NOVELTY - A high ion-conductive solid polymer electrolyte contains an ethylene oxide containing oligo ethylene oxide, highly branched polymer and lithium salt having a polymerizable functional group. The oligo ethylene oxide has molecular weight of 200-1500. The molar ratio of lithium contained in the solid polymer electrolyte and oxygen is 5-20.    USE - High ion-conductive solid polymer electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high ion-conductive solid polymer electrolyte has excellent ion electric conductivity and mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - Metal doped phosphoric acid manganese lithium (I) and carbon source are mixed, to obtain an anode active material.    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (claimed), lithium secondary battery, metal lithium cell, lithium ion battery and lithium polymer battery used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has high rate characteristics, and provides highly efficient nonaqueous-electrolyte battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Metal doped phosphoric acid manganese lithium and carbon source are mixed, to obtain an anode active material. The metal doped phosphoric acid manganese lithium is of formula (I): LiMn1-xMxPO4.    x=0-0.1 (excluding 0);and    M=doped metallic element chosen from cobalt, nickel, iron, magnesium, zinc and/or copper, preferably magnesium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1)    Cathode component (2)    Anode component (3)    Cathode collector (4)    Cathode material (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming bipolar electrodes (110A-110F) by arranging a collector (111) between a positive electrode (113) and a negative electrode (112) made of lithium-transition metal composite oxide. A seal precursor (114) is provided on the positive electrode. The positive electrode and the collector are covered by a spacer (120). Another seal precursor (116) is provided on the spacer. The electrodes are held in the surface direction by an electrode stocker (150). A bipolar electrode and a gel polymer electrolyte layer are stacked alternatively in vacuum.    USE - Manufacturing method of bipolar battery used in vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since a bipolar electrode and an electrolyte layer are stacked in vacuum, the resistance offered by a bubble to the movement of an ion at the time of use can be suppressed. Thus a high output density can be achieved and the reliability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) bipolar battery;    (2) battery pack; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacturing process of the bipolar battery.    Bipolar electrodes (110A-110F)    Collector (111)    Negative electrode (112)    Positive electrode (113)    Seal precursors (114,116)    Spacer (120)    Electrode stocker (150)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (20) consists of laminated fuel cells. A controller (70) sets the minimum threshold value of the cell group at the center portion of the stack to be lower than that of the cell groups at the edge of the stack.    USE - Fuel cell system consisting of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack used in e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot vessel, aircraft, fixed electric power generation installation in residence, buildings.    ADVANTAGE - By setting the minimum threshold value of the cell group at the center portion of the fuel cell stack to be lower than that of the cell groups at the edge of the stack, cell voltage recovery processing can be performed at required levels. Reduction in operational efficiency due to too much limitation of the output is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Fuel gas supply source (31)    Injector (34)    Circulation pump (37)    Controller (70)
NOVELTY - The wrapping material for battery cases comprises a heat-resistant-resin oriented-film layer (2) as an outer-side layer and a thermoplastic-resin unstretched-film layer (3) as an inner side layer. An aluminum-foil layer (4) is arranged in between these two layers. The refractive index of the heat-resistant-resin oriented-film layer ranges from 1.40-1.70.    USE - Wrapping material for battery cases e.g. lithium iron secondary battery case for e.g. notebook personal computer. Can also be used in video camera, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of a device is increased. Sufficient volume floor-area-ratio rate can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wrapping material for battery cases.    Heat-resistant-resin oriented-film layer (2)    Thermoplastic-resin unstretched-film layer (3)    Aluminum-foil layer (4)    Adhesive layers (5,6)
NOVELTY - The device has maintenance signal extraction unit (20) that is positioned at outer peripheral portion of package. The extraction unit picks out signal or monitoring of fuel cell voltage to exterior of the device, through connector and process monitored temperature.    USE - Packaged type fuel cell power generating device e.g. for solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The process monitoring device that processes the monitored signal can be installed with waterproofness and favorable external appearance design of electric power generating device can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the packaged type fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell main case (1)    Water recovery system apparatus (3)    Measurement wiring (9)    Maintenance signal extraction unit (20)    Wiring connection box (21)
NOVELTY - The positive-electrode terminal (2) and the negative-electrode terminal (3) are positioned opposite to one-another at two sides of a battery container respectively. A resin film (11) is inserted between the welds (9) on a side other than the two sides in which the terminals are formed by heat-welding. The resin film requires lesser temperature for softening than the temperature required for softening a polypropylene film. The resin film is a polyolefin-type resin.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High output is exhibited even during heavy-current discharge. The internal pressure is reduced during abnormal functioning of the battery, hence safety is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the laminated films and the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive-electrode terminal (2)    Negative-electrode terminal (3)    Welds (9)    Resin film (11)    Lithium ion secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell assembly has an electrolyte film (810) arranged at one side of a separator (600). A diffused layer (830) is arranged between the electrolyte film and the separator. Another diffused layer (820) is provided so that the electrolyte film is pinched between the diffused layers for forming a lamination block (800). A sealing block (700) has a support portion (710) integrated with the edge portion of the lamination block and a rib (720b) pressed in the lamination direction.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance between the diffused layer and the electrolyte film is ensured by the thrust applied to the rib during the lamination operation. The sealing material is molded with sufficient precision by making the diffused layer support the electrolyte film during the molding of the sealing block.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) seal integral block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell assembly.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (600)    Sealing block (700)    Support portion (710)    Rib (720b)    Lamination block (800)    Electrolyte film (810)    Diffused layers (820,830)
NOVELTY - The separator (20,30) has a hollow portion connected to bottom face of the separator. Several vertically arranged protrusions (25) with a height higher than linear ribs provided in a flow channel (23) are located in the hollow portion.    USE - Anode and cathode side separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the output performance of the fuel cell caused by the generation of current-distribution in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of the fuel cell is prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principal portion of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    MEA (13)    Anode and cathode side separator (20,30)    Linear ribs (22)    Protrusions (5)
NOVELTY - A cathode electrode (5) has air chamber which is accommodated by each related void between cathode plates (1,2). A fuel supply opening penetratingly provided in thickness direction is connected by anode plates (3,4). A fuel discharge port penetratingly provided in thickness direction is connected with anode electrode storage chamber (3b) provided in side of electrolyte film (7). The anode electrode having fuel chamber is accommodated by each related void between anode plates. One end of cathode electrode storage chamber (2b) is released.    USE - Single cell of fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply property of air in fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stack of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the plate used for stack.    Cathode plates (1,2)    Cathode electrode storage chamber (2b)    Anode plates (3,4)    Anode electrode storage chamber (3b)    Cathode electrode (5)    Electrolyte film (7)
NOVELTY - The stopper (30) has a through-hole (h23) penetrating through head (30a) and leg (30b) along the longitudinal direction. A thin film (30c) is positioned in the through-hole for blocking the through-hole. Leg portion has helical screw structure in the outer peripheral region.    USE - Stopper for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of processes performed for at the time of manufacture of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the stopper.    Stopper (30)    Head (30a)    Leg (30b)    Thin film (30c)    Through hole (h23)
NOVELTY - The power generating device has a heat insulating material (20) arranged between contact prevention elements (18) extending from fuel cell stack (10). The length of the heat insulating material is equal to length of the contact prevention element made of resin. The distance between the contact prevention element and heat insulating material is 1-5 mm.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit, ground fault and earth leakage in the power generating device is prevented by arranging the heat insulating material between the contact prevention elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the fuel cell power generating device and front view of the single fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Insulation board (14)    Pressure plate (15)    Contact prevention elements (18)    Heat insulating material (20)
NOVELTY - A voltmeter (7) measures the voltage between the end cells (2e) connected by a current collection board (6). An output current calculator calculates the output current using the voltage measured by the voltmeter, average voltage of the cells (2) and specific resistance of the current collection board.    USE - Poly electrolyte fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The output current of the fuel cell system is computed simply, without using a separate electric current sensor. Thus the output current is ascertained, minimizing the calculation load of electric power balance of the whole system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for output current calculation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Cell (2)    End cell (2e)    Current collection board (6)    Voltmeter (7)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains additive which does not contain substance having unsaturated bond in a molecule, or substance having lone pair in an atom or a molecule.    USE - Resin composition is used for forming resin component for fuel cell (claimed) for vehicle-mounted electric power generation system, vessel, airplane, vehicle, portable apparatus and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides fuel cell having excellent reliability, and maintains the performance of fuel cell over a long period of time.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring oxidation gas pressure loss of the single cell (10), after the supply or discharge of oxidation gas with respect to single cell. The membrane electrode assembly and plate adding load to single cell, are joined so that gas-pressure loss of cell is within preset range.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having excellent electric power generation performance can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the single cell manufacturing apparatus.    Single cell (10)    Single cell manufacturing apparatus (200)    Heater (205)    Pressure meter (222)    Pressure-governing valve (223)
NOVELTY - A light emitting layer has a light emitting unit which improves purity of the color of objective wavelength range by absorbing light of specific wavelength range other than objective wavelength range and performs wavelength conversion and emits light of objective wavelength range. The light emitting unit contains a fluorescent material.    USE - Color impurity improvement sheet used in e.g. solar cell (claimed), optical device (claimed) of image display apparatus (claimed) e.g. LCD (claimed) used for electronic equipment. Uses included but are not limited to copier, personal computer (PC) such as desktop PC, notebook PC. Can also be used in portable apparatus e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant, timepiece, digital camera, handheld game machine, electrical household equipment e.g. video camera, television, microwave oven, vehicle-mounted apparatus e.g. back monitor, monitor for car navigation system and car audio, monitor of e.g. exhibition apparatus used in commercial shops, security apparatus and medical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Improves color purity of light which prevents generation of irregular color and brightness nonuniformity by the light emitting unit of color purity improvement sheet excellent in practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of absorption spectrum of the fluorescent material contained in light emitting unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A metal-ion cross-link phosphonated fullerene is obtained by cross-linking chemical modified fullerene having phosphonic acid group with cerium ion or magnesium ion. The chemical modified fullerene has organic which is not bonded significantly.    USE - Metal-ion cross-link phosphonated fullerene is used for proton conductive film (claimed), electrolyte of lithium cell, and as solid acid catalyst for biomedical field.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-ion cross-link phosphonated fullerene has high reactivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal-ion cross-link phosphonated fullerene.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (81) comprises a cable clamp (11) attached to the back surface (82), that has a cable holding portion (12). The cable holding portion holds the back surface side of outer periphery of connecting cable that is pulled out from a terminal box (83).    USE - Solar cell module of roof material integrated type.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of solar cell module is improved, without affecting the appearance of back surface side of the solar cell module. The cable length can be decreased, and the paired-cable tractive force is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of cable clamp and solar cell module.    Cable clamp (11)    Cable holding portion (12)    Solar cell module (81)    Back surface of module (82)    Terminal box (83)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a solar chip (20) and a LED chip (30) e.g. red LED chip, placed on a support base, where the chips are integrated together in the device. A transparent cover covers the LED chip and the solar chip, and a conducting structure is partially exposed to the cover. The solar chip supplies current to the LED chip through the support base and the conducting structure. The cover is composed of glass or epoxy molding composites.    USE - Surface mount type device for transmitting and receiving light in a solar illumination device (claimed) e.g. external decoration lamp, yard lamp, garden lamp and advertisement illuminating lamp, which is utilized for a street post light, advertisement panel and indicator panel in a road.    ADVANTAGE - The solar chip and the LED chip are integrated together in the device so that the transmitting and receiving device is simple in structure, compact and inexpensive. The transmitting and receiving device is connected to an external electrical system without requiring cabled connection, and avoids the need for recharging a battery of the illuminating device by an external electrical source. The transmitting and receiving device does not require additional detector, thus reducing complexity and encumbrance of the illuminating device, and enabling easy installation of the illuminating device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar illumination device comprising a light transmitting/receiving device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar illuminating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Surface mount type light transmitting and receiving device (1)    Rechargeable battery (6)    Application specific integrated circuit (7)    Solar chip (20)    LED chip (30)
NOVELTY - A film comprising cross-linked fluoropolymer layer(s) (1) having a thickness of 75-150 nm is laminated on the front surface of a substrate (3). Solar cell(s) (5) is attached to the back surface of the substrate, to obtain a solar panel. The fluoropolymer layer is positioned on a carrier (2) comprising ethylene copolymer such that the carrier is in contact with the substrate.    USE - Manufacture of solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solar panels having an antireflective film designed to capture more incident light. The film increases the transmission of light through the film and substrate by reducing the amount of light reflected and by minimizing optical loss in the film and at the interfaces. By allowing more incident light to transmit to the underlying solar cells, the solar panel produces more electricity, thereby operating at higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-panel manufacturing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the antireflective film and solar cell positioned on a substrate.    Fluoropolymer layer (1)    Carrier (2)    Substrate (3)    Glue layer (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte composition contains a first compound, a second compound and inorganic nanoparticles. The first compound comprises a polymer or a non-volatile non-polymeric liquid compound which has an average molecular weight that is less than or equal to 500. The second compound comprises a polymer which has an average molecular weight that is greater than or equal to 2000.    USE - Electrolyte composition for dye sensitized solar cell used in e.g. external glass wall of building or glass greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent ion conductivity, and improves stability and durability of dye sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an solar-cell utilizing apparatus; and    (2) a dye sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of dye sensitized solar cell.    Dye sensitized solar cell (10)    First electrode (11)    Light absorption layer (12)    Polymer gel electrolyte (13)    Second electrode (14)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic apparatus comprises a first electrode including an indium tin oxide fiber; at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer.    USE - As photovoltaic apparatus having fiber structure used in an optoelectronic device for converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The exciton blocking layer (EBL) can act to confine photogenerated excitons to the region near the dissociating interface and prevents parasitic exciton quenching at a photosensitive organic/electrode interface; can act as a diffusion barrier to substances introduced during deposition of the electrodes; and can have a thickness to fill pin holes or shorting defects which could otherwise render an organic photovoltaic device inoperable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an optoelectronic device comprising at least one pixel including the photovoltaic cell; and    (2) converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy involving receiving electromagnetic radiation along the longitudinal axis of an optical fiber or indium tin oxide fiber; transmitting the electromagnetic radiation into at least one photosensitive organic layer through a radiation transmissive first electrode surrounding the optical fiber or indium tin oxide fiber; generating excitons in the organic layer; and separating the excitons into electrons and holes, where the photosensitive organic layer comprises at least one upconverter material, anti-Stokes material, laser dye, anti-counterfeiting dye and/or quantum dot.
NOVELTY - Proton conductive polymer electrolyte comprises an acidic functional group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon polymer and an electron donor functional group-containing compound.    USE - The electrolyte is useful in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides a long-term stable power generating performance at an operating temperature of 100-200 degrees C in non-humidified conditions or a relative humidity of 50% or less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) producing a proton conductive polymer electrolyte membrane comprising: dissolving an acidic functional group-containing aromatic hydrocarbon polymer in a solvent to form a polymer solution; adding an electron donor functional group-containing compound to the polymer solution to obtain a mixed solution; casting the mixed solution to form a membrane; and removing the solvent from the membrane; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte interposed between the electrodes, where the electrolyte is the proton conductive polymer electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a primary component of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor p-n junction is located over a back electrode layer (204) which is located over a substrate (202). A conductive grid line layer (212) is located between a top transparent electrode layer (210) on upper side, and the semiconductor p-n junction (206,208) on lower side.    USE - Photovoltaic cell for building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) application.    ADVANTAGE - The ohmic contact between the conductive grid layer and top transparent electrode layer is increased, hence the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic cell is increased. The transparent conductive oxides are protected from the moisture by depositing a barrier layer of silicon and/or aluminum oxide layer above the top transparent electrode layer. The photo voltaic cell is prevented from moisture even along the edges by embedding an adhesive element between the sealing layers. The photovoltaic cell is deposited on the thin metallic substrate of stainless steel hence the photovoltaic cell is light in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell arrangement (200a)    Substrate (202)    Back electrode layer (204)    Semiconductor p-n junction (206,208)    Top transparent electrode layer (210)
NOVELTY - An aromatic hydrocarbon type ion exchange membrane has difference in surface degree of plane orientation of one surface and another surface of 0.8 or less.    USE - Aromatic hydrocarbon type ion exchange membrane is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic hydrocarbon type ion exchange membrane has excellent durability and adhesiveness, and provides fuel cell having excellent ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aromatic hydrocarbon type ion exchange membrane.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has laminated electrode and separator (14) and binding material positioned between electrode and separator and which has cell layer (15).    USE - Secondary battery for battery pack used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. train, hybrid vehicles e.g. perfect electric vehicle, series hybrid motor vehicle which does not use gasoline, parallel hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of battery performance e.g. charge and discharge characteristic and battery life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of laminated battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Separator (14)    Cell layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)
NOVELTY - The adhesive layer (9) is formed on a surface of electrolyte film (8). The adhesive layer is dried and powder-form electrode material (7) is fixed to the surface of the electrolyte film. The catalysts electrode is joined to the surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane, to obtain membrane electrode assembly. The electrode material comprises ink containing platinum carrying carbon, electrolyte and solvent.    USE - Manufacture of membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently manufactures high quality and reliable membrane electrode assembly in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing apparatus of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Upper electrode (1)    Lower electrode (2)    Electrode material (7)    Electrolyte film (8)    Adhesive layer (9)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte composition comprises electrolyte salt, non-aqueous solvent, and cyclic anhydride of phosphoric acid monoester and/or cyclic anhydride of aryl phosphoric acid.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte composition for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses swelling deformation of battery when stored at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising positive and negative electrode with an occlusion and material which can discharge a positive or negative electrode active material to a lithium ion, the non-aqueous electrolyte composition, separator and packing unit.
NOVELTY - A battery (1) has a battery element (20) having a laminated structure formed by laminating an anode and a cathode through a separator, and a short circuit unit, in which anode and cathode are conducted at predetermined temperature below melting temperature of separator. The anode contains an anode active material containing compound having olivine structure with lithium-iron-phosphorus complex oxide.    USE - Battery is used in battery unit (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic devices, such as built-in camera, mobile telephone, video tape recorder and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacity and safety, and thermal runaway is reliably prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery (1) has a battery element (20) having a laminated structure formed by laminating an anode and a cathode through a separator, and a short circuit unit, in which anode and cathode are conducted at predetermined temperature below melting temperature of separator. The anode contains an anode active material containing compound having olivine structure of formula: LiyFe1-zMzPO4.    M=cobalt, manganese, nickel, magnesium, aluminum, boron, titanium, vanadium, niobium, copper, zinc, molybdenum, calcium, strontium, tungsten and/or zirconium;    y=0.9-1.1;and    z=0-0.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of structure of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Anode lead (11)    Cathode lead (12)    Battery element (20)    Exterior component (30)
NOVELTY - A discharge circuit unit (20) that contains organic semiconductor layer for discharging the electric charge is formed between adjacent collectors (11). An elastic protection unit (30) between discharge circuit unit and collector for protecting the discharge circuit unit.    USE - Bipolar type battery for battery pack mounted in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of discharge circuit can be prevented. The fall of battery performance can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Battery element (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Discharge circuit unit (20)    Elastic protection unit (30)
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst is obtained by baking a composition containing an organic compound, nitrogen atom with lone pair, and mixture of carbon powder. The organic compound contains palladium alloy (I) or mixture (X) which consists of metal (M) chosen from palladium or platinum, and metal (A) and/or metal (A') other than metal (M) or mixture (Y) which consists of metal (M) chosen from palladium or platinum, and metal (B) and/or metal (B') other than metal (M).    USE - Cathode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode catalyst is economical, and provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent oxygen reducibility and durable surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst is obtained by baking a composition containing an organic compound, nitrogen atom with lone pair, and mixture of carbon powder. The organic compound contains palladium alloy or mixture (X) which consists of metal (M) chosen from palladium or platinum, and metal (A) and/or metal (A') other than metal (M) or mixture (Y) which consists of metal (M) chosen from palladium or platinum, and metal (B) and/or metal (B') other than metal (M). The palladium alloy is of formula (I): MxAyB'z.    M=palladium or platinum, preferably palladium;    A,B'=metals other than M, preferably transition metal chosen from titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten and/or gold;and    x,y,z=0-1 (excluding 0 and 1).
NOVELTY - The proton-conductive composite type electrolyte film has an inorganic porous component comprising several spherical holes filled with several type proton-conductive hydrocarbon type electrolytes. The spherical holes has uniform internal diameter and are connected. The inorganic porous component contains metal oxide chosen from silica, titania, alumina, zirconia and tantalum.    USE - Proton-conductive composite type electrolyte film for energy device and fuel cell (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for portable terminals, water-electrolysis, brine electrolysis, hydrochloric-acid electrolysis, oxygen enricher, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive composite type electrolyte film has excellent ion conductivity and fuel-shutoff property and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of proton-conductive composite type electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of inner wall of inorganic porous component. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a modification portion, a combustion portion, a hydrogen-production apparatus having a transformation portion, and a fuel cell polymer electrolyte cell. The modification portion generates hydrogen-rich reformed gas by water-vapor modification-reacting a hydrocarbon raw material. The combustion portion heats the modification portion. The transformation portion of hydrogen-production apparatus reduces carbon monoxide of the reformed gas by carrying out carbon monoxide-modifying reaction.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent efficiency, working stability and compatibility, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system has a modification portion, a combustion portion, a hydrogen-production apparatus having a transformation portion, and a fuel cell polymer electrolyte cell. The modification portion generates hydrogen-rich reformed gas by water-vapor modification-reacting a hydrocarbon raw material. The combustion portion heats the modification portion. The transformation portion of hydrogen-production apparatus reduces carbon monoxide of the reformed gas by carrying out carbon monoxide-modifying reaction. The fuel cell generates electric power using reformed gas. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell generates 100-200 degrees C heat with the reaction heat during electric power generation of the fuel cell. The catalyst used for removing carbon monoxide is methanation catalyst.
NOVELTY - An aromatic substituted acetylene copolymer is obtained by polymerizing polycyclic aromatic acetylene and monocyclic aromatic compound acetylene. The content of monocyclic aromatic-compound acetylene is 10-90 mol%.    USE - Aromatic substituted acetylene copolymer is used as electroconductive material for manufacturing electronic devices, electroluminescent element and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic substituted acetylene copolymer has excellent solubility to an organic solvent.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a photovoltaic cell (11) that is provided with several photoelectric converting layers (13) that are arranged in a planar direction on a p-type gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate (12). The photovoltaic cell comprises a light receiving surface electrode (18) and a back surface electrode (19) formed in the respective light receiving and back surface sides of the photoelectric converting layer. The light receiving surface side has the lens group (L) that is formed in a position with respect to the photoelectric converting layers.    USE - Condensing type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved by arranging the lens group with respect to the photoelectric converting layers. Thus the solar cell can be manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Photovoltaic cell (11)    P-type GaAs substrate (12)    Photoelectric converting layer (13)    Light receiving surface electrode (18)    Back surface electrode (19)    Lens group (L)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has conductor bump (7) whose front end formed on electrode in exposed portion of semiconductor (1) is press fit into electric insulation sheet (40) along thickness direction. The interlayer connection portion is pressed by the opposing surface of porous metal sheet (45) and is connected with opposing surface electrically. The conductor bump contacts the edge of small hole of porous metal sheet.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for use as solar power generation apparatus installed in roof of building etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of photoelectric conversion apparatus can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of manufacturing process of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Semiconductor (1)    Conductor bump (7)    Support structure (20)    Electric insulation sheet (40)    Porous metal sheet (45)
NOVELTY - A gas shutoff mechanism (50) equipped with an flow path structural material (52), isolates inflow of fuel gas between gas supply hole and fuel gas flow path during power generation of the fuel cell. An electric current bypass mechanism bypasses a deterioration cell when the fuel cell is isolated by the isolation unit.    USE - Fuel cell for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of fuel gas is reduced. The inflow of reactive gas can be isolated easily and efficiently in a required cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the gas shutoff mechanism in the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas shutoff mechanism (50)    Flow path structural material (52)    Gas flow path (54)    Heater (56)    Silicon rubber (58)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises separator (16) and current collection board contact (17) so that surface layer (16a) of separator is electrochemically nobler than surface layer (17a) of board contact.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Separator (16)    Surface layers (16a,17a)    Non-contact portion (16a-1)    Current collection board contact (17)    Contact portions (17a-2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has gaskets (14a-14d) integrally molded with membrane electrode assembly (2). A glass cloth (15) surrounding the membrane electrode assembly, is embedded below the gaskets.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature of the membrane electrode assembly during molding of the assembly is prevented. The reliability of polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Cathode (4)    Gaskets (14a-14d)    Glass cloth (15)
NOVELTY - An electrical connection box (9) has relay (6) that carries out on and off control of connection of pair of synthetic resin end plates (5) integrally hold on edge portions of battery assembly (3). The box is fixed to metal battery case (4) through end plates.    USE - Power supply device for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection carrying relay is attached to metal battery case through synthetic resin and plates with property which does not spread vibration easily. The operation sound of relay is absorbed by end plate so that spreading of vibration inside the battery case can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery assembly (3)    Metal battery case (4)    End plates (5)    Relay (6)    Electrical connection box (9)
NOVELTY - The coin-shaped electrochemical element has a cap (4) including a recess (7) in the internal direction that closes a case (3) including a recess in the internal direction. A case side terminal board (5) and a cap side terminal board (6) including a projection (8) are connected to the bottom surface of case and upper surface of cap, respectively.    USE - Coin-shaped electrochemical element e.g. coin-shaped proton polymer battery for mobile electronic device, cordless apparatus and motor vehicle. Can also be used in electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The internal cell can be maintained in good condition even if internal pressure of case and cap is increased during reflow soldering. Hence package efficiency of the coin-shaped electrochemical element is improved. The structure of the electrochemical element is simple and hence manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coin-shaped electrochemical element.    Case (3)    Cap (4)    Case side terminal board (5)    Cap side terminal board (6)    Recess (7)    Projection (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an oxygen flow path (10) and hydrogen flow path (11) whose length is 10 mu m - 5 mm arranged in the direction perpendicular to gas flow path. The oxygen flow path and hydrogen flow path are formed perpendicular to separators (6,7) and catalytic reaction layers (2,3).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The durability and output level of the fuel cell is increased since the oxygen flow path and hydrogen flow path is formed in predetermined length.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalytic reaction layers (2,3)    Positive electrode and negative electrode conducting materials (4,5)    Separators (6,7)    Oxygen flow path (10)    Hydrogen flow path (11)
NOVELTY - The slurry composition contains alpha -lithium aluminate, water-soluble binder and water, and has pH of 10-13.    USE - Slurry composition is used for green sheet used for forming electrolyte retainer board (both claimed) for fuel cells such as molten carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry composition has uniformly distributed alpha -lithium aluminate and provides green sheet with excellent durability and stability. The eco-friendly electrolyte retainer board with excellent porosity and inflammability is manufactured economically using green sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The slurry composition contains alpha -lithium aluminate (100 mass parts), water-soluble binder and water (150 weight parts or less), and has pH of 10-13. The water-soluble binder is methylcellulose and/or polyvinyl alcohol. The slurry composition further contains lithium carbonate and/or hydrated lithium carbonate, plasticizer, dispersing agent and/or antifoamer.
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) changes output current of fuel cell (10). A measurement unit acquires change rate of output voltage of fuel cell. An acquisition unit acquires reference change rate of output voltage to change rate of output current. An electrostatic-capacitance acquisition unit acquires electrostatic capacitance of capacitor based on difference of reference change rate and change rate of output voltage. A diagnostic unit diagnoses internal moisture content in hydrogen pole side of fuel cell based on electrostatic capacitance of capacitor.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The internal moisture content of the fuel can be diagnosed correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electric current sensor (12)    Cell monitor (13)    Air path (20)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - An accumulation portion (200) accumulates the separator (150) by engaging the separator through the opening of the accumulation portion provided with the positioning frames (210,220). The surface direction of the separator of the fuel cells is regulated by engaging the positioning frame in the inner surface of the positioning regions (151,156) through the opening.    USE - Separator for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell used as power supply source for motor vehicle and mobile phone. Can also be used in other fuel cells such as alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and micro fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell exhibits favorable repair property by the reverse operation of positioning the electrode composite case and separator, while improving the alignment accuracy and operability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the positioning frame of the fuel cell manufacturing apparatus.    Separator (150)    Positioning regions (151,156)    Accumulation portion (200)    Positioning frames (210,220)
NOVELTY - The catalyst metal carrier (A) comprising catalyst metal (A) supported by carrier (A), and electrolyte resin (A) are mixed , to obtain ink (A) (S1). A catalyst metal carrier (B) comprising catalyst metal (A) supported by a carrier (B), and electrolyte resin which is subjected to hydrophilization treatment are mixed, to obtain ink (B) (S2). The obtained ink (A,B) are evenly mixed, to obtain catalyst ink (S3). The obtained catalyst ink is coated to form a catalyst layer (S4).    USE - Manufacture of catalyst layer for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer-electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer is formed easily and efficiently. The fuel cell comprising catalyst layer has improves electric power generation performance. During manufacturing process, the flooding is effectively suppressed even in high-current-density condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst metal carrier (A) comprising catalyst metal (A) supported by carrier (A), and electrolyte resin (A) are mixed , to obtain ink (A). A catalyst metal carrier (B) comprising catalyst metal (A) supported by a carrier (B), and electrolyte resin which is subjected to hydrophilization treatment are mixed, to obtain ink (B). The obtained ink (A,B) are evenly mixed, to obtain catalyst ink. The obtained catalyst ink is coated to form a catalyst layer. The carrier (A,B) is carbon material, and the catalyst metal (A,B) is platinum or platinum alloy. The hydrophilization treatment is carried out by immersing electrolyte resin into acid such as fuming sulfuric acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of steps involved in formation of catalyst layer.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of ink-A (S1)    Preparation of ink-B (S2)    Preparation of catalyst ink (S3)    Formation of catalyst layer (S4)
NOVELTY - Ink (I) is obtained by mixing a catalyst-metal-supporting carrier and electrolyte resin (I), and ink (II) is obtained by mixing an electroconductive substance and electrolyte resin (II). Inks (I,II) are mixed to obtain catalyst ink. A catalyst layer (2a,3a) is then formed using the catalyst ink.    USE - Formation of catalyst layer for fuel cells (claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, used as motive power source or portable power supply for electric-power generation in domestic cogeneration systems, motor vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms catalyst layers having improved proton conductivity without reduction in oxygen-supply property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode (2)    Catalyst layers (2a,3a)    Cathode (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a transparent resin layer (15) on a transparent insulation substrate (12) and embedding current collection electrode pattern (19) on the resin layer. The transparent resin layer is cured to form a transparent cured resin layer (16). A single crystal silicon layer (17) comprising conductive silicon layers (21,22) is formed on the transparent cured resin layer and an electrode (23) is formed on the single crystal silicon layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of single crystal silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light conversion efficiency of the solar cell and crystalline property of the solar cell are improved by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing process of the single crystal silicon solar cell.    Transparent insulation substrate (12)    Transparent resin layer (15)    Transparent cured resin layer (16)    Single crystal silicon layer (17)    Current collection electrode pattern (19)    Conductive silicon layers (21,22)    Electrode (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing the laminated structure (7) including solar cell element between resin sheets and cover sheets, using transparent pressurization sheet (13). The heated light having 1.1 micrometers wavelength and spectroscopy luminance which is 30% or less of the maximum luminance, is irradiated to the laminated structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The small solar cell module can be manufactured easily and the productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (7)    Transparent pressurization structure (13)    Light irradiation unit (14)    Solar cell module manufacturing apparatus (20)    Buffer layer (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has portion (L) which is extended along outward direction rather than positive electrode layer (3) and negative electrode layer (4) is provided in a collector (2). A sealing material (9) is provided on the extended portion of the collectors in outer peripheral portion of a cell layer (7). The front end of a detecting element (11) e.g. temperature sensor including platinum resistance bulb for measuring voltage and temperature of battery is contacted with non-sealing portion (10).    USE - Bipolar type secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead wire and the detecting element can be easily attached to collector of the cell layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the battery element of the bipolar type secondary battery.    Collector (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Sealing material (9)    Non-sealing portion (10)    Lead wire (11)    Cell layer (12)    Portion (L)
NOVELTY - The catalyst regeneration apparatus has a solution storage container that stores catalyst solution (S) containing catalyst metal. The catalyst solution is supplied to catalyst layers (32a1,32b1) of cathode diffusion electrode (32a) and anode diffusion electrode (32b) through a catalyst supply pipe (151). The solution flowing through the catalyst layers is collected and discharged to solution storage container through a recovery pipe (152).    USE - Catalyst regeneration apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system used in motor vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, portable apparatus, domestic-use cogeneration system, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst solution supplied to the catalyst layer is recovered efficiently. The performance decrement of the fuel cell system can be restrained and expensive catalyst can be used without waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst regeneration method; and    (2) operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Cathode diffusion electrode (32a)    Catalyst layers (32a1,32b1)    Anode diffusion electrode (32b)    Solution supply pipe (151)    Solution recovery pipe (152)    Catalyst solution (S)
NOVELTY - The handle locking element is integrally molded with edge of handle band (21) made of knit fabric, using shaping dies (3,4). The cylindrical supports (4a) protruding from inner surface of the lower die are made to support the band, and resin in filled in space (A,B) of dies for molding locking element.    USE - Manufacturing method of lead storage battery with handle, for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molding defect of the locking element is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal sectional view of handle locking element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Upper metal die (3)    Injection hole (3a)    Lower metal die (4)    Support (4a)    Handle band (21)    Space (A,B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has membrane electrode assemblies with separators (50) in between. Each separator has a cathode side plate (52), an anode side plate (56) and a middle plate (54). The middle plate has higher strength, high hardness and larger thickness than cathode side plate and the anode side plate. The middle plate has a notch (54n) for positioning and stacking the separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell uses the separator that can be produced efficiently due to its simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the fuel cell.    Separator (50)    Cathode side plate (52)    Middle plate (54)    Notch (54n)    Anode side plate (56)    Rod (310)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises non-aqueous electrolyte with ion conductivity, and positive electrode or negative electrode which is equipped with electrode comprising lithium ion conductive inorganic solid electrolyte powder containing crystal.    USE - A lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe because the quantity of non-aqueous electrolyte is reduced. The battery has high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery comprises non-aqueous electrolyte with ion conductivity, and positive electrode or negative electrode which is equipped with electrode comprising lithium ion conductive inorganic solid electrolyte powder containing crystal of formula Li1+x+y(Al,Ga)x(Ti,Ge)2-xSiyP3-yO12.    x,y=0-1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.
NOVELTY - An aromatic hydrocarbon type ionic conductive polyelectrolyte contains aromatic ring in polymer substituted by sulfonic acid-containing side chain (I).    USE - For electrolyte film of fuel cells and aromatic hydrocarbon type ionic conductive polyelectrolyte component (all claimed) used in electrodialysis and diffusion dialysis.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic hydrocarbon type ionic conductive polyelectrolyte provides electrolyte film having excellent chemical durability, ionic conductivity and methanol permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic hydrocarbon type ionic conductive polyelectrolyte contains aromatic ring in polymer substituted by sulfonic acid-containing side chain of formula: (-(CH2)n-X-(CH2)m-SO3H).    X=sulfide or sulfonyl group;and    m,n=1-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aromatic hydrocarbon type ionic conductive polyelectrolyte, involves coupling aromatic hydrocarbon type polymer and mercapto alkyl sulfonic acid having halogeno alkyl group.
NOVELTY - A first run (26c) of flexible elongate web is laid along first channels or site for first of channels (16) of support structure so that one face of the web will face a first channel. The web is split longitudinally between passageways adjacent and beyond the end of the first run. The split web is curved so that the web enters a second channel or a site for the second channel of the support structure. The second run (26d) of the web is laid along the second channel or site for second channel of the support structure so that one face of the web will face the second channel.    USE - Method for construction of solar collector (claimed), used to collect and directly convert solar energy to electric power to be stored on photovoltaic cell and used to heat water such as for bath and to heat thermal transfer fluid used to heat water for consumption or to be supplied to space heating system, on support structure, such as roof, formed with side-by-side channels.    ADVANTAGE - Quick and simple, and results in a highly efficient solar collector. Enables installer to readily see where they need to split the web, without needing to take measurements of the length of the run.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a building having roof provided wit solar collector; and    (2) a solar collector system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the of the roof before fitting of tiles, to which solar collector is fitted.    Roof faces (14)    Channels (16)    First run (26c)    Second run (26d)    Inlet pipe (48)    Outlet pipe (50)
NOVELTY - The system has ground-based hybrid-solar-wind energy generating devices electrically connected to a roadway system electricity grid. The ground-based hybrid-solar-wind generating devices are positioned on a part of roads (5) e.g. highway road, or near to the roads to allow energy generation from wind created from a passing vehicle e.g. car, in addition to energy generation from atmospheric wind. The ground-based hybrid-solar-wind energy generating devices include a ground-based wind energy generating device and solar energy generating devices e.g. nanocrystal solar cells.    USE - Wind and solar energy gathering roadway system for a wind and solar energy generation and distribution application in a national, global clean, or renewable energy infrastructure for a vehicle e.g. automobile, car, bus, truck, tractor, tank, motorcycle, train and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the ground-based hybrid-solar-wind energy generating devices to provide a continuous source of electricity, and efficiently collects the wind energy from different parts of the passing vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating and distributing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a small, fixed wind turbine arrays along the roadway.    Breakdown lanes (3)    Metal structures (4)    Roads (5)    Cross directions (6)    Single roadway implementation (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrodes, a housing having an interior surface having volume in which electrodes are disposed, and aperture through which air gas stream is passed into fluid communication, and a humidity-controlling component. The humidity-controlling component contained in the fluid communication is contacted with the air gas stream after contacting with the electrodes. The humidity-controlling component controls relative humidity of the air gas stream.    USE - Apparatus is used for controlling humidity in electrochemical cell, fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus stably maintains humidity inside fuel cell, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus has electrodes, a housing having an interior surface having volume in which electrodes are disposed, and aperture through which air gas stream is passed into fluid communication, and a humidity-controlling component. The humidity-controlling component contained in the fluid communication is contacted with the air gas stream after contacting with the electrodes. The humidity-controlling component controls relative humidity of the air gas stream. The humidity-controlling component contains saturated aqueous solution, and metal salt containing alkali earth metal halide or rare earth metal halide, preferably metal nitrate, metal sulfate and/or metal phosphate. The humidity-controlling component is a solution containing lithium chloride, potassium acetate, magnesium chloride, potassium carbonate, magnesium nitrate, sodium bromide, cobalt chloride, sodium nitrite, strontium chloride, sodium nitrate, sodium chloride, potassium bromide, ammonium sulfate, potassium chloride, strontium nitrate, barium chloride, potassium nitrate and/or potassium sulfate. The electrodes have anode, cathode, and tertiary electrode disposed within the volume. The anode contains hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte comprises polymer, electrolyte salt and solvent which are polymer alloys of fluoride vinylidene hexafluoro acetone copolymer, polyfluoride vinylidene, polycarbonate, ethylene acetic acid vinyl copolymer and/or poly (meth)acrylate.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Can also be used in other electrochemical devices e.g. electrical double layer capacitor, sensor, electrochromic display and wet solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Has small internal resistance and favorable storing characteristic and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte contains a norbornene type ring-opened polymer hydrogenated substance containing an aromatic ring which has an ion exchange group. The norbornene type ring-opened polymer hydrogenated substance is obtained by hydrogenating 80% or more of nonconjugated carbon-carbon double bond.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte is used for solid-polymer-electrolyte film used in fuel cell (direct methanol type fuel cell) (both claimed), water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic-acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen enricher, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte has excellent proton conductivity and alcohol resistance, and provides solid-polymer-electrolyte film with excellent durability, strength and oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the solid polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst consists of metal complex or metal cluster supported by carbon carrier or inorganic acid compound support. The surroundings of the metal are covered by a ligand having a carbonyl group. The carbon carrier or inorganic acid compound support has a hydroxyl group. The suspension containing carbon carrier (1 g), boiled distilled water (10 ml) and carbon has pH of 9 or less.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell such as polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell system used for portable electronic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst economically provides fuel cell having excellent catalyst activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - A crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition is formed by mixing a dialkoxysilane (A) (in weight parts) (3 or less) which has a double bond, and an ethylene copolymer (B) (100).    USE - Crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition is used as sealing agent for sealing of solar cell element used for forming sealed sheet used in solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition has excellent insulating property and provides sealed sheet with excellent transparency, flexibility, heat resistance, durability and adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - Tungsten or molybdenum is oxidized and dissolved in solvent containing water. Then, the solvent is removed and polyvinyl alcohol is added to the resulting solution, to obtain complex-compound solid electrolyte of tungstic acid compound or molybdic acid compound.    USE - Manufacture of complex-compound solid electrolyte of tungstic acid compound or molybdic acid compound used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply provides electrolyte having excellent ionic conductivity. Since, salt is not precipitated, cleaning process after molding is not required and the molded product is free from defects.
NOVELTY - A sealing agent composition contains a prepolymer containing a fluororesin (A) and an isocyanate compound (B) as structural component. The fluororesin has an isocyanate group and a reactive group.    USE - Sealing agent composition is used for sealing agent used for sealing electrolyte solution enclosed in dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent composition provides sealing agent having excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrode substrate. The sealing agent effectively seals the electrolyte solution enclosed in dye-sensitized solar cell, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent electrical power generation characteristics.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator comprises sheet like molding material which is laminated and molded to form electroconductive granular material layer in single side of thermoplastic resin sheet through thermosetting resin adhesive layer. The content of electroconductive granular material carries out inclination change or steps toward inside from the surface.    USE - Fuel cell separator for electric vehicles power supply, portable power supply and emergency power source. Can also be used as power supplies for moving bodies e.g. satellite, airplane and spacecraft. The fuel cell is in the form of phosphoric acid type fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is reliable and has outstanding gas seal property, electroconductivity and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell separator manufacture; and    (2) a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A resin material comprises a resin (I) obtained by polymerizing at least one monomer having phosphoric acid group, a resin (II) obtained by copolymerizing at least one monomer having phosphoric acid group, and/or a resin (III) obtained by copolymerizing a monomer having phosphoric acid group, a monomer having sulfonic acid group, and a monomer having two or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and a resin (IV) having structural unit containing vinylidene fluoride, structural unit containing ester group, and structural unit having vinyl derivative.    USE - Resin material is used for electrolyte film used in fuel cell used for power supply of electronic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin material has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin material comprises a resin (I) obtained by polymerizing at least one monomer having phosphoric acid group of formulae: CH2=CHCOOCH2CH(CH2Cl)OPO(OH)2 and CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH(CH2Cl)OPO(OH)2, a resin (II) obtained by copolymerizing at least one monomer having phosphoric acid group of formulae: CH2=CHCOOCH2CH(CH2Cl)OPO(OH)2 and CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH(CH2Cl)OPO(OH)2 and a monomer having a sulfonic acid group, and/or a resin (III) obtained by copolymerizing a monomer having phosphoric acid group of formulae: CH2=CHCOOCH2CH(CH2Cl)OPO(OH)2 and CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH(CH2Cl)OPO(OH)2, a monomer having sulfonic acid group, and a monomer having two or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and a resin (IV) having a structural unit containing at least one vinylidene fluoride of formulae: -CF2CH2- and -CF2CFCl-, and a structural unit containing ester group of formula: -CH2CH(CH2OCOOR)-.    R=side chain having at least one structural unit of formulae: -CH2CH2- and -CF2CH2-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the resin material.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple glass fibers, multiple batteries or rechargeable batteries, and an inserting part connected with a power cable and including a light source (5) i.e. LED. The inserting part is provided adjacent to tweezers (6) including jaws which are welded together. A flexible material with an opening is provided in the inserting part. The inserting part is provided with a magnet and fastened by screws or clamps. The inserting part is made of wood, glass, metal or plastic.    USE - Plug lighting device for tweezers that is utilized for gripping and processing a small article.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be utilized for different types and sizes of tweezers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a plug lighting device attached to tweezers.    Attachment part (1)    Battery receiving opening (2)    Switch (3)    Electric cable (4)    Light source (5)    Tweezers (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a cover (3) installed with a pump (4) whose positive negative electrode is connected with a positive negative electrode of a battery group (5) through a conductor (6). The pump is provided with a pump air outlet (7) which is interconnected with an inner cavity of a water storing apparatus (2) through a connecting tube (8). A water tube (12) with an anus sleeve is installed with a water tube switch (14), where inner side of right-and-left outer walls of the water tube switch is installed with a trigonal sealing bracket (15).    USE - Full-automatic portable enema device for use in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The tight structured device is less in volume. The device uses the disposable anus sleeve, so that sanitation security coefficient is high. The sealing performance of the device is better, and the device is easy to operate. The device can be used in the home to avoid hospital expenses. The device has high product quality and inexpensive. The device has single-handed operation, and can be easily popularized and used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a full automatic portable enema device.    Body (1)    Water storing apparatus (2)    Cover (3)    Pump (4)    Battery group (5)    Conductor (6)    Pump air outlet (7)    Connecting tube (8)    Water tube (12)    Water tube switch (14)    Trigonal sealing bracket (15)
NOVELTY - The indicator has a wire-clamping part provided at the top of a cup shaped shell body, where the wire-clamping part is provided with an L-shaped guide board and a straight wire-pressing board for pressing a detected power cable. The guide board is connected to an upper end of a left upright post. A locating column is provided at a symmetrical position of sides of middle of the body and cooperates with a loading and unloading tool to load and unload the indicator. A battery cabin is provided at right side of a right upright post, and a communication electric interface is provided in a battery.    USE - Fault indicator for use in a power circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The locating column is cooperated with the loading and unloading tool to load and unload the indicator conveniently. The indicator shows clear indication and has provision for replacing the battery conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a power circuit fault indicator.
NOVELTY - The device has a front fork, a back wheel suspension device and a battery jar fixed on a car frame, and a front wheel placed on the front fork, where the back wheel is located on the back wheel suspension device. A car seat and a luggage carrier are provided on the frame, and a motor fixed block (11) is connected on a back side of the battery jar. A small-size direct current dynamo (10) is fixed on the motor fixed block, and a raising speed transmission device is located with a small-sized dynamo. A friction speed-change mechanism is installed on an upper side of the back wheel.    USE - Electric motor car braking energy recovery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be utilized with the a brake of the electric motor car, can enhance the continuous voyage mileage of electric motor car, saves energy, prolongs the life span of the battery, and reduces noise pollution of braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor car braking energy recovery device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Small belt wheel (1)    Leather belt (2)    Big belt wheel (3)    Connecting rod (4)    Offsetting spring (5)    Stress rod (6)    Brake rod (8)    Deformed ball (9)    Small sized dynamo (10)    Motor fixed block (11)
NOVELTY - The box has side bottom of a lower plate and an arc shaped upper plate molded integrally and fixed into a long groove of a battery. A shock absorption structure with processed concave convex guide marks is fixed at the lower plate of the box, where the structure is made of a convex lower plate and the bulge of the lower plate is an arc-shaped arch-bottom. Multiple rows or an array of the lower plate and the upper plate are molded integrally, connected continually and arranged evenly.    USE - Battery package absorption plastic box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure and has high practicability. The box can effectively reduce the damage of the battery, when the package box drops off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery package absorption plastic box.
NOVELTY - The controller has a battery cell, and a voltage comparator, 50-100 kilohm resistor and a 10-200 kilohm resistor of a sampling circuit and a 200-300 kilohm resistor, a diode and 1N4148 switch diode diodes and an input output wiring-cluster terminal and a cover board placed on an installation board of a machine box, which are provided on an under-voltage protection device. The machine box is made to be rectangle shape or multilateral flat shape through metal materials or hard plastic.    USE - Controller for use in vehicle i.e. electric bicycle, during traveling, when the voltage of a battery cell is low.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is simple in structure, inexpensive, convenient to manufacture. The controller is used during traveling when the voltage of the battery cell is low. The controller is used in industrialization productions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric bicycle controller.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing heat sink (130) in jig such that the lower surface of heat sink is in contact with jig and upper surface of heat sink is exposed. A photovoltaic cell (110) is placed adjacent to heat sink. The photovoltaic cell and heat sink are joined. The heat sink is removed from jig. A tile housing (120) is formed around the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Method for fabricating photovoltaic tile installed in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of photovoltaic device can be improved reliably even when the temperature increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of photovoltaic tile with heat sink.    Photovoltaic tile (100)    Photovoltaic cells (110)    Tile housing (120)    Heat sink (130)    Projection (140)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic tile (100) comprises a photovoltaic cell (110), a housing (120) retaining the cell and exposing light-receiving surfaces of the photovoltaic cell, and electrical connectors (I,II) attached to the photovoltaic tile. The housing is adapted to mount on a rooftop and comprises a thermally-conductive polymer in thermal communication with an unexposed surface of the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Photovoltaic tile is used for protecting roof structures and generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic tile exhibits greater energy conversion efficiency as a result of the ability to dissipate heat. The tile can be installed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic tile with a heat sink.    Photovoltaic tile (100)    Photovoltaic cell (110)    Housing (120)    Heat sink (130)    Protective layer (170)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic tiles (100) comprises heat sinks (130) in thermal communication with surface opposite to light receiving surfaces of photovoltaic cells (110). The electrical connectors which are mated with each other prevent tiles from rotating independently.    USE - Photovoltaic tiles for mounting at rooftop of house.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of photovoltaic device can be improved reliably even when the temperature increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of photovoltaic tile with heat sink.    Photovoltaic tile (100)    Photovoltaic cells (110)    Tile housing (120)    Heat sink (130)    Projection (140)
NOVELTY - An elliptical mirror (110) has initial focal point in line with the cover glass (100) and another focal point in the same location as the focal point of the parabolic reflector (200). A solar cell (400) is located below the opening of the parabolic reflector. The bottom surface of the cover rests on the edge portion of the parabolic reflector. The parabolic reflector collects the light and redirects the light to the initial focal point of the elliptical mirror which refocuses the light through another focal point and onto the solar cell.    USE - Solar concentrator in automobile head lamp and electro-optical system.    ADVANTAGE - The thin solar concentrator can be manufactured in light weight with low cost. The high powered solar concentrator can be used for hydrogen generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar concentrator array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar concentrator in head lamp.    Cover glass (100)    Elliptical mirror (110)    Parabolic reflector (200)    Light pipe (300)    Solar cell (400)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a frame (120) retaining a set of photovoltaic cells (110), where the frame exposes light-receiving surfaces of the photovoltaic cells along a surface of the frame. The frame is mounted on a finished rooftop, and a heat sink (130) is in thermal communication with an unexposed surface of the photovoltaic cells. A set of fins is attached to a base, which is positioned parallel to each other. A center has a center spacing providing a channel between the fins for cooling air to enter the heat sink. The base is made of a conductive polymer, where the sink is made of aluminum.    USE - Photovoltaic module for installation over top of a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The module removes the heat from the photovoltaic cell, thus greatly increasing efficiency of the module, and providing aesthetic appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photovoltaic module with heat sinks.    Photovoltaic module (100)    Flange (102)    Photovoltaic cell (110)    Frame (120)    Heat sink (130)    Legs (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has masking plate comprising several apertures that extend through housing between the surfaces. A contact is in communication with power supply. A thrust plate urges metallized surface of substrate against contact and surfaces of masking plate. An electrode is in communication with power supply.    USE - Apparatus for forming metal layer on substrate for photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The low stress interconnect line can be provided so that the strong bond can be formed on the surface of substrate efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming metal layer on solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for solar cell process.    Substrate formation step (202)    Seed layer formation step (204)    Conductor formation step (206)    Contact interface layer formation step (208)    Seed layer etching step (209)
NOVELTY - The system includes an electrolytic bath having an ion separation film (4) set between a catalytic oxidation electrode(2) and a catalytic reduction electrode (3), in which the film and both electrodes are immersed in an aqueous electrolyte solution (5). A photoelectrode (1), set outside an electrolytic bath, is electrically connected to both the catalytic reduction and catalytic oxidation electrodes.    USE - Photoelectrochemical system for production of hydrogen from water using photoelectric cells.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents photoelectrode from abutting electrolyte, thus preventing lowering of photoelectrode activities while suppressing photoelectrode corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the photoelectrochemical system.    Photoelectrode (1)    Catalytic oxidation electrode (2)    Catalytic reduction electrode (3)    Ion separation film (4)    Aqueous electrolyte solution (5)
NOVELTY - A metal conducting strip bar (22) is adjoined to an electrically insulative mounting board (21) through injection molding. The metal conducting strip bar includes metal conducting strips (221A-221C) corresponding to narrow crevices (213) between each two adjacent cell compartments (212) of electrically insulative mounting board. The cell compartments extend from a side of an end plate (211) in a parallel manner and spaced from one another by respective narrow crevices.    USE - MCB assembly for electrically connecting battery cells of a battery e.g. lithium polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - Firmly maintains and electrically connects battery cells in series or in parallel by attaching electrically insulative mounting board to ends of battery body, soldering terminals of battery cells to metal contact sets, and connecting electric wires between metal contact sets. Simplifies fabrication of battery, improves manufacturing efficiency and reduces cost of battery since metal connecting strips need not be separated after injection molding of the mounting board on metal conducting bar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an MCB assembly fabricating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the lithium polymer battery.    Mounting board (21)    Metal conducting strip bar (22)    End plate (211)    Cell compartments (212)    Crevices (213)    Metal conducting strips (221A-221C)
NOVELTY - The nanostructured composite anode comprises a porous base material (1) and a nanostructured anode composite film (2) formed on the porous base material. The nanostructured anode composite film includes gas nanopores (21) and gas nanochannels (22).    USE - Nanostructured composite anode for solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gas nanopores and gas nanochannels to increase triple-phase-boundary length and conductivity of anode, thus improving the electrochemical activity of anode and reducing anode resistance loss. Slows down nickel particle aggregation effect on anode under high-temperature operation environment, thus lifetime of anode is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an atmosphere plasma spray manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of nanostructured composite anode with gas nanochannels.    Porous base material (1)    Nanostructured anode composite film (2)    Gas nanopores (21)    Gas nanochannels (22)
NOVELTY - A gas outlet is open at an end of gas flow path to be partly overlapped with an end of groove (723). The groove is set between an electrode and gas separator (725) on an electrolyte layer, and covers an entire surface of the electrode. The gas outlet discharges a flow of reactive gas from the gas flow path. The gas outlet has a higher flow resistance of reactive gas than that in the gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Designs a gas outlet to have higher flow resistance of reactive gas than that in a gas flow path so as to effectively improve water discharge efficiency from gas flow path formed in a fuel cell structure. Includes a groove to guide water in an electrode plane direction and continuously discharge water on reactive gas flow, thus effectively preventing occurrence of potential malfunctions caused by accumulation of water in the gas flow path. Effectively lowers total pressure loss in the gas flow path, thus reducing loss in auxiliary machinery for supply of reactive gas and preventing a decrease in total energy efficiency of fuel cell system. Improves utilization efficiency of reactive gas by restricting interference of liquid water with diffusion of reactive gas to electrode, thus improving fuel cell performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a decomposed perspective view of the schematic structure of fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Slots (83,84)    Groove (723)    Gas separator (725)    Expanded metal spacer (767)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises a substrate having primary and secondary surface, a conductive layer (220), and a multilayer structure (230) comprising alternate layers of polymer layer and electroactive chemical bound nanoparticle layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the secondary surface of the substrate, and the multilayer structure is disposed on the conductive layer.    USE - Electrode is used for forming multilayer thin film for electrochromic article (both claimed), battery and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode comprises a substrate having primary and secondary surface, a conductive layer (220), and a multilayer structure (230) comprising alternate layers of polymer layer and electroactive chemical bound nanoparticle layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the secondary surface of the substrate, and the multilayer structure is disposed on the conductive layer. The electroactive chemical bound nanoparticle layer comprises nanoparticles such as titanium dioxide, and electroactive chemical such as ruthenium (II) complex, polyaniline, polypyridyl complex, viologen or their derivative. The polymer layer comprises polyacetylene, poly(para-phenylene) (PPA), poly(para-phenylene-vinylene) (PPV), polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyaniline, polyfluorene, poly(3-hexyl-thiophene), polynaphthalene, poly(p-phenylene sulfide), poly(3,4-alkylendioxythiophene) (PXDOT), or their derivatives. An electrochromic article formed using the electrode comprises counter electrode (260) which consists of antimony doped zinc oxide nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electrode.    Conductive layer (220)    Multilayer structure (230)    Counter electrode (260)
NOVELTY - A thrust plate is configured to urge a metallized surface of a substrate (320) against a contact and a first surface of a masking plate. A first electrode in electrical communication with a first power supply, is electrically biased by the first power supply. A second electrode in electrical communication with a second power supply and electrically biased by the second power supply.    USE - Apparatus for forming metal layer on solar cell substrate for use in photovoltaic cells fabrication.    ADVANTAGE - Reduce the cost of forming solar cells. Minimizes resistance losses as well as shadowing by finger segments. Produced a processed substrate to meet the required device performance goals and increase the system throughput, thus reducing the process sequence. Reduced the cost of forming contact structure for solar cells that have low resistivity and clearly defined features.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of forming a metal layer on a solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of a solar cell during different stages of the process sequence.    Arc layer (311)    Substrate (320)    Seed layer (321)    Metal layer (322)    Conductor (325)
NOVELTY - The light is contacted with heterojunction device by a clear anode of indium-tin oxide film and cathode of aluminum, to obtain electricity. The device has donor and acceptor blended in a single layer. The donor contains synthetic polymer and acceptor contains dry organic semiconductor composite of sonicated single walled carbon nanotubes wetted with Epon 862 (RTM: epoxy resin) and biopolymer chosen from lignin and melanin.    USE - Production of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell comprising in the production of electricity is economical and has improved energy, flexibility and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light is contacted with heterojunction device by a clear anode of indium-tin oxide film and cathode of aluminum, to obtain electricity. The device has donor and acceptor blended in a single layer. The donor contains synthetic polymer and acceptor contains dry organic semiconductor composite of sonicated single walled carbon nanotubes wetted with Epon 862 (RTM: epoxy resin) and biopolymer chosen from lignin and melanin. The dry and/or organic semiconductor composite contains dopant chosen from iodine, phosphorus and boron. The synthetic resin is chosen from polypyrrole and/or polyethylenedioxythiophene. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic cell; and    (2) manufacture of photovoltaic cell by open air process.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device (301) has gain section (311) and amplification medium (313) to intake and covert incident light/photons into highly coherent and monochromatic photons with high intensity. The photons are passed to the resonating section and absorption section (213). The resonating section (217) attached to support (121), has distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) mirrors (211,215).    USE - Photovoltaic device for portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), personal music player, microcontroller, laptop computer, notebook computer, camera, camcorder, global positioning system (GPS) navigation device, residential load, commercial load, motor vehicle, electrical supply sensor, voltmeter, ammeter (all claimed), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The photons are absorbed with increased conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Support (121)    Distributed Bragg reflector mirrors (211,215)    Absorption section (213)    Resonating section (217)    Photovoltaic device (301)    Gain section (311)    Amplification medium (313)
NOVELTY - A solar cell laminate comprises solar cell layer and preformed bi-layer sheet(s). The solar cell layer comprises electronically interconnected solar cell(s) and has a light-receiving side and a back side. The preformed bi-layer sheet (10) comprises a first sub-layer (12) of polyvinyl butyral and a second sub-layer (14) of metal or polymeric film.    USE - Solar cell laminate.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell laminate includes preformed bi-layer sheet having low blocking tendency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of manufacturing a solar cell laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a preformed bi-layer sheet.    Preformed bi-layer sheet (10)    First sub-layer (12)    Second sub-layer (14)
NOVELTY - An electrode is in electrical communication with a power supply. A flexible substrate assembly comprises a support that retains a portion of flexible substrate and actuator connected to support for positioning a metallized surface of flexible substrate in a desired position proximate to the electrode. A thrust plate urges the metallized surface against the contact, which is in communication with power supply and a surface of masking plate made of plastic, ceramic and glass.    USE - Apparatus for forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate for fabricating photovoltaic cell used in solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - A low cost flexible solar cell can be formed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate; and    (2) method of forming solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the process of forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate.    Substrate forming step (202)    Seed layer forming step (204)    Conductor forming step (206)    Optional contact layer forming step (208)    Optional etch seed layer forming step (209)
NOVELTY - A substrate receives the secondary surface of the semiconductor device. A planar element has preset sized aperture to surround the semiconductor device. The primary surface of the planar element which is mounted to the substrate is located to surround the semiconductor device, such that the semiconductor device is aligned by the aperture. The semiconductor device is mounted to the substrate in preset aligned position.    USE - Mount for semiconductor device such as energy conversion cell e.g. solar cell such as photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cost required for mounting the semiconductor device is reduced and the semiconductor device mounting process is simple. The electric current generated by each cell is transferred to the exterior for various applications and the cost required for generating and providing solar electricity is reduced, while simplifying the process of generating and providing electricity and reducing the manufacturing cost of the energy conversion cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming semiconductor device; and    (2) method of mounting energy conversion cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the array of concentrators of the energy conversion cell.    Front panel (105)    Strip (106)    Back panel (108)    Primary element (112)    Secondary element (114)
NOVELTY - A wiring element (2a) electrically connects a first electrode of one solar cell to a second electrode of other solar cell, and is connected onto a bus-bar electrode of the first electrode through a connection layer made from a first conductive resin containing conductive material. The connection layer is in contact with first main face of a photoelectric conversion element. First electrode has finger electrodes for collecting photo generated carriers produced in photoelectric conversion element, and bus-bar electrode for collecting photo generated carriers collected by finger electrodes.    USE - Solar cell module used as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of the solar cell module against the temperature changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the overall configuration of a solar cell module.    Solar cell (1a)    Wiring element (2a)    Translucent front protective element (3)    Back protective element (4)    Translucent sealing material (5)
NOVELTY - The module (30) has a pushing element (14) placed between a single battery (20a) and a conducting plate (17) placed so as to face battery. Another conducting plate (18) is mounted on a side of the conducting plate (17) opposite to pushing element. The projected portions (14b) of the pushing element pass through through-holes (17a) in a coupling portion (21) of the conducting plates. When battery expands, a pressure receiving plate (13) strikes and comes into contact with a base portion (14a) of pushing elements so as to release couplings of the conducting plates.    USE - Secondary battery module for charging or discharging large currents for pure electric vehicles (PEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).    ADVANTAGE - When the single battery expands due to rise in internal pressure, the pressure receiving plate strikes and comes into contact with the base portion of the pushing element, which causes the pushing element to be pressed towards the specific conducting plate side. Therefore the couplings of conducting plates released, so that the interruption of the negative side conduction path is occurred. Therefore the passage of electric current can be prevented, so that the safety can be ensured even during the increased internal pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of secondary battery module.    Pressure receiving plate (13)    Pushing element (14)    Base portion (14a)    Projected portions (14b)    Conducting plates (17,18)    Through-holes (17a)    Battery (20a)    Coupling portion (21)    Secondary battery module (30)
NOVELTY - The structure has pair of metal plates which connects the plastic frame (4) and covers battery from opposite sides. The metal plates (5) are provided with laminar housing (50) and several anchor shaped protrusions (51) which extends and engages with plastic frame. Each protrusion comprises flat front edge and two side edges which extend from opposite sides to laminar housing. Each side edge has smooth recess.    USE - Housing structure for slim battery.    ADVANTAGE - The recess increases contact surface between frame and protrusion so that the robust connection can be provided efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded view of housing structure.    Plastic frame (4)    Metal plates (5)    Laminar housing (50)    Protrusions (51)    Conductors (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (10) has a fuel cell stack including fuel cell plates (12) each including an aperture such that the apertures of the fuel cell plates are aligned to form a manifold (16). The porous material (18) is positioned in the manifold such that the porous material facilitates the flow of water from the fuel cell plates through the porous material and out of the fuel cell stack. A porous screen or plastic tube is attached for maintaining the position of the porous material against the inner surface of the manifold.    USE - Fuel cell assembly e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell assembly used in fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The water from flow channels of fuel cell stack, is removed, and the accumulation of water within the fuel cell stack, is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell assembly (10)    Fuel cell plates (12)    Inlet manifold (14)    Inlet (15)    Outlet manifold (16)    Porous material (18)    Peristaltic pump (21)    Ends of porous material (26,28)    Compression plates (30,32)
NOVELTY - An electronic device module (10) comprises electronic device and polymeric material in contact with the device. The polymeric material comprises ethylene multi-block copolymer (having molecular weight distribution of greater than 1.3, density of less than 0.90 g/cc, 2% secant modulus of less than 150 megaPascal measured by ASTM D-882-02, melt point of less than 125 degrees C, alpha -olefin content of 10-80 wt.% and/or glass transition temperature of less than -35 degrees C); and optionally free radical initiator, vinyl silane (0.1 wt.%) and/or co-agent. The electronic device is soar cell (11).    USE - As electronic device module e.g. solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric materials exhibit good adhesion for the face surfaces of the device; and the polymeric material contains low density ethylene multi-block copolymers which is amorphous, provides flexibility and have good optical properties i.e. high transmission of visible and UV-light and low haze. The compositional structure of the ethylene multi-block copolymers do not require crosslinking to achieve the desired properties of a protective polymer component in an electronic device module, particularly with respect to thermal creep and modulus. The ethylene multi-block copolymers provide high tensile strength with better elastic recovery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an ethylene/non-polar alpha-olefin polymeric film having greater than or equal to 92% transmittance over the wavelength of 400-1100 nanometers, and a water vapor transmission rate of less than 50 g/m2/day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the electronic device module.    Module (10)    Solar cell (11)    Encapsulant (12)    Glass cover sheet (13)    Back sheet. (14)
NOVELTY - A conductive transparent substrate (108a) has first surface on which counter electrode (114a) of cell (140) is formed and second surface on which semiconductor electrode (112b) of second cell (150) is formed. A second conductive transparent substrate (108b) has third surface on which semiconductor electrode of lowermost cell is formed. A third conductive transparent substrate (108c) has fourth surface on which counter electrode of uppermost cell (170) is formed.    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell module for electronic device such as MP3 player, portable phone, compact disk (CD) player and electronic dictionaries.    ADVANTAGE - The effective area of solar cell is improved. The module can be manufactured through simple process. A desired open circuit of module can be easily obtained since the number of stacked solar cell modules can be simply adjusted. The modules having different open circuit voltages can be efficiently manufactured with fewer costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing dye sensitized solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye sensitized solar cell module.    Conductive transparent substrates (108a-108c)    Semiconductor electrode (112b)    Counter electrode (114a)    Cells (140-170)
NOVELTY - The metallic or nanometallic nanoparticles, micro or nanopatterned structures are used for converting the light energy into heat energy. The transparent nanopatterned metallic or non-metallic structure, film or thin-film is used to combine contacts or electrodes to create organic or inorganic photovoltaic subcells or multijunction stacks. The organic or inorganic subcells or stacks are spectrally or optically tuned. The metallic or nonmetallic nanoparticles, micro or nanopatterned structures have plasmon resonance that matches the frequency of the ultraviolet light.    USE - Method for combining thermal, plasmonics, photonics, electronics, photovoltaic, optical transfer, heat transport, light transport, catalysis or chemical reactions for generating solar, plasmonic, photovoltaic, thermal, optical and electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion efficiency is improved and the power can be generated with reduced environmental impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of using electromagnetic excitation or light matter interactions in structure or material to generate energy; and    (2) light transferring method.
NOVELTY - A battery pack comprises laminated battery device pack which consists of positive electrode and negative electrode, laminate film which surrounds battery device (10) through separator, nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery which seals battery device exterior, battery cladding material (18) which surrounds battery device exterior and protective circuit board (32) which controls voltage and electric current of secondary battery. The battery cladding material contains polymer and filler (0.5-40 mu m) which has metal oxide chosen from silicon, aluminum, zirconium, zinc, calcium and magnesium.    USE - Battery pack for battery and gel form or nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has improved volume energy density and manufacture efficiency, achieves size and weight reduction and ensures impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery device (10)    Battery cladding material (18)    Protective circuit board (32)    Bottom shock absorbing material (33)    Top shock absorbing material (34)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery contains anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode and/or cathode contain inorganic solid-electrolyte powder of lithium ion conductivity having high ionic conductivity. The battery contains polymer between anode and cathode, which absorbs non-aqueous electrolyte. The inorganic solid-electrolyte powder contains crystal of lithium-aluminum-gallium-titanium-germanium-silicon-phosphorus oxide and lithium complex oxide glass ceramics.    USE - Lithium secondary battery used for power supply of electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is safe and reliable, has improved charge-and-discharge characteristics even in high temperature, high capacity and reduces the amount of non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation apparatus (11) has a processing unit (2) that reduces the carbon monoxide in the hydrogen gas generated from the raw material. A removal device (3) removes the carbon monoxide in the hydrogen containing gas processed by the processing unit. Based on the temperature of the carbon monoxide removal device, a controller (23) controls the valves (16-18) for controlling the introduction of the hydrogen gas from the carbon monoxide removal device into a heating path (14).    USE - Hydrogen generation apparatus for polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (claimed) for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses rapidly thermal runaway of the oxidation catalyst used in the processing of the hydrogen gas during starting, so that starting can be done steadily and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of hydrogen generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon monoxide removal device (3)    Heater (4)    Carbon monoxide removal heater (8)    Off-gas path (10)    Hydrogen generation apparatus (11)    Heating path (14)    Valves (16-18)    Temperature detector (20)    Controller (23)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic-element material contains two types of conjugated system polymers containing polythiophene compounds (1 and 2).    USE - Photovoltaic-element material for solar cells used for optical sensor, optical switch, optical memory and photo-transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic-element material has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency, short-circuit-current density, fill factor and open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic-element material contains two types of conjugated system polymers containing polythiophene compounds of formulae (1 and 2).    R1=1-5C alkyl;    R2-R4=H or 1-5C alkyl;    R5=6-20C alkyl;    R6-R8=H or 6-20C alkyl;and    n,m=5-2000.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows model view of photovoltaic-element material.    Anode (2)    Organic-semiconductor layer (3)    Cathode (4)    Layer having polythiophene compounds (5,6)
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains an ethylene-polarity vinyl monomer copolymer and a cross-linking agent. The time required for sealing film for foaming process is 30 minutes or more at 155?o C, after hardening a gel fraction (80-95 mass%).    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film suppresses the generation of foaming. The solar cells having sealing film has excellent durability and external-appearance characteristics.
NOVELTY - A carbonated polyvinyl alcohol is obtained by substituting at least one portion of hydroxyl group of polyvinyl alcohol by carbonate group. The polyvinyl alcohol has 20-90 mol% of vinyl-acetate units and 10-80 mol% of vinyl alcohol.    USE - Carbonated polyvinyl alcohol for gel-form electrolyte (claimed) used for lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonated polyvinyl alcohol has high polarity, and is manufactured easily and economically in short period of time. The lithium secondary battery comprising carbonated polyvinyl alcohol has favorable ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbonated polyvinyl alcohol is obtained by substituting at least one portion of hydroxyl group of polyvinyl alcohol by carbonate group (-OC(=O)OR). The polyvinyl alcohol has 20-90 mol% of vinyl-acetate units and 10-80 mol% of vinyl alcohol.R=12C or less (alkyl, group which introduces ether bond to alkyl chain or aromatic group).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbonated polyvinyl alcohol which involves reacting halogenated formate (XCOOR) with polyvinyl alcohol.    R= same as defined above;and    X=halogen.
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) has a permselective membrane (31) with film thickness of 10 mm or less and hydrogen-permeation coefficient of 50ml per cm2asteriskminasteriskatm1/2. The reactor selectively controls the volume-ratio rate of hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) into 90 or more in the inside of high concentration hydrogen containing gas (G3), while controlling volume-ratio rate of hydrogen and water into 10 or more in the inside of high concentration hydrogen containing gas.    USE - Permselective-membrane type reactor for use in manufacture of hydrogen gas in industrial field. Can also be used in field of fuel cell such as phosphate type fuel cell and solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly purified hydrogen is collected by using permselective membrane having excellent permeation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen gas manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of permselective-membrane type reactor.    Permselective-membrane type reactor (10)    Permselective membrane (31)    Fuel cell (50)    Source gas (G1)    High concentration hydrogen-containing gas (G3)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has an anode containing activated carbon, and which occlude-discharge lithium, and a cathode which occlude-discharge lithium formed through an electrolyte.    USE - As energy storage device for electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery has an anode containing activated carbon, and which occlude-discharge lithium, and a cathode which occlude-discharge lithium formed through an electrolyte. The anode contains lithium complex oxide of formula (1): Li1+ alpha MnxNiyCozO2, where x+y+z=1, x, y and z are 0-1 (excluding 0) and alpha is 0.01-0.3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode layer (2)    Anode layer (4)    Separator (5)    Cathode insulator (7)    Anode insulator (9)
NOVELTY - Proton-conductive composite electrolyte film comprises inorganic porous body (1) having proton donating functional group on surface in a spherical hole. As electrolyte material (2), nitrogen(s) of the imidazolium ring of imidazolium cation has a proton including an imidazolium cation and a multivalent anion. The film positions the electrolyte material in spherical holes having the inorganic porous body.    USE - The proton-conductive composite electrolyte film is used in energy device and fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The surface in the spherical hole of the inorganic porous body is chemically modified by the proton donating functional group. To impregnate a specific ionic liquid, an ionic conductivity is improved compared with the time of being ionic liquid independent. Heat resistance is high and the swelling at the time of a water-containing can be suppressed. The proton-conductive composite electrolyte film can be manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing the above proton-conductive composite electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view showing structure of the electrolyte film.    Inorganic porous body (1)    Electrolyte material (2)    Electrode material (3)
NOVELTY - The structure has a hollow transparent solid shell with a lens shape for filling a liquid e.g. carbon bisulfide. The liquid is filled in a transparent solid shell to form a lens e.g. triple prism, where material of the transparent solid shell is glass, transparent plastic, quartz, or acryl. The thickness of the transparent solid shell is from 0.3 millimeter to 8 millimeter.    USE - Liquid such as water, ethanol, benzene, cade oil or carbon bisulfide, filling lens such as convex, concave mirror, triple prism, astronomical telescope or optical microscope, structure for use in a solar-energy board condenser system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar-energy board is placed between a convex filled by the liquid, such that the sunlight can produce hard light to increase electric energy by the convex focusing on a solar-energy battery. The structure reduces the weight of the lens and material cost of the structure. The structure has different lens shapes with different uses to reduce the weight of the lens.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a condenser system of solar-energy board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid filling lens structure.
