition key and a theft can be prevented since the structure by which an electric power supply is performed to a power supply socket even if it does not insert an ignition key in a cylinder if this switch is turned on.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (11)    Switch (20)    Control unit (21)    Battery remaining capacity detection unit (22)    Power source plug detection unit (23)
NOVELTY - The current limiting circuits (61,63) sets electric current supplied from battery (2) to higher and lower electric current for predetermined high speed and low speed charging respectively for charging secondary battery (3). A CPU controls switches (62,64) such that the current limiting circuits are switched according to predetermined condition and charging of secondary battery is preformed.    USE - For charging secondary battery of abnormality detection apparatus used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burglaries prevention property is improved. The degradation of battery is prevented and the lifetime of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the charging device of abnormality detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Abnormality detection apparatus (1)    Battery (2)    Secondary battery (3)    Current limiting circuits (61,63)    Switches (62,64)
NOVELTY - The high concentration liquid fuel consumption amount and aqueous solution consumption amount, calculated based on electrical load, are compared to calculate critical fuel concentration value and power value of load, using curvilinear equations. The new high concentration liquid fuel consumption amount and aqueous solution consumption amount, and the power value of the electric load, are measured at the time of battery exhaustion. The new fuel amount is supplied, when measured power value is larger than calculated critical power value.    USE - For supplying fuel in liquid fuel battery used in generator used in large-sized power station, motor vehicle, portable type power supply etc.,    ADVANTAGE - The new high concentration liquid fuel consumption amount and aqueous solution can be supplied correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the fuel supply process of liquid fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A strip shaped electrical-conductivity support (25) is provided parallel with the end surface of lamination electrode housing (20). The electrical-conductivity support has a lithium metal (41) attached along the electrode side and the conductive connection of lithium metal is performed to the negative electrode (23) of electrode housing.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of handling the lithium metal in production process is reduced and the productivity is increased while performing preliminary occlusion of lithium metal smoothly and rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view and sectional view of the lithium ion electrical-storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lamination electrode housing (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (23)    Electrical-conductivity support (25)    Lithium metal (41)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (105) consists of separator (104) which isolates positive electrode plate (102) with lead-calcium (Pb-Ca) alloy grating and negative electrode plate (103) with Pb-Ca alloy grating. The electrode group is immersed in electrolyte liquid (111). The ratio (PA/PB) of active materials in upper half (102a) and active materials in lower half (102b) of positive electrode plate is 1.07 or more. The ratio (NA/NB) of active materials in upper half (103a) and active materials in lower half (103b) of negative electrode plate is 1.07 or more.    USE - For use as e.g. engine start-up and backup power supply of idling stop vehicle and regenerative-brake system mounting vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The charging acceptance property of the lead storage battery is improved, while suppressing the sulfation. The lifetime characteristic of the lead storage battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (102)    Upper half of positive electrode plate (102a)    Lower half of positive electrode plate (102b)    Negative electrode plate (103)    Upper half negative electrode plate (103a)    Lower half negative electrode plate (103b)    Separator (104)    Electrode group (105)    Electrolyte liquid (111)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (101) has battery case (106) having electrode group (105) containing positive electrode plate (102) that is separated from negative electrode plate (103) by a separator (104). The battery case is filled with electrolyte liquid (111) whose mass ratio between sulfuric acid and positive electrode active material is between 0.05 and 0.07.    USE - For supplying electric power to idling stop system and regenerative brake system in vehicle, and also for electric and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The charge acceptance property can be improved, and hence lifetime can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (101)    Positive electrode plate (102)    Negative electrode plate (103)    Separator (104)    Electrode group (105)    Battery case (106)    Electrolyte liquid (111)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a block discharge circuit (31) connected in parallel to a serial battery group (12) of each power-supply block (10). A block control circuit (34) detects the voltage of the serial battery group of each power-supply block and controls the block discharge circuit. The block control circuit detects the voltage difference of the serial battery group and controls the block discharge circuit by equalizing the voltage of the serial battery group.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The imbalance of the batteries contained in the power supply blocks is eliminated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power-supply block (10)    Batteries (11)    Serial battery group (12)    Block discharge circuit (31)    Block control circuit (34)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas purification apparatus (35) cleans a waste gas by making a hydrogen discharged from battery (27) and electric power generation of a generator (24) to react with the waste gas emitted from a diesel engine (11). An electrolyzer (39) electrolyzes water contained in waste gas, and generates hydrogen that is supplied to exhaust gas purification apparatus.    USE - For engine e.g. diesel engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an exhaust gas purification system with an easy structure where reducing agent which contains hydrogen is provided without replenishment, thus maintenance is made easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a purifying method of an exhaust gas purification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of structure of the exhaust gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Diesel engine (11)    Generator (24)    Battery (27)    Exhaust gas purification apparatus (35)    Electrolyzer (39)
NOVELTY - A regular-arrangement particle dispersion comprises an ionic liquid, and particles (10) having compatibility to ionic liquid, dispersed and regularly arranged in three-dimension in the ionic liquid. The particles contain an inner core (2) and polymer (4) which does not deform in the ionic liquid extending on the outer side from the surface of inner core.    USE - For solid electrolyte of solar cell and fuel cell, and used as color material and photonic crystal for color sensor and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The regular arrangement particle dispersion has excellent crystallization or stability of dispersion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the form of particles.    Inner core (2)    Polymer (4)    Particles (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing powdery inorganic solid electrolyte (3) of uniform thickness on positive electrode (1) or negative electrode (2). After arranging the other electrode on solid electrolyte, the two electrodes and solid electrolyte are bonded by pressure.    USE - For manufacturing lithium ion secondary cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ion secondary cell having high-energy density can be obtained easily, while preventing explosion ignition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the manufacturing process of lithium ion secondary cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Powdery inorganic solid electrolyte (3)    Inclined contact surface (4)    Contact structure (5)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte sheet (2) consists of an electrolyte layer (30), a primary layer and a secondary layer. The primary and secondary layer opposes and clamps the electrolyte layer.    USE - For molded product used for battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used for mobile telephone, personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte sheet provides battery having excellent workability, capacity and stability, and prevents electrical short circuit of electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The primary and secondary layer are pair of electrode (60), and moisture proof-reinforcement sheet (70).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional of the solid electrolyte sheet.    Solid electrolyte sheet (2)    Solid electrolyte (10)    Spacer (20)    Electrolyte layer (30)    Electrode (60)    Moisture proof reinforcement sheet (70)
NOVELTY - An air electrode (112) comprises a diffusion layer (201) including several through-holes (203) for discharging water generated by a reaction layer to an external side. Each through-hole is filled with filler such as fibers (205) having hydrophilic and thermal insulation properties.    USE - Used for e.g. a polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted in a vehicle, for e.g. passenger cars, buses, trucks, riding carts and luggage carts.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly enables the provision of enlarged output to the vehicle by enabling the fuel to react fully with the diffused layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the diffusion layer.    Air electrode (112)    Diffusion layer (201)    Through-holes (203)    Fiber (205)    Surfaces (s1,s2)
NOVELTY - A resin molding material contains thermosetting resin and component containing titanium oxide, silica and/or zirconium oxide.    USE - For manufacturing thin molded products and shield components used for fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin molding material has excellent moldability, and provides molded products having excellent hydrofluoric acid resistance.
NOVELTY - A carbon group molding material contains resol type phenol resin (A), thermosetting phenol resin (B), and carbonaceous base material (C). The resol type phenol resin has average weight average molecular weight of 4000 or less, and thermosetting phenol resin has weight average molecular weight of 5000 or more and solubility in boiling methanol of 30 mass% or more. The mass ratio of component (A) with respect to total amount of components (B,C) is 10:90-35:65.    USE - For separator (claimed) of polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power source for motor vehicles, power supply of fixed electric-power generation, and small portable power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon group molding material has sufficient liquidity during molding of products, and problem of odor is minimized. The separator formed using the carbon group molding material has favorable electroconductivity and gas-barrier property.
NOVELTY - The separator is a microporous film containing fluorinated vinylidene resin. The fluorinated vinylidene resin is crosslinked chemically.    USE - For electronic components used in lithium ion secondary cell, lithium ion primary battery, polymer lithium cell, nickel-hydrogen battery, aluminum electrolytic capacitor and electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent heat resistance over long period of time, and provides electronic component having excellent productivity, reliability and compatibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluorinated vinylidene resin is a mixture of homopolymer of vinylidene fluoride, or copolymer of vinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, ethylene or propylene. The gel fraction of N,N-dimethyl formamide solvent is 20-90 wt.%.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has several positioning elements (57) whose positioning surfaces are arranged perpendicular to the parallel lines from the board surface center (54) of a fuel cell component (50). The positioning element is released towards the outer side of the fuel-cell component.    USE - For use in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation on the positioning surface of the component can be absorbed such that the component can be positioned accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell component (50)    Electric power generation area (51)    Board surface center (54)    Positioning elements (57)
NOVELTY - The fuel-injection apparatus has a solenoid (1a) whose drive signal turns on the battery (5). A battery voltage detection circuit (16) detects the battery voltage at the predetermined time when the battery is turned on. A battery state determination unit (8a) determines the battery state, by comparing the detected battery voltage with predetermined voltage, and a battery status display lamp (18) displays the determined battery state.    USE - For fuel-injection control of engine of vehicle such as two-wheelers, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the battery can be judged at high precision, without receiving influence of the variation of battery voltage at the time of non-energized state of solenoid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality judging method of fuel injection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel-injection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solenoid (1a)    Battery (5)    Battery state determination unit (8a)    Battery voltage detection circuit (16)    Battery status display lamp (18)
NOVELTY - The compound having aromatic ring is oxidize-polymerized to produce a fibril-like polymer, and a metal catalyst is supported on a three-dimensional continuous-form carbon fiber. The catalyst supported carbon fiber is heated and reduction processed at reducing atmosphere containing hydrogen, to obtain an electrode.    USE - For manufacture of electrode used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for power supply of electric vehicle, electric power generation system and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables electrode having high catalyst activity and improved battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal catalyst contains noble metal such as platinum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for activation of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Catalyst layer (5)    Gaseous diffusion layer (6)
NOVELTY - A carbonaceous material is maintained at 900degreesC or more for 8 hours or more. Gas activation processing is carried out at a reaction rate of 0.06 hour-1, which is computed by preset relation, to obtain activated carbon.    USE - For manufacture of activated carbon used for electrode of electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon having high electroconductivity during compression is efficiently manufactured. An electrical double layer capacitor using the electrode containing activated carbon has low cell internal resistance and high capacitance per unit volume of electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbonaceous material is maintained at 900degreesC or more for 8 hours or more. Gas activation processing is carried out at a reaction rate of 0.06 hour-1, to obtain activated carbon. The reaction rate is computed by the relation: reactant rate=(100-V-Y)/(100xT), where V is content (in wt.%) of volatile material contained in the carbonaceous material, Y is yield (in wt.%), and T is activation time (in hour).
NOVELTY - A composite material consists of silicon oxide and electroconductive substance, in which adsorption and desorption of lithium ion is possible.    USE - As electrode material for electrical storage device e.g. secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion secondary cell and lithium cell used as power storage for vehicle, and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material formed using composite material provides lithium ion secondary cell with high discharge capacitance and favorable cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite material consists of silicon oxide given by SiOx, where x is 0.5 or more and less than 2, and electroconductive substance in which adsorption and desorption of lithium ion is possible. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material which involves reacting carbonaceous material (as raw material of electroconductive substance) and silicon dioxide and/or its derivative, and subjecting resulting precursor of composite material to carbonization process and heat-reduction process.
NOVELTY - The polarizing electrode has a steam-activation active carbon particle whose zeta potential in acetonitrile is -1-120 mV, which is deposited on an electroconductive substrate according to electrophoresis electrodeposition. The average particle diameter of the steam-activation active carbon particle is 1-30 microns.    USE - For electrochemical capacitor used as auxiliary power supply in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The current leakage is reduced and the electrostatic-capacitance characteristic is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polarizing electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - An external connection terminal of the multilateral bus-bar with several connection devices has an area larger than the external connection terminal of the bus bar with few connection devices. A portion of the external connection terminal with several connection devices overlaps with external connection terminal with few connection devices.    USE - For drive circuit of vehicle drive motor and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance with small inductance and small temperature rise is obtained easily by overlapping the external connection terminal with several connection devices with external connection terminal with few connection devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode bus bar (1)    Negative electrode bus bar (2)    Capacitor (3)    Bus bar length (4)    External connection terminal (6)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid contains an electrolyte salt (A) having bivalent hydrocarbon and counter ion.    USE - For electrochemical capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, motor drive and power tool, memory backup of electronic device, and for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid improves time-dependent performance degradation of electrochemical capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte liquid contains an electrolyte salt (A) of formula (1).    R1=methyl or ethyl;    R2=H, methyl or ethyl;    Q=1-7C bivalent hydrocarbon group required to form ring system;and    X-=counter ion.
NOVELTY - The sprayer has a container (10) for containing water, where the container includes two tracks formed on the container, and two elastic contacts are installed on the container. A battery (20) e.g. rechargeable battery, includes two contacts that are formed on the battery, and two flanges to engage with the tracks such that the battery is attached to the container and the contacts of the battery contact the elastic contacts of the container. The tracks define a groove to receive one of the flanges. The container has a restraint between the tracks to restrain the battery.    USE - Used for spraying water to wash a vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The sprayer is effectively used both near and far from the vehicle for using the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sprayer.    Container (10)    Handle (11)    Cover (12)    Panel (13)    Battery (20)    Light (24)    Switches (25, 131)    Sockets (26, 133)    Joint (132)
NOVELTY - The component (10) has a wall arrangement (12) enclosing a vaporiser chamber (20) and provided with a peripheral wall (14) and a base wall (16), and an air discharing attachment piece extending in the direction of a wall longitudinal axis (L). The attachment piece has a set of air discharing openings and is provided at the peripheral wall, and a porous vaporiser medium is provided at a side facing the vaporiser chamber. An additional air opening arrangement (34) is provided with one of the air discharging openings in the wall arrangement.    USE - Used for a vehicle heater and a reformer assembly of a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vaporiser component is designed in such a manner that the fuel mixture generation process and the thermal economization of the component are improved. The additional air opening arrangement is provided with one of the air discharging openings in the wall arrangement, thus enabling an improved evaporation and/or mixing characteristics, while reducing the pollutant emissions and deposits of combustion residues.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a vaporiser component.    Wall longitudinal axis (L)    Vaporiser component (10)    Wall arrangement (12)    Peripheral wall (14)    Base wall (16)    Vaporiser chamber (20)    Opening arrangement (34)
NOVELTY - The burner (3) has a combustion chamber (11) defined by a supply wall (10) and a cross-flow heat exchanger (4). The wall has a bypass zone (14) with bypass openings (19) for supplying the chamber with bypass gas. The bypass zone is arranged in a section of the wall, where the section is assigned to a region (25) of the heat exchanger joined to primary and secondary paths (20, 21) of the heat exchanger so that the bypass gas or a bypass gas-burner-exhaust gas mixture is supplied to the region of the heat exchanger in operation of the burner.    USE - Used in a fuel cell system of a motor vehicle (claimed), for burning residual gas, anode exhaust gas and cathode exhaust gas of a fuel cell in the fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass zone is arranged in the section of the supply wall, and the section is assigned to the region of the heat exchanger joined to the primary and secondary paths of the heat exchanger so that the bypass gas or bypass gas-burner-exhaust gas mixture is supplied to the region in the operation of the burner, thus reducing thermoelectric potential in the heat exchanger and thermal load of the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified, circuit type, schematic representation of a fuel cell system.    Burner (3)    Cross-flow heat exchanger (4)    Supply wall (10)    Combustion chamber (11)    Bypass zone (14)    Bypass openings (19)    Primary path (20)    Secondary path (21)    Heat exchanger region (25)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a lead-acid battery (1) and a nickel cadmium battery (2), parallely operable with two small inner resistances in a definite manner. The lead acid battery consists of six battery cells (8) that are connected in a series, so that a series circuit is produced by connecting corresponding poles through electrically conductive bridges (5). The battery (1) comprises two terminals (6), respectively one for a positive pole and other for a negative pole. The nickel cadmium battery has battery cells (7) that are lagged together in an electrically serial manner by bridges (9).    USE - Used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-acid battery and the nickel cadmium battery are parallely operated with the two small inner resistances in the definite manner, so that the interconnection of the two batteries improves the total utilization of the capacity of the batteries arrangement, and hence reducing the cost of the arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery arrangement.    Lead-acid battery (1)    Nickel cadmium battery (2)    Bridges (5, 9)    Terminals (6)    Battery cells (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The device has an electronic circuit (3) connected with cells (2a-2d) and designed such that the circuit partially discharges the cells when their cell voltages (U1-U4) deviate from a reference value (UC) formed from several cell voltages. A discharging unit (5) is provided for selective discharging of the individual cells and a reference value producing unit (6) for producing the reference value, which is supplied to the discharging unit. The circuit has differential amplifiers (4), which are attached to the cells.    USE - Used for balancing charge of an energy source e.g. battery such as vehicle battery e.g. nickel metal hydride battery, lilon battery and double layer capacitor (DLC) battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device balances the charge of the individual cells of the battery in an effective manner such that the danger of overvoltage in the battery is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electronic circuit.    Reference value (UC)    Cell voltages (U1-U4)    Cells (2a-2d)    Electronic circuit (3)    Differential amplifiers (4)    Discharging unit (5)    Reference value producing unit (6)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrification device joined with a battery component that is respectively connected with a switch component and an electrical energy transformation device. The transformation device is joined with the switch component that is coupled with a loading device. A control component controls the switch component. The transformation device is equipped with an electrical energy transformation electrical circuit, an electrical energy sense electrical circuit and an electrical energy protection electrical circuit. The protection circuit is joined with the loading device.    USE - Used with a car transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The burglarproof device avoids resetting of the electrical energy transformation device and the enactment data function of the loading device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an electro-mechanical type burglarproof device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple monomer bobbins (1) provided in a shell (8). Anode and cathodes of the bobbins are connected together to form a superposition parallel connection of the bobbins. The anodes and the cathodes are connected to an anode terminal (3) and a cathode terminal (5) through an aluminum band (2) and through a nickel band (4), respectively. The anode and cathode terminals are respectively fixed on an insulating supporting piece (7), where the anode and cathode terminals are stainless metal bolts.    USE - Used in a motorbike and a moped.    ADVANTAGE - The anode and cathodes of the bobbins are connected are connected together to form a superposition parallel connection of the bobbins, thus achieving fast heat radiation, a small internal resistance, a big electricity discharge, a high specific energy, a stable performance, long cycle life and huge specific power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a high-power lithium-ion battery.    Monomer bobbins (1)    Aluminum band (2)    Anode terminal (3)    Nickel band (4)    Cathode terminal (5)    Membrane (6)    Insulating supporting piece (7)    Shell (8)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a safe battery tank used in mixed power vehicle, which comprises frame containing said battery with inner and outer frames. Wherein, said frame has high-voltage breaking device which comprises breaking tank, driving motor in the tank, and breaking switch group which controls the battery group; the output axle of driving motor via transmission device is connected to the breaking switch group; the inner and outer frames have middle layer between them; the middle layer comprises interlayer grid and metal layer at two sides of grid. The invention has compact structure andlower cost, which can break the high voltage to safe value when the battery tank is compressed.
NOVELTY - Based on characteristics of pure electric motor coach, the invention discloses operational mechanism and system for pure electric motor coach and team different from the current mechanism and system.Through reasonable arrangement of charging station, safe guarding control strategy for charging procedure, operational mechanism for vehicle, the invention realizes safe quick charging vehicle, raisesuse rate of vehicle, and increases service life of dynamic batteries of electric motor coach.
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a main body, which forms an accumulator, where lower section borders endowed with socket so that upper section communicates with holes.    USE - Used for supplying electricity to automotive vehicles.
NOVELTY - A lignocellulosic biomass type material (A) is primarily dried at less than 250 degrees C, and subjected to torrefaction at 250-320 degrees C with a residence time of 10-40 minutes. The material is milled to produce biomass particles (5) having a diameter of less than 200 microns. A suspension (17) of biomass particles and optionally other solid hydrocarbon particles is then constituted in a liquid hydrocarbon cut, with suspension comprising 30-80 wt.% of solid particles.    USE - Pre-treatment of lignocellulosic biomass type material to produce suspension for use in production of synthesis gas (claimed) useful in production of energy (for synthesizing gasoline and gas oil), or as starting material for production of bases for chemistry and petrochemistry. The lignocellulosic biomass type materials include agricultural waste (straw), forestry residues (products resulting from thinning of forest), forestry products, and dedicated culture (short coppice rotation).    ADVANTAGE - The method optimizes conditioning of the starting material with a view to its subsequent treatment in a gasification unit, more particularly an entrained bed gasification unit which requires a relatively well graded particle size at the inlet. The method consumes less energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow sheet of the pre-treatment process.    Dry biomass (4)    Biomass particles (5)    Suspension (17)    Lignocellulosic biomass type material (A)    Primary mill (B)
NOVELTY - The reactor has a core thermal conductor and a heater for heating up a peripheral thermal conductor. An exhaust duct is provided in the heater for ejecting the combustion gas in the core thermal conductor generated by burning fuel in the heater. A tube type air path is provided between the core heat conductor and the peripheral heat conductor.    USE - Reactor for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has a core thermal conductor and a heater for heating up a peripheral thermal conductor, and a tube type air path is provided between the core heat conductor and the peripheral heat conductor, and thus improves thermal efficiency, and also enables controlling the reaction temperature of the reaction unit easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system, which has a reformer made of a carbon monoxide reducer for removing the carbon monoxide, and a reformate reaction unit in which the hydrogen of a hydrocarbon molecule and the gas generated in the reformate reaction unit are separated.
NOVELTY - Biosorbents manufacturing involves modifying functional groups on a surface of a Corynebacterium glutamicum biomass, which is fermentation waste for absorbing dye among dyeing wastewater and removing hydrogenates. The hydrogenated biomass is transformed by estrification reaction and removing the carboxylic group by adding nitric acid as an acid catalyst, where the hydrogenated biomass is dispersed into methanol solution. The Corynebacterium glutamicum biomass is dried and treated with an acid process to hydrogenates and washed with distilled water.    USE - Method for manufacturing biosorbents for use in adsorption of dye from dying waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The biosorbents manufacturing method is cost effective, improves adsorption performance by chemical modification and prevents environmental contamination by reducing ocean dumping of fermentation waste.
NOVELTY - Microorganisms mixture, comprises bacteria belonging to genus, e.g. Erwinia including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1487 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 1) given in the specification, Brevibacterium including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1478 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 2) given in the specification, and Arthrobacter including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1376 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 3) given in the specification.    USE - The mixture of microorganisms is useful for processing animal excretion and organic waste including organic refuse (all claimed). The animal includes domestic fowl and livestock such as hen, duck, goose, cow, pig, sheep and goat. Can also be used for processing foodstuff waste material, food-manufacturing industry related waste material, agricultural and forestry fisheries related waste material and activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture of microorganisms rapidly reduces the amount of organic waste in the environment, and thus the generation of bad smell can be prevented significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microorganisms mixture, comprises bacteria belonging to genus Erwinia including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1487 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 1) given in the specification, Brevibacterium including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1478 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 2) given in the specification, Arthrobacter including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1376 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 3) given in the specification, Micrococcaceae including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1322 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 4) given in the specification, and Leucobacter including 16SrDNA having a defined sequence of 1438 base pairs (SEQ ID No. 5) given in the specification.
NOVELTY - The method involves agitating waste material contained in pressure vessel (6), by performing direct steam injection process and indirect heating process. The waste material is passed through a screen (53), to remove smaller particles containing plastic whose weight is less than or equal to 5 %. The indirect heating of the pressure vessel is performed, by heating through a jacket and conduits (51,52) inside the pressure vessel.    USE - Method for treating waste such as municipal solid waste (claimed), used for producing organic fiber based fuel and generating electricity. Can also be used in treatment of commercial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The indirect heating of the pressure vessel is optimized and the time required for treatment of the waste material is reduced by using a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for producing organic fiber based fuel;    (2) method for generating electricity;    (3) autoclave;    (4) apparatus for treating municipal solid waste;    (5) waste treatment plant; and    (6) integrated power plant and waste treatment plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pressure vessel.    Pressure vessel (6)    Vent opening (20)    Steam inlet pipes (50)    Conduits (51,52)    Screen (53)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator has a modification portion which carries out steam reforming of raw material using modification catalyst to generate hydrogen-containing gas, heating portion, a carbon monoxide reduction portion, temperature-control portion, a heat-exchange portion, an air intake portion and an air discharge portion. The heating portion supplies heat required for the modification reaction to the modification portion. The carbon monoxide reduction portion reduces carbon monoxide in the hydrogen-containing gas using carbon monoxide reduction catalyst.    USE - Generator is used for generating hydrogen used as fuel for electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generator has a modification portion which carries out steam reforming of raw material using modification catalyst to generate hydrogen-containing gas, heating portion, a carbon monoxide reduction portion, temperature-control portion, a heat-exchange portion, an air intake portion and an air discharge portion. The heating portion supplies heat required for the modification reaction to the modification portion. The carbon monoxide reduction portion reduces carbon monoxide in the hydrogen-containing gas using carbon monoxide reduction catalyst. The temperature-control portion controls the temperature of the hydrogen-containing gas introduced from the modification portion to the carbon monoxide reduction portion. The heat-exchange portion has air path which allows the air for cooling. The air intake portion has opening for in-taking air for cooling to the air path. The air discharge portion has an opening for discharging the air from the air path. The opening in the air intake portion and opening in the air discharge face the same direction which is vertical upward direction or vertical downward direction.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a liquid aliphatic nitrile-containing composition comprises (a) mixing a source of fatty acid side chains with a nitrogen source; (b) heating the mixture at an elevated pressure is a sealable vessel; (c) while heating, removing water from the mixture; and (d) recovering a liquid product containing nitrile derivatives of the fatty acid side chains from the reaction mixture.    USE - Method of preparing a liquid aliphatic nitrile-containing composition for a plasticizer, non-protic polar solvent, or a high-energy biodiesel fuel for operating an internal combustion engine or energy generation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively converts fatty acid feedstocks into aliphatic nitrile compositions on a substantial scale. The nitrile-containing biofuels are high energy biodiesel (HEBD) fuels having an energy content higher than FAME and close to that of commercial petroleum-based diesel. The HEBD fuel has negligible sulfur content, superior cetane index, low viscosity, good liquid range, and excellent internal motor lubricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for: (A) a liquid aliphatic nitrile composition comprising 75-100 mass% compounds with a formula R-CN; 0-10 mass% compounds with a formula R-CONH2; 0-10 mass% compounds with a formula R-COOR'; and 0-5 mass% compounds with a formula R-COOH; and (B) a biofuel composition comprising 5-100 mass% liquid aliphatic nitrile composition and 0-95 mass% petroleum-derived diesel fuel, fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), gasoline, and/or alcohol.    R=5-29C optionally saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals (preferably CH3(CH2)3-, CH3(CH2)5-, CH3(CH2)7-, CH3(CH2)9-, CH3(CH2)11-, CH3(CH2)13-, CH3(CH2)15-, CH3(CH2)17-, and/or CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7-); and    R'=1-6C aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals.
NOVELTY - Formation of hydrogen gas comprises providing a hydrogen-generating composition to a reactor, where the hydrogen-generating composition consists of a borohydride component (26) and a glycerol component (28) in a three to four stoichiometric ratio; and reacting the borohydride component with the glycerol component, thus converting all hydrogen atoms present in borohydride component and all hydrogen atoms present in hydroxyl groups of glycerol component to form hydrogen gas and a sodium borate complex (NaB)3(H3(CO)3)4.    USE - Method of forming hydrogen gas (claimed) for hydrogen fuel cell e.g. open cathode convective polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, which is an electrochemical energy conversion device, used in automobiles and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and scalable, and does not require the use of excess water and/or solid catalysts, thus preventing fouling problems, reducing costs and increasing amount of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow diagram showing a method of forming hydrogen gas in a batch reactor system.    Catalyst component (20)    Storage vessel (22)    Reaction chamber (24)    Borohydride component (26)    Glycerol component. (28)
NOVELTY - A gas separation membrane comprises a continuous non-porous layer which is obtainable by polymerizing a composition comprising a crosslinkable monomer having greater than or equal to 70 oxyethylene groups and greater than or equal to 2 polymerizable groups.    USE - Gas separation membrane for a module for separation of polar gases and/or vapors from non-polar gases and/or vapors (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has good permeation characteristics for polar gases and vapors, is strong and robust, does not crack easily upon handling, and can be produced in cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a module comprising cartridge(s) and membrane(s); and    (2) a process for making a membrane, comprising applying a polymerizable composition to a support; polymerizing the composition to form non-porous polymer film; optionally separating the polymer film from the support; and optionally washing and/or drying the polymer film.
NOVELTY - Method for producing ethanol and diesel fuel, involves using an extract from a trunk of an oil palm tree as a raw material for fermentation.    USE - The method is useful for producing ethanol and diesel fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing ethanol and diesel fuel from a plant with high degree of efficiency and suppresses the smoke damage accompanying incineration disposal of oil palm.
NOVELTY - New composition comprising a perhydrolase enzyme, a hydrogen peroxide source, and an ester substrate, where the composition generates a peracid when mixed with water, and where the composition retains peracid generating activity for a time period of at least 7 days.    USE - The composition, methods, system, and kit are useful for preparing a decontamination solution; and for decontaminating (all claimed). The methods and composition are also useful for disinfecting, and sanitizing items.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a method for preparing a decontamination solution, comprising adding the composition to water and mixing for at least about 20 minutes; or adding system to water and mixing;    (2) a method for decontaminating, comprising: (a) providing the composition; (b) adding the composition to water and mixing, thus generating an aqueous peracid solution; and (c) exposing an item comprising a contaminant to the solution;    (3) a system comprising a water soluble container comprising the stable composition; and    (4) a kit for decontamination comprising the stable composition in packaging.
NOVELTY - Modified interfacial enzyme (I) immobilized on a solid support, where the enzyme is surrounded by hydrophobic microenvironment, thus protected from deactivation and/or aggregation in the presence of hydrophilic agents, substrates and/or reaction products, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful in the production of fatty acid alkyl esters for use as biodiesel or as intermediates for the preparation of surface-active ingredients (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) is highly active, stable, immobilized interfacial enzymes, possessing high tolerance towards short chain alcohols including methanol, ethanol and glycerol, and short-chain fatty acids including acetic acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for the preparation of a modified interfacial enzyme immobilized on an insoluble support, comprising (a) providing a system comprised of an aqueous buffer solution and at least one organic solvent containing a lipid epoxide, (b) mixing the interfacial enzyme with the bi-solvent system provided in step (a); (c) adding the support to the mixture of step (b) and mixing; and (d) isolating the interfacial enzyme immobilized on the support from the obtained mixture; and    (2) a process for the preparation of short-chain alkyl esters of fatty acids, preferably fatty acid methyl esters (biodiesel), comprising adding methanol to a plant, animal, algal or fish oil or a mixture of at least two of these oils that contains a lipase prepared by the process, and allowing the reaction to proceed under suitable conditions, until the oil triglycerides are converted to fatty acid methyl esters.
NOVELTY - An oxygen production system comprises an electrolysis cell including a proton exchange membrane (PEM) (8) between a cathode electrode (4) and an anode electrode (9) and interconnected to an electrical power source; and an air supply (3) directed to the cathode electrode to suppress hydrogen gas production in favor of water or steam production at the cathode electrode.    USE - An oxygen production system for use in a multi-cell oxygen production system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system can produce oxygen on demand to high pressures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of oxygen production utilizing an electrolysis cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an oxygen generation apparatus.    Polymer membrane (2)    Air supply (3)    Cathode electrode (4)    PEM (8)    Anode electrode (9)    Oxygen (12)    Water (14)    Gas/liquid phase separator (16)
NOVELTY - A catalyst composition comprises metallic elements comprising Group VIII elements including cobalt or alkali metals including sodium and cesium, tungsten (W), manganese (Mn) and oxygen.    USE - A catalyst composition for use in oxidative reforming of hydrocarbons (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst maintains its reactivity without the need for halogen addition. The use of the catalyst results in no appreciable coking occurs and eventual catalyst deactivation is delayed or avoided. The catalyst also facilitates oxidative reforming of low molecular weight hydrocarbons in both endothermic and exothermic reactions allowing high conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons in large scale reactors with good temperature control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst composition comprises metallic elements, i.e. M1-W-MnOx where M1 has a mol ratio of 0.01-2, W has a mol ratio of 0.01-2, and Mn has a mol ratio of 0.3-3.    M1=alkali metals or Group VIII elements; and    x=0.1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for oxidative reforming of hydrocarbons comprising preparing catalyst composition, sizing composition for use in oxidative reforming reactor, adding sized composition to reactor, contacting feed gas stream comprising hydrocarbon and oxygen in the presence of catalyst composition, and collecting effluent comprising not less than 2C hydrocarbon compounds.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fouling measurement device (40) for measuring fouling propensity of feed liquid e.g. mixed liquor, applied to a pressure-driven membrane filtration system i.e. membrane bioreactor. Trans-membrane-pressure is applied across an open-end tubular membrane (421). A rate of permeate produced by a permeate production facility is measured in function of time. Irreversible fouling propensity of the liquid is computed. A value of a parameter related to a membrane cleaning action e.g. chemical membrane cleaning action, is calculated based on reversible fouling propensity.    USE - Method for controlling membrane cleaning action e.g. chemical membrane cleaning action such as maintenance chemical cleaning action, dosing of floc modifying agent and of a coagulant, and mechanical membrane cleaning action such as physical cleaning, back-wash, back pulse, of a pressure-driven membrane filtration system (all claimed) i.e. membrane bioreactor, during a filtration process for cleaning feed liquid e.g. municipal waste water, sewage, sludge, mixed liquor and activated sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides an automated and optimized control of membrane cleaning actions in the membrane filtration system, thus increasing the efficiency of the membrane filtration system. The method controls mechanical and/or chemical membrane cleaning actions separately and automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a membrane filtration system comprising a membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for measuring reversible and irreversible fouling characteristics of mixed liquor.    Fouling measurement device (40)    Open-end tubular membrane (421)    Temperature sensor (425)    Compressor (435)    Mass flow controller (436)
NOVELTY - A field hydrogen generation system (10) comprises a flexible housing (16) transparent to visible light, a photoelectrochemical cell (12) adapted to be received within a volume of the housing, a quantity of feedstock (14) liquid within the housing in contact with the photoelectrochemical cell, a hydrogen collection vessel (34), and a conduit (26) in fluid communication between the volume of housing and vessel.    USE - Field hydrogen generation system is used for generating hydrogen used as fuel in temporary installations, usage remote from infrastructure, military field operations, camping, power generation for remote villages, disaster relief, and lunar explorations.    ADVANTAGE - The field hydrogen generation system is compact and highly transportable, and operates independent of transportation and utility infrastructure. The system can be airlifted or carried to a remote location and set up with minimal effort to provide a continuous source of hydrogen so long as sunlight and feedstock are available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the field hydrogen generation system.    Field hydrogen generation system (10)    Photoelectrochemical cell (12)    Feedstock (14)    Flexible housing (16)    Conduit (26)    Leveling chamber (30)    Hydrogen collection vessel (34)    Compressor (38)    Hydrogen storage (52)    Generator (54)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) generates electricity. An electronic control unit (ECU) (10) calculates an amount of air required for generating electricity in fuel cell which meets request load. The ECU calculates amount of air to be supplied to fuel cell that provides an amount of discharged gas required for diluting hydrogen in diluter (5) to a specific concentration. A compressor (C) supplies air to fuel cell in an amount which is the larger amount of air selected from amount of air required for generating electricity in fuel cell and amount of air to be supplied to fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air-flow rate is controlled appropriately in accordance with amount of discharged hydrogen. The hydrogen concentration in gas discharged from the system is controlled to be retained in the allowable range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling air-flow rate in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Ejector (3)    Diluter (5)    ECU (10)    Compressor (C)
NOVELTY - Production of a biodiesel comprises carrying out transesterification of a charge of oil or fat of vegetable or animal; adding a solid catalyst, and mixing for 1-8 (preferably 2-5) hours at 65-290 (preferably 150-250) degrees C; removing the formed glycerol; and separating the solid catalyst from the products by filtering or decanting.    USE - Method for the production of a biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method converts the oils to 100% high-purity products including glycerol, while using less catalyst.
NOVELTY - A digester composition comprises a poultry litter derivative, member(s) of a thermophilic methanogenic genera and capable of growing by acetoclastic reaction, and water in an effective ratio to produce methane. The poultry litter derivative is derived from broiler chickens litter.    USE - A digester composition for producing methane gas from poultry litter.    ADVANTAGE - A closed system can be maintained without waste by-products. Nitrogen content in the waste is maintained as low as production needs can allow. The pH of the digester is controlled. The well-mixing scheme allows accurate sampling and measurement of digester pH. This enables computer controls of feed rates, solid/liquid ratios, and make-up water flows.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an apparatus comprising a vessel for containing anaerobic digestion material comprising animal waste and a biological agent for converting the animal waste into a gaseous product and a liquidus product, a mixer, a temperature controller, feed lines, gaseous product lines, and liquidus product lines; and    (2) a method for treating poultry manure comprising forming a mixture comprising a poultry manure and a digester liquid containing a thermophilic methanogen for the production of methane gas (307) from the manure, controlling the manure to have a composition of less than 5 wt.% cellulose material, controlling the mixture at a thermophilic temperature to kill a pathogen, controlling the pH of the mixture, controlling the solids content, and agitating the mixture.    Nitrogen compositions are controlled to compose less than 2 wt.% of the mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flow patterns of material in an anaerobic digester tank.    Tank (301)    Slurry mass (304)    Gaseous headspace (305)    Gas (307)    Solid mass (313)
NOVELTY - Controlling deposition of organic contaminants from fibers in paper making systems involves contacting the fibers with a composition comprising at least one water-soluble cellulose derivative and at least one ester hydrolyzing enzyme, for a sufficient time and in sufficient amount to control the organic contaminants present in the fibers.    USE - For controlling deposition of organic contaminants i.e. stickies, synthetic polymers from adhesives, glues, hot-melts, coatings, coating binders, de-inking chemicals, ink residues, wood resins, rosin, contact adhesive binders, unpulped wet strength resins and/or pitch, from fibers, preferably from recycled fibers including fibers from old corrugated containers, old newsprint or old newspapers and/or mixed office waste and virgin fibers, in paper making systems (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is effective to reduce stickies in paper mill furnish formed with recycled fibers. The combination of a water-soluble cellulose derivative and ester hydrolyzing enzyme gives improved control of stickies, which is greater than the level of control provided by either enzymes or water-soluble cellulose alone. The method has reduced downtime, increased machine runnability, reduced furnish cost, improved converting efficiency, increased brightness, improved effective residual ink concentration, improved sheet quality, and/or reduced solvent usage. The method is cost effective as compared to conventional stickies or pitch control programs and it reduces the amount of stickies in paper mill furnish and/or detackifies the remaining stickies so the deposition of the remaining stickies is inhibited. The compositions can disperse or convert the organic contaminants to organic species that do not affect the paper making process.