NOVELTY - Copper indium diselenide (CIS)-based photovoltaic device (104) comprises: a CIS-based solar absorber layer (506) comprising copper, indium and selenium; and a substrate (106) including a silicone layer (306) formed from a silicone composition and a metal foil layer (312).    USE - The photovoltaic device is useful in array (claimed), which is useful to generate electric current from electromagnetic energy. The photovoltaic device is useful for generating electricity from sunlight and other sources of light.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is flexible and sufficiently able to withstand annealing temperatures in excess of 500 degrees C to obtain maximum efficiency of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an array comprising many copper indium diselenide based photovoltaic devices; and    (2) a method for preparing CIS-based photovoltaic device comprising: providing the substrate and forming a CIS-based solar absorber layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an cross-sectional side view of a copper indium diselenide-based photovoltaic device:    Top contact layer; (510)    Window layer; (508)    Copper indium diselenide-based solar absorber layer; (506)    Layer(s) of molybdenum; (504)    Substrate (106)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor precursor layer is fabricated by forming a precursor layer on a substrate (402) and reacting the precursor layer to form an absorber layer (406).    USE - For fabricating a semiconductor precursor layer for use in solar cells and photovoltaic cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a precursor material comprising Group IB-chalcogenide particles containing an oxygen-free chalcogenide material in the form of an alloy of a chalcogen with a Group IB element; and/or Group IIIA-chalcogenide particles containing an oxygen-free chalcogenide material in the form of an alloy of a chalcogen with Group IIIA element(s).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a photovoltaic cell.    Substrate (402)    Barrier layer (403)    Base electrode (404)    Absorber layer (406)    Window layer (408)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (409)    Transparent electrode (410)    Metal fingers (411)
NOVELTY - A terminal is formed by plating a terminal substrate. The terminal substrate has a first material capable of being plated and a second material incapable of being plated that are two-color molded.    USE - Terminal for battery of mobile terminal apparatus (claimed) e.g. cellular phone. Can also be used in personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent electric conductivity and waterproofness. Reduces number of parts with a uniform thickness. Avoids increase in size to reduce manufacturing costs. Prevents dirt and damage to the long-range antenna without increasing the number of parts. Improves the design and appearance of cellular phone while being slim. Increases the diffusivity of light and improves the effect of hiding various parts in the case. Displays gentle light by avoiding parts in housing from being seen through. Improves the charging efficiency by increasing the area of the charging terminal connected to the charger. Improves light diffusion efficiency by using the light transmission layer formed of white paint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the back surface view of a lower housing of cellular phone using the terminal.    Lower housing (100B)    Hinge section (100C)    Charging terminal (108)    Short-range antenna (109a)    Image-taking lens (109b)
NOVELTY - The integrated battery pack includes one or more battery cells inside the pack, and one or more semiconductor chips to control the battery operation. A single lead frame mechanically carries the chips and provides electrical connection to the chips, to the battery cells as well as provides connectors to the pack exterior. A plastic mold encapsulates the chips and the inner area of the lead frame. The plastic mold form, at the same time, the supporting structure of the integrated battery pack.    USE - Integrated battery pack for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides smooth-sided integrated battery pack which can reduce the connection devices to a minimum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the integrated battery package, with the battery mounted on it.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte (30) is prepared by mixing an iodine-based solution, titania nanotubes and a solution of conductive polymeric material.    USE - Polymer electrolyte is used for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) used for converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte efficiently provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent current characteristics, voltage characteristics, ionic conductivity, and stability, and without defects such as liquid leakage and solvent evaporation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer electrolyte is prepared by mixing an iodine-based solution, titania nanotubes and a solution of conductive polymeric material. The solution of a conductive polymeric material is prepared by dissolving a polymeric material in a solvent. The polymeric material is polyethylene glycol or polyethylene oxide. The solvent is selected from acetonitrile, ethanol, ethylene-carbonate, gamma -butyrolactam, propylene-carbonate and/or dimethyl-carbonate. The iodine-based solution is a solution of lithium iodide or iodine. The iodine-based solution is prepared by mixing iodine with an iodide. The iodide is chosen from lithium iodide, sodium iodide and potassium iodide. The concentration of the titania nanotubes is 1-30%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the polymer electrolyte.    Lower electrode-A (10)    Lower electrode-B (20)    Polymer electrolyte (30)    Substrate (110)    Porous electrode (130)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrically conductive line (60) that extends partially along common axis (50). The line engaged with and electrically connects several output contacts (42) of photovoltaic modules (16) along common axis.    USE - Apparatus for electrically connecting several photovoltaic modules located within solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic modules of solar panel are electrically connected with conductive line of minimal length so that repair modules can be replaced when buried in panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial top view of photovoltaic modules connected by electrically conductive lines.    Photovoltaic module (16)    Output contact (42)    Common axis (50)    Electrically conductive line (60)    Socket strip (92)
NOVELTY - The hybrid energy storage device has a cell (10) comprising an anode (12), a cathode (14), a separator (16) provided between the anode and the cathode, an acid electrolyte, and the casing (26). The amount of acid electrolyte absorbed by the separator, the anode, and the cathode is 95-98%. The cell contains substantially no free liquid acid electrolyte within casing.    USE - Hybrid energy storage device such as asymmetric supercapacitor or hybrid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid energy storage device has excellent gas permeability and corrosion proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hybrid energy storage device has a cell comprising an anode, a cathode, a separator provided between the anode and the cathode, an acid electrolyte, and the casing. The amount of acid electrolyte absorbed by the separator, the anode, and the cathode is 95-98%. The cell contains substantially no free liquid acid electrolyte within casing. The anode comprises current collector comprising lead or lead alloy, further comprises active material comprising lead dioxide in electrical contact with the current collector. The anode comprises current collector, corrosion-resistant conductive coating, and active material. The current collector comprises copper or copper alloy. The corrosion-resistant coating comprises graphite impregnated paraffin or furfural. The active material comprises activated carbon mixed with polytetrafluoro ethylene or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The separator is chosen from absorbent glass mat separator material and/or fused silica gel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cell of the hybrid energy storage device.    Cell (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Separator (16)    Casing (26)
NOVELTY - An alkali metal is introduced into a reaction chamber. Organic phosphate precursors of protective layer are introduced into the reaction chamber and contacted with surface of the metal. Reaction is carried out to form an alkali metal phosphate chemical protective layer (408) on the metal.    USE - Formation of chemical protective layer on metal, such as negative metal electrode of battery cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protective layer having excellent physical and chemical stability and capable of protecting lithium metal from chemical reaction is formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali metal is introduced into a reaction chamber. Organic phosphate precursors of protective layer are introduced into the reaction chamber and contacted with surface of the metal. Reaction is carried out to form an alkali metal phosphate chemical protective layer (408) on the metal. The metal is alkali metal, such as lithium, sodium and potassium. The alkali metal layer is lithium or lithium alloy layer. The protective layer is lithium phosphate, and precursors are anhydrous phosphoric acid in organic solvent chosen from dimethyl ethoxide, mono-, di- and tri-glyme, ether, and tetrahydrofuran. An ionically conductive protective inorganic glass is further provided adjacent to chemical protective layer. The inorganic glass is phosphorus-based glass, oxide-based glass, sulfur-based glass, oxide/sulfide based glass, selenide based glass, gallium based glass, germanium based glass, and glass-ceramic active metal ion conductors, sodium beta -alumina or lithium beta -alumina, preferably lithium phosphorus oxynitride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of battery cell.    Battery cell (400)    Chemical protective layer (408)    Negative current collector (412)    Cathode (414)    Separation layer (416)
NOVELTY - The rubber bridges are formed on a metal separator (18) for dividing gas supply passage (20a) and gas flow field (26). The gas flow field and the gas supply passage are connected by the channels of the rubber bridge. The grooves formed between the channels, are closed by partition of the rubber bridge to prevent flow of gas.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The desired amount of gas can be supplied reliably. The performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Metal separator (18)    Gas supply passage (20a)    Gas discharge passage (20b)    Gas flow field (26)
NOVELTY - The holes extend through an electrode assembly (14) along stacking direction. The fuel gas supply holes (28a) connect a fuel gas supply passage (32a) and a fuel gas flow field (48). The fuel gas discharge holes (28b) connect fuel gas discharge passage (32b) and the fuel gas flow field. The oxygen-containing gas supply holes (30a) connect oxygen-containing gas supply passage (36a) and oxygen-containing gas flow field (38). The oxygen-containing gas discharge holes (30b) connect oxygen-containing gas discharge passage (36b) and the oxygen-containing gas flow field.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The holes are not necessary to be provided on the separators, hence the structure of the separators are simplified and manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power generation cells of the fuel cell.    Electrode assembly (14)    Fuel gas supply holes (28a)    Fuel gas discharge holes (28b)    Oxygen-containing gas supply holes (30a)    Oxygen-containing gas discharge holes (30b)    Fuel gas supply passage (32a)    Fuel gas discharge passage (32b)    Oxygen-containing gas supply passage (36a)    Oxygen-containing gas discharge passage (36b)    Oxygen-containing gas flow field (38)    Fuel gas flow field (48)
NOVELTY - The power source has an energy battery (20) which is connected to a power battery (30) through a connection (21). The power battery is connected to an electric motor (100) through a connection (22). The power battery supplies electrical energy to the drive motor at different rates through the connection. The energy battery supplies the electrical energy continuously to the power battery such that the voltage of the energy battery is greater than voltage of power battery. A controller controls the continuous recharging of the power battery.    USE - Power source for supplying electrical power to electric driving motor for driving and acceleration electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car drive system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the energy battery continuously charging the power battery, the energy generating capability of power battery can be maintained and energy can be provided to the load at different rates. The effective volume of the energy storage device is reduced. The energy storage device can be easily regenerated for continuous use and does not require the addition of the fluid reactants. Thus the recharging efficiency of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) energy storage device;    (2) electrical energy storing method;    (3) rechargeable battery power supply system; and    (4) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electrical storage device.    Device (15)    Energy battery (20)    Connection (21,22)    Power battery (30)    Electric motor (100)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (15) comprises a non-aqueous polymer lithium battery pack (20) and lead acid battery (30) which has lesser energy density than the lithium battery pack. The lithium battery pack connected in parallel to the lead acid battery through a connection (21), provides electrical energy to an electric motor (100) by continuously recharging the lead acid battery. A controller (60) regulates the flow of the current and voltage from the lithium battery pack to the lead acid battery by operating a switch (26) provided in the connection.    USE - Energy storage device for loads with different power rates such as electrical motor or engine used in driving vehicle such as motor vehicle, trucks, automobiles, motor cycles and small two wheeled bicycles such as motorcycles and electric bicycles, moped.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lithium battery pack continuously charges the lead acid battery, the lead acid battery can be maintained close to optimum charge level and the life span of the lad acid battery can be improved. Thus the energy generating capability of the lead acid battery can be maintained and energy can be provided efficiently to the load such as electrical motor at variable rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical energy storing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical system with the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (15)    Non-aqueous polymer lithium battery pack (20)    Connection (21)    Switch (26)    Lead acid battery (30)    Controller (60)    Electric motor (100)
NOVELTY - The circuit (3) has a voltage supply circuit (11) i.e. boost converter circuit, receiving an input voltage from an input terminal, and providing an output voltage to an output terminal. The output voltage is provided to operate a set of light emitting devices e.g. while LEDs. An input capacitor (Cin) is connected between the input terminal and ground. An output capacitor (Cout) is connected between the output and input terminals. The input terminal is connected to a power supply (5) e.g. Lithium-ion battery, Lithium-polymer battery, Nickel Cadmium battery, Nickel-Metal Hydride and fuel cell.    USE - Backlight control circuit for controlling a light emitting device such as white LED and organic LED, to illuminate from a back side of a LCD screen of a notebook computer, where a user observes an image from a front side of the screen.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit supplies a relatively high output voltage by using the output capacitor which is a relatively low voltage rating capacitor, thus reducing the total cost of the circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a backlight control circuit.    Input capacitor (Cin)    Output capacitor (Cout)    Backlight control circuit (3)    Power supply (5)    Voltage supply circuit (11)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has molded resin region positioned between a bare cell (10) and a protection circuit board electrically connected to the bare cell. A cap assembly (100) has a cap plate (110) attached to the opening of a can receiving an electrode assembly (12) of the bare cell. An electrode terminal (130) extends through the through hole (111) in the cap plate. A gasket (120) insulates the electrode terminal from the cap plate. A gap is formed between the electrode terminal and upper surface of the cap plate such that a portion of molded resin is filled in the gap.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for use in cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment between the molded resin region and cap assembly in the battery pack, is improved without using an additional component such as holder. The manufacturing cost and time of the battery are reduced, and the space efficiency is improved. The battery capacity is increased, and the battery size is reduced by decreasing the total height of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the bare cell of the secondary battery.    Bare cell (10)    Can (11)    Electrode assembly (12)    Cap assembly (100)    Cap plate (110)    Through hole (111)    Gasket (120)    Electrode terminal (130)
NOVELTY - The system has control device (3) for monitoring working voltage of fuel cell system, cycling fuel container (2) and fuel injection device (7). An alarm (6) coupled to the control device is activated when control device detects that working voltage is lower than predetermined voltage. The control device includes control circuit board and integrated circuit (IC) chip.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - The size and cost of the DMFC system are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell charger system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the DMFC system.    Cycling fuel container (2)    Control device (3)    Cycling pump (4)    Alarm (6)    Fuel injection device (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (A) has a reactor (B) having a coil (2) that is wound around a magnetic core (1). The contact region of a case (3) and the reactor is provided with rubber, polymer gel or plastic made viscoelastic material (35) having thickness of 2 mm or less.    USE - Reactor apparatus used in voltage boosting converter. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, factory, domestic electric power supply system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Viscoelastic material prevents noise produced at the contact points of reactor and case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the reactor apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Core (1)    Coil (2)    Case (3)    Viscoelastic film (35)    Reactor apparatus (A)    Reactor (B)
NOVELTY - The photo electric conversion apparatus has several spherical semiconductor crystal particles (2) which are arranged on the surface of an electro conductive substrate (1) at equal intervals. A light reflection portion (7) has a concave shaped light reflection surface (11) which condenses the semiconductor particles. A bottom face (13) of light reflection surface is embedded in an insulator layer (4). A translucent conductive layer (5) covers the top surface of the light reflection portion and semiconductor crystal particles.    USE - Photo electric conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the light reflection portion by sulfur gas is suppressed by translucent conductive layer. Thus photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved for long period of time. The condensing effect of semiconductor particles is kept constant. The level difference between the light reflection surface and the insulating layer is made small. Thus the size of the photo electric conversion apparatus is reduced with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photo electric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photo electric conversion apparatus.    Electro conductive substrate (1)    Semiconductor crystal particles (2)    Insulator layer (4)    Translucent conductive layer (5)    Light reflection surface (11)    Bottom face (13)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon thin film (4) is formed into a film on a buffer layer (3) that is found on a base material (2). A position ion is doped and a laser annealing process is carried out, on the amorphous film (4). The laser annealing is again performed on another amorphous film (7) that is formed on the amorphous film (4). Another positive ion is doped several times and again a laser annealing is performed, on an amorphous film (8) that is formed on the amorphous film (7).    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell panel for household purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel can be manufactured with high electric power generation efficiency, low cost, light weight and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the manufacturing method of solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell panel (1)    Base material (2)    Buffer layer (3)    Amorphous silicon thin films (4,7,8)    Laser beam (6b)
NOVELTY - The fuel container (10) comprises fuel container main component (11) is formed with single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer and stores liquid fuel. The single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer is formed from repeating unit (in weight%) (90-100) derived from 2-norbornene with respect to ring-opened-polymer hydrogenated substance (10-100) having melting point of 110-145 degrees C, and repeating unit (0-10) derived from norbornene monomer other than 2-norbornene.    USE - Fuel container for fuel cell used for electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, portable information terminal, digital camera and personal digital assistance.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel container has excellent alcohol resistance, oil resistance, mechanical characteristics, alcohol barrier property and water-vapor barrier property. The fuel container provides fuel cell with excellent hand oil-proof adhesivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel container comprises fuel container main component is formed with single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer and stores liquid fuel. The single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer is formed from repeating unit (in weight%) (90-100) derived from 2-norbornene with respect to ring-opened-polymer hydrogenated substance (10-100) having melting point of 110-145 degrees C, and repeating unit (0-10) derived from norbornene monomer other than 2-norbornene. The norbornene is chosen from polycyclic norbrnene monomer without substituent of three or more annular components and polycyclic norbrnene monomer with three or more annular components substituent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel container.    Fuel container (10)    Container main component (11)    Outflow port (12)    Nozzle (13)    Liquid fuel (16)
NOVELTY - The adhesive agent contains adhesion components and catalyst including substances (I) and (II). The substance (I) includes group 9 element or group 10 element and second or third transition metal. The substance (II) has a lone pair in atom or molecule, or unsaturated bond in molecule. The catalyst promotes the curing hardening of the adhesion components. The reactivity of substance (II) is higher than the substance (I).    USE - Adhesive agent used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for vehicles and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent has improved reliability and provides the fuel cell having improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adhesive agent contains adhesion components and catalyst including substances (I) and (II). The substance (I) includes group 9 element or group 10 element and second or third transition metal. The substance (II) has a lone pair in atom or molecule, or unsaturated bond in molecule. The catalyst promotes the curing hardening of the adhesion components. The reactivity of substance (II) is higher than the substance (I). The substance having lone pair in atom or molecule is chemical element containing either group 15 or group 16 elements. The substance having unsaturated bond in molecule is alkene, alkyne, aromatic compound, ketone, aldehyde or imine. The substance (II) is first transition metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of single cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single cell (2)    Separator (20a)    Electrolyte film (31)    Peripheral portion (33)    Cooling water flow path (36)
NOVELTY - A sensor (16) detects external air pressure, while a controller (15) controls the drive of a compressor (14) supplying air to the fuel cell stack (13). The controller computes the optimum rotation speed of the compressor, based on the information relating various rotation speeds with different electricity generation requirements, using the detected external air pressure.    USE - Vehicle mounted fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The supply amount of oxygen for generating desired amount of electricity is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen tank (11)    Fuel cell stack (13)    Compressor (14)    Controller (15)    Sensor (16)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (6) has a hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film (1) which is formed between a fuel electrode (2) and an oxidizing agent electrode (3). The catalyst layers (4a,4b) consists of catalyst and fluorine type poly electrolyte, are provided between the gaseous diffusion layers (5a,5b) and electrolyte film. An intermediate layer (9) which contains fluorine type poly electrolyte and polymer with a glass transition temperature of 100-150 degrees C, is provided between catalyst layer and hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The bond ability between the catalyst layer and hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film is improved by the polymer. The swelling between the electrolyte film and the catalyst layer is prevented by providing the intermediate layer. Thus the electric power generation of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the single cell containing the film and electrode assembly for fuel cell.    Hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Oxidizing agent electrode (3)    Catalyst layers (4a,4b)    Gaseous diffusion layers (5a,5b)    Membrane electrode assembly (6)    Intermediate layer (9)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (A) contains ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as filler (A-2). A sheet for back surface sealing is sealed to one surface of the filler through a heat-fusible layer. The sheet for back surface sealing contains a heat resistant film. The heat-fusible layer contains a heat-fusible resin. The heat-fusible resin contains ethylene(meth)acrylic-ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as main components. The ethylene(meth)acrylic-ester copolymer carries out grafting modification using an epoxy compound and/or a silane compound.    USE - Solar cell module is used for sheet for solar-cell back surface sealing (claimed) and solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module provides the sheet for solar-cell back surface sealing with excellent strength and adhesiveness even at high temperature and humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional-view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (A)    Photovoltaic cell (A-1)    Filler (A-2)    Glass plate (A-3)
NOVELTY - A deposition thin film layer (133) made of inorganic compound e.g. silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide is formed in an under coat processing surface of a polyester film base material (131) with which under coat processing (132) of barrier film layer (13) is performed. Two inorganic compound vapor deposition polyester films (13a) subjected to overcoat processing (134) are formed on the deposition thin film layer. A structure with polyester film surfaces are opposed and laminated through a two component reaction type polyurethane resin adhesive agent (135).    USE - Back sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved durability and high barrier property, and prevents permeation of water to a base film, thus suppressing deterioration of physical properties while maintaining high performance over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lamination of barrier film layer used for back sheet for solar cell modules.    Barrier film layer (13)    Inorganic compound vapor deposition polyester films (13a)    Polyester film base material (131)    Under coat processing (132)    Deposition thin film layer (133)    Overcoat processing (134)    Polyurethane resin adhesive agent (135)
NOVELTY - A modifier integrated fuel cell has a barrier layer (2), a hydrogen separation and anode layer (3), an electrolyte layer (4), a cathode layer (5) and a surface layer, arranged in order on a porous modification catalyst layer (1). The surface layer contains a metal and complex metal oxide. The metal is nickel, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, palladium, platinum, rhenium, cobalt and/or iron. The modifier integrated fuel cell has fuel modifier integrated with fuel cell.    USE - Modifier integrated fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate form fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell used as electric power generation apparatus in home, factory and moving components of motor vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier integrated fuel cell has compact structure, high practicability, durability and improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modifier integrated fuel cell has a barrier layer, a hydrogen separation and anode layer, an electrolyte layer, a cathode layer and a surface layer, arranged in order on a porous modification catalyst layer. The surface layer contains a metal and complex metal oxide of formula: Ln1-xAxMO3.    Ln=rare earth element;    A=barium, strontium and/or calcium;    M=chromium and/or titanium;and    x=0-1.    The metal is nickel, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, palladium, platinum, rhenium, cobalt and/or iron. The modifier integrated fuel cell has fuel modifier integrated with fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fundamental structure of the modifier integrated fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous modification catalyst layer (1)    Barrier layer (2)    Hydrogen separation and anode layer (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Cathode layer (5)
NOVELTY - The embossing carrier tape (11) comprises electroconductive resin for antistatics, and carbon in the electroconductive resin. The tape accommodates a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) with anode and cathode comprising active material of same composition.    USE - Embossing carrier tape for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of electrostatic discharge damage to other components around the battery at the time of reflow mounting can be eliminated and the defect generation of the board after mounting the battery can be significantly reduced, thus electrostatic compatibility can be attained. The contact fault by suppression dust can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the embossing carrier tape for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous secondary battery (10)    Embossing carrier tape (11)
NOVELTY - A carbonated cellulose type compound has a structure whose at least one portion of hydroxyl group of hydroxyalkyl cellulose having repeating unit (1) is substituted by specific carboxylic acid group.    USE - Carbonated cellulose-type compound for gel-form electrolyte (claimed) and polyelectrolyte used in lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonated cellulose-type compound is manufactured easily, and provides gel-form electrolyte having favorable retainability of ionic conductivity, without problem of leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbonated cellulose type compound has a structure whose at least one portion of hydroxyl group of hydroxyalkyl cellulose having repeating unit of formula (1) is substituted by carboxyl group of formula: -OC(=O)OR8.    R1-R6=H or (R7O)mH;    n=integer greater than or equal to 2;    R7=lower alkylene;    m=integer greater than or equal to 1;and    R8=12C or less alkyl, group having ether bond introduced into alkyl chain or optionally substituted aromatic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the carbonated cellulose-type compound, which involves reacting hydroxy alkyl cellulose having repeating unit of formula (1) and halogenated formate of formula: XCOOR8 using a solvent chosen from tetrahydrofuran, benzene, toluene, dialkyl ether, dialkyl carbonate and alkyl ester acetate.    X=halogen atom;and    R8=same as defined above.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a voltage transformation power supply control circuit (2) with output terminals (21) connected to power supply input connector (14) and several connectors (11) including FireWire 400 (RTM: trademark of Apple Computer) connector, FireWire 800 (RTM: trademark of Apple Computer) connector, universal serial bus (USB) connector, 5V/12V connector, 4/8/24 pin connector of the supply device. A lithium iron or lithium polymer battery (3) is mutually connected to the voltage transformation power supply control circuit.    USE - Portable multi-functional voltage transformation power supply electrical storage supply device e.g. uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system for electronic devices such as computer, monitor, and for supplying electric power to houses.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power can be effectively supplied to electronic devices of different kind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of portable multi-functional voltage transformation power supply electrical storage supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Portable multi-functional voltage transformation power supply electrical storage supply device (1)    Voltage transformation power supply control circuit (2)    Battery (3)    Connector (11)    Power supply input connector (14)    Output terminal (21)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has detector (2) which is installed in the housing. The detection portion corresponds to the storage portion (12) by the capacitor of planar stripline.    USE - Container for fluid fuel e.g. methanol used in fuel cell system for portable electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid level height and liquid physical characteristics in liquid storage apparatus can be measured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of container.    Container (1)    Detector (2)    Housing (11)    Storage portion (12)    Electrical connection portion (23)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a case (1) where diodes (2) separated from 4 centimeters are placed. The case is made of rigid plastic material and is placed horizontally at the height of red color elevated ramps (3) which blinks on a front of the case. The ramps containing a garland of the diodes are disposed on each side of the person. The diodes are disposed on a rigid circuit connected to a supply unit (10) with a rechargeable portable battery, and the garland is disposed at interior of the ramps. The ramps have 25 centimeters length and a shape of oval of 2.5 centimeters of diameters.    USE - Safety equipment for being carried like a pouch in a belt of a person such as runner, walker, skater, infant and cyclist, who move with feet along the roads and paths at day or night, and for being fasten on a support using a craft, a hook, a button and a zipper, to request a motorist, other cyclist or motor-cyclist to move aside from the runner, the walker, the infant and the cyclist to guarantee the safety for the pedestrian.    ADVANTAGE - The safety equipment allows the individual to be seen from far and provides a boundary for not touching the person or the child. The safety equipment allows the motorist, the cyclist or the motor-cyclist to move aside from the runner, the walker, the infant and other cyclist to guarantee the safety for the pedestrian who move with feet along the roads and paths at day or night. The ramps has 25 centimeters length and the shape of oval of 2.5 centimeters of diameters, thus ensuring the positioning of the diodes at horizontal, and hence guarantying the directivity of the luminous rays emitted by the diodes directly towards the persons subjected to locate the safety equipment and its carrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an safety equipment.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Case (1)    Diodes (2)    Elevated ramps (3)    Belt (7)    Supply unit (10)
NOVELTY - A charging unit comprises a charging material disposed on a collector (111) and arranged to surround the periphery of a cathode (113) and the periphery of an anode (112). The exhaust unit of the charging unit exhausts gas from an inner space within the charging material to the outside of the inner space during stacking of bipolar electrodes (110) and electrolyte layers (120).    USE - Bipolar battery for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures superior battery performance by removing introduced gas bubble during manufacture. Prevents leakage of electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a bipolar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a bipolar battery.    Bipolar electrodes (110)    Collector (111)    Anode (112)    Cathode (113)    Electrolyte layers (120)
NOVELTY - The tile has an intermediate plate (20) arranged above a base (4) and comprising a duct (22) for passage of a liquid, where a cover is overlapped to the intermediate plate for covering the plate. A closed lower air space (50) is defined between the intermediate plate and the base, and a closed higher air space (60) is defined between the intermediate plate and a cover. A wall body (24) of the intermediate plate separates the lower air space from the higher air space.    USE - Tile for using solar energy for heating a liquid e.g. water.    ADVANTAGE - The wall body of the intermediate plate separates the lower air space from the higher air space, thus preventing heat dissipation to the tile base, and hence enabling to effectively transfer the heat to the liquid passing in the duct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a set of tiles comprising an angular insert.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partly cutaway view of the tile.    Base (4)    Intermediate plate (20)    Duct (22)    Wall body (24)    Closed lower air space (50)    Closed higher air space (60)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte has porous ion conductive inorganic solid where a portion or all of the pores of the inorganic solid contains a material of composition which is different from the composition of inorganic solid.    USE - Lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte used for lithium secondary battery and lithium primary battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte provides lithium batteries with excellent charge-discharge cyclic characteristics. The lithium battery is safe, environmental-friendly and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte has porous ion conductive inorganic solid where a portion or all of the pores of the inorganic solid contains a material of composition which is different from the composition of inorganic solid. The material of different composition is chosen from glass, ceramics, glass-ceramics and organic polymer. The ion conductive inorganic solid comprises ceramics are glass ceramics. The ion conductive inorganic solid contains oxide of lithium (Li), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge) and titanium (Ti). The crystalline ion conductive inorganic solid is of formula: Li1+x+y(Al,Ga)x(Ti,Ge)2-xSiyP3-yO12, where x and y is 0-1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The product i.e. fuel cell component (10), has a solid polyelectrolyte membrane (12) including two opposite sides (14, 16). A catalyst layer (18) has a catalyst and lies over one of the sides. A micro-porous layer (36) lies over the layer (18). The layer (36) defines micro-channels (38) opened in a direction of the layer (18). Each micro-channel is defined by a surface that is free from tears. The layer (36) has a thickness of 30 to 40 micrometer. The micro-channels have a depth of 10 to 20 micrometer. The layer (36) has pores having size less than 1 micrometer.    USE - Product i.e. fuel cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The product avoids the formation of a fluid layer, thus preventing reactant gases from flowing towards the membrane, and hence improving fuel cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process comprising forming a micro-porous layer for application in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a fuel cell component.    Fuel cell component (10)    Solid polyelectrolyte membrane (12)    Sides (14, 16)    Catalyst layer (18)    Micro-porous layer (36)    Micro-channels (38)
NOVELTY - The structure has a slide-way type installation fixed stringer of a solar energy collecting roof board connected with a beam of a frame component. The installation fixed stringer is installed between component units of the solar energy collecting roof board. An elastic sealing gum is embedded between the adjacent component units. The stringer and the component unit of the solar energy collecting roof board are provided between slide ways and installed and connected with the slide. Foursquare part of the component unit is fixed through a screw hold-down mechanism and the stringer.    USE - Installation fixed structure for constructing a pitch roof of a solar energy collecting roof board.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple with low manufacturing cost. The structure can be utilized for various kinds of constructing roof with different sizes. The elastic sealing gum forms the planeness of pitch face direction between the upper and lower adjacent component boards when adopting sealing connection. The structure has long usage and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pitch roof constructing installation fixed structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves exhausting gas bubble formed between a bipolar electrode and an overlaid permeable separator (121). An electrolyte (124) is penetrated into the separator during exhaustion of the gas. The separator is retained by a separate retaining plate, and the separate retaining plate is permeable so that the bubble exhausted through the separator is exhausted to an outside.    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used for battery assembly module for driving motor of vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in driving of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, or electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The power density of the battery can be improved by reducing or eliminating the gas bubbles. The extension of driving distance per charging at one time or the extension of the life time of the battery mounted in the vehicle can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) bipolar battery; and    (2) bipolar battery manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the exhaustion of bubble between the separator and the electrolyte layer using the method of manufacturing the bipolar battery.    Collector (111)    Anode (112)    Cathode (113)    Separator (121)    Electrolyte (124)
NOVELTY - A solar cell unit (300) comprises a nonplanar solar cell (402), a transparent nonplanar casing (310) having primary and secondary ends (460), circumferentially disposed on solar cell and a sealant cap (S1). The sealant cap is hermetically sealed on the primary end of casing. The solar cell has a nonplanar substrate, a back electrode disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor junction layer disposed on the back electrode, and transparent conductive layer disposed on the semiconductor junction layer.    USE - Solar cell unit is used for solar cell assembly (claimed) used for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell unit has improved waterproof property and elongated nonplanar shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of sealing nonplanar solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of photovoltaic element with tubular casing.    Solar cell unit (300)    Transparent nonplanar casing (310)    Nonplanar solar cell (402)    Electrode strips (420)    Ends (460)
NOVELTY - A reinforced substrate (102) comprises a polymer base material and a reinforcing structure bonded with the base material. The reinforced substrate has a surface ready for deposition of thin film layers of photovoltaic device.    USE - Reinforced substrate is used for producing thin-film photovoltaic device (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced substrate provides lightweight and flexible thin-film photovoltaic device having high conversion efficiency and mechanical strength, inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top plan view of the solar power array comprising reinforced substrate.    Solar power array (100)    Reinforced substrate (102)    Thin-film photovoltaic device (104)    Electromagnetic energy (106)    Electric terminals (108)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has a bare cell (10) accommodated in a can (20) with a cap plate (31) sealing the upper open portion of the can. A protection circuit board (50) is coupled to upper portion of the bare cell by a molded resin (M) filling the gap between the cap plate and the protection circuit board. A holding protrusion (39) with holding portion (39a) for holding the molded resin is formed at the ends of cap plate of the bare cell.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding power between the molded resin and bare cell upper portion can be improved so as to strengthen the adhesion of production circuit board and the bare cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Bare cell (10)    Can (20)    Cap plate (31)    Holding protrusion (39)    Holding portion (39a)    Protection circuit board (50)    Molded resin (M)
NOVELTY - The second flow path plate forms the second flow path which is disposed in abutment with the anode electrode of the electrode portion unit group and through which a fuel flows. The first flow path passes to come into contact with all cathode electrodes of the electromotive portion unit group without branching from an inlet to an outlet. The electromotive portion unit group comprises of the electromotive portion units (108a, 108b) formed by sandwiching an electrolyte film between an anode electrode including an anode catalyst layer and cathode electrode including cathode catalyst layer.    USE - Direct type liquid fuel cell power generator for electric automobile or power supply for housing.    ADVANTAGE - Provides stable output by improving the shape of a flow path of a flow path plate through the fuel flows. Provides a power generator of high efficiency and low pollution type. Simplifies the stack structure by eliminating the electrical wiring for making serial electrical outputs from the electromotive portion units. Simplifies the structure of the direct type fuel cell power generator, thus lowering the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the direct type methanol fuel cell power generator.    Insulating flow path plate (101)    Fuel flow path supply port (104)    Fuel flow path ejection port (105)    Flow path cap body (106)    Electromotive portion units (108a, 108b)
NOVELTY - The pressing plates (30) respectively contact the ends of the aligned electricity generators (10). Fastening members (70) are configured and dimensioned to fasten the pressing plates to each other and to compress the aligned electricity generators. A spacer (90) is disposed between the pressing plates to control the pressure exerted by the pressing plates.    USE - Fuel cell stack for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell stack having a simple structure. The fastening pressure exerted by fastening members is controllable, so that a desired fastening pressure exerted by the fastening members can be easily supplied to pressing plates. Reduces manufacturing time and the manufacturing error of the fuel cell stack. Eases assembly and disassembly of the electricity generators when the stack is repaired or reconditioned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Electricity generators (10)    Pressing plates (30)    Connection rod (50)    Fastening members (70)    Spacer (90)
NOVELTY - The ionomer solution is applied to a substrate comprising decal backing, polyelectrolyte membrane, gas diffusion media layer, microporous layer, catalyst coated membrane, catalyst coated gas diffusion media and/or an electrode containing a catalyst, to provide a overcoat on the substrate. The ionomer solution contains modified ionomer comprising cerium and/or manganese group.    USE - Method of providing overcoat on substrate for product (claimed) for fuel cell and membrane electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The overcoat is efficiently provided on substrate. The fuel cell formed using substrate has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionomer solution is applied to a substrate comprising decal backing, polyelectrolyte membrane, gas diffusion media layer, microporous layer, catalyst coated membrane, catalyst coated gas diffusion media and/or an electrode containing a catalyst, to provide a overcoat on the substrate. The ionomer solution contains modified ionomer comprising cerium and/or manganese group. The overcoat is alternately formed on substrate using ionomer comprising salt of cerium or manganese, vehicle, proton group, and/or cerium or manganese ion. The vehicle contains water, alcohol, ethanol, methanol, propanol or butanol. The salt comprises carbonate salt of cerium or manganese. The proton group comprises sulfonic acid group. The over layer comprises cerium or manganese group. The ionomer comprises perfluorinated sulfonic acid polymer.
NOVELTY - The lithium-polymer battery comprises anode, separator, cathode and gel electrolyte. The gel electrolyte contains solvent, cross-linking type polymer, polymerization initiator and sulfonate. The cathode contains graphite material as main component, which has electrode density of 1.35-1.65 g/cm3.    USE - Lithium-polymer battery used for mobiles devices.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-polymer battery has excellent cycle characteristics and rate characteristics with suppressed spelling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium-polymer battery comprises anode, separator, cathode and gel electrolyte. The gel electrolyte contains solvent, cross-linking type polymer, polymerization initiator and sulfonate. The cathode contains graphite material as main component, which has electrode density of 1.35-1.65 g/cm3. Alternatively, the cathode of lithium-polymer battery contains amorphous carbon material or silicon compound material. The cross-linking type polymer is obtained from acrylic-type polymer. The polymerization initiator is peroxide. The solvent contains linear carbonate and/or cyclic carbonate, preferably vinylene carbonate. The sulfonate is cyclic sulfonate, cyclic disulfonate and/or chain disulfonate. The cyclic sulfonate is 1,3-propane sultone or 1,4-butane sultone. The cyclic disulfonate is methylene methane disulfonate, ethylene methane disulfonate and/or propylene methane disulfonate. The anode contains lithium manganate or lithium cobaltate, preferably lithium cobaltate.
NOVELTY - An inorganic organic hybrid material contains silica matrix comprising organic component having covalent-bonded phosphoric acid group.    USE - Inorganic organic hybrid material is used for electrolyte film of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic organic hybrid material has excellent thermal stability, chemical durability, and proton-conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inorganic organic hybrid material contains silica matrix comprising organic component having covalent-bonded phosphoric acid group. The organic phosphoric acid compound has silicon alkoxide having glycidoxy alkyl group, silanol group or hydroxyl group, and reactive functional group. The reactive functional group has functional group chosen from carboxyl group, hydroxyl group, silanol group or hydroxyl group, isocyanate group, and amide group. The organic phosphoric acid compound is chosen from phosphonoacetic acid, hydroxyalkyl phosphoric acid, and its condensation phosphoric acid.
NOVELTY - The polyimide film is formed by flow-spreading polyamic acid on a support material, to form polyimide precursor film. The polyimide precursor film is heat-processed and/or imidated, to form polyimide film. The polyamic acid is obtained by reaction of aromatic diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The polyimide film has a corrugated structure on at least one side of the surface. The corrugated surface of the polyimide film has maximum height difference between peak and valley (Rt) of 0.3-50 mu m, and profile mean wavelength parameter (RSm) of 0.5-40 mu m.    USE - Polyimide film is used for solar cell (claimed) and anti-skid material.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent heat resistance, toughness, flexibility, adhesiveness and is manufactured economically and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyimide film is formed by flow-spreading polyamic acid on a support material, to form polyimide precursor film. The polyimide precursor film is heat-processed and/or imidated, to form polyimide film. The polyamic acid is obtained by reaction of aromatic diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The polyimide film has a corrugated structure on at least one side of the surface. The corrugated surface of the polyimide film has maximum height difference between peak and valley (Rt) of 0.3-50 mu m, and profile mean wavelength parameter (RSm) of 0.5-40 mu m. The aromatic diamine has a benzoxazole structure. The solar cell contains photoelectric converting layer on the polyimide film.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate useful in proton exchange membrane fuel cell, comprises a composition having epoxy resin, 2-8 wt.% of hardening agent, 70-90 vol.% of graphite filler, epoxy-enhanced castor oil and epoxy enhanced 1,6 hexanediol. The graphite filler consists of graphite powder with an average particle diameter of 40-80 mu m. The bipolar plate is formed by molding presses.    USE - The bipolar plate is useful in proton exchange membrane fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate can be economically manufactured and has high quality, high electrical and thermal conductivity, and better dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a set of fuel cells (8, 10) and a drainage device (18) for draining the fuel cells. The drainage device exhibits a water storage tank (20) for storing water (16) from the fuel cells and a water sensor (28) for detecting a water level in the water storage tank. A closing unit (34) is provided for closing a pipeline (26) from the water storage tank to the fuel cells based on a function of the water level in the water storage tank.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte diaphragm or proton exchange diaphragm, device.    ADVANTAGE - The closing unit is provided for closing the pipeline from the water storage tank to the fuel cells based on the function of the water level in the water storage tank, thus protecting the fuel cells against damage in case of failure of the sensor in the water storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell device with two cascade stages and a water storage container lying between the stages.    Fuel cell device (2)    Fuel cells (8, 10)    Water (16)    Drainage device (18)    Water storage tank (20)    Pipeline (26)    Water sensor (28)    Closing unit (34)
NOVELTY - The panel (10) has a ridge (40) for installation on a roof, and a part of one of the panel pieces (20, 30) of the ridge comprising a solar energy collector (50), where the solar energy collector comprises a solar electric panel. Panel pieces are separated and arranged to mate during installation to form the ridge. A thermoplastics base comprises a rubber tire crumb filled thermoplastic matrix. A solar absorbing sheet is positioned over the base. A securement unit secures the ridge to the roof. The panel pieces are hinged together to form the ridge.    USE - Roof mountable solar panel for use in a roof mounted system such as flat panel solar thermal system, for domestic water heating and/or generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The panel allows the ridge for installation on the roof, thus reducing the manufacturing and installation costs. The panel maximizes the solar energy absorbed, and minimizes the thermal conduction loss with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a roof mountable solar panel.    Solar panel (10)    Panel pieces (20, 30)    Sides (25, 35)    Ridge (40)    Solar energy collector (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cylindrical exterior can (100) with an open end top portion into which an electrode assembly (110) and electrolyte can be inserted. An electrode tap (120) is drawn from the electrode assembly and is extended upwards. A cap assembly (200) assembled as an integrated structure, has an outer side surface welded and fixed to an inner side surface and electrically connected to the electrode tap to transmit electric current generated by the electrode assembly to outside.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to nickel-hydrogen batteries, lithium batteries, lithium-ion batteries, polymer lithium batteries, angular secondary batteries, pouch-type secondary batteries, etc., used in mobile phone, notebook computers, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Time required to assemble the battery is reduced, and safety of battery is ensured, by providing cap assembly assembled as an integrated structure with welded outer surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of cylindrical secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of cylindrical secondary battery.    Cylindrical exterior can (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode tap (120)    Upper insulation plate (130)    Cap assembly (200)
NOVELTY - Unreacted fluoro monomers are recovered from fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions obtained by emulsion-polymerizing fluoro monomer having sulfonic-acid precursor functional group which can be converted into sulfonic acid group, by vaporizing the unreacted fluoro monomer from the dispersion. The liquid of the fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion has an acidic pH.    USE - Recovery of fluoro monomer from fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion used in manufacture of electrolyte-film materials of fuel cells and chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient separation and recovery of unreacted fluoro monomers without using an extraction solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system used for recovering fluoro monomer.    Stirring tank (1)    Trap (2)    Diaphragm pump (3)    Valve (4)    Methanol or dry ice (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) has bus-bar electrode made of resin type electrically conductive paste and an adhesive layer with resin, which connects the bus-bar electrode and a wiring material (70). The residual stress of the resin contained in the adhesive layer is made smaller than that of resin contained in the bus-bar electrode by increasing mean molecular weight of resin contained in adhesive layer than the mean molecular weight of resin contained in bus-bar electrode.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) solar cell. Can also be used in crystal system solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fall of solar cell module output is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Electrode (10)    Silicon wafer (20)    Wiring material (70)    Electrode conductive particle (80)    Resin (90)
NOVELTY - An active element (3) arranged between substrate (4) and upper electrode (5) has semiconductor structures (6) extending in lengthwise direction (7) from substrate and in contact with substrate and electrode, and a filler element (8) made of SU-8 based polymer material. The semiconductor structures have height in lengthwise direction and width and thickness in orthogonal direction of lengthwise direction. The semiconductor structure has a plate shaped portion and the width is larger than the thickness at a section positioned at lower half of semiconductor structure.    USE - Optical device e.g. photovoltaic device including radiation detector and light emitting device (all claimed) such as LED.    ADVANTAGE - The optical device having a high efficiency cost ratio is provided by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of fabricating optical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic device.    Active element (3)    Substrate (4)    Upper electrode (5)    Semiconductor structures (6)    Lengthwise direction (7)    Filler element (8)
NOVELTY - A flexible conductor (a) (320) is placed across the ends (i) of battery cells (110). A flexible conductor (b) is placed across the ends (ii) of battery cells. The bands (330) are wrapped around the battery cells to secure the flexible conductor (a) to the ends (i) of battery cells, and the flexible conductor (b) to the ends (ii) of battery cells. The battery cell has a component section with a positively charged end and a negatively charged end.    USE - Method used for mechanically connecting battery cells in battery cell assembly for motor vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient connection of battery cells in battery cell assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flexible conductor (a) is placed across the ends (i) of battery cells. A flexible conductor (b) is placed across the ends (ii) of battery cells. The bands are wrapped around the battery cells to secure the flexible conductor (a) to the ends (i) of battery cells, and the flexible conductor (b) to the ends (ii) of battery cells. The battery cell has a component section with a positively charged end and a negatively charged end. The component section of battery cells are attached using an adhesive. The battery cells are lithium based batteries. The bands contain rubber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery cell assembly.    Battery cell (110)    Flexible adhesive (210)    Battery cell assembly (310)    Flexible conductor (320)    Band (330)
NOVELTY - A catalyst has a specific surface area of 100-300 m2/g, a carbon-monoxide-absorption amount of 20-80 mu mol/g, and a copper-oxide crystalline diameter of 200 Angstrom or less, and contains (in mass%) copper oxide (10-90), zinc oxide (5-50), and aluminum oxide (10-50).    USE - Catalyst is used for carbon-monoxide conversion to produce hydrogen used as fuel in fuel-cell systems (all claimed), such as phosphoric acid type fuel cells, molten carbonate type fuel cells, solid-oxide type fuel cells, and solid polymer type fuel cells, used in motor vehicles and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst sufficiently reduces the carbon-monoxide content of hydrogen gas obtained by reforming a feed hydrocarbon, and provides fuel cells in which start and stop are frequently repeated to be stably operated for a long time. The catalyst has excellent activity and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a hydrogen-production system for fuel cells.    Fuel (1)    De-sulfurizer (2)    Sulfur detector (3)    Modifier (4)    Fuel-cell stack (6)
NOVELTY - The reformer has a reforming reactor to convert fuel to reformed gas comprising carbon monoxide, and a water gas shift reactor with an inlet and outlet. The water gas shift reactor has catalyst to oxidize portion of carbon monoxide contained in reformed gas that is received via inlet, and discharges resulting gas mixture via outlet. A pipe comprises a portion with drain valve located below inlet or outlet, to drain liquid water out of water gas shift reactor when the reformer is not in normal operation.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for use as power source for portable electronic equipment, automobile, house and public building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By opening the drain valve, the water staying in the reformer is exhausted rapidly to outside after stopping the operation of fuel cell. Hence the deactivation of the catalyst due to water is prevented and the amount of catalyst used is reduced economically. Thus the effect of nitrogen purging operation is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The method involves directing an oxidant stream to one fuel cell cathode through an oxidant entry port. Gaseous methanol is directed to one fuel cell anode through a fuel entry port. A fuel cell assembly is operated so that water is supplied to a cathode, and carbon dioxide is supplied to an anode. The exhaust stream in an anode recirculation loop is recirculated at the gaseous anode.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system for fuel cell e.g. gas phase direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used in electronic device, power supply and electric motor (all claimed). Can also be used in portable electronic device e.g. laptop computer, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High power density and high energy conversion efficiency can be achieved. A compact fuel cell system with lower parasitic losses and reduced system cost and complexity can be provided. The noise of the fuel cell system can be avoided by the elimination of air compressor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system;    (2) fuel cell;    (3) electronic device;    (4) power supply; and    (5) electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a polymer base, and a substrate (12) on which two electrodes (14, 24) are provided. A photovoltaic function layer structure (22) is provided between the electrodes. The electrode (24) is arranged between photovoltaic function layer structures (22, 22'), to form a pair of cells (28, 28') connected with respective photovoltaic cells (30, 30'), between the electrodes and a counter electrode (26) provided at the structure (22'). The electrode (14) and the electrode (26) are connected together in an electrical conducting manner.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is designed in such a manner that it has increased efficiency and total output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (12)    Electrodes (14, 24)    Photovoltaic function layer structures (22, 22')    Counter electrode (26)    Cells (28, 28')    Photovoltaic cells (30, 30')
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve seat assembled by a pressing piece, a cylindrical structured gland, two layers of acid filter pieces, a safety valve body, a rubber cap, a substrate and a sealing apron. A protecting operculum is connected with a safety valve body by a flip-chip. An outer wall of the gland is tightly collocated with an inner cavity of the valve seat. A necking table is equipped on bottom of an inner cavity of the gland, and an upper layer acid filtering piece and pressing piece are orderly equipped over a necking table.    USE - Lead-acid accumulator safety valve.    ADVANTAGE - The valve has a strengthening rib to improve intensity of the operculum and make the gas smoothly to be separated out when it is staleness. The connection by the flip-chip efficiently ensures the safety. The protecting operculum can freely revolve corresponding with the valve body, which increases sealing and improves lifespan of the accumulator. The structure of the valve is simple. The valve is convenient to assemble and disassemble and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a lead-acid accumulator safety valve.
NOVELTY - A sheet consists of laminate of compatible resin layer and adhesive layer laminated on polyester film such that the adhesive layer is on the polyester film. The compatible resin layer contains resin compatible with ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin, and has thickness of 0.2-2 mu m.    USE - Sheet is used in solar cell module (claimed) for sealing reverse side of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has favorable adhesive strength with respect to filler layer, excellent storage stability and is manufactured with improved productivity.
NOVELTY - A polymeric material is deposited on a surface of a carbon-containing substrate using physical vapor deposition to form a surface-modified carbon-containing substrate.    USE - Method used for modifying surface of carbon-containing substrate for nanohybrid material and carbon-containing structure (all claimed) used for one-dimensional nanostructures in nano-electronics, photovoltaic cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides surface-modified carbon-containing substrate efficiently.
NOVELTY - The concentrator (300) has a flat primary reflector (320) arranged at an angle to an entrance aperture (310) coincident with the front surface of the solar module, and a curved secondary reflector (340) which opposes the primary reflector. The secondary reflector describes a circular arc centered on a proximal endpoint (360) of the primary reflector with a radius equal to the width of an exit aperture (330). A solar cell is arranged between the primary reflector and the secondary reflector.    USE - Parallel aperture prismatic electromagnetic radiation concentrator for use in solar module (claimed) for concentration of solar energy on solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The placement position of the solar cell is favorable and thus the manufacturability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for radiation concentration method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the radiation concentrator.    Concentrator (300)    Entrance aperture (310)    Flat primary reflector (320)    Exit aperture (330)    Curved secondary reflector (340)    Proximal endpoint (360)
NOVELTY - A light-receiving-surface side sealing film (3A) contains an ethylene acetic acid vinyl copolymer, a crosslinking agent and an acid acceptor.    USE - Light-receiving-surface side sealing film is used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light-receiving-surface side sealing film provides solar cell having high power generating performance and excellent durability and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for back surface side sealing film (3B), which contains ethylene acetic acid vinyl copolymer (100 mass parts), crosslinking agent and acid acceptor (0.5 mass parts or more).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a solar cell.    Light-receiving-surface side sealing transparent protection component (1)    Back surface side protection component (2)    Light-receiving-surface side sealing film (3A)    Back surface side sealing film (3B)    Solar cell (4)
NOVELTY - The current collector useful in photochemical applications e.g. dye-sensitized solar cells, comprises a nickel (2-98%)-cobalt (98-2%) alloy. The current collector is protected by a non-conductive material. The non-conductive material is an inorganic and/or organic coating, a polymeric material, a hot-meltseal foil, a low temperature melting glass frit or a ceramic glaze.    USE - The current collector is useful in photochemical applications (claimed) e.g. dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector are highly resistant to corrosion, highly stable at the sintering temperatures for glass-based photoelectrochemical devices, and has a low recombination rate with electrons in nanoporous semiconductors at operational conditions and a good electrical conductivity and a satisfactory plasticity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a conductive interconnect;    (2) a transparent conductive oxide;    (3) an electrode for photochemical application made of a transparent conductive oxide;    (4) a dye-sensitized solar cell;    (5) an array; and    (6) a method for electrochemical or chemical deposition of a metal or an alloy on a transparent conductive oxide surface with good adhesion of the deposited metal or alloy on the transparent conductive oxide surface.
NOVELTY - An electron-donating organic material (5) contains conjugated system polymer having benzothiadiazole-group-containing repeating unit (1).    USE - Electron-donating organic material for photovoltaic element used for solar cell, optical sensor, optical switch, photo-transistor and optical memory.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic element formed using electron-donating organic material has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electron-donating organic material contains conjugated system polymer having benzothiadiazole-group-containing repeating unit of formula (1).    R1-R10=H, alkyl, alkoxy or aryl;    R11,R12=H, halogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;    w',x,y',z=single bond, arylene, heteroarylene, ethenylene or ethynylene;    m=0 or 1;and    n=1-1000.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows model view of photovoltaic element.    Anode (2)    Organic-semiconductor layer (3)    Cathode (4)    Electron-donating organic material (5)    Electron-accepting organic material (6)
NOVELTY - An indium-doped iron oxide film (20-200 nm thick) comprising (wt.%) indium (less than 10), ferric oxide and indium (III) oxide (less than 10), and indium ferrate (less than 10), comprises disc-like structures (greater than or equal to 10) on film surface within 0.25 microns2 area. The disc-like structures are roughly spherical in shape with a ratio of long dimension to short at greater than or equal to 2:1. The disc-like structures have a radius of 0.25-6 nm. They are oriented at an angle of 20-160degrees relative to the film surface plane.    USE - Useful as photoanode in photoelectrochemical cell used in electrochemical splitting of water using sunlight as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The indium-doped iron oxide film is a nanostructured indium-doped iron oxide material where indium is incorporated into the crystal lattice of the alpha -hematite phase of ferric oxide, resulting in a new composition of matter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for:    (1) a method of producing an indium-doped iron oxide film, comprising generating a micron-sized aerosol of an indium-doped iron oxide precursor solution comprising an iron-based organometallic at a concentration of 0.001-0.02 M and an indium-based organometallic compound at a concentration of 0.00004-0.0008M in an organic alcohol (preferably 200 proof ethanol) or ether; directing the aerosol to a heated substrate (less than or equal to 400, preferably less than 300degrees C), which is a spectrally transparent glass with a conductive overlayer, or spectrally transparent cyclic-olefin copolymer or poly(norbornene); and allowing the indium-doped iron oxide precursor to pyrolyze on the substrate surface forming the indium-doped iron oxide film as above; and    (2) a photo-anode comprising the indium-dopes iron oxide film as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart illustrating a procedure on how to make indium-doped iron oxide films.
NOVELTY - The composition useful in solar cell active layers, comprises a regioregular polythiophene having an average molecular weight of 6000-9000 measured by gel permeation chromatography in chloroform, an n-type semiconductor, and a halogenated aromatic solvent. The polydispersity index for the polythiophene is 1.1-1.5. The n-type semiconductor comprises a nanoparticulate semiconductor and a fullerene derivative. The weight ratio of regioregular polythiophene to the n-type semiconductor is 2.5:1-1:1. The composition is in the film form of 250 nm or less.    USE - Useful in solar cell active layers.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has high efficiencies, high current density, high versatility, and better processability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition useful in solar cell active layers, comprises a regioregular polythiophene having an average molecular weight of 6000-9000 measured by gel permeation chromatography in chloroform, an n-type semiconductor, and a halogenated aromatic solvent. The polydispersity index for the polythiophene is 1.1-1.5. The n-type semiconductor comprises a nanoparticulate semiconductor and a fullerene derivative. The weight ratio of regioregular polythiophene to the n-type semiconductor is 2.5:1-1:1. The composition is in the film form of 250 nm or less. The halogenated aromatic solvent has a chlorinated aromatic solvent. The polythiophene polydispersity is 1.1-1.4. The composition has a solid content of 30-70 wt.%. The regioregular polythiophene is a polythiophene soluble in organic solvent and haloaromatic solvent. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photovoltaic device; and    (2) a method of forming a film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a conductive polymer solar cell.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has an electron conducting nanostructure layer formed on an electrode. A photoactive layer containing the photosensitive nanoparticles (950) is formed on the electron conducting nanostructure layer. A hole transport layer is formed on the photoactive layer.    USE - For photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the photovoltaic device is improved. The manufacturing cost of the photovoltaic device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photosensitive layer comprises cadmium selenide, zinc selenide, lead selenide, indium phosphorus, lead sulfur, zinc sulfur, silicon germanium, silicon germanium, cadmium telluride, cadmium mercury telluride, and/or group II-VI, II-IV or III-IV material. The hole conducting polymer is p-type semiconducting polymer comprising poly-3-hexyl thiophene, poly(3-octyl thiophene), poly(2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethyl-hexyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene) and/or poly-3,4-ethylene dioxy-thiophene, preferably poly-3,4-ethylene dioxy-thiophene. The p-type semiconductor is p-doped silicon, p-doped germanium and/or p-doped silicon germanium, preferably p-doped amorphous silica, p-doped microcrystalline silicon and/or p-doped nanocrystalline silicon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for making photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the nanoparticle sensitized solar cell.    Nanorods (930)    Nanoparticles (950)
NOVELTY - The solar module (20) consists of several solar cells (22-1) that are electrically connected in parallel on a substrate (21) and is fabricated in a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) machine. The solar cells comprise an electrode layer having width which is inversely proportional to a film thickness ratio corresponding to each cell that is obtained with respect to the film thickness distribution of the machine.    USE - Solar module for converting solar radiation into electrical energy used in e.g. satellite , space and mobile communication.    ADVANTAGE - The film thickness distribution of the solar module is made uniform and conversion efficiency of the solar module is improved through the specific arrangement of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar module.    Solar module (20)    Substrate (21)    Solar cell (22-1)    Open support voltage (Voc)    Width of cells (W1-W5)
NOVELTY - A back-sheet encapsulant layer (14) laminated to the back surface (12b) of a solar cell layer (12) is formed of a polymeric sheet comprising polymeric composition having ionomers, with a thickness greater than or equal to 60 mils. The ionomer is derived from acid copolymer which has been neutralized from about 10-100 percent with metallic ions based on total carboxylic acid content. An incident layer (16) and a back-sheet (18) are respectively laminated to the front-sheet (10) and back-sheet encapsulant layers.    USE - Solar cell module for use as a renewable energy resource that converts light energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Ionomer interlayers are typically used in safety glass laminates as encapsulant layers in solar cell modules to provide the encapsulated solar cells with enhanced penetration and threat resistance. As a result, fragile solar cells are protected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The back-sheet is formed of a sheet or film selected from glass, plastic sheets or films, and metal sheets or films. The solar cells are selected from multi-crystalline solar cells, thin film solar cells, compound semiconductor solar cells, and amorphous silicon solar cells. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the process of manufacturing a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a typical solar cell module or laminate.    Front-sheet encapsulant layer (10)    Solar cell layer (12)    Back surface (12b)    Back-sheet encapsulant layer (14)    Incident layer (16)    Back-sheet (18)
NOVELTY - A compound which has an aromatic ring is electrolytically polymerized by applying pulse form electric current such as square wave electric current having positive value as maximum value and negative value as minimum value, to form a fibril-like polymer. The obtained fibril hydrolyte polymer is then baked, to obtain a carbon fiber.    USE - Manufacture of carbon fiber (claimed) used in metal catalyst used for catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electrical vehicles and electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber with thin fiber diameter and large surface area, is manufactured.
NOVELTY - A polyfluoro organic group-containing compound (A) is polymerized using organometallic complex catalyst to obtain norbornene polymer having fluoro sulfonyl-containing repeating unit (a).    USE - Manufacture of norbornene polymer having fluoro sulfonyl-containing repeating unit used for electrolyte film for fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides norbornene polymer having excellent heat resistance, mechanical strength and chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyfluoro organic group-containing compound of formula (A) is polymerized using organometallic complex catalyst to obtain norbornene polymer having fluoro sulfonyl-containing repeating unit of formula (a).    X=methylene, methyl methylene, dimethyl methylene, oxygen or sulfur;    Q1=polyfluorobivalent organic group;    R=hydrogen, fluorine, polyfluoromonovalent organic group;and    k=0, 1 or 2.
NOVELTY - The PEFC has a catalyst containing tungsten carbide that is obtained by converting a compound chosen from the group consisting of tungsten boride, tungsten nitride, sulfided tungsten, phosphide tungsten and silicide tungsten. The catalyst contains platinum as catalyst component.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, household and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable and stable catalyst activity can be ensured even when hydrogen gas containing carbon monoxide (CO) is used as fuel by using catalyst containing tungsten carbide and platinum.
NOVELTY - The laminated cell structure has stacking of cells (2) formed by clamping membrane electrode assembly with a separator (20). The edges (20e) of metal separators clamped in the membrane electrode assembly are chamfered along the lamination direction of the perimeter of the cell.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric power generation system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - When the laminated cell structure bends the metal separator and a tension plate contacts so that the force of direction acting between cells is inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view illustrating the balloon structure of the laminated cell structure.    Cell (2)    Tension plate (9)    Metal separator (20)    Edge of metal separator (20e)    Electrolyte film (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating an electric power demand and heat demand in a predetermined time destination based on the past driving performance of a fuel cell (15). Several driving plans for the fuel cell are drawn based on the estimated power and heat demands, the present state of the fuel cell and the heat storage amount of the thermal storage tank (31). A driving plan is selected in accordance with a reference driving plan of the fuel cell based on which the fuel cell is controlled by using a controller (50).    USE - For operating fuel cell system e.g. pure hydrogen type fuel cell used in e.g. small-scale apartment house or small scale offices. Also suits for solid oxide fuel cell, phosphoric-acid fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operating method of a fuel cell system enables to generate more effective driving with energy saving property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram illustrating the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (15)    Heat exchanger (21)    Thermal storage tank (31)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The system has controller (5) that computes the performance decrement by secure time deterioration based on manufacture date and stop log of fuel cell. The performance decrement by secure time deterioration of fuel cell is corrected to obtain target battery performance and driving of fuel cell is controlled.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secure time deterioration of fuel cell is suppressed and driving condition is controlled. The desired electric power generation performance is maintained such that the reliability of system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water flow path (4)    Controller (5)    Hydrogen tank (200)    Hydrogen pump (210)    Air pump (305)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (1,2) has a laminate obtained by laminating an outer side film layer (13,14) on both surfaces of a gas barrier laminated film layer (10). The layer (10) is obtained by laminating a vapor deposition thin film layer (12) of inorganic acid compound on one surface of a base material layer (11). The outer side film layer is obtained using high polymer film having dielectric constant of 3.5 or less.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet is economical, and has excellent weather resistance, dampproof property, dimensional stability and electrical insulation property. The solar cell module having the protection sheet has favorable electric power generation efficiency for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (1,2)    Gas barrier laminated film layer (10)    Base material layer (11)    Vapor deposition thin film layer (12)    Outer side film layer (13,14)    Adhesion layer (15,16)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a separator (11) placed between a positive electrode sheet (5) and a negative electrode sheet (8). The end surface (4c) of the edge (4a) at the positive electrode active material content layer (4) and respective surface of the negative electrode active material content layer (7) is a resin film that uses a heat resistant resin as the substrate. The heat resistant resin has a heat-resistant temperature of 150 degrees C or more. The inner coating of the insulating resin film contains a thermoplastic resin.    USE - Nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply in portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, notebook type personal computer (PC), electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electrically-driven motorbike, electric-power-assisted bicycle, motor vehicle, electric chair, home use and business use electric-power storage system, etc. Also suits for load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit produced in the surface of terminal end in the active material layers of positive and negative electrode sheets can be prevented effectively. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with high safety can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode stacked structure of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material content layer (4)    Edge of positive electrode active material content layer (4a)    End surface of positive electrode active material content layer (4c)    Positive electrode sheet (5)    Negative electrode active material content layer (7)    Negative electrode sheet (8)    Separator (11)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains an electroconductive support whose surface supports a catalyst component and a hydrogen-storage material. The particle occupancy parameter of electrode catalyst is calculated using specific formula.    USE - Electrode catalyst for membrane electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent hydrogen-storage capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode catalyst contains an electroconductive support whose surface supports a catalyst component and a hydrogen-storage material. The particle occupancy parameter of electrode catalyst is calculated using formula: (alpha )p=3/2 Ss((ma/da(rho )a)+(mh/dh(rho )h))= 0.01-2, where Ss is specific surface area of electroconductivity support in cm2/g, mh is amount of catalyst component support per 1 g of conductive support in g/g, da is average particle diameter of catalyst component in cm, (rho )a is specific gravity of catalyst component in g/cm3, mh is amount of hydrogen-absorption material support per 1 g of conductivity support in g/g, dh is average particle diameter of hydrogen-absorption material in cm and (rho )h is specific gravity of hydrogen absorption material g/cm3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous-electrolyte composition contains an electrolyte salt, a nonaqueous solvent and a cyclic-phosphoric acid ester.    USE - For square or laminated-type nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. a lithium ion nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used as portable power supply for electronic devices including, but not limited to, a camcorder (video tape recorder), digital camera, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte composition prevents swelling deformation of the battery exterior, even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous solvent contains ethylene carbonate (in mass%) (10-50), vinylene carbonate (0.1-5) and diethyl carbonate (50-70), and further contains propylene carbonate (5-40). The nonaqueous-electrolyte composition further contains a high molecular compound chosen from polyvinyl formal, polyacrylic acid and polyvinylidene fluoride.
NOVELTY - Gaseous diffusion layer (13) has porous component sintered coarse grains (21) having innumerable small diameter through-holes (213) and innumerable large diameter through-holes (22), extending in a row. The small diameter through-holes consist of carbon particles (211) and water-repellent particles (212) having favorable gap.    USE - Carbon particles layer for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Gaseous diffusion layer has excellent gas diffusion property and durability, without deformation in high pressure state at the time of integrating fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the basic structure of membrane electrode assembly comprising gaseous diffusion layer, expanded view of gaseous diffusion layer, porous component sintered coarse grains, and water repellent particles and carbon particles.    Electrolyte film (11)    Anode catalyst layer (12a)    Cathode catalyst layer (12b)    Gaseous diffusion layer (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Porous component sintered coarse grains (21)    Carbon particles (211)    Water repellent particles (212)    Small diameter through-holes (213)    Large diameter through-holes (22)
NOVELTY - A catalyst material contains ionic functional group provided in surface of carbon material through coupling group, and has two or more types of connection patterns of carbon material and ionic functional group.    USE - Used in catalyst film and membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cells (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells used for portable devices such as mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electronic still camera, personal digital assistant, video camera, handheld game machines, portable apparatus such as passenger cars, freight cars, two-wheeled vehicles and personal beagle, portable generators, field lighting equipment device and as power supply for robots, toys and capacitor charging.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has excellent dispersion stability and provides membrane-electrode assembly having high catalyst activity and high durability, and highly efficient fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of the structure of the membrane-electrode assembly using the polymer electrolyte membrane.    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Solid electrolyte film (11)    Anode (12)    Anode pole porous electroconductive sheet (12a)    Cathode (13)
NOVELTY - The material for constituting an electrolyte for a fuel cell, comprises a hydrophobic matrix, and a structure of organic glass, crystals, polymers and ceramics. Atoms of silicon form a structure in the hydrophobic matrix. The electrolyte has a ratio of silicon atomic percentage to a sum of carbon and fluorine atomic percentages of 5x 10-3 to 5x 10-2. The matrix is functionalized by sulfonic group, carboxylic group and phosphonic group.    USE - The material is useful for constituting an electrolyte for a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful in a portable electronic device such as computer and a cellular telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high proton conductivity of greater than 10 mS/cm, high deposition speed of 2 mu m/h, high resistance to water and solvents and high mechanical and electrical resistance, and reduces the size and cost of the fuel cell thus increasing their electrolytic performances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for production of a material; and    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of a fuel cell.    Ceramic substrate (301)    Support (302)    Film (303)    Canals (305)    Electrolytic membrane. (306)
NOVELTY - Starting a high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack arranged to receive a reformed fuel from a fuel reformer, comprises preheating the stack through a heating block coupled to the stack; sensing the temperature of the stack; making a comparison between the sensed temperature of the stack and a reference temperature; and controlling supply of off-gas from the fuel reformer to the stack in dependence on the comparison.    USE - For starting a high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack used as power source for pollution-free cars, local installation power source, power source for spacecraft, transportable power source, or military power source.    ADVANTAGE - The method can efficiently start a high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel reformer, a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack, a preheater, a temperature sensor, and a controller for controlling supply of the off-gas to the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system using a starting method for a high temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - The module has a base (1) formed step-like at upper and lower sides of the module, where the base is made of metal or alloys or plastic or ceramic or glass. The base is made of photovoltaic material in form of solar cells. The solar cells, a string chain and solar cell bands (2) are made of different photoelectric materials depending on outside temperature and cell temperature. The base is directly coated with the photoelectric material by different coating techniques. A glass cover (3) and a cap are made of a transparent material such as glass or plastic, ceramic, metal and metal alloys.    USE - Solar module for generating an electric current from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells, the string chain and the solar cell bands are made of the different photoelectric materials depending on the outside temperature and cell temperature, thus reducing layer strength of the solar cells, and increasing efficiency of the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar module.    Base (1)    Solar cell bands (2)    Glass cover (3)    Reinforcing profile (4)    Framing (5)
NOVELTY - Laminates comprising layer(s) (A) containing inorganic and/or organic glass, layer(s) (B) of copolymer, unit(s) (C) containing photosensitive layer(s) and optionally further layer(s) (D) comprising organic polymers, organosilicon polymers, metallic materials, mineral materials and/or wood, in which layer (B) contains a thermoplastic siloxane copolymer.    USE - For the production of photovoltaic solar modules, especially in situations where sound-proofing and safety glass properties are an advantage, e.g. cladding components, roof surfaces, conservatories, sound-proof walls, balcony parts and windows.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer layer shows very high transparency over a wide spectral range (resulting in a high solar energy yield), very good long-term UV stability (no need for UV stabilisers which may cause yellowing or cloudiness), high hydrophobicity (unlike polyvinylbutyral) and excellent adhesion to relevant substrates (glass, industrial plastics and solar cell units), with no delamination at solar module operating temperatures. The use of these siloxane copolymers also has technical process advantages over conventional embedding materials for laminates (simple processing without catalysts, crosslinkers or special vacuum lamination equipment; reversible lamination, enabling rapid and simple correction of defects).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the production of (I) by making layer (B) in the form of film from a thermoplastic siloxane copolymer and optionally other additives, placing layer (B) between layers (A) and (C) and optionally between (C) and (D) and then combining the assembly to form a laminate.
NOVELTY - The ear phone has an ear hanging for offering the hooking function, and the ear hanging and main bodies are molded integrally by adopting an insertion piece jetting molding way. The ear phone comprises an insertion piece formed by a main body part and an ear hanging part. A coating layer is provided for covering the outside part of the insertion piece. The main body part of the insertion piece has an inner space that is utilized for containing a receiver, battery and circuit board element. A charging element is a power lead with USB joint.    USE - Thin picking ear phone.    ADVANTAGE - The ear phone is simple in structure, and has tidy appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thin picking ear phone.
NOVELTY - The charger has a generator, and a rubber wheel connected to a shaft of the generator. The rubber wheel is rotationally driven by being connected with an automobile shaft. The generator is connected to a storage battery of an automobile through a circuit.    USE - Kinetic energy charger for an automobile shaft.    ADVANTAGE - The generator of the charger can be installed on any place close to the shaft of the automobile. The generator rotationally driven by the shaft is used for supplying power for the storage battery of the automobile to reuse energy and save the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a kinetic energy charger of automobile shaft.
NOVELTY - The functional device has a negative electrode (3) provided on a transparent substrate (1) such as glass substrate. A positive electrode (5) is arranged facing the negative electrode, between flexible materials arranged facing the substrate.    USE - For dye-sensitized type photoelectric-conversion apparatus e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the device is reduced and the productivity is improved. The heat resistance and organic solvent proof property are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for functional device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent substrate (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Wiring (8)    Dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims the encapsulation technology field for lithium battery, concretely an encapsulation structure for the lithium battery, wherein the surface cover is set at front end of the battery core, and the base cover is set at back end of the battery core, and the concavo-convex clamp is used for connecting between the surface cover and base cover injection molded in advance, and circuit protection substrate is set in said surface cover, and the metallic piece able to couple with anode and cathode of the battery core is set in the circuit protection substrate. Said circuit protection substrate is fixed to the surface cover through mold encapsulation, and metallic piece of the circuit protection substrate is exposed outside, and the bracket used as the filling material is set between said surface cover and front end of the battery core. This utility model lithium battery adopts the surface cover and base cover injection molded in advance to encapsulate the battery core, so that the damage caused by setting the whole battery core in the mould can be avoided, and this utility model reduces the working procedure and producing cost.
NOVELTY - The improvement comprises a horizontal water tank (100) and an inner heat exchanger (102) that receive hot liquid from solar collectors (112). An expansion vessel (104) is made of flexible metallic material such as aluminum, and receives excess liquid upon increase of pressure in the heat exchanger.    USE - Solar water heater improvement for thermo-siphon closed loop system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cost effective way of producing hot water. Provides solar water heating system that is easy to utilize and having improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar water heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the thermo-siphon closed loop system with solar water heater improvement.    Horizontal water tank (100)    Inner heat exchanger (102)    Expansion vessel (104)    External cover (106)    Solar collectors (112)
NOVELTY - The reflective surface portions (4a,4b) are provided with the active material portions (3a,3b) which are a printed photovoltaic active material, respectively. The reflective surface portions are arranged at an angle which is less than or equal to 90 degrees such that the light is reflected from one reflective surface portion to another reflective surface portion.    USE - Photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic device can be increased. The cost of the photovoltaic device can be reduced. The spectral coverage of the photovoltaic device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Active material portions (3a,3b)    Reflective surface portions (4a,4b)    Photovoltaic cells (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - A photoactive material (106) comprises inorganic and carbon nanostructures. The inorganic nanostructures comprise Group IV semiconductor.    USE - The photoactive material is useful for photoactive layer used in optoelectronic device including photovoltaic devices (100), photoconductors, and photodetectors (claimed). The photoactive material can also be used in LED, such as light emitting diodes.    ADVANTAGE - The photoactive material provides improved absorption efficiency and has carbon nanostructure that exhibits type II band offset relative to the inorganic nanostructures. The photoactive material also contains high content of inorganic nanostructure to allow the material to conduct the electrons and holes generated when the material is exposed to light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for converting electromagnetic radiation to electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic devices (100)    Two electrodes (102, 104)    Photoactive material (106)    Substrate (107)    Inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals (108)    Fullerenes (110)    Matrix material (112)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has a base layer (2), a middle layer (3) and an electro-conductive metal layer (4) sequentially arranged on a base material (1). The base material contains 70 mass% or more of aluminum. The base layer contains titanium. The middle layer contains titanium nitride (1) or titanium oxide (2). The electro-conductive metal layer contains gold or platinum.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cells such as solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent corrosion resistance and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator has a base layer, a middle layer and an electro-conductive metal layer sequentially arranged on a base material. The base material contains 70 mass% or more of aluminum. The base layer contains titanium. The middle layer contains titanium nitride (1) or titanium oxide (2). The electro-conductive metal layer contains gold or platinum. The titanium nitride is of formula: TiNx and the titanium oxide is of formula: TiOy, where x is 1 or less and y is 2 or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the separator.    Base material (1)    Base layer (2)    Middle layer (3)    Electro-conductive metal layer (4)    Separator (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several solar cell units, and a case made of a metal plate for enclosing solar cell units. The rod shaped light receiving solar cell modules (10,30,50) are stacked, such that a module having a shorter central wavelength of sensitivity wavelength band is located closer to incident side of sunlight. The rod shaped photovoltaic cell (32) has pn junction formed by base material and conductive layer. The strip-shaped electrodes are connected to the surface of base material and conductive layer, respectively.    USE - Stacked solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the rod-shaped photovoltaic cells is increased, and the assembly cost of the sub-module is reduced. The electric current produced with the solar cell module can be changed, by changing the number of sub-modules connected in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell unit.    Rod-shaped solar cell modules (10,30,50)    Sub-module (11)    Connection rods (20a,20b,40a,40b,60a,60b)    Photovoltaic cell (32)
NOVELTY - The block (100) has an interior volume with first and second compartments. The first compartment is formed in part by the first face of the block, while the second compartment is formed between the first compartment and the second face of the block. A translucent insulating material (138) e.g. hydrophobic aerogel, white fiberglass, fumed silica is set within the first compartment, while a heat-absorbing material e.g. water (114) is set within the second compartment.    USE - Solar heating block for assembling solar heating panel in wall of building.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable storage of heat energy during daytime that can be use during nighttime. Suppresses radiation heat back to building exterior during daytime. Lengthens time that heat is radiated into building during nighttime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar heating block.    Solar heating block (100)    Joint (110,112)    Heat-absorbing material e.g. water (114)    Wedge (122)    Translucent insulating material (138)
NOVELTY - A liquid composition comprises fluorine-containing polymer having sulfonic-acid-type functional group and solvent. The solvent contains polyhydric alcohol and monohydric alcohol.    USE - Liquid composition is used for forming electrolyte film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid composition has excellent handleability.
NOVELTY - A metal separator (18) is disposed adjacent to the lip portion (50) of a gasket (48) used as a sealing member. A non-adhesive layer (54) is disposed between the gasket and the metal separator. A non-adhesive component contained in the non-adhesive layer and a material forming the gasket have a cross-linked structure at an interface between the non-adhesive layer and a portion of the lip of the gasket on which the non-adhesive layer is provided.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell including sealing structure with excellent sealability, and provides gasket for fuel cell with excellent sealability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the sealing structure in cell stack of fuel cell.    Metal separator (18)    Gasket (48)    Adhesive layer (49)    Lip portion (50)    Non-adhesive layer (54)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (8) is mounted on a support (20) and housed in a cavity defined by a lower hollow structural tile (4) of plastic material and a convex cover (6). The teeth (26) of the cover are engaged with the seats (24) of the structural tile to mechanically connect the cover and the structural tile. Two smaller cavities (42) provided at the side of a compartment (32) cooperate with appendices of adjacent tile to mechanically connect the structural tile and the adjacent tile of the same row. A base (2) mechanically connects the structural tile to an underlying roof structure.    USE - Modular photovoltaic component for building roofs.    ADVANTAGE - provides photovoltaic tiles which are totally similar externally to classical tiles but which on installation are able to establish the necessary connections with the adjacent tiles and/or with conductors for transferring electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic tiles to the outside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper convex cover of material transparent to sunlight is fixed to the hollow structure tile. Cables (36,38) associated with the photovoltaic cell are joined to watertight connectors (30,34) positioned on surmounting portions of the adjacent tiles of the same row. The connectors are connected to the photovoltaic cell and to an integrated circuit (40). The compartment which is separate from the cavity housing the photovoltaic cell is provided in the structural tile to house a female connector for electrical connection to adjacent tile of the same row, partially superposed to the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the modular photovoltaic component for building roofs.    Base (2)    Lower hollow structural tile (4)    Convex cover (6)    Photovoltaic cell (8)    Support (20)    Seats (24)    Teeth (26)    Watertight connectors (30,34)    Compartment (32)    Cables (36,38)    Integrated circuit (40)    Smaller cavities (42)
NOVELTY - The module has a set of photovoltaic cells positioned between a transparent module layer and a backside module layer. A pair of edge-exiting electrical leads extend outward from an edge of the module. The edge-exiting electrical lead extends outward from the module from between the transparent module layer and the backside module layer. The edge-exiting electrical lead is couplable to an adjacent module without passing the lead through a central junction box.    USE - Central junction-boxless photovoltaic module e.g. frameless photovoltaic module and glass-glass photovoltaic module, for photovoltaic power installation (all claimed) such as solar installation.    ADVANTAGE - The module reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates redundant parts in each module. The module is rigid or flexible in nature and adaptable for roll-to-roll and/or batch manufacturing processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an edge housing for use with a solar module    (2) a photovoltaic power installation comprising a set of frameless photovoltaic modules    (3) a method for providing a set of frameless, rigid photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an edge housing.    Rigid transparent upper layer (12)    Backsheet material (20)    Edge housing (480)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module consists of surface light-transmissive layer, solar cell element (5) containing filler (2) and back surface protection sheet (3). The surface like transmissive layer and/or back surface protection sheet contains polychlorotrifluoroethylene-resin film. The resin film has a surface treated layer obtained by subjecting to electrode discharge treatment in the presence of inert gas containing reactive organic compound. The surface treatment arranged at the side of solar cell element.    USE - Solar cell module for laminated component such as building materials waterproof sheets and wall paper.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent weather resistance, moisture resistance, adhesiveness and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell module consists of surface light-transmissive layer (1), solar cell element having filler and back surface protection sheet. The surface like transmissive layer and/or back surface protection sheet contains polychlorotrifluoroethylene-resin film, having a surface treated layer obtained by subjecting to electrode discharge treatment in the presence of inert gas containing reactive organic compound. The surface treatment arranged at the side of solar cell element. Alternatively, the solar cell module further contains non-fluorine-containing resin sheet. The reactive organic compounds are vinyl acetate and/or glycidylmethacrylate. The fillers are ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of solar cell module.    Surface light transmissive layer (1)    Fillers (2)    Back surface protection sheets (3)    Association line (4)    Solar cell elements (5)
NOVELTY - A cartridge main housing (7) accommodates the liquid fuel for fuel cells. A nozzle section (8) is provided in the cartridge main housing which incorporates a valve mechanism. A nozzle attachment (9) has a nozzle insertion section (21) which is connected to the fuel cell can be removed from the nozzle section.    USE - Fuel cartridge for methanol fuel cell for power supply and charger of portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel cell is prevented and damage of nozzle section by malfunctioning can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nozzle attachment for fuel cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nozzle section and the nozzle attachment in the fuel cartridge.    Fuel cartridge (6)    Cartridge main housing (7)    Nozzle section (8)    Nozzle attachment (9)    Nozzle insertion attachment (21)
NOVELTY - A gas channel forming member (30), which defines the channels for supplying reactant or oxidizing gas to the plane of an electrode, includes corrugated plates (32) each forming alternating ridges (32a) and troughs (32b). The corrugated plates are interconnected together as such that each ridge of one corrugated plate joins each trough of the next, adjacent plate in a connection plane (S) parallel to the plane of the electrode.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. for use as solid polymer type fuel battery for generating electricity through electro-chemical reactions between hydrogen-containing fuel gas and oxidizing gas used as reactant gas. Can also be used as a direct methanol type fuel cell or a fuel cell using electrolyte layers of material other than solid polymer.    ADVANTAGE - Improves diffusion efficiency of reactant gas in gas channel, as reactant gas can be fed sufficiently in perpendicular-to-plane direction with regard to electrode in addition to electrode planar direction. Increases fuel cell output, since reactant gas can be actively introduced to electrode layer-electrode assembly. Prevents degradation of voltage stability due to flooding, since discharge of product water away from electrode can be promoted using reactant gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a gas channel forming member.    Gas channel forming member (30)    Corrugated plates (32)    Ridges (32a)    Troughs (32b)    Connection plane (S)
NOVELTY - A sulfonate group and cyclic carbonate group-containing compound is new.    USE - A sulfonate group and cyclic carbonate group-containing compound for use in an electrolyte for a secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte for a secondary battery comprising the sulfonate group and cyclic carbonate group-containing compound forms a more stable and dense SEI layer on the surface of an anode and improves the capacity maintenance characteristics and lifespan characteristics of a secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonate group and cyclic carbonate group-containing compound of formula (I) is new.    R1, R2=1-6C alkylene optionally containing 1-6C alkyl or 2-6C alkenyl; and    R3=H, 1-20C alkyl, 3-8C cyclic alkyl, 2-6C alkenyl, halo-substituted alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing (I);    (2) an electrolyte for a secondary battery comprising an electrolyte salt, an electrolyte solvent, and compound (I);    (3) an electrode having a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer partially or totally formed on a surface via electrical reduction and polymerization of (I); and    (4) a secondary battery comprising a cathode, an anode and an electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing a differential scanning calorimetry result.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte for rechargeable batteries with a negative electrode (anode) made of lithium or lithium-containing alloys, comprises one or several non-aqueous organic solvents, one or several lithium salts, and one or several additives increasing the cycle life of a lithium electrode.    USE - The electrolyte is used for rechargeable batteries with a negative electrode (anode) made of lithium or lithium-containing alloys, or for an electrochemical cell or battery. (Claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte increases the cycle life of lithium metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical cell or battery, comprising a negative electrode (anode) made of metallic lithium or a first lithium-containing alloy; and the above electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing graphically depicts a cell polarization.
NOVELTY - The pressure sensor has a housing (12) with a connecting piece (18). The housing has a check valve (32) and another connecting piece (28) for a pressure source. A pressure switch (10) is embedded in the housing. The check valve integrated into the housing is situated between two flow cross sections (24,50). A valve body (34) of the check valve is accommodated in the connecting pieces.    USE - Pressure sensor for detecting an overpressure and an under pressure on a pressure accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The housing has a check valve and a connecting piece for a pressure source. A pressure switch is embedded in the housing. The check valve integrated into the housing is situated between two flow cross sections. A valve body of the check valve is accommodated in the connecting pieces, and thus enables to increase the production and manufacturing reliability by reducing the number of required components and also ensures that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a housing of a pressure sensor.    Pressure switch (10)    Housing (12)    Connecting pieces (18,28)    Flow cross sections (24,50)    Check valve (32)    Valve body (34)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic cell (200) with a photovoltaic section, formed on the surface of an active portion extending along the length (L) of a back sheet. Positive and negative electrodes of the cell are coupled to the surface of the photovoltaic section. The thickness (T) of the sheet is selected such that the thickness of a photoelectric cell match the thickness of a proximate non-photovoltaic roofing section when the photovoltaic roofing system is installed in the roof.    USE - Photovoltaic roofing system.    ADVANTAGE - The operations of the photovoltaic roofing system is performed reliably at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic roofing system assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (200)    Connection points (214)    Back contact bussing (216)    Back field layer (218)    Cover openings (222)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte (A) comprises at least one phthalocyanine compound (I).    USE - (A) is useful in a dye-sensitized solar cell device. (A) is useful as dye, co-adsorbent and as an electrolyte component of the solar cell. (A) is useful for manufacturing solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) improves energy conversion efficiency of the solar cells. (A) provides high power conversion efficiency as well as to minimize the power loss. (I) has high stability and good optical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte (A) comprises at least one phthalocyanine compound (I) of formula (X-MPc-(R)n).    Pc = phthalocyanine moiety;    M = metal comprising titanium, gallium, indium, copper (all preferred), iron, nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, palladium, tin, lead, rubidium, vanadium, terbium, cerium, lanthanum or zinc;    X = none, halo, (-OH) or (=O);    R = H, alkyl, cyclic alkyl, arylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, NH2, alkylamino, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, halo or OH; and    n = 1-16.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell device comprising a negative electrode, a nanocrystalline metal oxide comprising a dye sensitizer, electrolyte, and a counter electrode; and    (2) a solar cell comprising a dye.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (A) contains a heat-fusible layer laminated with a protection sheet for sealing. The heat-fusible layer contains ethylene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as main components. The protection sheet for sealing comprises heat resistant film containing filler (A-2) on one surface. The filler is ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The heat-fusible layer further contains an epoxy compound, an oxazoline compound or carbodiimide compound.    USE - Solar cell module is used for sheet for sealing solar-cell back surface (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module and the heat-fusible layer are excellently adhered with each other even under high temperature and humidity. The sheet for sealing solar-cell back surface has excellent appearance, adhesiveness and lamination strength. The appearance defect accompanying a delamination and electric output characteristics is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell module contains a heat-fusible layer laminated with a protection sheet for sealing. The heat-fusible layer contains ethylene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as main components. The protection sheet for sealing comprises heat resistant film containing filler on one surface. The filler is ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The heat-fusible layer further contains an epoxy compound, an oxazoline compound or carbodiimide compound. The addition amount of epoxy compound, oxazoline compound or carbodiimide compound is 0.1-30 weight parts, with respect to ethylene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The heat-fusible layer and protection sheet for sealing are laminated through a urethane type adhesive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (A)    Photovoltaic cell (A-1)    Filler (A-2)    Glass plate (A-3)    Back surface sealing agent (B)
NOVELTY - The hydrophilic porous metallic material has an oxide layer formed on noble-metal particles in outer surface of porous component. The noble-metal particles are dispersed and fastened on the outer surface of porous component. The hydrophilic porous metallic material is surface-treated with thiol compound solution having a hydrophilic group. The hydrophilic porous metallic material has sustainable hydrophilicity by surface-treating with hydrogen fluoride.    USE - Hydrophilic porous metallic material is used as fuel-cell material (claimed) for polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metallic material has excellent hydrophilicity property. The battery formed using the hydrophilic porous metallic material has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophilic porous metallic material has an oxide layer formed on noble-metal particles in outer surface of porous component. The noble-metal particles are dispersed and fastened on the outer surface of porous component. The hydrophilic porous metallic material is surface-treated with thiol compound solution having a hydrophilic group. The hydrophilic porous metallic material has sustainable hydrophilicity by surface-treating with hydrogen fluoride. The thiol compound has methoxy silyl group, carboxylic acid group or sulfonic acid group. The hydrophilic porous metallic material is formed by carrying out sintering process of foam formed using slurry containing metal powder, binder, foaming agent and cellular agent. The oxide layer is silicon layer and/or alumina layer. The material of porous metallic material is titanium. The noble metal is gold or platinum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrophilic porous metallic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of surface treatment of porous metallic material by thiol compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (3) contains resin component that does not contain phthalic-ester component. The resin component is seal portion (28) and resin frame (38a,38b), or plasticizer.    USE - Fuel cell used for fuel-cell laminate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses the fall of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (3)    Electrolyte film (10)    Anode pole (16)    Seal portion (28)    Resin frame (38a,38b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel has an amorphous solar cell adhered to a plastic flat plate whose bending elastic modulus is 1-30 GPa and thickness is 0.5-6 mm. The amorphous solar cell comprises a silicon wafer in which a fluorine film is stacked. The width of the plastic flat plate is 25-150 mm.    USE - Solar cell panel for solar power generation apparatus installed in sewage and water treatment facility (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the solar cell panel is increased and weight of the solar cell panel is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell panel fixing method; and    (2) energy saving resource construction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell module (11)    Fiber reinforced polyester board (12)    Positive electrode box (13)    Negative electrode box (14)    Cable (15)
NOVELTY - A cholesteric liquid crystal compound (1) having structure containing polythiophene rings, is new.    USE - For forming thin film such as cholesteric semiconductor thin film, cholesteric fluorescent substance thin film for electroluminescent element (all claimed) used in thin film transistor and light emitting diode of optoelectronic device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cholesteric liquid crystal compound as favorable hall conductivity and shows stable vitreous by cholesteric phase at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cholesteric liquid crystal compound of formula (1) having structure containing polythiophene rings, is new.    R=1-6C linear alkyl;and    n=1-8.
NOVELTY - A transparent encapsulant (60) made of epoxy molding compound or glass covers a LED chip (30) set and solar chip (20) set provided on the carrier base (108). A conductive structure (70) is partially exposed to the transparent encapsulant. The solar chip supplies power to the LED chip through one of the carrier-based and partially exposed conductive structure.    USE - Integrated light receiving and emitting device used in solar-powered illuminator (claimed) for decoration lamp, courtyard lamp, garden lamp, advertisement lamp, streetlamp, warning sign and indication sign used in outdoor environments.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-powered illuminator does not need hard wires for connecting with the external electrical system and external electrical source for recharging the rechargeable battery, so that the solar-powered illuminator having small size, compactness, simple integration, easily installation and low cot is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-powered illuminator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the integrated light receiving and emitting device.    Solar chip (20)    LED chip (30)    Transparent encapsulant (60)    Conductive structure (70)    Carrier base (108)
NOVELTY - The unit has a single cell with electrodes (303) arranged on a planar separator, where one of the electrodes has a current collector. The collector has an arrester lug (301), which overlaps with an edge area of the separator, where the separator is changed in edge area and/or a thin layer (302) is arranged in the area such that a direct mechanical contact of the lug, in particular the side edges of the arrester flag, with the separator is prevented. The thin layer is arranged between the lug and the separator, and electrolytes i.e. mixture of ethyl carbonate and diethylcarbonate.    USE - Galvanic unit.    ADVANTAGE - The planar separator is changed in the edge area and/or a thin layer is arranged in the edge area such that a direct mechanical contact of the arrester lug, in particular the side edges of the arrester flag, with the separator is prevented, thus protecting the galvanic unit from internal short-circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutout of an electrode.    Positive electrode (300)    Arrester lug (301)    Thin layer (302)    Electrodes (303)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a p-finger contact (3) and a n-finger contact (3') staying in electrical contact with a p-semiconductor and a n-semiconductor, respectively. Two electrodes (5, 5') tap an electrical current, where the electrodes are applied in parallel on an insulating layer (4) that spatially separates the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact from the two electrodes. The electrodes are contacted through the insulating layer, where the electrodes electrically contact the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact, respectively.    USE - Rear-side contact solar cell for a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are applied in parallel on the insulating layer that spatially separates the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact from the two electrodes and are contacted through the insulating layer, where the electrodes electrically contact the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact, respectively, thus providing a simple structure for the solar cell and minimizing the electrical losses as well as offering a large variability with respect to the geometrical form of the finger contacts, and thin and small shape for the finger contacts so that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell module comprising two solar cells    (2) a method for producing a rear-side contact solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear side contact solar cell with finger contacts, an insulating layer and electrodes.    Rear-side contact solar cell (1)    P-finger contact (3)    N-finger contact (3')    Insulating layer (4)    Electrodes (5, 5')
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a pair of dark polymer plates forming a sandwich containing a fluid, an upper transparent cover for UV radiation and a lower opaque absorbent plate that coverts solar radiation into heat which is distributed to the water. The liquid between the plates absorbs radiation between the plates while low electron function is provided by another transparent cover. The space provided by the transparent cover is used to reduce heat loss by vacuum glazing, injection gas with low heat transfer etc.    USE - Flat plate solar collector for water treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The collector eradicates bacteria of Legionella family due to bacterial action of UV radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flat plate solar collector.
NOVELTY - The center pin is manufactured by winding a planar substrate which has embossing type protrusions or predetermined shaped discontinuous scores, into a tubular shape. The embossing type protrusions or predetermined shaped discontinuous scores are formed on the planar substrate when or before the planar substrate is wound into the tubular shape.    USE - Center pin for electrochemical device (claimed). Can also be used in primary battery, lithium secondary battery, lithium metal secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery, lithium polymer secondary battery , nickel hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, fuel cell, solar cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the device can be ensured by protecting from thermal runaway.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing process of the center pin.