NOVELTY - An ethanol fuel reforming system has a reforming reactor (2) for containing catalyst with which ethanol is reformed into diethyl ether; a first heat exchanger for heat exchanging between exhaust gas of internal combustion engine and heating medium; a second heat exchanger for heat exchanging between the heating medium and the ethanol fuel; and heating medium circulating mechanism for providing the heating medium from the first heat exchanger, via the second heat exchanger, to the reactor and circulating heating medium from the reactor to the first exchanger. The exhaust gas is at 300-700 degrees C.    USE - An ethanol fuel reforming system for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between the heating medium and the ethanol fuel and the catalyst becomes small and the reaction of reforming ethanol into diethyl ether in the reforming reactor can be controlled easily. The reforming reactor can also be heated rapidly. System ethanol can be reformed into diethyl ether at a constant temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory section view of a reforming reactor.    Reforming reactor (2)    Output pipe (4)    Housing (11)    Ethanol fuel channel (12)    Main channel (12a)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell component is made by providing fuel cell component; providing deposition assembly for depositing loading material particles onto the fuel cell component; and actuating the deposition assembly to cause deposition of loading material particles onto fuel cell component.    USE - Method for manufacture of fuel cell component (anode current collector, component used in forming fuel flow field of fuel cell, and component used in forming anode flow field of fuel cell) for fuel cell used in fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of improving efficiency and reliability of loading catalyst particles (22) in fuel cell components, and provides the ability to better retain the loaded catalyst while concurrently enabling maximum operational efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a system for fabricating the fuel cell component;    (2) a unit for use in facilitating retention of fuel cell components together, the components being held together by a tape fixing agent to form a fuel cell component assembly; and    (3) an assembly for depositing loading material particles in a pre-defined deposition pattern on the fuel cell component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing a molten carbonate fuel cell with a reforming catalyst unit.    Assembly (10)    Electrolyte matrix (11)    Anode (12)    Current collector (14)    Bipolar separator (16)    Catalyst particles. (22)
NOVELTY - Producing isobutanol comprises: (A) providing a recombinant microbial production host which produces isobutanol; (B) seeding the production host of (a) into a fermentation medium comprising a fermentable carbon substrate to create a fermentation culture; (C) growing the production host in the fermentation culture at a first temperature for a first period of time; (D) lowering the temperature of the fermentation culture to a second temperature; and (E) incubating the production host at the second temperature of step (d) for a second period of time, where isobutanol is produced.    USE - The method is useful for producing isobutanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides cost-effective process for the production of isobutanol by fermentation that provides higher yields. The method for producing isobutanol by fermentation using a recombinant microbial host employs a decrease in temperature during fermentation, resulting in more robust tolerance of the production host to the isobutanol product.
NOVELTY - Producing 2-butanol comprises: (A) providing a recombinant microbial production host which produces 2-butanol; (B) seeding the production host of (a) into a fermentation medium comprising a fermentable carbon substrate to create a fermentation culture; (C) growing the production host in the fermentation culture at a first temperature for a first period of time; (D) lowering the temperature of the fermentation culture to a second temperature; and (E) incubating the production host at the second temperature of step (d) for a second period of time, where 2-butanol is produced.    USE - The method is useful for producing 2-butanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides a cost-effective process for the production of 2-butanol by fermentation that provides higher yields. The method for producing 2-butanol by fermentation using a recombinant microbial host, employs a decrease in temperature during fermentation, resulting in more robust tolerance of the production host to the 2-butanol product.
NOVELTY - Producing 1-butanol comprises: (A) providing a recombinant microbial production host which produces 1-butanol; (B) seeding the production host of (a) into a fermentation medium comprising a fermentable carbon substrate to create a fermentation culture; (C) growing the production host in the fermentation culture at a first temperature for a first period of time; (D) lowering the temperature of the fermentation culture to a second temperature; and (E) incubating the production host at the second temperature of step (d) for a second period of time, where 1-butanol is produced.    USE - The method is useful for producing 1-butanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides a cost-effective process for the production of 1-butanol by fermentation that provides higher yields. The method for producing 1-butanol by fermentation using a recombinant microbial host employs a decrease in temperature during fermentation, resulting in more robust tolerance of the production host to the 1-butanol product.
NOVELTY - An outer drum (22) has a discharge opening (32) formed in an end wall (28), which is selectively opened and closed by a closure cap. A longitudinally extending cylindrical inner drum having a waste inlet in communication with an outer chamber for receiving organic waste into inner chamber (60) and a waste outlet for discharging decomposed waste is arranged the outer drum. The organic waste for decomposition is received through a load opening (36) in the outer drum and the waste is aged in the inner chamber to prolong its residence time before discharge.    USE - Garden composter for decomposing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - A two-stage decomposition of waste matter is allowed thereby aging the waste in eh inner chamber to prolong its residence time before discharge and creating a continuous compositing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the garden composter.    Outer drum (22)    End wall (28)    Discharge opening (32)    Load opening (36)    Inner chamber (60)
NOVELTY - The system has an unmixed fuel processor (80) and a power generating unit. The unmixed fuel processor comprises a gasification reactor (28) with a solid hydrocarbon fuel inlet, a water inlet and a hydrogen outlet, and comprising carbon dioxide sorbent material, an oxidation reactor (32) with an air inlet and effluent outlet, and comprising an oxygen transfer material, and a regeneration reactor (30) with a water inlet and carbon dioxide stream outlet. The power generating unit receives an oxygen depleted stream from the oxidation reactor and produce electricity.    USE - System using unmixed fuel processor is used for producing electricity (claimed) and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The System using unmixed fuel processor is highly reliable, eco-friendly and efficiently produces electricity with minimum emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has an unmixed fuel processor and a power generating unit. The unmixed fuel processor comprises a gasification reactor with a solid hydrocarbon fuel inlet, a water inlet and a hydrogen outlet, and comprising carbon dioxide sorbent material, an oxidation reactor with an air inlet and effluent outlet, and comprising an oxygen transfer material, and a regeneration reactor with a water inlet and carbon dioxide stream outlet. The regeneration reactor receives spent carbon dioxide sorbent material from gasification reactor and returns regenerated carbon dioxide sorbent material to gasification reactor, and receives oxidized oxygen transfer material from oxidation reactor and returns reduced oxygen transfer material to oxidation reactor. The power generating unit receives an oxygen depleted stream from the oxidation reactor and produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the system using unmixed fuel processor.    Gasification reactor (28)    Regeneration reactor (30)    Oxidation reactor (32)    Unmixed fuel processor (80)
NOVELTY - The device comprises multiple electrodes (20), a pulse generator (40), and an ultrasonic oscillator. A toroidal coil (60) is also provided, which is installed in a power source. The electrodes are installed inside an electrolytic cell (10) in which water is filled. The water is electrolyzed between the electrodes. The pulse generator is installed at the power source and between the electrodes. The ultrasonic oscillator generates supersonic vibration for uniform mixing of hydrogen, oxygen and air.    USE - Device for generating hydrogen and oxygen for use as fuel and power source.    ADVANTAGE - The device resolves the overheating problem of the engine, has a toroidal coil for enhancing the collection rate of oxygen gas and hydrogen, and reducing the power consumption, and enables to generate oxygen and hydrogen gas in effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the configuration of the tube type electrode.    Electrolytic cell (10)    Air supply pipe (11)    Collecting tube (11)    Electrodes (20)    Pulse generator (40)    Toroidal coil (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an anode slurry containing nickel oxide and yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) in predetermined ratio into an anode thin layer through tape casting, and stacking multiple anode thin layers to form an anode support. An electrolyte slurry containing YSZ is formed into an electrolyte membrane. The electrolyte membrane is stacked on the anode support, and laminated to form an anode support type electrolyte. Sintering is carried out while pressurizing a calcined anode support type electrolyte under constant pressure.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents the bending phenomenon generated during sintering, improves the quality of the solid oxide fuel cell, and simplifies and economizes the processing steps, thus reducing the cost of production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a solid oxide fuel cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Biofuel production involves crushing, pumpkin seed and succinum. The mixture is heated with esterification reaction, and then fermented, and biodiesel is produced. The necessary ethanol is used as the bioethanol, which obtains from the flesh and rind of succinum. An amber dispatches the pumpkin seed residue to the bioethanol process.    USE - Method for producing biofuel from pumpkin.    ADVANTAGE - The biofuel production method enables to produce high yield in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the method for producing biofuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)
NOVELTY - Organic waste decomposition involves irradiating (S3) an electron beam with an electron beam accelerator. The organic waste is supplied (S2) into a decomposition bath. The organic waste is transferred (S1) into cochlea within the decomposition bath on a flowchart lock. A colloidal suspension is passed (S4) through the cochlea within a decomposition bath. A generated gas is ejected (S5) from a decomposition bath. The colloidal suspension is discharged (S6) from a decomposition bath.    USE - Method for decomposing organic waste by irradiating electronic beam.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste decomposition method increases methane gas production, and enables to improve the digestion, and reduces the sludge quantity utilizes the intermolecular bonding of the sludge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus, which has a decomposition bath and an electron beam accelerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the organic waste decomposition method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transferring an organic waste into cochlea (S1)    Supplying an organic waste into a decomposition bath (S2)    Irradiating an electron beam with an electron beam accelerator (S3)    Passing a colloidal suspension through cochlea (S4)    Ejecting generated gas (S5)    Discharging the colloidal suspension (S6)
NOVELTY - Fatty acid alkylester (6) preparation involves subjecting a fatty acid raw material (1) and alcohol (2) to an esterification reaction in the presence of a metal catalyst. The reaction is carried out at a temperature of 200-350 degrees C and an atmospheric pressure of 10 bar. The amount of catalyst used is 30-200 ppm depending on the weight of metal component in the catalyst to the fatty acid raw material. The metal catalyst is injected in the esterification reaction in the form of a solution dissolved in alcohol.    USE - Method for preparing a fatty acid alkyl ester for bio-diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fatty acid alkylester preparation method is simple, economic and ensures high conversion rate of fatty acid by reacting fatty acid distillate with alcohol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a configuration of a device for preparing a fatty acid alkyl ester. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fatty acid raw material (1)    Alcohol (2)    Low boiling impurity (5)    Fatty acid alkylester (6)    Water (9)    Reactive part (10)    Refining parts (20,30)
NOVELTY - A water flow part (26) & a space part (27) form an extension part (22) and are wound and fixed with a clip (21) in a lower junction line (25') of an insertion part (25) penetrated by a spray hose (24) and having injection holes (23) on the lower part. At the bottom of the space part is a drain pipe (20) in which discharge lines (28) are horizontally connected to a magnet switch installed in a water tank (1) in the lower part of a drainage part (29). The drainage part has junction lines (28') that are separately formed and installed.    USE - Ground water circulation system for mushroom growing house, plastic greenhouse, or greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - Receives water pressure and ground water using water curtain having extremely simple configuration, while ensuring durability and long lifetime. Utilizes heating source of ground water and discharges ground water to water tank, thus maximizing efficiency while saving on cooling/heating costs which enables cutting costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ground water is drawn into and stored in the water tank. A water curtain (2) circulates water from and back to the water tank for the water to undergo heat exchange inside a mushroom growing house, plastic greenhouse, or greenhouse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the ground water circulation system.    Water tank (1)    Water curtain (2)    Drain pipe (20)    Clip (21)    Extension part (22)    Injection holes (23)    Spray hose (24)    Insertion part (25)    Lower junction line (25')    Water flow part (26)    Space part (27)    Discharge lines (28)    Junction lines (28')    Drainage part (29)
NOVELTY - The biological methane preparing device comprises an anaerobic reactor (1) in which the culture medium including methanogens is loaded. A hollow fiber membrane (2) is provided inside the reactor whose upper end is fixed to the reactor and the other end is fixed to a fixed cap (3) in order to minimize flow by the fluid flux within the reactor. A hydrogen gas supply tube (6) is provided to supply hydrogen from a hydrogen gas storage tank (5) to the reactor and is directly connected to the bottom fixed cap of the hollow fiber membrane.    USE - Biological methane preparing device.    ADVANTAGE - The biological methane preparing device enables to use green house gas, i.e. carbon dioxide for producing methane, thus reduces the green house effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inorganic carbon source supply tube is also provided to supply carbon source from the inorganic carbon source storage tank to the reactor. The inorganic carbon source supply tube is passed through the culture medium of the reaction bath and is connected directly to the bottom fixed cap. A constant-temperature oven is installed at the reaction bath. A thermostat, a water pipe and a drain pipe are also provided in the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a biological methane preparing device.    Anaerobic reactor (1)    Hollow fiber membrane (2)    Fixed cap (3)    Hydrogen gas storage tank (5)    Hydrogen gas supply tube (6)
NOVELTY - The combined agriculture plant comprises a composting device (100), an organic material production device (200) and a small-size co-generation device (300). The composting device composts waste resources such as livestock excretions or garbage. The composts waste resources are converted into environment-friendly organic product by the organic material production device. The small-size co-generation device collects waste heat and biogas discharged by the composting device and the organic material production device and supplies heat by using the collected waste heat and biogas.    USE - Combined agriculture plant.    ADVANTAGE - The combined agriculture plant ensures improved productivity, increased energy utilization and reduces fuel cost by utilizing waste resources and energy recycling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of combined agriculture plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Composting device (100)    Organic material production device (200)    Small-size co-generation device (300)    Using facility (400)
NOVELTY - The escalator device (300) of a fermentation agitation unit (200) has upper and lower drums (320,330), which are installed up and down between both frames (310a,310b) having chain gears (321,331). Both chains (340a,340b) are suspended on the chain gears and move in a cycle. An agitation angle (350) is installed between both chains. Both axis end parts (360) of the lower drum are protruded outwardly from bearing covers (370). The compost lump-breaking wheels (400) containing lump-breaking blades (410) are installed at both axis end parts.    USE - Escalator device for breaking a compost lump of a fermentation agitation device for organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The escalator device increases an agitation work speed and improves productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of an escalator device.    Fermentation agitation unit (200)    Escalator device (300)    Frames (310a,310b)    Chain gears (321,331)    Chains (340a,340b)    Agitation angle (350)    Axis end parts (360)    Bearing covers (370)    Lump-breaking wheels (400)    Lump-breaking blades (410)
NOVELTY - The facility has an aerating reactor (6) to decompose organic nitrogen into ammonia nitrogen, and nitrify and denitrify decomposed ammonia nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen from activated sludge separating tank (2). An anoxic tank (7) denitrifies nitrates nitrified in aerating reactor, and circulates non-denitrified nitrates, non-decomposed organic nitrogen and ammonia nitrogen to denitrification reactor (5). A membrane submerged tank (8) separates activated sludge and supernatant from wastewater to discharge supernatant and return activated sludge to contact tank (1).    USE - Submerged membrane coupled wastewater treatment facility.    ADVANTAGE - The removal efficiency of organic matters, nitrogen and phosphorus is prevented. The bulking of sludge or drop of settling efficiency is prevented, and the installation cost of settling pond is cleared by removing the final settling pond and installing membrane submerged tank in wastewater treatment system, so that microorganisms in the membrane submerged tank is maintained at high concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wastewater treatment facility.    Contact tank (1)    Activated sludge separating tank (2)    Denitrification reactor (5)    Aerating reactor (6)    Anoxic tank (7)    Membrane submerged tank (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel manufacturing apparatus has a storage tank (1) that stores high-viscosity fuel. The high-viscous fuel is pumped from the storage tank to a refining unit (3) through a transport pump (21). An atomizing unit (5) compresses the fuel at a high pressure to atomize the fuel. The atomized fuel is passed to an evaporation unit (7) through a pipe. The fuel in the evaporation unit is heated by a burner (10).    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing fuel from animal oil and plant oil like soybean oil, palm oil, castor oil, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation of fuel is maximized and the foreign material can be removed completely. Hence the incomplete combustion is prevented and the combustion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel manufacturing apparatus.    Storage tank (1)    Refining unit (3)    Atomizing unit (5)    Evaporation unit (7)    Burner (10)    Transport pump (21)
NOVELTY - Bio-ceramic manufacturing involves mixing 15-25 parts by weight of an anti oxidative fermented microorganism solution with a microorganism culture solution. The anti oxidative fermented microorganism solution is prepared by inoculating photosynthetic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria and yeast. The microorganism culture solution contains nutritive ingredients, which is fermented with 100 parts by weight of a natural mineral powder. The natural mineral powder includes 20-30 wt.% of zeolite, 20-30 wt.% of clay or loess and 40-80 wt.% of germanium elvan.    USE - Method for use in preparing bio-ceramics for water purification.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-ceramic manufacturing method effectively purify the contaminated water quality by removal of heavy metal, oil, grease and volatile organic compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the released pollutants simulator of the bioceramics.
NOVELTY - A biogas cleaning system has a washing chamber equipped with a sprinkler which scatters water. The washing chamber allows the biogas to pass through the chamber. The biogas cleaning system cleans the biogas removed from the carbonization furnace which thermally decomposes biomass.    USE - Biogas cleaning system is used for washing biogas removed from carbonization furnace. The biogas is used as fuel for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas cleaning system has excellent workability, and is economical.
NOVELTY - The system has an anode pole (12) and a cathode pole (14) arranged at both sides of an anion replacement film (10) of an alkali type fuel cell (2). A fuel discharge pipe (42) for discharging exhausted fuel is connected to a discharge port of the fuel cell. A fuel feeding pipe (22) is connected to an inlet which is introducing the fuel into the fuel cell. A splitter (30) produces the concentration fuel after water is separated and removed from the exhausted fuel that is circulated through the fuel pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the fuel concentration is suppressed and the utilization efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Alkali type fuel cell (2)    Anion replacement film (10)    Anode pole (12)    Cathode pole (14)    Fuel feeding pipe (22)    Splitter (30)    Fuel discharge pipe (42)
NOVELTY - An additive contains a compound derived from alcohol containing ester compound of polyhydric alcohol and long chain fatty acid. The polyhydric alcohol has polyether structure and/or polyethylene structure in a principal chain.    USE - Additive is used for biodiesel fuel for composite fuel (both claimed). The biodiesel fuel is used as light oil alternative fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The additive provides biodiesel fuel having improved low-temperature fluidity.
NOVELTY - A proton-conductive coordination polymer complex compound contains 2,3-pyrazine dicarboxylic acid, trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene and water molecule coordinated to five-coordination metal ion. The water molecule is crystal water and forms hydrogen bond in one-dimensional column.    USE - Proton-conductive coordination polymer complex compound is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive coordination polymer complex compound has excellent conductivity.
NOVELTY - A processing method of organic waste involves processing organic waste with thermophilic bacteria which produces protease, isolating organic waste, and ammonia component, and performing methane fermentation by using ammonia component and the isolated organic waste as raw material.    USE - Processing method of organic waste for manufacture of biogas used as compressed natural gas for internal combustion engine e.g. automobile engine and fuel of cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Is efficient in performing methane fermentation and is excellent in removing ammonia.
NOVELTY - A methane-fermentation apparatus (100) consists of a fermentation-sludge (B) tank (10), a unit (20) for removing fermentation gas emitted when methane fermentation is carried out in the tank, a unit (30) for measuring pH in the tank, and a unit (22) for removing carbon-dioxide gas when the measured pH is less than 7.8 and not removing carbon-dioxide gas when the measured pH is more than 8.5. Ammonia gas and carbon-dioxide gas are removed from the fermentation gas for re-circulation to the tank.    USE - Apparatus is used for methane-fermentation of organic matter, such as organic refuse, paper, excrement, and pruned branch.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables efficient removal of ammonia and organic-matter fermentation over a long period of time, and increases recovery amount of methane gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the methane-fermentation apparatus.    Tank (10)    Unit for removing fermentation gas (20)    Unit for removing carbon-dioxide gas (22)    Unit for measuring pH (30)    Methane-fermentation apparatus (100)    Fermentation sludge (B)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a reformed-gas production apparatus which has a modifier which reforms source gas and obtains hydrogen rich reformed gas, a carbon monoxide removal apparatus which absorbs-and-removes carbon monoxide from the reformed gas and obtains carbon monoxide removal gas, and a fuel cell which makes the carbon monoxide removal gas supplied to the stack react with oxygen-containing gas. The carbon monoxide removal apparatus consists of a carbon monoxide adsorption tower of 3 or more towers filled with carbon monoxide adsorption agent.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has high energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has a reformed-gas production apparatus which has a modifier which reforms source gas and obtains hydrogen rich reformed gas, a carbon monoxide removal apparatus which absorbs-and-removes carbon monoxide from the reformed gas and obtains carbon monoxide removal gas, and a fuel cell which makes the carbon monoxide removal gas supplied to the stack react with oxygen-containing gas. The carbon monoxide removal apparatus consists of a carbon monoxide adsorption tower of 3 or more towers filled with carbon monoxide adsorption agent, while performing the carbon monoxide absorption-and-removal operation in any one tower, while circulating the stack off gas of the fuel cell as gas for regeneration in another tower(s) and heating/regeneration of carbon monoxide adsorption agent is carried out, the regeneration off gas from another tower(s) is used as a fuel for the modifier. Source gas is circulated as gas for cooling in the remaining towers, while performing cooling operation of carbon monoxide adsorption agent which became high temperature at the time of the heating/regeneration operation, and cooling off gas from the remaining towers is used as source gas for the modifier.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has electrolyte, anode pole (20) and cathode pole (30). The anode pole has pair of electrode provided on both sides of electrolyte. The cathode pole has catalyst particles (24) and capture particles. The catalyst particles have catalytic action with respect to reaction which generates hydroxide ion from oxygen. The capture particles have catalytic action with respect to reaction which generates hydroxide ion from hydrogen peroxide.    USE - Fuel cell such as alkali-type fuel cell, phosphoric-type fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell, solid electrolyte-type fuel cell and solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved durability and electric power generation performance. The deterioration of electrolytic membrane by hydrogen peroxide ion of fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell has electrolyte and anode pole and cathode pole. The anode pole has pair of electrode provided on both sides of electrolyte. The cathode pole has catalyst particles and capture particles. The catalyst particles have catalytic action with respect to reaction which generates hydroxide ion from oxygen. The capture particles have catalytic action with respect to reaction which generates hydroxide ion from hydrogen peroxide. The capture particles are fullerene particles containing niobium oxide, titanium oxide, synthetic zeolite and activated carbon or rare earth metals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows electrode catalyst of fuel cell.    Anode pole (20)    Catalyst particles (24)    Cathode pole (30)    Catalyst layer (32)    Capture layer (34)
NOVELTY - A dechlorination apparatus of carbide material removes chlorine from carbide material particles containing chlorine produced by carbonizing a waste material in liquid. The dechlorination apparatus of carbide material has a bubble supply device which supplies bubble having diameter of 1-100 mu m to the liquid.    USE - Dechlorination apparatus of carbide material is used for dechlorination of carbide material (claimed) produced from industrial waste of paper, plastic, municipal solid waste and biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The dechlorination apparatus of carbide material is efficient, economical and eco-friendly.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an apparatus cylindrical main portion (14) which is equipped with upper perforated panel and lower perforated panels at predetermined intervals. A tap water distribution line (18) of cleaning materials produces the upward flow of wash water which goes to upside water flowing opening (36) from the water flow opening (38) at lower portion of main portion.    USE - Purification apparatus of breeding water in fresh water and sea water where aquatic animals such as ornamental fish and edible fish are grown.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance operation of cleaning of breeding water can be done easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of purification apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylindrical main portion (14)    Breeding water distribution line (16)    Tap water distribution line (18)    Upside water flowing opening (36)    Lower side water flow opening (38)
NOVELTY - A fixed microorganism support is manufactured by mixing first prepolymer of molecular weight 6000-18000, second prepolymer which consists of molecular weight of 1/5-1/45 of molecular weight of first prepolymer and microorganisms so that prepolymer ratio of first prepolymer content/second prepolymer content become 1-14, and manufacturing fixed microorganism support by which entrapment fixation was carried out by microorganisms by polymerizing liquid mixture.    USE - Manufacture of fixed microorganism support used for waste water treatment equipments (claimed) such as sewage and industrial waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures fixed microorganism support which is excellent in surface of stress at the time of stress and deformation at the time of rupture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a waste water treatment equipment comprising fixed microorganism support which is injected, and processing tank which has screen which prevents fixed microorganism support to flows out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the production apparatus.    Production apparatus (10)    First prepolymer raw material tank (12)    Second prepolymer raw material tank (14)    Activated sludge tank (16)    Mixing part (18)    Molding part (20)
NOVELTY - A film forming apparatus has a holding unit (10) maintained such that to-be-held substrate (25) is slid in surface direction, and carries out formation of film on substrate by gaseous-phase forming method.    USE - Apparatus is used for forming film e.g. proton conductive electrolytic membrane on substrate, such as hydrogen separation membrane (claimed) of fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of curvature is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of holding unit.    Holding unit (10)    Support stand (12)    Presser metal fitting (14)    Substrate (25)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide removal device (100) has shift reaction device (1) integrated with selective-oxidation reactor (11). A heat insulation material (21) is provided between shift reaction device and selective-oxidation reactor. The shift reaction device reduces density of carbon monoxide by shift reaction. The selective-oxidation reactor reduces density of carbon monoxide by selective oxidation reaction of carbon monoxide.    USE - Carbon monoxide removal device is used for hydrogen production apparatus (claimed) for manufacture of hydrogen-containing-gas for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, town gas and kerosene oil.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide removal device easily discharges carbon monoxide. The temperature of shift reaction device and selective-oxidation reactor can be maintained easily, even during partial load operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show example of carbon monoxide removal device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Shift reaction device (1)    Penetration pipe (5)    Selective-oxidation reactor (11)    Heat insulating material (21)    Carbon monoxide removal device (100)
NOVELTY - Method for utilizing rice bran and producing fatty acid ester and glycerin, involves reacting the rice bran with superheat vaporized alcohol, and recovering fatty acid ester and glycerin.    USE - Method for utilizing rice bran and producing fatty acid ester and glycerin as by product (claimed). The fatty acid ester is useful as biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive as it is performed without using rice bran oil as raw material. The method enables easy and efficient gaseous phase extraction of biodiesel fuel without emission of environmental toxins. The need for pre-processing of free fatty acid is reduced by directly using rice bran as raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fatty acid ester or glycerin produced by the above method.
NOVELTY - A fuel processor comprises modifier (3) which carries out modification reaction of hydrocarbon raw material and water and manufactures reformed gas, shift reaction device (4) which performs shift reaction of reformed gas and operation control device having reformed gas exit of modifier, reformed gas flow path, reformed gas inlet port (4a), heating unit (22) to heat reformed gas supplied to shift reaction device and shift reaction control part (28) which controls heating of reformed gas supplied from modifier in start up of fuel processor.    USE - Fuel processor for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Shortens time from starting to load operation. Allows rapid starting of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for and operation control method of the fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (3)    Shift reaction device (4)    Reformed gas inlet port (4a)    Heating unit (22)    Shift reaction control part (28)
NOVELTY - The cell has an active part in which gas participates in oxidation-reduction reaction for generating electrical current between an anode and cathode of the active part. A yoke (20) has a supply channel (12) for supplying gas to a contact between the anode and an extraction channel (13). The extraction channel extracts surplus gas after the passage of the gas to the contact of the anode. An ejector (9) permits returning of the surplus gas to the supply channel. The ejector is completely integrated in the yoke.    USE - Fuel cell for producing electricity in transport field using hydrogen as reducing gas and oxygen as oxidizing gas.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector is completely integrated in the yoke, thus limiting the presence of gas channels at the exterior of the yoke, and hence rendering the fuel cell to be compact, and preventing damage of the channels by unexpected external mechanical actions, while improving sealing of the channels. The risk of creation of explosive atmosphere with oxygen is therefore reduced when used gas is hydrogen. The integration of the ejector also reduces energy loss in the channels by reducing length of the channels and number of connections, thus improving hydraulic characteristics of the fuel cell. The fuel cell ensures recirculation of the gas without requiring external energy and allows reheating of the gas inside the yoke in a simple manner using exothermic character of the chemical reaction, thus increasing efficiency of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a part of a yoke of a fuel cell in which an ejector is completely integrated.    Ejector (9)    Supply channel (12)    Extraction channel (13)    Yoke (20)    Rotating connection (24)
NOVELTY - The cell has an active part in which gas e.g. hydrogen, participates in an oxidation-reduction reaction generating electric current between an anode and a cathode of the part. A yoke (20) has a conveying line (12) conveying the gas to contact with the anode, and an extraction line (13) extracting gas excess after passage of gas to contact the anode. An ejector (9) returns the excess gas to the line (12), and has a chamber (17) in which the excess gas is provided to supply gas. The chamber is formed in a body (19) of the ejector, where the body is inserted inside a cavity of the yoke.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. membrane fuel cell, for being supplied by gas e.g. hydrogen, for producing electricity in transport applications.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector body is inserted inside the cavity of the yoke, thus limiting presence of components at exterior of a parallelepiped volume, and minimizing load losses in different lines by reducing of lengths of the lines, and hence permitting the fuel cell to be compact, limiting damaging risks of the lines by unexpected exterior mechanical actions, and improving hydraulic characteristics of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a part of a yoke of a fuel cell and an ejector partially inserted in the yoke.    Ejector (9)    Conveying line (12)    Extraction line (13)    Chamber (17)    Body (19)    Yoke (20)    Cavity (15)
NOVELTY - The module has an inlet opening for a biomass (B) to be treated on a horizontal fixed bed, and an evacuation opening (235) for evacuating the biomass after treatment. Injection units inject gaseous flow for treatment in the module, where the injection units are common to treatment zones. Extraction units extract the loaded gaseous flow (GPC) for each zone, where the flow is obtained after the treatment with constant extraction charge loss for a set of the zones. The extraction units have the extraction opening with a valve and a suction unit.    USE - Module for treating biomass by gaseous treatment flow on a horizontal fixed bed, for pyrolysis and gasification of mass biomass in a system with the bed.    ADVANTAGE - The extraction units extract the loaded gaseous flow for each treatment zones, and the flow is obtained after the treatment with constant extraction charge loss for a set of the zones, thus permitting the gaseous treatment flow to effectively cross all the biomass in a uniform manner independent of differences of thickness of the biomass, while permitting reduced power loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for treating biomass on a horizontal fixed bed    (2) a method for gasification of biomass on a horizontal fixed bed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a biomass treating module.    Biomass (B)    Loaded gas flow (GPC)    Pyrolysis module (231)    Evacuation opening (235)    Passage opening (238)
NOVELTY - Process for treating effluents containing 2-ethylhexyl nitrate (2-EHN), to grow Corynebacterium urealyticum CIP-1-2126 bacterium and degrade at least part of 2-EHN from biomass of the produced bacteria in the presence of appropriate substrate, is claimed.    USE - The process is useful for treating the effluents containing 2-EHN to grow Corynebacterium urealyticum CIP-1-2126 bacterium and degrade the part of 2-EHN from biomass of the produced bacteria in the presence of substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of treating the effluent without any adverse and toxic effects, and improves the growing speed of Corynebacterium urealyticum CIP-1-2126 bacterium.
NOVELTY - New hyperthermophilic phosphotriesterase mutants (I) comprise a defined consensus amino acid sequence in which tyrosine-98, tyrosine-100, arginine-224 and/or cysteine-259 is replaced by another amino acid.    USE - (I) are useful for decontaminating surfaces (of materials, skin or mucosa) contaminated with organophosphorus compounds or for preparing medicaments for preventing or treating external contamination or internal intoxication with organophosphorus compounds or for treating water polluted with organophosphorus compounds or for destroying stocks of neurotoxins (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) have higher activity than wild-type hyperthermophilic phosphotriesterases and are more stable and cheaper to produce than wild-type mesophilic phosphotriesterases. No biological data given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - New hyperthermophilic phosphotriesterase mutants (I) comprise SEQ ID NO:1 (defined sequence of 315 amino acids given in the specification) in which tyrosine-98, tyrosine-100, arginine-224 and/or cysteine-259 is replaced by another amino acid. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) nucleotide sequences coding for (I);    (2) vectors containing the nucleotide sequences;    (3) host cells transformed with the vectors;    (4) materials impregnated with (I);    (5) sensors for organophosphorus compounds, comprising (I);    (6) external decontamination cartridges with (I) grafted inside.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell separator (10) resin composition (I) comprises: an epoxy resin; a curing agent; a curing accelerator comprising a salt of a diazabicyclo compound and an organic acid; and a carbon material, where the content of the carbon material is 35-85% comprising high crystalline artificial graphite (5-100 mass%) having a particle size of 150-500 Pm, and the content of the curing accelerator is 1-20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the curing agent.    USE - (I) is useful for producing fuel cell separator by injection molding (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent in conductivity, fluidity and dimensional accuracy. (I) does not cause deterioration in performance of a solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing (I) comprising performing melt kneading at a temperature equal to or higher than a softening temperature of the epoxy resin or the curing agent and at which curing reaction does not proceeds during mixing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell separator.    Fuel cell separator (10)    Flat plate portion (11)    Partition walls (12)    Channels (13)    Sample. (21)
NOVELTY - Woodchips are treated in liquor (A) which does not contains alkali or acid addition. The woodchips are mechanically fiberized, to form pulp. Then, hydrolyzate is separated from pulp followed by treating the pulp with liquor (B) containing alkali, and refined, to form pulp. The hydrolyzate is treated to produce acetic acid, ethanol, xylitol, natural polymers and/or biogas comprising methane. The liquor (A) includes pure water. The alkali in liquor (B) is sodium hydroxide and/or sodium carbonate.    USE - Manufacture of pulp used for corrugating medium (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and simply provides pulp without energy requirement and chemical recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart illustrating the manufacture of pulp.
NOVELTY - Reactant decomposition involves moving a reactant with foreign particles in a container during the thermal decomposition. The material of the foreign particles is neither thermally decomposed nor liquefied during the pyrolysis.    USE - Method for decomposing reactant, particularly animal meal, oil sludge, auto fluff, basic glycerin, paint sludge, contaminated soil, coated wood or plastic in gaseous, fluid or solid products by pyrolysis (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactant decomposition method is simple, and ensures fast and complete thermal decomposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for the execution of method, which comprises a horizontal mixer and a cylindrical mixing tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the horizontal mixer.    Mixer (1)    Pivot (2)    Heater (6)    Pipe (8)    Filling level (10)
NOVELTY - A heating furnace by biofuel vaporizing combustion comprises furnace shell (4), where square water tank (3), hearth wall (11) and hearth (18) are set in the furnace shell, grate bar (12) is set at lower end of the hearth and combustion pore (9) is set at upside of the hearth wall (11).    USE - The heating furnace is useful for vast peasants household burning wasted biologic material to boil water, cook and heat in winter.    ADVANTAGE - The heating furnace can transport heat to radiator to warm, and which can improve heat energy utilization ratio, structure is simple and usage is convenient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heating furnace by biofuel vaporizing combustion comprises furnace shell (4), where square water tank (3), hearth wall (11) and hearth (18) are set in the furnace shell, grate bar (12) is set at lower end of the hearth and combustion pore (9) is set at upside of the hearth wall (11), bowl shape water tank (6) is set at top end of the hearth wall, and connecting tube (5) communicates the square water tank and bowl water tank, V-shape water tank (16) is set at upside of the furnace body and it sets with flue pipe water tank (7) on which, multiple smoke vents (17) are set in which and water outlet tube (8) is set at outside of which, conducting tube (13) communicates through the V-shape water tank and the bowl shape water tank, smoke channel (15) is set in the V-shape water tank, and insulating material (10) is set between the square water tank and the furnace shell, water back tube (2) is set on the square water tank and circulating gas chambers (14) are set at inner four corners of the furnace shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the heating furnace.    Water back tube (2)    Square water tank (3)    Furnace shell (4)    Connecting tube (5)    Bowl-shape water tank (6)
NOVELTY - A multifunctional straw fuel gas furnace comprises a fuel gas range, a fan and a wind feeding pipe, where the wind feeding pipe is connected with the bottom of a set gas-making barrel.    USE - The multifunctional straw fuel gas furnace is useful as fuel gas cooker.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace above has high thermal efficiency, low heat quantity consumption, no air pollution, many functions, lower cost and, especially it is suitable for being popularized and used in wide villages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A multifunctional straw fuel gas furnace comprises a fuel gas range, a fan and a wind feeding pipe, the wind feeding pipe is connected with the bottom of a set gas-making barrel, a filtering disk which has filtering holes on the position contacting with the barrel wall is set on the upper part of the gas-making barrel, a barrel cover is set on the upper part of the gas-making barrel, a pressure rod capable of sliding upwards and downwards is set on the centre of the barrel cover, a gas outlet pipe is set on one side of the barrel wall between the filtering disk and the barrel cover, one path of the gas outlet pipe is connected with the fuel gas boiler via a gas pipe, the other path is connected with the fuel gas range via a pollutant collecting machine, a wind feeding valve is set on the wind feeding pipe, an oxygen pipe is set between the wind feeding pipe and the gas pipe which is connected with the fuel gas range, and an oxygen feeding valve is set on the oxygen pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the multifunctional straw fuel gas furnace.
NOVELTY - A biomass gas making furnace comprises outlet, shell, filter zone, drying zone, dry distillation zone, bracket, vertical forced ash board, connection column, bottom forced ash board, oxidization and gasification zone, settlement zone, oxidizer nozzle, gas eduction pipe, gas collecting pipe and impurity ash discharge port.    USE - The biomass gas making furnace is useful for industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace above can directly use large and wet biomass to produce gas, its reduces pre-treating process of biomass, and improves production strength and quality of produced gas, it solves shortages that pressure of distillation bed and gasifying agent cannot be improved and content of ash in the produced gas is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biomass gas making furnace comprises outlet, shell, filter zone, drying zone, dry distillation zone, bracket, vertical forced ash board, connection column, bottom forced ash board, oxidization and gasification zone, settlement zone, oxidizer nozzle, gas eduction pipe, gas collecting pipe and impurity ash discharge port, where vertical forced ash board is connected to bottom forced ash board by connection column, the upper ends of vertical forced ash board and bottom forced ash board are equipped with dry distillation zone, the lower ends are equipped with oxidization and gasification zone, in the oxidization and gasification zone, oxidizing and gasifying the ash that falls from oxidization and gasification zone, impurity ash discharge port is set between two sides of the gas collecting pipe and the bottom forced ash board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the biomass gas making furnace.
NOVELTY - A cyclone-type combustor of household biomass gasification furnace, where a first gas inlet (1) is connected with a hollow cylindric gas distributing chamber (6), inner side of the hollow cylindric gas distributing chamber (6) is provided with a cyclone-type gas inlet hole (5), upper part of a second gas inlet (2) is provided with a gas separating cover (3), the cylindric space at the upper part of the gas separating cover (3) is a combustion chamber (4).    USE - The furnace is useful for purifying inflammable gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the cyclone-type combustor of household biomass gasification furnace.    First gas inlet (1)    Second gas inlet (2)    Gas separating cover (3)    Combustion chamber (4)    Cyclone-type gas inlet hole (5)
NOVELTY - A blasting-typed household biomass half-gasification furnace, which is quadrate or round tubbiness structure, where a biomass burning gasification room is connected with a burner directly, the lower part of a gasification furnace is the biomass burning gasification room, the upper part is the burner, the combustible gas and an air mixing room are set between the biomass burning gasification room and burner, an air blower outside the gasification furnace is respectively connected with biomass burning gasification room and an air mixing room by an air conveying pipeline.    USE - The device is useful for adding biomass fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The invention does not need to process tar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the blasting-typed household biomass half-gasification furnace.
NOVELTY - A home semi-gasifier using biomass is of square or round barrel shape; where the burning-gasifying room of biomass is directly connected with burner; the lower part of gasifier is provided with the burning-gasifying room of biomass, and its upper part is provided with burner; combustible gas/air mixing room is arranged between the burning-gasifying room of biomass and burner; there are two or more groups of air inlets and air channels around the gasifier.    USE - The device is useful as a home semi-gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The invention overcomes the shortcomings of the present technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the home semi-gasifier.
NOVELTY - Producing biodiesel by using waste animal fat and vegetable oil (hogwash oil), where the waste animal fat and vegetable oil react with methanol (ethanol) in presence of an acidic catalyst comprises (a) filtering and dehydrating at normal temperature; (b) alcoholizing; (c) neutralizing; (d) distilling; and (e) separating phase.    USE - The process is useful for producing biodiesel using waste animal fat and vegetable oil (hogwash oil) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Material is easy to obtain; production process is simple; cost is low and environment pollution caused by underutilization of the waste animal fat and vegetable oil is avoided effectively. The biodiesel produced by the method can be directly applied by current diesel engine, which is proved repeatedly; its functional performance is good, off gas pollution is less and diesel oil made from mineral can be replaced completely.
NOVELTY - A chamber-through furnace for heating and solidifying the biologic rod comprises a furnace body (2), a furnace cover (1) which is pin jointed at the opening of the furnace body (2), chamber-through holes (4) opposite to each other which are opened on the front and back side wall of the furnace body (2), and a wind-inlet and ash-outlet orifice (5) which is opened on the bottom wall of the furnace body (2).    USE - A chamber-through furnace is useful for heating and solidifying the biologic rod (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a chamber-through furnace for heating and solidifying the biologic rod.    Furnace cover (1)    Furnace body (2)    Chamber-through holes (4)    Wind-inlet and ash-outlet orifice (5)
NOVELTY - A flammable granular material combustion apparatus comprises a fuel storage, a packing auger, a wind locker, a furnace body, a lighter, an ash expeller, a furnace end, a blower, an air door, and a pipeline, where the flammable granular materials are conveyed into the cavity of the furnace body to burn and to generate flammable gas, which enters the furnace end (8) to burn and eject flame.    USE - The flammable granular material combustion apparatus is useful for both residential and industrial applications. Specifically, it is useful for burning the flame-resistant flammable granular materials with high density.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can burn the flammable granular materials effectively, accelerate waste reuse, regenerate energy and fertilizer, eliminate the ash to protect environment, and is able to use with furnace and boiler. Additionally, it has large social and economic benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the flammable granular material combustion apparatus.    Electrical packing auger (2)    Feeding wind locker (3)    Furnace body (4)    Furnace end (8)    Feeding pipe (15)
NOVELTY - A biomass molded coal comprises (weight ratio) soft coal 0-20 parts, anthracite 20-35 parts, low-quality anthracite 30-60 parts, biomass 0-30 parts, sulfur fixing agent 0-4 parts, adhesive 0-10 parts, and waterproof agent 7-15 parts.    USE - The biomass molded coal is useful for boiler or small household stove (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biomass dosage can be maximum and the raw materials are used rationally which apparently reduces dosage of the additive such as loess or the loess is not used; the sulfur fixing effect of the molded coal is excellent, and the molded coal has high strength, it is not easy to loose without slag dropping; its flame is bright when burning, it is burned completely with slag left in the good form.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a waterproof biomass molded coal comprising (weight ratio) low-quality anthracite 7-90 parts, biomass 10-30 parts, and waterproof agent 7-15 parts; and    (2) the preparation method of the biomass molded coal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the molder used in preparing biomass molded coal.
NOVELTY - Separating bio-oil using high boiling solvents comprises (1) taking 50-60 wt. parts glycerine as solvent and heat transfer medium, heating to 200-250 degrees C by stirring, adding 30-50 wt. parts bio-oil at constant flow speed, collecting fraction and residual glycerine mixture, setting it aside; (2) cooling residual glycerine mixture to 80 degrees C, adding water for mixing, separating out lignin precipitate, centrifuging or suction filtering to obtain lignin precipitate and glycerine filtrate; (3) heating glycerine filtrate to 220 degrees C to distil and obtain raw glycerine 85.83% concentration.    USE - The method is useful for separating bio-oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids using inorganic acids, bases, and volatile organic solvents completely, and avoids the pollution and improves environmental friendliness and security of the separation process. The method is operated simply and is easy to achieve. The method uses glycerine and water circularly by recovery and the desired heat energy is provided by the bio-oil, which reduces economic cost in the process of separating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the separation process of bio-oil (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Preparing biodiesel using Acer truncatum oil as material comprises evenly mixing Acer truncatum oil with methanol or ethanol, adding solid super acid catalyst to carry out ester exchange reaction, filtering, separating catalyst, centrifuging, distilling to remove the methyl ester or ethyl ester and distilling to obtain fatty acid ester or ethyl ester of low boiling point; distilling the kettle bottom liquid, enriching high boiling point part to obtain nervonic acid methyl ester or ethyl ester, hydrolyzing, separating and crystallizing to obtain needed nervonic acid.    USE - The method is useful for preparing biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains two products through one batch charging, the method is simple, the post-treating process is convenient, and there is no waste water produced and the solid super acid catalyst is reusable. It greatly decreases production cost of the biodiesel and increases comprehensive utilization efficiency of the Acer truncatum oil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing biodiesel using Acer truncatum oil as material comprises evenly mixing Acer truncatum oil with methanol or ethanol, adding solid super acid catalyst to carry out ester exchange reaction, filtering the ester exchange mixed product, and separating out the catalyst, centrifuging to separate mixed fatty acid ester or ethyl ester from the glycerol phase, distilling mixed fatty acid ester or ethyl ester to remove the methyl ester or ethyl ester and distilling in a distilling kettle at 500-2000 Pa and 140-200 degrees C to obtain fatty acid ester or ethyl ester of a low boiling point which is the needed biodiesel; further distilling the kettle bottom liquid under 5-500 Pa and 200-260 degrees C, enriching the high boiling point part to obtain nervonic acid methyl ester or ethyl ester, hydrolyzing, and separating and crystallizing to obtain the needed nervonic acid.
NOVELTY - Preparing bio-diesel by coupling catalytic reaction and separation process comprises (1) hydrolysis reaction of raw material oil under the presence of immobilized lipase of the catalyst; (2) separation and purification for glycerol by separating the disengaged fatty acid obtained from the hydrolysis reaction and the glycerol from the reaction system; and (3) esterification reaction for fatty acid by making the fatty acid esterify with the low-carbon alcohol of 1-4C under the catalyzing of the immobilized lipase to generate bio-diesel.    USE - The method is useful for preparing bio-diesel by coupling catalytic reaction and separation process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method firstly hydrolyzes the triglycerides then separates the hydrolysate glycerol, in this way the viscosity of the reactant is reduced and the mass transfer for next esterifying reaction and the catalyzing efficiency are improved, which helps to improve the oil conversion. The reaction condition of this method is mild, the reaction processes are simple and easy to control, and the immobilized lipase and the raw material are reusable.
NOVELTY - A tar cracking unit of biomass gasifier comprises a reflow device (5) that is disposed at the external lower portion of the furnace (2); and a V-type tube (6) that is provided to the reflow device.    USE - The gasifier is useful for converting tar and water into combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - Using the gasifier above, the tar can be cracked sufficiently and without producing carbon black material. It may not cause secondary pollution and can improve the quality of the gas. The invention has a simple structure and convenient operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tar cracking unit of biomass gasifier comprises a reflow device (5) that is disposed at the external lower portion of the furnace (2); and a V-type tube (6) that is provided to the reflow device, where one end of the V-type tube extends to the internal hollow lower portion of the reflow device and the other end of the V-type tube is connected with a cracking reaction tube (11) to insert into the furnace high-temperature area (15); the reflow device (5) is communicated with a gas pipe (4) via a reflow pipe (9); a reaction hole (12) is disposed on the cracking reaction tube; the reflow device is arranged lower than the gas pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the tar cracking unit of biomass gasifier.    Furnace (2)    Gas pipe (4)    Reflow device (5)    V-type tube (6)    Reflow pipe (9)
NOVELTY - A mixed refrigerant for low temperature stage in double-stage cascade refrigeration system comprises ethane and monofluoro-methane, and it is formed by physical mixing.    USE - The mixed refrigerant is useful for refrigeration system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mixed refrigerant has high efficiency and high evaporating pressure, it has great refrigerating capacity when having same compressor discharge capacity, its ozone depletion potential (ODP) is zero, global warming potential (GWP) is smaller than R503 and R508B; and it has fine intersolubility with lube.
NOVELTY - A multifunctional biomass membrane is prepared by mixing konjac glucomannan and water having 1:20-1000 weight ratio, heating for 0.5-4 hours at 40-100 degrees C, and adding saturated calcium hydroxide solution (2-80 wt.%). The membrane can be prepared into glue solution or solid having 95-99% water content.    USE - Method for preparation of multifunctional biomass membrane for use in retaining water, fertilizer and pesticide; as coating agent and slow-release agent of fish medicine; as covering film in dried ground and soil surface to retain moisture and temperature; as seed coating agent in seed treatment; as antistaling agent of melons, fruits and flower; as curing agent and release agent of concrete cement; as flocculant of wastewater treatment; and as cleaning agent and brightener of surface of floor, instrument or car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane is environmentally friendly and has high performance.
NOVELTY - A specified volume of fine alumina, titania or zirconia or their hydroxides having nanometer grain diameter is mixed with a specified volume of aluminum powder having micrometer grain diameter, and cold pressed into blocks. The obtained blocks are heated in vacuum, calcined at 600-650 degrees C for 1-2 hours and cooled to room temperature. The calcined blocks are shattered and sifted out to obtain modified and activated aluminum powder. The modified and activated aluminum powder is reacted with water at 18-50 degrees C under normal pressure to produce hydrogen gas.    USE - Production of hydrogen gas for fuel cells of portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be produced simply, economically without using acid, alkali or catalyst. The hydrogen gas is chemically stable and free of environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A specified volume of fine alumina, titania or zirconia or their hydroxides having nanometer grain diameter is mixed with a specified volume of aluminum powder having micrometer grain diameter, and cold pressed into blocks. The obtained blocks are heated in vacuum, calcined at 600-650 degrees C for 1-2 hours and cooled to room temperature. The calcined blocks are shattered and sifted out to obtain modified and activated aluminum powder. The modified and activated aluminum powder (Al) is reacted with 3 molecules of water (H2O) at 18-50 degrees C under normal pressure to produce aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) and hydrogen gas (3/2 H2).
NOVELTY - A magnesium (Mg)-based composite hydrogen storage material comprises nanometer composite materials containing magnesium lithium alanate and magnesium lithium hydride.    USE - A magnesium-based composite hydrogen storage material used in hydrogen fuel car, chargeable cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material has greater hydrogen storage capacity, low hydrogen release temperature and fast speed. The method uses mild preparation condition, simple apparatus and convenient operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A Mg-based composite hydrogen storage material comprises nanometer composite materials containing MgxLi1-x(AlH4)2 and MgyLi1-yH2.    x,y=greater than 0.5 but less than 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of Mg-based composite hydrogen storage material comprising:    (A) smelting and casting Mg-lithium-aluminum (Mg-Li-Al) alloy into cast ingot under the protection of vacuum or argon;    (B) milling the cast ingot into chips, and ball milling for 2-20 hours under the protection of vacuum or argon in a ball miller;    (C) ball milling in hydrogen atmosphere, aerating 0.1-1 MPa hydrogen to ball mill for 2-20 hours, and controlling the work temperature in the ball milling pot to below 50-60 degrees C by forcible cooling;and    (D) cooling to room temperature naturally, and encapsulating in argon atmosphere.    The alloy contains Li at weight percent content of a, Al at weight percent content of b, and the rest is Mg, where a is greater than 6%, 2b is less than (1-a), and a/7 is less than (1-a-b)/24
NOVELTY - Preparation of biofuel alcohol with Jerusalem artichoke comprises: (a) preparing alcohol steam of 20-40 proof in a way of air stripping or decompress drawing out the Jerusalem artichoke fermentation solution with ethanol content of 8-10%; (b) heating ethanol steam obtained in (a) at 100-120 degrees C, absorbing with hydrophobic silicon zeolite absorbent in absorbing bed 1; and (c) letting the ethanol steam obtained in (b) through absorbing bed 2 containing 3A molecular sieve to get rid of small amount of moisture in alcohol steam, and obtaining fuel alcohol with ethanol content of 99.2-99.9%.    USE - The process is useful for preparing biofuel alcohol with Jerusalem artichoke (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process completely excludes several grades of distillation and reaches energy-saving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of biofuel alcohol with Jerusalem artichoke comprises: (a) preparing alcohol steam of 20-40 proof in a way of air stripping or decompress drawing out the Jerusalem artichoke fermentation solution with ethanol content of 8-10%; (b) heating ethanol steam obtained in (a) at 100-120 degrees C, absorbing with hydrophobic silicon zeolite absorbent in absorbing bed 1 with absorbing temperature of 100-120 degrees C, where the absorbent desorbs ethanol absorbed by it in the way of decompress desorbing or gas carrier desorbing when the ethanol is saturated to get ethanol steam with high density; and (c) letting the ethanol steam with high density obtained in (b) through absorbing bed 2 containing 3A molecular sieve to get rid of a small amount of moisture in alcohol steam, and obtaining fuel alcohol with ethanol content of 99.2-99.9%.
NOVELTY - Process for purifying furnace gas in calcium carbide furnace comprises mixing calcium carbide furnace gas and combustion-supporting oxygen, leading to combustion section, entering in the middle purifying section of purifying tower from bottom to top to purify under the function of heat-storage reduction filler, leading out most of gas from the purifying tower and cooling down to less than or equal to 160 degrees C, de-dusting, entering in decarburization separation system to remove carbon dioxide (CO2), separating carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2) gas by transformation absorption device.    USE - The process for purifying furnace gas of calcium carbide furnace is used for industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The process for purifying furnace gas of calcium carbide furnace makes impurities such as the methane, tar, and oxygen the calcium carbide furnace gas be removed via three stages: furnace gas combustion section, furnace gas purifying section and heat-storage reduction filler activation section of the purifying tower, and de-dusting and performing decarburization separation to obtain carbon monoxide and hydrogen capable of being used as industrial chemicals; and it realizes the purpose of recycling waste, saving energy, reducing emission and high added-value comprehensive utilization to furnace gas, which improves industrial economic benefit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the device for purifying furnace gas of calcium carbide.
NOVELTY - Lignocellulose is selectively liquefied by diluting lignocellulose liquefying mixture with low-boiling solvent (e.g. ethanol), filtering, recycling a low-boiling solvent in the filtrate, recycling phenol with high temperature and pressure-decreasing to obtain liquefying product combined with phenol, and reacting the liquefied product with cross linker that can generate biomass phenolic aldehyde resin. The washed liquefied residue is saccharified and fermented to obtain ethanol.    USE - The method is used for selectively liquefying lignocellulose to obtain ethanol (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unliquefied cellulose can be used for synchronously saccharifying and fermenting to generate fuel ethanol, thus the high additional comprehensive utilization of lignocellulose is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Selectively liquefying lignocellulose involves cleaning and drying lignocellulose to less than 20 meshes. The crushed lignocellulose, phenol, and sulfuric acid are mixed and added to a normal pressure reactor with condensate returning device and heating up. The lignocellulose liquefying mixture is diluted with low-boiling solvent (e.g. ethanol), and filtered. The filtrate is collected. The liquefied residue is washed to be colorless by low-boiling solvent, and is washed by water for removing organic solvent. The low-boiling solvent is recycled in the filtrate with lower temperature and pressure-decreasing. The phenol is recycled with high temperature and pressure-decreasing to obtain liquefying product combined with phenol. The liquefied product reacts with cross linker, which can generate biomass phenolic aldehyde resin. The washed liquefied residue is saccharified and fermented to obtain ethanol.
NOVELTY - An acid value of palm oil is decreased by taking palm oil with 10-183 potassium hydroxide/g acid values as raw material, and acid as catalyst, methanol as esterifying agent, and oleic alcohol with mol.% ratio of 1:6-1:9.    USE - Method of decreasing acid value of palm oil (claimed) for manufacture of biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively decreases oil acid value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Decreasing acid value of palm oil to manufacture biodiesel involves:    (A) taking palm oil with 10-183 potassium hydroxide/g acid values as raw material, and acid as catalyst, methanol as esterifying agent, and oleic alcohol with mol.% ratio of 1:6-1:9, where the catalyst is 3-5 wt.% oil quantity at 60-70 degrees C for 1-6 hours;    (B) catalyzing, esterifying and ester exchanging reactions at normal atmosphere;    (C) separating out solid catalyst from obtained product after reaction, where product is settled and layered to obtain fatty acid methyl ester and glycerin in which the acid values are decreased; and    (D) taking fatty acid methyl ester in which acid value is decreased as raw material with aqueous copper sulfate solution (SO42-)/zirconium oxide (ZrO2) as catalyst, methanol as esterifying agent, and oleic alcohol with mol.% ratio of 1:6-1: 9, where catalyst is 5 wt.% oil quantity at 60-70 degrees C for 1-6 hours, catalyzing and esterifying to obtain bio-diesel with standard acid value.
NOVELTY - A vehicle series methanol petrol comprises (weight parts), catalytic cracking petrol (50-80), modified methanol (3-40), and environment-friendly benzene-free 120 solvent oil (5-20). The modified methanol comprises (weight parts), low-polymerized active polyisobutenyl succinimide (70), ethyl hexa-nitroaniline acid (1), anhydrous fusel oil (20), ethanol (9), and methanol (900).    USE - The vehicle series methanol petrol is useful for vehicles in summer without causing the air-lock.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of methanol petrol is simple and convenient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method of the vehicle series methanol petrol.
NOVELTY - Cyclodextrin, dimethyl sulfoxide and o-iodoxybenzoic are mixed, to obtain cyclodextrin formaldehyde. Further, silk fiber and sodium carbonate solution are added, boiled and de-gummed. Subsequently, the pH of de-gummed silk fiber is adjusted to 4-7 with acidic solution. Then, cylodextrin formaldehyde and silk fiber are added, stirred and reacted, to obtain reaction liquid. Further, cyanoborohydride reducer and reaction liquid are added, reacted, pH is adjusted, washed and dried, to obtain functionalized silk fiber.    USE - Manufacture of functionalized silk fiber for molecule identification, waste water purification, establishing artificial enzyme system and remission of medicine.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides functionalized silk fiber having fragrance and medicinal property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cyclodextrin and dimethyl sulfoxide are mixed in the weight ratio of 1:8-10, to obtain solution. Then, cyclodextrin and o-iodoxybenzoic acid are added in the mole ratio of 1:1-1.6 and filtered, to obtain white solid. Then, the white solid is cleaned using acetone, cooled and dried, to obtain cyclodextrin formaldehyde. Further, silk fiber and 5% sodium carbonate solution are added in the weight ratio of 1:50, boiled and de-gummed for 30 minutes. Subsequently, the pH of de-gummed silk fiber is adjusted to 4-7 with acidic solution such that the weight ratio of de-gummed silk fiber and acidic solution is 1:30-50. Then, cylodextrin formaldehyde and silk fiber are added in the weight ratio of 1:1-3, stirred and reacted at 20-30 degrees C for 1-3 hours, to obtain reaction liquid. Further, cyanoborohydride reducer and reaction liquid are added in the weight ratio of 1:1-3, reacted for 6-8 days, pH is adjusted to neutral using distilled water, washed with acetone and dried, to obtain functionalized silk fiber.
NOVELTY - The biodiesel formulation for diesel engines with or without electronic injection comprises an economical product not generating waste. Also claimed is a process making the biodiesel. CLAIMED PROCESS - The process adds ethyl acetate or other solvent to the vegetable oil or animal fat to give a specified viscosity. Ethyl alcohol can also be added to reduce costs and raise the fuel cetane number.    USE - In petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - The catalytic transesterification and esterification based biodiesel production comprsies forming of a tris-dodecylsulfate of cerium Lewis catalyst. The catalytic treatment of soya oil and oleic acid employs ethanol and methanol.    USE - In petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - The method involves activating a fuel cell system (22) from an inactive condition according to the start time by initiating delivery of fuel to a fuel cell stack. The power (48) is supplied from the activated fuel cell system at an output voltage which is higher than the voltage supplied from the primary power (32) source for satisfying a portion of the applied load from the energy-consuming assembly.    USE - Method of performing maintenance hydration of fuel cell system used in power delivery network of energy production industry or fuel cell industry.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power supplied from the fuel cell is higher than the power supplied from the primary power source, the fuel cell system can generate sufficient power to form water that increases hydration of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) storage medium storing hydration maintenance program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power delivery network.    Power delivery network (20)    Fuel cell system (22)    Load (30)    Primary power (32)    Fuel cell power (48)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an electrolysis tank (101) and a membrane (105) separating electrolysis tank into two regions and which is capable of retracting hydrogen gas flow and oxygen gas flow between regions. A high voltage anode (115) and cathode (117) are arranged in two regions respectively. A barrier metal plate (121,123) is interposed between electrode and membrane, in each region of tank. A high voltage source (119) is electrically connected to the high voltage electrodes and pulse generator (125) producing pulses at specific frequency and pulse duration.    USE - Electrolysis system for producing hydrogen used in production of hydrogen-based fuel.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient energy resource can be obtained using reduced cost and less environmental impact, and without requiring an overly complex distribution system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating electrolysis system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrolysis system.    Electrolysis system (100)    Electrolysis tank (101)    Membrane (105)    Anode (115)    Cathode (117)    High voltage source (119)    Barrier metal plates (121,123)    Pulse generator (125)
NOVELTY - Enhancing a biological (e.g. catalytic) activity of a lipase comprises alkylating cysteine residues present within the lipase, where the biological activity of the lipase is enhanced.    USE - The methods are useful for producing a biofuel and enhancing a biological (e.g. catalytic) activity of a lipase (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) producing a biofuel comprising: (a) providing a modified lipase; and (b) contacting the modified lipase with biofuel reactants under conditions suitable to produce a biofuel;    (2) a system comprising a lipase comprising steroidal moieties, optionally U73122 moieties or U73122 analog moieties, and a surface; and    (3) an isolated modified lipase, comprising steroidal moieties, optionally U73122 moieties, or U73122 analog moieties.
NOVELTY - Method for digesting a lignocellulosic biomass, comprises treating a lignocellulosic biomass with a surfactant, and incubating the surfactant treated lignocellulosic biomass with an enzyme.    USE - The method is useful for digesting a lignocellulosic biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the digestibility of the lignocellulosic biomass and glucose recovery. The method reduces cost while enhancing yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for digesting a lignocellulosic biomass.
NOVELTY - An aerobic biodegradation accelerant contains pH adjusting and/or buffering compound, mineral carrier substance, substance promoting microbial cell respiration and redox activity in aerobic biodegradation, trace element, iron and/or manganese, ammonium and/or phosphate, and carbohydrate or its derivative.    USE - Aerobic biodegradation accelerant for treating organic material, preferably for binding ammonia and/or phosphorus in organic material; used in composting, aerobic stabilizing, deodorization, or in the treatment of sewage, slurries, animal beddings or lavatory waste; and for promoting biodegradation of logging waste or plant waste in nature and in cultivated areas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biodegradation accelerant is capable of performing odorless aerobic biodegradation in particularly controlled and effective manner even in demanding conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the aerobic biodegradation accelerant comprising adding compounds for adjusting and/or buffering the pH value, and agent promoting microbial cell respiration and redox activity in aerobic biodegradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing horse manure compost, in which there are added components in groups.
NOVELTY - A starch from milled plant material is hydrolyzed by contacting slurry of milled plant material with enzyme combination of glycoamylase and microbial alpha -amylase at temperature below the initial gelatinization temperature of granular starch in the milled plant material to obtain fermentable sugars. The milled plant material comprises an endogenous phytase.    USE - Method for hydrolyzing starch from milled plant material for producing distiller dried grains with solubles (DDGS) useful as animal feed (claimed) and producing by-product ethanol useful as fuel ethanol, potable ethanol or industrial ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides DDGS that is free of phytic acid or beta -glucan; eliminates jet cooking with fewer steps; has less capital equipment; consumes less energy; limits the growth of undesirable contaminating microorganism; and increases total plant yield and throughput.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fermenting ethanol from milled plant material, comprising contacting slurry of milled plant material with enzyme combination, and fermenting the sugars to ethanol in the presence of fermenting microorganisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the low energy ethanol production process.
NOVELTY - A primary hydrogen-rich gas stream containing primary carbon monoxide level is generated, and secondary hydrogen-rich gas stream is generated by passing the primary stream through an adsorbent apparatus comprising a material that adsorbs carbon monoxide. The secondary stream has lower carbon monoxide level than the primary stream. The secondary stream is passed through a methanation reactor to produce a tertiary stream with lower carbon monoxide content than secondary stream. Thus, reducing of monoxide concentration of hydrogen-containing gas stream is carried out.    USE - Reduction of carbon monoxide concentration of hydrogen-containing gas stream used for operating fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide concentration of hydrogen-containing gas stream is efficiently reduced.
NOVELTY - The fuel processing system (10) comprises a combustor provided with a combustor inlet which is in fluid communication with fuel processor outlet and combustor outlet. A recirculation loop has a valve for selectively providing fluid communication between fuel processor outlet and fuel processor inlet through the combustor to the fuel processor inlet.    USE - Fuel processing system.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid thermal start can be easily achieved without the complexity of multiple stages or risk of oxygen exposure. Condensation on the catalyst and air ingestion upon cooling can be easily minimized. Auto-ignition in the inlet, reverse water gas shift, cell reversal in fuel cell stack due to non-uniform flow distribution of hydrogen containing reformate, and water collection in fuel cell stack can be minimized. Constant flow rate to the fuel processor is maintained by minimizing the lag time associated with filling or venting volumes of fuel processor. A fuel processor which is operated even without water injector can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel processor.    Fuel processing system (10)    Fuel processor (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Catalytic combustor reactor (16)    Vaporizer reactor (18)
NOVELTY - Heavy hydrocarbon components are removed from a gas mixture containing heavy hydrocarbon and methane by conducting gas mixture to a swing adsorption gas separation unit containing an adsorbent contactor having gas inlet and outlet in fluid connection by open flow channels (3) having an adsorbent material (5) having a selectivity for the heavy hydrocarbon components over the methane greater than 5.    USE - Method of removing heavy hydrocarbon components from a gas mixture containing heavy hydrocarbon and methane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides efficient recovery at lower costs and higher hydrocarbon, preferably higher methane yields.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Heavy hydrocarbon components removal from gas mixture containing heavy hydrocarbon components and methane:    (A) conducting the gas mixture to a swing adsorption gas separation unit containing an adsorbent contactor having gas inlet and outlet in fluid connection by open flow channels (3) having an adsorbent material (5) having a selectivity for the heavy hydrocarbon components over the methane greater than 5, where the contactor has less than 20% of its open pore volume in pores with diameters greater than 20 Angstrom and less than 1 mu m, and where heavy hydrocarbon components is adsorbed into the adsorbent material, thus resulting in a product stream depleted of the heavy hydrocarbon components;    (B) collecting the product stream;    (C) desorbing the adsorbed gases from the adsorbent, thus resulting in a waste gas stream rich in the heavy hydrocarbon components; and    (D) collecting the waste gas stream, where the heavy hydrocarbon components are defined as the total of the hydrocarbon compounds in the gas mixture which contain greater than or equal to 2C, and the product stream has a weight methane greater than the methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a representation of channel contactor.    Monolith (1)    Channels (3)    Adsorbent material (5)
NOVELTY - Method for improving a biodiesel fuel, comprises adding to the biodiesel fuel an additive comprising of a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and/or a quaternary ammonium alkoxide, where the: quaternary ammonium hydroxide has the structures (a), (b) or (c); and quaternary ammonium alkoxide has the structure (d).    USE - The method is useful for improving a biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel fuel has reduced acid potential as measured by total acid number of 0.01-0.9 mg KOH/g of biodiesel fuel, and/or increased oxidative stability, as compared with a biodiesel fuel absent the additive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for improving a biodiesel fuel, comprises adding to the biodiesel fuel an additive comprising of a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and/or a quaternary ammonium alkoxide, where the: quaternary ammonium hydroxide has the structure of formula (R1R2R3N+OH OH-) (a), (R1R2R3N+CH2CHR5OH OH-) (b) or (R1R2R3R4N+OH-) (c); and quaternary ammonium alkoxide has the structure of formula (R1R2R3R4N+O-) (d).    Either R1, R2 = 1-18C alkyl, 8-18C aryl or 7-18C alkylaryl; and    R3 = 2-18C alkyl, 6-18C aryl or 7-18C alkylaryl; or    R2R3 = a heterocyclic ring including N and optionally O;    R4 = H, 2-18C alkyl, 7-18C alkylaryl, (-CH2-CH2-O)nH (preferred), -(CH2CH(CH3)O)m-(CH2CH2O)pH or -CHR51CHR6Y1;    R51, R6 = H, 1-18C alkyl, 6-18C aryl, or 7-18C alkylaryl;    Y1 = non-acidic group comprising -OH, -SR or -NR7R8;    R7, R8 = H, 1-18C alkyl, 6-18C aryl or 7-18C alkylaryl;    R5 = H, 1-18C alkyl or 7-18C alkylaryl;    n = 1-18;    m, p = 0-18; and    m+p = less than or equal to 18.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an improved biodiesel fuel comprising: fatty acid methyl esters; free fatty acids; and additives, where at least some of the additive has reacted with the hydrogen sulfide and/or mercaptan.
NOVELTY - The method of cleaning a septic system servicing a facility having a wastewater plumbing system, comprises introducing a liquid comprising a common household cleaning product carrier, a fermentation supernatant and a protein enriched cleaning solution containing a protein component from the fermentation of yeast into the wastewater plumbing system. The fermentation supernatant and protein enriched cleaning solution are present in an amount sufficient relative to the total wastewater flow through the septic system to accelerate the ability of the bacteria resident in the septic system.    USE - The method is useful for cleaning a septic system servicing a facility e.g. home having a wastewater plumbing system.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of easily and safely cleaning a septic system with no conscious effort using an effective fermentation supernatant, and avoids the clogging up of septic systems thus minimizing its periodic maintenance and cleaning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method of cleaning a septic system servicing a facility having a wastewater plumbing system, comprises introducing a liquid comprising a common household cleaning product carrier, a fermentation supernatant and a protein enriched cleaning solution containing a protein component from the fermentation of yeast into the wastewater plumbing system. The fermentation supernatant and protein enriched cleaning solution are present in an amount sufficient relative to the total wastewater flow through the septic system to accelerate the ability of the bacteria resident in the septic system and to digest biologically available organic compounds present in the septic system.
NOVELTY - Remediation of contaminated medium comprises addition of chitin complex-containing material to contaminated medium to increase alkalinity of medium or pH by greater than or equal to 1 standard pH unit within 48 hours after addition, sufficient to cause separation of contaminant including metal and/or acid-forming mineral.    USE - Method for remediation of contaminated medium (claimed) for mine influenced water.    ADVANTAGE - The chitin complex promotes biological growth in contaminated medium, thus isolating metals and minerals from contact with oxygen for extended period of time; and makes faster increase in pH and longer lasting carbon source than more traditional substrates including mushroom mulch or soluble carbon substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for remediation of contaminated medium comprising medium with pH lower than 7.0.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating rapid increase in pH in active microcosms containing chitin complex and chitin complex with nutrients relative to microcosms containing mushroom mulch, sodium lactate and sediment control.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen generation involves dissolving an alkali catalyst into water in a chamber (11) containing an aqueous alkali solution. An inorganic salt catalyst is mixed with a hydrogen generating metal in another chamber (12), which is filled with metal pellets. The hydrogen exhaust hole (22) is formed to exhaust hydrogen generated in the containing part (10) during a chemical reaction by mixing of the aqueous alkali solution and the metal pellets. The hydrogen exhaust hole has a gas-liquid membrane (22a) to exhaust gaseous hydrogen to the outside.    USE - Method for generating hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation method generates hydrogen by a chemical reaction consistently and stably with respect to time and without requiring a specific heat source from the outside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hydrogen generator, which includes hydrogen exhaust hole; and    (2) a fuel cell, which includes two chambers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Hydrogen generator (1)    Containing part (10)    Chambers (11,12)    Hydrogen exhaust hole (22)    Gas-liquid membrane (22a)
NOVELTY - Solid fuel preparation involves collecting food waste and spraying ozone water to deodorize the food waste. The deodorized food waste is injected into a dryer, the moisture content of the food waste is reduced to less than 10% by drying at 180-200 degrees C for 30 minutes. The dried food waste is crushed into fine pieces of size not more than 2 mm and mixed with an additive in a mixer at a mixing ratio of 47-60:40-53. The mixture is extrusion molded by injecting into a pellet extruder, and the extrusion molded article is dried by indirect heating at 50-60 degrees C in a drying furnace.    USE - Method for preparing a solid fuel using food waste.    ADVANTAGE - The solid fuel preparation method prevents environmental pollution, utilizes food waste as an alternative energy source that can replace with fossil fuels, produces the eco-friendly solid fuel, greatly reduces manufacturing cost and prevents odor from being generated when preparing the solid fuel using the food waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of solid fuel preparation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The high current hydrogen anion beam extracting equipment comprises a target cathode and a reflective magnetic field device. The target cathode is formed between anodes (5,6)and an extraction electrode to form a penning ionization gauge electric discharge region (7). The high current hydrogen anion beam extracting equipment uses principle of a DuoPIGatron ion source, which has a gas inlet (1), a filament (4), an intermediate electrode (3), an ion source electromagnet (2), an anode and an extraction electrode.    USE - High current hydrogen anion beam extracting equipment for extraction of high current hydrogen anion beam.    ADVANTAGE - The high current hydrogen anion beam extracting equipment ensures stable extraction of a high current hydrogen anion beam, operates at low power, generates a high density current, enhances life of the filament by injecting hydrogen and argon gas into a discharge area of the target cathode and prepares a permanent magnet from a ferromagnetic substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for extracting high current hydrogen anion beam, which involves using hydrogen anion beam extracting equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of high current hydrogen anion beam extracting equipment.    Gas inlet (1)    Ion source electromagnet (2)    Intermediate electrode (3)    Filament (4)    Anodes (5,6)    Penning ionization gauge electric discharge region (7)
NOVELTY - Organic compost manufacturing involves putting organic waste and microorganisms in a storage tank (10) for stirring and ripening. The organic waste and microorganisms are transferred to a fermentation equipment (30). The fermentation equipment is equipped with a stirring unit (34), a heating unit (36), a vacuum pump (38) and a vacuum transporting unit (20). The organic waste and microorganism is stirred and this mixture is subjected to fermentation in order to make compost.    USE - Method for manufacturing organic compost.    ADVANTAGE - The organic compost manufacturing method ensures improved organic compost which improves soil quality and support plant growth in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram showing the manufacturing method of organic compost.    Storage tank (10)    Vacuum transporting unit (20)    Fermentation equipment (30)    Stirring unit (34)    Heating unit (36)    Vacuum pump (38)
NOVELTY - Method and apparatus for processing livestock excrement and waste comprising organic matter, involves mixing liquid organic compound, livestock excretion, expanded rice hulls, inorganic substance, sawdust, wheat straw pellet, solid organic compound and 4 types of microorganisms mixture, fermenting in a fermentation tub, to obtain fertilizer.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for processing livestock excrement and waste comprising organic matter, and preparing fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive, eco-friendly and enables preparing high quality fertilizer within short period of time.