NOVELTY - A water repellent catalyst (22) comprises a water repellent coating film (23) which is provided on one of catalyst particles and catalyst-carrying particles which are coated with a proton-conductive electrolyte (21). The water repellent coating film is less than or equal to 50 nm thick which includes a fluorine-based compound (MW:less than or equal to 10000) has at least one polar group.    USE - Water repellent catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved performance of product water; and increases effective surface area and catalyst utilization ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the water repellent catalyst layer comprising coating one of catalyst particles and catalyst-carrying particles with a proton-conductive electrolyte; providing a fluorine-based compound having at least one polar group to form fluorine compound coating film; and imparting hydrophobic property for stabilizing fluorine compound coating film. The fluorine-based compound is dissolved in an organic solvent by impregnation method, spray method, spin coating method, or dip-coating method. The hydrophobic property imparting comprises heat treatment at less than or equal to 200degrees C, ultraviolet irradiation, or plasma treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a water repellent catalyst layer.    Electrolyte (21)    Water repellent catalyst (22)    Water repellent coating film (23)    Micro space (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a white resin light shielding element (64) that shields a transparent resin (62) arranged between a photovoltaic cell (34) and an inferior end surface of a columnar optical element (50) from sunlight. The shielding element consists of white resin containing filler comprising white and non-transparent powder that covers the transparent resin so that the outer peripheral surface of lower end portion of columnar element is covered.    USE - Condensing type solar-power-generation apparatus for irradiating sunlight to photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photodeterioration of the transparent resin can be prevented by covering the transparent resin with white resin and suppressing the reaching of sunlight to the transparent resin, so that the resultant breakage of the bonding interface can be avoided and the deterioration of the solar cell caused by incoming water can be inhibited. Therefore the durability of the concentrating condensing type solar-power-generation apparatus can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view demonstrating electric power generation effect of electric power generation module in condensing type solar-power-generation apparatus.    Condensing lens (28)    Photovoltaic cell (34)    Columnar optical element (50)    Transparent resin (62)    Light shielding element (64)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has several unit cells arranged in predetermined direction when fastened together, while a predetermined load is applied in the arranging direction. The insulating filler (25) is inserted into a gap formed between the each electrode housing (30A-30D) and the inner wall surface of container (14) of unit cells, and the thickness in the arranging direction of unit cell is constant in the fastened state.    USE - Assembled battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in manufacturing cost and the decrease in work efficiency are suppressed reliably. The deformation of unit cell containers during fastening is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of sheet-shaped filler inserted in unit cell container of assembled battery.    Container (14)    Connector (17)    Spacing plates (18)    Insulating filler (25)    Electrode housing (30A-30D)
NOVELTY - A self-propagating thermite (12) that combusts at temperature sufficient to change the target material (19) deposited on a glass/plastic substrate (18) is selected. A flame front which propagates quickly that the substrate (18) is not heated is created. The thermite is deposited on a substrate different from the substrate (18), and the substrates are positioned such that the target material is heated by thermite. The thermite is ignited and the flame front is allowed to propagate over the substrate on which thermite is deposited and change the target material.    USE - Method for rapid heating and cooling of target material e.g. silicon, carbon, gallium arsenide, germanium, graphite, carbon nanotube, fullerenes (all claimed) deposited on a substrate e.g. plastic substrate used in fabrication of solar cell panel, thin film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost plastic substrates can be used for fabrication as the substrate is maintained at ambient temperature. Only the target material is heated to desired temperature, and the heat is dissipated quickly without damaging the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the target material heating and cooling device.    Target material heating and cooling device (10)    Thermite (12)    Substrate (18)    Target material (19)    Igniter (38)
NOVELTY - The charge and discharge stack of the battery module are mounted between an upper module case (140) and a lower module case (150) that consists of an insert nut (170) with an upper coupling portion (172) and a lower coupling portion (174) constructed in a female screw structure. The upper module case consists of a joint through-hole (120) that communicates with the upper coupling portion. A male screw type joint structure (160) is inserted into the upper coupling portion through the through-hole.    USE - Compact joint structure battery module of middle or large-sized battery system for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The joint structure of the battery module with an effect of reinforcing low mechanical strength, is structurally stable even when impacts such as vibrations are applied to the structure by the vehicle. The battery module with reduced size and weight is mounted to an inner frame of the vehicle using the simple joint structure inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the joint structure of the battery module.    Joint through-hole (120)    Upper module case (140)    Lower module case (150)    Male screw type joint structure (160)    Insert nut (170)    Upper coupling portion (172)    Lower coupling portion (174)
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus (300) that increases dew point temperature of anode gas and cathode gas supplied through corresponding flow paths with respect to the temperature of fuel cell laminated structure (100) so that gas flowing through the flow paths is maintained in superconducting state. The supply rate of anode gas and cathode gas through the flow paths is controlled based on the electric power generation output of the fuel cell laminated structure.    USE - Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (PEFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the PEFC system is improved by maintaining the gas flowing through the flow paths in superconducting state without increasing the complexity of the PEFC system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has a control apparatus (300) that increases dew point temperature of anode gas and cathode gas supplied through corresponding flow paths with respect to the temperature of fuel cell laminated structure (100) so that gas flowing through the flow paths is maintained in superconducting state. The surface contact angle of the flow paths is less than or equal to 90degrees . An anode separator board (9A) and cathode separator board (9C) arranged in the flow paths are formed by molding a mixture containing conductive carbon and binder using oxygen plasma processing. The humidification amount of the anode gas and cathode gas is increased and temperature of the fuel cell laminated structure is reduced, when electric power generation output of the fuel cell laminated structure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the PEFC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode separator board (9A)    Cathode separator board (9C)    Fuel cell laminated structure (100)    Ammeter (170)    Control apparatus (300)
NOVELTY - A solid state methanol container (5) accommodates solid-state methanol provided in the fuel electrode (2) of fuel cell (1), and water containing solid material so that stored methanol and water containing solid material faces air permeable surface. A film is formed in the surface of solid state methanol. The film is made from cellulosic material, polyvinyl-alcohol-type material and polyacrylic-acid type material.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell system for portable computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid leakage can be prevented and the feed speed of methanol is regulated. A high efficient power generation can be realized without causing pressure rise in fuel electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of direct methanol type fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Solid state methanol container (5)    Frame (6)    Cover (7)
NOVELTY - The tab lead material (10) is obtained by forming a matt nickel-plated film (12) in the surface of a metal thin plate (11).    USE - Tab lead material is used for laminating nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery, and capacitor for motor vehicles and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tab lead material has excellent chemical resistance and adhesiveness with respect to the plastic film. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery formed using the tab lead material has excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tab lead material is obtained by forming a matt nickel-plated film in the surface of a metal thin plate. The matt nickel-plated film is sulfamic-acid nickel-plated film. A primer film (13) containing chitosan or its derivative is formed in the surface of the matt nickel-plated film. The metal is copper or aluminum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of tab lead material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the tab lead material.    Tab lead material (10)    Metal thin plate (11)    Matt nickel-plated film (12)    Primer film (13)
NOVELTY - A noble metal layer is formed (S2) on surface of a substrate by plasma vapor deposition method. The substrate with noble metal layer is heat-processed (S3) under predetermined temperature and oxygen partial pressure to obtain a separator. The noble metal layer has thickness of more than 2 nm. The noble metal layer contains noble metal chosen from ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum and gold. The substrate contains titanium or titanium alloy.    USE - Manufacture of separator for fuel cell (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and personal computer, domestic power supply, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is manufactured with excellent corrosion resistance, high adhesion of noble metal layer and low contact resistance at high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart illustrating manufacturing process of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Recessed portion formation process (S1)    Noble metal layer formation process (S2)    Heat treatment process (S3)
NOVELTY - A cell stack has secondary battery cells which can be charged or discharged. The unit modules each have battery cells stacked with high density while mounted in a hexahedral module case (200). The module case is provided at the top and bottom or right and left sides with a sliding coupling structure.    USE - Battery module used for battery pack as power source for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), idle reduction device and energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves work efficiency by enabling battery module to be stably mounted in a limited space, such as vehicle. Provides a very compact and stable structure. Improves utilizing ability of inner space. Improves cooling efficiency since the flow of coolant is smoother. Minimizes increase in volume of battery module due to attachment of grip. Performs easy assembly and disassembly of battery module. Enables simple assembly by the small number of mechanical coupling and electrical connection units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the front of a battery module.    Battery module (100)    Module case (200)    Sliding groove (220)    Sliding protrusion (230)    Variable grip (300)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a pressurizing mechanism (30) pressurizing a fluid storage unit (20), where a fluid stored in the fluid storage unit is supplied to a fluid acceptor. A storage chamber (22) in the storage unit is defined by a flexible member (23) e.g. film, and connected to another storage chamber (21) to allow the fluid to flow to/from the storage chamber. The flexible member enters the storage chamber, when the pressurizing mechanism pressurizes the flexible member, to reduce the volume of the storage unit that stores the fluid.    USE - Fluid supply container e.g. liquid supply container such as fuel cartridge, for supplying a fluid e.g. liquid such as fuel e.g. methanol, to a fluid acceptor e.g. liquid acceptor such as fuel cell, in a fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used for an ink cartridge for supplying ink to an ink-jet printer.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible member enters the storage chamber, when the pressurizing mechanism pressurizes the flexible member, to reduce the volume of the fluid storage unit that stores the fluid, thus applying uniform pressure on the fluid and enhancing a supply rate of the fluid to a fluid acceptor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fluid supply container in a state, where a fluid storage unit of the container is filled with a liquid.    Fluid supply container (1)    Case (10)    Hollow case body (11)    Cover (12)    Fluid storage unit (20)    Storage chambers (21, 22)    Flexible member (23)    Pressurizing mechanism (30)    Support plate (31)    Hourglass-shaped spring (32)
NOVELTY - A lithium anode (2) is disposed on the base layer (8) of a metal foil coated with heat sealable plastic. A metal foil terminal (14B) is joined to the lithium anode, and hermetically heat sealed to the base layer. An inert membrane (4) covers the lithium anode, and saturated with lithium ion conductive non-aqueous electrolyte (5). A glass-ceramic membrane (3) contacts the inert membrane and electrolyte. The metal foil has a frame layer (9) that is coated with heat sealable plastic, and hermetically heat sealed to the glass-ceramic membrane, base layer and metal foil terminal under vacuum state.    USE - Lithium anode packaging for lithium-seawater and lithium-air single semi-fuel cell (claimed) used for powering underwater vehicle and air vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides semi-fuel cell with high energy density due to the high density of the lithium anode. Offers lightweight cell by using ultralight and flexible packaging materials. Prevents permeation of air moisture into the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the lithium-seawater and lithium-air single semi-fuel cell.    Lithium anode (2)    Glass-ceramic membrane (3)    Inert membrane (4)    Lithium ion conductive non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Base layer (8)    Frame layer (9)    Metal foil terminal (14B)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has a resin portion which is molded to fill gap between bare cell and protection circuit module (300). A reinforcing unit (200) has a support plate (210) connected to one side of cap plate. A resin fixing unit (220) is integrally formed together with one end of support plate and bent at an angle in the direction of protection circuit module. The support plate is fixed to cap plate (140) through perforating the rivet through-hole (211) by rivet connector (230).    USE - Rechargeable battery for portable device for communication, information processing and audio/video.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation against a bending test or twisting test of battery is prevented by increasing the shear stress of resin portion and the resin portion is prevented from being detached from bare cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Cap plate (140)    Reinforcing unit (200)    Support plate (210)    Rivet through-hole (211)    Resin fixing unit (220)    Rivet connector (230)    Protection circuit module (300)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (100) is coupled to a processor while having a housing (102) with first and second housing sections. A first battery (106) is located in the first housing section (112). The first battery uses a first cell technology while coupled to a battery connector (110). A second battery (108) is located in the second housing section (114) while using a second cell technology that is different from the first cell technology and coupled to the battery connector.    USE - Information handling system for processing data for purpose of e.g. business, scientific, control.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an extended life power source. Enables two batteries with different cell technologies to be used in the same battery pack to allow different type and sized batteries to be implemented in a battery pack and optimize the use of available volume in an information handling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery pack used in the information handling system.    Battery pack (100)    Housing (102)    Battery (106,108)    Battery connector (110)    Housing section (112,114)
NOVELTY - Making a fuel cell component (10) (e.g. a composite bipolar plate) involves providing a substrate (12) including a carbon, and a porous surface layer (18) containing silicon and oxygen, on the substrate; and heating the substrate to diffuse the carbon into the overlying porous layer, so that the carbon attaches to at least one of the silicon and oxygen in the porous layer, to produce a super-hydrophobic surface on the substrate. The substrate preferably includes lands (14) and channels (16), to form a gas flow field; and the porous surface layer is provided on the lands and/or channels.    USE - For making a fuel cell component e.g. a composite bipolar plate used in a fuel cell, to form a product (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the fuel cell component (e.g. composite bipolar plate) with a super-hydrophobic surface having a contact angle of greater than 130degrees C. For example, in the component, the channels provided in substrate to form gas flow field, can be made hydrophobic to facilitate channel water removal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a process step for making a super-hydrophobic fuel cell component.    Fuel cell component (10)    Substrate (12)    Lands (14)    Channels (16)    Porous surface layer (18)    Heat radiation. (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has an upper end unit (204) arranged adjacent to one end of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack (202), and a lower end unit (206) arranged adjacent to another end of the fuel cell stack. The end unit comprises a curved structure made of high performance plastic material. A compression retention system (208) arranged external to the fuel cell stack, comprises a restraining element (210) extending from the upper end unit to the lower end unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is volumetrically and thermally efficient, less massive and integrates many of the fuel cell sub-systems, including compression retention systems. The manufacturing method of fuel cell system minimizes the loss in compressive force following a build.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuel cell stack assembly.    Fuel cell system (200)    Fuel cell stack (202)    Upper end unit (204)    Lower end unit (206)    Compression retention system (208)    Restraining element (210)
NOVELTY - Reference surfaces (241,242), and extrusion cavity having an outlet are defined on a sheet e.g. metal plate, such that a reference surface is proximal to outlet region. The sheet is secured between two other sheets to form extrusion head (130) such that the cavity and sheets form fluidic channel (131-1) and edge (139) defining outlet orifice (135-1) coupled to the outlet. A reference surface is formed at specific distance from the edge which is trimmed off by removing material from head until reference surface is separated from the edge by a set distance.    USE - Fabrication method of extrusion head for micro-extrusion apparatus used for forming high aspect metal gridlines in photovoltaic cell such as solar cell, and for generating high aspect ratio lines on plasma display panel. Can also be used in food processing applications to create pasta, cereal, snacks, pipe pastry filling like meringue, pattern cookie dough, and to generate pastry flowers and borders on cakes, etc., and to merge different colored toothpastes together on toothbrush.    ADVANTAGE - The orifice impedance of the extrusion head can be made uniform such that the micro-extruded structures formed by the extrusion head are consistent and reliable, and the edge surface of the extrusion head can be highly planarized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a co-extrusion head of a micro-extrusion apparatus.    Extrusion head (130)    Fluidic channel (131-1)    Outlet orifice (135-1)    Edge of extrusion head (139)    Reference surfaces (241,242)
NOVELTY - The method involves curing and maturing a transparent adhesive into a transparent adhesive layer to bond a single crystal silicon and insulator substrates (11,12) to each other. The impact is applied to ion-implanted layer (14) to delaminate the silicon substrate. The specific conductivity type diffusion layers are formed at the single crystal silicon layer (17). The individual electrodes are formed on the different conductivity-type regions (21,22) of the silicon layer. The collector electrodes connect the individual electrodes to one another.    USE - Method for producing single crystal silicon solar cell used as natural lighting window material of house.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the single crystal silicon solar cell is improved. The crystallinity of the single crystal silicon solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for single crystal silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacturing process of the single crystal silicon solar cell.    Single crystal silicon substrate (11)    Insulator substrate (12)    Ion-implanted layer (14)    Single crystal silicon layer (17)    Conductivity-type regions (21,22)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (102-1 to 102-10) has electrically interconnected flexible photovoltaic sub-modules monolithically integrated on a common flexible web substrate. Each sub-module has electrically interconnected flexible thin-film photovoltaic cells monolithically integrated on the substrate. A bus bar electrically connects two photovoltaic sub-modules. The photovoltaic sub-modules include 4 photovoltaic sub-modules, with the first two and last two respectively connected in series to form two strings of photovoltaic sub-modules that are further connected in parallel.    USE - Flexible photovoltaic module for use in a solar power generation system to convert light into an electric current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic modules can be manufactured in various sizes to accommodate the size of an installation site as well as obstructions such as roof vents and skylights. They can be manufactured with a desired open circuit output voltage to match the designated system voltage for a planned installation. This obviates any need for series interconnections between photovoltaic modules. Desired maximum current capability of solar power generation system may be achieved by combining photovoltaic modules in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of a solar power generation system for generating electricity from light.    Solar power generation system (100)    Photovoltaic module (102-1 to 102-10)    Obstruction (104)
NOVELTY - An alkaline battery comprises a positive electrode (2) comprising manganese dioxide powder, or nickel oxyhydroxide powder; a gelled negative electrode (3) comprising a zinc alloy powder, a gelling agent, and an alkaline electrolyte; and a separator (4). The gelling agent comprises a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer including an acrylic monomer, part of the acrylic monomer remains in the gelling agent without being polymerized.    USE - An alkaline battery.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining acrylic monomer contained in the gelling agent prevents leakage during storage at 80degrees C for 2 months, and at room temperature for greater than or equal to 10 years.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline battery comprises a positive electrode comprising manganese dioxide powder, or nickel oxyhydroxide powder; a gelled negative electrode comprising a zinc alloy powder, a gelling agent, and an alkaline electrolyte; and a separator between the electrodes. The gelling agent comprises a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer including an acrylic monomer, part of the acrylic monomer remains in the gelling agent without being polymerized. The acrylic monomer comprises acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, an acrylate, or a methacrylate. The weight ratio of the remaining acrylic monomer to the total weight of the polymer and the remaining acrylic monomer is less than or equal to 5000 ppm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partially sectional view of the alkaline battery.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Gelled negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Resin sealing member (5)
NOVELTY - The lithium rechargeable battery has a core pack with a protective circuit module (200) provided on top side (121) of bare cell (100) and electrically connected to bare cell via lead plates (154,155), and outer cover for covering two short lateral sides (122a,122b) of the core pack. A resin molding portion formed at an upper portion of core pack, comprises ribs on inner surface of outer cover to isolate gaps formed between outer cover and short lateral sides of core pack.    USE - Lithium rechargeable battery for use in portable radio apparatus such as video camera, mobile phone and portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - The outer cover having ribs formed on the inner surface are coupled to both sides of the core pack to prevent resin from flowing into outer cover during the resin molding process. Hence the defects occurring in the outer cover due to flow of resin is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial exploded perspective view of the lithium rechargeable battery.    Bare cell (100)    Top side (121)    Short lateral sides (122a,122b)    Lead plates (154,155)    Protective circuit module (200)
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic gas-blocking layer (50) is disposed adjacent to the anode side of a MEA (40), underlying the MEA and a frame (36). A hydrophobic gas-penetrating layer (60) is disposed under the hydrophilic gas-blocking layer. A gas exhaust (70') is disposed in the frame, exposes a part of the hydrophilic gas-blocking layer, and contacts the area surrounding adjacent to the cell unit for exhausting a gas produced by the MEA from the cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for portable electronic devices, household electric power generating systems, transportation, military equipment, industrial and large scale electric power generating systems.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficiently reducing moisture lost in the anode and ensures resistance of a MEA. Reduces loss of the gaseous fuel in the system and increases fuel efficiency since product gases at the anode can be efficiently exhausted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Frame (36)    MEA (40)    Hydrophilic gas-blocking layer (50)    Hydrophobic gas-penetrating layer (60)    Gas exhaust (70')
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly pallet (10) has membrane electrode assembly, an upper frame pallet and a lower frame pallet. A cathode channel pallet (12) is bonded with upper frame pallet of assembly pallet. An anode channel pallet (13) is bonded with lower frame pallet of assembly pallet. The cathode channel pallet, assembly pallets and anode channel pallet are sequentially laminated and stacked from top to bottom. A supersonic vibration frequency welding unit welds and bonds cathode channel pallet, assembly pallets, the anode channel pallet as a single structure.    USE - Fuel cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly pallet is fixed firmly on the cathode channel pallet and the anode channel pallet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell structure.    Fuel cell structure (1)    Membrane electrode assembly pallet (10)    Cathode channel pallet (12)    Anode channel pallet (13)    Pallet case (121)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic conductive feature is formed by depositing a precursor composition comprising a binder and metallic particle(s) comprising a metal or a metal precursor compound to the metal; and heating the precursor composition at not greater than 225, preferably not greater than 185degrees C to form the photovoltaic conductive feature on the substrate. The feature has a minimum feature size of not greater than 100 mu m.    USE - For forming a photovoltaic conductive feature.    ADVANTAGE - The method can provide precursor composition having a low viscosity enabling deposition using direct-write tools, a low conversion temperature, enabling the deposition and conversion to an electrical feature on low temperature substrates.
NOVELTY - The assembly has heat transfer elements extended between the prismatic cells. The heat sinks and prismatic cells are interconnected with one another by applying the pressure to the cells. A mechanical connection between the cells and the heat transfer elements is defined by the bends extending from the side edges of the cells in different directions engaged with the terminal ends of the heat transfer elements. The bends are connected with one another.    USE - Battery assembly for vehicle such as automotive vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging characteristics of the battery pack is improved. The ambient temperature range at which the lithium battery is operated, is increased. The durability, rated capacity and nominal charge and discharge rates of the battery pack are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery module (12)    Fin portion (60)    Flexible circuits (88,90)    Tail portions (92,94)    Connection ports (96,98)
NOVELTY - One or more fans sends or exhausts cold or hot air with respect to a holder (13) which accommodates and supports battery modules (10). Multiple sheets of film with the same outer size cover the battery modules. The number of sheets of film used to cover the battery module adjacent to the inlet of the holder is made greater than that number of sheets of film used to cover the battery module arranged far from the inlet of the holder.    USE - Temperature regulator for cooling or heating a battery module in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective and uniform cooling or heating of battery modules. Eliminates the need for rectifying fins, thus reducing manufacturing time and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views of temperature regulator.    Battery modules (10)    Resin cases (11,12)    Holder (13)    Cooling fan (14)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a solar cell conductive feature comprises depositing a precursor composition comprising metallic particles, a metal or metal oxide compound precursor and a liquid vehicle and a viscosity of not greater than 1000 (preferably not greater than 50) cP onto a ceramic or polymer substrate; and converting the precursor compound to the metal or metal oxide by heating the precursor composition to a conversion temperature (less than 300degrees C) and fabricating the solar cell conductive feature. The metal is silver, palladium, copper, gold, platinum, or nickel. The metal oxide comprises glass.    USE - Fabrication of a solar cell conductive feature, e.g. set of finger lines and collector lines.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes a precursor composition having a low viscosity enabling deposition using direct-write tools. The precursor composition also has a low conversion temperature, enabling the deposition and conversion to an electrical feature on low temperature substrates.
NOVELTY - The acceptor solutions (A,B) and donor solution are mixed to obtain a coating liquid. The donor solution contains an electron donating photoelectric conversion material. The acceptor solutions differ in concentration of fullerene derivatives.    USE - Manufacture of coating liquid used for photoelectric-converting-layers of an organic thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid provides excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency to photoelectric conversion layer of organic thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The acceptor solutions (A,B) and donor solution are mixed to obtain a coating liquid. The donor solution contains an electron donating photoelectric conversion material. The acceptor solutions differ in concentration of fullerene derivatives. The difference of concentration of fullerene derivatives in the acceptor solutions is 1 mass% or more. The concentration of fullerene derivative (A) is 0.1-1 mass%. The concentration of fullerene derivative (B) is 2-10 mass%. The electron donating photoelectric conversion material is a polyalkyl thiophene. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of coating liquid using fullerene derivatives which differ in average particle diameter of aggregates.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode assembly (20) formed by stacking an anode plate (21) and a cathode plate (22) through a separator (23), accommodated in a space region (32) of a lower casing (31). An electrolyte solution layer (44) which includes a film bag made of polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl carbonate (PVC), hexafluoropropylene (HFP) or a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride and HFP, seals the electrode assembly.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium polymer rechargeable battery for use in e.g. mobile telephone, note-book type computer, video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The defect accompanying sealing is reduced, the battery productivity is improved and safety is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (20)    Anode plate (21)    Cathode plate (22)    Separator (23)    Lower casing (31)    Space region (32)    Electrolyte solution layer (44)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell (9) has a fuel electrode (6) to which a reformed gas (38) is supplied. A hydrogen separation reservoir (54,55) selectively separates and stores the hydrogen in the fuel electrode exhaust gas discharged from the fuel electrode. A carbon dioxide reclaimer (59) supplies the remaining hydrogen separation reservoir exhaust gas (62,63) to a carbon dioxide storage facility or a carbon dioxide processing facility (61).    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon dioxide can be efficiently collected from exhaust gas of fuel cell, without reducing electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon dioxide collection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel electrode (6)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (9)    Reformed gas (38)    Hydrogen separation reservoir (54,55)    Carbon dioxide reclaimer (59)    Carbon dioxide storage facility or a carbon dioxide processing facility (61)    Hydrogen separation reservoir exhaust gas (62,63)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a coolant inlet port (53a) and a coolant exit port (53b) provided with respect to the coolant flow path (48). A heater is provided such that the heating amount to the coolant exit side is more than that of coolant inlet side.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell used in vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot and fixed electric power generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature adjustment is performed efficiently so that the temperature of the anode side does not become lower than that of the cathode side in an edge portion of cell and the voltage fall of the edge portion of cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Single cell (2)    Coolant flow path (48)    Coolant inlet port (53a)    Coolant exit port (53b)
NOVELTY - The method involves disconnecting metal plate which is a brass plate in specific dimensions for manufacturing the sealing cap (10), after coating both surfaces of the flat brass plate using the raw material such as tin or tin alloy. A hole (12) is pierced using which a current collection rod is inserted into a baseplate (11) of the cylinder with base by stamping, while pressing the cylinder with base in the sealing portion of gasket made of polypropylene.    USE - Manufacturing method of sealing cap for alkaline cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the brass plate is coated reliably to acquire the brass plate of uniform thickness and the cleaning process of the brass plate is easily performed during pre-processing stage, since the brass plate is flat before coating, so that the sealing cap of uniform quality and uniform thickness is provided to both interior and exterior surface of the sealing cap during the manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the manufactured sealing cap.    Sealing cap (10)    Baseplate (11)    Hole (12)    Internal peripheral surface of hole (12a)    Plated layers (13,14)
NOVELTY - An electric pole (10) is provided between a terminal bushing (9) and the strap (4a) of an electrode group in which same polarity electrodes are welded to the strap. A cylindrical covering (11) covers the outer periphery of the pole such that a gap (12) is formed between the covering and the pole.    USE - Lead storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to liquid type lead storage type, controlling valve type lead storage battery, or industrial lead storage battery for backup.    ADVANTAGE - The lead internal connection portion melts and flows down through the gap formed between the electric pole and the covering during the flow of abnormal discharge current. Hence the conduction of the pole is cut off, and overheating and deformation of the battery case and lid due to flow of short circuit current is prevented. The ignition of hydrogen gas inside the battery is avoided and the reliability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the lead storage battery.    Strap (4a)    Terminal bushing (9)    Electrode pole (10)    Covering (11)    Gap (12)
NOVELTY - A valve mechanism exhausts the fuel gas out of the fuel cell by purge valve (40). A water retainer is positioned more upstream than valve mechanism in the exhaust flow path (30) provided with dew condensation layer to hold the redundant water by polymeric water absorption material. The purge valve discharges the redundant water to the exterior of fuel cell by exhaustion operation.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for use in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The redundant water is absorbed and held reliably and generation of water droplet in the fuel electrode leading to flooding phenomenon can be prevented. The redundant water content in fuel gas can be emitted outside of fuel cell efficiently and fall of electric power generation can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of the fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Fuel tank (6)    Polyelectrolyte assembly (24)    Exhaust flow path (30)    Purge valve (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell contains anode (5) which oxidizes fuel, cathode (6) which reduces oxygen, and solid polymer electrolyte (4) clamped by anode and cathode. The portion(s) on surface of cathode-side end plate and/or cathode-side current-collection board (2) is hydrophilized. The current-collection board receives electricity from cathode.    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generating apparatus (claimed) used as power supply for electric equipment and electronic devices such as telephone, book-type personal computer and audio-visual apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved cell voltage, power density and excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Current-collection board (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte (4)    Anode (5)    Cathode (6)    Diffused layer (7)
NOVELTY - The temperature of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is set to maximum value when the standard deviation of cell voltage increases by increasing the gas dew point. The temperature of fuel cell is set to minimum value when the standard deviation of cell voltage decreases by decreasing the gas dew point, so that the gas inlet dew point at the time of starting is made into maximum allowable water quantity.    USE - Fuel cell system including fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle, business and home-use distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - An output improvement and voltage stability of fuel cell can be reconciled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the temperature maximum value defined when the standard deviation of cell voltage increases. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte type fuel cell has a cathode gaseous diffusion layer (1) of carbon paper. A through hole (6) of a polygon cone form is formed in the gaseous diffusion layer such that the cross-sectional area of the through hole is below 0.01mu m2 in a cathode catalyst layer (2) and increases in monotone towards a separator (7) side form a cathode catalyst layer side. The angle between an inner wall face (10) and the through hole axial center (9) lies in the range of 7.5-45degrees .    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the through hole of polygon cone form is formed in the gaseous diffusion layer, the through hole is not completely obstructed with water droplet as there exists space between the water droplet and through hole. Thus the supply property of gas can be made high and the voltage can be improved. Since the discharge effect of water is improved, the output voltage of the fuel cell and the voltage at the time of high humidification driving can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the solid electrolyte type fuel cell.    Cathode gaseous diffusion layer (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Through hole (6)    Separator (7)    Axial center (9)    Inner wall face (10)
NOVELTY - The concave portion is formed on the surface(s) of a substrate containing titanium or its alloy by distributing gas through gas flow path. The plating-layer comprising noble metals of gold and/or platinum is formed on the substrate by electroplating. The substrate with the plating layer is heat-processed at 300-800degrees C, to form separator. The heat treatment process (S3) forms oxide film containing crystalline titanium oxide.    USE - Manufacture of separator used for fuel cells (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells and family-size fuel cell for portable apparatuses such as mobile telephone, personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides separator with excellent corrosion resistance and reduced contact resistance, in high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Concave-portion formation process (S1)    Plating-layer formation process (S2)    Heat treatment process (S3)
NOVELTY - The solid battery comprises a solid battery element having two or more solid electrolyte layers (13) interposed between an anode (14) and a cathode (12). The solid battery has operation electric potential of 30 V or less.    USE - Solid battery is used for household appliance such as portable information terminal, portable electronic device and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery has high safety, high output, heat resistance, ionic conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, without liquid junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte of solid battery contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the solid battery element.    Units (1-3)    Collector (11)    Cathode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - The solid battery comprises a solid battery element having two or more solid electrolyte layers (13) interposed between an anode (14) and a cathode (12). The solid battery has operation electric potential of 80-150 V.    USE - Solid battery is used as domestic fuel cell, electrical storage device of solar cell and off peak electric power device.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery has high safety, high output, heat resistance, ionic conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, without liquid junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte of solid battery contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the solid battery element.    Units (1-3)    Collector (11)    Cathode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - The solid battery comprises a solid battery element having two or more solid electrolyte layers (13) interposed between an anode (14) and a cathode (12). The solid battery has operation electric potential of more than 1000 V.    USE - Solid battery is used for emergency power supply used in power station, hospitals, factories and offices.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery has high safety, high output, heat resistance, ionic conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, without liquid junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte of solid battery contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the solid battery element.    Units (1-3)    Collector (11)    Cathode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - A vapor-liquid separator (26) separates water content in the oxidizing agent gas or fuel gas. A water supply piping (30) supplies the water separated by the separator to the fuel cell. The water supply piping contains ion absorption agent such as ion exchange resin provided in its inner wall for absorbing ion contained in water emitted from fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The ion contained in the water content emitted from the fuel cell is reduced by using a simple structure. The fall of electrical insulation resistance of a fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Condenser (24)    Fan (25)    Water supply piping (30)    Water feed pump (32)
NOVELTY - The battery adapter (1) has a holder (2) made of elastomer in which a button type battery is accommodated in a concave portion (8). A negative electrode terminal (3) has a protrusion (31A) at one end which is bent to touch the negative electrode (5) of the battery accommodated in the holder and the other end is extended towards outward of the holder. The protrusion at one end of a positive electrode is bent to touch the positive electrode of the battery and the other end extends outward for connecting with circuit.    USE - Battery adapter for button type secondary battery used in notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, cordless telephones.    ADVANTAGE - Since the one end of negative and positive terminals of battery adapter extend outwards from the holder for connecting with circuit, the battery can be attached with a circuit easily by simple structure without solder connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery adapter.    Battery adapter (1)    Holder (2)    Negative-electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal of battery (5)    Concave portion (8)    Protrusion (31A)
NOVELTY - The solid-electrolyte sheet (1) has solid electrolyte (20) and support. The support consists of glass or resin and has honeycomb structure (10). The solid electrolyte has continuous piercing structure (12) along thickness direction in opening of honeycomb structure.    USE - Solid-electrolyte sheet for solid secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium battery for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-electrolyte sheet has constant ionic conductivity and is easily manufactured with excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic top view of support used for solid-electrolyte sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid-electrolyte sheet (1)    Honeycomb sheet (10)    Continuous piercing structure (12)    Solid electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - The solid-electrolyte sheet (1) has a support having photosensitive resin, solid electrolyte (20) and several opening. The solid electrolyte has continuous piercing structure (12) along thickness direction of opening of support.    USE - Solid-electrolyte sheet used for solid secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium cell used for two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable electronic devices and domestic electric-power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-electrolyte sheet has constant ionic conductivity. The solid-electrolyte sheet is manufactured easily with excellent productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of support of solid-electrolyte sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid-electrolyte sheet (1)    Porous sheet (10)    Continuous piercing structure (12)    Solid electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - A strip shaped electrolyte film (22) and a catalyst layer carrying film (21) provided with a catalyst layer (20) are passed between a pair of thermal transfer rolls (11a,11b). The temperature of the electrolyte film or catalyst layer is detected by a temperature detector (30) during thermal transfer of the catalyst layer to the electrolyte film. The temperature of thermal transfer rolls is controlled by heating the heaters (13a,13b) of the thermal transfer rolls according to the detected temperature.    USE - Thermal transfer method for use in manufacture of stacked structure of electrolyte film and catalyst layer used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous fabrication of the stacked structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is performed by thermal transfer with high quality stability eliminating time lag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal transfer apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of temperature detection and temperature control involved in thermal transfer method.    Thermal transfer rolls (11a,11b)    Heaters of thermal transfer rolls (13a,13b)    Catalyst layer (20)    Catalyst layer carrying film (21)    Strip shaped electrolyte film (22)    Temperature detector (30)    Thermo regulator (31)
NOVELTY - An opening (5c) provided in the package of a battery (2) is temporarily closed with a clip (6) from exterior of the battery package. The clip is clamped with the opening with repulsive force of a spring (6b). The battery is charged while the opening is temporarily closed with the clip after which the opening is sealed.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - Fixed sealing performance is ensured by temporarily closing the opening and permeation of water vapor from exterior is prevented. The gas pressure inside battery package is released through the opening as the opening is completely closed by the clip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the clip in temporarily closing state of the opening.    Battery (2)    Laminated structure (5)    Opening (5c)    Clip (6)    Spring (6b)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrically conductive film (12) is formed on a surface (11a) of a transparent base material (11) by maintaining the extending state of the base material. The extending rate of the base material in the extending state is 0.08-1%. The extending state of the material is released by applying a compressive stress to the conductive film.    USE - Manufacturing method of transparent electro-conductivity substrate for photoelectric transducer. Can also be used in LCD and LED.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal expansion of the base material is tracked by the conductive film by applying compressive stress to the film, the damage to the conductive film is suppressed and the substrate with excellent heat resistance property, chemical resistance property and press-proof property is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electro-conductivity substrate.    Transparent electro-conductivity substrate (10)    Transparent base material (11)    Transparent base material surface (11a)    Transparent electrically conductive film (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has metal separator (24) adjacent to metal separator (18) that is set to flow path pitch of flow-path unit. A cooling medium flow path (48a) is formed between flow-path units. The flat surface contacts electrolyte film and electrode structures (16a,16b) directly while linear concave portion (40b) at the side of cooling medium flow path includes flat surface overlapping with linear convex portion (72a) and in the lamination direction of flow path.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between electrolyte and electrode structure, and cooling medium can be shortened favorably. The responsiveness of temperature control can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte film and electrode structures (16a,16b)    Metal separators (18,24)    Linear concave portion (40b)    Cooling medium flow path (48a)    Linear convex portion (72a)
NOVELTY - The porous composite material (10) contains carbon particles (11) and water repellent material (12). The distribution width of the diameter of the pores (13) of the porous composite material is 1000 nm or more.    USE - Porous composite material is used for membrane electrode assembly comprising gaseous-diffusion layer and electrode-catalyst layer used as structural component of fuel cells (all claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles, portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, portable information terminal, portable music player and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The porous composite material has uniformly distributed particles, manufactured easily, provides gaseous-diffusion property to polymer electrolyte fuel cells and provides excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous composite material contains carbon particles and water repellent material. The distribution width of the diameter of the pores of the porous composite material is 1000 nm or more. The water repellent material is a polytetrafluoroethylene. The porous composite material further contains an electroconductive material. The electroconductive material is a carbon nanotube. The gaseous diffusion layer of the fuel cell contains a carbon-fiber sintering porous sheet along with the porous composite material. The electrode-catalyst layer of the fuel cell contains an electrode and an electrolyte along with the porous composite material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of the porous composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the porous composite material.    Porous composite material (10)    Carbon particles (11)    Water repellent material (12)    Pores (13)
NOVELTY - The cathode has cathode collector (1) and cathode active-material layer (2) containing active material and binder. The cathode active material has cathode-active-material-particles (2A) containing silicon. The coating membrane (2B) containing silicon and oxygen covers at least one portion of the surface of the cathode-active-material-particles. The cathode binder contains polyimide (5-30 wt.%).    USE - Cathode for battery (claimed) used for built-in-camera videotape recorder, mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode provides battery with excellent cycle characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode has cathode collector and cathode active-material layer containing active material and binder. The cathode active material has cathode-active-material-particles containing silicon. The coating membrane containing silicon and oxygen covers at least one portion of the surface of the cathode-active-material-particles. The cathode binder contains polyimide (5-30 wt.%). Alternatively, the cathode binder contains polyvinylidene fluoride. The electrolyte solution contains fluorinated carbonate which is 4-fluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one and/or 4,5-difluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of cathode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode collector (1)    Cathode active-material layer (2)    Cathode active-material particles (2A)    Coating membrane (2B)
NOVELTY - The gaseous diffusion layer (1) comprises metal fine wires (2,3) that are woven with wire diameter of 2-15 micrometers with plain weave so as to form a metal-fiber sheet (S) which has many openings (4) in between the metal fine wires. A noble-metal thin film is an aluminum plated layer which is covered on a surface of the metal fine wire.    USE - Gaseous diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gaseous diffusion layer excellent in electroconductivity and corrosion resistance can be provided. Thus polymer electrolyte fuel cell which is excellent in electric power generation efficiency with the electric current of the high current density can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of gaseous diffusion layer for fuel cell; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gaseous diffusion layer.    Gaseous diffusion layer (1)    Metal fine wires (2,3)    Opening (4)    Metal-fiber sheet (S)
NOVELTY - The detector has a detection target (2) with silver film formed by vapor deposition, which is provided in air pipe (10) of downstream of chemical filter (1). The sliver film reacts with sulfur compound in acidic gas leaked out from the chemical filter, and generates silver sulfide.    USE - Chemical filter performance detector for detecting performance of chemical filter used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement stage of chemical filter can be judged appropriately, while detecting the breakthrough of chemical filter with sufficient sensitivity by a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the chemical filter performance detector.    Chemical filter (1)    Detection target (2)    Reflection sensor (3)    Controller (4)    Air pipe (10)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has a gas supply unit (11) integrally molded with a gas flow path (12) comprising several channels (121), by press-forming on a metal plate made of stainless steel.    USE - Separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle, personal computer (PC) and household use.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing cost is reduced by integrally molding both gas supply unit and gas flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the separator.    Separator (10)    Gas supply unit (11)    Gas flow path (12)    Gas discharge unit (13)    Flow channel (121)
NOVELTY - A rotor made of stainless steel, is coated with ceramic material such as silicon carbide or resin material such as polyether ether ketone.    USE - Conveyor for conveying anode-mix coating material for use in manufacture of electrode of battery (both claimed). Can also be used in square-shaped or button-shaped lithium secondary battery used in portable electronic device, electric-power storage apparatus, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, lift.    ADVANTAGE - Wear and cut-out or abrasion of the rotor is reduced. Thus open circuit voltage defect of battery due to mixing of dissimilar metal is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of conveyor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode-mix material mixing tank (101)    Conveyors (102-107)    Magnetic separator (108)    Disperser (110)    Disperser top hopper (111)
NOVELTY - The assembly (31) has electrolyte film (30) and porous catalyst layer to which a hole diameter which gradually increases from surface to other surface. The electrolyte film comprises aromatic-hydrocarbon polymeric material having sulfonic acid group. The porous polymeric layer contains carbon particles, catalyst metal and aromatic-hydrocarbon material having sulfonic acid group.    USE - Assembly for fuel cell (claimed) such as methanol-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has excellent crossover proof characteristics and is manufactured with excellent stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of porous catalyst layer; and    (2) manufacture of assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view and the flow chart of the manufacturing process of the membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Production process of junction portion (24)    Production process of electrolyte film (25)    Junction portions (26,28)    Electrolyte film (30)    Membrane electrode assembly (31)
NOVELTY - The connection coupling (1) comprises a push-type connector, and another connector provided with a union-end socket (E) which is linked to the coupling (P). A warm-water pipe (26) is provided in one side of the connectors.    USE - Connection coupling of warm water pipe used in panel heaters.    ADVANTAGE - Connection of coupling and warm-water pipe can be reliably and easily performed, while improving workability and reliability of connection coupling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the general view of connection coupling of warm water pipe used in panel heaters.    Connection coupling (1)    Coupling substrate (2)    Warm-water pipe (26)    Union-end socket (E)    Coupling (P)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic-resin composition contains a copolymer containing 10-1000 ppm of metal. The copolymer is obtained by co-polymerizing a cyclic-olefin monomer (1) and an acrylic-ester monomer in presence of Lewis acid compound as catalyst.    USE - Thermoplastic-resin composition is used for molded product for wavelength conversion material (both claimed) used in solar cell and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic-resin composition provides molded product with excellent heat resistance and transparency and low-moisture-absorption characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoplastic-resin composition contains a copolymer containing 10-1000 ppm of metal. The copolymer is obtained by co-polymerizing a cyclic-olefin monomer of formula (1) and an acrylic-ester monomer in presence of Lewis acid compound as catalyst.    m,n=0 or 1;and    Ra-Rd=H or methyl.
NOVELTY - An electro-conductive pattern board has an electro-conductive portion (3) formed on a board (2) in pattern shape. The electro-conductive portion contains a polythiophene compound and a polymer of silane coupling agent, and has electro-conductivity.    USE - Electro-conductive pattern board is used for organic electroluminescent element, solar cell, organic semiconductor and organic thin-film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-conductive pattern board has high fineness, and is efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electro-conductive pattern board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method of electro-conductive pattern board.    Board (2)    Electro-conductive portion (3)    Non-electro-conductive portion (4)    Conductive layer (5)    Photomask (21)
NOVELTY - The water flow degree of gaseous diffusion base material is more than 7x 10-13m2 and is equal to permeability of gas. The contact angle with water is 90degrees .    USE - Gaseous diffusion base material for use in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed) used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The generate water is discharged and hence water retention and flooding are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gaseous diffusion base material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of a gaseous diffusion base material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gaseous diffusion base material (12)    Air hole (12P)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a solid-state methanol container (5) that is arranged adjacent to a fuel electrode (2) of a fuel battery cell (1). The container is filled with solid-state methanol and water containing solid material that solidifies the methanol. An opening formed at the lower surface of the container is partitioned by synthetic resin meshes.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell system for personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The problems such as crossover and liquid spill are solved, thus electric power is generated efficiently. The need for water supply structure is eliminated, thus the fuel cell system is made compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the direct methanol type fuel cell system.    Fuel battery cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Electrolyte film (3)    Air electrode (4)    Solid-state methanol container (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel container (5) accommodates solid state methanol, which is adjoined to fuel electrode (2) of fuel cell (1). An electrolytic film (3) is formed in the surface of solid state methanol. The film is selected from group consisting of cellulosic material, polyvinyl alcohol type material and polyacrylic acid type material.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell system for portable computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The supply speed of methanol can be controlled appropriately. The need for providing separate water supply apparatus is avoided so that a compact fuel cell system is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the direct methanol type fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Electrolytic film (3)    Fuel container (5)    Electric circuit (L)
NOVELTY - The bipolar type secondary battery (10) has several cell layers (19), each containing an electrolyte layer (17) stacked between a positive electrode (13) and a negative electrode (15), and several such cell layers stacked in series between several collectors (11). A sealant (31) seals one end of each cell layer, such that a bank region (35) for accommodating the gas produced in charging/discharging of the secondary battery is formed between the sealant and the cell layer.    USE - Bipolar type secondary battery for bipolar type secondary battery module (claimed) used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The ion transfer between the positive electrode and the negative electrode due to the gas produced during initial charging/discharging is suppressed, thus aiding the cell reaction in the bipolar type secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional view of the arbitrary cell layers in the bipolar type secondary battery.    Bipolar type secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Cell layers (19)    Sealant (31)    Bank region (35)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains a polyelectrolyte composition formed by mixing two or more types of polyelectrolytes. The polyelectrolyte(s) consists of a sulfonic-acid-group-containing polymer having structural unit (1).    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used in membrane electrode assemblies of fuel cells, such as direct-methanol type fuel cells (all claimed). The fuel cells are used as power supply for electric vehicles, distribution electric-power generation, personal computers and other portable apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent durability, bondability with electrode, and suppresses permeation of fuels, such as methanol and hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains a polyelectrolyte composition formed by mixing two or more types of polyelectrolytes. The polyelectrolyte(s) consists of a sulfonic-acid-group-containing polymer having structural unit of formula (1).    X=H or monovalent cation species;    Y'=sulfone or ketone;    Ar1=group of formula (2, or 3,4);    Z1=oxygen when Ar1 is group of formula (2), and oxygen or sulfur when Ar1 is group of formulae (3,4);    n=2 or more;and    Z2=oxygen, sulfur, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2-, or cyclohexyl.    When Ar1 includes both groups of formulae (3,4), molecular structures of formulae (5,6) are included with the repeating unit.    Ar2,Ar3=bivalent aromatic bond unit;    Z3,Z4=oxygen or sulfur atom;and    Z5=Z2.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane is a multilayer membrane formed by laminating 2 or more polyelectrolyte layers of different composition. The polyelectrolyte layer(s) contains specific sulfonic acid group-containing polymer (1).    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed), such as direct methanol-type fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has favorable permeability with respect to methanol, and electrode bondability, and provides fuel cell having favorable output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane is a multilayer membrane formed by laminating 2 or more polyelectrolyte layers of different composition. The polyelectrolyte layer(s) contains sulfonic acid group-containing polymer having structural unit of formula (1).    X=H or monovalent cationic group;    Y'=sulfone or ketone group;    Ar1=structure of formula (2) or structure of formulae (3,4);    Z1=oxygen or sulfur atom;    n=2 or more;    Z2=oxygen, sulfur, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2- or cyclohexyl;    Ar2,Ar3=bivalent aromatic group;    Z3,Z4=oxygen or sulfur atom;and    Z5=oxygen, sulfur, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2- or cyclohexyl.    When Ar1 is of formulae (3,4), the structural unit of formulae (5,6) are included with polymer.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a planar component having catalyst layer (20,30) on both sides of an electrolyte film (22), a gas flow path (16), and a gas flow path (36). Inlet port of gas of primary path and outlet port of gas of secondary path are opposed on both sides of planar component. A porous material layer (24,34) interposed into inlet port of path (16) and outlet port of path (36) is formed in at least one surface of electrolyte film with a porous material containing ion exchange resin. The catalyst content of layer (24,34) is zero.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high electric power generation efficiency. The hydrogen flowing through inlet port of anode gas flow path is efficiently humidified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a planar component having catalyst layer (20,30) on both sides of an electrolyte film (22), a gas flow path (16) provided in contact with one surface of planar component, and a gas flow path (36) provided in contact with other surface of planar component. Inlet port of gas of primary path and outlet port of gas of secondary path are opposed on both sides of planar component. A porous material layer (24,34) interposed into inlet port of path (16) and outlet port of path (36) is formed in at least one surface of electrolyte film with a porous material containing ion exchange resin. The catalyst content of layer (24,34) is zero.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Gas flow paths (16,36)    Catalyst layers (20,30)    Electrolyte film (22)    Porous material layers (24,34)
NOVELTY - A compound polymer electrolyte membrane contains polyelectrolyte and titanic acid fiber.    USE - Compound polymer electrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cells (both claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compound polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent swelling proof property, dimensional stability, proton conductivity, durability and provides fuel cell with improved output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly is removed from polymer electrolyte fuel cell when performance of the fuel cell decreases by long-term use. The carbon cloth arranged on cathode is peeled, and new carbon cloth is arranged on cathode surface. Then, membrane electrode assembly is reconstructed. Thus, method for restoring performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is carried out.    USE - Method for restoring performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicles and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables repeated use of expensive electrolyte film and electrode catalyst, and provides durable polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane electrode assembly is removed from polymer electrolyte fuel cell when performance of the fuel cell decreases by long-term use. The carbon cloth arranged on cathode is peeled, and new carbon cloth is arranged on cathode surface. Then, membrane electrode assembly is reconstructed. Thus, method for restoring performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is carried out. The carbon cloth is peeled by immersing membrane electrode assembly into organic solvent, acetic acid, aqueous solution of acetic acid, acetic anhydride or aqueous solution of acetic anhydride, preferably acetic acid or aqueous solution of acetic acid.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst (14) contains an alumina having alumina spinel structure and is formed by supporting an active ingredient.    USE - Carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst is used for modifying carbon monoxide of fuel reformer in fuel cell system (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst has excellent daily start and stop durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of a fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel reformer (10A)    Raw materials and mineral fuel (11)    Reformed gas (12)    Fuel modification-catalyst apparatus (13)    Carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst (14)    Carbon monoxide- transformation apparatus (15)    Fuel gas (16)    Carbon monoxide removal apparatus (17)    Air supply line (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling medium supply apparatus (24) connected to a fuel cell (12). A pump (40) supplies a cooling medium to a cooling medium circular flow path (32) located between the fuel cell and the pump. A butterfly valve (42) adjusts the flow rate of the cooling medium flowing through the cooling medium circular flow path by acceleration-deceleration states of the vehicle before judging whether the warm-up of the fuel cell is completed by a warming-up completion judgment apparatus.    USE - Fuel-cell control system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of the cooling medium supplied to the fuel cell is reduced effectively. The heat radiation by the cooling medium is suppressed. The efficient and rapid warming-up of the fuel cell is performed. The load given to the pump is avoided. The durability of the pump is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling medium control method of fuel-cell control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel-cell control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Cooling medium supply apparatus (24)    Cooling medium circular flow path (32)    Pump (40)    Butterfly valve (42)
NOVELTY - The cathode has a catalyst layer containing catalyst support conductive material and polyelectrolyte. The oxygen absorption-and release component containing pyrochlore type cerium zirconate, is supported by catalyst support conductive material comprises.    USE - Cathode for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for electric vehicles, power supply of cogeneration system and auxiliary machine motive power.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has excellent electrode characteristics and high concentration in electrode vicinity without receiving the influence of gaseous diffusion of catalyst layer. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the cathode has high electric power generation and battery output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of catalyst electrode process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution is poured into a bottomed cylinder-type armored can (7). An insulation board (6) whose specific gravity is larger than that of the electrolyte solution is dropped to the bottom portion of the bottomed cylinder-type armored can. A winding type electrode unit (8) is inserted into the bottomed cylinder-type armored can so that the tip of a current-collection stick (1) of the electrode unit contacts the insulation board.    USE - Manufacturing method of cylindrical battery for portable apparatus e.g. mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The insulation board whose specific gravity is larger than that of the electrolyte solution, does not float upwards and ensures reliable contact with the tip of the current-collection stick so as to prevent internal short circuit caused by the contact of the current-collection stick and the armored can.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cylindrical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views illustrating the manufacturing process of the cylindrical battery.    Current-collection stick (1)    Separator (4)    Insulation board (6)    Bottomed cylinder-type armored can (7)    Winding type electrode unit (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a cell laminate (3) having lamination of cells (2), and refrigerant flow path (36) formed between cells. The cell has oxidation gas flow path and fuel gas flow path formed between electrolyte and separator. The fuel cell has fuel gas manifold (16), refrigerant manifold (17) and oxidation gas manifold (15) penetrating cell laminate along lamination direction. Manifold (17) is arranged in vicinity of secondary side portion opposing primary side portion of cell laminate. Manifolds (15,16) are formed inside the cell laminate rather than manifold (17).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell is used for fuel cell hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fluctuation of temperature of reactive gas supplied and discharged with respect to fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a cell laminate (3) having lamination of several cells (2), and a refrigerant flow path (36) formed between the cells. The cell has an oxidation gas flow path and fuel gas flow path formed between electrolyte and separator clamping electrolyte. An oxidation gas electrode and fuel gas electrode are joined to electrolyte. The fuel cell has fuel gas manifold (16), refrigerant manifold (17) and oxidation gas manifold (15) penetrating cell laminate along lamination direction. The manifold (17) is arranged in vicinity of secondary side portion opposing primary side portion of cell laminate. The manifolds (15,16) are formed inside the cell laminate rather than manifold (17).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of cell laminate component.    Fuel cell (1)    Cells (2)    Cell laminate (3)    Oxidation gas manifolds (15)    Fuel gas manifolds (16)    Refrigerant manifolds (17)    Refrigerant flow path (36)
NOVELTY - The core of the heat exchanger is assembled with the tubes and corrugated fins alternately between two back plates. The end surfaces of the back plates are masked to prevent the trespass of flux inside the tubes. A fine powder of a flux is sprayed over the core. The core is heat treated and brazed.    USE - Manufacturing method of heat exchanger for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The invasion of the flux inside the tube can be prevented by covering the tube ends with the masking of the back plate as well as by using fine particles instead of the aqueous solution. The difficulty to remove residual fluxes adhesion inside the tubes is eliminated or reduced to traces. The cleaning time by the residue flux removal process can be shortened. The manufacture of the heat exchanger can be made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The magnetic-cores (13,14) are connected by primary coils (7) and secondary coils (8) which swirls and wounds flatly on surfaces. The primary and secondary coils relays electric power based on the mutual dielectric effect of the electromagnetic induction operation.    USE - Non-contact electric power feeder used to charge from exterior the battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a power feeder that is lightweight with size lessened, and can increase the charging efficiency to fill battery with sufficient power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are the sectional views of the non-contact electric power feeder.    Primary coils (7)    Secondary coils (8)    Magnetic-cores (13,14)    Mold resin (17)    Foaming material (18)
NOVELTY - The unit (100) has several unit batteries (110) which are linearly arranged and connected in series. Arbitrary combinations of three unit batteries selected among several batteries are adjoined with each other and located in a line such that the internal resistance of the unit battery in the line center is set lower or higher than the internal resistance of the battery at both sides of line.    USE - Battery unit mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery unit is improved efficiently, even if the charging and discharging of the battery is repeated continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the schematic structure of the battery unit.    Battery unit (100)    Unit batteries (110)    Battery case (111)    Positive and negative electrode terminals (113,115)    Electrode connection section (117)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has upstream heat radiator and downstream heat radiator (2) comprised of tubes (21) and fins (22), that performs heat exchange reaction between fluid and air. The upstream heat radiator has a portion in which the temperature is lower than other portions. The downstream heat radiator has a portion (B) in which the fins and tubes are coated with resin material, so that temperature of the portion is higher than other portions.    USE - Cooling system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the downstream and upstream heat radiators can be improved. The structure of tube and fin in the downstream heat radiator is not changed, thus manufacturing cost of the heat radiator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the radiator.    Heat radiator (2)    Tubes (21)    Fins (22)    Portion of downstream heat radiator (B)    Tank (23)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack fastened with a tension plate on its outer side. The stack has a linear expansion coefficient which is the same as that of the linear expansion coefficient of the tension plate.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The linear expansion coefficient of the stack is the same as that of the tension plate. Hence even if the environmental temperature changes only the same quantity expands in each portion of the stack and the tension plate. Thus the output of the fuel cell is constant in each portion of the stack regardless of the fastening load and leakage of reactive gas is not produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the environmental temperature and the fastening load. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Temperature sensors (25,32) detect temperature (Ta,Tc) of anode gas and cathode gas, during starting and completion of electric power generation. An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) computes temperature difference of anode gas measured during starting and completion of power generation, based on which temperature difference of cathode gas is determined. The temperature of cathode gas during completion of electric power generation is determined based on temperature difference of cathode gas and temperature of cathode gas measured during start of power generation.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, domestic-use electric power generation system, non-portable fuel cell system, domestic-use non-portable hot water supply system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the cathode gas can be determined, even if temperature sensor of cathode gas is switched OFF during completion of electric power generation. The failure of the fuel cell can be prevented, by determining the continual abnormality in the temperature of the cathode gas or anode gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Temperature sensors (25,32)    ECU (70)    Temperature of anode gas (Ta)    Temperature of cathode gas (Tc)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has safety valve (6) comprising valve portion (9) provided in exterior packing portion (5) and accommodation portion (8). The accommodation portion has transmission portion (7) with polymeric sheet that closes opening formed on non-sealed area of packing portion. The valve portion is opened and high pressure gas in packing portion is transmitted to accommodation portion, when pressure of gas inside packing portion exceeds preset value. The transmission portion exhausts out the gas in accommodation portion to exterior of packing portion.    USE - Flat-type electrochemical cell e.g. lithium ion battery used for power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rapid raise of the gas pressure in the exterior packing portion of the lithium ion battery can be suppressed and bursting of the exterior packing portion can be eliminated, since the gas is transmitted to accommodation portion that exhaust out the gas to the exterior of exterior packing portion. The manufacturing cost of the lithium ion battery can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view, sectional view and plan view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Exterior packing portion (5)    Safety valve (6)    Transmission portion (7)    Accommodation portion (8)    Valve portion (9)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode (7) has an electrode substrate (1) which consists of electrode support and an electroconductive material. The electrode support contains fine line form or cylindrical carbon material coated with a conductive polymer as catalyst substance which reduced an oxidant of chemical substance used as oxidation-reduction pair. The counter electrode is arranged opposingly in the semiconductor electrode through the electrolyte layer (6).    USE - Counter electrode used for dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The counter electrode is economical, and has high durability, and provides dye sensitizing solar cell having excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A counter electrode has an electrode substrate which consists of electrode support and an electroconductive material. The electrode support contains fine line form or cylindrical carbon material coated with a conductive polymer as catalyst substance which reduced an oxidant of chemical substance used as oxidation-reduction pair. The counter electrode is arranged opposingly in the semiconductor electrode through the electrolyte layer. The dye sensitizing solar cell has transparent semiconductor electrode containing dye which has photosensitization effect, and electrolyte layer containing chemical substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional model of the structure of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Electrode substrate (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Porous metal-oxide semiconductor layer (4)    Sensitizing dye layer (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Counter electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electricity responsive material consists of polymeric bridge component (A) substituted by one or more types of onium cation chosen from quaternary-class ammonium cation (I), tertiary-class sulfonium cation (II), quaternary-class phosphonium cation (III), tertiary-class oxonium cation (IV) and alkyl pyridinium cation (V). The polymer has structural unit (a) containing carboxyl group and/or sulfonic acid group (20-100 wt.%) in a molecule. The absorbed quantity of the material with respect to methanol of bridge component (A) is 20 g/g or more.    USE - For supplying non-aqueous liquid, fuel for fuel cell and infusion pump (all claimed), and drug for drug delivery system, non-aqueous liquid leakage sensor, non-aqueous liquid collection material, volatilization prevention material, non-aqueous liquid waste-liquid processing agent and non-aqueous liquid solidification material.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electricity responsive material is excellent in absorption capability of non-aqueous liquid, and efficiently discharges non-aqueous liquid by electric stimulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electricity responsive material consists of polymeric bridge component (A) substituted by one or more types of onium cation chosen from quaternary-class ammonium cation (I), tertiary-class sulfonium cation (II), quaternary-class phosphonium cation (III), tertiary-class oxonium cation (IV) and alkyl pyridinium cation (V). The polymer has structural unit (a) containing carboxyl group and/or sulfonic acid group (20-100 wt.%) in a molecule. The proton of carboxyl group and/or sulfonic acid group is 30-100 mol%. The absorbed quantity of polymeric bridge component (A) with respect to methanol is 20 g/g or more. The response speed at the time of applying direct current voltage of 18 V to swelling gel obtained by absorbing methanol until saturation point is 3%/minute or more.
NOVELTY - The private energy production system (10) has a fixed fuel cell (20) which generates electric power that is supplied to private load (90) e.g. water heater (92), using hydrogen supply from modifier. An electric control unit (ECU) controls amount of hydrogen supplied to fixed fuel cell from modifier so that fuel cell generates electric power of predetermined magnitude. The ECU controls operation of fuel cell (60) in vehicle (50) so that fuel cell supplies energy to fixed fuel cell, when excess energy is required due to excess power consumption by private loads.    USE - For supplying energy to private load such as water heater in detached house, apartment house, office, etc., using fuel cell of solid polymer type or phosphoric-acid type, micro turbine, solar cell, etc., in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burden to the modifier and the fixed fuel cell can be reduced and the wastage of the hydrogen fuel can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the private energy production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Private energy production system (10)    Fixed fuel cell (20)    Vehicle (50)    Fuel cell (60)    Private load (90)    Water heater (92)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has electrodes formed in the surface of through holes (30,40) used as gas passageways formed along a straight line on a solid electrolyte (10'). The electrode consists of electron conductive substance carrying a catalyst.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for power supply of electric vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having a simple structure is provided at low cost by eliminating the need for using a gaseous diffusion material and a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the structure of the fuel cell.    Current collection pad (1)    Wiring (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Solid electrolyte (10')    Through holes (30,40)
NOVELTY - The counter electrode material has a pitch-based carbon short-fiber filler of average diameter 5-10 microns and length 10-500 microns. The density of filler is 1.5 - 2.5g/CC and specific resistance of fiber is 1x10-3 ohm x cm. The ratio of fiber diameter distribution with respect to the fiber diameter is set to 5-20%.    USE - Counter electrode material for dye-sensitized wet solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Effective electronic discharge can be performed with counter electrode by setting appropriate fiber diameter distribution and fiber length. Hence dye sensitizing solar cell with photoelectric conversion efficiency can be manufactured at low cost.
NOVELTY - A poly-carbonate panel (12) comprises cells (11) and poly-carbonate layers. The panel is partially transparent, and operates as heat exchanger transferring heat from solar radiation to a heat transporting fluid. The cells are positioned lengthwise along position of direction of fluid movement, and comprises a tube registry (7) for heat transporting fluid, a thermal radiation absorber (8), and a thermal radiation concentrator (9).    USE - Building material used for roofing or facade covering. Can also be used for heating sanitary water.    ADVANTAGE - Attains simple construction, few assembly parts, lower production cost, and ability to fully automate production. Attains simple integration into facade, roof, or solar room. Construction allows for aesthetically pleasing design. Obtains high quality, being good thermal and acoustic insulator, further protecting facade against moisture. Suitable for dimensions of building, and can be easily interconnected. Attains lower weight and higher resistance against mechanical impacts. Lighter and easier to transport and assembled. Attains lower cost of installation. Can be easily assembled on building site.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of assembly of building material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial perspective view of the building material.    Tube registry (7)    Absorber (8)    Concentrator (9)    Cells (11)    Poly-carbonate panel (12)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has two battery units (105, 107), where the battery unit (105) has a recess in vicinity of an end, and a coupler is interposed between the battery units for connecting the battery unit (107) to the battery unit (105). The coupler has a central portion for engaging with the battery unit (107), and a peripheral portion for engaging with the recess in the battery unit (105). The recess comprises an inwardly retracted portion of a side of the battery unit (105). Diameter of the coupler is less than or equal to the diameter of the battery units.    USE - Battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion rechargeable battery, lithium ion polymer battery and lithium polymer battery, module, for a portable miniaturized electronic device such as mobile phone, personal computer, camcorder and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The side portion of the interconnection member is safely engaged with the receiving portion of the casing, thus reducing the maximum diameter of the battery module without reducing the output power of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded cross-sectional perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (100)    Battery units (105, 107)    Casing (120)    Cap assembly (140)    Interconnection member (160)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (2) e.g. polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cell, for generating an electrical current from a hydrogenous anode exhaust gas and an oxygen-containing cathode exhaust gas. A residual gas burner (3) burns the hydrogenous anode exhaust gas of the fuel cell with the oxygen-containing cathode exhaust gas of the fuel cell. A bypass (36) removes the cathode exhaust gas flow from a combustion chamber (4) of the residual gas burner and supplies the removed cathode exhaust gas flow into a burner exhaust gas of the residual gas burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass removes the cathode exhaust gas flow from the combustion chamber of the residual gas burner and supplies the removed cathode exhaust gas flow into the burner exhaust gas of the residual gas burner, thus providing the operational reliability and efficiency for the fuel cell system in an increased and improved manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified, principle, schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Residual gas burner (3)    Combustion chamber (4)    Bypass (36)    By-pass valve (40)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a groove body arranged with one blocking piece. A collector piece is arranged with one hole, whose position corresponds to the blocking pieces of a board body. The holes are formed in the blocking piece, when the collector piece is piled in groove of the board body. The collector piece is fixed on the board body. The collector piece is made of stainless steel piece, gold foil or titanium metal.    USE - Interval channel board and collector piece assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an interval channel board and collector piece assembly.
NOVELTY - The metal separator (100) comprises a reaction gas channel that is formed to protrude from reaction gas face of the metal separator to coolant face. A groove of reaction gas face is protrusion of coolant face. A coolant channel (150) is formed between the reaction gas channels protruding from coolant face. A reaction gas manifold (130) is opened to introduce a reaction gas and a coolant manifold (120) is opened to introduce a coolant. A coolant channel correction portion is positioned at one of the face between a reaction gas channel and reaction manifold.    USE - Metal separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance is improved without improving the thickness, area and volume of the metal separator. The manufacturing time and cost of the metal separator is reduced. The deformation of the reaction gas flowing portion and coolant flowing portion can be prevented. Hence efficiency of fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the metal separator.    Metal separator (100)    Coolant manifold (120)    Reaction gas manifold (130)    Coolant channel (150)    Gasket (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) uses CPU (74) determines whether moisture content in polymer electrolyte membrane of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (22) is low based on output voltage of fuel cell measured by a voltage sensor (54). Upon determination that moisture content is low, CPU sets the gas pressure on anode side of the polymer electrolyte layer at predetermined value lower than the set value of gas pressure on the anode side during steady operation where moisture content is not low.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses decline in performance of fuel cell caused by the decrease in moisture content in the electrolyte membrane without resulting in lower energy efficiency. Generates load requirement even if the moisture content in the electrolyte membrane decreases. Prevents decline in battery performance when moisture content in the electrolyte membrane is low while efficiently using hydrogen gas. Eases adjustment of moisture content in electrolyte membrane by changing the open/close state of the discharge port using valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for adjusting moisture content in polymer electrolyte membrane of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (22)    Voltage sensor (54)    CPU (74)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has agglomerate structure that is formed by gathering agglomerates so as to form the pore. The agglomerate is a cluster formed by aggregation of the catalyst-supporting carbon particles. The proton-conductive polymer is formed from the macromolecular material. The average thickness of the proton-conductive polymer is set as 3 to 50 nanometers.    USE - Crystal structure for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The improved electric power generation output can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for catalyst structure manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the catalyst structure for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor apparatus (100) comprises a first doped volume (102) of semiconductor material, and having a front surface (104) and two adjacent regions (106, 108) having first and second concentrations of dopant and first exposed area (111) and second exposed area (110) on the front surface, respectively, where second concentration is higher than the first concentration; a first external conductor (112); and an alloy (114) bonding the first external conductor to the second exposed area to ohmically connect the conductor to the second region.    USE - Used e.g. as photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has ohmic contact to semiconductor structures without detraction from cell efficiency, without risk of bowing, without risk of excessive breakage, without consumption of metallic pastes, and without the complications that accompany screen printing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alloy (114) comprises a composition including silver (Ag), bismuth, cadmium, gallium, indium (In), lead, antimony, tin (Sn), and/or zinc. It comprises indium (47%), tin (51%), and silver (2%); or In (48%) and Sn (52%). The alloy has a thickness of 1-5 mu m and a melting temperature of 30-200, preferably 60-150degrees C. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of making an electrical connection to a semiconductor structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross sectional view of a semiconductor apparatus.    Semiconductor apparatus (100)    First doped volume (102)    Front surface (104)    Two adjacent regions (106, 108)    Second exposed area (110)    First exposed area (111)    First external conductor (112)    Alloy (114)
NOVELTY - The solar panel collector has an absorber plate (12) that contacts a cooling conduit (2) which is retained in position by a metallic holding structure (3). The terminal portions (6) of the cooling conduit are bent perpendicularly and connected with ports (7) with a vacuum sealing arrangement, so as to compensate for thermal expansion along different directions.    USE - Solar panel collector installed at roof of building such as house.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal expansion characteristic of the cooling conduit with a simpler arrangement reduces chances of vacuum leakage and leads to effective space utilization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the solar panel collector.    Cooling conduit (2)    Metallic holding structure (3)    Terminal portions (6)    Ports (7)    Absorber plate (12)
NOVELTY - The collector has a heat insulator (6), and a cover (1) made of transparent synthetic material or antisum glass to be transparent to the solar rays. A cylindro-parabolic reflector (2) and the cover define a gas or liquid filled volume (7). A rectangular shaped transformer (5) e.g. carbon blade, reduces energy loss by emissivity, and is covered with a strong thermal emission substance. The transformer absorbs a part of the solar rays and reemits the heat in the volume. The transformer is not in contact with a gas or liquid coolant element (3) e.g. metallic tube.    USE - Concentrating solar collector i.e. solar panel, for collecting solar rays and transforming the solar rays to produce heat, electricity and air conditioning, and to desalinize the water (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the transformer improves the effectiveness of the solar collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat insulator is made of polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, rock wool or glass fiber. The cover is made of transparent synthetic material or antisum glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a concentrating solar collector.    Cover (1)    Cylindro-parabolic reflector (2)    Gas or liquid coolant element (3)    Vacuum tube (4)    Rectangular shaped transformer (5)    Heat insulator (6)    Gas or liquid filled volume (7)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has cathode including cathode active material, anode including anode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte solution including lithium salt. The cathode active material containing silicon and anode active material containing oxide, sulfide or organic polymer, are capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions. The cathode has lithium-containing film on anode side.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery, used as power source for lap top computers, mobile telephones, digital cameras and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is environment friendly and has improved capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has cathode including cathode active material, anode including anode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte solution including lithium salt. The cathode active material containing silicon and anode active material containing oxide, sulfide or organic polymer, are capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions. The cathode has lithium-containing film on anode side. The lithium-containing film contains metallic lithium powder optionally surface coated with organic rubber, organic resin, or metal carbonate, binder and electric conductive agent. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The pack has negative relay (22) for relaying current output from the battery pack. The case is used for housing the battery pack and the relay. The relay has three mounting points for securing two inner surfaces of case through the rubber sleeves (54a-54c). The center of gravity of relay is located inside the polygonal structure formed by the mounting points.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise generated by driving the relay provided in the battery pack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of negative relay attached to the lower case through the fixture.    Negative relay (22)    Fixture (50)    Base fixture (50a)    Side fixture (50b)    Rubber sleeves (54a-54c)
NOVELTY - Fluorenyl-containing compound dyes (I) for a dye-sensitized solar cell, are new.    USE - (I) is useful for the dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) e.g. an electrochemical solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides the solar cell with improved photoelectric efficiency and a high open-circuit voltage. The solar cell production cost is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorenyl-containing compound dye (I) of formula (A)(B1)N-D-E for a dye-sensitized solar cell, is new.    A, B1 = aromatic hydrocarbon or heterocycle (all optionally substituted);    D = cycloalkylene, alkenyl, arylene or divalent heterocycle (all optionally substituted), preferably fluorenyl; and    E = acidic functional group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dye sensitized solar cell comprising a first electrode comprising a conductive transparent substrate, a light absorption layer disposed on one side of the first electrode, a second electrode disposed facing the first electrode and an electrolyte disposed between electrodes, where the light absorption layer comprises a semiconductor particulate and (I).
NOVELTY - A vehicle body side mount bracket (23) on a power train mount (21) includes an upper bracket (28) and a pair of side brackets (30,31). The upper bracket has an upper surface (28a) for restraining the upper part of mount rubber (27), a pair of fasteners (28b) integrally forming the side brackets, and a battery support (28c) formed on the upper surface. The battery is retained relative to the power train mount.    USE - Battery support structure for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery attachment precision with reduced number of parts. Ensures stability of battery support in several supporting points.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a power train mount. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power train mount (21)    Vehicle body side mount bracket (23)    Mount rubber (27)    Upper bracket (28)    Upper surface (28a)    Fasteners (28b)    Battery support (28c)    Side brackets (30,31)
NOVELTY - The film-form solar cell has photoelectric-conversion thin film laminated on a colorless and transparent polyimide long film containing polyamic acid, is flow-spreaded and dried on a support. The polyimide film is obtained by imidating a polyimide precursor film with heat. The polyamic acid is obtained by reacting diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The difference of imidation ratio (IMa) of surface (A) and imidation ratio (IMb) surface (B) of polyimide precursor film is 5 or less. The light transmittance of the polyimide film at wavelength of 500 nm is 50% or more.    USE - Film-form solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film-form solar cell has excellent productive efficiency and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The film-form solar cell has photoelectric-conversion thin film laminated on a colorless and transparent polyimide long film containing polyamic acid, is flow-spreaded and dried on a support. The polyimide film is obtained by imidating a polyimide precursor film with heat. The polyamic acid is obtained by reacting diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The difference of imidation ratio (IMa) of surface (A) and imidation ratio (IMb) surface (B) of polyimide precursor film is 5 or less. The light transmittance of the polyimide film at wavelength of 500 nm is 50% or more. The diamine is trans-1,4-diamino cyclohexane or 4,4'-methylene bis(cyclohexylamine).
NOVELTY - A cerium compound is dissolved in dispersion liquid of high molecular compound having sulfonic acid group, and solution or solid containing slightly soluble cerium compound is added to the dispersion liquid. Then, electrolyte film is formed using the obtained liquid.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell having high output voltage for long period of time.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a partition plate (2) for separating the gas flow paths (3a,3b) at the side of electrodes into parallel up-and-down stages along gas flow direction. An opening (6b) is formed in the partition plate at the position of closed region surrounded by closure materials (5a,5b). The reactive gas (100a) flowing through the separated gas flow path interchanges through the opening.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The uniform dispersion of reactive gas can be achieved, while lowering the pressure loss of whole gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the fuel cell.    Partition plate (2)    Gas flow paths (3a,3b)    Closure materials (5a,5b)    Opening (6b)    Reactive gas (100a)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an insulation holder (2) divided into a block (2A) which is divided into edge holding blocks (3A,3B) of same shape. A lead plate (4) is connected to the battery (1) such that batteries in same level are connected in parallel and batteries of adjacent arrangements are connected in series. The lead board having an end plate, has a connection portion (4X) protruding from the insulation holder, which is connected to a circuit board (5) arranged in parallel with the insulation holder.    USE - Battery pack for electrically-driven motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - The battery and the lead board are arranged in normal position even if the number of batteries to-be-accommodated increases. The productivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Insulation holder (2)    Block (2A)    Edge holding blocks (3A,3B)    Lead plate (4)    Connection portion (4X)    Circuit board (5)
NOVELTY - The whole surface of lithium ion secondary cell (5) is covered with cloth or paper sheets (3a,3b) in which carbon powder is dispersed, except the terminal portion. The lithium ion is trapped by carbon powder during repetitive charging or discharging operation so as to recover the discharge capacity.    USE - Discharge capacity recovering method of lithium ion secondary cell for portable information terminal (claimed) e.g. mobile telephone. Can also be used in portable personal computer, portable sound recorder, portable audio/music reproduction apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge capacity of lithium ion secondary cell is recovered by using the paper sheet with carbon powder. Hence life time of secondary cell is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the mobile telephone.    Mobile telephone (1)    Mobile telephone casing (2)    Cloth or paper sheets (3a,3b)    Lithium secondary cell (5)    Battery holder (8)
NOVELTY - A fluorine resin film is cross-linked by irradiating a radiation and heat-processed at 100degrees C or more. Then, the fluorine resin film is further irradiated by radiation and polymerizable monomer that introduces ionic conductive group is graft copolymerized on the fluorine resin film. During graft polymerization of polymerizable monomer, ionic conductive group is introduced into the fluorine resin film, to obtain electrolyte film.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte film having high proton conductivity and low methanol cross-over property, is provided. Highly efficient fuel cell is provided by using the electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - A compound polymer electrolyte membrane comprises polyelectrolyte having sulfonyl-containing structural unit (1) and electron attractive group-containing structural unit (2), and potassium titanate fibers (0.1-10 mass%). The average fiber diameter of polyelectrolyte is 0.01-1 mu m. The fiber length of potassium titanate fiber is 1-15 mu m and ion exchange capacity of 0.5-3 meq/g.    USE - Compound polymer electrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent swelling-proof property and durability, and provides fuel cell having excellent dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound polymer electrolyte membrane comprises polyelectrolyte having sulfonyl-containing structural unit of formula (1) and electron attractive group-containing structural unit of formula (2), and potassium titanate fibers (0.1-10 mass%). The average fiber diameter of polyelectrolyte is 0.01-1 mu m. The fiber length of potassium titanate fiber is 1-15 mu m and ion exchange capacity of 0.5-3 meq/g.    X=group of formulae (-S(=O)2- or -C(=O)-);    Y'=hydrogen or aromatic group containing monovalent cation;    Ar1=electron attractive group;    Ar2=bivalent aromatic group, bivalent aliphatic group;and    Z1=oxygen or sulfur.
NOVELTY - The optoelectric converter (1B) has optical element (4A), integrated circuit, external connector (7), electrical connector (6), waveguide, and electrical-connector housing integrated to the mount substrate (3). The optical element converts electrical signal into light signal, or light signal into electrical signal. The optical element is mounted on one surface of substrate, and the electrical connector is mounted on the other surface. The waveguide is provided in the substrate so that one surface or other surface of the substrate might be followed.    USE - Optoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric converter is compact and is manufactured by a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of header and socket of the mount substrate.    Optoelectric converter (1B)    Mount substrate (3)    Optical element (4A)    Electrical connector (6)    External connector (7)
NOVELTY - A socket is mounted in the main board and a header is inserted into the socket. The photoelectric transducers (26,27) are mounted in the header for converting signals between electrical signals. An optical waveguide is provided with the mirror for reflecting the light associated with header in surface direction and radiates or injects the light into an edge portion of photoelectric transducer in thickness direction.    USE - Opto-electric converter for use in mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The optical waveguide radiates or injects the light into the edge portion of transducer in thickness direction, so that the light leakage is restrained and the convenience is improved, since the electrical signal is transmitted to the main board without superimposing the signals such as command signal and video signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the mounting state of photoelectric transducer and driver integrated circuit (IC) in header.    Waveguide film (25)    Photoelectric transducers (26,27)    Driver IC (28,29)    Metal terminals (32-35)    Gold bump (37)
NOVELTY - The spiral groove pipes (32) contacting resin layer (12) in inner circumference side of spiral groove (24) is formed intermittently by pressing pipe (14) partially across pipe region (33). A portion of pipe region is located in both sides of spiral groove pipe by cutting the pipe with cable in pipe region. The edge of cable is exposed by cutting off the pipe of prescribed length from edge in cut pipe region. A bushing (34) is inserted into cutting edge of pipe region.    USE - Manufacturing method of conductive material for battery, inverter and motor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of resin layer of cable can be prevented even when burr remains at cutting edge of pipe. The edge of pipe can be processed easily with simple operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the conductive material.    Resin layer (12)    Pipe (14)    Spiral groove (24)    Spiral groove pipes (32)    Pipe region (33)    Bushing (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe (301) for supplying oxidizing-agent gas to a fuel cell stack (201) and a fuel-gas discharge pipe (302) for discharging fuel cell from the fuel cell stack. A reducing gas addition pipe (304) with one end connected to junction (303) at fuel gas discharge pipe and other end connected to junction (305) at oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe, has an reducing gas addition valve (307) at middle for adding reducing gas containing hydrogen to oxidizing-agent gas supplied to fuel cell stack.    USE - Solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell system for vehicle and domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of an electrode catalyst is prevented, by adding reducing gas containing hydrogen to oxidizing-agent gas so that fuel cell system characteristics and durability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (201)    Oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe (301)    Fuel-gas discharge pipe (302)    Junctions (303,305)    Reducing gas addition pipe (304)    Reducing gas addition valve (307)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer fuel cell has anode and cathode gas diffusion layers (14,15) provided with through holes (14a,15a), that are laminated on the surface of the anode and cathode electrode catalyst layers (12,13), respectively. The separators (16,17) have contact portions (Q1,Q2) which are in contact with respective gas diffusion layers, so that the through holes of the gas diffusion layers are positioned between the contact portions of the separators.    USE - Solid polymer fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell electric vehicle, aircraft, space vessel, etc., and in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of water in high electric current state can be efficiently performed, without affecting the gas diffusion property, and hence the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode electrode catalyst layer (12)    Cathode electrode catalyst layer (13)    Anode gas diffusion layer (14)    Through holes (14a,15a)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (15)    Contact portions (Q1,Q2)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer is obtained using an ink containing electrode-process catalyst particles, catalyst-support particles, and proton-conductive polymer. The ink is obtained by pulverizing and mixing the particles by adding mechanical energy to a mixture of electrode-process catalyst particles and catalyst-support particles, adding a solution of proton-conductive polymer, and mix-distributing.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (both claimed) used for electric-power generation in vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode catalyst layers containing catalyst uniformly dispersed in the support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode catalyst layer is obtained using an ink containing electrode-process catalyst particles, catalyst-support particles, and proton-conductive polymer. The ink is obtained by pulverizing and mixing the particles by adding mechanical energy to a mixture of electrode-process catalyst particles and catalyst-support particles, adding a solution of proton-conductive polymer, and mix-distributing. The pulverization process is carried out using a ball mill which uses balls of alumina, zirconia, agate, stainless steel, chromium steel, tungsten carbide, silicon nitride, or plastic polyamide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a membrane-electrode assembly.    Oxidation pole (1)    Reduction pole (2)    Proton-conductive polymer film (3)    Carbon paper (4)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The separator has a corrosion-resistant film (103) and an electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (104) formed on the surface(s) of a metal substrate (101) having through-holes or concave grooves (102). The corrosion-resistant film contains silica formed by baking polysilazane. The electroconductive film contains a metal. The metal substrate is enameled iron, iron alloy, copper (alloy), or aluminum (alloy).    USE - Separator is used for fuel cells used as power supply for portable electric equipment, electric vehicles, and cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is thin, and has excellent mechanical strength, electroconductivity, and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the separator.    Metal substrate (101)    Concave groove (102)    Corrosion-resistant film (103)    Electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (104)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode structure (1) has electrode catalyst layer (12,13) laminated on a proton conduction film (11), and a gaseous diffusion layer (14,15) laminated on the catalyst layer. The gaseous diffusion layer has a carbon paper having through holes (14a,15a) having a hollow portion with internal diameter of 0.1-2 mm.    USE - Membrane-electrode structure is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles, aircraft and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode structure provides fuel cell with improved electric power generation efficiency. The fall of drainage in high electric current state is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of single cell having membrane-electrode structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane-electrode structure (1)    Proton conduction film (11)    Electrode catalyst layers (12,13)    Gaseous diffusion layers (14,15)    Through holes (14a,15a)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) has anode end plate (123a) and cathode end plate (123c) that are electrically connected to stacked electroconductive anode separator (107a) and cathode separator (107c) respectively, through current collection board (120) and insulation board (122). The anode and cathode end plates have holes corresponding to holes in separators, current collection board, and insulation board, through which fastening rods (16) are inserted, to air tightly connect the plates with separators.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for electric vehicle and fixed cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the PEFC can be improved without increasing the number of the fastening rods, and hence weight and cost of the PEFC can be decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fastening rods (16)    Anode separator (107a)    Cathode separator (107c)    Current collection board (120)    Insulation board (122)    Anode end plate (123a)    Cathode end plate (123c)
NOVELTY - A gas flow path of anode side separator in a stack supplies fuel gas to an electrode and a gas flow path of cathode side separator supplies oxidizing agent to the electrode. A current-collection board has a terminal (14) that is arranged corresponding to the upstream direction of the oxidizing-agent flow path supplying oxidizing-agent to the electrode.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for supplying power to electric vehicle, portable power supply and fixed type co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is improved by arranging the terminal in the upstream direction such that the loss of electric power in the current-collection board is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the right and left views of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-gas inlet port (8)    Oxidizing-agent gas inlet (9)    Circulating water inlet (10)    Terminal (14)    Anode-side end plate (123c)
NOVELTY - The substrate has an uneven structure which is hole of substantially hemisphere or cone shape. The uneven structure has opening surface having diameter of 410-1190 nm, and root mean square value of 30-590 nm. The uneven structure has tan(theta ) value of 0.08-0.19, when (theta ) is the inclination angle of the average line and the uneven surface of the uneven structure form.    USE - Substrate is used for solar cell (claimed) for power supply of electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate has an uneven structure which is hole of substantially hemisphere or cone shape. The uneven structure has opening surface having diameter of 410-1190 nm, and root mean square value of 30-590 nm. The uneven structure has tan(theta ) value of 0.08-0.19 , when (theta ) is the inclination angle of the average line and the uneven surface of the uneven structure form. The uneven layer contains transparent electroconductivity material such as zinc oxide or tin dioxide. The substrate has a film chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyether sulfone, polyimide, polyamide, polyimidoamide and/or polyallylate, or a composite film.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has air supply manifold holes (11a,11c) for supplying gas of same kind and exhaust gas manifold holes (11b,11d) for exhausting the air supply from the air supply manifold holes, arranged respectively along opposing edges of gas flow-path structural material (18a). Several undulation-state gas flow-paths (22a) folded several times in direction parallel to edge, is wound uniformly with meander width and is arranged in direction parallel to edges of gas flow-path structural materials.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply in motor vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since a gas flow-path structural material of reduced thickness is utilized, the size of the fuel cell is minimized and the cost is reduced while increasing the output of the fuel cell stack. The shape of the gas flow-path is in such a way that generation of short circuit can be prevented and the lack of fuel gas or oxidizing agent is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of fuel-gas flow-path structural material.    Air supply manifold holes (11a,11c)    Exhaust gas manifold holes (11b,11d)    Positioning hole (12)    Gas flow-path structural material (18a)    Undulation-state gas flow-path (22a)
NOVELTY - A controller (700) estimates the minimum temperature which can be reached by a fuel cell (1) next time, based on the environment information of the vehicle. The moisture content of the fuel cell is controlled so as to be in a specific range in which the fuel cell can be restarted even in the estimated minimum temperature.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable starting property of fuel cell is ensured, without performing the stop processing which requires time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell system (100)    Hydrogen supply source (121)    Hydrogen gas supply path (122)    Gas supply piping (300,400)    Controller (700)
NOVELTY - The polysilane is mixed with carbon material, and heated to obtain silicon carbide. Thus, cathode active material is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of cathode active material is used for lithium ion batteries (both claimed) used as auxiliary power supply of hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium ion battery having high charge-and-discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polysilane is mixed with carbon material, and heated to obtain silicon carbide. Thus, cathode active material is manufactured. The carbon material oxidizes and polymerizes the compound having aromatic ring to obtain fibril-like polymer. The polysilane is mixed with carbon material, heated to obtain polycarbosilane, and heat processed at inert gas atmosphere to obtain silicon carbide. The silicon carbide is (beta )-type silicon carbide.
NOVELTY - A gas distribution/mixing structure distributes and mixes the gas flow with the metal structure that supplies the fuel gas and air to the anode side and cathode side of fuel cell. A metal flat plate (13) is provided for preventing the mixing of fuel gas and air.    USE - Gas distribution and separator for use in polymer electrolyte fuel-cell (PEFC) electric power generation system for motor vehicle and domestic-use.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution and mixing of gas is performed in the upper and lower sides of anode side and cathode side of fuel cell, even if the obstruction occurs in the flow path, so that the homogenization is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas distribution/mixing structure; and    (2) gas distribution/mixing structure and separator usage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the flow of gas in the gas distribution and separator.    Metal thin plate (4)    Convex portion (10)    Concave portion (11)    Membrane electrode catalyst (12)    Metal flat plate (13)
NOVELTY - The paste contains a catalyst carrying carbon particle, a proton-conductive polyelectrolyte and an evaporated substrate in a solvent. The proton-conductive polyelectrolyte is a perfluorocarbon having sulfonic acid group. The evaporated substance is a styrene-acrylic copolymer wax.    USE - Paste is used for catalyst layer formation for manufacture of catalyst electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell and manufacture of membrane electrode assembly (all claimed), electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine, submarine, spacecraft, and underwater vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The paste used in catalyst electrode having excellent gas permeability. The membrane electrode assembly having catalyst electrode has excellent electric power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - The pack battery has a battery holder (2) comprising a pair of support side wall (12). A board holder (7) is accommodated in a storage space (41) located between the support side walls. The board holder holding a circuit board is arranged to an inner surface of a case (4) in non-contact state. The core pack of the battery is accommodated in the case by contacting inner surface of the case in outer periphery of the support side wall of battery holder.    USE - Pack battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric-power assisted bicycle, electric vehicles, power tool and industrial tool.    ADVANTAGE - The shock-resistant intensity of the pack battery is improved. The damage to the battery holder and the case by the impact can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the pack battery in the state at which the core pack is accommodated to the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery holder (2)    Case (4)    Board holder (7)    Support side walls (12)    Storage space (41)
NOVELTY - A proton conductive film contains cross-linkable electrolyte having acidic radical and a cross-linked structure by silicon-oxygen bond. The cross-linkable electrolyte contains molecule containing a conjugate base which discharges proton and hetero atom which forms ion cross-linking as structure atom.    USE - Proton conductive film is used for membrane electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell and solid polymeric fuel cell used as power supply for portable device and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive film has high proton conductivity, fuel barrier property and polar solvent-proof property, and improved mechanical strength, heat resistance, durability and dimensional stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of proton conductive film.    Fine particle (1)    Gap (2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has buffer layer (4) contacting protrusions (20t) of separator (20b), to form cooling water flow paths (36). The elastic materials (21,22) are positioned between buffer layer and separator. The space between buffer layer and separator is used as either reactive gas flow path or refrigerant flow path.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), and airplane, moving vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of manifold can be improved. The stress induced at rib of separator can be relieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Buffer layer (4)    Separator (20b)    Protrusions (20t)    Elastic materials (21,22)    Cooling water flow paths (36)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode substrate (2) is arranged facing one surface of a translucent substrate (1). A semiconductor electrode (32) is provided in the surface of a translucent conductor layer. A catalyst electrode (33) is provided in one surface of the counter electrode substrate facing the semiconductor electrode. A negative electrode-side current collection electrode (34) is spaced apart from the catalyst electrode. An electrolyte liquid (35) is filled between semiconductor electrode and catalyst electrode.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection efficiency of the solar cell can be improved. The decreasing of effective area of semiconductor electrode can be suppressed, while increasing the electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Translucent substrate (1)    Counter electrode substrate (2)    Semiconductor electrode (32)    Catalyst electrode (33)    Negative electrode-side current collection electrode (34)    Electrolyte liquid (35)
NOVELTY - The breaker (1) has an electrical output terminal (20) and an electrical input terminal (10) that is connected to a storage cell battery, and a contact bridge (31) for opening or closing an electrical contact between the two terminals. An operating handle (41) of the contact bridge is accessible to a user, and is provided with a part made of a translucent plastic material. An illumination unit (50) illuminates the parts of the handle. The handle is made of metal or hard plastic material.    USE - Circuit breaker for storage cell battery to protect an electrical network in dark and non- accessible places of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The illumination unit illuminates the parts of the operating handle, so that the user easily detects the position of the operating handle in dark environment and the opening or closing of the contact units in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional perspective view of the circuit breaker.    Circuit breaker (1)    Electrical input terminal (10)    Electrical output terminal (20)    Contact units (30)    Contact bridge (31)    Operating handle (41)    Illumination unit (50)
NOVELTY - The case has a part forming a parallelepiped cavity (11) whose inner dimensions and shape are complementary from exterior shape and dimensions of a battery of a motor vehicle. An opening (12) permits the battery to be inserted in the cavity. A cover closes the opening in a waterproof manner, where the sealing is obtained by compression of a seal between a lip (13) that extends on the circumference of the opening and a groove that is arranged on the periphery of a lower face of the cover.    USE - Case for supporting a battery of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. all-terrain sports vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device enables fabrication of the device in a simple and inexpensive manner and permits efficient protection of the battery of a motor vehicle against splashes and water projections, during fording. The case is made of the loaded thermoplastic material and the cover is made of non-loaded plastic material by molding, thus enabling the device to provide desired mechanical resistance in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall perspective view of a cavity of a case.    Partitions (5)    Housings (6)    Parallelepiped cavity (11)    Opening (12)    Lip (13)
NOVELTY - The sealing parts (310,320,330,340) are perpendicularly bent and brought into tight contact with a side wall of a pouch-shaped receiving part (350). The secondary battery (100) has cathode and anode terminals (210,220) that are positioned to protrude at two different sealing parts. The sheet-type battery case (300) is sealed by thermal welding and made of aluminum laminate sheet with a resin layer. A protection circuit part is mounted to the bent sealing parts in the direction that is stably located on the side wall of the receiving part    USE - A secondary battery such as medium and large sized lithium battery pack for an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle or a mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides a structure with deformed sealing parts that improves the safety of the battery case against impacts without increasing the volume and affecting the process for manufacturing the battery. It reduces the risk of fire or explosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Secondary battery (100)    Cathode and anode terminals (210,220)    Battery case (300)    Sealing parts (310,320,330,340)    Receiving part (350)
NOVELTY - The structure has a luminous unit including a luminous component and a battery. A coating unit is covered on exterior of the luminous unit. An end edge of the luminous component is exposed on one end of the coating unit, and a hanging unit is placed on another end of the coating unit. The luminous component is placed on one end of a supporting body. The luminous component has two electric conduction parts placed on a corresponding inner wall of a perforation. The battery is fixed on the perforation of the supporting body and far away from one end of the luminous component.    USE - Luminous equipment structure.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be moved to contact or leave the electric conduction part to lighten or extinct the luminous component. The hanging unit is combined with the demanded articles or connected with a luminous equipment to reach efficacy of adornment and lighting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a luminous equipment structure.