NOVELTY - The food waste wastewater treatment plant comprises one side of a space part (4) and an input hole (2) located on both sides of the main body (1). A vent (3) is formed that connects a conveyor (8) to the input hole. Upper portion of the space part fixes multiple heaters (22) to the interval control seal (15) and it forms the space part between the conveyor and heater. Vapor exhaust pipe (13) sets multiple stirring plates (11) in a steam emission cover (6) to exhaust steam.    USE - Food waste wastewater treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE - The food waste wastewater treatment plant is cost-effective and easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the food waste wastewater disposal plant.    Main body (1)    Input hole (2)    Vent (3)    Space part (4)    Steam emission cover (6)    Conveyor (8)    Multiple stirring plates (11)    Vapor exhaust pipe (13)    Interval control seal (15)    Heaters (22)
NOVELTY - The agitating system comprises a fertilization tank (100) that is disposed at the top of a frame (10) of a vehicle. A circular rolling surface (101) is formed at both ends and a compost discharging door (102) is formed at the center of the outer circumferential surface. A frame ejection port, a pair of right rotation rollers (110), an agitation shaft (120) having multiple agitation blades (121) are also provided. A driving motor (130) for driving a fertilization tank and another driving motor (140) for driving the agitation shaft are included in the agitating system.    USE - Agitating system for compost producing food garbage vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The agitating system ensures excellent durability, soft rotating operation, maximizes agitation, efficient fermentation and facilitates discharge of compost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of an agitation system for food waste processing vehicles.    Frame (10)    Fertilization tank (100)    Circular rolling surface (101)    Compost discharging door (102)    Pair of right rotation rollers (110)    Agitation shaft (120)    Agitation blade (121)    Driving motors (130,140)
NOVELTY - The biogas plant apparatus comprises a sealed cylindrical cell structure (200), three hollow cylindrical bodies (222,232,242), a hydrolysis tank (220), two fermentation tanks (230,240) and a cover (250). The sealed cylindrical cell structure has a circular bottom plate, which is installed underground. The hydrolysis tank is formed on a top part of the circular bottom plate within the hollow cylindrical body. A concentric circle is formed by another hollow cylindrical body with the former hollow cylindrical body.    USE - Biogas plant apparatus with pot-in-pot structure.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas plant apparatus is eco-friendly, which secures structural stability by integrating a biogas generating unit into a sealed three-cylindrical cell structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The third hollow cylindrical body is positioned at an outer side of the former and latter hollow cylindrical bodies. The hydrolysis is covered by the cover, which has an organic waste injection port (252) and two biogas outlets (254,256). The biogas plant apparatus also includes gas storage (300) and a control part (400) for controlling operations of the sealed cylindrical cell structure and the gas storage. The gas storage is positioned on a ground (20) and is connected to the former and latter fermentation tanks by a transfer pipe (310).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a biogas plant apparatus.    Ground (20)    Sealed cylindrical cell structure (200)    Hydrolysis tank (220)    Three hollow cylindrical bodies (222, 232, 242)    Fermentation tanks (230,240)    Cover (250)    Organic waste injection port (252)    Biogas outlets (254,256)    Gas storage (300)    Transfer pipe (310)    Control part (400)
NOVELTY - An osmoprotectant is added into the organic waste containing salt to mitigate cell stress of methanogen against the salt and maintain cell activity, thereby increasing the production of methane.    USE - Method is used for methanation of organic waste containing salt.    ADVANTAGE - The methanation of organic waste containing salt is carried out efficiently.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a cylinder unit, which has a fixing cylinder and rotary cylinders disposed at both ends of the fixing cylinder. An input port (51) is disposed at an upper end portion of the fixing cylinder and a door (50) is disposed at one side of the input port. The rotation of the rotary cylinders is driven by a power unit. The rotary cylinders are rotated by a rotary shaft (33) by using power generated from the power unit. Multiple agitating and mixing tubes (30) are disposed on an outer circumferential surface of an inside of a closed end portion of each rotary cylinder.    USE - Apparatus for treating organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures optimized decompose activity of microorganisms, by mixing the organic waste optimally within the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the apparatus for treating organic waste.    Agitating and mixing tubes (30)    Rotary shaft (33)    Scraper (40)    Door (50)    Input port (51)
NOVELTY - Food garbage disposer, comprises sewage disposal tank which has an injection port connected to a discharge port of a disposer installed on the bottom of a sink and a discharge port, setting chamber divided by several partition plates, microorganisms supply unit including a nozzle installed correspondingly to the setting chamber adjacent to the injection port of the sewage disposal tank, and storage tank.    USE - Disposer for food garbage including fish bone, fruit seeds and Cypridina parts.    ADVANTAGE - The disposer rapidly and completely degrades crushed food garbage by using small amount of microorganisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A food garbage disposer, comprises sewage disposal tank (10) which has an injection port (12) formed on the upper part of one side such that the injection port is connected to a discharge port (D1) of a disposer (D) installed on the bottom of a sink (S) and a discharge port (14) formed on the bottom of the other side to point upward, setting chamber (20) which is divided by several of partition plates (22) within the sewage disposal tank such that crushed food garbage is stored to different levels in the setting chamber, and a microorganisms supply unit (30) including a nozzle (32) installed correspondingly to the setting chamber adjacent to the injection port of the sewage disposal tank, and storage tank (34) on which a pump (34a) is installed to be connected to the nozzle to supply microorganisms to the nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic representation of food garbage disposer.    Sewage disposal tank (10)    Injection port (12)    Discharge port (14)    Setting chamber (20)    Partition plates (22)    Microorganisms supply unit (30)    Nozzle (32)    Storage tank (34)    Pump (34a)    Disposer (D)    Discharge port (D1)    Sink (S)
NOVELTY - The air supply type screw device comprises a rotation drive part (10), which rotates hollow rotary shaft (20) and form a flow channel. An air supply unit (30) with blower (31), a pneumatic chamber (36) and a pneumatic hose (32) supplies air to the flow channel. The hollow rotary shaft has an integrally joined agitation screw (40) and another flow channel. The agitation screw has a spiral agitation blade (43) and multiple of air exhaust holes on outer surface. The air supply type screw device is provided with a planer moving membrane made up of two moving membranes and an elastic membrane.    USE - Air supply type screw device.    ADVANTAGE - The air supply type screw device enables a blower to supply air to wastes such as various organic and inorganic wastes including livestock waste, food waste and sewage sludge are composed more efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of an air supply type screw device.    Rotation drive part (10)    Hollow rotary shaft (20)    Air supply unit (30)    Blower (31)    Pneumatic hose (32)    Pneumatic chamber (36)    Agitation screw (40)    Agitation blade (43)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a door (10) and a rotary input unit (20), which are formed on the upper portion of a body (1) having a double layered partition wall. The body has a heater (3) and a slag outlet (40). The cutter blades (5) are installed longitudinally at an inner lateral wall of the body. A forward spiral body (31) and a backward spiral body (32) are formed on a rotating shaft. The forward spiral body has an expansion type radius and is separated from the rotating shaft by connection bars (33). The backward spiral body has a reduced type radius and is installed in the forward spiral body.    USE - Apparatus for fermenting food waste in large quantities in short time.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables effective pulverizing and mixing of food waste of any kind and provides an efficient environment for fermentation and decomposition of food waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross sectional view of the apparatus.    Body (1)    Heater (3)    Cutter blades (5)    Door (10)    Rotary input unit (20)    Forward spiral body (31)    Backward spiral body (32)    Connection bars (33)    Slag outlet (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has revolving roller positioned on revolving rail (202). A chain gear (304) installed at a shaft (303) outwardly protruded from one of the revolving rollers and is linked with a chain gear (601) positioned at a motor (6) by a chain (602). A working direction of the agitator is rotated by installing the agitator in a revolving frame (3).    USE - Agitator rotary structure of escalator-type agitation system for composting organic waste such as livestock industry water and food garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of working time utilized for transfer of agitator is prevented and the working efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the agitator rotary structure.    Revolving frame (3)    Motor (6)    Revolving rail (202)    Shaft (303)    Chain gear (304)    Chain gear (601)    Chain (602)
NOVELTY - The sewage and wastewater treatment apparatus comprises a flow rate regulating bath and a contact oxidation bath for treating pollution material. The pollution material is treated by using microorganisms attached on a contact membrane. A membrane separation bath is provided for separating treated waste. A motor is provided for transporting the raw water from the flow rate regulating bath to the contact oxidation bath. Another motor is provided to supply air to another bath. A programmable logic controller is installed at the treatment apparatus to control target device.    USE - Apparatus for treating sewage and wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - The sewage and wastewater treatment apparatus enables automatic control of its various devices through a program, is reliable and convenient for usage and ensures accurate operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an outline of a sewage and wastewater treatment apparatus.    Panel (1)    Ventilation fan (2)    Programmable logic controller substrate (3)    Internal fixed plate (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a microorganism supply unit and an oxidant supply unit connected to an equalizing bath. A thermophilic aerobic digestion bath is provided for decomposition of organic waste water, oil and volatile organic compounds and the untreated remains are treated by another thermophilic aerobic digestion bath. A mesophilic aerobic digestion bath treats biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, nitrogen and phosphorus, which remain untreated by the latter thermophilic aerobic digestion bath. An activated sludge biological reactor again retreats the untreated remains.    USE - Apparatus for treatment of high concentration organic waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces unpleasant odor and solid components by treating food waste water and livestock wastewater economically through environment-friendly microorganism and also reduces the contamination of the marine resources such as fishes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A treatment water bath prevents anaerobic transformation of the organic waste water passed by the activated sludge biological reactor. A final filter membrane bath filters off suspended substances and bacteria contained in the organic waste water. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method, which involves treating high concentration organic waste water using a thermophilic aerobic digestion bath and a mesophilic aerobic digestion bath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the high concentration organic waste water treatment method.
NOVELTY - A system has ammonia gas injection port (605) into which contaminated ammonia gas is injected, bubble column (300) for dissolving the ammonia gas injected into a scrubbing solution (700) injected through scrubbing solution injection unit (702), gas exhaust port (200) for exhausting dissolved ammonia gas into the bubble column, a polyurethane foam (401) which flows into the bubble column with non-completely dissolved ammonia gas and the scrubbing solution, and discharge port (500) for discharging through a packing column (402) a solution flowing into the polyurethane foam.    USE - The system is useful for removing ammonia, Flavobacterium D-2 strain (KACC 91286P) (all claimed), hydrogen sulfate and waste gas compounds from waste water and livestock waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The system is eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system.    Gas exhaust port (200)    Bubble column (300)    Polyurethane foam (401)    Packing column (402)    Discharge port (500)    Ammonia gas injection port (605)    Scrubbing solution (700)    Scrubbing solution injection unit (702)
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) comprises an oil pump (P) for supplying oil to the outer circumference of a heater (H) and a controller (C). The heater heats the raw material which is put into level gauge meter (S). The raw material is mixed by a mixer (11) with an alcohol, vegetable oil and catalyst in an octahedral shaped reactor of the manufacturing device to obtain biofuel.    USE - Reactor for biofuel manufacturing device.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor ensures high reaction speed and high mixing efficiency due to octahedral shape of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (10)    Mixer (11)    Controller (C)    Heater (H)    Oil pump (P)    Level gauge meter (S)
NOVELTY - An amount-of-supply determination unit determines supply amounts of fuel, water, and air according to load current of fuel cell. A temperature detecting unit detects temperature of reforming reaction unit, shift reaction unit, and oxidation reaction units. A hydrogen concentration detection unit detects hydrogen concentration of refining off-gas generated with fuel cell. A decision unit when judges that determination result is not in prescribed range where detected temperature and hydrogen concentration corresponds, supply amount of fuel, water or air is changed.    USE - Fuel cell modifier control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - When the fuel cell is subjected to disturbance such as change of the load of a fuel cell, the amount of fuel, water or air supply is changed so that the required amount of reformed gas is secured with the fuel cell, and when fault arises in the fuel cell such as the shortage of reformed gas and the poisoning of catalyst with carbon monoxide is prevented, and the operational status of the modifier is made stable so that the carbon monoxide concentration in reformed gas does not increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the processes involved in the fuel cell modifier control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink is heat-dried within an airtight container under vacuum pressure, and the container is cooled. Air is supplied into the airtight container such that the catalyst ink surface maintains temperature less than the reference temperature, and the catalyst ink is dried. The temperature at which the catalyst carries out heat aggregation is set has reference temperature.    USE - Drying of catalyst ink is used for manufacture of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high quality catalyst ink is efficiently dried. The fuel cell formed using catalyst ink has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for analysis of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus has cylindrical shaped cell (2) that is inserted into insulation substance (20) provided on inlet tube support plate (12) of unit container (3). An insulation seal (19) is provided in upper surface of cylindrical-shaped cell for insulating and sealing cylindrical-shaped cell and unit container.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical-shaped cell can be fixed easily and reliably. Hence the electrical insulation between metal containers and electrodes can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the high-temperature steam electrolysis unit of hydrogen production apparatus.    Cylindrical-shaped cell (2)    Unit container (3)    Water vapor inlet tube support plate (12)    Insulation seal (19)    Insulation substance (20)
NOVELTY - A palladium film or palladium alloy film is formed on a substrate by sputtering method, and the substrate is heat-processed at 400-700 degrees C in vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Then, the palladium film or palladium alloy film is peeled from the heat-processed substrate, and a palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film is manufactured. The substrate is glass plate, ceramic board, silicon wafer and/or metal plate. The palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film has a barrier layer consisting of oxide or nitride of aluminum, chromium, silicon and/or titanium.    USE - Manufacture of palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film used for purification and separation apparatus of hydrogen gas for fuel of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film having excellent hydrogen-permeability, curl resistance and crack resistance, is manufactured stably.
NOVELTY - A mercury-free alkaline dry battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode (6), and separator (4). The negative electrode contains anionic surfactant, quaternary ammonium salt type cationic surfactant, zinc alloy which is negative electrode active material, and gel-form alkali electrolyte solution which is dispersion mediums.    USE - A mercury-free alkaline dry battery for digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is mercury-free, suppresses hydrogen production by zinc corrosion and iron mixing, and has small amount of voltage drop after pulse discharge in low-temperature atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front and cross-sectional view of the mercury-free alkaline dry batteries.    Positive electrode case (1)    Graphite coating film (2)    Anode mix pellet (3)    Separator (4)    Insulation cap (5)    Negative electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bio-fuel concentration detector detecting bio-fuel concentration in a fuel (3). An oxygen concentration fall unit reduces the oxygen concentration in a fuel tank (11) when the bio-fuel concentration detected by the bio-fuel concentration detector is higher than a threshold-value. A nitrogen rich air pressure accumulator isolates and accumulates pressure nitrogen rich air from inhalation air. The nitrogen rich air accumulated pressure is supplied to the fuel tank by the nitrogen rich air pressure accumulator.    USE - Fuel-supply-control apparatus for supplying a fuel in a fuel tank to an internal combustion engine i.e. vehicle-mounted diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the clogging of particulate matter filter of an exhaust system, and prevents the degradation by oxidation of the bio-fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an internal combustion engine system which is applied to a fuel-supply-control apparatus.    Internal combustion engine system (1)    Fuel (3)    Fuel-supply system (10)    Fuel tank (11)    Fuel feed pump (11a)
NOVELTY - A wastewater treatment equipment (100) has first solid-liquid separation tank (1) that separates organic wastewater into raw sludge and to-be-processed water and accommodates granule sludge, aerobic tank (2A) where to-be-processed water is biologically treated, second solid-liquid separation tank (3) that separates biologically treated water, acid generation tank (12) where raw sludge is fermented to generate organic acid, granule generation tank (20) that generates granule sludge from raw material liquid, and first granule supply line that supplies generated granule sludge to aerobic tank.    USE - Wastewater treatment equipment e.g. sewage treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively utilizes raw sludge, and biologically treats organic wastewater sufficiently, steadily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wastewater treatment equipment (100) has first solid-liquid separation tank (1) that separates organic wastewater into raw sludge and to-be-processed water and accommodates granule sludge formed by microorganisms sludge, aerobic tank (2A) where to-be-processed water is biologically treated on aerobic condition, second solid-liquid separation tank (3) that separates biologically treated water into separation water and separation sludge, acid generation tank (12) where raw sludge is fermented to generate organic acid, granule generation tank (20) that generates granule sludge from raw material liquid containing organic acid, and first granule supply line that supplies generated granule sludge to aerobic tank. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the wastewater treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First solid-liquid separation tank (1)    Aerobic tank (2A)    Second solid-liquid separation tank (3)    Acid generation tank (12)    Granule generation tank (20)    Wastewater treatment equipment (100)
NOVELTY - An organic waste processing agent contains wooden fragment, scepter fragment, bamboo fragment, chaff and porous compound fragment. The wooden fragment, scepter fragment, bamboo fragment, and chaff are heated, and function as support and propagation medium of a microbial-decomposition microorganisms which decompose organic waste. The porous compound fragment has improved hardness by heating an organic material raw material fragment under non-oxidizing atmosphere, and impregnating the material into a mixture of organic acid and inorganic acid.    USE - Organic waste processing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The organic waste processing agent has excellent strength, shape retention property, wear-resistance and decomposition ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic waste processing agent contains wooden fragment, scepter fragment, bamboo fragment, chaff and porous compound fragment. The wooden fragment, scepter fragment, bamboo fragment, and chaff are heated, and function as support and propagation medium of a microbial-decomposition microorganisms which decompose organic waste. The porous compound fragment has improved hardness by heating an organic material raw material fragment under non-oxidizing atmosphere, and impregnating the material into a mixture of organic acid and inorganic acid. The organic waste processing agent has function of water retentiveness, volatility of water content, strength and shape retention property. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the organic waste processing agent.
NOVELTY - A modifier (30) has a modifier unit (32) for producing reformed gas containing hydrogen by reacting a fuel in presence of a modification catalyst, and a reformed gas supply path (34a) connecting fuel cell (10) with modifier and supplying reformed gas to fuel cell. The reformed gas supply path has a porous filter (60) for collecting insoluble microparticles contained in reformed gas. The filter is formed using ceramic, micro glass fiber, metal fiber, fluororesin and/or polyimide resin.    USE - Modifier of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier improves the durability of fuel cell. The adhesion of insoluble microparticles on surface of membrane electrode assembly is prevented. The increase of pressure loss due to clogging is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of modifier of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Modifier (30)    Modifier unit (32)    Reformed gas discharge port (32c)    Combustion burner (32d)    Reformed gas supply path (34a)    Filter portion (60)
NOVELTY - A cooling channel board (600) is compressed in an intermediate plate (500), through a spacer (650). The spacer is contacted and bonded by pressure by the press dies (P1,P2), when joining an anode plate (300), a cathode plate (400), and an intermediate plate (500) through the adhesive layers (320,340), so as to adjust the amount of compression of channel board in the intermediate plate through the spacer.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell separator for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - In-plane thickness variation during joining of separator with the fuel cell can be suppressed, since the cooling channel board is compressed in the intermediate plate through the spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory diagrams of the manufacturing process of the fuel cell separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode plate (300)    Adhesive layers (320,340)    Cathode plate (400)    Intermediate plate (500)    Cooling channel board (600)    Spacer (650)    Press dies (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a hydrogen permeable membrane which is provided in a fuel gas flow path (6) at vicinity of a fuel electrode (2) to generate a whirling force. The whirling force acts on the fuel gas such as hydrogen to increase the ratio of hydrogen concentration by movement of carbon dioxide and water vapor towards the outer periphery by centrifugal force. A fuel-recycle line returns the emitted gas to an inlet port of the fuel flow path through the hydrogen permeable membrane which selectively permeates hydrogen.    USE - Cylindrical fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) used in fuel cell/gas turbine hybrid system.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of hydrogen gas is increased in the downstream of flow-path and the downstream cell reaction becomes active. The electric power generation of the fuel electrode in the downstream of fuel flow is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional and perspective views of the cylindrical fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Air electrode (3)    Fuel flow path (6)    Fuel flow (8)
NOVELTY - Expandable resin particles are prepared by impregnating foaming agent (7 weight parts or more) containing propane (in weight%) (10-40) and butane (60-90) into resin particles (a) (100 weight parts). The resin particles (a) are prepared by mixing modified polystyrene-type resin containing polystyrene-type resin component (50-80), with polyethylene-type resin component (20-50). The modified polystyrene-type resin is formed by impregnating styrene-type monomer into polyethylene type resin particles and polymerizing.    USE - Expandable resin particles are used for pre-expanded resin particles for forming foamed product (both claimed) for motor-vehicle components, household appliances, electronic office equipment, construction and civil engineering material, fishery material and agricultural material.    ADVANTAGE - The expandable resin particles provide foamed product with excellent lightweight property, thermal insulation property and buffer property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the expandable resin particles.
NOVELTY - A pulverization unit pulverizes the biomass feedstock. A filling unit fills pulverized biomass ground material in a reaction container. A pressurizing unit pressurizes the biomass ground material in heated state to a pressure range which expresses thermosetting reaction. A heating unit heats reaction container by circulating heat medium in a jacket provided in container outer periphery. A cooling unit cools reaction container by circulating an insoluble coolant in jacket.    USE - Bio-coke production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-coke can be manufacturing easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bio-coke manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the bio-coke production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compacting machine (1)    Receiving hopper (3)    Manipulator (4)    Discharge conveyor (5)    Cooling process (7)
NOVELTY - A biocoke production apparatus (1) comprises baseplate (16) in which pressure range and temperature range which induce thermal decomposition or thermosetting reaction of hemicellulose in biomass ground material and lignin are set and where biomass ground material is mounted, pressure plate (11) which pressurizes biomass ground material by hydraulic drive unit and switchable temperature control unit which controls heating and cooling.    USE - Biocoke production apparatus for coal coke alternative, cupola, heat source, reducing agent in blast furnace, baking fuels and boiler fuel for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can mass produce biocoke efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the biocoke production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Biocoke production apparatus (1)    Pressure plate (11)    Hydraulic cylinder (13)    Hydraulic drive apparatus (14)    Baseplate (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heating unit that heats the hemicellulose in the pulverized biomass feedstock. A pressurizing unit pressurizes the lignin in the biomass ground material to a predetermined pressure range. A cooling unit (12) cools the pressurized lignin in the biomass feedstock. A detector arranged at the exit end of the heating unit detects the temperature of the biomass feedstock, while an adjustment unit controls the transfer timing of biomass feedstock from heating process to cooling process.    USE - Bio-coke production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-coke used as an alternate fuel for the coal coke is manufactured easily and rapidly with a short period of time, and the quality of the manufactured bio-coke is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bio-coke production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Piston type extrusion apparatus (10)    Thermal reaction unit (11)    Cooling unit (12)    Pressure regulation unit (13)    Infrared radiation thermometer (19)
NOVELTY - The methane fermentation system (A) has a transfer pipe (3) for forming a transfer path for transferring the organic matter from an acid production tank (1) to a methane fermentation tank (2). The transfer pipe has an alkali chemicals introducing portion (3b) for introducing alkali chemicals. An exhaust apparatus (7) exhausts the fermentation gas in the transfer pipe.    USE - Methane fermentation system for refuse disposal system for recycling organic matter e.g. organic refuse, excrements, paper and pruned branch.    ADVANTAGE - The methane fermentation is accelerated by effectively removing ammonia from the organic matter in the transfer pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the refuse disposal system provided with the methane fermentation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Acid production tank (1)    Methane fermentation tank (2)    Transfer pipe (3)    Introducing portion (3b)    Transfer conveyor (4)    Exhaust apparatus (7)    Methane fermentation system (A)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable membrane has surface layer films (2,4) formed on both sides of amorphous alloy layer film (3). The surface layer contains palladium or palladium alloy, and has film thickness of 0.01-0.1 mu m. The amorphous alloy layer film has film thickness of 0.1-5 mu m, and contains amorphous zirconium-nickel alloy or amorphous niobium-zirconium-nickel alloy. The surface layer film and amorphous alloy layer film are laminated on a board (1). The board is chosen from metal coated with silicon wafer, resin groups, oxide or nitride.    USE - Hydrogen-permeable membrane is used for fuel cell of engine, separation apparatus of hydrogen gas and refiner of highly purified hydrogen in the manufacture of semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane is economical, and has excellent selective permeation and separates hydrogen in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory view of manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane.    Board (1)    Surface layer films (2,4)    Amorphous alloy layer film (3)
NOVELTY - An ethanol is manufactured by harvesting and grinding plant containing cellulose, suspending ground plant in water, heating under high temperature and pressure, obtaining insoluble part which releases suspension liquid having cellulose, refining the insoluble part and extracting cellulose fraction which is suspended in water, hydrolyzing suspension liquid, fermenting ethanol of glucose solution, collecting water containing ethanol from ethanol fermentation liquid and removing water content of water containing ethanol.    USE - Manufacture of ethanol for mobile gas fuel, bio-diesel fuel and vessel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon dioxide gas is decreased, usage amount of petroleum gasoline is reduced and petroleum resources can be protected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an ethanol production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory and sectional view of the seaweed bed of the system which manufactures ethanol from seaweed.    Seaweed bed (7)    Seaweed bed unit (9)    Mooring rope (13)    Buoyancy adjusting device (16)    Recycled waste water path (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves ventilation drying of the entrapment fixation carrier (62) that performs blanket fixing of microorganism inside a fixed material, at a surface temperature of 10-40 degrees C. The ventilation drying of the entrapment fixation carrier is performed so that the moisture content becomes 1-5% of the moisture content of the entrapment fixation carrier.    USE - Volume reduction method of entrapment fixation carrier used for waste water purification.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the entrapment fixation carrier can be effectively reduced, while maintaining a uniform carrier shape, without reducing the activity of the microorganisms in the carrier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) entrapment fixation carrier;    (2) water purification method; and    (3) entrapment fixation carrier production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the ventilator dryer unit used for entrapment fixation carrier volume reduction.    Entrapment fixation carrier (62)    Pallet (64)    Hole (64A)    Ventilation unit (66)    Thermometer (70)    Heat regulation device (72)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a press die preventing a base material for a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (70) that sticks to a press surface (52P). A fuel cell performs a hot press by the press die and produces a membrane electrode assembly after assembling a set of the base material. A fuel gas contains hydrogen and methane or methanol as a raw material. A fuel cell contains a solid polymer electrolyte type, and a stack comprised on both sides of the MEA with a separator. The press die has two types namely a press upper type (52) and a press lower type (42').    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell and a stack fuel cell, production apparatus for converting a chemical energy into an electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents a gas diffusion layer i.e. membrane-electrode assembly, from sticking to a plate for the press, thus suppressing a productivity slowdown.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hot-press part in a fuel cell production apparatus.    Press lower type (42')    Press upper type (52)    Press surface (52P)    Membrane-electrode assembly (70)    Gas diffusion layer (72)
NOVELTY - Glycerin, hydrogen, an ion exchange resin having sulfate concentration of less than 10x 106 ppm per 1 eq in the 10 ml/minute of nitrogen gas flown at increase rate of 5 K/minute at atmospheric temperature of 418K, and ruthenium, are mixed, and the glycerin is reduced.    USE - Reduction of glycerin used for manufacturing glycerin reduced derivative (claimed) used as biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The glycerin is reduced efficiently using simple method, and provides glycerin reduced derivative in high yield.
NOVELTY - A water purifier comprises plant substrate (1) so that water from treated-water region may not permeate directly in treated-water region (5), filter apparatus (10) which filters circulating water taken in from treated-water region, sterilization apparatus (11) which sterilizes circulating water filtered in filter apparatus and switchable valve for processing circulating water found in water circulation path (26) in the filter apparatus and/or in sterilization apparatus.    USE - Water purifier for water areas e.g. artificial pond, water channel, pond, river, lakes and marshes.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high water quality in water areas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method to purify water quality of treated-water region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water purifier.    Plant substrate (1)    Treated-water region (5)    Filter apparatus (10)    Sterilization apparatus (11)    Water circulation path (26)
NOVELTY - An acidic waste liquid containing bivalent ferric iron is supplied into a reaction tank containing iron bacterium, and the bivalent ferric iron is oxidized to trivalent ferric iron using iron bacterium. The pH of the waste liquid is adjusted to 3-5. The waste liquid is sedimented, and the slurry containing iron hydroxide particles are collected. The injection of acidic waste water into the reaction tank is stopped when the oxidation-reduction potential correction value is less than the predetermined value. Thus, the processing of waste liquid is carried out.    USE - Processing of waste liquid such as acid wash waste liquid and metal-plating waste liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The waste liquid is efficiently processed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acidic waste liquid containing bivalent ferric iron is supplied into a reaction tank containing iron bacterium, and the bivalent ferric iron is oxidized to trivalent ferric iron using iron bacterium. The pH of the waste liquid is adjusted to 3-5. The waste liquid containing iron hydroxide particles discharged from production process of iron hydroxide particles is sedimented, and the slurry containing iron hydroxide particles are collected. The oxidation-detection potential and pH of waste liquid in the reaction tank are measured continuously, and relationship of primary correlation between oxidation-reduction potential and pH is used. The injection of acidic waste water containing bivalent ferric iron into the reaction tank is stopped when the oxidation-reduction potential correction value is less than the predetermined value. Thus, the processing of waste liquid is carried out. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste liquid processing apparatus.
NOVELTY - Decomposition method of styrene (meth)-acryl resin involves allowing to contact Aspergillus terreus and/or Aspergillus thomii, and styrene-(meth)acryl resin.    USE - Decomposition method of styrene (meth)-acryl resin used in processing of waste material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Decomposes styrene (meth)acryl resin using a simple operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a waste material processing agent.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced using different metals by combining anode metal (10) having lower reduction potential and cathode metal (20) having higher reduction potential, and then immersing combined metals in an electrolyte, where hydrogen (40) and side-products (50) are generated from an electrochemistry reaction (30) caused by reduction potential difference between the different metals.    USE - Method for producing hydrogen using different metals (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves spontaneous chemical reaction without extra energy consumption and no environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart depicting a method for producing hydrogen using different metals.    Anode metal (10)    Cathode metal (20)    Electrochemistry reaction (30)    Hydrogen (40)    Side-products (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a fermentation chamber (2), an inserting unit (3) for inserting the biomass (4) in the fermentation chamber, and a movement device (5) for moving the biomass from an insertion position (6) to an extraction position (7) in stacked form. An extraction unit (8) is also provided for extracting the biomass from the fermentation chamber.    USE - Device for producing biogas by continuous dry fermentation of stackable biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and cost-effective, and ensures easy and continuous production of biogas, and reduced fault liability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing biogas, which involves bringing the biomass into the fermentation chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drying fermenter.    Fermentation chamber (2)    Inserting unit (3)    Biomass (4)    Movement device (5)    Insertion position (6)    Extraction position (7)    Extraction unit (8)
NOVELTY - Preparation of a combustible fuel from hazardous waste, preferably from bitumen- and wood-waste, comprises: providing predetermining amount of the bitumen- and wood-waste, mincing the bitumen- and wood-waste, optionally mixing the bitumen- and wood-waste, and pressing the mixed and minced waste to form press bodies with predetermined size.    USE - The process is useful to produce fuel from hazardous waste, preferably from bitumen- and wood-waste. The fuel is useful in industrial lighting systems (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is odorless and environment friendly. The method: is easy; contains few steps to produce quality fuel; does not require additional chemical ingredients and heat; requires less energy and less time; and is cost-effective. The fuel can be easily transported to end users and stored for a longer period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel containing bitumen- and wood-waste.
NOVELTY - The biogas fermenter includes an agitator (1a) for agitating digester content, which is located at the outside of digestion tank (F). Two axial agitators (1a,1b) are located for agitating the digester content. The agitator are implemented as axial agitators, particularly as slalom agitator (e).    USE - Biogas fermenter for producing biogas or bio-ethanol from water and lignocellulose containing biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas fermenter is cost-effective and repairable without emptying, without opening the digestion tank, and ensures effective fermentation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biogas fermenter.    Agitators (1a,1b)    Agitating pipe (2a)    Flow pipe (3a)    Suction hole (4a)    Digestion tank (F)    Slalom agitator (e)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell stack packaging box, a water tank, a water pipe, a packaging frame, a motor and electric controller shell which are connected with the earth. A metal pipe of each component connecting with fuel cell generating system is connected with the earth.    USE - Anti-electrocution device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and not easy to electrocute.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-electrocution device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The tower has a pall ring filled in a filling section that is below a feed inlet in a filling tower, and a metallurgic orifice sheet corrugated structured packing filled in the filling section that is above the feed inlet. A condenser is a tubular heat exchanger is installed above filling of the filling tower and a monitor is connected with a space in the tower, where upper exit of the monitor is connected with an evacuating device. A liquid collection distributor is installed between the tubular heat exchanger and the filling section.    USE - Biodiesel distillation tower.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel satisfies the national biodiesel standard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a biodiesel distillation tower.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A fuel comprises 21-30 vol.% 97-99.7% alcohol; 40-58 vol.% 0# diesel; and 21-30 vol.% bio-diesel at normal temperature and pressure.    USE - Fuel for engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel has reduced carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide content, and provides improved evaporative emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing a fuel of diesel oil-bio-diesel-alcohol comprising stirring and tempering the alcohol, diesel and bio-diesel at normal temperature and pressure based on the given ratio, where tempering way adopts tank tempering or pipeline tempering.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel oil comprises 30-70 vol.% diesel oil, 10-50 vol.% colza oil, and 10-50 vol.% cotton seed oil.    USE - A biodiesel oil.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel oil has simple formulation, simple manufacture, and excellent application effect.
NOVELTY - A biodiesel is manufactured by mixing animal and vegetable fat with low-carbon alcohol in a full return roller type reactor for partial reaction; and placing into the reactor to generate fatty acid low-carbon alcohol ester which is separated out.    USE - Method of manufacturing biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides enough reaction time and space for the raw materials so that the raw materials can be completely converted to obtain a desired product having low-level alcohol ester, e.g. methyl ester.
NOVELTY - Packaging by high temperature and high pressure hydro-thermal treatment comprises mixing the kitchen waste with water in a predetermined ratio, replacing air in reactor by argon, heating at 20 degrees C/minute, preferably 400 degrees C for 40 minutes, cooling naturally to room temperature after reacting, exhausting air generated by the reaction and collecting it by air bag, separating solid and liquid by pumping filtering, drying the solid to form carbon containing fuel, and extracting the liquid to form fuel oil.    USE - Packaging for transforming kitchen waste including food waste or synthesized macromolecular compound into bio-fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides an efficient reclamation way and treatment of kitchen waste.
NOVELTY - A long effective antifouling paint comprises 20-30 parts of allyl resin, 10-20 parts of colophony, 40-60 parts of cuprous thiocyanate, 5-15 parts of chlorothalonil, 2-8 parts of disinfectant, 10-20 parts of solvent, 10-20 parts of zinc oxide and 2-5 parts of accessory ingredient.    USE - The long effective antifouling paint is useful in paint industries.    ADVANTAGE - The invention selects sulfur-copper-zinc toxic materials: cuprous thiocyanate, zinc oxide, chlorothalonil, and disinfectant, as a substitution for the DDT, where these toxic materials have high toxicity for marine organism, small water solubility, little pollution to the ocean and longer validity, and are friendly to the marine environment.
NOVELTY - Preparation of glycerin monostearate with by-product of biodiesel comprises reacting tallow seed oil and methanol under esterification condition to prepare biodiesel, removing Chinese honeylocust fruit from lower reaction liquid, decoloring, depressurizing and distilling to obtain 75% glycerin; placing glycerin with boracic acid or acetone in reaction container, stirring at 100 degrees C to obtain epihydric alcohol, mixing with stearic acid, and stirring to obtain glycerin monostearate; and adding organic solvent ethanol or petroleum ether while stirring, and extracting for three times.    USE - Method for preparing glycerin monostearate with by-product of biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is low cost, does not pollute the environment, and obtains a white and shiny gycerin monostearate with high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of glycerin monostearate with by-product of biodiesel comprises:    (A) reacting tallow seed oil and methanol under esterification condition to prepare biodiesel, and removing Chinese honeylocust fruit from obtained lower reaction liquid by regulating the pH value;    (B) decoloring with active carbon, regulating the pH value, depressurizing and distilling to remove water and obtain 75% glycerin;    (C) placing glycerin with boracic acid or acetone in reaction container, stirring at 100 degrees C to obtain epihydric alcohol, mixing with stearic acid at a weight ratio of 1.0-4.5:1, and stirring at 200-260 degrees C for 1-4 hours to obtain glycerin monostearate;    (D) adding organic solvent ethanol or petroleum ether while stirring, extracting for three times and removing the residue; and    (E) combining the extract liquors, distilling with extracting agent, recrystallizing, filtering and drying to obtain high purity glycerin monostearate.
NOVELTY - A fuel cylinder (1) has a cylinder cover (5) and a cylindrical structure (4) which is divided into an upper carbonization gas-generating chamber (8) and a lower air chamber (9) using a clapboard (7) with a vent hole (6). An air inlet (10) is formed on the cylindrical wall of lower air chamber. A blower (2) is arranged on air inlet. A discharge opening (11) and gas-supplying opening (12) are formed on the upper carbonization gas generating chamber. A gas supplying tube (14) is connected to a fuel gas filtering tank (3) connected to a cooker (16) using a tube (15).    USE - Biomass gasification oven for converting agricultural resource waste into house hold fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The utility ratio of the agricultural resource can be improved and the high efficient ecological agriculture can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gasification oven.    Fuel cylinder (1)    Blower (2)    Fuel gas filtering tank (3)    Cylinder structure (4)    Cylinder cover (5)    Vent hole (6)    Clapboard (7)    Upper carbonization gas-generating chamber (8)    Lower air chamber (9)    Air inlet (10)    Discharge opening (11)    Gas-supplying opening (12)    Gas supplying tube (14)    Tube (15)    Cooker (16)
NOVELTY - A perovskite oxygen electrode powder is prepared by using 5-30 wt.% metal nitrate, 1-10 wt.% citric acid, 1-10 wt.% ammonium nitrate, 5-20 wt.% ammonia, and 50-80 wt.% deionized water as materials. Diversified metal nitrate liquors are prepared by dissolving metal oxide to nitric acid, and mixed and stirred. Citric acid and combustion improver ammonium nitrate are added to the mixed liquor. The pH of the liquor is adjusted to 7-9 using ammonia. The liquor is heated using water bath at low temperature spreading burning. The obtained primary powder is heated.    USE - The method is used for preparing a perovskite oxygen electrode powder of high performance solid oxide electrolytic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has low operation temperature. The reacting product has high specific surface area, uniform granularity, small average diameter, good sintering temperature activity, and accurate stoichiometric ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of perovskite oxygen electrode powder of high performance solid oxide electrolytic cell uses 5-30 wt.% metal nitrate, 1-10 wt.% citric acid, 1-10 wt.% ammonium nitrate, 5-20 wt.% ammonia, and 50-80 wt.% deionized water as materials. Diversified metal nitrate liquors needed by special oxygen electrode material are prepared by dissolving metal oxide to nitric acid. They are mixed and stirred. Citric acid and combustion improver ammonium nitrate are added to the mixed liquor. The pH of the liquor is adjusted to 7-9 using ammonia. The liquor is heated using water bath and transferred to an evaporating dish. It is heated and evaporated until the liquor becomes jelly. Heating is conducted at low temperature spreading burning. The obtained primary powder is heated. The water-bath heating is at 60-90 degrees C for 0.5-2 hours. The phasing temperature of the powder is 800-1000 degrees C. The powder has an average diameter of less than 20 nm.