NOVELTY - The lamps have an independent telecontrol car that is placed with a remote controller, a sidelight and a back lamp. The remote controller is placed with a battery and a remote control emitting module. A rubber lamp hanger, a rechargeable battery, a LED, a remote receiving module, a reflecting concave mirror, a light scattering glass cover and a manual switch are placed in the lamps. The battery, the LED, the remote receiving module, the reflecting concave mirror and the light scattering glass cover are fixed in the rubber lamp hanger.    USE - Side and back lamps for e.g. independent telecontrol car and long cat and tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The illuminating time of the lamp is increased. The lamp is safe and reliable to use. The fault rate and energy combustion of the lamp are reduced. The lamp is convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of side and back lamps.
NOVELTY - The board has an internal circuit located on an outer shell (1) or in a battery box. A LED (2) is installed on the outer shell of the board. An internal circuit and the LED are connected with a battery box (3). The shell is made of plastic or metal material and is a hand-held modest board with a handle, and the shell has LED at two sides. The handle has a switch (4), and the box is located in the handle. The shell is placed at two sides of a clothes or a bag with the LED at one side, where the switch and the battery are located on a lead wire, and the battery is located in a battery box.    USE - Traffic electric modest board.    ADVANTAGE - The signal lights of the modest board are opened when the passengers cross the road through the zebra crossing, thus signaling the driver to reduce the driving speed. The modest board is more delicate and compact in size which is convenient to carry. The modest board avoids the traffic accident. The modest board is made into a handheld type which is set at the two sides of the clothes or the bag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a traffic electric modest board.    Outer shell (1)    LED (2)    Battery box (3)    Switch (4)
NOVELTY - The cell has a positive plate knitted into a plate-grid that is painted by a conductive high polymer/conductive glueing by a titanium wire, and a titanium wire electrode contributes clad pressure to bear on a positive pole active substance after a multilayered decoration by inorganic and organic conductive layers. An inorganic decoration layer of the positive plate is made of conductive ceram, conductive glass, conductive oxide material, jewellers putty, antimony oxide, iridium oxide and mixture. An organic decoration layer of the plate is made of polyaliline (PAn) conductive high polymer.    USE - Titanium wire knitted type light plate-grid lead acid cell for starting power, illumination power, mobile phone power and computer power. Can also be used for an electric automobile, electric motorcycle and a motor-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has an improved battery capacity. The cell has long service usage and less manufacture time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a titanium wire knitted type light plate-grid lead acid cell.
NOVELTY - A fluorescent resin composition contains ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer comprising an organic-type rare-earth-metal complex (0.01-10 mass%). The fluorescent resin composition emits fluorescence with wavelength of 550-900 nm.    USE - Fluorescent resin composition is used as sealing agent for solar cell module, (claimed) fluorescent paint, light-emitting element, wavelength transformation material, photosensor and fluorescence indicator.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using the fluorescent resin composition has excellent conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Front cover (1)    Sealing agent (2)    Crystalline-silicon cell (3)    Back cover (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves: forming a nanowire network on a substrate; forming a matrix on the nanowire network according to a pattern defining a first region and a second region of the nanowire network, the nanowire network in the first region comprises matrix-protected nanowires, and the nanowire network in the second region comprises unprotected nanowires; and etching the nanowire network whereby the unprotected nanowires in the second region are dissolved.    USE - Patterning method of conductive layer of transparent conductor (claimed) used as e.g. transparent electrode of touch screen device (claimed), liquid crystal display (claimed), plasma display panel (claimed), electroluminescent device (claimed), or multi-junction solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides transparent conductors having desirable electrical, optical and mechanical properties, is adaptable to any substrate, and can be manufactured and patterned in a low-cost, high-throughput process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a switching device; a color filter; a single junction solar cell structure; an electronic device; a multi-layer structure; and    (2) a method for providing electromagnetic shielding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematically a liquid crystal display device comprising transparent electrodes based on metal nanowires.    LCD (500)    Color filter substrate (502)    Backlight (504)    Polarizer (508)    Glass substrate (512)    Transparent conductor strips (520)
NOVELTY - Silicon nanowires (104) are produced by providing a silicon substrate in the form of a doped silicon material; formulating an etching solution comprising ethanol and hydrofluoric acid (1-38 vol.%); applying a current density of 1-2000 mA/cm2; and electrochemically etching the substrate for 1 second to 24 hours.    USE - The method is used for producing silicon nanowires. The silicon nanowires are used as components to form a photovoltaic device (claimed), silicon based optoelectronics, quantum devices, transistors, flat-panel displays (e.g., thin film transistor (TFT) displays), chemical and/or biological sensors, biomaterials, coatings, composites, orthopedics, wound healing components, tissue engineering materials, and drug delivery devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains highly repeatable morphology and highly controllable geometries of the silicon nanowires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) one or more silicon nanowires obtained by the production process;    (2) a structure, comprising welt-aligned, densely packed bundles of silicon nanowires;    (3) one or more free-standing silicon nanowires obtained from the structure; and    (4) a photovoltaic device, comprising the structure; and a conductive polymer, where heterojunctions are formed between the silicon nanowires of the structure and the conductive polymer.    Each nanowire has a diameter of less than 50 nm, and a length of 10 nm to 100 mu m, where the dimensions of the nanowires are uniform. The structure contains silicon and oxygen, or their compounds. The structure has a porosity of greater than or equal to 80%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic illustration of three variations of a pore/silicon nanowire distribution or arrangement formed according to the method for producing silicon nanowires.    Pore distributions (100, 120, 140)    Pores (102)    Silicon nanowires (104)
NOVELTY - The trough (22) has a reflective surface (24) formed parabolic along an axis, and a trough structure with parabolic face and composed of a cementitious material. The reflective surface is placed on the parabolic face of the trough structure, where the material is polymer concrete, and the structure has a filler material encased by the cementitious material. The filler material is chopped natural or synthetic fibers or straw (28) or straw-like material, and the structure has a sheeting material placed on the filler material, where the sheeting material comprises a plastic or plastic-like film.    USE - Parabolic solar trough for use in a solar collector for collecting radiant energy from the sun, and used in a commercial power plant for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The filler material is the chopped natural or synthetic fiber or straw or straw-like grass material, thus allowing the trough structure to be strong and rigid, and reducing the weight and cost of the structure. The trough structure has a minimum number of components, thus manufacturing cost is reduced and is easy to maintain, and ensures efficient performance of a light collecting surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for constructing a solar trough.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevational side view of a solar trough.    Solar collector (20)    Parabolic solar trough (22)    Reflective surface (24)    Support scaffold (26)    Straw (28)    Corners (30)
NOVELTY - A polymer adsorption film contains a polymer containing two or more types of charge transportable blocks adhered to base material surface.    USE - Polymer adsorption film is used for electronic device used for light emitting diode and photoelectric transducer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric adsorption film is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer adsorption film, which involves immersing base material in a polymeric solution.
NOVELTY - An external casing (10) has a rear wall (11), a front wall (12) facing the rear wall and made of material permeable to light, and two closing elements (13). Front wall, rear wall and terminal closing elements delimit a fluid-tight chamber (15) communicating with the outside through inlet and outlet passages. Refrigerating liquid (R) preferably polydimethylsilicone liquid is housed and circulated in fluid-tight chamber through the inlet and outlet passages. One or more photovoltaic cell (16) is housed in fluid-tight chamber and at least partially immersed in refrigerating liquid.    USE - Photovoltaic panel for solar panel apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables increase in efficiency of photovoltaic cells due to effective activity of cooling of the photovoltaic cells, thus drastically reducing the amount of micro fractures that are generated in the cells on account of thermal gradients to which cells are subjected. Obtains high overall yield of the photovoltaic panel due to polydimethylsilicone liquids. Enables optimal exploitation of solar energy using constructively simple actuation components and devices having contained costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the photovoltaic-panel apparatus provided with photovoltaic panels.    External casing (10)    Rear wall (11)    Front wall (12)    Closing elements (13)    Fluid-tight chamber (15)    Photovoltaic cell (16)    Refrigerating liquid (R)
NOVELTY - A voltage-adjustment apparatus (3) adjusts the output voltage of the fuel cell (2) to a predetermined voltage corresponding to the minimum output impedance of a charging-discharging apparatus (4). The voltage-adjustment apparatus supplies the predetermined voltage to the charging-discharging apparatus which is then supplied to a load (5).    USE - Fuel cell system comprising direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) or lithium-ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated by the fuel cell is supplied to a load efficiently, even if the charging-discharging apparatus is connected to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) voltage determining apparatus of fuel cell system; and    (2) voltage determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Voltage-adjustment apparatus (3)    Charging-discharging (4)    Load (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (20) has several electric power generation films (40) that are formed in the surface of substrate (1). A bus bar (3) including a baking electrode of electroconductive paste connects the end surfaces of the electric power generation cells electrically, so that the cells are connected in series.    USE - Solar cell module for solar cell panel (claimed) used in solar electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation cells can be connected using a simple structure. The need for positioning a copper foil on the solar cell film can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of solar cell module; and    (2) manufacturing method of solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Substrate (1)    Bus bar (3)    Back surface electrode layer (6)    Solar cell module (20)    Electric power generation films (40)
NOVELTY - The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) has device joining element (10a) having electrode plate (10) joined with respect to device housing (4) made of polymer and terminal joining element (10b) that is extended towards outer side of device housing from device joining element. The terminal joining element consists of clad plate (18) on which plate material is laminated.    USE - Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element for battery protection system (claimed) for mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The PTC element is joined favorably with respect to battery electrode terminal while preventing the generation of peel between electrode plate and device housing effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery protection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of PTC element.    Device housing (4)    Electrode plate (10)    Device joining element (10a)    Terminal joining element (10b)    Clad plate (18)
NOVELTY - An intermediate substrate (8) is arranged between a mount substrate (3) and an electrical connector (6). The intermediate substrate consists of a material e.g. silicone, glass or ceramic, which has linear expansion co-efficient value equal to that of a material of the mount substrate.    USE - Opto-electric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the converter due to temperature change is prevented by producing the intermediate layer with the material that has linear expansion co-efficient value equal to that of the material of the mount substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the opto-electric converter.    Opto-electric converter (1B)    Mount substrate (3)    Integrated circuit substrate (5A)    Electrical connector (6)    Intermediate substrate (8)
NOVELTY - The opto electric converter (1B) has convex shaped or concave shaped three-dimensional portion (3f) that is formed in mount substrate (3). A three-dimensional portion (72a) is fitted to socket (7), when header terminal (61) connected to wiring pattern of substrate is wired by surface portion of three-dimensional portion (3f). A socket terminal (71) is wired by position facing the header terminal.    USE - Opto electric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing interposer substrate for converting electrode pitch between wiring pattern and electrical connector is prevented. The manufacturing processes and number of components can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view showing the three-dimensional portion of mount substrate and three-dimensional portion of socket.    Opto electric converter (1B)    Substrate (3)    Three-dimensional portions (3f,72a)    Socket (7)    Header terminal (61)    Socket terminal (71)
NOVELTY - The passive-type fuel cell has a fuel supply unit having opening to accommodate fuel and supply out vaporized component of fuel, an electromotive unit comprising a fuel electrode (11A), an air electrode (13A) and an electrolyte film (15) clamped with fuel electrode and air electrode, and a fuel supply adjustment film (22) to adjust the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel electrode, arranged between the fuel supply unit and the electromotive unit.    USE - Passive-type fuel cell is used in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has uniform supply of fuel to electric power generation unit, without influence by external factors such as temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model sectional diagram of the direct methanol fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (11A)    Air electrode (13A)    Electrolyte film (15)    Fuel supply adjustment film (22)    Liquid fuel tank (26)
NOVELTY - A L-shaped gasket (9) sealing opening of a positive electrode can (1) with a sealant (20), has a flange (13) in lower side of a sealing board (8) of the sealant. The upper protrusions (14) arranged on annular holding boards (7), prevents the flange from interfering into a separator (3) while the flange bends the positive electrode can in downward direction by bending the edge of opening of the can.    USE - Cylindrical battery e.g. bobbin type lithium cell.    ADVANTAGE - The interference of flange in the separator is prevented reliably so that damage of the flange and the separator is prevented. Hence short circuit resulting from penetration of anode mix into lithium negative electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of bobbin type lithium cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode can (1)    Separator (3)    Holding board (7)    Sealing board (8)    Gasket (9)    Flange (13)    Upper protrusion (14)    Sealant (20)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode lead terminal (16) and a negative electrode lead terminal (17) are lead out from a battery container (11), and are interposed between a laminate film (12) and another laminate film (13). The positive electrode lead terminal or the negative electrode lead material has a weaker welding strength with a laminate film (12) as compared to the welding strength with the other laminate film (13).    USE - Battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Highly safe battery which can prevent running out of electric power generation element can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (10)    Battery container (11)    Laminate film (12)    Laminate film (13)    Positive electrode lead terminal (16)    Negative electrode lead terminal (17)
NOVELTY - The adhesive layer contains electroconductive microparticles powder (8-35 volume%) having average particle diameter is 25 mu m or less in which 50 volume% or more of particles are in particle size of 5 mu m or more.    USE - Adhesive layer for bipolar plates used for bipolar plate laminated component used in cell structure component for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the adhesive layer reduces the leakage of oxidizing-agent gas, fuel gas and refrigerant. The fuel cell is compact and is produced in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adhesive layer contains electroconductive microparticles powder (8-35 volume%) having average particle diameter is 25 mu m or less in which 50 volume% or more of particles are in particle size of 5 mu m or more. The electroconductive microparticles powder is chosen from electroconductive metallic-compound powder, stainless steel powder, alloyed-steel powder, nickel powder, copper powder, noble-metal powder, resin-made powder, metal powder that plated noble metals and carbon powder. The adhesive layer further contains tackifier chosen from aromatic type hydrocarbon resin, rosin type hydrocarbon resin and terpene type hydrocarbon resin. The component for bipolar plate contains stainless steel, high alloy steel, titanium, titanium alloy, aluminum and aluminum alloy. The noble metals are gold or its alloy. The M23C6 type of electroconductive stainless steel which is chosen from carbonized type metallic compound of M4C type, M2C type and MC type, and boride type metallic compound of M2B type, where M is metallic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of bipolar plate laminated component.    Anode opposition plate (1-1)    Cathode opposition plate (1-2)    Intermediate plate (1-3)    Bipolar plate laminated component (7)
NOVELTY - The module includes an adhesive resin layer (90) containing electroconductive particles (80), which is formed between an electrode (10) and tab (70) such that particles contact both the electrode and tab. The maximum diameter (D) of the electroconductive particle in direction perpendicular to photovoltaic cell is less than the maximum length (L) of the electroconductive particle in direction parallel to photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module such as heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) solar cell module and thermal diffusion solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable solar cell module is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Electrode (10)    Tab (70)    Electroconductive particles (80)    Adhesive resin layer (90)    Maximum diameter (D)    Maximum length (L)
NOVELTY - A sealing frame (31) formed in substrate (20), has opening (31s) provided around the solar cell element (11). A glass panel (32) attached to sealing frame, covers the solar cell element. A resin seal (33) is provided in region between the sealing frame and glass panel.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell having excellent heat-resistant and moisture-resistant is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell manufacturing method; and    (2) solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the solar cell.    Solar cell element (11)    Substrate (20)    Sealing frame (31)    Opening (31s)    Glass panel (32)    Resin seal (33)
NOVELTY - A lithium polymer battery consists of anode (1), separator, cathode and gel electrolyte. The gel electrolyte comprises solvent, cross-linking type polymer obtained using monomer and/or oligomer having two or more polymerizable functional groups, and polymerization initiator.    USE - Lithium polymer battery is used as power supply of mobile machines.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of sulfonate and vinylene carbonate to the gel electrolyte, improves the impreganatability of the electrolyte to the electrode and separator. The battery has high energy density and improved charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of anode of lithium polymer battery.    Anode (1)    Aluminum foil (2)    Anode active material application portion (3)    Anode active material non-coated portion (4)    Anode active material single-spread portion (5)
NOVELTY - A PSA apparatus comprises adsorption tower (1) which move hydrogen containing gas (A) from upstream to downstream of circulation direction without providing zeolite layer, carbon monoxide (CO) adsorption agent layer which does not adsorb carbon dioxide (CO2), and adsorption agent floor (2) which is laminated in order of carbon type adsorption agent layer (4) for adsorbing CO. Cleaning of gas is circulated in order of carbon type and CO adsorption agent layer (5) at time of reproduction of adsorption agent floor. The apparatus absorbs and removes unwanted gas which contains CO gas.    USE - A PSA apparatus for manufacture of highly purified hydrogen gas for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus collects highly purified hydrogen gas with high recovery, and reduces manufacturing cost of highly purified hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the adsorption tower of PSA apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Adsorption tower (1)    Adsorption agent floor (2)    Carbon type adsorption agent layer (4)    CO adsorption agent layer (5)    Hydrogen containing gas (A)
NOVELTY - Enzyme electrode, comprises electrode, oxidoreductase, electronic mediator that caries electron transport between oxidoreductase. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (POQ) is provided as a prosthetic group of the oxidoreductase. The electronic mediator is osmium complex in which bi-dentate ligand consists of bipyridyl amine or bipyridyl amine derivative (1) coordinated to at least one osmium.    USE - The enzyme electrode is useful in fuel cell, enzyme sensor (all claimed) and enzyme transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The enzyme electrode is easy to handle and is harmless to environment. The enzyme electrode has high voltage and high current density. The enzyme sensor containing enzyme electrode has high sensitivity and a trace amount of substance can be easily detected. A highly efficient fuel cell can be obtained with enzyme electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Enzyme electrode, comprises electrode, oxidoreductase, electronic mediator that caries electron transport between oxidoreductase. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (POQ) is provided as a prosthetic group of the oxidoreductase. The electronic mediator is osmium complex in which bi-dentate ligand consists of bipyridyl amine or bipyridyl amine derivative of formula (1), coordinated to at least one osmium.    Ra-Ri=H, F, Cl, Br, I, NO2, CN, COOH, SO3H, NHNH2, SH, OH, NH2 or (un)substituted alkoxycarbonyl, alkylamino carbonyl, dialkylamino carbonyl, alkoxy, alkyl amino, dialkyl amino, alkanoyl amino, aryl carboxamide, hydrazino, alkyl hydrazino, hydroxylamino, alkoxyl amino, alkylthio, alkenyl, aryl or alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell containing enzyme electrode as an anode electrode and supplies the substrate of the oxidoreductase as a fuel cell; and    (2) enzyme sensor is provided with an enzyme electrode.
NOVELTY - A paste containing anti-freeze material, polyelectrolyte, and a photoresist is applied on a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, where the anti-freeze material suppresses the ice-crystal growth from water. The photoresist is cured by irradiating light on the paste to form an electrolyte layer adhered with anti-freeze material.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The paste containing anti-freeze material can be easily adhered to the electrolyte membrane, by light irradiation, without the need for heating, hence deterioration due to heating of the anti-freeze material is suppressed. The freezing of water produced with an electrode during electrochemical reaction, is avoided, by applying the paste containing anti-freeze material, hence durability of the electrolyte layer is improved and the electric power generation of the fuel cell can be started conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the formation process of electrolyte layer of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte contains a solvent and a electrolyte salt. The solvent contains cyclic carbonate ester derivative having halogen atoms, and a compound containing sulfone structure having cyclic bond or carbon-carbon multiple bond.    USE - Electrolyte is used for battery (claimed) for portable electronic devices such as camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides battery having excellent cyclic characteristics and safety, and suppresses generation of swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte contains a solvent and a electrolyte salt. The solvent contains cyclic carbonate ester derivative having halogen atoms, and a compound containing sulfone structure having cyclic bond or carbon-carbon multiple bond. The halogen atom is fluorine. The compound containing sulfone structure is cyclic sulfonate ester, preferably 1,3-propene sultone. The cyclic carbonate ester derivative is chosen from trans-4,5-difluoro 1,3-dioxolane-2-one, or cis-4,5-difluoro 1,3-dioxolane-2-one. The solvent further contains phosphorus compound chosen from phosphoric acid, phosphorus acid, phosphoric acid diphenyl, phenyl phosphonic acid and/or phenyl phosphine acid. The electrolyte contains high molecular compound which is polyvinyl formal, polyacrylic acid or polyvinylidene fluoride.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device is charged/discharged such that the capacitance utilization factor of the anode active material is adjusted to 90% or less. The electrical storage device has cathode (20) containing cathode active material, electrolyte, collector (12), and anode (19) containing mix layer (13) formed in surface of collector. The mix layer contains organic polymer compound having multi-electronic reaction mechanism in which at least two electrons or more are concerned in a reaction. The anode active material contains electroconductive material.    USE - For controlling charging-discharging of electrical storage device such as lithium ion battery and electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for mobile communication apparatus, hybrid vehicles and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics, high output and high energy density. The charging-discharging of the electrical storage device is controlled without using a special apparatus or circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic longitudinal sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Case (11)    Collector (12)    Mix layer (13)    Anode (19)    Cathode (20)
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing solar cell comprises a counter electrode (13) arranged between an n-type semiconductor electrode (11) to which a first dye (e.g. phthalocyanine-type dye) was made to adsorb and another n-type semiconductor electrode (12) to which the first dye and a second dye with which absorption wavelength differs were made to adsorb. The solar cell is filled with electrolytic solution (15) between the n-type electrode and the counter electrode.    USE - For producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell performs an efficient photoelectric conversion, highly maintains the transmittance of a light, suppresses the drift distance of a redox pair required to perform electronic supply, and prevents the electronic supply becoming a rate limitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitizing solar cell comprises a counter electrode arranged between an n-type semiconductor electrode to which the first dye was made to adsorb and another n-type semiconductor electrode to which a first dye and a second dye with which absorption wavelength differs were made to adsorb. The solar cell is filled with electrolytic solution between the n-type electrode and the counter electrode. The solar cell satisfies the conditions y/(x+y)=0.5-0.85 (where y is greater than 0 but less than 320) when counter electrode forms a repetition pattern of a line and a space, when line width and line spacing are set to x microns and y microns, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a dye sensitizing solar cell.    N-type semiconductor electrodes (11, 12)    Counter electrode (13)    Electrolytic solution (15)    Glass substrate (18)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte contains a block copolymer comprising at least one block (A1) having sulfonic acid group and at least one block (A2) having no sulfonic acid group. The at least one block is a block having aromatic rings in the main chain. The block (A2) is introduced from a precursor having a weight-average molecular weight of 2000-500000. At least one of the blocks (A1) is a block composed of an epoxy resin into which sulfonic acid groups have been introduced.    USE - In a fuel cell, and in a proton conductive film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film obtained from the polymer electrolyte has a proton conductivity of greater than or equal to 5.1x10-2 s/cm measured according to an alternating method under temperature of 80degrees C and humidity of 95% and water absorption of less than or equal to 86% measured according to a method in which the dried film is immersed in de-ionized water at 100degrees C for 2 hours, and the increase in the film weight is measured based on the weight in dry condition. The fuel cell obtained from the electrolyte has excellent water resistance, heat resistance and high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing the polymer electrolyte involving reacting a precursor of a block having repeating unit of formulae (I), -(-O-CH2-CH(CH2-O-Ar1-)- (II) and -(-CH2-CH(OH)-CH2-O-Ar2-O-)- (III) with a precursor of a block having a repeating unit of formula (IV) to produce a block copolymer and then sulfonating the copolymer.    X1=O, S, NH or direct bond;    R1,R3=1-6C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy or phenyl;    a,d=0-3;    Ar1=a phenyl (substituted by (R2)b) or a group of formula (i);    R2=1-6C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy, phenyl or phenoxy;    b,f=0-4;    c=0-6;    Ar2=a group of formulae (ii)-(vi);    e=0-2;    Y1=O, S, 1-20C alkylene, halogenated 1-10C alkylene or 1-20C alkylenedioxy;    R4=1-6C alkyl;    Z1=CO.
NOVELTY - The key chain has an LCD panel located on an inner side of a transparent plastic shell, and a circuit board driven by an integrated chip. A temperature-measuring element and an energy storage element are fixed on back of the panel, where the panel directly displays temperature value measured by the temperature-measuring element. A solar battery is fixed on an illuminating vertical surface, where the solar battery is electrically connected with the panel, the driving circuit board, the temperature-measuring element and the energy storage element.    USE - Solar key chain.    ADVANTAGE - The key chain has unique design, and reasonable structure. The key chain avoids extra energy, provides dynamic display effect, and measures environmental temperature. The key chain is environment-friendly, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a solar key chain.
NOVELTY - The method involves slicing a solar energy battery chip according to a specification, and cleaning an attached part of a battery chip by alcohol. A bond is coated on the attached part of the chip, and a welding belt coated with tin with bond is attached. The attached chip is placed in a baker, and temperature of the baker is adjusted to 80 to 120 centigrade. The baker is closed, and the chip is taken out from the baker after 45 to 90 minutes. The chip is heated at temperature of 100 to 200 centigrade for 2 to 4 hours, and a battery parameter of the chip is checked.    USE - Method for preparing a solar energy battery chip.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the utilization rate and production pass ratio of the solar energy battery chip.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic window panel (1) has parallel arrays of narrow photovoltaic cells (4) incorporated within the body of a transparent panel (2) such that the active area or surface plane of the photovoltaic cell is perpendicular to the plane of the panel. The photovoltaic cells are inserted into parallel slots (3) formed in the panel and encapsulated therein with a clear potting material. The panel containing the photovoltaic cells is protected by lamination with a clear transparent protective cover (5).    USE - Photovoltaic window panel for building.    ADVANTAGE - Provides photovoltaic window panel that does not significantly affect the view out of window, and sunlight transmission is relatively low in summer and is relatively high in winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows prior art a photovoltaic window panel in front and side view, and shows a front view and a side view of the inventive photovoltaic window panel.    Photovoltaic window panel (1)    Transparent panel (2)    Slots (3)    Photovoltaic cells (4)    Protective cover (5)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage battery has a fleece matrix separator made of first and second fibers made up of three aliphatic polyamides. The melting point of the first polyamide is at least 40degrees C lower than that of the second and third polyamides.    USE - Fleece matrix for electrical storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fleece can withstand greater thermal stress than prior art and provides a longer service life than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fleece first fibers have an inner core and an outer sleeve made of different materials. The sleeve is made of first and second aliphatic polyamides. The first polyamide is the sleeve and the second polyamide is the core of the first fiber. The second fiber consists at least in part of a third aliphatic polyamide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The illustration is an electron microscope image of the fleece matrix.
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has electric power generation region (12) opposite to electric power generation layer and peripheral region with opening (14) that functions as manifold. The peripheral region is coated with a resin when the region (12) is masked by a masking jig, and then the region (12) is coated with conductive material.    USE - Fuel-cell separator for fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive material is coated in the whole region of power generation region. The resin coating functions as a mask during coating of conductive material and thus the need for mask during coating of conductive material is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel-cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell separator.    Fuel-cell separator (10)    Electric power generation region (12)    Opening (14)
NOVELTY - A spinel-type lithium manganate has average particle diameter of 10-500 nm, Brunauer Emmett Teller value of 1-50 m2/g and particle size variation coefficient of 0.40 or less.    USE - Spinel-type lithium manganate used as anode active material of nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (claimed) such as metal lithium cell, lithium ion battery and lithium polymer battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, video camera, notebook personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly safe spinel-type lithium manganate provides anode active material having excellent energy density and battery characteristics. The nonaqueous-electrolyte battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of spinel-type lithium manganate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the battery.    Nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (1)    Cathode component (2)    Anode component (3)    Cathode collector (4)    Cathode active material layer (5)    Anode collector (6)    Anode active material layer (7)
NOVELTY - A perovskite-type oxide fine particles are oxide fine particles of transition metal having perovskite type structure (I) in main phase. The oxide fine particles have lattice constant satisfying specific relation.    USE - For perovskite-type oxide support particles used for catalyst material for fuel cell (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell solid oxide fuel cell, and deodorizer, anti-microbe, purification of automobile exhaust, and nitrogen oxide reduction.    ADVANTAGE - The perovskite-type oxide fine particles provides catalyst having excellent oxidation-reduction activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A perovskite-type oxide fine particles are oxide fine particles of transition metal having perovskite type structure in main phase. The perovskite type structure is expressed with formulae: ABO3, where A is lanthanum, strontium, cerium, calcium, yttrium, erbium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, silicon, magnesium, barium, niobium, lead, bismuth and/or antimony, and B is iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, titanium, chromium, nickel and/or molybdenum, preferably iron. The oxide fine particles have lattice constant satisfying relation: 2b/(a+c)=1.402-1.422 (excluding 1.402 and 1.422), where a and c is length of short axis of perovskite-type crystal lattice, and b is length of long axis of perovskite-type crystal lattice.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the membrane electrode assembly.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Air electrode (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (4,5)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte (E1) comprises a linear block copolymer having: a lithium-ion conductive linear polymer block with a molecular weight of at least 5000 Daltons; a structural linear polymer block with an elastic modulus of greater than 1x107 Pa; and an ionic conductivity of at least 1x10-5 Scm-1.    USE - As solid phase electrolytes in a battery cell (claimed), useful as power source for electronic media such as cell phones, media players (e.g. MP3 or digital video disc (DVD)), laptops, digital cameras, and computer peripherals.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell comprising the electrolyte (E1) can be cycled at least once without dendrite growth on the anode. The electrolyte provides high energy density, high cycle life batteries that do not suffer from failures due to side reactions and dendrite growth on the Li electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of the polymer electrolyte (E1), involving: forming a linear block copolymer having a Li-ion conductive linear polymer block with a molecular weight of at least 5000 Daltons and a structural linear polymer block with an elastic modulus of at least 1x107 Pa, in an oxygen and moisture free environment; and incorporating a Li-salt into the linear block copolymer; where the resulting polymer electrolyte has a ionic conductivity of at least 1x10-5 Scm-1; and    (2) A battery cell, comprising: a Li anode; a cathode; and the solid phase polymer electrolyte (E1) disposed between the anode and cathode.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate assembly has a flow field layer (120) made from a porous carbon material. The flow field layer perimeter portion is impregnated with a polymer material. A porous carbon layer of a core assembly (110) is joined to an impermeable layer of the core assembly using an adhesive material and to the flow field layer using another adhesive material. The flow field layer defines reactant inlet and outlet ports and reactant flow passageways for the cathode and anode side reactants.    USE - Bipolar plate assembly for portable electrochemical fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The material and fabrication cost of the bipolar plate is reduced by forming bipolar plate from carbon material. The adhesive is used not only for bonding various layers together but also to seal the pores of the carbon layers of the bipolar plate assembly to prevent leakage of fluids such as acids through the carbon material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack assembly; and    (2) method of manufacturing bipolar plate for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded view of the bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (100)    Core assembly (110)    Composite structure (113)    Picture frame (116)    Flow field layer (120)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack generates electrical energy by electrochemically reacting the hydrogen rich reforming gas with an oxidizer. The fuel cell stack comprises an anode that is supplied with the hydrogen rich reforming gas and a cathode that is supplied with the oxidizer. A purging device blocks the reforming gas and the oxidizer from entering the fuel cell stack and supplies exhaust gas generated by a heat source to the inside of the fuel cell stack to stop operation of the fuel cell system and purge the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient purging of the inside of the fuel cell stack. Improves the stability of the fuel cell system and expand the life of the fuel cell system by efficiently removing residues that damage the catalysts when the operation of the fuel cell system is stopped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a stopping method for operation of the fuel cell system; and    (2) a method for purging a fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the general polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    Reforming device (20)    Purging device (30)    Field switch (34)    Switch (36)    Field switch (38)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a lithium-transition metal compound as a positive electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion; and carbon as a negative electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion and is added with a powder of a compound having an imide bond.    USE - In an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent output properties, load properties and regeneration properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (B1) comprises a lithium-transition metal compound of formula Li1+aixCOyMzO2 as a positive electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion; and carbon as a negative electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion and is added with a powder of a compound having an imide bond.    M=manganese, aluminum, titanium, zirconium, niobium, boron, magnesium or molybdenum;    a=0-0.3;    x=0.1-1;    y=0-0.5;    z=0-0.9;    a+x+y+z=1.
NOVELTY - The solar cell unit (300) comprises a solar cell (402) and a transparent casing (310) disposed on the solar cell. The solar cell consists of a substrate whose portion(s) is rigid and non-planar, a back electrode circumferentially disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor junction layer circumferentially disposed on the back electrode, and a transparent conductive layer circumferentially disposed on the semiconductor junction.    USE - Unit is used for solar-cell assemblies (claimed) used for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell unit provides solar-cell assemblies having excellent flexibility, efficiency, handleability, and resistance to physical shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic element with tubular casing.    Solar cell unit (300)    Transparent casing (310)    Solar cell (402)    Optional electrode strips (420)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte, a method for preparing the polymer electrolyte, and a fuel cell containing the polymer electrolyte are provided to allow ion conductivity to be maintained even at a high temperature, to prevent the deformation of a membrane and to lower a manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte comprises the heat treated one of the product by the polymerization of a polyurethane-based compound and a polyethylene-(meth)acrylic acid represented by the formula 1, wherein the polyurethane-based compound is a polymerization product of a diisocyanate-based compound, a phosphoric acid-based polyol and a chain extender. In the formula 1, R1 is H or a methyl group; m is 70-90 mol%; n is 10-30 mol%; and b is a number of 50-1,000.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for infiltrating a carbon plate used as a bipolar plate of a fuel cell to coat it for preventing the leakage through a pore part and for improving sealing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method comprises the steps of washing a carbon plate by first and second ultrasonication baths treatment; removing moisture of the carbon plate by a drying device using an oven, etc.; removing moisture from an acryl solution or a phenol resin solution; putting the carbon plate in an infiltration bath and removing dust and moisture by using a vacuum pump; adding the acryl solution or the phenol resin solution to the infiltration bath and naturally infiltrating the carbon plate; removing air from the infiltration bath to make it in vacuum and infiltrating the carbon plate; discharging the solution of the bath; pressurizing the carbon plate to prevent the separation of an infiltration solution; spraying the warm water of 30-45 deg.C to the carbon plate to wash it; putting the carbon plate in a warm water bath to cure it; washing it with warm water; and putting it into an oven to cure it.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A cladding material (6) covers an all solid battery element which interposes a solid electrolyte between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The solid electrolyte contains a sulfide type compound. The cladding material consists of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin, and contains an adsorption material or an alkaline substance.    USE - All solid battery for use in two wheeled motor vehicle e.g. motorcycle. Can also be used in electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Traps and detoxifies hydrogen sulfide gas even when short circuit occurs and battery deteriorates. Highly safe all solid battery can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the all solid battery.    Electrode terminal (5)    Cladding material (6)
NOVELTY - A cladding material covers an all solid battery element which interposes a solid electrolyte between a positive electrode layer (3) and a negative electrode layer (6). The solid electrolyte contains a sulfide type compound. A packing body consists of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin. The cladding material covers the packing body with an adsorption material or an alkaline substance containing material.    USE - All solid battery for use in two wheeled motor vehicle e.g. motorcycle. Can also be used in electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Traps and detoxifies hydrogen sulfide gas that may be produced when short circuit occurs and battery deteriorates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacture process of a solid battery element.    Press (1)    Collector (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Negative electrode layer (6)
NOVELTY - The punching apparatus has a needle bed (1) which is inserted into a pinhole formed in a base (2) for perforating a porous carbon base plate (A) mounted on the base. The porous carbon base plate is arranged between the base and a pressure plate (3) comprising holes. The diameter of a needle (5) protruding from the needle bed is made to increase towards the needle bed. The area of the hole formed on the pressure plate is smaller than the area of the hole formed on the base.    USE - Punching apparatus for use in manufacture of porous carbon base plate for electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack and adhesion of dust on the porous carbon base plate are prevented and manufacturing cost of the porous carbon base plate is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the punching apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Needle bed (1)    Base (2)    Pressure plate (3)    Needle (5)    Porous carbon base plate (A)
NOVELTY - A solar cell back surface sealing film is a composite film comprising base material layer (B) which contains mixture of 80-99 wt.% polyethylene terephthalate (a) with number average molecular weights of 18500-40000 and 1-20 wt.% incompatible resin (b), and skin layer (A) which contains mixture of 90-99.9 wt.% polyethylene terephthalate (c) with number average molecular weights of 18500-40000 and 0.1-10 wt.% polyester copolymer (d) with m.pt. of 180-250degrees C.    USE - A solar cell back surface sealing film for solar cell system (claimed), electronic component and used as roof material.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent in durability without delamination and has high reflectance.
NOVELTY - A heat-melted electrolyte resin (3) is impregnated into a porous reinforcement film (1). The film-like substance (10) obtained by impregnation process is extended to obtain a reinforcement type electrolyte film. The porous reinforcement film is polytetrafluoroethylene porous membrane. The electrolyte resin is an electrolyte resin precursor.    USE - Manufacture of reinforcement type electrolyte film (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of thin reinforcement type electrolyte film having excellent strength economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of manufacture of the reinforcement type electrolyte film.    Porous reinforcement film (1)    Electrolyte resin (3)    Laminated component (4)    Film-like substance (10)    Extended film-like substance (20)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (1) oppose through electrolyte layer (3) containing a buffer substance. The enzyme and electronic mediator are fixed on the positive electrode and negative electrode. A compound e.g. imidazole triazole, pyridine derivative, bipyridine derivative, imidazole derivative contains imidazole ring as buffer substance, and is contained in electrolyte layer.    USE - Bio-fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for supplying power to electronic device (claimed) e.g. mobile telephone, mobile device, robot, personal computer, game machine device, vehicle equipment, domestic electrical appliance, industrial commodity, power apparatus, construction machine, machine tool. Can also be used in electric power generation system, co-generation system, moving body e.g. motor vehicle, two wheeled vehicle, aircraft, rocket, spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves sufficient buffer capacity during high output operation, and outstanding performance of bio-fuel cell, thus providing highly efficient bio-fuel cell for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of bio-fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)
NOVELTY - The cell press assembly (1) has end side and cell side plates (2,4) that are mutually connected so that the springs (3) provided between the plates are held. The cell side plate consists of an insulating material which maintains electric insulation between cell laminated structures.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric insulation between the cell laminated structures is maintained even when insulation plate is not used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the cell press assembly.    Cell press assembly (1)    End side plate (2)    Springs (3)    Cell side plate (4)    Guide plate (5)    Guide rod (43)
NOVELTY - A cell side unit (4) is arranged facing to end side unit (2), by adjoining to a cell laminated body. A spring group (3) is interposed between the end side unit and cell side unit, and consists coil springs (30a,30b). The end side unit and cell side unit are mutually connected to maintain the spring group. The coil springs are arranged to obtain desired fastening distribution of load in cell surface of cell laminated body.    USE - Cell press assembly used for pressing and fastening cell laminated body of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deformation of cell press assembly easily even if external force is added to cell press assembly. Improves sealing performance of reactive gas and water and performs electromechanical reaction in electrode normally. Improves battery performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Reduces weight of cell press assembly since aluminum alloy material is used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the permeation top view of cell press assembly.    End side unit (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side unit (4)    Guide plate (5)    Coil springs (30a,30b)
NOVELTY - The cell press assembly (1) comprises an end side plate (2) to which a load is added from the adjustment rods (6a,6b). A cell side plate (4) arranged facing the end side plate, adjoins to laminated cell case (8) which is arranged between end side plate and cell side plate. A spring group (3) presses the laminated cell when load is received at the rod support structures (28a,28b) provided at end side plate.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By tracking the inclination of end surface of laminated cell structure, the variation in the fastening load in cell surface can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating the state before attachment of the cell press assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell press assembly (1)    End side plate (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side plate (4)    Adjustment rods (6a,6b)    Laminated cell case (8)    Rod support structures (28a,28b)
NOVELTY - A cell side unit (4) is arranged facing to end side unit (2), by adjoining to a cell laminated body. A spring group (3) is interposed between the end side unit and cell side unit, and consists coil spring (30). The end side unit and cell side unit are mutually connected to maintain the spring group. The pointer scale (46) and lower surface line (200) of end side unit are provided on the end side unit and cell side unit. The relative positional relationship of pointer scale and lower surface line of end side unit can be visually recognized.    USE - Cell press assembly used for pressurizing and fastening cell laminated body of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Determines load state of cell laminated body easily. Reduces number of units, thus decreasing size and weight of cell press assembly. Performs manufacturing and exchanging operation of fuel cell easily since cell press assembly is modularized. Achieves fine adjustment of attachment position of pointer scale.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of unification figure of cell press assembly.    End side unit (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side unit (4)    Coil spring (30)    Pointer scale (46)    Lower surface line of end side unit (200)
NOVELTY - A CPU determines water containing state of electrolyte film. The CPU judges whether a water droplet in gas flow path is conveyed, based on judged result by the CPU. The CPU determines a conveyance direction of water droplet when the water droplet is conveyed. The water droplet is conveyed by applying a voltage to electrode devices based on result of detected conveyance direction.    USE - Operating method used for fuel cell system (claimed) of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manage water containing state of electrolyte film, and to facilitate electrostatic conveyance of water droplet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of operating method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has battery holder block (2) that accommodates several battery cells (1), in normal position. A cooling plate (3) that carries out heat coupling of battery cells, is connected to holder block. The plate has cooling duct (28) that carries out forced ventilation at battery cells and cools battery cells by forming coolant path (21). The plate that conducts heat of battery cells, is cooled by supplying coolant to coolant path, so that battery cells are cooled.    USE - Power supply device for motor used in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries can be cooled efficiently and uniformly with low noise level even when ventilation of air is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (1)    Holder block (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Coolant path (21)    Cooling duct (28)
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes a switching valve (92) that switches the flow path of coolant to a bypass pipe (94), so that coolant circulates between an air compressor (68) and a fuel cell (12), when inside temperature of the fuel cell is less than predetermined value. A control unit (78) controls the switching valve to switch the flow path of coolant between a fuel cell radiator (86) and the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system including solid-polymer fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature raise of compressor is reduced while raising the temperature of the fuel cell during start of the fuel cell without using special heating sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air compressor (68)    Control unit (78)    Fuel cell radiator (86)    Switching valve (92)    Bypass pipe (94)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has laminated electrode material having anode sheet and cathode sheet laminated through a separator. The anode sheet has anode active material layer formed on an anode collector. The cathode sheet has cathode active material layer formed on cathode collector. The separator has rectangular non-woven fabric with melting point of 200degrees C or more and rectangular porous film comprised with material having melting point of 140degrees C or less, in preset arrangement.    USE - Non aqueous secondary battery is used as power supply for portable electronic devices including mobile telephone and notebook type personal computer, and electric vehicle including electric power assisted bicycle, electrically driven motorbike and hybrid vehicle, and electric chair.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery is excellent in safety and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous secondary battery has laminated electrode material having anode sheet and cathode sheet laminated through a separator. The anode sheet has anode active material layer formed on an anode collector. The cathode sheet has cathode active material layer formed on cathode collector. The separator has rectangular non-woven fabric with melting point of 200degrees C or more and rectangular porous film comprised with material having melting point of 140degrees C or less. The rectangular non-woven fabric is arranged on both surfaces of the anode sheet. The non-woven fabric of anode sheet lower side and upper non-woven fabric are fixed at 3 or more sides. The rectangular porous film in the separator is fixed to one of the rectangular non-woven fabric arranged on both surfaces of the anode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the anode sheet accommodated in separator of non-aqueous secondary battery.    Non-woven fabric (1)    Porous film (2)    Anode tab (3)    Fixed portion (4)    Polyimide tape (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises an electrode (3), photoelectric conversion layer (4) and another electrode (5) formed in the same order on an uneven layer (2) on a substrate (1). The depth of recess of uneven layer is 0.06-4.9 mu m. The ratio of width of protrusion and depth of recess of uneven layer is 0.4-5.9. The ratio of width and depth of recess is 0.4-9.9. The diffuse reflection factors of the uneven layer are 59% or less and 76% or more, when light ray of wavelength 400 nm and 600 nm are injected respectively from the thickness direction of the substrate.    USE - Solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing method of the solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Uneven layer (2)    Electrodes (3,5)    Photoelectric conversion layer (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell having a separator (I) provided on one side of a membrane electrode structure, and a separator (II) provided on other side of electrode structure is operated. The surface at the side of separator (I and/or II) of membrane electrode structure is equipped with two or more gas flow paths (A,B). The fuel cell is operated in a state at which flow rate and/or pressure of gas flowing through gas flow path (A), and flow rate and/or pressure of gas flowing through gas flow path (B) are different.    USE - Operation of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for domestic cogeneration system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating operation of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Two different types of gases are flowed into a pair of separators containing gas flow paths. The dew points of the gases are adjusted according to the moisture content required for membrane-electrode structure.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used in domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By adjusting the dew point of the gas flowing through the gas flow paths, the water-containing state of a membrane-electrode structure can be adjusted, hence the electric power generation performance of fuel cell is improved while suppressing the fall of the low-temperature startability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operating method of fuel cell;    (2) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (I) is formed on one surface of a hydrocarbon group electrolyte film (a). A catalyst layer (II) is formed on one surface of hydrocarbon group electrolyte film (b). A solvent capable of dissolving hydrocarbon group electrolyte film is applied on portion(s) of other surface of film (a) and/or portion(s) of other surface of film (b). The surfaces of films (a,b), at which solvent is applied are joined to manufacture fuel cell.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell, such as polyelectrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having reduced contact resistance is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacture of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell holder (6) has a fastening element (61) whose one end portion is coupled to an end plate for holding the fuel cell (1). The fastening element (62) fastens a mount element (63) to a fuel-cell case (4), for absorbing the vibration added to the fuel cell. The waterproofing is performed at the contact surface of the mount element and fuel-cell case. The fuel-cell case is provided with an overhang portion (41) formed covering the fastening element. The insulation processing is performed with respect to one portion of inner surface of the overhang portion.    USE - Fuel cell module of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in aircraft, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly man-hour is reduced and penetration of moisture content from outside is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell module.    Fuel-cell (1)    Fuel-cell case (4)    Fuel-cell holder (6)    Overhang portion (41)    Fastening elements (61,62)    Mount element (63)
NOVELTY - The solar cell component has a film having optical sealing layer(s) (4). The optical sealing layer has corrugated structure (6) having vertical intervals of 0.1 nm to 400 microns. The solar cell component is laminated and used for outer side cell portion of solar cell.    USE - Solar cell component is used for solar cell component sheet (claimed) used for solar cell used for power supply of electric vehicles, mobile telephones, spacecrafts and automatic vending machine.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell component provides solar cell having high electric power generation efficiency. The deterioration of polycrystal and fine crystal silicon due to water and oxygen is prevented. The solar cell component sheet is simply and easily adhered to photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating manufacture of solar cell component sheet.    Base material (1)    Fine irregularity portion (2)    Filled layer (3)    Optical sealing layer (4)    Protective texture (5)    Corrugated structure (6)    Adhesive layer (7)
NOVELTY - The substrate has adhesive layer (3) formed on plastic film having corrugated shape (2) on its surface. The melting point of adhesive layer is 100-150degrees C. The plastic film comprises polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthalate. The adhesive layer comprises ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin containing 40-80% of vinyl acetate.    USE - Substrate is used for manufacturing solar cell (both claimed) used for power supply for electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is manufactured economically and efficiently, and provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of substrate.    Plastic film (1)    Plastic film having corrugated shape (2)    Adhesive layer (3)    P-type crystalline silicon layer (5)    Light reflection electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A holding sheet (2) contains carbon (36-53 wt.% with respect to total amount of carbon and polymer) and a polymer component with cross-linking of aminohexylamine formed between principal chains. The holding sheet holds by touching the solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3) or electrode catalyst layer (4) provided on both surfaces of solid polymer electrolyte membrane of membrane-electrode structure.    USE - Holding sheet is used in manufacture of membrane-electrode structure (claimed) for fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, useful as electric-power source for electric motors of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The holding sheet does not wrinkle during formation of catalyst in electrolyte film, and does not contaminate or deform the polymer electrolyte membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A holding sheet contains carbon (36-53 wt.% with respect to total amount of carbon and polymer) and a polymer component with cross-linking of aminohexylamine (-N-(CH2)6-N-) formed between principal chains. The holding sheet holds by touching the solid polymer electrolyte membrane or electrode catalyst layer provided on both surfaces of solid polymer electrolyte membrane of membrane-electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacturing method of membrane-electrode structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Holding base material (1)    Holding sheet (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Electrode catalyst layer (4)    Application unit (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has upstream side supply manifolds (24,25) for supplying coolant to coolant channels (22a,22b) provided on a separator (20) for performing heat exchange with respect to the separator. The coolant channels are extended from the upstream side supply manifolds to the downstream side discharge manifolds (27,28) in U-shape in the state of covering a predetermined range on the separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle. Can also be used in direct methanol type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, melting carbonate type fuel cell, and solid oxide type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation uniformity of the whole surface of the electric power generation layer is improved by equalizing the temperature distribution of the electric power generation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the structure of the coolant channels formed in the separator.    Separator (20)    Coolant channels (22a,22b)    Coolant supply manifolds (24,25)    Coolant discharge manifolds (27,28)    Air supply manifolds (52,53)    Air discharge manifolds (55,56)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has a heat exchanger plate (7) and a secondary battery (10) which form a battery/ heat-exchanger-plate assembly. At least one thermoelectric element (31) is provided in the side of the assembly. A packing member (38) with heat insulation layer encloses the assembly and thermoelectric element. The secondary battery has a combination of a negative-electrode active material with the area where entropy change of all the cell reactions in the bottom of the normal temperature atmospheric pressure is absorbed, and a positive electrode active material.    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electric-power storage, and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery pack which is excellent in long life and energy density. Temperature control of a battery is possible regardless of condition of surrounding environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging and discharging method of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Heat exchanger plate (7)    Secondary battery (10)    Battery pack (30)    Thermoelectric element (31)    Packing member (38)
NOVELTY - The method involves: roughening the surface of a plate-shaped member; positioning the electrolyte of a fluid state on the surface of the roughened plate-shaped member; drying the electrolyte of a fluid state; and peeling the dried electrolyte from the plate-shaped member.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrolyte film for membrane-electrode structure of fuel cell used for e.g. home-use co-generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids atmospheric-pressure corona discharge treatment of electrolyte film in order to roughen the electrolyte-film surface, thus polymer structure on surface of electrolyte film is not destroyed and proton-conductivity fall of electrolyte film can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a membrane-electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process flowchart of the manufacturing method of electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A battery stack (1) laminates several unit cells by the end plates (2,3) at both ends along lamination direction of stack. Four cylinder-shaped rods (5) extend from outer side of one end plate to outer side of other end plate along lamination direction of stack. A narrow portion is formed in rod positioned at rod accepting portion, so that end of axial direction outer side of narrow portion is located in outer side of one plate. An opening (61) is notched in fixing component (6), so that narrow portion is fitted to fixing component.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell used as power supply for vehicle and domestic-use.    ADVANTAGE - The battery stack is uniformly tightened with the simple structure and favorable battery characteristic is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (2) disassembling method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Battery stack (1)    End plates (2,3)    Rod (5)    Fixing component (6)    Notch (7)    Opening (61)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has heat chain prevention rib (7) provided between the batteries (1) in a row unit (11). The rib (8) for partitions is provided so that the branch air-path (6A) is provided between the row units. The battery is cooled with the cooling air ventilated by branch air-path. The heat of battery is conducted to heat chain prevention rib so that overheating of adjacent rib is prevented. The radiant heat of battery is interrupted with the rib for partition so that induction of thermal runaway of battery is prevented.    USE - Pack battery for power supply of power tool and electric-power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used in electrically-driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The induction of thermal runaway of battery is prevented effectively and safety is improved. Several batteries are cooled uniformly and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the core pack of pack battery.    Battery (1)    Branch air-path (6A)    Heat chain prevention rib (7)    Rib for partition (8)    Row unit (11)
NOVELTY - The system has electric-control apparatus (3) that stops supply of air to oxidizing agent electrode (1b) during load operation mode, and direct current from oxidizing agent electrode is sent to fuel electrode (1a) during current-source mode. The supply of air to oxidizing agent electrode is stopped when controller receives electric power generation stop command from user. The control apparatus is switched to current-source mode from load operation mode when average cell voltage of fuel cell stack (1) is less than predetermined value during load operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for electric vehicle and small co-generation system e.g. polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell electric power generation system in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in oxygen partial pressure is suppressed, and the fall of voltage characteristics is prevented. The safety of the system is ensured, and the deterioration of the catalyst is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric power generation system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel electrode (1a)    Oxidizing agent electrode (1b)    Electric control apparatus (3)    Air blower (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a terminal feedthrough (2) provided on a front side of a cell-winding (1). Conductors (3) contact the feedthrough and protrude from the cell-winding on the front side. A part of the front side, from which the conductors are protruded, is covered with a plastic unit. The conductors are partially or completely embedded in the plastic unit. The feedthrough is provided with a conductor contacting unit (5), which extends to a surface side of the cell-winding and is concisely locked with the plastic unit at a side opposite to the cell-winding.    USE - Coil-cell type lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the front side, from which the conductor are protruded, is covered with the plastic unit, thus reducing contacting errors, and hence achieving a long service life of the battery while achieving improved efficiency of a manufacturing process of the battery. The conductor contacting unit is concisely locked with the plastic unit at the side opposite to the cell winding, thus reducing mobility of contact places, and hence avoiding short-circuits and internal resistances, and achieving good durability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a coil-cell type lithium-ion battery.    Cell winding (1)    Terminal feedthrough (2)    Conductors (3)    Conductor contacting unit (5)
NOVELTY - The cup has an electric heating cup base installed on a bottom end. A solar energy heating plant is installed between the cup and a bowl cover. The solar energy heating plant includes a cup frame, which is connected on a peak of the cup. A collecting plate is connected on a nether part of the cup frame. An absorption thermosphere is installed on a surface of the plate. A thermal insulator is installed on an upper part of the frame. A heating frame is installed inside a cup base. A dry cell and a charge socket are installed on the cup. The thermal insulator is PVC or pitch material.    USE - Multifunctional heating cup.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy heating and electric heating are integrated together on the heating cup and the cup has multiple heating types. The structure of the cup is simple and the cup is convenient to carry. The cup can be used widely, and is practicable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional heating cup.
NOVELTY - The structure has a plastic film arranged on a backboard to form a battery contained space. A playing device for playing sound or image is set on the backboard. A circuit is used for supplying electric source to the playing device with a button battery. A switch for controlling turning on or off of the playing device is placed on the backboard. A card for covering the switch is set on the backboard. Strutting pieces are arranged on a corresponding position of a contained space on the backboard. A hanging hole for hanging the structure is provided on the backboard.    USE - Battery packing structure for use by a blind person to play a phonetic image.    ADVANTAGE - The structure permits the blind person or other customers to easily realize the word and the information, so that the structure is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery packing structure.
NOVELTY - The additive has a granule diameter of 10 nano meter to 10 micro meter. The additive is added in an anode or a cathode by mechanical stirring and blending method. The additive containing in the anode of a battery is ytterbium oxide. Cathode activity materials has a non-mercury zinc powder of 60- 80 weight percentage, and a polyacrylic acid macromolecule material gel that is calculated according to cathode total weight. The negative pressure of the battery is 1.50- 1.60 volts. The short circuit current of the battery is 11- 12 amperes.    USE - Battery anode or cathode additive e.g. ytterbium oxide and ytterbium hydroxide.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low self-discharge, high storing capability and high capability of large current loading discharging, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of ytterbium oxide, ytterbium hydroxide of alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a battery anode or cathode additive.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel battery power producing part processing an electrochemistry reaction of fuel to output powder, and an electric transmitting mechanism providing electric information and transmitting the powder. A fuel circulating module stores and transmits a residual solvent after the power producing part, and a sensing module detects a physical property of the fuel and outputs the electric information with corresponding physical property. An operating module executes a corresponding control program according to the electric information of physical property.    USE - Miniature fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a miniature fuel battery system.
NOVELTY - The device has a runner pipe whose tube's outside wall runs through an insulating board and an end plate from up to down. A flange upper end face of the runner pipe is located on lower end face of the insulating board which is made of electro-insulating rubber. The lower end face of the runner pipe runs through a guide vane, and is located on upper end face of a bipolar plate. An inside wall of the runner pipe is a glaze of stainless steel. The bipolar plate is made of lead or stainless steel. The end plate is made of hard aluminum or epoxy. The guide vane is a copper plate plated with gold.    USE - Gas and liquid entrance and exit device for fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids corruption from the contact of a reagent and the end plate or other parts, to make the reagent into the battery relatively pure, thus increasing the performance and lifespan. The reagent does not contact the end plate and other parts, so the device reduces the number of sealing plates, and prevents reagent leakage. The device can be used in fuel cells of high-power and low-power. The processing of the device is simple with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas and liquid entrance and exit device.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an anode, a cathode, a non-aqueous electrolyte, and a separator which is arranged between two poles in an exterior component that is obtained using laminate film. A polymeric support is interposed between anode/cathode, and separator, and is adhered to separator. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains low-viscose non-aqueous solvent (50-80 mass%) and cyclic carbonate (20-50 mass%). The content of non-aqueous electrolyte in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is 0.14-0.35 g per battery volume of 1 cm3.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for built-in-camera videotape recorder, mobile telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristic and leaking resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an anode, a cathode, a non-aqueous electrolyte, and a separator which is arranged between two poles in an exterior component that is obtained using laminate film. A polymeric support is interposed between anode and/or cathode, and separator, and is adhered to anode and/or cathode, and separator. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains low-viscose non-aqueous solvent (50-80 mass%) and cyclic carbonate (20-50 mass%). The content of non-aqueous electrolyte in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is 0.14-0.35 g per battery volume of 1 cm3. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains 4-fluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one and/or 4-chloro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one as a cyclic carbonate derivative. The laminate film contains aluminum and a resin. The polymeric support is polyvinylidene fluoride, polymethacrylic acid, polyvinyl acetal/polyvinyl acetal derivative, or styrene-butadiene rubber.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has an electrode component which has a separator arranged between an anode and cathode, and non-aqueous electrolyte impregnated into the electrode component. The cathode has cathode active material layer containing cathode active material particles containing silicon particles and/or silicon alloy particles, and binder, formed on the surface of a cathode collector. The average particle diameter of the silicon particle and the silicon alloy particle is 5 mu m or more. The binder contains polyimide resin (1).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as drive power supply of mobile information terminal such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant, and power tool and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is excellent in cycle characteristics and has high energy densification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has an electrode component which has a separator arranged between an anode and cathode, and non-aqueous electrolyte impregnated into the electrode component. The cathode has cathode active material layer containing cathode active material particles containing silicon particles and/or silicon alloy particles, and binder, formed on the surface of a cathode collector. The average particle diameter of the silicon particle and the silicon alloy particle is 5 mu m or more. The binder contains polyimide resin of formula (1).    R=benzene ring;and    n=10-100000.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film is composed of organic polymer (21) and metal-oxide hydrate (22) with proton conductivity. The metal-oxide hydrate is formed on the surface of intermediate layer (23), so that the adhesiveness between metal-oxide hydrate and organic polymer is increased.    USE - Proton electroconductivity compound electrolyte film for use in MEA of fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness between metal-oxide hydrate and organic polymer is increased, so that the high proton conductivity and low methanol permeability are simultaneously attained. Hence high output MEA is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of compound electrolyte film.    Organic polymer (21)    Metal-oxide hydrate (22)    Intermediate layer (23)
NOVELTY - A polymer contains alkyl group-containing repeating unit (1), thiophene-containing repeating unit (2), and another thiophene-containing repeating unit (3).    USE - Polymer is used for composition for organic thin film, organic photoelectric transducer used for organic thin-film solar cell module, and organic image sensor (all claimed). Can also be used for manufacturing organic semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent solubility, and provides organic photoelectric transducer having excellent charge transportability, and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer contains alkyl group-containing repeating unit of formula (1), thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (2), and another thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (3).    A,B=optionally substituted benzene ring;and    R1-R4=H, 1-20C linear or branched alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, or 6-60C aryl, where one portion or whole portion of hydrogen atom may be substituted by fluorine atom.    In the polymer, the difference between the maximum number of carbons in the carbon principle chain contained in the alkyl group (R1 or R2) and the maximum number of carbons in the carbon principle chain contained in the alkyl group (R3 or R4) is 0 or 1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer, which consists of heterocyclic ring-containing repeating unit of formula (1a), alkoxy group-containing repeating unit of formula (1b), and thiophene-containing repeating unit (3); and    (2) polymer, which consists of aryl group-containing repeating unit of formula (I), and alkyl group-containing repeating unit of formula (II).    R21-R24,R31-R34=H, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, or 6-60C aryl, where one portion or whole portion of hydrogen atom may be substituted by fluorine atom;    C,D=optionally substituted aromatic ring;and    G,H=optionally substituted benzene ring.
NOVELTY - A device comprises a part of the internal wall flow passages or flow chambers which is provided with a nonwoven (2), which absorbs liquid in disperse form at low temperatures.    USE - For the passage of liquids or moist gases through a closed duct of a vehicle, particularly for fuel cell power systems.    ADVANTAGE - The device can prevent freezing and blocking of the duct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of filling the closed duct (1) with the nonwoven, comprising inserting the nonwoven in a rolled-up state into the closed duct and unrolled when it is located at the point necessary for functioning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a duct with nonwoven.    Duct (1)    Nonwoven (2)
NOVELTY - Secondary battery comprises a cathode active material having low-electrolyte wettability as a main ingredient, in which a perfluorinated sulfonamide substituent-containing polymer (additive) is added to a cathode mix and/or an electrolyte to improve high-rate discharge properties.    USE - The composition deals with a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery shows improved high-rate discharge properties without causing deterioration of general operation properties and performance of the battery.
NOVELTY - The heat resistant non-woven fabric contains polyphenylene sulfide fiber (30 weight% or more) having crystallinity degree of 25-50%.    USE - Heat resistant non-woven fabric used as flame-retardant coating material, battery separator and filter.    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistant nonwoven fabric is economical, and excellent in dimensional stability, heat resistance, chemical resistance, flame retardance, barrier property and tensile strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the relationship between boiling water contraction percentage of polyphenylene sulfide fiber and crystallinity degree. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Dihalobiphenyl compound (1), or dihalobiphenyl compound (1) and aromatic compound (2 or 3) are polymerized in presence of catalytic amount of divalent nickel compound, trivalent phosphorus ligand and zinc, to obtain polyarylene.    USE - For manufacturing polyarylene used as polyelectrolyte for polymer-electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polyarylene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dihalobiphenyl compound of formula (1), or dihalobiphenyl compound (1) and aromatic compound of formulae (2 or 3) are polymerized in presence of catalytic amount of divalent nickel compound, trivalent phosphorus ligand and zinc, to obtain polyarylene. The aromatic compound (3) is of formula: X3-Ar5-X3.    A=1-20C alkoxy or amino group substituted by 1-20C hydrocarbon group(s), where hydrocarbon and alkoxy are optionally substituted by fluorine, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C aryloxy, 2-20C acyl or cyano;    R1=fluorine, (1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C aryloxy, 2-20C acyl or cyano) optionally substituted by fluorine, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl or 6-20C aryloxy, where adjacent two R1 couples together to form a ring;    X1-X3=chlorine, bromine or iodine;    k=0-3;    a,b,c=0 or 1;    n=5 or more;    Ar1-Ar5=bivalent aromatic group, optionally substituted by 1-20C alkyl (optionally substituted by fluorine, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl or 6-20C aryloxy), 1-20C alkoxy (optionally substituted by fluorine, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl or 6-20C aryloxy), 6-20C aryl (optionally substituted by fluorine, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy or 6-20C aryloxy), 6-20C aryloxy (optionally substituted by fluorine, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy or 6-20C aryloxy), or 2-20C acyl (optionally substituted by fluorine, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl or 6-20C aryloxy);    Y1,Y2=single bond, -CO-, -SO2-, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2- or fluorene-9,9-diyl;and    Z1,Z2=-O- or -S-.
NOVELTY - Diamond-like beam reflectors (22), arranged in a flexible substrate (14), have cross-sectional shapes which first widen then narrow from the beam ingress surface (18) to beam emission surface (20) of the substrate. The reflectors are formed of organic dyes, organic materials or metallic particles.    USE - Beam trap, particularly for improving efficiency of solar cell (Claimed) or solar cell module. Can also be used in greenhouses, outdoor water supply tanks, or any other application where reflection of electromagnetic beams need to be minimized.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces total reflection from solar cell or any other application equipped with beam trap. Raises efficiency of solar cell or solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a beam trap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic diagram of a beam trap attached to a solar cell module.    Beam trap (10)    Substrate (14)    Beam ingress surface (18)    Beam emission surface (20)    Beam reflectors (22)
NOVELTY - Polymer blends comprise a sulfonated aromatic polymer (I) and a phosphonated aromatic polymer (II) in a ratio of 99:1 to 1:99.    USE - The polymer blends are useful in electrochemical cells, especially fuel cells operating at -20 to +160degrees C, preferably above 100degrees C (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer blends comprise a sulfonated aromatic polymer of formula (I) and a phosphonated aromatic polymer of formula (II) in a ratio of 99:1 to 1:99. Arm(ASO2X)n (I) Arm(APOX2)n (II)    Ar = an optionally partially fluorinated aryl repeat unit;    A = a bond, alkylene or perfluoroalkylene;    m = 4-1000;    n = 0.1m-4m;    X = halo, OH, OM, NR1R2 or OR1;    M = metal or NH4; R1, R2 = H, aryl or alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) statistical or block copolymers (III) modified with both ASO2X and APOX2 groups;    (2) blends of (III);    (3) producing a polymer blend as above by preparing solutions of (I) and (II), mixing the solutions together, casting a thin film of the mixture on a substrate, evaporating the solvent in a convector oven, releasing the resulting membrane from the substrate, and optionally treating the membrane with a mineral acid and an aqueous alkali and water at 0-120degrees C;    (4) producing (III) by sulfonating and phosphonating a polymer, dissolving the product in a solvent, casting a thin film of the solution on a substrate, evaporating the solvent in a convector oven, releasing the resulting membrane from the substrate, and optionally treating the membrane with a mineral acid and an aqueous alkali and water at 0-120degrees C.
NOVELTY - An air electrode catalyst layer (21d) and a fuel electrode catalyst layer are arranged in a housing of the fuel cell to reduce the oxygen ion, and oxidize the methanol fuel respectively. A solid electrolyte layer is positioned between the two catalyst layers. A PTFE protective film (21f) with an opening (21g) is formed in an opposite side of the solid electrolyte layer contact surface of the air electrode catalyst layer.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for portable information device e.g. mobile phone. Can also be used in laptop, power supply of spacecraft, distributed power supply and high capacity power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ignition of the inflammable substance is prevented by the protective film thus improving safety of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the direct methanol fuel cell.    Air electrode catalyst layer (21d)    Protective film (21f)    Opening (21g)    Droplet (21h)
NOVELTY - A voltage higher than the open circuit voltage of a solid polymer fuel cell is applied to a catalyst layer including an aggregate as a catalyst carrier. Catalyst metal is supported on the catalyst carrier. Polymer electrolyte is coated on the catalyst carrier.    USE - Activating method for solid polymer fuel cell used for electric vehicle or small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases tri-phase interfaces at which reaction gas reduced at catalyst layer, catalyst metal and polymer electrolyte meet. Obtains compact and lightweight fuel cell. Enables efficient reactions at electrodes thus improves power generation efficiency of fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the utilization of the electric resistance of a catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolytic solution containing polyelectrolyte containing ionic conductive polymer having ion exchange groups coupled directly or indirectly to aromatic groups in principal chain and/or side chain through another atom or atomic group, dissolved in a solvent is prepared. The polymeric electrolytic solution is coated on a support base material and a polymer electrolyte membrane is laminated on the base material, to obtain a laminated material.    USE - Manufacture of laminated material for polymer electrolyte membrane (both claimed) used as electrolyte film of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent handling property is manufactured by a continuous process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymeric electrolytic solution containing polyelectrolyte containing ionic conductive polymer having ion exchange groups coupled directly or indirectly to aromatic groups in principal chain and/or side chain through another atom or atomic group, dissolved in a solvent is prepared. The polymeric electrolytic solution is coated on a support base material and a polymer electrolyte membrane is laminated on the base material, to obtain a laminated material. The difference between contact angle with water on the surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane and on the other surface of the membrane, is 30degrees or less.
NOVELTY - The power storage device comprises a stack (6) having positive electrode (13) and negative electrode (12) stacked on top of each other with electrolytes (14) provided in-between. A positioning hole (6a) is formed in the stack, such that the hole penetrates the stack in a stacking direction of electrodes. A positioning element (16) is inserted into the positioning hole. The terminal portions (16a,16b) are formed at an end of the positioning element in the insertion direction of the positioning element.    USE - Power storage device e.g. bipolar type battery for supplying power to motor of electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage device achieves high positioning accuracy and prevents displacement of stack components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of current collector of bipolar type battery.    Stack (6)    Positioning hole (6a)    Negative electrode (12)    Positive electrode (13)    Electrolyte (14)    Positioning element (16)    Terminal portions (16a,16b)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte material comprises an ionic group-containing constitutional units (A1) and substantially an ionic group-free constitutional units (A2). Crystallization heat quantity of the electrolyte material as measured by differential scanning calorimetric analysis is 0.1 J/g or more, and degree of crystallization as measured by wide angle X-ray diffraction analysis is 0.5% or more, when phase-separated structure is confirmed by observation under a transmission electron microscope.    USE - Polyelectrolyte material for manufacturing polyelectrolyte molded product used for membrane-electrode composite of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant, video camera, digital camera, cordless (vacuum) cleaner, toys, electric-power assisted bicycle, motor cycle, motor vehicle, bus, truck and railways, and hybrid power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte material has excellent proton conductivity even under low humidity and low temperature conditions, mechanical strength and fuel shielding properties. The fuel cell formed using the polyelectrolyte material has high output, high energy density and long-term durability.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte (E1) for a secondary battery comprises: (a) a eutectic mixture; and (b) a first compound reduced at a higher potential versus lithium (Li) potential (Li/Li+) than the lowest limit of the electrochemical window of the eutectic mixture.    USE - As an electrolyte for a secondary battery (claimed), useful for e.g. portable telephones, notebook computers, camcorders, personal computers, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte comprises a cost-efficient eutectic mixture having excellent thermal and chemical stability. The electrolyte provides a secondary battery containing the eutectic mixture in combination with additive for preventing the decomposition, thus providing improved safety and quality to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising a cathode, anode, a separator and the electrolyte (E1).
NOVELTY - Metal phosphate is compound containing element (M), phosphorus and oxygen. The element (M) is partially substituted by dopant (J). The element (M) is chosen from groups 4A and 4B elements of periodic table. The dopant (J) is chosen from groups 3A, 3B, 5A and 5B elements of periodic table, preferably chosen from boron, aluminum, gallium, scandium, ytterbium, yttrium, lanthanum, cesium, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, tantalum and niobium.    USE - Manufacture of metal phosphate for forming film used as solid electrolyte for fuel cell (all claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell, used as fixed power supply and portable power supply of motor vehicles. Can also be used for catalyst, fuel-supply portion and air supply portion of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Metal phosphate having excellent proton conductivity is produced economically. High output fuel cells are provided using the metal phosphate as solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the temperature dependency and proton conductivity of metal phosphate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A compound containing element (M), a compound containing element (J1) and a compound containing phosphorus are used as raw material to manufacture metal phosphate. Element (M) is chosen from groups 4A and/or 4B elements of periodic table. Element (J1) is chosen from hydroxide, halide and/or nitrate of groups 3A, 3B, 5A and/or 5B elements of periodic table.    USE - Manufacture of metal phosphate for forming film used as solid electrolyte for fuel cell (all claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell, used as fixed power supply and portable power supply of motor vehicles. Can also be used for catalyst, fuel-supply portion and air supply portion of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal phosphate with high proton conductivity. High output fuel cells are provided using the metal phosphate as solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the temperature dependency and proton conductivity of metal phosphate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises catalyst layers (12a,12b,14a,14b) arranged on opposite surfaces of electrolyte film (10). The catalyst layer comprises compound catalyst particles (26a,26b) and solid polymer electrolyte whose average particle diameter is less than compound catalyst particles (28a,28b), and whose arrangement is controlled along thickness direction.    USE - Assembly for fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle, domestic power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By controlling the arrangement of compound catalyst particles, the fall of fuel cell performance by the drying of phenomenon or the cladding phenomenon can be suppressed. Hence high efficient fuel cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of catalyst layer of fuel cell assembly.    Electrolyte film (10)    Catalyst layers (12a,12b,14a,14b)    Diffused layer (16)    Compound catalyst particles (26a,26b,28a,28b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell with gas piping system supplies the reaction gas to the fuel cell. A gas supply controller changes the supplies state of the reaction gas in response to the electric power generation request. The gas supply feed rate is changed according to the durable temperature characteristic of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric power generation system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in electric power generation system of ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolyte and sealing structure is suppressed by considering durable temperature characteristic, while enhancing the starting performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the adjustment process of the gas-pressure valve in the anode side of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A transparent composite material (C1) comprises a cured product of a three-dimensionally crosslinkable resin composition containing tabular inorganic substance having a number-average particle size of 10-300 nm and an aspect ratio of 10-300 dispersed in the composition.    USE - As a transparent composite material useful in a transparent film, sheet, plate (claimed), e.g. flexible display devices, solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent composite material has an average coefficient of thermal expansion in a planar direction at 50-150degrees C of less than or equal to 50 parts per million (ppm)/degrees C. The transparent composite material is excellent in stability, provides highly-durable display devices, and overcomes the problem of prior art that uses conventional materials, where the difference in thermal shrinkage between substrate and an transparent electrode cause cracks in the transparent electrode, resulting in increasing resistance and causing disconnection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a transparent film comprising (C1) having a thickness of 10-200 microns;    (2) a transparent sheet comprising (C1) having a thickness of 200-5000 microns;    (3) a transparent plate comprising (C1) having a thickness exceeding 5000 microns;    (4) producing a transparent film, sheet, plate involving spreading and applying three-dimensionally crosslinkable resin composition containing a tabular inorganic substance dispersed in it and solvent, on a smooth-surface plane, followed by curing, and drying the solvent. The composition is sandwiched between smooth-surface sheets or films and then curing is conducted; and    (5) producing (M1) transparent composite material (C1) involving mixing a solution of the tabular inorganic substance dispersed in solvent with a three-dimensionally cross-linkable resin composition.
NOVELTY - A charge transporting substance contains phenylamino-N,N'-diphenyl quinone diimine derivative (1).    USE - The charge transporting substance is used in varnish for forming charge transportable thin film for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Can also be used for capacitor electrode protective film, proton polymer battery, solar cell and antistatic film.    ADVANTAGE - The charge transporting substance provides varnish having high solubility in organic solvent and excellent filtration property. Since the charge transporting substance has high crystallinity, the purification of substance and recrystallization are performed easily. The charge transporting varnish forms thin film without generating defects and corrugation. The charge transporting substance has high charge transportability and is manufactured with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A charge transporting substance contains phenylamino-N,N'-diphenyl quinone diimine derivative of formula (1).    R1=H or (un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon;and    R2-R19=H, hydroxy, amino, silanol, thiol, carboxyl, phosphoric acid, its ester, ester, thioester, amide, nitro, (un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon, organo oxy, organo amino, organo silyl, organo thio, acyl, sulfone or halogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of phenyl amino N,N'-diphenyl quinone diimine derivative, which involves reacting 4-hydroxy diphenylamine of formula (2 or 3) and 4-amino-diphenylamine of formula (4 or 5), in the presence of titanium alkoxide catalyst, to obtain phenyl tetra aniline compound of formula (6). The obtained compound is further oxidized with an oxidizing agent, to obtain phenyl amino N,N'-diphenyl quinone diimine derivative.    R1-R19=same as defined above.
NOVELTY - The magnetron operated with aluminum, titanium or graphite material targets has an inlet and an outlet which are located such that the liquid passes across each magnet in a magnet array. A non-magnetic material made of aluminum or plastic is located between the magnets. The current is increased at a greater rate than the voltage level during a phase which occurs after initial phase, when increasing the level of power supply.    USE - Magnetron for sputter deposition of material onto article e.g. plate used in fuel cell of vehicle (all claimed), to form coating which is a mixture of carbon and chromium or any other transition metal, on article.    ADVANTAGE - The sputter deposition of material onto fuel cell plate is allowed to form conductive and corrosion resistant coating with an increased deposition rate and improved tribological properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) apparatus for application of material to form coating on article;    (2) method of operating magnetron; and    (3) article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the voltage-current characteristics obtained when power supplied to the magnetron is increased.
NOVELTY - A thermal solar collector (2) comprises a coil that circulates a water/glycol mixture, and a thermodynamic panel (1) coupled to solar collector via separators (5), polyurethane panel or insulator. Two circuits are provided to optimize the solar energy collecting panel. The circuit may be inverted, in which case the thermal solar panel is used as protection against the sun for thermodynamic part of the panel, thus increasing the efficiency of cold-production system based on condensation/evaporation, causing the panel to function simultaneously as a medium where water can be heated.    USE - A thermal solar collector for absorbing heat from the atmosphere for air conditioning, and for producing hot water for swimming pools.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal solar collector has a great capacity to absorb solar heat, saves cost, and requires only little space for installation. The contained fluid has low coefficient of thermal expansion, little volatileness under point of freezing, and low toxicity and inflammability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings are perspective views of the thermal solar collector.    Thermodynamic panel (1)    Thermal solar collector (2)    Separators (5)    Entrance (6)    Exit (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1000) has a chargeable power supply (1100) coupled in parallel with another chargeable power supply (1200). A controller (1400) e.g. fuel gage integrated circuit (IC), is provided for sequentially pre-charging the chargeable power supplies for a pre-charge length of time, fast-charging chargeable power supplies fast-charge length of time and full-charging the chargeable power supplies for full-charge length of time while sensing charging voltages of the chargeable power supplies.    USE - Hybrid battery for supplying electric power to a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The controller operates the charging process of the chargeable power supplies in a combined manner, thus lowering manufacturing cost of the battery. The battery extends the usable time of the portable electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging a hybrid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representing a circuit of a hybrid battery.    Hybrid battery (1000)    Chargeable power supplies (1100, 1200)    Controller (1400)    Memory (1450)    Charging circuit (1500)
NOVELTY - Organic photovoltaic cell (I) comprises a pair of electrodes and an organic thin film provided between the electrodes for photoelectric conversion, where the organic thin film is formed from an organic material comprising a phenyl-(thiophenyl-phenyl)-amine polymer.    USE - (I) is useful for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high photoelectric conversion efficiency. (I) can be manufactured by using an organic solvent with a low environmental load and high safety. (II) has high carrier mobility and high carrier life. (II) has high solubility to organic solvents, hence the organic thin film can be formed by coating from solution, spay methods or printing methods, which allows the manufacture of (I) at a low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic photovoltaic cell (I) comprises a pair of electrodes and an organic thin film provided between the electrodes for photoelectric conversion, where the organic thin film is formed from an organic material comprising a phenyl-(thiophenyl-phenyl)-amine polymer of formula (II).    R1-R5 = H, alkyl, alkoxy or aryl group, and include at least one element of O, N, Si, P or S; and    n, m = 1-10000.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the organic material comprising (II) for manufacturing an organic thin film; and    (2) manufacturing (I) comprising adjusting a solution by dissolving the organic material into an organic solvent and forming the organic thin film from the solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of an organic photovoltaic cell.    Glass substrate (I)    Anode (2)    Hole transport layer (3)    P-type polymer layer (4)    Electron transport layer. (5)
NOVELTY - Producing a partial oxidation catalyst comprises forming a catalytic component (10) by combining a catalytically active metal with a support material comprising particles having an average particle diameter of less than 20 mu m and calcining the mixture. A support component (12) is formed by calcining the support material not containing the active metal. The catalytic component and support component are combined to form a catalyst material (13) containing less than 20 wt.% catalytic component. The catalyst material is applied to a substrate configured for gas flow.    USE - Production of a partial oxidation catalyst for use in fuel reforming and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved thermal durability and reduced cost while maintaining adequate or superior performance for hydrocarbon fuel reformation. It requires lower amounts of catalytically active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fuel reforming comprising contacting a partial oxidation catalyst with a fuel comprising a mixture of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen carrier at 900-1300degrees C; and producing a reformate product comprising hydrogen, less than or equal to 1 vol.% methane and less than or equal to 0.2 vol.% hydrocarbons other than methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a blended catalyst.    Catalytic component (10)    Dark circles (11)    Support component (12)    Catalyst material (13)
NOVELTY - The cell includes a three-dimensional geometric pattern formed to a p- or n-type electric substrate to increase the surface area. The geometric pattern has either vertically straight side or inclined side with an angle and arranged with or without fixed spaces and pitches. Voids are formed between the geometric pattern and the electric substrate surface, and are filled with passivation material.    USE - High-efficiency photovoltaic cell for use in e.g. commercial, residential, and industrial power generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - Increases absorption bandwidth of solar spectrum, thus increasing photoconversion efficiency. Increases incident light intensity per unit. Increases ratio of junction area to volume. Ensures capturing most wavelengths belonging to solar spectrum. Facilitates generation of electric power in both day and night. Reduces manufacturing cost of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the effect of nearest neighbors-pyramid blocks in total effective light, incident to its tilted side.    Reflected light component (301)    Reflected light (303)    Tilted side (306)    Base (308)    Pyramids (312)
NOVELTY - A component (A) containing materials (B) is formed on substrate (C), component (A1) containing materials (B1) is formed on substrate (C1). The component(A2) in which component (A) and component (A2) are larger in area than component (A1), component (A), component (A1) are laminated, and component (A2) is bonded to component (A) in locations that are beyond component (A1). The component (A1) is located between and encapsulated by component (A) and component (A2), and material (B) and material (B1) form organic electro-optic device to form electro-optic device.    USE - For forming electro-optic device e.g. light emitting device and photovoltaic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electro-optic device having excellent current voltage brightness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A component (A) containing materials (B) is formed on a substrate (C), component (A1) containing materials (B1) is formed on substrate (C1). The component(A2) in which the component (A) and the component (A2) are larger in area than the component (A1), component (A), component (A1) are laminated, and component (A2) is bonded to the component (A) in locations that are beyond the edges of the component (A1). The component (A1) is located between and encapsulated by component (A) and component (A2), and material (B) and material (B1) form an organic electro-optic device located between substrate (C) and substrate (C1) to form electro-optic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the organic light emitting device.    Component A (21)    Component A1 (22)    Component A2 (23)    OLED material (24)    Substrate (200)
NOVELTY - The panel (10) has two multi-walled sheets (12, 14) forming a portion of a heat exchanger. A reflector (16) is downwardly disposed from the multi-walled sheet (12), where the reflector includes an upwardly facing reflective surface. An upper framework holds a photovoltaic array (18) in a spaced-apart relationship with the multi-walled sheet (12), and a lower framework holds the reflector in another spaced-apart relationship with the multi-walled sheet (14). A third multi-walled sheet is provided to support the reflector.    USE - Used for producing electrical energy and thermal energy, in a hot water system of a residence or for space heating purpose at a remote location.    ADVANTAGE - The upper framework holds the photovoltaic array in the spaced-apart relationship with the multi-walled sheet, and the lower framework holds the reflector in another spaced-apart relationship with another multi-walled sheet, thus forming air spaces to reduce conductive and convective heat loss between the heated fluid within the sheets and the elements exposed to ambient conditions outside the solar panel. The third multi-walled sheet is provided to support the reflector and to provide additional thermal insulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of a solar panel.    Solar panel (10)    Multi-walled sheets (12, 14)    Reflector (16)    Photovoltaic array (18)    Photovoltaic cells (20)    Direction of arrows (22, 26)    Parallel channels (24)    Sheet (28)    Upwardly directed reflective surface (30)
NOVELTY - An active material supporter for a lead-acid battery is provided to be applicable to a tube type lead-acid battery, to have an active material fall-off prevention effect, and to be superior in mechanical properties, workability, and shape stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material supporter for a lead-acid battery comprises (i) a crude spunbond non-woven fabric which is prepared from at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polyolefin resins and polyester resins, includes filament fiber having an average fineness of 2-15denier, and has a weight per unit area of 50-200g/m^2, and (ii) a hydrophilic resin with which the crude non-woven fabric is impregnated.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are an electrode for a polymer fuel cell which is improved in the compatibility with a polymer membrane, its preparation method, a membrane electrode assembly for a polymer fuel cell containing the electrode, and a polymer fuel cell containing the membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode comprises a metal catalyst and a polyimidazole-based polymer binder. Preferably the metal catalyst is a platinum catalyst; and the polyimidazole-based polymer binder has an intrinsic viscosity of 2-10 dl/g. The membrane electrode assembly comprises: a polymer electrolyte membrane; and the electrode comprising a metal catalyst and a polyimidazole-based polymer binder which is adhered to the electrolyte membrane.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A solar cell module with an integrated terminal box for balcony is provided to generate electric power to be used in a building by using a transparent color solar cell module and an embedded terminal box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module is comprised of a transparent color tempered glass, first and second EVA(Ethylene Vinyl Acete) sheets, a plurality of solar cells, a pattern for transferring electricity generated from the solar cells, and a terminal box(170). The terminal box includes a body(171), a fixing plate(173), and an electric cable(175). The body has a hollow cylindrical shape, a lateral incision, and a lateral hinge unit. The fixing plate is horizontally extended from the lateral incision of the body and inserted into the first EVA sheet and the pattern to fix the body. The fixing plate has a plurality of receiving grooves where the patterns is placed. The electric cable penetrates the body and is electrically connected to the pattern.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A welding rib (6i) is formed between the gas flow paths (6a) and the flat plate (12). A shield material (13) is adhered to the upper surface of the welding rib, which seals the inlet port (6d) and the entrance (6e) of the each gas flow paths, to prevent reactive gas leak to adjacent gas flow path.    USE - Plate for fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas to other gas flow paths can be prevented so that the fall of the electric power generation performance can be suppressed by making the gas flow rate to be uniform into the gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel-gas inlet port.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Welding rib (6a)    Inlet port (6d)    Entrance of gas flow path (6e)    Welding rib (6i)    Flat plate (12)    Shield material (13)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film comprises resins which are obtained by polymerizing monomers of 2-(phosphonooxy)ethyl acrylate, 3-chloro-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl acrylate, 2-(phosphonooxy)ethyl methacrylate and/or 3-chloro-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl methacrylate and co-polymerizing monomer with sulfonic acid group and monomer with greater than or equal to 2 of carbon-carbon double bonds resins of difluoroethane and chlorotrifluoroethane, and resin material containing resin compound in hole of porous material.    USE - Electrolyte film for fuel cell (claimed) in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Has high ionic conductivity and intensity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte film comprises resins which are obtained by polymerizing monomers of 2-(phosphonooxy)ethyl acrylate, 3-chloro-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl acrylate, 2-(phosphonooxy)ethyl methacrylate and/or 3-chloro-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl methacrylate and co-polymerizing monomer with sulfonic acid group and monomer with greater than or equal to 2 of carbon-carbon double bonds resins of difluoroethane and chlorotrifluoroethane, and resin material containing resin compound of formula -CH2CH(CH2OCOOR)- in hole of porous material.    R=side chain with ethane and/or difluoroethane.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of manufacturing an electrolyte film involving pressurizing porous material with hole under melting temperature of resin material;    (2) a fuel cell; and    (3) an electronic device.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a material (31a) for metal separator formation in between upper and lower molds (32,33) for overhang process. The material (31b) subjected to overhang process is positioned between the upper and lower molds (34,35) for groove formation. The material (31c) formed with groove is positioned between the upper and lower molds for wrinkle correction.    USE - Metal separator molding method for fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The wrinkles produced in the peripheral region of the groove of metal separator is suppressed, hence the fuel gas or oxidation gas leakage is prevented and highly reliable fuel cell can be manufactured easily at low cost by avoiding need for performing complicated assembly process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory views explaining the metal separator molding method to obtain wrinkle free metal separator.    Material (31a)    Material subjected to overhang process (31b)    Material subjected to groove formation process (31c)    Upper and lower molds for overhang process (32,33)    Upper and lower molds for groove formation process (34,35)    Symmetrical condition position (36)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery life extension agent comprises sorbic acid and water-based liquid which contains 15-30 weight part of polyvinyl alcohol with respect to 100 weight part of water.    USE - A lead storage batteries life extension agent.    ADVANTAGE - The agent suppresses sulfation of lead storage battery more effective and makes life extension possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lead storage batteries life extension method;    (2) a lead storage batteries electrolyte solution comprising polyvinyl alcohol and sorbic acid; and    (3) a lead storage battery comprising electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell contains electroconductive solid acid particles (3) as electrolyte and a gas barrier layer (2'), which are provided between a fuel electrode (1) and an air electrode (5), such that solid acid particles are penetrated in gas barrier layer. The thickness of gas barrier layer is less than average particle diameter of solid acid particles.    USE - Fuel cell is used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved output performance, gas impermeable property and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process drawing illustrating manufacture of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode base material (1)    Thermosetting resin precursor (2)    Gas barrier layer (2')    Solid acid particles (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode tab (31) connect to a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode tab (32) connected to a negative electrode plate. The positive electrode tab and the metal layers (101) of a metal lamination sheet (100) are made of alloy containing aluminum. The positive electrode tab is directly contacted with to the metal layers of metal lamination sheet. The tab resins (41,42) are inserted between positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab for providing electrical insulation between the metal layers of the lamination sheet.    USE - Battery for mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing reliability of the battery is improved and the permeation of the water content into the battery is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and the sectional vies of the battery.    Positive electrode tab (31)    Negative electrode tab (32)    Tab resins (41,42)    Metal lamination sheet (100)    Metal layers (101)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple hydrogen generating containers (1,1') which generate hydrogen by reaction of water supplied from several water tanks (2,2'). Several switching valves (8a-8d) installed in the flow paths of water supply tubes (1c,1'c) switch the supply of water to the hydrogen generating containers, such that water is continuously supplied to all the hydrogen generating containers.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous production of hydrogen is enabled even when changing the reaction containers, by suitably switching supply of water to the hydrogen generating containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of the hydrogen production apparatus.    Hydrogen generating containers (1,1')    Water supply tubes (1c,1'c)    Water tanks (2,2')    Pump (5)    Switching valves (8a-8d)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (12) is formed on surface of base material sheet (11). Several mask films (2) having thickness same as that of catalyst layer are arranged at surface of electrolyte film (3). Catalyst layer of transfer sheet is transferred on electrolyte film. The base material sheet is then peeled. Another mask film is arranged on mask film on electrolyte film. Catalyst layer of another transfer sheet is transferred on transferred catalyst layer such that shape of mask film is attained. The base material sheet is peeled, and transfer of catalyst layer is enabled.    USE - Transfer of catalyst layer for electrolyte layer-catalyst layer assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of electrolyte film and formation of thick catalyst layer are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst layer (12) of defined shape is formed on one surface of a base material sheet (11) as thin film. Several mask films (2) having thickness same as that of catalyst layer are arranged at one surface or other surface of electrolyte film (3). The catalyst layer of transfer sheet is transferred on electrolyte film, such that shape of mask film is attained. The base material sheet is then peeled. Another mask film is arranged on mask film on electrolyte film. Catalyst layer of another transfer sheet is transferred on transferred catalyst layer such that shape of mask film is attained. The base material sheet is then peeled, and transfer of catalyst layer is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating transfer method.    Mask film (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Rubber sheet (9)    Base material sheet (11)    Catalyst layer (12)
NOVELTY - A wrapping material (10) has an adhesive layer (12), an aluminum-foil layer (13), a coating layer (14) containing rare earth metal-type oxide sol, an adhesive resin layer (15) and a sealant layer (16) laminated on a surface of a base material layer (11). The sealant layer and the base material layer have static friction coefficient ratio and dynamic friction coefficient ratio of 1-3, respectively.    USE - Wrapping material is used for lithium cell used as battery for portable terminal device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The wrapping material is light weight, and has excellent electrical resistance, hydrofluoric-acid resistance, water resistance and moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the wrapping material.    Wrapping material (10)    Base material layer (11)    Adhesive layer (12)    Aluminum-foil layer (13)    Coating layer (14)    Adhesive resin layer (15)    Sealant layer (16)
NOVELTY - A gas-flow-rate control unit (2) controls flow rate of dry gas supplied through a gas flow path. The partial humidification gas sent from a humidification unit (3) is bubbled within a water storage tank (4a) and the humidification gas is generated. A humidification unit (4) sends out the humidification gas through gas flow path. A moisture-content removal unit removes the excess moisture content in the humidification gas when carrying out the temperature control of gas to target dew point temperature using circulating water circulated through flow path.    USE - Humidifier for humidifying gas supplied to fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the water storage tank is reduced hence the size and manufacturing and operating cost of the humidifier are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (1)    Gas-flow-rate control unit (2)    Humidification units (3,4)    Water storage tank (4a)    Water gauge (4c)
NOVELTY - The solar electric power generation system has a component (18) made of resin or ceramic material that is positioned in bottom wall of housing (12) and between inlet port (20) and outlet port (21). The component has a hollow region (18c) of narrow cross-sectional area that reduces heat conduction from inlet port to outlet port.    USE - Solar electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat drop of the operation medium is increased and electric power generation efficiency of the solar electric power generation system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (12)    Component (18)    Hollow region (18c)    Inlet port (20)    Outlet port (21)
NOVELTY - A liquid mixture is polymerized and impregnated into hydrophobic porous base material, to obtain an electrolyte film. The liquid mixture contains liquid proton dissociative vinyl monomer and cross-linking agent having at least two carbon-carbon double bonds in one molecule. The moisture content of the liquid mixture is 0.5% or less.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct liquid-fuel type fuel cell such as direct methanol type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrolyte film with high proton-conductivity and reduced fuel-penetration property without appearance defects.