NOVELTY - Decomposing hydrogen and oxygen in water and synthesizing new energy comprise separating hydrogen and oxygen in water by the little initial energy provided by solar energy and according to the principle of Hofmann water electrolysis. The decomposed hydrogen and oxygen are compressed into two storage tanks to be collected and stored by air compression technology, when it is needed, the two gases are extracted to be naturally synthesized and combusted to generate a new energy.    USE - Method for decomposing hydrogen and oxygen in water and synthesizing new energy.    ADVANTAGE - The generated new energy can be stored for long without the limitation of time and area with good randomness. It is clean, high efficient, and environmental, and is fitted for families, cars and small and medium factories. The energy of solar energy and the energy in water are combined together to convert into larger energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a special system of the technology for decomposing hydrogen and oxygen in water and then synthesizing new energy.
NOVELTY - Soil conditioner with marine organism, comprises (in weight%): oyster shell powder (10-40), oyster shell (10-60), chitosan powder (1-5), fine powder or leavening of tuber vegetables and fruits, and/or powder or leavening of marine organism (10-50).    USE - As fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The soil conditioner is cost-effective, prevents environmental pollution, and is prepared from easily obtainable raw materials and recyclable waste materials. The soil conditioner maintains soil intact, increases soil permeability and activity, removes residue of decomposed chemical fertilizer, increases fertilizer utility ratio, simulates growth of root system of crops, and increases disease resistance of crops.
NOVELTY - A composite refrigerating fluid comprises ternary mixture consisting of three substances such as 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane of 1-20 %mol, dimethyl ether of 1-40 %mol and propane of 40-90 %mol.    USE - The composite refrigerating fluid is useful for preparing nearly azeotropic refrigerating fluid used in single-grade compression refrigerating system. The process is also useful for preparing composite refrigerating fluid (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite refrigerating fluid has the capability of replacing traditional R502 and R22, with high efficiency and small pressure ratio and low flammability; the ozone depletion potential (ODP) of which is zero, global warming potential (GWP) is consumedly reduced compared to R502 and R404.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing composite refrigerating fluid.
NOVELTY - Liquor pH value is adjusted by respectively setting up anode and cathode at two sides of electrolytic cell with cation or anion exchange membrane; dividing electrolytic cell into three areas comprising anode room, liquor room and cathode room; adding sulfuric acid solution for reduction of pH into anode room or sodium hydroxide solution for increase of pH into cathode room; adding treating liquor into liquor room; and pressurizing direct current voltage between anode and cathode.    USE - Method of adjusting liquor pH value (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple operation; decreases amount of acid and alkali during production process; and reduces salt content in waste water. Thus, waste water can be more easily treated, reducing total cost of production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Adjustment of liquor pH value comprises respectively setting up anode and cathode at two sides of electrolytic cell with cation or anion exchange membrane; dividing electrolytic cell into three areas comprising anode room, liquor room and cathode room; adding sulfuric acid solution for reduction of pH into anode room or sodium hydroxide solution for increase of pH into cathode room; adding treating liquor into liquor room; and pressurizing direct current voltage between anode and cathode. Hydrogen ion in anode room penetrates anion exchange membrane to get into liquor room, and simultaneously, original cation in liquor room penetrates cation exchange membrane to get into cathode room for recycling and to decrease pH of liquor. Hydroxyl ion in cathode room penetrates anion exchange membrane to get into liquor room, and simultaneously, original anion in liquor room penetrates cation exchange membrane to get into anode room for recycling and to increase pH of liquor.
NOVELTY - The use of biogas as a thermochemical gasification reagent comprises incorporation of a third process in a technique using two proven processes. The third process gives results very far in excess of the sum effects of the other two processes.    USE - In petroleum chemistry.
NOVELTY - A catalyst system comprises a reaction chamber constructed and arranged to be exposed to source of reactant gas. The reaction chamber containing a catalyst composition for catalyzing a reaction having reactant gas. The catalyst composition containing a nickel aluminate material and a metal additive in a weight ratio of greater than 2.5:1.    USE - For steam reforming; in a fuel cell; and in the production of hydrogen gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst system improves catalyst performance in steam reforming process; enhances the catalyst performance; reduces the level of coking during catalytic process; and reduces the undesirable side reactions at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production (P1) of hydrogen involving contacting a reactant gas with a catalyst composition comprising a nickel aluminate material at less than 500 degrees C; and allowing the reactant gas to undergo a chemical reaction with the catalytic material to produce the hydrogen where at least 75% of the reactant gas undergoes the chemical reaction.
NOVELTY - The fermenter (10) comprises an inlet (11), a fixed bed reactor for pumpable organic material with a primary section (12a) and a secondary section (12b), and an outlet (16) for remaining fermentation residue. A sedimentation chamber (14), which is arranged between the primary and secondary sections, and a recycling section (15) connected to the sedimentation chamber are also provided. The recycling section is designed such that lighter fraction (19) of the pumpable organic material are recovered and reintroduced to the primary section of the fixed bed reactor.    USE - Fermenter for producing biogas from pumpable organic material having a low content of organic dry matter.    ADVANTAGE - The fermenter is cost-effective and high-efficient, enables to tolerate high space loads, and ensures increased throughput, high yield and reduced external heat supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing biogas, which involves bringing the pumpable organic material through an inlet to the fermenter, and production and maintenance of an anaerobic environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fermenter.    Fermenter (10)    Inlet (11)    Sections (12a,12b)    Sedimentation chamber (14)    Recycling section (15)    Outlet (16)    Lighter fraction (19)
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen involves contacting a solution comprising at least one ligand-stabilized metal catalyst with at least one ammonia-borane compound (I) in a solvent under solvolysis conditions; and optionally collecting hydrogen produced in the solvolysis.    USE - For production of hydrogen by metal catalyzed solvolysis or hydrolysis of ammonia-borane compound (claimed), hydrogen is useful in chemical reactions, as a fuel, or in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides extremely rapid hydrogen generation from the relatively benign compound ammonia-borane or its derivatives. The process produces easily recyclable and environment friendly ammonium borate salts as the only detectable boron-containing residue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of hydrogen involves contacting a solution comprising at least one ligand-stabilized metal catalyst with at least one ammonia-borane compound of formula R1R2HNBHR3R4 (I), in a solvent under solvolysis conditions; and optionally collecting hydrogen produced in the solvolysis.    R1-R4=H, branched or unbranched 1-20C alkyl (substituted by F), branched or unbranched 1-20C alkyl, or 6-14C aryl;or    any two of R1-R4 are linked together with the nitrogen and/or boron atoms=optionally branched 2-10C alkylene, or a ring.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrolysis of the compound (I) involving contacting the compound (I) with at least one ligand-stabilized metal catalyst in the presence of water;    (2) solvolysis of the compound (I) involving contacting the compound (I) with at least one ligand-stabilized metal catalyst in the presence of a solvent; and    (3) hydrogen generation system (S1) comprising at least one amine-borane of formula (I), at least one ligand-stabilized metal catalyst, and a solvolytic and/or hydrolytic solvent.
NOVELTY - Producing a fermentation product from starch-containing material involves: (A) saccharifying starch-containing material with an alpha-amylase at a temperature below the initial gelatinization temperature of the starch-containing material; and (B) fermenting using a fermenting organism, where a phytase is present during steps (A) and/or (B).    USE - For producing a fermentation product from starch-containing material, where the fermentation product is an alcohol (preferably ethanol, especially fuel ethanol, potable ethanol and/or industrial ethanol) (claimed) or products used in consumable alcohol industry such as beer and wine, dairy industry such as fermented dairy products, leather industry and tobacco industry. The fermentation product includes alcohols such as methanol and butanol; organic acids such as citric acid, acetic acid, itaconic acid, lactic acid or gluconic acid; ketones such as acetone; amino acids such as glutamic acid; gases such as H2 and CO2; antibiotics such as penicillin and tetracycline; enzymes; vitamins such as riboflavin, B12, beta -carotene; and hormones.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows preparation of fermentation product such as ethanol without liquefying the aqueous slurry containing the starch-containing material.
NOVELTY - Crude palm oil content of oil palm fresh fruit bunch (FFB) is increased by treating with 2-chloroethylphosphoric acid to evolve ethylene gas, calcium carbide to evolve acetylene gas, smoke, palm oil mill effluent biogas, ethylene gas, methane gas, ethane gas, natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas to accelerate metabolism process in the FFB.    USE - Method for increasing crude palm oil content of oil palm fresh fruit bunch (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the mill to achieve higher oil content and total kernel removal from empty fruit bunch.
NOVELTY - A polypeptide comprising fully defined 353 amino acids (SEQ ID NO: 2) given in the specification, where X1 is alanine or glycine and X2 is arginine or phenylalanine such that X2 is not arginine when X1 is alanine, is new.    USE - The polypeptide is useful for degrading non-cellulosic material in detergents, textile processing, cellulose fiber processing, treatment of pectic wastewaters, paper making, coffee and tea fermentations, and for improving yield and clarification of fruit juices. For instance, the polypeptide is useful for isolating fibers from pectin from hemp, jute, flax, ramie, and cotton (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The variants of X. campestris pectate lyase have improved thermostability and/or enzymatic activity compared to wild-type X. campestris pectate lyase. Thermostability is at least two times greater, preferably at least twenty three times greater. Enzymatic activity is at least two times greater, preferably at five times greater. Half-life of enzymatic activity at 45 degrees C is 3-10 hours or more.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of isolating fibers from non-cellulosic material in a fiber plant comprising contacting raw fibers of the fiber plant with the polypeptide.
NOVELTY - Depolymerizing polysaccharides involves reacting the polysaccharides having a first average molecular weight with hydroxyl free radicals to produce polysaccharides having a second average molecular weight lower than the first average molecular weight, where the hydroxyl free radicals are formed by interaction of an oxidant with a catalyst containing a ligand complexed with a metal ion.    USE - For depolymerizing polysaccharides, e.g. cellulose, starch, useful for producing glucose or ethanol (claimed) useful as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows to hydrolyze the polysaccharides more easily into sugars for fermentation into ethanol. The method is seven times more energy efficient and 10% less expensive than corn starch ethanol production. The method need not require mechanical grinding which requires over nine times more energy than Kraft pulping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) producing ethanol involving: reacting the polysaccharides having the first average molecular weight with the hydroxyl free radicals to produce polysaccharides having the second average molecular weight lower than the first average molecular weight; hydrolyzing the polysaccharides having the second average molecular weight into at least one sugar; and fermenting the sugar into ethanol; and    (2) producing glucose involving: providing a material including starch or cellulose; contacting the material with the hydroxyl free radicals; and hydrolyzing the material to produce glucose.
NOVELTY - A fermentation product is produced by contacting a fermentation media with a fermenting organism, lipolytic enzyme, and a metal salt.    USE - Process for production of a fermentation product (claimed), preferably ethanol used as fuel ethanol, drinking ethanol (potable neutral spirits), or industrial ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The antifoaming system used in fermentation is excellent in both foam-breaking effects and/or foam-inhibiting effects and/or does not affect the fermentation production.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-producing agent contains polyethylene glycol, powdery metal hydrogenated compound which generates hydrogen by hydrolysis, and powdery compound which catalyzes hydrolysis reaction. The surface of powder particles is covered with polyethylene glycol.    USE - Hydrogen-producing agent is used in hydrogen-producing apparatus (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing agent has excellent storage stability, and provides apparatus having excellent productivity and electricity generating capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-producing agent.
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) bio-ethanol involves (1) hydroponically growing a crop; (2) extracting sugar from the biomass of the crop; (3) fermenting and distilling the extracted sugar to produce bio-ethanol; while reusing carbon dioxide and/or water produced during fermentation in step (1).    USE - For production of bio-ethanol (claimed) useful as biofuel.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon dioxide released during fermentation is captured and reused to increase the rate of photosynthesis of the hydroponically growing sugar beet plants. The method provides increased quantities and rates of bio-ethanol production in continuous manner; enables water in the 'spent wash' remaining after distillation to be captured and reused and reduce the overall water requirements, thus use of at least one by-products improves the overall efficiency of the method. Hydroponically growing a crop allows the crop to be harvested more frequently, utilizing less water than growing a crop in soil, that may be unsuitable for the growth of crops using conventional arable farming techniques, results in the whole crop available for processing and eliminates the need for storage of the crop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method (M2) of hydroponically growing sugar beet comprising use of a nutrient solution having a conductivity factor (CF) of 25-50 and also comprising germinating non-encapsulated seed of a summer variety of sugar beet by a nutrient film technique.
NOVELTY - A feedstock comprising 1 or more vegetable oils and/or animal fat is subjected to esterification or transesterification. Thus, manufacture of biodiesel is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of biodiesel such as biofuel (claimed) used for diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides biodiesel.
NOVELTY - A transgenic plant over-expressing a nucleic acid molecule or construct encoding (i) an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a polysaccharide that is in the cell wall and melts or dissolves upon alkaline or acidic treatment, and (ii) a signal peptide that directs the enzyme into the cell walls of the plant, where the enzyme is not hyaluronan synthase, is new.    USE - The plant is useful for developing further transgenic plants containing soluble cell wall polysaccharides (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides plants having characteristics enabling a more rapid penetration of solvents and enzymes or more rapid disassembly of the cell wall, leading to products, such as bio-fuel or wood products. These products can be processed more rapidly and cheaply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a bio-fuel, wood, paper, textile or yarn product that contains material from a transgenic plant over-expressing a nucleic acid molecule encoding an enzyme that results in the plant being more water soluble than the wild type.
NOVELTY - DNA encoding xylitol dehydrogenase having amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 1, amino acid sequence having 90% or more identity with amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 1, or amino acid sequence comprising one or more amino acid substitution, deletion, insertion or addition in SEQ ID No. 1, is new. Sequences not defined here may be found at ftp://ftp.wipo.int/pub/published_pct_sequences/publication.    USE - The DNA is useful for producing microorganism capable of utilizing xylitol, and the DNA and the produced microorganism are useful for producing xylitol dehydrogenase, bioethanol from xylose and biomass, and for converting NADPH to NADP+, and useful in food industries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nucleic acid construct, comprising the DNA encoding xylitol dehydrogenase and regulatory sequence capable of controlling the expression of the DNA in a host cell;    (2) vector comprising the DNA encoding xylitol dehydrogenase or the above-mentioned nucleic acid construct;    (3) microorganism capable of expressing xylitol dehydrogenase polypeptide, comprising the above-mentioned DNA, nucleic acid construct or vector;    (4) method for producing xylitol dehydrogenase, involves culturing the above-mentioned microorganism in culture medium and recovering microorganisms or culture medium product having xylitol dehydrogenase activity;    (5) method for producing ethanol using the microorganisms; and    (6) vector comprising xylitol dehydrogenase gene expression cassette containing the DNA, xylose reductase gene expression cassette and xylulokinase gene expression cassette.
NOVELTY - Process of converting carbon dioxide into straight chain hydrocarbons containing 1-4 carbon atoms, comprises contacting a mixture of catalytic materials comprising ruthenium, cobalt and manganese or their salts dispersed onto a catalyst support system with wet carbon dioxide gas.    USE - The process is useful for converting carbon dioxide into straight chain hydrocarbons containing 1-4 carbon atoms, preferably methanol (claimed), which is useful as clean fuel or raw materials in the chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. The process provides methanol in high yield without by-products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the catalytic reactor system.
NOVELTY - The fuel management system useful in a motor vehicle e.g. trucks, a stationary diesel powered device e.g. electrical generators, a biodiesel supply system and a biodiesel manufacturing plant, comprises fluororubber component in contact with biodiesel fuel. The fluororubber component comprises 0-500 parts by weight of an inorganic acid acceptor per million parts fluoroelastomer. The fluoroelastomer has cure sites consisting of iodine and bromine atoms. The biodiesel fuel comprises a blend of a fatty acid alkyl ester of biological origin and petroleum diesel fuel.    USE - The fuel management system is useful in a motor vehicle such as trucks, cars and boats, a stationary diesel powered device such as electrical generators and portable pumping stations, a biodiesel supply system and a biodiesel manufacturing plant, and useful for manufacturing, storing, transporting and supplying, metering and controlling biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel management system has fluororubber components, which have excellent low volume swell when exposed to biodiesel fuel for long periods of time and/or at elevated temperatures, and has excellent heat resistance, oil resistance and chemical resistance due to the presence of fluoroelastomer.
NOVELTY - Production of alkyl ester involves contacting an alcohol, feed comprising at least one glyceride, and at least one free fatty acid ( greater than or equal to 2 wt.%), and a solid acid catalyst in at least one reactor; and recovering from the reactor, an effluent comprising alkyl ester ( greater than or equal to 75 wt.%) and glyceride ( less than or equal to 5 wt.%).    USE - For production of alkyl ester (claimed), e.g. methyl ester, ethyl ester or butyl ester, that is useful as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms the alkyl ester using lower-cost feedstock comprising high free fatty acid content. The method is carried out as continuous process that results in product having high yield of alkyl esters with minor amounts of free fatty acid. The method tolerates wide variety of low-cost feedstock materials containing high levels of free fatty acids that are desirable for use in other processes for producing alkyl esters (e.g. base-catalyzed processes) without significant pretreatment of the feedstock to reduce or remove the free fatty acids prior to transesterification. Free fatty acids are typically incompatible with processes that utilize alkaline catalysts as these processes allow for the conversion of the free fatty acids to soap which consumes the catalyst and complicates the recovery of the alkyl ester product from glycerin. The use of solid acid catalyst in the method eliminates the need to neutralize the product stream and generate salt waste streams. The catalyst provides a catalyst that retains catalytically active for longer time period without regeneration when compared to other catalyst systems for the production of alkyl esters from triglycerides; and also eliminates or greatly simplifies separation of the catalyst from the reaction product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows process flow diagram for production of alkyl ester.
NOVELTY - A heater and heat-exchanging section are provided in a dual jacket (20) of a treatment vessel (8) to heat the vessel. A steam/water separator (14) introduces and discharges overhead steam into heat-exchanging section and to exterior respectively. An air supply duct has two ends among which one is connected to an air supply opening of vessel and other is connected to a liquid waste retention basin (4) to supply air for aerobic fermentation of treated material in vessel and to supply air for low temperature combustion of saturated vapor in a catalyst reactor (30).    USE - Apparatus for rapid fragmentation and drying organic waste such as livestock waste, food leftovers and sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The high deodorizing effect of the vapor, foul smells and gases discharged from the organic waste treatment facility is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the apparatus for rapid fragmentation and drying organic waste.    Liquid waste retention basin (4)    Treatment vessel (8)    Steam/water separator (14)    Jacket (20)    Catalyst reactor (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a gas supply device that supplies gas stream containing carbon dioxide into an electrolysis chamber (16) so that carbon dioxide is made to react with hydroxide ions contained in aqueous electrolyte solution (22a) filled in the chamber to form bicarbonate or carbonate ions in the electrolyte solution. A separation chamber separates the bicarbonate or carbonate ions from the electrolyte solution. The hydroxide ions produced in a cathode (18) and hydronium ions produced in anode (20) are concentrated while applying current to the chamber.    USE - Electrochemical apparatus for sequestering carbon dioxide and generating hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The emission of carbon dioxide is reduced and generation of hydrogen is performed easily by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrolysis apparatus.    Electrolysis apparatus (10)    Electrolysis chamber (16)    Cathode (18)    Anode (20)    Aqueous electrolyte solution (22a)
NOVELTY - A carbide manufacturing apparatus has a carbonization furnace (100) for carbonizing waste wood, and a collection bath for collecting heat of combustion generated in furnace. The furnace has sequential lamination of a concrete layer (101), a cerakwool layer (102), plaster layer (103), a concrete layer (104), cerakwool layer (105) and concrete layer (106), on exterior wall.    USE - Apparatus is used for manufacturing carbide.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively maintains high internal temperature in furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of carbonization furnace.    Combustion path (32)    Carbonization furnace (100)    Concrete layers (101,104,106)    Cerakwool layers (102,105)    Plaster layer (103)
NOVELTY - The hydride compound comprises a hydrogen storage compound and a porous support. The hydrogen storage compound is bonded to an outer surface of the porous support and is also bonded to inner surface of pores formed in the support. The porous support is made up of a ceramic-based material, a carbon based material or a polymer-based material.    USE - Hydride compound for use as a hydrogen generation source.    ADVANTAGE - The hydride compound ensures constant generation of hydrogen without performing pumping operation when hydride compound reacts with a catalyst and enables miniaturization of a hydrogen generation system into a portable hydrogen generation device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparation of hydride compound, which involves dissolving a hydroxide of metal contained in the hydrogen storage compound into distilled water.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator (100) comprises a reforming catalyst layer (102), a shift catalyst layer (103), a burner (110), a partition, and combustion fuel supply unit. The burner has an inner peripheral surface (111) in which nozzles (112) are formed to spray a flame onto layer (102), an outer peripheral surface (118) in which nozzles (119) are formed to spray a flame onto layer (103), and a partition (115). The combustion fuel supply unit guides a combustion fuel supplied from the outside towards the nozzles.    USE - Hydrogen generator is used in fuel cell systems used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator is compact, and reduces the time taken to increase a temperature to a shift reaction temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generator comprises a reforming catalyst layer and a shift catalyst layer formed in a pipe shape disposed at inner and outer sides of a concentric circle, a burner, a partition, and combustion fuel supply unit. The burner is disposed between the catalyst layers. The burner has an inner peripheral surface in which nozzles are formed to spray a flame onto the reforming catalyst layer, an outer peripheral surface in which nozzles are formed to spray a flame onto the shift catalyst layer, and a partition interposed between the inner and outer peripheral surfaces. The combustion fuel supply unit guides a combustion fuel supplied from the outside towards nozzles, and includes a combustion fuel supply pipe for supplying the combustion fuel to the burner. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving method of hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the hydrogen generator.    Hydrogen generator (100)    Reforming catalyst layer (102)    Shift catalyst layer (103)    Burner (110)    Inner peripheral surface (111)    Nozzles (112,119)    Partition (115)    Outer peripheral surface (118)
NOVELTY - An eccentric type aqueous gas changing unit comprises a cylindrical reforming reactor (22) that reforms hydrogen containing fuel to generate the reforming gas. The eccentric type aqueous gas changing unit has a high temperature processing portion (24a) with an iron-chromium based shift catalyst, formed on same radius from the point corresponding to center of the reforming reactor. A low temperature processing portion (24b) with copper-zinc based catalyst is formed at outer side of high temperature processing portion.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Features simplified structure due to predetermined arrangement of the high and lower temperature processing portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the reformer for fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (20)    Oxidizer (20d)    Reforming reactor (22)    High temperature processing portion (24a)    Low temperature processing portion (24b)
NOVELTY - The high concentration livestock wastewater digesting system (100) comprises a single upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor, a nitrification filter (400), a denitrification filter (500) and a stripping and aerated filter (600). The UASB reactor is separated in a hydrolysis or acidogenic fermenter (200) and a methanogenic USAB (300) phase. The nitrification filter performs the nitrification of the effluent, which is flown from the methanogenic USAB and denitrification filter denitrifies the effluent and both filters are filled with a plastic filter media    USE - The high concentration livestock wastewater digesting system.    ADVANTAGE - High concentration livestock wastewater digesting system improves removal efficiency of organic matters, maximizes the generation amount of methane gas, digests the high concentration livestock wastewater, and enhances the recovery ratio of methane from the high concentration livestock wastewater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the digestive treatment of the high concentration livestock wastewater by flowing the raw water in the hydrolysis or acidogenic fermenter and hydrolyzing the solid material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high concentration livestock wastewater digesting system.    High concentration livestock wastewater digesting system System (100)    Hydrolysis or acidogenic fermenter (200)    Methanogenic upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (300)    Nitrification filter (400)    Denitrification filter (500)    Stripping and aerated filter (600)
NOVELTY - A catalyst manufacturing apparatus has a reactor main component (10), a vacuum process unit (30) connected to the reactor main component, a mixing unit (a) (70), a mixing unit (b) (90) and a heating unit (50). The mixing unit (a) is provided within the reactor main component to mix low-viscosity slurry. The mixing unit (b) is provided at lower side of the reactor main component to mix high-viscosity slurry. The heating unit is provided in the reactor main component to apply heat to inside of the reactor main component.    USE - Catalyst manufacturing apparatus for reformer used for fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus manufactures catalyst, and has excellent dispersibility of catalytic material in the reactor main component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst manufacturing apparatus has a reactor main component, a vacuum process unit connected to the reactor main component, a mixing unit (a), a mixing unit (b) and a heating unit. The mixing unit (a) is provided within the reactor main component to mix low-viscosity slurry. The mixing unit (b) is provided at lower side of the reactor main component to mix high-viscosity slurry. The heating unit is provided in the reactor main component to apply heat to inside of the reactor main component. The vacuum process unit stabilizes vacuum atmosphere in the inner portion of the reactor main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the catalyst manufacturing apparatus.    Reactor main component (10)    Vacuum process unit (30)    Heating unit (50)    Mixing units (70,90)    Agitating vane (71)
NOVELTY - The Gordonia strain SD8 is isolated from rhizosphere soil.    USE - Gordonia strain SD8.    ADVANTAGE - The Gordonia strain SD8 ensures excellent oil degrading capability and promote plant growth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for purifying soil contamination, which involves utilizing Gordonia strain SD8.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation for purifying the soil polluted by the oil treatment reagent by using the Gordonia species Strain SD8. (Drawing includes non-English language text.)
NOVELTY - The wastewater treatment equipment comprises an aerobic tank (100), an anoxic tank (300), a discharge pipe (320) and an air supply pipe (200). The aerobic tank temporarily stores wastewater flown in through an inflow pipe (110). The anoxic tank has an inlet (310) and filled with microorganism carrier (400). The wastewater is flown into the anoxic tank through the inlet. The air supply pipe supplies oxygen into the aerobic tank. The anoxic tank is provided on central portion of the aerobic tank.    USE - Wastewater treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater treatment equipment ensures increased wastewater treatment efficiency by improved microorganism carrier and disposition structure of the microorganism carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of wastewater treatment equipment.    Aerobic tank (100)    Inflow pipe (110)    Air supply pipe (200)    Anoxic tank (300)    Inlet (310)    Discharge pipe (320)
NOVELTY - The sewage disposal tank equipment comprises a deodorizing tank (100), a turbidity improving tank (200) and a pipe part (300). A tank (110), a partition wall (120) and multiple catching projected plates (130) are provided in the deodorizing tank. A body tank (210), multiple narrow chambers (220) and a communication pipe (230) are provided in the turbidity improving tank. A sewage circulating pipe (310), an air pipe (320) and a return water pipe (330) are provided in the pipe part. Anaerobic and aerobic microorganisms are provided in the tank equipment.    USE - Sewage disposal tank equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The sewage disposal tank equipment is eco-friendly, enables deodorization and improves turbidity of the sewage, and enables treatment of sewage water to make it suitable for domestic purposes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of sewage disposal tank equipment.    Deodorizing tank (100)    Tank (110)    Partition wall (120)    Projected plates (130)    Turbidity improving tank (200)    Body tank (210)    Narrow chambers (220)    Communication pipe (230)    Pipe part (300)    Sewage circulating pipe (310)    Air pipe (320)    Return water pipe (330)
NOVELTY - The hydrocarbon steam reforming membrane reactor has a steam reforming hydrocarbon reactive catalyst mounted in a source gas feed port and a carbon monoxide elimination catalyzer installed in a gas outlet. A separation film having a mesopore size of 2-100000 nm range is mounted inside a reactor. The hydrocarbon and steam are input into the source gas feed port. The gas penetrating the separation film is exhausted through the gas outlet. The steam reforming reaction and water gas reaction of hydrocarbon are performed in the reactor at the same time.    USE - Hydrocarbon steam reforming membrane reactor for hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen recovery rate and the carbon monoxide removal efficiency are improved by improving reaction efficiency and using carbon monoxide elimination catalyzer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional configuration of the reforming hydrocarbon membrane reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of alpha -lithium aluminate involves mixing aluminum hydroxide and lithium carbonate in molar ratio of 3:1 to 1:1, and heat-treating the obtained mixture at 500-800 degrees C. The heat-treating carried out in carbon-di-oxide atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of alpha -lithium aluminate used for molten carbonate fuel cell for generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides highly pure alpha -lithium aluminate in high quantity, without washing.
NOVELTY - A high-purity hydrogen gas generator has a reaction container containing hydrogen gas generating composition comprising aluminum powder, calcium oxide powder and sodium hydroxide powder, heat exchanging coil, a water supply unit having a spraying unit to spray water to the composition within the reaction container, hydrogen gas refining unit and hydrogen gas storing unit. The hydrogen gas refining unit refines the hydrogen gas generated from the reaction container. The hydrogen gas storing unit stores the hydrogen gas pressurized by hydrogen gas pressurizing unit.    USE - High-purity hydrogen gas generator is used for generating hydrogen gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high-purity hydrogen gas generator has excellent compatibility, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-purity hydrogen gas generator has a reaction container containing hydrogen gas generating composition comprising aluminum powder, calcium oxide powder and sodium hydroxide powder, heat exchanging coil for recovering reactive heat, a water supply unit having a spraying unit to spray water to the composition within the reaction container, hydrogen gas refining unit and hydrogen gas storing unit. The hydrogen gas refining unit refines the hydrogen gas generated from the reaction container. The hydrogen gas storing unit stores the hydrogen gas pressurized by a hydrogen gas pressurizing unit.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has cathode pole and anode pole (30) arranged on both sides of anion exchange film (10). A lamp (64) is arranged to face the anode pole containing photocatalyst particle (36). The anode pole receives light from lamp, decomposes fuel and generates hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be extracted efficiently, and the electric power generation performance can be improved while improving effective usage rate of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the catalyst in anode pole. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anion exchange film (10)    Anode pole (30)    Catalyst particle (34)    Photocatalyst particle (36)    Lamp (64)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode gas flow path (33) for circulating a reactive gas to contact with a gas diffusion layer when a set of separators is recessedly provided. Another cathode gas flow path (34) circulates the reactive gas so that the reactive gas crosses an upstream part (33a) to a downstream part (33b) of the former gas flow path. One of the separators and the reactive gas does not contact with the gas diffusion layer, and a cathode gas communicating hole (35) circulates the reactive gas from the downstream of the latter gas flow path to former gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively improves the performance of electric power generation in the areas of both the upstream part and the downstream part, so that bias of a current density is suppressed without enlarging the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a surface which opposes a gas diffusion layer of a cathode separator.    Cathode gas supply port (31)    Cathode gas exhaust port (32)    Cathode gas flow paths (33, 34)    Upstream part (33a)    Downstream part (33b)    Cathode gas communicating hole (35)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion electrode contains a porous base material, a catalyst and a hydrophobic material which is supported by porous base material. The catalyst is strontium, ruthenium and/or iridium.    USE - Gas diffusion electrode is used for fuel cell and brine-electrolysis cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode is manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas diffusion electrode contains a porous base material, a catalyst and a hydrophobic material which is supported by porous base material. The catalyst is strontium, ruthenium and/or iridium. The porous base material contains valve metal fiber, powder and/or sintered compacts, or has a surface covered by valve metal fiber, powder and/or sintered compacts. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas diffusion electrode.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell modifier has a modification portion, an evaporation portion, and a carbon monoxide purification portion having a primary purification portion and a secondary purification portion. The modification portion carries out steam reforming of fuel for modification, and generates reformed gas. The evaporation portion heats water, generates water vapor, and supplies water vapor to the modification portion. The carbon monoxide purification portion purifies carbon monoxide contained in the reformed gas.    USE - Modifier is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell modifier has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell modifier has a modification portion, an evaporation portion, and a carbon monoxide purification portion having a primary purification portion and a secondary purification portion. The modification portion carries out steam reforming of fuel for modification, and generates reformed gas. The evaporation portion heats water, generates water vapor, and supplies water vapor to the modification portion. The carbon monoxide purification portion purifies carbon monoxide contained in the reformed gas. The primary purification portion and secondary purification portion separates from the evaporation portion. A heat insulation material is arranged on the outer surface of the carbon monoxide purification portion.
NOVELTY - The stirrer (1) has electrically driven piezoelectric ceramics (5) between the positive electrode surface (2a) and negative electrode surface (2b). The fine nano bubble is produced in large quantity at high speed by applying voltage to the piezoelectric ceramics to make the electrode surfaces to generate micro-vibration during reduced hydrogen water production.    USE - Stirrer for producing reduced hydrogen water.    ADVANTAGE - The large amount of the reduced hydrogen water can be produced at less time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the stirrer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stirrer (1)    Positive electrode surface (2a)    Negative electrode surface (2b)    Piezoelectric ceramics (5)    Rechargeable battery (6)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor has a flat sensor substrate (1) and electrodes (2) formed on the sensor substrate. A thin film layer (3) consisting of tellurium-oxide nanowire is formed on the electrodes.    USE - Gas sensor for detecting combustible gas and poisonous gas such as nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, oxidizing and reducing gas such as hydrogen and propane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The gas sensor can detect without heating the element and high sensitivity is obtained with the small element comprising large nanowire. The stable structure is obtained without sintering processing and element structure change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flat sensor substrate (1)    Electrode (2)    Thin film layer (3)    Surface layer (4)    Lead wire (5)
NOVELTY - Recycle system of foodstuffs waste material, has vacuum-drying unit for vacuum-drying processing of foodstuffs waste material, recovering unit for collecting the dried products produced by the vacuum-drying unit, manufacture unit to manufacture fertilizer or feed from the dried product collected by the recovering unit and restoration unit restores the produced agricultural products with the fertilizer or feed to the generation source.    USE - The system is useful for recycling of foodstuffs waste material (claimed) which is useful for producing fertilizer or feed.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in foodstuffs waste material is reduced, putrefaction of foodstuffs can be prevented and there is no generation of bad smell. The foodstuffs waste material after processing can be stored for a long period of time. The bacteria in the foodstuffs waste material are disinfected and prevent being generated by pathogenic microorganism from the foodstuffs waste material after carrying out vacuum-drying processing. The fertilizer obtained from recycling of foodstuffs waste material is safe, inexpensive and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of reproducing foodstuffs waste material.
NOVELTY - A fermentation acceleration base material (10) comprises microbe reproduction materials which breed the aerobic microbe group, and auxiliary material which gives proper clearance to to-be-treated material so that to-be-treated material can be processed by microorganisms.    USE - Fermentation acceleration base material used in direct processing of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved processing performance of to-be-treated material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a processing method of to-be-treated material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a explanatory view of a fermentation acceleration base material.    Microbe reproduction part (1)    Protective layer (2)    Fermentation acceleration base material (10)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic ammonia oxidation treatment method, involves supplying bicarbonate and/or carbonate ion to process liquid, and adding feammox bacteria to obtained mixture such that the bacteria produces nitrous acid and/or nitric acid from ammonia contained in the process target liquid.    USE - The method is useful for performing anaerobic ammonia oxidation treatment of target liquid (claimed) such as wastewater, human waste liquid, factory drainage and industrial waste liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive and saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anaerobic ammonia oxidation treatment apparatus.
NOVELTY - Methane fermentation apparatus (100) comprises tank (10) which accommodates fermentation sludge, shaft (20) in the tank which extends in horizontal direction, driver (30) which rotates the shaft, stirring boards (40) protruded in radial direction on the shaft, downward direction space where fermentation sludge, and upward space where fermentation gas is emitted.    USE - Apparatus for methane fermentation (claimed) for recycling organic matter.    ADVANTAGE - Energy consumption is reduced and fermentation gas is efficiently removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a methane fermentation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the methane fermentation apparatus.    Tank (10)    Shaft (20)    Driver (30)    Stirring boards (40)    Methane fermentation apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A wastewater is treated by arranging wastewater in wastewater treatment system (6) comprising settling tank or pre-processing tank, biochemical processing tank, precipitator (6C) and sterilization tank or individual wastewater in processing tank in immersed position, and carrying out radiation propagation at radiation frequency of 25-100 kHz with interval of 2-5 seconds.    USE - A wastewater treatment for biochemical treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the wastewater treatment method.    High frequency vibration surface-like radiator (4)    High frequency electric power circuit (5)    Electricity supply wire (5A)    Wastewater treatment system (6)    Precipitator (6C)
NOVELTY - A water treatment system has a stirring chamber (2) for carrying out aerobic organism processing of suspended solid and organic compound contained in wastewater using oxygen without performing aeration. Flocculation processing of suspended solid contained in wastewater is carried out without using coagulant and using an aggregation base, before aerobic organism processing. The aggregation base is floc, which serves as nucleus of aggregation of microorganism films, such as algae and bacteria.    USE - Water treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The water treatment system is economical and efficient. The generation of sludge is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of water treatment system.    Sediment chamber (1)    Stirring chamber (2,3)    Sludge precipitation chamber (4)    Sludge storage chamber (5)    Sludge discharge port (9)    Wastewater inflow port (10)
NOVELTY - Nitrous acid nitrification carrier is manufactured by producing compound microorganism integration sludge which contains ammonium oxidizing bacteria and nitrous acid oxidation bacteria on adhesion immobilization carrier, entrapment fixation carrier or granulated carrier and acid treating at less than or equal to 6 pH.    USE - Manufacture of nitrous acid nitrification carrier for wastewater treatment    ADVANTAGE - Nitrous acid oxidation bacteria is disinfected, ammonium oxidizing bacteria is integrated preferentially, acid liquid for disinfection nitrous acid oxidation bacteria can be used repeatedly, less energy is used in manufacturing nitrous acid nitrification carrier, processing time is shortened and the nitrification capability is maintainable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) wastewater treatment apparatus; and    (2) wastewater treatment process.
NOVELTY - A microorganism having hydrocarbon degradation ability is added to contaminated water or soil. A light is irradiated with respect to the microorganism using a light emitting diode light, and the water or soil is purified.    USE - Purification of soil or water contaminated with hydrocarbon.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated soil or water is efficiently purified.
NOVELTY - Method for isolating Dehalococcoides bacteria capable of decomposing vinyl chloride solution in a culture medium containing formic acid and/or its salt as carbon source, involves culturing the bacterial group containing the genus in a culture medium, where the culture medium is a solid or semi-solid culture medium, or a liquid culture medium, isolating Dehalococcoides bacteria in the culture medium having hydrogen in a gaseous phase of a culture medium, and forming a single colony of the Dehalococcoides genus.    USE - The method is useful for isolating Dehalococcoides bacteria capable of decomposing vinyl-chloride solution for preparing purifying agent for underground water and/or soil contaminated by chlorinated ethylene (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for isolating Dehalococcoides bacteria capable of decomposing vinyl chloride solution in culture medium containing formic acid and/or its salt as carbon source, involves culturing the bacterial group containing the genus in a culture medium, where the culture medium is a solid or semi-solid culture medium having a formic acid and/or its salt, cis-1,2-dechloroethylene, and/or a vinyl chloride, or is a liquid culture medium containing formic acid and/or its salt, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and/or vinyl chloride, isolating Dehalococcoides bacteria in the culture medium having hydrogen in a gaseous phase of a culture medium, and forming a single colony of the Dehalococcoides genus.
NOVELTY - Biological cleaning treatment for wastewater from livestock-barn which contains organic matter and nitrogen involves performing the biological oxidation processing of to-be-processed water, denitrifying using a fluid bed anaerobic water treatment apparatus which processes the nitrate into nitrogen, organic matter processing and nitrogen oxidation treatment by adding shochu-liquor condensate to-be processed water, replenishing organic matter and proliferating denitrification microbe in the apparatus.    USE - Biological cleaning treatment for wastewater from livestock-barn which contains organic matter and nitrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Process simply and efficiently the livestock-barn wastewater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used in the biological cleaning treatment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A contaminated soil is purified by installing slurry-like contaminated soil containing water in predetermined placement space (4) in a state accommodated in a water-permeable container bag (3) with nutrition composition of pollutant purification microorganisms, and adjusting pH of slurry to 5-7 while simultaneously carrying out dehydration process of water content in contaminated soil and purification process by microorganisms in container bag.    USE - Purification of contaminated soil e.g. cyanogen contaminated soil (claimed) or cyanide compound contaminated soil. The method is also used in a purification process system.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently and rapidly purifies contaminated soil with reduced time by simultaneously carrying out dehydration process and purification process within container bag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of a purification process system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Receiving hopper (1)    Drum agitator (2)    Container bag (3)    Placement space (4)    Sealing structure (4a)
NOVELTY - Ethanol is manufactured by adding and fermenting ethanol productive yeast in a natural rubber latex or its serum.    USE - Manufacture of ethanol used as alternative fuel source of gasoline fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures ethanol while recovering natural rubbers from natural rubber serum, and produces few load on the environment.
NOVELTY - Controlling operation of aeration apparatus (3) involves performing aerobic and anaerobic processing alternately by stirring a wastewater in an aerator (1) continuously, detecting dissolved oxygen value using a dissolved oxygen sensor (6), transmitting a signal to an inverter (9) which carries out rotation control of the aeration apparatus based on a target dissolved oxygen value and computing predetermined sampling time, aeration cycle, inflow load amount of a waste water, and stable nitrification reaction,    USE - Controlling operation of aeration apparatus for treating organic wastewater such as sewage in sewage facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The aeration cycle shift does not fluctuate due to big load amount of inflow of wastewater and carries out appropriate nitrification and denitrifying reaction and aeration simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the aeration installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Aerator (1)    Aeration apparatus (3)    Dissolved oxygen sensor (6)    Control apparatus (8)    Inverter (9)
NOVELTY - A deodorizing container (11) has a ripened compost layer (15) that is formed on a wood chip layer (14). Aeration holes (13) are formed in the bottom surface of the container through which deodorizing air containing odor component is introduced, so that the temperature of container is reduced.    USE - Deodorizing apparatus for compost facility of sewer line sludge, plant and animal residue, wood scrap, organic industrial waste, tea leaf residue, wastewater of food processing industry, waste meat, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deodorizing air containing odor component decomposes the microorganisms in the ripened compost layer and hence the odor component diffused to the exterior is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the deodorizing apparatus.    Deodorizing apparatus (10)    Deodorizing container (11)    Aeration hole (13)    Compost layer (14)    Ripened compost layer (15)
NOVELTY - Air-bubbles formation of biogas produced by anaerobic fermentation of organic waste and containing carbon dioxide and methane is carried out, and biogas is passed through a liquid (11). Carbon dioxide contained in biogas is dissolved in the liquid. The concentration of methane contained in biogas is raised by collecting biogas containing methane passed without dissolving in liquid. Thus, concentration of methane gas is enabled.    USE - Concentration of methane gas from biogas discharged during fermentation treatment of organic waste, such as sewage sludge, livestock excrements, organic refuse and foodstuff residue.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of methane gas is raised economically by a simple method without using special apparatus. The removal of impurity gas, such as hydrogen sulfide is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for concentration apparatus of methane gas (4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of methane concentration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Biogas generation unit (1)    Biogas recovering unit (2)    Biogas ventilation unit (3)    Methane gas concentration apparatus (4)    Microbubbles (6)    Concentrated methane gas (7)    Liquid (11)
NOVELTY - An organic drainage liquid (2) is biologically treated, and the discharged surplus sludge and/or its aerobic-digestion liquid are modified. The surplus sludge and/or its modification process liquid are subjected to aerobic digestion. The modification process liquid is circulated through the aerobic-digestion process. The aerobic-digestion liquid (32) is then separated into solid and liquid. The concentrate (12) is returned to the aerobic-digestion process and the permeated liquid is discharged as digestive treated water.    USE - Biological treatment of organic drainage liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The biological treatment method efficiently volume-reduces surplus sludge and enables efficient biological nitrogen removal, using a compact apparatus. Since the aerobic-digestion liquid is solid-liquid separated, digestive-liquid sedimentation defect and flowing of sludge out of the system are prevented. The process can be maintained easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic drainage liquid (2) is biologically treated, and the discharged surplus sludge and/or its easily-biodegradable aerobic-digestion liquid are subjected to modification treatment. The surplus sludge and/or its modification process liquid are introduced into an aerobic-digestion tank (21) and subjected to aerobic digestion. The modification process liquid is circulated through the aerobic-digestion process. The aerobic-digestion liquid (32) is then separated into solid and liquid. The concentrate (12) is returned to the aerobic-digestion process and the permeated liquid is discharged as digestive treated water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic diagram of the biological treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aerator (1)    Organic drainage liquid (2)    Concentrate (12)    Aerobic-digestion tank (21)    Aerobic-digestion liquid (32)
NOVELTY - A processing method of waste material and waste water involves using purification unit for biogas emitted in methane fermentation tank (20) of refuse-disposal field (1) and putting methane fermentation tank side by side with incineration unit (11) of garbage and sewage (3) which has digester (38).    USE - Processing method of waste material and waste water.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces wastefulness with regards to installation cost and operating cost e.g. electric power cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a processing facility of waste material and waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic diagram of a processing method of waste material and waste water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Refuse-disposal field (1)    Sewage (3)    Incineration unit (11)    Methane fermentation tank (20)    Digester (38)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a biologic reactor (18) divided into several chambers (18a-18d), and air supply pipes (19a-19c) arranged in front chambers (18a-18c) respectively, and connected to an air blower. The reactor has an underwater stirrer (19d) arranged in the rear chamber (18d).    USE - Sewage treatment apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simplified, and the processing efficiency is improved. The organic matter and nitrogen, phosphorus in organic compound can be effectively treated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the sewage treatment apparatus.    Inflow pipe (1)    Biologic reactor (18)    Chambers (18a-18d)    Air supply pipes (19a-19d)    Underwater stirrer (19d)
NOVELTY - A biogas system comprises a methane-fermentation unit (1), a carbon-dioxide removing unit (2), and an ammonia stripping unit (3). The biomass introduced into a methane-fermentation tank (104) is subjected to methane fermentation at high temperature of 60 degrees C or more and 0.2-5 MPa. The pressure-reduced digestive liquid extracted from the methane-fermentation tank is passed to carbon-dioxide removing unit, and thus the carbon-dioxide is removed. The carbon-dioxide removed-digestive liquid is introduced into ammonia stripping apparatus, and then ammonia is diffused.    USE - Biogas system.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas system effectively generates biogas having high calorific value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biogas system comprises a methane-fermentation unit, a carbon-dioxide removing unit, and an ammonia stripping unit. The biomass introduced into a methane-fermentation tank is subjected to methane fermentation at high temperature of 60 degrees C or more and 0.2-5 MPa, and the natural fermentation pressure is produced. The pressure-reduced digestive liquid extracted from the methane-fermentation tank is passed to carbon-dioxide removing unit, and thus the carbon-dioxide is removed. The carbon-dioxide removed-digestive liquid is introduced into ammonia stripping apparatus, and then ammonia is diffused. The ammonia recovered from recovering unit is used for performing nitrous acid formation and denitrification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating methane fermentation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Methane fermentation unit (1)    Carbon-dioxide removal unit (2)    Ammonia stripping unit (3)    Ammonia recovery condenser (4)    Methane fermentation tank (104)
NOVELTY - Thickened sludge generated during aerobic-organism treatment process carried out in water factory is separated into surplus sludge and return sludge. Organic waste carried from exterior of the water factory is mixed with the surplus sludge, and methane fermentation is performed in methane fermentation tank at high temperature of 50 degrees C or more. The generated residue is separated into solid and liquid. The separated liquid component is fed into aerobic-organism treatment process of the water factory. Thus, co-fermentation of sludge is carried out.    USE - Co-fermentation of thickened sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The co-fermentation of thickened sludge is stable and is carried out at high fermentation rate and biogas generation rate with less burden of sewage treatment equipment. The effluent quality is favorable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowsheet of apparatus used for co-fermentation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Foreign-substance removal unit (1)    Initial sediment tank (2)    Reaction tank (3)    Preprocessing unit (6)    Storage tank (7)
NOVELTY - A mixed gas storage container has primary adsorption material layer containing coconut-husk-type activated carbon, secondary adsorption material layer containing resin activated carbon, gas introduction portion provided in primary adsorption material layer, and a gas outlet provided in secondary adsorption material layer. The mixed gas storage container adsorbs mixed gas using adsorption material.    USE - Mixed gas storage container is used for storing and supplying mixed gas such as sewage gas generated from sewage treatment and livestock farming waste treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed gas storage container has excellent compatibility and workability.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of foamable polystyrene resin particle involves mixing a foaming agent to propane and pentane impregnated into a polystyrene resin particle, and heat-retaining the resin particle in aqueous medium for 0.5-12 hours at 35-65 degrees C and reduced pressure. The foamable resin particle contains (mass parts) pentane (3-9) and propane (0.01-0.8) with respect to polystyrene resin (100).    USE - Manufacture of foamable polystyrene resin particle for pre-expanded particles for manufacturing foamed goods (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - There are few gaps between the melted particles, and printed surface of foamable particle has excellent color development.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacture of foamed goods;    (2) a foamable polystyrene resin particle;    (3) pre-expanded particles;and    (4) foamed goods.
NOVELTY - A novel compounds of substituted calix pyrroles and a process for synthesis of calix pyrroles by reacting pyrrole with cyclic or acyclic ketones in dichloro methane (DCM) solvent over molecular sieve catalysts which provides an eco-friendly, more economical and selective heterogeneous method. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The removal of chromium from waste water using waste biomass of Rhizopus arrhizus is disclosed. The chromium from waste water is removed by treating the fungal waste with chromium-containing solution at 20-40?oC for 15-240 minutes, and removing the fungal waste from the solution. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Apparatus for the manufacture of compost from biodegradable wastes consists of a double walled compositing chamber which is partitioned into three chambers. Each chamber is separated from the others by perforated sheets. The uppermost and the middle chambers are used for storing the garbage for composting and the lower chamber is a collection chamber for the liquid part of the compost. A cover is provided at the top of the composter. The compost is withdrawn from a compost withdrawal means connected to the upper and middle chambers to withdraw solid compost and to the lower chamber to withdraw the liquid part of the compost. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Process for the preparation of compost from plant biomass preferably saw dust of Eucalyptus hybrid, involves roasting by heating at a temperature of 165-205?oC a mixture of saw dust (1 kg) in orthophosphoric acid (1-10 ml) and in water (1-10 l) for 15-120 minutes followed by treating the roasted mixture with ammonia (15-90 ml) and potassium sulfate (1-20 g) dissolve in water of saw dust, mixing the mixture and leaving at room temperature for 5-10 days. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Process of utilizing power plant by-products, comprises placing agricultural and/or community waste as the feedstock for biogas fermentation in a fermenter, which serves for producing biogas, and heating the fermenter to give biogas, where the waste is mixed with power plant slag and/or fly-ash.    USE - The process is useful to produce biogas.
NOVELTY - Process for reducing carbon dioxide in the air to carbon using methane gas, is claimed.    USE - The carbon extracted from air, is useful as an energy vector and to off set the requirement to manufacture carbon black (all clamied). The method is useful for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering or disposing of carbon dioxide from the environment. The process is useful to produce carbon, which is useful in the production of improved soil for agricultural use, where the soils are found in the Amazonian dark earths that provides improved fertility and crops over lower carbon containing soils.    ADVANTAGE - The production of pure water from the reaction may aid the overall economics of the process and provide water needed for agriculture, horticulture and human existence. The use of the reduced carbon or secondary carbon fuel could lead to a reduction in primary fuel use. The energy produced is genuinely of reduced environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified illustration of the cyclic nature of the reactions and pathways as associated with the thermal decomposition of methane into carbon and hydrogen and the reaction of carbon dioxide and hydrogen to form methane and water.
NOVELTY - The method for composting material such as kitchen and catering waste to kill pathogens, comprises locating the material in an enclosed vessel, allowing a temperature of the material to rise above a pre-determined lower level, and selectively blowing air into the vessel to maintain the temperature below a pre-determined maximum temperature of 65-70 degrees C. The air is blown through the floor of the vessel, is sucked from an upper part of the vessel above the material, and is blown into the vessel in an automated pattern of time periods.    USE - The method is useful for composting material such as kitchen and catering waste to kill pathogens.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of composting material in a controlled manner thus ensuring effective killing of pathogens.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for composting material such as kitchen and catering waste to kill pathogens, comprises locating the material in an enclosed vessel, allowing a temperature of the material to rise above a pre-determined lower level, and selectively blowing air into the vessel to maintain the temperature below a pre-determined maximum temperature of 65-70 degrees C. The air is blown through the floor of the vessel, is sucked from an upper part of the vessel above the material, and is blown into the vessel in an automated pattern of time periods. The temperature of the material is measured at different heights in the vessel, and is cooled below a set minimum temperature prior to removal from the vessel. The temperature of the material over time is logged, where the material is shredded prior to location in the vessel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a material composting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a plan view of composting apparatus.    Composting apparatus (10)    Closed shed (12)    Entrance (14)    Vessels (18)    Roller doors. (20)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a solid oxide fuel cell stack (38) comprising an anode and a cathode, where the stack produces an anode tailgas (63). A catalytic reformer (36) converts hydrocarbon materials into reformate fuel for consumption by the fuel cell stack. A pump (66) is provided between an anode outlet of the fuel cell stack and the reformer for recycling a portion of the anode tailgas into the reformer. A heater is provided between the pump and the reformer for heating the portion of the anode tailgas after passage through the pump.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell stack assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly increases exothermic activity in the early portions of the catalytic reformer to permit recycling of large percentage of anode tailgas, so that greater reformer efficiency of the assembly is achievable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fueling a solid oxide fuel cell stack assembly from a catalytic partial oxidation reformer for reforming a hydrocarbon fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solid oxide fuel cell stack assembly.    Catalytic reformer (36)    Solid oxide fuel cell stack (38)    Spark igniter (56)    Anode tailgas (63)    Pump (66)
NOVELTY - The biogas plant comprises fermenter containers (2-4) consists of longitudinally extending, canopied fermenter bowl. The bowl is made from a base wall and two parallel, spaced, vertical and straight longitudinal side walls (5-8). The bowl is connected on the end of wider side of the fermenter container by vertical, convex wider side walls (9-14). Two fermenter containers are formed as interconnection wall (6,7) in a fermenter combination (1) with longitudinal side areas.    USE - Biogas plant for producing biogas by anaerobically wet-fermenting a substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The biogas plant has a very compact construction and improved utilization and short line connections and avoids floating and sinking layers by an effective and energy saving stirring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of fermenter containers.    Fermenter combination (1)    Fermenter containers (2-4)    Longitudinal side walls (5-8)    Interconnection wall (6,7)    Wider side walls (9-14)
NOVELTY - The round, tubular plug fermenter for producing methane from biomass, comprises external pumps (12) for implementing the agitating technique, a pipe (2) centrically inserted for substrate heating and flow guidance (6), and guide panes (8, 9) for improving substrate tempering and flow guidance. The fermenter is arranged in lying or standing manner. A modular substrate-return takes place outside of the tube. The agitating technique is uncouplable by valves (11). A capacity expansion is reached by parallel connection. By series connection, the different process steps are separable.    USE - Round, tubular plug fermenter for the production of methane from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The round, tubular plug fermenter has less construction cost, no bypass-effect, no wear part, simple technique, simple process guidance, maximum gas yield, and simple and controlled return, can be expanded in a modular fashion and requires less process energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a round, tubular plug fermenter for producing methane from biomass.    Pipe (2)    Heating and flow guidance (6)    Guide panes (8, 9)    Valves (11)    Pumps. (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a separating chamber whose inner side is provided with a barrier plate, and a gap formed between the barrier plate and a soleplate of the chamber. The separating chamber is connected with a heavy phase temporary storage chamber by a guide tube. A material inlet and a light phase overflow port are fixed on the separating chamber. The position of the light phase overflow port is higher than that of the guide tube outlet. The separating chamber is connected with a light phase temporary storage chamber by the light phase overflow port.    USE - Continuous separating device for a biodiesel and glycerol.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures fine separating effect. The device is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a continuous separating device.
NOVELTY - Purifying benzene series pollutant in wastewater comprises injecting butane gas with concentration higher than 80% into wastewater to bubble and acutely stirring. Gas pressure is normal pressure. Air flow is 6- 11ml/minute. Gas injecting time is 5-45 minutes.    USE - The method is useful for purifying benzene series (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces environmental treatment cost by maximum extent and increases equipment economic benefit.
NOVELTY - Biologic hydrogen production through cascade utilization of organic wastewater comprises starting a reactor and injecting organic wastewater into anode chamber from an inlet.    USE - The method is useful for biologic hydrogen production (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention solves the problem for low conversion in current hydrogen production method.
NOVELTY - Catalyzing biomass to have liquefaction reaction comprises (A) drying biomass containing wood, bamboo, grass, leaf, and straw then grinding it; (B) preparing hydrochloride, carbonate, and/or bicarbonate of potassium, sodium, and calcium into water solution; (C) evenly mixing water solution of salt prepared with biomass meal, drying mixture until its water ratio is 5-18%; and (D) liquefying it with organic medium or inorganic medium according to existing process.    USE - The method is useful for catalyzing biomass to have liquefaction reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has rapid reaction, low reaction temperature, sufficient reaction, and high liquefaction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Catalyzing biomass to have liquefaction reaction comprises (A) drying biomass containing wood, bamboo, grass, leaf, and straw until its water ratio is 5-20% then grinding it into 20-300 meshes powder; (B) preparing hydrochloride, carbonate, and/or bicarbonate of potassium (K), sodium (Na), and calcium (Ca) into water solution with concentration lower than respective saturation concentration; (C) evenly mixing the water solution of salt prepared by previous process with biomass meal where salt is 0.1-0.5% of the biomass weight under absolute dry state, drying mixture until its water ratio is 5-18%; and (D) liquefying it with organic medium or inorganic medium according to existing process.
NOVELTY - The biomass retorting and cracking kettle has a retorting kettle main portion having a feeding inlet (9) set on front face, cooling inlet (11) set on bottom and tail gas pipe (7) set on upper side. The one end of the retorting kettle main portion is orderly connected with a burner, combustible gas heating pipe (12) and gas supply pipe (14). The other end of gas supply pipe is connected with a recycling catalytical generator (16). A gas returning pipe (1) is connected with the gas supply pipe and the retorting kettle main portion.    USE - Biomass retorting and cracking kettle.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass retorting and cracking kettle which easily ignites and controls temperature with short ignite producing circle is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the biomass retorting and cracking kettle.    Gas returning pipe (1)    Tail gas pipe (7)    Feeding inlet (9)    Cooling inlet (11)    Gas heating pipe (12)    Gas supply pipe (14)    Recycling catalytical generator (16)
NOVELTY - A hybrid refrigerant comprises ternary mixture comprising (mass%) 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (1-20), 1,1-difluoroethane (1-50), and propane (30-90).    USE - Hybrid refrigerant for preparing near-azeotropic refrigerant of compression refrigeration system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid refrigerant has high efficiency and evaporation pressure and refrigeration performance reduces ozone depletion potential and global warming potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing hybrid refrigerant, comprising physically mixing 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1-difluoroethane, and propane at normal temperature.
NOVELTY - An aluminum paste comprises aluminum powder (50-80 g), water (30-100 ml), antisetting agent (1-5 g), dispersant (30-100 ml), surfactant (0.05-0.5 g) and sodium chloride stabilizing agent (0.05-0.5 g).    USE - An aluminum paste for use in hydrogen production (claimed) or as raw material in vehicle fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The paste is safe, highly stable, easy to prepare and convenient to store and use, and has low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of aluminum paste comprising:    (A) dissolving antisetting agent into hot water of 50-80 degrees C, cooling, and adding surfactant and sodium chloride stabilizing agent with stirring to obtain first mixture;    (B) mixing dispersant and surfactant with stirring and adding one half of it into aluminum powder to obtain second mixture; and    (C) mixing other one half into first mixture to obtain third mixture, pouring slowly third mixture into second, stirring, and emulsifying.
NOVELTY - A modified globose sponge iron contains ball with diameter of 1-10 mm and iron crystal grains of less than 1 mu m. The modified globose sponge iron is porous structure comprising surface layer containing cementitte and has specific surface area of 10-50 m2/g.    USE - Modified globose sponge iron.    ADVANTAGE - The modified globose sponge iron is environmental friendly, and has excellent storage stability. The modified globose sponge iron is manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of modified globose sponge iron.
NOVELTY - Purification of biodiesel by-product glycerine comprises evaporating the by-product glycerine obtained from process of preparing biodiesel, eliminating its 70-80% methanol, adjusting its pH into 5-6, separating by centrifugation, removing free fatty acid and residual solid catalyst layers, collecting glycerine phase, adding water in glycerine phase, dropping diluted solution in ion exchange column with macroporous acid resin and macroporous alkali resin to exchange, collecting, reducing pressure and distilling the flowing-out liquid, and obtaining glycerine whose purity is higher than 97%.    USE - The process is useful for purifying biodiesel by-product glycerine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention has simple technique, low energy consumption, and the obtained glycerine has high purity and good quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Purification of biodiesel by-product glycerine comprises evaporating the by-product glycerine obtained from process of preparing biodiesel, eliminating its 70-80% methanol, adjusting its pH into 5-6 with 2-3 mol/L sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid solution, separating by centrifugation, removing upper layer free fatty acid and lower layer residual solid catalyst, collecting middle layer glycerine phase, adding water in the glycerine phase to dilute, dropping the diluted solution at 2.0-3.0 ml/minute current speed in ion exchange column with macroporous acid resin and macroporous alkali resin to exchange, collecting flowing-out liquid, reducing the pressure and distilling the flowing-out liquid, and obtaining glycerine whose purity is higher than 97%, where the added water is 10-30% of glycerine phase quality; primary temperature of reduced pressure distillation is 60-80 degrees C; and when the temperature of distillation starts to decrease, the temperature is increased to 110-120 degrees C and vacuum degree is negative 0.09 to negative 0.1 MPa.
NOVELTY - Preparing formic acid, methanol and methane by metal hydrothermal reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) which refers for transforming pure CO2 gas or CO2 in exhaust gas into industry material formic acid, methanol and methane comprises inputting pure CO2 or CO2 exhaust gas, water, reducing agent and catalytic into hydrothermal reactor; hydrothermal reduces CO2 to be formic acid, methanol and methane; through gas-liquid separating, collecting gas phase produce methane, separating and purifying formic acid, methanol.    USE - The process is useful for preparing formic acid, methanol and methane by metal hydrothermal reducing carbon dioxide (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process transforms CO2 high effective low-energy into high added value organic and achieves carbon monoxide reclamation; and it has simple process and good economic social effect without second pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing formic acid, methanol and methane by metal hydrothermal reducing CO2 which refers for transforming pure CO2 gas or CO2 in exhaust gas into industry material formic acid, methanol and methane comprises inputting pure CO2 or CO2 exhaust gas, water, reducing agent and catalytic into hydrothermal reactor; adding amount of reducing agent is 1-25 times (by mol proportion) of CO2 content input into reactor; adding amount of catalytic is 0-10 times of reducing agent (by mol proportion); reaction temperature is 200-450 degrees C; reaction pressure 5-25 Mpa, pH=8-14; hydrothermal reduces CO2 to be formic acid, methanol and methane for 10 minutes-12 hours; through gas-liquid separating, collecting gas phase produce methane, separating and purifying formic acid, methanol.
NOVELTY - Composting of organic waste comprises while mixing and composting hydrous organic waste, adding zeolite adsorption material for mixing with ground organic waste; fermenting zeolite adsorption material with ground organic waste; and sifting out the zeolite adsorption material for recycling, before completing fermentation.    USE - Method for composting of organic waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modified zeolite used in composting has perfect adhesive force and is recyclable. The method provides compost product, which has high usage efficiency and is easy to be separated because of loose materials; has remarkable economic effect and inexpensive operating cost; shortens compost cycle by three times; and is simple.
NOVELTY - A multi-inlet biomass gasifier has a furnace component (1), inlet mechanism (2), a blasting device (3), an igniting device, a de-slagging mechanism, a combustible gas dust removing mechanism (6) and a combustible gas outlet (7). The inlet mechanism is provided on the igniting device. The de-slagging mechanism is provided below the igniting device. The 2 or more inlet mechanisms are distributed at the upper portion of the gasifier, connected with the furnace cavity and disposed at a position of vertical height of furnace wall with respect to biomass material characteristics.    USE - Multi-inlet biomass gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-inlet biomass gasifier has excellent workability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the multi-inlet biomass gasifier.    Furnace component (1)    Inlet mechanism (2)    Blasting device (3)    Combustible gas dust removing mechanism (6)    Combustible gas outlet (7)
NOVELTY - A Panax notoginsengnoside is refined by decolorizing through D-72 cation exchange resin column and serial anion exchange resin column with decolorizing solution, eluting column by water to reduce loss of Panax notoginsengnoside, evaporating eluate, washing in decompressed condition, and drying residue.    USE - A refining method of Panax notoginsegnoside (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method increases purity of Panax notoginsegnoside to more than 90%, improves appearance and color, can be further crystallized for purification and avoids pollution; and is simple, with low cost, good effect and simple device.
NOVELTY - The method involves dividing residential garbage into two classes which are to be differently processed. The organic garbage which is easily degrades and with water hyacinth is classified as one class is put into biogas pool and septic tank, and which is to be processed and reused. The plastic garbage and electronic garbage containing metal and glass, which are not degradable and polluting environment as another class is transferred to a department where the garbage is recycled and reused or burnt and buried.    USE - Classification method of residential package for reusing.    ADVANTAGE - As the garbage are separated and processed, the method is simple and economic along with sanitary maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of garbage classifier.
NOVELTY - A water retention agent contains 30-50 g chitin lactone, 40-45 g of 80% lactic acid, and 857-930 g softened water.    USE - Water retention agent for environment protection, improving soil, and inhibiting growth of harmful bacteria in soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing water retention agent comprising under normal atmosphere, measuring ion softened water and heating to 30 degrees C, adding 80% lactic acid into ion softened water and reacting for 30 minutes, and adding chitin lactone into solution and reacting for 60 minutes.
NOVELTY - An anaerobic multi-layer three-phase dreg-water-gas separating device with narrow distance comprises three-phase separating machine monomer (1), sealing board (2), connecting pipe (3), connecting board (4), trapezoidal pressing board (5), biogas collecting pipe (6), biogas transmitting pipe (7), and box body (8). The separating machine monomers are connected in series as a team using the connecting boards. They are multilayered, each layer being structured by groups of separating machines which are connected in parallel series.    USE - An anaerobic multi-layer three-phase dreg-water-gas separating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides improved separation of sludge and water, and avoids short flow of up rising water flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anaerobic multi-layer three-phase dreg-water-gas separating device with narrow distance has three-phase separating machine monomer (1), sealing board (2), connecting pipe (3), connecting board (4), trapezoidal pressing board (5), biogas collecting pipe (6), biogas transmitting pipe (7), and box body (8). The separating machine monomers are connected in series as a team using the connecting boards along a length way. They are multilayered, each layer being structured by groups of separating machines which are connected in parallel series. Two neighboring layers of the separating machines are arranged interlacedly, and an upper part of a right side wall of each separating machine has a round hole which is connected with the biogas collecting pipe, and with the biogas transmitting pipe. Two ends of the box body are hermetically connected with the box body through the sealing board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the anaerobic multi-layer three-phase dreg-water-gas separating device.
NOVELTY - Removal of free fatty acids (FFA) content of industrial and/or edible vegetable oils involves adding neutral oil or biodiesel in a glycerin collecting part (B) of two-part NOBA reactor; and neutralizing the fatty acids using an alkali catalyst (sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or ammonia) dissolved in an alcohol (methanol or ethanol) or in hot glycerin.    USE - For removal of free fatty acids (FFA) content of industrial and/or edible vegetable oils (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes NOBA rector that is a very efficient reactor for minimizing oil loss; and also reduces time in the oil refining and minimize loss of refining (oil transforming to soap, oil borne by glycerin and loss of oil in washing) and removal of FFA in NOBA reactor, without need of washing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of NOBA reactor used for removal of free fatty acids from oils with high fatty acids.    On-off check valve (4)    Pressure indicator (5)    Pedal mixer (6)    Reaction heating elements (8)    Glycerin collecting part. (B)
NOVELTY - A modifier (1) has a reaction container (2), a modification catalyst layer filled with pellet-type catalyst having steam reforming ability contained in container, and partition plate (3,4) dividing catalyst layer into two portion. The heat conductivity of partition plate is more than effective thermal conductivity of catalyst layer. The partition plate is extended from high temperature portion to low temperature portion in rated operation of reaction container. The modifier produces hydrogen-containing gas from a hydrocarbon fuel by steam reforming reaction.    USE - Modifier is used for internal reforming-type high temperature-form fuel cell (claimed) used for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier is compact and economical, and provides fuel cell having reduced pressure loss. The catalyst layer has uniform temperature distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional side view of internal reforming-type high temperature-form fuel cell.    Modifier (1)    Modification container (2)    Partition plates (3,4)    Modification catalyst layer (5)    Module container (7)
NOVELTY - Four or more membrane filter units (5) are immersed and arranged at given intervals in series in an aeration tank (4). Filtrate water is sucked out and discharged from module (9) of each filter unit. Air bubbles are generated from aeration generator (15) of each filter unit. The amount of suctioned filtrate water of each filter unit and/or amount of air emitted towards each filter unit is sequentially increased from raw water inflow side to sludge discharge side. Thus, processing of water is enabled.    USE - Processing of water, such as natural water containing organic substance.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of filtrate water is efficiently carried out. The discarding operation of recovered sludge is easily carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating aeration process.    Aeration tank (4)    Membrane filter unit (5)    Fiber membrane module (9)    Aeration generator (15)    Air inlet tube (16)    Flow volume adjustment valve (19)
NOVELTY - The unit (5) has a micro-bubble generation unit that generates the gas-liquid mixed current between the internal and external spaces of a hollow fiber membrane module, after releasing a micro-bubble towards the lower end portion of a hollow fiber membrane module. Several hollow fiber membrane elements consist of a fine gap region (A) and a large gap region (B).    USE - Hollow fiber membrane element for sludge treatment process.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the hollow fiber membrane module is improved efficiently, while preventing the hair, fiber, and paper slip present caught between hollow fiber membrane and the surrounding frame material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure of hollow fiber membrane element.    Membrane filter unit (5)    Hollow fiber membrane element (10)    Porous hollow fiber membranes (10a)    Aeration generator (15)    Fine gap region (A)    Large gap region (B)
NOVELTY - A wet waste material utilization apparatus comprises at least dryer (1) arrangement for drying of wet waste material and press arrangement (3) for pelletizing dried waste material. The apparatus is meant particularly for utilization of deinked mass (x), including waste material comprising flour or like, in pelletized form by combustion. The dryer arrangement comprises one or several dryers for drying deinked mass by air flow (w); and/or one or several mixers in for drying deinked mass by adding drier ingredient.    USE - A wet waste material utilization apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The flour pellet and substances are all bio-based materials, which enables combustion of pellets in question without need for emission permits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is schematic diagram showing general operating principle of the drying apparatus.    Dryers (1)    Blowers (1a)    Press arrangement (3)    Air flow (w)    Deinked mass (x)
NOVELTY - Treatment of starch-based feedstock involves: (A) mixing together starch-based feedstock and working fluid to form a slurry; (B) hydrating the starch-based feedstock with the working fluid; (C) adding liquefaction enzyme to the slurry; (D) pumping the slurry into passage of starch activation device; and (E) injecting high velocity transport fluid into the slurry through nozzle communicating with the passage, and additionally hydrating the starch-based feedstock and activating the starch content of the slurry.    USE - For treatment of starch-based feedstock (claimed) useful for biofuel production, preferably for converting starch-based biomass into sugars for subsequent fermentation.    ADVANTAGE - The process reduces liquefaction time and the amount of liquefaction enzyme needed, as well as reduces the time of subsequent fermentation processes; hence by the process and apparatus, the liquefaction yield is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus (1) for treating starch-based feedstock, comprising hydrating unit for mixing and hydrating the feedstock with working fluid to form slurry; and starch activation device in fluid communication with the hydrating unit; where the device comprises passage having an inlet in fluid communication with the hydrating unit and an outlet (10); and transport fluid nozzle communicating with the passage and adapted to inject high velocity transport fluid into the passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of biofuel processing apparatus.    Apparatus (1)    First and second vessels (2, 56)    Heated water jacket (4, 58)    Agitator (6, 60)    Motor (8, 62)    Outlet (10, 64)    Valve (12, 66)    Low shear pump (14)    Supply line (16, 54)    Reactor (18)    Transport fluid supply line (48)    Transport fluid supply (50)    Temperature conditioning unit. (52)
NOVELTY - An organic waste processing system (41) using insect larvae has flat reaction vessels stacked one on top of the other in arrangement to form a processing block (11) contained in plant enclosure (39) having plenum wall adjacent the reaction vessels, the plenum wall having openings which allow the passage of air from one side of the plenum wall to the other; air circulation system for circulating air between inside and outside of the plant enclosure by passing the air through the openings in the plenum wall; feeder system; and discharge system.    USE - System for processing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides improved productivity, and improved and inexpensive heating and ventilation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic waste processing system (41) using insect larvae comprises:    (1) flat reaction vessels stacked one on top of the other in arrangement to form a processing block (11), each vessel in the block being dimensioned to contain a quantity of organic waste, having front and back ends and side edges, and being separated above by an air space, the processing block being contained in a plant enclosure (39) having a plenum wall adjacent the processing block such that the plenum wall is adjacent the reaction vessels, the plenum wall having openings which allow the passage of air from one side of the plenum wall to the other;    (2) air circulation system for circulating air between inside and outside of the plant enclosure by passing the air through the openings in the plenum wall;    (3) feeder system for loading raw organic waste onto the reaction vessels; and    (4) discharge system for removing organic waste from the reaction vessels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic top view of a substrate processing system.    Processing block (11)    Air treating system (28)    Drying station (35)    Plant enclosure (39)    Processing system (41)
NOVELTY - The odorant adding apparatus has an adding unit which adds the odorant to the fuel gas consumed in the gas system. A detection unit detects the environmental condition regarding spread of odorant in the fuel gas. An adjusting unit adjusts the additional amount of odorant based on the environment condition. The detection unit detects the environmental condition such as temperature of external air, humidity, atmospheric pressure and wind speed. The addition of odorant is stopped, when the air velocity exceeds predetermined value.    USE - Odorant adding apparatus for fuel gas supply system (claimed) for supplying fuel gas such as hydrogen gas to fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel gas is detected reliably so that the safety is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel gas supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the odorant adding process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A composite fuel comprises modifiers (0.03-2 weight%), biodiesel and light oil. The modifier is obtained by ozonizing vegetable oil.    USE - Composite fuel is used for diesel engines of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite fuel has excellent low temperature fluidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for reducing pour point of composite fuel.
NOVELTY - A gas generator (100) has carbon electrodes (A,B) (108,110), which serves as an anode and a cathode or vice versa. The voltage is applied between the carbon electrodes (A,B). The gas (I) is generated with the carbon electrode (A) the electrolyzing an electrolyte solution (114). The carbon electrode (A) has several fine gas flow channels, which selectively pass gas (I) generated on one side of the carbon electrode (A) to the other side, without allowing the electrolyte solution permeate there through.    USE - Gas generator is used for generating gas such as hydrogen gas, and fluorine gas (all claimed) used as cleaning gas in manufacture of semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The gas generator efficiently generates gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon electrode for gas generation; and    (2) manufacture of carbon electrode for gas generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the gas generator.    Gas generator (100)    Liquid channel (102)    Carbon electrode A (108)    Carbon electrode B (110)    Electrolyte solution (114)
NOVELTY - Fertilizer is produced out of sludge by heating sludge with superheated steam at 60-100 degrees C to achieve hygienization to destroy pathogenic microorganisms. The superheated steam has a temperature of 200-600 degrees C, activates increase of amount of soluble carbon in the sludge, and restarts biodegradation of the sludge by using non-pathogenic microorganisms still remaining in the sludge after heating.    USE - Method of producing fertilizer out of sludge, e.g. municipal sludge, agricultural sludge, or sewage sludge (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method does not heat the sludge to be treated to too high a temperature while still using superheated steam having a sufficiently high temperature. This allows fertilizer of high quality to be achieved with regard to thermal economy in a manner that is still cost-effective.