NOVELTY - The proton-conductive electrolyte film (1) has a porous base material (11) and an oxide thin film (12) which coats the outer surface (11a) and inner wall (11b) of pores (10) of the base material. The surface of oxide thin film is modified by a molecular chain (RX) having a proton-conductive functional group (X) in the terminal.    USE - Proton-conductive electrolyte film is used for forming electrolyte-film-catalyst layer assemblies used in membrane-electrode assemblies of fuel cells (all claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells, used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive electrolyte film has uniform distribution, firm structure, and excellent economical efficiency, dimensional stability, chemical stability, gas-barrier property, and proton conductivity. Since the oxide thin film has high water-retention property, drying of electrolyte film at high-temperatures is suppressed. The electrolyte film provides fuel cells having improved electric-power-generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The proton-conductive electrolyte film (1) has a porous base material (11) and an oxide thin film (12) which coats the outer surface (11a) and inner wall (11b) of pores (10) of the base material. The surface of oxide thin film is modified by a molecular chain (RX) having a proton-conductive functional group (X) in the terminal. A catalyst layer containing catalyst particles and electrolyte binder is formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte film, to obtain an electrolyte-film-catalyst-layer assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view and enlarged view of the proton-conductive electrolyte film.    Proton-conductive electrolyte film (1)    Pore (10)    Porous base material (11)    Outer surface (11a)    Pore inner wall (11b)    Oxide thin film (12)    Molecular chain (RX)    Proton-conductive functional group (X)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film (1) contains a proton-conductive material (3) (50-98 wt.%) and a silica-particle material (2) (2-50 wt.%) having self-film-formability by bonding between particles. The surface of silica-particle material is modified by a molecular chain (10) with a proton-conductive functional group.    USE - Electrolyte film is used for forming electrolyte-film-catalyst layer assemblies used in membrane-electrode assemblies of fuel cells (all claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells, used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has uniform distribution, firm structure, and excellent economical efficiency, dimensional stability, chemical stability, gas-barrier property, and proton conductivity. The electrolyte film provides fuel cells having improved electric-power-generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte film (1) contains a proton-conductive material (3) (50-98 wt.%) and a silica-particle material (2) (2-50 wt.%) having self-film-formability by bonding between particles. The surface of silica-particle material is modified by a molecular chain (10) with a proton-conductive functional group. The proton-conductive material is of fluorine-type, hydrocarbon group, inorganic type, and/or organic-inorganic hybrid type, and/or is ionic liquid. A catalyst layer containing catalyst particles and electrolyte binder is formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte film, to obtain an electrolyte-film-catalyst-layer assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrolyte film.    Electrolyte film (1)    Silica-particle material (2)    Proton-conductive material (3)    Molecular chain (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a current sensor (13) which measures the electric current flowing through an anode exit current collection board (2c). A stack electric current sensor (14) measures the electric current flowing through an anode current collection board (2b). A control apparatus (17) calculates the stack current density and the anode exit local current density, based on the output values of the sensors. The output restriction temperature is changed and set, on comparing the stack current density and the anode exit local current density.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output restriction temperature of the fuel cell stack is changed according to the deterioration degree of the fuel cell stack, hence the fuel cell system is driven by appropriate operating temperature, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode current collection board (2b)    Exit current collection board (2c)    Current sensor (13)    Stack electric current sensor (14)    Control apparatus (17)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has a fluid flow path (19) with U-shaped portion (10) for changing the flow direction of reactive gas or cooling water, such that the fluid introduction end (19a) or fluid discharge end (19b) of flow path corresponds to the ends of U-shaped portion.    USE - Separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid can flow through U-shaped portion of flow path, more smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel-cell separator.    Fluid flow path (19)    Fluid introduction end (19a)    Fluid discharge end (19b)    Fuel-cell separator (20)
NOVELTY - A sulfonic acid group-containing photocrosslinkable polymer contains a polymer molecule having specific sulfonic acid group-containing structure and aromatic group-containing structure, and has photocrosslinkable group. The softening point of polymer is 250degrees C or less.    USE - Sulfonic acid group-containing photocrosslinkable polymer is used for sulfonic acid group-containing photocrosslinkable polymer composition used for cross-linked polymer electrolyte film and manufacturing polymeric electrolyte membrane used for membrane-electrode assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed) such as direct methanol type fuel cell used as power supply for electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer composition containing sulfonic acid group-containing polymer provides polymer electrolyte membrane with excellent proton conductivity, swelling proof property, durability and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic acid group-containing photocrosslinkable polymer contains a polymer molecule having sulfonic acid group-containing structure of formula (1) and aromatic group-containing structure of formula (2), and has photocrosslinkable group.    X=-S(=O)2- or -C(=O)-;    Y'=H or monovalent cation;    Z1,Z3=oxygen atom or sulfur atom;    Z2,Z4=oxygen atom, sulfur atom, -C(CH3)2- group, -C(CF3)2- group, -CH2- group or cyclohexyl group;    Ar1=bivalent aromatic group;and    s1,s2=1 or more.    The softening point of polymer is 250degrees C or less, when Y' is H.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer has a transparent electrode (8), a photoelectric conversion layer (3) and a back surface electrode (7). The electrode (8) has an insulating layer consisting of silicone resin molded product having fine roughness pattern, and a transparent electrically conductive film (2) formed on roughness pattern.    USE - Photoelectric transducer is used as solar cell used for electric vehicles, mobile telephones, automatic vending machine and spacecrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive films (2,4)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Adhesive layer (5)    Reflecting substrate (6)    Back surface electrode (7)    Transparent electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A solution (C) containing a sulfonation agent is continuously supplied to a reaction tank (10). A high polymer film (A) containing an aromatic group is immersed in the solution in the tank, and sulfonated, to obtain a sulfonated high polymer film (B). The solution is continuously discharged.    USE - Manufacture of sulfonated high polymer film used as electrolyte film for fuel cell (claimed) including direct alcohol fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as domestic cogeneration power supply, power for portable devices and electric vehicle, and simple auxiliary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfonated high polymer film exhibiting high and uniform proton conductivity is continuously manufactured at improved productivity. The sulfonated high polymer film suppresses crossover of methanol and water permeation, maintains mechanical strength and improves chemical durability of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for regeneration of sulfonation agent containing solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of sulfonated high polymer film.    Reaction tank (10)    Supply port (11)    Discharge port (12)    High polymer film containing aromatic group (A)    Sulfonated high polymer film (B)    Sulfonation agent solution (C)
NOVELTY - The amperometry apparatus (100) comprises a plate-shaped structure positioned between the cell units of a fuel cell, and a pair of electrodes (111,131) provided on both surfaces of the plate-shaped structure. A current measurement unit (101) comprises a resistor (121) connecting the electrodes electrically. A potentiometer measures the electric potential difference between the ends of the resistor. A measurement unit measures the electric current value based on the measured electric potential between the ends of the resistor.    USE - For measuring electric current of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for electric vehicle, and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current value of desired cell unit is measured reliably using the potential difference of the resistor arranged between the electrode pair, and the thickness of the amperometry apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the amperometry apparatus.    Amperometry apparatus (100)    Current measurement unit (101)    Electrodes (111,131)    Resistor (121)    Current measuring wiring (122)
NOVELTY - A fuel component (20) comprises a gelatinizer mixed with a volatile fuel, and a gelatinized fuel (21) whose re-liquefaction is enabled by action of a re-liquefacient. The gelatinized fuel is incorporated in a fuel penetration suppression material.    USE - For fuel cartridge of fuel cell used in mobile telephone and portable computer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel component is lightweight, inexpensive, has excellent safety, electric power generation efficiency and handleability, and suppresses diffusion by volatilization fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the fuel component; and    (2) fuel extraction method of fuel component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel component.    Fuel component (20)    Gelatinized fuel (21)    Casing (22)    Boundary of gelatinized fuel and casing (23)
NOVELTY - Spray of atomized water, provided in a photovoltaic module, evaporates due to higher temperature of air circulating along the channels posterior to cells of a photovoltaic panel (4) and present in a diffuser (2) so that air in turn lowers the temperature and consequently brings the operating temperature of photovoltaic cells into line with the optimum working temperature thus electric energy generated by the photovoltaic installation is increased.    USE - Thermoregulatory system for photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables lowering of the operating temperature of photovoltaic cells in installations connected to the network, thus increases efficiency of photovoltaic module as the optimum operating temperature of photovoltaic cells approaches the optimum working temperature and electric energy generated by photovoltaic installation increases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the photovoltaic module thermoregulatory system with a passive extraction system.    Diffuser (2)    Convex side (2.2)    Rubber bands (2.3)    Air extraction system (3)    Photovoltaic panel (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a receiving body (10) for receiving a portable device (30) e.g. global positioning system, where a power supply unit (20) is integrated in the receiving body. A connection (21) is provided for a bus bar (31) of the portable device. A control circuit is connected with a battery for charging the portable device. The battery is a loadable battery and the power supply unit is connected with another connection (24), by which the battery is charged by an external power source. The receiving body is made of leather, plastic and metal.    USE - Used for protecting and supplying power to a portable device e.g. personal digital assistance, global positioning system, handy, notebook, pocket personal computer and digital video device.    ADVANTAGE - The device protects and charges the portable device at any time, when the current of the battery of the portable device is empty.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of the utilization of a portable device.    Receiving body (10)    Power supply unit (20)    Connections (21, 24)    Portable device (30)    Bus bar (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode (2) has a round concave stage (3) set on a center part of a battery base (1) that is made of plastic. A bottom part of the concave stage has a wire through hole (4) that penetrates an electrode base. An end of a leading wire (8) is connected on the electrode, and another end of the leading wire is leaded out from an end of the electrode base through the wire through hole. Middle part of the electrode base is processed with a probe round hole (10) that is interference fitted with a probe (9).    USE - Fixed single terminal and double terminal battery detecting electrode i.e. circle cap shaped conductor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode saves cooper material, and avoids usage of two insulation pads. The electrode is convenient and fast to install and fix, and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a fixed single terminal and double terminal battery detecting electrode.    Battery base (1)    Fixed single terminal and double terminal battery detecting electrode (2)    Round concave stage (3)    Wire through hole (4)    Leading wire (8)    Probe (9)    Probe round hole (10)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a concave mirror (2), an LED power source array (3), a high efficiency discharge battery (5), and a discharge circuit (6) that are placed inside a shell (8). A stretchable pitchfork head (7) and a rubber sealing lamp switch (4) are placed in a middle part of the shell. A rotating pressure ring (1) is placed on the top of the shell. A tail end of the shell is connected with the lamp and a hamlet module (9).    USE - Integrative coal mining lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp adopts the high-brightness and low power consumption LED light source array, the minitype high efficiency discharge battery and the mating discharge circuit, so that the lamp is light in weight and convenient to use. The lamp has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of an integrative coal mining lamp.    Rotating pressure ring (1)    Concave mirror (2)    LED power source array (3)    Rubber sealing lamp switch (4)    High efficiency discharge battery (5)    Discharge circuit (6)    Stretchable pitchfork head (7)    Shell (8)    Hamlet module (9)
NOVELTY - The box has a displacement switch equipped with a connecting button. An inner face of a box cover is equipped with an LED, which connects with a conductor, the displacing switch and a transparent plastic plate with words or pattern. A battery and an electronic voice device comprise of two constant make contact and a thin plate insulator. A hole is formed on an end of a thin plate insulator, and the end is clipped between a pair of make contacts, and other end is fixed on inner face of a side wall of a box body.    USE - Packaging box for moon cake.    ADVANTAGE - The box produces music or voice when the box cover is opened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a packaging box.
NOVELTY - The wall has a window cavern part adopting a convex window structure. The wall is installed on an outer surface of a space that is formed between two adjacent convex windows. A hollow double-layer structure is formed between the wall and a wall body. A device is needed for solar energy to generate electricity installed in the hollow space. The wall body is used to put a junction box, and is installed to open overhauling door. A double-layer filming hollow glass is installed on a convex window. An inner layer glass is installed with a color glass.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic glass curtain wall.    ADVANTAGE - The convex window forms an air circulation layer, thus ensuring generated power of solar energy photovoltaic generating system, and effectively maintaining a system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy photovoltaic glass curtain wall.
NOVELTY - The box has a voice memory, a voice player, a speaker and a battery embedded in a packaging box body. The voice memory with circuit is connected with the voice player. The voice player with circuit is connected with the speaker. One electrode of the battery is connected with the voice player, and another electrode is connected with a box cover switch reed. The box cover switch reed is connected with the voice player. A plastic sheet is fixed at an upper edge of a box wall.    USE - Packaging box for articles.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the box is simple. The box is inexpensive, and has high celebrating effect and electronic music.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a packaging box.
NOVELTY - The set has a flat and wide shaped motor installed on a rotating shaft of a vehicle engine. Energy produced by turning of the motor is saved in a battery when the power of torque is strong. An air motor and an air pole are installed on a tire. The air pole moves up and down when the tire is turning and pushing the air motor to work, transports compressed air to an air tube, and sends the air to a cylinder via a windpipe. The cylinder is installed with a cylinder piece, and the air pushes the cylinder piece to move up and down when the piece moves up. Drum pole and plate are set on the tire.    USE - Vehicle synthesized generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The drum pole is pushed up, and drives the drum plate to move when the tire is moving, thus producing energy which is supplied to the flat and wide shaped motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle synthesized generating set.
NOVELTY - An airtight-light cabin solar electric motor car includes solar photovoltaic system and AC power supply charge mode. It adopts solar photovoltaic system, airtight cabin, automatic layered extension solar panel and wide seat belt backrest; solar modules are set on the top and the two sides of the cabin to form the solar cell array; it connects the diode which prevents inverse charging and the controller in turn; it achieves the electric connection with the accumulator battery or motor through the controller/switch; the solar panel on the cabin top can achieve automatic layered extension by the control system; operating part is made of vehicle handle and front fork; the front fork is set at the front of the frame; the lower part of the front fork sets front wheel; the cabin is fixed on the frame; the front and the rear wheels set shock resists respectively; front window, back window, left and right window, vehicle door and ventilator are set on the whole cabin.
NOVELTY - The bar has multiple electronic locks (5) provided between a front bar (1) and a back bar (2). A contact piece (4) is distributed evenly on the front bar. A solenoid valve (8) is fixed in a navigation room of a car. An elastic contact (3) is connected with a storage battery (6) of the car. The contact is linked with the solenoid valve via a switch (7). One end of the electronic locks is linked with the storage battery of the car, and another end is grounded via the switch. The solenoid valve is linked with a brake pedal (10) via a strap (9).    USE - Automotive brake safety bar for cars.    ADVANTAGE - The bar is simple in structure, and is convenient to operate. The bar presses the brake of the car in the moment of collision, when emergency occurs, to reduce damage and casualty, thus improving the safety greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an automotive brake safety bar.    Front bar (1)    Back bar (2)    Elastic contact (3)    Contact piece (4)    Multiple electronic locks (5)    Storage battery (6)    Switch (7)    Solenoid valve (8)    Strap (9)    Brake pedal (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting wire-traveling speed between 1 to 15 meter per second (m/s) by a molybdenum or tungsten lines, and integrally etching an energy silicon bar or silicon ingot by electrolyzing and compounding electric spark. The voltage pulse width of a pulse generator is adjusted between 1 to 128 micro seconds, and voltage amplitude is adjusted between 0 to 100 volts. A direct current (DC) voltage is maintained to make the surfaces of the bar to generate electrochemical etching. A working solution is sprayed within an electronic polar wire cutting area.    USE - Cutting-etching integral method for processing a solar energy silicon-slice that is utilized in a silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method acieves cutting of energy silicon-slice and manufacturing of a pile face with high efficiency and at low cost, and satisfies the technological need for producing a silicon solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cutting-etching integral device for processing a solar energy silicon-slice.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cutting-etching integral device for processing solar energy silicon-slice.    Control system (1)    Pulse generator (2)    Hall transducer (3)    Display (4)    Upper nozzle (5)    XY working table (6)    Hydraulic pump (7)    Working solution groove (8)    Lower nozzle (9)    Workpiece (10)    Electronic polar wire (11)    Wire barrel (12)    Wire barrel electric-machine (13)    Transducer (14)
NOVELTY - The structure has a redundant packing bag trimmed away according to size and technical demand of a battery core (1), after the battery core is packaged. A seal edge of a polar-lug (A) is double folded upwardly about 90 degrees along an intersection line between the polar-lug and the battery core. Two polar-lugs (2, 3) are folded about 90 degrees to resume the direction, and two edges (B, C) are intersected with the polar-lug (A). The edges are folded, and a certain angle is folded according to a production request.    USE - Battery core package structure.    ADVANTAGE - The package structure reduces the electrolyte leakage at the battery sealed edge through increasing the sealed edge width of the polar-lug, and the length of the battery taken by the polar-lug remains invariable through folding up the seal edge of the polar-lug.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a battery core package structure.    Polar-lugs (A, 2, 3)    Edges (B, C)    Battery core (1)
NOVELTY - The element has a lead-free zinc coated copper strip (4) welded with a crystal silicon slice solar battery (3). A pile surface low iron toughened glass (2) is laminated and solidified under high temperature, and is installed on a front face of a reinforced engineering plastic frame (1). A common float toughened glass is installed on back of the plastic frame. The iron toughened glass is arranged at a distance of 5 millimeters from the common float toughened glass. The element comprises a plastic sealed junction box (6). The iron toughened glass and the battery are arranged layer by layer.    USE - Translucidus interlayer hollow heat preservation photovoltaic energy-saving building element for use as a photovoltaic curtain wall of a building and a roof of a photovoltaic energy saving house.    ADVANTAGE - The element achieves the combination of solar photovoltaic power generation and building component, and achieves the effect of light permeation, heat preservation and energy saving. The element is easy to manufacture and convenient to install, and is inexpensive. The element completely utilizes the solar resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a translucidus interlayer hollow heat preservation photovoltaic energy-saving building element.    Reinforced engineering plastic frame (1)    Pile surface low iron toughened glass (2)    Crystal silicon slice solar battery (3)    Lead-free zinc coated copper strip (4)    Plastic sealed junction box (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid filled lens for condensing sunlight. An optical-electrical conversion plate is provided for conversing solar energy into electric energy. A sunlight automatic track follower automatically follows the sunlight for making the sunlight to be vertically irradiated on the liquid filled lens. The liquid filled lens, optical-electrical conversion plate and the sunlight automatic track follower are orderly and steadily interconnected. The liquid filled lens and the optical-electrical conversion plate rotate with the rotation of the sunlight automatic track follower.    USE - Solar energy condensing power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid filled lens concentrates the solar energy and is vertically irradiated on the optical-electrical conversion plate, so that acreage of the optical-electrical conversion plate is decreased, and cost of the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy condensing power generating device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The method involves purging a hydrogen galvanic pile (12) circularly to sweep free water of a circular system, when the galvanic pile is closed down. Oxygen and hydrogen in the system are consumed to output electric energy of the galvanic pile, where the energy is used in gas heater. The free water and bound water of a membrane are evaporated to separate the water from galvanic pile, and the water is absorbed by a wet exchanger (8). A wet exchanger medium is unsaturated, after the gas is passed though the exchanger, where the medium is selected from hygroscopic ceramics and hygroscopic resin.    USE - Method for processing frost protection of a hydrogen galvanic pile.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the humidity of the membrane in the galvanic pile to start the output of power of the galvanic pile, thus accessing the operational program of the galvanic pile to control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a processing method of restarting of a hydrogen galvanic pile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating frost protection processing method.    Gas circulator (6)    Wet exchangers (8, 9)    Hydrogen galvanic pile (12)    Water pump (16)    Water extractor (17)
NOVELTY - The structure has a front side cover, left and right side covers, a rear side cover and an object i.e. battery, containing box integrally formed through an injecting molding, where one of the left and right side covers is integrally formed with a shell. The battery containing box is formed on the shell, and an orientation lamp configuring part is placed on the left and right side covers.    USE - Shell structure for a motorcycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The shell can be integrally formed by using the shell resin piece to match with the outline of the motorcycle, so as to reduce the number of the shell components and the assembling working hour, thus effectively reducing the integral cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a shell structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves carving multiple grooves on a base of dye-sensitized solar battery, and coating the mixed metal sizing agent of metal power and macromolecule adhesive agent of conductive agent and conductive graphite in a groove through screen painting, squeezing, and injecting method. The macromolecule adhesive agent is an olefin hydrocarbon polymer film material of epoxide resin, phenolic resin, polyurethane, resin of polyacrylic ester, organic silica gel, polyethylene, polypropylene or polymethacrylic acid. The grooves are solidified to form an electrode.    USE - Method for preparing the electrode of dye-sensitized solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to decrease the prominent height of the electrode and decrease the resistance of conductive base material. The method enables to decrease the width of battery and enhance the optical-electrical transfer efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a preparing method.
NOVELTY - This invention claims an AN-VDC copolymer battery fiber containing polyvinyl dimethylsiloxane (PVDMS) internally and the manufacturing method; in this method, the extended fiber tow is only carried out with one work procedure of oiling; it adopts polyvinyl dimethylsiloxane spinning finish to process the fiber tow and dries it; then fiber tow enters into the cutting work procedure directly; this invention also claims a new storage battery polar plate which inside is added with the ultrashort fiber formed by cutting the said AN-VDC copolymer battery fiber. The said manufacturing method of the AN-VDC copolymer battery fiber in this invention improves the traditional process flow, which makes the produced AN-VDC copolymer battery fiber containing internally polyvinyl dimethylsiloxane; so it improves the wrinkle resistance, the dispersivity, the firmness and improves the ultroshort cutting performance, which arrives at the using requirement of the storage battery polar plate. The storage battery polar plate in this invention making the said ultrashort fiber formed by cutting the AN-VDC copolymer battery fiber as the material, which has advantages of the high intensity, the shockproof performance and the long use life and can be used in all lead-acid storage batteries widely.
NOVELTY - The refrigerator has a gyroscopic tracking circular solar panel (2) powering the refrigerator. The panel tracks the sun gyroscopically. The panel is mounted via a carriage and bearing system to rotate around a vertical axis coincident with a sphere`s centre point, while tracking along a longitudinal radial path. A line running normal to the panel and through the centre point remains coincident with the centre point of the sphere of a smaller radius than the panel. The panel is attached via a cord and is removable from a small insulated enclosure (20) that has upper and lower sections.    USE - Transportable spherical refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The circular solar panel sheds the round shadow, thus providing a constant circular shadow over the spherical unit that is smaller in size than the diameter of the circular panel, and hence keeping the spherical refrigerator usually under shade. The panel tracks the sun, so that the panel is at the optimum aspect for solar panel efficiency and simultaneously permanently shades the refrigerator. The line running normal to the panel and through the centre point remains coincident with the centre point of the sphere of the smaller radius than the circular solar panel, thus maintaining full shade over the sphere while the panel is tracking the sun.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transportable refrigerator with traveling gyroscopic solar panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a transportable spherical refrigerator.    Gyroscopic tracking circular solar panel (2)    Rail (3)    Durable yellow cord (12)    Cable (16)    Conical shaped sensor (18)    Spring release (19)    Small insulated enclosure (20)
NOVELTY - A heat removal system (14) dissipates heat from a concentrator photovoltaic cell (12). An interface structure (16) e.g. dovetail connection arrangement can be coupled to the heat sink of a solar energy system to provide thermal contact between the photovoltaic cell and heat removal system. The interface structure provides a thermal conductivity per unit length between the photovoltaic cell and heat removal system of greater than 50 kilowatts per square meter per degree Celsius.    USE - Concentrated solar energy system for directly converting sunlight into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures increased thermal contact and decreased thermal resistance between concentrator photovoltaic cell and heat removal system. Minimizes mechanical stresses on concentrator photovoltaic cell due to differences in coefficients of thermal expansion of layers of solar cell system and heat removal system. Ensures that electrical contacts of concentrator photovoltaic cell are insulated from each other and from thermal management system while providing sufficient thermal conductivity to remove heat from the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of thermal management system.    Concentrator photovoltaic cell (12)    Heat removal system (14)    Interface structure (16)    Tertiary optics (18)    Optical concentrator (20)
NOVELTY - A gel polymer electrolyte composition for a lithium polymer battery is provided to maintain mechanical strength of a polymer matrix, to increase ion conductivity inside a battery, and to improve charge and discharge characteristics of a lithium polymer battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gel polymer electrolyte composition for a lithium polymer battery comprises a lithium ion-containing non-aqueous electrolyte solution and a PVDF-HFP copolymer-containing polymer matrix. The PVDF-HFP copolymer consists of a first PVDF-HFP copolymer having an HFP content of 6wt% and a second PVDF-HFP copolymer having an HFP content of 8wt%. The first PVDF-HFP copolymer and the second PVDF-HFP copolymer are mixed in a weight ratio of 10:90. The first PVDF-HFP copolymer has a molecular weight of 200,000 and the second PVDF-HFP copolymer has a molecular weight of 450,000.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The system has a methanol concentration sensor (41) for detecting the concentration of the low concentration methanol. A controller (20) replenishes the high concentration methanol to the circulation tank in multistage, so that the detected concentration of the low concentration methanol turns to the target concentration.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system for image forming device (claimed) e.g. copier and printer. Can also be used in portable TV, notebook personal computer, audio player and inkjet recording device.    ADVANTAGE - The overshoot and undershoot of the methanol concentration in the fuel cell system are restrained and the generated electric power can be uniformly controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (20)    Waste water tank (40)    Methanol concentration sensor (41)    Temperature sensor (43)    Fuel cell unit (100)
NOVELTY - A negative photosensitive coating liquid contains organic indium compound (A), organometallic compound for dopant (B), alkali-soluble radically polymerizable monomer (C), alkali-soluble resin (D), photoinitiator (E) and solvent (F). The sum total content of the compounds (A,B) is 1-30 wt.%. The sum total content of alkaline-soluble component of the compounds (C,D) is 3-150 wt.pts with respect to 100 wt.pts of compounds (A,B). The alkaline-soluble component has thermal decomposability or combustibility.    USE - For forming transparent electroconductive pattern film on base material such as glass and ceramics (claimed) film is used for transparent electrodes of solar cell, liquid crystal display, field emission display, plasma display and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The negative photosensitive coating liquid provides pattern film having excellent transparency and electroconductivity.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell with cylindrical structure, a battery cover, a cathode, a dissepiment, an anode, an electrolyte, and a circle tape fixed on an internal surface of a neck part of an inward-cupped circle neck part. The width of the tape is larger than the width of the neck part. The width of the tape is 11 millimeter. The thickness of the tape is 0.031 millimeter.    USE - Safety lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery eliminates the problem of short circuit caused by metal grains that are generated in the process of forming of the neck part of the battery shell. The battery prevents the injury caused in the process of forming of the neck part of the battery shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a safety lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery life extender comprises an aqueous solution containing polyvinyl alcohol as an active ingredient, and sorbic acid.    USE - Battery life extender for lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfation of the lead acid battery is effectively suppressed, thus the battery life is extended further.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead acid battery life extending method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the variation in charging level of the lead acid battery.
NOVELTY - A controller is coupled to a unit volume (170) defined by the housing for automatically controlling an environment in that volume. A bladder within the housing (140) has a second volume isolated from the first, in which the bladder contracts and extends in the first volume to control the environment. A filter system fluidly couples a pressure differential valve to the first volume. The valve generates fluid flow path from the environment outside the first volume via the filter system and into the first volume when pressure within that volume exceeds that in the environment by threshold value.    USE - Chambers for housing or hermetically sealing an energy-conversion unit (claimed). The energy-conversion unit can be concentrator photovoltaic devices, e.g. fresnel lens and mirror optic based structures.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion system is protected from moisture and contaminants from the outside environment and from differentials between pressures in the volume containing the energy conversion system and in an outside environment. By controlling these pressure differentials, less stress is placed on seals and other components of the energy conversion system. As a result, less chance of failure is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bladder includes any one of stainless steel bellows, aluminized Mylar (RTM: Biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate polyester film), aluminized rubber, and a phosphor bronze.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view of a chamber for housing a light-to-electrical conversion unit.    Rod (120)    Housing (140)    Volume (170)    Outside atmosphere (180)    Concentrator unit (190)
NOVELTY - The radiation collector (1), has a pressure cell (5) partially made of a flexible membrane with a transparent area (8) for reflecting radiation (3). A reflector has a flexible membrane arranged firmly in the pressure cell. The reflector has a side reflecting the radiation, facing the transparent area and a side turned away from the radiation and which divides the pressure cell in two pressure chambers (12,13). The units are provided for generating and maintaining pressure in a predetermined area operating in the pressure chamber, if the volume of one or both pressure chambers is cha    USE - Radiation collector e.g. a trough collector or groove collector or a solar collector (all claimed) for use in solar power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector has a side reflecting the radiation, facing the transparent area and a side turned away from the radiation and which divides the pressure cell in two pressure chambers. The units are provided for generating and maintaining pressure in a predetermined area operating in the pressure chamber, if the volume of one or both pressure chambers is changed by outer inflow in the operation, thus enables an easily operated and cheap radiation collector, and enables designing of the radiation collector as a groove collector with very large dimensions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a radiation collector as a sterling system.    Radiation collector (1)    Concentrator (2)    Radiation (3)    Pressure cell (5)    Flexible membrane surfaces (6,7)    Transparent area (8)    Pressure chambers (12,13)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has membrane cartridge (300) arranged in a housing comprises pleated membrane (310) in which heat and humidity is transferred between fluid streams. The field elements (320,320a,320b) are arranged in the folds of the pleated membrane for directing the fluid stream from inlet port to outlet port.    USE - Heat and humidity exchanger for solid polymer fluid cell system and heat recovery ventilator (both claimed) for providing controlled ventilation into building. Can also be used in medical, respiratory and gas drying applications.    ADVANTAGE - The flow distribution of the fluid stream can be increased by providing field elements that provides flow path for fluid streams. The heat and humidity exchange across the membrane. The pressure drop across the exchanger can be reduced and the relative flow paths of the fluid streams can be controlled effectively. The size of the exchanger can be reduced and the performance of the heat exchanger can be improved effectively, by increasing the flow distribution across the membrane surfaces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid polymer fluid cell system; and    (2) transferring method of heat and humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the pleated membrane with field elements.    Pleated membrane cartridge (300)    Pleated membrane (310)    Flow field elements (320,320a,320b)
NOVELTY - A solar energy harvesting thermal absorber e.g. a polymer heat exchange vessel (27), is supported on a body or housing (21). The absorber absorbs the incident thermal radiation and transfers heat via fluid connector e.g. polymer tubing (28) to a circulated fluid system, and also controls temperature of a photovoltaic cell (24). The body has side mating faces (32,33) engageable with a tiled roof structure. The fluid connector functionally integrates the absorber with another harvesting apparatus.    USE - Solar energy harvesting apparatus for roof-mounted solar energy harvesting system (Claimed) for home and industrial use. Can also be used in wall-mounted and ground-based broad acre systems as well as dwellings.    ADVANTAGE - Enables apparatus body to pop out rather than break apart solar components when accidentally stepped on by installer, saving consumer from purchasing expensive replacement part and preventing installer from falling through roof cladding. Enables to adapt to standard tiled roof structure. Prevents uplift of roof tile elements by strong wind, by using roofing screw for anchoring. Reduces thermal cycling stresses and wasteful reflection of incoming sunlight by reducing void space inside body of sealed assembly for solar energy harvesting elements. Reduces power for heating household water since absorbed solar energy is used. Apparatus parts or elements can be easily installed to and follow accurately layout of new or existing roof structure, reducing installation costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is an exploded perspective view of a solar element assembly.    Housing (21)    Photovoltaic cell (24)    Polymer heat exchange vessel (27)    Polymer tubing (28)    Side mating faces (32,33)
NOVELTY - The reinforced type electrolyte is an electrolyte film reinforced with porous membrane. The reinforced type electrolyte film has a cavity formed on surface of a porous membrane and/or joined portion between a pore surface and an electrolyte for suppressing swelling during absorption of water.    USE - Reinforced type electrolyte film is used for membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) such as solid type polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced type electrolyte film forms fuel cell having excellent mechanical strength, dimensional stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of reinforced type electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The display board has solar cell (17), light transmitting substrate and reflective polarizing plate (11). An uneven pattern (13) is arranged on a surface of the polarizing plate.    USE - Display board for timepiece (claimed), wrist watch, calculator, mobile phone and measuring instrument panel for motor vehicle and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient quantity of light can be supplied to solar cell for electric power generation. The external appearance of the board can be improved while reducing thickness of board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the display board.    Reflective polarizing plate (11)    Pattern (13)    Number (15)    Solar cell (17)    Fixing material (19)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte emulsion is formed by dispersing polyelectrolyte particles in a dispersion medium. The polyelectrolyte contained in polyelectrolyte particles is a block copolymer containing a segment (1) having an acidic group, and a segment (2) does not having ion-exchange group.    USE - For catalyst composition used for electrode of membrane electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles, and for binder resin and coating material.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte emulsion provides electrode material capable of providing fuel cell having excellent electric power generation ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of polyelectrolyte particles.    Segment having acidic group (1)    Segment does not having ion-exchange group (2)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte emulsion is obtained by dispersing polyelectrolyte particles containing polyelectrolyte of polystyrene, in a dispersion medium. The polyelectrolyte emulsion has zeta potential of -50 to -300 mV at 25degrees C.    USE - For catalyst composition used for electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in membrane electrode assembly (all claimed), and also used for solid capacitor, ion exchange membrane and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte emulsion has excellent paintability, and provides fuel cells having excellent adhesiveness and water resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Ionic conduction film (12)    Catalyst layer (14a,14b)    Gaseous diffusion layer (16a,16b)    Separator (18a,18b)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte is dissolved in solvent containing good solvent of polyelectrolyte to prepare polymeric electrolyte solution having concentration of 0.1-10 weight%. The poor solvent of polyelectrolyte is mixed in the ratio of 4-99 weight parts with respect to 1 weight part of polymeric electrolyte solution, to form polyelectrolyte emulsion. The good solvent is N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, and/or dimethyl sulfoxide. The content of fluorine atom in polyelectrolyte is 15 weight% or less.    USE - The manufacture of polyelectrolyte emulsion for use in electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and produces polyelectrolyte emulsion having high degree of dispersion stability and excellent in applicability. The electrode assembly obtained using the emulsion provides fuel cell excellent in electric power generation characteristics.
NOVELTY - The pair of cathode electrode plates (100-102) and anode electrode plates (200-202) has current collectors (110,210) made of different materials such as copper and aluminum. The electrode taps (130,230) are formed at respective current collectors and the active materials (120) is applied to major surface of each current collector excluding the electrode tapes. A copper plate (150) is welded to end of current collector made of aluminum to form electrode tap and the active materials are applied to current collector after copper plate is welded to collector.    USE - For battery module (claimed) comprising secondary battery used as energy source for wireless mobile device and also as power source for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The weldability between the cathode and anode terminal is improved while welding the two battery cells. The effect of improving the corrosion resistance in an atmosphere containing salt is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode plate device manufacturing method; and    (2) battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery cell including multiple electrode plates.    Cathode electrode plates (100-102)    Cathode current collector (110)    Cathode active material (120)    Cathode tap (130)    Copper plate (150)    Anode electrode plates (200-202)    Anode current collector (210)    Anode tap (230)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a surface-layer portion, and an oxide layer which is formed using a titanium or its alloy. Electroconductive compound particles having average particle diameter of 0.01-20 mu m are anchored, on the surface-layer portion of the separator. The oxide of titanium or its alloy has thickness of 3-15 nm. The average carbon concentration in the region from the outermost surface (including oxide layer of pure titanium or its alloy) to 100 nm deep, is 0.02-6 at.%.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicles and small-scale electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent contact resistance with respect to carbon paper.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive compound particles contain chromium nitride, chromium silicide, vanadium boride, vanadium carbide, vanadium nitride, tantalum nitride, tantalum carbide, tungsten carbide and tungsten nitride. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Solid polymer film (2)    Carbon paper (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel gas flow path (2) at the peripheral side of a rod shaped collector (1) made of metal or carbon material, extending along the axial direction of the collector. The fuel gas flow path is covered entirely or partially with porous structure having holes extending along the axial direction of the fuel gas flow path such that the porous structure contains electroconductive fine particles having corrosion resistance, mixed with porous material. The oxidizing gas is sent through a path at the periphery the membrane electrode assembly (6).    USE - Tube-shaped polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as power supply for telephone, video camera and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas flows smoothly through the fuel gas flow path, and so the electric power generation performance is improved. The need for removing the solid substances filled in the gas passageway after the membrane electrode assembly production, and so the productivity of the fuel cell is improved. The fuel cell resistance during fuel cell driving condition, is reduced by mixing electroconductive particles with porous material of the porous structure. The size of the fuel cell is reduced, and fuel cell of desired shape can be obtained easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tube-shaped polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the tube-shaped polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Rod shaped collector (1)    Fuel gas flow path (2)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (4)    Electrode catalyst layer (5)    Membrane electrode assembly (6)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film is subjected to Fenton test with iron ion concentration of 4 ppm and hydrogen peroxide concentration of 3 wt.% at boiling temperature of 80degrees C for boiling time of 120 minutes. The amount of dimensional change of electrolyte film in surface direction under dried condition before and after Fenton test is smaller than amount of maximum elastic deformation of electrolyte film in surface direction under dried condition before Fenton test. The electrolyte film contains hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte resin.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for portable and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has favorable durability even after dimensional change and chemical deterioration caused by radicals having high oxidizing ability, and favorable resistance with respect to crack and tear. The electrolyte film is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for selection of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the amount of dimensional change in surface direction of electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has terminal connector (40) which comprises north pole connector (41) and (N+1) pole connector (42), where N is greater or equal to 2. The number and combination of north pole connector and (N+1) pole connector are determined such that number of cells of fuel cell stack (23) and sum of pole numbers of terminal side connector are equal.    USE - For fuel cell stack e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell stack mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-channel measuring device can respond to change in number of cells in fuel cell stack easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic plan view of multi-channel measuring device connected with fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multi-channel measuring device (10)    Fuel cell stack (23)    Terminal side connector (40)    North pole connector (41)    Pole connector (42)    Housing (43)    Apparatus side connector (50)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (6) has active material (6a), conductive material and current collector (6b) that are bound together by carbon which exhibits a graphitization degree expressed by a peak intensity ratio of 1.0 or below. The conductive material is a vapor growth carbon fiber and active material is phosphoric acid iron lithium (LiFePO4).    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed) used for non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode can be manufactured at low cost and low environmental impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (5)    Positive electrode (6)    Active material (6a)    Current collector (6b)    Electrolyte (10)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply apparatus has a hydrogen storage glass component (1) for storing hydrogen and discharging hydrogen by applying heat, an odorizing agent inclusion capsule (2) having odorizing agent and capable of discharging odorizing agent by applying heat, and a heat source (13) for supplying heat to at least one portion of hydrogen storage glass component and capsule.    USE - For supplying hydrogen (claimed) used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supplying apparatus easily controls odorization concentration of hydrogen and supplies hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of hydrogen supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen storage glass component (1)    Odorization agent inclusion capsule (2)    Storage container (11)    Gas generation chamber (12)    Heat source (13)
NOVELTY - Ratio of voltammogram area and catalyst specific surface area of an electrode catalyst is determined to be more than 1x 10-4 mV.A.g/m2, and performance of electrode catalyst is evaluated from the determined value. The electrode catalyst comprises a catalyst metal supported by an electroconductive carrier.    USE - For performance evaluation of electrode catalyst used for fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of electrode catalyst is evaluated efficiently and economically in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for search method of the electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the correlation of the ratio of voltammogram area and catalyst specific surface area, and overvoltage. (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A cadmium telluride-based photovoltaic device comprises a cadmium telluride layer, and a substrate including a silicone layer formed from silicone composition.    USE - For generating electricity from sunlight and other light sources.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is flexible and can withstand annealing temperature of greater than 350degreesC (greater than 500degreesC) because it includes a silicone layer formed from silicone composition, thus obtaining maximum efficiency of photovoltaic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an array including cadmium telluride-based photovoltaic devices; and    (2) fabrication of cadmium telluride-based photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - The enclosure (114) has a one piece structure with an air outlet opening (124) adjacent an engine cooling fan and an air inlet opening spaced from the outlet opening. The structure holds and supports multiple batteries (119) and electronic controllers (120, 121). A removable panel covers a portion of the one piece structure. An operator seat is provided on a removable panel covering a portion of the one piece structure. Mounting supports (128) are molded into the structure for holding the batteries and holding controllers.    USE - Cooling enclosure for cooling an electronic motor control component e.g. battery and controller, on a hybrid grass mowing machine e.g. hybrid greens mower.    ADVANTAGE - The enclosure reduces moisture access to electric or electronic components, and provides good access to the components for servicing. The enclosure utilizes an internal combustion engine fan to provide ambient air flow without additional cooling apparatus. The enclosure prevents damage to electronic controllers and batteries in grass mowing machines, provides sufficient cooling of electronic controllers and batteries without exposing the components to moisture incursion, and provides sufficient cooling of electronic controllers and batteries even if the grass mowing machine remains stationary. The enclosure mounts the controllers and batteries in easily accessible locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling enclosure for electric motor control components mounted in a frame of a grass mowing machine.    Frame (102)    Cooling enclosure (114)    Side walls (115)    Rear wall (117)    Batteries (119)    Electronic controllers (120, 121)    Air outlet opening (124)    Supports (128)
NOVELTY - The heater has a laminated sheet comprising a pair of metal sheets laminated on a surface of insulating resin films opposite to a heater element, respectively. The sheets are arranged in a lamination direction of the heater. A temperature sensor contains a temperature measuring portion. The detecting device is fastened to a heater metallic section of the heater with mechanical fastener such as metal fixing member, so that the detecting device is fixed to an outer surface of one of the metal sheets with the measuring portion of the detecting device held in contact with the metal sheet.    USE - Heater for use in a battery structure (claimed) i.e. heater-equipped battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The detecting device is fastened to the heater metallic section of the heater with mechanical fastener such as metal fixing member, so that the detecting device is fixed to the outer surface of the metal sheet with the measuring portion of the detecting device held in contact with the metal sheet, thus accurately detecting the temperature of the laminated sheet heater, using the temperature detecting device over long periods, and improving workability in maintenance and replacement of the heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery structure with a heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery with heater.    Heater-equipped battery structure (10)    Alternator plug (15)    Air hole (22)    Housing part (24)    Batteries (100)
NOVELTY - Detectors (130,132) e.g. photo detectors, positioned within an instrument enclosure (102) and disposed in the path of split beam (112,114) after split beam passes through a sample chamber (116), quantify intensity of light transmitted in split beam as split beam traverses the instrument enclosure path length (L3) within the instrument enclosure and sample chamber path length (122). A controller (134) receives and interprets the signal from detectors to calculate the water vapor partial pressure or density in flowing humidified gas stream.    USE - Detection and measurement apparatus for water vapor densities in gas streams. Uses include but are not limited to gas streams used in fuel cell operation or combustion process monitoring and/or control, furnace or heat treating application, and other high humidity high temperature environments such as sauna.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate, quick and reproducible measurements of water vapor partial pressure. Eliminates or reduces noise due to variations in the background gases by measuring direct absorption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the humidity sensor.    Instrument enclosure (102)    Split beam (112,114)    Sample chamber (116)    Sample chamber path length (122)    Detectors (130,132)    Controller (134)    Instrument enclosure path length (L3)
NOVELTY - The converter (1) has a semiconductor substrate (2) on which photoelectric conversion element is formed. A color filter (8) is provided on the semiconductor substrate. A support base (21) is bonded to the color filter. The support base has an interference filter that is comprised of multiple thin layers of dielectric material and reflects infrared light. The support base is bonded to the semiconductor substrate using a resin e.g. acrylic resin that absorbs infrared light. A set of the interference layers is laminated in the support base.    USE - Photoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The support base has the interference filter that is comprised of multiple thin layers of dielectric material and reflects infrared light, thus obtaining the photoelectric converter with improved light usage efficiency and infrared light cut out, and minimizing light attenuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a configuration of a photoelectric converter.    Converter (1)    Semiconductor substrate (2)    Color filter (8)    Support base (21)    Insulating layer (22)
NOVELTY - A conductor of rectangular cross-section is formed by metallic material rolling. A plating layer, which coats the surface of the rectangular conductor, has a thickness of not more 5 micrometers at the surface facing a silicon cell. The connecting lead wire has a 0.2 percent proof stress of not more than 60 mega Pascals.    USE - Connecting lead wire for connection to predetermined contact region of silicon cell of solar battery at high temperature (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes warping or thermal shrinkage of silicon cell after connection of lead wire to same cell. Obtains high electric conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for fabricating a connecting lead wire to a solar battery; and    (2) a method for fabricating a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a lateral cross-sectional view of a connecting lead wire for a solar battery.
NOVELTY - Rectangular fuel supply flow passage (86) and oxygen supply flow passage (87) supply reformed gas and air to fuel electrode (82) and oxygen electrode (83), respectively. The fuel and oxygen electrodes are arranged on surfaces of an oxide electrolyte (81) of electric cell (80). The fuel and oxygen supply flow passages are included in fuel electrode separator (84), and an oxygen electrode separator (85), respectively. The fuel and oxygen electrode separators are set on sides of fuel and oxygen electrodes, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell, solid polymer fuel cell for fuel cell apparatus used in an electronic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant, electron notepad, digital camera, cellular phone, watch, register and projector.    ADVANTAGE - Forms fuel and oxygen supply flow passages with same height in such a manner that uniform supply of reformed gas and air to fuel and oxygen electrodes, respectively, is ensured, thus increasing wall surface effect and compactifying a fuel cell apparatus. Forms fuel or oxygen supply flow passages in rectangular shape, thus reducing loss of pressure generated by a pump for sending fuel gas and air into electricity generating cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the electricity generating cell.    Electric cell (80)    Oxide electrolyte (81)    Fuel electrode (82)    Oxygen electrode (83)    Fuel electrode separator (84)    Oxygen electrode separator (85)    Fuel supply flow passage (86)    Oxygen supply flow passage (87)
NOVELTY - Producing a fuel cell electrode comprises dispensing a suspension onto a primary surface of a substrate, preferably an electronically conductive catalyst backing layer or a solid electrolyte membrane. The suspension comprises catalyst particles (21) in a liquid medium containing a polymer. The liquid medium is removed to form an electrode connected to or integral with the substrate. The polymer has an electronic conductivity of not less than 10-4 S/cm and ionic conductivity of not less than 10-5 S/cm. It forms a coating in physical contact with the catalyst particles or it is coated on the catalyst particles.    USE - Production of a fuel cell electrode for proton exchange membrane-type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The incorporation of an electro-catalyst composition in a fuel cell electrode leads to an improved fuel cell performance with reduced ohmic loss, higher catalyst utilization efficiency and higher cell output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode structure.    Catalyst particles (21)    Pores (23)    Carbon fibers (25)    Electrolyte material (44)    Gas diffuser layer (46)
NOVELTY - An electrode for lithium secondary battery comprises a current collector and an active material layer formed on the current collector. Fluorine resin film is formed on the active material layer, and a fluorine resin exists in pores between constituents contained in the active material layer.    USE - The electrode is for lithium secondary battery (claimed) useful for portable electronic appliances and wireless communication systems, and electromotive vehicles. It is used specifically as an anode.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium secondary battery with suppressed decomposition of electrolytic solution, particularly propylene carbonate is achieved, thus relatively cheap carbon materials can replace expensive mesocarbon microbead, reducing the manufacturing cost. It has improved lifetime and capacity characteristics. Binding force between the electrode and polymer electrolyte is improved, thus reducing interface resistance between them. Shortened crosslinking time for forming a gel-type polymer electrolyte and lowered crosslinking temperature are achieved, compared to the manufacture of conventional gel-type polymer electrolytes. Enhanced thermal stability of the lithium secondary battery leads to an increase in high-temperature stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing a lithium secondary battery comprising coating a composition containing a fluorine resin and an organic solvent so that a fluorine resin film is formed on a surface(s) of active material layers of a cathode and an anode, and drying the coated product; interposing a porous membrane made of an insulating resin between the cathode and the anode to form an electrode assembly; accommodating the electrode assembly into a battery case and injecting a polymer electrolyte composition containing a crosslinking monomer and an electrolyte solution including a lithium salt and organic solvent into the battery case; and polymerizing the resulting product.
NOVELTY - An organic/inorganic composite electrolyte membrane comprises a sulfonated fluorine-free hydrocarbon-based polymer; and inorganic particles capable of collecting moisture, where the inorganic particles include zeolite.    USE - In electrode for membrane electrode assembly useful in a fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct liquid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, direct formic acid fuel cell, direct ethanol fuel cell, and direct dimethyl ether fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte membrane provides improved proton conductivity due to the hydrophilic zeolite and sulfonated fluorine-free hydrocarbon-based polymer cooperating with each other to collect moisture, thus impart excellent quality to fuel cell even under high temperature and low-humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrode comprising a catalyst layer containing zeolite on either surface or both surfaces of a gas diffusion layer; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) comprising a first electrode having a first catalyst layer; a second electrode having a second catalyst layer; and an electrolyte membrane interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, where the electrolyte membrane consists of the organic/inorganic composite electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - Battery state determination method includes steps of charging a battery, discharging the battery through a load (116) at a substantial rate that is at least two times the rated capacity of battery for a period of time, measuring a battery voltage before ending the discharge, measuring a battery temperature before ending the discharge, comparing the voltage measurement to a voltage setpoint adjusted according to the measured temperature, and determining the battery state based on comparison.    USE - Method for determining SOH of battery or batteries that form battery pack for use in battery charger control system that utilizes digital signal processor (DSP) technology for reconditioning battery packs used to power appliances such as motorized medical devices. Uses include but are not limited to alkaline, carbon, lead-acid, lithium ion, lithium-iron sulfide, lithium polymer, lithium-manganese dioxide, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride, nickel-zinc, and zinc-air battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides method for determining battery state that is independent of the type of battery under test and effective in determining defective conditions within the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for evaluating the state of a battery having a solid state memory device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system having an application for a method for determining the state of a battery.    Battery pack (104)    Battery charging system (106)    Microprocessor (110)    Load (116)    Communication bus (118)
NOVELTY - Provided is a solid polymer electrolyte, which uses a nanoparticle-like lithium salt in combination with a conventional lithium salt, shows a high ion conductivity and improved electrochemical stability at room temperature, and is applicable to any type of lithium polymer secondary battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid polymer electrolyte comprises a mixture of a nanoparticle-like lithium salt obtained through surface modification of silica and represented by a formula 1 and at least one lithium salt selected from the group consisting of currently used lithium salts. In the nanoparticle-like lithium salt, the silica has a particle size of 1nm-999nm, and the surface of the silica is sulfonated with ethylene glycol methyl ether groups to adjust the content of the lithium salt to 0-100%.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery, which uses a cost-efficient stabilizer for a solid electrolyte interface layer to prevent decomposition of the electrolyte, and ensures excellent charge/discharge characteristics and safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte comprises: 100 wt% of at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, gamma-butyrolactone, ethyl methyl carbonate, dimethoxyethane, diethyoxyethane, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran and dimethyl sulfoxide, in which 0.8-2M of at least one lithium salt selected from the group consisting of lithium perchlorate, lithium hexafluorophosphate, lithium triflate, lithium bistrifluoromethylsulfonyl amide, lithium tetrafluoroborate salts is dissolved; and 0.1-10 wt% of a vinyl silane compound represented by a formula 1 as a stabilizer for a solid electrolyte interface layer and a borate compound represented by a formula 2 as an anion fixing agent. In the formula 1, each of R_1, R_2 and R_3 is H, and R_4 is CH_3. In the formula 2, each of R_1, R_2 and R_3 is (OCH_2CH_2)_nOCH_3, and n is a number of 4-10.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A humidifier for a fuel cell using a solid polymer electrolyte is provided to heat and humidify effectively the air supplied to the cathode of a fuel cell stack without additional water supply device and heating device, thereby minimizing volume and reducing energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The humidifier(100) comprises a humidifier container(110) with a cylindrical shape both ends of which is opened and which rotates in the length direction axis (wherein the gas discharged from a cathode and the air supplied into the cathode pass through the opened both sides); a plurality of partitions(120) which is provided in the inside of the humidifier container to form an internal space(111) in the inside of the humidifier container; and a granular humectant(130) which is filled in the internal space of the humidifier container.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A catalyst for a fuel cell is provided to noticeably reduce the amount of a catalyst used due to the hollow structure thereof and produce a fuel cell having excellent cell performances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst(26) for a fuel cell comprises active metal(22) having the shape of hollow spherical particles. The catalyst(26) is prepared by the steps of: (S1) coating spherical polymer nanoparticles(20) with platinum or platinum-series alloy(22); and (S2) heat-treating the coated spherical polymer nanoparticles(24). The spherical particles(26) have an average particle size of 2.5-55nm. A thickness of the active metal(22) from the surface to the central axis of a spherical particle is 0.5-5nm.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A voltage sensor (23) detects the output voltage of fuel cell (21). The voltage is maximum in the curve showing characteristic of electric-power density with respect to current density of cell is calculated from the curve showing the characteristic of voltage efficiency with respect to current density of cell. The auxiliary electric power is supplied by reactor (35) to load so that the detected output voltage of cell is not less than the voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid oxide type fuel cell and direct type methanol type fuel cell used in passenger car, bus and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power taken from fuel cell is prevented in the area where electric power generation efficiency is low. The electric power generation is enabled in the area where electric power generation efficiency is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell (21)    Voltage sensor (23)    Battery (31)    Reactor (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (2) that outputs direct current (DC) voltage at fixed rate. An electric power generation circuit (4) draws out DC voltage corresponding to an alternating current (AC) voltage request from load (6).    USE - Solid electrolyte fuel cell system comprising solid polymer type fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel, for supplying alternating current (AC) voltage to home.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction of the fuel cell is not changed rapidly, even when the fuel cell is operated in load state, and hence durability of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the solid electrolyte fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas supply system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    DC sensor (3)    Electric power generation circuit (4)    Load (6)
NOVELTY - The battery contains an electrolyte layer (24) sandwiched between a positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (22), in which the capacity of the negative electrode is represented by the sum of light metal deposition and light metal removal, and light metal precipitation and dissolution. The content rate of the non-graphitizing carbon in the negative electrode active material layer (22B) in the negative electrode is 1-40 mass%.    USE - Battery e.g. laminate-film type secondary battery for portable terminal e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), camcorder, notebook type computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging efficiency of the battery is improved and the increase of the negative electrode active material thickness is suppressed, by having the content rate of the non-graphitizing carbon in the negative electrode active material is 1-40 mass%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the winding electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Winding electrode (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode collector (21A)    Positive electrode active material layer (21B)    Negative electrode (22)    Negative electrode collector (22A)    Negative electrode active material layer (22B)    Electrolyte layer (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell supplies gas to electricity generating elements through gas channel (74). The cross sectional area of gas channel in electricity generation element lamination direction center of cell stack is larger than cross sectional area of gas channel in gas supply line side of cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymeric type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is supplied to electricity generating element of cell stack uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cell.    Fuel manifold (58a)    Battery cell (62)    Gas channel (74)    Fuel gas supply pipe (80a)
NOVELTY - The humidification system has feedback dew-point control unit (5i) feedback controls the amount adjustment units (41,42) of humidification to approach the measurement dew point close to the setting dew point. A feed forward dew-point control unit (5j) performs feed forward control of amount adjustment unit of humidification based on setting dew point. A control element (5k) makes the output values of feedback and feed forward dew-point control units into a predetermined ratio and outputs to amount adjustment unit of humidification.    USE - Humidification system of fuel cell such as solid-polymer-electrode type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dew-point control can be stabilized with high accuracy, irrespective of volume of gas flow rate and height of setting dew point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell humidification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Feedback dew-point control unit (5i)    Feed forward dew-point control unit (5j)    Control element (5k)    Amount adjustment units (41,42)
NOVELTY - A dew-point sensor measures the dew point of the humidified gas. A failure determination unit (5p) compares the measured dew point with estimated dew point and determines the failure of the dew-point sensor when the difference between the measured dew-point and estimated dew-point is more than a predetermined range, so that a control switching unit (5g) switches the operation from feedback dew-point controller (5i) to feedforward dew-point controller (5j).    USE - Humidification system for use in solid polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the fuel cell due to malfunction of humidification feed rate is prevented without interrupting the performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the humidification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steam generation source (3)    Control switching unit (5g)    Feedback dew-point controller (5i)    Feedforward dew-point controller (5j)    Failure determination unit (5p)
NOVELTY - An amorphous carbon sulfonic acid composition comprises solvent, amorphous carbon (A) with sulfonic acid which disperses or dissolves in solvent, and amorphous carbon (B) with sulfonic acid which precipitates in solvent and disperses and dissolves by action of amorphous carbon (A).    USE - Amorphous carbon sulfonic acid composition for fuel cell electrolyte film, membrane electrode, fuel cell and supporting catalyst (claimed). Can also be used for solid acid catalyst, ion exchange membrane, catalyst layer for fuel cells and proton conduction film.    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous carbon with sulfonic acid is excellent in stability and has low cost. The electrolyte film for fuel cell has sufficient strength and is excellent in proton conductivity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solvent dispersing or dissolving method involving introducing amorphous carbon (A) with sulfonic acid which disperses or dissolves in solvent as dispersing agent of amorphous carbon (B).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacture of sulfonic acid amorphous carbon from organic compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A current-collection foil (11) is provided for connecting positive-electrode layer (1) and negative-electrode layer (2). The container fusion resin (10) is provided on surface of foil and a container current-collection fusion resin is provided on surface opposite to the surface where resin (10) is available. The upper-surface container (6) and lower-surface container (9) are provided for clamping cells in up-down direction. The container (6,9) are fixed to foil with resin (10) and current-collection foil resin, so that the partition occurs at the side of cells.    USE - Surface-area layer type electric-power storage device such as electrical-double-layer capacitor, lithium ion battery and lithium ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The upper-surface container and lower-surface container are fixed to current-collection foil with container fusion resin and container current-collection foil resin, so that the partition occurs at the side of cells. Hence the liquid short circuit is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electrical-double-layer capacitor.    Positive-electrode layer (1)    Negative-electrode layer (2)    Upper-surface container (6)    Lower-surface container (9)    Container fusion resin (10)    Current-collection foil (11)
NOVELTY - The transmissive solar power generation apparatus has a translucent sheet (2) arranged between a back surface board (1) and photovoltaic cells (3) for displaying image and color. The translucent sheet displays image and color when the sunlight permeates the translucent sheet. The translucent sheet consists of materials selected from the group containing Japanese paper, Western style paper and synthetic resin film.    USE - Transmissive solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The decorativeness of the solar power generation apparatus is improved by providing translucent sheet displaying image and color during the permeation of sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the transmissive solar power generation apparatus.    Back surface board (1)    Translucent sheet (2)    Photovoltaic cell (3)    Face sheet (4)    Insulating material (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode, separator and negative electrode that are stacked on the direction parallel to the lamination direction of single cell. The electric power generation unit (6) is arranged vertically in the lamination direction of cell so that the end surface of cell faces the ampoule (9). The end surface of positive electrode or negative electrode is covered with insulating layer.    USE - Water-activated battery such as turning type water-activated battery and non-turned type water-activated battery used as power supply in missile.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid junction produced between positive electrode and negative electrode can be suppressed reliably. A highly reliable water-activated battery can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of water-activated battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (6)    Electrolyte solution (8)    Ampoule (9)    Iron plates (10a,10b)    Lead wires (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - An ampoule (1) enclosing the electrolyte solution and electric power generation unit (2) are arranged oppositely on either side of an injection path. A composite structure (14) which becomes the upper portion of ampoule from the weight (15) and shock absorbing material (16) is arranged so that the shock absorbing material is located between the ampoule and weight.    USE - Non-turned type water-activated battery for power supply mounted in missile.    ADVANTAGE - The destruction of ampoule provided in water-activated battery can be prevented reliably, while destroying the ampoule having lower impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the water-activated battery.    Ampoule (1)    Electric power generation unit (2)    Composite structure (14)    Weight (15)    Shock absorbing material (16)
NOVELTY - The suction fluid structure has a fuel suction portion (22) that is inserted in a fuel discharge unit (13) to which the fuel (17) in the fuel container is discharged. The fuel suction fluid portion is equipped with the outer cylinder material (25) whose surface is smoother than the inside suction fluid material (24) of the cover which covers the outer side of the internal suction fluid material.    USE - Suction fluid structure for electric power generating apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook type personal computer, digital camera, wrist watch, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, alarm clock, fuel cell system, inkjet printer etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the suction fluid portion and discharge unit is prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the suction fluid structure.    Fuel discharge unit (13)    Fuel (17)    Fuel suction portion (22)    Inside suction fluid material (24)    Outer cylinder material (25)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the voltage of the fuel cells in a fuel cell stack (10). A cooling unit (80) cools the fuel cell stack to a temperature lower than the normal operating temperature. A controller (30) judges a fuel cell to be abnormal, when the fuel cell voltage detected at the time of cooling of fuel cell stack, is less than a reference value.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in the fuel cell can be easily and correctly detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system abnormality inspection apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system abnormality inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Cooling-water circulation pump (22)    Controller (30)    Voltmeter (60)    Cooling unit (80)
NOVELTY - A voltage calculation apparatus (14) computes whole voltage corresponding to a fuel cell stack (10) and partial voltages corresponding to each cell block of the fuel stack. A control apparatus (12) stops electric power generation by the fuel cell stack when the whole voltage is smaller than a threshold value, and controls the fuel cell stack to output reduced voltage when either whole voltage is more than threshold voltage or partial voltages are smaller than another threshold voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell type fuel cell (PEFC) system for power supply in portable device. Can also be used in direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system.    ADVANTAGE - The output control in the fuel cell stack is performed appropriately according to the fluctuation of cell voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solid polymer type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Control apparatus (12)    Voltage calculation apparatus (14)    Fuel gas system (16)    Modifier (18)
NOVELTY - An ionic conductive electrolyte contains a polymer, a lithium salt and a normal temperature fused salt. The normal temperature fused salt has an anion component having a fluoro sulfonyl group. The polymer is synthesized from salt monomer containing an onium cation having a polymerizable functional group and an organic anion having a polymerizable functional group.    USE - Ionic conductive electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery and electrical-double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic conductive electrolyte has excellent ionic conductivity. The secondary battery formed using the ionic conductive electrolyte has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - A working electrode and a counter electrode are installed into a solution containing a compound having aromatic ring and a metal ion. A voltage is applied between the working electrode and counter electrode. A metal is electroplated on a fibril-like polymer obtained by carrying out electrolytic oxidizing polymerization of compound having aromatic ring on working electrode. The fibril-like polymer on which metal is plated and supported, is baked. A composite (5) of metal and carbon fiber is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of composite of metal and carbon fiber used as catalyst layer for electrode used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite of metal and carbon fiber is manufactured with excellent productivity. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell having electrode formed using the composite of metal and carbon fiber has high electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Composite of metal and carbon fiber (5)    Porous support (6)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet (10) consists of a laminated film formed by providing a gas barrier film on single surface of a base film (1a) through a primer layer (1b). The gas barrier film contains inorganic acid compound vapor deposition layer (1c), and film layer (1d) obtained by coating the coating liquid and water soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, on base material (1), and drying. The coating liquid contains silicon compound (I), and silicon compound (II).    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell and solar cell module (claimed) used in solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent gas barrier property, damp-proofing property, durability, adhesive strength and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back surface protection sheet consists of a laminated film formed by providing a gas barrier film on single surface of a base film through a primer layer. The gas barrier film contains inorganic acid compound vapor deposition layer, and film layer obtained by coating the coating liquid and water soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, on base material, and drying. The coating liquid contains silicon compound of formula (I): Si(OR1)4, and silicon compound of formula (II): (R2Si(OR3)3)n.    R1,R3=CH3, C2H5 or C2H4OCH3;and    R2=organic functional group chosen from vinyl, epoxy, methacryloxy, ureido and isocyanate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of structure of the back surface protection sheet.    Base material (1)    Base film (1a)    Primer layer (1b)    Inorganic acid compound vapor deposition layer (1c)    Film layer (1d)    Back surface protection sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The curing catalyst vapor or solution of 2 liquid urethane-resin solutions is atomized by spraying or inkjeting on a catalyst ink. A catalyst layer (4) is formed by coating the atomized catalyst ink on a polymer electrolyte membrane (5) arranged on a substrate, to obtain a film and electrode assembly. The electrode assembly consists of electrode comprising catalyst layer and gaseous-diffusion layer which interpose the polymer electrolyte membrane. The catalyst ink contains polyelectrolyte, catalyst support particles, and 2 liquid urethane-resin solutions.    USE - Manufacture of film and electrode assembly used for solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film and electrode assembly is efficiently manufactured with short period of time. The cell formed using film and electrode assembly has excellent durability and electric power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The curing catalyst vapor or solution of 2 liquid urethane-resin solutions is atomized by spraying or inkjeting on a catalyst ink. A catalyst layer is formed by coating the atomized catalyst ink on a polymer electrolyte membrane arranged on a substrate, to obtain a film and electrode assembly. The electrode assembly consists of electrode comprising catalyst layer and gaseous-diffusion layer which interpose the polymer electrolyte membrane. The catalyst ink contains polyelectrolyte, catalyst support particles, and 2 liquid urethane-resin solutions consisting of polyol and polyisocyanate. The curing catalyst of the urethane-resin solution is gas or solution containing one or more types of ammonia or amine compound. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of the film and electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a manufacturing method of film and electrode assembly.    Primary nozzle (1)    Secondary nozzle (2)    Droplet of catalyst ink (3)    Catalyst layer (4)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (5)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack has several disc springs (76) that provide a load between a movable pressurization plate (74) and an end plate (20b). Several guide bars (86) extend from movable pressurization plate, along the lamination direction. The bearing elements (88) are inserted in the end plate, so that the guide bar is slid freely in the lamination direction.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - A desired contact pressure can be provided reliably, while absorbing the variation of the tightening load. The degree of freedom in design of disk spring and bearing element can be achieved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of tightening load providing mechanism of the fuel cell stack.    End plate (20b)    Movable pressurization plate (74)    Disc spring (76)    Guide bar (86)    Bearing elements (88)
NOVELTY - An insulating unit case (30) accommodates a bag-like outer cover body inside. A pair of electrode terminal (6a,6b) and a pair of internal lead are respectively connected by a rivet which penetrates the bag-like outer cover body. A rubber bush (35a,35b) which elastically supports each electrode terminal, is positioned in the insulating unit case.    USE - Sheet-like secondary battery unit for use in secondary battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improvement of workability and productivity during connection can be inexpensively achieved by simple structure, without impairing characteristic of sheet-like secondary battery. Size and weight reduction of sheet-like secondary battery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of the sheet-like secondary battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode terminal (6a,6b)    Sheet-like secondary battery unit (20)    Insulating unit case (30)    Rubber bush (35a,35b)    Rib (Rb)
NOVELTY - An oxidizing agent contains an organic ferric sulfonate salt containing ferric in stoichiometric amount more than that of organic sulfonic acid. The equivalence ratio of organic sulfonate and ferric salt is 1:1.02-1:1.5.    USE - Oxidizing agent is used for manufacturing conductive polymer used for capacitor, battery, antistatic sheet and coating material.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent enables manufacture of conductive polymer having excellent heat resistance and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of oxidizing agent, which involves reacting ferric salt and organic sulfonic acid in presence of a solvent.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains a photocatalyst having silicon oxide film coated on portion(s) of surface of a substrate having photocatalytic activity. The silicon oxide film does not have pore.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has improved activity and durability, and provides inexpensive fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The switch (31) has a case (32) with a box-shaped surface opening. An output terminal (34) is inserted through the one side of the case and an input terminal (35) is inserted from other side of the case. An insulation section (37) with water soluble property is provided between input terminal and a lid (33) which is used for closing the surface opening, to press output terminal in a direction at which a contact portion (35b) is connected to the output terminal.    USE - Water-immersion detection switch of battery pack (claimed) such as non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery pack of electronic device such as video camera, mobile computer, and mobile telephone, for detecting permeation of water into electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The failure or performance degradation of the electronic device is prevented efficiently and the size and cost of the device are reduced efficiently, by the provision of insulation section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the water-immersion detection switch. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-immersion detection switch (31)    Case (32)    Lid (33)    Output terminal (34)    Input terminal (35)    Contact portion (35b)    Insulation section (37)
NOVELTY - An index value showing the pressure loss inside of the diffused layer (230) of fuel cell is measured. The predetermined material which suppresses the circulation of gas inside the diffused layer is impregnated into the diffused layer for increasing the pressure loss inside the diffused layer according to the measurement result.    USE - Manufacturing method of solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electric power generation performance in the whole fuel cell can be suppressed by attaining equalization of amount of reactive gases supplied to each membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the planar structure of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single cell (200)    Diffused layer (230)    Impregnation processing unit (232)    Small hole (318)    Through hole (572)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises a battery element (10) containing a non-aqueous electrolyte, a 4-sided resin frame (4), and an exterior material (3a,3b) formed by laminating a metal layer and a resin layer. The resin frame has water-absorption layer(s), and the battery element is accommodated in the resin frame. The battery is sealed by providing the exterior material as a covering for the opening of the resin frame.    USE - For manufacturing battery packs (claimed) used for portable electronic devices, such as camcorders, mobile telephones, and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has improved discharge capacitance and volumetric efficiency, minimized volume ratio of exterior structure, and suppressed moisture-content permeation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Exterior materials (3a,3b)    Resin frame (4)    Battery element (10)    Terminals (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - A sheet is created by carrying out a papermaking processing of the liquid which uses carbon fiber with electroconductivity as basic component and a destruction-by-fire substance. The sheet is immersed in a thermosetting resin solution and two types of mixed aqueous solutions to which carbon black is dispersed. The immersed sheet is dried and pressed to harden the thermosetting resin with the carbon fiber. The sheet is baked and destruction-by-fire is removed.    USE - For manufacturing gaseous diffusion layer for solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gaseous diffusion film provided with the thermosetting resin, the crushing of pore is suppressed and gas passageway in the separator is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Pore (22)    Gaseous diffusion layer (100)    Separator (200)    Gas passageway (210)    Electrolyte film (400)    Catalyst layers (410,420)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a first collector, which consists of an electroconductive nonwoven fabric sheet (9) e.g. carbon-fiber nonwoven fabric sheet with at least two first holes (1) in which a tube-type fuel battery cell is inserted. The fuel battery cell is made from laminated electrode (3), solid electrolyte (4) and electrode (5) on the periphery of a porous electroconductive cylinder (2) in which conductor wires (6,7) are inserted, sequentially.    USE - Tube-type solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Increases current collection efficiency while preparation of the electrode or collector is made easier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the tube-type solid electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the tube-type solid electrolyte fuel cell.    First holes (1)    Porous electroconductive cylinder (2)    Electrode (3)    Solid electrolyte (4)    Electrode (5)    Electroconductive nonwoven fabric sheet (9)
NOVELTY - The traffic management system (1) has a fuel storage apparatus (2) that saves fuel gas (h). The fuel cell apparatus (3) in the system receives the supply of saved fuel gas and generates electric power such that the traffic signals (4,5) receives the electric power and operates the vehicle lamps (4A-4C) and pedestrian lamps (5A,5B).    USE - Traffic management system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell apparatus has clean discharge so that it reduces the noise generation. The fuel cell apparatus occupies less installation space so that the traffic management system is made compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control system of the traffic management system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Traffic management system (1)    Fuel storage apparatus (2)    Fuel cell apparatus (3)    Traffic signals (4,5)    Vehicle lamps (4A-4C)    Pedestrian lamps (5A,5B)    Fuel gas (h)
NOVELTY - There is provided a solar energy-based portable mini charger adaptable in particular to mobile phones, (comprising: several crystalline solar cells laser cut from large power module, the cut cells being laminated together to form a folded mini structure; a LEV-stabilized polycarbonate sheet configured to form a front cover for the structure; and a leather pouch to accommodate the folded cell structure with the front cover. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The vessel (7) has a wide male screw thread type closure provided in combination with a screw cap design with identical female screw thread. An attachment unit attaches the closure to two filling loop valve connections provided on a pressurized central heating system. The water pressure and flow are used as the motive force to mix and flush out any chemical solution poured into the vessel, through and into the heating system. All the components are able to withstand a pressure safety test of 4 bar and resist failure.    USE - Portable dosing vessel i.e. water propelled chemical dosing vessel, for a domestic pressurized central heating system e.g. combi boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The vessel enables the chemicals to be added to the heating system uniquely and cheaply within a short time. The vessel is easy and quick to use and clean, while lowering the risk of spillage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a blanking cap removed from a cold water inlet valve and a hose supplied with a boiler.    Blanking cap (1)    Cold water inlet valve (2)    Boiler (3)    Dosing vessel (7)    Fitting (9)    Pressure gauge (11)
NOVELTY - The solar panel comprises warp structures (4) and weft structures (6) that are provided in a woven, non-woven or knitted form for enabling the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The warp structures are connected together with positive-terminal connectors (8,10).    USE - Solar panel for powering remote battery-operated equipment such as mobile phone, MP3 player, radio alarm, global positioning system (GPS) equipment. The solar panel is also used for caravan awnings, yacht, kites, camping, frost protection for football pitch, covering of swimming pool and roofing for detached building such as shed, horse blanket, tent, rucksacks, jacket. The solar panel is also used in military applications and applications in motor industry.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is lightweight and easy to fold or roll away.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar panel.    Warp structures (4)    Weft structures (6)    Positive-terminal connectors (8,10)    Positive terminal (12)    Negative terminal (18)
NOVELTY - The module has a protection circuit mounted on a multilayer printed wiring board (111) for protecting a lithium ion battery. A charging circuit is arranged on the board for controlling charging and discharging of the battery, where the protection circuit and the charging circuit are sealed with resin. A pair of electronic components e.g. protection integrated circuits (ICs), is mounted on a surface of the board. A pair of circuit substrates is laminated via a radiator plate and connected by using a conductive material.    USE - Circuit module for use in a battery pack that is utilized as driving power supply for driving a mobile device such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The protection circuit and the charging circuit are mounted on the single substrate, thus reducing the size of the circuit module. The circuit substrates are laminated via the radiator plate and connected by using the conductive material, thus reducing transfer of heat between the circuit substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a circuit module.    Multilayer printed wiring board (111)
NOVELTY - The board has an upper surface that is profiled, where profile depressions on the surface create a storage space for a meander shaped heating body e.g. tube. The upper surface is made of material containing granulate of recycled tire rubber and a polyurethane binding material, where the hardness of the material is 40 degree Shore and the permitted compression strength is higher than 0.25 Megapascals (MPa). The profiled surface has protrusions (12), whose total upper surface area occupies 15 percent of ground plan area of the board.    USE - Modular board of a floor heating collector (claimed) for supplying heat into dwelling, production and interior spaces, room floor i.e. bathroom floor, walking areas of exteriors in spa and sauna, prefab hall, production hall with machines, road exterior, driveway and sidewalk of a premise such as thermal power plant and compressor station, for controlling creating of icing or snow cover in winter period.    ADVANTAGE - The board creates a backing-up element for an easy mounting of floor heating body, provides flexibility, positively affects the floor properties, and enables to load the floor by high forces. The cost of a floor heating collector is low. The collector provides comfortable servicing of communications in a winter period without the need to clear the snow and icy ground and for ecological undesired usage of scattering containing salt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a collector of floor heating comprising a modular board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a modular board.    Borders (11)    Protrusions (12)
NOVELTY - A light energy conversion material comprises porous material having a light-collecting antenna function; and an electron donor and electron acceptor disposed in at least one portion among pore, skeleton and outer circumference of the porous material.    USE - As light energy conversion material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light energy conversion material is surprisingly advance in light energy conversion reaction with high efficiency, resulting in the significant improvement in the light energy conversion efficiency and additionally improves the physical stabilities of an electron donor and an electron acceptor to give the light conversion material, a sufficient durability.
NOVELTY - The unit (S) has a layer (1) formed from a photovoltaic thin layer laminate, which is coated on a lower side, and another layer (2) formed from a polymer-modified bitumen. The latter layer is partially glued with a third, flexible or rigid layer as a carrier material. The third, flexible or rigid layer is coated with a fourth layer formed from a polymer-modified bitumen. The latter and fourth layers are manufactured without sticky-making resin.    USE - Multilayered solar unit.    ADVANTAGE - The layer is formed from the photovoltaic thin layer laminate, which is coated on the lower side, and the other layer formed from polymer-modified bitumen, thus providing the multilayered solar unit with high shearing resistance and peeling resistance during installation on diagonal roofs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for manufacturing a two-layered solar units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a multilayered solar unit.    Multilayered solar unit (S)    Layers (1, 2)    Separation foil (5)
NOVELTY - The box has an external connection cable (2) with a surface coating of polyolefin resin arranged such that the cable extends from interior to outer side. The interior is filled with a sealing material (5) of silicone basis for preventing penetration of water. An adhesive strip (7), whose outer side consists of material with adhesive power to the material, is wound continuously around entire circumference of a part of the section of the cable so as to prevent the penetration of water at the cable into the interior. The strip has epoxy or silicone or Cyanoacrylate based adhesive.    USE - Junction box for a solar cell panel that is used in an external environment.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive strip, whose outer side consists of material with adhesive power to the sealing material, is wound continuously around entire circumference of a part of the section of the external connection cable, where the penetration of water at the cable into the interior of the junction box is prevented in a reliable manner, thus effectively reducing or eliminating danger of electricity leakage by the penetration of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a top side of a Junction box, from which a cover plate of a box body is removed.    Box body (1)    External connection cable (2)    Connection plate (3)    Sealing material (5)    Adhesive strip (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an irradiation side (40) for irradiating light, which is converted into electrical energy, and a back side opposite to the irradiation side. An electrolyte and/or organic semiconductor (5) are arranged between plane electrodes (2b, 6). The electrode (6) is connected with a semiconductor layer (7), is arranged on a side of the semiconductor layer averting from the irradiation side, and is comprised of a titanium or nickel layer. The electrode (2b) has a catalyzer made of platinum, carbon black, graphite or polyethylene dioxithiophene.    USE - Photovoltaic solar cell i.e. energy conversion cell, for converting optical radiation into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - An electrode is connected with the semiconductor layer, and is arranged on the side of the semiconductor layer averting from the irradiation side, thus improving construction of the solar cells with high efficiency and less complexity in a cost-effective, simple and robust manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of a solar cell.    Plane electrodes (2b, 6)    Porous isolation layer (4)    Organic semiconductor (5)    Semiconductor layer (7)    Irradiation side (40)
NOVELTY - Coatings (I) for plastics, in which at least one plastic surface is coated with a layer consisting (in a dry oxygen atmosphere) of highly-oxidised silicon nano-crystals comprising a silicon core with an oxide shell.    USE - As a coating for plastics, especially polycarbonate sheet used as the protective casing for solar energy converters.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the loss in quality of polycarbonate due to the action of UV light, without adversely affecting the high transparency of the material in the visible and near-infrared range to the extent of making certain positive optical properties useless. This improves the efficiency of solar energy converters with polycarbonate casings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy converters for converting solar energy into other forms of energy, comprising heat absorbers and/or photovoltaic modules in a protective casing made entirely or partly of plastic coated with (I) on the side facing the sun.
NOVELTY - The alarm has an electric box installed on a static shell. A replacement spring i.e. rubber spring, is installed between the static shell and a moving shell. Two static contacts are installed on the electric box. A moving contact matching with the static contact is installed on corresponding moving shell. Display devices matching with the static contacts are installed on the electric box. A battery installation cavity and a circuit board installation cavity are formed on the electric box. The static shell and the moving shell intersect and block mutually between each other.    USE - Simple weight-displaying alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the alarm is simple and the alarm is cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a simple weight-displaying alarm.