NOVELTY - Pyruvic acid is produced from glycerol by culturing a bacterium from a genus selected from Arthrobacter, Bacillus, Microbacterium, Raoultella, Archromobacter, Brevibacterium, Corynebacterium, Curtbacterium, Devosia, Exiguobacterium, Frateuria, Hafnia, Mesorhizobium, Nocardioides, Paenibacillus, Proteus, Saccharopolyspora, Spirillospora, or Streptomyces, in a culture medium containing glycerol.    USE - The method is for producing pyruvic acid from glycerol derived from biodiesel waste (claimed). The pyruvic acid is used as intermediate in synthesis of medicine or pesticide.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, effectively utilizes biodiesel waste, and produces high yield of pyruvic acid ( greater than or equal to 0.1 g/L)    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of pyruvic acid from glycerol comprises culturing a bacterium from a genus selected from Arthrobacter, Bacillus, Microbacterium, Raoultella, Archromobacter, Brevibacterium, Corynebacterium, Curtbacterium, Devosia, Exiguobacterium, Frateuria, Hafnia, Mesorhizobium, Nocardioides, Paenibacillus, Proteus, Saccharopolyspora, Spirillospora, or Streptomyces, in a culture medium containing glycerol; or contacting cells, processed cells or immobilized product of bacterium with glycerol. The bacterium has an ability to produce pyruvic acid from glycerol.
NOVELTY - Method of generating hydrogen gas, comprises: providing a boron hydride fuel; providing an acidic reagent comprising at least one additive; and contacting the boron hydride fuel with the acidic reagent in the presence of water to generate hydrogen gas and a borate product.    USE - The method is useful for generating hydrogen gas and borate product, where the hydrogen gas is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high fuel conversion and hydrogen generation flow rates with minimal foaming and unreacted residual acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen gas generation system, comprising: a first region for containing a boron hydride fuel; a second region for containing a reagent solution having a pH of less than 7; at least one gas permeable membrane in contact with the first region, where the membrane is configured to allow hydrogen to pass through the membrane while preventing solid and liquid materials from passing through the membrane; a multi-channel liquid distributor comprising many ports configured to feed the reagent solution into the first region through alternate ports of the ports; and a control mechanism for regulating the flow of reagent solution from the second region to the first region through the alternate ports in a predetermined sequence.
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen gas involves providing a silane compound; and reacting the silane compound with a catalyst to produce hydrogen gas.    USE - For producing hydrogen gas (claimed) useful in fuel cells for generating water and heat.    ADVANTAGE - The process utilizes hydrogen gas in the form of organic silanes which are safe to transport; allows kinetic control; requires mild conditions and absence of waste; requires an inexpensive rhenium based catalyst in comparison to noble metals; provides renewable source of hydrogen gases; easy to handle with respect to storage and delivery; satisfies criteria of size, cost, and kinetics; efficiently recycles the valuable organic silicon byproducts; exhibit feasibility of recycling the ether product with dihydrogen utilizing catalytic chemistry.
NOVELTY - A sacrificial layer is treated through a dielectric layer (450) so as to partially remove the sacrificial layer and form air gap between conductive structures (430) formed within the sacrificial layer and dielectric layer (450). A surface of dielectric layer (450) is treated to form a dielectric layer (420) for protecting the dielectric layer (450) during formation of openings (460) within etch stop layer (440) over the dielectric layer (420).    USE - Method for forming semiconductor substrate e.g. silicon substrate used in LCD, plasma display, electroluminescent (EL) display and LED.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnect structures with air gaps can be formed desirably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the interconnect structure.    Substrate (400)    Dielectric layers (420,450)    Conductive structures (430)    Etch stop layer (440)    Openings (460)
NOVELTY - An isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding plant lipase comprising an amino acid sequence of fully defined 97 amino acids (SEQ ID NO: 2), given in the specification, or comprising fully defined 291 bp (SEQ ID NO: 1), given in the specification, is new.    USE - The isolated nucleic acid molecule and methods are useful for producing an expression vector, a recombinant lipase, and a sun screen composition; and for cleaning waste water (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are: (1) an expression vector comprising the nucleic acid; (2) a host cell comprising the expression vector; (3) a process for producing recombinant lipase encoded by SEQ ID NO: 1, by cultivating Pichia cells and recovering the lipase from the culture medium; (4) a sun screen composition, comprising lipase enzyme having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, triglyceride of natural origin, and antioxidant compound having at least one carboxyl group; and (5) a method to clean waste water, comprising: (a) producing recombinant lipase; (b) providing a mixture comprising active amounts of the lipase; (c) immersing the mixture in fresh water for an appropriate period at water temperature to provide an activated mixture; (d) mixing a volume of aqueous water waste with a volume of the activated mixture at room temperature for an appropriate period to produce an acclimated mixture; (e) adding a volume of the acclimated mixture to a waste-water treatment tank and; (f) maintaining the mixture and the wastewater in contact at water temperature for one to three days to reduce the amount of undesirable oil, fats and wastes and suspended solids.
NOVELTY - Processing organic waste, comprising: (a) aerobically conditioning a mixture including separated manure solids and organic waste through a thermophilic dominant regime to a mesophilic dominant regime; (b) sufficiently remixing the mixture to initiate a second aerobic thermophilic dominant regime and passing the mixture to a second mesophilic dominant regime to form a feedstock; (c) applying the feedstock to a worm bed retained within a digester bed; and (d) maintaining a mesophilic dominant regime in the worm bed.    USE - The method is useful for processing organic waste (claimed). The method is also useful for thermophilically conditioning organic wastes of a substantially predetermined composition to form a feedstock which is applied to an upper surface of a worm bed.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes accelerated microbiological decomposition including composting and vermicomposting to convert materials into increased environmentally compatible products, including vermicastings and vermicompost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing organic waste, comprising: (a) aerobically conditioning a mixture including separated manure solids and organic waste through a thermophilic dominant regime to a mesophilic dominant regime; (b) sufficiently remixing the mixture to initiate a second aerobic thermophilic dominant regime and passing the mixture to a second mesophilic dominant regime to form a feedstock; (c) applying the feedstock to a worm bed retained within a digester bed; and (d) maintaining a mesophilic dominant regime in the worm bed; or (e) aerobically conditioning, in a dominantly thermophilic regime lasting at least 72 hours, the mixture of organic wastes having a carbon to nitrogen ratio of 15-1 to 45-1 so as to form a feedstock; (f) applying the feedstock to the worm bed; and (g) maintaining the temperature and humidity of the worm bed and applied feedstock to maintain the mesophilic dominant regime within the worm bed.
NOVELTY - The process involves filtering waste gas, and introducing the filtered waste gas into a biological treatment system periodically and switchably from two ends. A set of microorganisms having a capability for decomposing the waste gas is propagated and cultured. An aggregate microorganism is formed by centrifuging the cultured microorganism. A mixture is formed by pouring the aggregated microorganism into a container with a culture medium, where the aggregated microorganism is mixed with a support.    USE - Process for treating waste gas using biological treatment technology in biological waste gas treatment system.    ADVANTAGE - The process employs a dust/grease filtering device, two-way directional gas inlet system and bioaerosol removal device, and a cell immobilized technology, thus improving removal efficiency of the biofilter, so that the emission of the bioaerosol at the outlet is solved by increasing the activity of microorganisms and their residual ratio in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process for treating waste gas.    Dust/grease filtering device (1)    Ventilating fan (2)    Flow meter (3)    Two-way directionally gas inlet system (5)    Cell immobilization unit (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is a porous catalyst comprising copper-zinc-aluminum oxide system. The catalyst comprises (in weight%) copper oxide (30-45), zinc oxide (25-35) and alumina (20-45). The porous structure of the catalyst contains micro-pores having pore size of 2-20 nm, and macro-pores having pore size of 20-100 nm.    USE - Catalyst is used for manufacturing methanol and dimethyl ether from synthetic gas used as substitute fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is efficiently and economically manufactured with excellent selectivity, stability, and efficiently manufactures methanol and dimethyl ether from synthetic gas with high purity and without producing by-products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst, which involves mixing aluminum alkoxide solution, organic solvent, organic carboxylic acid and water. The reaction mixture is heated at 80-130 degrees C, to obtain boehmite sol. Then, copper-zinc-aluminum precursor and basic precipitation agent are added and reacted at pH of 7-8, to obtain a precipitate. The obtained precipitate is filtered, washed and plasticization is performed at 200-700 degrees C, to obtain the catalyst.
NOVELTY - A liquid lawn fertilizer and a preparation method thereof are provided to produce a good quality of fertilizer in a low cost by decomposing animal bloods effectively, and prevent environmental pollution by recycling animal bloods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquid lawn fertilizer is prepared by the steps of: to produce a liquid lawn fertilizer from animal bloods, adding calpain, which is a protease, into animal bloods in an amount of 0.5-0.9 wt.% based on the weight of the bloods; thereto adding nitric acid having a purity of 48-55 wt.% in an amount of 5-15 wt.% based on the weight of the bloods; thereto adding water in a water/blood ratio of 1:1; and subjecting the blood mixture to heating-pressurizing treatment at about 100-120 degrees C under 2-3 atm for about a hour.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The nitrogen gas compression unit (130) compresses nitrogen gas and an expansion valve changes compressed nitrogen gas state into a cryogenic state by expanding compressed nitrogen gas and supplies cryogenic nitrogen gas to condensing unit. A heat exchanger (114) arranged at a BOG line between storage tank and BOG compression unit, recovers cold energy of BOG flowing from storage tank by heat-exchanging using high-temperature fluid. The cold energy of BOG is recovered and BOG is compressed to high pressure by a BOG compression unit.    USE - Apparatus for reliquefying boil-off natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The liquefying efficiency of boil-off natural gas is improved and power consumption of the apparatus is reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for boil-off natural gas reliquefying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of apparatus for reliquefying boil-off natural gas.    Compression unit (110)    Flash chamber (119)    Condenser (120)    Nitrogen gas compression unit (130)    Intercooler (133a)
NOVELTY - A crude biodiesel is bleached, and foreign material and excess alcohol are removed. Then, glycerin is added to the crude biodiesel, to purify biodiesel.    USE - Purification of biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel is purified effectively.
NOVELTY - A novel sulfonyl naphthoquinone compound having the inhibitory activity on acyl CoA:cholesterol acyl transferase is provided to secure excellent pesticidal activity by inhibiting the sterol metabolism in insects and have excellent safety, thereby being used as an environment-friendly pesticide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonyl naphthoquinone compound is represented by the formula(1), wherein R is C1-10 alkyl or alkenyl. A pesticidal composition effective for arthropoda or nematoda comprises 0.01-95 wt.% of the compound or a salt thereof as an effective ingredient and a conventional carrier. To kill insects, the sterol metabolism in the insects is inhibited by the composition.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Hydantoin-based derivatives with herbicidal activity to selectively control weeds without harmful effects to useful crops such as corn, and prevent environmental pollution by reducing the use amount of herbicides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydantoin-based derivatives having herbicidal activity represented by the formula (1) are provided.    n = 0 to 3;    R1 = H, 1-6C alkyl, 1-6C haloalkyl, 2-6C alkoxyalkyl, 1-6C hydroxyalkyl, 2-6C alkenyl or 2-6C alkynyl;    R2 = H, 1-6C alkyl, 1-6C haloalkyl, 2-6C alkenyl or 2-6C alkynyl; and    X = H, halogen, CN, OH, 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C alkoxy, 2-4C alkenyl, 2-4C alkynyl, 2-4C alkoxyalkyl or 1-4C hydroxyalkyl.    (1) are prepared by halogenization of hydantoin carboxylic acid of formula (2) to prepare compounds of formula (4) and reacting (4) with compounds of formula (3).    Also claimed is a herbicidal composition comprising (1).
NOVELTY - An electrode (420) located in electrolytic bath (410) of electrolyte aqueous solution generates electron which can move freely. An electrode (430) located in the electrolytic bath receives the electron and generates hydrogen which can move freely. A spacer (470) is located between the electrodes. A control unit (440) controls the amount of electron transfer from the electrode (420) to the electrode (430).    USE - Hydrogen producing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen producing apparatus can supply certain quantity of hydrogen irrespective of the mounting direction. The difference in reaction area of electrode is not produced since the electrode also moves with the movement of the electrolyte aqueous solution. The utilization efficiency of water is provided by increasing mobility of ion in the electrolyte aqueous solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The magnitude of the spacer is decided corresponding to the magnitude of the electrolytic bath and the electrode. The electrolytic bath contains hydrogen desorption openings which discharge the hydrogen outside. A fuel cell electric power generation system includes a fuel cell that converts the chemical energy of hydrogen into electrical energy and produces direct current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional perspective view of the hydrogen producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen producing apparatus (400)    Electrolytic bath (410)    Electrodes (420,430)    Control unit (440)    Spacer (470)
NOVELTY - A drying machine (4) performs drying processing of some of the low-fat discarded foodstuffs, to produce dry-feed, and a production line carries out lactic acid fermentation of the remaining low-fat foodstuffs, to manufacture liquid fermentation feed. Some of the high-fat foodstuffs are dry-processed, to manufacture a dry-feed, and some of the difficult foodstuffs are composted, to manufacture the compost. Methane fermentation of the remaining foodstuffs is carried out to manufacture biogas.    USE - Recycling plant for foodstuffs discarded from convenience store, supermarket, food floor of departmental store, volume retailer, foodstuffs factory (all claimed), school, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A good quality feed for pigs, etc., which is suitable for each use can be efficiently and simply manufactured from the expiration date shortage or the expired foodstuffs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotary structure having several hollow tubes arranged in parallel, is provided in a dry space formed inside the drying machine, and a heating medium is supplied to the hollow tubes for drying processing of the foodstuffs. Several hollow disks are arranged in parallel at a rotating shaft positioned in the dry space, and the milk beverage type discarded foodstuffs, vegetable waste material, and water are fed by a moisture-content adjustment tank (5). Heat pasteurization of the low-fat foodstuffs is carried out, and lactic acid fermentation of the remaining low-fat foodstuffs is carried out using the milk beverage type foodstuffs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the processing line. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Low-fat bag ripping machine (3)    Drying machine (4)    Moisture-content adjustment tank (5)    Tray cutter (6)    High-fat bag ripping machine (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electric power generation system has fuel cell (3) which is supplied with gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide and which generates electric power using solid oxide as electrolytic membrane. The gas containing hydrogen and carbon oxide is obtained by using methanol and dimethylether as raw materials and performing decomposition/modification reaction of methanol and hydration/decomposition/modification of dimethylether.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system is used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electric power generation system enables starting operation in short time, and prevents global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fuel cell electric power generation system.    Raw material pre-heater (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Fuel electrode (4)    Air electrode (5)    Air pre-heater (7)
NOVELTY - A solvent is added to pulverized coal to obtain coal slurry. Then, aqueous alkali solution and aluminum are reacted and heat is produced. Then, the obtained coal slurry is liquefied at high-temperature high-pressure in presence of hydrogen gas. Thus, liquefaction of coal is carried out.    USE - Liquefaction of coal used for fuel cell for generating electric power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coal liquefaction equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory view of liquefaction of coal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Slurry mixer (3)    Slurry tank (4)    High-pressure pump (5)    Heat exchanger (6)    Hydrogen gas supply unit (7)
NOVELTY - The gasifier has an injection pipe (15) for injecting the raw material from upper direction. The gasification material inlets (11v,11w,11x,11y,11z) supply the gasification material in the gasifier.    USE - Gasifier for biomass gasification power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification material can be supplied efficiently, without increasing the size of the gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gasifier.    Gasification material inlets (11v,11w,11x,11y,11z)    Injection pipe (15)    Insertion opening (15a)    Stirring rod (18)    Blade (19)
NOVELTY - Purification of fatty acid methyl ester involves carrying out thermal oxidation of fatty acid methyl ester, mixing fatty-acid methyl ester and nonpolar solvent and obtaining liquid mixture, allowing liquid mixture to stand, phase-separating the deposit and liquid, separating liquid, and evaporating nonpolar solvent from liquid.    USE - Purification of fatty acid methyl ester for biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - Improves ignition quality and combustibility.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises complex oxide containing calcium compound and metallic element of nickel and magnesium. The ratio number-of-moles of calcium contained in calcium compound with respect to number-of-moles of sum total of nickel and magnesium is 0.01-0.4. The average diameter of calcium compound is less than 0.7 mu m.    USE - Catalyst is used for modifying hydrocarbon and hydrogen production for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalyst activity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises complex oxide containing calcium compound and metallic element of nickel and magnesium. The molar composition of nickel and magnesium in complex oxide is of formula: Mg1-xNixO. The ratio number-of-moles of calcium contained in calcium compound with respect to number-of-moles of total of nickel and magnesium is 0.01-0.4. The average diameter of calcium compound is less than 0.7 mu m.    x=0.01-0.5.
NOVELTY - Lead type hydrogen permeable membrane is manufactured by forming 0.1-5 mu m thin film containing lead or lead alloy by sputtering process on a substrate at 8-15\10-6/ degrees C.    USE - Hydrogen permeable membrane for purification and separation apparatus for hydrogen gas for fuels used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent hydrogen permeation performance and favorable thickness without curling.
NOVELTY - The electrolytic cell (100) has a pair of cases (110a,110b) which serves as pair of electrode plates and lid (120) so that electrode plates (130) are removed for cleaning purpose. The insulation support frame (140) and insulation boards (150a,150b) supports the electrode plates into electrolysis chamber at fixed space in between.    USE - Electrolytic cell for brown gas boiler, brown gas carbonized apparatus and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The brown gas can be generated safely and efficiently. The cleaning of electrolytic cell can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrolytic cell.    Electrolytic cell (100)    Cases (110a,110b)    Lid (120)    Electrode plates (130)    Insulation support frame (140)    Insulation boards (150a,150b)
NOVELTY - A fatty acid ester is produced by transesterfying raw material oil with a lower alcohol using a solid alkali catalyst, to obtain biodiesel fuel.    USE - Manufacture of biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel fuel is manufactured economically in high yield with high purity.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an energy conversion system comprising of; the car fuel is consisting of distilled water, a little baking soda and electricity from car battery to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen gas or Browns gas. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The characteristics fuel properties and performance evaluation of the engine indicated that the blends of rice bran oil methyl ester with ethanol are feasible and can be used as fuel in CI engine. The performance evaluation of the engine revealed that the engine produces almost similar power on all fuel blends and its brake thermal efficiency was higher on blended fuel than that on diesel. However, with the view of brake specific fuel consumption, it may be suggested that ethanol may be blended upto 30% level with rice bran oil methyl ester. Though at higher percentage of ethanol, the blends have more BSFC but at the same time the thermal efficiency is also increased with increase in ethanol percentage and the emission value decreases with increase in ethanol percentage in the fuel. At higher concentration of ethanol there may be problem of storage of the fuel mix due to its low value of flash point. However, the exact percentage may be decided on the basis of the relative cost and availability of rice bran oil and ethanol in the market. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A preparation of gelled alcohol fuel composition, is disclosed. The method involves preparing of sol by mixing methyl cellulose and water, mixing plasticizer to the sol to obtain plasticized sol, adding ethanol to the plasticized sol, adding cross-linker to the plasticized sol and stabilizing gelled fuel composition. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Vegetable oil based fuel (I) comprises at least a crude or vegetable plant oil having: water (less than 0.3%) in oil; peroxide index (less than 2 meqO2/kg of oil); and phosphorus (less than 5 mg/kg of oil).    USE - (I) is useful in a pure domestic fuel oil heater in combination with additives (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good thermal stability and storage stability.
NOVELTY - Forming fatty acid esters of 1-4C alkyl alcohols by alkaline transesterification of glyceride oil involves: (A) providing glyceride oil with free fatty acid content below 2 wt.% expressed as oleic acid; (B) mixing the glyceride oil with at least a part of at least one alcoholic phase originating from the alkaline transesterification; (C) separating the resultant mixture into heavy, alcoholic phase and light, pre-treated fatty phase; and (D) transesterifying the pre-treated fatty phase with the 1-4C alkyl alcohols.    USE - For forming fatty acid esters of 1-4C alkyl alcohols useful for inclusion into bio-diesel fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The decreased amount of basic transesterification catalyst is required the process. The use of refined oils and fats as starting material avoids interference of the free fatty acid with the basic transesterification catalyst; hence reduces the amount of basic transesterification catalyst that needs to used. The process provides transesterification process with reduced soap production; and is more robust than prior art processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow diagram of process in which the alcoholic phase formed in transesterification step is re-used in the pre-treatment of glyceride oils.
NOVELTY - The biodiesel is obtained from vegetable and animal oils having a high content of polyunsaturated oleic acid methylesters by reduction of hydrogen in biodiesel having a low content, which is less than 5 % of polyunsaturated fatty acid methylesters into a high content unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters (cis and trans 1-18C). The resulting biodiesel is purified by high vacuum distillation, where separation of saturated and unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters takes place.    USE - Biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel shows eco-friendly characteristics having high quality, produces less soot according to German Institute for Standardization (DIN) EN 14214 , being able to be used even in winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of aluminum shell filled with biodiesel.    Outer edge of aluminum shell (1)    Inner edge of aluminum shell (2)    Edge height (3)    Kitchen paper packings (4)    Packing diameter (5)    Packing height (6)
NOVELTY - The device and procedure for a biogas plant, comprise transforming produced biogas over internal combustion engines in flow manner, producing the carbon dioxide exhaust gas and heat, and obtaining the byproduct flow for the production of biomass. Algae culture, light, aqueous nutrition solutions, which are held at 18-35 degrees C, are used for the production of biomass. The algae culture contains fatty acids (30%), oils and/or glycerin ester used in the cell formation. The device is present in the layer to continuous or discontinuous harvest of the produced algae.    USE - Device and procedure for a biogas plant.    ADVANTAGE - The device and procedure improve the efficiency of the biogas plant and effectively treat the produced biomass before reuse, thus enabling a reduction of the retention period of the substrate up to 60% for complete digestion, and increasing the gas yield and the methane content of the biogas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device and procedure for a biogas plant, comprise transforming produced biogas over internal combustion engines in flow manner, producing the carbon dioxide exhaust gas and heat, and obtaining the byproduct flow for the production of biomass. Algae culture, light, aqueous nutrition solutions, which are held at 18-35 degrees C, are used for the production of biomass. The algae culture contains fatty acids (30%), oils and/or glycerin ester used in the cell formation. The device is present in the layer to continuous or discontinuous harvest of the produced algae, to drain, and to lead back a partial flow or the entire produced biomass into the process of the biogasification. The heat treatment of the obtained and discharged biomass takes place at 80-150 degrees C with and without addition of chemicals, in which the oils present in the biomass are split into fatty acids and glycerin.
NOVELTY - Both ends of connection rod (2) are connected to the pile overturning scraping mechanism (1) and baffle plate (14). A sling (4) is attached to the lift electromotor (5) and pile overturning scraping mechanism. A traveling crane (3) is controlled by a fast speed drive electromotor (12). The oxygen feeding electromotor (6), air pump (7) and air blowing pipe (15) are provided on the intelligent pile overturning aerator, and connected individually to form an oxygen feeding system.    USE - Intelligent pile overturning aerator used for organic fertilizer industrialization production.    ADVANTAGE - Provides intelligent pile overturning aerator with special structure, absolute pile overturning, enough oxygen feeding and low operation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of intelligent pile overturning aerator.    Pile overturning scraping mechanism (1)    Connection rod (2)    Traveling crane (3)    Sling (4)    Lift electromotor (5)    Oxygen feeding electromotor (6)    Air pump (7)    Fast speed drive electromotor (12)    Baffle plate (14)    Air blowing pipe (15)
NOVELTY - A biological organic fertilizer comprises (pts. wt.) Radix stemonae (65-85), prickly ash (140-160), castor bean (115-130), Fructus viticis (140-160), humic acid (440-470), and bacterium (0.9-1.1).    USE - An organic fertilizer for killing insects (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fertilizer prevents drought or water logging and is environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - A Micrococcus luteus (CGMCC 1760) is new.    USE - A M. luteus used in degradation of nitrobenzene and used as hardening agent to treat wastewater having less than or equal to 200 mg/L nitrobenzene or less than or equal to 2000 mg/L pyridine formic acid (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for application of M. luteus in degradation of nitrobenzene by mixing 0.2% sodium pyrophosphate and active sludge (50 ml), obtaining 5 ml active sludge after 5-10 minutes shaking, adding into 95% inorganic salt culture medium, and adding pyridine formic acid as carbon, nitrogen source. The nitrobenzene having density of 200 mg/L is used for shaker culture at 30 degrees C and 180 rpm. The steady liquid is diluted to coat on solid culture medium using nitrobenzene as carbon and nitrogen source, cultured for 4-5 days at 30 degrees C to obtain colony, and M. luteus is separated.
NOVELTY - Treatment of high nitrogen concentration wastewater by microorganism includes biologically treating wastewater through anaerobic pond (A1), oxygen facultative pond (A2), aerobic pond (O) and precipitation pond. The anaerobic pond, oxygen facultative pond and aerobic pond are not added with fillings. Mud in the precipitation pond is reflowed to the anaerobic pond and aerobic pond via reflux pipes.    USE - Method for treating high nitrogen concentration wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple flow, does not used fillings, saves investment with good exhausting effect, and has better denitrifying function than existing oxygen/aerobic process. The amount of bacteria for nitration in the aerobic pond is kept in high degree.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater treatment device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram of treating high nitrogen concentration wastewater (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Using microorganism to process high nitrogen concentration wastewater includes biochemically processing wastewater through anaerobic tank (A1), compatible oxygen tank (A2), aerobic tank (O) and deposition tank. The anaerobic tank, compatible oxygen tank and aerobic tank are not filled with fillings. Mud in the deposition tank is returned to the anaerobic tank, compatible oxygen tank and aerobic tank synchronously through mud return passages.    USE - Method for using microorganism to process high nitrogen concentration wastewater (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple flow without hanging the filler, saves investment with better out-water efficiency, and has better denitriding function than the existing oxygen/aerobic process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater treatment device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram of using microorganism to process high nitrogen concentration wastewater (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A highly concentrated nitrogenous effluent is treated by subjecting the nitrogenous effluent through anaerobic tank, facultative tank, aerobic tank and sedimentation tank and then processing through biochemical treatment. The anaerobic tank, facultative tank, and aerobic tank have fillers. The sludge in the sedimentation tank is sent back to anaerobic tank through sludge return pipe.    USE - Method of treating highly concentrated nitrogenous effluent (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has an increased utilization ratio of microorganism thus reducing production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for highly concentrated nitrogenous effluent comprising anaerobic tank, facultative tank, aerobic tank and sedimentation tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a method of treating highly concentrated nitrogenous effluent (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A steel pickling waste liquor and coking waste water are processed by mixing steel pickling waste liquor with coking waste water in water storing pool, controlling pH at 7-9, and depositing supernatant for purification process in next level bio-chemical system.    USE - Method of processing steel pickling waste liquor and coking waste water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple and easy process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram for processing steel pickling waste liquor and coking waste water (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Biologically converting kitchen waste as material into ethanol fuel involves heating kitchen waste comprising 60 wt.% kitchen waste and 3 wt.% corn powder, adding 37 wt.% water, stirring uniformly, performing vaporization and microwave co-processing for 10 minutes, and inoculating ethanol high yield yeast which is Saccharomyces cerevisiae S08. The inoculation dosage is 10% and the yeasting duration is 40 hours at 37 degrees C. The yield of ethanol is 15% (v/v).    USE - Method for biologically converting kitchen waste into ethanol fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides economical final product, and avoids environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow diagram showing the method for converting kitchen waste into ethanol fuel (drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Generation of hydrogen from food waste fermentation includes mixing pre-treated food waste and seed sludge with hydrogen-generating microorganism at a ratio of 37:1-49.3:1 and adding water to dilute in dilution rate of 263:1-658:1 to reduce restraining effect of oil and salt in the food waste to the microorganism; mixing fully and performing hydrogen generation from fermentation in a container without oxygen at 50 degrees C. Water also dilutes organic acids generated along with hydrogen.    USE - Method for generating hydrogen from food waste fermentation (claimed).
NOVELTY - A method for preparing micro-organism flocculating agent by utilizing mycelium, involves culturing Klebsiella in seed culture medium containing glycerol or glucose, adding seed solution into fermentation culture medium containing glycerol or glucose, performing anaerobic and aerobic fermentation, stirring the mixture, adding alkali solution to mixture to control pH value, filtering the fermented liquid and centrifuging the mixture to separate solid and liquid. The obtained solid can be directly used as micro-organism flocculating agent.    USE - The method is useful for preparing micro-organism flocculating agent (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for preparing micro-organism flocculating agent by utilizing mycelium, a by-product of fermentation industry, involves culturing Klebsiella in seed culture medium containing glycerol or glucose at 30-37 degrees C for 12-24 hours, adding seed solution (1-10%) into initial fermentation culture medium containing glycerol or glucose (30-80 g/l), performing anaerobic and aerobic fermentation at 30-40 degrees C by inletting 0-1.0 vvm air, stirring the mixture at a speed of 30-350 rpm, passing glycerol or glucose to the fermentor to control the concentration of glycerol or glucose in the fermentation solution between 10 and 50 g/l, adding alkali solution to mixture to control pH value between 5.0 and 8.0, filtering the fermented liquid using film filter and finally centrifuging the mixture to separate solid and liquid in fermentation mixture. The obtained solid can be directly used as micro-organism flocculating agent.
NOVELTY - A furnace has an open charging hole and a conical condensed water collecting furnace cover at the upper portion. The burning high-temperature region of the furnace has a fuel gas guide hole and a high-temperature fuel gas retention delay loop. The combustion high-temperature region of the furnace has a rotatable dust removing doffer with a shaft and an annular rotating air inlet attached to a biomass binder.    USE - Biomass gasifier for agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry.    ADVANTAGE - The burning high-temperature region has fuel gas guide hole and high-temperature fuel gas retention delay loop. Hence the biomass is burnt efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gasifier.
NOVELTY - A co-processing technology of ecotype rural area sewage and organic solid waste material involves firstly adjusting supernatant fluid on septic tank and other sewages, processing the adjusted sewages using tower type earthworm ecological filter chamber to reach the national exhausting standard of the outlet water, and finally performing anaerobic fermentation of the mixture present at the lower (settlings) layer in septic tank and rural area solid waste material in anaerobic gas reactor to produce biogas and organic fertilizer.    USE - The method is useful for co-processing ecotype rural area sewage and organic solid waste material, and for producing biogas and organic fertilizer. The exhausted sediment is useful for culturing earthworm (all claimed) or as organic fertilizer, where the obtained earthworms is useful for purifying sewage, and the produced biogas is useful as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves rural area environment quality, is eco-friendly and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A co-processing technology of ecotype rural area sewage and organic solid waste material involves firstly adjusting supernatant fluid on septic tank and other sewages, processing the adjusted sewages using tower type earthworm ecological filter chamber to reach the national exhausting standard of the outlet water, and finally performing anaerobic fermentation of the mixture present at the lower (settlings) layer in septic tank and rural area solid waste material in anaerobic gas reactor to produce biogas and organic fertilizer. The portion of sediment produced by anaerobic fermentation is useful for culturing earthworm, where the other sewages are chosen from domestic sewage, waste water or food processing waste water.
NOVELTY - A methane is manufactured by combining anaerobic fermentation with aerobic fermentation.    USE - Method of manufacturing methane (claimed) used to produce organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method protects environment, and creates economic efficiency.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen manufacturing device (2) is connected to a direct current electrical source (1) for electrolyzing water in the device by water electrolysis to produce hydrogen. A hydrogen fuel battery (3) converts the hydrogen obtained from the device into electrical energy. A storage battery (4) connected with hydrogen fuel battery stores the generated electricity.    USE - Combined device for manufacturing hydrogen by electric energy and hydrogen electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical energy from the source is utilized for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is stored as chemical energy in battery and is converted into electrical energy. Hence the generated electrical energy is equal to the power energy and chemical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the combined device for manufacturing hydrogen by electric energy.    Direct current electrical source (1)    Hydrogen manufacturing device (2)    Hydrogen fuel battery (3)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - The furnace comprises a cylinder (2) whose outer portion is concentrically welded by steel tubes of different diameters. The smoke outlet and inlet (4,5) are set at the ends of the steel tubes. A fire grate (9) with irons is provided so as to divide the furnace into the upper and lower gasification sections. A cylindrical opening (7) having a sectional area of 0.3 to 0.5 times as that of furnace is formed above the fire grate. A gasified air outlet (10) and an air intake tube (12) are set on the wall and at the bottom of furnace, respectively.    USE - Biomass gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity of the furnace can be improved stably and efficiently, by the specific arrangement of the fire grate and cylindrical opening with respect to the furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gasification furnace.    Cylinder (2)    Smoke inlet (4)    Smoke inlet (5)    Cylindrical opening (7)    Fire grate (9)    Gasified air outlet (10)    Air intake tube (12)
NOVELTY - The biomass gasification device has inner separator (32) which separates the lower portion of discharge bed (3) and a baffle plate (31). The bottom of separator is connected with the discharge bed. The fluidized bed (1) has air/oxygen inlet (A) and vapor inlet (B) formed at the bottom of discharge bed. The gas vents (C,D) are formed in the top of wind separator (2) and discharge bed, respectively. The inert heat carrier particles (11) are provided in the fluidized bed and discharge bed.    USE - Biomass gasification device of fluidized bed and inner separator.    ADVANTAGE - The heat carrier particles are provided for biomass pyrolysis and gasification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biomass gasification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gasification device.    Heat carrier particle (1)    Wind separator (2)    Discharge bed (3)    Heat carrier particle (11)    Baffle plate (31)    Inner separator (32)    Air/oxygen inlet (A)    Vapor inlet (B)    Gas vents (C,D)
NOVELTY - The method involves transforming, commutating and outputting 380 V or 220 V alternating current by a power source transformer after turning on a power source. The input voltage, transforming portion and impulse electrified time of each electrode block (3) are adjusted within predetermined range, when a power source control panel is turned ON. Hydrogen and oxygen bubbles are separated from a cathode metal net and an anode graphite plate, when the electrical-flotation reaction is started, so that flocculent colloid and hydrophobic particulate are absorbed by bubbles.    USE - Impulse electrical-flotation generation method for waste water treatment and mineral floatation.    ADVANTAGE - Adopting the method for providing electricity by pulse electronic flotation greatly improves the shortcoming of the electricity consumption in the current electronic flotation water processing art, and reduces the energy consumption by 50-60 percent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for impulse electrical-flotation generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the impulse electrical-flotation generation process.    Electrode blocks (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves building bush willow forest on the lowland for protecting the environment of lowland and for providing excellent biological energy. The high quality wood products and clean energy is provided through the comprehensive processing of the bush willows instead of wood.    USE - Lowland environment protection method for energy development field.
NOVELTY - Preparation (P1) of (S)-3-(amino methyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid (I) involves reacting a reaction mixture of R-3-(carbamoyl methyl)-5-methyl hexanoic acid, (R)-(+)-phenyl ethyl amine salt, an aqueous solvent and a base with a Hofmann reagent in Hofmann reaction to form (S)-3-(amino methyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid; and recovering (S)-3-(amino methyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid.    USE - For preparation of (S)-3-(amino methyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid (claimed) useful as an anticonvulsant agent; treating of central neuropathic pain.    ADVANTAGE - The process is efficient, cost-effective, eco-friendly, reproducible, scalable, robust and commercially feasible. The process produces the desired compound with high yield and purity.
NOVELTY - Method for oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide involves adsorbing porous silica on carbon monoxide under gaseous phase containing oxygen and irradiating with ultra-violet ray.    USE - Method for oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide used for hydrogen fuel of solid-polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently detoxifies harmful carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - A gasification apparatus (10) comprises vessel (12) having feedstock inlet; inlet for gaseous gasifying medium; outlet for exhausted feedstock material (32) and syngas outlet (28); gasifying reactor (26) accommodated in vessel and in fluid communication with feedstock inlet, outlet for exhausted feedstock material and inlet for gasifying medium of vessel; and filtering unit accommodated in vessel and having upstream side in fluid communication with reactor and downstream side in fluid communication with syngas outlet.    USE - A gasification apparatus for generating syngas from gasifiable feedstock material, e.g. feedstock comprising dried sewage sludge, or including biomass (preferably cellulose containing material) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows for a higher yield of syngas with reduced costs and efforts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for generating syngas from gasifiable feedstock material (32) comprising feeding a feedstock into a gasification apparatus (10); feeding a gaseous gasifying medium into the apparatus via a gasifying medium inlet; reacting the feedstock material and the gasifying medium in a gasifying reactor (26) accommodated in the apparatus to produce a crude syngas; passing the crude syngas through a filtering unit accommodated in the vessel to provide a purified syngas; and removing the purified syngas from the vessel through a syngas outlet (28).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a gasification apparatus.    Gasification apparatus (10)    Vessel (12)    Reactor (26)    Syngas outlet (28)    Feedstock material (32)
NOVELTY - Process to produce biodiesel and/or fuel oil involves the use, as a raw materials, of oil-producing microbial biomass obtained from derivatives and residues of sugar cane, which is integrated with algal biomass and/or with glycerol.    USE - For producing biodiesel and/or fuel oil (claimed), for direct use in motors and to generate energy or steam.    ADVANTAGE - The process is an innovative and ecologically sustainable technology not generating any kind of residue, also providing for the advantage of releasing considerable quantities of oxygen into the atmosphere from the production tanks of algal biomass.
NOVELTY - Method of producing hydrogen from organic matter using microorganisms, involves using carrier immobilized with hydrogen producing acid-resistant microorganism, and producing hydrogen by performing a catalytic reaction between the carrier and organic compound in an environment of pH 4-6.    USE - The method is useful for producing hydrogen (claimed) which is useful as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be produced in large amount. The method is eco-friendly, as the hydrogen is produced using the organic matter such as agricultural waste, and waste discharged from foodstuff industries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for producing hydrogen, comprises hydrogen fermenter which produces hydrogen when the carrier immobilized with hydrogen producing acid resistant bacteria is contacted with organic compound at pH 4-6; and    (2) microorganism immobilized support obtained by immobilizing the hydrogen producing acid-resistant microorganism on the support by entrapment process.