NOVELTY - The structure has a diffused layer (1) whose condensation is larger than other two diffused layers (2), where the diffused layer (1) is contacted with a catalyst layer on a proton exchange membrane. The diffused layers have three diffused pieces with different condensations. The diffused layers are made of conductive ventilate composite materials. The conductive ventilate composite materials have plastic filling conductive materials, carbon fiber and carbon powder. The plastic conductive materials are selected from PTFE, poly propylene, polyvinylidenefluoride.    USE - Diffused layer structure for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can keep the moisture in the fuel cell, and allows the transportation of the proton in the fuel cell. The structure permits the fuel cell to configure the gas damping device or water and gas outlet valve, and enhances the fuel cell with simple structure, convenient installation and low cost. The structure improves the electro generating capability of the fuel cell and prolongs the lifespan of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a diffused layer structure.    Diffused layers (1, 2)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating acid solution in a plumbic acid storage battery, and separating mixture that is obtained after crushing the battery. A plastic clapboard, PVC shell, metallic lead, and lead grid particle are obtained after separating the mixture. The metallic lead is provided into a belt filter to filter moisture and to obtain lead slime that is thrown into a furnace with temperature between 1100 to1300 centigrade to obtain crude lead after melting. The crude lead is thrown into a refining furnace to remove impurity, and a purified lead is obtained after refining.    USE - Environment-friendly recycle processing method for a plumbic acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method performs smelting recycling according to physicochemical properties of plastic shell, PVC clapboard, metallic lead and grid alloy in the plumbic acid storage battery. The method does not pollute the environment, and utilizes the resource repeatedly.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a pair of electrodes educed from a top layer, and another pair of electrodes educed from a bottom layer. A transparent electrode of a top layer solar cell and a bottom solar cell is stuck by an epoxy resin, or the top layer and the bottom layer shares a same glass substrate. Magnetic control sputtering is used respectively on the top layer and the bottom layer with zinc oxide (ZnO), and a metal aluminum electrode is used as a top electrode of the top layer solar cell and a back electrode of the bottom layer solar cell.    USE - Highly efficient tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The tandem solar cell achieves optimum matching of the solar cell, thus improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell of 25 to 30 percent, and hence increasing quality and property of the solar cell. The solar cell improves solar cell absorption efficiency of the spectrum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a highly efficient tandem solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a highly efficient tandem solar cell.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The complex film has three layers of materials namely 0.035 to 0.045 thick polyvinyl fluoride film, 0.18 to 0.30 thick polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, and 0.025 to 0.035 thick ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) paintcoat. The polyvinyl fluoride film is manufactured by adding 1 percent of dibutylphthalate to polyvinyl fluoride resin. The PET film is manufactured by adding an age inhibitor to PET resin. The EVA paintcoat includes 100 shares of EVA resin, 0.1 share of antioxidant, 1 share of hindered amine stabilizing agent, and 0.2 share of a light stabilizer.    USE - Solar battery backboard complex film.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery backboard complex film has simple technology with excellent property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery backboard complex film.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing conductive powder i.e. metal powder, in char powder on a base of forming a fusing carbonate fuel cell anode. A semiconductor material is loaded on the surface of the metal powder. A volume percent of the char powder and the conductive powder is 3: 1, and a grain number of the char powder and the conductive powder is 100 to 200 items. The char powder is a material whose chemical component is a carbon element that has a solid carbon made of coal, petroleum oil, natural gas, biomass, and graphite, plastic or organic refuse.    USE - Method for improving an anode function of a fusing carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area with the afflux body, and the effective electrode reaction area of the unit volume are increased by the conductive powder. The electrode internal resistance is reduced, and a great effect on the current is enhanced by the conductive powder, so that the anode function of the fusing carbonate fuel cell is markedly improved.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery pole piece with a laminated structure, and a membrane provided between an anode and a cathode. The anode is packed with a baggy membrane, and the anode and cathode are folded. Mixture ratio of the anode is cobalt acid lithium 720-800, manganese acid lithium 175-240, conductive agent 12-35 and impregnant 420-650, where the agent is a mixture of conductive carbon black and black lead. Mixture ratio of the cathode is carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) mother liquor 600-850, carbon powder 780-1100, deionized water 300-420, epoxide-resin glue epoxy resin adhesive water 30-50.    USE - Lithium ion power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a reasonable structure and light weight, and provides better security. The battery has large content and less internal resistance. The battery discharges large electric current, and provides high power for equipment.
NOVELTY - The device has two metal heating strips (5, 6) located at two sides of a polymer lithium ion battery to heat an aluminum-plastic composite membrane (4). A sealant provided on a mass flow (3) becomes soft and melted, and the metal heating strip (5) is released. The sealant agglutinates the mass flow and the aluminum-plastic composite membrane after cooling. The metal heating strips adopt different temperature control, pressure control and controlling systems, and separately process heating to the aluminum-plastic composite membrane and the mass flow.    USE - Sealing device for a polymer lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the sealing capability of the polymer lithium ion battery during using time and deposition, improves the sealing up-to-standard rate, and decreases liquid leakage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sealing method for a polymer lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sealing device of a polymer lithium ion battery.    Mass flow (3)    Aluminum-plastic composite membrane (4)    Metal heating strips (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The method involves putting a battery into a pot body, and adding pressure to the pot body for 1-15 minutes. A sphere valve quickly releases the pressure in the pot body. Internal pressure is made higher than the outer pressure, when the pressure entered into an internal of the battery is not quickly and fully released.    USE - Method for detecting sealability of a polymer lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sealability of the battery is enhanced by implementing method. The battery is not damaged by the sub pressure during the operation.
NOVELTY - Polyethylene oxide/lithium salt/montmorillonite electrolyte composite is prepared with water dispersant by adding lithium salt in ultrapure water. The polyethylene oxide (PEO) is added in solution, agitated, and heated. The montmorillonite which is treated by intercalation is mixed with ultrapure water by backward wave oscillation or mechanical raking. The two mixtures are agitated for 0.5-3 days with seal condition. Volume of ultrapure water is evaporated. Then, the resulting mixture is molded in PTFE mold; dried; and demolded to obtain the product.    USE - The method is for preparing PEO/lithium salt/montmorillonite electrolyte composite for use in battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has higher electrical conductivity, is cost-effective, and does not pollute the environment or harm people because of the organic solvent dispersant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of polyethylene oxide/lithium salt/montmorillonite electrolyte composite with water dispersant comprises adding lithium salt in ultrapure water, where weight ratio of lithium salt and ultrapure water is 1:200-1000. The polyethylene oxide (PEO) is added in solution at 50-60degrees C and agitated at 60-600 rpm. The solution is heated for 0.8-1.2 hours; and keep agitated for 5-8 hours. Mole ratio of the lithium salt and EO radical of PEO is 1:5-10. Weight ratio of montmorillonite and lithium salt is 1:2-10. The montmorillonite which is treaded by intercalation is mixed with the ultrapure water by backward wave oscillation or mechanical raking. Weight ratio of montmorillonite and water is 1:100-400. The two mixtures are agitated for 0.5-3 days with seal condition. Volume of ultrapure water (1/3-1/2) is evaporated at 45-65degrees C. Then, the resulting mixture is molded in PTFE mold; dried for 0.5-3 days at 70-120degrees C; and demolded to obtain the product.
NOVELTY - The plate has multiple three dimensional (3-D) micro grooves arrayed on a substrate i.e. ultraviolet (UV) curing polymer conducting material, where the upper surface of the grooves adhere a protective layer and a high-conductivity copper is a conducting layer, and a brightened nickel is a corrosion resistance protective layer.    USE - Composite bipolar plate for a micro fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of the plate adopts a composite preparation technique with low cost, large area and high efficiency, and combines the micro-imprint lithography and brush plating to process nitriding surface modification treatment to copper nickel coating, thus improving the corrosion resistance of the bipolar plate, and hence reducing the contact resistance. The whole technique process can be finished at a normal temperature and normal pressure. The plate is inexpensive and the structure of the plate is simple. The plate is suitable for mass production, thus realizing a low cost preparation of the real 3-D curve section micro groove.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of composite bipolar plate for micro fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a composite bipolar plate. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves cutting activator layers, diffusing layers on two sides of a five-layer membrane electrode and diffusing a proton electric film (14) of the electrode. A brim of the film is protruded, and is processed with a hole. Protection frames (5, 7) matched with the diffusion layer is produced. A side of the frame is connected with a seal layer (8), and another side of the frame is coated with glue. The seal layer is set on a lower mold (10). The electrode is vibrated using an ultrasonic heater to assemble a direct alcohol fuel membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Method for integrating a direct alcohol fuel battery membrane electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The direct alcohol fuel battery membrane electrode assembly produced by the method has good stiffness without distortion and shape crack, easy electric piling function, and stable fuel cell, and long usage time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a direct alcohol fuel battery membrane electrode assembly produced by the method.    Upper mold (1)    Protection frames (5, 7)    Seal layer (8)    Leading column (9)    Lower mold (10)    Cathode diffusion layer (12)    Cathode activator layer (13)    Proton electric film (14)    Anode activator layer (16)    Anode diffusion layer (17)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a zinc-air battery, comprising battery shell, air anode, zinc cathode and membrane. Battery shell comprises anodic shell and cathodic shell. Membrane is locatesd between air anode and zinc cathode. Anode shell, cathodic shell and membrane respectively form airtight anodic chamber and cathodic chamber. Air anode and zinc cathode are respectively located in anodic chamber and in cathodic chamber. Anodic shell comprises suction port that communicates with anodic chamber. Battery shell is multi-layer coextruded film, which at least comprises metal leaf layer and macromolecule thin layer. Sidewall periphery of anodic shell and cathodic shell of battery respectively comprises flange. The membrane is located between flanges of anodic shell and cathodic shell, tightly connecting with flange. This zinc-air battery is sealed properly and has high security.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a solar charger. It is an application of solar energy. Solar panel and rechargeable battery case become one. Solar panel can be supported up. It has simple structure. And it is convenient to be carried and used. Its construction cost is not high.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a stream guidance polar plate. The stream guidance polar plate comprises stream guidance polar plate main body (10), stream guidance groove and electrical conductor (13). There is hole or groove (11) on the stream guidance polar plate main body (10). The hole or the groove (11) is filled with conducting resin (12). One end of the electrical conductor (13) is fixed in the hole or the groove (11) through the conducting resin (12) and is connected with the stream guidance polar plate main body (10). The other end of the electrical conductor (13) extends outside the polar plate. The utility model also claims a fuel cell comprising the stream guidance polar plate. The fuel cell comprises line concentrator (110). The other end of the electrical conductor (13) is connected to the line concentrator (110). It realizes convenient connection and dismantlement between the fuel cell and voltage checkout gear.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has solid fuel (5) or gel fuel that contacts fuel electrode (2). The fuel includes alcohol such as methanol and water.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and solid-oxide fuel cell, for fuel cell system for portable electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crossover phenomenon can be suppressed and power generation efficiency can be improved. Enables to supply sufficient fuel for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Electrolyte film (3)    Solid fuel (5)    Fuel cell system (10)
NOVELTY - The process involves building a photovoltaic panel (11) to be combined with a thermal panel (12) through a flat face, and including at least one string of photovoltaic cells and a transparent sheet (15). A number of glue spots (54,55) is applied between a flat face (26a) and at least one string and between at least one string and the transparent sheet respectively, so as to form a combined module with peripheral sides. A transparent resin is introduced between the flat face and string and between string and sheet.    USE - Process for manufacturing combined solar panels (claimed), such as photovoltaic type solar panel and thermal type solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is capable of converting the solar energy into both electric and thermal energy with high efficiency. The cells of the photovoltaic panel have contacts that are associated to rheophores having an increased cross-section in comparison to that of the contacts so as to optimize the electric efficiency of the photovoltaic panel by reducing the voltage drops. Ensures a high quality and a lack of defects in the short and medium term.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combined solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and cross-sectioned view of a combined solar panel.    Photovoltaic panel (11)    Thermal panel (12)    Transparent sheet (15)    Flat face (26a)    Glue spots (54,55)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (300) has an application unit which applies static magnetic field to a sample (115). A small radio frequency (RF) coil (114) acquires the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signal produced in a specific location of the sample while applying an oscillating magnetic field for excitation to the sample. A calculation unit (303) calculates the difference of frequencies of the NMR signal acquired with the RF coil and the oscillating magnetic field applied by the RF coil for calculating the electric current of specific sample location.    USE - Measuring device for surface current distribution of solid polymer electrolyte membrane etc., of fuel cell using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) method.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current in specific location of the sample is easily measured using NMR method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    RF coil (114)    Sample (115)    Sample mounting base (116)    Measuring device (300)    Electric current calculation unit (303)
NOVELTY - A solar absorber layer is disposed on a semi transparent back contact layer, and included one of a Group I-III-VI sub.2 material and a Group II-VI material. A heterojunction partner layer is disposed on the solar absorber layer. A top contact layer is disposed on the heterojunction partner layer. The semi transparent contact layer comprises of at least one of a transparent conductive oxide, a stannate, and a transparent layer with carbon nanotubes.    USE - Thin film photovoltaic device used for generating electric potential when exposed to light used in space satellite and high altitude airships.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency of the thin film photovoltaic with inexpensive, lightweight and flexible structures.
NOVELTY - The panel made of undulating metal e.g. steel or plastic, includes elements for capturing solar energy for conversion process, and for improved collection of rain water. The transparent plastic panel provides the inner side of the structure with additional brightness as substitution for skylight.    USE - Panel e.g. undulating metal-based panel, and transparent plastic panel for capturing solar energy intended to be incorporated as roofing, skylight, tiles in building.    ADVANTAGE - The panel can be reused based improved function of solar energy conversion, and rainwater collection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the collection and conversion process of solar energy and rain water.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly (10) has the fuel cells (12) having the anode side arranged within the openings (15). A rear cover is attached to a frame (14) on the anode side of the fuel cell. A fuel inlet is connected to the rear cover and a fuel supply. A chamber is formed between the frame and the rear cover. The chamber is in fluid connection with the fuel supply. The fuel cell is in fluid contact with the chamber. The fuel is dispersed from the fuel supply through the chamber to feed the anode side of the fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell assembly for providing electricity to electronic device such as cell phone, MP3 player, laptop, global positioning system (GPS) device, battery and personal digital assistant (PDA) (all claimed). Can also be used in alkali fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), enzyme fuel cell, proton exchange memberane (PEM) fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is dispersed from the fuel supply through the chamber to feed the anode side of the fuel cells efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power module; and    (2) method of providing electricity to electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (10)    Fuel cells (12)    Frame (14)    Openings (15)    Optional tabs (17)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery housing (10) that houses a battery pack (20), and includes two side walls (11, 40), where the side walls hold the pack. A cover covers an opening of the housing, and one of the side walls includes a conductive terminal that abuts a power supply terminal on a side of the battery pack housed in the battery housing. Another side wall presses the battery pack toward the former side wall and is formed of an elastic material, and includes a side plate which is elastic and bent.    USE - Mobile terminal device e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), compact music playing device, portable television and portable game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The side wall is formed of an elastic material, and includes the side plate which is elastic and bent, thus maintaining stable contact between the conductive terminal of the mobile telephone and the conductive terminal of the battery pack, and hence preventing loose connection between the conductive terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mobile telephone.    Mobile telephone (P)    Battery housing (10)    Side walls (11, 40)    Battery pack (20)    Housing frame (30)
NOVELTY - A spacer (30) is fixed on the rod (20) and moved with the rod. The spacer is extended into the battery slot and is adjacent against an outer edge of the battery. A plate sheet is disposed on one end of the battery and located inside the casing (10). The plate sheet has a scraping portion adjacent against a surface at one end of the battery.    USE - Battery cleaning device for inclusion on a casing of an electronic device e.g. camera, video camera, mobile phone and used to remove dirt on the surface of the positive pole and negative pole of the battery of the electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids rising impedance of the battery such that it supplies power to electronic devices normally and continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective assembled figure of the battery cleaning device.    Casing (10)    Placing slot (12)    Battery cover (13)    Rod (20)    Spacer (30)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate (1) guides a reaction gas to a membrane electrode assembly. The bipolar plate is set adjacent to a coolant flow field. An interlayer separation plate (11) is interposed between two coolant flow fields, and has permeability or coolant jet orifices (12) that permit coolant to pass through. The interlayer separation plate is made from a dense solid material or a porous material.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for e.g. power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell with high cooling efficiency by employing latent heat cooling, thus reducing amount of coolant and entire volume of fuel cell. Compactifies size of fuel cell, thus reducing auxiliary device power. Performs high power operation and exhibits a high cooling efficiency in such that fuel utilization ratio is increased. Improves fuel efficiency since temperature distribution over the entire fuel cell is made uniform. Includes a seal to prevent mixing of fluids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of coolant flow field and bipolar plate in the fuel cell.    Bipolar plate (1)    Coolant outlet manifold (9)    Fluid field guide wall (10)    Interlayer separation plate (11)    Coolant jet orifices (12)
NOVELTY - A gel polymer electrolyte comprises a diacrylamide compound as a precursor for formation of a cross-linked polymer.    USE - In an electrochemical device e.g. secondary battery (claimed) e.g. primary batteries, fuel cells, solar cells or capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The gel polymer electrolyte enables improvements of the battery safety by significant reduction of thickness swelling of the battery to prevent the electrolyte leakage, while simultaneously preventing deterioration of charge-discharge rate characteristics and cycle characteristics which occurs upon use of a the gel-type electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising the gel polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The solar control unit (50) has an optically functional layer stack (60) that is transparent with respect to visible light, and that has wavelength selectivity for solar control. The optically functional layer stack is formed on the first side of the optically massive layer in the form of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate (58). A titanium nitride layer (56) is formed on the second side of the optically functional massive layer, and is configured to cooperate with the optically functional layer stack for solar selectivity.    USE - Solar control unit for providing solar control for a window. Uses include but not limited to vehicle windows and windows for residences and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Includes an optically massive layer between an optically functional layer stack designed to achieve desired optical properties and a titanium nitride layer configured to cooperate with the layer stack to achieve a target solar performance. Ensures that the combination of the titanium nitride layer and the layer stack on opposite sides of the optically passive layer achieves a desirable solar performance when used in window applications. Ensures the possibility of hiding any cracking of the titanium nitride layer by the addition of the XIR(RTM: an acceptable layer stack marketed by Southwall Technologies, Inc.) or other optically functional layer stack, so as to buffer the reflectance and visible cracks of the titanium nitride layer, in which the effectiveness of the hiding is dependent upon the side of the glass that is viewed relative to a source of illumination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fabrication method of the solar control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar control unit attached to glass.    Solar control unit (50)    Glass (52)    Titanium nitride layer (56)    PET substrate (58)    Optically functional layer stack (60)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell unit (30) comprises tubulate structure (32), an electron transfer layer (36) coated on structure (32), tubulate structure (44), a metal layer (42) coated on structure (44), a space formed between the tubulate structures, a dye layer (38) coated on the electron transfer layer, and an electrolyte (40) filled in the space. The tubulate structures have differing diameter. The electron transfer layer is opposite to the metal layer.    USE - Solar-cell unit is used for solar-cell modules (claimed), such as dye-sensitized solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell unit has excellent photoconversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar-cell unit (30) comprises tubulate structure (32), an electron transfer layer (36) coated on structure (32), tubulate structure (44), a metal layer (42) coated on structure (44), a space formed between the tubulate structures, a dye layer (38) coated on the electron transfer layer, and an electrolyte (40) filled in the space. The tubulate structures have differing diameter. The electron transfer layer is opposite to the metal layer. The tubulate structures comprise glass, metal, alloy or polymer. The electron transfer layer is a titanium-dioxide layer. The solar-cell unit further comprises a conductive layer containing indium tin oxide or aluminum zinc oxide. The metal layer comprises palladium or platinum. The dye layer comprises ruthenium, anthocyanidin or chlorophyll. The electrolyte comprises iodine ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a dye-sensitized solar-cell unit.    Solar-cell unit (30)    Tubulate structures (32,44)    Conductive layer (34)    Electron transfer layer (36)    Dye layer (38)    Electrolyte (40)    Metal layer (42)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises a multilayer structure for generating and transporting charge. The multilayer structure comprises a substrate; an anode layer; a hole transporting layer; a first nanostructure/conjugated polymer hybrid layer; a network-shaped electron transporting layer matched to the hybrid layer, and comprising second nanostructures staked on each other, to form the interconnecting network; and a cathode layer. The material of the nanostructure is from inorganic and/or metal material.    USE - Used as hybrid organic photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves efficient electron transport, to enhance the photovoltaic device performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material of the inorganic nanostructure comprises group II-VI, group III-V, group IV semiconductors, or their alloys. It comprises titanium dioxide (TiO2), cadmium sulfide, cadmium selenide, gallium arsenide, gallium phosphide, zinc oxide, iron oxide (Fe2O3), tin oxide (SnO2), silicon carbide, indium nitride, indium gallium nitride, gallium nitride, lead sulfide, bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3), copper (Cu)-indium-gallium-selenium, Cu-indium-gallium-sulfur, or their alloys. The inorganic nanostructure comprises TiO2 and II-VI semiconductor(s); or TiO2 doped with transition metal ion(s) or lanthanide ion. It comprises greater than or equal to 2 oxide, where the bandgap of one oxide is less than or equal to 3.0 eV, and the sheet resistance of the other oxide is less than or equal to 100 Omega /square. The metal nanostructure comprises gold, silver, platinum, or their alloys. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating a photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic structure of standard configuration MEH-PPV:titanium dioxide nanorod hybrid photovoltaic devices, and schematic structure of MEH-PPV:titanium dioxide nanorod hybrid photovoltaic device including titanium dioxide nanorod layer.
NOVELTY - The vinyl ester (0.5-10 wt.%) and graphite powder (60-95 wt.%) are compounded by adding intercalated modified organo clay with polyether amine to form bulk molding compound material. The obtained bulk molding compound material is molded to form bipolar plate having desired shape at 80-200degrees C and 500-4000 psi.    USE - For forming fuel cell composite bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms fuel cell composite bipolar plate having excellent flexural strength, corrosion property, size stability, flame retardance, electrical properties such as resistivity and conductivity, and mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyether amine is a polyether diamine e.g. polypropylene glycol-bis(2-amino propylether) or polybutylene glycol-bis(2-amino butylether). The clay is montmorillonite, saponite, hectorite, attapulgite, zirconium phosphate, illite, mica, kaolinite or chlorite, preferably montmorillonite.
NOVELTY - A solenoid moves the movable contact so that the battery side stationary contact and the electric-motor side stationary contact are separately connected through the movable contact. The contact area of the movable contact and the battery side stationary contact is larger than that of the movable contact and the electric-motor side stationary contact.    USE - Magnet switch for starter used in engine of motor vehicle. Can also be used in rotary electric machine e.g. motor and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The movable contact can be contacted reliably with the battery side stationary contact and the electric-motor side stationary contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the magnet switch.    Starter motor (1)    Magnet switch (3)    Output shaft (4)    Coil (6)    Rotor (7)
NOVELTY - The laminated material has porous layer (2) containing metal oxide semiconductor microparticles formed on heat-resistant substrate (1), and electrode layer (5) formed on the porous layer. The electrode layer contains conductive layer (4) formed on surface of transparent electrode layer (3) in the form of a pattern. The transparent electrode layer contains metal oxide.    USE - Laminated material is used for manufacturing oxide semiconductor electrode for dye sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent durability and produces solar cells with high photoelectric conversion efficiency and improved productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the oxide semiconductor electrode with heat-resistant substrate.    Heat-resistant substrate (1)    Porous layer (2)    Transparent electrode layer (3)    Conductive layer (4)    Electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has electric-insulation layer formed in the back surface of an assembly and electroconductive metal sheet (45) joined to the back surface of the electric insulation layer. The front end of a conductor bump (7) formed on the exposed portion (3) of the p-type semiconductor (1) is press-fit into the electric insulation layer in thickness direction, so that an interlayer insulation portion electrically connects the p-type semiconductor and electroconductive metal sheet.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus for use in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electrical connection is increased since the conductor bump contacts with the electroconductive metal sheet directly. A high quality and high reliable photoelectric conversion apparatus is manufactured efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric-conversion apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    P-type semiconductor (1)    Exposed portion of p-type semiconductor (3)    Conductor bump (7)    Conductive adhesive (24)    Electroconductive metal sheet (45)
NOVELTY - The ionic conductive electrolyte contains polymer, lithium salt and polymerized normal temperature fused salt including a salt monomer containing onium cation and an organic anion having polymerizable functional group. The ionic conductive electrolyte is diluted with water azeotropy solvent and forms water azeotrope with water under atmospheric pressure in ratio of more than 16 weight% to less than 84 weight%. Then, water azeotropy solvent is removed by solvent removal process, to obtain lithium ionic conductive electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ionic conductive electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ionic conductive electrolyte has excellent ionic conductivity and reduced interfacial resistances. The secondary battery comprising lithium ionic conductive electrolyte has favorable charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ionic conductive electrolyte contains polymer, lithium salt and polymerized normal temperature fused salt including a salt monomer containing onium cation and an organic anion having polymerizable functional group. The ionic conductive electrolyte is diluted with water azeotropy solvent and forms water azeotrope with water under atmospheric pressure in ratio of more than 16 weight% to less than 84 weight%. Then, water azeotropy solvent is removed by solvent removal process, to obtain lithium ionic conductive electrolyte. The water azeotropy solvent is a mixed solvent containing 2 or more types and does not have carbon-carbon double bond in molecular structure.
NOVELTY - A lithium ionic conductive electrolyte comprises polymer, lithium salt, and normal temperature fused salt synthesized using salt monomer. The salt monomer is obtained using onium cation having polymerizable functional group, and organic anion having polymerizable functional group. The polymer is synthesized using oxygen-containing polymerization initiator (I).    USE - Lithium ionic conductive electrolyte used for secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ionic conductive electrolyte has excellent ionic conductivity, and provides secondary battery having excellent charging characteristics and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ionic conductive electrolyte comprises polymer, lithium salt, and normal temperature fused salt synthesized using salt monomer. The salt monomer is obtained using onium cation having polymerizable functional group, and organic anion having polymerizable functional group. The polymer is synthesized using oxygen-containing polymerization initiator of formula (I): X-O-O-Y'.    X,Y'=(un)substituted (-R, -CO-R, -CO-OR, -R-O-O-R or -R-O-R);and    R=1C or more alkyl or hetero atom.
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell stack has cylindrical fuel battery cells (5) and a current-collection component (7) which electrically connects the cells. A sheet layer (6) consisting of electroconductive nickel particles and acrylic resin and/or rubber-type resin as resin binder, is provided for adhering the cell and current-collection component.    USE - Fuel-cell stack is used for solid oxide fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell stack has excellent workability, and can be efficiently mass-produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel-cell stack.    Cells (5)    Sheet layer (6)    Current-collection component (7)
NOVELTY - The sheet-like secondary battery comprises an internal electrode pair (1), and a packing component. The internal electrode pair comprises a pair of sheet-like anode (1a) and sheet-like cathode (1b) opposingly arranged through a separator (1c). The packing component accommodates the internal electrode pair and electrolyte solution in sealing state. Each of the sheet-like anode and sheet-like cathode combines the packing component.    USE - Sheet-like secondary battery is used for integrated circuit card for carbon metal oxide semiconductor used for small electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet-like secondary battery has simple structure, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sheet-like secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show typical sectional view of the sheet-like secondary battery in disassembly state and assembly state.    Internal electrode pair (1)    Sheet-like anode (1a)    Sheet-like cathode (1b)    Separator (1c)    Stainless steel foil (5D,5U)
NOVELTY - A reverse surface protection sheet is laminated film consisting of gas barrier film as base material (1). The base material consists of laminate of inorganic acid compound vapor deposited layer (1c) and film layer (1d), formed in order on processing surface (1b) of base film (1a). The film layer is obtained by coating and drying coating liquid containing water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and silicon compound (I or II). The layer (1c) is formed on the plasma processed surface of the film by reactive ion etching mode.    USE - Reverse surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse surface protection sheet has excellent gas barrier property, improved water resistance, interlayer adhesiveness, damp proofing property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reverse surface protection sheet is laminated film consisting of gas barrier film as base material (1). The base material consists of laminate of inorganic acid compound vapor deposited layer (1c) and film layer (1d), formed in order on processing surface (1b) of base film (1a). The film layer is obtained by coating and drying coating liquid containing water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and silicon compounds. The layer (1c) is formed on the plasma processed surface of the film by reactive ion etching mode. The silicon compound is of formula (I or II): Si(OR1)4 and (R2Si(OR3)3)n and is hydrolyzate.    R1=methyl, ethyl or ethoxymethyl, preferably ethyl;    R3=methyl, ethyl or ethoxymethyl;and    R2=organic functional group, preferably vinyl, epoxy, methacryloxy, ureido or isocyanate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of reverse surface protection sheet.    Base material (1)    Base film (1a)    Processing surface (1b)    Inorganic acid compound vapor deposited layer (1c)    Film layer (1d)    Reverse surface protection sheet (10)    Plastic films (11,12)    Adhesive layers (40,41)
NOVELTY - The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (2) has a protective film made of epoxy resin formed on the exposed surface that is not covered by electrode plates (10,12). A protrusion (7) near a terminal board (16), protrudes out from the joint surface of the front electrode plate.    USE - Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element used in battery protection system (claimed) as overcurrent-protection element of secondary-battery cell of mobile phone. Can also be used in self-regulating type heat generating element, temperature sensor, and current-limiting element.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation of the PTC element is prevented by forming the protective film, and the battery can be protected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the PTC element.    PTC element (2)    Protective film (3)    Conductive polymer portion (4)    Protrusion (7)    Front electrode plate (10)    Back electrode plate (12)    Terminal board (16)
NOVELTY - The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (2) has a pair of electrode plates (10,12) having element joining surfaces (100,120) directly contacting an element main portion (4). The electrode plate (10) has an element non-joint surface (101) consisting of protection film receiving surfaces (102) formed at both sides of the element main portion for receiving a protection film (3).    USE - Positive temperature coefficient element for battery protection system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the whole battery protection system is improved by enabling reliable connection of the electrode plate and the element main portion and reliable connection of the electrode plate and the battery terminal by preventing the penetration of the coating material of the protective film into the junction between the electrode plate and the element main portion and the junction between the electrode plate and the battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the principal portion of the polymer PTC element in the use condition.    Polymer PTC element (2)    Protective film (3)    Element main portion (4)    Electrode plates (10,12)    Element joint surfaces (100,120)    Element non-joint surface (101)    Protective film receiving surface (102)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive substrate (1) comprises first conductive layer (3) formed in mesh shape and second conductive layer (4) of a conductive resin which covers first conductive layer that are laminated on the substrate (2) surface.    USE - Electroconductive substrate for dye-sensitized solar cells and conductive film (e.g. corrosion-resistant transparent conductive film) for touch panels.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive substrate is low cost and corrosion resistant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electroconductive substrate.    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Substrate (2)    First conductive layer (3)    Second conductive layer (4)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a bypass cutoff valve (63) which interrupts the flow of bypass reflow gas. A controller (40) closes the bypass cutoff valve, reformed-gas cutoff valve (61) and an anode off-gas cutoff valve (62) at starting initial stage of modifier (20) after opening and closing the bypass cutoff valve intermittently two or more times. The closing operation is performed when the reformed-gas cutoff valve and the anode off-gas cutoff valve are switched to open state from closed state.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The instability of combustion state in combustion section of the modifier is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Modifier (20)    Controller (40)    Reformed-gas cutoff valve (61)    Anode off-gas cutoff valve (62)    Bypass cutoff valve (63)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte composition comprises electrolyte salt, nonaqueous solvent and cyclic phosphonic acid derivative.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte composition for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition improves the discharge capacity maintenance factor of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lamination type secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Battery element (20)    Exterior part (30)    Contact film (31)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte composition comprises electrolyte salt, nonaqueous solvent and hydrocarbon group which has carbon-carbon multiple bonds containing borate bonded with boron atom.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte composition for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) and primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composition can suppress the decline in discharge capacity maintenance factor at the time of repetition charging/discharging, and can restrain swelling of battery packing which can be set at the time of storage at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a core pack (10) formed by connecting several batteries. The core pack is accommodated in a waterproof bag. The outer side of the waterproof bag is covered with a heat contraction tube (16) made of rubber-like elastic material e.g. flame retardant silicone material, and positioned inside an exterior pack (4).    USE - Battery pack used in electric power assisted bicycle, electric vehicle and industrial robot.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the components used in the battery pack is reduced, and the number of manufacturing processes is reduced. The battery pack can be manufactured efficiently at reduced. The battery can be maintained in the waterproof, heat proof and flame retardant structure for a long time, and the durability of the battery pack is improved. The generation of short circuit, contact failure and corrosion is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exterior pack (4)    Opening window (4a)    Access window (4b)    Core pack (10)    Heat contraction tube (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves sealing modification portion (21) and carbon monoxide reduction portion (22) in mutually connected state. The heat generated in modification portion is moved to carbon monoxide reduction portion. The fall in internal pressure of modification portion and carbon monoxide reduction portion sealed in mutually connected state is suppressed.    USE - Stop method for modifier of fuel cell system (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for household use. Can also be used in phosphoric acid type fuel cell etc.    ADVANTAGE - The external air penetrating in modifier and the deterioration of catalyst can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) modifier; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (10)    Modification portion (21)    Carbon monoxide reduction portion (22)    Source gas blower (31)    Combustion air blower (32)
NOVELTY - A convex rib (70a) fits a square C-shaped deformable attachment (80) which is separated from a separator (12a) made of metal. The cross-sectional shape of the gas passageway (31a) is deformed, when the deformable attachment is fitted by the convex rib or groove (70b).    USE - Polymer-electrolyte-fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The draining ability of the separator which has the press-formed fluid flow path is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator.    Separator (12a)    Gas passageway (31a)    Convex rib (70a)    Groove (70b)    Square C-shaped deformable attachment (80)
NOVELTY - An easily-adhesive film has a polyethylene naphthalene dicarboxylate film coated by planting. The polyethylene naphthalene dicarboxylate film has light transmittance of 5% or less, 50% or less and 70% or more, in 380 nm, 400 nm and 420 nm, respectively.    USE - For solar-cell protective film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The easily-adhesive film provides solar-cell protective film with excellent light resistance, mechanical capability, heat resistance, moisture resistance, transparency and adhesiveness with respect to ethyele vinyl acetate.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a protective-circuit structure (100) packaged by an aluminum laminate film (200). The film has an inner layer (206) consisting of a resin covering the structure. The resin has water resistivity and thermoplasticity. An intermediate layer (204) stacked on the inner layer consists of an electroconductive thin film. An outer layer (202) stacked on the intermediate layer consists of a heat resistant insulator.    USE - For battery protective circuit e.g. for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can protect the protective circuit structure from liquid spill of a battery, external moisture, static electricity, etc. So reduction in power consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the internal structure of the battery protective circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Protective-circuit structure (100)    Aluminum laminate film (200)    Outer layer (202)    Intermediate layer (204)    Inner layer (206)
NOVELTY - An emergency windscreen wiper arrangement has rubber suction pads (2) that secure the arrangement to the exterior of the vehicle. It is powered by a small electric motor (1) that is driven by the car battery using a plug (6) fitted into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle. The arrangement also has a telescopic windscreen wiper arm that fits the arrangement to a windscreen of any size.    USE - Emergency windscreen wiper arrangement for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The emergency windscreen wiper arrangement fits a windscreen of any size due to the telescopic windscreen wiper arm. Rubber suction pads firmly secure the unit to the face of the windscreen in any position (all claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the emergency windscreen wiper arrangement.    Small electric motor (1)    Rubber suction pads (2)    Spindle (4)    Cable (5)    Plug (6)
NOVELTY - The module has a cooling device fixed on a rear side of the module, where water flows through the cooling device. A glass/glass-module (4) is composed of a toughened safety glass (5), a foil (6), a silicon cell and a flat electrical conductor (7). The cooling device has a sheet metal or a plastic plate shaped to absorb heat, where a top side of the cooling device is firmly sealed by using an UV-resistant adhesive (3) in a water-tight manner.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has simple design, requires less manufacturing cost and maintains proper cooling efficiency. The module is universally used in both cold countries and places where hot climate prevails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photovoltaic module.    UV-resistant adhesive (3)    Glass/glass-module (4)    Safety glass (5)    Foil (6)    Flat electrical conductor (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a negative type dopant paste comprising dopants on a rear face of a semi-conductor substrate (2) according to a pattern conforming to distribution of doped regions (16, 18) in the substrate. An oxide layer is deposited on the face`s portions that are non-covered by the paste. The substrate is annealed at a temperature in an infrared continuous furnace for diffusing the dopants in the substrate and for forming the doped regions in the substrate, below the paste.    USE - Method for forming doped regions on a rear face of a solar cell or photovoltaic cell e.g. rear contact cell or interdigitated back contact cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows formation of the doped regions in the rear face of the substrate with a reduced number of stages with respect to existing doped regions formation procedures, while protecting remaining portions of the substrate from exo-diffusion of the dopants. The utilization of dopant paste reduces industrial implementation cost when compared to plasma deposit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a step of a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell and forming doped regions in a substrate.    Semiconductor substrate (2)    Front face (4)    Doped regions (16, 18)    Metallizations (20, 22)    Doped layer (34)    Photovoltaic cell (100)
NOVELTY - A photo anode (100) has a metal oxide layer (130) with a dye (140), arranged on a transparent electrode (120) which is arranged on a transparent substrate (110). A cathode (200) has a layer of metal catalyst particle supported carbon nanotubes (230). An electrolyte (300) is arranged between the photo anode and the cathode.    USE - Dye sensitized photovoltaic cell using catalyst supporting carbon nanotube.    ADVANTAGE - The production cost and processing steps of photovoltaic cell are reduced and the catalytic activity of photovoltaic cell is improved due to the enlarged contact area and superior conductivity, hence the photovoltaic cell with excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photo anode (100)    Transparent substrate (110)    Transparent electrode (120)    Metal oxide layer (130)    Dye (140)    Cathode (200)    Carbon nanotube (230)    Electrolyte (300)
NOVELTY - The module has an undulating plate with an undulating anode current-collector plate which is integrated and fixed on a runner reaction area i.e. depression area, of a slab base material. The slab base material made of high polymer material defines multiple independent runners in the reaction area, where the high polymer material includes polyether ether-ketone, polyether ketone-ketone, and polysulfone. A film electrode group is installed between a cathode conducting plate and a runner plate. The current-collector plate has a copper film that is plated on one side of a conducting base plate.    USE - Fuel battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The copper film is plated on one side of the conducting base plate, thus reducing electric resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery module.
NOVELTY - The battery has tubular type positive-negative polar battery plates placed in a battery outer shell. Clapboard is placed between the polar battery plates and between the positive polar battery plate or negative polar battery plate and the outer shell. The clapboard has a composite plate, and a solid additive respectively provided in space gaps formed between internal side of the outer shell and an electric-source plate body. The solid additive is made of an inorganic material which is mixed by sulphuric acid and silicon dioxide and additive.    USE - Nanometer silicon fiber solid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is used for slowing up corroding speed of sulphuric acid to polar plates and eliminating sulphate. The battery has increased usage life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a nanometer silicon fiber solid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner has an accessory frame (2) i.e. hanging electric radiator, provided with a sub-miniature fan, constant temperature electric heating pipe and a safe protect network. Another accessory frame (1) i.e. solar energy heating collector, with wind inlet voile net, rain and snow-resisting umbrella crown, heat collecting tray and glass focusing convex mirror system. A solar heat collecting jar is filled with charcoal, dark sponge, fiber and other sterilization and heat absorbing material. A cubic trunk shaped main frame has a stainless steel silk strainer and an ozone generator.    USE - Energy-saving and environment friendly universal air-conditioner for multiple constructional fields in multiple climatic zones.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner realizes the chain technology collection of resisting mosquito and fly and resisting snake and scorpion. The air-conditioner can raise and descent temperature, increase and reduce humid, remove and absorb dust, purify and exchange air at constant temperature. The air-conditioner performs negative oxygen ion hyperplasia, sanitizing and sterilizing process in better manner. The design of the air-conditioner enables spreading of fragrant by solar energy, terrestrial heat, terrestrial cold, wind cold, water cold and difference in temperature control. The air-conditioner is inexpensive and energy-saving. The air-conditioner finishes the three-ply of treating the atmosphere in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy-saving and environment friendly universal air-conditioner.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Accessory frames (1, 2)
NOVELTY - The light harvesting arrangement comprises an organic active layer and an antenna layer. The antenna layer increases the incident light absorbed by the active layer, including at wavelengths outside the spectral range of the organic active layer. The antenna layer is connected to the active layer for the transfer of incident light energy to the active layer through an electronic or resonance energy transfer mechanism.    USE - Light harvesting arrangement for photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The antenna layer limits the ultraviolet exposure of the active layer thereby limiting the degradation of the active layer. The antenna layer enhances efficiency of the solar cell in low-light situations, and non-AM1.5 spectra.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy transfer mechanism increases the efficiency of energy transfer between the antenna layer and the active layer compared to an incoherent hopping mechanism. The antenna layer has a thickness of 50-500 nm and is connected to the active layer directly or through an intermediary. The active layer has a thickness of 100-1000 nm and comprises a conjugated polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of increasing spectral or spatial absorption cross-section of photovoltaic cell involves connecting an antenna layer to an organic active layer of the photovoltaic cell. A material for the antenna layer is selected to optimize the spectral absorption cross-section of the photovoltaic cell. The thickness of the antenna layer is selected to optimize the spatial absorption cross-section of the photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the resonance energy transfer (RET) phenomenon.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a coating region with a sealing frame (31) formed in the surface of receiver substrate (20), which surrounds the circumference of the solar cell element (11). A translucent coated board (30) attaches the sealing frame and covers the solar cell element. A resin sealing unit has sealing region demarcated by the sealing frame and light transmitting power plate (32) filled with sealing resin.    USE - Solar cell used in condensing type solar-power generation unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistance, reliability and whether resistance of the solar cell can be improved, and the solar cell can be manufactured reliably with sufficient productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell manufacturing method;    (2) solar cell manufacturing apparatus; and    (3) condensing type solar-power generation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Solar cell element (11)    Receiver substrate (20)    Translucent coated board (30)    Sealing frame (31)    Light transmitting power plate (32)
NOVELTY - The module has photoelectric conversion section (101) with uneven surface that is provided on light entering surface. A protective layer (10) is arranged to cover the uneven surface of conversion section. The thickness (W2) of convex portion on the uneven surface is smaller than thickness (W1) of concave portion on the uneven surface, in cross section parallel to light incident direction of protective layer.    USE - Solar cell module such as thin film type solar cell module for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module reduces internal stress of protective layer and improves weather resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of light receiving surface side protective layer in the photovoltaic element.    Substrate (1)    Protective layer (10)    Photoelectric conversion section (101)    Thickness of concave portion (W1)    Thickness of convex portion (W2)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module, including a transparent glazing material, comprises a rigid thermoplastic support layer; and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) outer layer exposed to the environment, and attached directly or indirectly to the rigid thermoplastic layer.    USE - As photovoltaic module such as solar collectors, photovoltaic cell circuit and useful for capturing and using solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) layer is exposed to the environment and provides a chemical resistant and dirt shedding surface. The PVDF has excellent a blend of polyvinylidene fluoride and polymethyl methacrylate. The thermoplastic materials are of lower weight, better impact resistance, and ease in which they can be formed into different sizes and shapes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic module, including a transparent glazing material, comprises a rigid thermoplastic support layer; and a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) outer layer exposed to the environment, and attached directly or indirectly to the rigid thermoplastic layer. The photovoltaic module further comprises intermediate layers between the PVDF layer and the rigid thermoplastic layer, where each layer is directly attached to the adjoining layer(S). The outer layer is homopolymer, copolymer or terpolymer of PVDF. The outer layer is a blend of PVDF and polymethyl methacrylate or acrylic modified fluoropolymer having thickness of 3-100 microns. The intermediate layers and/or rigid thermoplastic layer contains impact modifiers (1-60 wt.% based on the total weight of the layer). The impact modifiers are refractive index matched to the matrix of the layer they are in.
NOVELTY - The counter electrode (20) comprises an adhesive layer (22) and a porous carbon material layer (23) sequentially formed on a conductive substrate (21).    USE - Counter electrode is used for dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The counter electrode has excellent superior durability and high energy-conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of counter electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell.    Photo-electrode (10)    Counter electrode (20)    Conductive substrate (21)    Adhesive layer (22)    Porous carbon material layer (23)
NOVELTY - An electro-catalyst composition (C1) comprises a catalyst (A1) un-supported or supported on an electronically conducting solid carrier; and an ion-conductive and electron-conductive coating material (G1) in physical contact with catalyst and/or coated on a surface of carrier. The coating material (G1) has an electronic conductivity of not less than 10-4 S/cm and ion conductivity of not less than 10-5 S/cm.    USE - As a precursor electro-catalyst composition useful in a fuel cell electrode; in a fuel cell; in a fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly (all claimed); and as an ink or suspension.    ADVANTAGE - The composition induces the higher rate of electrochemical conversion in a fuel cell; improves fuel cell performance with much reduced ohmic loss, higher catalyst utilization efficiency, and higher cell output voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly (T1) comprising the composition (C1).
NOVELTY - An anode has a material selected from lithium, lithium-tin, and lithium-carbon. An ionically conductive protective architecture is on a surface of the anode. The architecture has lithium conducting separator layer made of micro-porous polymer impregnated with a non-aqueous liquid or gel phase anolyte. The separator layer is chemically compatible with lithium, and in contact with the anode. A glass or glass-ceramic membrane contacts the separator layer.    USE - An electrochemical cell structure for lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents deleterious reaction with the environment on the other (cathode) side of the impervious layer, which may include aqueous, air or organic liquid electrolytes (catholytes) and/or electrochemically active materials. It prevents violent parasitic chemical reaction and corrosion of the lithium electrode. It increases the service life of the lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows battery cells that use a tubular protected anode design.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (20) has a reduced-scale molded plastic reconfigured body (22) defining a passenger region (24) sized for a child, and a body panel flexed through an angle of about 5 to 90 degrees to be in a flexed configuration and against a bias of the panel to move from the flexed configuration. A steering mechanism is operatively coupled to a steerable wheel to steer the steerable wheel in response to steering inputs received from the child sitting in the passenger region. A drive assembly (54) is operatively coupled to a set of wheels (46) to drive the wheels.    USE - Children`s ride-on vehicle battery powered or pedal powered reduced or child sized vehicle and/or full or adult sized vehicle e.g. car, truck, construction vehicle, emergency vehicle, off-road vehicle, motorcycle, space vehicle, aircraft and watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - The body panel is able to be flexed outward, inward, upward, downward, frontward and backward, so that a flared configuration of the body is decreased without increasing the number of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a children`s ride-on vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of an illustrative, non-exclusive children`s ride-on vehicle that includes a reconfigured body.    Children`s ride-on vehicle (20)    Reconfigured body (22)    Passenger region (24)    Wheels (46)    Drive assembly (54)    Front wheels (56, 58)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a conductive film (11), photoelectric converting layers (12,13) and back surface electrode (14) which are stacked sequentially on a transparent substrate (10), to form a laminated structure (20). The fillers (15,17) consisting of resin is deposited over a photovoltaic layer and the laminated structure respectively. The cross-linking rate of filler on laminated structure is higher than the cross-linking rate of filler on the photovoltaic layer.    USE - Thin-film type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of moisture content inside film is prevented, so that the peeling of film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin-film type solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin-film type solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (10)    Conductive film (11)    Photoelectric converting layers (12,13)    Back surface electrode (14)    Fillers (15,17)    Laminated structure (20)
NOVELTY - The separator consists of a stainless steel plate as a base material, and passive film formed on the base material surface. The stainless steel plate contains chromium (16-40 mass%) and molybdenum (1-5 mass%), and has micropit with size of 0.01-1 mu m formed at the surface. The atomic ratio of chromium and iron in passive film as oxide and/or hydroxide is 4 or more.    USE - Separator is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has low contact resistance for long period of time between carbon electrodes. The fuel cell having separator has high electric power generation efficiency for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.
NOVELTY - A cell chamber (2) accommodates the electrode group (7) having positive electrode plate (7a), negative electrode plate (7b) and separator (7c). A filling portion (9) having through-hole (10) is positioned in the upward space of the electrode group in the interior of the cell chamber.    USE - Lead storage battery of liquid type.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas retaining in the interior of the battery is reduced, so that the combustion energy arising due to the ignition of hydrogen gas is reduced and battery failure is suppressed. The battery-capacity fall is suppressed, since the electrolyte solution flows through the through-hole of the filling portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Cell chamber (2)    Electrode group (7)    Positive electrode plate (7a)    Negative electrode plate (7b)    Separator (7c)    Filling portion (9)    Through-hole (10)
NOVELTY - The module has adhesive layer comprising resin (60) containing electroconductive particles (70) between bus-bar electrode (20) of photovoltaic cell and tab (40). The electrode and tab are connected through the particles.    USE - Thin-film type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of output is suppressed while improving reliability of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photoelectric-conversion portion (10)    Bus-bar electrode (20)    Tab (40)    Resin (60)    Electroconductive particle (70)
NOVELTY - The catalyst transfer film has a catalyst layer containing catalyst-supporting carbon particles, a polyelectrolyte, and carbon fiber having an aspect ratio of 20 or less, formed on a transfer base material. The content of carbon fiber is 3-30 wt.% with respect to catalyst-supporting carbon particles.    USE - Catalyst transfer film is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst transfer film has excellent catalyst-layer transferability, and provides economical fuel cells as platinum is not used. The gaseous-diffusion performance of catalyst layer is improved. Crack generation during catalyst-layer formation is suppressed. The fuel cell obtained using the catalyst transfer film has excellent battery performance characteristics.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode arranged on an electrolytic surface, a cathode arranged on other electrolytic surface, an electrolyte electrode assembly, and a separator resin frame assembly laminated on both sides of electrolyte electrode assembly, formed by joining separator (23,24) and resin frame (21,22) with an adhesive agent. The fuel cell has a through-hole (60) to penetrate adhesive agent (70) to region for adhesion of separator.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high reliability, simple structure, favorable adhesive strength of separator and resin frame, suppresses extrusion of adhesive agent, and manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of the portion of connection structure of fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Resin frames (21,22)    Separators (23,24)    Through-hole (60)    Adhesive agent (70)
NOVELTY - The direct methanol fuel cell has electrolyte film (21), anode catalyst layer (22) provided on the surface of electrolyte film, cathode catalyst layer (23) provided on the other surface of electrolyte film, water-repellent precise water-repellant layers (26,28) and porous gaseous diffusion layer (25,27). The anode catalysts layer promotes the reaction to proton of methanol and water and electron of carbon dioxide. The precise water repellant layer having thickness of 100 mu m or more is obtained by baking the slurry containing carbon powder and water-repellant polymer.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The direct methanol fuel cell suppresses the diffusion of water from anode pole to cathode pole and can use a fuel having higher concentration than methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct methanol fuel cell has electrolyte film, anode catalyst layer provided on the surface of electrolyte film, cathode catalyst layer provided on the other surface of electrolyte film, water-repellent precise water-repellant layers provided in the surface of the anode and cathode catalysts layer and porous gaseous diffusion layer provided on the surface of precise water-repellant layers. The anode catalysts layer promotes the reaction to proton of methanol and water and electron of carbon dioxide. The precise water repellant layer having thickness of 100 mu m or more is obtained by baking the slurry containing carbon powder and water-repellant polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of catalysts coated membrane.    Electrolyte film (21)    Anode catalyst layer (22)    Cathode catalyst layer (23)    Porous gaseous diffusion layers (25,27)    Water-repellent precise water-repellant layers (26,28)
NOVELTY - The organic thin film (4) has an electron-donating area (34) and an electron-accepting area (33) formed with fixed regularity and in crossing arrangement on the surface of the organic thin film. The organic thin film also includes a photopolymerizable compound layer to which light for intensity distribution is irradiated. The photopolymerizable compound layer has predetermined composition. The organic thin film has an electron donor with photopolymerizable base composition and electron acceptor with photopolymerizable base composition which are created when curing the organic thin film.    USE - Organic thin film for photoelectric transducer used in solar cell (all claimed). Can also be used in data communication light receiver.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures formation of efficient photoelectric transducer containing photopolymerization compound with photopolymerizable molecules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Organic thin film manufacturing method;    (2) Conversion efficiency control method of photoelectric transducer; and    (3) Photoelectric transducer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the photoelectric transducer using the organic thin film.    Substrate (1)    Organic thin film (4)    Photoelectric transducer (11)    Electron-accepting area (33)    Electron-donating area (34)
NOVELTY - An organic electroluminescent element (10) has an anode (2), a hole transport layer (4), a light emitting layer (5) adjacent to the layer (4), and a cathode (6) in order. The hole transport layer is formed by solution coating method. The hole transport layer contains light emitting layer host material (5-50 wt.%). The light emitting layer contains host material (50 wt.% or more). The hole transport layer does not contain material other than light emitting layer host material among hole transportable materials.    USE - Organic electroluminescent element is used for light electrochemical cell, electrochemiluminescent device, organic transistor and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electroluminescent element is economically and easily manufactured, and is stably operated for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic electroluminescent element, which involves applying coating liquid for forming hole transport layer containing host material, on anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of organic electroluminescent element.    Substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Positive hole injection layer (3)    Hole transport layer (4)    Light emitting layer (5)    Cathode (6)    Organic electroluminescent element (10)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises an exterior material which consists of exterior component comprising electrode material which winds or laminates an anode and a cathode through a separator, and non-aqueous electrolyte. A polymeric support is provided between anode and/or cathode, and separator. The ratio of amount (Mo) which exists in the non-aqueous electrolyte between the electrode material and exterior material with respect to amount (Ma) which exists inside the exterior material, is 0.04 or less.    USE - Nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for portable electronic devices such as videotape recorder, mobile telephone, and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics, and prevents swelling during high temperature preservation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises an exterior material which consists of exterior component comprising electrode material which winds or laminates an anode and a cathode through a separator, and non-aqueous electrolyte. A polymeric support is provided between anode and/or cathode, and separator. The ratio of amount (Mo) which exists in the non-aqueous electrolyte between the electrode material and exterior material with respect to amount (Ma) which exists inside the exterior material, is 0.04 or less. The polymeric support contains polyvinylidene-fluoride-hexafluoropropylene. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a cyclic carbonate, a linear carbonate, and cyclic carbonate derivative having halogen atom. The cyclic carbonate derivative contains 4-fluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one and/or 4-chloro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one. The exterior component is a laminate film.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has packing material (30) formed by laminate material, contains separator arranged between anode and cathode, and non-aqueous-electrolyte. The battery has polymeric support arranged between separator, anode and/or cathode. The volume of non-aqueous-electrolyte in the battery is 0.14-0.35 g/cm3.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic devices such as built-in-camera, video-tape recorder (VTR), mobile telephone and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent leaking resistance and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has packing material formed by laminate material, contains separator arranged between anode and cathode, and non-aqueous-electrolyte. The battery has polymeric support between separator, anode and/or cathode. The volume of non-aqueous-electrolyte in the battery is 0.14-0.35 g/cm3. The polymeric support contains vinylidene fluoride as structural component. The non-aqueous-electrolyte contains cyclic carbonate derivative having halogen atom. The cyclic carbonate derivative contains 4-fluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one and/or 4-chloro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode terminal (11)    Cathode terminal (12)    Winding battery device (20)    Packing material (30)    Contact film (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode layer has electrode catalyst layer (3) laminated on the porous carbon base material. The electrode catalyst layer contains porous-carbon layer (2), catalyst support carbon and proton-conductive polymer. The porous-carbon layer is pillar shaped structure. The porous-carbon layer contains platinum or hydrophobic substance.    USE - Electrode layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode layer has excellent electronic conductivity, water-repellent property, uniformity and gaseous diffusion property. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising electrode layer has high power density using porous-carbon layer as interface of electrode catalyst and gaseous diffusion layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of electrode layer.    Gaseous-diffusion layer (1)    Porous-carbon layer (2)    Electrode catalyst layer (3)
NOVELTY - The PTC element (2) has electrode plate (10) and cladding sheet (18) on both sides of main portion (4). The cladding sheet includes laminated sheet in which nickel layer (20) and aluminum layer (22) are stacked. The corrugation (13) is formed in cladding sheet side joint surface (11) joined to main portion.    USE - Polymer PTC for use in battery protection system (claimed) for protecting secondary battery of mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The PTC element can be assembled accurately. The need for an electrode plate different from the cladding sheet is eliminated thus the manufacturing process is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced. The joint strength of main portion and cladding sheet can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer PTC element.    Polymer PTC element (2)    Main portion (4)    Electrode plate (10)    Cladding sheet side joint surface (11)    Corrugation (13)    Cladding sheet (18)    Nickel layer (20)    Aluminum layer (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electrolyte layer, an electrode containing catalyst and formed on electrolyte layer, and gas flow path used as flow path of gas supplied and discharged from electrode. The gas flow path has sheet-like metal material made of metal wire (51a) coated with conductive polymer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent performance, and deterioration of electrode layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas flow path formation component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of cross-section of thin wire.    Thin wire (51)    Metal wire (51a)    Conductive resin coat layer (51b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has openings (11,12) formed at the side of positive and negative electrodes respectively. The open area ratio calculated from the total area of opening formed at the side of positive electrode by the area of positive electrode in flat surface view is 10-60%. The shortest distance between two parallel lines touching the opening formed at the side of positive electrode is 0.2-3 mm. The shortest distance from the arbitrary points in locations other than opening to the nearest opening point is 2mm or less.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as power supply of mobile phone and personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell excellent in battery characteristics is provided, without using blower, etc. The size reduction of fuel cell is achieved. The fuel cell can be preferably used as small size portable power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Positive and negative electrode panel plates (1,2)    Negative electrode insulation plate (4)    Fuel tank (10)    Openings (11,12)    Negative electrode diffused layer (17)
NOVELTY - The catalyst ink (100) contains catalyst ink particles (101) comprising hydrophobic catalyst particles (102) having noble metals (106) supported on a holder (104), and a polyelectrolyte (108) having hydrophilic group (113) and hydrophobic group (112), which is oriented towards catalyst particles. The polyelectrolyte covers the outer periphery of the catalyst particles.    USE - Catalyst ink is used for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst ink has high aging stability and reduced voltage variation. The fuel cell formed using the catalyst ink has improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst ink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of catalyst ink.    Catalyst ink (100)    Catalyst ink particles (101)    Catalyst particles (102)    Holder (104)    Noble metals (106)    Polyelectrolyte (108)    Hydrophobic group (112)    Hydrophilic group (113)
NOVELTY - A reflection preventing film has bi-axial-stretching polyethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate film and reflection prevention layer. The reflection prevention layer has refractive index of 1.20-1.60 and satisfies specific relation.    USE - Reflection preventing film is used as component of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reflection preventing film has excellent reflection prevention property and high light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reflection preventing film has bi-axial-stretching polyethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate film and reflection prevention layer. The reflection prevention layer has refractive index of 1.20-1.60 and satisfies relation: 92.5/Nless than or equal to dless than or equal to 250/N, where d is thickness (nm) and N is refractive index of reflection prevention layer.
NOVELTY - The machine has a mounting module fixed on a base, and a right pole piece feeding groove module separately located to left and right sides of a left and right pole piece feeding groove module. A synchronous shifting-loading suction module is fixed on the base, and left and right shifting-loading suction modules are separately equipped with two suction devices. Sucking poles are located to a left and right locating module and left and right pole piece feeding groove modules. A rolling module is connected to a side of left/right shifting-loading suction modules.    USE - Lithium polymer battery Z-shaped pole core automatic surface mounting machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine fastly prepares the lithium polymer battery Z-shaped pole core without requiring the adhesive, so as to effectively save the process time and the cost of the adhesive. The machine avoids the adverse effect. The machine adopts framework equipment that is divided with modularization, so as to make the framework faster and easier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium polymer battery Z-shaped pole core automatic surface mounting machine.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode which is lithium or lithium alloy, an anode which is carbon package or carbon sheet made of acetylene black, a polytetrafluoroethylene caking agent, and electrolyte solution which is sulfuric chloride solution. The electrolyte in the sulfuric chloride solution is lithium aluminum chloride (LiAlCl4), lithium aluminum bromide (LiAlBr4), gallium chloride (GaCl2), or aluminum chloride (AlCl3). The concentration of the electrolyte solution ranges from 1.0-3.5 Moles.    USE - Lithium-sulfuric chloride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high current density that is 100 milliampere per square centimeter, good high and low temperature property, and fast high temperature heavy current discharging capacity.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a composite conductive carbide fiber paper. It adopts acrylonitrile-based carbon fiber and other carbide fiber as raw materials, and it adapts polyaniline and conventional polyvinyl alcohol, water soluble phenol-formaldehyde resin and mixes them to form adhesive. The polyaniline is conductive macromolecule polymer. It also adopts sodium alginate and conventional dispersing agent to mix. The sodium alginate can retain effect while enduring high-speed cutting. Conventional wet method paper-making is adopted to make paper, and then the obtained carbon paper undergoes vacuum drying. After it is processed by 5%-20% polytetrafluoroethylene latex, it is carbonized with infusing nitrogen. The carbonization temperature is no less than 1000 centidegree. Then the composite carbide fiber paper can be obtained. This composite carbide fiber paper is mainly applied to fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A mandrel (20) includes a shaft (24) coupled to a drive mechanism (25). The drive mechanism winds a cathode, anode or separator (30) around the mandrel. The separator is set between the cathode and anode. The mandrel is formed with a conductive material e.g. aluminum, copper, and functions as a terminal for the battery e.g. lithium ion battery.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride cell, lithium polymer battery for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a motorcycle, bus, recreational vehicle, boat, hybrid electric vehicle, or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery with improved mandrel in such that needs for double sided tape and separate drive bit are eliminated, and time needed to fill a cell with electrolyte is shortened. Includes a body with predetermined width equal to or longer than that of separator to provide improved support to winding, and enable electrode edges to be conductively attached.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of separators being wound on the mandrel.    Mandrel (20)    Body (22)    Shaft (24)    Drive mechanism (25)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a solar cells unit (91) with polymer solar cells having a carrier substrate and an organic semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer has an upper side that faces a light source (95) and a rear side that is turned away from the light source. The solar cells are formed by an inmold-process and a touch-forming-process, so that an upper side of the solar cells has a surface profile, which enlarges a surface of the upper side with respect to a smooth surface profile.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell i.e. polymer-solar cell, unit. Can also be used for an organic solar cell, inorganic solar cell, hybrid-solar cell, single junction cell, multi-junction cell and cells with photosensitive layers.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are formed by the inmold-process and the touch-forming-process, so that the upper side of the solar cells has the surface profile, which enlarges the surface of the upper side with respect to the smooth surface profile, thus providing the solar cell with the enlarged surface in a simple and effective manner. The efficiency of the solar cell can hence be improved based on multiple reflexions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a polymer-solar cell    (2) a polymer-based solar cell having a carrier substrate and an organic semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a solar cells unit.    Solar cells module (9)    Solar cells unit (91)    Mounting body (92)    Mounting surface (93)    Fastening units (94)    Light source (95)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell plate (12) has a seal groove with an aperture (18) aligned with an opening (20) of a cavity formed in a fuel cell plate (14). An elastomeric sealing bead material (24) flows within the groove through the aperture and into the cavity during molding process. The sealing material extending between the corresponding aperture and opening, forms a bridge (26) between the plates. The sealing material is filled in the cavity partially so as to retain the sealing material in the groove after curing.    USE - Seal retention mechanism for fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The retention of sealing material that seals the plates together is improved by forming the sealing bridge between seal groove of one plate in alignment with cavity of other plate. Hence fluid leakage within and between the plate assemblies is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell plates with the seal retention mechanism in assembled state.    Fuel cell plates (12,14)    Aperture (18)    Opening (20)    Elastomeric sealing material (24)    Bridge (26)
NOVELTY - The pen (101) has a battery e.g. lithium polymer battery, charged wirelessly from outside the pen. A sensor e.g. pressure sensor, detects whether a pen nib is contacting with a surface, and another sensor detects movement of the pen nib on the surface. A control circuit is electrically connected to the sensors, and a memory is electrically connected to the control circuit. The sensors, control circuit, and the memory operate by supply of electric power from the battery. The battery is electrically connected to a charge control circuit which controls a switch circuit.    USE - Electronic pen for use in an electronic pen system (claimed), to read information written in a display portion i.e. whiteboard.    ADVANTAGE - The battery e.g. lithium polymer battery, is charged wirelessly from outside the pen, so that the pen is charged while being used, thus eliminating the need for a large-sized rechargeable battery. The pen is manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic pen system comprising an electronic pen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram explaining an electronic pen.    Electronic pen (101)    Display portion (102)
NOVELTY - A carbonaceous composite particle comprises a graphite particle (10), and a layer of amorphous carbon structure (ACS)(20) covering the graphite particle. The graphite particle is a graphitized mesocarbon microbead, a natural graphite particle, or a synthesized graphite particle.    USE - Carbonaceous composite particle used for lithium-ion secondary cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The particle provides lithium-ion secondary cells with a better electrical property combination. It can attain a higher charge capacity and a lower irreversible capacity so as to provide a secondary cell with a longer cell life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a carbonaceous composite particle comprising:    (1) mixing carbonaceous particles and an amorphous carbon structure (ACS)-forming material to provide a mixture, where the carbonaceous particle is a mesocarbon microbead or a graphite particle, while the graphite carbon is a graphitized mesocarbon microbead, a natural graphite particle, or a synthesized graphite particle;    (2) conducting a first heat treatment under a temperature that is not higher than the pyrolysis temperature of the ACS-forming material; and    (3) conducting a second heat treatment under oxygen deficient atmosphere.    A crushing treatment is conducted before and/or after the second heat treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged schematic structure diagram of the carbonaceous composite particle.    Graphite particle (10)    Layer of amorphous carbon structure (20)
NOVELTY - The contact resistant small porous titanium comprises particles containing gold or platinum (5) dispersed to outer surface of porous titanium containing continuous void (1) which opens on its surface, and frame (2), mixed oxide layer and complex oxide layer. The mixed oxide layer comprises silicon oxide layer (7) having silicon oxide and titanium oxide layer (3) having titanium oxide. The complex oxide layer (8) is formed by laminating silicon oxide layer having silicon oxide and titanium oxide layer having titanium oxide and aluminum oxide.    USE - Contact resistant small porous titanium is used as air-electrode material and fuel-electrode material of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistant small porous titanium has excellent corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of contact resistant small porous titanium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of contact resistant small porous titanium.    Continuous void (1)    Frame (2)    Titanium oxide layer (3)    Frame outer surface (4)    Particles containing gold or platinum (5)    Silicon oxide layer (7)    Complex oxide layer (8)
NOVELTY - The metal separator has metal base material (41). A flow channel (42) is provided in a flow path portion (43). A bending portion (44) is provided in the outer periphery of metal base material. The bending portion is bent with respect to flow path portion. The bending portion contacts with other bending portion adjoining each other at the time of stack.    USE - Metal separator for fuel cell of fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the metal separator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the closure unit in fuel cell stack.    Metal base material (41)    Flow channel (42)    Flow path portion (43)    Bending portion (44)    Closure unit (50)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (12) is formed on one surface of a base material sheet (11) to form a transfer sheet. A mask film (2) having defined shape is arranged at surface(s) of an electrolyte film (3), and transfer sheet is arranged at other side. The catalyst layer of transfer sheet is transferred on electrolyte film, such that shape of mask film is attained. The end surface of peripheral portion prescribing shape of catalyst layer has inclined surface inclining from electrolyte film side to catalyst layer side.    USE - Transfer of catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of electrolyte film during transfer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mask film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating the transfer method.    Mask film (2)    Electrolyte film (3)    Rubber sheet (6)    Base material sheet (11)    Catalyst layer (12)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a opening-closing valve (6,7) unit for sealing reactive gas space inside fuel cell main portion during termination of electric power generation, and a water retention prevention unit for preventing retention of water to reactive gas space during termination of electric power generation.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell maintains wettability of solid polymer electrolyte membrane at predetermined level during termination of electric power generation. The condensation of water to interior space is prevented. The fuel cell is stably operated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Anode (1a)    Cathode (1b)    Opening-closing valves (6,7)    Dew point hygrometer (9)
NOVELTY - A sulfonic acid group-containing heat-cross-linkable polymer contains specific dibenzyl group-containing structures (1,2) and a thermal cross-linking group in a polymer molecule. The cross-linkable polymer has softening temperature of 250degrees C or less at preset condition.    USE - Sulfonic acid group-containing heat-cross-linkable polymer is used for sulfonic acid group-containing heat-cross-linkable polymeric composition used for forming polymer electrolyte membrane or cross-linked polymer electrolyte film of polymer electrolyte membrane/electrode assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply device of electric vehicle and as distribution electric power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfonic acid group-containing heat-cross-linkable polymer provides polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent swelling-proof property, workability and high proton conductivity. The fuel cell comprising the polymer electrolyte membrane has high durability and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic acid group-containing heat-cross-linkable polymer contains dibenzyl group-containing structures of formulae (1,2) and a thermal cross-linking group in a polymer molecule.    X=-S(=O)2- group or -C(=O)- group;    Y=H or monovalent cation;    Z1,Z3=O or S;    Z2,Z4=O, S, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2-, or cyclohexyl;    n1,n2=greater than or equal to 1;and    Ar1=bivalent aromatic group.    The cross-linkable polymer has softening temperature of 250degrees C or less, when Y is H.
NOVELTY - A sheet comprises laminated component containing fluorine-resin film base material and polyurethane adhesive. An acrylic resin coat layer is formed on the polyurethane adhesive of fluorine-resin film base material. The acrylic resin contains hydroxyl group, amide group and/or amino group as functional groups.    USE - Sheet is used for solar-cell back surface sealing.    ADVANTAGE - Sheet provides solar cell module having excellent strength and weather resistance, and maintains the electric output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The illuminator has an electrical connector releasably attachable to another compatible electrical connector of a power source i.e. battery, where the former electrical connector includes a cable (2). A coupling head (8) i.e. slotted tube, is configured to be coupled to a medical instrument e.g. scaler, by pressure fit. The coupling head comprises a bore lined with an elastic material i.e. rubber. The medical instrument includes a connecting section and an effective section, where the material facilitates insertion of the connecting section to a predetermined depth.    USE - Illuminator i.e. self-contained illuminator, for a medical instrument e.g. intra-oral dental equipment such as aryngoscope, scaler, file and file coupler, for a patient's apron utilized during medical and dental procedures.    ADVANTAGE - The illuminator facilitates the dismantling of the power source and the medical instrument from the coupling head, and allows the disinfection of the coupling head, which contacts a patient's mouth. The illuminator allows the adjustment of the medical instrument with respect to the lighting element, thus providing optimal lighting on the treated location without interfering with the operator's view.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an illuminator in an operational state.    Electrical cable (2)    Lighting element (4)    Housings (6, 16)    Coupling head (8)    Electrical plug (12)    Electrical socket (14)    Clip (18)    Connecting lug (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a solar cell connected with a conflux belt by a welding strip, where a part of the strip bends towards the cell is welding strip folding part. Insulating strips are located between the cell, belt and the folding part. The insulating strips extend beyond an edge of a periphery of the cell. The insulating strips are fixed on the cell through adhesive made from ethylene vinyl acetate. An adhesive tape is attached on the belt, insulating strips and the cell in succession manner.    USE - Photovoltaic subassembly structure for a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The belt and welding strip bend towards the back of the structure, so as to make the belt and the welding strip folding part to set on the back of the structure, thus reducing the entire acreage of the structure, saving the glass faceplate, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) material and backboard and other encapsulation material, and hence reducing the production cost efficiently, and increasing the economic profit. The belt is hided at the obverse of the structure, so the structure is beautiful in appearance, thus enhancing the competitive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a photovoltaic sub assembly structure.
NOVELTY - The device has an energy collector (1), where an outlet of the collector is connected with an inlet of an underground pipe laying (3). An outlet of the underground pipe laying is connected with an inlet of a water pump (2). An outlet of the water pump is connected with an inlet of the energy collector. An underground temperature preservation component laying is provided above the underground pipe laying.    USE - Solar energy storing device for use in industry.    ADVANTAGE - The device can maintain high efficiency of the large scale and the long time energy storage. The device is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy storing device.    Energy collector (1)    Water pump (2)    Underground pipe laying (3)    Underground temperature preservation component (4)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a zinc-air battery. It comprises battery case, air anode, zinc cathode and membrane. The battery case comprises anode case and cathode case. The membrane is set between air anode and zinc cathode. The anode case and cathode case respectively encircle the sealed anode chamber and cathode chamber with membrane. The air anode and zinc cathode are respectively set in the anode chamber and cathode chamber. The air inlet which connects through anode chamber is set on anode case, wherein the battery furthering comprises the inlet pipe which is set in air inlet. The outer wall of inlet pipe closely connects the wall of air inlet. One part of inlet pipe extends to the anode chamber. The zinc-air battery which is fixed with inlet pipe solves the problem of zinc-air battery easily leaking electrolyte well. The use is rather convenient and simple. It avoids the leakage phenomenon well when delivering or storing. The battery capacity and safety performance are enhanced greatly.
NOVELTY - A polymer compound contains a benzo thiadiazole-containing repeating unit (1), and has number average molecular weight, by polystyrene conversion, of 1x 103-1x 108.    USE - Polymer compound is used for liquid composition, polymeric light emitting component used for planar light source and display device, thin film, organic transistor and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer compound has peak wavelength of fluorescence spectrum in long wavelength side and is excellent in deep coloring property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer compound contains benzo thiadiazole-containing repeating unit of formula (1), and has number average molecular weight, by polystyrene conversion, of 1x 103-1x 108.    Ar1,Ar2=(un)substituted bivalent heterocyclic, (un)substituted arylene or (un)substituted bivalent aromatic amine group;    Z1=-CR1=CR2 or -C=?C-;    R1,R2=H, alkyl, aryl, monovalent heterocyclic or cyano group;    m,n=1 or 2;and    R10,R11=H, alkyl or alkoxy group.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has thermal-medium supply manifold (8A) that supplies a thermal medium to a heat-transfer portion of end portion (E) of stack (1) in lamination direction. Another thermal-medium supply manifold (8B) supplies another thermal medium to heat transfer portion of remaining portion (R) other than end portion of stack. A thermal-medium discharge manifold (9) discharges the thermal medium from the heat transfer portion respectively.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system (claimed) used in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the fuel cell stack can be controlled effectively during starting and electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Thermal-medium supply manifolds (8A,8B)    Thermal-medium discharge manifold (9)    End portion of stack (E)    Remaining portion of stack (R)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic solution is injected into an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is sealed by wrapping it with a pouch (1) having binding and insulating layers and binding thermally wrapping end-portions of the pouch, or placing it in a cylindrical or elliptical pre-prepared pouch-can. The leads (21) protruding from one side or both sides of the assembly are bonded simultaneously. A binding polymer (22) is fused on both sides of leads and pouch. The sealing portion of leads and the pouch are bent twice.    USE - method for manufacturing battery e.g. cylindrical lithium ion battery and prismatic lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of battery is simplified. The energy density and safety of battery are enhanced. The manufacturing cost is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the cylindrical or prismatic battery.    Pouch (1)    Leads (21)    Binding polymer (22)    Bent portion (23)
NOVELTY - The MEA includes anode gas diffusion layer (5), anode catalyst layer (4), proton exchange membrane (3), cathode electrocatalyst layer (2), and cathode gas diffusion layer (1). The anode catalyst layer has anode electrocatalyst. The cathode electrocatalyst layer has cathode electrocatalyst. Methanol oxidation catalyst is either incorporated within the cathode gas diffusion layer or is present in an additional catalyst layer (6) between the cathode electrocatalyst layer and cathode gas diffusion layer. The additional catalyst layer also includes hydrophobic polymer.    USE - MEA for use in direct methanol fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but not limited to portable devices (claimed) such as portable power supplies, laptop computers and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - Provides MEA that takes advantage of methanol crossover. Helps to eliminate methanol emissions from a direct methanol fuel cell, and improves the water management within the fuel cell as the heat of combustion evaporates water in the cathode gas diffusion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the operation method of the direct methanol fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the MEA.    Cathode gas diffusion layer (1)    Cathode electrocatalyst layer (2)    Proton exchange membrane (3)    Anode catalyst layer (4)    Anode gas diffusion layer (5)    Additional catalyst layer (6)
NOVELTY - A first electrode comprising of a first elongated conductive structures embedded in the polymer matrix (2). A liquid (6)comprises of an ionic species contained within the polymer matrix. The energy storage device comprises of a capacitor. The second electrode comprises of the second elongated conductive structure embedded in the polymer matrix.    USE - Used as power source of e.g. portable system, automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing stability, flexibility, biocompatibility, ease of packaging and can be fabricated from relatively environmentally benign material. Ensures simple, inexpensive, and relatively repeatable manufacturing of the electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a composite article;    (2) and a forming method for composite article    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the composite article.    Polymer matrix (2)    Elongated conductive structure (4)    Liquid (6)    Film main surface (8)    Composite article (10)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell back surface sealing sheet has a laminated material formed by laminating at least 2 or more layers of base material (B-1) with a polyurethane adhesive (B-2). The polyurethane adhesive consists of an adhesive with hydrolysis resistance. The laminate strength of polyurethane adhesive after storing in a highly accelerated stress test (HAST) system at 105degrees C and 1.05 atm for 168 hours, is 1N/15 mm or more, and after storing process separation between the substrates due to delamination does not occur.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell back surface sealing sheet has excellent anti-weatherability and efficiently prevents material degradation due to hydrolysis and provides solar cell with excellent electrical output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model sectional drawing of solar-cell back surface sealing sheet.    Base material (B-1)    Polyurethane adhesive (B-2)
NOVELTY - A precursor salt is dissolved in water to obtain dissolved precursor salt. To the obtained dissolved precursor salt, a ultra-violet sensitizer is added to obtain photo emulsion. The obtained photo emulsion is mixed with a surfactant or stabilizer to obtain modified photo emulsion. The obtained modified photo emulsion is applied to a substrate to create a coated substrate. The obtained coated substrate is exposed to ultra-violet light, washed and dried to obtain a catalyst.    USE - For preparing catalyst such as metal-deposited substrate used as electrode in fuel cell (both claimed) such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell for wireless electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical preparation of catalyst with excellent efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surfactant or stabilizer is Nafion (RTM: ionomer solution). The stabilizer is ethylene glycol. The substrate is treated with coating of carbon black powder and Nafion (RTM: ionomer solution). The coated substrate is washed with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. The precursor salt contains ammonium tetrachloroplatinate. The ultra-violet sensitizer is ferric ammonium oxalate. The substrate is polymer, ceramic, paper, graphite woven sheet or carbon fiber woven sheet. The metal is platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, lead, mercury, gold, silver and/or copper. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for unit for controlling a size of a plurality of metal particles during the preparation of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram for preparing a catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - The lithium oxygen battery comprises an oxygen cathode, and an anode. The oxygen cathode contains a non-volatile lithium ion conductive electrolyte. A non-volatile solid moisture barrier electrolyte is dispersed between cathode and anode. The solid electrolyte has at least one ion conductive glass or ceramic layer and at least one ion conductive polymer layer. The ion conductive polymer layer contains a polyethylene oxide containing lithium salt. The oxygen cathode further contains a conductive agent.    USE - Lithium oxygen battery is used for power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium oxygen battery has excellent barrier protection of lithium anode from moisture, and discharge rate capacity.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device comprises electrodes (I,II) where at least one electrode is transparent to solar radiation, and a photoactive layer (1140) comprising a photoactive nanostructure consisting of carbon nanotube and photosensitive nanoparticles, between the electrodes (I,II). The photoactive layer is in electron conducting communication with the electrode (I) and in hole conducting communication with the electrode (II).    USE - Photovoltaic device is used in microelectronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device has favorable photoluminescence and solar energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoactive layer further comprises a polymer containing dispersed photoactive nanostructure. The photovoltaic device further has a hole conducting layer consisting of a hole conducting polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar cell with photosensitive layer.    Glass substrates (1110)    Transparent conductor (1120)    Single wall carbon nanotube layers (1130,1150)    Photoactive layer (1140)    Metal layer (1160)
NOVELTY - The anode with a current collector and a porous material having spaces containing an electrolytic solution is formed. The anode surface is contacted with a layer of lithium metal. The layer of lithium metal is shorted with the current collector and lithium ions are released from the layer. The released lithium ions are reacted with the reduction product from electrolytic, and a solid electrolyte layer is formed on the porous material. Thus, lithium-ion polymer battery (100) is manufactured. The lithium metal is sputtered lithium metal.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion polymer battery is lightweight, has high safety, high energy density, excellent battery performance and cycle-like characteristics, and manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of the lithium-ion polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of lithium-ion polymer battery.    Lithium-ion polymer battery (100)    Cell stack (102)    Negative battery output (112)    Positive battery output (114)    Flexible pouch package (116)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an optical condenser (202) e.g. Fresnel lens, and a photovoltaic cell (203) mounted substantially parallel to the optical condenser and placed about midway between the optical condenser and a focus of the optical condenser. A separation distance between the optical condenser and the photovoltaic cell is less than about 12 inches and a surface area of the photovoltaic cell is less than that of the optical condenser. The optical condenser is made of plastic and glass.    USE - Solar panel condenser apparatus for use in an energy supply tower structure (claimed) for supplying required power throughout night, cloudy or rainy weather conditions.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus increases effective area and power output of the photovoltaic cell in a cost and space efficient manner to increase the number of photons contributing to photo-generated electrons or usable current. The apparatus reduces temperature of the photovoltaic material to reduce electron noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy supply tower structure comprising a set of solar panel condenser apparatuses and energy storage banks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar panel condenser apparatus.    Incident solar radiation (201)    Optical condenser (202)    Photovoltaic cell (203)    Cold plate (204)    Optional tracking base (205)
NOVELTY - The paste composition is obtained by mixing hydrogen-ion conductivity polyelectrolyte, t-butanol, and 1-butanol to aqueous dispersion of catalyst support carbon particles. The concentration of paste composition is 9-20 wt.%. The content of 1-butanol is 2.5-9 wt.pts with respect to 1 wt.pts of t-butanol.    USE - Paste composition is used for transfer sheet for catalyst layer-electrolyte-film laminated material (both claimed), and electrode-electrolyte film assembly used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition has excellent dispersibility, and provides catalyst layer-electrolyte-film laminated material having excellent crack-proof property and pinhole-proof property. The high quality fuel cell formed using laminated material has excellent battery performance and electric power generation.
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst includes an element (2), which has electronegativity in the range of 2.0 to 4.0, on the carbon-holding surface of an electrode catalyst metal (3). Preferably, the element is selected from a group which consists of fluorine, chlorine, oxygen, and nitrogen.    USE - Electrode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electronic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Widens three-phase interface without increasing catalyst metal load. Improves electric power generation efficiency of polymer electrolyte fuel cell by suppressing adverse influence on spreading of reacting matter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electrode structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte polymer (1)    Element (2)    Electrode catalyst metal (3)    Carbon (4)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly (2) is fixed to a fuel accommodating section (3) by folding and poking the peripheral portion of a cover plate (17) along the end surface of the membrane-electrode assembly or the wall surface of the fuel accommodating section. An elastic body (20), provided in the fuel accommodating section, receives a crimping force during the crimping of the peripheral portion of the cover plate onto the fuel accommodating section.    USE - Passive type direct methanol fuel cell for portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Can stably maintain the fixing force of membrane-electrode assembly and fuel accommodating section with the cover plate over a long period of time, thus improving reliability and characteristic stability of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Passive type direct methanol fuel cell (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (2)    Fuel accommodating section (3)    Cover plate (17)    Elastic body (20)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode catalyst film (22) and a positive-electrode catalyst film (24) are individually arranged on the opposite surfaces of a proton-conductive solid electrolyte membrane (21). A fuel-supply unit feeds a fuel to the negative-electrode catalyst film. Each catalyst film includes solid-electrolyte fibers which contain catalyst particles.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of portable information device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Expands three-phase interface by using catalyst film with fibers which contain catalyst particles, thus increasing fuel cell output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell catalyst film manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel-carrying film (10)    Membrane-electrode assembly (20)    Solid electrolyte membrane (21)    Negative-electrode catalyst film (22)    Positive-electrode catalyst film (24)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte contains proton-conductive group bonded with conjugated type polyacene group structural unit.    USE - Electrolyte for catalyst electrode layer of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is excellent in electroconductivity and proton-conductivity, and is not swollen by water. The fuel cell comprising electrolyte, is excellent in electric-power generation efficiency and durability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) conveys to-be-processed object (10) by conveying belt (130). The rollers (141,142) reciprocate the peeling sheet (140) between laminate position and stand-by position. A deposit removal unit (150) at downstream position of conveyance direction, removes deposit adhering to peeling sheet.    USE - Lamination apparatus for manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The deposit scrapped off from the peeling sheet does not adhere to the object to be processed next.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lamination apparatus.    To-be-processed object (10)    Lamination apparatus (100)    Conveying belt (130)    Peeling sheet (140)    Rollers (141,142)    Deposit removal unit (150)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an opening that exposes the upper portion of crystallized semiconductor particle (2) provided at the lower end of light reflection structure (7). The crystallized semiconductor particle is condensed at the concave-mirror shaped light reflection surface (8) formed on current conduction layer. The size of the opening is smaller than the diameter of crystallized semiconductor particle.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of light with respect to photoelectric conversion is improved high. The weight of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus is reduced, while decreasing the usage-amount of semiconductor and manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Crystallized semiconductor particle (2)    Insulating layer (4)    Light reflection structure (7)    Light reflection surface (8)
NOVELTY - A filler (10) has flame resistant layer (1) containing thermoplastic resin and flame retardant, and adhesive layer (2) containing adhesive resin which is laminated on flame resistant layer.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler has excellent fire safety, and provides solar cell module having excellent adhesiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of filler.    Flame resistant layer (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Filler (10)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains mixture of polyurethane copolymers (A, B). The copolymer (A) has structure derived from silicon compound in the molecule and photopolymerizable functional group in the terminal(s). The polyurethane copolymer has structure derived from perfluoropolyether in the molecule and photopolymerizable functional group in the terminal(s).    USE - For producing hardened material (claimed) used in dye sensitized solar cell, and used as sealing material for adhering glass substrate or plastic film substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition forms hardened material with favorable adhesiveness with respect to base material and excellent electrolyte proof property, and provides dye sensitized solar cell having excellent durability and workability.
NOVELTY - The emptier has a single-way air inlet hole formed at bottom of a taper water groove. A valve system and a power transmission system of vertical open or close are fixed in a cylindroid or rectangular sealing outer shell. A main part i.e. ring air chamber, of the power transmission system is connected with an inflating tube of length at outside of the sealing outer shell. Cross section of the ring air chamber is square with multiplayer goffer or simple circle.    USE - Gas dynamic emptier for a feeding water pipe of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The emptier makes the cold water to be easily emptied, thus preventing the freeze. The emptier has low volume and low production cost. The emptier avoids usage of power supply. The emptier can discharge air and open, close or let out water mouth according to the ring air chamber. The emptier uses a single-way air inlet, and cold water in the pipe can be quickly be emptied, thus controlling the letting speed of hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a gas dynamic emptier.
NOVELTY - The collector has a heat preservation and insulation case (1) arranged with a transparent heat insulation vacuum glass cover board (2) in an airproof way. A solar absorb collecting layer (3) is arranged below the transparent heat insulation vacuum glass over board. A drainpipe and an inlet pipe are connected to a sluice cavity on the heat preservation and insulation case. The transparent heat insulation vacuum glass cover board is single or double vacuum layer vacuum glass, or laminated vacuum glass. A related foaming layer is foaming polyurethane layer or bitumen polyurethane layer.    USE - Vacuum glass board solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the collector is simple, and convenient to fix and use. The collector can be manufactured on a large scale, and cost effective. The effective area of the collector is larger. The heat losing coefficient of the collector is 0.5 watt/meagahertz.kelvin. The heat efficiency of the collector is 65 percent. The working temperature of the collector is in the range of 60 to 90 centigrade. The collector can work all over the year, and can work normally in minus 30 centigrade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vacuum glass board solar collector.    Heat preservation and insulation case (1)    Transparent heat insulation vacuum glass cover board (2)    Solar absorb collecting layer (3)
NOVELTY - The board has a board body base material, macromolecule material, and a wavelike flow reaction area i.e. sunken area, provided with flows that are independent to each other, where the macromolecule material includes polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, and polysulfone. The area is formed on a surface of the board body base material, and is press-fitted with a membrane electrode assembly. The area generates current by passing fuel e.g. methanol solution or gas fuel, via catalysis reaction. A wavelike current collector has an electro deposition lacquer covered on a copper film.    USE - Wavelike flow board for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wavelike flow board.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing plating liquid by adding 50-85 gram of di-sodium ethylenediamine tetra-acetate, 10-53 gram of potassium sodium tartrate, 100-250 gram of potassium pyrophosphate, 10-55 gram of nickel salt, 10-60 gram of sodium stannate and 700-900 milliliter of distilled water. A vacuum process is implemented in a copper membrane electrode that is coated with a stannum-nickel alloy in a vacuum drying cabinet. The copper membrane electrode is processed under 100-180 centigrade for 1-5 hours. PH value of the plating liquid is adjusted in 9-12.5 intervals with strong aqua ammonia.    USE - Method for preparing a stannum-copper-nickel alloy cathode material for a lithium ion battery, lithium battery, polymer lithium ion battery and a film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent discharge function and charge-discharge circular stability. Discharge capacity exceeds 600 milliamps per hour per gram (mAh/g) of active goods and materials.
NOVELTY - A photosensitive monomer comprises at least one of compounds I, II, III and IV repressed by chemical formulas, FORMULA (I), FORMULA (II), FORMULA (III), FORMULA (IV). R is A- Sp- P group and at least two substituents in R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are A- Sp- P groups. A is selected from oxygen atom, sulphur atom, methoxy, carbonyl, carboxyl, amine formacyl, methylthio, ethylene carboxyl, carbonyl ethylene and single bond. Sp is selected from spacer, straight-chain alkyl, branched chain alkyl and single bond. P can be polymerized radical. Z is selected from oxygen atom, sulphur atom, methoxy, carbonyl, carboxyl, amine formacyl, methylthio, ethylene carboxyl, carbonyl ethylene and single bond. L1, L2, L 3, L 4, L 5, L 6, L 7 and L 8 are selected from hydrogen atom, inert gas atom, halogen atom, cyano, alkyl, alkyl carbonyl, alkyl oxide carbonyl as well as alkyl carbonyl oxygen group with 1-7 carbon atoms, wherein at least one hydrogen atom is substituted by fluorin atom or chlorine atom.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a patterned cleave region using co-implant process by subjecting the hydrogen species to opened region. The surface region of semiconductor substrate is joined to the support surface region (802) of support substrate (801) through a glue layer (803). The semiconductor material (805) is delaminated from the substrate. A textured surface region with a patterned cleave region is formed parallel to the surface region, and semiconductor material is attached to substrate for photovoltaic application.    USE - Photovoltaic material fabrication method for solar panel used in home, nuclear power generation plant and hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is easy to handle and achieved at low cost. The longer light path is allowed for efficient light trapping for photovoltaic applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the fabrication of photovoltaic material.    Photovoltaic device (800)    Support substrate (801)    Support surface region (802)    Glue layer (803)    Semiconductor material (805)
NOVELTY - A test signal generating circuit (8) produces a first test signal when voltage of a current detecting terminal is reduced to first negative voltage which does not occur in a normal operation state of a semiconductor unit (1) and a second test signal when voltage of the current detecting terminal is reduced to second negative voltage which is lower than the first negative voltage. A current detecting terminal converts charging current into negative voltage with respect to negative electrode potential of a secondary battery (21).    USE - Semiconductor unit used for protecting secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery, nickel hydrogen battery of e.g. battery pack used in electronic apparatus (all claimed) from overcharge, overdischarge, charging overcurrent, discharging overcurrent, or short circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents heating and burning of the battery. Reduces package size and chip size since test terminal can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the battery pack.    Semiconductor unit (1)    Test signal generating circuit (8)    Counter circuit (12)    Oscillating circuit (13)    Secondary battery (21)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film (10) has porous thin film layer (45) that is formed on the portion of a supporting substrate (20). The porous thin film layer has several porous thin films (40) that are arranged at predetermined distance. A pore (21) of the supporting substrate is filled with electrolyte (22) such as fluorine resins, organic polymer electrolytes having proton conductivity. The through holes (41) of the porous thin films are filled with electrolyte (42).    USE - Electrolyte film for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the crossover of methanol is suppressed, the maintenance of the fuel cell can be obtained and stabilized output characteristics can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrolyte film.    Electrolyte film (10)    Supporting substrate (20)    Pore (21)    Electrolytes (22,42)    Porous thin films (40)    Through holes (41)    Porous thin film layer (45)
NOVELTY - The layer of functional polymer precursor or its liquid (4) is laminated on surface of a porous base material (6) by clamping, such that the functional polymer precursor or its liquid is impregnated to the pores of porous base material. Then, the functional polymer precursor or its liquid is subjected to chemical reaction, to fix the functional polymer precursor or its liquid to the pores of the porous base material. Thus, the manufacture of functional film (14) is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of functional film is used as electrolyte film and ion exchange membrane for fuel cell such as direct-methanol-type fuel cell (DMFC), diaphragm for electrolyzer and as separation membrane for concentrator.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides high yield of functional film in which the air escapes easily from the pores of porous base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows manufacture of functional film using die-coater.    Layer of functional polymer precursor or its liquid (4)    Porous base material (6)    Functional film (14)    Functional film winding apparatus (15)    Volatile solvent tank (16)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device structure comprises a hollow cylindrical tube (10); a first member (20) formed of a polymer that seals one end of the hollow cylindrical tube; a second member (30) formed of a polymer or a metal that seals the other end of the hollow cylindrical tube; and a material that generates gases via thermal decomposition in a hollow space. The first and second members melt at a temperature higher than a normal drive temperature of the device or at a voltage higher than 4.3 volts.    USE - Electrochemical device structure for lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure contains a material that is capable of imparting excellent safety to the device even when the internal pressure or voltage of the device abnormally increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising the structure as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view illustrating the structure for an electrochemical device.    Hollow cylindrical tube (10)    First member (20)    Second member (30)
NOVELTY - A lithium metal phosphate is obtained using metal and its metal oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium metal phosphate for use as active material for electrode of secondary battery (all claimed), such as lithium secondary battery, used for portable instruments such as mobile phones, notebook computers and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides nanocrystalline lithium transition metal phosphate having excellent physical property. The secondary battery formed using the lithium transition metal phosphate as electrode active material, has excellent capacitance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium metal phosphate is obtained using metal and its metal oxide. The lithium metal phosphate is of formula: LixMyPO4.    M=magnesium, aluminum, gallium, boron, or transition metal element chosen from 3-12 groups in periodic table, preferably iron or manganese;    x=0.05-1.2;and    y=0.8-1.2.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous lithium secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly composed of a cathode, an anode and a separator, where the cathode and anode have an electrode material containing an active material applied on a current collector; a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a lithium salt; hydrophobic inactive-particles (hydrophobic particles) included in the electrode material; and a battery case sealing all the constituent components. The hydrophobic particles are selected from hydrophobic organic, inorganic, surface-coated inorganic, and surface-coated organic particles.    USE - As a non-aqueous lithium secondary battery useful as an energy source.    ADVANTAGE - By the addition of hydrophobic inactive-particles to an electrode material in a non-aqueous lithium secondary battery, absorption and inflow of water into the electrode material during the battery production is effectively inhibited such as to prevent side reactions caused by water inside the battery, thus allowing improvement in the high-temperature storage characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous lithium secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly composed of a cathode, an anode, and a separator interposed between the cathode and anode, where the cathode and anode have an electrode material containing an active material applied on a current collector; a non-aqueous electrolyte containing a lithium salt; hydrophobic inactive-particles (hydrophobic particles) included in the electrode material; and a battery case sealing all the constituent components. The hydrophobic particles are selected from hydrophobic organic particles, hydrophobic inorganic particles, hydrophobic surface-coated inorganic particles, and hydrophobic surface-coated organic particles.
NOVELTY - Gel-like or solid electrolyte comprises an electrolyte solution containing an electrolyte dissolved in an organic solvent, a lamellar clay mineral and/or an organic modified lamellar clay mineral, and a polyvalent onium salt compound.    USE - Gel-like or solid electrolyte is used for photoelectric transducer element used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gel-like or solid electrolyte has high ion conductivity, and provides high photoelectric conversion efficiency to solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent conductive film (2)    Porous film (3)    Photoelectrode (4)    Counter electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A film composition comprises a mixture comprising p-type material(s) and n-type material(s). The n-type material comprises a fullerene derivative, solvates and/or salts.    USE - A film composition for an active layer of an organic photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photovoltaic device demonstrates an increase of efficiency of greater than or equal to 5% (preferably greater than or equal to 15%) compared to an analogous device comprising an active layer of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-(6,6)-phenyl-61C butyric acid methyl ester (P3HT-PCBM). The composition provides better photovoltaic efficiency, versatility with a variety of active layer systems which can be tuned to particular applications, improved device lifetime, and improved material and device processability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A film composition comprises a mixture comprising p-type material(s) and n-type material(s) and solvates and/or salts. The n-type material comprises a fullerene derivative of formula Fasterisk-(R)n.    n=greater than or equal to 1;    Fasterisk=fullerene having a surface which comprises 6-membered and 5-membered rings; and    R=optionally substituted, optionally saturated, carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring directly bonding to fullerene.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photovoltaic device comprising anode(s), cathode(s) and active layer(s) comprising a film composition; and    (2) a method of making a film composition comprising combining p-type and n-type materials and solvent(s).
NOVELTY - The system has a heat transfer body of a belt or plate construction with a lateral tubing connection installed within an interior of a house (1) on a surface of walls, ceiling, floors and within the sub-surface construction. An equipment (2) is located outside and an equipment (23) that is located within the interior of the house. The heat energy of a condenser and an evaporator of modular heating and cooling apparatus are used for the production of electricity in an electric generator module.    USE - System for collecting and delivering solar and geothermal heat energy with modular heating and cooling apparatus, and in a home. Can also be used in an apartment and industrial and agricultural building.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves heat exchange efficiency, a value of coefficients of performance, an ability to work as energy independent electric supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heat pumping with an independent electric supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a home heated by energetic apparatus, where equipment is based on a plate or belt method of the collection of soil subsurface heat.    House (1)    Equipment (2, 23)    Tank (5)    Exhaled and aspirated air (13)    Trench axis (98)
NOVELTY - Sulfonate polyarylene compounds (I)-(IV), are new.    USE - (I) are useful as a membrane material, preferably as an ion-exchange membrane for fuel cells or other electro-chemical processes, nano-filter membrane, ultrafiltration membrane, micro-filter membrane or as a reverse osmosis membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides the membrane material with improved hydrolysis resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sulfonate polyarylene compounds of formulae (I)-(IV), are new.    Ar1 = one and/or more aromatic group;    G1 = group with electron acceptor characteristics;    G2 = ether-, sulfide-, keto-, sulfone-, phenylphosphine oxide- and/or sulfoxide group;    R1-R4 = optionally equal hydrogen;    y = greater than or equal to 0;    z = greater than or equal to 1;    x = greater than or equal to 5; and    Ar = one or more aromatic ring and/or one or more biphenylene, or sulfonic acid group bounded at least at the aromatic group that form the side chain.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - The solar water heater system comprises a sealed storage tank adapted to retain water, a surface capable of reflecting sunlight, and a vacuum tube (26) extending along the reflecting surface between the reflecting surface and the sun. The tank is placed at an outer surface of a thermal insulating layer of a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam having a blowing agent of 95 wt.% or more of 1, 1, 1, 3, 3-pentafluoropropane. The vacuum tube is in communication with the tank. The reflective surface is a metallized surface or mirror.    USE - The invention deals with the solar water heater system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar water heater system is cost effective for the manufacture of the blowing agent and the solar heating device, safe for operating, and provides lower foam density, good insulation performance and good dimensional stability, at low and freezing temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar water heater system comprises a sealed storage tank adapted to retain water, a surface capable of reflecting sunlight, and a vacuum tube (26) extending along the reflecting surface between the reflecting surface and the sun. The tank is placed at an outer surface of a thermal insulating layer of a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate foam having a blowing agent of 95 wt.% or more of 1, 1, 1, 3, 3-pentafluoropropane. The vacuum tube is in communication with the tank. The reflective surface is a metallized surface or mirror. The tank and the vacuum tube are constructed of a metal or a glass. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an outdoor insulative storage tank system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a perspective, cutaway view of the solar water heater system.    Inner water tank (22)    Outer water tank (24)    Vacuum glass tube (26)    Reflector (28)    Water tank lid. (30)
NOVELTY - Preparing photoactive layers, comprises synthesizing inorganic semiconductor particles with microwave irradiation that the photoactive layers are formed from the particles in combination with organic semiconductor compounds.    USE - The photoactive layer is useful for producing a photoactive component such as hybrid photovoltaic cell or photo detector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a clear simplification in the preparation of the semiconductor particle. The method of producing photoactive layer uses microwave radiation, such that the process is simple and inexpensive, and thus the response time can be greatly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for components comprising a photoactive layer, which is produced by the above procedure.
NOVELTY - Producing a layer containing inorganic semiconductor particles comprises in situ formation of the particles from metal salts and/or metal compounds and a salt-type or organic reactant within a semiconducting organic matrix.    USE - The layer containing an inorganic semiconductor particle is useful in building elements (claimed). The layer is useful in the production of photovoltaic elements, such as solar cells or photodetectors.    ADVANTAGE - The layer enables a simple and cost-effective production of photovoltaic elements. The process avoids the use of capper, which reduces the efficiency of the solar cells. The process provides the layer in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a building element comprising the inorganic semiconductor particle containing layer.
NOVELTY - Modification of interfacial resistance of a metallic lithium electrode immersed in an electrolytic solution, comprises depositing a film of metallic oxide particles on the electrode surface.    USE - The metallic lithium electrode is useful as battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metallic lithium has low density and strong electro-positive character and provides strong energy density. The method is simple and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a metallic lithium electrode for battery, where the electrode surface is covered with the film of the metallic oxide; and    (2) a lithium metal type battery comprising anode and cathode separated by electrolytic solution, where the anode and cathode are in the form of parallel sheets, the cathode being above the anode, and the anode consists of a lithium sheet of which the upper surface of the electrolytic solution is covered with a film of metallic oxide particles.
NOVELTY - Each cell (11) has anode separator (6a) and cathode separator. A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) comprising polymer electrolyte film (1) is arranged between anode separator and cathode separator. An anode gas internal supply channel supplies fuel gas and air to the anode (4a). A carbon monoxide removal catalyst layer (61) is formed in anode gas supply channel.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) such as portable electric apparatus e.g. portable computer, mobile telephone, portable audio equipment and portable information terminal. Also used in two wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and in domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide in the fuel gas can be removed reliably so that the battery performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte film (1)    Anode (4a)    MEA (5)    Anode separator (6a)    Cells (11)    Carbon monoxide removal catalyst layer (61)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolytic solution (I) for a secondary battery, comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a solute and an aromatic phosphite compound (A).    USE - (I) is useful in electrochemical cells such as lithium(ion)rechargeable batteries and supercapcitors.    ADVANTAGE - (I) maintains below a reading of 50 the APHA color of a non-aqueous electrolytic solution for use in a secondary battery after storage at 50 degrees C for two months (claimed). (A) acts as stabilizers for nonaqueous electrolytic solutions. The batteries exhibit excellent shelf life storage at ambient and high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolytic solution (I) for a secondary battery, comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a solute and an aromatic phosphite compound (A) of formula P(OA1R1m)(OA2R2n)(OA3R3p).    A1-A3 = aryl or alkyl residue;    R1-R3 = H, halo, 1-20C alkyl, phenyl (both optionally substituted);    m-p = 0-5.    provided that all three of A1-A3 cannot be alkyl residues simultaneously. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of maintaining below a reading of 50 the APHA color of a non-aqueous electrolytic solution for use in a secondary battery after storage at 50 degrees C for two months, comprising contacting (I) with 0.01-5 wt.% of the aromatic phosphite compound;    (2) a secondary battery comprising an electrolytic solution, which comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a solute and triphenyl phosphite or a salt and triphenyl phosphite, provided that the concentration of triphenyl phosphite in the solution does not exceed 5 wt.%; and    (3) a secondary battery comprising an anode, a cathode comprising lithium and an electrolytic solution comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a solute and (A) (0.01-5 wt.%).
NOVELTY - A bottom surface of an electrode is placed on a coating surface, such that top surface is exposed. A removable retention boundary is formed on coating surface surrounding the electrode, such that space is provided between boundary and edges of electrode. A polymer electrolyte solution is deposited on electrode on coating surface within boundary. The solution is dried until total electrolyte solution becomes a solid polymer composite extending beyond electrode edges, and lithium ion polymer battery (100) is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion polymer battery having high energy density, cycle characteristics and safety is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing lithium ion polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of lithium ion polymer battery.    Lithium ion polymer battery (100)    Stacked cells (102)    Negative battery output (112)    Positive battery output (114)    Flexible pouch package (116)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion polymer battery (100) has an anode containing an electrolytic solution (E1), and a cathode containing an electrolytic solution (E2) differing from solution (E1). The anode contains carbon material chosen from amorphous carbon, artificial graphite and natural graphite. The cathode contains lithiated transition metal oxide chosen from lithium cobaltate, lithium nickelate, lithium manganate and lithium ferrate.    USE - Lithium ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion polymer battery has high energy density, cycle characteristics and safety, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium ion polymer battery; and    (2) apparatus for manufacturing lithium ion polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of lithium ion polymer battery.    Lithium ion polymer battery (100)    Stacked cells (102)    Negative battery output (112)    Positive battery output (114)    Flexible pouch package (116)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises an integrated bipolar separator plate (BSP) (61), membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (65) and the reactant and coolant manifolds (51A,51B). A flexible gasket (64) and a flexible bond (66) that are provided between BSP and MEA, and between the BSP and manifolds, provide seal to the edge portions of MEA, and to the region placed between the manifold and BSP, respectively, for preventing the release of reactants from the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage and performance testing of the single fuel cell can be facilitated using an improved, integrated, and modular BSP, MEA, and manifolds, before performing the assembly of the fuel cell stack, and hence the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the integrated and modular fuel cell assembly.    Manifolds (51A,51B)    BSP (61)    Gasket (64)    MEA (65)    Bond (66)
NOVELTY - A frame (14) has top with a seat (12) and a bottom. The bottom has a front with two caster wheels (58), a rear with batteries, and two large free-spinning wheels (28). A pivot connection is attached near a midpoint of the rear wheel axle. An elongated swing arm is attached to the pivot connection and to the front of the frame bottom. A main drive wheel (42) is mounted in a fork (44) attached to the swing arm. Two caster wheels are attached to a leaf spring suspension system. A tiller steering and a braking system are provided.    USE - A personal vehicle for an elderly, disabled or mobility impaired person. Can also be used as a personal recreational device for one or more users and can also be used by individuals without disabilities, in a non-recreation usage.    ADVANTAGE - A personal vehicle provides an improved maneuverability on rough terrain and when encountering obstacles (claimed). It is easy and comfortable to use. It is easy to manufacture with a low cost. It performs similarly to an electric powered wheelchair (EPW), but is priced similarly to a power operated vehicle (POV).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a steering mechanism for a personal vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the Hybrid Power Operated Vehicle.    Seat (12)    Frame (14)    Large free-spinning wheels (28)    Drive wheel (42)    Fork (44)    Caster wheels (58)
NOVELTY - The method involves assembling a stack of electrodes, and monitoring voltage of the stack during the assembling of the stack. A voltage drop is detected during the monitoring of the voltage. One of the electrodes is identified as being associated with the detected voltage drop. The identified electrode is removed from the stack before the assembling of the stack is continued.    USE - Identifying method for defective electrodes during assembly of lithium-ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents manufacture and discarding of batteries with electrical shorts due to faulty electrodes, thus avoiding wasting of good electrodes and reduction of manufacturing throughput.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a defective-electrode identifying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of lithium-ion polymer battery manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The charger (10) has an external case formed as a flat panel of given thickness providing storage space for internal batteries e.g. lithium polymer batteries, between a top plate (11A) and a bottom plate, where the internal batteries are rectangular batteries. The internal batteries are charged by input power. The high frequency power supply converts power supplied from the internal batteries to high frequency power and supplies to the primary coil to charge the portable electronic equipment battery pack, when no power is input.    USE - Battery charger for charging a portable electronic equipment i.e. portable table telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The flat panel allows the charger to be conveniently carried with the portable electronic equipment such as portable telephone, thus charging the portable electronic equipment with no electrical contacts, even when input power has been cut-off.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combination of battery charger and portable electronic equipment comprising battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique view of a situation for setting portable electronic equipment on a battery charger without electrical contacts.    Battery charger (10)    Top plate (11A)    LED (27)    Display window (28)    Portable electronic equipment (30)    Alternate current adapter (40)    Adapter connection plug (41)    Universal serial bus cable (42)
NOVELTY - The anode side of a unit cell assembly (22) includes a cooling base plate (24), a conductor assembly (28), a flow field (32), a water-absorbing element (34), and a hydrogen duct assembly (36). The cathode side of the unit cell assembly includes a flow field (40), a conductor assembly, an airflow distributor (44) e.g. stainless steel screen, and an insulating compression plate (46) with wing extensions (48). A membrane electrode assembly (38) is arranged between the anode side and cathode side and physically connected to the flow fields on the anode and cathode sides.    USE - PEM fuel cell for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency, airflow, and thermal management, and reduces cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of PEM unit cell assembly.    Unit cell assembly (22)    Cooling base plate (24)    Conductor assembly (28)    Flow field (32)    Water-absorbing element (34)    Hydrogen duct assembly (36)    Membrane electrode assembly (38)    Flow field (40)    Airflow distributor (44)    Insulating compression plate (46)    Wing extensions (48)
NOVELTY - The air cathode has diffusion layers (12) laminated over upper and lower side of the substrate (11) and three activation layers (13) laminated over one of the diffusion layers. The different loads or different kinds of catalyst are added to slurry to form the activation layers, and the activation layers and diffusion layers are made through simultaneous sintering. The thickness of air cathode is 0.01-20 mm and density of air cathode is 0.01-5.0 g/cm3.    USE - Multilayer air cathode of zinc-air battery, fuel cell or capacitor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing time is reduced and the stable discharge current is maintained at higher voltages. The water content of the zinc anode of zinc-air battery is maintained efficiently, hence durability of the batteries increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of air cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the air cathode.    Substrate (11)    Diffusion layer (12)    Activation layer (13)
NOVELTY - The converter has a power converter circuit (15) arranged in a housing and including an input for receiving an alternating current (AC) voltage or a direct current voltage. The circuit provides a converted direct current (DC) output voltage at an output (14). A user replaceable battery (16) e.g. lithium ion battery, provides a DC voltage to the output when no voltage is provided to the input. The battery couples to a boost circuit electrically and operates a portable electronic device e.g. cell phone.    USE - Power converter i.e. portable power converter, for powering a portable electronic device i.e. cell phone for a mobile user. Uses include but are not limited to personal desktop assistant (PDA), MPEG- 1 audio layer 3 player, computing device, digital camera and game device.    ADVANTAGE - The boost circuit increases the voltage provided by the batteries to a voltage commensurate with the input voltage requirements of the portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a power converter circuit.    Switch (SW1)    Output (14)    Power converter circuit (15)    Battery (16)
NOVELTY - The module has a base (302) provided with curved crests (304, 306, 308) and pans (312, 314, 316). The crests and pans have contours size and shape to match the size and shape of the contours and pans of clay or concrete S-tiles to enable the base to interlock with the clay or concrete S-tiles. The base is made from lightweight plastic material, where each crest of the base includes depressed areas (322, 324, 326). A photovoltaic panel (402) is positioned in the depressed areas of the crests and spans across one curved pan between the two curved crests.    USE - Used for providing weather protection and generating electrical power for residence.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the contours of the crests and pans avoids interruption in the continuity in the water protection provided by the overlapping tiles at each transition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of constructing a roofing tile having an integrated photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a profile solar panel tile looking from a top of an assembly showing a panel base, a photovoltaic panel and a wiring junction box.    Base (302)    curved crests (304, 306, 308)    Curved pans (312, 314, 316)    Depressed areas (322, 324, 326)    Solar cell array panel assembly (330)    Lower edge of base (340)    Left interlock (350)    Photovoltaic panel (402)    Panel frame (400)    Junction box (500)
NOVELTY - A circuit board device (100) comprises a substrate (101) having a notch; electrical parts (120) mounted on an upper surface (101a) of the substrate; a resin portion (130) burying the electrical parts; a metal plate (140, 141) fixed at an end portion of the upper surface of the substrate to cover the notch; and a lead (150, 151) connected to the metal plate and extending from the end of the substrate to the outside. One end of the lead is held in the notch and is welded to a back side (140a, 141a) of the metal plate for connection to the metal plate.    USE - For a battery pack (claimed) used as power supply for portable terminal devices, e.g. cellular phones.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit board device is able to be made thin. Since the thickness of the protection-circuit board device is reduced, the dimension of a cell in the battery pack can be increased accordingly, thus the capacity of the battery pack can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack, comprising a cell; and the circuit board device that monitors an output voltage and protects the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view illustrating the circuit board device.    Circuit board device (100)    Substrate (101)    Upper surface (101a)    Electrical parts (120)    Resin portion (130)    Metal plate (140, 141)    Back side (140a, 141a)    Lead (150, 151)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive element comprises an electrically conductive substrate comprising a metal surface susceptible to forming oxides in the presence of oxygen; a metal coating overlying the surface regions; adhesion promoting coating overlying the metal coating on the regions, and having polymer comprising silicon; and a corrosion resistant protective polymeric coating overlying the adhesion promoting coating of the regions.    USE - For electrochemical cell, e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive element maintains electrical conductivity, to resist fuel cell's hostile environment and to improve the overall efficiency, durability, and longevity of the electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDEN CLAIM is included for a method of making an element for a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell device comprises an individually encapsulated solar cell (10). The encapsulated solar cell includes at least one protective layer (20) coupled to at least one surface of the solar cell. The protective layer has a chemical composition which substantially prevents moisture from entering the solar cell. Light passes through the protective layer to reach an absorber layer in the solar cell. The protective layer comprises an organic material and an inorganic material.    USE - Device such as solar cell is used for solar roofing material such as flexible solar roofing membrane (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell device has improved electric generating ability and environmental protection configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Protective layer (20)    Barrier layer (40)    Support layer (50)    Sealing material (54)
NOVELTY - An organic solid electrolyte comprises a polymer. The polymer is obtained by polymerization or copolymerization of two monomers. The polymer is doped with inorganic ion salt.    USE - The organic solid electrolyte is useful for manufacturing secondary battery for mobiles phones, portable video cameras, portable computers, and electric automobiles, electrochromic devices, sensors, and actuators.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solid electrolyte has high ionic conductivity, exhibits satisfactory ionic conductivity and is inert to electrochemically active materials is produced. The electrolyte provides battery that eliminates the risk of gas evolution because the electrolyte is based on hydroxyl-free polymer. The polymer has very high relative permittivity as compared with organic material containing ordinary polymers and is effective in relaxing electrostatic energy of inorganic ions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic solid electrolyte comprises a cyano containing polymer. The polymer is obtained by polymerization or copolymerization of a first monomer of structure CH2=CHCOO-(CH2)2-CN and/or second monomer of structure CH2=C(CH3)COO-(CH2)2-CN. The polymer is doped with inorganic ion salt. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and the organic solid electrolyte disposed between them.
NOVELTY - Robust polymer composition (A), deposited on a substrate, comprises a polymer deposited by chemical vapor deposition comprising a substituted xylylene having a first functional group that is reactive with and undergoes a regioselective reaction with a second functional group on a target molecule.    USE - (A) is useful for diagnostic or chromatography techniques. (A) is useful to bond two separate coatings together. (A) is useful in complex micro-total analytical systems. (A) is useful for electrochemical cell technology, e.g. batteries and/or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (A) is robust (claimed). (A) provides stable immobilization of target molecules and/or ligands. (A) exhibits excellent adhesion and stability. (A) permits spatial control of self-assembly of monolayers onto a substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of forming a robust reactive polymer on a substrate, the method comprising: applying a polymer via chemical vapor deposition and reacting the first functional group with the second functional group to attach the target molecule to the surface.
NOVELTY - A sunlight reflector is provided to install the sunlight reflector in a state lain on a bottom to remove the necessity of installing a support frame, thereby reducing manufacturing time and cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sunlight reflector is formed of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, glass or synthetic resin. The sunlight reflector is installed at a fixed sunlight collecting plate(10). The fixed sunlight collecting plate has a bottom plate(20). The sunlight reflector is installed at the bottom plate of the fixed sunlight collecting plate in a state lain on the bottom plate. Since the sunlight reflector is installed in the lain state, the sunlight reflector can be easily installed. The sunlight reflector can be readily moved and disassembled.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A safety rubber valve for a battery is provided to ensure a continuous sealability even upon a long term use and therefore to maintain an efficiency and performances of the battery for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The safety rubber valve for a battery has a shape of a cylinder, of which a topside(11) is clogged and in which an angle(13) between the topside(11) and the inside of a side wall(12) is 90 degrees or less. The side wall(12) is formed so that a lower contact surface(15) of the inside is 90 degrees with the topside(11). Preferably, an internal edge(14) of a lower end of the side wall(12) is round.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The guide plate (5) has a hole (50) arranged corresponding to several coil springs (30). The hole maintains the coil spring between the cell side (4) and end side (2) of cell press assembly (1).    USE - Guide plate for cell press assembly (claimed) used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The coil spring is easily positioned at the time of assembly of cell press assembly such that the cell press assembly is assembled easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembly method of cell press assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell.    Cell press assembly (1)    End side of cell press assembly (2)    Cell side of cell press assembly (4)    Guide plate (5)    Coil spring (30)    Hole (50)
NOVELTY - A metal electroforming layer (6) is formed on the surface of a photosensitive resist layer (1) that is formed on a substrate (2), using electroforming. A mask (4) is formed using a die that forms curved-surface shaped corrugations in the photosensitive resist layer, and the metal electroforming layer is peeled.    USE - Method for manufacturing metal mold used for solar cell substrate manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of the luminous efficiency and electric power generation efficiency is reduced, and the generation of the crack or pinhole is prevented even the semiconductor and luminescent material thin film are formed on the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views explaining the manufacturing process of the metal mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photosensitive resist layer (1)    Substrate (2)    Mask (4)    Metal electroforming layer (6)    Metal mold (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (4) has an output component (7) comprising a screw shaft (7s), and a core material (7w) comprised with copper, which are arranged in inner side of an electrically conductive layer having oxidation resistance. A laminated cell group is fixed by a fixing component (5) while laminating two or more fuel cell batteries (3).    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) using zirconium oxide (ZrO2) type. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), and molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conduction property of the electrically conductive layer is increased. The loss resulting from electrical resistance of the output component can be suppressed. The decline of electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cell comprised with fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell battery (3)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Fixing component (5)    Output component (7)    Screw shaft (7s)    Core material (7w)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has a polyimide film laminated on at least one surface of a semiconductor wafer at which photoelectric transducer is formed on one surface, through a heat fusible layer. The polyimide film has tensile elasticity modulus of 4 GPa or more and linear expansion coefficient of 12 ppm or less. The heat fusible layer contains thermoplastic polyimide. The semiconductor wafer is single crystal silicon, polycrystalline silicon or compound semiconductor.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has high reliability and durability, improved handling property and favorable solder heat resistance, heat cycle resistance and PCT-proof (pressure cooker test) property. The polyimide film has excellent heat resistance, and semiconductor wafer is protected from vibration and impact during semiconductor processing.
NOVELTY - A branch path (9) is connected to an internal duct (4) between battery blocks (13) adjacently arranged in it while a through-hole (18) connecting an air path (6) with the exterior of the battery block is opened by an end plate (3). The branch path is connected to the air path to cool a battery (1) by passing air ventilated by the internal duct to the end plate from the through-hole.    USE - Pack battery used for e.g. electric power-assisted bicycle, power tool, electrically driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient and uniform cooling of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical longitudinal cross-sectional view of a pack battery.    Battery (1)    End plate (3)    Internal duct (4)    Air path (6)    Branch path (9)    Battery blocks (13)    Through-hole (18)
NOVELTY - A substrate (16) is arranged in a reactor, and an inert gas is allowed to flow through reactor. Pulse direct current electric power is applied to a sputter target (12) containing lithium cobaltate positioned opposing the substrate. A lithium cobaltate layer is formed on the substrate. Rapid heat annealing of substrate and lithium cobaltate layer is carried out, and deposition of lithium cobaltate layer is enabled.    USE - Deposition of lithium cobaltate for manufacturing battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cobaltate film is efficiently deposited at high velocity and low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate is arranged in a reactor, and an inert gas is allowed to flow through reactor. Pulse direct current electric power is applied to a sputter target containing lithium cobaltate positioned opposing the substrate. A lithium cobaltate layer is formed on the substrate. Rapid heat annealing of substrate and lithium cobaltate layer is carried out, and deposition of lithium cobaltate layer is enabled. The substrate is silicon, polymer, glass, ceramics, stainless steel and/or metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Deposition apparatus (10)    Target (12)    Pulse direct current power supply (14)    Filter (15)    Substrate (16)
NOVELTY - The transfer material (5) is formed by laminating a primary metal oxide layer (2), a secondary metal oxide layer (3) and a transparent-electrode layer (4) on the surface of a heat-resistant base material (1). The primary metal oxide layer contains metal-oxide fine particles of insulator.    USE - Transfer material for laminated material used for manufacturing metal-oxide electrode used for dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transfer material has excellent exfoliating property, and provides highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cell, without short circuit of counter electrode and electric power generation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional drawing of the transfer material.    Heat-resistant base material (1)    Primary metal oxide layer (2)    Secondary metal oxide layer (3)    Transparent electrode layer (4)    Transfer material (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a casting (8) with nonwoven fabric (7) containing positive electrode active material which touches a separator (4) in a positive-electrode side cell (5). The casting (10) has nonwoven fabric (9) containing negative electrode active material which touches the separator in a negative-electrode side cell (6).    USE - Battery. Uses include but are not limited to tool, toy, electric light, camera, radio, personal computer, video apparatus and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The high output is achieved without damage of short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the schematic structure of the battery.    Insulator (3)    Separator (4)    Positive-electrode side cell (5)    Negative-electrode side cell (6)    Nonwoven fabric (7,9)    Castings (8,10)
NOVELTY - The battery has two bellow-shaped moldings (7,8) consisting of positive and negative electrode active material respectively, which are in contact with a separator (4). The moldings (7,8) are arranged in positive electrode side cell (5) and negative electrode side cell (6) respectively.    USE - Battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, tool, toy, electric light, radio, personal computer (PC) and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - High output can be obtained by increasing the reaction interface. The structure of battery is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode material (1)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode side cell (5)    Negative electrode side cell (6)    Moldings (7,8)
NOVELTY - The air cell has a catalyst layer, a collector, an air electrode (14) and a water-repellent film (15). The surface contact angle with respect to water of the catalyst layer is 90degrees or more. The catalyst layer contains polytetrafluoroethylene, non-polymeric fluorine compound, perfluoroalkyl group containing compound and/or silicone oil.    USE - Air cell is used for main power supply of mobile electronic devices such as mobile telephone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The air cell has excellent storing characteristics and heavy-loading discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional drawing of the air cell.    Anode case (11)    Vent (12)    Air electrode (14)    Water-repellent film (15)    Air diffusion paper (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly (50), which is pinchingly supported, separators (130,140), and an electroconductive component (150). The separator (140) has a projection portion (141) formed in opposing surface with membrane electrode assembly, and a hollow portion (145) in top portion of the projection portion. The electroconductive component is arranged on the hollow portion. The membrane electrode assembly has an electrolyte film, and an electrode layer formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte film.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved startability at low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fuel battery cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (50)    Separators (130,140)    Projection portion (141)    Hollow portion (145)    Electroconductive component (150)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery (10) has an anode (11) and a cathode (12) arranged oppositely via a separator (13). The separator has a surface layer containing polymer particles having melting point lower than that of separator material, at surface(s). The surface layer further contains a binder, which is copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery is used as lithium iron disulfide primary battery for electronic devices, such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The shrinkage of separator is prevented during raise of internal temperature of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery can (1)    Lithium iron disulfide primary battery (10)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves distributing the carbon material (1) of 300 m2/g to a dispersion medium. The dispersion liquid with the viscosity of 2 mPa.s to 100 Pa.s is introduced into the micropore (4) with the volume of pore is 10 nm or less and diameter of pore is more than 1000 mm3/g and catalyst metal (2) is supported in the micropore.    USE - Supporting catalyst manufacturing method for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of catalyst is improved and high battery performance is achieved by small catalyst amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of supporting catalyst.    Carbon metal (1)    Catalyst metal (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte (3)    Micropore (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly performs distribution formation of through-hole (151) in the thickness direction, at a gaseous diffusion layer (15). The channel (141) is formed in the gaseous diffusion layer to form a flow path to the surface direction of catalyst layer (14).    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for mobile telephone, personal digital assistant and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation output of polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be improved significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view and perspective view of MEA. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode pole (12)    Catalyst layer (14)    Gaseous diffusion layer (15)    Channel (141)    Through-hole (151)
NOVELTY - The anode-mix pellet (1) containing number of microcapsules (2) equivalent electrolyte solution (3) of liquid quantity required for single battery is produced by pressurizing and hardening anode mix in die. The electrolyte solution is leaked from outer shell (4) by heating the microcapsule. The pellet is accommodated in battery case immediately after performing heat destruction of outer shell. The opening of battery case is sealed, without passing through injection process after interposing separator and inserting negative electrode in reverse side of pellet.    USE - Method for manufacturing primary battery such as alkaline manganese battery.    ADVANTAGE - The high quality primary battery is manufactured efficiently. The discharge efficiency of active material is improved. The voltage characteristic and capacity of the primary battery are improved. The temperature aging process implemented for voltage stabilization of the primary battery is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the primary battery.    Anode-mix pallet (1)    Microcapsule (2)    Electrolyte solution (3)    Outer shell (4)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains specific rhodium porphyrin complex (1).    USE - Catalyst is used as anode catalyst substance for anode pole of polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and for electrochemical oxidation of carbon monoxide in carbon monoxide detection portion of carbon dioxide sensor and working electrode of carbon monoxide oxidation removal apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is economical, and has high stability and high catalyst activity with respect to electrochemical oxidation reaction of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is effectively and efficiently oxidized with low overvoltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst contains rhodium porphyrin complex of formula (1).    R1-R8=alkyl group, H, or halogen atom;    R9-R12=-SO3M1 or -COOM2;and    M1,M2=H, alkali metal, or -NH4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon monoxide oxidation removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The organic solar cell (10) has a light guide portion (11), organic solar cell layer and a reflection portion provided in position facing organic solar cell layer of light guide portion. The solar cell layer has a cathode, an anode and an organic semiconductor layer contacting portion(s) of surface of light guide portion. The light guide portion is formed using glass or transparent resin.    USE - Organic solar cell is used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell has high conversion efficiency and improved productivity, and is continuously and economically manufactured. The average energy density is reduced during manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of structure of organic solar cell.    Organic solar cell (10)    Light guide portion (11)    Transparent current carrying portion (12)    P-type organic semiconductor (13)    N-type organic semiconductor (14)    Reflecting film (15)
NOVELTY - The parallel unit (2) holds several cylindrical batteries (1) e.g. lithium ion secondary cell connected in parallel to lead board (5) fixed to electrode of battery, on the battery holder (4). The battery holder divides the middle portion of cylindrical portion of holder unit into several holder units (4A). The pack battery performs electrical connection of parallel unit formed by connecting batteries, holder units and lead board linearly with the a circuit board (3).    USE - Pack battery for bicycle, tool, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery, holder unit and lead board are connected linearly to the circuit board, the assembly of battery can be performed inexpensively and efficiently. Several batteries can be fixed firmly to the normal position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of core pack of pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (1)    Parallel unit (2)    Circuit board (3)    Battery holder (4)    Holder units (4A)    Lead board (5)
NOVELTY - A lithium ionic conductive electrolyte contains polymer and lithium salt. The polymer is synthesized from an ionic monomer containing onium cation having polymerizable functional group, and organic anion having two negative charges and does not have polymerizable functional group.    USE - Lithium ionic conductive electrolyte for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to battery for portable electronic devices, electrochromic elements and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium ionic conductive electrolyte has excellent ionic conductivity. The secondary battery comprising the electrolyte has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - The gaseous-diffusion layer (10) has a hydrophilic portion, and is provided at the fuel-electrode (8) side of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the gaseous-diffusion layer, has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophilic portion of gaseous-diffusion layer contains silicon oxide, titanium oxide, tin oxide and/or aluminum oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of fuel electrode in polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film (7)    Fuel electrode (8)    Water repellent layer (9)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (10)    Separator (11)
NOVELTY - A diode module (2) has heat sinks (4) separated by preset insulation distance, integrally molded with diode module main structure (3). The terminals (10) for solar cell module connection are formed near an end of the heat sink, and protrude from the main structure. A general purpose package diode (5) is attached to exposed heat sinks in diode attachment zone so that the diode is electrically and thermally connected with heat sink.    USE - For solar cell module connection tool.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable diode module can be manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connection tool; and    (2) manufacturing method of connection tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front, top, bottom and side views of connection tool. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diode module (2)    Diode module main structure (3)    Heat sink (4)    Package diode (5)    Terminal (10)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a negative-electrode side current-collection layer (91) formed opposing a semiconductor electrode (31). The current collection layer has several protrusions (93) protruded towards a translucent conductive layer (21) such that front end (95) of the protrusion is pressed on the conductive layer.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The extension of the negative-electrode side current-collection layer in the glass plate is prevented, so that formation area of semiconductor electrode is secured. Hence, the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Translucent conductive layer (21)    Semiconductor electrode (31)    Negative-electrode side current-collection layer (91)    Protrusion (93)    Front end (95)
NOVELTY - The dye sensitized solar cell (1) has electrolyte (4) enclosed between photoelectrode substrate (2) and counter electrode substrate (3). Substrate (2) is provided with porous semiconductor electrode membrane (7) which adsorbs or supports the sensitized dye. Substrate (3) is equipped with opposition substrate component (8), corrosion resistant metal wire material (11) and electroconductive catalyst material film (12) arranged such that material (11) is covered with film (12) and extended along component (8).    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell is used for generation of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitized solar cell has improved transmittance of counter electrode substrate, stable photoelectric conversion efficiency and low electrical resistance of counter electrode substrate, and is economically and easy manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the dye sensitized solar cell.    Dye sensitized solar cell (1)    Photoelectrode substrate (2)    Counter electrode substrate (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Porous semiconductor electrode membrane (7)    Opposition substrate component (8)    Corrosion resistant metal wire material (11)    Electroconductive catalyst material film (12)
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxide and a crosslinking support agent such as triaryl isocyanurate and trimethylol-propane tri(meth)acrylate.    USE - For sealing of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film provides solar cell with high productivity and excellent durability, earth property and external appearance. Generation of swelling during crosslinking is effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of solar cell.    Glass substrate (1)    Back cover (2)    Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer film (3A,3B)    Silicon electricity generating element (4)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery consists of an anode active material, a cathode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode active material is a lithium-containing transition-metal oxide, and the cathode material is a compound containing silicon atom which enables insertion-discharge of lithium. The compound containing silicon atom is coated with ceramic, metal, and/or thermoplastic resin. The compound containing silicon atom is mixed with liquid not containing water, dried, and applied on a collector.    USE - For video movies, portable video recorders with built-in monitors, movie cameras with built-in monitors, digital cameras, compact cameras, single-lens reflex cameras, disposable cameras, notebook computers, notebook-type word processors, electronic notebooks, mobile telephones, cordless telephones, power tools, electrically-driven mixers, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery has excellent discharge ability in high current density, and cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The binder used for dispersing compound containing silicon atom in non-aqueous solution, has a fluorine atom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of cylinder battery.    Battery can which serves as cathode (1)    Winding electrode group (2)    Top insulation board (3)    Anode lead (4)    Gasket (5)
NOVELTY - A specific dihalobenzene compound (1) is polymerized in the presence of a bivalent nickel complex of catalyst amount, a trivalent phosphorus ligand and zinc to obtain a polyarylene-type polymer (2).    USE - For manufacturing polyarylene-type polymer used as polyelectrolyte for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polyarylene-type polymer is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dihalobenzene compound of formula (1) is polymerized in the presence of a bivalent nickel complex of catalyst amount, a trivalent phosphorus ligand and zinc to obtain a polyarylene-type polymer of formula (2).    A = optionally substituted alkoxy or amino group;    R1 = hydrogen atom or substituent does not involving in polymerization reaction, and two adjacent substituent optionally couples together to form ring;    p = number of repeating units, preferably 5-1000;    m = 1 or 2;    k = 4-m; and    X = chlorine, bromine or iodine atom.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sulfonic acid group carrying polyarylene-type polymer, which is obtained by deprotecting protecting group of sulfonic acid of polyarylene-type polymer.
NOVELTY - The device has a hollow and rigid plastic skeleton (1) of a seagull provided with mechanical muscles (2). Artificial feathers (19-21) are fixed to net mesh (15) by cables (7-9). A cockpit (30) is provided at a head (25) of the seagull. A CPU (39) controls the mechanical muscles. Batteries (37) are connected by wires and printed circuit board for adapting to all elements of the device operating with electricity. The feathers are joined to each other at articulations with a rubber sleeve (3).    USE - Device for traversing air space in atmosphere with human passengers and a pilot of a propeller plane, jet aircraft, helicopter or helium balloon for aerobatics and pleasure flight.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device enables traversing of air space in the atmosphere with human passengers and pilot in an ecological manner without the need for a take-off and landing runway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating an operating principle of an assembly of an air space traversing device.    Hollow and rigid plastic skeleton (1)    Mechanical muscles (2)    Rubber sleeve (3)    Cables (7-9)    Net mesh (15)    Artificial feathers (19-21)    Head (25)    Cockpit (30)    Batteries (37)    CPU (39)
NOVELTY - The device has a cover fixed on solar energy sensors by a pin (1) for covering the sensors, where tightening of the cover is ensured by a screw and nut assembly (2) housed in an insert, where the screw and nut assembly is made of stainless steel or plastic material. The cover is made of glass or translucent plastic material and has morphology of a ridge-tile.    USE - Used for protecting a solar energy sensor, placed in a ridge-tile on a roof, from wind, rain and leakages occurring at junctions.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is made of glass or translucent plastic material, thus increasing the absorption of calories and protecting the sensor from wind, rain and leakages occurring at junctions. The pin ensures the maintenance of the cover on the ridge-tile on the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a protection cover.    Pin (1)    Screw-nut assembly (2)
NOVELTY - A safety connection unit (100) has a horizontal connection terminal (130) connected to one end of a thermal fuse (110) and a vertical connection terminal connected to the other end of the thermal fuse. The safety connection unit is connected to the electrode terminal of a battery cell having an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure disposed in a battery case in a sealed state. The external input and output terminal of the battery cell is variably formed due to the safety connection unit.    USE - Secondary battery for medium or large sized battery pack (claimed) used as energy source for mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - Eases adjusting of the position of the electrode lead of the battery by the safety connection unit while ensuring safety. Ensures low manufacturing costs, light weight, and easy modification in shape of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a safety connection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the safety connection unit.    Safety connection unit (100)    Thermal fuse (110)    Insulative film (120)    Horizontal connection terminal (130)    Metal plate (140)
NOVELTY - Composite material preferably for solar collector element, comprises a band forming metallic carrier (1); an intermediate layer (2); optical multi-layer system (3); metallic infrared reflection layer (4) and an absorption layer system (5), where: the intermediate layer for the electrochemical isolating separation of the carrier of the optical system has no continuous pores and comprises at least a sublayer (9) made of plastic, and frequency range of the carrier and the intermediate layer and optical multi-layer system is greater than 1 MOmega at 1-10 Hz.    USE - The composite material is preferably useful for solar collector elements (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite material exhibits temperature stability, processability, recyclability and improved weather resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principle representation of the composite material.    Band forming metallic carrier (1)    Intermediate layer (2)    Optical multi-layer system (3)    Metallic infrared reflection layer (4)    Absorption layer system (5)    Reflection layer system (6)    Adhesive layer (7)    Sublayers. (8, 9, 10)
NOVELTY - The panel (10) has a carrier for a reflector (12), where the carrier has multiple ribs (16) made of plastic or metal. Each rib is connected with the reflector using a connecting device (20), which is a locking connection, hooking or tie-clip connection. The reflector is made of metal, where the device is formed as a single part or multipart. A coupling element is glued, or screwed on to a side of the reflector facing the ribs or is fastened by a material extrusion of the reflector, where the connecting device is formed out from the reflector.    USE - Solar panel for focusing solar radiation on a focus or a caustic line.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector can be connected in a simple manner with carrying construction without using tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar panel.    Solar panel (10)    Reflector (12)    Collector pipe (14)    Ribs (16)    Connecting device (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a housing (3), and a set of rectangular cell bond modules (2) electrically interconnected together. The cell bond modules with spring damping units (8a, 8b) are supported in the housing. The spring damping units are arranged in an intermediate space between an outer area of a lower edge of the cell bond modules and the housing. A common spring damping unit extends transverse to a direction of a longitudinal side of the cell bond modules along the cell bond modules. The spring damping units are made of elastomer material.    USE - Electrical storage battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spring damping units absorb vibrations, oscillations, impacts and hits in the battery in a secure manner, thus balancing manufacturing tolerances of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical storage battery with a set of cell bond modules supported in mounting rails.    Electrical storage battery (1)    Cell bond modules (2)    Housing (3)    Mounting rails (7a, 7b)    Spring damping units (8a, 8b)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a channel structure with channels (2) that run parallel to each other and have flow cross sections. Each channel has an inner geometry with different characteristic values for different channel sections. The inner geometry passes to respective flow cross section. One of the characteristic values represents a ratio of truncation of one channel cross section to width of the channel section.    USE - Plate unit for current collector plate or bipolar plate of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), in a fuel cell stack (claimed) and/or fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The plate unit has permanent mechanical and thermal stability and has good flow characteristics due to the characteristic values of different channel section. The plate unit can be manufactured in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a plate unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a fuel cell including a plate unit with a channel structure whose channels run in the form of meander.    Plate unit (1)    Channels (2)
NOVELTY - The composition includes at least on semiconductor material in the form of a matrix (5) with embedded domains (3) of a guest material which absorbs radiation and produces electron-hole pairs. At least one domain is dimensioned such that the average life of an electron-hole pair produced in the guest material is sufficiently long for transfer of the pair into the matrix material. The average diffusion length of the electron pair formed in a domain is preferably larger than the average diameter of the domain.    USE - Composite material used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improved optical absorption and efficiency of the solar cell. Simplified component structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The guest material comprises a donor/acceptor system capable of multi-photon absorption. The donor/acceptor system may includes a biological absorber system, particularly chlorophyll and/or bacteriochlorophyll. The guest material may be F_1_6ZnPc and the semiconductor material of the matrix is ZnSe. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a photovoltaic solar cell, and for a method of manufacturing the composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of a p+-i-n+ component of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The heater has a hot water homothermal loop pump (9) whose input end is linked to an inlet branch (1) and one end of a homothermal return pipe (4) through a feed valve (3). Another end of the return pipe is linked to a water input end of a water tank (5). An automatic temperature-controlled vent port (6) is fixed on the water tank, where one end of the vent port is linked to an inlet of a postpositive activated carbon filter element. An inlet pipe is linked to a water inlet of a base of a filte, and two filters are provided on under the base of the filte.    USE - Instant drinking type solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater makes the water to be clean, safe, healthy and directly drunk. The hot water homothermal loop pump can directly give out the hot water, and the automatic temperature-controlled vent port can make the temperature of the water more comfortable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an instant drinking type solar water heater.    Inlet branch (1)    Feed valve (3)    Homothermal return pipe (4)    Water tank (5)    Automatic temperature-controlled vent port (6)    Hot water outlet pipe (8)    Hot water homothermal loop pump (9)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery elastic piece provided on one of an anode and cathode of a battery placing position, and one end of the battery elastic piece connected to a printed circuit board of an electronic product. An exploded part of other end of the battery elastic piece is multi sphere curved surface, which forms two contact faces, when an elastomer e.g. battery elastic piece or a spring, of other end is not elastic fatigued. One pole end of the battery contacts the contact face oppositely, when the elastomer of the another pole end is elastic fatigued.    USE - Structure for a battery elastic piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a structure of a battery elastic piece.
NOVELTY - The system has a fluid infusion tank (11) connected with a central inner container, and a pressure inner container (8) with a temperature senor (9) whose end is provided on an outer wall of the central inner container. An inner container of a contactless solar collector (1) is connected with the central inner container. A temperature difference recycling pump (6) and a magnet valve (3) are provided in a connection pipeline of a medium inlet of the inner container of the water tank and a medium outlet of the inner container of the solar collector.    USE - Separated pressure solar water heating system for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The system is effectively combined with the building to improve security and durability of the system. The system utilizes the contactless solar collector, so that the heat transfer medium does not contact a vacuum tube and the stability and security of the system are improved. The medium in the solar collector is exchanged with the medium in the container interlayer of the pressure inner container though the recycle pump, so that the medium in the container interlayer is heated up and the water in the pressure inner container is heated up, thus achieving usage acquirement of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separated pressure solar water heating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Contactless solar collector (1)    Magnet valve (2)    Magnet valve (3)    Temperature difference recycling pump (6)    Pressure inner container (8)    Temperature senor (9)    Fluid infusion tank (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell unit made of hard material, and a cover body module group installed on a shell body. A containing space is formed between the cover body module group and shell body. A battery model has multiple lithium-polymer batteries connected in series and installed in the containing space. Two power output tie-ins are connected with the lithium-polymer batteries. A charging port is connected with the lithium-polymer battery, and the power output tie-ins are installed in the containing space.    USE - High safety lithium-polymer battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high safety lithium-polymer battery device.
NOVELTY - The machine has a battery winding core inserted into an automatic adhesive tape pasting mechanism. The battery winding core is pasted with a terminated adhesive tape. A middle section of a compression roller (41) of the automatic adhesive tape pasting mechanism is columniform. Surface pasting layer (411) of the compression roller is polyurethane plastic, and column core body (412) is of carbon steel material. Parts of feeding mechanism of two pole pieces and feeding mechanism of two membranes respectively propels two pole pieces and two membranes into a winding mechanism.    USE - Winding machine for battery winding core.    ADVANTAGE - The machine avoids dropping of the powder at flange of the pole piece of the battery winding core. The machine reduces the phenomenon of automatic discharge and micro short circuit of the lithium battery. The capability of the lithium ion battery is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a winding machine.    Compression roller (41)    Surface pasting layer (411)    Column core body (412)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode lug and a cathode lug installed on a shell. A memory device is installed on a surface of a side of the cathode lug or the anode lug. A memory sign e.g. bar code and number, is fixed on the shell. The memory device is installed on a curst. A carrier is made of proximate matter or foil. The shell is made of polymeric material.    USE - Lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids destroying the structure of original battery. The battery has reasonable design, simple production process, and high information memory function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an outer shell (6), sealing frame (5), output end (7) of cathode, output end (8) of anode, anode plate (3), cathode plate (4) and a fiber glass partition sheet (2). A plastic lead composite polar plate (1) replaces a lead grid polar plate and a lead connecting piece. The plastic lead composite polar plate comprises a cotton fiber layer (1-2) on surface of a set of composite polar plates (1-1), and a lead button (1-3) embedded in a place between the polar plates, where the polar plate is plastic plate, fiber glass resin plate, synthetic fiber plate or engineering plastics plate.    USE - High-energy lead acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases specific energy from original 30 watt hour/kilo gram to 50 watt hour/kilo gram. The battery reduces the weight about 40 percent with same capacity, and reduces lead usage amount. The weight of a square meter of the composite polar plate is about 6 gram, and largely reduces the cost. The battery has small essential resistance, big output current and long usage life. The battery can conveniently connect dozens of or hundreds of battery pack into storage battery with dozens volt or hundreds volt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a high-energy lead acid storage battery.    Plastic lead composite polar plate (1)    Composite polar plates (1-1)    Cotton fiber layer (1-2)    Lead button (1-3)    Fiber glass partition sheet (2)    Anode plate (3)    Cathode plate (4)    Sealing frame (5)    Outer shell (6)    Output ends (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The well has a sealing cover (3) provided at upper part of a well main body (1) which is made of glass fiber reinforced plastic, and sealing agent (4). Inner side of the main body comprises an internal layer (2) e.g. rubber, with a sheltering effect, and material of the main body is a hard material with high strength. The internal layer is soft material with high toughness. A shim block (5) is provided under the main body, and an upper part of an inner wall of the main body comprises a circular bead for assembling electrode group.    USE - High-power lead-acid battery well.    ADVANTAGE - The internal layer of the battery ensures that the electrolyzing solution does not leak even after the well main body bursts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a high-power lead-acid battery well.    Well main body (1)    Internal layer (2)    Sealing cover (3)    Sealing agent (4)    Shim block (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a polar group formed by a positive and negative polar and septum group. An outer packaging at the outer polar group is two layers, where one layer is soft film and other one is shaped shell. The outer package shaped shell of outside polar group is located on inner side of soft film.    USE - Safe and durable lithium ion battery such as liquid lithium ion battery and polymer lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery solves the problem of soft packaging battery flatulence and circling long time, and makes the life span of battery increase more than 30 percentage. The battery avoids exploding for the overcharging and heating of soft packaging lithium ion battery. The function of fixing shell makes the battery fixed and compressed to the qualitative body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a safe and durable lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The heater has an elliptic sphere shaped glass vacuum heat-collector (2) with two layers of glass. The glass in the inner layer at the lower half part of the heat-collector, is plated with a black coat (9). An exhausting overflow pipe (5) and an up-down water pipe (8) are provided in the heat-collector. The outlets of the overflow pipe, the water pipe and a sewage-draining pipe (7) are fixed at the lower part of the heat-collector. A sealing ring (6) is fixed at a connecting part of the overflow pipe, the water pipe and draining pipe.    USE - Elliptic vacuum solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The glass heat-collector has high intensity, and is formed integrally with a water tank. The structure of the water heater is simple. The heater is inexpensive, and has long useful time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a elliptic vacuum solar water heater.    Exhausting pipe (1)    Glass vacuum heat-collector (2)    Exhausting overflow pipe (5)    Sealing ring (6)    Sewage-draining pipe (7)    Up-down water pipe (8)    Black coat (9)    Protection underlayer (11)    Overflow pipe (12)    Support (13)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an intake automatic control valve of solar water heater. It is used by domestic solar water heater. It is comprised of upper valve body, lower valve body, balance diagraph, spring, adjusting screw pole, connecting cushion, self-closing check valve, pulling bolt and filter net. The upper valve body connects with the lower valve body by bolt. The balance diagraph is installed between the upper valve body and the lower valve body. The connecting cushion is installed on center of upper edge on the balance diagraph. Upper end of the pulling bolt connects with the balance diagraph and center of the connecting cushion. Its lower end connects with the self-closing check valve. The spring is installed between the connecting cushion in the upper valve body and the adjusting bolt pole. The adjusting bolt pole is installed in screw hole on upside of the upper valve body. Nut and filter net are installed lower end of the lower valve body. The filter is pressed on lower end of the lower valve body by the nut. Surrounding of the filter is embeded in middle of the rubber cushion. Compared with the present intake automatic control valve of solar water heater, it has the merits, when the filter net is stopped, it can be taken down to clean and re-used, the whole intake automatic control valve can not be replaced.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a polymer lithium ion combined battery. It is a battery group composed of several battery cores. The battery cores are connected via series-parallel connection. The said battery cores are connected via sheet copper jointed on the tab. Double side adhesive is set among the contact surfaces of the battery cores. A bracket is set at the bottom of the said battery group. The utility model solves the problem of great difficulty in the course of the series-parallel connection of battery cores and at the same time effectively reduces the resistance after combing. Besides, it solves the radiating problem of battery cores when in heavy current discharging conditions, improving the use security of combined battery. In this way, the use longevity of combined battery is effectively lengthened and the circular longevity is increased by at least 40%.
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple windows equipped on a shell, and an air electrode stuck at the windows. The air electrode forms a container for containing a neutral electrolyte e.g. sodium chloride solution and seawater, with the shell together. A metal electrode i.e. magnesium alloy or magnesium aluminum alloy electrode, is inserted into the neutral electrolyte. The air electrode has an oxytropic material layer adhered to two sides of a surface silver-gilt conductive copper wire net, and a water-proof breathable film made from PTFE, octylphenol (OP) emulsifier and acetylene black.    USE - Salt water battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can supply power for a long time and has high efficiency. The battery has the neutral electrolyte, such as common salt water and seawater, so that the battery is convenient to maintain and does not produce any pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a salt water battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a double-pole plate with a lumen having a micro channel evaporator in an internal chamber, where the double pole plate is made of a metal plate with high coefficient of heat conductivity. A cooling pipe which is made of metal or rubber capillary communicates with a micro-channel through a micro one way valve with an entrance and an outlet. A heat scattering metal fin is equipped in the cooling pipe, and is connected with a cooling working fluid storing jar. The metal plate does not conclude a metal, such as stainless steel, copper, aluminum and all sorts of alloy.    USE - Fuel cell minisize high efficiency heat-driven self-circulation cooling system e.g. pump and blower, for middle and low temperature fuel battery pile e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids additional power supply, and provides nice effect of heat scattering. The system has simple structure and provides high efficiency to the battery pile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell minisize high efficiency heat-driven self-circulation cooling system in a partial sectioned manner.
NOVELTY - The method setting air-conducting frameworks in a bottom of a lithium ion power battery shell, where the air-conducting frameworks are provided between core wraps. Air-conducting channels are formed between the air-conducting frameworks. The air-conducting frameworks are made of insulated material and plastic.    USE - Air-conducting and heat-radiating method for lithium ion power battery in industrialized production.    ADVANTAGE - The implementation of the method is simple in structure. The method provides good function of air-condition and radiating to the battery. The method promotes the safety of the using of the lithium ion power battery, and effectively improves the safety and reliability of the working of the storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air-conducting and heat-radiating device for lithium ion power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion power battery.
NOVELTY - A microporous organic-inorganic composite polymer is prepared by adding tin dioxide into solvent, dispersing mixture by ultra audible sound and then adding organic monomeric acrylonitrile, methyl acrylate and radical initiator into the mixture; and reacting mixture in the presence of nitrogen at 50-80degrees C for 2-48 hours to obtain the composite polymer of acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate which is polymerized on the surface of nano tin dioxide.    USE - For used as polymer electrolyte material for lithium ion secondary battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a composite polymer which has good ion electrical conductivity and mechanical property; and has strong operability.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method for producing hydrogen by photolytic seawater. Concretely, the invention claims a method of using fuel-cell hydrogen-consuming technology to produce hydrogen by photolysis seawater from platymomas. A platomonas subcordiforms with the function for producing hydrogen by photolytic seawater is the system hydrogen-producing material. The continual hydrogen-consuming system of fuel cell with basic hydroxide is externally connected on a light reactor, so as to maintain the lower partial pressure of hydrogen in the system. According to one-to-one correspondence between the electron quantity and the hydrogen atom number in the circuit, the change of the hydrogen concentration in the system is reflected by measuring the current change of the external circuit on the battery, and platomonas characteristics of producing hydrogen process with regulation and control of CCCP are researched. The time for producing hydrogen is prolonged 5 times and it is possible to continually produce hydrogen for 120h on the condition that the fuel cell continues consuming hydrogen; total hydrogen yield reaches 54.4ml which is 2.2 times of the best level without using the fuel-cell continual hydrogen-consuming system. The process for producing hydrogen is effectively and sensitively inspected with real time; the method is simple and convenient; it has strong capacity of resisting disturbance; it possesses extensive application prospect on mechanism research for producing hydrogen and engineering research.
NOVELTY - The system includes at least one seat-shaped battery unit (2) which stores the electric energy and having its exterior shape as a seat e.g. bicycle seat. The battery unit includes a casing, plural interconnected battery cells, and at least one terminal (8) for connecting to the comfort and/or safety equipment and for charging the battery unit. The terminal is arranged in the joint between the battery unit and saddle post (6).    USE - Battery system for storing electric energy used by comfort/safety equipment in e.g. bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces weight of battery unit. Simplifies attachment or detachment of battery unit to and from bicycle, during charging or as theft-prevention measure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - bottom side (4) carrying handle (3)    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side sectional view of the battery system.    Seat-shaped battery unit (2)    Carrying handle (3)    Bottom side (4)    Saddle post (6)    Terminal (8)
NOVELTY - Incoming hot gas stream is cooled upon passing one heat exchanger and cooled again upon passing through another heat exchanger utilizing ambient air (25) or cold water as coolant. The cooled gas stream is passed through thermo-acoustic refrigerators (30) or thermo-acoustic Stirling hybrid engines and refrigerators (TASHERs). Gases in the gas stream are removed in a cascade process. The removed gases e.g. carbon dioxide (26), are passed into repositories or deposited into a marine environment.    USE - Selective capture and removal of gases e.g. carbon dioxide, sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide, from gas stream e.g. methane, coming from gas wells, coal mine ventilation exit shafts or methane-producing bio-processes. Can also be used in liquefaction of greenhouse gases as well as of methane.    ADVANTAGE - Enables selective liquefaction or treatment of some gases as well as sequestration of undesirable or unwanted gases at economic cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic of an arrangement for gas capture process.    Ambient air (25)    Carbon dioxide (26)    Sulfur oxide (27)    Nitrogen oxide (28)    Thermo-acoustic refrigerators (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves stopping the supply of fuel from the fuel container to the fuel cell. A residual fuel is consumed in the fuel flow path by short circuiting between fuel electrode and oxidizer electrode or connecting a load between fuel electrode and oxidizer electrode. The fuel flow path is opened to the atmosphere.    USE - Method for stopping power generation of fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), used in digital camera. Can also be used in mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer and digital camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure difference between the anode and cathode during the stop state of operation at the time of replacement of air can be suppressed. Hence, safety can be ensured and deterioration and size of fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram explaining the process for stopping power generation of fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The start (10) has a case (12) including a bottom panel bounded by four edges which combine to define a rectangle. The case includes two seams e.g. waterproof seams, connecting a front panel (26), a left panel (30) and a right panel. A control module (60) is disposed in a center compartment of an insert member (50) and is electrically connected to a battery (14). The control module is electrically configured to permit selective supply of electricity from the battery to cables (17).    USE - Portable battery jump start e.g. battery jumper, for use in a soft-sided carrying case.    ADVANTAGE - The start houses a power unit and electrical components in a soft shell padded case that facilitates storage of the battery jumper, and provides shock resistance to internal components of the battery jumper unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevated perspective view illustrating assembly of components of a battery jump start.    Portable battery jump start (10)    Case (12)    Battery (14)    Cables (17)    Front panel (26)    Left panel (30)    Insert member (50)    Control module (60)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon-based polymer comprises a repeating unit, where a highest occupied molecular orbital, obtained according to a quantum chemical calculation, of a calculated oligomer having four successive units.    USE - Hydrocarbon-based polymer for electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon-based polymer has high durability, and provides electrolyte fuel cell having high energy conversion efficiency and low discharge amounts of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrocarbon-based polymer comprises a repeating unit of structure (I), where a highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO), obtained according to a quantum chemical calculation, of a calculated oligomer having four successive units. Each of which is the repeating unit, is lower than a control HOMO value, obtained according to the quantum chemical calculation, of a control oligomer having four successive repeating units. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for selecting a polymer having a durability to OH radical comprising:    (A) preparing a 0.15 wt % aqueous solution comprising a homopolymer having repeating units having an ion exchange group;    (B) adding 1.5 wt.% hydrogen peroxide to the aqueous solution and allowing the mixture to stand at 60degrees C;    (C) sampling a small amount from the mixture 1 hour after the mixture is started to allow to stand at 60degrees C and adding isopropanol to the sample to stop the reaction thus obtaining a reaction product; and    (D) measuring a molecular weight of the resulting reaction product, where when a value obtained by normalizing the molecular weight of the reaction product with the molecular weight of the homopolymer ((molecular weight of the reaction product)/(molecular weight of a homopolymer)x100) is greater than or equal to 50.
NOVELTY - The baseplate section of the cover (30) is made contactable to the baseplate section of the diaphragm (20), by the elastic deformation of the cover. The cover is set as the structure provided with the main body section (18) and collar of the bottomed short cylindrical shape. The cover is made from elastic material and arranged in the outer side of the diaphragm fixed to the cylinder section (12) for attachment via the gap. The diaphragm is sealed airtightly and fluid tightly.    USE - Pressure sensor for detecting the deformation of the pressure section of the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the steep raise of the cost resulting from protecting the diaphragm which provided the strain gauge from freezing. Performs favorable precision of pressure sensing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the pressure sensor.    Cylinder section (12)    Main body section (18)    Diaphragm (20)    Strain gauge (26)    Cover (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (11) has insulating end plates (14) positioned at both ends. The length of the end plate is larger than the length of a separator (13), such that a predetermined gap is formed between the separator and a flat plate (19) over which the fuel cell stack is installed.    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell stack for use in portable power supply, electric vehicle, domestic cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit of fuel cell stack due to leakage of cooling water or accumulation of water on flat plate can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Cell separator (13)    Current-collection plate (14)    End plate (16)    Flat plate (19)
NOVELTY - Solar cell back surface sealing sheet comprises laminated body that bonded base material (B-1) of greater than or equal to2 layers bonded with polyurethane adhesive (B-2). The polyurethane adhesive is adhesive agent or adhesive-agent composition which has hydrolysis resistance.    USE - For sealing back surface of solar-cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has adhesive agent that is excellent in hydrolysis resistance, and prevents deterioration of the material accompanying hydrolysis. It can maintain not only an appearance defect but the barrier characteristic as the sheet and the electric output characteristics as a solar cell accompanying the delamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a solar-cell back surface sealing sheet.    Base material (B-1)    Polyurethane adhesive (B-2)
NOVELTY - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide has structural units (1 and 2).    USE - For electrolyte film and solid electrolyte used for fuel cell (both claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell and hydrogen fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfonated aromatic polyimide provides electrolyte film having excellent water resistance, heat resistance, proton-conductivity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide has structural units of formula (1 and 2).    Ar=substuituent chosen from group of formula (3-7);    R1=bivalent aromatic group having sulfonic acid group;    R2=group of formula (8);    X1,X2=alkyl group and/or phenyl group;    A=substituent chosen from group of formula (9-11);    m=1-130;and    n=1-4.
NOVELTY - The valve (278) opens or closes the opening through which the oxidizing agent is supplied to cathode. A full open spring (294) performs rotation biasing of the rotating shaft (276) with which the valve is connected to the opening. The motor (258) rotates the valve in a direction which resists trigger power of full open spring and closes the opening during electric power generation and opens the opening during dormant state of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer-film type fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be driven with low electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pressure regulation apparatus for fuel cell system.    Motor (258)    Rotating shaft (276)    Valve (278)    Support portion (290)    Full open spring (294)
NOVELTY - A current supply circuit supplies electric current between anode and cathode separated by anion exchange membrane. A water content material is supplied to the cathode side and a material containing alcohol compound is supplied to the anode side. The anode exchange membrane includes strongly basic anion exchange resin.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, used as portable power supply and non-portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The need for using platinum as electrode catalyst is eliminated and thus cost of hydrogen generator can be reduced. The hydrogen generation efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen gas generation method that involves electrolyzing water at cathode side and generating hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions. The hydroxide ions which permeate the anion exchange membrane are made to react with alcohol compound.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying layers of material e.g. conductive material such as titanium, on a substrate (2) or a carrier surface. The surface is optionally removed, where the process of applying layers is accomplished by applying ink, nanoparticles, aerosol particles or a catalyst e.g. QSI-NANO (RTM: Not defined), in a material deposition printing process. The composition of the ink, nanoparticles, aerosol particles or a catalyst in the layers is optionally changed. The printing process comprises ink jet printing, laser printing, dispersion printing, and lithographic printing.    USE - Used for producing an electrochemical cell e.g. fuel cell such as catalyzed proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell (AFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC), direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and regenerative cell, parts to produce electrical power for a stationary application and transportation application.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently produces the electrochemical cell in a cost efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for producing electrochemical cell parts.
NOVELTY - The device has a plastic detecting pipe (2) located at place of a solar water heater passing through an indoor return pipe port. Two plastic insulation devices (3) are stretched out of a pipe wall, and are located inside the plastic detecting pipe. Two water body detecting-electrodes (4) are connected with outside of an electric voice alarm device or a music alarm device (6) through a lead wire (5). The water body detecting-electrodes are placed on the plastic insulation devices.    USE - Solar water heater full water warning device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to maintain without requirement of professional skill. The device does not need any tool to finish installation in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a solar water heater full water warning device.    Indoor return pipe (1)    Plastic detecting pipe (2)    Plastic insulation device (3)    Water body detecting-electrode (4)    Lead wire (5)    Music alarm device (6)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a lamp cover, a battery i.e. a fastener battery, an electric electrode, and a hollow cavity provided to fix a light source, where the battery is fixed on a back surface of a sucking disk. The light source is an LED or a small lamp. The electric electrode is a leading wire of the light source.    USE - Sucking disk lamp for decorating lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The lighting sucking disks are sucked on the glass to form a certain pattern, so as to enhance the decorating lighting. The shape of the sucking disk can be designed into the shape of the snow, the star, the moon and the leaves, thus improving the decorating effect of the festival.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sucking disk lamp.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a lamp head (2) and group of batteries fixed at an inside of a lamp body (1), where the batteries are fixed at an inside of a battery box. A clapboard is fixed between the batteries. A spring is fixed between gears, where angle of intermittent rotating of the gears is 15 degrees. A handle (5) and the lamp body are connected through a rotating shaft. The handle and the rotating shaft are fixed through a rubber wheel.    USE - Explosion prevention lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries of the lamp are separated, so that the safety factor of making use of the battery to carry out heat dissipation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of an explosion prevention lamp.    Lamp body (1)    Lamp head (2)    Handle (5)
NOVELTY - The blanket has a temperature-control circuit with a battery e.g. lithium polymer battery and nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery, and a heating layer fixedly set at a surface or an inner layer of the blanket according to hot-pressing plaster method and made by conductive materials. The conductive materials include metallized conductive knitted fabrics, metallized conductive non-woven fabrics, and plastic thin film or aluminum foil cloth, which are formed with a metal etching pattern on the surface. A surface of the heating layer is covered by hot melt glue film.    USE - Electric blanket.    ADVANTAGE - The heating layer is set on the surface of the blanket according to hot-pressing plaster method, so that heating surface is controlled at right needed position, thus improving heating efficiency. The blanket adopts large capacity external battery e.g. lithium polymer battery, so that the heating time of the heating layer is reduced greatly. The heating layer made by the flexible conductive materials can be bent but not broken off, thus using time of the blanket is increased greatly. The blanket adopts direct current electrical source to supply power, and voltage is controlled below 36 volt, thus improving safety greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric blanket.
NOVELTY - Operating a fuel cell (1) having an anode (2) and a cathode (3) involves feeding methanol to the side of the anode and feeding oxygen or a carrier (5) of oxygen to the cathode side such that a reaction occurs that generates an electrical current. The anode has a catalyst that comprises 5-30 wt.% tellurium (Te).    USE - For operating a fuel cell, particularly direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell may be used to generate electricity during periods when the need for electricity is high; or when the need for electricity is low, the fuel cell may be used to produce methanol that can later be used to produce electricity. The use of tellurium in a fuel cell results in cheaper fuel cells, cheaper electricity and longer service life for the fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell (1) of the direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) type, comprising a membrane (4) that separates the anode (2) from the cathode (3). On the anode side, the fuel cell has a catalyst that comprises 5-30 wt.% Te and at least 40 wt.% silver (Ag).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Membrane (4)    Carrier (5)
NOVELTY - The collector unit has a plastic air guidance unit (10) firmly connected with an insulating unit in a mounted condition. The guidance unit forms an outer surface (16) and has a transparent covering layer through which sunrays passes to heat air. Multiple air ducts (20) of the guidance unit are connected by a connecting channel (22) in the mounted condition, and have a varying cross sectional area in a flow direction (24). The guidance unit has an opening (28) in a base region for conducting warm air (50), and a channel is arranged between the guidance and insulating units for conducting water.    USE - Air-based solar collector unit for use on an external surface e.g. wall or roof e.g. flat roof, of a building for heating up air to heat water.    ADVANTAGE - The air guidance unit forms the outer surface so that additional components are avoided, and includes the transparent covering layer through which the sunrays passes to heat the air in the collector unit, so that efficiency of the collector unit for heating up air is improved. The air guidance unit is firmly and directly connected with the insulating unit in the mounted condition without any components, thus reducing weight and cost for assembling the collector unit, while saving material and cost for manufacturing the collector unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a building with an air-based solar collector unit.    Air guidance unit (10)    Outer surface (16)    Air ducts (20)    Connecting channel (22)    Flow direction (24)    Opening (28)    Warm air (50)
NOVELTY - The assembly has two fluid flow plates (204) located on an anode and cathode sides of a membrane electrode assembly of respective fuel cells. A fuel cell stack structure (201) has a porous medium (202) located partially adjacent to flow field plates to allow or block the passage of the fuel and oxygen-containing gas during installation of plates in the fuel cells.    USE - Flow field plate assembly for use in fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water retention and ice-blockage formation in the fuel cell stack are prevented efficiently, by the provision of porous medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for managing fluids in fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the flow field plate portion.    Fuel cell stack (200)    Fuel cell stack structure (201)    Porous medium (202)    Flow field plates (204)    Back-feed port (214)
NOVELTY - The device includes at least a glass substrate (1) set on the light-incident side of a photovoltaic layer. An anti-reflection coating (3) is provided on the light-incident side of the glass substrate, and has a layer made from magnesium fluoride (MgF2) and silica. The anti-reflection coating directly contacts the light incident surface of the glass substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic device for generating electric power from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces reflection of light incident glass substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the coated article.    Glass substrate (1)    Anti-reflection coating (3)
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional battery (2) comprises a cathode; an anode comprising an electrically conductive base (6) having electrically conductive projections (4) coated with carbon extending away from the base; and an electrolyte in contact with the cathode and anode.    USE - For micro electro mechanical systems or other miniaturized electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery maintains a large total area of active carbon available for electrochemical reactions while improving the current-collecting efficiency by decreasing the electrical resistance along the slender electrodes. The half cell may be incorporated into a full microbattery to provide high energy density at high discharge rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing a three-dimensional battery comprising:    (A) providing a mold having apertures having a high aspect ratio;    (B) depositing a conductor within the apertures to form a base having high aspect ratio projections;    (C) removing the mold;    (D) depositing a polymer over the projections; and    (E) pyrolyzing the polymer to form a carbon coating over the projections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective and partial cross-sectional views of a carbon post array having a conductive core.    Battery (2)    Projections (4)    Base (6)    Core (8)    Thin film (10)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) includes a hydrogen permeable metal substrate (4) which serves as an anode, and an electrolyte layer (6) set on the hydrogen permeable metal substrate while having proton conductivity. At least part of the hydrogen permeable metal substrate is made from a metal having a recrystallization temperature higher than a given temperature. The given temperature is the maximum operation temperature of the fuel cell, and is equivalent to the recrystallization temperature of pure palladium.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. hydrogen permeable membrane fuel cell, solid-oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as energy supply device to generate electrical power from fuel, hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains deformation of hydrogen permeable metal substrate even if temperature of fuel cell increases, thus restraining interfacial separation between hydrogen permeable membrane and electrolyte layer and suppressing generation of cracks in electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Hydrogen permeable metal substrate (4)    Intermediate layer (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Cathode (7)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has liquid holding unit (10) which accommodates the liquid. A liquid supply unit (30) supplies liquid in the liquid holding unit to liquid receptacle container (50). A shock absorbing material (40) is positioned between liquid holding unit and liquid supply unit.    USE - Liquid supply container for fuel cell system (claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system used for notebook personal computer, mobile phone etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance with respect to burden received from the outside can be increased so that the safety and reliability of the fuel cell system can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of liquid supply container.    Liquid supply container (1)    Liquid holding unit (10)    Liquid supply unit (30)    Shock absorbing material (40)    Liquid receptacle container (50)
NOVELTY - A polymer material (M1) comprises at least one aromatic polyether polymer containing at least one tetramethyl biphenyl group or at least one main chain pyridine unit.    USE - As a polymer material useful in a fuel cell or fuel cell membrane assembly e.g. hydrogen fuel cell or fuel cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymers exhibit good mechanical properties, high thermal and oxidative stability and high doping ability with strong acids. The membrane has an ipoconductivity measured using alternating current (AC) impedance in the range of 10-2 S/cm at room temperature. The polymers provide more effective control of interfacial transport of dissolved reactants, protons, and electrons while preventing and minimizing the dissolution of ionic components i.e. phosphoric acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell membrane assembly (A1) comprising (M1); and    (2) a fuel cell comprising (A1).
NOVELTY - A solar cell is manufactured by depositing an absorber layer on a face of a metallic web or a conducting foil; depositing a window layer on the absorber layer; depositing a transparent conductive oxide (412) layer on the window layer; and rolling the metallic web or conducting foil around an elongated core. The absorber layer is copper-indium-gallium-diselenide. The window layer is cadmium sulfide.    USE - For manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive cores (404) are sized so that they are large enough to carry a current without appreciable resistive loss, yet small enough to allow transparent conductive oxide to efficiently deliver current to leads. With this balanced design, resistive loss is minimized and an efficient solar cell assembly is realized. An overall increase in efficiency in the cell relative to analogous planar solar cells (402) is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The web is a polyimide/molybdenum web. The foil is steel foil or aluminum foil. The core can be plastic or glass. It is made of conductive metal, metal-filled epoxy, metal-filled glass, metal-filled resin, or conductive plastic. The hollowed core is a plastic rod, glass rod, glass tube, plastic tube, or metal tube. An antireflective coating is deposited on the conductive oxide layer. It is made of magnesium fluoride. The solar cell is 1-50000 cm in length and 1-50000 cm in width.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of solar cells.    Solar cells (402)    Conductive cores (404)    Semiconductor junction (410)    Transparent conductive oxide (412)    Covering (422)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has a storage container (2) for accommodating a heat exchange unit, which recovers heat of waste gas discharged from fuel cell. Container (2) has a cylindrical container (3) having double structure having accommodating portion (8) for accommodating heat exchange unit, and a hollow portion (9), each having inner wall (6) and outer wall (7), and a lid-shaped component (4) arranged at opening of both sides of container and obstructing the opening. The container (3) is made of heat-resistant resin, and waste gas is passed through the container.    USE - Heat exchanger is used for waste heat recovery in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger efficiently enables recovery of heat of waste gas discharged from fuel cell. The corrosion of cylindrical container due to condensed water is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchanger (1)    Storage container (2)    Cylindrical container (3)    Lid-shaped component (4)    Inner wall (6)    Outer wall (7)    Accommodating portion (8)    Hollow portion (9)
NOVELTY - The battery packaging material (10) has sequential lamination of base material layer (6), metallic foil layer (7) which is equipped with chemical conversion treatment layer (7a) on surface(s), and heat bondable resin layer (8). Layer (7) consists of aluminum foil of breaking elongation of 30% or less. The base material layer consists of high polymer film of fracture intensity of 130 N/15 mm or more and breaking elongation of 30-200%. The high polymer film has chemical resistant resin film containing polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthalate.    USE - Packaging material is used for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packaging material is excellent in moldability, sticking-proof property and impact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional drawing of the battery packaging material.    Base material layer (6)    Metallic foil (7)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (7a)    Heat bondable resin (8)    Acid modified polyolefin (9)    Battery packaging material (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a filter (13) provided in an oxidation gas supply flow path (5). The filter has a magnetized metal mesh (15) that removes the iron powder mixed with the coating material generated by rotation of a compressor (12).    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dust collecting capacity of the filter is improved. The pressure loss of the oxidation gas passageway is reduced by enlarging the mesh of the filter.    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)    Oxidation gas supply flow path (5)    Compressor (12)    Filter (13)    Magnetized metal mesh (15)
NOVELTY - The wrapping material (10) has adhesive layer (12), aluminum-foil layer (13), coating layer (14), adhesive resin layer (15) and sealant layer (16) sequentially laminated on surface of a base material layer (11). The coating layer has mixture of oxide and silane coupling agent, or oxide.    USE - For lithium cells used for portable terminal devices such as personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The wrapping material is excellent in electrolyte-liquid resistance, hydrofluoric acid resistance, water resistance and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coating layer formed using cationic polymer is chosen from polyethylene imine, ion polymeric complex having polyethylene imine, and polymer having carboxylic acid, primary-amine graft acrylic resin in which primary amine is grafted, polyallyl amine or its derivatives, and aminophenol. The cross-linking agent which cross-links the cationic polymer is a compound having functional group chosen from isocyanate group, glycidyl group, carboxyl group, oxazoline group and silane coupling agent. The oxide is rare-earth-elements group oxide. The rare-earth-elements group oxide is a compound chosen from cerium oxide, yttrium oxide, neodymium oxide and lanthanum trioxide. The adhesive resin layer contains acid modified-polyolefin type resin (A) and resin composition containing acid modified-polyolefin type resin (A), isocyanate compound or its derivative(s) (B) and silane coupling agent (C).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of wrapping material.    Wrapping material (10)    Base material layer (11)    Adhesive layer (12)    Aluminum-foil layer (13)    Coating layer (14)    Adhesive resin layer (15)    Sealant layer (16)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method for producing a photovoltaic thin film module (1) which is provided with a thin film solar cell system (2) that is mounted on carrier materials (3) and is covered with a compound (4) on at least one side of the surface, whereby the compound consists of an encapsulating material and is provided with a sealing layer (5) on the side of the surface thereof, the side being arranged on the thin film solar cell system. According to a covering method, the encapsulating material and the thin film solar cell system, together with the carrier, are guided along one another and are pressed under pressure and at an increased temperature in such a way that a weather-proof, photovoltaic thin film module in the form of a compound is designed. According to a method that can be carried out easily, a photovoltaic thin film module that is resistant to UV light, water vapor and other effects of the weather is provided. The photovoltaic module can additionally be provided with flexible characteristics by selecting the carrier material in such a way that the material is configured in the form of plastic foils or plastic foil compounds for instance. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The panel has a body (1) including two adjacent vertical panels (3) for placement of advertising notices. The internal centre section comprises a set of five independently removable tubular compartments for selective collection of waste e.g. compact disk, where each compartment includes an opening that has a shape corresponding to a profile and/or shape of an item to be deposited. Snap fits fix the compartments on an inside of a central section of the panel. The openings are arranged at a top part of one of the vertical panels.    USE - Advertising panel i.e. urban furniture, for selective collection of domestic waste e.g. compact disk, light bulb, used battery, mobile telephone battery, plastic, glass and paper, in an urban area.    ADVANTAGE - The snap fits fix the compartments on the inside of the central section of the panel, thus eliminating the need for any additional elements such as complex fixing systems, and hence reducing the production costs. The panel is simple in structure for collecting the domestic waste, and does not require any additional space to house the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an advertising panel including different tubular compartments.    Body (1)    Vertical panels (3)
NOVELTY - The collector has a round inner bladder (1), whose two ends are welded with round terminal covers (5). Middle part of the round terminal covers is fixed with a secondary flanging-piercing (14). A big rubber ring (6) is placed in the flanging-piercing. An outside of the round terminal cover is provided with a stretch formed flanging (15). Two ends of a thin-wall heat exchange tube (4) are placed with lug bosses (8). A sleeve nut (7) is fixed with a screw (9). A sleeve pad plate (10) and taper sealing ring (11) are fixed between a connecting component (12) and the thin-wall heat exchange tube.    USE - Clamping sleeve type pressure-resistant solar energy collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector saves material due to the thin-wall exchange tube. The collector reduces the difficulty of the connecting of the thin-wall exchange tube with high heat exchange rate. The structure of the collector is simple. The collector is easy to manufacture and use, and inexpensive with long usage life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a clamping sleeve type pressure-resistant solar energy collector.    Round inner bladder (1)    Heat insulating layer (2)    Outer bladder (3)    Thin-wall heat exchange tube (4)    Round terminal covers (5)    Big rubber ring (6)    Nut (7)    Lug bosses (8)    Screw (9)    Sleeve pad plate (10)    Taper sealing ring (11)    Connecting component (12)    Secondary flanging-piercing (14)    Stretch formed flanging (15)    Bracket (16)    Vacuum tube (17)
NOVELTY - The heater has solar energy glass vacuum tubes used to cover a polypropylene random copolymer (PPR) heat collecting tube to form a heat collector. The solar energy glass vacuum tubes are connected with a heat storage tank and a synchronous double valve dynamic bearing pressure type tube. An opening is provided on each of two sides of the solar energy glass vacuum tubes. One row of homodromous equidistant opening short branch tube is located on a tube body. A silica gel sealed circle is located in the tube groove. A heat water storage tank is made of PPR material and stainless steal.    USE - Solar water heater for users who are living in building with multiple floors.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is convenient to manufacture, and the hot water can be poured out quickly. The heater has a light weighted heat collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The machine has a transferring adhesive disc module fixed on an upright plate. A vacuum suction device is fixed in a feeder groove module, and another vacuum suction device is fixed in a locating module. Another transferring adhesive disc module is fixed on the upright plate that is equipped with a third vacuum suction device. A fourth vacuum suction device for sucking a pole piece of another locating module, where the piece is send to a stacking module. The third suction device is fixed with another feeder groove module, and the fourth suction device is fixed with the latter locating module.    USE - Automatic stacking machine for a battery core.    ADVANTAGE - The machine improves the manufacturing efficiency of lithium batteries and lithium polymer batteries core, thus reducing cost and improving the performance of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automatic stacking machine.