NOVELTY - A strain of Thermoanaerobacterium thermosaccharolyticum (FERM BP-10793) or its variant, is new.    USE - The microorganism is useful for the production of hydrogen (claimed), which is used as energy source for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Solid fuel (32) (I) comprises essentially of wet-processed biomass (16), where the solid fuel having a density of at least 20 lbs/ft3.    USE - (I) is useful in combustion process and an energy generation process (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for preparing (I), comprising pelletizing a material to produce a solid fuel pellet, where the material comprises wet-processed biomass material (at least 50 wt/wt.%);    (2) a combustion process (30) comprising initiating combustion of a pelletized fuel, where the pelletized fuel comprises a wet-processed biomass material, and periodically providing additional quantities of the fuel to continue the combustion; and    (3) an energy (36) generation process comprising gasifying a biomass pellet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a combustion process.    Combustion process (30)    Biomass solid fuel (32)    Combustion processing apparatus (34)    Energy (36)    Spent solid fuel. (38)
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen from organic waste, comprises: pretreating organic waste; and fermenting the pretreated organic waste anaerobically, where the pretreated organic waste is a substrate and an inoculum.    USE - The process is useful for producing hydrogen from organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of replacing the existing complex continuous organic waste treatment system by using pretreated organic waste not only as substrate but also inoculum. The process is simple batch process, hence reducing the installment costs and operational costs. The process: does not require a long initial start-up period; avoids the step of injecting additional hydrogen producing inoculum; and reduces the cost of transportation as a process capable of recovering hydrogen gas wherever organic waste is present. The process treats organic waste with low biodegradability and decreases the entire reaction time, hence decreases the required volume of the hydrogen fermentation tank, resulting in more economic operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cumulative hydrogen production with time under various pretreatment conditions (heat treatment, alkali treatment and acid treatment).
NOVELTY - An electrochemical and/or catalytic device includes a sintered porous/reticulate metal plate comprising groups 3-16 metal(s), lanthanide and/or its alloy and partially exposed to reaction medium during use; and a second component comprising reactive metal nanoparticles of groups 3-16 metals, lanthanide and/or its alloy suspended in the reaction medium and diffused into the metal plate when the device is in use.    USE - Electrochemical and/or catalytic device for generating hydrogen from water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has high surface area and enables production of high purity hydrogen using less electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrochemical system including a chamber comprising electrode, electrolyte (201) and metal catalyst particles arranged so that, when in operation, a fluidized bed may be established in electrolyte and gaseous products produced by supply of electricity may be removed from the chamber; and    (2) a method of operating an electrochemical cell by suspending reactive metal particles in anode (209) chamber and/or cathode (204) chamber electrolyte, and applying electricity so that a circuit is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an electrolysis device.    Electrolyte (201)    First chamber (202)    Inlet ports (203, 211)    Cathode (204)    Electrical contacts (205, 212)    Outlet ports (206, 210)    Separator membrane (207)    Second chamber (208)    Anode (209)    Angled deflector (213)    Separator mat (214)    Reference electrode (215)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas generating system (300) comprises a hydrogen gas electrode assembly having first anode and cathode. A microbial fuel cell electrode assembly has second anode and cathode. It is in electrical communication with the hydrogen gas electrode assembly for enhancing an electrical potential between the first anode and cathode. A single chamber housing has a wall (320) enclosing and defining an interior space (340) adjacent an interior surface of the wall, and defining an exterior. The hydrogen gas electrode assembly is disposed partially in the interior space.    USE - System for generating hydrogen gas (claimed) from biodegradable organic matter.    ADVANTAGE - The system does not include an ion exchange membrane disposed between the first anode and cathode. It includes single chamber microbial hydrogen gas-generating system without the ion exchange membrane in which hydrogen gas evolves from the cathode into the headspace in the single chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating hydrogen gas comprising providing a biodegradable organic substrate to bacteria disposed in the housing of the hydrogen gas generating system; and applying a voltage to enhance an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the hydrogen gas generating system including a series of electrode assembly modules in a single chamber housing or reactor where generated hydrogen gas collects in the headspace in the reactor.    Hydrogen gas generating system (300)    Electrode assembly modules (310)    Wall (320)    Space (340)    Conductive connector (350)
NOVELTY - A circulating fluidized bed combustor (2) has combustion chamber that generates mixture of hot gases and particulate matter by combusting fuel. A separation chamber separates portion of matter from mixture to form flow of cleaned hot gas. A conduit system (30) conducts cleaned gas to heat exchanger (40). An indirect heating dryer (50) that is in contact with exchanger, use heat from gas and dries agricultural product indirectly without contacting product with gas.    USE - System for processing agricultural product e.g. corn wet milling plant and corn dry milling plant using heat.    ADVANTAGE - The low standard fuels can be combusted with reduced operations and electricity can be generated efficiently with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for processing agricultural product using heat.    Circulating fluidized bed combustor (2)    System for processing agricultural product using heat (10)    Conduit system (30)    Heat exchanger (40)    Indirect heating dryer (50)
NOVELTY - An integrated system comprises an energy source for generating electrical energy; and a water source comprising ionic electrolytes. The energy source supplies energy to the water source to electrolyze water to produce oxygen gas, hydrogen gas, acid and base. Carbon dioxide reacts with the base. The integrated system produces no carbon dioxide.    USE - Integrated system for the production of hydrogen and the removal of carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated system can manufacture commercial products that represent carbon dioxide negative commodities, thus producing an overall net decrease in gaseous carbon dioxide while creating value-added carbon products. Sale of these products may dramatically subsidize renewable hydrogen production, making clean hydrogen an inexpensive by-product of an industrial process focused on converting atmospheric carbon dioxide into valuable carbon-based products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for producing value-added products, including renewable hydrogen, and removing carbon dioxide comprising a water electrolysis process for producing hydrogen gas and a hydroxide base at a cathode and oxygen gas and acid at an anode; and an energy source for supplying an electrical input to the water electrolysis process. The hydrogen gas is collected and supplements the energy source. The base removes atmospheric carbon dioxide. The system removes more atmospheric carbon dioxide than it produces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of an integrated water electrolysis system.    Energy source (14)    Anode region (16)    Cathode region (18)    Carbon dioxide capture (32, 34)    Hydrogen fuel cell (38)
NOVELTY - A biodiesel composition having a cloud point below 32 degrees F comprises a cloud-point reducing quantity of higher alkyl esters of triglyceride oils.    USE - The biodiesel composition is used for diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - Biodiesel fuels can be processed without the use of a water-washing step. The winterized biodiesel and biofuel have improved properties. The system is capable of producing small to large quantities of biodiesel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for a continuous transesterification of a triglyceride feed stock at below 80 degrees F comprising combining a triglyceride and an activated nucleophile in a reaction chamber; causing the activated nucleophile to replace a hydroxylated moiety on the triglyceride; causing sound energy to pass through the reaction chamber; extracting a post reaction mixture; causing enhanced gravitational forces to act on the post reaction mixture; and obtaining a transesterified product.
NOVELTY - A lightly cross-linked high density polyethylene pellets are provided, pellets are placed in a reaction chamber having heating and cooling elements. Then, fuel gas is introduced into chamber under pressure while heating chamber to temperature slightly above the crystalline melting point of pellets such that fuel gas permeates pellets, and chamber is cooled below the melting point of pellets under pressure such that fuel gas is contained in pellets. Thus, storage method of fuel gas is carried out.    USE - Method of storing fuel gas such as hydrogen, methane, and natural gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method of storing fuel gas is carried out efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lightly crosslinked high density polyethylene pellets;    (2) composition comprising lightly crosslinked high density polyethylene pellets; and    (3) usage of composition.
NOVELTY - Method involves weighing of components, stirring of a mix of carboxylated acryls, water, ethyl and isobutyl alcohols and methylether dipropyleneglykol in disperser. Further 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol solution, mix of hydrophobic components and paraffinised hydrocarbons, 2,4,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decine-4,7-diene, propyleneglycol, phosphate tributoxyethyl, non-ionogenic fluorine surfactant, nonylphenylpolyethyleneoxy ethanol surfactant, and wax solution are added to the mix and stirred in disperser. Further polyvinylchloride, vinylchloride, sulfated ash and silicon oxide are added and stirred. Further water, vinylchloride co-polymer, and polyurethane in organic solvent are added and stirred. Obtained mix is ground in drum mill.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Expanded colour range of linoleum surface paint; improved product quality and design of structure and picture modification perception.1 tbl, 1 ex
NOVELTY - Composition for treatment of soil and water from oil contamination contains wood dust, and also wastes of flour-grinding and cereals industry, with further ratio of components, weight %: wastes of flour-grinding or cereals industry 10.0-20.0, wood dust - the rest. Method of water treatment from oil contamination includes application of sorbing slick bars filled with abovementioned composition for water surface treatment.    USE - Technological processes; chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - More efficient cleaning of different types of soils and basins with different extent of contamination.2 cl, 2 tbl, 3 ex
NOVELTY - Ethyl tert-butyl ether is a high-octane component of engine fuel, made from hydrocarbon raw materials, containing isobutylene, and ethanol, containing more than 1% mass of water, including a column of heteroazeotrope fractional drying of ethanol using the obtained ethyl tert-butyl ether as the selective heteroazeotrope agent with output of dry ethanol, directed for obtaining ethyl tert-butyl ether in the lower heteroazeotrope distillation column and a mixture of ether, water and ethanol in the upper heteroazeotrope distillation column, with subsequent condensation of this mixture and splitting into two layers, with return of the upper layer into the heteroazeotrope distillation column and directing the water layer for separation of ethanol through distillation. The mixture of ether, water and ethanol is output from the upper heteroazeotrope distillation column in a quantity, determined from the formula G1=G2.Xe2.n, where G1 is the quantity of the mixture of ether, water and ethanol, from the upper heteroazeotrope distillation column, in kg/hour, G2 is the quantity of ethanol, taken for drying in kg/hour, Xe is the concentration of water in ethanol, taken for drying in % mass and n is a coefficient, assuming values from 0.1 to 0.2. After condensation, of the mixture directed for splitting is cooled down to 10-40 degrees C.    USE - Chemistry; obtaining of ethyl tert-butyl ether.    ADVANTAGE - Increased selectivity of the process.5 cl, 5 ex
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a powdery polyphenylene sulfide resin with powdery artificial graphite in a linear type, so that the polyphenylene sulfide resin is not molten to provide molding material (5). The artificial graphite is dispensed by mixing the graphite of baculate among the graphite of a massive form. The molding material is poured into a mold (6). The mold is heated under pressure. The mold is cooled after putting pressure. A cooled molded product is de-molded.    USE - Method for producing a bipolar plate (claimed) in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the productivity and the durability of the fuel cell while preventing degradation of the mechanical properties, avoids the defect in molding and the insufficient conductivity. The method improves the strength of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar plate.    Molding material (5)    Mold (6)    Upper mold (7)    Lower mold (8)    Molding unit (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (100) is manufactured by carrying out preparatory process that prepares hydrogen separation membrane-electrolytic membrane joined body (10) where electrolytic membrane (12) with proton conductivity is formed on hydrogen separation membrane (11) with hydrogen permeability, and cathode formation process that forms cathode (30) on electrolytic membrane by evaporating solvent (20) that contains cathode component and has boiling point of less than or equal to 100 degrees C on electrolytic membrane.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses peeling of hydrogen separation membrane and electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell manufacture.    Hydrogen separation membrane-electrolytic membrane joined body (10)    Hydrogen separation membrane (11)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Solvent (20)    Cathode (30)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a separator that is formed on a gas diffusion layer, and a water repellent layer (3) that is formed on a catalyst electrode layer. The water repellent layer has a hydrophilic region (a) in the entrance side of gas and a hydrophobic region (b) in the exit side of gas.    USE - Fuel cell for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses flooding and proton conduction deterioration, thus achieving outstanding electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of water repellent layer.    Water repellent layer (3)    Gas entrance (10)    Gas exit (11)    Hydrophilic region (a)    Hydrophobic region (b)
NOVELTY - A separation wall (2) divides an accommodation tank (1) which accommodates organic matter, into injection-side and discharge-side storage chambers (6,7). The connecting pipes (31,41) provided in injection and discharge sides are connected to external insertion opening (32) and discharge port (42), respectively, from the bottom side of respective storage chambers. The discharge port is placed at a specific height of the separation wall. A freeze prevention insulation cover (21) with guide rail (23) and guiding rollers (22) is provided inside the accommodation tank.    USE - Apparatus for producing fuel gas such as methane gas, etc., by decomposition of vegetable waste, droppings of animal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of fuel gas production apparatus can be easily performed at low cost, without providing burden to the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel gas production apparatus.    Accommodation tank (1)    Separation wall (2)    Throwing-in portion (3)    Discharge portion (4)    Gas extraction opening (5)    Throwing-in side storage chamber (6)    Discharge-side storage chamber (7)    Accommodation tank base (11)    Accommodation tank upper cover (12)    Sliding stopper (13)    Freeze prevention insulation cover (21)    Sliding roller (22)    Guide rail (23)    Injection-side connecting pipe (31)    Insertion opening (32)    Discharge-side connecting pipe (41)    Discharge port (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves oxidizing the carbonaceous raw material (15) by oxygen containing gas (29). The ash content in the raw material is melted and emitted from the slag tap to the lower space (8) as a molten slag (31). The differential voltage of the gasification chamber (37) and the slag tap lower surface is measured. The gas containing the tar is taken in to the reformer (2) according to the adjusted gas volume, when the molten slag adheres to the slag tap (12) and the measured value is increased during the extraction of the gas from the slag tap lower space.    USE - Gasification method of carbonaceous raw material e.g. timber and plastics.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier emits the ash content in a carbonaceous raw material as a molten slag stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the gasification method of carbonaceous raw material.    Reformer (2)    Lower space (8)    Slag tap (12)    Carbonaceous raw material (15)    Oxygen containing gas (29)    Molten slag (31)    Gasification chamber (37)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a reaction cylinder (5), and a bio-coke discharge portion provided in one end side of the cylinder. A biomass ground material supply unit is arranged opposing to a pushing-in side piston (4) which can be slid in the cylinder. The biomass ground material is heated in a thermal reaction region (20) and is pressurized by filling it between pushing-in side piston and a drawing side piston (9) so that differential pressure of the piston is adjusted and predetermined time retention of ground material is carried out in each region.    USE - Bio-coke production apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to cupola, heat source, reducing agent in blast furnace, baking fuel, boiler fuel for electric power generation, and slaked lime, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-coke can be mass-produced in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bio-coke.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the bio-coke production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pushing-in side piston (4)    Reaction cylinder (5)    Drawing side piston (9)    Thermal reaction region (20)    Heating apparatus (21)
NOVELTY - Production of temperature control reaction field involves measuring temperature and output controlled microwave which are irradiated to microwave ultra-high absorption exothermic raw material. The raw material generates heat and absorbs microwave. The temperature control reaction field ranges from normal temperature to ultra-high temperature.    USE - Production of temperature control reaction field for manufacture of carbon raw material.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides the carbon raw material in high yield.
NOVELTY - Modification reaction of source gas is carried out in a modification reaction portion containing modification catalyst (6), and a reactive gas containing hydrogen is produced. Hydrogen is separated from reactive gas by permselective membrane (5) in separation portion. The permselective membrane contains palladium, and has thickness of 10 mu m or less. Pressure of modification reaction portion is controlled during measurement of hydrogen purity of separation portion. Thus, hydrogen is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen used as fuel gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen having high purity is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of structure of permselective membrane-type reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction tube (1)    Separating column (4)    Permselective membrane (5)    Modification-reaction catalyst (6)    Gas inlet (9)    Gas outlet (10)    Isolation discharge port (11)
NOVELTY - The cooker (1) has a peripheral side wall including a steam storage space (17) which is formed between rotation trajectories of a stirring blade. A suction opening (19) is protruded from the ceiling wall, such that the steam collected in the steam storage space is absorbed by the suction opening. A jacket portion is formed in the peripheral side wall of the cooker to face the steam storage space, while installing an oil splash acquisition partition in the steam storage space to acquire the splash of the oil.    USE - Cooker for dehydrating waste organic sustances, e.g., waste oil, which can then be used as a good quality fertilizer raw material or a feed raw material.    ADVANTAGE - The heating of oil for the dehydration process is performed efficiently, and the large amount of steam is generated effectively and rapidly. The fall of the absorption force of the steam by the suction opening is prevented, and the heating efficiency of the cooker is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooker.    Cooker (1)    Lower outer wall (12)    Top outer wall (13)    Steam storage space (17)    Suction opening (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer on both the surfaces of an electrolytic membrane. Moisture maintaining layer formation solution is applied for forming a moisture maintaining layer on the catalyst layer of a cathode side. A gas diffusion layer base material comprising a gas diffusion layer is joined with the moisture keeping layer. The gas diffusion layer base material is joined, after the application before a solvent contained in the moisture maintaining layer formation solution dries and solidifies.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the contact resistance between the catalyst layer and moisture maintaining layers, thus effectively improving the electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of a membrane electrode assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A metallic raw material powder containing magnesium, aluminum and rare-metal oxides is ground until it becomes nanometer crystal grain, by ball mill. The ground material of metallic raw material powder is then heat-processed to obtain magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder.    USE - Manufacture of magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder for vehicle-mounted fuel cell and industrial machines.    ADVANTAGE - The magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder is excellent in hydrogen storage ability, and can be manufactured simply and economically in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic raw material powder containing magnesium, aluminum and rare-metal oxides is ground until it becomes nanometer crystal grain, by ball mill. The ground material of metallic raw material powder is then heat-processed to obtain magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder of formula: MgxAl100-x, where x is 47.5-70.0. The rare-metal oxide is chosen from oxides of niobium, zirconium, vanadium, tantalum, titanium and/or aluminum.
NOVELTY - Alloy is tin-gallium alloy having tin content of 93 atomic% or less (excluding 0 atomic%). 0.1 mass% or more of metallic element(s) whose normal electrode potential is lower than gallium is added with respect to total amount of tin-gallium alloy standard. The metallic elements are aluminum, magnesium, silicon and/or zinc.    USE - Alloy is used for producing hydrogen used as fuel in fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Alloy is economical and has excellent corrosion resistance with respect to water and produce hydrogen easily and efficiently by contact with low-temperature neutral water.
NOVELTY - A wood-type material such as cedar bark and offcuts is carbonized to obtain a powdery charcoal (W1). To the powdery charcoal, water is added, stirred and pulverized. The carbonized material is further pulverized to obtain uniform fine-powdery crushed particles. A seaweed powder melted with water as a binder is added to carbonized material and stirred. The mixture of crushed carbonized material (W2) and binder are induced to a granulator, and granulated to obtain pellets with predetermined dimension. The moist pellet (P) is dried to obtain charcoal pellet.    USE - Manufacture of charcoal pellet.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of charcoal pellet efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wood-type material such as cedar bark and offcuts is carbonized by a large-sized carbonization apparatus to obtain a powdery charcoal. To the powdery charcoal, water is added, stirred and pulverized. The carbonized material is further pulverized to obtain uniform fine-powdery crushed particles. A seaweed powder melted with water as a binder is added to carbonized material and stirred. The mixture of crushed carbonized material and binder are induced to a granulator, and granulated to obtain pellets with predetermined dimension. The moist pellet is dried to obtain charcoal pellet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the apparatus for manufacturing charcoal pellet.    Charcoal pellet production apparatus (1)    Discharge port (11)    Moist pellet (P)    Powdery charcoal (W1)    Crushed carbonized material (W2)
NOVELTY - The processing method involves reducing oxygen-containing gas volume for the supply amount of the oxygen-containing gas supplied to a gasification fusion apparatus by a supply apparatus at the time of the insertion of a solid waste. The oxygen-containing gas volume is increased gradually after the supply of the oxygen-containing gas.    USE - Processing method for melting treatment of solid waste, such as industrial waste, municipal solid waste and general waste, in a gasification fusion installation.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the variation of the amount of purified gas in a gasification fusion apparatus. Enables the supply of purified gas steadily. The fall of processing amount is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a modification control method of the gasification modification installation.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a reformed gas piping (15) through which hydrogen rich reformed gas generated with a fuel treating equipment (4) is supplied to a fuel cell (1). The anode off gas (18) of fuel cell is supplied to the burner of the fuel treating equipment through the anode off-gas piping. The reformed gas piping and anode off-gas piping are heat-retained by the discharge of combustion exhaust (31a) from the fuel treating equipment.    USE - Drain processing apparatus of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) electric power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of drain in reformed gas piping and anode off-gas piping is prevented. The condensation of water vapor contained in reformed gas and anode-off gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drain processing apparatus of fuel cell electric power generating device.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel treating equipment (4)    Reformed gas piping (15)    Anode off gas (18)    Combustion exhaust (31a)
NOVELTY - A mount frame (2) rotates a stirring screw (12). A crushing element is attached to a cylindrical structure (13), so that a portion of gap between bottom face of processing tank (1) and lower end opening portion (13g) of cylindrical structure is covered. A turning element is provided in the stirring screw, rotates with the stirring screw along the bottom face of the processing tank.    USE - Waste treatment equipment for use in restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - The grinding processing of the waste material can be performed efficiently, without forming enlarged waste material mass in the processing tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the waste treatment equipment.    Processing tank (1)    Mount frame (2)    Stirring screw (12)    Cylindrical structure (13)    Lower end opening portion (13g)
NOVELTY - The reactor (2) has a reactor main-structure (25) accommodated in the sealing space of a box in which electric heat patterns (68,69) are formed. The box has through-hole (24a) that allows lead wires (61-66) connected to electric heat patterns, to pass. A sealing agent (67) containing polyimide resin is embedded in the through-hole.    USE - Reactor for use with fuel cell. Can also be used in notebook type personal computer (PC), mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine, vehicle, house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The airtightness of the box can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of reactor.    Reactor (2)    Through-hole (24a)    Reactor main structure (25)    Lead wires (61-66)    Sealing agent (67)    Electric heat patterns (68,69)
NOVELTY - An organic waste is solubilized by treating organic waste containing solid organic matter with ultrasonic waves, and processing obtained processed material at not less than 60 degrees C temperature conditions under coexistence of sludge which is produced by biological waste treatment of organic matter.    USE - Solubilization of organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently converts solid organic matter contained in organic waste. Reduces required last residue after total cost or biological waste treatment. Greatly increases amount of energy recovered as biogas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an organic waste solubilization apparatus.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has double structured reformation pipes (4) including an outer pipe (4a) consisting of a catalyst layer (6), and an inner pipe (4b) consisting of a catalyst layer (7). A block structure (10) is positioned between the reformation pipes and facing a combustion space formed between a burner (2) and a heat insulating material (3), so that appropriate gap exists between the inner pipe and the block structure. A combustion exhaust gas flow path (101) is defined by the gap formed between the inner pipe and the structure.    USE - Hydrogen generation apparatus in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Heat energy is efficiently imparted to the catalyst layer without changing the structure or the combustion condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Burner (2)    Heat insulating material (3)    Reformation pipes (4,4a,4b)    Catalyst layers (6,7)    Block (10)    Combustion exhaust gas flow path (101)
NOVELTY - Method of measuring ethanol in solution containing ethanol, involves metabolizing ethanol by eukaryotic microorganism, and measuring the metabolic activity of the eukaryotic microorganism . When the ethanol is metabolized by eukaryotic microorganism, the fat soluble mediator of an oxidation type and the hydrophilic mediator of an oxidation type are allowed to exist, and detecting or determining the hydrophilic mediator of reduced type with an electrode.    USE - The method is useful for measuring ethanol in sample using eukaryotic microorganism, which is useful for measuring or monitoring the amount of ethanol expired during the production of bioethanol fuel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, rapid, accurate and highly sensitive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ethanol sensor for detecting or determining the amount of ethanol by allowing the eukaryotic microorganism, the fat soluble mediator of oxidation type, and hydrophilic mediator of oxidation type to exist on an electrode, and adding the solution containing ethanol to the ethanol sensor.
NOVELTY - A waste glycerin and waste edible oil are mixed and pre-processed to remove byproduced glycerin phase. The alkali catalyst and liner lower alcohol are added to waste edible oil for transesterification process in presence an alkali catalyst to separate byproduced glycerin phase, and to obtain bio-diesel fuel.    USE - Manufacture of bio-diesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of bio-diesel fuel efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purification of bio-diesel fuel.
NOVELTY - The diesel engine fuel system (10) has fuel-filter apparatus (14) which supplies waste edible oil (16) filtered with primary filter (12) and is connected to engine main body side. The fuel-filter apparatus has a size of 50-500 micrometers (mm) while the primary filter has a size of the 0.01 mm to less than 50 mm. An intake pipe (20) connects the waste edible oil connected to the primary filter through a supply pipe (22). A pump (18) which is a pumping drive source of the oil has a rated discharge pressure decided by the scale division of filter medium installed in the primary filter.    USE - Diesel engine fuel system for waste edible oil used in waste edible oil fuel diesel engine motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Contributes to carbon-dioxide reduction substantially and utilization on office and home level actualizes shape by using the fuel system on a diesel engine mounting apparatus in which all the utilization is possible, thus, effectively contributes in global warming prevention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a diesel engine fuel utilization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the diesel engine fuel system.    Diesel engine fuel system (10)    Primary filter (12)    Fuel-filter apparatus (14)    Waste edible oil (16)    Pump (18)    Intake pipe (20)    Supply pipe (22)
NOVELTY - An ogalite (1) is obtained by compression-molding a material containing wood meal or bamboo powder into rod shape. Groove(s) (12) is formed on the outer surface of the rod.    USE - Ogalite is used for producing sawdust charcoal (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ogalite can be safely compression-molded and easily ignited without gas emission. The ogalite has excellent ignition quality, easy handleability, and external appearance similar to that of natural wood.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of ogalite.    Ogalite (1)    Grooves (12)
NOVELTY - A water electrolysis system has anode catalyst layer (2) containing anode catalyst, and cathode catalyst layer (4) containing cathode catalyst, each attached to surface of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1) comprising cation exchange membrane. The anode catalyst layer and/or cathode catalyst layer comprises porous structure of anode catalyst or cathode catalyst dispersed in fluorine resin. Surface of anode or cathode catalyst layer is hydrophobized, and water contact angle with surface of anode or cathode catalyst layer of porous structure is 90 degrees or more.    USE - Water electrolysis system is used for generating oxygen, hydrogen and ozone.    ADVANTAGE - The water electrolysis system enhances purity of electrolytically generated gas, and has high current density and safety. The amount of counter electrode gas passing through cation exchange membrane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water electrolysis system has an anode catalyst layer (2) containing anode catalyst, and a cathode catalyst layer (4) containing cathode catalyst, each attached to surface of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1) comprising a cation exchange membrane. The anode catalyst layer and/or cathode catalyst layer comprises a porous structure of anode catalyst or cathode catalyst dispersed in fluorine resin. The surface of anode or cathode catalyst layer is hydrophobized, and water contact angle with surface of anode or cathode catalyst layer of porous structure is 90 degrees or more. The fluorine resin is polytetrafluoroethylene. The cathode catalyst layer contains porous structure of platinum or platinum-loaded carbon grain dispersed in fluorine resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of water electrolysis system.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Anode substrate (3)    Cathode catalyst layer (4)    Cathode substrate (5)
NOVELTY - Cerium-zirconium-gadolinium mixed oxide powder (I), comprises cerium (40-95 wt.%), zirconium (0-55 wt.%) and gadolinium (5-25 wt.%), where: the sum of cerium, zirconium and gadolinium is at least 99 wt.%, and (I) is present in the form of aggregated primary particles and exhibits Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface of 30-80 m2.    USE - (I) is useful for the production of fuel cell (claimed), preferably solid-oxide fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good solubility and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I) comprising dissolving at least an oxidizable organic cerium compound, oxidizable organic gadolinium compound and optionally an oxidizable organic zirconium compound in an organic solvent or its mixture; introducing the mixture into a high temperature zone reactor using an atomized gas and an aerosol spray; further introducing oxygen or oxygen containing gas into the reactor at 500-2500 degrees C, where the amount of oxygen is taken such that it completely converts the organic cerium, zirconium and gadolinium compounds; cooling the hot gas and solid product and subsequently separating the solid product from the gases.
NOVELTY - Production of hydrogen and oxygen comprises positioning an electrolysis unit at a specified depth in water. The desired pressure of the gases is achieved through the corresponding immersion depth of the electrolysis unit. The electrolysis unit is equipped with two chambers. Each chamber is equipped with a valve, which, at a defined volume of produced gas, transports the gas into a storage container. Valves (5, 6) in the chambers are controlled mechanically, electrically or pneumatically.    USE - For the production and storage of hydrogen and oxygen useful in fuel cells for energy production.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of hydrogen and oxygen in a 24-hour operation without the use of fossil fuels and at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrolysis unit (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Containers (1, 2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Valves (5, 6)    Reception container. (7)
NOVELTY - A variable pressure and temperature controlled straw decomposer comprises decomposing pot (1); the top of the decomposing pot (1) is equipped with bacterial liquid adding pipe (3) and feeding pipe (2); the bottom of the decomposing pot (1) is equipped with residue discharging pipe (9) and liquid outlet pipe (11); the inside of the decomposing pot (1) is equipped with separating net (6) and aeration pipe (10) from the top down; the inner wall of the decomposing pot (1) is installed with heat exchanger (7); the aeration pipe (10) is externally connected with air compressor (8).    USE - The variable pressure and temperature controlled straw decomposer is used for microbiologically decomposing agricultural solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - The variable pressure and temperature controlled straw decomposer solves the problem that the fermenting method of the agricultural solid waste in the current process has long processing time, uneven decomposition and wastes labor and time; it accelerates the decomposing process of the straw, realizes the common maximization of bacteria production and enzyme production, and exerts the microbiological decomposing straw function to the largest extent, and realizes the heat source comprehensive utilization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the variable pressure and temperature controlled straw decomposer.    Decomposing pot (1)    Feeding pipe (2)    Bacterial liquid adding pipe (3)    Separating net (6)    Heat exchanger (7)
NOVELTY - The tube has a steel pipe (2) whose front end is connected with a probe (1). The probe is provided with a radial air extracting hole (3) i.e. cross through hole, and an axial central hole (4), where the radial air extracting hole is connected with the axial central hole. The axial central hole is fixedly joined with an end of a water needle (5), where another end of the water needle is nested in a rubber tube (7). The water needle is fixed with a thermometer via a rubber belt.    USE - Carbon monoxide and mine gas exploring tube for use in a coal mine.    ADVANTAGE - The tube can correctly detect the carbon monoxide and mine gas and the temperature of the floating coal, thus thoroughly eliminating the shortage that the temperature of the coal mine can be felt by hands.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an exploring tube.    Probe (1)    Steel pipe (2)    Radial air extracting hole (3)    Axial central hole (4)    Water needle (5)    Rubber tube (7)
NOVELTY - A furnace main structure (1) has inner container (6) that is fixed with its outer hollow (5) and ash room (7) that is set under grate (14) provided at its lower portion. The ash room is provided with slag off opening (15). The gas outlets (8,9) of furnace main structure are connected to input port (12) of catalytic cracking device (2) through valves (10,11). The air inlets (16,21) of furnace main structure are connected to inner container through valve (20) without connecting to outer hollow and outer hollow through valve (19) respectively.    USE - Multifunctional biomass gasification device.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of gasification device can be made simple and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multifunctional biomass gasification device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Furnace main structure (1)    Outer hollow (5)    Inner container (6)    Ash room (7)    Gas outlets (8,9)    Valves (10,11,19,20)    Input port (12)    Grate (14)    Slag off opening (15)    Air inlets (16,21)
NOVELTY - A suspending agent, comprises (in wt.%) high efficiency cypermethrin (5-15), imidacloprid (5-15), dispersing agent (3-6), thickener (0.2-2), anti-freezing agent (2-5), antiseptic (0.5-1.5), anti-foaming agent (0.2-0.6) and water.    USE - The suspending agent is useful for preventing cabbage butterfly and aphid on various crops.    ADVANTAGE - The suspending agent is safe, inexpensive and eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the suspending agent.
NOVELTY - Processing biotransformation to waste liquor of cotton stalk high yield pulp uses strain N4.    USE - A method for processing biotransformation to waste liquor of cotton stalk high yield pulp (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can reclaim the waster liquor, and use it to process biological repair to polluted soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Processing biotransformation to waste liquor of cotton stalk high yield pulp comprises:    (A) preparing waste liquor material as extruding liquid after cotton stalk is pulped;    (B) selecting the strain N4 which is a heterotrophic nitrobacteria after sampling and domestication, streaking, strain sieving, and purification;    (C) preparing waste liquor material culture medium by diluting the waste liquor material 5-folds, and adjusting the pH at 5 after sterilizing;    (D) cultivating the strain N4, adjusting the pH at 6.5-7.5 of the waste liquor material culture medium after sterilizing; inoculating strain N4 mother solution; placing into a thermostatic air shaker at 26-30 degrees C and 200 rpm; using the cell count method to count the microbial content after 3-4 hours; and    (E) inoculating the strain N4 of 5% in a waste liquor material culture medium at 25-35 degrees C, and pH of 6.5-7.5; using cell count method to count every 4 hours to obtain the bio-transformed strain N4 of the cotton stalk mechanical waste liquor.
NOVELTY - Process for adsorption-depositing to remove cadmium ion in waste water with waste beer yeast comprises adding waste beer yeast adsorbent in waste water containing cadmium ion with the amount of 28-50 g/L of waste water, at room temperature and pH being 5-8, stirring for 30-60 minutes at speed of 800-1000 revolutions/minute; laying aside waste water after finishing adsorbing and depositing for 120-210 minutes to remove waste beer yeast adsorbent adsorbing cadmium ion.    USE - Process for adsorption-depositing to remove cadmium ion in waste water with waste beer yeast (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process removes cadmium ion from waste water containing cadmium by using the good adsorption of waste beer yeast to cadmium and its own better sedimentation; it has simple process, high processing efficiency, low cost without secondary pollution; and it has a profound significance for governing the pollution of waste water containing cadmium.
NOVELTY - The reactor has a spraying liquid inlet that is opened on a side wall of a biological reaction region, and a pipeline that connects with a spray-head installed on the spraying liquid inlet. The spray-head is provided on an upper part of a biological reaction region stuffing. Another biological reaction region stuffing is installed in another biological reaction region. The spraying liquid inlet and gas outlet are opened on a side wall of the latter biological reaction region.    USE - Double reaction region integration biological purification reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminations of waste gas are degraded by oxyphilous germ and epiphyte of the biological reaction region stuffing, and un-degraded contaminations of low thickness and metabolic intermediate are completely degraded by heterotrophic epiphyte of the second biological reaction region stuffing, so that the purified gas is released from the gas outlet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for processing waste gas through a reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a double reaction region integration biological purification reactor.
NOVELTY - Extraction of agricultural waste straw fiber comprises cutting cleaned straws into fiber; soaking and washing to remove impurities and pesticides and to meet national remnant pesticide and sanitary standard regulations; boiling at constant temperature to separate xylogen from straw fiber; pressing out sugar component and xylogen; stirring pressed material with water; grinding material to obtain fuzzy slurry; screening to obtain desired products; and squeezing by-products to obtain slurry plates.    USE - Method for extraction of agricultural waste straw fiber for manufacturing dishware and trays (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe, decomposes organic garbage, protects environment, and saves more than 70% water. The marsh gas produces energy, thus saving electricity and cost.
NOVELTY - A biological energy source generating system includes an energy source generating machine (1) which has multi-layer chamber-divided structure having energy fermenting chamber and energy saving chamber. An input hole (2) and a gas collecting pipe are formed at the upper portion of the energy generating machine. A discharge gate is formed at the lower portion of the energy generating machine. An energy saving chamber is divided into low and middle pressure energy saving chambers which are connected by a pressure sensor.    USE - System for biological renewable source e.g. vegetable ecological rubbish of agricultural source.    ADVANTAGE - The biological renewable source system produces renewable biological gas energy efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the biological renewable source system.    Energy source generating machine (1)    Input hole (2)    Control system (3,4)
NOVELTY - A cooking fuel comprises (wt.%) additive (2-8) comprising tert-butyl alcohol (37-52), catalyst (2-7), and antiseptic (6-16), methanol (55-78), and water (20-38). The fuel is prepared by mixing fuel cleaning agent, tert-butyl alcohol, catalyst and antiseptic at normal temperature and pressure to obtain additive, then mixing the additive with methanol and water.    USE - As cooking fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The cooking fuel has simple preparation and low cost, is convenient and safe, and can replace existing diesel oil and liquefied petroleum gas.
NOVELTY - Methanol gasoline is prepared by mixing modified methanol (45 mass%) and lead-free gasoline (55 mass%). The modified methanol comprises modifying agent.    USE - Method of preparing methanol gasoline (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method saves dosage of gasoline and obtains methanol gasoline having good combustion property which can improve atmospheric environmental quality.
NOVELTY - Biodiesel is produced by adding sodium hydrate and milled camphor wood as acid catalyst to mixture of cottonseed meal (10 pts.wt.), rapeseed extract (10 pts.wt.), tea seed shell (3 pts.wt.), olive wood (2 pts.wt.), palm oil (2 pts.wt.), vegetable seed (10 pts.wt.), cottonseed (10 pts.wt.), marsh gas (2 pts.wt.), waste fat (3 pts.wt.), tea seed grains (5 pts.wt.) and pigwash (43 pts.wt.); fermenting for 3 weeks; milling; filtering; evaporating and condensing filtrate; cooling; extracting glycerin and formic ester; and refining.    USE - Method for production of biodiesel (claimed).
NOVELTY - A method of processing the high concentration nitrogenous waste water using a microbe, involves allowing the waste water to flow through the anaerobic pool, a facultative pool, an aerobic pool and a sedimentation tank, where the anaerobic pool, facultative pool, and aerobic pool contains no filler. The sludge in the sedimentation tank reflows to the anaerobic pool and the facultative aerobic pool through sludge reflowing passage.    USE - The method is useful for processing the high concentration nitrogenous waste water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method of processing is simple and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for processing the high concentration nitrogenous waste water.