NOVELTY - The heater has a shunt valve connected to a heat bucket and a heat-collecting tube through a water pipe. A honeycomb duct i.e. plastic flexible tube, is provided whose two ends are connected to the shunt valve, where the plastic flexible tube is plastic tube and rubber tube.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater makes full use of the solar energy which is bottomless and inexhaustible natural resource, thus enlarging the serviceable range of the solar energy, prolonging the useful life, raising the heat insulation and reducing the hidden trouble of safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The core (4) has positive pole pieces and the negative pole pieces respectively composed of positive and negative current collectors. Positive tabs and negative tabs are respectively placed on a positive current collector and a negative current collector. Active material layers are coated on the positive and negative current collectors. Lead-out tabs are provided on two surfaces of the core. A front end surface of the core has negative lead-out tabs (1), and a back end surface of the electric core has positive lead-out tabs (6).    USE - Electric core for a polymer lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The core efficiently reduces inner resistance of the battery, and increases charge and discharge percentage of the lithium battery. The core obviously reduces heating the battery, and reduces temperature when the large amount of current is generated by the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric core.    Negative lead-out tabs (1)    Negative tab (1`)    Electric core (4)    Positive lead-out tabs (6)    Positive tab (6`)
NOVELTY - A new rapid-test kit for clenbuterol hydrochloric acid comprises plastic casing for bearing the whole test system, PVC battery for bearing reaction system, absorbent paper for offering chromatography system, cellulose nitrate membrane and glass fiber for adsorbing reactant and reactant are contained in test unit of test kit. The reactant comprises clenbuterol hydrochloric acid-BSA of 0.5-1.5 mg/l, anti-pig IgG antibody of 0.8-2 mg/l, and clenbuterol hydrochloric acid-BSA antibody-dye compound of 0.5 to 2 mg/l.    USE - The rapid-test kit is useful for testing clenbuterol hydrochloric acid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rapid-test kit of the invention does not need any assistant device in test process, requires low test cost as it does not need a lot of expensive test equipment, enables rapid test on site, and serves as a means for enforcing restriction against clenbuterol hydrochloric acid abuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of manufacturing the rapid-test kit of clenbuterol hydrochloric acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the rapid-test kit.    Absorbent papers; (1,7)    PVC battery; (2)    Cellulose nitrate membrane; (3)    Clenbuterol hydrochloric acid-BSA antibody; (4)    Anti-pig IgG antibody; and (5)    Glass fiber (6)
NOVELTY - The transducer has rubber encapsulation layer, piezoelectric sensitive layer, an electrode pinboard and a charge-reading integrated circuit provided from an upper direction to a lower direction within a metal shell of the transducer. The sensitive layer is comprised of polyvinylidene fluoride piece. The electrode pinboard is comprised of an insulating board. Upper electrodes match with a position of array electrodes of the sensitive layer one by one. Lower electrodes match with the position of the array electrodes injected by charges of integrated circuit one by one.    USE - Piezoelectric array transducer for measuring pressure-distribution.    ADVANTAGE - The transducer has smooth surface, small volume and high integrity. The dynamic property, stability and the anti-jamming of the transducer are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a piezoelectric array transducer.
NOVELTY - The module has two conductive components for connecting an anode and cathode cells, where a hole of the conductive components runs through by the anode of the cell. A plastic insulating component is connected between the conductive components. A size of the hole is bigger than a size of the anode cell, and is smaller than a size of the cathode cell. A direction-free connecting module is connected with the anode and cathode cells, and another direction-free connecting module is connected to the former direction-free connecting module.    USE - Direction-free connecting module for connecting a cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can be fixed without considering the connecting limitation of the anode and cathode cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a direction-free connecting module.
NOVELTY - Solar-energy collection device with full-glass vacuum heat-collecting tube without linking collection box; one end of the water-feeding tube connects one end of electromagnetic valve; the other end of the electromagnetic valve connects one end of water flux control valve; the other end of the water flux control valve connects tap water tube; water-discharging tube connects with ends of hot water tube and the boiled water tube at one side; the pipeline end of the hot water tube, the boiled water tube connects hot water tank and boiled water tan separately; water valve is connected in the water-feeding pipeline of the water tank with the lower water-feeding position; temperature control instrument and electromagnetic valve, sensor are connected by lead; the sensor is set in the heat-collecting tube at the water-discharging tube; the other end of the water-feeding tube connects a tube mouth plug; the other end of the water-discharging tube connects the other tube mouth plug; two tube mouth plugs and other tube mouth plugs between them are connected in series; all in-series connected tube mouth plugs are fastened in the tube mouth of all heat-collecting tube. The advantages of the invention are following; the heated water is heated quickly; it can produces hot water, boiled water; it is helpful for integrative construction; the heat-producing efficiency is high; the manufacturing cost is low and the assembly occupies small space.
NOVELTY - A fuel source (24) has a housing (44) having an outlet (53) for gaseous fuel (48) and containing a non-gaseous fuel having alcohol or hydrocarbon, and a vapor transmission element (46) comprising cavity (50) and openings (52). The openings prevent non-gaseous fuel from passing into the cavity and allow non-gaseous fuel converted into gaseous fuel to pass into the cavity. The non-gaseous fuel is converted to gaseous fuel during operation, and fuel is passed through the openings into the cavity and through the outlet of the housing.    USE - Fuel source is used for fuel cell (claimed), such as direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel source has improved geometric and orientation versatility, and improves the performance of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel source.    Fuel source (24)    Housing (44)    Vapor transmission element (46)    Inlet (47)    Fuel (48)    Cavity (50)    Openings (52)    Outlet (53)
NOVELTY - Two end caps, one O-ring, two rubber bands, two metal conductors, one resistor, one cigarette lighter adapter with internal fuse, insulated wires are provided for recharging five half D-cell rechargeable battery packs found in rechargeable flashlights. The only current way to recharge these batteries is with them inside the flashlight. This allows charging one battery pack to a car cigarette lighter connection port while using another inside the flashlight.    USE - Half D cell rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack charging device for a rechargeable flashlight plugged to a car cigarette lighter connection port.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack charging device allows charging of one battery pack while using another inside the flashlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view with the end caps, wire, and cigarette lighter adapter.
NOVELTY - The dosimetry device has anodes (21) formed on preset surface of a printed circuit board (10), and a cathode substrate (22) with cathode (23) positioned opposing each anode through an ionized space (26). A signal processing circuit (40) formed on the surface opposing the printed circuit board, has integrating capacitors for integrating charges at anodes. A selector switch switchably connects integrating capacitors to an amplifying circuit of the signal processing circuit.    USE - Dosimetry device for measuring dose distribution of charged particle radiation for medical application.    ADVANTAGE - The dosimetry device can be obtained at reduced cost by connecting the integrating capacitors to the amplifying circuits using a selector switch, and so the need for special cables and connectors is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dosimetry device.    Printed circuit board (10)    Anodes (21)    Cathode substrate (22)    Cathode (23)    Ionized space (26)    Signal processing circuit (40)
NOVELTY - The plasma arc torch apparatus has a wearable portable assembly (604) comprising a replaceable or rechargeable power source (608) e.g. polymer lithium ion battery and replaceable or rechargeable gas source (612) such that the wearable portable assembly is a backpack. A plasma delivery device (620) receives current from the power source and gas from the gas source for generating plasma arc.    USE - Plasma arc torch apparatus used in portable and autonomous plasma arc torch system (claimed) used for cutting, piercing, marking or scoring thin plates of galvanized metal used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system or thick plates of steel, and used in welding apparatus (claimed), and used at construction site, agricultural areas and for use by emergency safety personnel e.g. firefighter and police, and workers in remote locations where connectivity to electrical power grid is not possible and consumers in their own backyards.    ADVANTAGE - The portable plasma arc torch can be used effectively at low gas consumption and low power level. The gas source and the power source can be recharged or replaced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Portable plasma arc torch system;    (2) method for processing materials;    (3) device for charging portable plasma arc torch apparatus;    (4) device for charging portable welding apparatus; and    (5) welding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wearable portable assembly and plasma delivery device of plasma arc torch system.    Plasma arc torch system (600)    Wearable portable assembly (604)    Power source (608)    Gas source (612)    Plasma delivery device (620)
NOVELTY - The article has a bottom electrode layer comprising several individual regions produced by laser structuring. A structured passivation layer is formed on the individual regions of the bottom electrode layer.    USE - Article such as organic photovoltaic component/organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom electrode layer is structured reliably, so that the top electrode layer formed on the bottom electrode layer is insulated by the passivation layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing organic photovoltaic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic solar cell.    Top electrode layer (6)    Contacts (10,20)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane comprises an intimate mixture of a polymer comprising a fluorinated backbone and pendant groups which comprise sulfonic acid groups; and a polymer which is a fluorinated polytriazine.    USE - For use in electrolytic cells, e.g. fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Mixing a sulfonate or sulfonyl halide-functional polymer with a bisamidine compound and subsequently trimerizing the amidine groups of the bisamidine group to form triazine linkages provide a polymer electrolyte reinforced with a polytriazine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an infrared spectrograph of a sample of a polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The ornament (1) has high refractive index material film (13) containing material (A) and reflecting film (14) which is in a surface side opposite to the surface of the high refractive index material film in base material (12) containing material (B). The ornament has an opening (15) in the reflecting film. The material (A) has refractive index higher than the material (B). The reflecting film reflects exterior light. The difference between the refractive index (n3) of the material (A) and the refractive index (n2) of the material (B) is 0.1-1.34.    USE - Ornament is used as timepiece dial for solar timepieces (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ornament has excellent transmittance and aesthetic appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ornament (1) has high refractive index material film (13) containing material (A) and reflecting film (14) which is in a surface side opposite to the surface of the high refractive index material film in base material (12) containing material (B). The ornament has an opening (15) in the reflecting film. The material (A) has refractive index higher than the material (B). The reflecting film reflects exterior light. The difference between the refractive index (n3) of the material (A) and the refractive index (n2) of the material (B) is 0.1-1.34. The material is polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, soda glass or quartz glass. The reflecting film contains silver, chromium, gold, aluminum, titanium, tin or indium. The high refractive index material film contains titanium oxide, zinc sulfide, titanium pentoxide (Ti3O5), zirconium oxide or tungsten oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the ornament.    Ornament (1)    Base material (12)    High refractive index material film (13)    Reflecting film (14)    Opening (15)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte contains sulfonated aromatic polymer having sulfonate portion coupled with aromatic ring in polymer, and filler.    USE - For membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed) especially polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of motor vehicles, portable devices, electric power generation apparatus, domestic portable apparatus, transporting apparatus, e.g. mobile telephone, mobile notebook personal computer and electronic still camera, power supply or robots and toys, and for charging secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has high proton conductivity and provides fuel cell with improved mechanical strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the structure of catalyst electrode joint film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Solid electrolyte film (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Cathode pole porous electroconductive sheet (13a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control unit (C) for controlling the supply amount of combustion air to modification burner (17), so that the combustion air becomes 4-8% of oxygen concentration in combustion exhaust gas of burner. The control unit corrects the supply amount of combustion air to modification burner, so that the temperature of water-vapor generation chamber (2) and denaturation chamber (4) turns to a fixed temperature.    USE - For generating hydrogen-containing-gas supplied to solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of water-vapor generation and denaturation chambers is appropriately controlled, hence hydrogen-containing gas of predetermined composition is appropriately generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of hydrogen-containing-gas generation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-vapor generation chamber (2)    Modification unit (3)    Denaturation chamber (4)    Combustion unit (6)    Modification burner (17)    Control unit (C)    Fuel cell (G)
NOVELTY - A silicon nitride release material powder comprises less than or equal to20 ppm iron. It is applied to an inner surface of a casting mold or a crucible which solidifies fused silicon and manufactures polycrystalline silicon.    USE - For a substrate of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon nitride release material has a good-quality silicon substrate with low iron and carbon concentration, and has an improved conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing a silicon nitride release material comprising adding water to the silicon nitride release material powder and stirring, kneading with a ball mill, stirring, and mixing with polyvinyl alcohol aqueous solution or an ethyl silicate; and    (2) a firing method of a casting mold or a crucible which is used when solidifying a fused silicon and manufacturing a polycrystalline silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the baking method (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Crucible (1)    Furnace (2)    Heater (3)
NOVELTY - The tank is made of a pre-impregnated fiber-matrix semi-finished product, particularly a thermoplastic semi-finished product, which is reinforced locally with an inlaid part. The pre-impregnated fiber-matrix semi-finished product is a fiber mat, particularly glass-fiber mat, comprises long or endless fibers. A fiber semi-finished product, particularly, a netting layer or fleece layer or similar item is arranged as inlaid parts.    USE - Support tank particularly for receiving and supporting a battery for a vehicle, particularly for a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The support tank is made of a pre-impregnated fiber-matrix semi-finished product, particularly a thermoplastic semi-finished product, which is reinforced locally with an inlaid part, and hence improves the mechanical characteristics, and ensures that the fiber-matrix semi-finished product can be formed as one-piece and off-tool component, which does not require other processing steps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a support tank of a truck.    Motor vehicle battery (10)    Covering (12)    Battery fastener (14)    Pressure tank (16)
NOVELTY - Solar collector comprises a base layer of multi-crystalline silicon selenide, black-colored film layer, multi-crystalline silicon selenide layer, another black-colored film layer and an uppermost transparent polystyrene plastic lining layer.    USE - The solar collector is useful in semiconductor materials for the transformation of chemical photovoltaic charge into electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The whole sealing joint strip has two folding hems in the shape of an S. An open slot is formed in the upper layer with rubber strips. An open slot structure is formed in the lower layer. The opening direction of the open slot in the upper layer is opposite to the opening direction of open slot in the lower layer.    USE - Double-face sealing joint strip for preventing aging of rubber strips in solar heat collecting panels. Can also be used in newspaper box, light box and advertisement box.    ADVANTAGE - Provides double-face clipping structure with good leak tightness that can prevent aging and shrinking. Does not drop off or loosen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the double-face sealing joint strip.    Face plate (3)    Proximate matter (4)
NOVELTY - This utility model claims an air guide flap installing structure and the air outlet of air conditioner indoor machine with the structure. The air guide flap installing structure comprises the frame pole of the air outlet, air guide flap and the rubber ring. The end of the air guide flap is inserted in the installing hole of the air outlet frame pole of the air conditioner indoor machine, the rubber ring comprises the annular inner surface and the annular outer surface. One end of the air guide flap is connected with the rubber ring annular inner surface to match with it, the rubber ring annular outer surface is connected with the installing hole to match with it; while the other end of the air guide flap is pressed in the installing hole of the frame pole in the mode of making the spring steel wire surround the pole in S-shape or it is elastically fixed in the installing hole of the frame pole by the rubber ring; the air outlet of air conditioner indoor machine uses the air guide flap installing structure to set the air outlet frame middle pole when the size of the air outlet is relatively big. The air guide flap end of this utility model is connected tightly with the air outlet fame, it eliminates the noise of the current air guide flap when it is working and the distortion of the air guide flap.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an short-circuit-proof sealing cable jacket for battery which belongs to manufacturing technology area of lead-acid battery, comprising jacket main body (1) with inner hole (3), a groove (2) which is fixed at the periphery of the jacket main body (1). The jacket main body (1) at the upper part of the groove (2) is columniform, and the jacket main body (1) at the half lower part is coniform. The diameter of the inner hole (3) is larger than the diameter of the cable. The utility model is reasonable. It is embedded on the electro-cabinet fast by the groove on the jacket main body and it is hard to fall down. The inner hole on the jacket matches with the cable by the jacket hole and sealing rib on the upper and lower edges. It can flex freely and without clearance to protect the cable not to be damaged. It can also make the electro-cabinet, cable and cable jacket combined fast to resist the short circuit and seal. The dust resisting effect is good.
NOVELTY - The cell has photolithographed and vaporized multiple pairs i.e. 8-16 pairs, of interdigital golden electrode (2) on surface of a microcrystalline glass basal body (1). A connected lead wire (4) is located on the interdigital golden electrode. A coated wet sensitive film (3) is provided on the microcrystalline glass piece basal body and surface of the interdigital golden electrode. The wet sensitive film is cross linking aminated poly 4-vinyl pyridine and polypyrrole compound film.    USE - Polyelectrolyte/intrinsic conducting polymer dew cell for use in an industry and agriculture process, storage, and exact measure and control to humidity of environment when environmental monitoring atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The dew cell comprises characters of mezzo impedance value, high sensitivity, fine linearity degree, fast response, fine reverting performance, strong stability and detecting under room temperature in wide humidity range especially under environment of middle-lower humidity (0-60 percent).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a making method of polyelectrolyte/intrinsic conducting polymer dew cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a polyelectrolyte/intrinsic conducting polymer dew cell.    Microcrystalline glass basal body (1)    Interdigital golden electrode (2)    Wet sensitive film (3)    Connected lead wire (4)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a substrate for the electronic device and it comprises a flexible underlay, further comprises an organic cushion breaker and a conductive film coated on the surface of the underlay. The said conductive film is deposited on the surface of the organic cushion breaker and the said organic cushion breaker material is the organic photo firming agent. The substrate resolves the problem that the surface energy of the flexible underlay results in the poor adhesiveness of the deposited film and the underlay and promotes the barrier property of the underlay for the hydroxide and meanwhile plays the smooth role for the surface of the underlay. The manufacturing method is simple and effective and can reduce the production cost and the process difficulty of the substrate.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a preparation of dye sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell by supersonic radiation to modify the polyelectrolyte: weigh PEO and P (VDF-HFP) macromolecule, and mix into PC/DME organic solution, and put into titanium dioxide nano-particle after persistently stirring, and then persistently stir to mix evenly, and modify miscible liquids of macromolecule or nano-particle with supersonic radiation, and add redox electrolyte, and drop the system of modified polyelectrolytes by supersonic radiation on the surface of dye sensitized nano-crystalline film, and roast , and add platinum plated conductive glass to electrode, and persistently roast to combine tightly between electrodes. The profitable effect of the invention lies in: solve the problem that polyelectrolytes is difficult to sink in nano-crystalline porous film and electrical conductivity is lower, and improve the efficiency of solar energy cell made of supersonic radiation-modified polyelectrolytes and dye sensitized nano-crystalline film; supersonic radiation-modified polyelectrolytes can fully sink in nano-crystalline porous film, which effectively improve ionic conductivity.
NOVELTY - A seal film consists of resin film layer (42) containing layer of biaxially oriented film and gas barrier layer (41) containing metal, metal oxide, inorganic compound or organic compound. The biaxially oriented film comprises resin composition containing poly-p-phenylene sulfide. The seal film has ratio of 150degrees C thermal contraction rate of -2.0% to +2.0% in the longitudinal and width directions, and absolute value of difference of thermal contraction rate in longitudinal and width directions of 2.0% or less.    USE - Seal film is used for solar cell module (claimed) for use in houses and industries.    ADVANTAGE - The seal film has excellent reliability, durability, weather resistance, hydrolysis resistance and ultraviolet resistance over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the seal film.    Back sheet layer (4)    Gas barrier layer (41)    Resin film layer (42)    Polyphenylene sulfide film layer (42a)    Film layer other than polyphenylene sulfide film layer (42b)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has fluid entry ports (64,68) for passage of the fluid e.g. oxygen gas into a cell housing. A fluid regulating system (50) allows the fluid to enter into the fluid entry port so as to reach a fluid consuming electrode. A moving plate (66) located adjacent to an outer surface of the cell housing has fluid entry ports that aligns in open valve position and misaligned in closed valve position. An actuator has shape memory alloy wire (82a,82b) for moving the moving plate when heat is applied to the shape memory alloy wire. The lid is made of plastic.    USE - Battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid regulating system adjusts the rate of passage of the fluid to the fluid consuming electrode to provide sufficient amount of fluid from outside the cell fit discharge of cell at high rate or high power, while minimizing the entry of the fluids into the fluid consuming electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Fluid regulating system (50)    Fixed plate (62)    Fluid entry ports (64,68)    Moving plate (66)    Shape memory alloy wire (82a,82b)
NOVELTY - The microporous layer includes multiple porous particles which consists of graphitized carbon. 90 percent of the intruded volume by mercury porosimetry is introduced into pore size diameters ranging from about 0.43 to about 0.03 micrometers.    USE - Microporous layer for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains controlled pore size diameter distribution of the particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a making method for a fuel cell microporous layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a portion of the fuel cell stack including one microporous layer.    Face (32)    Secondary face (34)    Anode layer (36a)    Cathode layer (36c)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The pack has a secondary coil electromagnetically coupled to a primary coil incorporated in a battery charger. A secondary battery rechargeable by electric power is induced to the secondary coil, where the secondary battery is in a form of a thin battery i.e. lithium polymer battery, having larger width than thickness. Two opposing surfaces composed of two flat surfaces are provided, where the secondary coil is in a form of a planar coil with a wire material being spirally coiled in a plane. The secondary coil is fixedly layered on the flat surface of the thin battery.    USE - Battery pack for charging a mobile electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has increased current capacity by enlarging size of wire in the secondary coil in the form of a planar coil, so that the thin battery is quickly charged in a large amount of current, with a shorter time for charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Terminal window (3a)    Frame casing (3A)    Output terminal (11)    Plastic film (12)
NOVELTY - A photosensitive layer which includes polysilicon photovoltaic cell and photothermal converter is selectively formed on a substrate. A convex lens (204) in the form of semi-spheroid, thinner semi-spheroid, semi-columned or thinner semi-columned shape is formed on the photosensitive layer. An optical interface having thin film is formed between the convex lens and photosensitive layer. The convex lens includes multiple layers formed by glass, plastic, mineral oil, gel, water, gas or vacuum.    USE - Solar energy collecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy collecting efficiency of the system can be effectively enhanced. The total area of the photosensitive layer is reduced, so that the cost of the system is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of convex lens in the solar energy collecting system.    Convex lens (204)    Light paths (A1-A4)    Normal lines (N1-N4)    Incident angle relative to convex lens surface (alpha)
NOVELTY - The uniform flow channel board (20) has channels (20a-20e) connected to fuel inlets (22a,22b) and spaced apart from each other. The sizes of the cross-sectional areas of the channels have 10%-30% difference. The channels nearby the fuel cell have flowing cross-sectional area larger than that of the channel not adjacent to the fuel inlet. The materials of channels include graphite, aluminum or stainless steel, engineering plastics compatible with methanol, formic acid with anti-acid/anti-erosion properties.    USE - Uniform flow channel board for use in fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, home-based power generation, traffic vehicle and aerospace industry.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform fuel flow is facilitated in each channel by appropriate arrangement of cross-sectional area for each channel. The cell performance is improved and the life span is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the uniform flow channel board.    Uniform flow channel board (20)    Channels (20a-20e)    Fuel inlets (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - A masking layer and a conductive layer are formed on the two sides of an anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation charge collecting layer respectively. A photosensitive dry film for patterning current collector is formed on conductive layer and the portions of conductive layer which are not covered by the dry film are etched. The dry film and the masking layer are removed and a protective film is adhered on charge collecting layer. The sheet is cut to form a current collector. The current collector is stamped to form wave-shaped current collector with flow channels.    USE - Method for manufacturing wave-shaped current collector for use in fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to proton exchange membrane fuel cell direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for use in portable electric products like laptop, cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), vehicles, military equipment, in aerospace industry etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell module is formed by laminating elements including integrated current collector and flow board, so that the size and cost of the fuel cell can be reduced. The flow board is thin, light, small and resisting to chemical corrosion of the gaseous/liquid fuel and its reactant and has superior mechanical properties. The manufacturing process is fast, automatic and suitable for mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of the flow board of fuel cell.    Wave-shaped reaction zone (12)    Crossing zone (14)    Fuel inlet (101)    Fuel channel (102)    Fuel outlet (111)
NOVELTY - A system comprises: first and second electrodes; a first photoactive layer between the first and second electrodes; and a second photoactive layer between the second electrode and the first photoactive layer. The at least one of the first and second photoactive layers comprises a polymer including a first comonomer repeat unit and a second comonomer repeat unit different from the first comonomer repeat unit. The first comonomer repeat unit comprises cyclopentadithiophene or silacyclopentadithiophene moiety, and the system is configured as a tandem photovoltaic cell.    USE - As tandem photovoltaic cell (claimed) for transferring light energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The tandem photovoltaic system has a open circuit voltage twice than single photovoltaic cells.
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems, comprises a mat comprised of carbon fibers, and acrylic pulp fibers incorporated into the carbon fiber mat. The acrylic pulp fibers are cured and carbonized after incorporation into the carbon fiber mat. The gas diffusion layer is incorporated into a proton exchange membrane fuel cell. The carbon fibers (35 wt.%) and the acrylic pulp fibers (65 wt.%) are based on the total weight of the gas diffusion layer prior to curing and carbonization.    USE - Useful for proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion media provides electronic conductivity, maintains good contact with the catalyst layer for electrical and thermal-conductivity, and does not compress into the channels resulting in blocked flow and high channel pressure drops. Manufacturing and processing of the gas diffusion media steps consumes less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas diffusion layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems, comprises a mat comprised of carbon fibers, and acrylic pulp fibers incorporated into the carbon fiber mat. The acrylic pulp fibers are cured and carbonized after incorporation into the carbon fiber mat. The gas diffusion layer is incorporated into a proton exchange membrane fuel cell. The carbon fibers (35 wt.%) and the acrylic pulp fibers (65 wt.%) are based on the total weight of the gas diffusion layer prior to curing and carbonization. The carbon fibers added to the pre-carbonized mat (40-70 wt.%) and the carbonized acrylic fibers (30-60 wt.%) are based on the total weight of the gas diffusion layer after the curing and carbonization step. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of forming a gas diffusion layer in fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a gas diffusion media.
NOVELTY - Diffusion media preparation comprises preparing an aqueous dispersion comprising a powder resin, a binder material, and a fiber material comprising carbon fibers and/or graphite fibers; forming a dispersion layer on a screen; removing water from the dispersion layer to form a fiber layer; molding the fiber layer; and carbonizing or graphitizing the molded layer.    USE - For a fuel cell of a fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion media preparation does not require resin impregnation step, as the carbon fiber paper or mat is formed with the powder resin already dispersed throughout it. This avoids substantial time, cost, emissions, and equipment compared to the conventional processes.
NOVELTY - A conducting polymer nano structure photovoltaic device and a method for manufacturing the same are provided to reduce the loss of an absorbed light by obtaining a high density P type polymer nano structure using a block copolymer nano template.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nano template with nano porosities is formed on a transparent substrate by using a block copolymer. A P type polymer nano structure is formed on the nano template. The nano template is removed from the resultant structure by using an organic solvent. An N type organic material is coated on the P type polymer nano structure. A metal electrode layer is deposited on the N type organic material.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The terminal box has O ring (11) which is provided between opening side box (20) and cover. The concave portions for introducing the cable (15) for external connection connected to the terminal board (12) are formed in each joint surface of opening side box and bottom face side box. The cover which covers the outer periphery of cable for external connection is provided between the opening formed of each concave portion and cable for external connection.    USE - Terminal box for solar cell modules in solar energy power generation system installed in roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof characteristics of terminal box for solar cell modules can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of housing of terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    O ring (11)    Terminal board (12)    Cable (15)    Bushing (16)    Opening side box (20)
NOVELTY - A spring group (3) stores elastic energy for pressing the cell stacked case. An end side structure (2) and cell side structure (4) are mutually connected, so that the position of the elastic material is maintained. An inclination convex portion (40a) positions the spring group in any one of the opposing surface among the pair of opposing surfaces (26,46) mutually facing each other.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spring group is positioned easily, so that the assembling process of the fuel cell is simplified and positional offset of the positioned spring group is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric exploded view of the cell press assembly.    End side structure (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side structure (4)    End side opposing surface (26)    Inclination convex portion (40a)    Cell side opposing surface (46)
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst layer (26) is fixed on surface of electrolyte film. An anode gaseous diffusion layer (28) is arranged in outer surface of anode catalyst layer. A cathode gaseous diffusion layer (32) is arranged in outer surface of cathode catalyst layer (30). A water repellent property of cathode catalyst layer (30a) is higher than water repellent property of another cathode catalyst layer (30b).    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of electrolyte film when hydrogen and oxygen which cross-leaked a catalyst metal precipitated in electrolyte film, react.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel cell structure.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (20)    Anode catalyst layer (26)    Anode gaseous diffusion layer (28)    Cathode catalyst layers (30,30a,30b)    Cathode gaseous diffusion layer (32)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (7) detects surface temperature of the battery. A buffer portion (12) absorbs tolerance variation in a bent-shaped battery holder (14).    USE - Battery holder for secondary battery such as multiple nickel-hydrogen storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery or lithium ion secondary cell used in battery module of battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric-power-assisted bicycle, electrically-driven motor bike hybrid car, lawn mower, elevator and PC server.    ADVANTAGE - The contact with the temperature sensor and surface of the battery is maintained stably and the charging/discharging control according to the temperature variations of the surface of the battery can be performed accurately. Hence the excellent life time characteristics are obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view and perspective view of the cylindrical-shaped secondary battery of battery holder.    Temperature sensor (7)    Burr portion (11)    Buffer portion (12)    Battery holder (14)    Cylindrical-shape secondary battery (16)
NOVELTY - A coating material with fluidity using a flaky electroconductive substance, a powdery electroconductive substance, and a water repellent, and a porous base material (100) with active-material permeability are prepared. The coating material is coated on the surface (101) of the base material, to form an application layer (120) and obtain a gaseous-diffusion layer (150).    USE - Manufacture of gaseous-diffusion layer (claimed) for use in solid polymer type fuel cells used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides gaseous-diffusion layers which cope excellently with flooding phenomenon and excess dryness. The water repellency and drainage in the application layer can be adjusted easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating material further containing a pore-making material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacture of gaseous-diffusion layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous base material (100)    Surface (101)    Application layer (120)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (150)    Applicator coating device (200)
NOVELTY - A pair of electrodes is positioned on both surfaces of an electrolyte film (1). A carbon nanotube (4) which supports a catalyst, is oriented so as to become substantially vertical with respect to the surface direction of an electrolyte film. An electrolyte resin is adhered to the surface of the carbon nanotube.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electronic conductivity is excellent. Usage amount of platinum can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film (1)    Carbon nanotube (4)    Membrane electrode assembly (5)
NOVELTY - The flat battery has a laminated block consisting of a negative electrode plate (3) and a positive electrode plate (1) stacked alternately and separated by a separator (2). The separator is provided in a folded state for enabling insertion of the positive electrode plate inside the folded separator. The laminated block is accommodated inside a bag-shaped lamination sheet (7) with an electrolyte.    USE - Flat battery for portable apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The folded separator is utilized for preventing the generation of short circuit between the positive and negative electrode plates and reducing the size of the flat battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the flat battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode plate (1)    Separator (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Electrode tabs (5,6)    Lamination sheet (7)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an insulation plate for insulating the electrode terminals (5,6) between adjacent flat type batteries. A resin layer having large thickness dimension (10) formed on electrode terminal and lamination sheets (2,3) of battery (1), acts as elastic material and clamps the insulation plate between electrode terminals of battery.    USE - Battery pack for flat-type batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus, electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A resin layer having large thickness dimension acts as elastic material and clamps the insulation plate, hence the dimensional change caused by temperature is absorbed without need for addition components, thus insulation plate can be fixed everlastingly without increase in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view, a side view and the expanded sectional views of flat-type battery used for battery pack.    Battery (1)    Lamination sheets (2,3)    Electric power generation element (4)    Electrode terminals (5,6)    Large thickness dimension resin layer (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery performs laser welding of outer periphery of a pressing board (11) to housing of a sealing board (1). The pressing board has an open hole (12) for injection-needle insertion arranged inside the laser-welding unit.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used as drive power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The injection and gas venting are performed in normal atmosphere without using a dry box so that the operativity of battery assembly is improved and manufacturing cost of battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the sealing board and sectional views of the injection unit.    Sealing board (1)    Safety valve (2)    Pressing board (11)    Open hole (12)    Resin portion (13)
NOVELTY - The separator (150) has an opening (167) to the sealing region of sealing material (190) arranged between adjacent components in fuel cell. The adjacent component is membrane electrode assembly (110) or another separator which adjoins the separator. The sealing material is hardened by supply of chemical reaction substance or energy irradiation via the opening. The sealing material is ultraviolet ray cured resin, fluid sealant resin or contains gas hardenable binder. The chemical reaction substance is catalyst gas.    USE - Separator is used for manufacture of fuel cell (both claimed) such as alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel and micro fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, non-commercial portable devices such as fixed and mobile telephone, and power supply for construction.    ADVANTAGE - The separator enables localization of hardening region of sealing material and direct and rapid hardening of sealing material with suppressed load with respect to membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the hardening of sealing material.    Membrane electrode assembly (110)    Groove portion (112)    Separator (150)    Projection portion (165)    Opening (167)    Sealing material (190)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst contains catalyst metal particles supported by carbon material. The catalyst metal particles have average crystalline diameter of 1-4 nm. The intensity ratio of D-band peak intensity (Id) and G-band peak intensity (Ig) of carbon material is 0.9-1.2, measured by raman spectroscopy. The carbon material is a carbon black.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell for electric power generation system for motor vehicles, household components, electronic devices (all claimed). Can also be used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent activity and electric power generation performance. The fuel cell formed using electrode catalyst has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (2) has a side covering (3) that covers the side of battery pack, including the circuit wiring portion (22). The side covering has a resin injection hole (34a) through which a resin is filled into internal space and then hardened, so as to adhere the side covering to unit cell (21) of battery pack.    USE - Battery pack for accommodating lithium ion secondary cell in portable electronic device such as mobile phone. Can also be used in video camera, mobile computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength such as shatter strength and abrasion resistance are improved, while reducing the cost of metal mold. The foreign material produced during molding does not appear in the surface of side covering, and hence the external appearance of the battery pack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Battery pack (2)    Side covering (3)    Unit cell (21)    Circuit wiring portion (22)    Resin injection hole (34a)
NOVELTY - A back-surface protection sheet (A) has a vapor-deposited film (2) of inorganic-acid compound provided on the surface(s) of a base film (1) consisting of fluororesin film, cyclic polyolefin resin film, polycarbonate resin film, poly (meth)acrylic resin film, polyamide resin film, or polyester resin film. A heat-resistant polypropylene resin film (3) containing a whitening agent and a UV absorber, is laminated on both surfaces of the base film. An adhesive layer for lamination is arranged between the vapor-deposited film and polypropylene resin film.    USE - For solar-cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back-surface protection sheet has excellent strength, weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, light resistance, wind-pressure resistance, hail resistance, chemical resistance, damp-proof property, stain resistance, light-reflection property, light diffusibility, design property, durability, economical efficiency, safety, and barrier property with respect to oxygen and moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the back-surface protection sheet.    Base film (1)    Vapor-deposited film (2)    Polypropylene-resin film (3)    Back-surface protection sheet (A)
NOVELTY - An adhesion film has an adhesive layer provided on the surface of a resin film, and a concealment layer provided between the resin film and adhesive layer. The adhesion film has a tensile elasticity modulus of 2-4.5 GPa. When the adhesion film is adhered to a polypropylene board, the peeling distance of the adhesion film when loading a load of 0.98 N/25 mm for 30 minutes, is less than 10 mm. The adhesion-power-peeling-time curve shows that the adhesion film peels by thrips tick phenomenon at 30-100% of amplitude from the maximum adhesion power.    USE - For electronic components, such as rechargeable batteries of mobile electronic devices (both claimed), such as mobile telephones, digital cameras, and video cameras, e.g. for display labels.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion film has excellent concealability and peeling strength, and produces crease with small area. Extrusion of adhesive during punching at the time of printing label processing and generation of dregs, are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An adhesion film has an adhesive layer provided on the surface of a resin film, and a concealment layer provided between the resin film and adhesive layer. The adhesion film has a tensile elasticity modulus of 2-4.5 GPa. When the adhesion film is adhered to a polypropylene board, the peeling distance of the adhesion film when loading a load of 0.98 N/25 mm for 30 minutes, is less than 10 mm. The adhesion-power-peeling-time curve when measured at 180degrees peel adhesive power measurement test condition of JIS-Z0237 with respect to polypropylene board, shows that the adhesion film peels by thrips tick phenomenon at 30-100% of amplitude from the maximum adhesion power.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) is formed by heating and/or pressurizing electrolyte film and electrode membrane. The electrolyte film (11) contains sulfonation aromatic polymer in which sulfonation portion is bonded. The electrolyte film or electrode membrane contains good solvent, and the content of solvent is 0.1-20 wt.%.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has stable joining state, and the joining portion of film-electrode is hard to peel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of structure of catalyst electrode joining membrane using polymer electrolyte membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolyte film (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Cathode pole porous (13a)
NOVELTY - The modification catalyst apparatus (14) and carbon monoxide (CO) removal apparatus (18) has modification catalyst (12) and CO removal catalyst (16) having carrier containing nano pores of different peak diameters.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as power supply in motor vehicle, and for use as distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The daily start and stop (DSS) durability and reactivity of catalyst can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for raw material and mineral fuel modification method, which involves modifying raw material and mineral fuel using modification catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst having carrier containing nano pores having different diameter peaks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modification catalyst (12)    Modification catalyst apparatus (14)    CO transformation apparatus (15)    CO removal catalyst (16)    CO removal apparatus (18)
NOVELTY - The burner apparatus has hollow crown tower (50) which is arranged to cover the anode off-gas supply pipe (47) and a reheating fuel feeding pipe (48). The burner main structure (46) has reheating fuel ejection nozzle (52) at top edge of reheating fuel feeding pipe, which confronts fuel jet nozzle (51) in surrounding wall of the tower.    USE - For fuel treating equipment for electric power generating apparatus e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in small-scale industry and domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The re-liquefying of the vaporized reheating fuel is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The burner apparatus has main structure which is arranged in the center section of base plate (27) of the vacuum-insulation container. The helical fuel vaporizing tube (53) linked to upstream of the reheating fuel feeding pipe, is arranged in the outer periphery of the burner main structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the vaporization burner apparatus.    Base plate (27)    Burner main structure (46)    Anode off-gas supply pipe (47)    Reheating fuel feeding pipe (48)    Hollow crown tower (50)    Fuel jet nozzles (51)    Reheating fuel ejection nozzle (52)    Fuel vaporizing tube (53)
NOVELTY - The effect enhancer is for an air solar panel. It can always be positioned toward the South and can be installed on a flat roof of a camping car. The solar panel has a cover plate which covers a part of the vehicle roof and at the same time an air intake is tightly positioned on the roof, so that heated air is sucked into the solar panel. The essence of the effect enhancer is that heated air is sucked from the roof into the solar panel.    USE - As an effect enhancer for an air solar panel when fitted to the roof of a camping car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The equipment can be installed without the use of tools and always orientated toward the South. The air solar panel is placed over an even roof hatch or trap door and is fixed to the camping vehicle by two rubber strips.
NOVELTY - The module has a data memory and an electrical power supply i.e. rechargeable battery, which is charged by solar cells. A light signal transmitter, and an audio signal transmitter forms accent words. The module is integrated to a flag made of plastic or card, and attached or fitted to a booklet strip. The module is integrated to a document, the booklet strip, a file, a hanging file and a lever file for a record, a ring file and a compact disk storage box or case.    USE - Radio frequency identification (RFID)-module for use in a RFID system for an office organization (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module efficiently creates a completely new organization structure for maintaining and handling the documents in a filing department, thus handling the module in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for charging a rechargeable battery of a radio frequency identification (RFID) module    (2) a device for charging a rechargeable battery of a RFID module    (3) a method for using a RFID module for an office organization    (4) a device for sealing sections with the RFID module    (5) a device for fastening a section with the RFID module, to an article.
NOVELTY - The machine has a roller whose ends are provided with an unreeling system. A paired pinch roller whose pair is formed same as bind hole areas of a battery pole piece, and width of the pinch roller is same as the blind hole. A distance between two adjacent pinch rollers is equal to a width of a punching of the piece. A space between coupled pinch rollers is smaller than a thickness of the piece. Coupled rubberized fabric roller is placed between the system and the pinch roller, and is respectively located on one side of each pinch roller and fixedly stuck on two sides of the blind hole.    USE - Sticking rubberized fabric machine for a battery pole piece.    ADVANTAGE - The rubberized fabric is stuck on two sides of the blind hole by the coupled pinch roller, knurling is pressed out on the blind hole area with better accuracy and high efficiency, when the coupled roller is in the process of rotating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a sticking rubberized fabric machine.
NOVELTY - The battery has a soft packaging shell wrapped by a film aluminum plastic compound of the soft packaging. A safety air bag is provided between four seal edges of a battery soft packaging shell and an electrical core in the soft packaging shell, and between right seal edge and left seal edge of the soft packaging shell of the battery and the electrical core in the soft packaging shell. The safety air bag is fixed on a hemline, and left side edge and right side edge of the battery.    USE - Soft packaging lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure. The battery does not burst, and the oil in the battery does not leak, and an active material and a combustible gas in the battery does not contacted with air, when over-charging the battery or the short circuit occured in the battery, thus avoiding combustion accident and improving the battery security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a soft packaging lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a sealed mouth end installed on a fixing frame. An opening of a vacuum tube of a solar water heater is fixedly connected with a water storing bucket and a heat and cold exchanger. The fixing frame is a long-shaped frame body made of plastic material, and a set of concave taper grooves is installed on the surface. One end of a vacuum tube of solar energy props against the concave taper groove, and a wing panel is installed at the bottom to fix a heating collector board.    USE - Vacuum tube fixing frame structure for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and stable. The manufacture and installation is simple, and the structure is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vacuum tube fixing frame structure of a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The instrument has a main circuit board i.e. soft printing circuit board, placed between inner and outer layers of a matrix i.e. wearable workpiece, and connected with a galvanothermy soft mask via a cable or a lead. The circuit board has a chargeable polymer battery connected with a singlechip control circuit and a physical effect factor driving circuit e.g. heat effect factor driving circuit. The singlechip control circuit is connected with the driving circuit. The soft mask is separated from the matrix, and is tightly clung to skin of human body, when the instrument is used.    USE - Wearable physiotherapeutic instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The instrument applies various physical factors on every part of human body, can save physical therapy time, and consumes less energy. The instrument provides high efficiency, full acting effect, safety and reliability. The instrument can achieve acupuncture allied effect without affecting daily life and motion. The instrument can adjust human body by integrating multiple physical factors, so the stimulus dosage can be adjusted accurately, and stimulating waveform can be altered according to different using demands.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wearable physiotherapeutic instrument.
NOVELTY - The supplier has a controlling circuit of a transformed-voltage power supply, which is fixed in a power energy-storage supply. A set of lithium iron or lithium polymer batteries is fixed in the power energy-storage supply, and electrically connected to the controlling circuit of the transformed-voltage power supply. The power energy-storage supply is fixed with power input connection and two connections e.g. power output connections, and an output terminal of the controlling circuit is connected to the connections of the power energy-storage supply.    USE - Portable multi-functional energy-storage supplier.    ADVANTAGE - The supplier is portable and provides power to different kinds of electrical products by using the properties of small volume. The supplier has the characteristics of high capacity and high discharge of the lithium iron or lithium polymer batteries, and the power energy-storage supply with different kinds of connections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a portable multi-functional energy-storage supplier.
NOVELTY - The module has a solar battery layer, where multiple batteries are arranged in the layer. Two junctions are arranged on a back face of the layer. An upper covering layer and a lower covering layer are made of multi polymer comprising vinyl acetate and ethane i.e. ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), arranged on the upper and lower side of the solar battery layer. A ferric tempered glass layer is arranged on the upper side of a covering layer. A backboard layer made of combined material comprising teflon and polyethylene glycol terephthalate (PET) is arranged on a lower part of the covering layer.    USE - Solar photoelectric module.    ADVANTAGE - The module eliminates the loss by shielding the junctions, and promotes the transfer efficiency by arranging each junction of the solar battery on the back face.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar photoelectric module.
NOVELTY - An assembling solar water heater belongs to the technical field of daily domestic installation and it mainly comprises a plastic motherboard, several metal heat absorbing tubes connecting mutually on the plastic motherboard and a metal drum connecting with the metal heat absorbing tubes. The plastic motherboard with the metal heat absorbing tubes is set on the roof as the roofing of a house and a water storage bucket is set one ridge of a house connecting the two roofings; if it can not meet the needs of the user, the metal heat absorbing tube can be installed on the wall where the sun shines. The utility model has simple structure, beautiful appearance, usableness, safety and cost saving and it has the permanent protection effect for the roofing and wall of a house with long useful time.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a controller of waterproof solar energy lamps and lanterns which is used in complement of the solar energy lamps and lanterns. It belongs to lighting techniques field. This utility model is an improvement for non-waterproof of current controller of solar energy lamps and lanterns. It has major features that there is an outer cover which is made of plastic materials or metal board, covered on the upper end of controller. When it is hanged in light rod, it can prevent rain dropped from inner wall of rod top from damaging the controller. It not only can maintain the efficient heat dispersion, but also can efficiently resist water. It can enhance the using effect of controller and prolong its service life. It has strong practicability and popularization.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims an energy-saving device of building window and balcony, mainly comprising heat-collecting window, insulated window, water supply and water return pipeline, multifunctional water storing tank and so on. The heat-collecting window of this utility model which is used for absorbing solar energy is mounted on the window, balcony or wall on face of building facing sunshine, and it is set with heating radiator for raising the room temperature and is set with multifunctional water storing tank which is used for providing hot water and comprises functions of heat insulating, drying and steaming rice. This utility model realizes the integration of utilizing the solar energy and building, and it can be mounted in all of the buildings such as new and old houses, greenhouse, vinyl tunnel and so on which need to warm, prevent heat and use hot water, which provides a new way for saving energy in building. It has obvious effect and low investment.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a battery packing structure. It comprises back plate and at least a plastic film which is fixed at the back plate and forms a reception space. The displaying device is further set on the back plate. The displaying device is supplied with electricity by the battery which is encapsulated in the plastic film. The notice, handling instruction and usage mode of this battery packing structure can be understood by sound or image before buying or using , so the blind person or the consumer who can not read can easily understand these information, therefore it has wide application.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a new type solar energy electric module which includes the Fresnel lens array consists of at least two Fresnel lenses, the silicon photocell array consists of at least two small silicon photocell boards and an automatic solar tracker. The Fresnel lens array, silicon photocell array and the automatic solar tracker are set up and down and are firmly connected in order. The automatic solar tracker automatically tracks the sun so that the sun light always irradiates into the Fresnel lens array vertically. The Fresnel lens array and the small silicon photocell boards rotate after the rotation of the automatic solar tracker. The utility model collects the sun light onto a small silicon photocell board through a Fresnel lens array, which largely reduces the acreage of the electric-optic conversion equipment and makes full use of the electricity generation power of the optical photocell board. Thus, the cost of the system is reduced.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a columnar lithium cell assembled cover. It comprises a base plate, a plastic coat, a breaking valve (CID), a thermistor (PTC), and a coping. Several exhaust holes are set on the base plate. The exhaust holes are in diamond shape. The utility model further claims columnar cell which uses the said assembled cover. Compared with the round exhaust holes, to set the exhaust holes on the base plate in diamond shape can ensure the strength of the base plate and enlarge the area of the exhaust holes. So the shape base plate will not easily be changed easily and the gas in the cell will be exhausted easily. So the utility model can avoid the accident of cell explosion because the gas is not exhausted in time.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a seal edge of the sun panel. It is a profile shapes which is made from polycarbonate. It comprises an upper end plane, a nether end plane and lateral edge. The lateral edge of the upper end plane bends down and the lateral edge of the nether end plane bends up. This utility has simple installation and fixing, it also has lone life time. The joining part of this utility is waterproof; it is adapted to be used for the daylighting sunshade construction project.
NOVELTY - The plate has a face mask configured in a frame, and a focus reflector made up of a substrate whose section is formed by a compound parabola smooth sunken curved surface and reflecting film. The bottom of the substrate is connected to solar electric generating plate, and a matrix is distributed on each focus reflector which displays in the frame. The solar electric generating plate at each substrate is connected to a controller and a power supply system through a lead and an inverter. A semi-conductor thermoelectric generator is configured at the bottom of the solar electric generating plate.    USE - Compound parabola reflection focus solar electric generating plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is reasonable in design, and does not need the solar tracking system. The plate is enhanced with the electrical energy of every unit proportion solar battery and improves the electrical energy efficiency. The plate is simple to manufacture, convenient for construction and safe to use. The plate is flexible to assemble. The plate is inexpensive, environment-friendly and energy-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a compound parabola reflection focus solar electric generating plate.
NOVELTY - The heater has a metal-glass vacuum heat assembler, tracking mode bracket, and separated heat storage water tank. The metal-glass vacuum tube is combined with the compound parabolic collector (CPC) reflection surface. A selectivity absorbing coating is set on a surface of a metal heat absorbing tube (2). The tracking mode bracket tracks sun in two directions of level and uprightness. The separated heat storage water tank and heat assembler are separated. A CPC glass light assembling vacuum tube (1) and metal heat absorbing tube are connected together by a metal-glass heat press tie-in.    USE - Solar water heater for solar living heat water, industrial heating, air condition, fridge, heat generate electricity, sea water desalting, and in greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - The heater has high reliability, efficiency, and high temperature. The heater has low cost and easy maintenance, and saves the amount of petroleum required. The heater cause low environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar water heater.    Compound parabolic collector glass light assembling vacuum tube (1)    Metal heat absorbing tube (2)
NOVELTY - The energy storage and energy saving material is a mixture of powder. The ratio of the material according to the total weight of 100 shares is the following, 25 to 35 shares cement, 5 to 8 shares fly ash, 20 to 30 shares phase-change powder containing paraffin, 4 to 8 shares milled slag powder, 3 to 6 shares rubber powder, 1 to 3 shares fiber and 20 to 30 shares light aggregate.    USE - Self-control phase-change energy storage and energy saving material used indoors and in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Uses phase-change temperature adjustment mechanism to fulfill storing and releasing of heat energy through the phase-change of the energy storage medium to improve the heat cycle quantity of indoor. Indoor air temperature and balance of air-condition system are made stead, improving the insulation, energy-storing and wet breathing of the building envelope.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing the self-control phase-change energy storage and energy saving material.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting two electrodes of a temperature measurer (3) through two long enough leads (1). The temperature measurer and leads or isolation leads containing plastic outer sleeve are bound together through waterproof plastic material (2) e.g. heat shrinking pipe, plastic sleeve pipe, silica gel sleeve pipe. A sealing end part is placed at the outside of a water tank of a solar water heater, and parts above a broken line (4) are placed at the outside of the water tank.    USE - Method for sealing water-damp proof of temperature measurer in a transducer of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively avoids water and damp penetration problem of the temperature measurer in water temperature and water level transducer, which works in high temperature water condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a transducer of a solar water heater.    Long enough leads (1)    Long enough waterproof plastic material (2)    Temperature measurer (3)    Broken line (4)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a lead-acid battery DE clapboard and preparation method, belonging to the technology area of storage battery, used to resolve the existing defect of various kinds. The technology project is , it is comprised of the following weight units, glass fiber 20-60, diatomite 40-80, polyester fiber 5-20, wet molding rubber latex 3-10, PPE 0.1-1,keeper medicine 0.2-2; the above material is made the production according to the process of dosage, sizing agent purify and transmitting, radial paper processing, clapboard processing. The clapboard of invention has the advantage of small resistance, stand fire, anticorrosion, conquering the defects of rubber clapboard easy old crack, difficult obtaining material, also conquering the inferiors wearability and thermotolera function of PE, rubber clapboard and the defect of inferiors absorbing liquid capacity.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an infrared quantum clipping material, preparation method and application. Chemical formula of the material is Gd1-x-yAl3(BO3)4:Tbx, Yby and Gd1-x-yBO3:Tbx, Yby, wherein, 0.01 is not bigger than x which is not bigger than 0.2, 0.01 is not bigger than y which is not bigger than 0.99. When it is prepared, rare earth oxide with corresponding quantity is dissolved in nitric acid to prepare rare earth nitrate solution; solid nitric acid, boracic acid, citric acid and urea are added according to the dosage, mixed evenly and burnt with combustion method to get the product. The related product in the invention can absorb visible light of 485 nm and transmit very strong infra-red light when it is about 1000 nm. Light of the wave band can be effectively absorbed by silicone base solar energy battery, the quanta ration can be high as 196% after calculation. The material is hopeful to promote the low work efficiency situation of the existing solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - A anti-freezing solar water-heater includes electromagnetic valve, pressing board of the electromagnetic valve, fixing board of electromagnetic valve, seal ring, water tank, air hole, connecting pipe of valve needle, inlet and discharge pipe, outer fixing cover, inner pipe, inner pipe port, outer pipe port, air hole and rubber mat. The electromagnetic valve is fixed on the fixing board of the electromagnetic valve by the pressing board of the electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valve is connected to the valve needle with air holes by the conjoining pipe of the valve needle with air holes. The inner pipe and the outer pipe is connected to inlet and discharge pipe. Because the electromagnetic valve is set in the utility model, the valve needle with air holes is connected to the valve needle of the air holes by the conjoining pipe of the valve needle with air holes. When the water-heater is out of work, the remaining water on the uppper and lower pipes can be relieved, so as to avoid the freezing and explosion of the upper and lower pipe.
NOVELTY - The interconnected solar cells (101) include a first solar cell (103) and a second solar cell (105) connected by a wire (107) with a coefficient of thermal expansion matched to the coefficient of thermal expansion of first solar cell. The first and second solar cells have first and second silicon wafers, each having thickness that is less than about 300 microns. A conductive material facilitates electrical current flow between the first and second solar cells.    USE - Interconnected solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides increased yield, reduced cost, reduced degradation, reduced cracking, reduced power loss and higher reliability for interconnected solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of forming interconnected solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side view and top view of the interconnected solar cells.    Interconnected solar cells (101)    First solar cell (103)    Second solar cell (105)    Wire (107)    First surface of first solar cell (109)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electrolyte sandwiched between an anode electrode (503) and a cathode electrode (504). A power driven mechanism provides motion-movement to the electrolyte and the electrodes. A casing material is connected to the electrolyte and the electrodes.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system for transportation application.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum reactant gas diffusion performance and excellent water management and removal performance of the fuel cell system is achieved. The humidification to the fuel side of the PEM is increased. The metal catalyst requirement in the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view anode electrolyte cathode assembly.    Rim portions (502A,502B)    Anode electrode (503)    Cathode electrode (504)    Shaft (506)    Aperture (520)
NOVELTY - A predetermined pattern (26) of elongate conductors (26a,26b) made of copper material are longitudinally arranged on flat flexible insulative strip made of polymeric material on two rows along the longitudinal length and electrically isolated from each other. Each conductor has a predetermined position, length and spacing from each other on insulative strip for laterally, electrically connecting to selected electrical lines (24) from solar cells (12) at lateral electrical connection points (25) located along the length of conductor on exposed conductor surface.    USE - Buss bar strip for mounting to solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of labor required for making electrical connection to the solar cells of a solar panel and to the exterior cables can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming buss bar strip; and    (2) method of electrically connecting a solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of the electrical connector connected to the buss bar strip.    Solar cells (12)    Buss bar strip (22)    Electrical lines (24)    Electrical connection points (25)    Pattern of conductor (26)    Conductors (26a,26b)
NOVELTY - A carbon material is obtained by mix-kneading binder and carbonaceous aggregate, press-molding obtained composition, carbonizing molded product, graphitizing carbonized product to obtain artificial graphite block, and subjecting artificial graphite block to grinding and particle size regulation. The carbon material has ratio of D-band and G-band in Raman spectrum of 0.2 or more.    USE - Carbon material is used for cathode board for lithium ion secondary cell and low crystalline carbon-impregnated lithium ion secondary cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material provides lithium ion secondary cell with reduced gas evolution during the initial charging/discharging cycle, and rapid charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon material is obtained by mix-kneading binder and carbonaceous aggregate, press-molding obtained composition, carbonizing molded product, graphitizing carbonized product to obtain artificial graphite block, and subjecting artificial graphite block to grinding and particle size regulation. The carbon material has ratio (R value) of D-band and G-band in Raman spectrum of 0.2 or more, measured using neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser beam having wavelength of 532 nm. The R value is calculated using the formula: R value=I1360/I 1580.
NOVELTY - The substrate has a resin film (1) having uneven surface, which is formed by hardening a photocurable composition containing polyfunctional (meth)acrylate type compound or photoinitiator. A metal-oxide film (2) is formed on the resin film. A polyvinyl alcohol type film is formed on the resin film surface of reverse side of the metal-oxide film. A gas barrier film consisting of silicon oxide or silicon nitride is formed on the polyvinyl alcohol type film.    USE - Transparent electrode substrate for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate excellent in external appearance is provided, while preventing the deformation, coloring and curvature of substrate. The solar cell excellent in photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electrode substrate for solar cell.    Resin film (1)    Metal-oxide film (2)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Transparent conductive film (41)    Back surface metal electrode (42)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly or a catalyst-coated membrane comprises an electrolyte, a cathode, an anode, a cathode catalyst layer, and an anode catalyst layer between electrolyte and anode. The anode catalyst layer comprises a first catalyst composition containing a noble metal, other than ruthenium (Ru), on a corrosion resistant support material; a second catalyst composition containing a single-phase solid solution of a metal oxide containing Ru; and a hydrophobic binder, where a through-plane concentration of an ionomer in catalyst layer decreases as a function of distance from electrolyte.    USE - For a fuel cell useful in a fuel stack (claimed) for automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell anode is more robust to operating conditions that impose numerous on-off cycles and/or require dynamic, load-following power output; are tolerant to cell voltage reversals; and resistant to corrosion during start up and shutdown procedures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) or a catalyst-coated membrane (CCM) for a fuel cell comprises an electrolyte interposed between an anode and cathode, a cathode catalyst layer interposed between the electrolyte and the cathode, and an anode catalyst layer interposed between the electrolyte and the anode. The anode catalyst layer comprises a first catalyst composition containing a noble metal, other than ruthenium (Ru), on a corrosion resistant support material; a second catalyst composition consisting of a single-phase solid solution of a metal oxide containing Ru; and a hydrophobic binder, where a through-plane concentration of an ionomer in the catalyst layer decreases as a function of distance from the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The dynamic electro-optic reflective optic (DERO) has mirror substrate (201) with concave reflective optical layer (202) and electro-optic layer. The electro-optic material (206) is deposited between transparent electrode (203) with addressable electrode components, and patterned transparent electrode (205). The voltage applied to each electrode component is controlled to control refractive index gradient in electro-optic material such that light rays impinging on substrate and reflecting from optical layer are controllably steered in desired direction.    USE - Dynamic electro-optic reflective optic (DERO) for solar energy collection system (claimed), electro-optic system (claimed) for astronomy and free-space optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective optic assembly having the ability to dynamically steer, focus and correct for wavefront aberration of incident optical radiation can be provided by integrating the electro-optic layer with the reflective surface of the optic. The phase changes can be imposed on incident optical radiation since the refractive index of the electro-optic material can be changed. Also the desired optical effect can be achieved and the optical radiation impinging on the optic at variable incidence angles can be focused to target location. The moving components can be eliminated and hence the manufacturing cost, maintenance cost, failure rate, size and weight of the system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electro-optic system;    (2) solar energy collection system; and    (3) light steering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded cross-sectional view of the DERO.    Mirror substrate (201)    Concave reflective optical layer (202)    Transparent electrode (203)    Patterned transparent electrode (205)    Electro-optic material (206)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing (P1) a cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic cell involves growing n-type cadmium sulfide window layer; and growing a p-type CdTe absorber layer where both layers are grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) in situ.    USE - In manufacturing a cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic cell useful for making in tandem photovoltaic cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process reduces the number of processing steps, thus reduces the cost and complexity; provides controlled cap layer treatment; reduces the deposition and processing temperatures; increases the layers at atmospheric pressure and using less raw materials; improves the transport of carriers through the grains; reduces the recombination of charges at the boundaries; and avoids shunting effects of the absorber to the front transparent conductive oxide, thus improves the response of the cell. The produced photovoltaic cell has a lower series electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a cadmium telluride photovoltaic cell (100) (A1) comprising n-type cadmium sulfide window layer (105), and a p-type cadmium telluride absorber layer (106). The cadmium telluride absorber layer is doped with arsenic;    (2) a cadmium telluride photovoltaic cell comprising n-type cadmium sulfide window layer, a p-type cadmium telluride absorber layer, and a cadmium chloride cap layer (108). The cell is annealed such that the cadmium chloride cap layer acts to passivate the grain boundaries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of photovoltaic cell.    cell (100)    transparent substrate (101)    transparent conductive oxide (102)    high resistivity layer (103)    front contacts (104)    window layer (105)    absorber layer (106)    highly p+ doped layer (107)    cap layer. (108)
NOVELTY - An energy supply system (1) has a hydrogen supply portion (2), an energy generating portion (4), and a treatment portion (5). The hydrogen supply portion (2) generates hydration compound (22) and hydrogen by reaction of water (23) and hydrogen product (21). Hydrogen and oxygen are supplied to energy generating portion, and energy is generated. The hydration compound produced in hydrogen supply portion is reacted with gas containing carbon dioxide, and water is produced in the treatment portion.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy supply system has improved efficiency, and steadily produces required quantity of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen product; and    (2) manufacture of hydrogen product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of energy supply system.    Energy supply system (1)    Hydrogen supply portion (2)    Energy generating portion (4)    Treatment portion (5)    Isolation portion (6)    Hydrogen product (21)    Hydration compound (22)    Water (23)    Carbonic acid compound (24)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode having a positive-electrode active material layer containing cobalt or manganese. A negative electrode comprises a negative-electrode active material layer coated with a coating layer containing filler particles and binder.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte battery such as lithium ion battery, gel type polymer battery, etc., used as drive power supply for portable terminals such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The precipitation of cobalt or manganese in the negative electrode or separator is suppressed, as the coating layer arranged at the surface of the negative-electrode active material surface exhibits moderate filtering function, so that the damage to the negative electrode and separator is reduced. Hence, the degradation of the cycle characteristic and storing characteristic of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery are suppressed. The dropping of the coating layer from the negative-electrode active material layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph illustrates the relation between remaining charging capacity and volume of separator of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A light energy conversion material comprises: a porous material containing an electron donor in a skeleton of it; and an electron acceptor disposed in at least one portion among a pore, the skeleton and the outer circumference of the porous material.    USE - In a photo-excited electron transfer reaction; and for the fields of a photocatalyst such as the photoreduction catalyst for CO2 and H2 and a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The light energy conversion material advances a light energy conversion reaction with a high efficiency, resulting in the significant improvement in the light energy conversion efficiency, and, further improves the physical stabilities of the electron donor and the electron acceptor to give the light conversion material a sufficient durability.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has a laminated component (2) having a pair of electrodes (3,4) and an electrolyte layer containing electrolyte particles, provided between the pair of electrodes, and a restrictor (8) provided to cover the end portion of laminated component for restricting expansion of the electrolyte layer in the plane direction. The restrictor is formed of insulating material. The electrolyte particles contain silver ion conductor or lithium ion conductor. The lithium ion conductor is sulfide-based lithium ion conductor.    USE - Secondary battery used as power source for portable equipments such as personal computer and cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved performance and battery capacity over lapse of charge-discharge cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary battery has a laminated component having a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte layer containing electrolyte particles, provided between the pair of electrodes, and a restrictor provided to cover the end portion of laminated component for restricting expansion of the electrolyte layer in the plane direction. The restrictor is formed of insulating material containing thermoplastic resin, thermosetting resin, photocurable resin and/or low melting point glass. The electrode contains electrode material consisting of electrode active material and solid electrolyte material. The electrolyte particles contain silver ion conductor or lithium ion conductor. The lithium ion conductor is sulfide-based lithium ion conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Laminated component (2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Restrictor (8)
NOVELTY - The cathode porous current collector (120) is arranged on the cathode electrode (112). The anode porous current collector (130) is disposed on the anode electrode (113) and opposite the cathode porous current collector. The cathode water-absorptive layer (140) is arranged on the cathode porous current collector, to absorb or guide the water at the cathode electrode.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effectively removal of the excess water from a cathode electrode, thus preventing the additional electronic impedance. Reduces the contact resistance between the cathode porous current collector and the cathode gas diffusion layer thus enhances the permeability of the air transmitted to the cathode electrode. Provides uniform gas diffusion between the cathode porous current collector and the cathode gas diffusion layer thus enhancing the gas supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross section of a fuel cell.    Cathode electrode (112)    Anode electrode (113)    Cathode porous current collector (120)    Anode porous current collector (130)    Cathode water-absorptive layer (140)
NOVELTY - A gas permeation mechanism (10) has an element comprising textile fabric with hygroscopic self-expanding yarn and non-self-extending yarn or synthetic fiber with hygroscopic polymer. The gas permeation mechanism that varies air permeability rate according to dry or wet condition, is in oxidizer flow path through which outside air supplied from the air hole (13) flows.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as automotive or residential power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The air permeability of the fuel cell system can be enhanced in wet condition while reducing the size of fuel cell system. The degradation of power generation characteristics due to the blocking of flow path by water can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Gas permeation mechanism (10)    Fuel cell unit (11)    Air hole (13)    Fuel tank (14)    Fuel cell casing (19)
NOVELTY - The light-permeable solar energy conversion device (10) has a transparent electrode (141) formed on a transparent substrate (12), and a transparent photovoltaic element formed on the transparent electrode. Another transparent electrode (142) is formed on the transparent photovoltaic element.    USE - Light-permeable solar energy conversion device for light-permeable solar energy storage system (claimed) in building such as house, office, factory and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent solar cell system can absorb the shorter-wavelength spectrum of sunlight such as ultraviolet light and can promote energy-conversion efficiency. The solar cell system has simple and lightweight structure and can thus simplify the fabrication process and reduce the fabrication cost. The transparent solar system can convert the solar energy into electric energy, and provides electric energy for building without sunlight obstruction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mixed type solar energy conversion device; and    (2) mixed type solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the light-permeable solar energy conversion device.    Light-permeable solar energy conversion device (10)    Transparent substrate (12)    Transparent electrodes (141,142)    Transparent conductive films (161,162)
NOVELTY - A catalyst nanoparticle comprises a catalyst nanoparticle covalently bonded to a surface ligand having a peripheral functional group. The peripheral functional group has a charge suitable to ensure water solubility and an ability to couple the catalyst nanoparticle to a second catalyst nanoparticle.    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells for both portable (e.g., automotive) and stationery (e.g., home power) applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst nanoparticles provides PEM fuel cells having superior performance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a catalyst nanoparticle comprising bonding a surface ligand to a catalyst nanoparticle via a covalent bond.
NOVELTY - A feed stream containing gases chosen from hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water, and/or its mixture, to a catalyst in a reactor reaction zone on a support. The catalyst comprising a metal is chosen from ruthenium, rhodium, nickel and/or their mixture. The support is chosen from (beta)-zeolite, mordenite and/or faujasite.    USE - For reducing carbon monoxide from mixture of gases containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide, used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide in gaseous mixture is efficiently reduced.
NOVELTY - A proton-conductive material (M1) comprises poly(phosphophenylene oxide) including a main chain of polyphenylene oxide; and a side chain of a phosphonic acid group, where the side chain is attached to the main chain.    USE - In -conductive electrolyte and proton conductive membrane for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive material has high proton conductivity, good heat resistance, and chemical stability due to good membrane formation properties; and can be prepared by fewer process operations and/or under mild conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) proton-conductive electrolyte for a fuel cell comprising at least one proton-conductive material (M1);    (2) a fuel cell (1) comprising a pair of electrodes (2, 3); and an electrolyte membrane disposed between the electrodes, where the electrolyte membrane is the proton-conductive electrolyte; and    (3) a proton conductive membrane comprising poly(phosphophenylene oxide) including subunits of polyphenylene oxide and phosphonic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a unit cell structure of a fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    oxygen electrode (2)    fuel electrode (3)    proton conductive electrolyte membrane (4)    oxidizing agent separator (5)    fuel separator. (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has multilayer spiral element with fluid channels (208,209). The fluid channels are connected between inlet port and outlet port to form circulation paths in the channel. The fluids are circulated in opposite direction in the inlet ports of respective channels in spiral element. The electrodes are connected to the respective fluid channels such that an electrochemical reaction between the fluids circulating in the channels generates potential difference between the electrodes.    USE - For electrochemical fuel cell used in military, aerospace, commercial applications. Also suits for electrolyzers, polymer electrolytic fuel cells (PEFC), alkaline fuel cells (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), reactants such as air, oxygen enriched liquids, gases etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical fuel cell can be provided with high energy conversion efficiency and high output power at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the three dimensional cross-sectional view of electrochemical fuel cell.    Fluid channels (208,209)    Proton exchange membrane layer (212)
NOVELTY - Solar panel comprises body made as metal shell of profiled material, face made as outer transparent glazing with solar accumulation members adhered thereto and rubber packing members, which connect outer transparent glazing with rear metal plate. Solar battery uses aluminum window glazing profiles compatible with that of facade system of three-dimensional aluminum constructional structures.    USE - Construction, particularly roof covering aspects of energy collecting devices, namely including solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Increased technological solar panel efficiency, assemblage and mounting ability.6 dwg
NOVELTY - The hydraulic distributor comprises an integral component of modular system manufactured with ultraviolet resistant synthetic thermoplastic material. The hydraulic distributor comprises a collector and a fluid centralizer has diverse geometric configuration for adaptation and application to different typologies of solar panels. The internal surface of solar panel forms a cavity and a double layer wall attached to an absorber plate.    USE - Used in solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a hydraulic distributor.
NOVELTY - Provided are a catalyst supporter, which improves the transfer of protons dissociated from hydrogen gas more favorably and increases a fuel cell efficiency, and a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst supporter(100) for a fuel cell is a modified carbon nanotube(110) or modified fullerene to which a phosphoric acid group(120) is bound. The modified carbon nanotube(110) or modified fullerene is obtained by binding an amine group, hydroxyl group, or carboxyl group to a carbon nanotube or fullerene. The method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly comprises the steps of: binding a phosphoric acid group(120) to the modified carbon nanotube(110) or modified fullerene as a fuel cell catalyst supporter; mixing the modified catalyst supporter with catalytic particles(130) in water and reducing the mixture to prepare a catalyst; and mixing the prepared catalyst with polybenzimidazole as a binder and coating a carbon paper or carbon cloth with the mixture.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for preparing a solid polymer electrolytic composite for a lithium polymer battery is provided to improve mechanical and electrical characteristics of a solid polymer electrolytic composite by using medium-size porous nanosilica as filler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for preparing a solid polymer electrolytic composite for a lithium polymer battery comprises the steps of: dissolving 100 parts by weight of polyethyleneoxide polymer, 1-200 parts by weight of a lithium salt, and 2-6 parts by weight of medium-size porous nanosilica having a pore size of 2-30nm and an average diameter of 50-500nm in an organic solvent to prepare a solution; casting the solution on one surface of a glass container; and drying the casting at 30-60degreesC for 24-48hours to obtain film.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a carbon supported catalyst for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, in which cost-efficient materials are used, and which is obtained via a simple process requiring no surfactant for dispersing nano-sized metal catalyst particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon supported catalyst is used in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising an anode including a catalyst for separating a hydrogen atom into a proton and an electron, a cathode for forming water by receiving the proton and electron and reacting with oxygen, an external circuit for electrically connecting the anode with the cathode for moving the electron from the anode to the cathode, and a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode and causing the proton to move from the anode to the cathode. The catalyst is formed by using PtmSnn or Pt50RuxSny. The ratio of m:n is 75:25-92:8. The ratio of x:y is 40:10-48:2.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a secondary battery, which comprises a lead plate having a short-preventing portion, and thus inhibits the lead plate from being in contact with a mold frame for injecting a resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary battery comprises: bare cells; a protection circuit board connected to the bare cells; and a lead plate(420) connecting the bare cells with the protection circuit board and having a short-preventing portion(421). The short-preventing portion includes a short-preventing groove formed in such a manner that edge portions of the lead plate are inwardly depressed. The short-preventing groove is formed by chamfering.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium secondary battery, which includes a non-metallic current collector comprising a non-metallic conductive layer deposited or laminated in the form of a thin film onto a polymer film, minimizes the use of metals, and thus has a small thickness and low weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery(100) comprises: a first non-metallic current collector(10) comprising a first polymer film(12) and a first non-metallic conductive layer(14); a first electrode layer(16) formed on the first non-metallic conductive layer; a second non-metallic current collector(20) comprising a second polymer film(22) and a second non-metallic conductive layer(24); a second electrode layer(26) formed on the second non-metallic conductive layer; and a polymer electrolyte layer(30) formed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and containing an organic electrolyte. Each of the first non-metallic conductive layer and the second non-metallic conductive layer is formed of a nanoparticle metal paste coating layer, a conductive polymer coating layer or an indium tin oxide paste coating layer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solar heat collector is provided to firmly form the solar heat collector by providing an engagement recess and an insertion section in a heat collector frame and a bracket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a solar heat collector, a heat collector frame(100) includes a side surface plate(110), a glass plate support(120), a bottom plate support(130), and an engagement recess(140). A bottom plate(210) is included on the bottom of the interior of the heat collector frame by disposing the heat collector frame on four sides to form a square. A urethane foam plate material(220) is embedded on the inner side of the bottom plate and on the inner side of the heat collector frame. A heat insulating material(230) is provided above the urethane foam plate material. A thermal medium pipe(240) is disposed above the heat insulating material. A black copper plate(250) is provided above the thermal medium pipe. A reinforced glass plate is bonded onto the glass plate support of the heat collector frame and silicon is filled in a gap. An installation bracket(400) can be fixed by using an engagement recess of the heat collector frame.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing an electrolyte for a solid oxide fuel cell to allow an electrolyte to be coated simply, rapidly and economically by using a screen printer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of pulverizing a coagulated zirconia particle into a particle having a diameter of 0.1-1 micrometers by using a dispersion medium and adding 30-50 wt% of an organic binder to prepare a zirconia paste; and coating the zirconia paste on a zirconia-nickel porous body by screen-printing and heat-treating it at a temperature of 1,400-1,500 deg.C under the atmospheric condition. Preferably the dispersion medium is terpineol, alcohol or toluene; and the organic binder is ethyl cellulose, poly(vinyl alcohol) or poly(vinyl butyral).Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided are a gel electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery whose thickness can be fixed to be constant and which can improve the adhesion between an electrode and an electrolyte, and a lithium secondary battery using the gel electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gel electrolyte is prepared by polymerizing at least one monomer selected from the compounds represented by the formula(1), (2), (3), or (4); at least one monomer represented by CH2=CHCOO-(CH2CH2O)n-COCH=CH2 or CH2C(CH3)COO-(CH2CH2O)n-COC(CH3)=CH2; a lithium salt; and an organic solvent, wherein R1 to R6 are H or a C1-C18 alkyl group; j+k is an integer of 2-10 but j and k are not 0; m is an integer of 1-10; and n is an integer of 2-14.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a gel electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery which is improved in chemical stability and mechanical strength and can improve the adhesion between an electrode and an electrolyte and whose thickness can be fixed to be constant, and a lithium secondary battery using the gel electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gel electrolyte is prepared by polymerizing at least one kind of di(meth)acrylate monomer represented by the formula(1), (2), (3), or (4); a lithium salt; and an organic solvent, wherein R1 to R6 are H or a C1-C18 alkyl group; j+k is an integer of 2-10 but j and k are not 0; and m is an integer of 1-10. Preferably the organic solvent comprises at least one selected from diethyl carbonate, ethylmethyl carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a nonaqueous electrolyte solution, and a lithium battery containing the nonaqueous electrolyte solution which is improved in discharge efficiency at a low temperature and lifetime characteristics by adding an electrolyte additive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises a lithium salt; an organic solvent; and 0.1-10 wt% of a trimethylsilyl polyphosphate represented by the formula as an electrolyte additive, wherein n is 1-30. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used in a lithium ion secondary battery, an aluminum laminated battery or a lithium polymer battery which uses a lithium metal oxide selected from LiCoO2, LiMnO2, LiMn2O4, LiNiO2 and LiNi_x Mn_(1-x) O2 or a composite compound (Li M1_x M2_y O2) as a positive electrode active material, and a crystalline or amorphous carbon or lithium metal as a negative rode active material.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a system for molding a graphite separator for a fuel cell, which is capable of mass-production, shows high productivity, and need no preheating step before repeating a molding step.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system for molding a graphite separator for a fuel cell comprises: a turn table(110); a driving unit(111) for rotating and driving the turn table; a plurality of mold modules disposed on the turn table and carrying out molding of graphite and resin powder filled therein; a press unit disposed at one side of the turn table for pressurizing the mold modules on the turn table; a cooling unit disposed in the mold modules; and a heating unit disposed in the press unit for the purpose of heat emission.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (10) has an inner surface base material (5), an intermediate barrier layer (3), and an external surface base material layer (6) laminated through an adhesive layer (4), and a base film or sheet (1) of chlorine-type resin or fluorine resin, and polyvinyl alcohol layer (2) formed on at least one surface of the intermediate barrier layer.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell. Can also be used as roof component of hen house and diary cow shed, and motor vehicle cover.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance, water resistance, damp roofing and wind pressure resistant property, chemical resistance, stain resistance, water vapor barrier property, light reflection property and light diffusibility, and manufactured efficiently and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional diagram of the outline of laminate of back surface protection sheet.    Film or sheet of fluorine or chlorine resin (1)    Polyvinyl alcohol layer (2)    Intermediate barrier layer (3)    Adhesive layer (4)    Inner surface base material layer (5)    External surface base material layer (6)    Back surface protection sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (10) is provided with an aluminum foil (12). The one or more surface of the aluminum foil is colored. The back surface protection sheet is arranged at the back surface side of a solar cell module. The surface of aluminum foil is colored using ink of epoxy or acrylic type.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed) for solar energy power generation system and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet excellent in moisture permeability-proof property and designability is provided without increasing weight per unit area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Moisture-permeable-proof resin layer (11)    Aluminum foil (12)    Transparent resin layer (13)    Ink layer (121)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a resin portion (50) in the outer periphery edge of porous structures (28,29) to join the membrane electrode gasket assembly (MEGA) (25) and porous structures. The injection molding of seal gasket (30) to the outer periphery end surface of electrode assembly (26) is performed.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell component used for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The airtightness of fuel cell component is improved. The leakage of gas is suppressed by sealing the end surface of porous structures in the resin portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    MEGA (25)    Electrode assembly (26)    Porous structures (28,29)    Seal gasket (30)    Resin portion (50)
NOVELTY - The direct methanol fuel cell (10) has fuel electrodes connected in series and immersed in fuel (11) in common fuel tank (12). An ion exchange resin is arranged in pathway of the fuel, for performing ion exchange of the fuel in the tank.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell used in mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the electric power generation capacity with small and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the direct methanol fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct methanol fuel cell (10)    Fuel (11)    Common fuel tank (12)    Fuel supply opening (13)    Vapor-liquid separation film (14)    Gas exhaust port (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises an output element (7) comprising clamp screws (7e,7h), and nuts (70e, 70h) for fixing fuel cell stack (4). A connecting terminal portion (7t) of the output element is made to project besides the container (6).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid form fuel cell and melting carbonate form fuel cell (Both claimed). Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), and phosphoric acid form fuel cell (PAFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical connection portion is not exposed to hot gas, corrosion is suppressed and durability is improved. The fuel cell can be made compact by using the output element for fixing the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Container (6)    Output element (7)    Clamp screws (7e,7h)    Connecting terminal portion (7t)    Nuts (70e,70h)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion apparatus has a polyimide film that is laminated through an adhesive agent on at least single surface of a semiconductor wafer in which a photoelectric transducer is formed in at least single surface. The polyimide film has tensile elasticity modulus of 4 GPa or more and linear expansion coefficient of 12 ppm or less.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus has excellent solder heat resistance, handling property, external appearance, heat cycle resistance and reliability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a fuel-gas circulation path (31) and several external manifolds fixed to the end plate (4). A sliding mechanism adjusts the fixed position of the external manifolds according to the length of the stacked structure of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generating apparatus and vehicle-mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding mechanism adjusts the position of the external manifolds with respect to the end plate, so that the dimensional change of the sealing material of the external manifolds is absorbed and the external manifolds can be reliably fixed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the stacked structure of the fuel cell stack.    Oxidizing-agent separator (2)    Fuel and cooling-water separator (3)    End plate (4)    Fuel-gas circulation path (31)    Insulating external plate (41)
NOVELTY - The electrode contains a catalyst (230) having high water electrolysis reaction ability with respect to platinum, and a high reaction ability catalyst (250) having different function with respect to catalyst (230) and equivalent or more oxygen reduction ability with respect to platinum.    USE - Electrode is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has favorable durability, corrosion resistance and electric power generation ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode contains a catalyst (230) having high water electrolysis reaction ability with respect to platinum, and a high reaction ability catalyst (250) having different function with respect to catalyst (230) and equivalent or more oxygen reduction ability with respect to platinum. The primary noble metal component of catalyst (250) is platinum. The catalyst (250) is chosen from group IV-XI transition element or their alloy with noble metal. The ratio of platinum and high reaction ability catalyst component other than platinum in catalyst (250) is 1:1-15:1. The catalyst (230) comprises compound of iridium, ruthenium, silver or their composite. The electrode contains water repellent material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrode.    Electrolyte film (100)    Layer containing water electrolysis catalyst (110)    Holder (210)    Water electrolysis catalyst (230)    High reaction ability catalyst (250)    Catalyst (270)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a flexible transparent base material (1) such as a silicone resin comprising a transparent electrode (2) and a moth-eye reflection prevention pattern formed at the side of transparent electrode. The average diameter of moth-eye reflection prevention pattern is 200-2000 Angstrom and the aspect ratio is 0.4-0.5. A gas barrier layer is provided between the flexible transparent base material and transparent electrode.    USE - Solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply of electric vehicle, mobile phone, automatic vending machine, spacecraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved, by forming the moth-eye reflection prevention pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flexible transparent base material (1)    Transparent electrode (2)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Back surface electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The material comprises carbon material (21) including microcrystals (23) whose thickness is more than 1.1 nm. The carbon material is heated in the oxidizing gas atmosphere. The face distance between surfaces (23a-23b) of microcrystals is less than 0.36 nm.    USE - Electrode material for fuel cell (claimed). Can also be used for phosphoric acid type fuel cell, alkaline type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid electrolyte type fuel cell and solid polymer type fuel cell for domestic electric power generation system and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material can support catalyst reliably and the fuel cell with excellent electric power generation efficiency is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrode catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidizing-agent-electrode catalyst layer (12)    Carbon material (21)    Catalyst particle (22)    Microcrystal (23)    Surfaces of microcrystal (23a,23b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cells (12) are laminated through the separators (13). The end plates (16) are fastened at the ends of the laminated structure. The length of the end plates is more than that of the separators such that the plates protrude up from the top of the laminated structure. The holes (19) are provided in the protruding portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack used in portable power supply, electric vehicles, domestic cogeneration system etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fingers of the user can be inserted in the holes provided in the protruding portions of the end plates, so that the fuel cell stack can be mounted or removed easily and maintenance can be performed safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cells (12)    Separators (13)    Current collection plate (14)    End plates (16)    Holes (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has non return valve (65) that is provided downstream from the juncture of cathode off-gas flow path (42) and the anode off-gas flow path (33). The valve prevents the fuel gas flowing back to fuel-gas circular flow path (32) from the fuel-gas supply flow path (31) at the time of stop processing of fuel cell (20).    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, used as electric power generation system of vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in electric power generation system of vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since fuel gas can be sucked efficiently at the time of shutdown processing of fuel cell, the time required for suction process is reduced. The advance deterioration of catalyst in the fuel electrode can be suppressed by fully sucking the fuel gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stop processing method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel-gas supply flow path (31)    Fuel-gas circular flow path (32)    Anode off-gas flow path (33)    Cathode off-gas flow path (42)    Non return valve (65)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film (1) of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (100) has the side surfaces of the edges covered using sealing layers (7,8). The sealing layers are adhered to the surface of the electrolyte film using epoxy resin whose static friction coefficient is 0.4 or less.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC). Uses include but are not limited to domestic cogeneration system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The PEFC is airtight. The dimension of electrolyte film can be changed easily and concentration of stress in the region between sealing layer and anode and cathode layers can be prevented. The damage of the electrolyte film can be prevented even if film is exposed to dryness-and-moisture, and electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode layer (2)    Cathode layer (3)    Sealing layers (7,8)    PEFC (100)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery tab lead material (13a,13b) comprises a primer layer formed on the surface of a metallic foil. The primer layer contains chitosan or its derivative(s) and has thickness of 200 nm-5 microns. The metallic foil contains aluminum, copper and/or nickel.    USE - Tab lead material used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery and fuel cell used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the non-aqueous electrolyte battery tab lead material has excellent adhesiveness with insulation film, the peeling of tab lead material from insulation film is suppressed. The secondary battery is excellent in reliability and leaking resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte battery tab lead material with an insulation film (14).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Electric power generation element (11)    Cladding material (12)    Tab lead materials (13a,13b)    Insulation film (14)
NOVELTY - The temperature/humidity exchanger (100) has a frame that makes the outer enclosure as integral structure. The support plate (10) has several slit openings penetrated inside the lamination direction of assembly (30).    USE - Temperature/humidity exchanger for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components are reduced so that space spacing in the temperature/humidity exchanger for fuel cell is achieved. The humidification performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for temperature/humidity exchanger manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the temperature/humidity exchanger for fuel cell.    Support plate (10)    Film (20)    Assembly (30)    Gas passageways (32,33)    Temperature/humidity exchanger for fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - An aromatic polyimide film consists of a sulfonated aromatic polyimide having polyimide-containing structural unit (I).    USE - For polymer electrolyte membrane (claimed) used as electrolyte film for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic polyimide film has excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance and proton conductivity, and provides electrolyte film having excellent barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic polyimide film consists of a sulfonated aromatic polyimide having polyimide-containing structural unit of formula (I).    Ar=tetravalent group having aromatic ring;    Ar1=bivalent group of formula (II);and    X=O, S, C(CH3)2, C(CF3)2, CH2, CO or direct bonding.
NOVELTY - The module has several bipolar batteries (40) electrically connected by electroconductive retainer metal plates (50,60). An electroconductive rubber sheet (90) or graphite sheet whose elastic modulus is 1.0asterisk103 - 7.5asterisk106 Pa, is inserted between the bipolar batteries. The thickness of the electroconductive rubber sheet or graphite sheet is 0.1-3.0 mm. The pressing force applied by the retainer metal plates with respect to the batteries is 1.0asterisk103 - 1.0asterisk105 Pa.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawings), electric train etc.    ADVANTAGE - The unevenness in the contact surface of the bipolar battery is absorbed by the electroconductive rubber sheet while electrically connecting the batteries without weld bonding the terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Sealant (30)    Bipolar battery (40)    Electroconductive retainer metal plates (50,60)    Electroconductive rubber sheet (90)    Exterior case (100)
NOVELTY - The label has a circuit plate and a battery fixed in a box, where the battery is an ultrathin lithium battery or lithium polymer battery. The battery includes a main body, a sealing part and a power source pin. A fence (22) is molded on a bottom cover (20). The battery is located in the fence, where the fence has an opening for leading out a power south pin of the battery. A bulge is molded on a top cover, where the bulge corresponds to the sealing part of the battery. A spring pad is stuck on the bulge.    USE - Ultrathin active radio frequency identification electronic label.    ADVANTAGE - The label uses the ultrathin lithium battery or lithium polymer battery, which vastly decreases the thickness of electronic label. The label realizes the real ultrathin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an ultrathin active radio frequency identification electronic label.    Bottom cover (20)    Fence (22)